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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.

This section shows you the basics of using your VCR. It discusses things like using the remote control, playing a tape, and recording programs.

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 PROGRAM THE REMOTE

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6 OTHER FEATURES

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7 CONNECTIONS

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8 REFERENCE

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

VR704HF Care and Cleaning Safety Information Table of Contents Table of Contents What REMAINS? First Things FirstWelcome to Your NEW VCR Getting Started Plug in the VCR Install Batteries in the Remote ControlWHAT’S in the BOX? Connect Your VCR VCR Viewing Channel Initial SetupTune the TV Turn on the VCR Press 8 to display the Language menu Access the Menus Setup Features Setting UP the VCR Select 8 to chose the Language menu Using the Menus to SET UP FeaturesLanguage Is Something Missing? Press 4 to display Channels menu Setup for a Digital Satellite ReceiverPress 6 to select the SAT Setup menu Satellite Viewing Channels Satellite Receiver Codes Cable BOX Setup Video Input Channel Cable Box Setup Cable Box Codes VCR Channels List Press 4 to display the Channels menu To Auto Channel SearchAuto Channel Search Detect Automatically Selecting Channels Changing the Signal TypeTime and Date Adding or Removing Channels Press 3 to display the SET Time Zone screen Auto Clock SET FeatureAuto Clock Info Press 3 to display the Time menu Setting Time and Date Manually Spring forward Fall backPress 4 to display the SET Daylight Savings menu Press 1 to display the SET Time and Date menu Time/Date Display Mapping VCR Plus+ Programming System Channels Manually Programming System Press 1 to display the Set Channel Lists screen Press 4 to display the VCR Plus+ system Setup screenVCR Plus+ Programming System Channel List Main MENU, press 4 to display the Channels menu HBO Espn Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option Additional SET UP Features in the Preferences MenuRemote Control Option Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up Auto Play Auto TV/VCRAuto TV/VCR Tape Speeds EnergysaverFront Panel VCR Display Tape Speed Auto Repeat SET Auto Repeat Learn the Basics to GET YOU Started VCR Basics Component Buttons Remote Buttons Pause VCR Function Buttons TV Function Buttons Automatic TrackingTV Buttons Playing a Tape Automatic RewindTape Eject Recording Check the Safety TAB Several Recording Options Recording Recording Features Express Recording XPRExpress Recording XPR Select 1 to create a New Program Timer RecordingTimer Recording Information Press 2 to display the Timer Recordings menu Programming System Press Menu to bring up the VCR Main MenuPress 1 to display the VCR PLUS+ system menu VCR Plus+ Recording Press Menu after entering the numberIndicate how often you want the program to be recorded Press 2 to display the Review Existing Progs. screen Stopping a Timer RecordingRecording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program Reviewing and Clearing Programs Recording Audio only Playing Back Audio onlyAudio Connection Two VCR Connection Using TWO Vcrs for Copying and Editing Tapes Using Dual Remote with Autoedit Page Controlling Your Other Components Program the Remote About Programming the Remote Testing the Remote Operating Components Using Direct Entry Programming the Remote to Control Auxiliary Components Operating the Auxiliary ComponentAuxiliary Component Codes Cable Box Page Features to Enhance VCR Operation Other Features Commercials from the tape Commercial Advance Commercial Advance Marking Press 8 to display the Commercial Advance menuSelect OFF and the VCR will not mark the commercials Commercial Advance Display Commercial Advance Playback Movie Advance Movie Advance Preview Search Note When the movie is found, the following screen is displayed Frame Advance Picture Search OptionsForward and Reverse Search Slow Motion GO-TO Search Index Search Locking Your VCR PRO-TECT Plus Locking FeatureTracking Time Counter ON-SCREEN Displays Audio SET-UP Features Tape Playback ReceptionPage Protect Your Components from Overheating 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 DON’T Forget about Auto TV/VCR Feature Choosing a VCR ConnectionAdvantages of AUDIO/VIDEO Cable Connections Insert a tape If necessary, press Play TV with RF Jack only TV with AUDIO/VIDEO Jacks Coaxial cables Audio/video cables Splitter Coaxial cables and 3 audio/video cables TV with RF Jack and Digital Satellite Receiver Coaxial cables and 6 audio/video cables TV with AUDIO/VIDEO Jacks and Digital Satellite Receiver Appendix Reference Front Panel Diagram SP and SLP Tape speed Display Panel Diagram Back Panel Diagram No Power Troubleshooting Tips Will not Record or Play Tape Plays Back in Slow Motion Index and GO-TO Search Features do not Operate Are Commercials Still Recorded if I Want to Watch THEM? Questions and Answers about Commercial Advance Cleaning the VCR Specifications Video Input Channel Variations HOW to Find Your TV’S Video Input Channel For HOW Long After Your Purchase Limited Warranty Index Index Index Index VCR Main Menu Index Page Page North Meridian Street Indianapolis,