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WARNING

To reduce risk of fire or

shock hazard, do not

expose this product to

rain or moisture.

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COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTSINSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This symbol indicates important

instructions accompanying the

product.

This symbol indicates "dangerous

voltage" inside the product that presents

a risk of electric shock or personal injury.

Cautions

Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, match the wide blade of plug to wide slot,

and fully insert.

Attention: Pour 6viter les chocs 61ectriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche

dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqe au fond.

Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your product for its

proper operating voltage.

FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may

void the user's authority to operate it.

Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article

820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part

1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the

cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building

as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Care and Cleaning: Use a soft cloth or the dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your

VCR. Remove dust from the ventilation holes.

Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol and various

solvents. Avoid excessive use of oil-based furniture polishes since the materials

used in the cabinet will accumulate more dust. A nonabrasive, antistatic

cleaner/polisher is recommended.

Product Registration

Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning the card allows us to contact you if needed.

Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial and model

numbers in case you need them. The numbers are located on the back of the product.

Model No. PSVR73/PSVR75

Serial No,

Purchase Date:

Dealer/Add ress/Phone:

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Safety Information ............................................................... i

First Things First .................................................................. 3

Setting Up theVCR ............................................................ 9

Using the Menus to Set Up Features ..............................................I0

Language...........................................................................................I0

Setup for a Digital Satellite Receiver .........................................I I

Cable Box Setup .............................................................................12

VCR Channels List .........................................................................14

ToAuto Channel Search .........................................................14

Changing the SignalType .........................................................16

Adding or Removing Channels ..............................................16

Time and Date ................................................................................16

Auto Clock Set Feature ..........................................................17

Set the Time Zone ....................................................................18

Set Daylight Savings..................................................................18

Setting Time and Date Manually ............................................19

VCR Plus+ GOLD Programming System .................................20

MappingVCR Plus+ System Channels Manually ................2 I

VCR Plus+ GOLD System Worksheet ...............................22

Additional Set Up Features ...............................................................23

RemoteVCRI/VCR2 Option ......................................................23

Auto Play..........................................................................................24

Auto TV/VCR ..................................................................................24

EnergySaver .....................................................................................25

Front Panel (VCR Display) ...........................................................25

Tape Speed .......................................................................................25

VCR Basics ............................................................................ 27

Remote Buttons ...................................................................................28

Component Buttons .....................................................................28

VCR Function Buttons ..................................................................29

TV Function Buttons .....................................................................30

Playing aTape ........................................................................................3I

Automatic Rewind .........................................................................3I

Tape Eject .........................................................................................31

Recording .........................................................................................32

Check the Safety Tab................................................................32

Recording .............................................................................. 33

Express Recording (XPR) ..................................................................34

Program Express..................................................................................35

Timer Recording ..................................................................................35

Timer Recording With theVCR Plus+ System........................37

Stopping a Timer Recording ........................................................38

Reviewing and Clearing Programs ..............................................39

Editinga Timer Program ...............................................................39

Recording Broadcast Stereo TV

or SAP (Second Audio Program) ..................................................40

Recording Audio Only ...................................................................40

Playing BackAudio Only ...............................................................41

Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes ............................41

Using Dual Remote with AutoEdit ..................................................42

Program The Remote ...................................................... 43

Testing the Remote .............................................................................44

Programming the Remote to Control aTV,

Satellite Receiver, or Cable Box ...................................................44

Programming the Remote to Control

anAuxiliary Component ................................................................46

Other Features ................................................................... 49

Commercial Advance ..........................................................................50

Marking .............................................................................................5 I

Playback ............................................................................................52

Display ..............................................................................................52

Movie Advance .....................................................................................53

Picture Search Options ......................................................................55

Forward and Reverse Search .......................................................55

Slow Motion ....................................................................................55

Frame Advance ...............................................................................56

Variable Speed Using the Shuttle Ring .................................56

Index Search ....................................................................................57

