Model 200 Hi-Fi Stereo VCR w/4-Head Double Azimuth
(160-0640) Preparation Faxback Doc. # 57481
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 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 CHANNEL /\ and CHANNEL \/ 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 CHANNEL /\ and CHANNEL \/ 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 CHANNEL /\ (to select English), CHANNEL
\/ (to select Spanish), or TV/VCR (to select French).
4. Set your cable box to the local PBS station (if available), then press
CHANNEL /\. Or if you do not have a cable box or direct-to-home
satellite receiver, simply press CHANNEL /\.
After you press CHANNEL /\, CH 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.
5. 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 date. Then the time and date, current
channel setting, and AUTO CLOCK SET COMPLETED appear. 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, 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 if a power
failure occurs or 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.
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 the other
time zone.
1. Press MENU/ACTION to display the main menu.
2. Repeatedly press /\ (marked above PLAY on the remote control) or \/
(marked below STOP on the remote control) to highlight SET CLOCK, then
press > (marked to the right of FAST-F on the remote control).
-----------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
< (marked to the left of REW on the remote control) or > to add or
subtract one hour as necessary.
------SET CLOCK------
AUTO CLOCK
MANUAL
TIME ZONE ADJUST: 0
SELECT : /\ \/ KEY
SET : < > KEY
END : ACTION KEY
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 UP FEATURE
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 < 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/
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) CHANNEL /\ or \/ to 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/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
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 CHANNEL /\.
(If you do not have a cable box, simply press CHANNEL /\.)
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.
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.
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, 51, 59, 75
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, 51, 59, 75
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
second and third digits 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, CHANNEL /\ or \/, and VOL +/- for TV
operation; or POWER and CHANNEL /\ 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/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.
(EB 11/10/99)
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