Akai VS-G415EA User Manual
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Table
contents
of
Features
Initial setting
playback
NTSC
Blank Skip Play
lndex codes..........
lntro scan and
Recording
Blank search
index search ..............
programmes
TV
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22
22
23
24-26
25
G-CODE
NTSC
4 video heads
Audio dubbing
2
Super
Centre
Quick
One
Remaining tape
Blank Skip
Programmable
lntro scan
Edit search
MultFlanguage
Next-mode
Auto tracking
Blank search system
Quick
Automatic
timer recording
playback
recording and
speed
Intelligent-HQ system
cassette loading
servo drive
Touch Recording
Play
finder
tuning
Programmable
tamer)
Auto head cleaning
power
Auto
The VCR
serted.
on
power
PAL TV
on
playback
(OTR)
time
display
infrared remote control
programmable
on-screen
timer recording
is automatically
turned on
jog
with
and shuttle
display
(8-programme/1-year
when the tape is in-
The Super
Intelligent-HQ
Troubleshooting
Specitications
Maintenance
feature
Auto rewind
The video tape
is reached during the
tape
waro mooe.
Auto tape reiect
36
37
38
38
lf a videotape
the VCR willautomatically eject
presseo.
ton rs
play
Auto
video tape's recording defeat
ll the
playback
into the
will begin automatically
VCFI.
Power off eiect
when the VCR'S
Even
will turn the
power
power
will be
Auto counter display
the
When
played
rewtnd.
Auto
The VCR can be set so that
cally
display
on the
power
off
if the VCFI
Auto head cleaning
When a tape
cleaned
is loaded or ejected
automatically.
is automatically
with its recording defeattab
rewound when the end
play,
recording or
it when the
tab has been
when
power
on and eject
turned otf automaticall,.
is
mode
TV
screen
is not being used
on,
automatically during
pressing
is
off,
the tape.
the tape counter
power
the
is turned off automati-
(refer
the VCR video
quick
removed
record ortimer but-
of the
for-
finder
is loaded,
removed,
the tape is inserted
the eject button
Once ejected,
the
will be dis-
forward or
fast
"Mode
to
teature").
head drum
is
2
Warnings
and
WARNING
prevent
To
pliance
fire
or shock hazard, do
to rain or moisture.
Power requirements
requirements for
Power
areato
Power
The
operating
V,
50 Hz.
Please
area.
requirements
voltage
electrical appliances differ from
ensure
your
in
this appliance is fixed
of
precautions
not
expose this ap-
1-En
thatyour appliance meets the
area.
AC 240
at
2-En
Never touch the
Always
cord.
Only
pullthe power
qualified professional
let
a
power
cord
cord's
out by the
plug
with wet hands.
plug
repair
and never by the
or
video cassette recorder. An inexperienced
touch the
Never
sette recorder.
internal
put
anything, especially metal, into the video cas-
parts
and
get
a
serious electric shock.
reassemble the
person
might
This
equipment conlorms
EEC standards.
This appliance is not equipped with a main
Even when
the appliance is turned off, the
notcompletely turned otfwhen the
in. Pull out the
for long
power
periods.
to N0. 82I4991EEC,
powercord
cord when not using the appliance
power
power
87 l30a/
3A-En
switch.
supply is
plugged
is
4-En
Power tailure backup
This VCR
failure. The back-up capacitor
and
recording) in the event of a
minutes. (When this VCR
60 minutes are required to
in
utilizes a back-up capacitor
programme
loss
of
order to
provide
60 minutes of back-up time).
information
power
first
is
charge
prevents
plugged
possible power
for
clock stoppage
(for
timercontrolled
failure lasting up to 60
in,
approximately
the back-up capacitor
Power lailure indication
power
lf a
'r-:-r'will
clock
tion.
lf
a
recording, the clock willflash on the TV screen when the
TV
powerfailure
terrupted.
trolto setthe
Use only
failure
be flashing on the FL display. In this case the
must
be
power
failure
VCR
and
Press
video tapes marked
more than 60 minutes has
of
re-set. Flefer to the
less than 60 minutes
of
"Setting
are turned back on.
has occurred and the recording has been in-
DISPLAY
the
clockto
its normal mode
button on
"VHS"
the
This indicates that
the remote
(flashing
with this VCR.
occurred
clock" sec-
occurs during
con-
willstop).
