FUNAI 29A-650, 29A-750, 29A-654, 29A-754 Owner's Manual

Printed in China

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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

Owner’s Manual

PAL

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR NEW PRODUCT!

PLEASE KEEP THIS GUIDE IN A SAFE PLACE

Important information

Should any problems or defects occur in this product, please contact the vendor via the
mail address below or by phone BEFORE contacting the shop where it was purchased.

Follow these three points
to receive help from our technical specialists:

1. Before calling, please read this user guide thoroughly.

2. Check our website at www.dangaard-electronics.com, where FAQ, various
drivers, manuals, software etc are available for free download.

3. Before calling, please have valid proof of purchase, model type, serial
number and a precise description of the problem ready!

Service Hotline Mail: [e-mail]

Service Hotline Telephone: Denmark: [phone]

Germany: [phone]

*

Telephone opening hours are Monday-Friday from 09.00-15.00

If we are unable to solve the problem via the Hotline and the product has to be returned to the dealer, please
note that the product, its original packaging, any accessories and proof of purchase must be handed to the
dealer before the product can be accepted for repair handling.

Brand: FUNAI Model no.: 29A-650 29A-654 (VPS/PDC)

29A-750 29A-754 (VPS/PDC)

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Safety Information

WARNING:

• Live parts inside. Do not remove any screws.

• To avoid fire or electric shock, do not expose
this unit to rain or moisture.

• Dangerous voltage inside

Precautions

• Use only cassettes with the VHS mark with this VCR.

• Do not attempt to open the cabinet. There are no parts you
can service inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.

• Slots and openings in the cabinet and the sides or bottom
are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation
and to protect the unit from overheating, these openings
must not be blocked or covered.

• Avoid installation in enclosed spaces such as bookcases
unless proper ventilation is provided.

• Keep the unit away from radiators and other heat sources.

• Avoid use near strong magnetic fields.

• Do not push objects of any kind into the VCR through the
cabinet slots or openings as they could touch electrically
live parts or short circuit parts resulting in a fire or electric
shock.

• Never spill liquid on this unit. If liquid is spilled and
penetrates into the unit, consult qualified service personnel.

• Use this unit in a horizontal (flat) position only.

• Before attempting to operate the unit, make sure that the
timer recording mode is “OFF”.

• This product is in Stand-by mode when it turns off while
the power cord is connected.

Power Supply

The main power supply is engaged when the power cord plug
is plugged in a 220-240V, 50Hz, AC outlet. To operate the
unit, press

FUNCTION to turn on the unit. (PWR indicator on

the VCR comes on.)

Dew Warning

Moisture condensation may occur inside the unit when it is
moved from a cold place to a warm place, after heating up a
cold room, or under conditions of high humidity. Do not use
the VCR for at least 2 hours until it is dry inside.

Positioning

Do not place the VCR directly on top of, or underneath, your
TV set. Ensure that there is at least 20 cm between the VCR
and the TV set, and that air can circulate freely through the
ventilation openings of the VCR.

Before Using This Product

Video Cassette Tape

This VCR will operate with any cassette that bears the VHS
mark. For best results, we recommend the use of high-quality
tapes. Do not use poor quality or damaged tapes.

You can prevent accidental erasing of a recording by breaking
off the erase-prevention tab on the back edge of the cassette. If
you decide to record on the tape again, cover the hole with
plastic tape.

Two Different Tape Speeds

Before recording, select the tape speed : SP mode (Standard
Play) or LP mode (Long Play). The table below shows the
maximum recording/playback time using E-60, E-120, E-180
or E-240 tapes in each mode.

TV Colour System

Different countries use different television colour systems.
Tapes recorded in the PAL or NTSC system can be played
back on this unit. Usually, the picture on the TV screen will
be in black and white when you play back a tape that is
recorded in a different colour system.

Tapes recorded in the NTSC system can be played back on
this unit and a PAL system TV set. This feature is only
available in the SP mode. When playing back such tapes, the
picture may roll up or down, shrink vertically and black bars
may appear both at the top and bottom of the screen. Adjust
the vertical hold control on your TV, if the TV features this
control.

