Fisher FVH-T610 User Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

FVH-T610

Video Cassette Recorder

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Only cassettes marked wcan be used with this video cassette recorder.

As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, FISHER has determined that this product or product model meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.

Please read this manual and accompanying “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” sheet carefully before connecting your VCR and operating it for the first time.

Be sure to read carefully and follow all the PRECAUTIONS on page 1. Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference.

NOTE: Locate serial number (shown on rear panel of unit) and record it here

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PRECAUTIONS

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.

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 product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot of electrical outlet and insert fully.

CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate this VCR.

Location

For safe operation and satisfactory performance of your VCR, keep the following in mind when selecting a place for its installation:

œShield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from sources of intense heat.

œAvoid dusty or humid places.

œAvoid places with insufficient ventilation for proper heat dissipation. Do not block the ventilation holes of the VCR. Do not place the unit on a carpet because this will block the ventilation holes.

œInstall the VCR in a horizontal position only.

œAvoid locations subject to strong vibrations.

œAvoid moving the VCR between cold and hot locations (see “Moisture Condensation Problems”, this page).

œDo not place the VCR directly on top of the TV, as this may cause playback or recording problems.

Avoiding Electric Shock or Fire

œDo not handle the power cord with wet hands.

œDo not pull on the power cord when disconnecting it from an AC wall outlet. Grasp it by the plug.

œIf any liquid is spilled on the VCR, unplug the power cord immediately and have the unit inspected at a factory-authorized service center.

œDo not place anything directly on top of the VCR.

WARNING: Unauthorized recording or use of television broadcast, video tape, film or other copyrighted material may violate applicable copyright laws. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for unauthorized duplication, use or other acts that infringe upon the rights of copyright owners.

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number	: FVH-T610
Trade Name	: Fisher
Responsible party	: SANYO FISHER COMPANY
Address	: 21605 Plummer Street,
	Chatsworth, California 91311
Telephone No.	: [phone]

œThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1)this device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2)this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Moisture Condensation Problems

Cause:

When the VCR is first installed, moved from a cold area to a warm area or placed in a location with high humidity, dew (moisture) may form inside the unit. If you operate the VCR with dew inside, damage may result.

Prevention:

1 Make all necessary connections.

2 Plug the power cord into a 120 V AC wall outlet.

3 Turn on the power.

4Do not operate the VCR or insert a cassette for approximately 2 hours.

This allows the VCR to warm up to the temperature of the room where it will be used.

Technology licensed by This VCR has a Y/C filtering technique incorporated under license

Laboratories Inc. from Faroudja Laboratories Inc.

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FEATURES

CONTENTS

TIMER/CLOCK

œSelectable standard/daylight saving time

œ1-year/8-event program timer with daily/weekly settings

œSmart Time Record function

œSmart Speed Record function

œRemaining tape duration display

œQuick timer recording (QTR)

œOff timer (up to 6 hours)

AUDIO/VIDEO

œVHS Hi-Fi stereo audio recording and playback

œMTS stereo/second audio program (SAP) recording and playback

œDigital picture control

SPECIAL PLAYBACK/SEARCH

œAd JUMP®

œRecording contents on-screen list (Rec. List Super)

œDouble-Azimuth 4-head video recording/playback system for clean special playback:

Forward/reverse search, double-speed playback, clean still image, frame advance, variable-speed slow motion

œZero search

œIndex search

AUTOMATIC FUNCTIONS

œAutomatic clock setting and adjustment

œAutomatic head cleaner

œEndless playback

œAutomatic digital tracking

œAutomatic channel programming

œFull auto playback functions: power-on, rewind, eject, record auto cancel, power-off eject

GENERAL

œMultilanguage, multicolor on-screen menu

œMultibrand universal remote control with Moonlight® buttons

œVibration-suppressing mid-mount design

œChild lock

œFront/rear audio/video inputs

ACCESSORIES

Make sure that all the accessories listed below have been included with your VCR.

Power cord

75-ohm coaxial cable

Two AA batteries (1.5 volt)

Remote control code label

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Multibrand universal remote control

Quick Start Guide

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Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

DESCRIPTION

VHS video cassette tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Locations of controls and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Multibrand universal remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

CONNECTIONS
Basic antenna/cable connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . .	10
Alternative cable TV connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	11
Audio/video connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	13
BASIC OPERATION
Initial setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	14
Multifunction on-screen displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	16
On-screen menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	17
Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	19
Changing the menu language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	21
Programming channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	21
Viewing TV only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	22
Playing a rental tape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	22
Normal playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	23
Tracking control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	24
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	25
Rec. List super . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	27
ADVANCED USE
VHS Hi-Fi audio and MTS broadcasts . . . . . . . . . .	29
Audio output mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	30
Special playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	31
Zero search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	32
Index search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	32
Program timer recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	33
Quick timer recording (QTR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	37
Child lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	38
Ad JUMP®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	38
Copying a tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	39
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	39
Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	40
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	41

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VHS VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES

Record/Play Times

Tape Speed

Tape Length	T-60	T-120	T-160
SP Mode	1 hour	2 hours	2-2¤3 hours	highest video quality
	(60 minutes)	(120 minutes)	(160 minutes)
LP Mode	2 hours	4 hours	5-1¤3 hours	excellent video quality
(playback only)	(120 minutes)	(240 minutes)	(320 minutes)
SLP Mode	3 hours	6 hours	8 hours	good video quality (longest
	(180 minutes)	(360 minutes)	(480 minutes)	recording time)

NOTE: This unit cannot record in LP mode.

When Handling Video Cassettes

Safety Tab

œDo not expose video cassettes to extreme heat, high humidity or strong magnetic fields.

œDo not tamper with the cassette mechanism.

œDo not touch the tape with your fingers.

œ Always store an unused cassette in its case.

Arrow mark ( )	Label side up
	(Arrow pointing toward slot)

					To prevent accidental	To record again, cover
					erasure, remove the	the hole with vinyl tape.
					tab after recording.

Loading

1Gently push the center of the cassette until it is drawn in automatically.

The clock display changes to the tape counter display automatically and the Tape-In icon (o) lights.

NOTES:

œIf the cassette is not inserted correctly, it will be ejected in approximately 3 seconds.

œDo not try to pull the cassette out once automatic loading starts.

œDo not force the cassette into the VCR.

CAUTION: To avoid possible injury or accident, keep children away from this unit. Do not put your hand or other objects into the cassette loading slot.

Unloading

1When in the STOP mode, press the STOP/EJECT button on the front panel. In any other mode, press the button twice.

The tape counter display changes to the clock display automatically.

2After the cassette appears in the loading slot, gently pull it out.

AUTO POWER-OFF/EJECT: The cassette is ejected when the STOP/EJECT button on the front panel is pressed, even if the VCR’s power is off. (The power cord must be connected to an AC wall outlet.)

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LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

Front Panel

1

AV INPUT

VIDEO L-AUDIO-R

POWER		PLAY c		STOP
CHANNEL	REC PAUSE	f REW	FF e	EJECT

STILL

H G F 98 7 6 5 4 3 2

Reference pages are shown in square brackets.

1 Cassette loading slot			9
2 STOP/EJECT button		[3, 23]	F
3 FF (fast forward) button [31]			G
This button is used both for fast forward and			H
forward picture search.
4 PLAY button	[23]
5 REW (rewind) button		[31]
This button is used both for rewind and reverse
picture search.
6 Indicator panel	[5]
7 Remote control sensor
8 PAUSE/STILL button		[25, 31]

œPress this button in the record mode to temporarily stop a recording (PAUSE).

œPress this button in the playback mode to view a still frame (STILL).

œPress this button repeatedly in the still mode to advance the picture one frame at a time.

REC (record) button [25, 37]
CHANNEL selection buttons (land j)	[15, 24, 37]
POWER button
Front-panel AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks	[25, 39]

Connect the audio and video outputs from an external unit (i.e. a video camera, second VCR) to these jacks. To record the signals coming from the external unit, press the INPUT button on the remote control to display “L2” instead of a channel number (see page 25). If only one audio jack is to be used, connect it to the L (left) jack.

Auto A/V Selection [18]

There is no need to unplug the VCR from the TV to view another video source on-screen. When the VCR power is off and the output cable from an external unit is connected to these front A/V input jacks, the signal from the external unit is automatically sent to the connected TV screen.

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Audio output indicators (Left and Right)

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LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

Indicator Panel

1		2	3 4
C	REC	AM VCR	LR
SAP ST OFF		PM SP LP SLP
GF987		6	5

Operation Icons

Play,		Reverse	Fast	Rewind
Forward		Search	forward
Search, Slow
J		K	(blinking)L	(blinking)M
Record			Record pause
	P		Pand (blinking)O
Still			Frame advance
Jand (blinking)O			Jand N

1 Operation Icons (see below).

2VCR indicator

Use the TV/VCR button on the remote control to turn this indicator ON or OFF.

ON: for playback, VCR programming or watching TV programs through the VCR tuner

OFF: for watching TV programs through TV tuner

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4 Tape-In icon

5 Tape Speed indicators

6Clock/ Tape Counter/ QTR (Quick Timer Recording) indicators

7 Timer icon

8 ST (stereo) indicator

9Input source indicator:

Channel number or audio/video input (L1 or L2)

F SAP (Second Audio Program) indicator

G CATV indicator

Example of Indications

POWER OFF		POWER ON
	CATV	Clock		Audio output
	indicator			indicators
AM	C		AM	LR
				SP
	Channel indicator		Tape speed indicator
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LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

Back Panel

1

2

3

	VHF/UHF
IN	OUT FROM ANT.
VIDEO	IN
L	TO TV
AUDIO
R	OUT

AC IN

6 5 4

1 AC power input

2 Rear-panel AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks

Connect the audio and video outputs from an external unit (i.e. a video camera, second VCR) to these jacks. To record the signals coming from the external unit, press the INPUT button on the remote control to display “L1” instead of a channel number (see page 25). If only one audio jack is to be used, connect it to the L (left) jack.

