Aiwa HV-FX8100U User Manual
HV-FX8100U
STEREO VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
VIDEOGRABADORA ESTEREO
MAGNETOSCOPE STEREO
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCCIONES DE MANEJO
MODE D'EMPLOI
ENGLISH
For Assistance And Inf ormation
Call Toll Free 1-800-BUY-AIWA
(United States and Puerto Rico)
ESPAÑOL
FRANÇAIS
HV-FX8100U
QUICK START GUIDE
Welcome
Thank you for purchasing this AIWA product.
When you unpack your unit for the first time,
follow the procedures 1 to 5 below for set up.
You will find these accessories in the package box.
Remote control (1) Batteries (2)
For Assistance And Inf ormation
Call Toll Free 1-800-BUY-AIWA
(United States and Puerto Rico)
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Operating Instructions (1)
Antenna cable (1)
Please read all of the information and warnings on page 1 and 2 of the operating instructions before installing or operating
your TV.
1
Insert two R03 (size AAA) batteries (supplied) with the correct
polarity, as indicated inside the battery compartment.
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control
Audio/video cable (1)
1
2
Connecting Antenna (or CATV)-VCR-TV
Basic connections
1 Connect the TV antenna
cable (not supplied) to the
VCR.
2 Connect the supplied antenna
cable to the UHF/VHF OUT TO
TV connector on the VCR and
the antenna connector on the
TV.
Antenna connector
TV
Audio/video
input jacks
UHF/VHF
IN (ANT)
OUT
VIDEO
L
OUT (TV)
AUDIO
R
AC outlet
3 If your TV has audio/video
4 Connect the AC cord to
the AC outlet.
Important
Connect the AC cord to the AC outlet after all of the connections are complete.
input jacks, connect the VCR
and TV using the supplied
audio/video cables.
When the TV is connected to the UHF/VHF OUT (TV) connector using an antenna cable
Set the channel selector to 3CH or 4CH, not employed for broadcasts, and select the same channel on the TV.
To select a desired TV channel on the TV
OUT
VIDEO
L
AUDIO
R
3CH
4CH
Turn the TV and VCR on, and press TV/VCR to turn off
VCR in the display window, or turn off this VCR.
2
CATV connections
CATV System
CATV converter
(not supplied)
OUTIN
1 Connect the cable from the CATV system
to the input on the CATV converter.
3 Connect the VCR with the
supplied antenna cable to
the TV's antenna input.
Antenna connector
2 Connect the output
on the converter to the UHF/VHF IN
(ANT) connector on the VCR with a
coaxial cable (not supplied).
UHF/VHF
IN (ANT)
OUT
VIDEO
L
OUT (TV)
AUDIO
R
TV
Audio/video
input jacks
AC outlet
4 If your TV has audio/video input
jacks, connect the VCR and TV
5 Connect the AC cord to
the AC outlet.
To connect a CATV system without using a CATV converter
Connect the cable from the CATV system to the UHF/VHF IN (ANT) connector on the VCR in step 1 above.
To see a TV program or video program selected on the VCR
Turn the TV and VCR on, and press TV/VCR to display VCR in the display
window.
using the supplied audio and
video cables.
VCR
3
3
Setting the language
The on-screen menu can display three languages: English, Spanish and French.
1
2
3
CATV
VCR
POWER
MENU
TV
Set the VCR/CATV/TV selector to
VCR.
Press POWER to turn on the VCR.
Press MENU .
For the first setting, SYSTEM SET
UP menu appears. From the second
setting, MENU appears. See on
page 11 in the supplied operating
instructions.
SET/TRACKING
4
Press SET/TRACKING
+
+
–
ENTER
or
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/
LANGUE, then press
ENTER.
SYSTEM SET UP
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE
AUTO CLOCK ON OFF
STANDARD TIME
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
AIWA CO., LTD
–
to select
5
6
SET/TRACKING
+
–
ENTER
MENU
Press SET/TRACKING
select the desired language, then
press ENTER.
Press MENU twice to return
to the normal screen.
+
or
–
to
8A-JFD-902-01
000225ATO-YX
Printed in Thailand
4
4
Setting the clock
You must set the date and time for timer recording.
1
MENU
2
SET/TRACKING
+
–
VCR
CATV
TV
ENTER
Set the VCR/CATV/TV selector to
VCR.
Press MENU. And press SET/
TRACKING + or – to select CLOCK
SET, then press ENTER.
For the first setting, SYSTEM SET
UP menu appears. From the second
setting, MENU appears. See on page
11 in the supplied operating
instructions.
SYSTEM SET UP
4
SET/TRACKING
+
–
ENTER
SET/TRACKING
3
+
–
ENTER
Set DAY, YEAR and hours in the same way
as in step 3.
Press SET/TRACKING + or – to
set MONTH, then press ENTER.
CANCEL
The day of the week will
automatically appears.
Press SET/TRACKING
5
+ or – to set minutes.
Press and hold SET/
TRACKING + or – to change
the setting in 10 minutes
intervals.
5
Press ENTER to start the
6
clock.
The normal screen returns
or the blue screen appears.
5
ENTER
Setting the channels
Before starting
Make sure the VCR is in TV mode.
1
MENU
2
SET/TRACKING
+
–
VCR
CATV
TV
ENTER
Set the VCR/CATV/TV selector to
VCR.
Press MENU. And press SET/
TRACKING + or – to select CH
SET UP, then press ENTER.
MENU
TIMER REC SET
CH SET UP
VCR SET UP
SYSTEM SET UP
NO NOISE BACKGROUND
ON OFF
4
SET/TRACKING
+
–
ENTER
3
Press SET/TRACKING + or – to select
AUTO CH MEMORY, then press ENTER.
All available channels are tuned.
After tuning, CH SET UP menu appears on
the screen.
CH SET UP
TV CATV
AUTO CH MEMORY
ADD/DELETE
GUIDE CH SET
Press ENTER to select TV or
CATV.
CH SET UP
TV CATV
AUTO CH MEMORY
ADD/DELETE
GUIDE CH SET
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Warning
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
“CAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.”
Explanation of Graphical Symbols
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert
the user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the products
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to person.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instruction in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Read the Operating Instructions carefully and completely
before operating the unit. Be sure to keep the Operating
Instructions for future reference. All warnings and cautions in
the Operating Instructions and on the unit should be strictly
followed, as well as the safety suggestions below.
Warning
To prevent electric shock or injury, these safety instructions
should be followed in the installation, use and servicing the
unit.
Installation
Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended
by the unit manufacturer as they may result in the risk of fire,
electric shock or injury to persons.
Water and Moisture - Do not use this unit near water - for
example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry
tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the
like.