Tape Type Recording/Playback Time

Tape Speed SP Mode LP Mode

E-60 1 hour 2 hours
E-120 2 hours 4 hours
E-180 3 hours 6 hours
E-240 4 hours 8 hours

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Table of Contents

Safety Information .............................................................................................................................................2

Before Using This Product ................................................................................................................................2

Installation .........................................................................................................................................................5

Basic Operation ................................................................................................................................................9

Advanced Operations .....................................................................................................................................10

Maintenance ...................................................................................................................................................14

Troubleshooting Guide ...................................................................................................................................15

Specifications ..................................................................................................................................................15

Declaration of Conformity ...............................................................................................................................16

Features

•Hi-Fi System

• Automatic Operations

• On Screen Display

• Auto Repeat Playback

• Picture Select

• One Touch Recording

•Parents Lock

• Auto Return

• Timer Recording

• Auto Head Cleaner

•NTSC Playback

• Auto Clock Setting (29A-654/29A-754)

• VPS/PDC (29A-654/29A-754)

• Quick-Find

•Index/Time Search

• Slow Motion

• AUDIO/VIDEO in jacks

• AUDIO OUTPUT L/R jacks

Supplied Accessories

• Remote control

• Two R6 batteries

• RF cable

Important Copyright Information

Unauthorised recording or use of broadcast television
programming, video tape, film or other copyrighted material
may violate applicable copyright laws. We do not take
responsibility for the unauthorised duplication, use, or other
acts which infringe upon the rights of copyright owners.

A Note About Recycling

This product’s packaging materials are recyclable and can be
reused. Please dispose of any materials in accordance with your
local recycling regulations.

Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but
disposed of in accordance with your local regulations
concerning chemical wastes.

Model/Serial Number

This appliance has a serial number located on the rear panel.
Please note down the model number and serial number and
retain the information for your records.

Model number:
Serial number:

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Description of Controls

Front Panel

1. Cassette compartment

2. F.FWD (Fast Forward) button

3. PLAY button

4. REW (Rewind) button

5. STOP/EJECT button

6. REC/OTR button

7. AUTO RETURN button

8. Indicator (See below.)

9. CHANNEL (K/L) buttons

10. FUNCTION button

11. AUDIO in jacks

12. VIDEO in jack

Indicator

13. PWR (Power) indicator

14. REC (Record) indicator

15. (Timer) indicator

16. Clock/RF OUT Channel indicator

17. Cassette indicator

Rear Panel

18. Power cord

19. AV2 (DECODER) socket

20. AV1 (TV) socket

21. AUDIO OUTPUT L/R jacks

22. RF OUT socket

23. AERIAL socket

Remote Control

1. FUNCTION button

2. AUDIO SELECT button

3. number buttons

4. MENU button

5. DISPLAY button

6. REW/

s button

7. STOP/

L button

8. REC/OTR button

9. QUICK-FIND button

10. SEARCH MODE button

11. PAUSE/STILL button

12. SPEED/SYSTEM button

(Only the function of SPEED is available
for this VCR.)

13. F.FWD/

B button

14. PLAY/

K button

15. TAPE COUNTER RESET button

16. TAPE COUNTER MEMORY button

17. SLOW button

18. CHANNEL (

K/L) buttons

19. EJECT button

To insert the batteries:

Install two R6 batteries matching the
polarity indicated inside the battery
compartment.

Caution

Do not mix old and new batteries. (Also never mix alkaline
batteries with manganese batteries.)

