Funai 6221CVB User Manual

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OWNER’S

VIDEO

CASSETTE

MANUAL

RECORDER

6221CVB

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ..................................... 2

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PRECAUTIONS ............................................................ 3

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FEATURES ................................................................... 4

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OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS......... 4

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PREPARATION FOR USE.......................................... 6

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INITIAL SET UP FOR USE ........................................ 7

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SET UP FOR USE AGAIN....... .................................... 8

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PLAYBACK FUNCTION.............................................. 9

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RECORDING FUNCTION ........................................ 10

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TIMER RECORDING.......................... .... .... .... .. .... .... . 11

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SPECIAL FEATURES................................................ 12

NERGY STAR

As an E

NERGY STAR

Partner, our company has

determined that this product meets

NERGY STAR

the E energy efficiency. E a U.S. registered mark.

guidelines for

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TROUBLESHOOTIN G G UI DE...... .. ......................... 12

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SPECIFICATIONS................ .. .. .............. .............. ..... 13

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MAINTENANCE......................................................... 13

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WARRANTY ................. .. .. .... .. .... .. .. .... .. .... .. .. .... .. .... .. ... 14

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

ACCESSORIES PART NO. Coaxial Cable WPZ0901LW001 Remote Control U nit N9373UD or N937 6UD Batteries AA x 2

If you need additional operating assistance after reading this owner’s manual or to order replacement accessories, please call

TOLL FREE : 1-800-287-4871.

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Please read before using this equipment.

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WARNING:

GROUND CL AMPS

NEC - NAT ION AL EL ECTRI CAL C ODE

EXAMPLE OF ANT ENNA GRO UNDING A S PER

NATIONAL EL ECT RICAL CODE

S2898A

WIRE

DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-2 1)

ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)

SERVICE EQUIPMENT

CLAMP

ANTENNA

LEAD IN

ANTENNA

POWER SERVICE GROUNDI NG

GROUND

ELECTRIC

FIGURE A

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

The caution marking is located on the rear of the cabinet.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

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

1. Read Instructions

before the appliance is operated.

2. Retain Instructions

tained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings

tions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions

5. Cleaning

Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol c leaners. Use a da mp cloth for cleaning.

EXCEPTION

for some specific reason, such as the possibility of the loss of an authorization code for a CATV converter, is not intended to be unplugged by the user for cleaning or any other purpose, may exclude the ref erence to unplugging the appliance in the cleaning description otherwise required in item 5.

6. Attachments

manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7. Water and Moisture

near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet ba sement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

8. Accessories

pod, bracket, or table. The video product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or ta ble rec ommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the video product. Any mounting of the appliance should follow the manufacturer’s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surf ac es may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

9. Ventilation

and to ensure reliable operation of the video product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the video product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This video product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to .

10. Power Sources

of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

11. Grounding or Polarization

ized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try revers ing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpos e of the polar ized plug.

12. Power Cord Protection

are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

13. Outdoor Antenna Grounding

connected to the video prod uct, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and builtup static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. (Fig. A)

-All the safety and operating instructions should be read

-The safety and operating instructions should be re-

-All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instruc -

-All operating and use instructions should be followed.

-Unplug this video product from the wall outlet before cleaning.

: A product that is meant for uninterrupted service and, that

-Do not use attachments not recommended by the video product

-Do not use this video product near water, for example,

-Do not place this video product on an unstable cart, stand, tri-

PORTABLE CART WARNING (Symbol provided by RETAC)

S3125A

-Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation

-This video product should be operated only from the type

- This video product is equipped with a polar-

-Power supply cords should be routed so that they

-If an outside antenna or cable system is

14. Lightning

15. Power Lines

16. Overloading

17. Object and Liquid Entry

18. Servicing

19. Damage Requiring Service

a. b. c. d.

20. Replacement Parts

21. Safety Check

22. Heat

-For added protection for this video product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the video product due to lightning and power-line surges.

ity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

product through any openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the video product.

or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

refer ser vic ing to qua lif ie d se r vic e pe rs onne l unde r the foll ow ing c ond it ions :

-An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicin-

-Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can

-Never push objects of any kind into this video

-Do not attempt to service this video product your se lf as opening

-Unplug this video product from the wall outlet and

When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the video product. If the video product has been exposed to rain or water. If the video product does not operate normally by following the operating

instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the video product to its normal operation.