Heat - Do not use this unit near sources of heat, including
heating vents, stoves, or other appliances that generate
heat. It also should not be placed in temperatures less than
5˚C (41˚F) or greater than 35˚C (95˚F ).
Mounting surface - Place the unit on a flat, even surface.
Accessories - Do not place this unit on an unstable cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The unit may fall, causing
serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious damage to
the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the
unit. Any mounting of the appliance should follow the
manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting
accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
Portable cart - An appliance and cart combination should
be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart
combination to overturn.
PORTABLE CART WARNING
S3125A
Ventilation - The unit should be situated with adequate
space around it so that proper heat ventilation is assured.
Allow 10 cm clearance from the rear and the top of the unit,
and 5 cm from the each side.
Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom
are provided for ventilation, and to ensure reliable operation
of the unit and to protect it from overheating, these openings
must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never
be blocked by placing the unit on a bed, sofa, rug or other
similar surface. (This unit should never by placed near or
over a radiator or heat register.) This unit should not be
placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase unless
proper ventilation is provided.
Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind
into this unit through the cabinet slots as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short-circuit parts that could
result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind
on the unit.
Electric Power
Power Sources - This unit should be operated only from
the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If
you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home,
consult your appliance dealer or local power company. To
operate unit on battery power, or other sources, refer to the
operating instructions.
Grounding or Polarization - This unit is provided with a
polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one
blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power
outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are
unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the
plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician
to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety
purpose of the polarized plug.
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Power-Cord Protection - This unit is provided with an
attachment plug having overload protection. This is a safety
feature. See operating instructions for replacement or
resetting of protective device. If replacement of the plug is
required, be sure the service technician has used a
replacement plug specified by the manufacturer that has the
same overload protection as the original plug.
Overloading - Do not allow anything to rest on the power
cord. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as
this can result in fire or electric shock. Do not locate this unit
where the cord will be abused by persons walking on it.
Outdoor Antenna
Power lines - An outside antenna system should not be
located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other
electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such
power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna
system, extreme care should be taken to keep from
touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them
might be fatal.
Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna or
cable system is connected to the unit, be sure the antenna
or cable system is grounded so as to provide some
protection against voltage surges and built-up static
charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/
NFPA No.70, provides information with regard to proper
grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding
of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of
grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit,
connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for
the grounding electrode. See the figure.
Antenna Grounding According to the National Electrical Cord
ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE
GROUND CLAMP
ANTENNA DISCHARGE
UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
Damage Requiring Service
Unplug this unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
1) When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
2) If liquid has been spilled into the unit.
3) If the unit has been exposed to rain or water.
4) If the unit does not operate normally by following the
operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that
are covered by the operating instructions as improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage
and will often require extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore the unit to normal operation.
5) If the unit has been dropped or the cabinet has been
damaged.
6) When the unit exhibits a distinct change in
performance - this indicates a need for service.
Do not attempt to service this unit yourself as opening or
removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or
other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required,
be sure the service technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer or having the same
characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other
hazards.
Safety Check - Upon the completion of any service or
repairs to this unit, ask the service technician to perform
safety checks to determine that the unit is in proper
operating condition.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s
attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides
guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies
that the cable ground should be connected to the grounding
system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as
practical.
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250 PART H)
Lightning
For added protection for this unit receiver during a lightning
storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long
periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect
the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to
the unit due to lightning and powerline surges.
Maintenance
Cleaning - Unplug this unit from the wall outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
OWNER'S RECORD
For your convenience, record the model number and
serial number (you will find them on the rear of your set)
in the space provided below. Please refer to them when
you contact your AIWA dealer in case of difficulty.
Model No.
Serial No.
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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing this AIWA
product. To optimize the performance of
this unit, please read through this
operating instructions carefully.
Table of contents
Main features of this
VCR
VCR Plus+ system and OneTouch Playback
You can easily set the timer with the
VCR Plus+ system.
The recorded TV programs can be
played back quickly with One-Touch
Playback.
MTS (Multi-channel TV
Sound) broadcast
You can receive, record and play back
stereo and bilingual TV programs.
MBR (Multi Brand Remote
control)
The remote control can control the CATV
converters of many manufacturers.
Preparation
Connecting the VCR ...........................................4
Preparing the remote control ..............................8
Setting the language.........................................11
Setting the clock................................................11
Setting the VCR channels.................................13
Checking the channel set-up to use VCR
Plus+ system ..............................................15
Playback
Playing back a tape...........................................16
Various search functions...................................18
Recording
Recording a TV program...................................20
Recording with One-Touch Recording..............21
Setting the timer with VCR Plus+ system .........22
Setting the timer manually ................................24
VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered
trademarks of Gemstar Development
Corporation.
The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured
under license from Gemstar Development
Corporation.
Dubbing.............................................................26
Other functions
Multichannel TV Sound (MTS) and Hi-Fi
audio sound system....................................27
On-screen display.............................................28
Additional information
Troubleshooting ................................................29
Specifications....................................................30
Parts and controls.............................................31
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PREPARATION
Connecting the VCR
Basic connections
Caution
All connections should be made with both your VCR
and TV unplugged from the Power supply.
75-ohm
coaxial cable
(not supplied)
UHF/VHF
IN (ANT)
OUT (TV)
300-ohm twin-lead cable
(not supplied)
Antenna adaptor
(not supplied)
1
2
Antenna splitter (not supplied)
VU
3
AC cord
1
Disconnect the antenna cable from your TV and connect it to the UHF/VHF
To AC outlet
To antenna connector
Antenna cable
(supplied)
TV TV
IN (ANT) connector on this VCR.
If the cable is a round-type 75-ohm coaxial cable, connect it directly to the UHF/VHF IN
(ANT) connector.
If the cable is a flat-type 300-ohm twin-lead cable, connect it to the antenna adaptor
(not supplied), and connect the adaptor to the UHF/VHF IN (ANT) connector.
2
Connect the supplied antenna cable to the UHF/VHF OUT (TV) connector
on the VCR and the antenna connector on your TV.
If your TV has a 300-ohm antenna connector, use an antenna splitter (not supplied).
Connect the AC cord to the AC outlet.
3
To Connect a TV using the audio/video cable
If your TV has audio/video input jacks, you can connect the VCR and TV using the supplied
audio/video cable.
This connection improves the picture and sound quality.