3 VHF/UHF antenna input jack

4 VHF/UHF antenna output jack

5 VIDEO output jack (yellow)

6 AUDIO output jacks (Red for right and white for left)

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MULTIBRAND UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL

This universal remote control will operate the basic functions of TVs and cable (CATV) converters/decoders, when the brand matches one of those shown on pages 8 and 9.

Locations of Controls

				VCR
	1	2	3
1	4	5	6	TV	I
				CATV/
	7	8	9	DSS
2	100/ENTER	0	SET	TV/VCR	J
3		INPUT	CH/TRACK VOLUME		K
					L
45	DISPLAY	SP/SLP
	TYPE	DPC	RESET	0	M
6					N
7					O
8	Ad JUMP	2	SLOW	INDEX	P
9					Q
	POWER			REC
F		PAUSE/STILL			R
G		PLAY
	REW	OK		FF
H	MENU	STOP		CLEAR	S

NOTE: The shaded buttons are used for VCR operation only.

Notes on using the control stick

Front	Example:
	Tilt towards the front
	Right

Left

Rear

œ It is recommended to control the stick using your thumb.

The control stick has five functions depending on the direction it is moved. In this manual, since the explanations are based on the displayed menu screens and the indications on the indicator panel, similar operations may be described differently.

Reference pages are shown in square brackets.

1 Number buttons (0 – 9)				[15, 20]
2 100/ENTER button [15]
3 INPUT button		[25]
4 DISPLAY button			[16, 32]
5 SP/SLP button			[25]
6 TYPE button		[28]
7 DPC button		[23]
8 Ad JUMP button			[38]
9 x2 button	[31]
F POWER button			[14]
G Control stick
H MENU button		[17]
I VCR, CATV/DSS and TV remote control mode
buttons	[8, 9, 14]
Lets you select the unit to be operated (VCR, TV or
cable converter/DSS receiver).
J TV/VCR mode button				[14]

Lets you select TV or VCR mode. When VCR mode is selected, the VCR indicator lights on the front panel.

K SET button [15]

LVOLUME buttons [8]

Increases (+) or decreases (–) TV volume.

M CH (channel) selection/TRACK (tracking) buttons

(l and j) [15, 24, 37]
N →0← (Zero Search) button		[32]
O Tape counter RESET button		[32]
P INDEX button	[32]
Q SLOW button	[31]
R REC (record) button [25, 37]
S CLEAR button	[15]

Described below are the uses of the control stick to command the tape movement and indicated in brackets are the operations for on-screen menus.

Press straight down: PLAY (OK) button

Tilt towards the front: PAUSE/STILL (û) button Tilt towards the back: STOP (ù) button

Tilt toward the left: REW (<) button Tilt towards the right: FF (>) button Control the stick using your thumb.

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MULTIBRAND UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL

Battery Installation and Operation

1 Install the two supplied AA batteries as shown.

2Aim the remote control at the VCR and press the desired buttons to operate.

Setting the remote control code

The multibrand universal remote control can operate the basic functions of TVs and cable (CATV) converters/decoders made by the manufacturers listed below.

To enter the remote control code for your brand of TV or cable converter/decoder, follow the steps below.

For TV operation

1In the chart below, find the code corresponding to your brand of TV.

2While holding down the TV button, enter the 2-digit code using the number buttons (0 – 9).

The remote control is now set to operate your TV.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

SPENT OR DISCHARGED BATTERIES MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF IN A SAFE MANNER IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS.

FOR DETAILED INFORMATION, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL COUNTY SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY.

Using the remote control

1Before using the remote control, press the VCR, TV or CATV/DSS button to select the device to be operated.

2To switch the remote control mode (to operate a different device), be sure to press the VCR, TV or CATV/DSS button first.

NOTES:

œThe remote control will not operate properly if something comes between the VCR and the remote control.

œThe POWER, 0 – 9, 100/ENTER, INPUT and

CH/TRACK land j buttons are used to operate the VCR, TV, cable box and DSS receiver.

œVOLUME buttons operate TV volume regardless of the remote control mode selected.

TV brands	Code
ADMIRAL	05, 10, 13
EMERSON	17
FISHER	03
GE	07
GOLDSTAR	01
HITACHI	02
JVC	15
MAGNAVOX	08
MATSUSHITA	12, 18
MITSUBISHI	14
PANASONIC	12, 18
QUASAR	12, 18
RCA	06
SAMSUNG	16
SANYO	03
SHARP	00, 13
SONY	11
TECHNOL ACE	05
TOSHIBA	04
ZENITH	09, 10

NOTE: There may be some older TV models that cannot be operated with this remote control. If this is the case, use the original remote control supplied with the TV.

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MULTIBRAND UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL

For cable (CATV) converter/decoder or DSS (Digital Satellite System) receiver operation

1In the chart, find the code corresponding to your brand of cable converter/decoder or DSS receiver.

2While holding down the CATV/DSS button, press 2 number buttons (0 – 9) to enter the code.

The remote control is now set to operate your converter/decoder or DSS receiver.

Cable converter/decoder	Code
brands
ARCHER	00, 01, 06, 29
CABLE CINEMA	01,	32
CABLETENNA	01,	32
CABLEVIEW	01,	32
CENTURY	00,	29
CITIZEN	00, 24, 29
CURTIS	19, 25, 32
DIAMOND	01,	32
EAGLE	15, 20, 36, 40, 41
EXPLORER	19,	32
GC ELECTRONICS	00, 11, 29
GEMINI	05
GENERAL ELECTRIC	01,	18
GENERAL INSTRUMENT	01, 05, 07, 09,	16, 28, 33, 65
GERRARD	00,	29
HAMLIN	12, 17, 37
HITACHI	13
JASCO	05
JERROLD	01, 05, 07, 09, 16, 28, 33, 65
MACOM	13
MAESTRO	30
MAGNAVOX	43
MATSUSHITA	08, 19, 21
NEC	20,	39
NEXT LEVEL	01, 05, 07, 09,	16, 28, 33, 65
NOVAVISION	19,	32
NSC	20,	39
OAK	04,	34
OAK SIGNA	04,	34
PANASONIC	08, 19, 21
PHILIPS	14, 31, 36, 40
PIONEER	06,	23
PULSER	05,	11
QUEST	06,	23
RADIO SHACK	00,	29
RCA	08, 19, 21
REALISTIC	00,	29
RECOTON	00,	29
REGAL	12, 17, 37
REMBRANDT	00, 11, 29
SAMSUNG	06, 11, 22
SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA	19, 25, 32
SHERITECH	44
SIGNAL	43
SL MARX	06, 11, 22
SPRUCER	08, 19, 21

Cable converter/decoder	Code
brands
STARGATE	05, 11, 22
SYLVANIA	38, 39
TEKNIKA	30
TELECAPTION	26
TELEVIEW	20, 22, 39
TEXSCAN	38, 39
TOCOM	01, 07, 10, 11
UNIKA	00, 11, 29
UNIVERSAL	00, 24, 27, 29
VIDEOWAY	02, 03, 14
VIEWSTAR	15, 20, 36, 40, 41
ZENITH	02, 03, 14
DSS receiver brands	Code
DRAKE	77
HITACHI	70, 75
HUGHES	70, 75
MAGNAVOX	78, 79
OPTIMUS	78, 79
PANASONIC	73
PRIMESTAR	76
PROSCAN	71
RCA	71
SONY	72
TOSHIBA	74
UNIDEN	78, 79

NOTES:

œOnly remote-controlled products can be operated using this remote control. (Refer to the instruction manuals for your TV, CATV converter/decoder or DSS receiver instruction manual for more details.)

œThere may be some TV, CATV converter/decoder or DSS receiver models that cannot be operated with this remote control. If this is the case, use the original remote control supplied with your equipment.

œCable companies may charge an extra monthly fee to activate the remote control feature of a rented CATV converter/decoder. If this is the case, this remote control will not operate the cable converter/decoder unless such arrangements are made with the cable company.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If the batteries in the remote control are replaced, the codes for the TV , CATV converter/decoder and DSS receiver must be reset.

Write your code numbers below for future reference.

TV: ______

CATV: ______

DSS: ______

Place the supplied label on the back of the remote control.

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BASIC ANTENNA/CABLE CONNECTIONS

Antenna
		VCR	TV
75 ohm		(Back panel)	(Back panel)
antenna		VHF/UHF		VHF/UHF
cable		FROM ANT.		ANTENNA
or				IN
		IN
AC Wall	1	TO TV
outlet		OUT
		AC IN
CABLE TV		3
				2
			(supplied)
4

1Connect an antenna (or a cable TV system) to the VCR.

2Connect the VCR to the TV with the 75 ohm coaxial cable (supplied).

3Plug the power cord (supplied) into the AC power input (AC IN ~) on the VCR back panel. Insert the plug firmly.

4Insert the plug end of this power cord into a wall outlet.

NOTES:

œIf you have a cable converter connected to your TV, see “ALTERNATIVE CABLE TV CONNECTIONS”, next page.

œIf your antenna has a twin-lead cable or your TV has screw-type antenna terminals, use a matching transformer (not supplied).

300 ohm Twin-lead Cable

Matching Transformer (not supplied)

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ALTERNATIVE CABLE TV CONNECTIONS

Your VCR can receive all unscrambled cable channels without the use of an external converter. If you wish to view and record scrambled cable channels, you must connect a converter/decoder as described below.

Your local cable TV company will advise you of the channels available in your area.

We recommend that you consult your cable TV company to make sure that the cable is properly connected.

When the TV does not have a built-in cable converter

Connect the cable TV converter between the VCR and the TV so that you can watch a cable TV program while recording another program.

NOTE: Set the TV channel to the cable converter output channel (CH02 ~ 07).

