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video cassette recorder
user's guide
VR636HF
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Important Information WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove WARNING cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. To reduce the risk of fire or RISK OF ELECTRIC Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. shock hazard, do not expose SHOCK DO NOT OPEN this product to rain or moisture. This symbol indicates This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside important instructions the product that presents a accompanying the product. risk of electric shock or personal i
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TABLE OF CONTENTS First Things First.............................................................. 3 Setting up the VCR ......................................................... 7 Using the QuickSet Guide ................................................................. 8 Using the Menu to Set Up features .................................................. 8 Language .......................................................................................... 8 Digital Satellite System Setup........
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Recording Audio Only ................................................................ 35 Playing Back Audio Only ......................................................35 Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes ....................36 Programming the Remote............................................ 37 About Programming the Remote ...................................................38 Programming the Remote to Control a TV ..........................38 Operate the TV ........
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First Things First Hi, my name is Liz… First things first 1 and I wrote this User’s Guide. It’s my job to see ª that you have a rewarding user manual experience. You’ll find that I’ve arranged this manual to clearly explain all of your VCR’s features. Setting Up the VCR 2 ª Read the First Three sections VCR Basics The first three sections of the manual introduce 3 you to your VCR, and show you how to set the VCR ª up and use the on-screen menus. Reading these sections gives you the basic informa
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First Things First Step 1: Unpack What’s in the Box The following items come packed in the box: • VCR • Remote control • RF coaxial cable STEP 2: Install Batteries In the Remote Control Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the batteries in your VCR remote. 1. Remove the cover of the battery compartment. 2. Place the batteries in the remote, matching the + and – ends of each battery to the diagram inside the compartment. 3. Replace the cover. CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA ST
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First Things First 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. • If you connect your VCR using the ANTENNA connectors with RF coaxial cable, set the 3 CH. 4 switch to channel 3 or channel 4 — the channel you want to use on your TV. • If you connect your VCR using the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks w
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First Things First 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Audio 8 Language 0 Exit 2. Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu. PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control: VCR1 2 Auto Play: ON 3 Auto TV/VCR: ON 4 EnergySaver: 2:00 5 Front Panel: AUTO 6 Tape Speed: SLP 0 Exit 3. Press 2 to switch Auto Play to ON or OFF. PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control: VCR1 2 Auto Play: OFF 3 Auto TV
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Setting Up the VCR on-screen guide and Additional First things first 1 Set-up features ª Below is a list of set-up features that you may want to set up before you begin using your VCR for the first time. Setting Up the VCR 2 ª • Using QuickSet Guide • Select a Language VCR Basics 3 • Set up for a Digital Satellite System ª • Set up for a Cable Box • Set up VCR Channel List (AUTO CHANNEL recording 4 SEARCH) ª • Set Time Zone and Daylight Savings (Auto Clock) PROGRAMMING THE • Set the Time and Dat
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˜ Setting Up the VCR Using the QuickSet guide The QuickSet Guide is an automated procedure that helps you set up your VCR. The first time you turn on your VCR, the first screen of the Guide appears. Select a language. Seleccione un idioma. Choisissez une langue. 1 English ˜ 2 Espanol 3 Francais Just follow the step-by-step procedures until setup is complete. Some of the feature options may not apply to your VCR configuration. If the menu does not appear: • Make sure TV is tuned to the same chann
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˜ Setting Up the VCR 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Audio 8 Language 0 Exit 2. Press 8 to select the LANGUAGE menu. LANGUAGE Select a language. 1>English ˜ 2 Espanol 3 Francais Press MENU to continue 3. Select English, Español (Spanish), or Français (French). Digital satellite system Setup With this setup, the VCR turns on an RCA, ProScan, or GE satellite receiver and t
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Setting Up the VCR 3. Press 6 to select DSS SETUP. DSS SETUP On what channel does the VCR receive signals from the DSS receiver? -- Enter 01-125 or INPUT Press MENU to cancel 4. Enter the output channel of your satellite receiver, usually 03, 04, or video line input and press MENU. The VCR confirms that it receives all DSS signals on the specified channel. DSS SETUP The VCR will now receive all signals from the DSS receiver on channel 03. Press MENU to continue 5. Press
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Setting Up the VCR Cable Box Setup This setup applies only when all channels are received through the cable box. There are two steps: • The first sets up the VCR for the output channel of the cable box signal. • The second sets up the VCR for a remote-controllable cable box so the VCR can control the cable box by changing channels for timer or VCR Plus+ recordings. Position the remote-controllable cable box above the VCR as shown in the Connections section. 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN
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Setting Up the VCR 4. If you selected ALL CHANNELS, enter the output channel of Cable Box Codes your cable box, usually 03, 04, or video line input and press MENU. ABC....................................................... 22,46 Anvision ............................................... 07,08 CABLE BOX SETUP CABLE BOX SETUP Cablestar ........................................... 07, 08 On what channel does the VCR receive signals The VCR will now Eagle ........................................
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Setting Up the VCR 8. Select one of the choices and follow the on-screen instructions. CABLE BOX SETUP Did the cable box tune to channel 9? 1 Yes, setup is complete 2 No, try again 3 No, cancel setup Once you have completed the setup, the VCR confirms the CABLE BOX SETUP is completed or canceled. 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 po
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Setting Up the VCR 3. Press 1 to display the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu. AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH What type of signal are you using? 1 Cable TV 2 Antenna 3>Detect Automatically 0 Cancel 4. Select one of the three AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH options. Choices one and two are self-explanatory. If you choose Detect Automatically, the VCR automatically detects which signal system you have attached to your VCR. AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH Now scanning channel 14 Press any key to cancel The VCR begins scanning for the a
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Setting Up the VCR 3. Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen. Use CHAN up or down or number buttons to go to the channels you want to remove or add. ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS Channel 115 Channel 115 is presently ADDED is presently REMOVED Press CLEAR to remove Press INFO to add Press MENU to exit Press MENU to exit 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
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Setting Up the VCR 2. Press 3 to display TIME menu. TIME 1 Set Time and Date 2 Auto Clock Set: ON 3 Set Time Zone 4 Set Daylight Savings XDS Time Data was found on channel 20. 0 Exit 3. Press 3 to display the SET TIME ZONE screen. SET TIME ZONE What is your Time Zone? 1 Eastern 2 Central 3 Mountain 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 U
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Setting Up the VCR SET THE TIME AND DATE Manually If the AUTO CLOCK SET was unsuccessful, set the clock through the menu option. The AUTO CLOCK SET feature is set to OFF automatically when you set the clock this way. 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Audio 8 Language 0 Exit 2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu. TIME 1 Set Time and Date 2 Auto Clock Set: ON 3 Set Time Zone 4 Set Daylight
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Setting Up the VCR VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS Using VCR Plus+ can make programming timer recordings for Two-Digit VCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for Cable TV cable or off-air antenna easier, but you have to put in a little time (USA List) right now to set up a channel list. A worksheet and abbreviated codes for typical cable services in the U.S. and Canada are 35 American Movie Classics 39 Arts &-Entertainment provided. 57 Black Entertainment 54 Bravo 42 Cable News Network 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MA
