ProScan Plus Silver PSVR85, User Manual

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Page 2: ...grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground sharl 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 Avo...

Page 3: ...ion IB Auto Play 19 AutoTVIVCR 19 EnergySaver 19 Front Panel Brightness VCR Display 20 Tape Speed 20 Set Auto Repeat 20 VCR Basics 23 Remote Buttons 24 Component Buttons 24 VCR Function Buttons 25 TV Function Buttons 26 Playing aTape 7 7 Recording 28 Recording 29 Recording Features 30 Express Recording XPR 30 Program Express 3 I Timer Recording 3 I Timer RecordingWith theVCR Plus System 33 Setting...

Page 4: ...dio Set Up Features 56 Tape Playback 57 Connections 59 Connecting our VCR 60 Jacks and Cables 60 RF Jacks and Antenna Cables F type 60 Audio video Jacks and Cables RCA type 60 Choosing aVCR Connection 61 Advantages of Audio video Cable Connections 61 l VWith RF Jack Only 62 TV With Audio Video Jacks 63 iV With Audio Video Jacks and Cable Box 64 TV With RF Jack and Satellite Receiver 65 TV With Aud...

Page 5: ...nd 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 V V WHAT REMAINS The final sections of this manual contain playback and recording information a detailed connections section and ...

Page 6: ... home antenna or cable system and then to your TV use the VCR s ANT IN and RF OUT 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 ...

Page 7: ...s 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 ChoJslssez une Langue ii im EspaEol Francals 1 Press 1 for English 2 for Espaffol Spanish or 3 for Fran_ ais...

Page 8: ...play the LANGUAGE menu LANGUAGE Select a language 2 Espafi_l 3 Fran_ais Press MENU to continue 3 Using the remote control press 1 for English 2 for Espafiol Spanish or 3 for Fransais French All other on screen menus are worked in similar ways using the remote control lo follow on screen instructions See the next section Additional Set Up Features for detailed information about accessing menus Usin...

Page 9: ...s section Language Selection 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 System Channels Remote VCR I VCR2 Feature 2 Y SETTING UP THE VCR Y V Y Auto Play Auto TV VCR Y EnergySaver Front Panel Brightness Preferred Tape Speed Y Y Items NOT set up during the QuickSet first time setup and musl be set manu...

Page 10: ...r 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 0 Exit 2 Select 8 to chose the LANGUAGE menu LANGUAGE SeLect a Language L 2 EspaBot 3 Fran_ais Press MENU to continue 3 Select English Espaffol Spanish or Fran ais French I...

Page 11: ...ve ALL channels or only SOME channels 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 CABLE BOX SETUP On what channel does the VER receive signals from the cable box usuaLly 3 4 or Video Enter 01 13 or INPUT Press MENU to cancel Make sure you enter a 0 before entering single digit numbers T...

Page 12: ...such a list it s possible that you will want to add or delete certain channels depending on whether they are active AUTO CHANNEL SEARCHING 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR PLus 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Audio 8 Language Q Exit 2 Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu 3 CHANNELS 2 Add Remove Channels 3 Signal Type CABLE 4 VCR Plus Setup 5 Cable Box...

Page 13: ... VCR tunes to the lowest channel number available At this point pressing CHAN or on the remote should only select active channels Detect Automatically A strong cable or antenna signal in your area may cause Auto Detect to mis detect If this should happen select I or 2 for the system you have 1 CHANGING THE SIGNAL TYPE This feature is useful if your cable signal goes out it allows you to switch to ...

Page 14: ...e VCR gives you two ways to set the time and date manually and the Auto Clock feature Using Auto Clock enabSes the VCR to update the clock each time you turn off the VCR The Auto Clock feature updates the time for you automatically if your local broadcasts offer AlISet time data If for any reason ti me information cannot be automatically downloaded time and date information can always be entered m...

Page 15: ...E What is your Time Zone 1 Eastern 2 Central 3 Mountain 4 Pacific 5 Alaska 6 Hawaii Press MENU to continue Select your time zone If you select Automatic for your time zone the VCR sets the 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 SETTING DAYLIGHT SAVINGS 1 Press MENU to...

