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Basic hookups
Hookup 2 (Plug and Play)
You have no cable box, or a cable box with only a few
scrambled channels
scrambled channels
Recommended use
Use this hookup if you do not have a cable box. Also use this hookup if your cable
system scrambles only a few channels.
system scrambles only a few channels.
What you can do with this hookup
• Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on the VCR
What you cannot do
• Record scrambled channels that require a cable box
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
VHF
UHF
DVD-VCR
Match the type
of connector
on your TV: A,
B, or C.
of connector
on your TV: A,
B, or C.
For connector
types B and C,
no UHF
connection is
required.
types B and C,
no UHF
connection is
required.
B
C
or
or
Cable box
A
VHF
UHF
Wall
Connect this cable
directly to your TV if
you do not have a
cable box.
directly to your TV if
you do not have a
cable box.
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Basic hookups
Hookup 2 : DVD-VCR setup
Notes
• If you connect the AC power cord before the antenna connections are completed, the channels
• If you connect the AC power cord before the antenna connections are completed, the channels
may be incorrectly set. If this happens, see “Step 6 : Presetting channels” on page 24.
• Do not press any buttons on the DVD-VCR or remote commander during Auto preset.
• Auto preset starts automatically only when you plug in the AC power cord for the first time
after you purchase the DVD-VCR.
• Auto preset can be performed by pressing x STOP on the unit continuously for 5 seconds or
more with the DVD-VCR power turned off.
Plug the DVD-VCR into an AC outlet.
The DVD-VCR automatically presets the DVD-VCR’s clock and TV channels
when the DVD-VCR is plugged into the AC outlet.
when the DVD-VCR is plugged into the AC outlet.
The DVD-VCR starts presetting the
clock and channels.
clock and channels.
When Auto preset is completed, the
current time appears in the display
window.
current time appears in the display
window.
You have now completed DVD-VCR setup.
To change the on-screen display language to French or Spanish, see
“Step 4 : Selecting a language” on page 19.
“Step 4 : Selecting a language” on page 19.
The clock is set using a time signal provided by some TV channels. If the clock
is incorrect, or “--:--” appears in the display window, see “Using Manual Clock
Set” on page 22.
is incorrect, or “--:--” appears in the display window, see “Using Manual Clock
Set” on page 22.
To add or disable channels manually, see “Presetting/disabling channels
manually” on page 26.
manually” on page 26.
AC power cord
to AC outlet
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Basic hookups
Hookup 3
Connecting a cable box with many scrambled channels
Recommended use
Use this hookup if your cable system scrambles all or most channels.
What you can do with this hookup
• Record any channel by selecting the channel on the cable box
What you cannot do
• Record with the cable box turned off
• Record one channel while watching another channel
After you have completed hookup…
After you have completed hookup, plug the DVD-VCR into an AC outlet and see
“Step 4 : Selecting a language” on page 19.
“Step 4 : Selecting a language” on page 19.
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
VHF
UHF
DVD-VCR
Match the type of
connector on your
TV: A, B, or C.
connector on your
TV: A, B, or C.
For connector
types B and C, no
UHF connection
is required.
types B and C, no
UHF connection
is required.
B
C
or
or
Cable box
A
VHF
UHF
Wall
to AC outlet
AC power cord
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Selecting a language
Step 4 : Selecting a language
You can change the on-screen display
language.
language.
Before you start…
• Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV.
• To control the DVD-VCR, set TV /
• To control the DVD-VCR, set TV /
DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the
remote (page 9).
remote (page 9).
• Set the “RF Output Channel” to “3CH” or
“4CH” in “OPTION SETUP” menu
(page 100). If your TV is connected to the
DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set the
TV to video input.
(page 100). If your TV is connected to the
DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set the
TV to video input.
• If the DVD player is in play mode, you
cannot display the “SETUP MENU.” Stop
the DVD playback.
the DVD playback.
1
Press SET UP.
The “SETUP MENU” appears.
2
Press V/v/B/b to select
(Language/
Idioma/Langue), then press ENTER.
The “LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE”
menu appears.
menu appears.
3
Press V/v to select the desired language, English, Spanish or French, then
press ENTER.
press ENTER.
4
Press O RETURN to exit the menu.
V/v/B/b
ENTER
SET UP
O
RETURN
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Setting the clock
Step 5 : Setting the clock
Using the Auto Clock Set
feature
feature
Some TV and cable channels transmit time
signals with their broadcasts. Your DVD-
VCR can pick up this time signal to
automatically set the clock.
signals with their broadcasts. Your DVD-
VCR can pick up this time signal to
automatically set the clock.
