Manual
Startup
8. Auto channel search and auto clock set.
Follow the steps on the screen to auto channel searcil and
automatically set the clock*. You can also perform each of these
operations separately from the VCR MAIN MENU.
RCA DSS ® Receiver: If you receive all channels through an RCA
DSS @ satellite receiver, set the clock manually.
Cable Box: The VCR will proceed to automatic clock set.
No Cable Box: Follow the directions on the screen to
automatically auto search channels and set the clock using the
Coordinated Universal Time information transmitted by some
broadcast stations.
If the SET TIME ZONE screen appears, follow these steps to place
the channels in the VCR's memory and set the clock.
A. Press a number (1-6) on the remote corresponding to the time
zone you live in. If you do not know your time zone, press 7
and an automatic setting will be made.
If you select D()n't Know for your time zone, the VCR will set
the clock using the first Coordinated Universal Time
information it finds. If the time is not correct, set the clock
manually.
B. Set daylight savings. When the SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
screen appears, press I if your area observes daylight savings
time from April to October, or press 2 if it does not. If you do
not know, press 3.
C. Press MENU,PROG on the remote if all antenna or cable
connections are completed. The AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH
will be performed, followed by automatic clock set.
Notes: If The Auto Clock Set was unsuccessful message
appears, then set the clock manually. The clock must be set
before you can use the timer recording feature.
If you receive all channels through a cable box, the VCR will not
reset the clock after a power outage unless the cable box is set to
the channel carrying the broadcast signal. (Call your local cable
operator to find out what channel carries the broadcast signal.)
*Signal not available in all areas.
SET TIME ZONE
What is your time zone?
1 Eastern
2 Central
3 Mountain
4 Pacific
5 ALaska
6 Hawaii
7 Don't Know
Press MENU to continue
SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
Does your area observe
Daylight Savings Time
from APRIL to OCTOBER?
1 Yes, DST is observed
2 No
3 Don't Know
Press MENU to continue
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH
Now scanning channel 14
Press any key to cancel
AUTO CLOCK SET
The VCR is now setting
the clock. This may
take several minutes.
Press MENU to cancel
Manual channel search.
If you ever need to manually Auto Channel Search because you
change cable or antenna signals:
A. Press MENUapROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the
TV screen. If this menu does not appear:
• Make sure TV is tuned to same channel as the CH3 CH4
switch on the back of the VCR or the TV's video input (refer
to TV's m_nual).
• Press VCR3, then press MENUmPROG again.
• If you use a basic hookup, check VCR indicator in display
panel - it should be on. Press TV•VCR to turn it on.
• Check the connections.
B. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
C. Press 1 to begin Auto Channel Search.
The VCR automatically selects CABLE (cable TV) or
ANTENNA. If you need to change the setting manually, press 3.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
...... _., _ :_
CHANNELS
2 Add/Remove Channels
3 Signal Type: CABLE
& Cabte/DSS Setup
5 VCR PLus+ Channel List
0 Exit
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