If the video product has been dropped or damaged in any way. When the video product exhibits a distinct change in performance-this in-

dicates a need for service.

ice technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

uct, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the video product is in proper operating condition.

-This video product should be situated away from heat sources such a s radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including a mplifiers) that produce heat.

-When replacement parts are requir ed, be sure the s erv-

-Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video prod-

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PRECAUTIONS

INSTALL LOCATION

For safety and optimum performance of your VCR:

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Install the VCR in a horizontal and stable position. Do not place anything directly on top of the VCR. Do not place the VCR directly on top of the TV.

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Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from sources of intense heat. Avoid dusty or hu mid places. Avoid places with insufficient ventilation for pr oper heat dissipation. Do not block the ventilation holes on the sides of the VCR. Avoid locations subject to strong vibration or strong magnetic fields.

AVOID THE HAZARDS OF ELECTRI CAL SHOCK AND FIRE

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Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.

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

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If, by accident, water is spilled on your VCR, unplug the power cord immediately and take the unit to our Authorized Service Center for servicing.

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Do not put your fin gers or ob jects into t he VCR cas sette holder.

MOISTURE CONDENSATION WARNING

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

VIDEO CASSETTE TAPE

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This VCR will operate with any cassette that has the

mark. For best results, we recommen d the use of high-quality tapes. Do not use poor quality or damaged tapes.

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Avoid moisture. Moisture condensation may occur on the tape if it is moved from a co ld place to a war m place or visa versa. Before using a tape with these conditions, to avoid damage of the t ape and your VCR, wait until the tape has warmed to room temperature and the moisture has evaporated.

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Avoid extre me heat, high humidi ty and magnetic fields.

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Do not tamper with the cassette mechanism.

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Do not touch the tape with your fingers.

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You can prevent accidental er asing of a recording by breaking off the tab on the back edge of the cassette.

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If you decide to record on the tape again, cover the hole with plastic tape.

Tab

REMOTE CONTROL

W e do n ot recommen d the use o f universal r emote con trols. Not all of the functions may be controlled with a universal remote control. If you decide to use a universal remote control with this unit, please be aware that the code number given may not operate this unit. In this case, please call the manufacturer of the universal remote control.

FCC WARNING

This equipme nt may generate or use radio frequency energy . Changes or modifi cations to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the mo dification s are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modi fication is made.

IMPORTANT COPYRIGHT INFORMATION

Unauthorized recording or use of broadcast television programming, video tape, film or other copyrighted material may violate applicable copyright laws. We assume no responsibility for the unauthorized 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 dispos e 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.

SERIAL NUMBER

The serial nu mbe r o f th is pr od uct ma y b e fo un d o n th e back of the VCR. No other VCR has the same serial number as yours. You should record the number and other vital information here and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identificatio n in case of theft. Serial numbers are not kept on file.

Date of Purchase Dealer Purchase from Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Model No. Serial No.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

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FEATURES

Hardware specifications

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Auto Head Cleaner

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Bilingual on-screen menu display selectable in English or French

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181 channel capability PLL frequency synthesizer tuner with direc t station call

(A cable converter box may be necessary to view scrambled cable channels)

Automatic functions

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Auto power on and off system

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Digital Auto Tracking (DT R)

OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS



VCR FRONT PANEL

POWER

78 12

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VCR REAR PANEL

20 2122 23

VCR/TV

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POWER VCR/TV TAPE IN TIMER REC



123456

Playback

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S-VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB)

(Allows you to view a tape recorded in S-VHS format.)

