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 Product Registration Cover or back. No user serviceable parts insideRefer servicing to qualified service personnel Important Information Table of Contents Appendix a Reference Other FeaturesProgramming the Remote Connections First Things First First Things FirstHI, MY Name is Roger Read the First Three Sections WHAT’S LEFT? Connect Your VCR Install Batteries Remote ControlRemote control RF coaxial cable Unpack the BOX Turn on the VCR Access the MenusPlug in the VCR Tune the TV Press 5 to display the Preferences menu SET UP the VCRPress 2 to switch Auto Play to on or OFF Press Menu to display the VCR Main Menu Setting UP the VCR Setting UP the VCRSET-UP Features On-Screen Menus Using the Menu to SET UP FeaturesCable BOX Setup Language Press 4 to display the Channels menu Cable Box Setup Press 1 to display the Auto Channel Search menu VCR Channels ListTo Auto Channel Search Auto Channel Search Selecting Channels To Change the Signal TypeTo Add or Remove Channels Detect Automatically Auto Clock Info Auto Clock SET FeatureTime and Date Set the Time Zone Press 3 to display the SET Time Zone screen Set Daylight Saving TimeSpring forward Fall backward Time/Date Display Press 1 to display the SET Time and Date menu SET the Time and Date Manually Press 4 to display the VCR Plus+ Channel List screen VCR PLUS+ ChannelsTwo-Digit VCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for Cable TV USA List VCR Plus+ Channel List VCR PLUS++ Worksheet Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option Additional SET-UP Features Preferences MenuRemote Control Option Auto TV/VCR Auto PlayAuto TV/VCR Front Panel VCR Display Setting UP the VCR VCR Basics VCR BasicsLearn the Basics to GET YOU Started VCR Function Buttons Remote ButtonsComponent Buttons TV Buttons Mute Reduces volume to minimum levelTV Function Buttons Automatic Tracking Playing a TapeAutomatic Rewind Pause Recording Check the Safety TABPress Eject on the VCR when it is stopped to eject the tape Tape EjectPage Several Recording Options Recording Express Recording XPR Recording Features Press 1 to Create a New Program Timer RecordingTimer Recording Information Press 2 to display the Timer Recordings menu Press Menu to bring up the VCR Main Menu Timer Recording with VCR PLUS+Setting Up the Channel List Using VCR Plus+ Indicate how often you want the program to be recorded VCR Plus+ RecordingPress Menu to enter the VCR PlusCode number Press 2 to display the Review Existing Progs. screen Stopping a Timer RecordingReviewing and Clearing Programs Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program Audio Connection Recording Audio onlyPlaying Back Audio Only Two VCR Connection Using TWO Vcrs for Copying and Editing Tapes Programmingremote Programming the RemoteControl Your Television TV Codes Using the Remote with a TVOperate the TV Commercial Advance Movie Advance Other FeaturesFeatures to Enhance VCR Operation Other Features Tape Commercial Advance Press 5 to display the Commercial Advance men u Now,you can select one of the Commercia L Advance featuresTimer, Timer with VCR Plus+, or Express Recording Commercial Advance Marking Marking an Unmarked Tape Commercial Advance PlaybackCommercial Advance Display Advance helps y ou locate certain parts Movie Preview Search Note When the movie is found, the following screen is displayed Insert Tape Picture Search OptionsForward and Reverse Search To Search Slow MotionFrame Advance Index Search GO-TO Search Time Counter ON-SCREEN Displays Tracking Press 6 to display the Audio menu Audio SET-UP Features Tape Playback Reception Connections Things to Know Before Connecting ComponentsProtect Your Components from Power Surges Connections Audio/Video Jacks and Cables RCA-type Connecting Your VCRJacks and Cables RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F-type Advantages of AUDIO/VIDEO Cable Connections DON’T Forget about the Auto TV/VCR FeatureChoosing a VCR Connection 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 To record one off-air or cable program and watch another TV with RF Jack and Satellite ReceiverCoaxial cables and 3 audio/video cables Insert a tape If necessary, press VCR and then Play Coaxial cables and 6 audio/video cables TV with AUDIO/VIDEO Jacks and Satellite Receiver Appendix a Reference Front Panel VCR Display Panel Back Panel Troubleshooting Tips Will not record Time did not adjust for daylight-saving timeStreaks in picture during normal playback Will not record or play Will not Auto Channel Search active channels correctly VCR makes noise when stoppedCannot access Movie Advance feature Commercial Advance feature does not mark commercials when What happens if the marking process is interrupted? Questions and Answers about Commercial ADVANCE+Are commercials still recorded if I want to watch them? What if the VCR scans forward through part of my program? Cleaning the VCR Specifications Appeind Ndix a Reference Limited Warranty Index Index Stop North Meridian Street Indianapolis,