Table of Contents
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Special Playback Effects...................................................................................................................34
To Find Specific Sections on a Tape...............................................................................................36
Basic Operations (Recording) ..............................................................................................................39
Recording a Program.....................................................................................................................39
Before you Record .............................................................................................................................39
Basic Recording Steps ......................................................................................................................39
Recording Tips....................................................................................................................................40
Using the Instant Recording Timer (IRT)........................................................................................41
Setting the VCR to Record Later .....................................................................................................42
Reviewing What You Have Programmed.......................................................................................44
Programming Priorities......................................................................................................................44
Basic Operations (VCR Plus + Recording) ................................................................................46
Easy Delayed Recording with VCR Plus +.................................................................................46
About VCR Plus+................................................................................................................................46
Channel Setup ....................................................................................................................................46
Using VCR Plus+ to Record a Program..........................................................................................50
Advanced Operations ............................................................................................................................52
Controlling Your TV with the VCR's Remote .............................................................................52
Programming the Remote Control...................................................................................................53
Controlling the TV...............................................................................................................................54
Advanced Operations (Cable Box Hookups) .....................................................................................55
Hooking Up to a Cable Box ..........................................................................................................55
A Step-by-Step Approach .................................................................................................................55
Remote Control of the Cable Converter ......................................................................................... 57
Advanced Operations (Stereo System) ..............................................................................................59
Integrating Your Stereo System...................................................................................................59
Hookup.................................................................................................................................................59
Recording from Your Stereo System...............................................................................................59
Advanced Operations (Second VCR) .................................................................................................61
Integrating a Second VCR ............................................................................................................61
Hookup.................................................................................................................................................61
To Control Both VCRs with the Remote Control ...........................................................................61
Copying from One VCR to Another (Dubbing)...............................................................................61
Advanced Operations (Synchro Editing).............................................................................................63
Synchro Editing...................................................................................................................................63
Programmable Easy Edit...................................................................................................................64
Advanced Operations (Camcorder).....................................................................................................66
Copying Tapes From a Camcorder .................................................................................................66
VCR Care and Servicing .......................................................................................................................67
Routine Cleaning............................................................................................................................67
Head Cleaning ....................................................................................................................................67
Periodic Maintenance ........................................................................................................................67
If the VCR Doesn't Work Right.....................................................................................................68