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Auto Repeat

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2 Step Picture Search Oper a ti on

Recording

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1 Year, 7 events (including Daily and Weekly Timer Recording)

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OTR (One Touch Recording)

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REMOTE CONTROL

REW

REC OTR

CHANNEL

TAPE

SPEED

1310 11 149

F.FWD

PAUSE STILL

14 16 11

POWER

DISPLAY SPEED

REW F.FWD

VCR/TV

123

456

789

0 +100

AUTO REPEAT

EXIT

PLAY

EJECT

CHANNEL

COUNTER

MEMORYRESET

AUDIO

OUT IN

VIDEO

CH3 CH4

ANT

OUT

RECORD

STOP

PAUSE/STILL



19 18 17

3 8

4 5

Cassette Compartment

REW button–

Press to rewind the tape, or to view the picture rapidly in reverse during the playback mode. (Rewind Search)

Press to cancel a setting of timer program. Press to correct digits when setting program (For example: setting clock or timer program). Press to add or delete channel numbers during channel preset.

EJECT button–

Press to remove the tape from the

VCR. (only on the VCR)

STOP button–

Press to stop the tape motion.

Press to enter digits when setting program (For example: setting clock or timer program). Press to select the setting modes from the on screen menu.

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PLAY button–

Press to begin playbac k.

Press to enter digits when setting program (For example: setting clock or timer program). Press to select the setting modes from the on screen menu.

F.FWD button–

Press to rapidly advance the tape, or view the picture rapidly in forwar d du ring play back. (Forward Search)

When setting program (For example: setting clock or timer program), press to determine your selection and proceed to the next step you want to input. Press to determine the setting modes from the on screen menu. Press to add or delet e channel numbers duri ng channel preset.

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PAUSE/STILL button–

Press to temporarily stop the tape during recording or to view a still picture during playback.

POWER button–

Press to turn VCR on and off. Press to activate timer recording, when the timer program has been set.

VCR/TV button–

Press to select TV or VCR mode.

VCR position: to view playbac k, to monitor video recordings or watch TV using the VCR tuner.

TV position: to watch TV or to view one program while recording another.

Remote sensor windo w –

Receives the infrared

signals from the remote control.

10.

Indicators POWER indicator–

Indicates that the power is

turned on.

VCR/TV indicator–

Indicates that the VCR is in the

VCR position.

TAPE IN indicator–

Indicates that there is a tape in

the VCR.

TIMER indicator–

Indicates that the timer recording

or OTR has been set.

REC indicator–

Indicates that it is recording.

Flashes when a recording has been paused.

11.

TAPE SPEED button–

Press to choose the desired

recording speed : SP/SLP.

12.

CHANNEL Up or Down buttons–

Press to select

the desired channels for vi ewing or recording.

Tracking function –

Press to minimize vide o ‘noise’ (lines or dots on screen) during play back (only on th e VCR).

Press to stabilize the picture in the Still mode when the picture begins to vibrate vertically.

13.

RECORD button– OTR button–

Press for manual re cording.

Press to activate One Touch Record-

ing. (only on the VCR)

14.

MENU button–

Press to display the menu on the TV

screen. Press to exit the menu on the TV screen.

15.

NUMBER buttons–

Press to select desired channels for viewing or recording. To select channels from 1 to 9, first press "0" button then 1 to 9. (only on the remote control)

+100 button –

When selecting cable channels which are higher than 99, press this button first, then press the last two digits. (To select channel 125, first press "+100" button then press "2" and "5"). (only on the remote control)

16.

DISPLAY button–

Press to display the current time, channel number, real time tape counter, and other information on the TV screen. (only on the remote control) Each time yo u press this button, TV screen will change as shown. The status display (STOP, PLAY etc.) and the tape speed display (SP, LP (playback only), or SLP) will disappear after 5 seconds.

17.

COUNTER MEMORY button–

Press once

STOP

SP 0:12:34

Press once

STOP

Press to set counter

5:40PM CH 02

memory on and off. (only on the remote control)

18.

COUNTER RESET button–

Press to reset counter

to 0:00:00. (only on the remote control)

EXIT button–

Press to exit the menu on the TV

screen. (only on the remote control)

19.

AUTO REPEAT button–

Press to repeat playback

automatically. (only on the remote control)

20.

Power cord–

Connect to a standard AC outlet

(120V/60Hz).

21.

AUDIO OUT jack–

Connect to the audio input jack

of your audio equipment or another VCR.

22.

AUDIO IN jack–

Connect to the audio output jack of

your audio equipment or another VCR.

23.

ANT. IN terminal–

Connect to an antenna, Cable system or Satellite system.

24.