	CATV	VCR		Cable	TV
		(Back	panel)	converter	(Back	panel)
	75 ohm
	coaxial		VHF/UHF		VHF/UHF
	cable		FROM ANT.		ANTENNA
				IN	OUT	IN
			IN
			TO TV
			OUT
		AC IN
				(supplied)	(not supplied)

When you have both cable and pay TV (scrambled channels)

NOTES:

œWith this method the TV and VCR receive the same channel. Recording one program while watching another is not possible.

œWith this connection, the VCR must be set to the cable converter/decoder output channel. (See next page.)

Cable	VCR		TV
converter/	(Back	panel)	(Back	panel)
Decoder		VHF/UHF	VHF/UHF
		FROM ANT.	ANTENNA
				IN
		IN
CATV		TO TV
75 ohm		OUT
coaxial cable	AC IN
			(supplied)

NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER (USA only): 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 shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practicable.

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ALTERNATIVE CABLE TV CONNECTIONS

Cable converter/decoder output channel setup

1Be sure the cable connections are correct. (See page 11.)

2 Turn on the TV, VCR and cable converter/decoder.

3 Set the TV to channel 3 or 4.

4Press the VCR button on the remote control to select the VCR operation mode.

5If the VCR indicator is off, press the TV/VCR button on the remote control.

The VCR indicator lights.

NOTE: If the initial setup has not yet been completed, the “Auto Setup” and “RF Channel Setting Ch03 (or RF Channel Setting Ch04)” message will appear. In that case, first follow steps 5 – 7 under “INITIAL SETUP” on page 14.

6 Press the MENU button on the remote control.

The main MENU appears.

@@@@@@@@@MENU

Timer@program

VCR@setup

Clock@set

Language@select

Rec.List@super

Auto@tuning@memory

[ùû]†Select [OK]†Set@@@@@@[MENU]†TV

7Press the ù (or û) button to select the VCR setup option, then press the OK button.

The VCR setup menu appears.

CATV/TV@@@@@@@zCATV@TV

Cable@box@@@@@zNo@@@Ch02

MTS@@@@@@@@@zST@SAP@Mono

Audio@out@@@zST@L@R@Mono

Child@Lock@@@@@On@@zOff

Off@timer@@@zOff@2Hr@6Hr

Auto@AV@Select@On@@zOff

[ùû]†Option [<>]†Select@@@[MENU]†TV

8Press the ù (or û) button to select the Cable box option.

9Press the > (or <) button to set your cable converter/decoder output channel. The output channel should be indicated on the cable converter/decoder back panel. If not, please refer to the cable converter/decoder instruction manual for details.

Press the > (or <) button repeatedly. Each time you press the button, the selection changes:

No Ch02 Ch03 ... Ch07

The selection is indicated by the “ z” next to it.

NOTE: Select “No” if you are not using the cable box.

FWhen finished, press the MENU button to exit the menu display.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

When the cable converter/decoder output channel is selected as described above,

œThe VCR tuner remains set to receive the same channel as the output channel of the cable converter/decoder. Auto channel programming and manual channel selection using the VCR tuner are not possible.

œIf you turn on the cable converter/decoder after turning on the VCR, no image will appear on the TV screen. In this case, turn off the VCR, then turn it on again.

œLeave the cable converter/decoder on until timer recording is complete.

œFor timer recordings, you must select the channel to be recorded using the channel selector on the cable converter/decoder.

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AUDIO/VIDEO CONNECTIONS

Stereo Connections

Connecting your VCR to your stereo TV through audio/video jacks usually provides better picture and sound quality. It also enables you to play back stereo broadcast programs in stereo.

When you have a stereo monitor TV

	VCR			Stereo monitor TV
				(Back panel)
	(Back panel)
				VHF/UHF
		VHF/UHF
		OUT FROM ANT.		ANTENNA
	VIDEO	IN			IN
	L	TO TV
	AUDIO		75 ohm coaxial cable (supplied)	VIDEO	AUDIO IN
	R	OUT
				IN	L	R

AUDIO OUTPUT	VIDEO OUTPUT	VIDEO INPUT	AUDIO INPUT
R: Red L: White	Yellow	Yellow	L: White R: Red

3-wire monitor cable (not supplied)

When you have a monitor TV and a stereo system

Be sure to turn the TV volume all the way down and set the TV speaker selector switch to EXTERNAL or OFF (to disconnect the TV speakers). Adjust the volume with the volume control on the stereo system.

VCR

(Back panel)

VHF/UHF

	OUT FROM ANT.
VIDEO	IN
L	TO TV
AUDIO
R	OUT	75 ohm coaxial cable
		(supplied)
AUDIO OUTPUT	VIDEO
R: Red L: White	OUTPUT
	Yellow

Video connection cable (not supplied)

Audio connection cable (not supplied)

Monitor TV

(Back panel)

		VHF/UHF
		ANTENNA
			IN
		VIDEO	AUDIO
		IN	IN
		Audio receiver
		(Back panel)
	VIDEO	AUDIO INPUT
	INPUT	L	R
	Yellow
		AUDIO INPUT
		L: White	R: Red

NOTES:

œEven when audio/video connections are made, always make the antenna connection between the VHF/UHF OUT (VCR) and the VHF/UHF IN (TV) using the supplied 75-ohm coaxial cable.

œIf video and/or audio connections are made between the VCR and the TV, set the source selector on the television to A/V input.

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INITIAL SETUP

When you are setting up the VCR for the first time, or after the power has failed for more than 5 seconds, follow the steps below. This AUTO SETUP operation automatically sets the RF output channel, enters all available channels in your area into the VCR tuner memory and sets the VCR internal clock.

Many TV stations transmit a signal called Extended Data Services (XDS). This VCR uses the XDS signal to automatically set the clock. If no XDS signal is available in your area, the VCR prompts you to set the clock manually.

AUTO SETUP

œDuring AUTO SETUP, do not press any buttons other than the ones indicated here.

Before starting

œ Be sure the antenna or cable connections are correct. (See pages 10 and 11.)

1 Press the POWER button on the VCR.

Auto RF output channel setting will start.

RF output channel setting rule

Channel 3	Channel 4	RF output channel
No broadcast	No broadcast	Channel 3
No broadcast	Broadcasting	Channel 3
Broadcasting	No broadcast	Channel 4
Broadcasting	Broadcasting	Channel 3

The setting is completed, and “RF-03” (or “RF-04”) will light on the indicator panel.

2Turn on the TV power and turn to the indicated RF channel.

3Press the VCR button on the remote control to select the VCR operation mode.

4If the VCR indicator is off, press the TV/VCR button on the remote control.

The VCR indicator will light.

The “Auto Setup” and “RF Channel Setting Ch03 (or RF Channel Setting Ch04)” message will appears.

@@@@@@@Auto@Setup

@@RF@Channel@Setting

@@@@@@@@@@Ch03

This is your VCR channel. The TV must be set to this channel whenever the VCR is used for playing a tape or watching a TV program.

To change the RF output channel setting, press the number button 3 (or 4).

5Press the OK button to save the RF output channel setting.

The “RF-03 (or RF-04)” display on the indicator panel will change to the clock display.

The Language select menu will appear.

@@@@Language@select

@@@@@@@@English

@@@@@@@@Español

@@@@@@@@Français

6Press the ù (or û) button to move down or up the list and highlight the language of your choice. Press the OK button.

The menu language is selected.

“Auto tuning memory” appears on screen. The VCR scans all 125 channels and memorizes each active channel in your area in succession. It takes about 4-6 minutes.

7When Auto Tuning is completed, the VCR will select the channel that carries the XDS signal and proceed to Auto Clock setting.

@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@01

@@@@@@@Clock@set

The Auto Clock setting normally takes about

3 minutes. During this time, the VCR’s front panel shows the channel number that is sending the XDS signal for Auto Clock setting. Make a note of this number, which you may need to refer to for readjusting the clock later (see page 19).

If the Auto Clock setting entered the incorrect date and/or time, correct it by following the steps under Automatic Clock Adjustment on page 19.

If no XDS signal is available in your area:

“Clock set” will not appear on the screen when the Auto Tuning operation is completed. Instead, the TV program on the lowest channel that the VCR memorized will appear on screen. In this case, you must set the clock manually. Follow the steps under Manual Clock Setting on page 20.

NOTES:

œThe VCR will search for and memorize channels in the CATV (cable TV) mode and TV mode.

œIf the AC power to the VCR is interrupted for more than 5 seconds, the memorized RF output channel, channel and clock may be erased.

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BASIC OPERATION

INITIAL SETUP

To modify the RF output channel setting after the Auto setup is completed

1With the VCR turned off, press the SET button for about 3 seconds or more.

The current RF output channel setting will light on the indicator panel and will appear on the screen.

2 Press the number button 3 (or 4).

After about 5 seconds, the RF channel setting value is saved, and the VCR will turn off.

Channel Selection Convenience

You can select a channel on your VCR by using one of the two methods shown below:

10-KEY RANDOM ACCESS TUNING

Select the desired channel number by using the number buttons and 100/ENTER button on the remote control. For single-digit numbers, press 0 first. For channel numbers higher than 99, press the 100/ENTER button first.

UP/DOWN SELECTION

Press and hold the CH/TRACK down (l) or up (j) (or CHANNEL on the front panel) button until the desired channel is received.

NOTE: When an inactive TV channel is selected on the VCR, the “No Signal” message appears and the sound is muted.

Manual Erase

You can eliminate unwanted channels or channels with weak or scrambled signals from the memorized channel sequence.

1 Select the channel you want to erase.

2 Press the CLEAR button for about 2 seconds.

“Erase” is displayed on-screen for about 3 seconds.

The channel is now erased from the memory.

Manual Programming

You can add channels to the memorized channel sequence by manually adding them to the tuner memory.

1Select the channel you want to add using the number buttons on the remote control.

2 Press the SET button for about 2 seconds.

“Add” is displayed on-screen for about 3 seconds.

