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-- Welcome 'ello. We are pleased to introduce you to one of .the most popular entertainment products available today. Before you do anything else, record the Serial and Model Numbers in the spaces provided either on page two (to the right of the president's signature) or on the Warranty page at the back of this owner's manual. These numbers are located on the back of the VCR. Keep this manual and numbers near your VCR for quick reference or in case you should have to call for help. Done? Good.
Table of Contents 4-- Getting Started Welcome ......................................................................................................... Table of Contents ............................................................................................ Before using your VCR .................................................................................. Hook up your VCR ......................................................................................... Turn on your VCR ..................
-- Before using your VCR Load the batteries bm • as follows: 2 1 Remove the Battery Compartment lid from the bottom of the remote control. Install two batteries inside the Battery 3 as indicated Replace the lid. Compartment. Bottom of Remote control Battery Replacement Caution • Do not mix old and new batteries. (Also never mix alkaline batteries with manganese batteries.) This remote control and batteries are supplied accessories. Please check to make sure they are included.
-- Hook up your VCR (For other possible hook ups, please see pages 34-37.) Step 1: \\\ Disconnect the Antenna or Cable from your TV. Back of TV fl // IIII (example only) Indoor Antenna _-'-" I Outdoor Antenna i (VHF/_HF) (VHF/UHF) _-----(_-----4_ " ;_ Combination Note: Your TV may say something different. For example: RF IN. Step 2: Connect Your Antenna or Cable to your VCR. ANT. IN (In from Antenna or Cable) Back of VCR ff =a_ OUT (Out to TV) Oat.
-- Hook up your VCR Step 4: (continued) Select channel 3 or 4. Back of VCR Wall outlet CHANNEL 3/4 Switch TV Wall outlet 3CH 4CH -- Turn on your VCR POWER ..... Make sure ... _,..... button ......... _.............
-- Play a tape TV Make sure ... _l! TUI'll TV on. r 1 I At the TV VCR At the VCR Insert tape cassette. Start Stop playback To stop, press STOP/EJECT or STOP button. c_ start, press PLAY button. _ _ * • If a cassette's record tab (page 5) is removed, playback starts automatically. • If a cassette is already in the VCR, just press the POWER button. Other playback features are discussed on pages 24 - 25.
-- Record on a tape ead step 1-7 to record on a cassette tape. Read all the instructions Make belorc Maxting. You mus! use your rcmole control. sure TV -=_tlt D Power ON: Select At the TV _--_! i_ 3CH. --_At channel to ¢h_nel 4 if the VCR is 3 or 4.
-- Set the clock I i t i ead step 1-4 to set your VCR to the present day and time. Once set, your VCR (Video Cassette Recorder) will maintain the time in its internal clock, and will make timer recording possible. You must use your remote control. NUMBER buttons Make sure MENU Select the Clock Set mode button STATUS button 4 CLOCK SET 5 DAYLIGHT SAV.
-- On-screen displays (OSD) OSD Main menu screen 1 PROGRAM Press the MENU button on the remote to display the main menu screen. Then, press the NUMBER button on the remote control for the desired feature displayed on the menu. When you select a feature, turn to the section in this manual and read the accompanying instructions. 2 VCR SET UP 3 TUNER SET UP 4 CLOCK SET 5 DAYLIGHT SAV, TIME l _oS_L._:CT PUSH NO. _ TO END PUSH MENU Main menu VCR Status display 1 NORMAL 1. Press the MENU button.
-- Remote control POWER button Press to turn VCR power ON or OFE Also, to set the VCR for unattended timer recording. NUMBER buttons (0, l, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9) Use for channel selection, on-scrccu menu sclcctiou, clock setting, program setting, etc. For selecting channels 1 to 9, ilrst press "0" button and then press "1" to '°9." (+100) Press this button first when selecting channels 100 and higher. For details, see page 8.
-- Remote control MENU (continued) button Press to call up the on-screen page 11. STATUS menu display. For details, see button Press this button to display or clear the counter, time, function, and channel number. For details, see pages 11 and 23. MEMORY button Press to memorize the tape position at which the tape counter was reset to "0 :00 :00". For details, see page 23. CLEAR button • To erase incorrect or unwanted data in on-screen menu operation. • To reset the tape counter.
