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First Things First .............................................................. 3 Setting 7 up the VCR ......................................................... Using the Menu to Set Up Features .................................................. 8 Language .......................................................................................... 8 Cable Box Setup ............................................................................ 8 VCR Channels Ust ........................................
Programming To Control the Remote ............................................ 35 aTV .................................................................................. 36 Other Features .............................................................. 37 COMMERCIAL ,bADVANCE ....................................................... 38 MOVIE b,ADVANCE ........................................................ ..............4 I Picture Search Options ............................................................
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STEP 1: UNPACK The following BOX items come packed in the box: • VCR • Remote control • RF coaxial cable STEP 2: INSTALL REMOTE THE BA'I-FERIES IN THE CONTROL Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the batteries 1. 2. in your VCR remote. Remove the cover of the battery Place batteries each battery 3. compartment. in the remote, matching to the diagram the + and - ends of inside the compartment. Replace the cover.
STEP 4: PLUG IN THE VCR Match the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely. STEP 5: TUNE THE TV Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel. The VCR viewing channel is channel 3 or 4 or the TV's video input, depending the connection • on you've chosen. If you connect your VCR using the ANTENNA connectors with RF coaxial cable, set the 3CH4 switch to channel 3 or channel 4_the channel you want to use on your TV.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR 2. 1 VCR 2 3 Timer Time MAIN MENU Plus+ Recordings 4 Channels 5 Preferences 6 Audio 7 Language 0 Exit Press 5 to display the PREFERENCESmenu. PREFERENCES 3. 1 Remote 2 3 Auto Auto Control: PLay: TV/VCR: 4 Front 5 Commercial 0 Exit VCR1 ON ON Panel: AUTO Advance Press 2 to switch Auto Play to ON or OFF.
SET-U P FEATU RES Below is a list of features up before time.
USING THE MENU TO SET UP FEATURES You can set up features by using the menu system. The features you may want to set up before you begin using your VCR are explained in this section. LANGUAGE Select your preferred language, and the on-screen displays will appear in that language. 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 VCR RAIN MENU VCR Plus+ Timer Recordings Time ChanneLs Preferences Audio Language 0 Exit 2. Press 7 to select the LANGUAGE menu. LANGUAGE Select a language.
1. 2. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 VCR RAIN MENU VCR Plus+ Timer Recordings Time Channels Preferences Audio Language 0 Exit Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu. CHANNELS . 1 2 3 4 5 Auto Channel Search Add/Remove Channels Signal Type: CABLE VCR Plus+ Channel List Cable Box Setup 0 Exit Press 5 to display CABLE BOX SETUR Then select one of the three choices. CABLE BOX SETUP Do you use your cable box to receive ALL channels or only SORE Channels? .
VCR CHANNELS LIST If you use a cable box for all channels, this step is not necessary. Your VCR may come with a channel list preset at the factory. Even though your VCR may come with a list, it's possible that you may want to add or eliminate channels depending on whether To Auto Search 1. Channel Press MENU to display theVCR MAIN MENU. VCR 2. some they are active.
AUTO Now Press CHANNEL scanning any SEARCH channel key to 14 cancel The VCR begins scanning for the available channels_this takes about one to two minutes. The lowest channel is tuned once the search is complete. Now pressing CHANNEL up or down should only select the active channels. To Change the Signal Type 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. 2. Press4 to display the CHANNELS menu. 3. Press3 to change the Signal Type between CABLE and ANTENNA.
TIME AND DATE The VCR gives you two ways to set the time and date. The Auto Clock feature which enables the VCR to update the clock each time you turn off the VCR. The Auto Clock feature advantageous because it updates the time for you automatically. The second way is entering menu system. AUTO is CLOCK the time and date manually into the SET FEATURE The Auto Clock feature is set to ON at the factory.
3. Press 3 to display the SETTIME ZONE screen. SET TIHE ZONE What is your Time Zone? 1 Eastern 2 Central 3 Nountain 4 Pacific 5 Alaska 6 Hawaii 7>Automatic Press MENU to continue 4. Select your time zone. If you select Automatic for your time zone, the VCR sets the clock using the first Coordinated Universal Time information it finds. If the time is not correct, select another time zone or set the time and date through Set Daylight the menu system. Saving Time 1.
