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Important Information WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire or cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. RISK OF ELECTRIC electric shock, do not expose this Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN. product to rain or moisture. This symbol indicates This symbol indicates important instructions "dangerous voltage" inside accompanying the product. the product that presents a risk of electric shock or person
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L O V R T C U C N V H A Introduction Key Features Overview Your VCR is equipped with features that will add to your recording experience. The following information summarizes a few of these features. Chapter 3 provides more information about the rest of the VCR’s features and how to use them. ON OFF TV VCR Unified Remote Control REVERSE PLAY FORWARD RECORD STOP PAUSE INFO SEARC Description: The VCR’s remote control can operate most RCA, GE, and Proscan MUTE GO BACK TVs with no additional steps
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Introduction EnergySaver Description: Set the VCR to turn off automatically after one, two, or three hours of inactivity. Requirements: Set the EnergySaver preferences. Express Recording (XPR) Rec Ch 36 Record Length 1:30 Description: Allows the VCR to record for a preset amount of time without having to set up a timer recording. You can quickly record the end of a program that is running long or a live sporting event that has gone into overtime using this feature Requirements: Set the amoun
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Table of Contents Key Features Overview ........................................................................................... 1 Connections & Setup .............................................................................................. 5 Things to Consider Before Connecting Components ............................................. 6 Cable Considerations ................................................................................................ 6 Choose Your Connection ..........
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Table of Contents Using the Remote Control .................................................................................. 25 Using the Remote Control to Control Components .............................................. 26 Buttons of the Remote Control ........................................................................ 26 Using the INPUT Button ............................................................................. 27 Using the VCR’s Features .......................................
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Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Before Connecting • Choosing Your Connection • Making Connections • Navigating On-Screen Menus • Completing the QuickSet™ Guide • Basic Recording 5
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Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before Connecting Components Protect Components From Power Surges • Connect all components 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 to Avoid Audio Hum or Interference • Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks. • Place any Audio/Video (A/V) cables to the side(s) of the TV’s back panel instead of straight down the back after connectin
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Connections & Setup Using the RF Coaxial Cable to Connect the VCR to a TV The RF coaxial cable supplied with your VCR will be the cable used for the basic connections represented in this chapter. Notes: To hear stereo sound, you will need to purchase Audio/Video (A/V) cables (not provided) to connect the VCR to the TV. For details about this advanced RF Coaxial Cable setup, see the instructions on page 56. Using A/V jacks to connect the VCR to the TV requires tuning to the TV’s Video Line Input
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Connections & Setup TV (back panel) AUDIO VIDEO L / MONO R IN L OUT CABLE/ ANTENNA S-VIDEO 1 VCR AUDIO ANT. IN R L RF OUT OUT IN 2 CH. 3 4 VIDEO From Cable or Antenna TV + VCR Note: Your television back panel may not look exactly like the model shown here. Need Some Help? 1. Connect the VCR to the TV If you prefer, we can Connect one end of the supplied RF coaxial cable to the RF OUT jack on provide you with the name of an Authorized the back of the VCR and the other end to the TV’s Antenna
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Connections & Setup Set the VCR’s CH 3/4 Switch The CH 3/4 switch on back of the VCR determines what channel the TV must be tuned to see the VCR’s image. Choose whichever channel is not used locally in your area. Note: If you connected components using A/V jacks and cables, the VCR’s signal must be viewed using the TV’s Video Line Input. To find the Video Line Input, refer to the manual that came with the TV or see How to Find Your TV’s Video Line Input on page 55 in the Other Information chapte
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Chapter 2 Using the VCR’s Menu System Chapter Overview: • Setting Up the VCR’s Preferences • Using On-Screen Menus • Cable Box Setup • Setting Time and Date • Setting VCR Preferences 15
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Using On-Screen Menus Using On-Screen Menus to Set Up Features You set up many of the VCR’s features by using the menu system as discussed in the previous chapter. Each feature that appears in the QuickSet Guide is explained in this section as well as a few other features you should set up to get the most out of your VCR. Note: Not all the VCR screens are shown in this manual when explaining the features. Language Selecting your preferred language determines how the on-screen displays will appea
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Using On-Screen Menus 4. If ALL Channels is selected, enter the output channel of the cable box CABLE BOX SETUP On what channel does (usually 03 or 04), or if Audio/Video (A/V) jacks connect the VCR to the the VCR receive signals TV, press the INPUT button on the VCR’s remote control. from the cable box? (usually 3, 4, or Video) -- Enter 01-13 or INPUT Press MENU to cancel 5. Once you complete the setup, the VCR confirms that the VCR will now CABLE BOX SETUP receive all sign
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Using On-Screen Menus Changing the Signal Type This feature is useful if your cable signal goes out; it allows you to switch to a regular antenna for alternate television reception. 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. 2. Press 3 to display the CHANNELS menu. VCR MAIN MENU 1 Timer Recordings 2 Time 3 Channels 4 Setup 5 Preferences 6 Audio 7 Language 0 Exit 3. Press 3 to change Signal Type: Cable or Antenna. When finished, press 0 to CHANNELS exit back to the MAIN MENU and 0 a