Use a household AC
power
source.
place
Do not
ll water is spilled on
once and
lvlake sure that the
anything
anything heavy on top of the VCR.
consult
top of the ventilation holes.
on
To avoid damage to
surface,
light, etc.).
Avoid
damage the linish or cause sudden
To
other similar chemicals
Place the VCR on a flat and solid surtace.
lf
disconnect
Avoid using the
places.
keep the VCR away from heat
aerosol sprays near the VCR as this could
using
avoid damaging
do not
plan
you
the
Avoid using the VCR
magnelic fields.
Avoid using the VCR near
shorten
Avoid violent shocks to the
a
portation.
Before
the
operating
packing,
power
source only. Never use a DC
the VCR,
your
VCR is well ventilated, and
the internal
disconnect
dealer.
circuits
(stoves,
ignition
the finish, never use
to use
oower
VCFI in
to
the VCR for a long
cord.
extremely
near
the VCR.
clean
hot,
appliances
cold,
lluorescent lamps
range of the remote control unit.
VCB
during
remove the
video tape from the VCR.
power
the
do
and the
direct sun-
the
of
paint
thinner or
period
humid
generating
as
packing
and
cord
place
not
external
spray.
ot time,
or dusty
strong
this may
trans-
at
Avoid moisture condensation
Moving the
warm
and the
in this state, the heads
out
may be damaged.
prevent
To
plugged
before
This is
serted
sette recorder.
video
place
can cause dew condensation on
video heads inside the unit. lf
this from occurring, the
in for about one
playback
particularly
for
first time after
the
cassette
recorderfrom a cold
playback
may
become dirty and
power plug
hour with the POWER button otf,
or recording ol a
important
video
when avideo
Durchase
place
to a
the
drum
is carried
the tape
must
be
cassette tape.
cassette
of the video cas-
is in-
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Gontrols
& terminals
Front
A
R
n
v
MIC
For
AUDIO/VIDEO
For connection
r
To stop
ejected even when the VCR'S
>
Play button
To
<< Rewind
To rewind thevideo
ing
>>
To fast forward
der during
POWER/standby
To
CHANNEL button
To
SPEED button
To set the tape
ll
/
To set the VCR to
ding
l-HO
To improve
REC/OTR (Recording/One
To start recording.
the OTR stop time.
panel
Cassette.lolding
LOaO rne vH5
(Fluorescent)
FL
Provides visual reference
Femote
For
(Microphone)
connection of a microphone
/
a Stop/eiect
start
sensor window
reception
playback
video
tape
button
playback.
Fast forward
the video tape. Also
playback.
turn the VCR on
TV
select
*{
or stop mode, or to freeze
channels.
Pause/still button
button
picture
slot
vtoeo taoe nere.
display
the remote
of
socket
lN
terminals
of a second VCR
button
and eject the video
playback.
tape.Alsoto
button
button
(standby
or off
speed for recording.
the recording
quality
during
Also used to
of the VCR's
control's
during audio
video
or
power
start reverse
to start forward
mode).
pause
playback
the
recording
Touch
Recording)
enter
operating modes.
signal.
dubbing.
camera.
tape. The tape
is
off.
quick
mode lrom
picture.
playback.
or
button
the
OTR mode and
can be
finder
dur-
quick
fin-
the recor-
set
Rear
ll
-
RF.OUT switch
To
RF.OUT
To
ANT.IN
For TV antenna
VIDEO/AUDIO
For connection
audio connection cord.
panel
power
AC
Connect the
select the outout channel
connect the
socket
terminal
VCR
terminal
connection.
lN/OUT lerminals
of a
orovided Dower cable here.
TV
the VCR.
of
to the TV's ANTENNA lN
or second VCR when
terminal.
using a video/
5
Remote
control
(Liquid
LC
A
^
Oisplays
G-CODE
To enter
PROG.