Page 16: ...feature is set to OFF automatically when you set the clock this way 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU I VCR Plus 2 Timer Recordinls 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Audio 8 Language 0 Exit 2 Press 3 to display the TIME menu TIME 2 Auto Clock Set OFF 3 get Time Zone 4 Set Daylight Savings Spring Forward Fall Back In the Spring Daylight Savings begins on the first Sunday in A...

Page 17: ...nloaded from participating TV stations over your antenna or cable system Time and date are updated each time the VCR is turned off and after every power interruption So when your TV stations or cable company update their lineups your ProScan VCR will get the most current channel list automatically freeing you from having to manually change the channel list yourself If your VCR Plus Silver system f...

Page 18: ...t VCR Channel My Channel 5 46 A 3 23 2 1 Use CH I to select Press 0 9 to change Press MENU to save Screen us _ is lot an example only TWOmDigitVCR Plus System Channel Numbers for Cable TV U S List 35 American Movie Classics 39 Arts Entertainment 57 Black Entertainment 54 Bravo 42 Cable News Network 45 Cinemax 98 Cinemax 2 37 The Discovery Channel 53 The Disney Channel 63 Entertainment Television 3...

Page 19: ...0 Canadian Home Shopping Network 56 Canal Famille 69 Cathay International Television Inc 68 Chinavislon Canada Corp 60 Country Music Televislon 63 Family Channel 62 First Choice 96 First Choice Two 97 First Choice Three 99 First Choice Four 90 House of Commons 91 La Chaine Francaise 51 The Learning Channel 65 MeteoMedialThe Weather Network 48 MuchMusic Network 55 MuslquePlus 52 Nashville Network 7...

Page 20: ...r GE VCRs Most compatible VCRs automatically respond to the VCR1 button without being programmed If you own two compatible VCRs test them to see if the VCRI button turns on both VCRs If it does then you may want to program this VCR to respond to the VCR2 button on the remote Inthe preferences menu press 1 to select the Remote Control feature Then press the VCR2 button to change PREFERENCES 2 Auto ...

Page 21: ...plies if you connect the IN FROM ANT and OUT TO TV jacks of your VCR and TV and watch your VCR on channel 3 or 4 of your TV Select OFF if you want the VCR to remain in the TV mode This is useful if you watch your VCR on the TV s video input and you don t want your antenna cable signal interrupted by the VCR ENERGYSAVER By default this VCR automatically turns off after two hours of inactivity Press...

Page 22: ...t over and over in a repeating loop with the Set Auto Repeat feature Set Auto Repeat uses the VCR s memory counter to determine the duration of the loop The Set Auto Repeat dialog box will ask for a loop end time to be specified AUTO REPEAT Set the Length of time you want the tape to pLay in a repeating Loop Loop from O OO to h mm Press ELEAR to turn off Press MENU to exit The CLEAR key will erase...

Page 23: ...ration time has been set The VCR will automatically switch to rewind if the counter meets or goes past the Auto Repeat set duration The VCR will automatically switch to playback during rewind if the counter equals or is less than 0 00 The Auto Repeat may be adjusted by setting the counter to 00 00 This can be done by pressing the CLEAR button while the tape counter is on screen or on the front pan...

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Page 25: ...rded tape and recording a program should do just that However there are other features that enhance the enjoyment of yourVCR but they aren t necessary to get you started If you want to learn more about yourVCR just keep reading V V 3 VCR BASICS V V V V V VCR Basics tells you what you need to know in order to watch a movie or J tape your favorite show 23 ...

Page 26: ...off when remote is set to control the VCR Also turns other compatible components on or off SAT CABLE Turns on a compatible ProScan RCA or GE satellite receiver and sets the remote to control the receiver Can be programmed to control different brands of receivers Used with the ON OFF button to turn on a compatible cable box if programmed and sets the remote to control the cable box TV Turns on a co...

