C/A SKIP
ADD/DLT
TAPE
COUNTER RESET
SPEED
POSITION
PAUSE SLOW REC
VOL C H
TRACKING
ZERO/
1
4
7
100
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
DISPLAY
ENTER
SAP/Hi-Fi
INDEX
L
IG
H
T
P
R
O
G
FF
REW
PLAY
STOP
IN
P
U
T
V
CR/TV
SELECT
SELECT
CABLE
DSS
TV
EJECT
A
C
T
IO
N
VCR
POWER
SET
SET
M/A
SKIP
Manual VCR Plus+ System
Channel Setup
• Make each entry within 5 minutes or the VCR will leave this mode.
• Once local channels have been programmed, they will stay in
memory, even in the case of a power failure.
Channel no.
your TV
receives the
station on
Assigned
Guide
(VCR Plus+)
channel no.
15
20
04
Broadcast or
Cable
Station Name
HBO
Nickelodeon
CBS
FOX
EXAMPLE ONLY
33
38
04
11
Channel Setup Preparations
In order to complete step 3 left, make a
local channel list (see example below).
You will need the following:
• A line up of normal TV and/ or Cable stations and
the channel number you receive them on.
• A list of Guide (VCR Plus+) channel numbers for
the stations you receive found in TV Guide and
selected newspapers.
1 Make a 3-column chart. In the left column, write
the name of all the stations you receive.
2 In the middle column, write each station’s Guide
(VCR Plus+) number from TV Guide.
3 In the right column, write the channel number
your TV receives the station on.
• Before you begin, complete “Channel Setup
Preparations” below right.
Important Note
• If your VCR connection type changes from type A to B on
page 14, repeat steps 1~4 of page 15 and select VCR
CABLE/DSS
TV before proceeding with these steps.
Notes
Select MANUAL SET.
1) Press
to select.
2) Press
to set.
Select VCR Plus+
channels.
1) Press
to move
cursor to
right
column.
• Repeat step 3 until list is
complete.
SELECT/
SET
:PLAY
:STOP
:REW
:FF
ACTION
4
1
2
3
Do “Auto VCR Plus+ System Channel
Setup (Part 1),” steps 1~3 on page 16.
2) Press to change
CABLE CH number.
3) Press
to set.
4) Press
to scroll
up/down GUIDE CH
column.
4
End setup.
Press ACTION
three times.
To make corrections,
Press
and to move to error, then to change,
or ADD/DLT* to erase number.
2
3
4
ADD/DELETE
SELE
C
T
:
KEY
SET
:
KEY
END
:
ACT
I
O
N
KEY
V
CR
Plus
+
CH
SET UP
GU
I
DE
CH
CABLE
C
H
0
1
0
2
-
-
-
-
SELE
C
T
:
KEY
SET
:
KEY
END
:
ACT
I
O
N
KEY
V
CR
Plus
+
CH
SET UP
GU
I
DE
CH
CABLE
C
H
0
1
0
2
-
-
-
-
SET
SET
SELECT
SELECT
SET
SET
SELECT
SELECT
A
C
T
IO
N
Connection
Setup
Programming
Process of Recording
IMPORTANT NOTE:
For step 3, use the list you prepared. You may leave
lines blank if you do not receive that station, or if
the GUIDE CH number and the CABLE (or TV) CH
numbers are the same.
VCR P
l
us
+
C
H SET UP
-- --
AUT
O
SET
M
ANUAANUA
L
SETSET
SELE
C
T
:
KEY
SET
:
KEY
END
:
ACT
I
O
N
KEY
3
C/A SKIP
ADD/DLT
TAPE
COUNTER RESET
SPEED
POSITION
PAUSE SLOW REC
VOL C H
TRACKING
ZERO/
1
4
7
100
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
DISPLAY
ENTER
SAP/Hi-Fi
INDEX
L
I
G
H
T
PROG
FF
REW
PLAY
STOP
IN
P
UT
V
C
R
/
T
V
SELECT
SELECT
CABLE
DSS
TV
EJECT
A
C
T
IO
N
VCR
POWER
SET
SET
M/A
SKIP
Check list before you begin.
