Model 202 Hi-Fi Stereo VCR with Four-Head Double Azimuth
(160-0642)                 Preparation                Faxback Doc. # 57215

VCR Setup

Setting The VCR's Output Channel

If you connected the VCR's VHF/UHF OUT TO TV terminal to a TV or another 
VCR, set 3-CH-4 on the back of the VCR to 3 or 4, whichever is not an 
active channel in your area.

When VCR appears, the VCR sends the signal from the video source connected 
to its IN FROM ANT. jack or R-AUDIO-L IN/VIDEO IN 1 or AV2 terminals to 
the TV on the channel you selected.

Note:  Setting 3-CH-4 has no effect on the TV when the VCR is off or if 
       you connected a TV with separate audio/video input jacks to the 
       VCR's R-AUDIO-L/VIDEO IN jacks.

Remote Control

Installing Batteries

The remote control requires two AA batteries (not supplied).  For the 
longest operation and best performance, we recommend alkaline batteries, 
available through your local RadioShack store.

CAUTIONS:  Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended 
           type. 

           Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries 
           (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable) or rechargeable batteries
           of different capacities. 

1.  Press the tab on the battery compartment cover and lift off the cover
    in the direction of the arrow.

2.  Put fresh batteries in the compartment as indicated by the polarity 
    symbols (+ and -) marked inside.

3.  Replace the cover. 

Note:  When the remote control stops working or operates poorly, replace 
       both batteries.

CAUTIONS:  Never leave dead or weak batteries in the remote control.  
           Batteries can leak chemicals that can damage your remote 
           control. 

           Dispose of dead batteries promptly and properly, do not bury or 
           burn them.  

Using the Remote Control

To use the remote control, aim it at the front of the VCR and press the 
desired function buttons.

Using Cable Box Control

Your VCR's Cable Box Control feature lets you make unattended timer 
recordings from your cable box or direct-to-home satellite system.  (See 
"Timer Recording with VCR Plus + System" and "Setting a Timer Program" in 
Faxback Doc. # 57217.)  When you use this feature, you can record any 
programming you subscribe to through cable or satellite services, 
including scrambled programs.

You activate Cable Box Control when you select the connection type during 
initial setup (see "Setting the On-Screen Language/Connection Type/ 
Channels/Clock," below).  Then, at the time you set to make the timer 
recording, your VCR sends remote control signals to change the channel on 
the cable box or satellite system to the one you want to record.

The VCR transmits infrared control signals to your cable box or satellite 
system in two ways: by bouncing signals off the wall or other surface 
facing it, and directly from the infrared transmitter on top of the VCR.  
For this feature to operate, you must:

  Be sure the front of your VCR is not too far from the wall or other 
  surface facing it.  (The optimal distance varies depending on the 
  installation.)  If the wall or other surface is too far away, or is 
  covered with signal absorbing material (such as a curtain), the VCR's 
  signals might not reach the cable box or satellite receiver.

  Place your VCR and cable box or satellite receiver near each other, with 
  a clear "line-of-sight" between them. You might need to adjust the angle
  of your cable box or satellite receiver.

  Leave your VCR and cable box or satellite system turned on before the 
  time you set for the recording.

Using The Front Panel Buttons For Menu Selection

Mainly you would use the buttons on the remote control to select and set 
various VCR settings, but you can also use the front panel buttons to do 
this. 

Eject the cassette if loaded, Press CH /\ and CH \/ at the same time to 
display the menu. Then use PLAY as /\, STOP as \/, FAST-F as >, and REWIND
as <.  When you finish setting, press CH /\ and CH \/ at the same time 
again to exit the menu mode.

Initial Setup

Setting the On-Screen Language/Connection Type/Channels/Clock

When you first plug in the VCR and turn it on, when you turn it on after 
power was interrupted for longer than 24 hours, or when you reset the 
VCR's memory, the VCR prompts you to select a language, then scans for 
active channels in your area and stores them.

In many areas, the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) station broadcasts an 
electronic data signal (EDS) with its regular broadcast.  This signal can 
automatically set your VCR's clock to the correct time.  If a station in 
your area has EDS signals, the VCR automatically sets the clock.

Note:  The VCR is preset to automatically set the clock, but you can 
       change this setting.  If no stations in your area broadcast EDS 
       signals, see "Manually setting the Clock" below.

1.  Press POWER to turn on the VCR.

2.  Turn on your TV and set it to the same channel as the VCR's 3-CH-4 
    switch, or select its line input if you connected the VCR to the TV's 
    audio/video input jacks.  Then press TV/VCR so VCR appears.  You see:

                    SELECT LANGUAGE
                PUSH VCR CH /\   : ENGLISH
                OPRIMIR VCR CH \/: ESPANOL
                APP. VCR/TV      : FRANCAIS

3.  Select a language by pressing CH /\ (to select English), CH \/ (to 
    select Spanish), or TV/VCR (to select French). 