Page 27: ...tches between two channels Select one channel and then select another using the number buttons Press GO BACK to switch between the two channels INFO Shows the status displays on the TV screen INPUT Selects between the line inputs and the VCR s tuner Line input refers to the signal coming from the component connected to the audio video input jacks on the back or front of the VCR MENU Displays and a...

Page 28: ...emory CLEAR Removes menus or status displays from the screen GO BACK Switches between two channels Select one channel and then select another using the number buttons Press GO BACK to switch between the two channels GUIDE Displays channel guide on some TV s INFO Shows the TV s status displays on the TV screen MUTE Reduces volume to minimum level Numbers 0 through 9 Select a channel up to 99 by pre...

Page 29: ...ess STOP to stop playback AUTOMATIC REWIND The VCR automatically rewinds the tape if it reaches the end of the tape during playback While rewinding you can press ON OFF and the VCR will turn off after rewinding TAPE EJECT Press and hold the STOP button on the VCR front panel or remote control for a few seconds and the VCR will eject a stopped tape Pause 1 If you pause the VCR automatically switche...

Page 30: ...egin recording 3 Press STOPto stop recording If you just want to pause the recording for a short time like during a commercial press PAUSE instead of STOP CHECK THE SAFETY TAB No matter which recording option you use make sure there is a tape in the VCR and that the tape s safety tab is in place You cannot record on a tape with the safety tab removed Stalely Tab If the safety tab is removed and yo...

Page 31: ...ording features available to suit various recording needs Recording Features Recording explained in VCR Basics section Express Recording Program Express Recording Timer Recording Timer Recording with theVCR Plus System Broadcast Stereo or Second Audio Program SAP Audio Only Recording Copying and Editing Tapes V 4 RECORDING V V V 29 ...

Page 32: ...SS RECORDING XPR Use express recording when you want to quickly record the remaining portion of the program you are watching 1 Press the SPEED button on the remote if you want to override the preferred Tape Speed setting 2 Press the RECORD button to begin recording 3 Repeatedly press the RECORD button to set up the recording duration Rec Ch 36 Record Length 0 00 Press REC to set tength Rec Ch 36 R...

Page 33: ...PROG EXP to activate the display The channel number flashes in the display panel Use the up and down arrow buttons to choose a channel then press PROG EXR to select it Repeat step 4 to enter START time END time DATE of recording and tape SPEED information Press PROG EXP when SAVE flashes in the display SAVED appears to let you know the program is set Use the up and down arrow buttons to review or ...

Page 34: ...nnel 03 Cable Start Time 08 00 PM End Time 09 30 PM Start Date 11 16 00 Thu Tape Speed SLP I SP 2 SLP Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to save Program I has been saved Remember to insert a recordable tape and turn the VCR off before the program start time Remember to leave your cable box on and tuned to the desired channel Timer Recording Information Clock must be set correctly Insert a tape with...

Page 35: ...MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU I 1 VCR Plus 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time CHANNELS 1 Auto Channel Search 2 Add Remove Channels 3 Signal Type CABLE VCR Channel My Channel 5 46 4 3 23 2 1 Use CH to select Press 0 9 to change Press MENU to save VCR MAIN MENU 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Audio 8 Language 0 Exit 2 Press 1 to display theVCR PLUS system menu VCR PLUS Enter PlusCode N...

Page 36: ...ndy when you are recording a program such as a sporting event that may exceed the scheduled broadcast time 7 Press MENU to save the program Program I has been saved Remember to insert a recordable tape and turn the VCR off before the program start time Remember to leave your cable box on and tuned to the desired channet VCR Plus Recording Clock must be set correctly Insert a tape with the safety t...

Page 37: ...e Speed SLP Press INFO to edit Press CLEAR to erase Press MENU for next prog 3 Press INFO to edit CLEAR to erase or MENU to see the next program if there is one EDITING A TIMER PROGRAM Instead of having to delete and re enter a timer program you can edit incorrect entries of the program 1 Display the program you want to edit and press INFO 2 Indicate how often you want the program to be recorded 3...

