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Chapter 2
Using On-Screen Menus
VCR Channels List
Your VCR may come with a list of channels preset at the factory. Even though it may come with
such a list, you might want to add or delete certain channels.
Note
: If you use a cable box to view
all channels
, this step is not necessary.
Auto Channel Searching
Notes
: Use Auto Channel Search to place all available channels in memory.
If you ever change cable or antenna signals, you may need to run the Auto Channel Search
feature again.
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH
What type of signal
are you using?
1 Cable TV
2 Antenna
3 Detect Automatically
0 Cancel
CHANNELS
1 Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels
3 Signal Type: CABLE
4 VCR Plus+ Setup
5 Cable Box Setup
6 SAT Setup
0 Exit
1.
Press the MENU button to display the
VCR MAIN MENU
.
2.
Press 4 to select
CHANNELS
.
3.
Press 1 to select
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH
.
4.
Select one of the three options:
Cable TV
searches for cable stations.
Antenna
searches for local broadcast stations.
Detect Automatically
decides which input to use for you.
Note
: With
Detect Automatically
, a strong cable or antenna signal in your
area may cause channels to be detected inaccurately. If this should happen,
manually select the input signal for the system you have.
The VCR begins scanning for channels available in the area (taking about
one-to two minutes). When scanning is complete, the VCR tunes to the
lowest channel available. After completing Auto Channel Search, pressing
the remote control’s CHAN + or - buttons should select only active
channels.
Changing the Signal Type
This feature is useful if your cable signal goes out; it allows you to switch to a
regular antenna for alternate television reception.
1.
Press the MENU button to display the
VCR MAIN MENU
.
2.
Press the 4 button to choose
CHANNELS
.
3.
Press 3 to choose between
Signal Type: Cable
and
Antenna
. When finished,
press 0 to exit back to the Main Menu and 0 again to return to normal
viewing.
