Fisher FVH-T610 User Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

FVH-T610

Video Cassette Recorder

Only cassettes marked

As an E

NERGY STAR

FISHER has determined that this product or product model meets the E

NERGY STAR

energy efficiency.

can be used with this video cassette recorder.

Partner,

guidelines for

(CA)

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:

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

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 equilater al 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 ap pliance to rain or moisture.

CAUTION:

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

CAUTION:

Changes or modifications no t ex pressly 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:

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

Avoid dusty or humid places.

Avoid 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.

Install the VCR in a horizontal position only.

Avoid locations subject to strong vibrations.

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

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

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 du plic ation, 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. : (818) 998-7322

This 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:

Avoiding Electric Shock or Fire

Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.

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

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

Do not place anything directly on top of the VCR.

Make all necessary connections.

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

Turn on the power.

Do 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

Laboratories Inc.

This VCR has a Y/C filtering technique incorporated under license from Faroudja Laboratories Inc.

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FEATURES

TIMER/CLOCK

œ Selectable standard/daylight saving time œ 1-year/8-event program timer with daily/weekly settings œ Smart Time Recor d function œ Smart Speed Record function œ Remaining tape duration display œ Quick timer recording (QTR) œ Off timer (up to 6 hours)

AUDIO/VIDEO

œ VHS Hi-Fi stereo audi o recording and play ba ck œ MTS stereo/second audio program (SAP) recording and

playback

œ Digital picture control

SPECIAL PLAYBACK/SEARCH

œ Ad JUMP

œ Recording contents on-screen list (Rec. List Super) œ Double-Azimu th 4- h ea d vi de o recording/play ba ck sys te m for

clean special pl ay back:

Forward/re ve rs e search, double-speed playback, cle an sti ll image, fram e ad va nc e, variable-spee d sl ow m ot io n

œ Zero search œ Index search

AUTOMATIC FUNCTIONS

œ Automatic clock setting and adjustment œ Automatic head cleaner œ Endless playback œ Automatic digi tal tracking œ Automatic channel programming œ Full auto play back function s: power-on, rewind, eject, record

auto cancel, power-off eject

GENERAL

œ Multilanguage, multicolor on-screen menu œ Multibrand universal remote control with Moonlight œ Vibration- su pp re ss in g m id - m o un t de si gn œ Child lock œ Front/rea r au dio/video inputs

buttons

ACCESSORIES

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

Power cord Multibrand universal

remote control

CONTENTS

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

Copying a tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

75-ohm coaxial cable

Two AA batteries (1.5 volt)

Remote control code label

XXXX: XXXXXXXX

Quick Start Guide

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Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

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VHS VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES

Record/Play Times

Tape Length T-60 T-120 T-160

SP Mode 1 hour

LP Mode (playback only)

Tape Speed

SLP Mode 3 hours

(60 minutes) 2 hours

(120 minutes)

(180 minutes)

2 hours (120 minutes)

4 hours (240 minutes)

6 hours (360 minutes)

⁄

hours

(160 minutes)

⁄

hours

(320 minutes) 8 hours

(480 minutes)

highest video quality

excellent video quality

good video quality (longest recording time)

NOTE

: This unit cannot record in LP mode.

When Handling Video Cassettes

œ Do not expose video cassettes to extreme heat, high

humidity or strong magnetic fields.

œ Do not tamper with the cassette mechanism. œ Do 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)

Gently 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 lights.

NOTES:

œ If the cassette is not inserted correctly, it will be ejected

in approximately 3 seconds.

œ Do not try to pull the cassette out once automatic

loading starts.

œ Do not force the cassette into the VCR.

(o)

Safety Tab

To prevent accidental erasure, remove the tab after recording.

To record again, cover the hole with vinyl tape.

Unloading

When 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.

After 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.)

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.

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LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

Front Panel

AV INPUT

VIDEO L-AUDIO-R

POWER

CHANNEL

REC

PAUSE

STILL

PLAY c

STOP

FF ef REW

EJECT

Reference pages are shown in square brackets.

Cassette loading slot

STOP/EJECT button [3, 23]

FF (fast forward) button [31]

This button is used both for fast forward and forward picture search.

PLAY button [23]

REW (rewind) button [31]

This button is used both for rewind and reverse picture search.

Indicator panel [5]

Remote control sensor

PAUSE/STILL button [25, 31]

œ Press this button in the record mode to

temporarily stop a recording (PAUSE).