Page 38: ... feature for the type of audio you want to record See Other Features section 0 Exit 7 Press RECORD to start recording 8 Press STOP when you are finished RECORDING AUDIO ONLY You can record audio only from another audio source connected to either the AUDIO IN 1 R and L jacks on the back of the VCR or the jacks on the front of the VCR 1 Press the INPUT button once to record from the back AUDIO IN ja...

Page 39: ...each the point on the tape or program where you want to begin copying press PAUSE You may need to adjust the tracking 6 Press the RECORD button then press PAUSE on the recording VCR 7 Press the PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same time to begin copying the tape 8 To edit segments that you do not want to copy Press PAUSE on recording VCR to pause copying Locate the next segment you want to copy o...

Page 40: ...Tapes 2 Press VCR1 on remote to control recording VCR Press RECORD REC then PAUSE to put recording VCR in pause mode 3 Press VCR2 on remote to control playback VCR 4 Use FORWARD REVERSE and PLAY to locate the point where you want to begin copying Press PAUSE while VCR is playing to put playback VCR in pause mode 5 Press EDIT on remote to start the VCRs copying 6 Press EDIT again when you want to p...

Page 41: ...other brands of remote controllableTVs digital satellite receivers and cable boxes The remote is already programmed to operate most ProScan RCA and GE televisions and satellite receivers TheAUX button can be programmed to control a ProScan or RCA auxiliary component V V V V PROGRAM THE REMOTE Y Y Y 39 ...

Page 42: ...e features Code Search a technology that largely automates the programming process Fol ow these steps to program the remote to control a TV digital satellite receiver or cable box 2 Turn on the component you want to control TV digital satellite receiver or cable box Press and hold the button you want to program TV or SAT CABLE While holding the component button press and hold ON OFF until the LED ...

Page 43: ...mponent in the code list on page 41 3 Press and hold the button on the remote you want to program 4 Enter the code from the list on page 41 5 Release the button and then press ON OFF to see if the component responds to the remote commands If it doesn t try pressing the component button and then ON OFF again 6 Repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand if you get no response OPERA...

Page 44: ... or down to see if the auxiliary component responds to the remote commands OPERATING THE AUXILIARY COMPONENT After you have programmed your remote see which buttons will operate your component 1 Point the remote at the component and press AUX If it does not turn on press AUX and then ON OFE 2 You may want to experiment to see which buttons will operate your component Try pressing buttons such as p...

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Page 47: ... TO ENHANCE VCR OPERATION Commercial Advance Movie Advance Picture Search Options Pro Tect Plus TM Locking Tracking Time Counter On Screen Displays Audio Reception AudioTape Playback V V V 16 OTHER FEATURES 45 ...

Page 48: ...play of blue or see the recorded video as the commercials are skipped Because television signals do not indicate where the ads are located the Commercial Advance feature finds and marks them through a set of formulas based on how television is broadcast Since television stations broadcast differently and insert their own commercials you may experience some variations in this feature s effectivenes...

Page 49: ...rding Timer Timer with VCR Plus or Express Recording Sets the VCR to automatically mark commercials after the power is tuned off Recording Allows the VCR to prompt you to mark the commercials when you ve stop the recording The VCB is waiting to mark commercials in the program you recorded I Mark them now 2 Mark them later 3 Don t mark commercials The VCR will begin marking in 30 seconds Select OFF...

Page 50: ...es in the program If this happens automatic skipping can be temporarily stopped by pressing PLAY or STOP on the remote control while that portion of the tape is being skipped Then reverse the tape back to a point just before the segment starts and press PLAY Automatic skipping will be re enabled after the VCR detects the end of the segment Select MANUAL and the VCR won t advance through the blocks...

Page 51: ...rented movie press 2 if it s a recording made at home or press 3 if it s something else you don t know or you do not want to use the Movie Advance feature Pressing 2 or 3 gives the same response and takes you to a different search feature If you accidentally make a wrong selection press STOpoEiECT on the VCR STOP on remote and reinsert the tape Press SEARCH If you press 1 the MOVIE ADVANCE menu ap...