The clock is set.
VCR Plus+ System Setup is complete.
Use normal Timer Recording steps if:
• the PlusCode programming number for a
program is not listed.
• you anticipate the program, such as a sporting
event, to run over the scheduled stop time.
See page to:
• cancel a timer recording in progress.
• replace program contents.
• review or clear program contents once set.
Important notes for DSS/Cable Box users
• When recording via DSS, the receiver,
must be left on.
• When recording via cable or antenna, DSS
receiver must be off.
• Avoid overlapping program times.
• VCR PlusCode programming numbers
can not be used to program the VCR to
record DSS channels.
• You can obtain unlisted PlusCode
numbers by calling 1 - 900 - 454 - 7587.
Call costs approximately $.95 per minute.
Enter record frequency.
Select Category.**
1) Press to
change.
2) Press
set.
6
7
4
Notes
Connection
Setup
Programming
Process of Recording
Display VCR Plus+
screen.
1) Press
to select.
2) Press
to display.
Enter PlusCode
programming number.
1) Press
Numbered
keys.
2) Press PROG
to lock in the
program.
1
2
3
Display SET PROGRAM.
Press PROG.
End programming.
1) Press PROG
(or ACTION).
To cancel,
press ADD/DLT.
2)
Press PROG
(or ACTION)
again to exit.
3) Press 1, 2, or
3 key to select
program type.
** Category Items
N/A(not applicable), SPORTS,
MOVIE, COMEDY, MUSIC, DRAMA
Change record speed.
Repeat 1) and 2).
Make notes. -----> Do step 4.
• If not wanted, go to step 6.
5
SELECT/
SET
PROG
1
3
6
2
3
4
ADD/
DELETE
POWER
7
NUMBERED
keys
3
ACTION
6
PROG
SET
SET
SELECT
SELECT
1
4
7
100
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
VCR P
l
us
+
P
R
O
GRGR
A
M
T
I
M
ER
PR
OG
RA
M
SELE
C
T
:
KEY
SET
:
KEY
END
:
P
R
O
G
KEY
-
-
-
-
-
SET
PROGRA
M
-
-
-
-
-
VCR
Plus
+
EN
TE
R
P
L
US
COD
E N
U
M
B
ER
US
I
NG
0
-
9
KEYS
-
VCR
Plus
+
1
O
NE
T
I
M
E
2
DA
I
LY
(
M
ON
-
F
R
I
)
3
W
EEKLY
T
O
SELE
C
T P
USH
1
,
2
O
R
3
PROG
SET
SET
SELECT
SELECT
8
SAT SAT
1010
:
0000
P P
1212
:
0000
P
125125
DATE
S
TART
S
TOP
CH
A
BC
SP
SESE
L
E
C
T
C
ATE
G
OROR
Y
SELE
C
T
:
KEY
SET
:
KEY
END
:
P
R
O
G
/
ACT
I
ON
KEY
T
OD
A
Y
C
ATE
GOR
Y
:
N
/
A
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
--
-
-
-
-
-
-
--
-
-
-
-
-
-
PROG
C
AN
C
EL
:
A
DD
/
DLT
KEY
SELECT
1
-
8
:
KEY
E
NTER
: KEY
END
:
P
R
O
G
/
AC
T
I
ON
KEY
P DT
STA
R
T
ST
O
P
CH
S
PD
1
DA
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9
:
00
A
12
:
00
A
08
SP
2
8
1010
:
0000
P
1212
:
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P
125125
SPSP
3
-- --
:
--
--
:
--
--
--
4
-- --
:
--
--
:
--
--
--
1
2
3
To make corrections,
press repeatedly to delete the
PlusCode programming number.
:PLAY
:STOP
:REW
:FF
Multi Function Display
Set timer.
Press POWER OFF.