OSD
timer
To set
PROG.LIST button
preview
To
-
1
0 buttons
To select
programming
and
TIMER
To
DISPLAY
To
the TV screen.
button
or cancel
set
display
Crystal)
clock
button
the G-CODE
button
programming
programmes
TV channels.
the timer
button
the clock,
RCCODEE/Ebutton
To select either
(External) button
AV
To set the
button
SP/LP
To set the
MENU/REVIEW
To display
G-CODE
CLOCK/CH
the remote
To set
channels
/^\, v,
To adjust
playback.
ing
To selectthe
entry.
button
OK
To confirm
confirm
(
CANCEL
+)
To cancelpresetTV
recording.
timer
TRACKING button
AUTO
To
correct
COUNTER
To reset the
AUDIO
To set the
NEXT button
To display
POWER ON/STANDBY
To turn
W/VCR button
To
^
o
DUBBING
watch a different
ordrng.
Eiect button
A
To eject
CHANNEL
To select
l-HO button
improve
To
Index search
14<
To
start
code
VCR to
tape speed
button
MENU on
the
guide
channel
button
for the G-CODE
<
> Multi control
,
tracking,
mode from
the selecled
entered
data.
button
Also used
tracking
BESET
tape counter.
VCR to the
the nexFmode.
the VCR'S
the video
/
,^
\,,
TV channels.
picture quality
reverse
the
disPlay
programme
and
recording
timer
using
for timer
set
Also used
data.
recording
remaining
B for
A or
from an external
record
lor recording.
the TV screen
numbers.
control's
picture
stations
clock.
mode.
shake
the MENU.
mode lrom
or
to adjust
automatically.
button
button
audio dubbing
button
power
on or oif
programme
TV
tape from
buttons
during
reverse button
index search
data
mode.
VCR FL display.
the
recording.
for entering clock,
mode.
tape time and
remote control operation.
tape counter
source.
also
Also to adjust
buttons
picture
and
Also used
the lVlENu.
programmes
for daylight
(standby mode).
than the one
the VCR.
recording or
sharpness
to controldata
Also used
programmeo
saving
mode
you
playback.
G-CODE
on
to review
preset
TV
dur-
lor
time.
rec-
are
>> lndex search
To start
<< Rewind button
To rewind
der during
> Play button
To start
>> Fast
fast forward
To
playback.
der
BEC
a
To start
r Stop
To stop
PAUSE/STILL
To set the
ding or stop
CHANNEL
To change
JOG/SHUTTLE
To select
Shuttle
To adjust
dial
Jog
To accurately
G.CODE
GEMSTAR
TEM IS MANUFACTUFED
GEMSTAR
to
forward
the torward
the video
playback.
video
tape. Also used
tape
Playback.
forward button
the video
(Record)
recording.
button
button
the video tape.
button
VCR to
the recording
mode.
Also to
button
channels
bUttON
jog
the
and
ring
playback
the
locate
IS A TRADEMARK
DEVELOPMENT
DEVELOPMENT
button
index search.
tape. Also
freeze the
the
using
mode.
shuttle
of the
speed
the desired
reverse
to start
forward
to start
pause
mode from
playback
jog
dial
still
or shuttle
VCR.
picture.
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COFP.
UNDER
CORPORATION.
G.CODE
LICENCE
quick
quick
the recor-
picture.
ring.
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(i) Daylight saving time
Indicates that the clock is set to the daylight saving
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A/B code display
whether the
Shows
-
VCR on code A or
(O LP
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(5)
6)
display
Appears
-
ing timer recording.
OK display
Appears when data
-
Transmit indicator
Indicates when data
-
or is ready
Data display
All
clock
-
trations are
E2Tfl
when
setting
to
be
programming
and
provided
E:Fi
indicator
remote
B
is ready to
transmitted, to the
control
(refer
to following section).
the VCR to the
in the remote control is lransmitted,
data
later in the manual).
E:
is
to
set
ooerate
play
long
transmitted to the VCR.
be
VCR.
is
displayed
here
mode
time.
the
dur-
(illus-
The VCR and
two
codes
pying,
where
used for each VCR, so thatthe
both VCFIS at the same
control each
The VCR is initially set
remote
operated with the
To change the
From the
I
button on the
r
time
tween Aand B
plav).
To change the
remote
(code
you
VCR separately.
is set to code
control
VCR
standby
you press
A or code
using two VCRS, a different code
are
remote control.
code:
lront
the button
(the
remote control code:
can be set
control
B). This means that during
time. This
to
code
A,
mode
panel
codewill
I Pressthe CODEA/B button
appears on
your
remote control operates on
ll
codeBand
the FL display
(and
to A
controlwill
the LCD display.
press
any of
indicating thatthe
vice versa
not
for B code remote controls).
operate
the buttons,
wrong code is selected.
if the
to
operate
remote controlwillnot operate
A, so
otherwise
(power
you
gives
please
make
the VCR can not be
of0,
tew
for a
on one of
tape
can be
the freedom to
that the
sure
press
the stop
seconds.