VCR frontpanel F:FWD (Fast Forward) button Press to move the tape forward rapidly. Also, during playback, press this button for rapid forward visual search. For details, see ,)age 24. Wireless remote sensor Receives the signal from the (wireless) remote control. For details, see page 8. PLAY button • Press to play back a tape. For details, see page 8. • Press to release the Search and Still modes and return to playback. For details, see page 24. REWIND button Press to rewind tapes.
-- VCR display panel / iI tl, ,'[ t20C " \ _ _ I I s sS sS sS Cassette-In Light Lights up when there is a cassette the unit. / in VCR Light Appears when the VCR/TV button is set to VCR. VCR [] • I Timer Shows Light the VCR is set for timer recording and one touch recording. For details, see pages 18-20. PM I Digital Display Displays the current time. For details, see page 10.
-- VCRrearpanel Power Cord [AC (Alternating Current)] Plug into a standard 120V/60Hz household wall outlet. For details, see pages 6 and 7. ANT(enna) IN(put) jack (in from Antenna) Hook up your antenna or cable to this tcxminal. For details, see page 6. AUDIO IN(put) jack For hook up to the AUDIO OUT(put) jack of a portable video carhera, another VCR, or another audio source. For details, see page 21.
-- Record one channel/See another ead steps 1--4 to record one channel while viewing another. Please read all the instructions. U Start a recording Set the VCRfFV button Once recording starts, use TV controls to select channel at TV. For example, channel 10. ANTENNA (or CABLE) _ Select the channel at the TV for viewing VCR HI To return to the channel being recorded VCR/TV button :_ VCR recording channel 28 while you watch channel 10 on the TV. ......
-- Timer recording ead steps 1-12 to record while you're away. For each cvcm you set, the VCR will tuzn it,_cll on, do the recording, and turn off automatically. You can store up to eight events. Instructions for each step appear on the TV screen after you begin. You must use your remote control. ......Make sure U VCR light --_ Select the Program mode the Program mode.
-_ Timer recording Select the "TIME Select the "TIME ON" If you're having questions or problems I. Turn the VCR on. "VCR" appca_ s o_ the Display panel. If it doesn't, press the VCR/TV button. 2. First, press the MENU button. Next, press the 1 button to select "PROGRAM." Now, press the 4 button to select "PROGRAM REVIEW." The Timer Record information for the lowest numbered position ( 1 - 8) appcars.
One touch recording (OTR) ead steps 1-3 to set the VCR (Video Cassette Recorder) to automatically shut off after recording is compictcd. OTK lets you quickly specify how long you want recording to continue. You don't have to program the timer with this function. You must use your remote control. Make sure VCR ... / [I button .._._._/ CHANNEL UP/DOWN buttons i1 STOP/EJECT button the remote control. ............... _...... Start an OTR ......................................... OTR l ..........
-- Re,Recording (Tape Duplication) ubbing from any VHS recorder (or camcorder) to another is simple. Just use the connections example below uses two VCRs like this one. Other VCRs may operate differently. and stcps below.
--- Tape operation Auto repeat playback ith Repeat Play, the VCR automatically plays a tape k) tilL'end of the tape, then _cwinds thc tape and lcpcat_ playback over and over. You must use your remote control. 1 -----] Select Menu mode TO PROGRAM 2 VCR SET UP 3 TUNER SET 4 CLOCK SET 5 DAYLIGHT END PUSH UP SAV. MENU --NUMBER buttons button - TIME NoS.OWN] MENU PLAY button -Press the 2 button to select ....... ...... ....... e _l_V_ _ .......... '_2 ....
-- Tape operation tape Counter Control f you always rewind fullycontrol. and reset the tape counter, then you'll bc able to u_c a list ol p_ogJ.m location_ as a. .index. You must use your your tapes remote ----_ To Select Tape Counter . select the the tape eountet display, display press th6 [s_oP CH 02 STATUS button. The tape counter display | appears on the TV screen....._.^_ :t ...... ........ ...........
-- Specialplayback features 's yourtape VCR (Video (see Cassette 6-7 "Hook up Your VCR")? Arc you familiar on .with playback page Recorder) 8, "Play a connected Tape")? If to so,your you TV are (see readypage to enjoy the special playback features described this page. You must use your remote control.
