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Table of Contents
Key Features Overview
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Connections & Setup
..............................................................................................5
Things to Consider Before Connecting Components .............................................6
Cable Considerations ................................................................................................ 6
Choose Your Connection...........................................................................................7
Using the RF Coaxial Cable to Connect the VCR to a TV ................................. 7
TV + VCR ..............................................................................................................8
TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver .............................................................................9
TV + VCR + Cable Box .......................................................................................10
Set the VCR’s CH 3/4 Switch ...................................................................................11
Plug in the VCR ........................................................................................................11
Put Batteries in the Remote Control.......................................................................11
Turn on the TV and VCR ..........................................................................................11
Tune the TV ..............................................................................................................11
Using the Remote Control to Navigate On-screen Menus ..................................12
Complete the QuickSet Guide ..........................................................................12
Accessing Menus ..............................................................................................12
VCR Basics................................................................................................................13
Playing a Tape....................................................................................................13
Automatic Rewind .............................................................................................13
Tape Eject ...........................................................................................................13
Recording .................................................................................................................13
Check the Safety Tab .........................................................................................13
Using the VCR’s Menu System
.........................................................................15
Using On-Screen Menus to Set Up Features ........................................................16
Language ...........................................................................................................16
Cable Box Setup ................................................................................................16
VCR Channels List .............................................................................................17
Auto Channel Searching ............................................................................17
Changing the Signal Type ..........................................................................18
Adding or Removing Channels..................................................................18
Time and Date....................................................................................................19
Auto Clock Set Feature ...............................................................................19
To Turn Auto Clock Set ON ..................................................................19
Setting the Time Zone..........................................................................19
Setting Daylight-Saving Time..............................................................20
Setting Time and Date Manually ...............................................................20
Additional Set Up Features in the Preferences Menu ..........................................21
Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option ..............................................................................21
Auto Play ............................................................................................................21
Auto TV/VCR ......................................................................................................22
EnergySaver ...................................................................................................... 22
Front Panel Brightness (VCR Display) .............................................................22
Tape Speed ........................................................................................................23
Set Auto Repeat.................................................................................................23