VHFUHF
300-ohm
To VHF antenna
terminal
To UHF antenna terminal
TV
Yellow
White
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
L
R
Red
audio/video cable (supplied)
To audio/video
input jacks
CONTINUE
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Connecting the VCR (continued)
CATV connections
To connect the CATV system without using a CATV converter
CATV system
75-ohm coaxial cable
(not supplied)
UHF/VHF
IN (ANT)
OUT (TV)
1
2
Antenna splitter (not supplied)
VU
3
AC cord
1
Connect the cable from the CATV system to the UHF/VHF IN (ANT)
To AC outlet
Antenna cable
(supplied)
To antenna connector
connector on this VCR.
Connect the supplied antenna cable to the UHF/VHF OUT (TV) connector on
2
the VCR and the antenna connector on your TV.
If your TV has a 300-ohm antenna connector, use an antenna splitter (not supplied).
3
Connect the AC cord to the AC outlet.
To connect a CATV system using a CATV converter
75-ohm
coaxial cable
(not supplied)
TV TV
VHFUHF
300-ohm
To VHF antenna
terminal
To UHF antenna terminal
CATV system
CATV converter
(not supplied)
OUTIN
1
UHF/VHF
IN (ANT)
OUT (TV)
4
AC cord
1
Connect the cable from the CATV system to the input connector on the CATV converter.
2
Connect the output connector on the converter to the UHF/VHF IN (ANT) connector on this VCR.
3
Connect the supplied antenna cable to the UHF/VHF OUT (TV) connector on the VCR and the
To AC outlet
Antenna cable
(supplied)
To antenna connector
75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied)
3
Antenna splitter
(not supplied)
TV
VU
antenna connector on your TV.
If your TV has a 300-ohm antenna connector, use an antenna splitter (not supplied).
4
Connect the AC cord to the AC outlet.
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5
300-ohm
2
TV
VHFUHF
To connect a CATV system using a CATV converter and 2-way splitter
CATV system
1
2-way splitter
(not supplied)
75-ohm coaxial cable
(not supplied)
2
2
6
AC cord
75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied)
To AC outlet
CATV converter
OUTIN
75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied)
UHF/VHF
IN (ANT)
OUT (TV)
3
4
Antenna cable
(supplied)
TV
To antenna connector
75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied)
5
Connect the cable from the CATV system to the 2-way splitter.
1
Connect one of the output connector of the splitter to the input
2
connector of the CATV converter, and the other to the A/B switch.
Connect the output connectors on the converter to the UHF/VHF IN
3
(ANT) connector on this VCR.
4
Connect the UHF/VHF OUT (TV) connector on this VCR to the A/B
switch using the supplied antenna cable.
Connect the A/B switch to the antenna connector on your TV.
5
Connect the AC cord to the AC outlet.
6
A/B switch
(not supplied)
Note
When you use a CATV converter,
refer to the operating Instructions
of it.
CONTINUE
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Connecting the VCR (continued)
Additional connections
To connect an AV receiver
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
L
R
AC cord
AV receiver
To AC outlet
Yellow
White
Red
Audio/video cable (supplied)
Red (R)
White (L)
Yellow
Notes
• To receive an AM band radio broadcast on the AV receiver, turn off the VCR.
• Install the AM antenna of the AV receiver in a location that avoids interference, away from the
VCR as much you can.
• Depending on the AV receiver, it’s rear panel may not be the same as above. Please refer to the
AV receiver’s Operating Instructions.
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VCR reception setting
When using the VCR, the signal passes from the antenna to
the VCR and then out to the TV. Before you use the VCR, a
video output channel must be set on your TV.
VHF/UHF
IN (ANT)
OUT (TV)
CH
3
To AC outlet
TV/VCR
4
Preparing the remote control
Inserting the batteries
Caution
To prevent damage from leakage or explosion, follow
the descriptions below.
• Insert two supplied R03 (size AAA) batteries with the
0 and 9 marks correctly as illustrated.
• Do not mix old batteries with new ones or different
types of batteries.
• Do not throw the batteries into a fire, apply heat to
them or take them apart.
• Do not carry the batteries with keys or other metallic
objects.
When a TV is connected with an antenna
cable
When the TV is connected to the UHF/VHF OUT(TV)
connector using a supplied antenna cable, set the channel
selector at the rear to 3 CH or 4 CH, not employed for
broadcasts, and select the same channel on the TV.
(For watching the VCR, set the channel, 3 ch or 4 ch on the
TV for watching the VCR.)
To select a desired TV channel on the TV
Turn the TV on and turn off this VCR.
To see a TV program or video program selected on the
VCR
Turn the TV and VCR on, and press TV/VCR to display
“VCR” in the display window.
VCR
To see a desired TV channel on the TV after playback
Press TV/VCR so that “VCR” disappears from the display
window.
When a TV is connected with an audio/
video cable
When the TV is connected using the supplied audio/video
cable, turn the TV and VCR on, and select the video input
mode on the TV.
Note
Remove the batteries when they have no more power, or when
you do not use the remote control for a long period of time.
Using the remote control
Point the remote control toward the remote sensor.
5m
30
30
7m
Notes
• The remote control may not operate when there is an
obstruction between the remote control and the remote
sensor.
• Strong ambient light sources such as a fluorescent lamp or
direct sunlight may cause unreliable operation.
• Using a TV with the same type of infrared remote control
facing the same direction may cause incorrect operation.
• The maximum distance for effective control between the
remote control and the remote sensor is 7 meters. When the
maximum operable distance becomes shorter, replace both
batteries with new ones.
• Although you can use the remote control within an angle of
up to 30 degrees in any direction from directly in front of the
remote sensor, we recommend a narrower angle for stable
operation.
CONTINUE
Remote
sensor
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Preparing the remote control (continued)
Controlling the TVs and CATVs
The remote control can control the TVs of many
manufacture’s and CATV converters. To control such TVs
and CATV converters, set the manufacturer’s code number
shown in the table on the right.
VCR/CATV/TV
POWER
Number
buttons
TV/VCR
1
Set the VCR/CATV/TV selector to TV or CATV.
2
While holding PRESET, press the number
buttons to set the code number referring to the
table on the right.
Some manufacturers have more than one code number.
If the remote control does not operate with the TV or
CATV after setting the code number, try another
number.
Controlling the TV
Only the POWER, CHANNEL N, M, VOLUME +, –,
MUTE and TV/VCR on the remote control can be used.
Controlling the CATV
Only the number buttons on the remote control can be used.
Notes
• Due to the variety of codes used by manufacturers, AIWA
cannot guarantee that the MBR remote control will operate
with every model of the brands listed.
• The number buttons can be used only for channel selection,
but they may not function correctly with some CATV
converters.
