ProScan PSVR72, User Manual

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Page 2: ...ck 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 ...

Page 3: ... 18 Auto TV VCR 18 EnergySaver 19 Front Panel VCR Display 19 Tape Speed 19 VCR Basics 21 Remote Buttons 22 Component Buttons 22 VCR Function Buttons 23 TV Function Buttons 24 Playing a Tape 25 Automatic Rewind 25 Tape Eject 25 Recording 26 Check the Safety Tab 26 Recording 27 Recording features 28 Express Recording XPR 28 Program Express 29 Timer Recording 29 Timer Recording With VCR Plus 31 Setti...

Page 4: ...creen Displays 51 Audio Set Up Features 52 Reception 52 Tape Playback 53 Connections 55 Connecting Your VCR 56 Jacks and Cables 56 Choosing a VCR Connection 57 Advantages of Audio Video Cable Connections 57 Don t Forget About the Auto TV VCR Feature 57 TV With RFJack Only 58 TV With Audio Video Jacks 59 TV With Audio Video Jacks and Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only 60 TV With RFJack and D...

Page 5: ...ections of the manual introduce you to yourVCR show you how to set theVCR up and use the on screen menus Reading these sections gives you the basic information you need to use yourVCR V V WHAT S LEFT The rest of the book highlights playback and recording information contains a detailed Connections section and a Reference section that includes troubleshooting tips limited warranty and index V V V V...

Page 6: ... 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 TVjacks for a good signal as shown If you have a TV with AUDIO VIDEO jacks use these jacks for a better connection In order to hear stereo and hi fi sound from the VCR the audio video jacks must be used Refer to the Connections section tow...

Page 7: ...first time you turn on your VCR the first screen of the Guide appears During the one time setup process the VCR prompts you to enter your zip code Soon after the VCR clock will set itself and over night your VCR Plus channel list will be input for you You can continue to use your VCR just turn it off before midnight Select a language Choisissez une langue F nca s Just follow the step by step proce...

Page 8: ... you would do the following 1 PressMENU to bring up the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Audio 8 Language O Exit 2 Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu PREFERENCES _11t _ II t 2 Auto Play ON 3 Auto TV VCR ON 4 EnergySaver 2 00 5 Front Panel AUTO 6 Tape Speed SLP 7 Commercial Advance 0 Exit 3 Press 2 to switch Auto Play to ON or OFF Using t...

Page 9: ...et Up for a Cable Box Set upVCR Channel List Auto Channel Search Auto Clock Set Feature Set theTime and Date Manually Set upVCR Plus Channels Set the RemoteVCRIlVCR2 feature Set theAuto Play feature Set theAuto TVIVCR feature Set the EnergySaver feature Set the Front Panel Brightness feature Set the preferred Tape Speed 2 V SETTING UP THE VCR V V V V y V 7 ...

Page 10: ...ect your preferred language and the on screen displays will appear in that language 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Audio 8 Language O Exit Press 8 to select the LANGUAGE menu LANGUAGE Select a language 2 Fran_ais Press MENU to continue 3 Select English or Fran ais French On Screen Menus Not all the VCR screens ar...

Page 11: ...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 Once you complete the setup the VCR confirms that the VCR will now receive all signals on the designated channel CABLE BOX SETUP On what channel does the VCR receive signals from the cable box usually 3 4 or Video Enter O1 13 or INPUT Press MENU...

Page 12: ...ss 4 to display the CHANNELS menu CHANNELS 2 Add Remove Channels 3 Signal Type CABLE 4 VCR Plus Setup 5 Cable Box Setup O Exit 3 Press 1 to display the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH What type of signal are you using 1 Cable TV 2 Antenna kTI 0 Cancel Select one of the three AUTO CHAN NEL SEARCH options Choices one and two are self explanatory If you choose Detect Automatically the VC...

Page 13: ...rch especially if some of the channels have weak signals or you don t want to watch them 2 3 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu 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 ...

Page 14: ...There are certain steps that are required such as Auto Channel Search setting the Time Zone and setting the Daylight Savings feature before the Auto Clock feature works SET THE TIME ZONE 1 PressMENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 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 ON 3 Set Time Zo...