VIDEO OUT jack–

Connect to the video input jack of your video camera or another VCR.

25.

VIDEO IN jack–

Connect to the video output jack of

your video camera or another VCR.

26.

CH3/CH4 selector switch–

Use to se lect a video

output channel (3 or 4) for VCR pl ay back .

27.

ANT. OUT terminal–

Connects to the antenna input

terminal on your TV.

INSTALLING THE BA TTE RIES

1) Open the battery compartment cover by pressing the cover on the remote unit in the direction of the arrow.

2) Insert 2 "AA" penlight batteries into the battery compartment in the direction indicated by the polarity (+/-) markings.

3) Replace the cover.

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PREPARA TION FOR USE

ANTENNA/CABLE CONNECTIONS

For some of the most common typ es of con nections , pleas e r efer to th e d i agr am belo w. Use only one connection. For any further complex connections, please contact your local dealer. (You may need additional accessories which are not supplied).

Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TV.

Connect the antenna or cable to the ANT .IN (T op jack) of your VCR.

Connect one end of the coaxial cable (supplied) to the ANT.OUT (Bottom jack) of your VCR.

Basic Connections

Audio "Y" cable (not supplied)

Video cable (not supplied)

AUDIO

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT IN

CH3 CH4

VIDEO

Back of the VCR

ANT

OUT

Connect the other end of the coaxial cable (supplied) to the UHF/VHF antenna jack of your TV.

[Cable Box or Satellite Box]

OUT

Coaxial Cable (Supplied)

VHF UHF

ANT in

From Cable or Satellite Company

Indoor or Outdoor Antenna

From Cable Company (No Cable Box)

TV A/V Terminal TV Antenna Terminal

USING OPTIONAL AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT JACKS

If your TV has A/V input jacks, you may connect your VCR’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT jacks to the audio/video input jack s on back of your TV.

Direct audio/video connections usually result in a better picture and sound quality for tape playback. Please see your TV’s owner’s manual for A/V input co nnections.

USING AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT JACKS

Y ou can use the A/V input jacks on the back of the VCR.

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When you connect the external source to the input jacks on the back of the VCR, select "Line-in" position for recording by pressing the 0 button on the remote control twice or CHANNEL Up/Down button.

Note:

"Line-in" is found before the lowest memo-

rized channel. (Example: CH2)

Note to CATV system installer

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

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INITIAL SET UP FOR USE

SETTING THE CH3/CH4

SWITCH

If your TV does not have A/V ter m inals:

When the VCR is in the Playback mode or when the VCR is in the VCR position, your TV will receive signals from the VCR on either chan nel 3 o r 4 .

T o use the VCR with your TV, set the selector switch to CH3 or CH4 (which is located in the back of your VCR), whichever is not used for normal broadcasts in your area. Then set your TV to the same channel.

CH3 CH4

[Back of the VCR]

OUT

CH4

CH3

Begin channel preset

by pressing the F. FWD button

CH 01

once. The tuner scans and memorizes all active channels

AUTO SET UP

in your area.

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The VCR distinguishes between standard TV channels and cable channels.

After scanning,

the tuner stops on the lowest memorized channel. The TV screen returns to TV mode.

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If "AUTO SET UP" appears on the TV screen again, check the cable connections. Press the F. FWD butto n once again and the VCR will begin preset again.

AUTOMATIC CHANNEL SET UP

You can automatically program the tuner to scan only the channels you receive in your area.

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Channel memory programming is

when you connected the VCR to a cable box or satellite box

as in "Basic connections" on page 6. In this case, select the VCR and TV to channel 3 or 4 the same channel as the CH3 or CH4 switch on the back of the VCR. Then, the channel you want to record or view may be selected at the cable box or s atellite box.

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Follow the steps below once. Repeat it only if there is a power failure or if the VCR is unplugged for more than 30 seconds. (In these cases, the programmed channels are erased.)

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You must follow the steps below before attempting to play or record a vi d eo ta p e. I f y ou w ant to play or record a video tape BEFORE programming the tuner, you can cancel it by pressing the RESET/EXIT button. To program the tuner again, see "CHAN NEL SET UP AGAIN" on the next page.

