Setting Up the VCR

Startup

AUTO CLOCK SET

The AUTO CLOCK SET feature is set to ON at the factory. With this feature on, the VCR automatically updates the clock using the Coordinated Universal Time information transmitted by some broadcast stations. The TIME ZONE and DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME menu items must be set for your area. With this feature off, the clock will not be set or updated automatically.

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

B.Press 3 to display the TIME menu.

C.Press 2 to switch AUTO CLOCK SET between ON and OFF.

Set the Time Zone

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

2.Press 3 to display the TIME menu.

3.Press 3 to display the SET THE TIME ZONE menu.

4.Select your time zone.

•If you select AUTOMATIC for your time zone, the VCR sets the clock using the first Coordinated Universal Time information it finds. If the time is not correct, select another time zone or use the SET TIME AND DATE option.

Set Daylight Savings Time

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

2.Press 3 to display the TIME menu.

3.Press 4 to display the SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS menu.

4.Select one of the options.

•If you select YES, DST IS OBSERVED:

In the Spring, daylight-saving time begins on the first Sunday in April. Because the clock automatically changes from 2:00 AM to 3:00 AM (forward one hour), remember that any part of a scheduled Timer Recording that falls between these two times will not be recorded.

In the autumn, daylight-saving time ends on the last Sunday in October. The VCR clock automatically changes from 2:00 AM to 1:00 AM (back one hour). Therefore, it can affect your recording length.

•If you select AUTOMATIC, the VCR sets the clock using the first Coordinated Universal Time information it finds.

Notes: With a cable box, the VCR will not reset the clock after a power outage unless the cable box is set to the channel carrying the broadcast signal.

If AUTO CLOCK SET is unsuccessful, try tuning the VCR (or cable box) to a channel carrying the XDS information (usually PBS), then turn the VCR off. If the time does not set within 10 minutes, set the time and date manually through the menu items.

Check local cable system or TV stations for availability of channels with Extended Data Service (XDS).

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR PLUS+

2 TIMER RECORDINGS

3 TIME

TIME

1 SET TIME AND DATE

2 AUTO CLOCK SET: ON

3 SET TIME ZONE

4 SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS

0 EXIT

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR PLUS+

2 TIMER RECORDINGS

3 TIME

TIME

1 SET TIME AND DATE

2 AUTO CLOCK SET: ON

3 SET TIME ZONE

SET TIME ZONE

WHAT IS YOUR TIME ZONE?

1EASTERN

2 CENTRAL

3 MOUNTAIN

4 PACIFIC

5 ALASKA

6 HAWAII

7 AUTOMATIC

PRESS MENU TO CONTINUE

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR PLUS+

2 TIMER RECORDINGS

3 TIME

TIME

1 SET TIME AND DATE

2 AUTO CLOCK SET: ON

3 SET TIME ZONE

4 SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS

SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS

DOES YOUR AREA OBSERVE DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME FROM APRIL TO OCTOBER?

1 YES, DST IS OBSERVED

2 NO

3 AUTOMATIC

PRESS MENU TO CONTINUE

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