œ Press this button in the playback mode to view a

still frame (STILL).

œ Press this button repeatedly in the still mode to

advance the picture one frame at a time.

34256789FG

REC (record) button [25, 37]

CHANNEL selection buttons (l and 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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LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICAT ORS

Indicator Panel

1234

1 2

SAP

8F9G

REC

OFF

AM LR

VCR

SP LP SLP

567

3 4 5

Operation Icons (see below). VCR indicator

Use the this indicator ON or OFF.

ON: for playback, VCR programming or watching

OFF: for watching TV programs through TV tuner Audio output indicators (Left and Right) Tape-In icon Tape Speed indicators

TV/VCR

TV programs through the VCR tuner

button on the remote control to turn

Operation Icons

Play, Forward Search, Slow

Reverse Search

Fast forward

Rewind

JKLM

(blinking) (blinking)

Record Record pause

Still Frame advance

Example of Indications

and

(blinking)

and

(blinking)

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

Timer icon

ST (stereo) indicator

Input source indicator: Channel number or audio/video input (L1 or L2)

SAP (Second Audio Program) indicator

CATV indicator

Channel indicator

POWER OFF POWER ON

Clock Audio output

indicators

Tape speed indicator

CATV indicator

C AM LR

Channel indicator

Clock Audio output

Tape speed indicator

indicators

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LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICAT ORS

Back Panel

213

AC IN

AC power input

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

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.

VHF/UHF antenna input jack

button on the

IN OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

VHF/UHF antenna output jack

VIDEO output jack (yellow)

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

VHF/UHF

FROM ANT.

TO TV

OUT

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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

3 4 6

8 9

F G

1 2 3

4 5 6 7 809

100/ENTER

DISPLAY

TYPE

Ad JUMP SLOW

POWER REC

REW FF

SET

SP/SLP

DPC RESET 0

PAUSE/STILL

PLAY

STOP

VCR

CATV/

DSS

TV/VCR

VOLUMECH/TRACKINPUT

INDEX2

CLEAR

J K

L M

N O

P Q

Reference pages are shown in square brackets.

Number buttons (0 – 9) [15, 20]

100/ENTER button [15]

INPUT button [25]

DISPLAY button [16, 32]

SP/SLP button [25]

TYPE button [28]

DPC button [23]

Ad JUMP button [38]

x2 button [31]

POWER button [14]

Control stick

MENU button [17]

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).

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.

NOTE

: The shaded buttons are used for VCR operation

only.

Notes on using the control stick

Front

Right

Left

Rear

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.

Example:

Tilt towards the front

œ It is recommended to

control the stick using your thumb.

SET button [15]

VOLUME buttons [8] Increases (+) or decreases (–) TV volume.

CH (channel) selection/TRACK (tracking) buttons (l and j) [15, 24, 37]

N →0← (Zero Search) button [32] O

Tape counter RESET button [32]

INDEX button [32]

SLOW button [31]

REC (record) button [25, 37]

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: Tilt towards the front: Tilt towards the back: Tilt toward the left:

PLAY (OK

PAUSE/STILL

STOP

(<) button

REW

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

) button

(û) button

(ù) button

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MULTIBRAND UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL

Battery Installation and Operation

Install the two supplied AA batteries as shown.

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

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

Before using the remote control, press the

CATV/DSS

operated.

To switch the remote control mode (to operate a different device), be sure to press the

CATV/DSS

button to select the device to be

button first.

NOTES:

œ The remote control will not operate properly if

something comes between the VCR and the remote control.

œ The

POWER, 0

CH/TRACK

VCR, TV, cable box and DSS receiver.

VOLUME

remote control mode selected.

– 9,

100/ENTER, INPUT

l and j buttons are used to operate the

buttons operate TV volume regardless of the

VCR

VCR, TV

and

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

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

While 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.

TV brands Code

ADMIRAL EMERSON FISHER GE GOLDSTAR HITACHI JVC MAGNAVOX MATSUSHITA MITSUBISHI PANASONIC QUASAR RCA SAMSUNG SANYO SHARP SONY TECHNOL ACE TOSHIBA ZENITH

NOTE:

cannot be operated with this remote control. If this is the case, use the original remote control supplied with the TV.