4.  Repeatedly press /\ (marked above PLAY on the remote control) or \/ 
    (marked below STOP on the remote control) to highlight a connection 
    type, then press > (marked to the right of FAST-F on the remote 
    control) to select it.

               SELECT HOOKUP
                CABLE/DSS BOX > VCR > TV
                VCR > CABLE/DSS BOX > TV
                VCR > TV

                SELECT: /\ \/  KEY
                SET   : >      KEY
                END   : ACTION KEY

      If you connected a cable box or a direct-to-home satellite receiver 
      to the VCR, then connected the VCR to a TV, select CABLE/DSS BOX > 
      VCR > CABLE/DSS BOX > TV.  This connection allows you to use the
      Cable Box Control feature.

      If you connected the VCR in-line between a cable feed and a cable  
      box or direct-to-home satellite receiver, then connected the cable  
      box/direct-to-home satellite receiver to a TV, select VCR > CABLE/
      DSS BOX > TV.  This connection allows you to record an unscrambled
      program from a cable box while watching a scrambled program.  It
      does not allow you to record a scrambled program.

      If you connected the VCR directly to a TV, select VCR > TV.

5.  If you selected VCR >  CABLE/DSS BOX > TV or VCR >TV, CABLE BOX 
    CONTROL IS NOT AVAILABLE briefly appears, then you see:
          
                CHANNEL/CLOCK AUTO SET
                CONNECT ANTENNA CABLE
                AND IF YOU USE A CABLE
                BOX, TUNE IT TO YOUR
                LOCAL PBS CH THEN...

                PLEASE PUSH CH UP KEY

    Proceed to "Alternate Setup" below.

    If you selected CABLE/DSS BOX >VCR >TV, you see:

                SELECT HOOKUP
                 CABLE/DSS BOX >VCR >TV

                 CABLE/DSS BOX OUTPUT CH
                        CH 01
                 SELECT : /\ \/  KEY
                 SET    : < >    KEY
                 END    : ACTION KEY

Repeatedly press /\ or \/ to select your cable box's or direct-to-home 
satellite receiver's output channel number, then press >.

Notes:  The output channel number for most cable boxes and direct-to-home 
        satellite receivers is usually 3 or 4.  Check the owner's manual 
        for your cable box or direct-to home satellite receiver if you 
        are not sure what the output channel number is.

        If you are using the audio/video jack connections to your cable 
        box, or direct-to-home satellite receiver, repeatedly press /\ or 
        \/ to select VIDEO OUT as the output channel. 

6.  Repeatedly press or hold down /\ or \/ to enter the remote control
    code number for your cable box or direct-to-home satellite receiver by 
    referring to the following chart, then press >.  This will let you use
    your VCR to tune your cable box or direct-to-home satellite receiver.

                ENTER CODE NUMBER
                REFERRING TO MANUAL

                       03

                SELECT  : /\ \/ KEY
                SET     : >     KEY
                END     : ACTION KEY

Note:  If your cable box does not have a remote control or you do not want 
       your VCR to control your cable box/direct-to-home satellite 
       receiver, repeatedly press (or hold down) /\ or \/ to select NO 
       REMOTE instead, then proceed directly to "Alternate Setup" below.

Cable Box Brand:            Code:

Archer .................... 01  05, 06, 44, 63

Cabletenna ................ 01, 44, 63

Cableview ................. 04, 30, 42, 44, 52, 63

Century ................... 44, 51, 59, 75

Citizen ................... 04, 30, 42, 44, 52, 63

Components ................ 32, 39, 42, 44

Curtis .................... 08, 09, 53, 61

Diamond ................... 01, 44, 63

Eagle ..................... 13, 20, 22, 26, 40, 58, 62

Eastern ................... 28

GC Brand .................. 04, 30, 42, 44, 52, 63

Gemini .................... 04

General Electric .......... 01, 57

General Instrument ........ 01, 02, 03, 04, 34, 55, 65, 67, 68, 83

Hamlin .................... 14, 15, 28, 41, 102, 103, 104

Hitachi ................... 31, 79

Jasco ..................... 04

Jerrold ................... 01, 02, 03, 04, 34, 55, 65, 67, 68, 83

Macom ..................... 31 

Magnavox .................. 26

Matsushita ................ 16, 17

Movietime ................. 32, 39, 42, 44

NEC ....................... 32, 38, 40

Novavision ................ 08, 09, 53, 61

NSC ....................... 32, 38, 40

Oak ....................... 11, 46, 101

Oak Sigma ................. 11, 46, 101

Panasonic ................. 16, 17

Phillips .................. 07, 13, 20, 23, 24, 50

Pioneer ................... 05, 06

Pulsar .................... 04, 30, 42, 44, 52, 63

Quest ..................... 05, 06

RadioShack ................ 44, 51, 59, 75

RCA ....................... 16, 17

Realistic ................. 44, 51, 59, 75

Recoton ................... 44, 51, 59, 75

Regal ..................... 14, 15, 28, 41, 102, 103, 104

Regency ................... 28

Rembrandt ................. 01, 29, 32, 39, 42, 44, 63

Samsung ................... 05, 06, 32, 40, 42

Scientific Atlanta ........ 08, 09, 53, 61

Sheritech ................. 27

Signal .................... 26

SL Marx ................... 06, 32, 40, 42, 43, 44, 52, 63

Spucer .................... 16, 17 

Standard .................. 32, 39, 42, 44  

Stargate .................. 04, 06, 30, 32, 40, 42, 44, 52, 63

Sylvania .................. 19

Teknika ................... 74

Telecaption ............... 77

Teleview .................. 06, 32, 40, 42

Texscan ................... 18, 19

Tocom ..................... 01, 33, 34, 42, 66

Toshiba ................... 36  

Unika ..................... 01, 44, 63

Universal ................. 42, 43, 44, 52, 63

Videoway .................. 07, 23, 50

Vid Tech .................. 64

Vidtek .................... 36, 64

Viewstar .................. 13, 20, 22, 26, 40, 58, 62

Zenith .................... 07, 23, 50

Satellite Receiver Brand:   Code:

Hitachi ................... 93

Hughes .................... 93

Magnavox 1 ................ 94

Magnavox 2 ................ 95 

Panasonic ................. 96  

RCA ....................... 97

Sony ...................... 98, 105

Toshiba ................... 92

Uniden 1 .................. 94

Uniden 2 .................. 95

7.  Depending on your setup, set your cable box to channel 02 or direct
    to-home satellite receiver to channel 270.  Then press >.

                PLEASE TUNE YOUR CABLE
                BOX TO CH 02

                PROCEED : >     KEY
                END     : ACTION KEY


                PLEASE TUNE YOUR DSS
                RECEIVER TO CH 270.

                PROCEED: >       KEY
                END    :   ACTION KEY

    NOW TRANSMITTING appears, and the VCR sends a test signal to your
    cable box or direct-to-home satellite receiver.

8.  After sending the test signal, the VCR displays either of the 
    following.

                IS YOUR CABLE BOX 
                RECEIVING CH 09?

                     YES
                     NO
 
                SELECT: /\ \/  KEY 
                SET   : >      KEY
                END   : ACTION KEY


                IS YOUR DSS RECEIVER
                RECEIVING CH 200?

                     YES
                     NO

                SELECT: /\ \/  KEY
                SET   : >      KEY
                END   : ACTION KEY

    Check your cable box or direct-to-home satellite receiver.  If it is
    tuned to Channel 9 (cable box) or Channel 200 (direct-to-home
    satellite receiver), this means the VCR is successfully controlling
    your equipment.  Press /\ or \/ to highlight YES then press >.  If you
    connected a direct-to-home satellite receiver, proceed to "Alternate
    Setup" below.

    If your cable box or direct-to-home satellite receiver does not tune
    to the specified channel, press /\ or \/ to highlight NO, then press
    > and start over at Step 6.  Try entering a different code assigned to
    your brand and repositioning the VCR and/or the equipment.

    If it still does not tune to the specified channels, this means the
    VCR cannot be set to automatically turn on and tune your particular
    equipment to the correct channel when it begins a timer or VCR Plus +
    recording you set.  You will need to do that manually (see "Recording"
    in Faxback Doc. # 57217).  Press MENU/ACTION and proceed to "Alternate
    Setup."

    Note:  "Using the Remote Control with Other Components" below explains
           how to use the remote control to operate your cable box or
           direct-to-home satellite receiver. 

9.  Press /\ or \/ to select your local PBS channel.  Then press >.

                PLEASE ENTER YOUR LOCAL
                PBS CHANNEL ON CABLE BOX

                       CH 01

                SELECT: /\ \/  KEY
                SET   : >      KEY
                END   : ACTION KEY

10. Set your cable box to the local PBS station, then press CH /\.
  
                   CLOCK AUTO SET

                CONNECT ANTENNA CABLE 
                AND IF YOU USE A CABLE
                BOX, TUNE IT TO YOUR
                LOCAL PBS CH   THEN.....

