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VCR
User’s Guide
Changing Entertainment. Again.
VR708HF
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Important Information WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire or cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. RISK OF ELECTRIC electric shock, do not expose Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN. this product to rain or moisture. This symbol indicates This symbol indicates important instructions "dangerous voltage" inside the accompanying the product that presents a risk of product. electric shock or person
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L O V Introduction Introduction Key Features Overview Your VCR is equipped with features that will add to your recording and viewing experience. The following information summarizes a few of these features. Chapter 4 provides more information about the rest of the VCR’s features and how to use them. ® VCR Plus+ GOLD System The VCR Plus+ GOLD system makes VCR set up automatic by setting and updating the clock and channel list for you. Once set up, entering a PlusCode® programming number will auto
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Introduction Express Recording (XPR) TIMER RECORDINGS Description: XPR quickly records the remaining portion of a program already 1 Create a New Program 2 Review Existing Progs. in progress. XPR is a great way to capture the end of a sporting event that has 3 Use VCR Plus+ Code run into overtime or a live broadcast that runs long. Requirements: Repeatedly press the Record button on the VCR front panel or remote control to set the desired duration of time to record. 0 Exit Pro-Tect Plus™ Lock
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Table of Contents Product Registration ............................................................................................................. i Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 1 Key Features Overview ......................................................................................................... 1 Connections & Setup ...........................................................
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Table of Contents Using the Remote Control ............................................................................................... 27 Remote Buttons ................................................................................................................... 28 Using the INPUT Button ............................................................................................... 30 Operating a TV with the VCR’s Remote Control .........................................................
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Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Before Connecting • Choosing Your Connection • Making Connections • Navigating On-Screen Menus • Completing the QuickSet™ Guide • Basic Recording Changing Entertainment. Again. 5
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Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before Connecting Components Protect Components From Power Surges • Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet. • Always turn off the TV and other components before you connect or disconnect any cables. Position Cables to Avoid Audio Hum or Interference • Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks. • Place any Audio/Video (A/V) cables to the side(s) of the TV’s back panel instead of straight down the back after connectin
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Connections & Setup Using the RF Coaxial Cable to Connect the VCR to a TV This graphic shows the RF coaxial cable supplied with your VCR. This will be the cable used for the basic connections represented in this chapter. Notes: To hear stereo sound, you will need to purchase Audio/Video (A/V) RF Coaxial Cable cables (not provided) and connect the VCR to the TV. A/V jacks and cables also provide a superior image and sound quality. For details about using this advanced setup, see the instructions
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Connections & Setup From Cable or Antenna VCR 2 ANT. IN AUDIO R L RF OUT OUT IN CH. 3 4 VIDEO TV (back panel) 1 AUDIO VIDEO L / MONO R IN L OUT CABLE/ ANTENNA S-VIDEO TV + VCR Need Some Help? Note: Your television back panel may not look exactly like the model shown here. If you prefer, we can provide you with the 1. Connect the VCR to the TV name of an Authorized Service Representative Connect one end of the supplied RF coaxial cable to the RF OUT jack on who will visit your home the back o
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Connections & Setup From Cable or TV Antenna From Satellite SATELLITE Position Remote-Controllable RECEIVER 3 Satellite Receiver IN FROM ANT CH3 CH4 OUT 4 OUT TO TV SATELLITE VCR VIDEO R L IN S-VIDEO Satellite Receiver 2 VCR VCR's Signal ANT. IN AUDIO Transmitter R L RF OUT OUT IN CH. 3 4 VIDEO Controlling the Satellite Receiver Your VCR has a built in infra-red transmitter that can send commands to certain remote-controllable devices TV 1 (like satellite receivers). This is helpful AUD
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Connections & Setup From Cable Line Feed CABLE BOX Position Remote-Controllable 3 Cable Box IN FROM ANT VCR CH3 OUT TO TV CH4 Cable Box 2 Transmitter VCR VCR's Signal ANT. IN AUDIO R L Controlling the Cable Box RF OUT OUT IN CH. Your VCR has a built in infra-red 3 4 VIDEO transmitter that can send commands to certain remote-controllable devices (like cable boxes). This is helpful for TV 1 timer recordings, changing channels, etc. AUDIO VIDEO L / MONO R IN Place the satellite receiver on top
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Connections & Setup Set the VCR’s CH 3/4 Switch The CH 3/4 switch on back of the VCR determines what channel the TV must be tuned to see the VCR’s image. Choose whichever channel is not used locally in your area. Note: If you connected components using A/V jacks and cables, the VCR’s signal must be viewed using the TV’s Video Line Input. To find the Video Line Input, refer to the manual that came with the TV or see How to Find Your TV’s Video Line Input on page 59 in the Other Information sectio
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Connections & Setup Using the Remote Control to Navigate On-Screen Menus The technical term is “Navigation” – how you move through the on-screen menus. The theory is the same for all the menu screens: highlight your choice and select it. To highlight a menu item, press the remote control’s arrow buttons to move the highlight cursor to a desired menu item. Use the up or down arrow button to move up or down, and right or left arrow buttons to move right or left. To select the item that you’ve high
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Y P A A Connections & Setup VCR Basics Once your initial settings are complete, you can begin using your VCR. In order to begin, you must first understand some basic concepts. Playing a Tape 1. Tune the TV to your VCR viewing channel (03, 04, or the video line input). 2. Insert a tape in the VCR. If the Auto Play feature is set to ON, the tape automatically begins playback TVVCR STOPEJECT RECORD POWER (if the safety tab on the tape is removed). VIDEO AUDIO TAPE SPEED INPUT LEFT/MONO RIGHT CHAN
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Chapter 2 Using the VCR’s Menu System Chapter Overview: • Using On-Screen Menus • Satellite Receiver Setup • Cable Box Setup • Setting Time and Date • Setting VCR Preferences Changing Entertainment. Again. 15
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Using On-Screen Menus Using On-Screen Menus to Set Up Features You set up many of the VCR’s features by using the menu system as discussed in the previous chapter. Each feature that appears in the QuickSet Guide is explained in this section as well as a few other features you should set up to get the most out of your VCR. Note: Not all the VCR screens are shown in this manual when explaining how to access features. Language Selecting your preferred language determines how the on-screen displays
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Using On-Screen Menus 4. Enter the output channel of your satellite receiver, usually 03, 04, or video SAT SETUP line input and press MENU. The VCR confirms that it receives all DBS On what channel does signals on the specified channel. the VCR receive signals from the SAT receiver? -- Enter 01-13 or INPUT Press MENU to cancel 5. Press MENU and enter the code for your digital satellite receiver from the SAT SETUP Satellite Receiver Codes list (shown below). Enter the cod
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Using On-Screen Menus Cable Box Setup This setup applies only when all channels are received through a cable box. In this case, the VCR will automatically enter the channel used to view cable box programming. Your VCR will use this channel for all future timer recordings. 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. 2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu. 3. Press 5 to display the CABLE BOX SETUP menu. 4. Select one of the three choices. If ALL Channels is selected, enter the output CABLE BO
