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Introduction 3

Features• Auto Satellite Link• Automatic Channel Setup• Automatic Head Cleaner• Automatic Playback Features• Automatic Tracking Adjustment• Display Panel• Front Panel Menu Access• High Quality (HQ) System• 19 micron head - Improves the picture quality• On-Screen Displays in English or Spanish• One-Touch Recording

• Picture Select• Real-Time Counter• Remote Control• Repeat Play• S-VHS Quasi Play Back (SQPB)• Special Effects Playback: Forward and Reverse

Searching; Still; Slow• Special Search Functions: Index; Time; Quick

Find• Timer Recording

Safety PrecautionsWarning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not exposethis equipment to rain or moisture.FCC Warning: Any unauthorized changes or modifica-tions to this equipment void the user’s authority to oper-ate it.

This VCR, equipped with a High Quality (HQ) system, is compati-ble with existing Video Home System (VHS) equipment.Philips Consumer Electronics Company recommends that you useonly video cassette tapes that are labeled with the mark. Theuse of other tapes may result in poor picture quality and excessivedeposits on the video heads, which may not be covered by thewarranty if damage occurs.

Note to the Cable TV System Installer: This reminder isprovided to call the Cable TV system installer’s attention toArticle 820-40 of the National Electrical Code, which providesguidelines for proper grounding – in particular, specifying that thecable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of thebuilding, as close to the point of cable entry as possible.

Declaration of ConformityModel Number: VR400BMGTrade Name: MagnavoxResponsible Party: Philips Consumer Electronics

P.O. Box 14810Knoxville, TN 37914-1810(865) 521-4316

As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Philips ConsumerElectronics Company has determined that this productmeets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.

ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered mark.Using products with the ENERGY STAR® label can save energy.Saving energy reduces air pollution and lowers utility bills.

Copyright 2000 Philips Consumer Electronics Company. All rightsreserved.

Welcome to your VCR owner’s manual.This manual has six sections: Setting Up Your VCR; Description of Controls; Basic Operations;Recording; Playing; and Information You May Need. The instructions explain all of the VCR’sfeatures, which are listed below. You cannot hurt your VCR by trying the features!So read on – and relax.

• Before doing anything else, recordthe VCR’s model and serial numbersin the spaces provided on page two.These numbers will help us assistyou if you ever call for help.

• Your new product and its packagingcontain materials that can be recy-cled and reused. Specialized compa-nies can recycle your product toincrease the amount of reusablematerials and to minimize theamount that needs to be properlydisposed.Your product uses batteries thatshould not be thrown away whendepleted but should be disposed ofas small chemical waste.Please find out about the local regu-lations on disposal of your old prod-uct, batteries, and packaging when-ever you replace existing equipment.

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4 Table of ContentsSetting Up Your VCRIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Before Using Your VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Hookups Without a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7Hookups With a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9Hookups With a Stereo TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Turning on Your VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Automatic Channel Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-15Language Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Description of ControlsOn-Screen Status Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Remote Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-19VCR Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Basic OperationsPlaying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

RecordingOne-Touch Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-30Auto Satellite Link Using a Satellite Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31Recording One Channel/Watching Another . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Rerecording (Tape Duplication) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

PlayingRepeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34Special Effects Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35Picture Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36Real-Time Counter Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37Index Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38Time Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39Quick Find . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40Automatic Playback Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Information You May NeedHelpful Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42-43Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47Supplied Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Before Using Your VCR 5Putting Batteries in the Remote Control

● In this VCR, use only tapes with the mark.● Make sure any light adhesive stick-on notes are removed from

the video cassette tape before putting the tape in the VCR.Removable labels like these can jam the VCR.

● Periodic maintenance is required to maintain your VCR’s excel-lent performance. This VCR has an Automatic Head Cleaner.However, the video heads will require replacement eventually.Only an authorized service center should perform this service.

1Remove the battery compartment lid on the bottom of theremote control by sliding the lid in the direction of the arrow.

2Insert two AA batteries inside the battery compartment withtheir + and – ends aligned as indicated.

3Replace the battery compartment lid.

Using the Remote Control● Point the remote control at the VCR’s remote sensor (see page

21) when using the remote control to operate the VCR.● Do not put objects between the remote control and the VCR.

Video cassette tapes have record tabs to ensure that recordingsare not erased accidentally.

1To prevent recording, break off the tab with a screwdriver.

2To allow recording, cover the hole with cellophane tape.

Recording Prevention

VCR maintenance

• The remote control and its batteriesare supplied.

• Do not mix alkaline and man-ganese batteries.

• Do not mix old and new batteries.

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6 Hookups Without a Cable Box / Direct Broadcast SystemThe basic VCR/TV connection – antenna/cable to VCR to TV – is shown below. If you have aCable Box or a Direct Broadcast System, please see pages eight-nine. If you have a StereoTV, please see page 10. After you hook up the VCR, go to page 11 to turn on the VCR.

ANTENNA INJack

(on back of TV)Cable

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Back of VCR

AntennaIndoor/Outdoor

(300 ohm)

1Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TV.

2Connect the antenna or cable to the ANT(enna) IN Jack of your VCR.

Cable(75 ohm)

AntennaIndoor/Outdoor

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3Connect the RF coaxial cable (supplied) to the OUT Jack on the back of theVCR and to the ANTENNA IN Jack on the TV. (You may use either a snap-ontype (supplied) or screw-on type of coaxial cable, whichever you prefer.)

5Set the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR to CH3 or CH4, whicheverchannel is not used or least used in your area. Set the TV to the same channel. Forexample, when playing a tape, if the CH3/CH4 switch is set to CH3, the TV should be onchannel 03.

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ANTENNA IN Jack(on back of TV)example only

4Plug in the AC power cords of the TV and the VCR.

6You are ready to turn on the VCR. Please go to page 11 before turning on theVCR.

8 Hookups With a Cable Box / Direct Broadcast SystemThere are two ways to connect your Cable Box/DBS to the VCR. With this connection:● You may view any channel.● You must select channels at the Cable Box/DBS. Channels cannot be changed at the VCR.● You may not view a channel other than the one you are recording.● You may not program channels at the VCR.● You can only program a timer recording for one channel at a time. Set the TV and the VCR to the

Cable Box/DBS output channel (channel 03 or 04), and set your Cable Box/DBS to the channel youwant to record. When you enter the channel you want to record in a timer recording, select channel 03or 04 (the Cable Box/DBS output channel). (This is step 7 on page 28.) Leave the Cable Box/DBS on fora timer recording.

VIDEO

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Connections

1With the VCR on and in VCR position (the VCR/TV light will appear on thedisplay panel), use the CHANNEL o/p buttons to set the VCR to theCable Box/DBS output channel (channel 03 or 04).

2Set the TV to the same channel to which you set the VCR. Set theCH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR to the same channel.

3Select the channel you want to view/record at the Cable Box/DBS.

1Connect a Cable signal to the IN Jack on the Cable Box/DBS.

2Use an RF coaxial cable (supplied) to connect the OUT Jack on the CableBox/DBS to the ANT(enna) IN Jack on the VCR.

3Use a second RF coaxial cable to connect the OUT Jack on the VCR to theTV’s ANTENNA IN Jack.

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RF coaxialcable

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With this connection:● You may watch one channel while recording another.● You may not record scrambled channels.