Page 15: ...lock using the DST information broadcast in the signal channel SET THE TIME AND DATE MANUALLY If the Auto Clock Set was unsuccessful set the clock through the menu option The Auto Clock Set 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 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Audio 8 Language O Exit S...

Page 16: ...TIME AND DATE menu SET TIME AND DATE Time hh mm Date Press MENU to cancel 4 Enter the data using the number buttons Press 0 before single digit numbers and follow the on screen directions SET TIME AND DATE Time 12 34 PM Date 11 18 98 Wednesday Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to set I TimelDate Display Pressing INFO displays the time and date on the screen 14 ...

Page 17: ...the on screen directions using your worksheet VCR Channel My Channel 5 46 4 3 23 2 1 Use CH to select Press 0 9 to change Press MENU to save Screen is for an example only Two DigitVCR Plus Channel Numbers for CableTV USA 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 ...

Page 18: ... Newsworld 60 Country MusicTelevision Canada 37 Discovery Channel Canada 63 Family Channel Canada 90 House of Commons 51 The Learning Channel 82 Life Network 34 Movie Max Western Canada Only 34 Movie Pix Eastern Canada Only 48 MuchMusic Network 52 Nashville Network 98 Reseau de I lnformation 43 The Sports Network 46 TV5 TV Cinq Quebec 71 Vision TV Canada s Faith Network 31 Women s Television Netwo...

Page 19: ...w you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up REMOTE VCRI VCR2 OPTION The VCR s remote controls two compatible ProScan RCA or 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 VCR1 button turns on both VCRs If it does then you may want to program this VCR to respond to the VCR2 button on...

Page 20: ... when the tape is inserted Select OFF if you do not want a tape with its safety tab removed to start playing automatically AUTO TV VCR This feature controls whether the TV VCR switch changes automatically to the VCR mode when the VCR is turned on Press 3 to switch between ON and OFF Select ON if you want the VCR to switch to the VCR mode when the VCR is turned on or a cassette is inserted This onl...

Page 21: ...E SPEED You can select a preferred tape speed for recording The speed you select appears in the display panel and in the timer and VCR Plus recording menus Press 6 to switch between SP and SLE You can override the preferred tape speed Press the SPEED button on the remote Set the tape speed in the timer or VCR Plus recording menu When you turn off the VCR the tape speed reverts to the one you have ...

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Page 23: ...rded tape and recording a program should do just that However there are other features that enhance the enjoyment of your VCR but they aren t necessary to get you started If you want to learn more about your VCR just keep reading 3 Y VCR Y BASICS Y I Y Y Y Y VCR Basics tells you what you need to know in order to watch a movie or tape your favorite show 21 ...

Page 24: ...urns VCR on or 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 T...

Page 25: ... 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 accesses menu system Numbers 0 through 9 Select a channel up to 99 by pressing two numb...

Page 26: ...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 pressing two numbers Select a cable cha...

Page 27: ...aks from the picture if necessary Press 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 EJECT on the VCR when it is stopped to eject the tape Pause If you pause theVCR automatically switches from pause to stop after a few mi...

Page 28: ...egin recording 3 Press STOP to stop recording If you just want to pause the recording for a short time like during a commercial press PAUSE instead of STOE 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 Safety Tab If the safety tab is removed and yo...

Page 29: ...ording features that are available to suit your needs Recording Features Recording explained in VCR Basics section Express Recording Program Express Recording Timer Recording Timer Recording withVCR Plus Broadcast Stereo or Second Audio Program SAP Audio Only Recording Copying and Editing Tapes Y Y 4 Y RECORDING Y Y Y Y i 27 ...

Page 30: ...se express recording when you want to quickly record 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 Z 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 Rec Ch 36 Record Length 1 30 Press REC to set length Pres...

Page 31: ...ay SAVED appears to let you know the program is set Use the _ and dowllr buttons to review or cancel your entries 7 Turn offtheVCR TIMER RECORDING You can set up as many as eight 1 PressMENUtodisplaytheVCRMAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Audio 8 Language 0 Exit timer recording prograr Timer Recording Information Clock must be set correctly Insert...