There may be some older TV models that

05, 10, 13

17 03 07 01 02 15 08

12, 18

14 12, 18 12, 18

03 00, 13

04 09, 10

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MULTIBRAND UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL

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

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

While holding down the

CATV/DSS

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

ARCHER CABLE CINEMA CABLETENNA CABLEVIEW CENTURY CITIZEN CURTIS DIAMOND EAGLE EXPLORER GC ELECTRONICS GEMINI GENERAL ELECTRIC GENERAL INSTRUMENT GERRARD HAMLIN HITACHI JASCO JERROLD MACOM MAESTRO MAGNAVOX MATSUSHITA NEC NEXT LEVEL NOVAVISION NSC OAK OAK SIGNA PANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER PULSER QUEST RADIO SHACK RCA REALISTIC RECOTON REGAL REMBRANDT SAMSUNG SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA SHERITECH SIGNAL SL MARX SPRUCER

brands

button, press

Code

00, 01, 06, 29

01, 32 01, 32 01, 32

00, 29 00, 24, 29 19, 25, 32

01, 32

15, 20, 36, 40, 41

19, 32 00, 11, 29

01, 18

01, 05, 07, 09, 16, 28, 33, 65

00, 29 12, 17, 37

13 05

01, 05, 07, 09, 16, 28, 33, 65

13 30 43

08, 19, 21

20, 39

01, 05, 07, 09, 16, 28, 33, 65

19, 32

20, 39

04, 34

04, 34 08, 19, 21

14, 31, 36, 40

06, 23

05, 11

06, 23

00, 29 08, 19, 21

00, 29

00, 29 12, 17, 37 00, 11, 29 06, 11, 22 19, 25, 32

43 06, 11, 22 08, 19, 21

Cable converter/decoder

brands

STARGATE SYLVANIA TEKNIKA TELECAPTION TELEVIEW TEXSCAN TOCOM UNIKA UNIVERSAL VIDEOWAY VIEWSTAR ZENITH

DSS receiver brands Code

DRAKE HITACHI HUGHES MAGNAVOX OPTIMUS PANASONIC PRIMESTAR PROSCAN RCA SONY TOSHIBA UNIDEN

Code

05, 11, 22

38, 39

30 26

20, 22, 39

38, 39

01, 07, 10, 11

00, 11, 29

00, 24, 27, 29

02, 03, 14

15, 20, 36, 40, 41

02, 03, 14

77 70, 75 70, 75 78, 79 78, 79

74 78, 79

NOTES:

œ Only 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.)

œ There 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.

œ Cable 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

75 ohm antenna cable

AC Wall

outlet

CABLE TV

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

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

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

VCR

(Back panel)

AC IN

VHF/UHF

FROM ANT.

TO TV

OUT

(Back panel)

VHF/UHF

ANTENNA

(supplied)

NOTES:

œ If you have a cable converter connected to your TV,

see “ALTERNATIVE CABLE TV CONNECTIONS”, next page.

œ If your antenna has a twin-lead cable or your TV has

screw-type antenna terminals, use a matching transformer (not supplied).

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

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.

VCR

CATV

(Back panel)

75 ohm coaxial cable

AC IN

VHF/UHF

FROM ANT.

TO TV

OUT

(supplied)

NOTE:

channel (CH02 ~ 07).

Set the TV channel to the cable converter output

Cable converter

IN OUT

(Back panel)

VHF/UHF

ANTENNA

(not supplied)

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

NOTES:

œ With this method the TV and VCR receive the same

channel. Recording one program while watching another is not possible.

Cable converter/

VCR

(Back panel)

Decoder

CATV

75 ohm coaxial cable

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,

AC IN

œ With this connection, the VCR must be set to the cable

converter/decoder output channel. (See next page.)

VHF/UHF

FROM ANT.

TO TV

OUT

(supplied)

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.

(Back panel)

VHF/UHF

ANTENNA

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ALTERNA TIVE CABLE TV CONNECTIONS

Cable converter/decoder output channel setup

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

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

Set the TV to channel 3 or 4.

Press the the VCR operation mode.

If the VCR indicator is off, press the on the remote control.

button on the remote control to select

VCR

TV/VCR

The VCR indicator lights.

NOTE:

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.

Press the

If the initial setup has not yet been

button on the remote control.

The main MENU appears.

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[ùû]†Select [OK]†Set@@@@@@[MENU]†TV

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

The VCR setup menu appears.

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button

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

Press 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 “

NOTE:

When finished, press the menu display.

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

” next to it.

button to exit the

IMPORTANT NOTES:

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

œ The 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.

œ If 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.

