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Introduction 3 Welcome to your VCR owner’s manual. This manual has seven sections: Setting Up Your VCR; Description of Controls; Basic Operations; Recording; Playing; Stereo Features; and Information You May Need. The instructions explain all of the VCR’s features, which are listed below. You cannot hurt your VCR by trying the features! So read on – and relax.
Table of Contents Setting Up Your VCR Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Before Using Your VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Hookups Without a Cable Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before Using Your VCR 5 Putting Batteries in the Remote Control 1 1 2 2 3 3 Remove the battery compartment lid on the bottom of the remote control by sliding it in the direction of the arrow. Insert two AA batteries inside the battery compartment with their polarities (+ and – ends) aligned as indicated. Replace the battery compartment lid. Using the Remote Control ● ● Point the remote control at the VCR’s remote sensor (see page 22) when using the remote control to operate the VCR.
Hookups Without a Cable Box The basic VCR/TV connection – antenna/cable to VCR to TV – is shown below. If you have a Cable Box or a descrambler box, please refer to pages eight-nine. If you have a Stereo TV, please go to page 10. After you hook up the VCR, please go to page 11 to turn on the VCR. 1 Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TV.
Hookups Without a Cable Box (cont’d) 7 3 Connect the RF coaxial cable (supplied) to the OUT jack on the back of the VCR and to the ANTENNA IN Jack on the TV. (You may use either a snap-on type or screw-on type of coaxial cable, whichever you prefer. A snap-on type is supplied.
Hookups With a Cable Box This connection allows you to view any channel. After you connect the Cable Box, VCR, and TV as shown below, the features described on this page will be available. 3. Use a second RF 1. Connect Cable signal to coaxial cable to conIN Jack on Cable Box. nect the OUT jack on the VCR to the TV’s ANTENNA IN Jack. IN 75V ANT CAB / LE OUT ANT AUDIO IN L IN OUT R OUT VIDEO OUT IN CH3 CH4 2.
Hookups With a Cable Box (cont’d) 9 This connection allows you to program an unattended recording of more than one unscrambled channel and to watch one channel while recording another. After you connect the VCR, Cable Box, and TV as shown below, the features on this page will be available. 2. Use an RF coaxial cable (supplied) to connect the OUT Jack on the VCR to the IN Jack on the Cable Box. 1. Connect a Cable signal to the VCR’s ANT(enna) IN Jack.
Hookups With a Stereo TV antenna or cable to ANT(enna) IN Jack ANT AUDIO IN L IN OUT R OUT VIDEO OUT IN CH3 CH4 Audio and Video IN Jacks on TV VIDEO (yellow) and AUDIO (red and white) OUT Jacks Video Cable Audio Cable ● Audio and Video cables are not supplied. 1 Connect the antenna or cable to the ANT(enna) IN Jack on the back of the VCR. 2 Connect a video cable to the yellow VIDEO OUT Jack on the back of the VCR.
Turning on Your VCR 11 Before turning on your VCR, make sure there are batteries in the remote control and the VCR and TV are connected correctly. ● Follow the steps on this page only when you plug the VCR power cord into the wall outlet for the first time. ● You may not be able to program channels at step 5 if you are using a Cable Box. 1 1 2 Turn the TV on. Set it to the same channel as the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR. 2 Press the POWER button to turn on the VCR. The VCR light and the PWR.
Channel Memory Programming Channels Although your VCR may automatically memorize the channels you receive when you turn it on for the first time, this function lets you reprogram channels. 1 Press the MENU button to bring up the main menu display. TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN 1 PROGRAM 2 VCR SET UP 3 TUNER SET UP 4 SET CLOCK 2&4 3 EJECT POWER VCR/TV 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 +100 CHANNEL TO END PUSH EXIT VCR PLUS+ 2 SPEED TIME SEARCH PLAY Press the Number 3 button to select TUNER SET UP.
Channel Memory (cont’d) 13 Adding/Deleting Channels 1 2 3 5 Press the MENU button to bring up the main menu display. EJECT POWER VCR/TV Press the Number 3 button to select TUNER SET UP. 3 Press the Number 4 button to select ADD/DELETE CH. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 +100 CHANNEL VCR PLUS+ SPEED TIME SEARCH SELECT CHANNEL NUMBER CH – – PLAY REW F.FWD STOP TO END PUSH EXIT 4 Within 60 seconds, press the Number buttons to enter the desired channel number.
