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video cassette recorder
user's guide
VR616HF
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Important Information WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove WARNING 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 hazard, do not expose SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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 i
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TABLE OF CONTENTS First Things First.............................................................. 3 Setting up the VCR ......................................................... 7 Using the Menu to Set Up Features ................................................. 8 Language .......................................................................................... 8 VCR Channels List......................................................................... 9 To Auto Channel Search.................
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Programming the Remote............................................ 33 To Control a TV ..................................................................................34 To Control a Satellite Receiver or Cable Box .............................36 To Control a Auxiliary Component ...............................................37 To Control a Laser Disc Player or DVD Component ...............38 Other Features .............................................................. 39 Pict
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First Things First Hi, my name is SUSAN... First things first 1 and I wrote this User’s Guide. It’s my job to see ª 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. Setting Up the VCR 2 ª Read the First Three sections VCR Basics The first three sections of the manual introduce 3 you to your VCR, and show you how to set the VCR ª up and use the on-screen menus. Reading these sections gives you the
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First Things First Step 1: Unpack What’s in the Box The following items come packed in the box: • VCR • Power cord • Remote control • RF coaxial cable STEP 2: Install Batteries 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
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First Things First STEP 4: PLUG IN THE VCR 1st 2nd Insert the small end of the power cord into the back of the VCR. Match the wide blade of the plug on the other end of the cord with the wide slot in the AC outlet. Be sure to insert the plugs 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. • If you connect your VCR using the IN FROM ANTENNA and OUT TO TELEVISION jacks with RF coaxial cable, set the 3CH4 sw
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First Things First 1. Press MENU to bring up the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Preferences 6 Language/Langue/Idioma 7 Audio 0 Exit 2. Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu. PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control: VCR1 2 Auto Play: ON 3 Auto TV/VCR: ON 0 Exit 3. Press 2 to switch Auto Play to ON or OFF. PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control: VCR1 2 Auto Play: OFF 3 Auto TV/VCR: ON 0 Exit See Additional Set-Up Features for detailed
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Setting Up the VCR Additional Set-up features First things first 1 Below is a list of set-up features that you may want ª to set up before you begin using your VCR for the first time. Setting Up the VCR 2 • Select a Language ª • Set up VCR channel list (Auto Channel Search) • Set Automatic Daylight-Saving time VCR Basics 3 ª • Set up VCR Plus+ channels • Set the Time and Date recording 4 • Set the Remote VCR1/VCR2 feature ª • Set the Auto Play feature • Set the Auto TV/VCR feature PROGRAMMING T
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Setting Up the VCR USING THE MENU to set up features You can set up features by using the menu system. The features are explained in this section. If a menu does not appear: • Make sure TV is tuned to the same channel as the 3CH4 switch or TV’s video line input. • Make sure VCR indicator is on in the VCR display if you connected your VCR using the IN FROM ANTENNA and OUT TO TELEVISION jacks. • Check your connections. language Select your preferred language, and the on-screen displays will appear
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Setting Up the VCR VCR CHANNELS LIST If you use a cable box for all channels, this step is not necessary. Your VCR may come with a channel list preset at the factory. Even though your VCR may come with a list, it’s possible that you may want to add or eliminate some channels depending on whether they are active. To Auto Channel Search 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Preferences 6 Language/Langue/Idioma 7 Audio 0 Ex
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Setting Up the VCR 4. Select one of the three AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH options. Choices one and two are self-explanatory. If you choose Detect Automatically, the VCR automatically detects which signal system you have attached to your VCR. AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH Now scanning channel 14 Press any key to cancel The VCR begins scanning for the available channels--this takes about one to two minutes. The lowest channel is tuned once the search is complete. Now pressing CHANNEL up or down should only select
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Setting Up the VCR 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 to display the VCR MAIN MENU. 2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu. 3. Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen. Use CHANNEL up or down or number buttons to go to the channels you want to remove or add. ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS Channel 115 Channel 115 is
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Setting Up the VCR Set the Time and Date 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Preferences 6 Language/Langue/Idioma 7 Audio 0 Exit 2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu. TIME 1 Set Time and Date 2 Auto DST : ON 0 Exit 3. Press 1 to display the SET TIME AND DATE menu. Time/Date Display SET TIME AND DATE Time --:-- Pressing INFO on the remote displays (hh:mm) the time and date on the s
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Setting Up the VCR VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS Two-Digit VCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for Cable TV Using VCR Plus+ can make programming timer recordings for (USA List) cable or off-air antenna easier, but you have to put in a little 35 American Movie Classics time right now to set up a channel list. A worksheet and 39 Arts &-Entertainment abbreviated codes for typical cable services in the U.S. and 57 Black Entertainment Canada follow. 54 Bravo 42 Cable News Network 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MEN
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Setting Up the VCR VCR Plus+ Worksheet Broadcast or VCR Plus+ Channel Channel Number Cable-TV Station Number** You Receive the Two-Digit VCR Plus+ Channel Name Station On* Numbers for Cable TV Hbo 33 (Canadian List) ESPN 34 67 Allarcom Pay Television/ Superchannel 44 Arts & Entertainment 72 Cable News Network-Headline News 61 Cable News Network 70 Canadian Home Shopping Network 56 Canal Famille 69 Cathay International Television Inc 68 Chinavision Canada Corp 60 Country Music Television
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Setting Up the VCR What’s NEXT--Additional SET-UP features in the Preferences menu The features in this section are all accessed through the PREFERENCES menu. 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Preferences 6 Language/Langue/Idioma 7 Audio 0 Exit 2. Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu. PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control: VCR1 2 Auto Play: ON 3 Auto TV/VCR: ON 0 Exit Now you are ready to select an item fro
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Setting Up the VCR The VCR will only respond to the VCR2•DVD button. To change the remote setting back to VCR1, display the PREFERENCES menu, press 1, and then press the VCR1 button on the remote. AUTO PLAY This feature allows the VCR to automatically start playing when you insert a tape with the safety tab removed. Press 2 to switch between ON and OFF. • Select ON if you want a tape with its safety tab removed to start playing automatically when the tape is inserted. • Select OFF if you do not
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VCR BAsICS learn the basics To get First things first 1 you started ª These VCR basics should be enough for you to begin enjoying your VCR. Learning the remote control functions, playing a recorded tape, and Setting Up the VCR 2 recording a program should do just that. ª However, there are other features that enhance the enjoyment of your VCR, but they VCR Basics 3 aren’t necessary to get you started. If you want ª to learn more about your VCR, just keep reading. recording 4 ª PROGRAMMING THE 5
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VOL E L PROG T T E U N L B A C C A • T H A S UX VCR Basics Remote Buttons Your back-lit remote has a light button ( ) that glows in the dark. Press this button to light the buttons on the remote. The 1 remote buttons remain lit when they are pressed within a few A VCR•DVD PWR TV seconds of each other. If a button is not pressed within 2 approximately eight seconds, the light turns off to conserve REV PLAY FWD battery power. REC STOP PAUSE The remote control is capable of controlling more than ju