The Auto Clock Set feature works only if a
channel in your area is broadcasting a time
signal. If broadcasters in your area are not
yet sending time signals, set the time
manually (page 22).
channel in your area is broadcasting a time
signal. If broadcasters in your area are not
yet sending time signals, set the time
manually (page 22).
Before you start…
• Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV.
When using a cable box, turn it on.
• To control the DVD-VCR, set TV /
DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the
remote (page 9).
remote (page 9).
• Set the “RF Output Channel” to “3CH” or
“4CH” in “OPTION SETUP” menu
(page 100). If your TV is connected to the
DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set the
TV to video input.
(page 100). If your TV is connected to the
DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set the
TV to video input.
• If the DVD player is in play mode, you
cannot display the “SETUP MENU.” Stop
the DVD playback.
the DVD playback.
1
Press SET UP.
The “SETUP MENU” appears.
2
Press V/v/B/b to select
(Clock Set/
Adjust), then press ENTER.
The “CLOCK SET/ADJUST” menu appears.
V/v/B/b
ENTER
SET UP
O
RETURN
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Setting the clock
3
Press V/v to select “Auto”, then press
ENTER.
ENTER.
4
Press V/v to select the item you want. Then press B/b to make the setting.
• For “Clock data CH”
Leave the setting to “Auto” to have the
DVD-VCR automatically search for a
channel that carries a time signal. Press
DVD-VCR automatically search for a
channel that carries a time signal. Press
B/b
to select a channel that carries a time signal.
Use this option if you know of a channel that
carries a time signal. Most PBS member
stations broadcast a time signal. For the
fastest response, select your local PBS
station.
Use this option if you know of a channel that
carries a time signal. Most PBS member
stations broadcast a time signal. For the
fastest response, select your local PBS
station.
• For “Time zone”
Select the time zone of your area, or select
“Auto” to have the DVD-VCR automatically
set your time zone.
The options are:
Auto y Atl. (Atlantic) y East (Eastern)
y Cen. (Central) y Mtn. (Mountain) y
Pac. (Pacific) y Alas (Alaska) y
Haw. (Hawaii) y Auto
“Auto” to have the DVD-VCR automatically
set your time zone.
The options are:
Auto y Atl. (Atlantic) y East (Eastern)
y Cen. (Central) y Mtn. (Mountain) y
Pac. (Pacific) y Alas (Alaska) y
Haw. (Hawaii) y Auto
• For “Daylight saving”
Select “Yes” or “No” (standard time), or
“Auto” to have the DVD-VCR automatically
set the daylight saving time.
“Auto” to have the DVD-VCR automatically
set the daylight saving time.
5
Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu.
6
To activate the Auto Clock Set function, turn off the DVD-VCR.
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Setting the clock
Notes
• The clock cannot be set automatically if you do not receive a channel that carries a time
• The clock cannot be set automatically if you do not receive a channel that carries a time
signal in your area. If so, set the clock manually (page 22).
• If there are only a few channels in your area that carry time signals, setting the clock
automatically may take up to about 20 minutes. If nothing happens even after you wait about
20 minutes, set the clock manually (page 22).
20 minutes, set the clock manually (page 22).
• If you made Hookup 3, make sure you leave the cable box on.
• To record TV programs using the timer, you must set the clock accurately.
• The clock display appears when VIDEO mode is selected with no tape inserted or when the
• To record TV programs using the timer, you must set the clock accurately.
• The clock display appears when VIDEO mode is selected with no tape inserted or when the
DVD-VCR is turned off.
Using Manual Clock Set
Before you start…
• Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV.
• To control the DVD-VCR, set TV /
• To control the DVD-VCR, set TV /
DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the
remote (page 9).
remote (page 9).
• Set the “RF Output Channel” to “3CH” or
“4CH” in “OPTION SETUP” menu
(page 100). If your TV is connected to the
DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set the
TV to video input.
(page 100). If your TV is connected to the
DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set the
TV to video input.
• If the DVD player is in play mode, you
cannot display the “SETUP MENU.” Stop
the DVD playback.
the DVD playback.
1
Press SET UP.
The “SETUP MENU” appears.
2
Press V/v/B/b to select
(Clock Set/
Adjust), then press ENTER.
The “CLOCK SET/ADJUST” menu appears.
V/v/B/b
ENTER
SET UP
O
RETURN
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Setting the clock
Notes
• To record TV programs using the timer, you must set the clock accurately.