Page 52: ...P to cancel While the VCR is searching thorugh previews Pressing SEARCH on the remote control reverses the direction of the search Pressing STOP cancels the preview search mode When a preview is detected the VCR cues it and begins playing Press SEARCH for next While the VCR is playing a preview Pressing SEARCH on the remote control will search and cue the next preview Searching for Previews While ...

Page 53: ...d or REVERSE REV to search in reverse 2 Press FORWARD FWD or REVERSE REV again or press PLAY to return to normal playback SLOW MOTION You can view a tape during play or play pause using slow motion Slow motion works well for tapes recorded at the SP or SLP speed 1 In pause mode press FORWARD FWD or REVERSE REV to start slow motion playback 2 Press FORWARD FWD to increase or REVERSE REV to decrease...

Page 54: ...icture is best for tapes recorded in the SP or SLP speed 1 In play or still mode turn the shuttle ring clockwise for forward or counterclockwise for reverse to begin searching The farther you turn the dial the faster the search speed 2 Press PLAY PAUSE to turn off the shuttle feature and return to normal playback ADDITIONAL NOTES ON THE SHUTTLE DIAL Inthe stop mode turn the shuttle ring more than ...

Page 55: ...fic index number the VCR will locate the next index mark and begin playback 5 Press STOP to stop index searching Some index marks may be missed by the VCR A mark too close to your location on the tape The mark at the beginning of a recorded segment of five minutes or less The first index mark on the tape when you start at the beginning of the tape GO TO SEARCH The Go To Search feature enables the ...

Page 56: ...n on the VCR while the feature is on To unlock the feature and turn on the VCR Press and hold either the remote s ON OFF VCR1 or VCR2 button whichever button your VCR is set to respond to until LOCK disappears TRACKING Your VCR has automatic tracking which removes the streaks or noise from the picture Automatic tracking is activated when you insert a tape or turn on the VCR Occasionally you may ne...

Page 57: ...m the screen and return to the normal display mode ON SCREEN DISPLAYS The INFO button shows the status of the VCR Stop Play Record etc channel number time counter date time and tape speed on the TV screen The date and time must be set before they can be displayed 1 Press INFO to see the on screen displays The current time is displayed in the VCR s display panel 2 Press INFO again to have only the ...

Page 58: ...e ready to select an item from the menu to set up RECEPTION Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or a second audio program SAP which offers a second language The Reception feature lets you select the type of audio you want to record Press 1 to switch between Reception STEREO MONO and SAP Select STEREO for normal or stereo broadcast TV recording The STEREO indicator _ights when the stat...

Page 59: ...VCR to a stereo television or amplifier receiver using the audio jacks The Tape Playback feature lets you select which audio you play back Select HI FI to play back sound recorded on the Hi Fi tracks and for normal use The Hi Fi indicator lights Select LINEAR to play back the sound recorded on the linear monaural track such as a second audio program SAP or a dubbed voice over Select MIX to p ay ba...

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Page 61: ...ddle after you connect your components Try not to coil any twinqead cables and keep them away from the audio video cables as much as possible Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded Refer to the SafetyTips sheet packed with your unit PROTECT YOUR COMPONENTS FROM OVERHEATING Do not block ventilation holes in any of the components Arrange the components so that air can circulate free...

Page 62: ...he antenna cable supplied with your VCR is used to connect the VCR s OUT TO TV jack and your TV s antenna input O RF Jack AUDIONIDEO JACKS AND CABLES RCA TYPE The audio video jacks provide very good picture and sound quality and can be used if your TV has audio video input jacks These jacks are used for most audio video connections between components The VCR audio video jacks are color coded yello...

Page 63: ...ruction manual that came with that particular component ADVANTAGES OF AUDIONIDEO CABLE CONNECTIONS Using a simple antenna cable connection gives you good picture quality If your television has audio video jacks it is highly recommended to use them for even better picture quality and stereo sound when recording and playing back videotapes These connections give you more convenient operation by not ...

