RECORDING
VCR Plus+ C3 ® system Set-up
VCR Plus+ C 3 ® system is a timer recording system for an easier programming that requires you only to enter a PlusCode® programming number assigned to a desired program. This section explains the necessary
The flow chart below will give you an idea as to what must be done to use the VCR Plus+ C3 ® system feature.
Setting the Clock (page 15)
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Cable Box
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Storing Channels on the VCR
(page 16)
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VCR Plus+ C3 ® system
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VCR Plus+ C 3 ® system Recording
(page 30)
*With the VCR Plus+ C3 ® system, this video cassette recorder can automatically select the
appropriate channel on your compatible cable box or satellite receiver. VCR Plus+ C 3 and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR PLus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
You must give the VCR the special numbers for guide channels (also called VCR Plus+® system channel numbers) assigned to each channel that you receive in your home. The VCR identifies the channel to be recorded by the guide channel number you enter.
The guide channel numbers are published in TV guide magazine, selected local TV publications, or the channel guide from cable company. If you cannot find the numbers, call Gemstar’s customer service department at
Sample of a Guide channel chart from a local TV listing
VCR Plus+ SYSTEM CHANNEL NUMBERS
Broadcast | Assigned | Cable | Assigned | |
channels | channels | channels | channels | |
3 | KCRA (NBC)................. | 3 | A & E........................ | 39 |
6 | KVIE (PBS)................... | 6 | AMC......................... | 35 |
10 | KXTV (CBS)................ | 10 | BET.......................... | 57 |
13 | KOVR (ABC)............... | 13 | BRAV....................... | 54 |
19 | KCSO (SPAN) | .............19 | CMTV....................... | 14 |
31 | KRBK (IND)................. | 31 | CNBC....................... | 23 |
40 | KTXL (FOX)................ | 40 | CNN......................... | 42 |
58 | KSCH (IND)................ | 25 | 28 | |
44 | KBHK (IND)................. | 15 | CUNY....................... | 29 |
24 | KCPM (NBC)............... | 24 | DIS........................... | 53 |
4 | KRNV (NBC)............... | 28 | ESPN....................... | 34 |
42 | KFCB (IND)................. | 27 | FAM......................... | 47 |
7 | .................KGO (ABC) | 28 | HBO......................... | 33 |
Sample of a Channel
CHANNEL
Channel 2 | ME/U | |
Channel 3 | 8 WISH | |
Channel 4 | 4 WTTV | |
Channel 5 | 6 WRTV | |
Channel 6 | VCA/Local origination | |
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Channel 7 | HOME BOX OFFICE |
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Channel 8 | A.P News Plus | |
Channel 9 | 9 WGN. |
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