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To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove _i_,I _,_ _i I _I_e_ cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. To reduce the risk of fire or RISK OF ELECTRIC Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. SHOCK DO NOT OPEN shock hazard, do not expose rWARNIN G 1 this product to rain or moisture. This symbol indicates This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside important instructions the product that presents a accompanying the product. risk of electric shock or personal injury
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your product, safety is a major factor in the design of every product. However, safety is your responsibility too. This sheet lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of.the productand accessory equipment. Please read them carefully before operating and using your product. Installation Read and Follow InstructionswAII Power-Cord Protection--_Power
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12 Outdoor Antenna Grounding--If an outside Service antenna or cable system is connected to the product, Servicing--Do not attempt to service this product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as 17 yourself as opening or removing covers may expose to provide some protection against voltage surges and you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National servicing to qualified service personnel. Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-19
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First Things First .............................................................. 3 Setting up the VCR ......................................................... 7 Using the Menu to Set Up Features ................................................. 8 Language .......................................................................................... 8 Digital Satellite System Setup ...................................................... 8 Cable Box Setup .............................................
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Programming the Remote ............................................ 35 To Control a TV .................................................................................. 36 To Control an Auxiliary Component ............................................. 38 To Control a Laser Disc Player or DVD Component ............... 39 To Control a Digital Satellite Receiver or Cable Box ................ 40 Other Features ......................................................... 41 Picture Search Options .....
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HI, MY NAME IS ROGER... FIRSTTHINGS FIRST 1 and I wrote this User's Guide. It's my job to see that you have a rewarding user manual experience. ¥ And, I think you'll be pleased with the features that can be accessed through the on-screen menus. ¥ READ THE FIRSTTHREE SECTIONS The first three sections of the manual introduce you to yourVCR, and show you how to set theVCR up and use the on-screen menus. Reading these V sections gives you the basic information you need to use yourVCR. V WHAT'S LEFT?
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STEP 1" UNPACK THE BOX The following items come packed in the box: • VCR • Remote control • RF coaxial cable STEP 2: INSTALL BA1-FERIES IN THE REMOTE CONTROL Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the batteries in your VCR remote. 1. Remove the cover of the battery compartment. 2. Place batteries in the remote, matching the + and - ends of each battery to the diagram inside the compartment. 3. Replace the cover. STEP 3: CONNECT YOUR VCR If you connect your VCR to your home ant
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STEP 4: PLUG IN THE VCR Match the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely. STEP 5: TUNE THE TV Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel. The VCR viewing channel is channel 3 or 4 or the TV's video input, depending on the connection you've chosen. If you connect your VCR using the ANTENNA connectors with RF coaxial cable, set the 3CH4 switch to channel 3 or channel 4--the channel you want to use on your TV. If you connect your VCR using the AUD
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1. Press MENU-PROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Preferences 6 Audio 7 Language 0 Exit 2. Press 5 to display the PREFERENCESmenu. PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control: VCR1 2 Auto PLay: ON 3 Auto TV/VCR: ON 4 Front Panel AUTO 0 Exit 3. Press 2 to switch Auto Play to ON or OFF. 1 Remote Control: VCR1 2 Auto Play: OFF 3 Auto TV/VCR: ON 4 Front Panel AUTO PREFERENCES I 0 Exit See Additional Set-Up Features for detailed information about the A
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SET-UP FEATURES Below is a list of features that you may want to set up before you begin using yourVCR for the first V time. SETFING UP THE VCR 12 I • Select a Language V • Set Up a Digital Satellite System • Set Up for a Cable Box • Set upVCR Channel List (Auto Channel V Search) • Set Daylight-SavingTime • Set theTime and Date V • Set upVCR Plus+ Channels • Set the RemoteVCRI/VCR2 feature • Set the Auto Play feature V • Set the Auto TV/VCR feature Set the Front Panel Brightness feature ¥ 7
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USING THE MENU TO SET UP FEATURES You can set up features by using the menu system. The features you may want to set up before you begin using your VCR are explained in this section. LANGUAGE Select your preferred language, and the on-screen displays will appear in that language. 1. Press MENU-PROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR MAIN flENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels S Preferences 6 Audio 7 Language 0 Exit 2. Press7 to select the LANGUAGE menu. LANGUAGE Select e Language.