The channel is now added to the memory.

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MULTIFUNCTION ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS

Various displays appear, superimposed over the screen image, indicating the operation mode and features in use.

Operation mode

MTS mode

Program title

QTR end time

Channel/AV

pQTR10:30PMSAP STC 10

SPORTS DIGEST

Status display

1 Press the DISPLAY button on the remote control.

The status display appears.

SAP ST C 10

	SP			0:00:00		LR		09:30PM
Recording								Clock
tape speed						Audio output
				Counter

Operation Mode Display

When an operation button is pressed, the corresponding operation mode icon is displayed in the top left corner of the screen for about 3 seconds.

NOTE: The recording pause mode icon will remain displayed until recording is resumed or stopped.

Operation	Icon	Operation	Icon
Play	c	Record	a
Fast-forward	c c	Record pause	a h
Rewind	d d

Channel Number and MTS Mode

Displays

The channel number and the MTS mode displays appear for about 3 seconds when a channel is selected.

Program Title Display

When a channel is tuned or when normal playback is started, the program title (maximum 24 characters) will be displayed for about 4 seconds.

NOTES:

œThe program title is only displayed if the broadcast carries the title information or if it has been recorded on the tape.

œDepending on the TV signal or tape condition the program title may not be displayed even if it is available.

Recording Tape Speed Display

The recording tape speed is displayed for about 3 seconds after recording is started or when the tape speed is changed. The “SS” display means that the smart speed record function is used (see page 26).

SP 0:00:00

LR 09:30PM

2To remove the status display, press the DISPLAY button (press the button twice if a tape is loaded in the VCR).

NOTE: The status display will not appear if a menu is displayed on screen, or during special playback.

Remaining Tape Duration Display

1 Press the DISPLAY button twice.

The remaining tape duration appears at the bottom of the screen. It is calculated in hours and minutes from the current position to the end of the tape.

SP Tape remain 2:30

If “ --:--” is displayed, the remaining tape duration has not been calculated.

2To remove the remaining tape duration display, press the DISPLAY button again.

NOTES:

œThe remaining tape duration display will not appear if a menu is displayed on screen or during special playback.

œThis feature will not work properly on T-140 tapes or tapes longer than T-160. (The feature will work on T-160 tapes.)

œDepending on the condition and type of tape used, the VCR may not accurately detect the remaining tape duration.

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Turn on the power (TV and VCR).

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BASIC OPERATION

ON-SCREEN MENU

Your new VCR is designed with user-friendly on-screen menus to help you operate its many features. Color-coded menus prompt you step-by-step through operations by highlighting the sections awaiting your entries.

Displaying the On-Screen Menus

1

2 Set the TV to channel 3 or 4.

3Press the VCR button on the remote control to select the VCR operation mode.

4If the VCR indicator is off, press the TV/VCR button on the remote control.

The VCR indicator lights.

NOTE: If the initial setup has not yet been completed, the “Auto Setup” and “RF Channel Setting Ch03 (or RF Channel Setting Ch04)” message will appear. Follow steps 5 – 7 under “INITIAL SETUP” on page 14.

5 Press the MENU button on the remote control.

The main MENU appears.

@@@@@@@@@MENU	Menu title
Timer@program	Option
VCR@setup	selected
Clock@set
Language@select
Rec.List@super
Auto@tuning@memory
	Operations
[ùû]†Select
[OK]†Set@@@@@@@[MENU]†TV	indications

The menu items are color-coded as shown below:

œ Menu title:	On magenta background
œ Option selected:	Highlighted in green
œ Operations indications: On blue background
œ Others:	On gray background

NOTE: If the clock has not yet been set, the Clock set menu appears. To set the clock, see “SETTING THE CLOCK” on page 19.

Press the ù (or û) button to select the desired option, then press the OK button.

6 Press the MENU button to exit the menu.

Main Menu Options

Reference pages are shown in square brackets.

Timer program [33 – 36]

œSelect this to program, check or cancel a timer recording setting.

VCR setup [18]

œ Select this to set the VCR functions.

Clock set [19, 20]

œSelect this to set the clock or change the clock setting.

Language select [21]

œ Select this to change the on-screen language.

Rec. List super [27, 28]

œSelect this to list the recordings on the tape inserted in the VCR.

Auto tuning memory [21]

œSelect this to program the channels into the VCR’s tuner memory.

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ON-SCREEN MENU

Displaying the VCR Setup Menus

Before starting

œTurn on the power (TV and VCR).

œSet the TV to channel 3 or 4.

œPress the VCR button on the remote control to select the VCR operation mode.

œIf the VCR indicator is off, press the TV/VCR button on the remote control.

The VCR indicator lights.

1 Press the MENU button on the remote control.

The main MENU appears.

2Press the ù (or û) button to select the VCR setup option, then press the OK button.

The VCR setup menu appears.

CATV/TV@@@@@@@zCATV@TV

Cable@box@@@@@zNo@@@Ch02

MTS@@@@@@@@@zST@SAP@Mono

Audio@out@@@zST@L@R@Mono

Child@Lock@@@@@On@@zOff

Off@timer@@@zOff@2Hr@6Hr

Auto@AV@Select@On@@zOff

[ùû]†Option [<>]†Select@@@[MENU]†TV

3Press the ù (or û) button to highlight the desired option.

4Press the > (or <) button once or more to move the “z” indicator in front of your selection.

5When finished, press the MENU button to save the settings.

VCR Setup Menu Options

Reference pages are shown in square brackets.

CATV/TV [21]

œIndicate whether you subscribe to cable TV or use antenna.

Cable box [12, step 9]

œIf you use a cable converter/decoder (cable box), set the output channel.

MTS [29]

œSelect the MTS (Multichannel TV Sound) mode - stereo, SAP or mono.

Audio out [30]

œ Select the audio output mode.

Child Lock [38]

œ Select this to block picture and sound.

Off timer

œSelect this to set the VCR to automatically shut off after a specified period of non-operation.

Off: The power will not be turned off automatically. 2Hr: The power is turned off after 2 hours.

6Hr: The power is turned off after 6 hours.

NOTE: The Off timer begins counting down after the last VCR activity. Approximately 5 minutes before the power is turned off, the “Your VCR will be off shortly” message is displayed.

Auto AV Select

œTurn on and off the A/V output on the rear panel when the VCR power is off.

On: The input signal at the front A/V input jacks is sent to the rear A/V output jacks.

Off: No output signal when the VCR power is off.

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BASIC OPERATION

SETTING THE CLOCK

Generally, during the initial setup, your VCR will automatically set the clock by detecting a channel that is transmitting the XDS (Extended Data Services) signal. However, if the XDS signal necessary for Automatic Clock Setting was poor or unavailable at the time, Automatic Clock Setting may not have been possible.

Follow the steps below to set the clock.

Before starting

œTurn on the power (TV and VCR).

œSet the TV to channel 3 or 4.

œPress the VCR button on the remote control to select the VCR operation mode.

œIf the VCR indicator is off, press the TV/VCR button on the remote control.

The VCR indicator lights.

1Press the STOP button, then enter the channel number that you have made note of during Automatic Clock Setting (see page 14).

2Press and hold the PAUSE/STILL button for more than 2 seconds.

If the channel is transmitting the XDS signal, “Clock set” starts blinking on screen after approximately 4 seconds.

When Automatic Clock Setting is completed, the screen shows the current TV program.

If the screen returns to the current TV program immediately, the XDS signal for clock setting is not available in your area. Use the Manual Clock Setting procedure on page 20.

NOTE: If the Automatic Clock Setting procedure set the wrong clock time, follow the steps under Automatic Clock Adjustment.

Automatic Clock Adjustment

1 Press the MENU button.

The main MENU appears.

2Press the ù (or û) button to select the Clock set option, then press the OK button.

The Clock set menu appears.

@@@@@@@Clock@set

@03/07[Wed]2001@09:30@PM Clock@adjust@@zAuto@Off

[DISPLAY]†Clock@adjust [ùû]†Day/STD@shift [>]†AM/PM

[<]†Cancel

[OK]†Set

3Press the < button until the wrong clock setting is erased, then enter the correct time.

4Press the DISPLAY button to set the Clock adjust option to Off.

5When finished, press the OK button to exit from the menu.

When you set the Clock adjust option to Auto, the time will automatically be adjusted twice a week (every Sunday at 3:00 AM and 6:00 AM) according to the XDS signal.

If the automatic clock setup procedure enters the wrong time, make sure to select Off for the Clock adjust option. If set to Auto, an incorrect time will be entered again at the next automatic clock adjustment.

NOTES:

œThe Clock adjust option appears only when the clock has been set automatically.

œThe automatic clock adjustment will not be performed if the power is on, or if a program timer recording is set to start within 5 minutes of the automatic clock adjustment times (2:55 AM – 3:05 AM and 5:55 AM – 6:05 AM).

œIf using a cable converter/decoder, the automatic clock adjustment may not function properly.

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SETTING THE CLOCK

Manual Clock Setting

1 Follow the steps in Before starting.

2 Press the MENU button.

The main MENU appears.

If the clock has not yet been set, the Clock set menu appears.

3Press the ù (or û) button to select the Clock set option, then press the OK button.

The Clock set menu appears.

@@@@@@@Clock@set

@MM/DD[@@@]@@YY@HH:MM

[<]†Cancel

[MENU]†Back@to@TV

4Press the number buttons (0 – 9) to set the date and time.

œEXAMPLE: Setting the clock to standard time. March 7, 2001, 9:30 PM (03/07/01, 9:30 PM).

œ Date March 7:	Press 0	– 3 – 0 – 7
Year ’01:	Press 0	– 1
Time 9:30:	Press 0	– 9 – 3 – 0
PM:	Press >

@@@@@@@Clock@set

@03/07[Wed]2001@09:30@PM

[ùû]†Day/STD@shift [>]†AM/PM [<]†Cancel [OK]†Set

NOTES:

œWhen entering the year, press the two number buttons that correspond to the last two digits of the year (i.e. 00 for 2000, 05 for 2005 or 25 for 2025).

