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Reprogramming Tuner Memory
You might want to reprogram the VCR’s tuner
memory if you move or change from an anten-
na connection to a cable TV connection.
Note: You can also quickly erase all settings,
including the time, local channels, and pro-
grammed events, then reprogram the tuner’s
memory. See “Resetting the VCR’s Memory”
on Page 20.
Follow these steps to reprogram the tuner.
1. Press MENU to display the main menu.
Note: To exit the programming mode dur-
ing Steps 2–5, press MENU again.
2. Repeatedly press PLAY or STOP to high-
light SET UP CHANNEL, then press FF.
3. Press FF again to select the broadcast sys-
tem (TV or CATV).
4. Press PLAY or STOP to highlight AUTO SET,
then press FF. You see:
5. Set your cable box or DSS receiver to the
local PBS station, then press CH s. (If you
do not have a cable box or DSS receiver,
simply press CH s.)
After you press CHs, CH AUTO SET PRO-
CEEDING and the current channel number
appear on the TV screen as the VCR scans
through the channels and memorizes all
active channels in your area.
6. When the VCR finishes scanning and stor-
ing channels, it searches for an EDS signal
and shows the following on the TV screen:
It takes up to 10 mi nutes for the VCR to set
the clock using the EDS signal. If the VCR
finds a signal, it automatically sets its clock
to the correct time, and AUTO CLOCK

SET COMPLETED appears. If the VCR

does not detect a signal within this time,

AUTO CLOCK SET INCOMPLETE

appears. There is probably not an EDS sig-
nal available in your area. Press MENU,
then see “Manually Setting the Clock” on
Page16 to set the clock.
Notes:
• Your VCR protects tuner pr ogr ammi ng for
up to 24 hours in case a power failure
occurs or if the power cord becomes
unplugged. After about 24 hours without
power, the VCR loses the programm i ng.
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