œ Leave the cable converter/decoder on until timer

recording is complete.

œ For 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

(Back panel)

AUDIO OUTPUT

L: White

R: Red

VIDEO

AUDIO

VHF/UHF

OUT

FROM ANT.

TO TV

VIDEO OUTPUT Yellow

75 ohm coaxial cable (supplied)

OUT

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)

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

VHF/UHF

FROM ANT.

TO TV

OUT

75 ohm coaxial cable (supplied)

Stereo monitor TV

(Back panel)

VIDEO AUDIO IN

VIDEO INPUT

Yellow

VHF/UHF

ANTENNA

AUDIO INPUT

R: Red

L: White

Monitor TV

(Back panel)

VHF/UHF

ANTENNA

VIDEOINAUDIO

Audio receiver

(Back panel)

AUDIO OUTPUT R: Red

L: White

VIDEO

OUTPUT

Yellow

Video connection cable (not supplied)

Audio connection cable (not supplied)

NOTES:

œ Even 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.

VIDEO

INPUT Yellow

AUDIO INPUT

L: White R: Red

œ If 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

œ During 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.)

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.

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

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

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

The VCR indicator will light. The “Auto Setu p” and “ RF Ch an ne l Se tt ing Ch0 3 ( or

RF Channel Setting Ch04)” message will ap pears.

Press 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.

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@@@@@@@@English @@@@@@@@Español @@@@@@@@Français

Press 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.

When 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.

BASIC OPERATION

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@@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

(or 4).

NOTES:

œ The VCR will search for and memorize channels in the

CATV (cable TV) mode and TV mode.

œ If 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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INITIAL SETUP

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

With the VCR turned off, press the about 3 seconds or more.

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

Press the number button 3 (or 4).

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

SET

button for

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 For single-digit numbers, press 0 first. For channel numbers higher than 99, press the first.

BASIC OPERATION

100/ENTER

button on the remote control.

100/ENTER

button

Manual Erase

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

Select the channel you want to erase.

Press the

“Erase” is displayed on-screen for about 3 seconds. The channel is now erased from the memory.

CLEAR

button for about 2 seconds.

Manual Programming

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

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

Press the

“Add” is displayed on-screen for about 3 seconds. The channel is now added to the memory.

button for about 2 seconds.

SET

UP/DOWN SELECTION

Press and hold the

CHANNEL

channel is received.

NOTE:

VCR, the “No Signal” message appears and the sound is muted.

on the front panel) button until the desired

When an inactive TV channel is selected on the

CH/TRACK

down (l) or up (j) (or

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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

QTR end time

p QTR10:30PM SAP ST C 10

SPORTS DIGEST

SP 0:00:00 LR 09:30PM

Recording tape speed

Counter

MTS mode

Channel/AV

Audio output

Program title

Clock

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:

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

The recording pause mode icon will remain

Status display

Press the DISPLAY button on the remote control.

The status display appears.

SAP ST C 10

SP 0:00:00 LR 09:30PM

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

NOTE:

displayed on screen, or during special playback.

The status display will not appear if a menu is

Remaining Tape Duration Display

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.

BASIC OPERATION

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:

œ The program title is only displayed if the broadcast

carries the title information or if it has been recorded on the tape.

œ Depending 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 Tape remain 2:30

If “

--:--

” is displayed, the remaining tape

duration has not been calculated.

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

NOTES:

œ The remaining tape duration display will not appear if a

menu is displayed on screen or during special playback.

œ This feature will not work properly on T-140 tapes or

tapes longer than T-160. (The feature will work on T-160 tapes.)

œ Depending on the condition and type of tape used, the

VCR may not accurately detect the remaining tape duration.

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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

Turn on the power (TV and VCR).

Set the TV to channel 3 or 4.

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

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

The VCR indicator lights.

BASIC OPERATION

NOTE:

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.

Press the MENU button on the remote control.

If the initial setup has not yet been

The main MENU appears.

Main Menu Options

Reference pages are shown in square brackets.

Timer program [33 – 36]

œ Select 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]

œ Select 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]

œ Select this to list the recordings on the tape

inserted in the VCR.

Auto tuning memory [21]

œ Select this to program the channels into the VCR’s

tuner memory.

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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

set menu appears. To set the clock, see “SETTING THE CLOCK” on page 19.

Press the MENU button to exit the menu.

: If the clock has not yet been set, the Clock

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

button.