SET TH E TIME AND DATE MANUALLY If the AUTO CLOCK SETwas unsuccessful, set the clock through the menu option. The AUTO CLOCK SET feature automatically 1. is set to OFF when you set the clock this way. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Preferences 6 Audio 7 Language 0 2. Exit Press 3 to display the TIME menu. TIME 1 Set 2 Auto 3 Set Time 4 Set Daylight XDS not Time 0 3. and Date Clock Time found.
VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS Using VCR Plus+ can make programming timer recordings for cable or off-air antenna easier, but you have to put in a little time right now to set up a channel list. A worksheet and abbreviated codes for typical cable services in the U.S. and Canada are provided. 1. Press MENU to display theVCR MAIN MENU. VCR 2. 1 VCR 2 3 Timer Time 4 ChanneLs HAIN MENU Plus+ Recordings 5 Preferences 6 Audio 7 Language 0 Exit Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu. CHANNELS 3.
VCR PLUS+ WORKSHEET Broadcast or Cable-TV Station Name VCR Plus+ Channel Number** HBO 33 ESPN 34 • Channel Number You Receive the Station On* Two-DigitVCR Numbers Plus+ Channel for CableTV (Canadian List) 67 Allarcom PayTelevision/ Superchannel 44 Arts 72 Cable & Entertainment News Network-Headline News Network News 61 Cable 70 Canadian 56 Canal 69 Cathay 68 Chinavision 60 Country 63 Family Home Shopping Network Famille InternationalTelevision Canada Inc Corp Musi
ADDITIONAL SET-UP PREFERENCES MENU FEATURES IN THE The features in this section are all accessed through PREFERENCESmenu. 1. the Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR PLus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Preferences 6 Audio 7 Language 0 2. Exit Press 5 to display the PREFERENCESmenu. 1 2 3 4 5 PREFERENCES Remote Controt: VCR1 Auto Play: ON Auto TV/VCR: ON Front Panel AUTO Commercial Advance 0 Exit Now you are ready to selectan item from the menu to setup.
The VCR will only respond to the compatible VCR2oLD, or VCR2oDVD button. setting remote°s VCR2, If you change the remote to VCR2, the remote that came with your VCR will no longer control it. Use the compatible remote to change the remote setting back to VCR1. Display the PREFERENCESmenu, press 1, and then press VCR on the VCR's remote. AUTO PLAY This feature allows the VCR to automatically start playing when you insert a tape with the safety tab removed. between ON or OFF.
FRONT PANEL (VCR DISPLAY) You can change the brightness level of the fluorescent display panel on the front of the VCR. Press 4 to switch between the options. • AUTO brightens the display when the VCR is on and dims the display when the VCR is off. • BRIGHT keeps the display bright. • DIM keeps the display at a low brightness level.
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REMOTE BUTFONS F_ The remote control is capable of controlling your VCR and many brands of televisions. If you have an RCA, ProScan, or GE TV, you may be able to control COMPONENT it without having to program IV VCR © © the remote. REVERSE PLAY FORWARD RECORD STOP PAUSE BU1-FONS OFF Turns off VCR when remote is set to control the VCR. Also turns some compatible components on and off. "IV Turns on a compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE TV and sets the remote to control the TV.
Numbers (0 through 9) Select a channel up to 99 by pressing two numbers. Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing and holding 1 until 1 -two numbers. appears on the screen. Then press the other OFF Turns off the VCR when the remote is set to control the VCR. Turns off other components if remote is programmed. PAUSE Pauses playback or recording. PressPAUSE again to return to playback or recording. PLAY Plays a tape. RECORD Starts VCR recording. Also used for express recording.
Numbers (0 through 9) Select a channel up to 99 by pressing two numbers. Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing and holding I until I - - appears on the screen. Then press the other two numbers. OFF Turns the TV off. VOL Up and Down Raises and lowers sound of TV. PLAYI NG A TAPE , Tune the TV to your VCR viewing channel (3, 4, or TV's video input). 2. Insert a tape in the VCR.