Recording One Channel/Watching Another

1Put the Cable Box/DBS on the same channel as theVCR’s CH3/CH4 switch. (Make sure the TV is on the CableBox/DBS output channel, 03 or 04.)Then, with the VCR in VCR position (the VCR/TV lightwill appear on the display panel), use the CHANNELo/p buttons to select the channel you want to record atthe VCR. Start the recording.

2Press the VCR/TV button once to put the VCR in TVposition. (The VCR/TV light will disappear.)

3Select the channel you want to watch at the CableBox/DBS.

TV’s ANTENNAIN Jack

Cable Box/DBS

VCR

• When you play a tape, make surethe Cable Box/DBS is set to thesame channel as the CH3/CH4switch on the VCR. Set the TV tothe Cable Box/DBS output channel(03 or 04).

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1Connect a Cable signal to the VCR’s ANT(enna) IN Jack.

2Use an RF coaxial cable (supplied) to connect the OUT Jack onthe VCR to the IN Jack on the Cable Box/DBS.

3Use a second RF coaxial cable to connect the OUT Jack on theCable Box/DBS to the ANTENNA IN Jack on the TV.

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RF coaxialcable

RF coaxialcable

10 Hookups With a Stereo TV

VIDEO

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CH3 CH4

AUDIO

OUT

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antenna orcable to

ANT(enna)IN Jack

Video Cable

Audio Cable

VIDEO (yellow) andAUDIO (white) OUT Jacks

Audio and VideoIN Jacks on TV

● Audio and Video cables are not supplied.

1Connect the antenna or cable to the ANT(enna) IN Jackon the back of the VCR.

2Connect a video cable to the yellow VIDEO OUT Jack onthe back of the VCR. Then, connect the other end of thevideo cable to the VIDEO IN Jack on your TV.

3Connect an audio cable to the white AUDIO OUT Jackon the back of the VCR. Then, connect the other end ofthe audio cable to the AUDIO IN Jack on your TV.(If your TV has Right and Left AUDIO IN Jacks, you must use a“Y” splitter audio cable as illustrated to deliver audio to the TV’sright and left channels.)

4Turn on your TV, making sure it is in Line Input mode. Pleaserefer to your TV owner’s manual for details.

• This hookup will not give you stereosound. To get stereo sound, use theconnections on pages six-seven andselect the channel to be viewed atthe TV (with the VCR turned off).

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EXIT COUNTERDISPLAYMENU

RESET MEMORYREWIND / PLAY F.FWD

RECORD PAUSE/STILL/ STOP

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Turning on Your VCR 11● Before turning on your VCR, make sure there are batteries in

the remote control and the VCR and TV are connected (seepages five-10).

● You can not set up channels if you are using a Cable Box/DBS.● The instructions on this page only work when you turn on the

VCR for the first time. If there is a power failure or if the VCRis unplugged for more than one minute, you may need to repeatthe instructions on this page.

1Press the POWER button. The POWER light and the VCR/TVlight will appear.

2Turn on the TV. Set it to the same channel as theCH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR. The menu shownbelow will appear.

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Turn on the TV.

• If you do not see any on-screen dis-plays when you turn on the VCR,check your hookups, then try again.If you still do not see any on-screendisplays, follow the steps under“Automatic Channel Setup” on page12 and “Language Selection” onpage 16.

• If you try to set up channels whenthere is no antenna or cable connect-ed to the VCR, programming willappear to take place. Eventually,AUTO SET UP will appear on thescreen steadily, and channel program-ming will stop. Connect an antennaor cable to the ANT(enna) IN jack ofthe VCR, then press the MENU but-ton, the F.FWD button, or theREWIND button again. Channel pro-gramming will begin again.

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5Press the MENU button, the F.FWD button, or theREWIND button to begin automatic channel setup. AUTOSET UP will flash on the screen. When channels are set up, the TVwill go to the lowest channel available.The VCR will memorize all available channels, so when you usethe CHANNEL o/p buttons, you’ll only scan through channelsthat you receive.

3Press the PLAY button or the STOP button to selectENGLISH or ESPAÑOL. [ON] will appear beside your choice.

4Press the F.FWD button or the MENU button. AUTO SETUP will appear on the screen.

AUTO SET UP

534LANGUAGE SELECT

B ENGLISH [ON]

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12 Automatic Channel SetupAlthough your VCR may automatically set up the channels youreceive when you turn it on for the first time, this function letsyou set up channels again. Make sure:● The VCR is on and is in VCR position. (The VCR/TV light will

appear on the display panel. If it does not, press the VCR/TVbutton once.)

1Press the MENU button until the main menu appears.

2Press the PLAY button or the STOP button repeatedly toselect CHANNEL SET UP. Then, press the F.FWD button.

3Press the PLAY button or the STOP button repeatedly toselect AUTO SET UP.

4Press the F.FWD button. The VCR will memorize all availablechannels. When setup is complete, the lowest channel youreceive will appear on the screen. • Line Input mode will always be

stored in the VCR’s memory aschannel 00. When you select chan-nel 00 with the CHANNEL o/p

buttons or the Number buttons,LineIn Rear (L1) will appear on thescreen.

• You can not program channels ifyou are using a Cable Box/DBS.Details are on pages eight-nine.

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B CHANNEL SET UPCLOCK SETLANGUAGE SELECTAUTO SATELLITE LINK

CHANNEL SET UP

B AUTO SET UP

MANUAL SET UP

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2Press the PLAY button or the STOP button repeatedly toselect CHANNEL SET UP. Then, press the F.FWD button.

3Press the PLAY button or the STOP button repeatedly toselect MANUAL SET UP. Then, press the F.FWD button.

4Press the Number buttons or press the PLAY button orthe STOP button repeatedly until your desired channelnumber appears.

5Press the F.FWD button or the REWIND button so thatADD or DELETE flashes on the screen.

6While your choice is flashing, press the COUNTERRESET/EXIT button. The channel you added or deleted willappear. The channel will be added or deleted, whichever wasflashing on the screen when you exited the menu.

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Adding/Deleting ChannelsThe channels you no longer receive or seldom watch can bedeleted from the memory. You also may add new channels intothe memory. Make sure:● The VCR is on and in VCR position. (The VCR/TV light will

appear. If it does not, press the VCR/TV button once.)


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14 Setting the ClockFollow the steps below to set your VCR’s clock. Make sure:● The VCR is on and in VCR position. (The VCR/TV light will


3While the MONTH space is flashing, press the PLAY but-ton or the STOP button repeatedly until the desiredmonth appears. Then, press the F.FWD button.

4While the DAY space is flashing, press the PLAY buttonor the STOP button repeatedly until the desired dayappears. Then, press the F.FWD button.

5While the YEAR space is flashing, press the PLAY buttonor the STOP button repeatedly until the desired yearappears. Press the F.FWD button. The day of the week willappear automatically.

• If the clock has never been set, theCLOCK SET menu may appearimmediately when you press theMENU button. If this happens, fol-low the instructions from step 3above.

• To display the time, press the DIS-PLAY button repeatedly until thetime appears on the screen.

• Power failures that last for morethan one minute can cause you tolose your clock setting.

• Press the REWIND button to goback one step from the current stepduring steps 4-8.

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CLOCK SET

MONTH DAY YEAR– – / – – – – – –

HOUR MINUTE AM/PM– – : – – – –

CLOCK SET

MONTH DAY YEAR0 3 / – – – – – –


CLOCK SET

MONTH DAY YEAR0 3 / 2 0 – – – –


CLOCK SET

MONTH DAY YEAR0 3 / 2 0 2 0 0 0


CLOCK SET

MONTH DAY YEAR0 3 / 2 0 MON 2 0 0 0

HOUR MINUTE AM/PM0 5 : – – – –

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7While the MINUTE space is flashing, press the PLAY but-ton or the STOP button repeatedly until the desiredminute appears. Then, press the F.FWD button.

