VCR Basics, Learn the Basics to GET YOU Started

VCR BASICS

LEARN THE BASICS TO GET

YOU STARTED

These VCR basics should be enough for you to begin enjoying your VCR. Learning the remote control functions, playing a recorded tape, and recording a program should do just that.

However, there are other features that enhance the enjoyment of your VCR, but they aren’t necessary to get you started. If you want to learn more about your VCR, just keep reading.

1 FIRST THINGS FIRST

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2 SETTING UP THE VCR

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3 VCR BASICS

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4 RECORDING

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5 PROGRAMMINGREMOTE THE

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6 OTHER FEATURES

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7 CONNECTIONS

VCR Basics tells you what you need to know in order to watch a movie or tape your favorite show.

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Contents

Video cassette recorder Users guide Refer servicing to qualified service personnel Cover or back. No user serviceable parts insideImportant Information Product Registration Table of Contents Programming the Remote Other FeaturesConnections Appendix Reference HI, MY Name is LIZ… Read the First Three Sections First Things FirstWHAT’S LEFT? First Things First Remote control RF coaxial cable Install Batteries in the Remote ControlUnpack WHAT’S in the BOX Connect Your VCR Plug in the VCR Access the MenusTune the TV Turn on the VCR Press 2 to switch Auto Play to on or OFF SET UP the VCRPress Menu to display the VCR Main Menu Press 6 to display the Preferences menu ON-SCREEN Guide and Additional SET-UP Features Setting UP the VCRSetting UP the VCR Using the Menu to SET UP Features Using the Quickset GuideLanguage On-Screen Menus Press 8 to select the Language menu Digital Satellite System SetupSelect English, Español Spanish, or Français French Press 4 to display Channels menu Satellite Receiver Codes Press 6 to select DSS Setup Cable Box Setup Cable BOX SetupPress 4 to display the Channels menu Anvision 22,4615, 23, 24, 25, 30, 36 37, 43 To Auto Channel Search VCR Channels List To Add or Remove Channels To Change the Signal TypeAuto Channel Search Detect Automatically Time and Date Auto Clock SET FeatureSet the Time Zone Selecting Channels Spring forward Fall backward Set Daylight SavingsPress 3 to display Time menu Press 3 to display the SET Time Zone screen Time/Date Display SET the Time and Date ManuallyPress 1 to display the SET Time and Date menu Two-Digit VCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for Cable TV USA List VCR PLUS+ ChannelsVCR Plus+ Channel List Press 4 to display the VCR Plus+ Channel List screen VCR PLUS+ Worksheet Remote Control Option Additional SET-UP Features Preferences MenuNow you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option Auto TV/VCR Auto PlayAuto TV/VCR Front Panel VCR Display EnergysaverPreferred Tape Speed Tape Speeds Learn the Basics to GET YOU Started VCR BasicsVCR Basics Component Buttons Remote ButtonsVCR Function Buttons TV Function Buttons Mute Reduces volume to minimum levelTV Buttons Pause Playing a TapeAutomatic Tracking Automatic Rewind Check the Safety TABTape Eject RecordingPage Several Recording Options Recording REC Timer Recording Information Timer RecordingPress 2 to display the Timer Recordings menu Select 1 to Create a New Program Setting Up the Channel List Timer Recording with VCR PLUS+Using VCR Plus+ Press Menu to bring up the VCR Main Menu Press Menu to enter the VCR PlusCode number VCR Plus+ RecordingIndicate how often you want the program to be recorded Reviewing and Clearing Programs Stopping a Timer RecordingRecording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program Press 2 to display the Review Existing Progs. screen Playing Back Audio Only Recording Audio onlyAudio Connection Two VCR Connection Using TWO Vcrs for Copying Editing Tapes Control Your TV ProgrammingtheremoteProgrammingremote Programming the Remote to Control About Programming the RemoteOperate the TV TV Codes Page Features to Enhance VCR Operation Other FeaturesOther Features Forward and Reverse Search Picture Search OptionsSlow Motion Commercial Scan Search Button Index Search Frame AdvanceTo Search GO-TO Search Tracking Time Counter PRO-TECT Plus Locking FeatureLocking Your VCR ON-SCREEN Displays Audio SET-UP FeaturesPress 7 to display the Audio menu Tape Playback ReceptionPage Protect Your Components from Power Surges Things to Know Before Connecting ComponentsConnections Connections Jacks and Cables Connecting Your VCRRF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F-type Audio/Video Jacks and Cables RCA-type Choosing a VCR Connection DON’T Forget about the Auto TV/VCR FeatureAdvantages of AUDIO/VIDEO Cable Connections TV with RF Jack only Using This Connection TV with AUDIO/VIDEO Jacks Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to OFF Coaxial cables Audio/video cables Splitter If the VCR can control your digital satellite receiver TV with RF Jack and Digital Satellite ReceiverTo record one off-air or cable program and watch another To record a digital satellite receiver program Coaxial cables and 6 audio/video cables TV with AUDIO/VIDEO Jacks and Digital Satellite Receiver Appendix Reference Front Panel Display Panel Back Panel Troubleshooting Tips Will not record or play Streaks in picture during normal playbackRewind does not operate Will not record VCR makes noise when stopped Time did not adjust for daylight-saving timeTimer indicator flashes Clock shows incorrect time or date Stereo audio too noisy No stereo sound during playback Limited Warranty Cleaning the VCR Specifications Index CH switch 5, 8, 52, 55 Accessing menus Index VCR Main Menu Tocom North Meridian Street Indianapolis,