                PLEASE PUSH CH UP KEY

    After you press CH /\, AUTO CLOCK SET PROCEEDING appears.

    It can take up to 10 minutes for the VCR to set the clock using the 
    EDS signal.  If the VCR finds a signal, it automatically sets its 
    clock to the correct time and AUTO CLOCK SET COMPLETED appears.

    If the VCR does not detect a signal within this time, AUTO CLOCK SET 
    IS INCOMPLETE appears.  There is probably not an EDS signal available 
    in your area.  Press MENU/ACTION, then see "Manually setting the 
    Clock" below.

Note:  This procedure does not store any channel in the VCR's memory.  
       Instead, you select channels using the cable box.  See "Using the 
       Remote Control with Other Components" below for how to use the 
       VCR's remote control to change the channels on the cable box.

Alternate Setup

Follow the steps in this section if:

  You selected VCR > CABLE/DSS BOX > TV or VCR > TV in Step 4 above.

  You selected NO REMOTE in Step 6 above.

  You use a direct-to-home satellite receiver and selected YES in Step 8  
  above.

If the VCR did not control your cable box or direct-to-home satellite 
receiver in Step 8 above, follow Steps 1-4 in "Reprogramming Tuner Memory"
below first, then follow the steps in this section.

1.  Be sure your TV shows the screen below.  If not, follow Steps 1-4 in 
    "Setting the On-Screen Language/Connection Type/Channels/Clock" above.

                CHANNEL/CLOCK AUTO SET

                CONNECT ANTENNA CABLE
                AND IF YOU USE A CABLE
                BOX, TUNE IT TO YOUR
                LOCAL PBS CH   THEN....

                PLEASE PUSH CH UP KEY

2.  Set your cable box to the local PBS station, then press CH /\.  If you 
    do not have a cable box or direct-to-home satellite receiver, simply 
    press CH /\.

    After you press CH /\, CHANNEL AUTO SET PROCEEDING and the current 
    channel number appear on the TV screen as the VCR scans through the 
    channels and memorizes all active channels in your area.

    Note:  If you have already set the channels and just want to manually  
           set the clock, press MENU/ACTION to skip tuner programming.  
           Then see "Manually Setting the Clock," below.

3.  When the VCR finishes scanning and storing channels, it searches for 
    an EDS signal and shows:

                AUTO CLOCK SET
                  PROCEEDING

             CANCEL: PUSH STOP KEY

    It can take up to 10 minutes for the VCR to set the clock using he EDS 
    signal.  If the VCR finds a signal, it automatically sets its clock to 
    the correct time and date, then the time and date, current channel 
    setting, and AUTO CLOCK SET COMPLETED appear.  Afterwards, the VCR 
    resets the clock by the received EDS signal the first time you turn it 
    off during a day.  If the VCR does not detect a signal within this 
    time, AUTO CLOCK SET INCOMPLETE appears.  There is probably not an EDS 
    signal available in your area.  Press MENU/ACTION, then see "Manually 
    Setting the Clock," below.

    Notes:  Your VCR protects tuner programming for up to 24 hours in case 
            a power failure occurs or if the power cord becomes unplugged.  
            After about 24 hours without power, the VCR loses the 
            Programming

            If you have not connected the VCR to an antenna, cable box, 
            direct-to-home satellite receiver, or other signal source 
            through the IN FROM ANT. jack, the VCR does not store any 
            channel in memory.

                -------SET CLOCK-------

                  AUTO CLOCK SET
                  MANUAL
                  TIME ZONE ADJUST : O

                SELECT: /\ \/  KEY
                SET   : <  >   KEY
                END   : ACTION KEY
        
    Instead you see:

                    NO CH FOUND
                PLEASE CHECK ANTENNA
                CABLE CONNECTION THEN
               PUSH VCR CH UP KEY AGAIN

Adjusting Time Zone

If the EDS signal is weak and DST information is not correctly received/
programmed into your VCR during automatic time setting, use the Time Zone
Adjust function to adjust the clock.

You can also use this feature if you are living in an area close to the 
boundary of the time zone, and you receive the EDS signal from another 
time zone.

1.  Press MENU/ACTION to display the main menu.

2.  Repeatedly press /\ or \/ to highlight SET CLOCK, then press >.

                -----------MENU-----------

                   SET UP VCR
                   SET UP FEATURE
                   SET CLOCK
                   SET UP CHANNEL
                   IDIOMA/LANGUE: ENGLISH
                SELECT: /\ \/    KEY
                SET   : >        KEY
                END   : ACTION   KEY

3.  Repeatedly press /\ or \/ to highlight TIME ZONE ADJUST, then press
    < or > to add or subtract one hour as necessary.