Zero Search .....................................................................................58

Pro-Tect PlusTM Locking .....................................................................58

Tracking ..................................................................................................58

Time Counter .......................................................................................59

On-Screen Displays .............................................................................59

Audio Set-Up Features .......................................................................60

Reception .........................................................................................60

Tape Playback ..................................................................................6I

Connections ......................................................................... 63

Jacks and Cables ...................................................................................64

Choosing aVCR Connection ............................................................65

TVWith RFJack Only ...................................................................66

TV With Audio/Video Jacks .........................................................67

TVWith Audio/Video Jacks and Cable Box .............................68

TVWith RFJack and Digital Satellite Receiver .......................69

TVWith Audio/Video Jacks and Digital Satellite Receiver ...70

Reference ............................................................................... 71

Front Panel ............................................................................................72

Display Panel .........................................................................................73

Back Panel .............................................................................................74

Questions and Answers About Commercial Advance ...............75

Troubleshooting Tips ...........................................................................76

How to Find Your TV'sVideo Input Channel .................................79

Specifications ........................................................................................80

Cleaning theVCR .................................................................................80

Warranty ...............................................................................................8 I

Glossary .................................................................................................82

Index .......................................................................................................83

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WELCOME TO YOUR NEW VCR...

To help you get started using yourVCR with as little

reading as possible, we've put all the basic information

needed in the first three sections.To help you along,

there's even a QuickSet Guide which walks you through

several setup steps at once.

GETTING STARTED

Before this first step, though, learning about

the time and date, your remote control's features,

working with channels, and basic video tape operations

are essential to get all you can out of theVCR. Once you

are comfortable with these features, feel free to refer to

other sections because they cover the more detailed

information.

WHAT REMAINS?

The final sections of this manual contain playback and

recording information, a detailed connections section, and

a reference section including troubleshooting tips,

warranty information, and an index.

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FIRST THINGS FIRST

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READ ME!

These note boxes give you tips for your

new video cassette recorder.

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STEP 1: WHAT'S IN THE

The following items come packed in the box:

• VCR

• Remote control

• RF coaxial cable

• 2 "AA" Batteries

Box?

STEP 2: INSTALL BATTERIES IN

REMOTE CONTROL

THE

Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the

batteries in your VCR's remote.

1. Remove the cover of the battery compartment.

2. Place the batteries into the remote's back panel. Match the positive

(+) and negative (-) ends of each battery to the diagram inside the

battery compartment.

3. Replace the cover.

STEP 3: CONNECT YOUR VCR

If you connect your VCR to your home antenna or cable system and

then to your TV, use the VCR's IN (FROM ANT.) and OUT (TO TV)

jacks for a good signal as shown to the right.

If you have a TV with AUDIO/VIDEO jacks, use the jacks for a better

connection. Refer to the section, Connections, toward

the back of the manual, for additional connection options.

STEP 4: PLUG IN THE VCR

Your VCR's power cord has a plastic band strung through the blades.

Remove plastic band before plugging the cord into the power outlet.

To remove band, cut with a pair of scissors and pull it free of the

blades. Once the plastic is removed, match the wide blade of the

power cord to the wide slot in the AC outlet. Be sure to insert the plug

completely.

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STEP 5: TUNE THE TV

Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel. The VCR viewing channel is

channel 3 or 4 or the TV's video input.

If you connect your VCR using the IN (FROM ANT.) and OUT (TO

TV) jacks with RFcoaxial cable, set the 3 CH 4 switch to channel

3 or channel 4 -- the channel you want to use on your TV.

If you connect your VCR using the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks

with audio/video cables, select the TV's video input with

the remote's TV and INPUT buttons to see the signal. See page 59

for more information about your TV's input channel.

STEP 6: TURN ON THE VCR

PressON-OFF on the VCR's front panel or VCR1 on the remote

control to turn on the VCR. The first time you turn the VCR on, a menu

screen appears. This is the start of a QuickSet Guide which helps you

pick different options for your VCR.