Menu title Option selected

Operations indications

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ON-SCREEN MENU

Displaying the VCR Setup Menus

Before starting

œ Turn on the power (TV and VCR). œ Set the TV to channel 3 or 4. œ Press the

the VCR operation mode.

œ If the VCR indicator is off, press the

on the remote control.

The VCR indicator lights.

Press the

The main MENU appears.

Press 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

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

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

When finished, press the settings.

button on the remote control to select

VCR

TV/VCR

button on the remote control.

button to save the

button

VCR Setup Menu Options

Reference pages are shown in square brackets.

CATV/TV [21]

œ Indicate whether you subscribe to cable TV or use

antenna.

Cable box [12, step 9]

œ If you use a cable converter/decoder (cable box),

set the output channel.

MTS [29]

œ Select 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

œ Select 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:

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

œ Turn on and off the A/V output on the rear panel

The Off timer begins counting down after the

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.

BASIC OPERATION

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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

œ Turn on the power (TV and VCR). œ Set the TV to channel 3 or 4. œ Press the VCR button on the remote control to select

the VCR operation mode.

œ If the VCR indicator is off, press the TV/VCR button

on the remote control.

The VCR indicator lights.

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

Press and hold the PAUSE/STILL button for more

BASIC OPERATION

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.

Automatic Clock Adjustment

Press the MENU button.

The main MENU appears.

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

The Clock set menu appears.

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

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

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

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

When 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.

NOTE:

wrong clock time, follow the steps under Automatic Clock Adjustment.

If the Automatic Clock Setting procedure set the

NOTES:

œ The Clock adjust option appears only when the clock

has been set automatically.

œ The 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).

œ If using a cable converter/decoder, the automatic clock

adjustment may not function properly.

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SETTING THE CLOCK

Manual Clock Setting

Follow the steps in Before starting.

Press the MENU button.

The main MENU appears. If the clock has not yet been set, the Clock set

menu appears.

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

The Clock set menu appears.

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

[<]†Cancel [MENU]†Back@to@TV

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

œ EXAMPLE: 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 >

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).

Press the MENU button.

The main MENU appears.

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

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.

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

BASIC OPERATION

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

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

NOTES:

œ When 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).

œ If you press the wrong button, press the < button to

erase the wrong number. Then press the correct button to continue.

When 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

œ Turn on the power (TV and VCR). œ Set the TV to channel 3 or 4. œ Press the VCR button on the remote control to select

the VCR operation mode.

œ If the VCR indicator is off, press the TV/VCR button

on the remote control.

The VCR indicator lights.

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:

œ Make sure the antenna or cable connections are

BASIC OPERATION

correct. (See pages 10 and 11.)

œ If 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

Follow the steps in Before starting above.

Press the MENU button.

The main MENU appears.

Press the MENU button.

The main MENU appears.

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

Press 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.

Press 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.

Press the MENU button twice.

The main MENU appears.

Press 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.

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

The VCR setup menu appears.

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[ùû]†Option [<>]†Select@@@[MENU]†TV

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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.

Turn off the VCR.

Turn 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.

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:

Select a TV station with a strong, clear signal.

Record a brief segment of that station’s programming.

Play back the recording.

BASIC OPERATION

No safety tab

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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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.)

Press the PLAY button.

Normal playback begins. The tape counter starts. The tape stops and rewinds when the end of the

tape is reached.

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

œ To rewind the tape, press the REW button. œ To fast forward the tape, press the FF button.

NOTES:

œ When the tape comes to a blank segment during

BASIC OPERATION

playback, the “No Signal” message appears and the sound is muted.

œ If 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

Press the DPC button during playback.

The DPC (picture control) screen appears.

Press the DPC button to set the picture control.

Auto: Automatic picture control. Manual: Manual picture control.

DPC

Every time the will change: “Auto”

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

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@@-ххххххххЩхххххххх+

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While 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.

button is pressed, the setting

“Manual” Ö “Auto” ...

NOTES:

œ When 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.

œ The 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

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

Press and hold the CH/TRACK l or j button (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.

BASIC OPERATION

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RECORDING

Before starting

œ Turn on the power (TV and VCR). œ Set the TV to channel 3 or 4. œ Press the VCR button on the remote control to select

the VCR operation mode.

œ If the VCR indicator is off, press the TV/VCR button

on the remote control.

The VCR indicator lights.

œ Press the INPUT button on the remote control to

select the tuner mode. (See “Recording Input Options”.)