TAPE EJECT Press EJECTon the VCR when it is stopped to eject the tape. RECORDING If you want to record something that you're watching, you can use basic recording. 1. Set the tape speed by pressing the SPEED button remote (see margin note for information on the about tape speed settings). 2. Press the RECORD button to begin recording. 3. Press STOP to stop recording.
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RECORDI NG FEATU RES There are four ways to recordprograms: • Recording lets you press one button to start recording a program. (See VCR Basics section.) • Express Recording lets you start recording a program you are watching, and then set the VCR to automatically stop recording after a designated period of time. • Timer Recording lets you program the VCR to automatically start and stop recording at a predetermined • Timer Recording just by entering EXPRESS time.
TIMER RECORDING You can set up as many as eight timer recording 1. programs. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus+ Timer Recordings Time Channels Preferences Audio Language 0 Exit Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. TIMER . RECORDINGS 1 Create a 2 3 Review Use VCR Existing Plus+ New 0 Exit Program Progs. Code Press1 to Create a New Program.
6. Review the information to make sure it is correct, and then press MENU to save. Program I (One Program Time) Channel Start Time End Time Start Date Tape Speed Press Press 03 CABLE 08:00 AM 09:30 AM 10124197 Fri SLP I=SP 2=SLP CLEAR to adjust NENU for next prog TIMER RECORDING has been saved ; Remember to insert a recordable tape and turn the VCR off before the program start time. Remember to leave your cable box on and tuned to the desired channel.
. Enter the VCR PlusCode shown in your local television programming VCR guide. PLUS+ Enter PlusCode Number (from TV Listing) 12876 Press Press 4. CLEAR to correct NENU when done Press MENU to enter the VCR PlusCode number. How often program . should VCR Plus+ Recording this record? 1 2 3 4 One Time Daily (every day) Weekdays (N-F) Weekly (Once per 0 Cancel Clock must be set correctly. Insert a tape with the safety tab in week) program. Indicate how often you want the program recorded.
STOPPING A TIMER RECORDING To stop or cancel a timer recording in progress (even an express recording): • Press and hold the STOP button for a few seconds. REVIEWING AND CLEARING PROGRAMS To review programs that you have already set up: 1. Press 2 when the VCR MAIN MENU is displayed to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. TIMER 2. RECORDINGS 1 Create 2 3 Review Existing Use VCR Plus+ a New 0 Exit Frogs. Code Press 2 to display the Review Existing Progs. screen.
. If your VCR viewing channel is 3 or 4, make sure the VCR indicator appears in the VCR's display panel. If not, press TVoVCR to turn it on. 4. Use the SPEED button on the remote to select a recording The tape speed indicator speed. appears on the TV screen. 5. Select the channel or line input to be recorded. 6. Set the Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature for the type of audio you want to record. See Other Features section. AUDIO 1 Reception: 2 Tape Playback: 0 STEREO HI-FI Exit 7.
USING TWO VCRS FOR COPYING AND EDITING TAPES Use one VCR as the playback recording VCR and the other as the VCR. 1. Turn on the TV and VCRs. 2. Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, or TV's video input). 3. If you connected your VCR using the IN FROM ANT and OUT TO I"V jacks, tune recording VCR to channel 3 or 4_the selected on the back of the playback If you have connected VCR. your VCR using the audiolvideo make sure you select the line input on the recording 4.
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FEATURES TO ENHANCE VCR OPERATION • COMMERCIAL_,ADVANCE • MOVIE,_ADVANCE • Picture • Tracking • Time • On-Screen • Audio Reception • Audio Tape Search ¥ Options Counter ¥ Displays Playback ¥ fT.
COMME RCIALI, I_ADVANC COMMERCIAL_ADVANCE E is a patented technology detects and marks most commercials recording that on your tape for any that is more than 15 minutes long. After recording, the VCR rewinds the tape to the beginning of the recording and determines where the commercials are located. It then marks the beginning and end of the detected commercial segments and when finished returns the tape to the end of the recording. It does not erase the commercials from the tape.