8While the AM or PM space is flashing, press the PLAY but-ton or the STOP button repeatedly to point to AM or PM.Your selection will flash on the screen in the AM/PM space.

6While the HOUR space is flashing, press the PLAY buttonor the STOP button repeatedly until the desired hourappears. Then, press the F.FWD button.

9Press the COUNTER RESET/EXIT button or the F.FWDbutton to start the clock.

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• To reset the clock, follow steps 1-2on page 14. Select the informationyou want to change using theF.FWD button or the REWIND but-ton. When the desired informationis flashing, use the PLAY button orthe STOP button to enter the cor-rect information. Press theCOUNTER RESET/EXIT button to

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16 Language SelectionFollow the steps below to change the language of the on-screenmenus and displays. Make sure:● The VCR is on and in VCR position. (The VCR/TV light will


2Press the PLAY button or the STOP button repeatedly toselect LANGUAGE SELECT. Then, press the F.FWD but-ton.

3Press the PLAY button or the STOP button to selectENGLISH or ESPAÑOL. [ON] will appear beside your choice.

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• If you accidentally select Spanishand need English:

1) Press the MENU button until themain menu appears.

2) Press the PLAY button or the STOPbutton repeatedly to choose SELEC.IDIOMA, then press the F.FWD but-ton.

3) Press the PLAY button or the STOPbutton to select ENGLISH.

4) Press the COUNTER RESET/EXITbutton to exit.

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B LANGUAGE SELECTAUTO SATELLITE LINK

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On-Screen Status Displays 17You may access on-screen status displays by pressing the DISPLAY button repeatedly. On-screen statusdisplays may include the current time, channel, and other information.● Press the DISPLAY button once. The COUNT on-screen status display will appear for five seconds. After

five seconds, only the real-time counter will appear on the screen. This counter shows you the elapsedplaying time of the tape (from the point at which the real-time counter was set to zero).

● Press the DISPLAY button once again. The CLOCK on-screen status display will appear for five seconds.After five seconds, only the current time will appear on the screen (the clock must be set). (If you arewatching TV, the current channel number will also appear on the screen.)

● Press the DISPLAY button once again. The on-screen status display will disappear.

<OFF mode>

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STOP 5:40 PMCH 02

SLP Press the DISPLAYbutton once. • If the channel you select has no

broadcast, the screen will be solidblue.

• You may bring up a status displayat any time by pressing the DIS-PLAY button. (The exception iswhen viewing a still picture or aslow motion picture, or whenF.FWD or REWIND is pressed dur-ing playback.)

• Channel numbers (when tuned)appear on the screen for a few sec-

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Press the DISPLAY button once.

Press the DISPLAY button once.

SLOW ButtonPress during tape playback to view a tape in slow motion. Slow

speed can be adjusted by pressing the F.FWD button (faster) orthe REWIND button (slower). Details are on page 35.

18 Remote Control Buttons

MENU ButtonPress repeatedly to access menus or to remove menus.

SPEED ButtonPress to select the recording speed (SP or SLP). Details are on

pages 24 and 44.

PLAY ButtonPress to play a tape. Also, press to release Slow, Search, or Stillmode and to return to normal playback. Details are on page 35.

Use to enter digits and information when programming a functionin the on-screen menu (setting the clock, for example). Press to

select an item in the on-screen menu.

REWIND ButtonWhen tape playback is stopped, press to rewind the tape at high

speed. During tape playback, press to rewind the tape while the pic-ture stays on-screen. Details are on page 35.

Press to erase a timer recording. Details are on page 29.Press to go back one step when setting the clock or a timer recording.

Press to add or delete channel numbers. Details are on page 13.

RECORD Button Press to start a recording. Details are on page 24.

DISPLAY ButtonPress repeatedly to view the on-screen status displays. Details are

on page 17.

Number ButtonsUse to select channels.

Channels 1 - 9 ●To select, press 0, then press the channel number you want. For

example, to select channel 7, press 0, 7.Channels 100 and above ●

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QUICK-FIND ButtonPress to perform a Quick Find. Details are on page 40.

POWER ButtonPress to turn the VCR on or off.

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STOP ButtonPress to stop the tape.

Use to enter digits and information when programming a functionin the on-screen menu (setting the clock, for example). Press to

select an item in the on-screen menu.

PAUSE/STILL ButtonDuring recording, press to temporarily stop the recording. Press

again to resume recording. Details are on page 24. You can notpause a One-Touch Recording. Details are on page 25. During tapeplayback, press to freeze the picture. Press the PAUSE/STILL but-ton repeatedly to advance the picture frame by frame. Details are

on page 35.

F.FWD ButtonWhen tape playback is stopped, press to fast forward the tape athigh speed. During tape playback, press to fast forward the tape

while the picture stays on-screen. Details are on page 35.Press to change the setting of an item in the VCR menu or press

to proceed to the next menu.Press to add or delete channel numbers. Details are on page 13.

CHANNEL o/p ButtonsPress to scan up or down through the VCR’s channels after the

channels have been set up. Details are on page 12.During slow motion playback, press to adjust the tracking. Details

are on page 41.

COUNTER RESET/EXIT ButtonPress to set the real-time counter to zero. Details are on page 37.

Press to remove menus.

VCR/TV ButtonUse to select the signal that your TV receives.

● VCR PositionUse to watch a tape, to watch a program while recording it, or to

watch a TV broadcast using the CHANNEL o/p or Numberbuttons to change channels at the VCR.

● TV PositionUse to watch TV (changing channels at the TV) or to watch one

program while recording another. Details are on page 32.

COUNTER MEMORY ButtonPress to memorize a tape position at which the real-time counter

was set to 0:00:00. Details are on page 37.

EJECT ButtonPress to eject the tape.

INDEX SEARCH ButtonPress to perform an Index Search. Details are on page 38.

TIME SEARCH ButtonPress to perform a Time Search. Details are on page 39.

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VCR Display PanelInformation about VCR opera-tions is displayed here.Cassette Compartment

Insert a video cassette tape here.

VCR/TV LightThis light appears when the VCRis in VCR position.

REC(ord) LightThis light appears during a recording. Itflashes when a recording is paused.

CST.IN LightThis light appears when a tape is in the VCR.

POWER LightThis light indicates that the poweris on.

TIMER LightThis light glows when the VCR is turned off toset a timer recording or during a One-TouchRecording. It flashes if the power is off for atimer recording, but there is no tape in theVCR. It flashes when all timer recordings are fin-ished.

VCR/TV ButtonUse to select the signal thatyour TV receives.● VCR Position

Use to watch a tape, towatch a program whilerecording it, or to watch aTV broadcast using theCHANNEL o/p or Numberbuttons to change channels atthe VCR. The VCR/TV lightwill appear when the VCR isin VCR position.

● TV PositionUse to watch TV (changingchannels at the TV) or towatch one program whilerecording another. Details areon page 32.

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PAUSE ButtonWhile recording, press to temporarily stop the recording. Press a second time to resume normalrecording. Details are on page 24. You can not pause a One-Touch Recording. Details are on page25. During tape playback, press to freeze the picture. Press repeatedly to advance the still pictureframe by frame. Details are on page 35.

