ProScan PSVR73, User Manual

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Page 2: ...tion 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 du...

Page 3: ...nal 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 Tim...

Page 4: ...t PlusTM Locking 58 Tracking 58 Time Counter 59 On Screen Displays 59 Audio Set Up Features 60 Reception 60 Tape Playback 6 I 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 7...

Page 5: ...l 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 ...

Page 6: ... 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 p...

Page 7: ...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 ii_li s l_ 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 Just follow the step by step procedures until the interactive setup is complete If the ...

Page 8: ...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 I_ III 111 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 progra...

Page 9: ...ading 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...

Page 10: ...ing 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 ...

Page 11: ...o 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 I 2 V SETTING UP V THE VCR V V V V V I...

Page 12: ...re 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 l iit i ii111_i11 0 Exit 2 Select 8 to chose the LANGUAGE menu LANGUAGE Select a language iiql mi_i 2 Fran_ais Press MENU ...

Page 13: ...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 I 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 p...

Page 14: ...0 I RCA 000 00 I Sony 072 Toshiba 073 I This VCR may not control all models of_ J 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 t...

Page 15: ... I llll_ l ii i 11 I 4 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 Pr...

Page 16: ...lay the VCR MAIN MENU 14 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 04...

Page 17: ...etect 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 Sear...

Page 18: ...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...

Page 19: ...ain 4 Pacific 5 Alaska 6 Hawaii llllr l l Press MENU to continue 4 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 Auto Clock Info V_4th a cable box the VCR will not reset the clock after a power...

Page 20: ...sing 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_ p...

Page 21: ...the clock through the TIME menu option The Auto Clock Set feature is set to OFF automatically when you set the clock this way I Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU I VCR PLus 2 Timer Recordings 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Audio 8 Language 0 Exit 2 Press 3 to display the TIME menu TIME II I_ P _ii llllllll I i lllli II 1 111 2 Auto Clock Set OFF 3 Set Time Zone 4 Set Daylig...

Page 22: ... and overnight your VCR Plus programming system channel list will be input for you Time date and VCR Plus system information are downloaded 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 line ups your ProScan VCR will get the most cur...

Page 23: ...directions using your worksheet VCR Channel My Channel 5 46 4 3 23 2 I Use CH to select Press 0 9 to change Press MENU to save Screen used is for an example only Two DigitVCR Plus System Channel Numbers for CableTV Canadian 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 Chann...

Page 24: ...ork 70 Canadian Home Shopping Network 56 Canal Famille 69 Cathay International Television Inc 68 Chinavision Canada Corp 60 Country Music Television 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 MeteoMedia The Weather Network 48 MuchMusic Network 55 MusiquePlus 52 Nashville Netw...

Page 25: ...7 Commercial Advance 0 Exit Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up REMOTE VCR I VCR2 OPTION The VCR s remote control unit can operate up to 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...

Page 26: ...t a tape with its safety tab removed to start playing automatically when the tape is inserted Select OFF if you do notwant a tape with its safety tab removed to start playing automatically AUTO TVIVCR This feature controls whether the TV VCR switch changes automatically to the VCR mode when the VCR is turned on Press3 to switch between ON and OFF Select ON if you want the VCR to switch to the VCR ...

Page 27: ...ay bright DIM keeps the display at a low brightness level TAPE 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 Press6 to switch between SPand SLP You can override the preferred tape speed Pressthe SPEEDbutton on the remote Set the tape speed in the timer or VCR Plus recording menu When you tur...

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Page 29: ...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 your VCR just keep reading 3 V VCR V BASICS V I V V V V VCR Basics tells you what you need to know in order to watch a movie or tape your favorite show 27 ...

Page 30: ...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 compatible ProScan RC...

Page 31: ...itches 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 ...

Page 32: ...channel memory 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 ...

Page 33: ...top playback AUTOMATIC REWIND The VCR automatically rewinds the tape if it reaches the end of the tape during playback ornormal recording While rewinding you can press ON OFF and the VCR will turn off after rewinding TAPE EJECT PressEJECTon the VCR when it is stopped to eject the tape You can also push STOP on the remote control while the tape is in STOP mode r Pause If you pause theVCR automatica...