2. Press 5 to display the PREFERENCESmenu. PREFERENCES 3. 1 Remote 2 Auto PLay: Control: ON VCR1 3 Auto TV/VCR: ON 4 Front 5 Commercial 0 Exit Panel AUTO Advance Press 5 to display the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE menu. CORHERCIAL ADVANCE 1 Harking: ON 2 Playback: AUTO 3 Display: 4 Hark 0 Exit BLUE an unmarked tape Now, you can select one of the COMMERCIAL,bADVANCE features. COMMERCIAL''ADVANCE Marking Press I to turn commercial Marking ON or OFF.
COMMERCIALb,ADVANCE Playback Press2 to switch between Playback: AUTO and MANUAL. • Select AUTO to have the VCR automatically advance through the blocks of marked commercials. It works with most 30, 45, and 60-second commercials. A commercial group starting within the first two minutes or last two minutes of a recording will not be automatically skipped.
1. Insert a tape that has been previously recorded. 2. Press4 to select the Mark an unmarked tape feature. 3. Position the tape where you want the marking to start using PLAY, FWD, and REV buttons. Set the tape to point at to start which marking. When tape the press RENU Press CLEAR the you is to want readyt begin. to cancel Press MENU to begin the marking . process.
Pressing 2 or 3 gives the same response and takes you to a different search feature. If you accidentally make a wrong selection, press GO BACK to return to this screen. If you press 1, the MOVIE ADVANCE menu appears. MOVIE WouLd the you Like start or to to of the the next 1 Go to movie 2 Go to preview Press 3. ADVANCE CLEAR go to movie preview? to cancel Press 1 to advance directly to the beginning of the movie or press 2 to view the first (next) preview.
Searching for Press SEARCH Press STOP preview... to to reverse cancel When a preview is detected, the VCR cues it and begins playing. Press PICTURE SEARCH for next SEARCH OPTIONS The most basic way to search during playback is using the FORWARD (FWD) and REVERSE(REV) buttons. This section contains several other options available for searching a tape. FORWARD AND REVERSE SEARCH You can search a tape during playback. Sound is turned picture search.
SLOW MOTION You can view a tape in slow motion from the play-pause mode. Slow motion works best for tapes recorded at the SP or SLP speed. 1. Press PAUSE to "freeze" the action. Then press FORWARD (FWD) or REVERSE (REV) to begin slow-motion 2. Press FORWARD to increase or REVERSEto decrease the speed of the slow-motion 3. playback. playback. Use TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the picture. 4. Press PLAY to return to normal playback.
. If you want to search through press two number a certain number of index marks, buttons to enter the number of marks you want to search. Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry. 4. Press FORWARD (FWD) to search forward INDEX SEARCH Searching for index number Press STOP 12... or REVERSE(REV) to search in reverse. The VCR will locate your index mark and begin playback. If you did not enter a specific index number, the VCR to canceL will locate the next index mark and begin playback.
For example, if you record a 30-minute program at the beginning of the tape and you want to go to the end of that program begin another recording, 1. Press INFO twice 2. Press CLEAR to reset the time counter to 0:00:00. 3. Press FORWARD (FWD) to forward counter to you would: on the remote to display the time counter. 0:30:00 I Hours the tape until the time Minutes reads 0:30:00. Seconds 4. Press STOR This is the approximate end of the program. (You may want to press PLAY to verify.
. Press INFO again to have only the time counter remain on 2 0:30:00 the screen. This display does not time out automatically. . Pressing INFO a third time disables the on-screen displays. This feature prevents you from accidently screen displays while copying tapes. 4. recording on- Press INFO to see all of the on-screen displays again. Time counter only (does not time out) 3 On-screen display off AUDIO SET-UP FEATURES The audio set-up features enhance your tape playback and recordings.