STEP 7: USING THE QUICKSET GUIDE

The QuickSet Guide is an automated procedure that helps you set up

your VCR. The first time you turn on your VCR, the first screen of the

Guide appears.

Select a Language.

Choisissez une langue.

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2 Francais

1. Press1 for English, or 2 for Fran_ais (French).

The remaining menus throughout the set up will appear in the chosen

language. Justfollow the step-by-step procedures until the interactive

setup is complete.

If the menu does not appear:

• Make surethe TV istuned to the samechannel asthe 3 CH 4 switch

or the TV's video input "channel" (seepage 59 for more information).

• Make surethe VCR indicator ison in the VCR display if you

connected your VCR using the IN (FROM ANT.) and OUT (TO TV)

jacks.

• Check your connections.

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VCRViewing Channel

When using the ANTENNA jacks to

connect yourVCR, tune yourTV to

channel 3 or 4.

When using the audio/video jacks to

connect yourVCR, tune yourTV to

the TV's video input.

QuickSet Guide

If you choose not to use the QuickSet

Guide to set up theVCR, you can exit

now and return to the Guide through

Setup in theVCR MAIN MENU.

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STEP 8: FINISHING YOUR SETUP

Setting up your VCR with the QuickSet Guide can take you to many

different on-screen displays depending on the options you chose. For

example, after completing the auto channel search, you will see a

screen asking if you want to set up your VCR to control a satellite

receiver.

SAT SETUP

Would you like to set

up the VCR to control

a SAT receiver?

2 No

Of course, if you have no satellite receiver, you will select "NO" for

this screen. If you do have satellite service, make sure you see the next

section, Setting Up Your VCR, for important information about how

your VCR works with your satellite receiver before you complete the

next steps in the set up.

Another important series of stepsin the QuickSet Guide is when you are

asked to set up your VCR Plus+ Gold programming system. Through

this system, your VCR automatically downloads information sent by

local broadcasters to assign channel numbers to corresponding stations

soyou don't have to "map" the channels manually (tell your VCR which

station is on what channel). This step is identified by the screen:

SETUP

The rest of the setup

may take a few hours to

complete. Would you like

to continue setup?

I Now

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If you select "Later" in the SETUP menu, then downloading the

information will occur overnight. This method allows you to watch

and record programming, through your VCR, but you cannot use the

VCR Plus+ system programming codes until the next day (after all,

your VCR doesn't know which channel iswhich yet).

SETUP

The rest of the setup

will run automatically

at night. Please turn

off the VCR before

midnight.

Press MENU to continue

Using the Arrow Buttons

You can use the arrow buttons

on the remote andVCg's front panel

to access and select menu items.

Remote Control

GUIDE INFO

MENU CLEAR

Front Panel

CHANNEL

TRACKING

CLEAR MENU INFO

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CHANNEL

Use the up and down arrows to

highlight a menu item, then press OK

(MENU on the front panel) to select

or change the chosen item. You can

also set or change some of theVCR's

features (e.g., setting the clock) with

the arrow buttons.

Use the left and right arrows to move

from one location to another, such as

moving from hours to minutes when

setting up a timer program.

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If you select "Now," then you mustshut off the VCR. You will not be

able to use the VCR, but you can still watch your TV.

SETUP

The rest of the setup

will run automatically.

Please turn off VCR now.

Setup is complete when

"DOWN" & "LOAD" stop

flashing on the display.

Press MENU to cancel

You will see "DOWN" and "LOAD" flash on the display panel of your

VCR while the channel information is being gathered. Once your VCR

has all its data, DOWN and LOAD will stop flashing and the VCR

Plus+ GOLD programming system is ready to use.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

After DOWN and LOAD has stopped flashing on your VCR, you can

expect one of three things: your VCR was successful, partially successful

or downloading VCR Plus GOLD information failed.

