• The POWER button does not completely shut off the mains power from the unit, but switches operating current on or off only. • The rating plate is on the rear of the unit. Table of Contents Description of Controls ......................................................................................... 3 Front Panel .................................................................................................. 3 Remote Control (For VR888/55) ................................................................ 4 Remote Control (For VR788/55) ................................................................ 6 Rear Panel ................................................................................................... 8 Display Window .......................................................................................... 9 On-Screen Display ...................................................................................... 9 Getting Connected Up ......................................................................................... 10 VCR to TV Connection (For VR888/55) .................................................. 10 VCR to AV TV Connection (For VR888/55) ............................................ 10 VCR to TV Connection (For VR788/55) ................................................... 11 VCR to AV TV Connection USING SCART CABLE (For VR788/55) .... 11 Setting Up ............................................................................................................. 12 Setting the Video Channel ........................................................................ 12 Menu Operations ....................................................................................... 13 Initial Setup ............................................................................................... 13 Manual Channel Setting ............................................................................ 15 Selecting Colour Mode ............................................................................. 15 Basic Operations .................................................................................................. 16 Playback .................................................................................................... 16 Recording .................................................................................................. 16 One Touch Recording (OTR) .................................................................... 17 Index Search ............................................................................................. 17 Automatic Operations ............................................................................... 17 Advanced Operations .......................................................................................... 18 Selecting Monitor Sound .......................................................................... 18 Using On-Screen Display ......................................................................... 18 Picture Control .......................................................................................... 18 Special Effect Playbacks ........................................................................... 18 Tracking Adjustments ............................................................................... 19 SHOWVIEW Set up (For VR888/55) ...................................................... 19 Timer Recording Using SHOWVIEW (For VR888/55 Only) .................. 20 Timer Recording ....................................................................................... 20 Tape Duplication (For VR888/55) ............................................................ 22 Tape Duplication (For VR788/55) ............................................................ 23 Operating Other Manufacturers’ TV (For VR888/55 Only) ........................... 24 Before Requesting Service .................................................................................. 25 Specifications ........................................................................................................ 26 — 2 — WARNING Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment void the user’s authority to operate it. PAL NTSC Introduction Congratulations on purchasing your new VCR. You can’t wait to get it working, but before you do, spare a few moments to read this brief introduction to the world of video recording. It may repay you handsomely in terms of improved results, and avoiding of costly mistakes. Positioning Do not place the VCR directly on top of, or underneath, your TV set. Ensure that there is at least 20 cm between the VCR and the TV set, and that air can circulate freely through the ventilation openings of the VCR. IMPORTANT Audio-Visual material may consist of copyrighted works which must not be recorded without the authority of the owner of the copyright. Please refer to relevant laws in your country. / G-CODE With this VCR, the G-Code system is identified a...