Page 32: ...the program with the number buttons The data includes the channel number press INPUT to select the line input start time including AM or PM and end time The start date is automatically entered based on the VCR clock Both the date and speed can be changed Review the information to make sure it is correct and then press MEN U to save Program 1 One Time Channel 03 Cable Start Time 08 00 PM End Time 0...

Page 33: ...lus channel list Using VCR Plus 1 PressMENU to bring upthe VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU _ _ _ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Audio 8 Language 0 Exit VCR MAIN MENU Timer Recordings Time Channels CHANNELS 2 Add Remove Channels 3 Signal Type CABLE 4 VCR Plus Setup VCR PLUS SETUP Ill 11111 i i_ VCR Channel My Channel 5 46 4 3 23 2 1 Use CH to select Press 0 9 to change Pre...

Page 34: ...rogram Program 1 has been saved Remember to insert a recordable tape and turn the VCR off before the program start time Press MENU to continue STOPPING A TIMER RECORDING To st0p or cancel a timer recording in progress even an exprE recording Press and h01d the STOP button for several seconds until STC appears r _YvcR Plus Recording Clock must be set correctly Insert a tape with the safety tab in p...

Page 35: ...peed SLP 3 Press INFO to edit CLEARto erase or MENU to see the next program EDITING A TIMER PROGRAM Instead of having to delete and reenter a timer program you can edit incorrect entries of the program 1 Display the program you want to edit and press INEO Z Indicate how often you want the program to be recorded 3 Use the CLEAR or left and ric_ 0uttons to move the cursor to the item you want to cha...

Page 36: ...onSTEREO MONO SAP feature for the type of audio you want to record C3_r Features section appears on AUDIO 2 Tape Playback HI FI _z_ez iml Eo l Vd_l _iill 0 Exit 7 PressRECORD to start recording 8 Press STOP when you are finished RECORDING AUDIO ONLY You can record audio only from another audio source connecte either the AUDIO IN 1 R and L MONO jacks on the back of the or the jacks on the front of ...

Page 37: ... VCR to channel 3 or 4 the one selected on the back of _Jnleyback VCR If you have connected your VCR usAnl_l_tl_ VlDEOjacks press INPUT on thecording VCR s remote to select the line input Select L1 for thejacks on the back of the VCR or L2 for the jacks on the front 4 Insert the tape you want to copy ipt _y_k VCR Insert a blank tape with safety tab in placereut_dJ_ VCR 5 Press PLAY on theplayback ...

Page 38: ...Use your other compatible VCR as tt_ecording VCR which should respond t VCR1 1 Follow steps 1 4 in the Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes 2 PressVCR1 on remote to control recording VCR PressRECORD 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 w...

Page 39: ...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 The AUX button can be programmed to control a ProScan or RCA auxiliary component V V V 5 V PROGRAM THE REMOTE 1 3 V V V 37 ...

Page 40: ... programmed using Automatic Code Search or Direct Entry Using Automatic Code Search The remote features Code Search a technology that largely automates the programming process Follow these steps to program the remote 1 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...

Page 41: ...e following page 3 Press and hold the button on the remote you want to program 4 Enter the code from the code list 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 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL A ...

Page 42: ...75 Pulsar 1151 Pulser 1004 Quasar 1003 1054 1070 1094 Radio Shack Realistic 1000 1004 1006 1012 1038 1049 1095 1162 1171 1172 RCA 1000 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1019 1096 1098 1099 1100 1101 1102 1103 1129 1179 1181 1187 1188 1190 Rhapsody 1176 Runco 1151 Sampo 1004 1006 1171 1172 1175 Samsung 1004 1005 1006 1012 1015 1019 1104 1105 1106 1171 1172 Samsux 1171 Sansui 1191 Sanyo 1004 1048 1049 1050 1...

Page 43: ...O OPERATION ENHANCE COMMERCIAL ADVANCE MOVIE ADVANCE Picture Search Options Pro Tect Plus TM Locking Tracking Time Counter On Screen Displays Audio Reception AudioTape Playback VCR V V V OTHER V FEATURES V I V 41 ...

