Setting Up the VCR

Startup

4.Turn on the VCR.

A.Press VCR1 on the remote.

The CABLE BOX SETUP screen appears the first time the VCR is turned on after connecting it. A step-by-step procedure is used to set up the VCR for Cable Box Setup with cable box control, DSS Setup, Auto Clock Set using Coordinated Universal Time information transmitted by some broadcast stations, and Auto Channel Search. If you choose to set up the VCR options individually, go to the “Set up your VCR” step.

If the CABLE BOX SETUP screen does not appear:

•Make sure TV is tuned to same channel as channel 3/4 switch. or TV’s video line input.

•Make sure VCR indicator is on in the VCR display panel if you use a basic hookup.

•Check the connections.

CABLE BOX SETUP

WOULD YOU LIKE TO SET UP THE VCR TO CONTROL A CABLE BOX?

1YES

2 NO

B.Follow the step-by-step procedures until setup is complete. If setup is successful, skip the next step.

5.Set up your VCR.

The initial SETUP is a one-time procedure only; and should you wish to change or reset an individual feature, follow the instructions in this step. Some of the feature options may not apply to your VCR configuration.

Cable Box Setup

This setup applies only when all channels are received through the the cable box. There are two options to this setup. The first option allows you to set up the VCR for the output channel of the cable box signal. The second option, if the cable box has a remote control, lets the VCR know the cable box brand so it can control the cable box by changing channels for timer recordings.

A.Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

B.Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

C.Press 5 to select CABLE BOX SETUP.

D.Select one of the three choices:

1ALL CHANNELS

1.Press 1 to select ALL CHANNELS.

2.Enter two numbers for the output channel of your cable box or press INPUT or 00.

3.Press MENU to continue.

2ONLY SOME CHANNELS

Skip this setup if your cable box is not required for all channels.

3CANCEL SETUP

Select this item to return to previous screen.

E.Follow the on-screen displays.

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR PLUS+

2 TIMER RECORDINGS

3 TIME

4 CHANNELS

CHANNELS

1 AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

2 ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS

3 SIGNAL TYPE: CABLE

4 VCR PLUS+ CHANNEL LIST

5 CABLE BOX SETUP

CABLE BOX SETUP

DO YOU USE YOUR CABLE BOX TO RECEIVE ALL CHANNELS OR ONLY SOME CHANNELS?

1 ALL CHANNELS

2 ONLY SOME CHANNELS

3 CANCEL SETUP

CABLE BOX SETUP ON WHAT CHANNEL DOES THE VCR RECEIVE SIGNALS FROM THE CABLE BOX? (USUALLY 3, 4, OR VIDEO)

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ENTER 01-13 OR INPUT PRESS MENU TO CANCEL

CABLE BOX SETUP ON WHAT CHANNEL DOES THE VCR RECEIVE SIGNALS FROM THE CABLE BOX? (USUALLY 3, 4, OR VIDEO)

03

ENTER CLEAR TO CORRECT PRESS MENU TO CONTINUE

CABLE BOX SETUP

THE VCR WILL NOW

RECEIVE ALL SIGNALS

FROM THE CABLE BOX

ON CHANNEL 03.

PRESS MENU TO CONTINUE

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