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Precautions
Table of contents
Basic VCR Operations
Audio/Video Equipment Operations
Sound Field Operations
Advanced VCR Operations
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Setting up the remote commander
Step 2
Using the remote commander
Inserting the batteries
Connecting the unit and TV
Step 3
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Step 4
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3
Placing the speakers
Connecting an active woofer
Listening through the headphones
Step 5
equipment
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2
Step 5 Connecting various audio/video equipment (continued)
Notes
Conserving power while the unit is standing by
Connecting to the front VIDEO 2 INPUT jacks
Step 6
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5
Step 7
UP
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Step 7 Setting up the unit with EASY SET UP (continued)
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Step 7 Setting up the unit with EASY SET UP (continued)
Selecting the centre mode
Presetting channels
Manual setup Presetting channels (continued)
Disabling unwanted programme positions
If the picture is not clear
Selecting station names/setting up VIDEO Plus+
4Press CURSOR / twice to highlight the station name and guide channel columns only.
6Press CURSOR / to highlight the guide channel column only.
7Press CURSOR >/. to select the guide channel number assigned in the programme guide.
8Press CURSOR ?// to confirm the setting. The cursor (I) appears in the leftmost column.
Manual setup Selecting station names/setting up VIDEO Plus+ (continued)
Guide channels for VIDEO Plus+
Guide channel
Station name Station name
Setting up VIDEO Plus+ for satellite broadcasts
Manual setup Changing/disabling programme positions
Changing programme positions
Disabling unwanted programme positions
3Press CURSOR >/. to move the cursor (I) to the row you want to disable.
Manual setup Changing/ disabling programme positions (continued)
4Press TIMER CLEAR. The selected row will be cleared as shown on the right.
5Repeat steps 3 and 4 for any other programme positions you want to disable. 6Press EXECUTE.
Setting the clock
Setting the clock manually
5Press CURSOR / to highlight the month, and set the month using CURSOR >/..
8Press EXECUTE to start the clock.
7Press CURSOR / to confirm the setting. The cursor (I) appears in the leftmost column.
Manual setup Setting the clock (continued)
Changing the station for Auto Clock Set
3Press CURSOR . to move the cursor (I) to AUTO ADJUST, then press CURSOR ? to highlight ON.
Tip
The menu disappears automatically if you dont proceed within a few minutes.
Basic VCR Operations
Playing a video tape
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Using the pre- programmed sound fields
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programmes
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4
Recording TV programmes
To save a recording
Tips (continued)
Notes
programmes using VIDEO Plus+
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Recording TV programmes using VIDEO Plus+ (continued) 4
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Using the unit after setting the timer
Setting the timer manually
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Daily/weekly recording
Timer recording with PDC signals
Using the unit after setting the timer
Checking/changing/ cancelling timer settings
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Controlling the function buttons
Audio/Video Equipment Operations
Selecting the equipment
Watching a picture while listening to audio equipment
Before operating audio/video equipment
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Controlling VCRs which have the COMMAND MODE selector
Controlling a VCR which doesnt have a COMMAND MODE selector
Turning on and controlling the units VCR
Controlling VCRs
Turning on and controlling another VCR
Customizing the remote commander to make controlling other VCRs easier
Using the remote commander buttons to control the other VCR
Turning off the selected VCR
Controlling VCRs (continued)
Controlling the TV
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Listening to preset radio programmes
To use the tuner with the A, B, and C categorization system
Listening to a radio programme
Playing back a CD
Controlling a cassette deck
Playing a tape
Recording on a tape
Controlling a cassette deck
Customizing the remote commander for deck A of a double-cassette deck
Customizing the remote commander for a DAT deck
Playing a tape
Controlling a DAT deck
Recording on a tape
Controlling a DAT deck
Controlling an MD deck
Customizing the remote commander for an MD deck
Playing an MD
Recording on an MD
Controlling an MD deck
Controlling an LD player
Customizing the remote commander for an LD player
Playing back an LD
Turning off the LD player
Controlling an LD player
Sound Field Operations
Taking advantage of the sound fields
Selecting the sound field
To temporarily turn off the sound effect you set
Taking advantage of the sound fields (continued)
Getting the most out of Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound
Adjusting the delay time
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Customizing the sound fields
Adjusting the speaker level for THEATRE, MONO MOVIE, HALL, STADIUM, or GAME
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Adjusting the effect level for THEATRE, MONO MOVIE, HALL, STADIUM, or GAME
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Customizing the sound fields
Reinforcing the bass sound for all sound fields
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Reconfiguring the PROLOGIC and THEATRE sound fields
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Adjusting the speaker level by listening to the programme source
Increasing the maximum rear speaker level
Advanced VCR Operations
Playing/searching at various speeds
Using the CLICK SHUTTLE ring
programmes using the quick timer
Recording stereo and bilingual programmes
In the NICAM system
To select the sound while recording
Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want.
Stereo programmes
How sound is recorded on a video tape
Searching using the index function
Adjusting the picture
Adjusting the tracking
About Optimum Picture Control (OPC)
Changing menu options
1Press MENU, then select SET UP MENU.
Initial settings are indicated in bold print.
Menu choices
Editing
Recording from another VCR or LD player
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Audio dubbing
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Additional Information
Customizing the remote commander function buttons
To customize the function buttons
To restore the factory settings for all the function buttons
Remove the batteries from the remote commander, and insert the batteries again.
To restore the factory settings for VIDEO1 or VIDEO2
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting (continued)
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Additional Information
Specifications
Amplifier
General
System
VCR Inputs and outputs
Index to parts and controls
Front panel, with cover opened
Display window
Index to parts and controls
Rear panel
Remote commander
Index to parts and controls
Remote commander, with top cover opened
Index
A, B
C
D
E, F