You n eed to connect the antenna or cable to the VCR first. Then, connect the VCR power plug into a standard AC outlet.

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

Now set the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR to match the channel selected on the TV.

Turn o n th e VCR

by pressing the POWER button. Both the POWER indicator and the VCR/TV indicator on the VCR come on.

Select the On Screen Language ("ENGLISH" or "FRANCAIS")

by pressing the PLAY or STOP button. Then, press the F.FWD button.

NOT needed

LANGUAGE SELECT

————————————————

ENGLISH [ON]

FRANCAIS

TO SELECT A DESIRED CHANNEL

Y o u can select the desired channel by using the CHANNEL Up or Down button or directl y pressing the number buttons on the remote control.

Note for using the number buttons:

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When selecting cable channels which are higher th an 99, press the +100 button first, then press the last two digits.

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You must precede single-digit channel numb ers with a zero (For example: 02, 03, 04 and s o on ).

CLOCK SET UP

Set the clock accurately for proper automatic timer recording. We suggest that you use a TV or radio station as your time source.

Select main menu

(If the clock is not set, the CLOCK SET menu appears first. In this case, follow step [3].)

Select "CLOCK SET"

STOP button. Then, press the F.FWD button.

Set the clock.

Set the month

Set the day

Set the year

Set the hour

Set the minute

Set the AM or PM

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To go back one step, press the REW button.

by pressing the MENU button.

by pressing the PLAY or

Press the PLAY or STOP button repeatedly. Then, press the F.FWD button.

Press the PLAY or STOP button repeatedly. Then, press the F.FWD button. The day of the week will appear automatically.

Press the PLAY or STOP button repeatedly. Then, press the F.FWD button.

Press the PLAY or STOP button repeatedly.

CLOCK SET

MONTH DAY YEAR 03 / 19 MON 2001

HOUR MINUTE AM/PM

05 : 40 PM AM

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Start the clock

by pressing the RESET/EXIT or

F.FWD button after setting the AM or PM.

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SET UP FOR USE AGAIN

TO ADD/DELETE CHANNELS

When the VCR automatically programs the tuner to scan only the channels you receive in your area, some channels may be skipped due to a weak signal. You can manually ad d the channel in the VCR memory. (Of course, you can later delete the added channel from the memory again.)

Select main menu

ing the MENU button.

Select "CHANNEL SET UP"

by pressing the PLAY or ST OP button. Then, press the F .FWD button.

Select "MANUAL SET UP"

by pressing th e PLAY or STOP button. Then, press the F.FWD button.

Enter the desired channel number

by pressing the

PLAY or STOP button.

by press-

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TIMER PROGRAMMING AUTO REPEAT [OFF]

CHANNEL SET UP

CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SELECT

CHANNEL SET UP

———————————— ——————

TV [ON] CATV

MANUAL SET UP

———————————————

CHANNEL 30 ( TV )

DELETE

CHANNEL SET UP AGAIN

Select main menu

ing the MENU button.

Select "CHANNEL SET UP"

by pressing the PL A Y or ST OP button. Then, press the F.FWD button.

Press the PLAY/▲ or STOP/

button repeatedly

to "TV" or "CATV".

Press the F.FWD/B button once or twice.

the lowest memorized channel.

by press-

▼

to point

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TIMER PROGRAMMING AUTO REPEAT [OFF]

CHANNEL SET UP

CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SELECT

CHANNEL SET UP

——————————————————

TV [ON]

CATV MANUAL SET UP

After scanning, the tuner stops at

SELECTING THE ON SCREEN

LANGUAGE

Select main menu

by press-

ing the MENU button.

Select "LANGUAGE SE-

by pressing the

LECT"

PLAY or STOP button. Then, press the F. FWD button.

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TIMER PROGRAMMING AUTO REPEAT [OFF] CHANNEL SET UP CLOCK SET

LANGUAGE SELECT

Add or Delete it from memory

by pressing the F .FWD or REW button so that "ADD" or "DELETE" flashes on the TV screen accord ing ly.

MANUAL SET UP

———————————————

CHANNEL 30 ( TV )

DELETE

DELETED

Exit the preset mode

- -

by pressing the RESET/EXIT

MANUAL SET UP

———————————————

CHANNEL 30 ( TV )

ADD

MEMORIZED

button.