A channel number appears.

œ Load a cassette.

Select a channel to record (on the VCR).

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

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

Selected Tape Speed indicator lights.

BASIC OPERATION

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

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

Follow the steps 1 – 4 in “RECORDING”.

Press the TV/VCR button.

The VCR indicator goes off.

Tune the TV to the channel you want to watch.

NOTES:

œ If you have connected your cable converter/decoder to

the input of the VCR, recording one program while watching another is not possible.

œ If audio/video connections are made between the VCR

and the TV, set the source selector on the television to TV.

Press the REC button.

The Record indicator 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.

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

The Pause/Still indicator During the pause, if you want to change the

channel, press the the remote control (or panel).

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

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

The Pause/Still indicator goes off. Recording continues.

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

The Record indicator goes off.

(Z)

lights.

(r)

blinks.

CH/TRACK

CHANNEL

l or j button on

on the front

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 front- or 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

the front-panel A/V jack External unit connected to

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.

œ To set the Smart Speed Record function, press the

SP/SLP

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.

button until “SS” is displayed on-screen at the

BASIC OPERATION

NOTES:

œ During timer recording, the set end time will be

considered as the time the program ends.

œ If during Quick Timer Recording (QTR), the end time is

set using the the duration until the set end time will be considered as one single program.

œ This feature will not work properly on T-140 tapes or

tapes longer than T-160. (The feature will work on T-160 tapes.)

œ If 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.

œ There may be some interference in the image at the

point where the speed has been switched.

œ If 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.

REC

and/or

CH/TRACK

l (or j) buttons,

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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.

Load a cassette that has been recorded on this unit.

Press the MENU button.

The main MENU appears.

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

The Rec. List super menu appears.

BASIC OPERATION

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[OK]†Start

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

Press 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:

œ To 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.

œ The scanned Rec. List super information will be kept in

the VCR memory until the tape is removed from the VCR.

œ When 8 or more recordings are found on the tape, the

list scrolls up, and the last 7 recordings are listed.

œ The list shows “ – – ” for the sections where there is no

data or the data is unreadable (recorded by another VCR, for example).

œ A recording shorter than 5 minutes may not be listed. œ When 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.

œ If a new recording is made over an old one, the Rec.

List super information from the old recording will be deleted.

œ If the tape is ejected while the recording list menu is

displayed, the menu disappears.

NOTE:

super menu will not be displayed.

Press the OK button.

If no cassette tape is loaded, the Rec. List

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

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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.

œ The clock must be set before the program type can be

selected.

Press the

The Type input menu will be displayed on screen.

Type†Auto

Press the

program type is displayed.

Each time the

-----

type, “ Soap-News-Child-Auto is displayed.

If the recorded program transmission carries

Auto:

title information, it will automatically be entered. Then, when using the Rec. List super function, the title will be displayed (up to 15 characters).

-----

“ Other settings:

”:

function, the setting entered here will be displayed as the program type.

button on the remote control.

TYPE

button repeatedly until the desired

TYPE

button is pressed, a different

TYPE

”-Movie-Talk-Sport (Sports)-Game-

The program type is not set.

When using the Rec. List super

NOTES:

œ To enter the selected program type, press the

button within 10 seconds after selecting a program type.

œ Program types set manually have priority over

automatic settings.

œ After pressing the

power), or ejecting the cassette, the selected type will be cancelled if no recording have been made.

POWER

button (to switch off the

SET

BASIC OPERATION

Press the

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

button to enter the settings.

SET

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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.

The 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).

The 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

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

ST: SAP:

Lights when a stereo broadcast is received. Lights when an SAP broadcast is received.

No indicators light when a monaural program is received.

Both 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.

Follow the

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

Press the

The main MENU appears.

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

The VCR setup menu appears.

Press 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):

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:

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:

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.

When finished, press the menu.

“Before starting”

button.

To view and/or record a stereo TV

To record or monitor an SAP program (SAP

Use this setting to get better results when

steps on page 18.

button to exit the

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:

playing back a tape recorded in mono or viewing a mono TV program.

1 2

Audio output mode selection is not required when

Follow the “Before starting” steps on page 18. Press the MENU button.

The main MENU appears.

Press 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

Press 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.

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

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SPECIAL PLAYBACK

Picture Search (Forward and Reverse)

Press the FF or REW button during normal playback.

The picture plays forward or backward rapidly.

Press the PLAY button to resume normal playback.