RECEPTION Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or a second audio program (SAP) which offers a second language. The Reception feature lets you select the type of audio you want to record. Press 1 to switch between and SAP. Reception: STEREO, MONO, Select STEREOfor normal or stereo broadcast TV recording. STEREO indicator appears on the TV screen when the station you are tuned to is broadcasting stereo. Select MONO if the stereo signal is weak and the sound is too noisy.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE CON N ECTI NG COMPON ENTS ¥ Protect Your Components • Connect all components from Power Surges before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet. • ¥ Always turn off the TV and other components before you connect or disconnect any cables. Position Cables Interference Correctly to Avoid Audio Hum or ¥ Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks.
CONNECTING YOUR VCR Refer to these pages to help you connect your VCR. JACKS AND CABLES RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type) The RF jacks provide good picture and rnono sound quality, and must be used if audio/video connections are not available for your TV. These jacks are required for antenna or cable-TV connections. RFJack The RF jacks on the VCR are labeled IN FROM ANT and OUT TO TV.
CHOOSING A VCR CONNECTION There are several different ways to connect your VCR, depending on whether or not you have cable service, and if you have a cable box, and whether some of the channels are scrambled, and maybe you have a satellite satellite receiver along with cable (but no cable box), or a receiver and no cable or...well, you get the picture.
TV WITH RF JACK ONLY This connection assumes: • You are connecting • Your television This connection • • Mono cable, or cable box system. has only an RF input jack. provides: sound playback Record one channel when antenna, from VCR. while watching another (except using a cable box for all channels). To use this connection, you must have: • (1) coaxial cable for cable or antenna connection; (2) for cable box To connect: 1. Connect 2. Return cables as shown.
TV WITH AUDIO/VI This connection DEO JACKS assumes: • You are connecting • Your television an antenna, has audio/video cable, or cable box system. jacks. This connection provides: • Stereo sound playback from VCR. • Record one channel while watching using a cable box for all channels). another (except when To use this connection, you must have: • (1) coaxial cable for cable/antenna cable box • (3) audio/video connection; (2) for cables To connect: 1. Connect 2.
TV WITH AUDIO/VIDEO TO UNSCRAMBLE JACKS AND PAY CHANNELS CABLE BOX ONLY This connection assumes: • You are using a cable box only to unscramble premium channels. • Your l'V has audio/video input jacks. This connection • Stereo • Recording provides: sound playback a scrambled from VCR. or unscrambled cable box while watching channel an unscrambled through the channel.
TV WITH RF JACK AND SATELLITE RECEIVER This connection assumes: • You have a basic satellite system. • Your TV does not have audio/video input jacks. This connection provides: • Mono sound playback from VCR. • Recording from a satellite receiver. • Recording one off-air or cable channel while watching another. To use this connection, you must have: • (4) coaxial cables and (3) audio/video cables To connect: 1. Connect 2. Return Using cables as shown.
TV WITH AUDIO/VI This connection DEO JACKS AND assumes: • You have an advanced • Your TV has audio/video input jacks. This connection SATELLITE RECEIVER satellite system. provides: • Stereo sound playback from • Recording channel. from Recording one cable or off-air receiver To use this connection, VCR. while watching cable or off-air channel while watching another. you must have: (3) coaxial cables and (6) audio/video cables To co n nect: 1. Connect cables as shown. 2.
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FRONT PANEL \ U I ! Remote CHANNELeTRACKING Up or Down I Sensor Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR's channel memory. Adjusts tracking when a tape is playing. EJECT Ejects the tape when the VCR is stopped. FWD Forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture forward during playback. Starts slow-motion playback during play-pause and increases slow-motion speed. INPUT Selects between the line input and VCR'stuner.
DISPLAY PANEL Channel Cassette Indicator Number. Time Counter, LINE, Current Time, or Status Displays IVCR I@-@ -----Tape Speed Cassette Indicator Shows when a cassette is inserted and displays direction tape is moving. 13me, Time Indicator Counter, (LINE), Channel or Status 13me or 13me Counter Number, Line Input Displays Press INFO to switch between the current time and time counter.