Page 34: ...egin recording 3 PressSTOP to 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 Safety Tab If the safety tab is removed and you...

Page 35: ...ures that are available to suit your needs Recording Features Recording explained in VCR Basics section Express Recording Program Express Recording Timer Recording Timer Recording with theVCR Plus Programming System Broadcast Stereo or Second Audio Program SAP Audio Only Recording Copying and Editing Tapes 4 V V V RECORDING V V V V 33 ...

Page 36: ... guides EXPRESS RECORDING XPR Use express recording when you want to quickly record the remaining portion of the program you are watching 1 Pressthe SPEEDbutton on the remote if you want to override the preferred Tape Speed setting 2 Pressthe 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 length R...

Page 37: ...hes in the display panel 4 Use the up and down buttons to choose a channel then press PROG EXP to select it 5 Repeat step 4 to enter STARTtime END time DATE of recording and tape SPEED information 6 PressPROG EXP when SAVEflashes in the display SAVED appears to let you know the program is set Use the up and down buttons to review or cancel your entries 7 Turn off the VCR TIMER RECORDING You can se...

Page 38: ...save Timer Recording Information Clock must be set correctly Insert a tape with the safety tab in place and enough tape to record the program The output of your cable box appears in the Channel item of the timer recording menu if you ve set up the VCR for a cable box for all channels PROGRAMS OVERLAP appears if you have entered two programs where the times overlap TIMER appears in the display when...

Page 39: ...ssMENU 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 0 Exit 2 Press 1 to display the VCR PLUS menu VCR PLUS Enter PlusCode Number from TV listing Press MENU to cancel Enter the VCR PlusCode programming number shown in your local television programming guide Screen shown is just an example VCR PLUS Enter PlusCode Number fro...

Page 40: ...leave it on Program I 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 stop or cancel a timer recording in progress even an express recording Pressand hold the STOP button for several seconds until STOP appears 38 VCR Plus GOLD System Recording Clock must be set correctly Insert a tape with t...

Page 41: ...o 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 INFO 2 Indicate how often you want the program to be recorded 3 Use the CLEAR or the left and right buttons to move the cursor to the item you want to change 4 Use the number or up and ...

Page 42: ...REO MONO SAP feature for the type of audio you want to record See Other Features section AUDIO 2 Tape Playback HI FI I I_E_l_ ml i l _ll ll J_ Exit I ecording audio only will erase anything that was previously recorded on the tape J 7 PressRECORD to start recording 8 PressSTOP when you are finished RECORDING AUDIO ONLY You can record audio only from another audio source connected to either the AUD...

Page 43: ...FROM ANT and OUT TO TV jacks tune recording VCR to channel 3 or 4 the one selected on the back of the playback VCR If you have connected your VCR using the AUDIO VIDEO jacks press INPUT on the recording VCR s remote to select the line input Select L1 for the jacks on the back of the VCR or L2 for the jacks on the front Insert the tape you want to copy into the playback VCR Insert a blank tape with...

Page 44: ... VCR section Use your other compatible VCR as the recording VCR which should respond to VCR1 1 Follow step 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 PressVCR2 on remote to control playback VCR 4 Use FORWARD REVERSE and PLAY to locate the point where you want to begin copying...

Page 45: ...er brands of remote controllable TVs 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 I V PROGRAM THE REMOTE V I V V 43 ...

Page 46: ...R CABLE BOX The remote features Code Search a technology that largely automates the programming process Follow these steps to program the remote to control a TV digital satellite receiver or cable box 1 Turn on the component you want to control TV digital satellite receiver or cable box 2 Pressand hold the button you want to program TV or SAT CABLE While holding the component button press and hold...

Page 47: ... Look up the brand and code number s for the component in the code list on page 47 3 Pressand hold the button on the remote you want to program 4 Enter the code from the list on page 47 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 list...

Page 48: ... 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 OFF 2 You may want to experiment to see which buttons will operate your component Try pressing buttons such as PLAY...