Channel Memory (cont’d) Reviewing Programmed Channels 1 2 Press the MENU button to bring up the main menu display. TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN 1 PROGRAM 2 VCR SET UP 3 TUNER SET UP 4 SET CLOCK TO END PUSH EXIT 2 3 3 Press the Number 5 button to select CH MEMORY REVIEW. A list of programmed channels will appear on-screen. ● If all the programmed channels don’t fit on the screen, press the Number 1 button to see the remaining channels.
Setting the Clock 15 Setting the Clock Follow the steps below to set your VCR’s clock. Make sure: ● The VCR is on and the VCR light appears on the display panel. (If it does not, press the VCR/TV button once.) ● You make each entry within 60 seconds of the previous entry. If you do not, you may start over. EJECT POWER 2 VCR/TV 1 2 3 4 5 6 CHANNEL 1 7 8 9 0 +100 VCR PLUS+ Press the MENU button to bring up the main menu display. SPEED TIME SEARCH TO SELECT PUSH NO.
Daylight-Saving Time Selection Daylight-Saving Time Selection You may program the VCR so its clock will automatically move forward one hour in April and turn back one hour in October. Daylight-Saving Time is set to ON prior to shipment from the factory. You may turn Daylight-Saving Time ON or OFF by following the steps below. 3 EJECT POWER 1 VCR/TV With the clock set, press the MENU button to bring up the main menu display.
Language Selection 17 Language Selection Follow the steps below to change the language of the on-screen displays. 2 1 Press the MENU button to bring up the main menu display. TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN 1 PROGRAM 2 VCR SET UP 3 TUNER SET UP 4 SET CLOCK TO END PUSH EXIT 2 4 3 TO END PUSH EXIT 3 Press the Number 4 button to select LANGUAGE. VCR/TV 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 +100 CHANNEL VCR PLUS+ SPEED TIME SEARCH PLAY Press the Number 2 button to select VCR SET UP. TO SELECT PUSH NO.
Remote Control Buttons EJECT Button When playback is stopped, press to eject the tape. POWER Button Press to turn the VCR on or off. Number Buttons Use to select channels and on-screen menus and to program VCR functions (such as setting the clock). Channels 1 - 9 ● To select, press 0, then press the channel you want. For example, to select channel 7, press 0, 7. Channels 100 and above ● To select, press the +100 button, then press the last two digits of the channel you want.
Remote Control Buttons (cont’d) 19 VCR/TV Button Use to select the signal that your TV receives. ● VCR Position Use to watch a tape, to watch a program while recording it, or to watch a TV broadcast using the CHANNEL (Up/Down) or Number buttons. When the VCR light appears on the VCR display panel, you are in VCR position. ● TV Position Use to watch TV or to watch one program while recording another. Details are on page 26.
On-Screen Status Displays Function Receiving and A status display, which includes the current time, channel, and other information (see illustration) will appear when you press the STAButton Recording Mode TUS/EXIT button or certain function buttons. The contents of the sta- Pressed Time Channel tus display may vary. There are three status display modes: ON SCREEN ON: ● When you press the STOP button or the PLAY button, the status display appears for five seconds.
VCR Display Panel 21 VCR Display Panel Information about VCR operations appears here. Cassette Compartment Insert a tape here. PLAY REW REC/OTR F.FWD STOP/EJECT PAUSE head POWER VCR/TV CHANNEL PWR. VCR PWR(power). Light This light appears when the power is turned on. Cassette-Inside Light This light appears when there is a tape in the VCR. VCR Light This light appears when the VCR is in VCR position. This light does not appear when the VCR is in TV position. PM PWR.
Front Panel F.FWD(Fast Forward) Button When in Stop mode, press to fast forward the tape at high speed. When in Play mode, press to fast forward while the picture stays on-screen. Details are on page 40. Remote Sensor Receives an infrared signal from your remote control so you can operate your VCR from a distance. STOP/EJECT Button Press once to stop the tape. When playback is stopped, press to eject the tape. PLAY Button Press to play a tape.