FR (Fast Response) Search

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

The forward or reverse picture can be viewed.

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

Still Image

Press the PAUSE/STILL button during normal playback.

The Pause/Still indicator A still image appears on the screen.

Press the PLAY button to resume normal playback.

(r)

blinks.

Slow Motion

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.

In 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.

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

NOTE:

endless playback, the function is cancelled.

If noise appears on double-speed or sl ow m otion 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.

œ This adjustment also corrects tracking errors for a still

picture.

If an operation button is pressed during

Press 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

SLOW

time the

Press the PLAY button to resume normal playback.

button is pressed.

Frame Advance

Press the PAUSE/STILL button repeatedly during still mode.

The picture advances one frame at a time.

Press the PLAY button to resume normal playback.

Double Speed Playback

Press the x2 button during normal playback.

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

Press the PLAY button to resume normal playback.

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

Press the PLAY button.

Press the PAUSE/STILL button.

A still image appears on the screen.

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

jitter.

œ This adjustment also corrects tracking errors during

double speed playback and slow motion playback.

NOTES:

œ During special effects playback, the sound is muted. œ Noise bands (narrow white lines in the picture) may

appear during picture search. This is normal and cannot be eliminated by using the tracking control.

œ After 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.

Press the DISPLAY button.

The status display appears.

Press the RESET button.

The tape counter resets to 0:00:00.

Begin playback or recording.

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

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.

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.

Press the INDEX button in the play or stop mode.

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

Press the FF button.

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

Playback begins.

NOTES:

œ There may be a slight discrepancy between the

position shown on the tape counter and the actual tape position.

œ Each time a recording is made, an index code is

automatically placed on the tape at the beginning of the recording.

œ When a recording is resumed after a record pause, no

index code is marked.

œ The index codes cannot be individually erased.

However, when recording over an indexed tape, the old index codes will be erased along with the programs.

NOTES:

œ The tape counter indicates tape elapsed time in hours,

minutes and seconds.

œ When you eject a cassette, the tape counter resets to

0:00:00.

œ The tape counter does not operate when a blank tape

or a blank portion of a tape is played.

œ If the tape is rewound beyond the 0:00:00 counter

reading, a negative indicator (–) appears.

INDEX SEARCH Operation

Tape beginning Tape end

Recorded Tape

Present tape position

Playback starts

For the current program, press the REW button.

Current Program

Playback starts

For the next program, press the FF button.

Next Program

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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:

recording can be programmed.

The clock time must be set before a timer

Timer Programming

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

Press the MENU button.

The main MENU appears.

Press the OK button.

The Timer program menu appears.

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:

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

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

Press the OK button.

If you press the wrong button, press the <

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

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If you do not want to use other options, proceed to

step

Continued on the next page. _

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

œ EXAMPLE: 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.

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PROGRAM TIMER RECORDING

Press the

The Type and Smart Time Rec. setting menu appears.

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Smart@Time@Rec.@setting @@@@@@@zOff@@On

[ùû]†Select [TYPE]†Type@@@@@@@@@[OK]

Press the correct program type. (See Entering the Program Type on page 28.)

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

Press the correct rating. (See Smart Time Record Function on page 34.)

Each time you press the TYPE button, the selection changes: OFF 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.

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.

When finished, press the menu.

Press the VCR

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

The Timer icon

button.

TYPE

button repeatedly to select the

TYPE

button repeatedly to select the

TYPE

→

TV-Y → TV-Y7

button to exit the

(n)

appears.

button.

POWER

→

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

button on the remote control and then follow steps

TYPE

through G on page 34.

Not all TV stations transmit rating information signals.

NOTES:

œ If 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.

œ If 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).

œ If 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.

œ If 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.

œ If the program transmission start time is delayed more

than 3 hours the function will be canceled.

œ If 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:

the steps below.

5 6

Eject the cassette tape, before proceeding with

Press 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

next step for button functions.)

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

CHANNEL button: To select numbers or switch

FF button: To select the next item

NOTE:

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

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

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

Load a cassette. Press the POWER button.

l (or j) and FF buttons. (Refer to the

settings

If you enter the wrong number or setting,

Checking the Program Timer

Turn on the power (TV and VCR).

Set the TV to channel 3 or 4.

Press the MENU button.

The main MENU appears.

Press the OK button.

The programmed recordings are listed.

NOTE:

the TYPE button after selecting the desired program using the ù (or û) button.

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

Press the POWER button.