Page 49: ... 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 I 176 Runco I 15I 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 1080 1107 II ...

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Page 51: ...h Options Pro Tect PlusTM Locking Tracking Time Counter On Screen Displays Audio Reception AudioTape Playback V V V V I 6 OTHER V FEATURES V I V COMMERCIAL I_ ADVANCE is a registered trademark of SRT Inc MOVIE I_I_ ADVANCE is a registered trademark of Aurthur D Little Enterprises Inc 49 ...

Page 52: ...speed You can select a background 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 fe...

Page 53: ...ommercial 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 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 VCR is waiting to mark commercials in ...

Page 54: ...the program 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 ...

Page 55: ...ed or 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 select MOVIE I_I_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 or remote control and reinsert the tape PressSEARCH If you press 1 the MOVIE ADVANCE menu appea...

Page 56: ...rt Press STOP to cancel This display will time out after a few minutes and the VCR will enter the Stop mode Press2 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 pres...

Page 57: ...ard or REVERSE REV to search in reverse 2 PressFORWARD 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 SPor SLPspeed 1 In pause mode press FORWARD FWD or REVERSE REV to start slow motion playback 2 PressFORWARD FWD to increase or REVERSE REV to decrease t...

Page 58: ...cture is best for tapes recorded in the SPor SLPspeed 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 In the stop mode turn the shuttle ring more than hal...

Page 59: ...R on the remote to correct an entry 4 PressFORWARD FWD to search forward or REVERSE REV to search in reverse The VCR will locate your index mark and begin playback If you did not enter a specific index number the VCR will locate the next index mark and begin playback 5 PressSTOP 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...

Page 60: ...LOCK appears if you attempt to turn on the VCR while the feature is on To unlock the feature and turn on the VCR Pressand hold either the remote s ON OFF VCR1 or VCR2 button whichever VCR button your VCR is set to respond to 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 Occasion...

Page 61: ...he 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 PressINFO to see the on screen displays The current time is displayed in the VCR s display panel 2 PressINFO again to have only the time ...

Page 62: ...m 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 letsyou select the type of audio you want to record Press1 to switch between Reception STEREO MONO and SAP Select STEREOfor normal or stereo broadcast TV recording The STEREOindicator lightswhen the station you are tuned to is broad...

Page 63: ...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 65: ...fter 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 Do...

Page 66: ...e 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 Audio Video 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 67: ... 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 68: ...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 3 CH 4 switch on the back of the VCR Auto TV VCR Setting Set the Auto TVNCR 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 using one...

Page 69: ...of the VCR s ventilation holes To connect 1 Connect cables as shown 2 Return to First Things First then follow the steps VCR Position Remote Controllable Cable Box TRANSMITTER o VCR S _ SIGNAL I_ CABLEBOXI o I I 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 pl...

Page 70: ...holes 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 a scrambled or unscrambled program and watch another u...

Page 71: ...el 3 or 4 whichever one you selected with the 3 CH 4 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 Select a different channel on the ...

Page 72: ...the steps Using This Connection Tune your TV to its video 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 pla...

Page 73: ...rols and display This section also contains Troubleshooting Tips and a Questions and Answers area regarding the feature COMMERCIAL I_I_ADVANCE which might help to resolve some of simple problems Finally the References chapter contains your warranty and specifications information V V V V V V V REFERENCE I 71 ...

Page 74: ...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 Pausesaction for viewing during playback Pausesrecording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes PROG EXP Used for pr...

Page 75: ... Reverse picture search STILL Playback is paused still frame displayed SLOW Tape playing back in slow motion STOP Tape is in stop mode TAPE 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 SLP Displays the recording speed SAP Indica...

Page 76: ... L MONO 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...

Page 77: ...he marked commercials should be skipped each time the tape is played in a COMMERCIAL N_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 MARKING PROCESS INTERFERE WITH OTHER PROGRAMMED RECORDINGS No If two or more recordings are programm...

Page 78: ...nnel selected 3 or 4 to make sure it matches the channel selected with 3 CH 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 sure the TV monitor is set to video input Try another tape Some noise streaks are normal during search stop action frame advance and slow motion...