Rear Panel 23 ANT(enna) IN Jack Connect your antenna or cable here. Details are on pages six-10. AUDIO IN Jacks Connect the cables coming from the AUDIO OUT Jacks of a camcorder, another VCR, or an audio source here. Details are on page 36. AUDIO OUT Jacks Connect the cables going to the AUDIO IN Jacks of a camcorder, another VCR, or an audio source here. Details are on pages 10, 36 and 42.
Playing Read and follow the steps below to play a tape. 1 Turn the TV on and set it to channel 3 or 4, whichever the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR is set to. 2 1 2 Insert a tape in the VCR. The power will come on. The VCR will place itself in VCR position automatically (the VCR light and the Cassette-Inside light on the display panel of the VCR will appear). If the tape’s record tab has been removed, playback will start automatically.
Recording 25 Read and follow the steps below to record a television program. 1 Turn the TV on and set it to channel 3 or 4, whichever the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR is set to. 2 1 2 Insert a tape with its record tab intact (see page five) in the VCR. The power will come on, and the Cassette-Inside light will appear. 4 Press the (Tape) SPEED button on the remote control until the desired tape speed (see pages 30 and 48 for details) appears on the TV screen.
Recording One Channel/Watching Another 1 2 Start a recording (see page 25). 3 4 Press the VCR/TV button to put the VCR in TV position. The VCR light will disappear from the VCR’s display panel. EJECT VCR/TV 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 +100 CHANNEL Use the TV remote control to select the channel you want to watch. 2 5 VCR PLUS+ SPEED TIME SEARCH 4 5 Set the TV to channel 3 or 4.
One Touch Recording 27 The one touch recording (OTR) function allows you to set an immediate timed recording 30 minutes to eight hours long without setting the timer. Before you begin, make sure: ● Channels are programmed. ● The desired recording speed (SP, LP, SLP) has been selected with the (Tape) SPEED button. (Details are on pages 30 and 48.) ● There is a tape in the VCR. Make sure the tape’s record tab is intact and the tape is long enough to record the program(s).
Timer Recording Follow the steps below to program your VCR to record TV programs while you’re away from home. You can program up to eight timer recordings. For each one, the VCR will turn itself on, record, and turn itself off automatically. If you are using a Cable Box, timer recordings may be programmed differently. Read pages eight-nine before proceeding. Before you begin make sure: ● Channels are programmed. ● The clock is set. ● There is a tape in the VCR.
Timer Recording (cont’d) 29 4 Use the Number buttons (1 - 8) to select a slot in which to store the timer recording. There are eight timer recording slots. Open slots will flash on-screen. NOTE: If you enter a number for a slot that has already been used to store a timer recording, PREVIOUSLY SET PROGRAM will appear onscreen for a few seconds. Then information about the program in that position will be displayed on-screen. If this happens, press the STATUS/EXIT button twice. Then start again at step 1.
Timer Recording (cont’d) 8 Press the Number 1 button to record in SP speed, press the Number 2 button to record in LP speed, or press the Number 3 button to record in SLP speed. For details, see the chart below. You cannot use the (Tape) SPEED button at this time.
Timer Recording (cont’d) 31 1 Reviewing or Cancelling Timer Recordings 1 2 3 4 5 Press the POWER button to turn on the VCR. Make sure the VCR light appears on the display panel of the VCR. If it does not, press the VCR/TV button. 6 4 5 Press the MENU button. VCR/TV 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 +100 2 CHANNEL VCR PLUS+ SPEED TIME SEARCH PLAY REW Press the Number 1 button to select PROGRAM. Press the Number 4 button to select PROGRAM REVIEW.
Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming System 1 First, fill in the boxes on this page. It will only take a few minutes, and you must do it if you want the VCR Plus+ programming system to work properly. Since the channel numbers of the stations you receive may not be the same as the station numbers, and since channel numbers differ from area to area, you must program the VCR with your local channel information.
Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming System (cont’d) 33 2 Now, compare the channel numbers you have written in the VCR PLUS+ CH. and CABLE/TV CH. columns. You’ll notice that some stations have VCR Plus+ and Cable/TV channel numbers that are the same, and other stations have channel numbers that do not match. Where the channel numbers DO NOT match, you must tell the VCR the VCR Plus+ and Cable/TV channel numbers according to the following steps. ● Make each entry within 60 seconds of the previous entry.
