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Other Information

Streaks in picture during normal playback

Press one of the TRACKING buttons to move streaks up or down for the best picture.

Check to make sure the tape is of good quality and not worn out.

Time counter not working or time counter not working in search modes

The time counter does not advance during unrecorded portions of tape. When an unrecorded segment of tape is encountered, the time counter will hold its count until recorded material is detected again.

A minus (–) will appear in front of the time if you rewind the tape farther back than a counter reading of 0:00:00.

The time counter disappears during search; this is normal.

Will not play

Check to make sure there is a tape in the VCR.

Try ejecting and reinserting the cassette.

Check to make sure the tape is not broken.

Check to make sure the VCR is not in pause mode. Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to normal playback.

Check the Pro-Tect Plus™ feature.

Will not Auto Channel Search active channels correctly

Check to make sure the antenna connections are secure and correct.

Check to make sure the Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA feature is set correctly.

If Detect Automatically was selected for the Signal Type in the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu, try using either CABLE TV or ANTENNA instead.

May not be necessary if using a cable box for all channels. Contact your local cable company for more information.

Tape plays back in slow motion

Press PLAY to return to normal playback.

Cassette with safety tab removed does not start to play automatically

Check to make sure the AUTO PLAY ON/OFF feature is set to ON.

Time counter disappears during searching

This is normal.

There is no stereo sound during playback

Make sure the Tape Playback feature is set to Hi-Fito hear stereo sound during playback.

You must use A/V cables (not provided) and jacks to connect the VCR to the TV (or stereo) to hear true stereo sound during playback.

The stereo Audio is too noisy

The stereo signal is weak. Set the Reception: STEREO/SAP/MONO to MONO.

Press either the TRACKING – or + button to minimize picture noise.

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Contents VCR Changing Entertainment. AgainImportant Information Product RegistrationIntroduction Key Features OverviewUniversal Back-Lit Remote Control VCR Plus+ Gold SystemPro-Tect Plus Locking Front Audio/Video Input JacksExpress Recording XPR Hi-Fi Quality SoundTable of Contents Using the Remote Control Connections & Setup Chapter OverviewConnections & Setup Things to Consider Before Connecting ComponentsCable Considerations Components Connection Using the RF Coaxial Cable to Connect VCR to a TVChoose Your Connection TitleNeed Some Help? Connect the VCR to the TVConnect the antenna/cable feed to the VCR Connect satellite receiver to the VCR TV + VCR + Satellite ReceiverControlling the Satellite Receiver Connect the antenna to your satellite receiverConnect the cable box to the VCR TV + VCR + Cable BoxControlling the Cable Box Connect the cable feed to your cable boxPlug in the VCR Set the VCR’s CH 3/4 SwitchPut Batteries in the Remote Control Turn on the TV and VCRUsing the Remote Control to Navigate On-Screen Menus Accessing MenusComplete the QuickSet Guide VCR Basics RecordingThis page left blank intentionally Using the VCR’s Menu System Setup for a Digital Satellite Receiver Using On-Screen MenusUsing On-Screen Menus to Set Up Features LanguageSAT Setup Satellite Receiver CodesCable Box Setup Cable BOX SetupCable Box Codes Changing the Signal Type VCR Channels ListAuto Channel Searching Adding or Removing Channels Auto Clock Set FeatureTo Complete the Interactive Setup Time and DateTo Turn Auto Clock Set on To Access the Preferences menu Additional Set Up Features in the Preferences MenuSetting Time and Date Manually Remote VCR1/VCR2 OptionAuto Play To Access Auto PlayTo Access Auto TV/VCR Auto TV/VCRTape Speeds EnergySaverFront Panel Brightness VCR Display To Select a Preferred Tape SpeedSet Auto Repeat Auto RepeatUsing Remote Control Using the Remote Control Remote Control ButtonsComponent Buttons VCR Function Buttons Using the Input Button TV Function ButtonsProgramming the Remote Control Operating a TV with the VCR’s Remote ControlDo You Need to Program the Remote Control? Operating the TVCable Box Using the VCR’s Features Express Recording XPR VCR FeaturesRecording Features To Activate XPRTo Set Up to as Many as Eight Timer Recording Programs Timer RecordingStopping a Timer Recording Reviewing and Clearing ProgramsVCR Plus+ Gold Programming System To Turn Off the Automatic VCR Plus+ DownloadMapping VCR Plus+ System Channels Manually To Manually Map VCR Plus+ System ChannelsAmerican Movie Classics VCR Plus+ System Worksheet HBO EspnRecording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program To TVSlow Motion Picture Search OptionsForward and Reverse Search Frame AdvanceIndex Search Go-To SearchTo Activate Index Search Commercial Advance Marking Commercial Advance Playback Commercial Advance DisplayTo Override Automatic Skipping To Override the Show Previews Mode Pressing the Search button whilePro-Tect Plus Locking Feature TrackingTime Counter On-Screen Displays Reception Audio Set-Up FeaturesTape Playback To Display the Audio MenuOther Information Troubleshooting Tips General VCR ProblemsOther Information Recording Problems Playback ProblemsTape plays back in slow motion Questions and Answers About How fast does this feature scan through commercial breaks?Front Panel Display Panel SP and SLP Tape speedBack Panel Specifications Cleaning the VCRRCA VCR Limited Warranty For how long after your purchaseFinding the TV’s Video Line Input Common Video Line Input scenariosAdvanced Connection Connect the satellite receiver to the VCRGlossary Index Index This page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank Thomson multimedia Inc