Setting the Clock

Here are some things you should

When you first plug in your VCR, the clock will read

The buttons for setting the clock are on the remote hand unit.

While you are setting the clock, the display on the VCR will prompt you through the procedure.

If you press a wrong digit, press CLEAR repeatedly uniil the incorrect digit flashes, and then enter the correct digit.

know before you set the clock:

If you enter an illogical time or date (13th month for example), it is just rejected• Re-enter the correct digit.

The clock must be set to the correct time before you can program the timer for unattended recordings or use Express Recording (XPR).

If power is interrupted for an extended period, you will have to reset the clock and re-enter your programs in the timer.

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Press PROGRAM on the remote hand unit.

This "menu" will appear on the status display.

Press "1" to set the clock

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121 The display prompts you to set the time.

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141The display prompts you to set the date.

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The day of the week will appear when you

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Set the time by pressing two digit buttons on the remote for the current hour and two more for the minute.

(For example, press 0 2 1 5 for 2:15•)

Press "1" for AM or press "2" for PM.

Set the date by pressing six digits in order for the month, day, and year. (For example, press 0 3 0 6 8 7 for March 6, 1987.)

Always press "0" before single-digit months and days.

Press PROGRAM to start the clock.

Press PROGRAM again to return

the display to normal.

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