Each
the code will change be-
bedisplayed on
untilthe code
code A: when
r.
remote controlshould be set
the FL dis'
you
ihat
you
want
set
-il will appear on
The remote
co-
it to
7
Open the battery
1
the remote
Insert
2
3
Note:
.
Use new
.
When replacing the
same time.
.
When
long
.
Insert the
the
.
Nickel cadmium
three AAB6,
(refer
to the illustration
Replace
batteries only.
you
do
period
batteries
battery compartment.
compartment cover on the back of
batteries,
plan
following
(Ni-Cd)
(refer
to the illustration
or
UM-3
equivalent size batteries
below).
cover.
replace
to
use the remote control unit for
the
batteries are not recommended.
allthe batteries atthe
batteries.
polarity guides
control
the battery compartment
Do not mix an old battery with new
not
of time, remove the
below)-
ones.
(-
and
+)
a
in
When the remote
theircharge
the remote control's incapacity
stop and all
celled after a
After replacing
the clock
quickly,
gramme
While
control
Resetting
lfthe
pressing
ment.
When the reset
clock data will
and
after removing the
modes may
changing the batteries,
buttons.
remote controlfails to
lhe reset button,located inside the
control's batteries are removed
(as
indicated by LCdisplay
programme
short time.
the batteries,
programme
remote
the
button is
be cancelled.
data
data. lf the batteries
old batteries, the clock and
not be cancelled.
control
operate
pressed,
to transmit data) the
in
the
use
do
becomming dim, or by
remote
controlwill be can-
the remote
press
not
properly,
all timer
any of the remote
itcan be reset
battery compart-
programming
have lost
or
will
clock
control to reset
replaced
are
pro-
by
and
your
Make
Used
cling as well
able
ter batteries
Please leave
contribution to
batteries with the ISO
as small accumulalors
batteries). mini-batteries
should
them at an appropriate
protect
symbol
(cells)
not
be thrown into the
the environment
.ecy-
for
(recharge-
and star
garbage
depot.
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Connections
This VCR has
be connected to
a built-in tuner to receive TV
your
TV
Basic connection
antenna as shown below.
stations, so
it must
Connect the Tv
1
terminal.
Connectone end ofthe
2
the VCF'S RF.OUT
Connect the other end
3
cord to the T\/s
antenna cable to the VCB'S ANT.IN
provided
terminal.
of
antenna terminal.
connection cord to
provided
the
connection
your
lf
4
them totheVCF's VIDEO/AUDIO
an audio/video cable for better sound and
quality
your
Connect the
5
Connect the
6
Tv has
(this
audio/video dealer).
audio/video lN terminals, connect
is
cable
provided powercableto
AC
optional and
power
cord to the AC outlet.
terminals with
OUT
is
available
the ACsocket.
picture
trom
I
The
I lnseri
video
the video
centre of the
The VCFI
will
willbe turned
be loaded
tape
tape as shown
gently
tape
automatically.
on automatically
Whenavideotapeisinserted,the"
pear
on the
FL display.
Note:
When
(tor
start
example
a video tape
immediately.
with the recording
prerecorded
a
Quick start mode
When a video
button
ton is not
leased
pressed
ton is
short time
tape is inserted
pressed
from the
willoperate
pressed
before the VCR resoonds
within
quick
start mode. lfthe
after
the 5 minute
5 minutes,
page
on
into the VCR.
@
tape) is inserted,
into
immediately.It
defeal tab removed
this VCR any
the VCR will
play
period
push
4,
and
and the
videotape
"indicatorwillap-
playback
lunction
a function
or record
there will
but-
be re-
but-
be a
the
will
In
case
A large
amount
malfunction
pressthe
and
ton
resetbutton
programme
is
Dressed.
malfunction
of
of static
or stop functioning
datawill be
electricity may
to resetthe
cancelled when the
Reset
button
causethis VCR
completely. In
micro-processor.
to
this case,
Clock
reset but-
I Press
the
When
theVCR is in
eject the
also
be used).Duringthe
the button
elect
it).
prevent
To
Break
off the recording
To record
removed:
r / 4
stop/eiect button.
the
(the
tape
twice
eject button
(once
accidental
over tapes
mode,
stop
playback
to
erasure
defeat tab
with the
pressthe
on the remote
or record
stop the tape
pretecorded
ot
with a screwdriver.
recording
button
once to
control
can
press
mode
and twice to
tapes:
deleat
10
Cover the hole
with adhesive
taoe.
