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• Recording a Program ......................................................................................................................34
Before you Record .............................................................................................................................34
Basic Recording Steps ......................................................................................................................35
Recording Tips.................................................................................................................................... 35
Using the Instant Recording Timer (IRT)........................................................................................36
Setting the VCR to Record Later .....................................................................................................37
Reviewing What You Have Programmed.......................................................................................39
Programming Priorities ......................................................................................................................39
Advanced Operations (Remote Control of TV) ........................................................................................41
• Controlling Your TV with the VCR's Remote...............................................................................41
Programming the Remote Control...................................................................................................41
Controlling the TV...............................................................................................................................42
Advanced Operations (Cable Box Hookups)............................................................................................43
• Hooking Up to a Cable Box............................................................................................................43
A Step-by-Step Approach .................................................................................................................43
Remote Control of the Cable Converter .........................................................................................45
Advanced Operations (Second VCR) .......................................................................................................47
• Integrating a Second VCR..............................................................................................................47
Hookup.................................................................................................................................................47
To Control Both VCRs with the Remote Control ...........................................................................47
Copying from One VCR to Another (Dubbing)...............................................................................47
Copying Tapes From A Camcorder.................................................................................................48
VCR Care and Servicing...........................................................................................................................49
• Routine Cleaning..............................................................................................................................49
Periodic Maintenance ........................................................................................................................49
• If the VCR Doesn't Work Right ......................................................................................................49
Don't Attempt Repairs Yourself........................................................................................................49
Care and Servicing (Problems) .................................................................................................................51
OFTEN ENCOUNTERED PROBLEMS..........................................................................................51
PROBLEM ...........................................................................................................................................51
THINGS TO CHECK..........................................................................................................................51
SOLUTION ..........................................................................................................................................51
No Power .............................................................................................................................................51
Power cord plugged in?.....................................................................................................................51
Connect the power cord to AC outlet. .............................................................................................51
Delayed recording does not work. ...................................................................................................51
Program set to the correct channel? ...............................................................................................51
Reset the delayed recording.............................................................................................................51
Program time and date set correctly? .............................................................................................51
Reset the delayed recording.............................................................................................................51
VCR power turned off?......................................................................................................................51
Turn power off to activate the timer.................................................................................................51
Does not record when you press REC and PLAY at the same time/.........................................51
Safety tab removed from the videocassette...................................................................................51
Put cellophane tape over the tab area, or use a videocassette with safety tab intact. ...........51
TV program cannot be viewed or recorded....................................................................................51
Loose or inappropriate connections between VCR and TV? ......................................................51