POWER ButtonPress to turn the VCR power on and off.

REC(ord)/OTR ButtonPress once to start a recording. Details are on page 24. Press repeatedly to start a One-Touch Recording (an immediate recording, 30 minutes to eight hours long) of the channelyou are watching. Details are on page 25.

CHANNEL o/p ButtonsPress to scan up or down through the VCR’s channels.TRACKING FunctionDuring normal tape playback or slow motion tape playback, press the CHANNEL o/p buttons to adjust the tracking. Details are on page 41.

PLAY ButtonPress to play a tape. Also, press to release Slow,Search, or Still mode and return to normal play-back. Details are on page 35.Press to select an item in the VCR menu.

REW(ind) ButtonWhen tape playback is stopped, press to rewindthe tape at high speed. During tape playback,press to rewind the tape while the picture stayson the screen. Details are on page 35. Press to goback one step when setting the clock or a timerrecording.

STOP/EJECT ButtonPress once to stop the tape. When tape playback is stopped, press to eject the tape.Press to select an item in the VCR menu.

F.FWD (Fast Forward) ButtonWhen tape playback is stopped, press to fast forward thetape at high speed. During tape playback, press to fast for-ward the tape while the picture stays on the screen. Detailsare on page 35. Press to select an item in the VCR menu.

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Remote SensorReceives a signal from your remotecontrol so you can operate your VCRfrom a distance.

MENU ButtonPress repeatedly to access menus or to remove menus.

SPEED ButtonPress to select the recording speed(SP or SLP). Details are on pages 24and 44.

AUDIO IN JackConnect a cable coming from theaudio out jack of a camcorder,another VCR, or an audio sourcehere. Details are on page 33.

VIDEO IN JackConnect a cable coming fromthe video out jack of a cam-corder, another VCR, or anaudio-visual source (laser discplayer, video disc player, etc.)here. Details are on page 33.

ANT(enna) IN JackConnect your antenna or cablehere. Details are on pages six-10.

CH3/CH4 SwitchSet to channel 3 or 4to use your TV withyour VCR. Set yourTV to the same chan-nel. Details are on pageseven.

OUT JackUse the supplied RF coax-ial cable to connect thisjack to the Antenna InJack on your TV or CableBox/DBS. Details are onpages six-nine.

VIDEO OUT JackConnect a cable going to the videoin jack of a camcorder, anotherVCR, or an audio-visual system(laser disc player, video disc player,etc.) here. Details are on page 33.

AC Power CordConnect to a standard AC outletto supply power to the VCR.

AUDIO OUT JackConnect a cable going to theaudio in jack of a camcorder,another VCR, or an audio systemhere. Details are on page 33.

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6Press the EJECT button to remove the tape.

4Press the STOP button to stop playback.

5Press the REWIND button to rewind the tape.

Playing 23Read and follow the steps below to play a tape.

1Turn on the TV and set it to channel 3 or 4, whichever chan-nel to which the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR is set.

2Insert a tape in the VCR. The POWER, VCR/TV, and CST.INlights will appear. If the tape’s record tab has been removed, play-back will begin automatically.

3If playback does not start automatically, press the PLAYbutton.

Turn on the TV.

Insert a tape.

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• If the tape you want to play isalready in the VCR, make sure theVCR power is on and the VCR is inVCR position. (Press the VCR/TVbutton so that the VCR/TV lightappears.) Then, press the PLAY but-ton.

• Other playback options and fea-tures are on pages 34-41.

• When you play a tape recorded inS-VHS format on this unit, you cannot get the high resolution thatwould be available on an S-VHSVCR. Noise lines (black and whitestreaks) may appear on the picture.

• If AUTO REPEAT is set to ON, play-back will begin automatically, evenwhen the record tab is intact.

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S-VHS Quasi Play Back (SQPB)This unit has a SQPB function that allows you to view a taperecorded in S-VHS format. A tape recorded in S-VHS format willplay the same as a tape recorded in normal format. This unitdetects whether the tape is recorded in S-VHS format or in nor-mal format.

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Read and follow the steps below to record a television program.

1Turn on the TV; set it to channel 3 or 4, whichever chan-nel the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR is set to.

2Insert a tape with its record tab intact (see page five) inthe VCR. The POWER, VCR/TV, and CST.IN lights will appear.

3If the VCR/TV light does not appear, press the VCR/TVbutton so that the VCR/TV light appears.

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• Other recording options are onpages 25-33.

• The VCR will record in a preset vol-ume.

• Pause mode will automaticallyswitch to Stop mode after five min-utes to protect the VCR and thetape from damage. When a record-ing is paused, you may review thepause time remaining with the ■marks on-screen. Each ■ markequals one minute remaining.During the last minute of pausedrecording, the ■ mark will flash.

• If any menu is activated on the TVscreen, the RECORD button on theremote control does not function.Press the COUNTER RESET/EXITbutton to remove the menu. Then,press the RECORD button.

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4Press the SPEED button until the desired tape speed (SPor SLP) appears on the screen. The tape speed will disappearafter about five seconds.You can change the tape speed while the VCR is recording, butsome distortion may appear on the tape. Details about tape speedare on page 44.

5Use the CHANNEL o/p buttons or the Number buttonsto select the channel to be recorded.

6Press the RECORD button once to start recording. TheREC(ord) light will appear. If the tape is missing the record tab,the VCR will eject the tape.

7To pause the recording (for example, during commer-cials), press the PAUSE/STILL button once. The REC(ord)light will flash.To resume recording, press the RECORD button or thePAUSE/STILL button again. The REC(ord) light will appear.

8Press the STOP button to stop recording.

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Starting an OTR

1Use the CHANNEL (o/p) buttons or the Number but-tons to select the channel you want to record.

2Press the REC(ord)/OTR button on the VCR repeatedlyuntil the desired recording length (30 minutes to eighthours) appears in the upper left corner of the screen.Recording will begin immediately.● The RECORD button on the remote control cannot be used to

start an OTR.

The One-Touch Recording function allows you to program animmediate timed recording 30 minutes to eight hours long. Beforeyou begin, make sure:● Channels are set up.● The desired recording speed (SP, SLP) has been selected with

the SPEED button.● There is a tape in the VCR. Make sure the tape’s record tab is

intact and the tape is long enough to record the program(s).● The VCR is in VCR position. (The VCR/TV light will appear. If it

does not, press the VCR/TV button once.)

Stopping an OTRTo stop an OTR before recording is finished, press the STOP but-ton on the remote control. To cancel the OTR but continuerecording, press the REC(ord)/OTR button on the VCR repeat-edly until REC appears in the upper left corner of the screen.

Press the REC(ord)/OTRbutton on the VCR repeat-edly.

OTR (0:30)

• To change the recording lengthwhile an OTR is in progress, pressthe REC(ord)/OTR button on theVCR repeatedly until the desiredlength appears on the screen.

• You can not pause recording duringan OTR.

• If the preset time for a timerrecording comes up during an OTR,the OTR has priority. The timerrecording will not occur.

• To show the time remaining for anOTR, press the DISPLAY buttonrepeatedly until OTR and the timeremaining appear in the upper leftcorner of the screen.

• If the end of the tape is reachedduring an OTR, the VCR will stoprecording, eject the tape, and turnitself off.