Page 44: ...ound display of blue or see the video as the commercials are skipped Because television signals do not indicate where commercials are located this feature finds and marks them through a set of formulas based on how television is broadcast today Since television stations broadcast differently and insert their own commercials you may experience some variations in this feature s effectiveness Station...

Page 45: ...mercial Marking ON or OFF Select ON and the VCR will mark commercials within approximately 30 seconds for the following types of recording Timer Timer with VCR Plus or Express Recording The VCR automatically marks the commercials after the power is turned off Recording When you stop the recording the VCR prompts you to mark the commercials The VCR is waiting to mark commercials in the program you ...

Page 46: ...m segment is between commercials and less than one minute or there are frequent dark and quiet scenes If part of the program is skipped rewind the tape to the beginning of the skipped program segment and press PLAY Select MANUAL and the VCR won t advance through the blocks of marked commercials until you press SEARCH If you press SEARCH during playback of material other than commercials the VCR ad...

Page 47: ...ding made at home or press 3 if it is something else you don t know or you do not want to select MOVIE ADVANCE Pressing 2 or 3 gives the same response and takes you to a different search feature If you accidentally make a wrong selection press STOP on the VCR and reinsert the tape Press SEARCH If you press 1 the MOVIE ADVANCE menu appears MOVIE ADVANCE Would you like to go to the start of the movi...

Page 48: ...ill time out after a few minutes and the VCR will enter the stop mode Press 2 to Go to preview The following screen appears with a video background Searching for preview Press SEARCH to reverse Press STOP to cancel When a preview is detected the VCR cues it and begins playing Press SEARCH for next Preview Search Note Any time during the preview search mode pressing SEARCH will reverse the search d...

Page 49: ...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 50: ...egin 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 In the stop mode turn the shuttle ring more than half way clockwise to start fast forward and turn the shuttle ring more than halfway counterclockwise to start rewind Some noise or streaks in the picture are n...

Page 51: ...en you start at the beginning of the tape INDEX SEARCH Press REV or FWD to begin scanning OR enter a specific index number Press SEARCH to exit INDEX SEARCH Searching for index number 12 Press STOP to cancel INDEX SEARCH Searching for index marks Press STOP to cancel ZERO SEARCH The Zero Search feature enables the VCR to quickly return to a counter reading of 0 00 00 anywhere on the tape This is e...

Page 52: ... the picture Automatic tracking is activated when you insert a tape or turn on the VCR Occasionally you may need to manually adjust tracking especially if the tape was recorded on a different VCR Use the TRACKING buttons to remove the streaks or noise You can also use tracking when you PAUSE a tape to reduce jittering of the picture When you manually adjust the picture automatic tracking is turned...

Page 53: ... 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 Press INFO again to have only the tim...

Page 54: ...o 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 lights when the station you are tuned to is broadcasting ster...

Page 55: ...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 play ba...

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Page 57: ...after you connect your components Try not to coil any twin lead 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 freely D...

Page 58: ... antenna cable supplied with your VCR is used to connect the VCR s OUT TO TVjack and your TV s antenna input 9 RFJack Audio V ideo 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 yellow ...

Page 59: ... and are unsure of how to connect them refer to the instruction manual that came with that particular component ADVANTAGES OF AUDIO VIDEO CABLE CONNECTIONS Using a simple antenna cable connection gives you good picture quality If your television has audio video jacks I highly recommend using them to get even better picture quality and stereo sound when recording and playing back videotapes These c...

Page 60: ...e 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 3CH 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 Insert a tape 2 If necessary press PLAY To record one program and watch another 1 Begin recording a program ...

Page 61: ...tion 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 a tape 2 If necessary press PLAY To record one program and wa...

Page 62: ... 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 ANTEN NA 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 scrambled o...

Page 63: ...rn 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 Turn off the digital satellite receiver a...

Page 64: ...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 ANTEN NA on remote is not required To play a tape 1 Insert a tape 2 If necessary press PLAY To record one off air or cable ...