- Special playbackfeatures -_ Auto operation features tco.a d) J Auto Playback When a tape is inserted, the power comes on. If the record tab* is removed, playback begins. Auto Rewind, Eject Off When a tape reaches its end during playback, fast torward, or manual record, the VCR (Video Cassette Recorder) automatically rewinds the tape, ejects the tape, and the VCR turns itself off.
2_-- MTS(MuM.ChannelTelevisionSound)broadcast stereosystem I To Record MTS Stereo Broadcast he enjoyment of MTS broadcast stereo can be yours, even when you are watching a mono sound TV, by using a sterco amp and speakers. You can select the type of broadcast and sound track you wish to record using the steps below.
-- MTS(Multi-ChannelTelevisionSound)broadcaststereosystem(con(d)" our VCR (Video Cassette Recorder) can record in Hi-Fi stereo or record a second audio broadcast, and also record either when both are received as an MTS broadcast. To play back Hi-Fi stereo, you should connect a stereo amplifier and speakers to your VCR. No additional connections are needed for second audio.
VHS Hi-Fi stereo sound system 8 our VCR (Video Cassette Recorder) has a new VHS Hi-Fi stereo sound system with several impruvcmcnts. When an MTS (Multi-Channel Television Sound) program is broadcast in stereo, it can be recorded in stereo Hi-Fi. Just be sure the settings shown in the AUDIO OUT and TUNER SET UP menus are displayed like those below. With these settings, you can record and playback stereo programs in Hi-Fi audio. You must use your remote control.
VHS Hi-Fi stereo sound system conanu d --_ First, electing p_s TVMENU STEREO mode the button. or The2ND main AUDIO menu appears. Next, press the NUMBER 3 button to display the "TUNER SET UP." NOW, a) PresS This setting gives you: • stereoHi-Fi recording (in the mair_ language). • " This settinggives Return button° you: _" __ to the Normal Screen ° ....._ ........... _: _ :_ _'_;_ ' • '_ I After completing the setting you want, press the MENU button to exit.
- Special VCR features Place local channels in VCR's memory ead steps 1- 4 to place receivable channels in your VCR (Video Cassette RCcolder). Although your VCR automatically scans all Normal TV channels and places receivable ones in memory the first time you turn its powc_ on, this function lets you re-program your VCR's tuner at any time. This allows reception of either Nonnal TV channels or Cable TV channels, but not both. With the Add/Delete feature you can add or delete any channel.
-- Daylight savings time elect this feature and the VCR's clock will automaticallyadvance one hour in April; then reverse the clock one hour m October. Remember : The clock must be set first (page 10). You must use your remote control. a Select Menu mode TO N 4 CLOCK 5 DAYLIGHT END SET PUSH SAV TIME MENU Select Daylight savings time "DAYLIGHT -- NUMBER buttons 19991 MENU i button c3 r_l_ SAV. TIME.
-- Maintenance VCR head o Servicing g _,_ _ w;ao not try lem yourself. There::_ nouser=S*rviceable ' _'adjustmentS insidel Switch power off, unplug th, _:_e._e un!t to your nearesi Authoriz_ Service _:_rvlclng. Protecting your video Cassette cassettes Eject and store the cassette after you play it. This helps protect the cassette and the VCR's internal mechanisms from dust. Place your video cassettes in their protective boxes and store them in a cool, dry, dust-free area.
-- Notes on operations Hook up Your VCR Timer •If the reception on all VHF (Very High Frequency) channels is unsatisfactory, you may need to re-tune your TV set. • You shouldfinish programming a til-ncrrecording at least 5 minutes before the recording is set to start. • To do a timer recording in the LINE mode, follow steps 1- 4 in "Timer Recording" section. At step 5, press the NUMBER button 0 twice (0, 0) to engage the LINE (external source) mode.
-- Other hook ups you can try STEP 1: Disconnect the Antenna STEP 2: Connect your Antenna your VCR. or Cable from your TV. Your antenna or cable should have one of the ends shown below. To avoid confusion, label all terminals (on TV) and ends before disconnecting. or Cable to COMBINATION I-- VHF/UHF SYSTEM F- type connector I i_VHF I ONLY OR UHF ONLY-ANT. IN (In from Antenna) I (not_upplied) );) SEPARATE VHF/UHF I--- SYSTEMS COMBINED C.