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26 Timer RecordingFollow the steps below to program your VCR to record TV pro-grams while you’re away from home. You can program up to seventimer recordings. For each one, the VCR will turn itself on, record,and turn itself off automatically. Before you begin make sure:● Channels are set up.● The clock is set.● There is a tape in the VCR. Make sure the tape’s record tab is

intact and the tape is long enough to record the program(s).● The VCR is in VCR position. The VCR/TV light will appear. If it

does not, press the VCR/TV button once.

1First, press the MENU button until the main menuappears. Next, press the PLAY button or the STOP but-ton repeatedly to select TIMER PROGRAMMING. Then,press the F.FWD button. Program numbers that do not have atimer recording stored will flash.

2Press the PLAY button or the STOP button repeatedly toselect a program number. Then, press the F.FWD button.(If you select a program number that already has a timer recordingstored, information about that program will appear. Press the PLAYbutton or the STOP button to select another program number.)

3Press the PLAY button or the STOP button repeatedly toselect a ONCE, DAILY, or WEEKLY recording. When thearrow is beside your choice, press the F.FWD button.● ONCE - The VCR will record a TV program on any day you

choose, up to 12 months away.● DAILY - The VCR will record a TV program at the same time

on the same channel every day, Monday through Friday.● WEEKLY - The VCR will record a TV program at the same time

on the same channel every week, for example, every Monday.

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PROGRAM NUMBER 1DATE 0 5 / 0 4 THUSTART TIME – – : – – – –END TIME – – : – – – –CHANNEL – –REC SPEED – –

5Enter the recording’s start time.Press the PLAY button or the STOP button repeatedlyuntil the desired hour appears. Press the F.FWD button.Press the PLAY button or the STOP button repeatedlyuntil the desired minute appears. Press the F.FWD but-ton.Finally, press the PLAY button or the STOP button topoint to AM or PM. AM or PM will flash beside the time.Press the F.FWD button.

4Press the PLAY button or the STOP button repeatedlyuntil the desired month appears. Then, press the F.FWDbutton.Next, press the PLAY button or the STOP button repeat-edly until the desired day appears. Then, press theF.FWD button.The day of the week will appear automatically. You can not pro-gram the VCR to record more than one year in advance.

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6Repeat the procedure in step 5 to set the recording’s endtime.

Instructions continue on page 28.

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• The TIMER PROGRAMMING menuwill not appear at step 1 if theclock is not set. Follow the steps onpages 14-15 to set the clock.

• Enter the information while thespace is flashing.

• Press the REWIND button to goback one step from the current stepduring steps 2-8.

• To stop a started timer recording,press the STOP/EJECT button onthe VCR.More Helpful Hints are onpage 42.

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7Press the PLAY button or the STOP button repeatedlyuntil the desired channel number appears. Then, pressthe F.FWD button.● If you are using a standard antenna/cable hookup (as shown on

pages six-seven), select the channel of the TV program you wantto record.

● If you are recording from line input, select LineIn Rear (L1).(LineIn Rear (L1) is located at the channel 00.)

● If you are using a Cable Box/DBS, select the Cable Box/DBSoutput channel (03 or 04). Select the channel you want torecord at the Cable Box/DBS. Leave the Cable Box/DBS on forthe timer recording. Details are on page eight.

ONE TIME PROGRAM

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8Press the PLAY button or the STOP button repeatedly toselect a tape speed. The arrow will appear beside your choice.The selected tape speed will flash beside REC SPEED.

9Press the COUNTER RESET/EXIT button.

10Press the POWER button to turn off the VCR. The TIMERlight will appear. (The TIMER light will flash if there is not a tape inthe VCR.)If a timer recording will take place several hours or days fromnow, you may use the VCR until time for the timer recording. Justmake sure you turn off the VCR about five minutes before thescheduled start time.

Turn off the VCR for the recording.Insert a tape in the VCR.

Leave the Cable Box/DBS on(if applicable).

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Cancelling a Timer Recording

1Press the MENU button.The details of your programappear on the screen.

2Press the PLAY button or the STOP button to select theprogram number you want to cancel.

4While the program number is flashing, press theREWIND button to cancel the timer recording.

5Press the COUNTER RESET/EXIT button to exit.

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3Press the F.FWD button.

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4Select the information you want to change using theF.FWD button. Press the REWIND button to go back onestep. (There is an exception. Do not press the REWIND buttonwhile the program number is flashing. If you do, you will cancelthe timer recording completely.)

5While the information is flashing, enter the correct infor-mation by pressing the PLAY button or the STOP button.

6When all the information is correct, press the COUNTERRESET/EXIT button to exit. Turn off the VCR before thetimer recording.

Correcting a Timer RecordingIf you need to correct a timer recording after you have finishedsetting the program, follow these steps. Make sure the VCR is onand is in VCR position. (The VCR/TV light will appear. If it doesnot, press the VCR/TV button once.)

2Press the PLAY button or the STOP button to select thetimer recording you want to correct.NOTE: If some empty program numbers exist, the lower program num-ber appears on the screen by pressing the REWIND button. In thiscase, you can enter the new program.

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1Press the MENU button.The details of your programappear on the screen.

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3Press the F.FWD button.

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AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks to the satellite tuner’s AUDIO/VIDEOOUT jacks.

● Press the SPEED button to select the desired recording tapespeed (SP or SLP).

● Set the clock. Details are on pages 14-15.● Put a tape in the VCR. Make sure the tape’s record tab is intact

and the tape is long enough to record the program(s).

• To stop an Auto Satellite Linkrecording that is in progress, pressthe STOP/EJECT button on the VCR.

• If a program has copy guard pro-tection, it may not record clearly.

• When you use this feature, the firstfew seconds of a program may notbe recorded.

• If your satellite tuner synchronizesthe recording start time with thebroadcasting start time, refer to thetuner’s owner’s manual.

• When you turn on the VCR power,the AUTO SATELLITE LINK will becancelled.

• If the start time for a timer record-ing comes up during an AutoSatellite Link recording, the timerrecording has priority.

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1Set the program to be recorded on the satellite tuner. Seeyour satellite tuner owner’s manual for details.


3Press the PLAY button or the STOP button to selectAUTO SATELLITE LINK. Then, press the F.FWD button.The current time appears on the screen.• If you want the VCR to begin recording immediately,

press the F.FWD button again, then go to step 6.• If you want to tell the VCR the time to start recording,

go to step 4.

6Press the F.FWD button. [ON] will appear briefly beside AUTOSATELLITE LINK. Then, the VCR will turn itself off and the TIMERlight will appear on the display panel.

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Set the program to be recordedon the satellite tuner.

4Press the PLAY button or the STOP button until thedesired hour (AM or PM) appears. Then, press theF.FWD button.

5Press the PLAY button or the STOP button until thedesired minute appears.

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1Press the RECORD button to start a recording of the cur-rent channel. Details are on page 24.

32 Recording One Channel/Watching Another

2Press the VCR/TV button to put the VCR in TV position.The VCR/TV light will disappear.

3Use the TV remote control to select the channel youwant to watch at the TV.

4To return to the channel being recorded, use the TVremote control to select channel 3 or 4, whichever chan-nel the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR is set to.

5Press the VCR/TV button on the VCR remote control toput the VCR in VCR position. The VCR/TV light will appear.The channel being recorded will appear on the screen.

6To stop recording, press the STOP button.

• If you use a Cable Box/DBS, youmay not be able to watch one chan-nel while recording another. Detailsare on pages eight-nine.