Page 64: ...for a cable box To connect 1 Connect cables as shown 2 Return to First Things First then follow the steps Using This Connection Tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 whichever one you selected with the CH 3 4 switch on the back of the VCR Auto TV VCR Setting Set the Auto TV VCR feature to ON To play a tape 1 Inserta tape 2 If necessary press PLAY To record one program and watch another 1 Begin recordinga...

Page 65: ...a connection 2 for cable box 3 audio video cables To connect 1 Connect cables as shown 2 Return to First Things First then follow the steps Using This Connection Tune your TV to its video input channel Use of TV VCR button on the VCR ANTENNA on remote is not required Auto TV VCR Setting Set the Auto TV VCR feature to OFF To play a tape 1 Insert atape 2 If necessary press PLAY To record one program...

Page 66: ...n 2 Return to First Things First then follow the steps Using This Connection Tune your TV to its video input channel Use of TV VCR button on the VCR ANTENNA on remote is not required Auto TV VCR Setting Set the Auto TV VCR feature to OFF To play a tape 1 Insert a tape 2 If necessary press PLAY To record a scrambled or unscrambled program and watch another unscrambled program 1 Begin recording a sc...

Page 67: ...CH4 switch on the back of the receiver Turn off receiver To watch and or record from the digital satellite receiver tune your VCR to its line input L1 if you have connected the receiver to the back jacks or L2 for the front jacks Auto TV VCR Setting Set the Auto TV VCR feature to ON To play a tape 1 Insert a tape 2 If necessary press PLAY To record one off air or cable program and watch another 1 ...

Page 68: ...o input to record or watch the VCR or satellite receiver To record from the digital satellite receiver tune your VCR to its line input L1 if you have connected the receiver to the back jacks or L2 for the front jacks Auto TV VCR Setting Set the Auto TV VCR feature to OFF Use of TV VCR button on the VCR ANTENNA on remote is not required To play a tape 1 Insert a tape 2 If necessary press PLAY To re...

Page 69: ...rols and displays You will also find the section TroubleshootingT_ps and a question and answer section about Commercial Advance in this Appendix These areas might help resolve some of those simple problems Finally this section of the manual also contains your warranty information V V V V V V n 8 REFERENCE 67 ...

Page 70: ... refers to the signal coming from the component connected to the audio video input jacks on the back or front of the VCR MENU Displays and accesses VCR s menu system on the TV screen PLAY PAUSE Plays a tape Pauses action for viewing during playback Pauses recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes PROG EXP Used for program express POWER Turns the VCR on or off RECORD Starts VCR recording Us...

Page 71: ...hen the VCR is recording REC P Paused recording REW Rewind SRCH Forward picture search SRCH Reverse picture search STILL SLOW STOP T REC X REC Playback is paused still frame displayed Tape playing back in slow motion Tape is in stop mode Timer recording in progress Express recording in progress Hi Fi Indicator Lights when HI FI or MIX is selected in the audio menu PWR Displays when the VCR is powe...

Page 72: ... a VCR or camcorder when connected to these jacks Use the INPUT button on the VCR or remote control to select the video line input L1 and record from these jacks AUDIO R and L and VIDEO OUT jacks Sends signals from the VCR to another component _ike a TV or VCR when the other component is connected to these jacks IN FROM ANT jack Receives a signal from an antenna or cable system when the VCR is att...

Page 73: ...MERCIAL ADVANCE FEATURE WORK EACH TIME THE TAPE IS PLAYED Yes If the Playback feature is set to AUTO the marked commercials should be skipped each time the tape is played in a COMMERCIAL ADVANCE VCR AFTER MARKING COMMERCIALS IS THE TAPE LEFT AT THE BEGINNING OR END OF THE RECORDING The tape is left at the end of the recording so it is in position to begin additional programmed recordings DOES THE ...

Page 74: ...nections are secure and correct NOISY OR NO PICTURE DURING PLAYBACK Press TV VCR on VCR ANTENNA on remote to turn VCR indicator on Check TV channel selected 3 or 4 to make sure it matches the channel selected with CH 3 4 switch on back of VCR Check to make sure the TV s fine tuning is correct for the channel you have selected Check video cable connections between VCR and TV monitor Check to make s...

