Set VCR channel
To view playback of a recorded tape, or to watch a program
selected by the VCR's channel selector, the TV must be set to
channel 3 or 4 (video channel) when a TV is connected with
the 75 ohm coaxial cable only.
Press and hold 3 or 4 on the
Remote for 3 seconds in
standby
mode. The TV/VCR indicator will start to flash.
Turn ON the TV and set to CH 3 or 4 to correspond with
the channel selected in 1.
Press POWER to turn on the VCR.
The POWER indicator will light.
Press TV/VCR to select the VCR
position.
The TV/VCR indicator will light.
Select any channel to receive a
TV station in your area.
The channel number will appear
on the screen for about 4 seconds.
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Press MENU.
Press SET –/+ to select “
SYSTEM SETUP” option, then press
ENTER.
Press SET –/+ to select “STANDARD TIME” option, then
press ENTER.
Language Setting
The default setting is “ENGLISH”.
Access Menu screen
Press MENU on the Remote. Press SET
–/+ to select “SYSTEM SETUP”, then
press ENTER.
Access Language screen
Press SET –/+ to select “LANGUAGE”,
then press ENTER.
Select language
This VCR offers you the language
choice to view menus and some
messages — in English, Spanish or
French. Press SET –/+ to select your
desired language, then press ENTER.
Press MENU twice to return to normal screen.
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Initial Settings
Clock Setting
Preparations
You must set the date and time for timer recording.
Auto Clock Setting
The Auto Clock function will automatically set the built-in
clock (Month, Day, Year and Time) when the VCR is
connected to an Antenna or Cable system and it is turned
off. As the VCR searches for a receivable station in your area
and it receives a broadcast signal for Auto Clock, the Auto
Clock needs several minutes to set itself.
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Auto Clock Setting
Auto Clock Adjustment
The Auto Clock Adjustment will be performed at 12:00 PM
everyday if you turn off the VCR.
• If you use a cable box and you want Auto Clock adjustment
to be performed, the cable box must be left on.
• The Auto Clock Adjustment is not effective when there is a
difference of more than 5 minutes exists between the built-
in clock time and the actual time.
To Set Auto Clock To Off
When shipped from factory “AUTO CLOCK” option is set to ON.
But if you do not want Auto Clock set (Adjustment):
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Connect the Antenna or Cable system.
• If you use a cable box, turn it on.
Plug the AC Power cord to the AC outlet.
Make sure the VCR is turned off.
• If you press POWER, the Auto Clock set is not effective.
Wait at least three minutes and press POWER.
Press DISPLAY to check the clock on the TV screen.
If the clock is not set, check the Antenna condition. The
Auto Clock may not function properly if the reception
condition is not good.
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To Set Standard Time
In the rare event that you live within broadcast range of two
stations in two different time zones, the VCR may recognize
the wrong station for the Auto Clock set.
To correct the situation:
Turn on the VCR.
Press MENU.
Press SET –/+ to select “SYSTEM SETUP” option, then
press ENTER.
Press SET –/+ to select “AUTO CLOCK” option.
Press ENTER to select OFF.
Press MENU repeatedly to return to the normal screen.
• When “AUTO CLOCK” is set to OFF, the Auto Clock
adjustment does not function. Set the clock manually.
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