4.  Press MENU/ACTION twice.

5.  Turn power off once, then follow the steps under "Turning On Auto
    Clock Set" below.

Note:  TIME ZONE ADJUST returns to 0 if you set the clock manually.

Manually Setting the Clock

Follow these steps to manually set the clock if EDS is not available in 
your area, if you do not want the VCR to search for an EDS signal, or if 
you skipped tuner programming.

Notes:  The clock must be accurately set for proper automatic timer 
        recording.  We suggest you refer to a radio station or time/
        temperature service for the correct time.

        If you do not press a button within 5 minutes in Steps 2-9, the 
        clock is not set.  Start again from Step 1.

1.  Press MENU/ACTION to display the main menu

                ----------MENU--------

                   SET UP VCR
                   SET CLOCK
                   SET UP CHANNEL
                   IDIOMA/LANGUE: ENGLISH
                SELECT : /\ \/   KEY
                SET    : >       KEY
                END    : ACTION  KEY

    Note:  To exit the programming mode at any time, press MENU/ACTION.

2.  Repeatedly press /\ or \/ to highlight SET CLOCK, then press >.

3.  Repeatedly press /\ or \/ to highlight MANUAL, then press >.

                --------SET CLOCK----------

                   AUTO CLOCK SET
                   MANUAL

                SELECT : /\ \/   KEY
                SET    : >       KEY
                END    : ACTION  KEY

4.  Repeatedly press /\ or \/ to select the correct month, then press >.

                -----SET CLOCK-----
                1/--/----      --:--
                             DST: ON
                SELECT MONTH
                 SELECT: /\ \/  KEY
                 SET   : >      KEY
                 END   : ACTION KEY

5.  Repeat Step 4 to select the correct date, year and hour, then press >.

6.  Repeatedly press /\ or \/ to select a minute that is 1 or 2 minutes 
    after the current time, then press >.  This gives you time to complete
    this procedure before starting the clock.

    Note:  Your VCR uses a 12-hour clock.  Be sure you correctly set AM or 
           PM.

7.  Repeatedly press /\ or \/ to set DST (daylight saving time) to ON or 
    OFF.

    When you set DST to ON, the VCR automatically adds 1 hour on the first 
    Sunday in April, and subtracts 1 hour on the last Sunday in October.

8.  Press >.  SET COMPLETED appears.

                -------SET CLOCK-------
                1/4/2000 TUE 12:00 PM
                             DST: ON
                -----------------------
                SET COMPLETED

                  SET     : < >     KEY
                  START   : ACTION  KEY

9.  Review the information you entered.

    If the information is not correct, move the cursor to the incorrect
    entry by repeatedly pressing < (marked to the left of REW on the
    remote control) or >, then enter the correct information.

    When the information is correct and the time reaches the minute you
    set in Step 6, press MENU/ACTION twice.  The time you set appears and
    the clock starts running.

    Note:  Seconds begin counting from 00 when you press MENU/ACTION the
           second time.

Adding/Erasing Channels

If you followed the steps listed in "Setting the On Screen Language/
Connection Type/Channels/Clock" above, the VCR might have stored distant,
weak channels that you normally would not watch, or missed channels you
want to store.

Repeatedly press (or hold down) CH /\ or \/ or use the remote control's 
number buttons to check the stored channels.

  To delete an unwanted channel, tune to that channel, then press ADD/DLT.
  CHANNEL nn DELETED appears and the unwanted channel is erased from the
  tuner's memory.

  To add a channel, enter the desired channel number using the remote 
  control's number buttons.  Then press ADD/DLT.  CHANNEL nn ADDED 
  appears, and the channel is added to memory.

Reprogramming Tuner Memory

If you followed the steps in "Setting the On-Screen Language/Connection 
Type/Channels/Clock" above, you might need to reprogram the VCR's tuner 
memory if you later move or change from an antenna connection to a cable 
TV connection.

Note:  You can also quickly erase all settings, including the time, local 
       channels, and programmed events, then reprogram the tuner's memory.
       See "Resetting the VCR's Memory" below.

Follow these steps to reprogram the tuner. 

1.  Press MENU/ACTION to display the main menu.

    Note:  To exit the programming mode during Steps 3-5, press MENU/
           ACTION twice.