POWER
Marking
When C/A RECORD: ON, VCR automatically rewinds the tape after a
recording has been made and marks the beginning and end of any
detected commercial blocks. After marking is done, the tape is returned to
the end of recording. Commercials are not erased from the tape.
Set ON or OFF.
4
1
Display menu.
Press ACTION.*
Display SET UP FEATURE.
2
1) Press to select.
2) Press
to display.
3
1) Press to select.
2) Press
to display.
Display SET UP
COMMERCIAL ADV
.
1) Press to select.
2) Press
to set.
ON
Timer, VCR Plus+ System, and One Touch recordings are marked automatically.
When STOP is pressed during normal recording, Select One of a) or b) or c).
a) Press 1 key to mark the recording
now.
“NOW MARKING COMMERCIALS” appears.
b) Press 2 key to mark the recording later (after the power has been turned off).
•
If the tape is rewound and another recording started before the power is
turned off, commercials may not be marked correctly.
c) Press ACTION to cancel the marking of this recording.
OFF
The VCR will not mark commercials.
When you are editing or dubbing a tape, or when you do not wish to use this feature, off should be selected.
• When using the timer to record two
adjacent shows on the same channel,
better accuracy can be obtained by
programming each shows separately.
Return to normal screen.
5
Press ACTION three times.
SET
SET
SELECT
SELECT
SET
SET
SELECT
SELECT
SET
SET
SELECT
SELECT
A
C
T
IO
N
A
C
T
IO
N
Check list before you begin.
All connections are made.
One time Setup completed.
VCR is plugged in.
TV is turned on and set to the VCR channel
(CH 3 or 4).
C/A SKIP
ADD/DLT
TAPE
COUNTER RESET
SPEED
POSITION
PAUSE SLOW REC
VOL C H
TRACKING
ZERO/
1
4
7
100
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
DISPLAY
ENTER
SAP/Hi-Fi
INDEX
L
I
G
H
T
PROG
FF
REW
PLAY
STOP
IN
P
U
T
V
C
R
/
T
V
SELECT
SELECT
CABLE
DSS
TV
EJECT
AC
TIO
N
VCR
POWER
SET
SET
M/A
SKIP
Note
NUMBERED
keys
:PLAY
:STOP
:FF
2
3
4
SELECT/
SET
1
5
ACTION
detects and marks the beginning and end points
of commercials on your tape for recordings over 15 minutes in length.
When marked tape is played back, the VCR
automatically advances through the commercial segments at high speed.
You can also set this feature to Manual so as to have more control over
the advance process. The effectiveness of this system can vary due to
differences in the way television stations broadcast. See page for
answers to the most commonly asked questions about this feature.
SET UP V
CR
SET UP FEASET UP FEA
TURE
SET
C
L
OC
K
SET UP
C
H
ANN
EL
I
D
I
O
M
A
/ L
ANGU
E
:
E
NG
L
I
S
H
SELE
C
T
:
KEY
SET
:
KEY
END
:
ACT
I
O
N
KEY
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
M
EN
U
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
SELE
C
T
:
KEY
SET
:
KEY
END
:
ACT
I
O
N
KEY
-
-
-
-
SET UP FE
AT
URE
-
-
-
-
T
I
M
ER
P
R
O
G
R
A
M
SET UP SET UP
C
O
MMMMERCERC
I
ALAL
ADV.ADV.
SELE
C
T
:
KEY
SET
:
KEY
END
:
ACT
I
O
N
KEY
SET UP
C
O
MMERC
I
AL
ADV.
C
/
A
REC
O
R
D
:
ON
C
/
A
PLAYBACK
: AUT
O
THE
V
CR
I
S
W
A
I
T
I
N
G
T
O
MARK
C
O
MM
ER
C
I
A
L
S
I
N
T
HE
PR
OGRAM
Y
O
U
REC
O
RDED.