A successful download means all information was gathered and you can

useyour PlusCode programming numbers. Partially successful meansthere

was a question about which downloaded channel information is correct.

SETUP

Your area has multiple

cable companies. Please

identify your cable

company by selecting the

list that matches your

channels.

Press MENU to continue

If this is the case, you will be asked to select which channels your local

broadcasters use with a screen that looks something like:

Select the row that

matches your channels.

TOON FAM WGN A&E

#I 45 35 3

#2 25 35 3

#3 37 96

#4 37 54 123

#5 58

#6 31 65 48

Press CLEAR to cancel

If asked to select which channels match your local viewing area, select

the proper corresponding numbers and then you will be ready to use

your PlusCode system numbers to record.

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If your VCR Plus+ GOLD system fails to download all the necessary

information for any reason, then you will be shown the screen:

SETUP

Last automatic setup

was unsuccessful.

Would you like to:

I Try again

2 Finish setup manually

3 Cancel the Auto Setup

If you try the setup again, then you will have to wait for DOWN and

LOAD to stop flashing on the front panel to see if data was gathered

successfully.

If you choose to manually set up your channel mapping, turn to the

next section, Setting Up Your VCR,for more information.

If you cancel the automatic setup, you should turn off AUTO VCR

Plus+ or you will keep getting the prompt that automatic setup was

unsuccessful since VCR Plus+ GOLD attempts to download new data

every time the VCR is turned off. You can do this by going to the MAIN

menu, then choosing (4) for CHANNELS, choosing (4) for VCR Plus+

setup, and then choosing (2) to turn off the feature.

For More Information...

If you are having problems with any

QuickSet Guide element, including

VCR Plus+, you can always set up your

preferences manually. See the next

section, Setting Up the VCR, for more

information.

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SETUP FEATURES

Below is a list of features that need to be set up to get

the most out of yourVCR. Many of these menus are

covered during the QuickSet Guide, but if you ever

want to change a menu, refer to this section.

• Language Selection

• Setup for a Satellite ReceiverAntenna

• Cable BOX Set Up

• VCR Channel List Set Up

(Auto Channel Search)

• Time Zone and Daylight Savings

(Auto Clock)

• Manually SettingTime and Date

• VCR Plus+ Gold Interactive Programming

System Channels

• Remote VCRI/VCR2 Feature

• Auto Play

• Auto TV/VCR

• EnergySaver

• Front Panel Brightness

• Preferred Tape Speed

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SETTING UP

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USING THE MENUS TO SET

UP FEATURES

You set up features by using the menu system asdiscussed in the

previous section. Each feature that appears in the QuickSet Guide is

explained in this section aswell as a few other features you should set

up before you begin using your VCR.

LANGUAGE

Selecting your preferred language determines how the on-screen

displays will appear. To change the language:

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

I VCR Plus+

2 Timer Recordings

3 Time

4 Channels

5 Setup

6 Preferences

7 Audio

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0 Exit

2. Select 8 to chose the LANGUAGE menu.

LANGUAGE

Select a language.

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2 Fran_ais

Press MENU to continue

3. Select English or Fran_ais (French),

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SETUP FOR A DIGITAL

SATELLITE RECEIVER

With this setup, the VCR turns on an RCA, ProScan, or GE satellite

receiver antenna and tunes it to the desired channel at the start time of

a timer recording. For other brands, the VCR tunes the receiver to the

desired channel only if the receiver is turned on. Position the satellite

receiver above the VCR as shown in the Connections section.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

I VCR Plus+

2 Timer Recordings

3 Time

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5 Setup

6 Preferences

7 Audio

8 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 4 to display CHANNELS menu.

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search

2 Add/Remove ChanneLs

3 Signal Type: CABLE

4 VCR Plus+ Setup

5 Cable Box Setup

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0 Exit

3. Press 6 to select SAT SETUP.

4.