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1VCR 1 will play your tape. Insert a prerecorded tape inVCR 1. If the tape does not have a record tab, playback begins. Ifthis happens, press the STOP/EJECT button on VCR 1 once.

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2VCR 2 will record your tape. Insert a blank tape in VCR 2.Make sure the record tab is intact (details are on page five). Makesure the VCR 2 power is on and VCR 2 is in VCR position. (TheVCR/TV light will appear. If it does not, press the VCR/TV buttononce.)

3Turn on the TV and set it to channel 3 or 4, whicheverchannel the CH3/CH4 switch on VCR 2 is set to.

4Point the remote control at VCR 2. Press the Numberbuttons 0, 0. LineIn Rear (L1) will appear on the screen.

5Point the remote control at VCR 2. Use the SPEED but-ton to select SP or SLP.

6Press the PLAY button on VCR 1 and the REC(ord)/OTRbutton on VCR 2 at the same time.

7To stop recording, press the STOP/EJECT button on VCR2 once, then stop the tape on VCR 1.

• Unauthorized recording of copy-righted television programs, videotapes, or other materials mayinfringe on the rights of copyrightowners and violate copyright laws.

• If a program has copyright protec-tion, it may not record clearly.

• Audio and video cables are not sup-plied.

• The illustration uses two VCRs justlike yours. Different VCRs may oper-ate differently.

• When LineIn Rear (L1) appears onthe screen, the screen will be blue.

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34 Repeat PlayFollow the steps below to program the VCR to play a tape overand over. Make sure:● The VCR is on and is in VCR position. The VCR/TV light will

appear on the front panel. If it does not, press the VCR/TV but-ton once.

● There is a tape in the VCR.


2Press the PLAY button or the STOP button repeatedly toselect AUTO REPEAT.

3Press the F.FWD button so that [ON] appears next toAUTO REPEAT. Tape playback will begin immediately. AUTOREPEAT B will appear on the screen briefly.(If you are fast forwarding or rewinding the tape, you must firstpress the COUNTER RESET/EXIT button to exit, then press thePLAY button to begin tape playback.)The VCR will play the tape to the end, rewind it, then play itagain. (TV programming will appear on the screen while the tapeis rewinding.)

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• To cancel AUTO REPEAT, followsteps 1-2 above. At step 3, pressthe F.FWD button so that [OFF]appears beside AUTO REPEAT.Press the COUNTER RESET/EXITbutton to exit.

• The COUNTER MEMORY buttondoes not function if AUTO REPEATis set to [ON].

• The real-time counter memory iscancelled if AUTO REPEAT is set to[ON].

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1During tape playback, press and release the F.FWD but-ton or the REWIND button. A fast forward or reverse picturesearch will begin.

2To return to playback, press the PLAY button.

Forward and Reverse Searching (SP/LP/SLP)

1During tape playback, press the F.FWD button or theREWIND button, then press again. The VCR will now searchin super high speed.

2To return to playback, press the PLAY button.

Super High Speed Searching (LP/SLP)

1During tape playback, press the PAUSE/STILL button. Astill picture will appear on the screen.NOTE: You can advance the still picture frame by frame by pressing thePAUSE/STILL button repeatedly.

2To release the still picture and return to normal playback,press the PLAY button.

Viewing a Still Picture

1During tape playback, press the SLOW button. The tapewill play in slow motion.NOTE: You can control the speed of slow motion playback by pressingthe F.FWD button (faster) or the REWIND button (slower).

2To release Slow mode and return to normal playback,press the PLAY button.

Viewing a Slow Motion Picture

• Slow and Still modes will automati-cally switch to Stop mode after fiveminutes to protect the VCR and thetape from damage.

• SP/LP/SLP means this feature willwork with tapes recorded inStandard Play, Long Play, or SuperLong Play.

• LP/SLP means this feature will workwith tapes recorded in Long Play orSuper Long Play. For details abouttape speed, see page 44.

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36 Picture Select

3With in five seconds, press the F.FWD button until yourdesired mode (NORMAL, SOFT or SHARP) appears onthe screen.

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This function enables you to select the picture quality of a tape.Make sure:● The VCR is on and is in VCR position. The VCR/TV light will

appear. If it does not, press the VCR/TV button once.● There is a tape in the VCR.

1During tape playback, press the MENU button until themain menu appears.

2Press the PLAY button or the STOP button repeatedly toselect PICTURE SELECT. Then, press the F.FWD button.

• You may only set the Picture Selectduring tape playback.

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Real-Time Counter Memory 37Follow the steps below to reset the real-time counter to zero at atape location you want to refer to later. Make sure:● The VCR is on and is in VCR position. The VCR/TV light will

appear. If it does not, press the VCR/TV button once.● There is a tape in the VCR.

1Play, fast forward, or rewind a tape to the location that you wouldlike to refer to later. Press the STOP button to stop thetape.

2Press the COUNTER RESET/EXIT button repeatedly toreset the real-time counter to zero.

3Press the COUNTER MEMORY button so that M appearson the screen beside the real-time counter.

4To go to a tape location where the real-time counter wasreset to zero, press the REWIND button or the F.FWDbutton when playback is stopped.When the tape reaches the point at which the real-time counterwas reset to zero, the tape will stop.Press the PLAY button to watch the tape.

0 : 00 : 00

• You may only set the real-timecounter memory at one location ata time. If you set the real-timecounter to zero at a second loca-tion, the previous real-time counterto zero setting will be erased.

• To erase the real-time countermemory, press the COUNTERMEMORY button repeatedly so thatthe M disappears from the screen.

• The COUNTER MEMORY buttondoes not function if AUTO REPEATis set to [ON]. Details are on page34.

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38 Index SearchWhen you make a recording, the VCR places an index mark at thebeginning of the recording. Essentially, an index mark is a type of“bookmark” for your tape. This feature is useful if you have sever-al different programs recorded on a single tape.You may skip over programs by following the steps below. Beforeyou begin, make sure:● The VCR is on and is in VCR position. (The VCR/TV light will

appear. If it does not, press the VCR/TV button once.)● There is a tape in the VCR.

1Press the INDEX SEARCH button.

2Within 30 seconds, press the PLAY button, the STOPbutton, or the INDEX SEARCH button repeatedly untilthe number of programs that you want to skip appearsbeneath INDEX SEARCH on-screen.This number should include the current program. For example, ifyou are currently viewing program 2 and you want to skip to pro-gram 5, select 03 to skip three programs (2, 3, and 4). Playbackwill begin at program 5. If you want to skip to program 1, select02 to skip two programs (2 and 1). Playback will begin at program

3Within 30 seconds, press the REWIND button or theF.FWD button.The VCR begins rewinding or fast forwarding to the beginning ofthe desired program. When the program is reached, the VCR willstart playback automatically.

• Every time an index mark is passedduring rewinding or fast forwarding,the number of programs beneathINDEX SEARCH on-screen decreases by one.

• Up to 20 index marks may bestored and searched.

• This function is not available duringrecording.

• Press the STOP button to stop thesearch.

• To exit Index Search mode, pressthe COUNTER RESET/EXIT button.

• The time gap between index marksshould be greater than 1 minute forSP recording, 2 minutes for LPrecording, and 3 minutes for SLPrecording.

• If the end of the tape is reachedduring an Index Search, the VCRwill cancel the search and rewindthe tape. Details are on page 41.