Page 75: ... the cassette s safety tab was intact VCR ejects cassette when the end of the tape is reached during a timer recording Check to make sure VCR Plus setup was completed correctly CLOCK SHOWS INCORRECT TIME OR DATE Power interruption Automatic clock set was not turned on or did not work properly Check time zone and daylight savings settings Make sure VCR or cable box is tuned to channel carrying XDS ...

Page 76: ...RE The video cassette must have the safety tab removed and the recording must be in SP speed Home recording was selected for the tape type in the on screen display Eject cassette and reinsert VCR FORWARDS THROUGH COMMERCIALS OR MOMENTARILY DISPLAYS A BLUE SCREEN DURING PLAYBACK Commercial Advance feature is set to AUTO Set it to MANUAL COMMERCIAL ADVANCE FEATURE DOES NOT MARK COMMERCIALS WHEN The ...

Page 77: ...your TV If so follow the step above If those options do not work try the following ideas You might access the Video Input Channel by pressing a button on the remote see table below selecting the channel from the TV s menu system see table below tuning directly to the channel by selecting a specific channel number see table below going through all the channels in the channel list by pressing the ch...

Page 78: ... high 94 mm 17 inches wide 432 mm 9 57 inches deep 243 mm 7 1 pounds 3 2 kg Automatic head cleaner 22 F to 149 F 30 C to 65 C 41 F to 104 F 5 C to 40 C Check your cable company s compatibility requirements CLEANING THE VCR Use a soft cloth or dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your VCR Remove dust from the ventilation holes on the top back sides and bottom of the cabinet Plastic sur...

Page 79: ...ibes how to install adjust and operate your VCR Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer Installation and related adjustments Signal reception problems not caused by your VCR Damage from misuse or neglect Cleaning of video audio heads Batteries A VCR that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes AVCR purch...

Page 80: ...rented or purchased Program Express Lets you quickly program a timer recording using the VCR s front panel buttons instead of the on screen menu Pro Ted Plus TM Allows you to lock the VCR so that the front panel and remote control buttons don t work Useful for protecting timer recordings QuickSet Guide An interactive menu based guide which helps you set up a number of your VCR s features Also acce...

Page 81: ...ls adding removing 12 CHANNELS menu 9 II 16 33 Choosing aVCR connection 6 I CLEAR button 25 26 34 41 53 55 68 Clearing timer programs 35 Clock display 69 F Code search feature 40 Codes for remote 43 Commercial Advance 46 display 48 marking 47 menu 47 playback 48 questions and answers 71 Component buttons 24 Connecting yourVCR 4 Connections 59 audio video cable 6 I choosing 61 G TV with A V jacks c...

Page 82: ...tape 27 Plugging in theVCR 4 PlusCode number 33 POWER button 27 Power surges 59 PREFERENCES menu 18 19 46 Pro Tect Plus locking feature 54 Problem solving 72 PROG EXP button 31 68 Programming the remote 39 cable boxes 40 satellite receivers 40 TVs 40 Programming the remote to Control an Audio compone auxiliary component 42 PROGRAMS OVERLAP message 32 34 Q QuickSet guide 5 8 R REC button 38 REC dis...

Page 83: ...ape playing a 27 Tape speeds 20 Time and date setting 12 Time counter 55 Time counter display SS 69 Time display onTV 55 TIMEmenu 13 14 Time setting set daylight saving 14 set time zone 13 TIMER display 32 34 Timer programs clearing 35 editing 35 reviewing 35 Timer recording 31 stopping 35 Timer recording VCR Plus 33 TIMER RECORDINGS menu 31 35 Tips troubleshooting 72 Tracking 54 TRACKING buttons ...

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Page 88: ...on This will only add delays in service for your product 4_ n IOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 2000 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Trademark s Registere_ Marca s Registrada s MODEL Printed in the U S A PSVR85 TOCOM 15530170 15530170 As an ENERGY STAR Partner Thomson Consumer Electronics has determined that this product or product model meets the ENERG...