CHANNEL N/M
VOLUME +/–
PRESET
MUTE
TV manufacturer Code number
ADMIRAL 16, 37, 44, 45
AIWA 00
AKAI 01
AMARK 09
AOC 01
BELL & HOWELL 33
BROKSONIC 18, 19
CANDLE 51
CCE 07
CENTURION 08
CINERAL 43
CITIZEN 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55
CORONADO 09
CROWN 09
CURTIS MATHES 01, 03, 08, 33, 37, 44
DAEWOO 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43
DAYTRON 01, 08
EMERSON 01, 09, 16, 17, 18, 19
FISHER 28, 29
FUNAI 46, 47
GENERAL ELECTRIC 03, 10, 11, 13, 37, 44
GRADIENTE 01, 56, 57, 63, 67
HITACHI 09, 14, 15
JC PENNEY 01, 08, 10, 27, 35
JVC 20, 21
KIOTE 43
KMC 09
KTV 01, 08, 09, 31
LG (GOLDSTAR) 01, 07, 08, 09, 35, 39
LODGENET 33
LOGIK 33
LXI 09, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29
MAGNAVOX 01, 02, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09,
20, 34, 35
MAJESTIC 33
MARANTZ 01, 32
MEMOREX 33
MGA/MITSUBISHI 01, 08, 32
MONTGOMERY WARD 01, 06, 09, 23, 32, 33
NEC 01, 08
NOBLEX 07
PACKARD BELL 43
PANASONIC 07, 11, 13, 25, 35, 36
PHILCO 01, 06, 07, 08, 09, 43
PHILIPS 06, 07
PIONEER 30
PORTLAND 09
PROSCAN 03, 37, 44
QUASAR 11, 13
RADIO SHACK 16, 17, 23
RCA 03, 33, 44
REALISTIC 16, 17, 23
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TV manufacturer Code number
SAMPO 08
SAMSUNG 01, 08, 09, 25
SANYO 28, 29
SCOTT 01, 08
SEARS 09, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29
SEMP 64
SHARP 09, 22, 23, 24
SIGNATURE 2000 01, 06, 08, 09, 10, 23, 24, 33, 34
SONY 12
SOUNDESIGN 51
SYLVANIA 01, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 35
SYMPHONIC 46, 47
TATUNG 11
TEKNIKA 07, 09, 16, 33, 51
TELERENT 09, 33
THOMSON 69
TORX 08
TOSHIBA 25, 26, 27
WARDS 01, 06, 08, 09, 10, 33, 34
XR1000 48
ZENITH 02
CATV converter manufacturer Code number
ALLEGRO 46
ARCHER 39
CABLEVIEW 39
CITIZEN 39
CURTIS MATHES 15
EAGLE 24, 25, 28
GEMINI 05, 22, 23
GENERAL ELECTRIC 43
GENERAL INSTRUMENT 04, 05
GOBRAND 39
HAMLIN 33, 34, 35
JERROLD 06, 07, 08, 09, 10
KALE VISION 29
MACOM 03, 40, 41
MAGNAVOX 25, 28, 36, 37
NSC 29, 38
OAK 11, 12, 44
PANASONIC 19, 21
PARAGON 01
PHILIPS 24, 25, 26, 27, 28
PIONEER 13, 14
PULSER 39
RCA 13
REGAL 28
REGENCY 32
SAMSUNG 29
SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 15, 16, 45
SLMARX 04, 13
SONY 49
SPRUCER 04, 13, 19
STANDARD COMPONENTS 29
STARGATE 04, 05, 13
TELEVIEW 39
TEXSCAN 31
TOCOM 17, 18
UNIDEN 20
UNIKA 39
UNIVERSAL 46, 47
VID TECH 30
VIDEO WAY 42
VIEWSTAR 24, 25, 28
ZENITH 01, 02, 03
ZENITH HT-2000 01
Note
Some TV or CATV/DBS converter manufacturers may not be
listed above.
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Setting the language
Setting the clock
The on-screen menu can display three languages: English,
Spanish and French.
VCR/CATV/TV
POWER
SET/TRACKING
+
/–
ENTER
MENU
Before starting
Set the VCR/CATV/TV selector to VCR.
You must set the date and time for timer recording.
When you connect the AC cord to the AC wall outlet, the
date and time will be set automatically if the unit receives
the clock adjustment signal. If the unit cannot receive the
clock adjustment signal or the reception signal is weak, the
unit may set the clock incorrectly. In this case, you must set
the time manually.
VCR/CATV/TV
CANCEL
SET/TRACKING
+/–
ENTER
MENU
1
Press POWER to turn on the VCR.
2
Press MENU.
When you press MENU for the first time after unpacking
the unit, SYSTEM SET UP menu in step 4 appears.
Press SET/TRACKING + or – to select SYSTEM
3
SET UP, then press ENTER.
MENU
TIMER REC SET
CH SET UP
VCR SET UP
SYSTEM SET UP
NO NOISE BACKGROUND
ON OFF
4
Press SET/TRACKING + or – to select
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE, then press
ENTER.
SYSTEM SET UP
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE
AUTO CLOCK ON OFF
STANDARD TIME
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
5
Press SET/TRACKING + or – to select the
desired language, then press ENTER.
Before starting
Set the VCR/CATV/TV selector to VCR.
1
Press MENU.
If the clock is not set, SYSTEM SET UP menu in step 3
appears.
2
Press SET/TRACKING + or – to select SYSTEM
SET UP, then press ENTER.
MENU
TIMER REC SET
CH SET UP
VCR SET UP
SYSTEM SET UP
NO NOISE BACKGROUND
ON OFF
Press SET/TRACKING + or – to select CLOCK
3
SET, then press ENTER.
SYSTEM SET UP
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE
AUTO CLOCK ON OFF
STANDARD TIME
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
6
Press MENU twice to return to the normal
screen.
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4
Press SET/TRACKING + or – to set MONTH,
then press ENTER.
The day of the week will automatically appear.
CANCEL
5
Set DAY, YEAR and hours in the same way as
in step 4.
Press and hold SET/TRACKING + or – to change the
setting rapidly.
6
Press SET/TRACKING + or – to set the minutes.
To change the minutes setting in ten minutes, press and
hold SET/TRACKING + or – .
3
Press SET/TRACKING + or – to select AUTO CLOCK.
SYSTEM SET-UP
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE
AUTO CLOCK ON OFF
STANDARD TIME
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
Press ENTER to select ON.
4
SYSTEM SET-UP
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE
AUTO CLOCK ON OFF
STANDARD TIME
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
Press MENU twice to return to the normal screen.
5
Press ENTER to start the clock.
7
The normal screen returns.
To correct the digits while setting
Before pressing ENTER in step 7, press CHANNEL N or
M repeatedly until the item you want to correct flashes.
Reset the digits using the SET/TRACKING + or – button.