œIf you press the wrong button, press the < button to erase the wrong number. Then press the correct button to continue.

5When finished, press the OK button to save the settings.

Standard/Daylight Time Adjustment

The clock time can be easily changed to daylight saving time (by adding one hour) or standard time (by subtracting one hour).

1 Press the MENU button.

The main MENU appears.

2Press the ù (or û) button to select the Clock set option, then press the OK button.

3 Press the ù (or û) button.

Every time the ù (or û) button is pressed, 1 hour is subtracted (or added) to the displayed time.

4When finished, press the OK button to save the settings.

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CHANGING THE MENU LANGUAGE

English, Spanish or French can be selected by the user.

Before starting

œTurn on the power (TV and VCR).

œSet the TV to channel 3 or 4.

œPress the VCR button on the remote control to select the VCR operation mode.

œIf the VCR indicator is off, press the TV/VCR button on the remote control.

The VCR indicator lights.

1 Press the MENU button.

The main MENU appears.

2Press the ù (or û) button to select the Language select option, then press the OK button.

3Press the ù (or û) button to select the language of your choice, then press the OK button.

The Language select menu disappears, and the on-screen menu language has been selected.

BASIC OPERATION

PROGRAMMING CHANNELS

Once the initial setup is completed, the channels can be programmed again. This may be necessary if you are switching from cable service to antenna reception.

NOTES:

œMake sure the antenna or cable connections are correct. (See pages 10 and 11.)

œIf the input source is set to L1 or L2, press the INPUT button on the remote control until the indicator panel shows a channel number.

Channel Programming

1 Follow the steps in Before starting above.

2 Press the MENU button.

The main MENU appears.

3Press the ù (or û) button to select the VCR setup option, then press the OK button.

The VCR setup menu appears.

CATV/TV@@@@@@@zCATV@TV

Cable@box@@@@@zNo@@@Ch02

MTS@@@@@@@@@zST@SAP@Mono

Audio@out@@@zST@L@R@Mono

Child@Lock@@@@@On@@zOff

Off@timer@@@zOff@2Hr@6Hr

Auto@AV@Select@On@@zOff

[ùû]†Option [<>]†Select@@@[MENU]†TV

4Press the ù (or û) button to select the CATV/TV option, then press the > (or <) button to select “CATV” (if you subscribe to a cable TV service) or “TV” (for normal broadcast reception through an antenna).

The CATV indicator “C” displayed on the indicator panel means that the cable TV system is selected.

5 Press the MENU button twice.

The main MENU appears.

6Press the ù (or û) button to select the Auto tuning memory option, then press the OK button.

The VCR programs all unscrambled channels that are available in your area into the tuner memory.

The “Auto tuning memory” message is displayed while the channels are automatically set.

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VIEWING TV ONLY

You do not need to disconnect the VCR from the TV in order to watch a TV program without recording it.

1 Turn off the VCR.

2Turn on the TV and set it to the channel you want to watch.

PLAYING A RENTAL TAPE

When you load a cassette with the safety tab removed, the VCR starts playing it automatically.

Before starting

œ Turn on the TV.

œ Set the TV to channel 3 or 4.

This VCR features full automatic playback and rewind.

Load a cassette (with the safety tab removed).

œ The power turns on automatically and playback begins.

œ At the end of the tape, the VCR stops, then rewinds.

œ The cassette is ejected after rewinding.	No safety tab

Playback of Copyguarded Tapes

Some prerecorded tapes employ a copyguard system that may cause intermittent distortion in the upper portion of the picture during playback. (This distortion is more likely to be visible on an older TV.) If you experience this problem, do the following:

1 Select a TV station with a strong, clear signal.

2 Record a brief segment of that station’s programming.

3 Play back the recording.

If the playback picture is clear, the VCR is operating properly. The distortion on the prerecorded tape is due to the copyguard system.

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BASIC OPERATION

NORMAL PLAYBACK

Before starting

œ Turn on the power (TV and VCR).

œ Set the TV to channel 3 or 4.

œ Load a cassette.

œ Select the desired audio output mode. (See “AUDIO OUTPUT MODE” on page 30.)

1 Press the PLAY button.

Normal playback begins.

The tape counter starts.

The tape stops and rewinds when the end of the tape is reached.

2Press the STOP button (or STOP/EJECT on the front panel) to stop playback.

œTo rewind the tape, press the REW button.

œTo fast forward the tape, press the FF button.

NOTES:

œWhen the tape comes to a blank segment during playback, the “No Signal” message appears and the sound is muted.

œIf the playback picture shows noise or no video at all while audio is properly heard, first try the manual tracking adjustment. If this does not correct the problem, it may indicate that the video heads need maintenance. Contact an authorized service center.

Manual Picture Control

1 Press the DPC button during playback.

The DPC (picture control) screen appears.

2 Press the DPC button to set the picture control.

Auto: Automatic picture control.

Manual: Manual picture control.

Every time the DPC button is pressed, the setting

will change: “Auto” Ö“Manual” Ö“Auto” ...

When “Manual” is selected, the DPC (picture control) screen is displayed.

@@@DPC@Manual

@@-ххххххххЩхххххххх+

@@@@@@@Sharpness

[<>]†Adjustment

3While looking at the picture displayed on-screen, press the > (or <) button, until the picture is adjusted as desired.

Press the > button for a sharper image, or press the < button for a softer image.

After about 5 seconds, the adjustment values are saved, and the screen disappears.

NOTES:

œWhen DPC is set to “Manual”, the picture adjustment made will be kept until changed again or until the DPC setting is changed to “Auto”. Also, when the DPC screen is displayed, the adjustment values are displayed.

œThe adjustment can only be done during playback.

Automatic Picture Control

Advanced technology developed by Fisher enables your VCR to detect imperfections in the condition of a recording (an old recording that has been played back many times, for example) then automatically adjust the playback signal to deliver the best possible image.

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TRACKING CONTROL

Tracking Control Adjustments

When you play a tape that was not recorded on this VCR, some noise may appear in the picture due to incorrect head-to-tape tracking.

The VCR will automatically adjust the tracking for the optimum results.

If noise still appears:

MANUAL TRACKING CONTROL

1Press the VCR button on the remote control to select the VCR operation mode.

2Press and hold the CH/TRACK lor jbutton (or CHANNEL on the front panel) during playback to eliminate the noise streaks from the picture.

The automatic tracking control mode is canceled.

To return to automatic tracking, eject the cassette, then reinsert it.

TAPES WITH Hi-Fi SOUND

When a tape with Hi-Fi sound is played, the L and R indicators must be on for Hi-Fi sound to be heard.

Watch the L and R indicators on the indicator panel while pressing the CH/TRACK l or j button (or CHANNEL on the front panel). Make sure that the L and R indicators remain on.

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BASIC OPERATION

RECORDING

Before starting

œTurn on the power (TV and VCR).

œSet the TV to channel 3 or 4.

œPress the VCR button on the remote control to select the VCR operation mode.

œIf the VCR indicator is off, press the TV/VCR button on the remote control.

The VCR indicator lights.

œPress the INPUT button on the remote control to select the tuner mode. (See “Recording Input Options”.)

A channel number appears.

œ Load a cassette.

1 Select a channel to record (on the VCR).

2 Set the MTS mode as desired. (See page 29.)

3Press the SP/SLP button on the remote control to select the tape record speed, if necessary.

Selected Tape Speed indicator lights.

If the SP and SLP indicators are both on, the smart speed function is set (see the next page).

4 Press the REC button.

The Record indicator (Z) lights.

Recording begins.

RECORD AUTO CANCEL: Recording will not start if the safety tab has been removed from the cassette. The cassette will automatically be ejected.

5Press the PAUSE/STILL button to temporarily stop recording (record pause mode).

The Pause/Still indicator (r) blinks.

During the pause, if you want to change the channel, press the CH/TRACK lor jbutton on the remote control (or CHANNEL on the front panel).

If the record pause mode continues for approximately 5 minutes, the VCR automatically stops recording.

6Press the REC button, or press the PAUSE/STILL button again.

The Pause/Still indicator goes off.

Recording continues.

7Press the STOP button (or STOP/EJECT on the front panel) when you want to stop recording.

The Record indicator goes off.

Rec. List Super Feature

The Rec. List Super feature lets you keep track of all recordings you make on this VCR. The information automatically includes the channel number, date and start time. In addition you have an option to add the program type to the information list. See page 27 for more detailed instructions on the Rec. List Super feature.

Recording One Program While

Viewing Another

1 Follow the steps 1 – 4 in “RECORDING”.

2 Press the TV/VCR button.

The VCR indicator goes off.

3 Tune the TV to the channel you want to watch.

NOTES:

œIf you have connected your cable converter/decoder to the input of the VCR, recording one program while watching another is not possible.

œIf audio/video connections are made between the VCR and the TV, set the source selector on the television to TV.

Recording Input Options

You can record not only from the VCR tuner (TV programs), but also from the external equipment (i.e, another VCR, camcorder or digital camera) connected to the frontor rear-panel A/V inputs.

Before starting to record, make sure the correct input source is shown in the front-panel indicator. If not, press the INPUT button on the remote control until you see the correct input source.

	Recording source	Indicator shows:
	VCR Tuner (TV programs)	Selected channel number
	External unit connected to	L2
	the front-panel A/V jack
	External unit connected to	L1
	the rear-panel A/V jack

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RECORDING

Smart Speed Record Function

When the Smart Speed Record function is set, the VCR automatically calculates the remaining time left on the tape during recording. If there is not enough time left for the program to be recorded, the VCR switches the recording speed from SP (standard play) to SLP (super long play) to enable the entire program to fit onto the remaining tape.

œTo set the Smart Speed Record function, press the SP/SLP button until “SS” is displayed on-screen at the Recording tape speed display position (or both SP and SLP indicators light on the indicator panel).