CHANNEL

L-AUDIO-RVIDEO

FUNCTION

AUTO RETURN

PLAY F.FWDREW

STOP/EJECTREC/OTR

REC

PWR

12

11 10

987

65

432

1

13

1517

16

14

REC

PWR

AV2 (DECODER) AV1 (TV)

AUDIO

OUTPUT

AERIAL

RF OUT

R

L

2019

2223 21

18

PLAY

STOP

REW

F.FWD

0

7

8

9

6

5

4

3

2

1

FUNCTION

EJECT

AUDIO

SELECT

CHANNEL

SLOW

TAPE COUNTER

MEMORY

RESET

MENU

DISPLAY

REC/OTR

QUICK-FIND

SEARCH MODE

SPEED/
SYSTEM

PAUSE/STILL

1

3

2

18

19

4

6

8

7

9

16

17

13
12

14

11

10

15

5

*

*

* These buttons do not function for this VCR.

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Installation

Connecting the VCR

Basic Connection

1) Disconnect the TV’s power cord from the AC outlet.

2) Disconnect the VHF/UHF TV aerial coaxial cable from

the TV.

3) Connect the VHF/UHF TV aerial coaxial cable to the

VCR.

4) Connect the VCR to the TV using the coaxial cable.

5) Plug the power cords of the VCR and TV into the AC

outlets.

Note: If your TV has AUDIO input jacks, you may connect

the AUDIO OUTPUT L/R jacks on the back of this
VCR to the AUDIO input jacks on your TV.

Other Connections

Euro Scart (AV) Sockets

Your VCR is provided with two Scart sockets which you may
connect to other external devices with Scart sockets. We
recommend this connection to ensure a better audio and
picture quality.

Euro Scart cables are obtainable at your dealer.

AV1 (TV) Connection to TV

If your TV has Scart sockets, you may connect your VCR’s
AV1 (TV) scart socket to the Scart socket on the back of your
TV. Please see the instruction manual for your TV.

Note: You may connect the VCR to your audio amplifier.

1) Prepare an audio cable (not supplied).

2) Switch off your audio amplifier.

3) Insert one end of the audio cable into the corresponding

red and white AUDIO OUTPUT L/R socket at the back
of the video recorder and the other end into the
corresponding audio input socket at the audio amplifier.

AV2 (DECODER) Connection for Other External Devices

The second Scart socket AV2 (DECODER) is designated for
other external devices, e.g. decoder, another VCR, video
camera and so on.

Note: If you want to connect a TV with Scart socket to your

VCR, the TV must be connected to the VCR through
AV1 (TV). A connection to AV2 (DECODER) will not
function correctly.

AV Front Terminals

When you copy a video tape, or watch a programme recorded
on an another source, use the AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks on
the front panel of the VCR.

Note: When you connect a monaural VCR (another source)

to this VCR, connect the audio output jack of the
monaural VCR (another source) to the AUDIO L jack
of this VCR. The audio signal will be recorded in both
L and R channel equally.

External Input Mode

To receive the signal from an external source (decoder, video
camera, another VCR, etc.), connect the source to the AV2
(DECODER) socket, and press CHANNEL (K/L) or enter
“002” with the

number buttons. “AV2” appears on the TV

screen. If you use the AV1 (TV) socket, press

CHANNEL (K/L) or enter “001” with the number buttons.

“AV1” appears on the TV screen.
If you use the front AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks, press

CHANNEL (K/L) or enter “003” with the number buttons.

“AV3” appears on the TV screen.

RF OUT

AERIAL

L

R

AUDIO

OUTPUT

R

VHF/UHF

MIXER

to AERIAL

to RF OUT

(Back of the unit)

to aerial socket

(TV)

UHF

VHF

[A/V television]

[Back of the VCR]

Audio/Video cable

(not supplied)

IN

AUDIO

LR

L

R

AUDIO

OUTPUT

AV2 (DECODER) AV1 (TV)

AUDIO

OUTPUT

AERIAL

RF OUT

R

L

AV1 (TV)

to 21-Pin

to 21-Pin Scart Jack

Decoder (Not supplied)

(TV)

to RF OUT

to aerial

socket

Scart Jack

[Back of the VCR]

L

R

AUDIO

OUTPUT

VIDEO L AUDIO R

[Front of the VCR]

etc.

To the audio
output jack

[Another source]

To the video
output jack

Audio/Video
cables
(not supplied)

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