Then finish the procedure in step 7.
Tip
When the power supply is interrupted or the AC cord is
disconnected from the AC wall outlet for more than 5 seconds,
the clock setting is cleared. In this case, you have to set the
clock again.
Note
The date can be set from A.D.1990 to A.D. 2081.
Setting the Auto Clock
The unit automatically corrects the clock setting once you
set AUTO CLOCK to ON. After unpacking the VCR, AUTO
CLOCK is set to ON.
If AUTO CLOCK is set to OFF, follow the procedures below.
Press MENU.
1
Setting the time with the daylight
saving time
1
Press MENU.
2
Press SET/TRACKING + or – to select SYSTEM SET
UP, then press ENTER.
MENU
TIMER REC SET
CH SET UP
VCR SET UP
SYSTEM SET UP
NO NOISE BACKGROUND
ON OFF
3
Press SET/TRACKING + or – to select DAYLIGHT
SAVING TIME, then press ENTER.
SYSTEM SET UP
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE
AUTO CLOCK ON OFF
STANDARD TIME
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
4
Press SET/TRACKING + or – to select AUTO, then
press ENTER.
Normally the AUTO setting is sufficient. If you set it to
ON, you can advance the time by one hour manually .
2
Press SET/TRACKING + or – to select SYSTEM SET
UP, then press ENTER.
MENU
TIMER REC SET
CH SET UP
VCR SET UP
SYSTEM SET UP
NO NOISE BACKGROUND
ON OFF
Press MENU twice to return to the normal screen.
5
CONTINUE
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Setting the clock (continued)
Setting the VCR channels
Setting the standard time according
to your area
When you move to a different area of the country, you can
adjust the clock only by selecting your new area.
This setting is only possible when setting AUTO CLOCK to
ON.
Press MENU.
1
2
Press SET/TRACKING + or – to select SYSTEM SET
UP, then press ENTER.
MENU
TIMER REC SET
CH SET UP
VCR SET UP
SYSTEM SET UP
NO NOISE BACKGROUND
ON OFF
Press SET/TRACKING + or – to select STANDARD
3
TIME, then press ENTER.
SYSTEM SET UP
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE
AUTO CLOCK ON OFF
STANDARD TIME
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
Before setting Auto Channel Memory, this VCR can receive
all channels in your area by pressing the CHANNEL N or
M button repeatedly. After Auto Channel Memory has
been set, you can skip the channels which are not preset
with the CHANNEL N or M button.
VCR/CATV/TV
SET/TRACKING
+/–
ENTER
MENU
Before starting
• Set the VCR/CATV/TV selector to VCR.
• Make sure the VCR channel is not selected “L” (in the
display window or “LINE” on the TV screen).
4
Press SET/TRACKING + or – to select your area,
then press ENTER.
Normally the AUTO setting is sufficient.
5
Press MENU twice to return to the normal screen.
1
Press MENU.
2
Press SET/TRACKING + or – to select CH SET
UP, then press ENTER.
MENU
TIMER REC SET
CH SET UP
VCR SET UP
SYSTEM SET UP
NO NOISE BACKGROUND
ON OFF
3
Press ENTER to select TV or CATV.
TV : the program from UHF/VHF antenna
CATV : the CATV according to the connections to the
antenna connector
CH SET UP
TV CATV
AUTO CH MEMORY
ADD/DELETE
GUIDE CH SET
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4
Press SET/TRACKING + or – to select AUTO CH
MEMORY, then press ENTER.
CH SET UP
TV CATV
AUTO CH MEMORY
ADD/DELETE
GUIDE CH SET
All available channels in your area are scanned and
stored in the memory of the VCR.
After scanning, the channel screen appears.
CATV channels
CATV systems use letters and numerals to designate
channels. The table below shows the channel numbers of
the CATV system and the corresponding channel number
displayed on this VCR. For more information on available
channels in your area, consult your local CATV company.
Channels displayed on this VCR CATV channels
01 5A
02 to 13 2 to 13
14 to 36 A to W
37 to 94 W+1 to W+58
95 to 99 A-5 to A-1
100 to 124 W+59 to W+83
125 W+84
Adding or erasing the channels
manually
If the Auto Channel Memory does not set the channels
correctly, add them manually for watching TV programs.
Also, you can erase the unnecessary channels.
Press MENU.
1
Press SET/TRACKING + or – to select CH SET UP,
2
then press ENTER.
MENU
TIMER REC SET
CH SET UP
VCR SET UP
SYSTEM SET UP
NO NOISE BACKGROUND
ON OFF
Press SET/TRACKING + or – to select ADD/DELETE,
3
then press ENTER.
CH SET UP
TV CATV
AUTO CH MEMORY
ADD/DELETE
GUIDE CH SET
4
Press SET/TRACKING + or – to select the channel
number to be erased or added.
When the selected channel is already set, ADD appears.
When it is not set, DELETE appears.
Tip
To interrupt the Auto Channel Memory, press MENU.
Note
Once you conduct the Auto Channel Memory, the previous
settings will be canceled.
DELETE CH125
5
Press ENTER to erase or add a selected channel.
If you want to add or erase another channel, repeat
6
steps 4 and 5.
Press MENU 3 times to return to the normal screen.
7
If a selected channel is showing a
distorted picture and noisy sound
It is possible to select a blue screen on the TV instead of a
distorted picture and noisy sound. Select NO NOISE
BACKGROUND on the menu by pressing the SET/
TRACKING + or –, then press ENTER to set to ON.
Press MENU to return to the normal screen.
NO NOISE BACKGROUND
ON: For no or noisy channels, the blue screen appears.
OFF: For no or noisy channels, the channel is shown with
a distorted picture and noisy sound.
After unpacking the VCR, this setting is set to ON.
MENU
TIMER REC SET
CH SET UP
VCR SET UP
SYSTEM SET UP
NO NOISE BACKGROUND
ON OFF
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Checking the channel set up
to use VCR Plus+ system
To set the timer using VCR Plus+ system, you have to
check whether the VCR channel numbers match the guide
channels which are assigned to the TV stations.
If they do not match, the VCR Plus+ system does not
function correctly. In this case, coordinate the numbers.
VCR/CATV/TV
Number buttons
CANCEL
SET/TRACKING
+/–
For example
For each channel your VCR receives, use the channel line
up chart to check that the channel numbers match. For
example, SHOWTIME is listed in the channel line up chart
(under the VCR Plus+ Code) as channel 38, your VCR
receives SHOWTIME on channel 14, you need to
coordinate these numbers by locating guide channel 38
(under GUIDE CH). Next enter your SHOWTIME channel 14
(under VCR CH).
Continue this process until all channels match.