Displays
(Fluorescent)
FL
display
,trt tt,, ,trt
n En'
Tape load indicator
o
Lights when the video tape has been loaded.
FHO indicator
@
Lights when the VCR is in the Super FHQ mode.
Timer indicator
@
Lights when the VCR is in the timer recording mode.
indicator
STOP
@
Lights when setting the OTR(OneTouch Recording)stop
ttme.
Tape mode indicators
@
Indicate what
/;\
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@
(One
OTR
Lights during the OTR mode.
Multifunction display
The
clock appears when the VCR'S
channel number appears when the VCR'S
When a tape is
shown
of the tape is also shown here.
modes
operation
Touch Fecording) indicator
playing,
(in
hours, minutes and seconds). The remain time
below:
mode the VCFI is in.
power
is otf, and the
power
the elapsed time ol the tape
Also indicated
ri
is on.
are the
Etu
1
2
3
4
is
t7 t]s
Press the MENU/REVIEW button, select MODE with
the
/ \,/ buttons then
,\
DIMMEF with the ,^\ /
Select
<
Use the
FL display
Press the
ation.
>
/
buttonstoselect
(1,
2 or 3).
button to return to normal VCF oDer-
OK
<il>
press
the OK button.
\,/
buttons.
the brightnessolthe
: When recording from an external
fl ij
: When using the intro
5 [
-]
modes.
BEMAIN indicator
@
Lights when
LP indicator
rd)
Lights
VCR mode indicator
@
Lights when the TV/VCR button is set to VCR.
during
showing
long
the remaining time
play
recording or
scan
source.
and index
of a
playback.
search
tape.
11
finder foMard
Quick
(5
and 7 times normal speed)
finder reverse
Quick
(5
and 7 times
normal speed)
T
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PS.2
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tt
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>>
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Stop
Recording
and channel
Audio dubbing
Audio dubbing
Play
Reverse
Slow
Slow
stitl
Reverse still
Fast forward
Rewind
pause
play
(forwa.d)
(reverse)
pause
O
PS.2
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INDX
Eject
Record, index
and channel
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in the appropriate sections.
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Video
channel
your
It
TV
should be used to assure the
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check
channel for
For
setthe
TV and tune the TV
channel
1
2
3
4
already
channel
your
example, if
TV to
is
Turn
Press the W/VCR
FL
display.
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Set the Tv to VHF
When
become
Set the RF.OUTswitch,
varies
rys
operator's
your
TV.
your
channel50. Then use the TV
now set.
the TV
on
the TV is set to VHF
blue.
position.
preset
has
a
from country to
video
channel is 50, turn the VCR
until the screen becomes
and VCR.
button until
already
channel 1.
video
best sound and
manual
on
channel, this channel
to see which is the video
'VCR"
lit,
this step can be omitted.
channel
the rear
picture quality.
country,
station tuner on
you
The video
blue.
appears
1.
the screen will
panel,
to the LOW
on and
should
your
the
on
This VCFI is
yourTV's
4ry.
Note:
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When a video/audio cord is used for
and TV
not necessary, in this case
switch to VCR.
To
I Press
preset
to VHF
video channelis also 1, no adjustments
(referto "Connections"),
confirm that the
PROG.
the
channel
video
channel is
LIST button on the remote
trol.
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lf
the video channel has been
gramme,
programme/clock
tuning of the video channel
Press
clock screen
the button again to turn the display off.
will be
screen
is
of
1
connection of the VCR
setting the video channelis
simply set
the TV's
propefly
are
set
and if
necess-
TV/VCR
position)
(HIGH
con-
properly
displayed on
nol clearly displayed, finer
the TV is neccessary.
set, the
the TV.
pro-
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Set the Tv to VHF
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When
the TV is set to VHF channel 0, the TV
become blue.
channel 0.
screen will
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