Page 65: ...ion of the unit s controls and display You also will find a Troubleshooting Tips section and Questions and Answers about COMMERCIALI_I ADVANCE which might help to resolve some of those simple problems Finally this section contains your warranty information Y Y Y Y Y Y Y REFERENCE I 63 ...

Page 66: ...ing through the menu system INPUT Selects between the line inputs and 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 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 PR...

Page 67: ...re search SRCH Reverse picture search STILL Playback is paused still frame displayed SLOW Tape playing back in slow motion STOP Tape is in stop mode TAPE Flashes when timer recording set VCR turned off and no tape in VCR T REC Timer recording in progress X REC Express recording in progress Hi Fi Indicator Lights when HI FI or MIX is selected in the AUDIO menu Speed Indicator SP or SIP Displays the...

Page 68: ...ONO and VIDEO IN 1 Jacks Receives signals from another component like a VCR or camcorder when it is connected to these jacks Use INPUT to select L1 to record from these jacks AUDIO R and L and VIDEO OUT Jacks Sends signals from VCR to another component like a TV or VCR when it is connected to these jacks IN FROM ANT Jack Receives a signal from an antenna or cable system when attached OUT TO TV Jac...

Page 69: ...onnections 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 3CH 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 ...

Page 70: ...re correctiincluding AM PM Check to make sure the program did not exceed the tape s length or the tape was not rewound beforehand Check to make sure the VCR was turned off at the time recording was to start Check to make sure there was a tape in the VCR and 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 P...

Page 71: ...rding is set Time counter disappears during searching This is normal On screen menus appear in English or French Check LANGUAGE feature No stereo sound during playback Check to make sure the Tape Playback feature is set to HI FI to hear stereo sound during playback Must use the AUDIO VI DEOjacks on the back of the VCR to hear stereo sound Stereo audio too noisy Stereo signal is weak Set Reception ...

Page 72: ...mercial group within the first or last two minutes of a recording Accuracy and effectiveness can vary depending upon program content and the characteristics of the commercials A commercial is between 30 and 45 seconds and 45 and 60 seconds Effectiveness may vary when local television stations insert their own commercials Commercials recorded even though COMMERCIALI_I_ADVANCE feature was set to ON ...

Page 73: ...the marked commercials should be skipped each time the tape is played in a COM MERCIALI I_ADVAN CE 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 marking process interfere with other programmed recordings No If two or more recordings are prog...

Page 74: ... 93 mm 17 inches wide 430 mm 11 8 inches deep 300 mm 8 2 pounds 3 7 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 surfac...

Page 75: ...hat your warranty does not cover Customer instruction Your Owner s Manual clearly describes 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 i...

Page 76: ...ted 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 Tect PlusTM 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 accessi...

Page 77: ...EL buttons 64 Channel viewing 5 Channels add or remove 11 CHANNELS menu 9 10 11 15 31 Choosing a VCR connection 57 Cleaning the VCR 72 CLEAR button 23 24 32 33 39 49 51 64 Clearing timer programs 33 Clock display 65 Code search feature 38 Codes for remote 40 COMMERClALI I_ADVANCE 42 display 44 marking 43 menu 43 44 playback 44 questions and answers 71 Component buttons 22 Connections 55 audio vide...

Page 78: ...0 Problem solving 67 Product registration inside front cover PROG EXR button 29 64 Program express recording 29 Programming the remote 37 by direct entry 39 to control an auxiliary component 39 to operate cable boxes 38 to operate satellite receivers 38 to operate TVs 38 PROGRAMS OVERLAP message 29 32 Q QuickSet guide 8 R REC button 36 REC display 65 Reception STEREO MONO SAP feature 34 52 RECORD ...

Page 79: ... Tape playing a 25 Tape speed feature 19 Tape speeds 19 Time counter 50 51 Time counter display 51 65 Time display on TV 51 TIME menu 12 13 14 Time setting set daylight saving 13 set time zone 12 TIMER display 29 32 Timer programs clearing 33 editing 33 reviewing 33 Timer recording 29 stopping 32 with VCR Plus 31 TIMER RECORDINGS menu 30 33 Tips troubleshooting 67 Tracking 50 TRACKING buttons 24 2...

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