SAT SETUP

On what channel does

the VCR receive signals

from the SAT receiver?

Enter 01-125 or INPUT

Press MENU to cancel

Enter the output channel of your satellite receiver, usually 03, 04,

or video line input and press MENU. The VCR confirms that it

receives all DSSsignals on the specified channel.

Satellite Viewing Channels

Even though you are offered channels I-

125, most modern satellite systems can

only broadcast to channels 3, 4 or

INPUTIt is highly recommended that

you chose one of these three numbers fi

your satellite systembroadcast.

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SAT SETUP

The VCR will now

receive all signals

from the SAT receiver

on channel 03.

Press MENU to continue

PressMENU and enter the code for your digital satellite receiver

from the Satellite Receiver Code List.

SAT SETUP

Enter the code for your

SAT receiver from the

list in your Userfs

Manual.

Press MENU to cancel

Turn on your satellite receiver and tune it to channel 1O0 and then

press MENU. Follow the on-screen directions.

Satellite Receiver Codes

Dishnet (Echo_ ............................. 078

GE ......................................... 000, 00 I

Hughes Network .......................... 077

Panasonic...................................... 075

Primestaur...................................... 076

ProScan................................. 000, 00 I

RCA....................................... 000, 00 I

Sony .............................................. 072

Toshiba.......................................... 073

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the brands that are shown.

Please turn on your

SAT Receiver and tune

it to channel 100.

Press MENU to continue

Once you have completed the setup, the VCR confirms the

satellite receiver setup is completed or canceled.

CABLE BOX SETUP

This setup applies only when all channels are received through the

cable box. There are two steps:

• The first setsup the VCR for the output channel of the cable box

signal.

The second setsup the VCR for a remote-controllable cable box so

the VCR can control the cable box by changing channels for timer

or VCR Plus+ GOLD system recordings. Position the remote-

controllable cable box above the VCR as shown in the

Connections section,

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1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

I VCR Plus+

2 Timer Recordings

3 Time

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5 Setup

6 Preferences

7 Audio

8 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

.

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search

2 Add/Remove Channels

3 Signal Type: CABLE

4 VCR Plus+ Setup

6 SAT Setup

0 Exit

Press5 to display CABLE BOX SETUP.Then select one of the three

choices.

CABLE BOX SETUP

Do you use your cable

box to receive ALL

channels or only SOME

channels?

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2 Only SOME channels

3 Cancel setup

If you selected ALL CHANNELS, enter the output channel of your

cable box, usually 03, 04, or video line input and press MENU.

PressMENU and select whether your cable box is remote

controllable.

.

CABLE BOX SETUP

Can your cable box be

operated with a remote

control?

2 No

If your cable box is remote-controllable, turn it on and tune it to

channel 2. PressMENU to continue.

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Cable Box Setup

All channels: enter two numbers for out

channel of your cable box or press INPId

for Mdeo Input.

Only SOME channels: if you only use the

cable box to tune premium channels.

Cancel setup: select to cancel.

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CABLE BOX SETUP

Please turn on your

Cable Box and tune

it to channel 2.

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Press MENU to continue

Enter the code for your cable box from the Cable Box

Codes list then press MENU to continue,

CABLE BOX SETUP

Enter the code for your

cable box from the

list in your User's

Manual.

Press MENU to cancel

8, Select one of the choices and follow the on-screen instructions,

CABLE BOX SETUP

Did the cable box

tune to channel 9?