Page 79: ...leted 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 information Auto clock set is not supported by digital satellite receivers Set the clock manually TIME DID NOT ADJUST FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME Check to make sure...

Page 80: ... COMMERCIALS OR MOMENTARILY DISPLAYS A BLUE SCREEN DURING PLAYBACK COMMERCIAL I_I_ADVANCE Playback feature is set to AUTO Set it to manual in the on screen displays COMMERCIAL ADVANCE FEATURE DOES NOT MARK COMMERCIALS WHEN The marking feature is set to OFF in the commercial advance menu Set it to ON A recording is less than 15 minutes or the commercial is longer than one minute A single isolated c...

Page 81: ... 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 channel up or down but...

Page 82: ...inches high 93 mm 17 inches wide 430 mm 11 8 inches deep 300 mm 7 7 pounds 3 5 kg Automatic head cleaner 22 F to 149 F 30 C to 65 C 41 Fto 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 Plasti...

Page 83: ...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 84: ...imer 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 accessible through the main on screen menu SAP Second Audio Program ...

Page 85: ...stereo recording SAP 40 BYE display 73 C Cable box codes 14 remote control 47 Cable box setup 12 Cables positioning 63 types of 64 Cassette in indicator 73 CH and buttons 29 30 44 46 CHAN buttons 15 CHAN START END DATE SPEED SAVE and SAVED dis 73 Channel 3 4 Switch 74 Channel 3 4 switch 5 66 69 CHANNEL buttons 72 CHANNEL up and down buttons 16 Channel viewing throughVCR 5 Channels adding removing ...

Page 86: ...2 Eject tape 3 I EnergySaver feature 25 Express Recording XPR 34 F FADV button 29 Fast forward shuttle ring 56 FFWD display 73 FORWARD button 29 31 44 46 52 55 57 59 FRADV button 56 84 Frame advance 56 Front panel controls 72 Front Panel Displays CHAN START END DATE SPEED SAVE and SAVED 35 FWD button 42 52 55 57 59 72 G Glossary 82 GO BACK button 29 30 GUIDE button 30 H HELLO display 73 Hi Fi indi...

Page 87: ...ing a tape 31 Plugging in theVCR 4 PlusCode number 37 POWER button 31 Power surges 63 PREFERENCES menu 23 50 Pro Tect Plus locking feature 58 Problem solving 76 PROG EXP button 35 72 Program Express recording 35 Programming the remote 43 operating cable boxes 44 operating satellite receivers 44 operating TVs 44 Programming the remote to Control an Audio compone controlling auxiliary components 46 ...

Page 88: ...llite receiver codes 12 47 Search forward 55 reverse 55 86 SEARCH button 30 52 57 58 Sensor remote 72 SETTIMEAND DATE menu 19 SETTIMEZONE screen 17 18 Set up auto play feature 24 auto TV VCR feature 24 cable box 12 daylight savings 18 digital satellite system II EnergySaver feature 25 features in PREFERENCES menu 23 front panel VCR display feature 25 language feature 10 remote VCR I VCR2 option 23...

Page 89: ...ting 76 Tracking 58 TRACKING buttons 30 55 58 72 Troubleshooting tips 76 TV button 5 28 44 79 TV codes for remote 47 TV function buttons 30 TV VCR button 24 40 65 68 70 TV s video input channel 79 V Variable speed search 56 VCR button 5 VCR cleaning 80 VCR function buttons 29 30 VCR indicator 24 40 73 VCR MAIN MENU 5 10 II 13 14 16 17 18 19 21 23 35 37 39 50 60 VCR Plus channel list menu 21 37 cha...

Page 90: ...VOL buttons 30 W Warranty 81 X X REC display 73 Zero search 58 88 ...

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Page 92: ... carton This will only add delays in service for your product _ THOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 1999 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Printed in Japan TOCOM 15407660 VQTS3547 A As an ENERGY STAR Partner Thomson Consumer Electronics has determined that this product or product model meets the ENERGY STAR guide...