Operating instructions

Chapter3:OperatingYourVCR UsingtheMenusto SettheTime(cont.)

Dlmportant: If you want to adjust the clock when your VCR is in stand-by for

programmed recording, simply press the POWER button on the

front panel This turns off the programmed recording light, but

the VCR will remain turned off: When you fini:;h adjusting the

clock, press the POWER button again, and make sure that the

programmed recording light is 'back on.

If you have a Mitsubishi TV with both Active A/V Network _md

"StarSight" features, you don't have to set the time on your VCR.

See your TV Owner's Guide for details.

t Programmingthe VCRto ReceiveTV Channels

Before your VCR can receive television channe:[s, you need to

program all of the channels you can receive £nt_ your VCR.

Fortunately, our menu system makes this an, easy process._%is

section will also explain some other channel-rei[ated functions.

This section explains:

• Programming channels automatically,

• Using video mute,

• Adding and deleting channels, and

• Selecting a channel.

Programmingchannelsautomatically

Using this process, your VCR _Jll automatically tune in all of the

television stations you can receive. You can later get rid of un-

wanted or unused stations.

Aspecialnoteto

cableboxsubscribers

If your local cable box company scrarnbles some or a!! statians,

and/or requires you to use a cable box, then your abih'ty to pro-

gram channels will be limited. The cable box receives all of your

channels and then sends only one to your TV (_md your VCR),

usually on channel 3 or 4.

If your cable box or cable system seems incompatible with your

new VCR, call your cable company. They may be able to provide

solutions to your problems.

Before you begin, you should:

• have completed all connections between your VCR, TV, and

cable or antenna; (see page 11)

• know how to view the picture coming fl'om your VCR; (see

page 22) and

• know how to use the menus. (See page 23.)

To program channels automatically:

O Set the VCR's input to tuner. To do this, press the INPIYr

button on the remote control until a channel number appears

on the screen or on the front panel fluorescent display.