• The clock display appears when VIDEO mode is selected with no tape inserted or when the
• To record TV programs using the timer, you must set the clock accurately.
• The clock display appears when VIDEO mode is selected with no tape inserted or when the
DVD-VCR is turned off.
3
Press V/v to select “Manual,” then press
ENTER.
ENTER.
4
Press V/v to set the hour.
5
Press b to select the minutes and press V/v to
set the minutes.
set the minutes.
6
Set the month, day, and year in the same way as the minutes.
The day of the week is set automatically.
7
Press O RETURN to save the clock setting.
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Presetting channels
Step 6 : Presetting channels
This DVD-VCR is capable of receiving VHF
channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69 and
unscrambled CATV channels 1 to 125. First,
we recommend that you preset the receivable
channels in your area using automatic
presetting methods. Then, if there are any
unwanted channels, disable them manually.
If you have already decided which channels
you wish to preset, set them directly using
manual presetting methods (page 26).
channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69 and
unscrambled CATV channels 1 to 125. First,
we recommend that you preset the receivable
channels in your area using automatic
presetting methods. Then, if there are any
unwanted channels, disable them manually.
If you have already decided which channels
you wish to preset, set them directly using
manual presetting methods (page 26).
Presetting all receivable
channels automatically
channels automatically
Before you start…
• Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV.
When using a cable box, turn it on.
• To control the DVD-VCR, set TV /
DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the
remote (page 9).
remote (page 9).
• Set the “RF Output Channel” to “3CH” or
“4CH” in “OPTION SETUP” menu
(page 100). If your TV is connected to the
DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set the
TV to video input.
(page 100). If your TV is connected to the
DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set the
TV to video input.
• If the DVD player is in play mode, you
cannot display the “SETUP MENU.” Stop
the DVD playback.
the DVD playback.
1
Press SET UP.
The “SETUP MENU” appears.
2
Press V/v/B/b to select
(Channel
Setup), then press ENTER.
The “CHANNEL SETUP” menu appears.
V/v/B/b
ENTER
SET UP
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Presetting channels
3
Press V/v to select “Ant/Cable.”
4
• To preset cable TV channels:
Press
B
/
b
to select “Cable TV.”
• To preset VHF and UHF channels:
Press
B
/
b
to select “Antenna.”
5
Press V/v to select “Auto channel memory,”
then press ENTER.
then press ENTER.
All receivable channels are preset in numerical
sequence. When no more receivable channels
can be found, presetting stops and the picture
from the lowest numbered channel is displayed
on the TV screen.
sequence. When no more receivable channels
can be found, presetting stops and the picture
from the lowest numbered channel is displayed
on the TV screen.
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Presetting channels
Presetting/disabling channels manually
Before you start…
• Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV.
When using a cable box, turn it on.
• To control the DVD-VCR, set TV /
DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the
remote (page 9).
remote (page 9).
• Set the “RF Output Channel” to “3CH” or
“4CH” in “OPTION SETUP” menu
(page 100). If your TV is connected to the
DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set the
TV to video input.
(page 100). If your TV is connected to the
DVD-VCR using A/V connections, set the
TV to video input.
• If the DVD player is in play mode, you
cannot display the “SETUP MENU.” Stop
the DVD playback.
the DVD playback.
1
Press SET UP.
The “SETUP MENU” appears.
2
Press V/v/B/b to select
(Channel
Setup) then press ENTER.
The “CHANNEL SETUP” menu appears.
3
Press V/v to select “Channel add/delete,” then press ENTER.
SET UP
CH +/–
Number
buttons
buttons
V/v/B/b
ENTER
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Presetting channels
4
To preset/disable a channel:
1
Press CH +/– or number buttons to enter
the channel number.
the channel number.
2
Press B/b to select ADD (in memory) or
DELETE (deleted).
DELETE (deleted).
3
Press ENTER.
5
Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu.
Channel to be preset
Channel to be disabled
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Setting up the VCR Plus+
®
system
Step 7 : Setting up the VCR Plus+
®
system
How the VCR Plus+ system works
Whenever you want to record a TV program,
all you need to do is look up the “PlusCode”
number, a number assigned to each program
published in the TV section of most
newspapers, cable TV listings, and even TV
GUIDE magazine. Then, just enter the
PlusCode number of the program you want
and the VCR is automatically programed to
record that show. It’s that simple.
all you need to do is look up the “PlusCode”
number, a number assigned to each program
published in the TV section of most
newspapers, cable TV listings, and even TV
GUIDE magazine. Then, just enter the
PlusCode number of the program you want
and the VCR is automatically programed to
record that show. It’s that simple.