Recording will start in SP mode. During recording, based on a calculation using the remaining tape and the XDS signal information, if the remaining tape duration is not enough to record the program to the end, the recording speed will be automatically switched to SLP mode. If the necessary information is not contained in the received XDS signal, the recording will be done in SP mode.

For example, when recording a 150-minute program onto a T-120 (120-minute) tape:

The recording will be done in SP mode for almost 105 minutes and in SLP mode for the last 45 minutes.

During Smart Speed Recording, the current recording speed indicator will flash on the display.

During Smart Speed Recording, SS will appear on the screen.

NOTES:

œDuring timer recording, the set end time will be considered as the time the program ends.

œIf during Quick Timer Recording (QTR), the end time is set using the REC and/or CH/TRACK l (or j) buttons, the duration until the set end time will be considered as one single program.

œThis feature will not work properly on T-140 tapes or tapes longer than T-160. (The feature will work on T-160 tapes.)

œIf two or more timer recordings are programmed, all the programs may not fit onto a single tape. In that case, make sure the Smart Speed Record mode is not set, and select the recording speed manually.

œThere may be some interference in the image at the point where the speed has been switched.

œIf a program to be taped cannot fit into the remaining time left on the tape, even in SLP mode, the program will not be recorded till the end.

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Rec. List SUPER

Rec. List (Recording Contents List)

Super

Every time a recording is made with this VCR, the channel number, date and start time information is automatically recorded on the tape. When you call up the Rec. List super menu, the VCR scans the information on the tape and displays it on screen. You can then use the menu to easily find a desired recording and play it back at the touch of a button.

The Rec. List super feature also gives you the option of adding the type (or title) of program you record to the list. To use this option, you must select the type name using the Type input menu before setting up the recording. See next page for more detailed instructions.

1 Load a cassette that has been recorded on this unit.

2 Press the MENU button.

The main MENU appears.

3Press the ù (or û) button to select the Rec. List super option, then press the OK button.

The Rec. List super menu appears.

@@@@@Rec.List@super

@@Ch@Date@@Start@@Type

[OK]†Start

NOTE: If no cassette tape is loaded, the Rec. List super menu will not be displayed.

4 Press the OK button.

The tape rewinds to the beginning. Then the VCR begins scanning the tape for the Rec. List super information and when detected, displays it on screen. Wait for the desired recording to be listed.

@@@@@Rec.List@super

@@Ch@Date@@Start@@Type

@@01@5/06@@9:00«@@Movie @@22@5/15@@6:30»@@-----

@@04@5/21@@7:30»@@Sport

@@L1@5/27@@7:30»@@Game

@@05@6/01@@SPORTS@DIGEST

@@L1@6/02@@6:30»@@Child @@--@-/--@@-:--@@@-----

[ùû]†Select@@@@[OK]†Play

5Press the STOP button, if the desired recording is listed.

6Press the ù (or û) button to set the desired recording, then press the OK button.

“Searching” will flash on screen while the tape rewinds to the beginning of the selected recording. Playback will start automatically.

NOTES:

œTo cancel the operation, press the STOP button. The scanned section of the list will be kept in the VCR memory until the tape is removed from the VCR.

œThe scanned Rec. List super information will be kept in the VCR memory until the tape is removed from the VCR.

œWhen 8 or more recordings are found on the tape, the list scrolls up, and the last 7 recordings are listed.

œThe list shows “ – – ” for the sections where there is no data or the data is unreadable (recorded by another VCR, for example).

œA recording shorter than 5 minutes may not be listed.

œWhen a second selection for playback is made (after having played the first selection), the tape first rewinds to the beginning before searching for the selected recording.

œIf a new recording is made over an old one, the Rec. List super information from the old recording will be deleted.

œIf the tape is ejected while the recording list menu is displayed, the menu disappears.

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Rec. List SUPER

Entering the Program Type

To have the program type included in the Rec. List super menu, you must enter the program type before proceeding to step 1 of “RECORDING” on page 25.

œThe clock must be set before the program type can be selected.

1 Press the TYPE button on the remote control.

The Type input menu will be displayed on screen.

Type†Auto

NOTES:

œTo enter the selected program type, press the SET button within 10 seconds after selecting a program type.

œProgram types set manually have priority over automatic settings.

œAfter pressing the POWER button (to switch off the power), or ejecting the cassette, the selected type will be cancelled if no recording have been made.

2Press the TYPE button repeatedly until the desired program type is displayed.

Each time the TYPE button is pressed, a different type, “-----”-Movie-Talk-Sport (Sports)-Game- Soap-News-Child-Auto is displayed.

Auto: If the recorded program transmission carries title information, it will automatically be entered. Then, when using the Rec. List super function, the title will be displayed (up to 15 characters).

“ -----”: The program type is not set.

Other settings: When using the Rec. List super function, the setting entered here will be displayed as the program type.

3 Press the SET button to enter the settings.

The entered type code (e.g. Movie → MO) will be displayed for about 3 seconds on the indicator panel.

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VHS Hi-Fi AUDIO AND MTS BROADCASTS

VHS Hi-Fi VCRs record and play back two kinds of audio tracks: Hi-Fi stereo tracks (left and right) and a normal (linear) audio track.

œThe Hi-Fi tracks contain two separate signals (for example, the left and right channels of a stereo program or the main and second SAP* signals).

œThe normal (linear) track is recorded and played back monaurally.

This VCR has a built-in MTS (Multichannel TV Sound) decoder that allows programs with multichannel sound (stereo and SAP* programs) to be received and recorded, as well as regular, non-stereo TV programs.

*MTS broadcasts may contain an optional SAP (Second Audio Program) soundtrack. The SAP soundtrack may carry the same information as the main soundtrack in another language or information that is not related to the video portion of the program.

Stereo/SAP Recording

MTS INDICATORS

Indicator panel

SAP ST

When a stereo or SAP broadcast is received, one or both indicators (ST and SAP) light.

ST: Lights when a stereo broadcast is received.

SAP: Lights when an SAP broadcast is received.

œNo indicators light when a monaural program is received.

œBoth indicators light when an MTS broadcast contains stereo and SAP signals.

MTS MODE SELECTION

To watch and/or record a stereo or SAP broadcast, set the MTS mode as follows.

1 Follow the “Before starting” steps on page 18.

Make sure the input source is set to Tuner. (A channel number is shown in the indicator panel.).

2 Press the MENU button.

The main MENU appears.

3Press the ù (or û) button to select the VCR setup option, then press the OK button.

The VCR setup menu appears.

4Press the ù (or û) button to select the MTS option, then press the > (or <) button to select the desired mode, as indicated by the “z”.

ST (STEREO): To view and/or record a stereo TV program (ST indicator lights).

The left and right channels are recorded separately on the Hi-Fi audio tracks, and both signals are recorded mixed on the linear track.

SAP: To record or monitor an SAP program (SAP indicator lights).

The main audio signal is recorded on the left Hi-Fi audio track and the second audio signal is recorded on the right Hi-Fi audio track.

The second audio signal is also recorded on the linear audio track.

When the selected MTS mode is SAP, stereo programs will be heard in monaural.

Mono: Use this setting to get better results when watching or recording a program with a weak or noisy stereo signal.

The left and right signals are mixed and recorded on both Hi-Fi tracks and the linear track.

5When finished, press the MENU button to exit the menu.

NOTE: Do not change the MTS mode while recording.

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AUDIO OUTPUT MODE

Use the VCR setup menu to select the desired audio output mode when playing a tape or viewing a television broadcast.

NOTE: Audio output mode selection is not required when playing back a tape recorded in mono or viewing a mono TV program.

1 Follow the “Before starting” steps on page 18.

2 Press the MENU button.

The main MENU appears.

3Press the ù (or û) button to select the VCR setup option, then press the OK button.

The VCR setup menu appears.

CATV/TV@@@@@@@zCATV@TV

Cable@box@@@@@zNo@@@Ch02

MTS@@@@@@@@@zST@SAP@Mono

Audio@out@@@zST@L@R@Mono

Child@Lock@@@@@On@@zOff

Off@timer@@@zOff@2Hr@6Hr

Auto@AV@Select@On@@zOff

[ùû]†Option [<>]†Select@@@[MENU]†TV

4Press the ù (or û) button to select the Audio out option, then press the > (or <) button to select the desired mode, as indicated by the “z”.

ST (STEREO): The left channel sound is heard from the left speaker and the right channel sound is heard from the right speaker.

Use this setting to listen to a stereo program or tape in stereo.

L:Left channel sound is heard from both speakers. Use this setting to listen to the left channel of a stereo program or the main audio of a program that contains an SAP soundtrack.

R: Right channel sound is heard from both speakers. Use this setting to listen to the right channel of a stereo program or the SAP soundtrack (if available).

Mono: The sound from the normal audio track (mono or second audio) is heard from both speakers.

5When finished, press the MENU button to exit the menu.

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SPECIAL PLAYBACK

Picture Search (Forward and Reverse)

1 Press the FF or REW button during normal playback.

The picture plays forward or backward rapidly.

2 Press the PLAY button to resume normal playback.

FR (Fast Response) Search

1Press the FF button (in fast forward mode) or the REW button (in rewind mode).

The forward or reverse picture can be viewed.

2Press the FF or REW button again to return to the fast forward or rewind mode.

Still Image

1Press the PAUSE/STILL button during normal playback.

The Pause/Still indicator (r) blinks.

A still image appears on the screen.

2 Press the PLAY button to resume normal playback.

Slow Motion

1Press the SLOW button on the remote control during normal playback.

Slow motion playback starts.

The slow-motion playback speed switches between 1/5 and 1/30 of normal playback each time the SLOW button is pressed.

2 Press the PLAY button to resume normal playback.

Frame Advance

1Press the PAUSE/STILL button repeatedly during still mode.

The picture advances one frame at a time.

