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Table of ContentsKey Features Overview
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Connections & Setup
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Things to Consider Before Connecting Components .............................................6
Cable Considerations ................................................................................................6
Choose Your Connection...........................................................................................7
Using the RF Coaxial Cable to Connect the VCR to a TV .................................7
TV + VCR ..............................................................................................................8
TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver............................................................................. 9
TV + VCR + Cable Box....................................................................................... 10
Set the VCR’s CH 3/4 Switch ...................................................................................11
Plug in the VCR ........................................................................................................11
Put Batteries in the Remote Control....................................................................... 11
Turn on the TV and VCR.......................................................................................... 11
Tune the TV ..............................................................................................................11
Using the Remote Control to Navigate On-screen Menus.................................. 12
Complete the QuickSet Guide.......................................................................... 12
Accessing Menus ..............................................................................................12
VCR Basics................................................................................................................ 13
Playing a Tape....................................................................................................13
Automatic Rewind............................................................................................. 13
Tape Eject........................................................................................................... 13
Recording ................................................................................................................. 13
Check the Safety Tab.........................................................................................13
Using the VCR’s Menu System
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Using On-Screen Menus to Set Up Features ........................................................16
Language ........................................................................................................... 16
Cable Box Setup................................................................................................ 16
VCR Channels List .............................................................................................17
Auto Channel Searching ............................................................................17
Changing the Signal Type.......................................................................... 18
Adding or Removing Channels.................................................................. 18
Time and Date....................................................................................................19
Auto Clock Set Feature............................................................................... 19
To Turn Auto Clock Set ON..................................................................19
Setting the Time Zone..........................................................................19
Setting Daylight-Saving Time..............................................................20
Setting Time and Date Manually............................................................... 20
Additional Set Up Features in the Preferences Menu ..........................................21
Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option.............................................................................. 21
Auto Play............................................................................................................ 21
Auto TV/VCR ......................................................................................................22
EnergySaver ...................................................................................................... 22
Front Panel Brightness (VCR Display) .............................................................22
Tape Speed........................................................................................................ 23
Set Auto Repeat................................................................................................. 23