I really don't have a problem setting the time using the TV. I'd reckon the vast majority of
VCRs still in service are connected to TVs, and that's my point. VCR manufacturers can safely
assume that a TV will be connected to the VCR, and so it can serve as a display when
necessary.
Ignoring the 14-day timer aspect, it's still easier to set the time with OSD than it is with
tiny buttons and minimal feedback on the VCR itself.