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Time Search 39The Time Search function allows you to go to a specific point on atape. You will enter the exact amount of playback time that youwish to skip in order to reach the specified point.Make sure:● The VCR is on and is in VCR position. (The VCR/TV light will

appear. If it does not, press the VCR/TV button once.)● There is a tape in the VCR.

1Press the TIME SEARCH button.

2Within 30 seconds, press the PLAY button, the STOPbutton, or the TIME SEARCH button repeatedly untilyour desired length of time appears. (Example: 2:50 for 2hours 50 minutes) You may also press and hold the PLAY buttonor the STOP button until you reach the desired length of time.

3Within 30 seconds, press the REWIND button or theF.FWD button. The VCR begins rewinding or fast forwarding tothe specified point. The time counts down on-screen beneathTIME SEARCH as the searching progresses. When the tape finish-es rewinding or fast forwarding, the VCR will start playback auto-matically.

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• You can set a Time Search for upto 9 hours, 59 minutes (9:59).

• Time Search is not available duringrecording.

• To exit Time Search mode, pressthe COUNTER RESET/EXIT button.

• To cancel a Time Search already inprogress, press the STOP button.

• If the end of the tape is reachedduring a Time Search, the VCR willcancel the search and rewind thetape. Details are on page 41.

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40 Quick Find The Quick Find feature locates the beginning of each recording ona tape, then plays the first portion of the recording at high speedfor 30 seconds. After it plays the portion, the VCR fast forwardsthe tape to the next recording. This process is repeated until theend of the tape is reached, or until you stop the Quick Find.

1Press the QUICK-FIND button.

The VCR will fast forward the tape to the beginning of the nextrecording. The VCR will play the tape at high speed for 30 sec-onds, then go to the next recording. To skip immediately to the beginning of the next recording on thetape, press the QUICK-FIND button on the remote control.

2To resume normal tape playback, press the PLAY button.

• There must be a tape in the VCR.• This function will not operate during

a recording.• To cancel a Quick Find that is in

progress, press the STOP button.• When the end of a tape is reached

during a Quick Find, the VCR willrewind the tape. Details are onpage 41.

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Automatic PlaybackWhen you put a tape in the VCR, the power will come on auto-matically. If the tape’s record tab is missing, playback will begin. (Ifa timer recording is set, you may have to press the POWER but-ton to turn on the VCR. Make sure you turn off the VCR for thetimer recording later. If you insert a tape without a record tabwhen a timer recording is set, the VCR will eject the tape.)

Automatic Rewind, Eject, OffWhen a tape is played, fast forwarded, or recorded to its end, theVCR will rewind the tape to the beginning, eject the tape, andturn itself off. If the real-time counter memory is set, the VCR will only rewindthe tape to the point at which the counter is set to zero, thenstop. The VCR will not eject the tape or shut itself off.

Tape EjectA tape can be ejected with the VCR power on or off (but theVCR must be plugged in). If a Timer Recording is programmed, atape can only be ejected with the power on. Be sure to insert atape for the Timer Recording, then turn off the VCR power.

Automatic Tracking AdjustmentThe VCR automatically adjusts tracking to give you the best possi-ble picture quality. With some recordings, however, you may get abetter picture using the manual tracking controls (see below).

Manual TrackingTo adjust the tracking manually, press the CHANNEL (o/p) but-tons on the VCR during playback.NOTES:• Tracking is returned to automatic tracking adjustment when a tape is

inserted or when the STOP button is pressed to halt playback.• Automatic tracking adjustment will not work during slow motion play-

back. Instead, use the CHANNEL (o/p) buttons on the VCR or onthe remote control to reduce noise lines in slow motion playback.

• Manual tracking will not operate when the VCR is in Still mode.• Use the CHANNEL (o/p) buttons on the VCR or on the remote

control to remove vertical jitter in a Still picture.

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BeforeTrackingAdjustment

AfterTrackingAdjustment

If you are having problems with your product, check this list of problems and possible solutions beforerequesting service. You may be able to solve the problem yourself.If you need to call a customer service representative, please know the model number and serial number ofyour product before you call. This information is displayed on the back of the product. Also, please take amoment to identify the problem you are having, and be prepared to explain this to the representative. Ifyou believe the representative will need to help you with operations, please stay near the product. Ourrepresentatives will be happy to assist you.

The VCR has no power.• Make sure the power plug is completely connected to an AC (alternating current) outlet.• Make sure the power is turned on.

A power failure occurred.• Follow the steps on page 11 to select a language and set up channels, if necessary. Then, follow the

steps on pages 14-15 to reset the clock.• Timer recordings may be lost if the power fails for more than one minute. Reprogram the timer record-

ings. Details are on pages 26-30.

The remote control will not operate the VCR.• Aim the remote control directly at the VCR’s remote sensor. Details are on page 21.• Remove all obstacles between the remote control and the VCR.• Inspect and/or replace the batteries in the remote control. Details are on page five.

The VCR does not respond normally to the remote control. (For example, the VCR maychange channels multiple times when you press the CHANNEL o button once.)• Install new batteries (preferably alkaline) in the remote control.

The motor (cylinder) rotates even when the VCR is in Stop mode.• To enable the quick play mechanism, the cylinder will rotate for about five minutes. This is normal. The

quick play mechanism switches the tape mechanism from Stop to Play in just one second.

A TV program cannot be recorded.• Check the connections between the VCR, TV, antenna/cable, and Cable Box/DBS, if applicable. Details

are on pages six-10.• Make sure the tape has a record tab. Details are on page five.

The VCR will not perform a timer recording.• Make sure the recording start and stop times are set correctly. Details are on pages 26-30.• Make sure a tape is in the VCR and the tape has a record tab. Details are on page five.• Make sure the VCR power is off.• Make sure the clock is set. Details are on pages 14-15.• The VCR may not perform or continue a timer recording if a power interruption of more than one

minute occurs before or during the timer recording, even if the power comes back on afterward. Set upchannels and reset the clock before re-programming the timer recording(s).

• Finish programming a timer recording at least five minutes before the recording is scheduled to begin.• If, after programming a timer recording, you turn off the VCR without inserting a tape, the TIMER light

will blink. Insert a tape with the record tab intact.• Noon is 12 p.m. Midnight is 12 a.m.• If the tape runs out before the recording ends, the VCR will stop, eject the tape, and turn itself off. The

TIMER light will blink. • If a tape without a record tab is inserted (when the power is off for a timer recording), the VCR will

eject the tape. The TIMER light will blink. Insert a tape that allows recording.• If the preset time for a timer recording comes up during a One-Touch Recording, the OTR has priority.• When two timer recordings overlap, the timer recording with the earliest start time will have priority.

When the earliest program has finished recording, the next program number will begin recording.

42 Helpful Hints

Helpful Hints (cont’d) 43Tape cannot be removed.• Make sure the power plug is completely connected to an AC (alternating current) outlet.• You have set a timer recording. Turn on the VCR power, then eject the tape. Be sure to insert a tape

and turn off the VCR for your timer recording.

Tape cannot be inserted.• Insert the tape, window side up, with the record tab facing you.• Make sure a tape isn’t already in the VCR by pressing the STOP/EJECT button on the VCR or the EJECT

button on the remote control.• Gently push on the center of the tape when putting it in the VCR. Never force the tape into the VCR.• If a timer recording is set, the VCR will not accept a tape that does not have a record tab. You may only

insert a tape with the record tab intact.

VCR ejects the tape when the RECORD button is pressed or when the VCR power is turnedoff to set a timer recording.• Make sure the tape has a record tab. Details are on page five.