Sample Channel Line Up Chart
TV Station
WCBS New York CBS 02 02
WNBC New York NBC 04 04
WNYW New York NYW 05 05
WABC New York ABC 07 07
A&E
BET
CNBC
CSPAN
DSC Discovery Channel 37 63
DIS Disney Channel 53 27
MAX Cinemax 45 15
SHO Showtime 38 14
USA USA Network 44 40
• Channel Guide listings are available in your local TV Guide
and Newspaper.
ENTER
MENU
VCR Plus+
Code
Arts & Entertainment
Black Entertainment
Consumer News & Business
Government Business
39 44
57 23
23 16
28 54
Local Cable Company
Channel Number
Before starting
Set the VCR/CATV/TV selector to VCR.
1
Press MENU.
Press SET/TRACKING + or – to select CH SET
2
UP, then press ENTER.
MENU
TIMER REC SET
CH SET UP
VCR SET UP
SYSTEM SET UP
NO NOISE BACKGROUND
ON OFF
Press SET/TRACKING + or – to select GUIDE
3
CH SET, then press ENTER.
CH SET UP
TV CATV
AUTO CH MEMORY
ADD/DELETE
GUIDE CH SET
4
Press SET/TRACKING +, – or the number
buttons to select GUIDE CH “38,” then press
ENTER.
When selecting a number between 10 and 19 using the
number buttons, press 0 once to enter the hundred’s
digit, and then press the buttons 1 through 9 to enter the
ten’s and one’s digits.
When selecting a number less than 10 using the number
buttons, press 0 twice to enter the hundreds and ten’s
digits, and then press the buttons 1 through 9 to enter
the one’s digit.
GUIDE CH SET
GUIDE
CH
038
Press SET/TRACKING+, – or the number
5
VCR
CH
038
–
buttons to display VCR CH “14,” then press
ENTER.
When you use the number buttons, select the number in
the same way as in step 4.
GUIDE CH SET
GUIDE
CH
038
Repeat steps 4 and 5 until all necessary
6
VCR
CH
014
–
channel numbers are set.
7
Press MENU 3 times to return to the normal
screen.
Tip
To cancel the VCR CH setting, press CANCEL in step 5.
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PLAYBACK
ATR
Playing back a tape
A-TR
SET/TRACKING
+/–
VCR/CATV/TV
cPLAY
sSTOP
cPLAY
Notes
• When the tape reaches the end during playback, index
search, AD-skip, slow motion playback, fast-forward or
forward search, the VCR automatically rewinds the tape to
the beginning, ejects the cassette and turns the power off
(Auto rewind function).
• The VCR selects the tape speed, SP, LP or SLP (EP).
• The power is turned on and playback is started when
c PLAY is pressed during power off.
• When a cassette is inserted, the clock display in the display
window is replaced by the tape counter.
If you cannot get a clear playback
picture
Although the VCR adjusts the tracking automatically, you
may need to adjust the tracking manually if the tape quality
is too poor.
While the VCR is adjusting the tracking automatically, ATR
(Automatic Tracking) flashes in the display window.
After the adjustment is complete, ATR lights on.
ZSTOP/EJECT
Before starting
• Turn on your TV and set it for VCR reception.
• Set the VCR/CATV/TV selector to VCR.
Insert a cassette.
1
• The power turns on automatically.
• Playback starts immediately if the erasure prevention
tab has been removed from the cassette.
Press c PLAY to start playback.
2
To stop playback
Press s STOP on the remote control or Z STOP/
EJECT on the unit.
If the picture and the sound have noise, try manual tracking.
To adjust the tracking manually
During playback, press SET/TRACKING + or – repeatedly
until you get the best possible picture.
(Automatic Tracking is canceled and ATR lights off in the
display window. “MANUAL TR.” appears on the TV screen.)
To return to automatic tracking
Press A-TR.
“AUTO TR.” appears on the TV screen.
While the VCR is adjusting the tracking automatically, ATR
(Automatic Tracking) flashes in the display window.
After the adjustment is complete, ATR lights on.
CONTINUE
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Playing back a tape (continued)
Additional functions
To watch a picture of the tape during fastforward or rewind — Skip Search
Hold down g F FWD/] or f REW/[ during fastforward or rewind. The VCR switches to forward or reverse
search. Release the button to return to the fast-forward or
rewind mode.
SET/TRACKING
+/–
fREW/[
To
Make a picture
still
Fast-forward the
tape
Rewind the tape
Eject the
cassette
Search forward
at low speed
Search forward
at a higher
speed
Search reverse
at low speed
Search reverse
at a higher
speed
Play at slow
speed
fREW/[
ZSTOP/EJECT
Press
a PAUSE/STILL
during playback
g F FWD/]
during stop
f REW/[
during stop
z EJECT on the
remote control or
Z STOP/EJECT
on the unit during
stop
g F FWD/]
once during playback
g F FWD/]
twice during playback
f REW/[
once during playback
f REW/[
twice during playback
SLOW during
playback
zEJECT
cPLAY
gF FWD/]
aPAUSE/STILL
AD-SKIP
SLOW +/–
TV MONITOR
gF FWD/]
cPLAY
a
PAUSE/STILL
To return to the
original mode
Press a PAUSE/
STILL or c PLAY.
Press s STOP on
the remote control or
Z
STOP/EJECT
on the unit.
Press s STOP on
the remote control or
Z
STOP/EJECT
on the unit.
—
Press c
Press c
Press c
Press c
Press c
or SLOW.
PLAY.
PLAY.
PLAY.
PLAY.
PLAY
To skip an advertisement
Press AD-SKIP during playback. The VCR searches
through approximately 30 seconds of the recorded time.
Each press changes the recorded time of forward search in
30 seconds increments to a maximum of 3 minutes.
CUE1 to CUE6 appears in the display window.
After forward search, VCR returns to the normal playback.
To change the speed of playback to a
slower speed
If the SLOW button is pressed, the VCR will begin playback
at a reduced speed, 1/10 of the normal speed.
During slow speed playback, press the SLOW + or – buttons
in order to change this reduced speed.
+: If pressed repeatedly, the slow speed will return to
the normal speed.
–: If pressed repeatedly, the slow speed will be reduced
further, up to
To cancel this function, press SLOW or c PLAY.
1/30 of the normal speed.
1/5 of
To monitor a TV program
Press TV MONITOR during playback. The cassette
continues to play while the picture switches to TV channel.
Press TV MONITOR again to return to playback picture.
Tips
• If you press z EJECT on the remote control or Z STOP/
EJECT on the unit while the power is off, the VCR ejects the
cassette and turns the power off.
• You can adjust unstable pictures by pressing the SET/
TRACKING + or – button repeatedly during still.