Timer Recording With the VCR Plus+ Programming System Follow the steps below to program a timer recording using the PlusCode programming numbers in your TV guide. Before you begin, make sure: ● Channels are programmed (page 12). ● The VCR Plus+ and Cable/TV channel numbers are entered (pages 32-33). ● The clock is set (page 15). ● There is a tape in the VCR. Make sure the tape’s record tab is intact and the tape is long enough to record the program(s).
Timer Recording With the VCR Plus+ Programming System (cont’d) 35 4 Press the Number 1 button to record in SP speed, press the Number 2 button to record in LP speed, or press the Number 3 button to record in SLP speed. For details, see pages 30 and 48. You cannot use the (Tape) SPEED button at this time. Your choice will appear to the right of REC SPEED (but SP=1, LP=2, and SLP=3 will continue to flash).
Rerecording (Tape Duplication) VCR 1 - Playing VCR VCR 2 - Recording VCR ANT AUDIO IN L IN IN OUT R R OUT VIDEO OUT ANT AUDIO IN L OUT IN CH3 CH4 OUT VIDEO OUT IN CH3 CH4 3. RF coaxial cable (supplied) from VCR’s OUT Jack to TV’s ANTENNA IN Jack 1. Audio cables from AUDIO OUT Jacks of VCR 1 to AUDIO IN Jacks of VCR 2 2. Video cable from VIDEO OUT Jack of VCR 1 to VIDEO IN Jack of VCR 2 ● Audio and Video cables are not supplied.
Repeat Playback 37 Repeat Playback 2 Follow the steps below to program the VCR to play a tape over and over. 1 Press the MENU button to bring up the main menu display. TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN 1 PROGRAM 2 VCR SET UP 3 TUNER SET UP 4 SET CLOCK 3 VCR/TV 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 +100 CHANNEL VCR PLUS+ TO END PUSH EXIT SPEED TIME SEARCH 2 PLAY REW Press the Number 2 button to select VCR SET UP. F.FWD STOP REC/OTR TO SELECT PUSH NO.
Time Search Time Search Follow the steps below to program the VCR to search forward or backward a specific length of time. 1 EJECT POWER Press the TIME SEARCH button to bring up the Time Search display. VCR/TV TIME SEARCH 0:00 1 2 3 4 5 6 CHANNEL 7 8 9 0 +100 2 VCR PLUS+ ENTER SEARCH TIME 2 Within 10 seconds, use the Number buttons to enter the desired length of time you want to skip forward or backward. For example, for 1 hour, 25 minutes, press Number buttons 1, 2, 5.
Real Time Counter Memory 39 Real Time Counter Memory Follow the steps below to reset the real time counter to zero at a tape location you want to refer to later. 1 EJECT POWER Play, fast forward, or rewind a tape to the location that you would like to refer to later. Press the STOP button on the remote control or the STOP/EJECT button on the VCR to stop the tape. VCR/TV 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 +100 CHANNEL 2 VCR PLUS+ Press the STATUS/EXIT button.
Special Effects Playback Forward and Reverse Searching (SP/LP/SLP) 1 During tape playback, press and release the F.FWD (Fast Forward) button or the REW(ind) button. A fast forward or reverse picture search will begin. 2 To return to playback, press the PLAY button. Super High Speed Searching (LP/SLP) 1 During tape playback, press the F.FWD (Fast Forward) button or the REW(ind) button, then press again. The VCR will now search in super high speed.
Automatic Operation Features 41 Automatic Playback When you put a tape in the VCR, the power will come on automatically. If the tape’s record tab is missing, playback will begin. If a timer recording is set, the power will not come on automatically when you insert a tape with the record tab intact. If a timer recording is set and the VCR power is off, the VCR will eject the tape if the record tab is missing.
MTS Broadcast Stereo System Your VCR can play recordings broadcast in Hi-Fi (high fidelity) stereo, which produces a crisp, clear sound from two sources. Your VCR also can play tapes recorded in a second audio (usually, that means your program is recorded in a second language). Of course, your VCR will play tapes recorded in monaural (single-source) sound as well.