2.  Repeatedly press /\ or \/ to highlight SET UP CHANNEL, then press >.

        --------MENU----------

          SET UP VCR
          SET UP FEATURE
          SET CLOCK
          SET UP CHANNEL
          IDIOMA/LANGUE: ENGLISH
        SELECT  : /\ \/  KEY
        SET     : >      KEY
        END     : ACTION KEY

3.  If necessary, repeatedly press /\ or \/ to highlight ANTENNA.

                ----SET UP CHANNEL----
                ANTENNA : CABLE
                AUTO SET
                CHANNEL CAPTION
                WEAK SIGNAL DISPLAY :OFF
                CABLE/DSS BOX SET UP
                VCR Plus + CH SET UP
                SELECT: /\ \/ KEY
                SET   : >     KEY
                END:  : ACTION KEY

4.  Press > again to select the antenna source (TV or CABLE).

5.  Press /\ or \/ to highlight AUTO SET, then press >.  You see:

                 CHANNEL/CLOCK AUTO SET

                 CONNECT ANTENNA CABLE
                 AND IF YOU USE A CABLE
                 BOX, TUNE IT TO YOUR
                 LOCAL PBS CH   THEN...

                 PLEASE PUSH CH UP KEY

6.  Set your cable box to the local PBS station, then press CH /\. (If you
    do not have a cable box, simply press CH /\.)

    After you press CH /\, CHANNEL AUTO SET PROCEEDING and the current 
    channel number appear on the TV screen as the VCR scans through the
    channels and memorizes all active channels in your area.

7.  When the VCR finishes scanning and storing channels, it searches for 
    an EDS signal and shows:

                   AUTO CLOCK SET

                     PROCEEDING

                CANCEL: PUSH STOP KEY

    It can take up to 10 minutes for the VCR to set the clock using the
    EDS signal.  If the VCR finds a signal, it automatically sets its
    clock to the correct time, and AUTO CLOCK SET COMPLETED appears.

    If the VCR does not detect a signal within this time, AUTO CLOCK SET
    INCOMPLETE appears.  There is probably not an EDS signal available in 
    your area. Press MENU/ACTION, then see "Manually Setting the Clock"
    above to set the clock.

Turning On Auto Clock Set

If you turned off the auto clock set feature and manually set the VCR's 
clock, then find that EDS is available in your area, you can turn the auto 
clock set feature back on.  This ensures that the VCR automatically sets 
itself to the correct time after a power failure of less than 24 hours.

Follow these steps to turn on auto clock set.

1.  Press MENU/ACTION to display the main menu. 

2.  Repeatedly press /\ or \/ to highlight SET CLOCK, then press >.

3.  If necessary, press /\ or \/ to highlight AUTO CLOCK SET, then press
    >.

4.  Press CH /\.  The VCR searches for an EDS signal and, if it finds one, 
    automatically sets its clock to the correct time.  If the VCR does not 
    find an EDS signal, follow the steps under "Manually Setting the 
    Clock" above.

Setting the Cable Box

When you change the connections to your VCR (for example, when you
subscribe to a cable company's service), follow these steps to change the 
antenna system settings.

1.  Press MENU/ACTION to display the main menu.

2.  Repeatedly press /\ or \/ to highlight SET UP CHANNEL, then press >.
    You see:
                -----SET UP CHANNEL-----
                ANTENNA : CABLE
                AUTO SET
                CHANNEL CAPTION
                WEAK SIGNAL DISPLAY: OFF
                CABLE/DSS BOX SET UP
                VCR Plus + CH SET UP
                  SELECT : /\ \/  KEY
                  SET    : >      KEY
                  END    : ACTION KEY

3.  Be sure CABLE appears next to ANTENNA.  If not, repeatedly press /\ or 
    \/ to highlight ANTENNA, then press > to select CABLE.

4.  Repeatedly press /\ or \/ to highlight CABLE/DSS BOX SET UP and press 
    >.  You see:

                SELECT HOOKUP
                  CABLE/DSS BOX >VCR >TV
                  VCR >CABLE/DSS BOX >TV
                  VCR >TV

                SELECT: /\ \/  KEY
                SET   : >      KEY
                END   : ACTION KEY

5.  If necessary, repeatedly press /\ or \/ on the remote control to 
    highlight CABLE/DSS BOX >VCR >TV.  Then press >.

    The display prompts you to select the cable box's output channel 
    number. Repeatedly press /\ or \/ to select the number, then press >.

6.  Follow Steps 5-8  under "Setting the On-Screen Language/Connection 
    Type/Channels/Clock" above.

7.  When you finish, press MENU/ACTION twice.

Changing the On-Screen Language

Follow these steps to change the on-screen programming language.

1.  Press MENU/ACTION to display the main menu.

2.  Repeatedly press /\ or \/ to highlight the fifth menu selection, then
    press >.  (The title of the fifth menu selection differs depending on
    the language currently selected.)