• Noise lines may appear or color may fade during forward or
reverse searches. You can move the noise lines by pressing
the SET/TRACKING + or – button repeatedly.
• Depending on the tape, noise lines may appear or color may
fade during slow motion playback, and still. You can move
the noise lines during forward and reverse searches by
pressing the SET/TRACKING + or – button repeatedly.
Notes
• If still, forward, reverse search and slow motion playback last
for more than 5 minutes, the VCR will automatically enter
playback mode to protect the tape.
• The sound will be muted during forward and reverse
searches, still and slow playback.
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Playing back a tape repeatedly
Various search functions
VCR/CATV/TV
POWER
SET/TRACKING
+/–
Before starting
Set the VCR/CATV/TV selector to VCR.
1
2
ENTER
MENU
Press MENU.
Press SET/TRACKING + or – to select VCR SET UP,
then press ENTER.
MENU
TIMER REC SET
CH SET UP
VCR SET UP
SYSTEM SET UP
NO NOISE BACKGROUND
ON OFF
cPLAY
wREC/OTR
VCR/CATV/TV
Number
buttons (1-9)
fREW/[
REC. END
SEARCH
INDEX +/–
gF FWD/]
sSTOP
CLOCK/COUNTER
RESETZERO-RETURN
CALL
Rewinding or fast-forwarding to a
specific point – Zero Return
1
Press RESET at the point you want to locate later.
• The tape counter resets to “0:00:00.”
• If the clock display appears in the display window, press
CLOCK/COUNTER to return to the counter display.
3
Press SET/TRACKING + or – to select AUTO REPEAT.
VCR SET UP
AUTO REPEAT ON OFF
SAP ON OFF
4
Press ENTER to select ON.
VCR SET UP
AUTO REPEAT ON OFF
SAP ON OFF
5
Press MENU twice to return to the normal screen.
6
Press c PLAY.
The unit plays back the tape to the end, rewinds to the
beginning, then repeats playback.
To cancel repeat playback
Press ENTER to select OFF in step 4. Repeat playback will
also be canceled by pressing POWER or wREC/OTR,
using the Zero Return function.
2
After playback or recording, press s STOP on the
remote control or s/z STOP/EJECT on the unit,
then press ZERO-RETURN.
The tape automatically stops when the tape counter
returns to about “0:00:00.”
Tip
It is also possible to see the tape counter on the TV screen.
Press CALL.
Notes
• When you insert a cassette, the tape counter is reset to
“0:00:00.”
• The tape counter does not work while playing unrecorded
portions of tape.
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Various search functions (continued)
recorded
blank
Searching with the index function
— Index Search
Searching the end of the recorded
program — REC. End Search
You can fast-forward/rewind the tape at the end of the
recorded program automatically.
The VCR automatically marks an index signal on the tape
each time recording starts. You can use these signals to
find the beginning of any recording.
Before starting
Set the VCR/CATV/TV selector to VCR.
Press INDEX + or – repeatedly during stop or
playback.
t+2
The unit starts searching.
Playback starts automatically from the beginning of the
specified recording.
Notes
• It is also possible to use the display window to check the
index numbers you specified. This is shown by "FF" or REW"
and the index number appearing in the display window.
• Index signals should be at least 3 minutes apart. Otherwise,
the unit cannot detect them properly.
• The Index signal may not be detected on damaged or worn
out tapes.
• The Index signal at the beginning of a recorded tape may not
be detected.
• The Index signal may not be detected if it is extremely close
to the point where the search began.
• When the tape reaches the end during Index Search, Index
Search will be stopped, the VCR will automatically rewind
the tape to the beginning, eject the cassette and turns the
power off (Auto rewind function).
Before starting
Set the TV VCR/CATV selector to TV VCR.
Press REC. END SEARCH during stop.
The unit starts searching.
g
REC. END SEARCH
Searching stops automatically after fast-forwarding or
rewinding as below;
Fast-forward
recorded
recorded blank
Press REC.END SEARCH
Previous recorded
later recordedlater recorded
Fast-forward
Press REC.END SEARCH
Rewind
recordedrecorded
Stop
Fast-forward
Stop
blankblank
Rewind (after
fast -forwarding
for a few secons)
Press REC.END SEARCH
blank
Stop
blankblank
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To stop REC. End Search
Press s STOP on the remote control or s/z STOP/
EJECT on the unit.
Notes
• When the tape does not have blank space, searching stops
at the end of the tape.
• If from the point where REC. End Search begins there is less
than 5 minutes of recorded tape left in SP mode, 10 minutes
in LP mode or 15 minutes in EP mode, REC. End Search
may not work completely.
• If a tape has been recorded over in a different mode, either
SP or LP mode, then REC. End Search may not work
completely.
RECORDING
Recording a TV program
VCR/CATV/TV
Number buttons
TV/VCR
INPUT
CHANNELN/M
wREC/OTR
aPAUSE/STILL
TAPE SPEED
sSTOP
wREC/OTR
Press CHANNEL N or M repeatedly, or the
3
number buttons to select the channel number
to record.
To select CATV broadcast using the number buttons
Set VCR/CATV/TV to CATV. When selecting the number
between 10 and 19, press 0 once to enter the hundreds
digit, and then press the buttons 1 through 9 to enter
tens and ones digits. When selecting the numbers less
than 10, press 0 twice to enter the hundreds and tens
digits, and then press the buttons 1 through 9 to enter
the ones digit.
To select UHF/VHF broadcast using the number buttons
When selecting the numbers less than 10, press 0 twice
to enter the hundreds digit and the tens digits, and then
press the buttons 1 through 9 to enter the ones digit.
Press w REC/OTR to start recording.
4
“INDEX” flashes for a few seconds on the TV screen.
To stop recording
Press s STOP on the remote control or Z STOP/
EJECT on the unit.
To pause recording
Press a PAUSE/STILL.
To resume recording, press a PAUSE/STILL or wREC/
OTR.
CHANNEL
N/M
Before starting
• Set the VCR/CATV/TV selector to VCR.
• Turn on your TV and the VCR, then set the TV for VCR
reception.
1
Insert a cassette with its erasure prevention tab
aPAUSE/STILL
ZSTOP/EJECT
in place.
Make sure the tape has enough space for recording.
The power turns on automatically.
Press TAPE SPEED to select the tape speed,
2
SP, LP or SLP (EP).
To prevent an accidental recording
Break off the erasure prevention tab on the back edge of the
cassette.
To record over the tape again, cover the gap with adhesive
tape.
Adhesive tape
Erasure prevention tab
To watch another TV program while
recording
Press TV/VCR after starting the recording so that “VCR” in
the display window disappears. Then select another channel
on the TV.