-- Other hook ups you can try STEP STEP 3: Connect Your VCR to your TV. Look at the back panel of your TV. Find the appropriate diagram below and use that method to connect your VCR to your TV. Use only one connection. 4: Select (continued) Channel For details, see pages 7 and 36-37. Back of IV I--VHF 3 or 4. (example only) or CABLE All --CABLE ONLY TV Conve_er Box S.* Back of TV (example only) F-COMBINATION VHF/UHF SYSTEM il y RF Coaxial ___-- _ Gable w_.r _J f.._.,_...
Other hook ups you can try I_Vk[! |[o1JI i!Klko) (continued) tk'Zd d(_i _4 |i_.'[_1 _l t_i.n (_ • JIo):_ Use this COlUlCCtion it your cable system c_nnccts directly to your TV without ANT. IN (In from Antenna a converter or Cable) box.
-- Other hook ups you can try co.anu d If your cable system uses a col_vcrtcr b_)x, yt)u lllay try this comaection instead of the basic cable connection shown on the previous page. ANT. IN (In from Antenna or Cable) Cable TV Converter Box CATV Input With this connection, you can: (1) program unattended recording of more than one unscrambled view one channel while recording another.
-- Before requesting service IMPORTANT NOTE: Periodic maintenance is required in order to maintain the unit's continued excellent performance. After a period of time the video heads will require replacement. If cleaning or replacement of the video heads is required, this service should be performed by an authorized Video System Service Center. Check the following points once again if you are having some difficulty with your VCR (Video Cassette Recorder). --Power Correction No power...
--- Before requesting ---- Remote Control- service (continued) ............................................Correction- VCR can't be remote controlled... • Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the VCR (E 8 & 14). • Avoid all obstacles which may interfere with the signal path. • Inspect or replace the batteries (E 5). • Make sure batteries are inserted correctly (E 5). Correction --Miscellaneous You can't view programs normally on the TV... • Set the VCR/TV selector to "TV" (P.
-- Specifications Electrical General Specifications Television system Recording system Tape width Tape speed SP LP SLP Tuner channel TV VHF Low TV VHF High TV UHF CATV Channels MID band SUPER band HYPER band LOW band SPECIAL CATV channel ULTRA band : NTSC-M : Rotary two-hcad helical scan system : 1/2 inch (12.65mm) : 33.35mm/sec. : 16.67mm/sec. : 11.12mm/sec.
-- Warranty LIMITED WARRANTY Video Cassette Recorder/Player • 90-Day Carry-In Service Labor Warranty • One (1) Year Exchange Warranty On Parts • For purchases outside the U.S.A., Canada, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands, see applicable warranty from country of purchase. Please keep... ...your sales receipt and other material proving proofof-purchase. Attach it to this owner's manual and keep both nearby. Please also keep the original box and packing material.
-- Glossary or your convenience, the following list of terms is provided to help you better understand your VCR and its operation. Audio In/Out: These are connectors (jacks) located on the back of the unit. They are used to record the audio from another source (IN) or play the audio to another source (OUT). Auto Program: This is part of the CHANNEL MEMORY function.
-- Index Accessories (Optional) .............. 44 LP (Long Accessories (Supplied) .............. 44 Manual Adding Channels ANT(enna) ....................... Input/Output Auto Operation Auto Rewind ....... 16, 21, 37 On Screen Display ............................ 25 Other Hook-Ups ...................... ....................... Accessories Deleting Channels Display Panel Duplication EJECT Button ............................ Erase Protection ...........................
-- Accessories A. Check to be sure the following items are packed with your VCR. These accessories 1 pc. wireless (2 "AA" Remote batteries 4835 Control 138 17012) are B. provided to help you use or set up your VCR. 1 pc. VHF/UHF Connecting Cable 75 Ohm D Maximize your viewing oleasure with state-of-theart accessories designed specificallyfor your VCR. Company. ,_ Or write: PhilipsCofis_me_ Electronics Company Accessories _Marketing Dept.