Select the On Screen Language ("ENGLISH" or "FRAN-

by pressing the

CAIS")

PLAY or STOP button.

Exit the preset mode

button.

LANGUAGE SELECT

——————————————

ENGLISH [ON]

FRANCAIS

by pressing the RESET/EXIT

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PLAYBACK FUNCTION

NORMAL PLAYBACK

Insert the prerecorded tape.

If the safety tab has been removed, the VCR will start playback automatically.

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

Now set the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR to match the channel selected on the TV.

Begin playback

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Tracking adjustment will be set automatically (Digi-

by pressing the PLAY button.

tal Tr acking func tion) when yo u start playbac k. To adjust the tracking manually, press the CHANNEL Up or Down button

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When a tape has reached the end, the VCR will re-

on the VCR

wind the tape to the beginning, eject the tape, and turn off the VCR automatically.

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S-VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB) This unit allows you to view a tape recorded in S-VHS format. (Noise lines may appear on the picture.)

To stop playback,

press the STOP button.

The VCR will turn on.

PICTURE SEARCH

If you want to skip or repeat a scene while in the play mode, press the F.FWD or REW button.

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Press it again and the VCR will now search in super high speed. (in the LP / SLP modes only)

STILL

Y ou can fr eeze the picture on TV screen by pressing the PAUSE/STILL button during playback.

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Usually there will be video "noise" lines (black and white streaks or dots) on the screen.

This is not a fault of the machine but is a by-product of the technology involved in producing a 2 Head VCR.

Only a tape recorded in the SLP mode will show a clear picture. You can change position of the noise lines on a still picture by pressing the PAUSE/STILL b utton repeatedly.

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After the VCR has been in Still mode for 5 minutes, it will stop automatically to protect the tape and the video head.

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To return playback, press the PLAY button.

AUTO REPEAT PLAYBACK

Use this feature allows you to play a tape over and ov er .

1) Select main menu by pressing the MENU button.

2) Select "AUTO REPEAT" by pressing the PLAY or STOP button.

3) Begin auto repeat playback by pressing the F.FWD button so that [ON] will appear next to "AUTO REPEAT" on the TV screen.

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If the on-screen menu still remains, press the RESET/EXIT button to exit the menu.

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You can set AUTO REPEAT to ON or OFF by pressing the AUTO REPEAT button on the remote control.

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To cancel the auto repeat mode, press the F.FWD button at step [3] so that [OFF] appear next to "AUTO REPEAT" on the TV screen.

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When you set the auto repeat mode to [ON] while the counter memory mode is ON, the VCR will exit the counter memory mode automatically.

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RECORDING FUNCTION

Before recording, make sure:

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The desired channel is selected by p ressing the number buttons on the remote control or the CHANNE L Up/Down button. (If you connected the VCR to a cable box or satellite box as in "Basic connections" on page 6, select the VCR to channel 3 or 4 the same channel as the CH3 or CH4 switch o n the back of the VCR. Then, select the channel you wan t to r ecord at the cable box or satellite box. In this case, you can ONLY record and view the SAME channel. )

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There is a tape with its safety tab into the VCR.

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The desired recording speed is selected in SP(s tan dard play) or SLP( super long play) mode by pressing the TAPE SPEED button.

Tape Speed Recording/Playback Time

T ype of tape

T60 T120 T160 SP mode 1 hour 2 hours 2-2/3 hours SLP mode 3 hours 6 hours 8 hours

VIEWING AND RECORDING

THE SAME PROGRAM

1) Begin the recording by pressing the RECORD button.

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To temporarily stop recording or resume it, press the PAUSE/STILL button. After the VCR has been in Pause mode for 5 minutes, it will stop automatically to protect the tape and the video head.

2) Stop t he recording by pressing the STOP button when recording is completed.

OTR(One Touch Recording)

This function enables you to set the recording length simply by pressing the REC/OTR button

1) Begin OTR by pr essing the REC/OT R button

VCR

repeatedly until the desired recording length

appears.

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Recording stops when 0:00 is reached.

on the VCR.

on the

COPYING A VIDEO TAPE

You can make copies of vid eo tapes made by fr iends or relatives for your enjoyment.