M
A
R
K
I
NG
N
O
W
: PUSH
1
KEY
L
AT
ER
: PUSH
2
KEY
C
AN
CE
L
: PUSH
A
C
T
I
O
N
KEY
Playback
When playing back recording which have been marked using
feature, you can either set VCR to
automatically advance through marked commercial blocks,
or set it so that commercials are only skipped on your command.
Set AUTO or MANUAL.
4
1
Display menu.
Press ACTION.*
Display SET UP FEATURE.
2
1) Press to
select.
2)
Press to set.
3
1) Press to
select.
2)
Press to set.
Display SET UP
COMMERCIAL ADV
.
1) Press to
select.
2)
Press to set.
AUTO
VCR will automatically advance through
marked commercial blocks recorded on the
tape and then resume playback.
MANUAL
VCR will advance through commercials only
when ZERO/ C/A SKIP is pressed. Playback
will resume when the end mark of a commercial
block is found, or a new recording or blank
portion is detected, or after 8 minutes.
• The selection mode in step 4 remains set unless there is a power outage in which case the original factory
setting will be restored.
• If playback is started in the middle of a commercial, only a single commercial is shown, or an individual
commercial is longer than 1 minute, a commercial may not be skipped.
Press FF to quickly advance through the commercial.
• Part of a recorded program may be skipped over if the program portion between commercials is less than one
minute or there are frequent dark and quiet scenes during the program. To view the portion of tape being
incorrectly skipped, press PLAY while the VCR is skipping, reverse the tape to a point just prior to where the
skipping began and press PLAY again. This time the group will not be automatically skipped. Automatic
skipping will be re-enabled when the end of the marked group is detected.
Return to normal screen.
5
Press ACTION three times.
ACTION
SET
SET
SELECT
SELECT
SET
SET
SELECT
SELECT
SET
SET
SELECT
SELECT
ACTION
Notes
is a trademark of SRT, Inc.
A Jerry lggulden invention licensed in association with
Arthur D. Little Enterprises, Inc.
U.S.Pat. No. 5,333,091
other patents pending
C/A SKIP
ADD/DLT
TAPE
COUNTER RESET
SPEED
POSITION
PAUSE SLOW REC
VOL C H
TRACKING
ZERO/
1
4
7
100
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
DISPLAY
ENTER
SAP/Hi-Fi
INDEX
L
I
G
H
T
P
R
O
G
FF
REW
PLAY
STOP
I
N
P
U
T
VCR/TV
SELECT
SELECT
CABLE
DSS
TV
EJECT
A
C
T
I
O
N
VCR
POWER
SET
SET
M/A
SKIP
STOP
EJECT
REC
REW
POWER
VCR/TV
CHANNEL
VIDEO IN 2 L-AUDIO IN 2-R
MONO
/
A
C
T
I
O
N
PLAY
FF
:PLAY
:STOP
:FF
2
3
4
1
5
ACTION
ZERO/
C/A SKIP
SELECT/
SET
PLAY
FF
SET UP V
CR
SET UP FEASET UP FEA
TURE
SET
C
L
OC
K
SET UP
C
H
ANN
EL
I
D
I
O
M
A
/ L
ANGU
E
:
E
NG
L
I
S
H
SELE
C
T
:
KEY
SET
:
KEY
END
:
ACT
I
O
N
KEY
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
M
EN
U
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
SELE
C
T
:
KEY
SET
:
KEY
END
:
ACT
I
O
N
KEY
-
-
-
-
SET UP FE
AT
URE
-
-
-
-
T
I
M
ER
P
R
O
G
R
A
M
SET UP SET UP
C
O
MMERC
I
ALAL
ADV.ADV.
SELE
C
T
:
KEY
SET
:
KEY
END
:
ACT
I
O
N
KEY
SET UP
C
O
MMERC
I
AL
ADV.
C
/
A
REC
O
R
D
:
ON
C
/
A
PLAYBACKPLAYBACK
: AUT
O
PLAY
FF
Timer Recording Using VCR Plus+ System (continued)
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