2 Press the PLAY button to resume normal playback.

Double Speed Playback

1 Press the x2 button during normal playback.

The picture plays back at about 2 times the normal playback speed.

2 Press the PLAY button to resume normal playback.

Endless Playback

This function will play back a tape to the end, rewind it and then replay and rewind over and over until you stop it.

1In the stop or playback mode, press and hold the PLAY button on the front panel, then while holding it down press the REW button on the front panel.

The tape rewinds to the beginning, then endless playback starts.

2Press the STOP button (or STOP/EJECT on the front panel) to cancel endless playback.

NOTE: If an operation button is pressed during endless playback, the function is cancelled.

If noise appears on double-speed or slow motion play:

Press and hold the CH/TRACK l(or j) button (or CHANNEL on the front panel) to reduce the noise.

If noise appears on a still picture:

Start slow motion play, and then repeat the operation above.

œThis adjustment also corrects tracking errors for a still picture.

If the picture is unstable (vertical jitter) during double speed playback, still or slow motion modes

1 Press the PLAY button.

2 Press the PAUSE/STILL button.

A still image appears on the screen.

3Press and hold the CH/TRACK lor jbutton (or CHANNEL on the front panel) to reduce the vertical jitter.

œThis adjustment also corrects tracking errors during double speed playback and slow motion playback.

NOTES:

œDuring special effects playback, the sound is muted.

œNoise bands (narrow white lines in the picture) may appear during picture search. This is normal and cannot be eliminated by using the tracking control.

œAfter staying in still or slow motion playback for 5 minutes, the VCR automatically stops.

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ZERO SEARCH

Use the zero search function to go back to the beginning of a program immediately after you have recorded it.

1 Press the DISPLAY button.

The status display appears.

2 Press the RESET button.

The tape counter resets to 0:00:00.

3 Begin playback or recording.

4Press the STOP button (or STOP/EJECT on the front panel) to stop playback or recording.

5 Press the →0← button.

“ e 0:00:00 f” is displayed on screen for about 3 seconds.

The tape rewinds and will stop at or near the counter zero (“0:00:00”) position.

NOTES:

œThe tape counter indicates tape elapsed time in hours, minutes and seconds.

œWhen you eject a cassette, the tape counter resets to 0:00:00.

œThe tape counter does not operate when a blank tape or a blank portion of a tape is played.

œIf the tape is rewound beyond the 0:00:00 counter reading, a negative indicator (–) appears.

INDEX SEARCH

You can easily return to the beginning of the current program or skip to the beginning of the next program and start playback.

œ EXAMPLE: To skip to the next program.

1 Press the INDEX button in the play or stop mode.

“f Index Search e” will be displayed on-screen.

2 Press the FF button.

The tape quickly advances to the beginning of the next program.

Playback begins.

NOTES:

œThere may be a slight discrepancy between the position shown on the tape counter and the actual tape position.

œEach time a recording is made, an index code is automatically placed on the tape at the beginning of the recording.

œWhen a recording is resumed after a record pause, no index code is marked.

œThe index codes cannot be individually erased. However, when recording over an indexed tape, the old index codes will be erased along with the programs.

INDEX SEARCH Operation

Tape beginning						Tape end
		Recorded Tape
	Present tape position
		Current			Next
		Program			Program
	Playback		Playback
	starts		starts
For the current			For the next
program, press			program, press
the REW button.			the FF button.

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PROGRAM TIMER RECORDING

The Program Timer switches your VCR on and off to record a TV program at a preset time. On any occasion, you can preset a maximum of 8 programs to be recorded during the next 1-year period.

You can also set any of the 8 time slots to repeatedly record the same channel at the same time daily (Monday through Friday) or weekly. Daily and weekly settings are retained in the timer memory and will continue to cue the VCR to record as long as tape is available.

During timer programming, you may want to take advantage of convenient features that give you the option of saving the title/type of program being recorded (Rec. List Super, page 27), having the VCR automatically set the proper tape speed (Smart Speed Record Function, page 26), and having the VCR automatically adjust the start and stop times (Smart Time Record Function, page 34).

NOTE: The clock time must be set before a timer recording can be programmed.

Timer Programming

1Follow the “Before starting” steps, under “RECORDING” on page 25.

2 Press the MENU button.

The main MENU appears.

3 Press the OK button.

The Timer program menu appears.

@Ch@@Date@@Start@@End @--@M/DD@@@H:MM@@H:MM@SP @--@-/--@@@-:--@@-:--@--

4Press the number buttons (0 – 9) to set the timer program.

œEXAMPLE: To record a program on channel 10 once (Once recording mode) on March 9, from 09:00 PM to 10:30 PM, using the SLP recording speed (March 9 = 03/09).

œ Channel 10:	Press 1	– 0
Date March 9:	Press 0	– 3 – 0 – 9
Daily/Weekly setting:	Press >

Timer Recording Modes

Daily (M-F): Records a program at the same time, Monday through Friday.

Weekly (WK): Records a program on the same day and time each week.

Each time the > button is pressed, a different recording mode (Daily – Weekly – Once) is selected.

Set the start and end time.

Start time 9:00 PM:	Press 0 – 9 – 0	– 0 –>
End time 10:30:	Press 1 – 0 – 3	– 0

The end time AM/PM setting will be entered automatically.

NOTE: If you press the wrong button, press the < button to erase the wrong number. Each time the < button is pressed, the previous number will be erased. Press the correct button to continue.

5To change the recording tape speed, press the SP/SLP button.

For automatic speed selection, select “SS” for tape speed. (See Smart Speed Record Function on page 26.)

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6 Press the OK button.

If you do not want to use other options, proceed to step G.

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7 Press the TYPE button.

The Type and Smart Time Rec. setting menu appears.

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@@@@@@@Type:@Auto

Smart@Time@Rec.@setting

@@@@@@@zOff@@On

[ùû]†Select [TYPE]†Type@@@@@@@@@[OK]

8Press the TYPE button repeatedly to select the correct program type. (See Entering the Program Type on page 28.)

9Press the ù (or û) button to select the Smart Time Rec. setting option.

FPress the TYPE button repeatedly to select the correct rating. (See Smart Time Record Function on page 34.)

Each time you press the TYPE button, the selection changes: OFF → TV-Y → TV-Y7 → TV-G → TV-PG → TV-14 → TV-MA → G → PG → PG-13 → R → NC-17 → X.

Select OFF if you are not using the Smart Time Record function.

G Press the OK button.

The next timer recording slot can be programmed.

When two or more program timer recordings are set, they will be listed in chronological order of the recording start times with the earliest time listed first.

HWhen finished, press the MENU button to exit the menu.

I Press the VCR POWER button.

The VCR power turns off and the timer is set to the recording standby mode.

The Timer icon (n)appears.

Smart Time Record Function

Sometimes, TV program start or end times are later than published schedules. With the Smart Time Record function, the VCR is informed of the altered times and adjusts Program Timer recording to the actual broadcast time.

This function operates by recognizing program rating signals incorporated into broadcasts. When you have programmed the timer up to step 6, you can call up the Type and Smart Time Rec. setting menu by pressing the TYPE button on the remote control and then follow steps 7 through G on page 34.

Not all TV stations transmit rating information signals.

NOTES:

œIf more than one programmed recording set with the Smart Time Record function is delayed, the VCR will wait (up to 3 hours) for the first one to be broadcast and that program will have priority over the other programmed recordings.

œIf the option Auto A/V select is set to “On” and the input at the front A/V input connectors is being viewed, when a program is delayed, the message “Smart Time Rec.” will flash from the scheduled start time (setup on the VCR) to the actual start time of the program broadcast (up to a maximum of 3 hours).

œIf the start time of a programmed recording not using the Smart Time Record function is reached during the start time wait period for a delayed recording programmed with the Smart Time Record function, the recording programmed without the Smart Time Record function will have priority and will first be recorded to the end.

œIf the Smart Time Record function is set after having set the Smart Speed Record function, the tape speed will change to SLP and the Smart Speed Record function will not operate. Note that even if the Smart Time Record function is set to “Off”, the tape speed will remain as set and will not return automatically to its previous setting.

œIf the program transmission start time is delayed more than 3 hours the function will be canceled.

œIf the previous and following programs are not rated, and the desired program broadcast time is changed, the unit may record some of the previous or following program.

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PROGRAM TIMER RECORDING

Setting a Program Timer Recording Using the Buttons on the VCR

If the remote control does not operate or is not available you can use the buttons on the VCR front panel to set a program timer recording.

NOTE: Eject the cassette tape, before proceeding with the steps below.

1Press and hold the REC button on the front panel for about 5 seconds.

The Timer program menu appears.

If the clock has not yet been set, the Clock set menu appears.

If necessary, the clock can also be set using the CHANNEL l(or j) and FF buttons. (Refer to the next step for button functions.)

2Use the CHANNEL l (or j) and FF buttons on the VCR front panel to program the timer.

CHANNEL button: To select numbers or switch settings

FF button: To select the next item

NOTE: If you enter the wrong number or setting, press the REW button to return to the wrong number or setting, then enter the correct one.

3When the recording tape speed is set, press the FF button on the front panel to save the settings.

4When finished, press the REC button on the front panel to exit from the menu.

5 Load a cassette.

6 Press the POWER button.

NOTES:

œDaily or weekly recording, or the program type cannot be set using this method.

œOnce a program timer recording has been set, it cannot be erased using the buttons on the VCR front panel.

Checking the Program Timer

1 Turn on the power (TV and VCR).

2 Set the TV to channel 3 or 4.

3 Press the MENU button.

The main MENU appears.

4 Press the OK button.

The programmed recordings are listed.

NOTE: To display the program type or rating, press the TYPE button after selecting the desired program using the ù (or û) button.

5When finished, press the MENU button to exit the menu.

6 Press the POWER button.

The VCR power turns off and the timer is set to the recording standby mode.

The Timer icon (n)appears.