                ----------MENU---------

                  SET UP VCR
                  SET UP FEATURE
                  SET CLOCK
                  SET UP CHANNEL
                  IDIOMA/LANGUE: ENGLISH
                    SELECT : /\ \/   KEY
                    SET    : >       KEY
                    END    : ACTION  KEY

                ----------MENU---------

                REGLAGE MAGNETOSCOPE
                REGLAGE MAGNETO SUPPLEM
                REGLAGE HORLOGE
                REGLAGE CANAL
                LANGUAGE/IDIOMA : FRANCAIS
                  SEL     : /\ \/ 
                  REGLER  : >
                  FIN     : ACTION

                ----------MENU----------

                PREPARAR VCR
                FIJACION DE FUNCTIONES
                FIJAR RELOH
                FIJAR CANAL
                LANGUE/LANGUAGE: ESPANOL
                  ELEGIR    : /\ \/
                  FIJAR     : >
                  TERMINAR  : ACTION                  

3.  Repeatedly press > until the desired language appears next to the 
    fifth item.

4.  When you finish, press MENU/ACTION.

Using The Remote Control With Other Components

In addition to controlling your VCR, the remote control can operate the 
basic functions of your TV and cable box or direct-to-home satellite 
receiver. 

If you followed the steps listed in "Setting the On-Screen Language/
Connection Type/Channels/Clock" above and the VCR successfully tuned the 
channel you specified in Step 8 under "Setting the On-Screen Language/ 
Connection Type/Channels/Clock", that means the remote control is already 
programmed to control your equipment.  Skip to the paragraph after Step 3 
in this section to learn how to use the remote control to operate your 
equipment. 

If you followed the steps listed in "Setting the On-Screen Language/
Connection Type/Channels/Clock" above and the VCR did not tune the channel 
you specified in Step 8, follow the steps below to program the remote 
control with the correct manufacturer's code(s) for, and to learn how to 
use the remote to operate, your equipment. 

Note:  Some brands have more than one code listed in the charts.  If a 
       code does not work with your TV, cable box, or direct-to-home 
       satellite receiver, try another.  The listed codes might not work 
       with all models from the listed manufacturers.

1.  Find the code for your TV and cable box or direct-to-home satellite
    receiver in the following charts. 

TV Brand:                   Code:

Fisher .................... 10

GE ........................ 03

Goldstar .................. 15, 16, 17

Hitachi ................... 12

JVC ....................... 11

Magnavox .................. 05

Mitsubishi ................ 07, 13

Panasonic ................. 01, 02

Quasar .................... 01, 02

RadioShack ................ 01, 02, 15, 16, 17

RCA ....................... 03

Realistic ................. 01, 02, 15, 16, 17

Samsung ................... 14

Sanyo ..................... 10

Sharp ..................... 06, 07

Sony ...................... 08

Sylvania .................. 05

Toshiba ................... 09

Zenith .................... 04


Cable Box Brand:            Code:

Archer .................... 01, 29, 44, 88, 91

Cableview ................. 04, 30, 42, 44, 52, 63, 85, 88

Citizen ................... 04, 30, 42, 44, 52, 63, 85, 88

Curtis .................... 08, 09, 56, 61, 87, 90

Diamond ................... 01, 29, 44, 88, 91

Drake ..................... 37, 67, 71

Eagle ..................... 13, 20, 22, 26, 40, 58, 62, 98

Eastern ................... 28

GC Brand .................. 04, 30, 42, 44, 52, 63, 85, 88

Gemini .................... 04, 85

General Electric .......... 57

General Instrument ........ 01, 02, 03, 04, 34, 55, 83, 85, 91, 93, 95

Hamlin .................... 14, 15, 28, 41, 97, 100, 102

Hitachi ................... 31, 79

Jerrold ................... 01, 02, 03, 04, 34, 55, 65, 67, 68, 83, 85,
                            91, 93, 95