BACK PANEL VCR OUT IN IN FROM ANT AUDIO LL CH 3,,4 OUT TO TV e VIDEO e nrn 3CH4 Switch Selects the channel TV to see the VCR picture to which if you connect you will tune the the VCR using one of the basic hookups. AUDIO (R and L) and VIDEO IN Jacks Receives signals from another component, like a VCR or camcorder, when it is connected to these jacks. Use INPUT on the remote to select LINE to record from these jacks.
TROU BLESHOOTI NG TI PS No power • Check to make sure it is plugged into an operating outlet. • Check to make sure your connections VCR does not respond are correct. to remote • PressVCR to set remote to control the VCR. • Check to make sure there are no objects between the VCR and remote. • The batteries may need changing. • Make sure the Remote VCR1/VCR2 setting is set to VCR1 so the remote that came packed with your VCR can operate it.
• Try another • Some snow/streaks Streaks tape. in picture are normal during normal during search, stop action, frame advance, and slow-motion playback • Press one of the TRACKING buttons to move streaks up or down for the best picture. • Check to make sure the tape is of good quality and not worn out. Will playback. not record or play • Check to make sure there is a tape in the VCR. • Try ejecting • Check to make sure the tape is not broken.
VCR makes • noise when stopped VCR is removing tape from heads. This is normal. The head cylinder inside the VCR will continue to rotate for a few minutes after you put the VCR in the stop mode. Will not Auto Channel Search active channels correctly • Check to make sure the antenna connections are secure and correct. • Check to make sure the Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA feature is set correctly. • If Detect Automatically ANTENNA instead.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT COMMERCIAL ADVANCE Will commercials be scanned through only on playback of recordings? Yes. The VCR does not rewind and mark commercial segments until after recording is finished. How fast does the COMMERCIAL, ,ADVANCE In SLP tape speed, a 3-minute commercial In SR it takes about 25-35 seconds. Are commercials still recorded Yes.
SPECIFICATIONS Format: VHS Record/Playback Video: System: Audio: 2 Hi-Fi record/playback Video EIA standard: Signal System: Antenna: 4-head system NTSC color 75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined antenna terminal Tuner: USA: 181 channels capability* (125 cable channels) Canada: 178 channels capability* (122 cable channels) Type: AutoProgramming frequency synthesis Power Requirement: 120V AC, 60 Hz Power Consumption: 18 watts Dimensions: 3.7 inches high (92.
LIMITED WARRANTY What your warranty covers: • Any defect in material or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • Ninety days for labor charges. • One year for parts. The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first. What we will do: • Pay any Authorized • Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter for the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement parts required to repair your VCR.
3CH4switch 52, 55, 60 A Accessing menus 5 Add or remove channels 11 ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen 11 Audio playback type 48 selecting 48 Audio features, set up 47 AUDIO menu 47 Audio only playing back 33 recording 33 Audiofideo jacks 33 Audio/video jacks 33, 51, 53, 54, 56, 60 Auto channel search 10 AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu 10 Auto Clock 12 Auto clock set 12 Auto play feature 18, 24 Auto TVNCRfeature 18, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56 Automatic rewind 24 Automatic tracking 24 B Back panel 60 Basic recording 25 Bas
G GO BACK button 22, 23, 42 Go-to search feature 45 GO-TO SEARCH menu 45 IN FROM ANTjack 18, 51, 52, 55, 60 Index search feature 44 INDEX SEARCH menu 44 INFO button 22, 23, 46.
SEARCH button 23, 40, 41, 44, 45 Sensor, remote 58 SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS screen 13 Set time and date manually 14 SETTIME AND DATE menu 14 SET TIME ZONE screen 13 Set up audio features cable box 8 first 3 47 language 8 using the menus 8 Signal type changing 11 selecting 1 1 Slow motion playback 44 Solving problems 61 Specifications 65 Speed LP 2!i SLP 25 SP 25 _PEEDbutton 23, 25, 28, 31, 33 ipeeds, recording 25 _tatus indicators EJECT 59 F-FWD 59 PLAY 59 REC 59 REW 59 SEARCH + and- 59 STILL 59 STOP 59 X-REC
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