How to set up your VCR
Setting up your VCR involves coordinating
the TV channel number (the number you turn
to on your TV or VCR to watch a program)
with the guide channel (the number that is
assigned to that channel in your program
guide).
the TV channel number (the number you turn
to on your TV or VCR to watch a program)
with the guide channel (the number that is
assigned to that channel in your program
guide).
To find the guide channel numbers, look at
the “Channel Line-up Chart” in the program
guide for your area that features VCR
PlusCode numbers. It usually looks like the
example to the right.
the “Channel Line-up Chart” in the program
guide for your area that features VCR
PlusCode numbers. It usually looks like the
example to the right.
To set the guide channels, use the Channel
Line-up Chart to check that the guide channel
numbers match the TV channel your VCR
receives. For example, if HBO is listed in the
Channel Line-up Chart as channel 33, and
your VCR receives HBO on channel 5, you
need to coordinate these numbers using the
following procedure. If the guide and TV
channel numbers are the same, you can skip
this procedure.
Line-up Chart to check that the guide channel
numbers match the TV channel your VCR
receives. For example, if HBO is listed in the
Channel Line-up Chart as channel 33, and
your VCR receives HBO on channel 5, you
need to coordinate these numbers using the
following procedure. If the guide and TV
channel numbers are the same, you can skip
this procedure.
5:30
6:30
PlusCode
14
2
CNN
2 3 4
5
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(1hr. 15min.) 73457
DRAMA
WS 9974
SPORT
MOVIE
Musical (2hrs.) 33044
Golf (1hr. 25min.) 42060
Comedy (2hrs.) 17390
SAMPLE
CABLE TV
AMC
BRV
CNN
CSP
DIS
DSC
ESN
FAM
HBO
LIF
MAX
MTV
NIK
SC
SCA
SHO
TBS
TMC
TNN
TNT
USA
VCR Plus+
GUIDE CH
GUIDE CH
35
54
42
28
53
37
34
47
33
46
45
48
38
59
70
41
43
58
49
52
44
American Movie Classics
Bravo (program grid only)
Cable News Network
C-SPAN
The Disney Channel
The Discovery Channel
ESPN
The Family Channel
Home Box Office
Lifetime
Cinemax
Music Television
Nickelodeon
Sports Channel
Sports Channel America
Showtime
TBS SuperStation
The Movie Channel
The Nashville Network
Turner Network Television
USA Network
CABLE
CH
CH
16
17
20
21
22
25
34
35
5
27
29
31
38
39
45
17
44
49
50
51
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Example of “PlusCode”
Example of “Channel Line-up Chart”
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Setting up the VCR Plus+
®
system
1
Press SET UP.
The “SETUP
The “SETUP
!
MENU” appears.
2
Press V/v/B/b to select
(Channel
Setup), then press ENTER.
The “CHANNEL SETUP” menu appears.
The “CHANNEL SETUP” menu appears.
SET UP
O
RETURN
V/v/B/b
ENTER
ENTER
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Setting up the VCR Plus+
®
system
3
Press V/v to select “Guide channel setup,”
then press ENTER.
then press ENTER.
4
The upper row shows VCR Plus+ guide channels and the lower row shows
TV channels or cable box out put channels. Press B/b to select the channel
number that does not match the guide channel.
TV channels or cable box out put channels. Press B/b to select the channel
number that does not match the guide channel.
5
• If you made Hookup 1 (page 14) or 2 (page 16): Enter the actual number
on your TV (and VCR), then press V/v.
• If you made Hookup 3 (page 18): Enter the cable box output channel
(usually 2, 3, or 4), then press V/v.
6
Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each channel number that does not match.
7
Press O RETURN to confirm the setting.
8
Press O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu.
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Playing discs
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Basic Operations
Playing discs
Depending on the disc, some operations may
be different or restricted. Refer to the
operating instructions supplied with your
disc.
be different or restricted. Refer to the
operating instructions supplied with your
disc.
Before you start ...
• Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV.
• Switch the input selector on your TV so
that the signal from the player appears on
the TV screen.
the TV screen.
• Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO,
then press SELECT DVD to control the
DVD player (page 9).
DVD player (page 9).
1
Press Z to open the disc tray and
place a disc on the disc tray.
place a disc on the disc tray.
Z
H
PLAY
X
PAUSE
m/M
x
STOP
?/1
./ >
C
SKIP
with the playback side
facing down
facing down
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