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VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR PLus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Preferences 6 Audio 7 Language 0 Exit 2. Press4 to display the CHANNELS menu. CHANNELS 1 Auto Channel Search 2 Add/Remove Channels 3 Signal Type: CABLE 4 VCR PLus+ Channel List 5 Cable Box Setup 6 DSS Setup 0 Exit , Press6 to select DSSSETUR DSS SETUP On uhat channet does the VCR receive signals from the DSS receiver? Enter 01-125 or INPUT Press MENU to cancel . Enter the output channel of your satellite receiver, usually 03, 04, o
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. Turn on your satellite receiver and tune it to channel 100 and then press MENU-PROG. Follow the on-screen directions. DSS SETUP Please turn on your DSS Receiver and tune it to channel 100. Press MENU to continue Once you have completed the setup, the VCR confirms the DSS Setup is completed or canceled. CABLE BOX SETUP This setup applies only when all channels are received through the cable box. There are two options: • The first sets up the VCR for the output channel of the cable box signal. T
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, Press 5 to display CABLEBOX SETUP.Then select one of the three choices. CABLE BOX SETUP Do you use your cable box to receive ALL channels or only SORE Channels? 1 ALL channels 2 Only SORE channels 3 CanceL setup . If you selected ALL channels, enter the output channel of your cable box, usually 03, 04, or video line input and press MENU. CABLE BOX SETUP On what channel does the VCR receive signals from the cable box? (usually 3r 4t or Video) Enter 01-13 or INPUT Press MENU to cancel Once you c
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. Enter the code for your cable box from the cable box Cable Box Codes code list. ABC.. ...................................... 22, 46, 53, 54 Anvision .............................................. 07, 08 CABLE BOX SETUP Cablestar ........................................... 07, 08 Enter the code for your cable box from the Eagle ..................................................... 07,08 list in your User's Eastern International ......................... 02 Manual. General Instrument ...........
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To Auto Channel Search 1. Press MENU-PROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR MAIN MENU 1VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Preferences 6 Audio 7 Language 0 Exit 2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu. CHANNELS 1 Auto Channel Search 2 Add/Remove Channels 3 Signal Type: CABLE 4 VCR Plus+ Channel List 5 Cable Box Setup 6 DSS Setup 0 Exit 3. Press 1 to display the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu. AuTo CHANNEL SEARCH What type of signal are you using? 1 Cable TV 2 Antenna 3>Detect Automaticall
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To Change the Signal Type 1. Press MENUmPROGto display the VCR MAIN MENU. 2. Press4 to display the CHANNELS menu. 3. Press3 to change the Signal Type between CABLE and ANTENNA. To Add or Remove Channels You may want to add or remove channels after you Auto Channel Search, especially if some of the channels have weak signals or you don't want to watch them. 1. Press MENU.PROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU. 2. Press4 to display the CHANNELS menu. 3. Press2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen.
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. Press 3 to display the TIME menu. TIME 1 Set Time and Date 2 Auto DST : ON 0 Exit . Press 2 to turn Auto DST: ON or OFF. Select ON if you want the VCR's clock to automatically adjust for daylight-saving time. Select OFF if you do not want the VCR's clock to adjust for daylight-saving time. Set the Time and Date 1. Press MENU-PROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU. 2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu. 3. Press 1 to display the SET TIME AND DATE menu. SET TIME AND DATE Spring forward; Fall backward T
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VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS Two-DigitVCR Plus+ Channel Using VCR Plus+ can make programming timer recordings for Numbers for CableTV cable or off-air antenna easier, but you have to put in a little (USA List) time right now to set up a channel list. A worksheet and 35 American Movie Classics abbreviated codes for typical cable services in the U.S. and 39 Arts &-Entertainment Canada are provided. 57 Black Entertainment 54 Bravo 1. Press MENUopROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU. 42 Cable News Network VCR MAI