Macom ..................... 31, 79

Magnavox .................. 25, 26

Matsushita ................ 16, 17, 101

Movietime ................. 29, 32, 38, 39, 40, 42, 44, 88

NEC ....................... 32, 38, 40

NSC ....................... 32, 38, 40

Oak ....................... 10, 11, 46, 99

Optimus ................... 44, 88

Panasonic ................. 16, 17, 101

Phillips .................. 13, 20, 23, 24, 96

Pioneer ................... 05, 06, 78

Pulsar .................... 04, 30, 42, 44, 52, 63, 85, 88

RadioShack ................ 44, 88

RCA ....................... 16, 17, 101

Realistic ................. 44, 51, 88

Regal ..................... 14, 41

Regency ................... 28

Rembrandt ................. 29, 32, 39, 42, 44, 88

Salora .................... 68, 72

Samsung ................... 32, 40, 42, 78, 94

Scientific Atlanta ........ 08, 09, 56, 61, 87, 90

Sheritech ................. 27

SL Marx ................... 32, 40, 42, 78, 94

Spucer .................... 16, 17, 101

Stargate .................. 04, 30, 32, 40, 42, 44, 52, 63, 78, 85, 88, 94

Sylvania .................. 19  

Teknika ................... 74

Telecaption ............... 77, 92  

Teleview .................. 32, 40, 42, 78, 94  

Texscan ................... 18, 19

Tocom ..................... 01, 33, 34, 42, 48, 49, 91

Toshiba ................... 36 

Uniden Satellite .......... 65, 69

Unika ..................... 01, 29, 44, 88, 91

Universal ................. 42, 43, 44, 52, 63, 88

Viewstar .................. 13, 20, 22, 26, 40, 58, 62, 98

Videoway .................. 07, 23, 50

Vid Tech .................. 64             

Vidter .................... 64

Zenith .................... 07, 23, 50

Satellite Receiver Brand:   Code:

Hitachi/Hughes ............ 104

Magnavox/Uniden 1 ......... 105

Magnavox/Uniden 2 ......... 106

Panasonic ................. 109

RCA ....................... 108

Sony ...................... 107

Toshiba ................... 103

2.  While holding down TV, enter the code number for your TV using the 
    number buttons.  Or, while holding down DSS/CABLE enter the code 
    number for your cable box or direct-to-home satellite receiver.

    Precede a single-digit code number with a 0 - for example, 01, 02, and 
    so on.  To enter a three-digit number, press 100, then enter the last 
    digit in the code number.

3.  Try operating your TV and cable box or direct-to-home satellite 
    receiver using the VCR's remote control.  First press TV or DSS/CABLE, 
    then try pressing POWER, INPUT, CH /\ or \/, and VOL +/- for TV 
    operation; or POWER and CH /\ or \/ for cable box or direct-to-home 
    satellite receiver operation.

    If the device does not function, repeat Step 2 and try other codes for 
    the manufacturer.  If it still does not function, you must use the 
    original remote control supplied with your TV and cable box or direct
    to-home satellite receiver.

To use the remote control, press the button for the device you want to 
control - TV, DSS/CABLE, or VCR.  Then press the desired function button.

Notes:  The codes you programmed might be erased if you remove the 
        batteries from the remote control (to replace them, for example).  
        If this happens, re-enter the codes after you replace the 
        batteries.

        Some TVs, cable boxes, and direct-to-home satellite receivers 
        might require that you manually turn on the power for that device. 

        Your TV, cable box, or direct-to-home satellite receiver might 
        have functions that the VCR's remote control will not operate. 

        You can use the number buttons to select a channel number on your 
        TV and cable box or direct-to-home satellite receiver.  However, 
        some TVs and cable boxes or direct-to-home satellite receivers 
        might require that you press DISP/ENT after entering the channel 
        number. 

        VOL +/- works to adjust the TV volume in any operation mode (VCR, 
        TV, or CATV).

        When you press TV or DSS/CABLE then POWER, MENU/ACTION, or PROG, 
        REMOTE CONTROL IS SET TO CABLE/DSS(TV) MODE appears for 5 seconds.  
        Press VCR to set the remote control to VCR operation mode.

Resetting The VCR's Memory

You can erase all settings (including the time, local channels, and 
programmed events) at any time.  Eject any loaded tape, then hold down 
PLAY and CHANNEL /\ on the VCR for about 5 seconds until it turns itself 
off.  All settings are cleared.

The next time you turn on the VCR, it performs its initial setup sequence.
See "Setting the On-Screen Language/Connection Type/Channels/Clock" above.

Turning The Automatic Shut-Off ON/OFF

The VCR automatically shuts itself off when it detects a blank portion on 
a tape for over 5 minutes, or it receives no signal (except from the line 
in jacks) for over 5 minutes.  However, you can turn this feature on or 
off at any time.

Follow these steps to turn off the auto shut-off.

1.  Press MENU/ACTION to display the main menu.

2.  If necessary, repeatedly press /\ or \/ to highlight SET UP VCR, then 
    press >.

3.  Repeatedly press /\ or \/ to highlight AUTO SHUT OFF.  Then press > to
    select OFF.

                -----SET UP VCR-----

                REPEAT PLAY     :OFF
                TIME STAMP      :ON
                AUTO SHUT-OFF   :ON

                  SELECT: /\ \/  KEY
                  SET   : >      KEY        
                  END   : ACTION KEY

4.  Press MENU/ACTION twice to exit.

To turn the auto shut-off on again, repeat these steps and select ON in 
Step 3.

(BR-EB 11/4/99)

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