MTS Broadcast Stereo System (cont’d) 43 1 2 2 Press the MENU button to bring up the main menu display. Press the Number 3 button to select TUNER SET UP. TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN 1 TV 2 CABLE TV ON 3 AUTO PROGRAMMING 4 ADD/DELETE CH 5 CH MEMORY REVIEW 6 TV STEREO ON 7 2ND AUDIO TO END PUSH EXIT 3 Press the Number 6 button to select TV STEREO or the Number 7 button to select 2ND AUDIO. ON will appear to the right of your selection.
Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System MTS broadcasts are automatically recorded in Hi-Fi stereo sound. To play in Hi-Fi stereo tapes recorded in Hi-Fi stereo, however, you’ll need to follow the steps below. 1 2 Press the MENU button to bring up the main menu display. 2 4 EJECT POWER VCR/TV 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 +100 3 CHANNEL Press the Number 2 button to select VCR SET UP. VCR PLUS+ SPEED TIME SEARCH TO SELECT PUSH NO.
Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System (cont’d) 45 7 6 7 Press the MENU button to bring up the main menu display. EJECT POWER VCR/TV Press the Number 3 button to select TUNER SET UP. TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN 1 TV 2 CABLE TV ON 3 AUTO PROGRAMMING 4 ADD/DELETE CH 5 CH MEMORY REVIEW 6 TV STEREO ON 7 2ND AUDIO TO END PUSH EXIT 1 2 3 4 5 6 CHANNEL 7 8 9 0 +100 8 VCR PLUS+ SPEED TIME SEARCH PLAY 8 Press the Number 6 button to select TV STEREO. ON will appear to the right of TV STEREO on-screen.
Helpful Hints If you are having problems with your VCR, check the following list of problems and possible solutions before requesting service. You may be able to solve the problem yourself. No power • Make sure the power plug is completely connected to an AC (alternating current) outlet. • Make sure the power is turned on. Power Failure • Timer recordings and the clock setting may be lost if the power fails for more than one minute. See page 15 to reset your clock.
Helpful Hints (cont’d) 47 There is no playback picture or the playback picture is noisy or contains streaks. • Make sure the TV and the Cable Box, if applicable, are on the same channel as the VCR’s CH3/CH4 switch (pages six-nine). • Make sure the VCR is in VCR position (page 22). The VCR light will appear on the display panel of the VCR when the VCR is in VCR position. • Make sure channel 3 or 4 is properly adjusted at the TV. • Adjust the tracking (page 41).
Glossary AUDIO IN/OUT Jacks: jacks located on the back of the VCR which are used to record audio from another source (IN) or to send audio to another source (OUT). Automatic Channel Programming: process in which the VCR scans all available channels and places the ones you receive in its memory. Then, when you push the CHANNEL (Up/Down) buttons, you only scan through channels you receive. Bands: settings that allow you to tune channels.
Specifications 49 Video Heads Four heads Video Signal EIA standards; NTSC color Antenna VHF/UHF – 75 ohm external antenna terminal VHF Output Signal Channel 3 or 4 (switchable) 75 ohms unbalanced Power Requirement 120V AC; 60Hz Power Consumption 20W Operating Temperature 41°F (5°C) to 104°F (40°C) Relative Humidity 10% to 80% Weight 6.17 lbs. (2.8 kg.
Limited Warranty VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER 90 Days Free Labor/One Year Parts Exchange. This product must be carried in for repair. WHO IS COVERED? MAKE SURE YOU KEEP... You must have proof of purchase to receive warranPlease keep your sales receipt or other document ty service. A sales receipt or other document showshowing proof of purchase. Attach it to this owner’s manual and keep both nearby. Also keep the original ing that you purchased the product is considered proof of purchase.
Index 51 ac power cord . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 ant(enna) in jack . . . . . . . .6-10, 23 audio in/out jacks . . .10, 23, 36, 42 automatic playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 rewind, eject, off . . . . . . . . . .41 line input mode . . . . . . . . . .36, 46 long play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30, 48 lp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30, 48 batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 number buttons . . . . . . . . . . . .
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Check to be sure the items on this page are packed with your VCR. These accessories are provided to help you use or set up your VCR. Remote Control (4835 218 37191) Two “AA” Batteries (4835 138 17012) RF Coaxial Cable, 75 ohm (4835 323 27011) If any of these items are not included, or if you need to replace an item, contact Philips Service Company at the address below. Philips Service Company P.O. Box 967 Greeneville, TN 37744-0967 Or, call 1-800-851-8885.