|| i_s_au I el _s_O]lla Ol|_la

2 No. try again

3 No. cancel setup

Once you have completed the setup, the VCR confirms the

CABLE BOX SETUP is completed or canceled,

VCR CHANNELS LIST

If you use a cable box for all channels, this step is not necessary,

Your VCR may come with a channel listpreset at the factory, Even

though your VCR may come with a list, it's possible that you may

want to add or eliminate some channels depending on whether

they are active,

TO AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

l. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

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Cable Box Codes

ABC ............... 002, 003,004, 005,006, 007, 053

Antronix ................................................... 008, 009

Archer ..................................... 008, 009, 010, 01 I

Cabletenna ....................................................... 008

Cableview ......................................................... 008

Century ............................................................. 011

Citizen ............................................................... 011

Colour Voice ............................................ 012, 013

Comtronics .............................................. 014, 015

Contec .............................................................. 016

Eastern .............................................................. 017

Garrard ............................................................. 011

GC Electronics ................................................ 009

Gemini ....................................................... 018,019

General Instrument ....................... 003,042, 043

Hamlin ............................. 020, 021,022, 035, 045

Hitachi ............................................................... 003

Hytex ................................................................. 002

Jasco ................................................................... 011

Jerrold ............................. 003,005,007,018, 023,

024, 046, 053,042, 043

Magnavox .......................................................... 025

Memorex .......................................................... 026

Movie Time ...................................... 002, 027, 028

NSC .................................................. 002, 027, 028

Oak ................................................... 002, 016, 029

Panasonic .................................................. 048, 052

Paragon ............................................................. 026

Philips ...................................... 011,012,013,019,

025, 030, 03 I, 032

Pioneer ...................................................... 033,034

Pulsar ................................................................. 026

RCA .................................................. 047, 049,052

Realistic ............................................................. 009

Regal .......................................................... 022, 035

Regency ............................................................. 017

Rembrandt ....................................................... 003

Runco ................................................................ 026

Samsung .................................................... 014, 034

Scientific Atlanta .................... 006, 036, 037, 038

Signal .......................................................... 014, 018

Signature ........................................................... 003

SL Marx ............................................................. 014

Sprucer .............................................................. 052

Starcom ............................................ 007, 018, 053

Stargate ..................................................... 014, 018

Starquest ........................................................... 018

Tandy ................................................................. 040

Teleview ............................................................ 014

Tocom .............................................. 004, 023, 04 I

Toshiba .............................................................. 026

Tusa .................................................................... 018

TV86 .................................................................. 027

Unika ................................................ 008, 009, 01 I

United Artists .................................................. 002

United Cable .................................................... 053

Universal ................................. 008, 009, 010, 01 I

Videoway .......................................................... 044

Viewstar .................................. 015,025,027, 040

Zenith ............................................... 026, 050, 051

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the brands that are shown.

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VCR MAIN MENU

I VCR Plus+

2 Timer Recordings

3 Time

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5 Setup

6 Preferences

7 Audio

8 Language

0 Exit

2. Press4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

CHANNELS

2 Add/Remove Channels

3 Signal Type: CABLE

4 VCR Plus+ Setup

5 Cable Box Setup

6 DSS Setup

0 Exit

3. Press1 to display the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu.

AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

What type of signal

are you using?

I Cable TV

2 Antenna

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0 Cancel

4. Select one of the three AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH options,

• Cable TV searches for cable channels

• Antenna searches for local broadcast stations

• Detect Automatically will make this decision for you

AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

Now scanning channel 14

Press any key to cancel

The VCR begins scanning for the available channels--this takes

about one to two minutes. When the scan is complete, the VCR

tunes to the lowest channel number. At this point, pressing CHAN

up or down on the remote control or VCR should only select the

active channels.

Auto Channel Search

Use theAuto Channel Seih feature to

place all available channels in memory

If you ever change cable or antenna

signals, you may need t_l_uto Channel

Sea_h again.

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Detect Automatically

A strong cable or antenna signal in your

area may causa_,uto Detect to mis-

detect. If this should happen, select I or

2 for the system you have.

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CHANGING THE SIGNAL TYPE

This feature is useful if you cable signal goes out; you can switch to

Antenna for alternate television viewing.

1. PressMENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

3. Press3 to change the Signal Type between Cable and Antenna.

When you are finished, press 0 to exit back to the main menu and

0 again to exit to normal viewing.

