Cautions WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. Attention: Pour .viter les chocs .lectriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusq. au fond. Do not defeat the safety feature of the plug. The wide blade fits into the wall socket only one way. If you need an extension cord, make sure it matches the plug of the product. For U.S.A. N Operate VCR only on 120 volts, 60Hz AC power (normal house power). FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the userOs authority to operate it. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This symbol indicates Odangerous voltageO inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury. This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product. Note To Cable TV Installer This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical. Product Registration Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning this card allows us to contact you if needed. Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them. The numbers are located on the back of the product. Model No._____________________________________________________________________ VR642HF Serial No. _____________________________________________________________________ Purchase Date: ________________________________________________________________ Dealer/Address/Phone: ________________________________________________________ Introduction Table of Contents Important Information Warnings______________________________ i Cautions ______________________________ i Note to Cable TV Installer _______________ i Product Registration ____________________ i Hooking Up the VCR Choosing a Hookup ____________________ 2 Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box _________________________ 3 Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels ___________ 4 Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Channels______ 5 Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes_ 6 Connecting a Stereo Amplifier/Receiver __ 7 Setting Up the VCR Startup Check Accessories With VCR ________ 8 Insert Batteries in Remote ___________ 8 Turn on TV________________________ 8 Turn on VCR ______________________ 8 Place Channels in VCR’s Memory ____ 9 Add or Remove Channels from VCR’s Memory __________________ 9 Select the Language/Seleccione el Idioma/S.lectionner la Langue ___ 10 Use TV.VCR Button ______________ 10 Set the AUTO TV/VCR Feature ______ 10 Set the Time and Date _____________ 11 Set the Automatic Daylight- Saving Time ___________________ 11 Set the Display Panel Brightness ____ 12 Using the Remote Control VCR Function Buttons _________________ 13 Playing a Tape Playback _____________________________ 14 Using the Playback Features AUTO PLAY Feature_______________ 15 AUTO REPEAT Feature ____________ 15 DISPLAY Button __________________ 16 Time Counter_____________________ 16 Index Search _____________________ 17 Zero Search ______________________ 17 Blank Search _____________________ 18 Picture Search ____________________ 18 Slow Motion______________________ 18 Pause for Stop-Action______________ 19 Frame Advance (F.ADV Button)_____ 19 Automatic Tracking _______________ 19 Manual Tracking__________________ 19 TAPE PLAYBACK: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX Feature________________________ 20 Recording and Playback Feature COMMERICALAADVANCE ____ 21-22 Recording a Program Recordings ___________________________ 23 Recording Speeds _________________ 23 Normal Recording ____________________ 23 Watch a TV Channel While VCR is Recording a Different Channel _ 23 Express Recording ____________________ 24 Recording While You’re Away Setting a Timer Recording__________ 25 Stopping a Timer Recording ________ 25 Timer Recording From the VCROs Line Input _______________ 26 Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings_______________ 26 Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP ____________ 27 Recording Audio Only_________________ 28 Using the Recording Features Recording Pause __________________ 28 Pro-Tect Plus. Feature ____________28 Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes__________________ 29 Copying and Editing Tapes Using Compatible Remote _____________ 29 References Location of Controls Front Panel_______________________ 30 Back Panel _______________________ 30 Display Panel_____________________ 31 Specifications_____________________...