There is no playback picture, or the playback picture is noisy or contains streaks.• Make sure the TV is on the same channel as the VCR’s CH3/CH4 switch. Details are on page seven.• Make sure the VCR is in VCR position. (The VCR/TV light will appear. If it does not, press the VCR/TV

button once.)• Make sure channel 3 or 4 is properly adjusted.• Adjust the tracking. Details are on page 41.• TVs placed too close to the VCR can cause interference during tape playback. Move the VCR away from

the TV.

TV programs cannot be watched normally.• Press the VCR/TV button to put the VCR in TV position. (The VCR/TV light will disappear.)• Check the connections between the VCR, TV, antenna/cable, and Cable Box/DBS (if applicable). Details

are on pages six-10.

The reception on all channels is poor.• You may need to tune your TV again.

Line Input• If you accidentally enter Line Input mode (LineIn Rear (L1) will appear on your TV screen briefly), press

the CHANNEL (o/p) buttons or use the Number buttons to select another channel.

The playback picture is too dim, too bright, or fluctuates in brightness.• Some programs may be broadcast with copyright protection technology in order to protect the rights of

copyright owners. This technology is used on programs that are recorded on video tapes or DigitalVideo Discs (DVDs), as well as some programs broadcast by antenna/cable/satellite television channels.Programs broadcast with copyright protection technology may not record clearly. Likewise, if you play atape that is a recording of a copyright protected program, the picture may not be clear. Tapes of copy-right protected programs may have a picture that is dark or dim, or the brightness of the picture mayfluctuate. Therefore, you should avoid recording or playing copies of copyright protected programs. ThisVCR incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S.patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights own-ers. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and isintended for home and other limited viewing uses only, unless otherwise authorized by MacrovisionCorporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

44 GlossaryAUDIO IN/OUT Jacks: jacks located on the back of the VCRwhich are used to record audio from another source (IN) or tosend audio to another system (OUT).Automatic Channel Setup: process in which the VCR scansall available channels and places the ones you receive in its memo-ry. Then, when you push the CHANNEL (o/p) buttons, youonly scan through channels you receive.Bands: settings that allow you to tune channels.• Antenna – VHF (very high frequency; channels 2-13) and UHF

(ultra high frequency; channels 14-69).• Cable – all standard channels can be received without a Cable

Box/DBS.

Cable Box/DBS Output Channel: Channel 3 or 4.Dubbing: copying a tape using a second VCR.Frame: a single still picture.HQ: high quality; a feature in the VCR circuitry which providesenhanced picture detail.

Line Input: The channel to which you set your VCR during dub-bing. The line input channel is always channel 00.

If you accidentally enter Line Input mode (LineIn Rear (L1) willappear on your TV screen briefly), press the CHANNEL (o/p)buttons or use the Number buttons to select another channel.Mode: a VCR operation.OTR: One-Touch Recording; programming a timed recordingthat starts immediately and records for 30 minutes to eight hours,whichever you specify.Remote Control: the small electronic unit that came with yourVCR; allows you to operate your VCR from a distance.

RF coaxial cable: The cable supplied with your VCR. Use it toconnect your VCR to your TV (or Cable Box/DBS, if applicable).The supplied cable is a snap-on type. However, you may also use ascrew-on type if you prefer.Special Effects: forward and reverse searching; a still picture;slow motion playback.Tape Speeds: how fast the tape travels during a recording orduring playback.• SP (standard play) – fastest tape speed (recording time for a

T120 tape is approximately two hours); best picture quality.• LP (long play) – average tape speed; playback only.• SLP (super long play) – slowest tape speed (recording time for a

T120 tape is approximately six hours).VCR: video cassette recorder.VIDEO IN/OUT Jacks: jacks located on the back of the VCRwhich are used to record video from another source (IN) or tosend video to another system (OUT).

Specifications 45Video HeadsFour heads

Video SignalEIA standards; NTSC color

AntennaVHF/UHF – 75 ohm external antenna terminal

VHF Output SignalChannel 3 or 4 (switchable)75 ohms unbalanced

Power Requirement120V AC; 60Hz

Power Consumption12W

Operating Temperature41°F (5°C) to 104°F (40°C)

Relative Humidity10% to 80%

Weight5.3 lbs. (2.4 kg.)

Dimensions14-3/16” (W) x 3-5/8” (H) x 8-3/4” (D)(360 mm x 92mm x 223mm)

Tuner Broadcast ChannelsVHF 2-13, UHF 14-69

Cable TV Channels1-125

NOTE: Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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ac power cord ...........................7, 22accessories.......................................48ant(enna) in jack ..................6-10, 22audio in/out jacks .............10, 22, 33auto satellite link ............................31automatic

playback........................................41rewind, eject, off ........................41

batteries..............................................5

cassette compartment ..................20ch3/ch4 switch.......................7, 9, 22channel

above 100 ....................................18adding............................................13deleting .........................................13setup.......................................11, 12(o/p) buttons..............19, 21, 41

clock on-screen display ................17clock (setting) ...........................14-15connections...........................6-10, 33contents, table of .............................4controls

remote ...............................5, 18-19vcr............................................20-22

copyright protection ..............33, 43count on-screen display ...............17counter memory button .........19, 37counter reset/exit button .....19, 37cst. in light........................................20

display button ...........................17-18display panel ....................................20duplication .......................................33

eject button.....................................19

f.fwd button ..............................19, 21front panel .......................................21

glossary.............................................44

helpful hints ...............................42-43hookups

for tape duplication ...................33with a cable box/dbs................8-9with a stereo tv..........................10without a cable box/dbs ........6-7

index search ....................................38index search button ...............19, 38

language selection ...................11, 16

line input mode........................33, 44long play ...........................................44lp ........................................................44

menu button.............................18, 21

number buttons..............................18

on-screen status displays..............17one-touch recording .....................25out jack .............................7-9, 22, 33

pause button ...................................21pause/still button..............19, 24, 35picture select...................................36play button..................18, 21, 23, 35playing ...............................................23power

button ....................................18, 21cord ..........................................7, 22light................................................20

quick find..........................................40quick-find button.....................18, 40

rear panel.........................................22rec(ord) light...................................20rec/otr button.................................21record button .................................18record tab ..........................................5recording

basic...............................................24one channel/watching another ..32prevention......................................5timer .......................................26-30

remotecontrol

buttons ...........................18-19using ........................................5

sensor.......................................5, 21repeat play .......................................34rerecording......................................33rew(ind) button ..............................21rewind button.................................18rf coaxial cable ................6-9, 33, 44

safety precautions ............................3searching

forward/reverse .........................35index .............................................38time ...............................................39

sensor (remote).........................5, 21

slowbutton ....................................18, 35motion ..........................................35

slp.......................................................44sp........................................................44speed button ............................18, 21standard play ...................................44status display ...................................17still picture.......................................35stop button......................................19stop/eject button............................21super long play................................44

table of contents ..............................4tape

duplication ...................................33eject...............................................41speed.............................................44

time search ......................................39time search button .................19, 39time (setting).............................14-15timer

light................................................20recording

cancelling..............................29correcting ............................30setting.............................26-28

tracking .............................................41tv

hookups .............................6-10, 33position....................19, 21, 32, 43

vcr position...............................19, 21vcr/tv button ............................19, 21vcr/tv light........................................20video in/out jacks ......10, 22, 33, 44

warranty ...........................................46

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