ADDING OR REMOVING CHANNELS

You may want to add or remove channels after you Auto Channel

Search, especially if some of the channels have weak signals or you

don't want to watch them.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

3. Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen. Use

CHANNEL up or down or number buttons to go to the channel

you want to remove or add.

ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS

Channel 115

is presently ADDED

Press CLEAR to remove

Press MENU to exit

ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS

Channel 115

is presently REMOVED

Press INFO to add

Press MENU to exit

4.

When at the channel, it will be added if not already on the listor

deleted if it was. If the channel was added, you can press CLEAR

to remove it. If the channel was deleted, you

can press INFO to add.

TIME AND DATE

The VCR gives you two ways to set the time and date. The Auto Clock

feature which enables the VCR to update the clock each time you turn

off the VCR. The Auto Clock feature is advantageous because it

updates the time for you automatically. The second way is entering the

time and date manually via the menu system.

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Selecting Channels

The CHANNEL + and - buttons access

those channels which are active in your

VCR channel list.

You can still access channels not in

the channel list by using the number

buttons on the remote.

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AUTO CLOCK SET FEATURE

The Auto Clock feature is set to ON at the factory. There are certain

steps that are required, such asAuto Channel Search, setting the

Time Zone, and setting the Daylight-Savings feature, before the

Auto Clock feature works.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

I VCR Plus+

2 Timer Recordings

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4 Channels

5 Setup

6 Preferences

7 Audio

8 Language

0 Exit

2. Press3 to display the TIME menu.

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TIME

I Set Time and Date

2 Auto Clock Set: ON

4 Set Daylight Savings

0 Exit

Press 3 to display the SET TIME ZONE screen,

SET TIME ZONE

What is your Time Zone?

I Eastern

2 Central

3 Mountain

4 Pacific

5 Alaska

6 Hawaii

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Press MENU to continue

4. Select your time zone.

If you select Automatic for your time zone, the VCR setsthe

clock using the first Coordinated Universal Time information it

finds. If the time is not correct, select another time zone or set

the time and date through the menu system.

Auto Clock Info

V_4th a cable box, the VCR will not reset

the clock after a power outage unless th

cable box is set to the channel carrying

the broadcast signal.

If Auto Clock Set is unsuccessful, try

tuning the VCR (or cable box) to a

channel carrying Extended Data Service

(XDS) information (usually PBS), then

turn the VCR off. If the time does not se

within I 0 minutes, set the time and date

manually through theii_e menu.

Check local cable system or TV stations

for availability of channels with XDS

information.

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SET THE TIME ZONE

1. PressMENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+

2 Timer Recordings

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4 Channels

5 Setup

6 Preferences

7 Audio

8 Language

0 Exit

2. Press3 to display the TIME menu.

TIME

1 Set Time and Date

2 Auto Clock Set: ON

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4 Set Daylight Savings

0 Exit

3. Press 3 to display the SET TIME ZONE screen,

SET TIME ZONE

What is your Time Zone?

1 Eastern

2 Central

3 Mountain

4 Pacific

5 Alaska

6 Hawaii

Press MENU to continue

4. Select your time zone.

If you select Automatic for your time zone, the VCR setsthe

clock using the first Coordinated Universal Time information it

finds. If the time is not correct, select another time zone or set

the time and date through the menu system.

SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS

1. PressMENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press3 to display the TIME menu.

3. Press4 to display the SETDAYLIGHT SAVINGS menu.

Spring forward; Fall backward

In the Spring, Daylight-Savings begins o

the first Sunday id_,pril. Because the

clock automatically changes from 2 a.m.

to 3 a.m. (forward one hour), remembel

to include the extra hour for timer

recordings falling within this time frame

In theAutumn, Daylight-Savings ends on

the last Sunday in Octol_erThe VCR

clock automatically changes from 2 a.m.

to I a.m. (back one hour). Therefore, it

can affect your recording length.

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