User manual
Table Of Contents
- First Things First
- Setting Up the VCR
- Using On-screen Menus to Set up Features
- Language Selection
- Cable Box Setup
- VCR Channels List
- Auto channel searching
- Changing the signal type
- Adding or removing channels
- Time and Date
- Auto Clock Set Feature
- Setting the Time Zone
- Setting Daylight-saving Time
- Setting Time and Date Manually
- VCR Plus+ Silver Programming System
- Mapping VCR Plus+ System Channels
- VCR Plus+ System Worksheet
- Additional Setup Features
- Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option
- Auto Play
- Auto TV/VCR
- EnergySaver
- Front Panel Brightness (VCR Display)
- Preferred Tape Speed
- Set Auto Repeat
- VCR Basics
- Remote Buttons
- Component Buttons
- VCR Function Buttons
- TV Function Buttons
- Playing a Tape
- Recording
- Check the Safety Tab
- Recording
- Recording Features
- Express Recording (XPR)
- Timer Recording
- With the VCR Plus+ System
- Setting Up the Channel List
- Using the VCR Plus+ System
- Stopping a Timer Recording
- Reviewing and Clearing Programs
- Copying and Editing Tapes Using Two VCRs
- Program the Remote
- About Programming the Remote
- Programming the Remote to Control a TV
- Operating the TV
- Other Features
- COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
- MOVIE ADVANCE
- Picture Search Options
- Forward and Reverse Search
- Slow Motion
- Frame Advance
- Index Search
- Go-To Search
- Tracking
- Pro-Tect Plus™ Locking
- Time Counter
- On-screen Displays
- Connections
- Connecting Your VCR
- Jacks and Cables
- RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type)
- Choosing a VCR Connection
- Advantages of A/V Cable Connections
- TV with RF Jack Only
- TV with A/V Jacks
- TV with A/V Jacks and Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only
- Reference
- Front Panel
- Display Panel
- Back Panel
- Finding the TV’s Video Input Channel
- Troubleshooting Tips
- Questions and Answers About Commercial Advance
- Specifications
- Cleaning the VCR
- Limited Warranty
- Index
Cautions
Safety Information
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This symbol indicates “dangerous
voltage” inside the product that
presents a risk of electric shock or
personal injury.
This symbol indicates
important instructions
accompanying the product.
WARNING
To reduce risk of fire or
shock hazard, do not
expose this product to
rain or moisture.
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, match the wide blade of the power
cord to the wide slot in the AC outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely.
Attention: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la
fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqú au fond.
Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your product
for its proper operating voltage.
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipment may void the user’s authority to operate it.
Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article
820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code,
Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies
that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building
as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
Care and Cleaning: Use a soft cloth or the dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your
VCR. Remove dust from both top and bottom ventilation holes.
Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol and various
solvents. Avoid excessive use of oil-based furniture polishes since the materials
used in the cabinet will accumulate more dust. A nonabrasive, antistatic cleaner/
polisher is recommended.
Product Registration
Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning the card allows us to contact you if needed.
Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial and model
numbers in case you need them. The numbers are located on the back of the receiver.
Model No. _________________________________________________
Serial No. _________________________________________________
Purchase Date: _________________________________________________
Dealer/Address/Phone: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
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VR557
VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.
The VCR Plus+ System is manufactured under the license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE® and MOVIE ADVANCE® are registered trademarks of SRT, Inc. A Jerry Iggulden invention licensed by Arthur D. Little Enterprises.
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