Clearing the Program Timer

1 Follow steps 1 – 4 in “Checking the Program Timer”.

2Press the ù (or û) button to select the program to be cleared.

3 Press the CLEAR button.

The erase confirmation screen appears.

4Press the CLEAR button again. (To cancel the erase procedure, press the SET button.)

The selected timer program is erased from the program memory.

5When finished, press the MENU button to exit the menu.

6 Press the POWER button.

Changing the Program Timer

1Follow the steps under “Clearing the Program Timer” to erase the program that you wish to change.

2Follow the steps under “Timer Programming” to add a new timer program.

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PROGRAM TIMER RECORDING

Using Timer Recording for Several Programs

If two or more programmed recording times overlap on the same day, the VCR will not begin recording a new program until the previous program has ended (as shown below).

Program Recording Order

	7:00PM		8:00PM		9:00PM	10:00PM

Program

These portions will not be recorded

TIMER SETTING NOTES:

œIf the programmed recording falls on a Saturday or a Sunday, the Daily recording mode will not be possible.

œTo select the A/V recording mode, press the INPUT button instead of selecting a channel number.

œTimer recording is not possible through the front AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks.

œ12:00 PM = noon; 12:00 AM = midnight.

œIf the end of the tape is reached during timer recording, the VCR stops and the power turns off automatically.

œIf the power fails or the VCR is unplugged from the AC outlet, the correct clock time and timer settings are kept in memory for approximately 5 seconds.

After 5 seconds, the clock and program timer must be reset when power is restored. Refer to INITIAL SETUP to set the VCR.

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QUICK TIMER RECORDING (QTR)

As the name suggests, the QTR feature provides a quick and simple way to set the timer to record. A QTR setting overrides Program Timer settings.

œThe clock must be set before Quick Timer Recording can be performed.

œTo set the type of the recording, first follow the steps under Entering the Program Type on page 28.

œStart a recording following the instructions for “RECORDING”, steps 1 – 4 on page 25.

1 Press the REC button during recording.

“--:--” appears on the VCR display.

REC

OFF

2Set the recording end time using the REC button (to

advance the time in 30-minute increments to the nearest hour or half hour) or the CH/TRACK l (or j) button (or CHANNEL on the front panel) (to increase or decrease the time in 1-minute increments).

Auto Setting

If an XDS-encoded broadcast is being recorded, “AUTO” appears at step 1 above and blinks for 10 seconds in the display. The VCR timer receives the end time information from the XDS signal and the recording continues until the end of the program.

NOTES:

œThe end time can be advanced for a total of up to 24 hours.

œRecording ends if the end of the tape is reached.

œTo stop recording before the end time is reached, press the STOP button (or STOP/EJECT on the front panel).

REC

OFF

Notes on using the AUTO setting

œTo set the recording end time manually, press the REC button while “AUTO” is blinking. The display will switch to “--:30” or “ --:00”. Then use the REC button and/or the CH/TRACK l (or j) button to set the recording end time.

œDepending on the reception conditions of TV signal or remaining program duration, the AUTO QTR operation may not be accurate.

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CHILD LOCK

With the Child Lock function on, the picture is blanked and the sound muted, virtually blocking the ability to view a videotape or TV program received through the VCR tuner.

1 Press the MENU button.

The main MENU appears.

2Press the ù (or û) button to select the VCR setup option, then press the OK button.

The VCR setup menu appears.

3Press the ù (or û) button to select the Child Lock option, then press the > (or <) button to select the “On” position, as indicated by the “ z”.

NOTE: Select the “Off” position to cancel the child lock function.

4When finished, press the MENU button to exit the menu.

While the child lock function is active, the message “Blocked” will appear on the TV screen.

Ad JUMP®

The Ad JUMP® feature allows you to skip through to the end of a commercial break at a faster speed and resume normal playback at the point when the program restarts.

1During playback, press the Ad JUMP button when a commercial starts.

Forward picture search begins.

The sound is muted.

2Press the Ad JUMP or the PLAY button when the commercial ends.

The tape will rewind for a few seconds, then playback will resume.

NOTES:

œEven when the child lock function is activated, timer recording and other functions can still operate normally.

œSince the child lock function can be activated or deactivated by remote control, you may wish to store the remote control in a secure location while the child lock function is activated.

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COPYING A TAPE

You can copy recordings (such as home videos) from one tape to another using two VCRs.

Audio connection cable		TV
(not supplied)
Video connection cable
(not supplied)
OUT	IN
VIDEO	VIDEO
L	L
	TO TV
AUDIO	AUDIO
R	R	OUT
VCR 1: To play back	VCR 2: To record

1 Connect the VCRs as shown.

2 Insert the recorded cassette into VCR 1.

3 Insert a blank tape into VCR 2.

4 Set the desired recording speed on VCR 2.

5 Turn on the TV and set it to channel 3 or 4.

If you use this model as VCR 2 to record:

œPress the INPUT button on VCR 2 to select the rear input jacks.

The AV indicator “L1” is displayed instead of a channel number.

NOTE: When using the front AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks, press the INPUT button until the AV indicator “L2” is displayed.

6Press the TV/VCR button on VCR 2 to select the VCR mode.

7 Place VCR 2 in the record/pause mode.

8 Press PLAY on VCR 1.

9When the tape in VCR 1 has reached the desired point, press (release) PAUSE/STILL on VCR 2. Recording begins.

FPress STOP (or STOP/EJECT on the front panel) on both VCRs when finished.

MAINTENANCE

Head Care and Cleaning

œThis VCR has a built-in automatic head cleaner. Under normal conditions, the heads should not require additional cleaning. If you suspect a problem, contact a factory-authorized service center.

Cabinet Cleaning

œClean the outside of the cabinet with a clean, soft cloth, moistened with lukewarm water and wrung dry.

DO NOT USE SOLVENTS OR OTHER TYPES OF CLEANSERS. THESE CHEMICALS CAN CRACK OR DISCOLOR THE CABINET.

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

If you have followed the instructions in this manual and still have difficulty operating your VCR, check the steps below before getting help from a factory-authorized service center.

SYMPTOM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	CORRECTIVE ACTION

No power.

œ The power cord is not connected.

œConnect the power cord to the AC power input socket, then to an AC wall outlet.

	œ The power is not on.	œ Turn the power on.
The “Auto Setup” message is	œ The VCR is being used for the first	œ The VCR is not set or the settings
displayed when the power is	time or after the power has failed or	have been erased from the memory.
turned on.	has been disconnected for more than	Please refer to INITIAL SETUP to set
	5 seconds.	the VCR.
Timer recording does not	œ The clock is not set correctly.	œ Set the clock correctly.
function.	œ The program timer is set incorrectly.	œ Set the program timer correctly.
	œ The timer is not set to ON.	œ Turn the power off. The timer icon (n)
		appears.

Recording is not possible. œ The record safety tab on the cassette is missing.

œThe channel selected on the VCR does not correspond to the cable converter/decoder output channel.

œPlace vinyl tape over the safety tab hole in the cassette.

œSelect the correct channel (CH 02 ~ 07).

The picture is poor during playback.

œThe TV channel selector is not set to the proper channel.

œDuring playback, set the TV’s channel selector to channel 3 or 4 to match the VCR’s channel switch setting.

	œ The TV fine tuning is not set correctly.	œ Fine-tune the TV.
		œ If the playback picture is still poor,
		contact a factory-authorized service
		center.
White lines (noise bands) in	œ Poor quality recording or tape.	œ Try a different tape.
the picture during playback.
No picture during playback.	œ The TV is not set to the proper channel.	œ Set the TV’s channel selector to match
		the VCR’s channel switch setting
		(channel 3 or 4).
Playback picture is partially	œ The tracking control is not set to the	œ Adjust the tracking control for a better
noisy. (horizontal white lines)	proper position.	picture.
TV programs cannot be seen.	œ The cable connections are incorrect.	œ Recheck all cable connections.

The remote control does not operate.

œTemporary problem with the internal circuitry.

œRemove the batteries from the remote control for 10 minutes or more, then reinstall the batteries and try again.

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SPECIFICATIONS

General Specifications

Television system	NTSC standard system
Recording system	Rotary helical scan system
Number of heads	4, Double azimuth video
	2, Audio FM
Format	VHS standard
Tape width	1/2 inch
Tape speed	SP	: 33.35 mm/sec. (1.31″/sec.)
	LP	: 16.67 mm/sec. (0.65″/sec.) ..... (playback only)
	SLP : 11.12 mm/sec. (0.43″/sec.)
Recording time	SP	: 120 minutes with T-120 cassette
	SLP : 360 minutes with T-120 cassette
	SLP : 480 minutes with T-160 cassette
Tuner receivable channels	TV Position			CATV Position
(181 total)	VHF channels		2-13	VHF channels	1-13
	UHF channels		14-69	Mid band channels	14-22
				Super band channels	23-36
				Hyper band channels	37-94, 100-125
				Mid low band channels	95-99
RF converter	Built-in VHF converter
Converter output	Channel 3 or 4 selectable
Time indication	AM/PM 12-hour system
Timer	1 year/8-event programmable

Terminals

Antenna input	VHF/UHF: F type
Antenna output	VHF/UHF: F type
Video input/output	RCA jack
Audio input/output	RCA jack

Electrical Specifications

Video output level/impedance	1 V(p-p)/75 ohms
Audio output level/impedance	316 mV (–10 dBV)/less than 2.2 kohms
Video input level/impedance	500 mV(p-p) – 2.0 V(p-p)/75 ohms
Audio input level/impedance	316 mV (–10 dBV)/more than 47 kohms

Other Specifications

Power requirements	120 V AC, 60 Hz
Power consumption	15 watts
Dimensions (W x H x D)	360 mm x 97 mm x 275 mm (14.17″ x 3.82″ x 10.83″)
Weight (approximate)	3.0 kg (6.6 lbs.)
Remote control	B27901

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