To monitor the recording, set the channel on the TV to that
the CHANNEL selector, and press TV/VCR again.
Tips
• If you want to record the program through the line input,
press CHANNEL N, M or INPUT so that “L” appears in
the display window in step 3.
• To start recording during playback, press a PAUSE/STILL,
and w REC/OTR, then a PAUSE/STILL.
00:00:00 SP
SLP provides three as much recording time as SP, LP
provides twice as much recording time as SP, although
SP produces better picture and audio sounds.
Notes
• The channel cannot be changed during recording.
• If you try to record on a cassette without its erasure
prevention tab, the VCR will eject the cassette.
• If recording pause lasts for more than 5 minutes, the unit will
automatically enter stop mode to protect the tape.
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Recording a TV program (continued)
Recording with One-Touch
Playing back the portion you just
recorded – One-Touch Playback
Using One-Touch Playback after VCR Plus+ (page 22)
system or manual timer recording (page 24) is convenient.
You can make timer recordings and play back only the
portion you just recorded with the timer by pressing a single
button later.
OTPB
Recording
You can immediately start recording the current channel for
a specified time with One-Touch Recording.
POWER
wREC/OTR
sSTOP
CALL
ONE-TOUCH PLAYBACK
1
Stop recording (when recording without timer).
The ONE-TOUCH PLAYBACK button on the VCR lights.
If another operation button is pressed after you stop
recording, One-Touch Playback will be canceled.
2
Press ONE-TOUCH PLAYBACK on the VCR or OTPB
on the remote control.
The tape rewinds to the start of the recorded portion and
begins playback.
When you set the timer for more than two
timer programs
The VCR starts playing back from the earliest one when you
use One-Touch Playback.
To find the beginning of the second (or later) program, use
Index Search (page 19).
Note
One-Touch Playback does not work for recordings of less than
1 minute.
POWER
Before starting
• Insert a cassette with its erasure prevention tab in place.
Make sure the tape is longer than the recording time.
• Turn on the VCR and TV, and set the TV for VCR reception.
• Select the channel to record and tape speed.
Press w REC/OTR.
1
The VCR starts recording.
“INDEX” flashes for a few seconds on the TV screen.
Press w REC/OTR repeatedly to set the
2
wREC/OTR
Z STOP/EJECT
recording duration.
Each press changes the recording duration on the TV
screen and in the display window in the following way:
0:30 1:00 1:30 2:00 3:00
normal recording 5:00 4:00
After the set amount of time has elapsed, the recording
time indicator in the display window counts down to
“0:00” and the recording stops, then the VCR
automatically turns off.
“OTR” lights in the display window.
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To stop or turn the power off while
recording
Press s STOP on the remote control, Z STOP/EJECT
on the VCR or POWER.
Setting the timer with VCR
Plus+ system
To extend the recording duration while
recording
Press w REC/OTR until the new duration you want appears
on the screen.
Tips
• To confirm the remaining recording time on the TV screen,
press CALL during One-Touch Recording.
• You can also use the display window to check the recording
duration time and confirm the remaining recording time.
Note
When the tape reaches the end during One-Touch Recording,
” flashes in the display window.
“
You can greatly simplify timer recordings with VCR Plus+
system. Just enter the PlusCodes, a number assigned to
each TV program, and the VCR will set the timer recording
automatically. You can find PlusCodes in most TV guide
magazines.
You can set up to 8 programs.
VCR PLUS+
Number buttons
CANCEL
ENTER
MENU
VCR/CATV/TV
T-REC
SET/TRACKING
+/–
Before starting
• Check that the VCR clock is set correctly.
• Check that the VCR channel numbers match the guide
channels which are assigned to the TV stations.
• Insert a cassette with its erasure prevention tab in place.
Make sure the tape is longer than the recording time.
• Set the VCR/CATV/TV selector to VCR.
• Turn on the VCR and the TV and set the TV for VCR
reception.
• If the CATV converter is used for the timer recording,
check that the CATV converter is turned on and the
channel you want to record is selected.
Press VCR PLUS+.
1
2
Enter the PlusCode of the TV program you
want to record using the number buttons.
If you make a mistake, press CANCEL.
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Setting the timer with VCR Plus+ system (continued)
3
Press SET/TRACKING + or – to select ONCE,
DAILY or WEEKLY.
To cancel a program
Press MENU. And press SET/TRACKING + or – to select
TIMER REC SET in the menu, then press ENTER. And
press SET/TRACKING + or – to select the unnecessary
program, and press CANCEL.
To record
a single program
daily program
weekly program such as every
Monday (WKL-MON)
4
Press ENTER.
• The following timer information appears on the
screen.
• If you want to change the setting here, see
“Changing the setting.”
5
Press ENTER repeatedly until the tape speed
Select
ONCE
DAILY (See the
next page)
WEEKLY
flashes, then press SET/TRACKING + or – to
select SP, LP or SLP (EP).
If the program overlaps another
The overlapped portions will be deleted. The program listed
first on the timer program setting screen has priority over
the succeeding program as illustrated.
Tips
• If “PROGRAM FULL” flashes in the timer program list on
step 1, 8 programs are already set. Cancel an unnecessary
program.
• To confirm the setting, press MENU, select TIMER REC SET
by pressing the SET/TRACKING + or – button and press
ENTER to display the timer program list or press VCR
PLUS+ twice. Press MENU twice to return to the normal
screen.
Notes
• When the power supply is interrupted for more than 5
seconds, the preset program is cleared. In this case, you
have to set the clock and the timer again.
• During timer recording, when the tape reaches the end,
” flashes in the display window.
“
Press VCR PLUS+.
6
The timer program list appears.
DATE START END CH
7
Press MENU twice to return to the normal
screen.
8
Press T-REC.
• “ ” appears in the display window, and the VCR
stands by for timer recording.
• If “ ” does not light, a cassette is not inserted.
• The cassette is ejected if the cassette’s erasure
prevention tab has been removed.
• The VCR automatically starts recording at the
programmed time.
• When you press the POWER button instead of the
T-REC button, the VCR does not stand by for timer
recording.
Caution
When “ ” appears in the display window, the tape
functions are not operable. To operate the others, press
T-REC. However, remember to press it again to activate
timer recordings.
Changing the setting
To set the daily program
In step 4, press SET/TRACKING + or – repeatedly to
display the desired daily program as follow:
MON-FRI : Monday to Friday
MON-SAT : Monday to Saturday
SUN - SAT : Everyday
To set weekly timer, see page 24.
To extend the recording time
After step 4, press ENTER repeatedly until the end time
flashes, then press SET/TRACKING + or – to change the
setting.
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