To display the program type or rating, press

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

The Timer icon

(n)

appears.

Clearing the Program Timer

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

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

Press the CLEAR button.

The erase confirmation screen appears.

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

The selected timer program is erased from the program memory.

NOTES:

œ Daily or weekly recording, or the program type cannot

be set using this method.

œ Once a program timer recording has been set, it cannot

be erased using the buttons on the VCR front panel.

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

Press the POWER button.

Changing the Program Timer

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

Follow 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

Program

These portions will not be recorded

10:00PM8:00PM 9:00PM

TIMER SETTING NOTES:

œ If the programmed recording falls on a Saturday or a

Sunday, the Daily recording mode will not be possible.

œ To select the A/V recording mode, press the

button instead of selecting a channel number.

œ Timer recording is not possible through the front

AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks.

œ 12:00 PM = noon; 12:00 AM = midnight. œ If the end of the tape is reached during timer recording,

the VCR stops and the power turns off automatically.

If 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.

INPUT

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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.

œ The clock must be set before Quick Timer Recording

can be performed.

œ To set the type of the recording, first follow the steps

under Entering the Program Type on page 28.

œ Start a recording following the instructions for

“RECORDING”, steps 1 – 4 on page 25.

Press the REC button during recording.

--:--

“

Set 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).

” appears on the VCR display.

REC

OFF

NOTES:

œ The end time can be advanced for a total of up to

24 hours.

œ Recording ends if the end of the tape is reached. œ To stop recording before the end time is reached, press

the STOP button (or STOP/EJECT on the front panel).

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.

REC

OFF

Notes on using the AUTO setting

œ To 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.

œ Depending 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.

Press the MENU button.

The main MENU appears.

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

The VCR setup menu appears.

Press 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:

lock function.

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

Select the “Off” position to cancel the child

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

Ad JUMP

NOTES:

œ Even when the child lock function is activated, timer

recording and other functions can still operate normally.

œ Since 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.

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.

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

Forward picture search begins. The sound is muted.

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

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

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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 (not supplied)

Video connection cable (not supplied)

VIDEO

AUDIO

VCR 1:

Connect the VCRs as shown.

Insert the recorded cassette into VCR 1.

Insert a blank tape into VCR 2.

Set the desired recording speed on VCR 2.

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

To play back

If you use this model as VCR 2 to record: œ Press 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.

INOUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

VCR 2:

To record

Press the TV/VCR button on VCR 2 to select the

TO TV

OUT

VCR mode.

Place VCR 2 in the record/pause mode.

Press PLAY on VCR 1.

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

Press STOP (or ST OP/EJECT on the front panel) on both VCRs when finished.

MAINTENANCE

Head Care and Cleaning

œ This 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.

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

Cabinet Cleaning

œ Clean the outside of the cabinet with a clean, soft cloth,

moistened with lukewarm water and wrung dry.

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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. œ Connect 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 displayed when the power is turned on.

Timer recording does not function.

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

The picture is poor during playback.

White lines (noise bands) in 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

Playback picture is partially noisy. (horizontal white lines)

TV programs cannot be seen. œ The cable connections are incorrect. œ Recheck all cable connections. The remote control does not

operate.

œ The VCR is being used for the first

time or after the power has failed or has been disconnected for more than 5 seconds.

œ The clock is not set correctly. œ Set the clock correctly. 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)

is missing.

œ The channel selected on the VCR

does not correspond to the cable converter/decoder output channel.

œ The TV channel selector is not set to

the proper channel.

œ The TV fine tuning is not set correctly. œ Fine-tune the TV.

œ Poor quality recording or tape. œ Try a different tape.

œ The tracking control is not set to the

proper position.

œ Temporary problem with the internal

circuitry.

œ The VCR is not set or the settings

have been erased from the memory. Please refer to INITIAL SETUP to set the VCR.

appears.

œ Place vinyl tape over the safety tab

hole in the cassette.

œ Select the correct channel

(CH 02 ~ 07).

œ During playback, set the TV’s channel

selector to channel 3 or 4 to match the VCR’s channel switch setting.

œ If the playback picture is still poor,

contact a factory-authorized service center.

the VCR’s channel switch setting (channel 3 or 4).

œ Adjust the tracking control for a better

picture.

œ Remove 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

(181 total)

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

TV Position CATV Position

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

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

The manufacturer reserves the right to modify product designs and specifications without notice and without incurring any obligation.

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