Warning:

video tapes may be an infri n gem ent of copy ri g ht l aw s . Connect the recording VCR(this unit), the playing

VCR(another source) and your TV using the following diagram.

1) Insert a pre-recorded tape into the playing VCR.

2) Insert a tape wit h its safety tab into the recording

3) Press the TAPE SPEED button on the recording VCR

4) Select the "Line-in" position on the recording VCR.

5) Press the REC/OTR button on the recording VCR.

6) Begin playback of the tape in the play ing VCR.

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Unauthorized recordi ngs of copyrighted

[Recording VCR]

(this unit)

Audio/Video cables

(not supplied)

OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

[Playing VCR]

(another source)

AUDIO

OUT IN

VIDEO

ANT

OUT

CH3 CH4

Coaxial cable (supplied)

[TV set]

(Use for monitoring)

ANT in

VCR.

to select the desired recording speed (SP/SLP).

See page 6, under "Using audio/vide o input jacks".

For best results during dubbing, use the VCR’s front panel controls whenever possible. The remote control might affect the playing VCR’s operation.

Always use video-quality shielded cables with RCAtype connectors. Standard audio cables are not recommended.

You can use a video disc player, satellite receiver, o r other audio/video component with A/V outputs in place of the playing VCR.

Press Display Recorded Length

1 press (normal recording) 2 presses 0:30 30 minutes 3 presses 1:00 60 minutes

↓↓ ↓

17 presses 8:00 480 minutes 18 presses (normal recording)

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TO MONITOR THE RECORDING

1) Turn on the T V and set the TV to ch annel 3 or 4. Now set the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR to match the channel selected on the TV.

2) Press the VCR/TV button on the recording VCR so that the VCR/TV indicator comes on.

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TIMER RECORDING

You may set the VCR to start recording while you are away. You can set seven programs to record on s pecific days, daily or weekly within a 1 year period.

1) Insert a tape with its safety tab into the VCR.

2) Select main menu by pressing the MENU button.

3) Select "TIMER PROGRAMM ING" by pressing the PLAY or STOP button. Then, press the F.FWD button.

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If you have not yet set the clock, "CLOCK SET" appears. If so, follow the steps [3] and [4] in "CLOCK SET UP " section. Then, set the timer recording.

4) Set the timer.

Set the program number (1~7)

Program number which is not set up flashes. Press the PLAY or STOP button repeatedly for the desired program number. Then, press the F.FWD

Select once, daily or weekly recording

For once: Press the to point to "ONCE". For daily (Monday~Friday): Press the to point to "DAILY".

For weekly: Press the button

Then, press the

Set the date First, press the

then, press the Next, press the

Then, press the

Set the start time

First, press the then, press the Next, press the then, press the And then, press the

Then, press the Set the end time

Follow the instructions of "Set the start time" to set the end time.

Set the channel number Press the

for the desired channel number. Then, press the If you connected the VCR to a cable box or satellite box as in "Basic connections" on page 6, select the VCR to channel 3 or 4 the same channel as the CH3 or CH4 switch on the back of the VCR. Then, select the channel you want to record at the cable box or satellite box. Leave the cable box or satellite box on for timer recording.

Set the tape speed Press the

for the desired tape speed. Then, press the

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To go back one step, press the REW button.

PLAY or STOP

to point to "WEEKLY".

PLAY or STOP

F.FWD

PLAY or STOP

button.

PLAY or STOP

button

PLAY or STOP

F.FWD

button.

PLAY or STOP

F.FWD

button.

PLAY or STOP

F.FWD

button.

PLAY or STOP

F.FWD

button.

PLAY or STOP

F.FWD

button.

PLAY or STOP

F.FWD

button.

button repeatedly

button.

button repeatedly

F.FWD

button.

button button

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PROGRAM NUMBER 4 DATE - - / - START TIME - - : - - - END TIME - - : - - - CHANNEL - REC SPEED - -

button

PROGRAM NUMBER 4

ONCE DAILY WEEKLY

for the month,

for the day.

for the hour,

for the minute,

button

for AM or PM.

ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM NUMBER 4

DATE 05/03 THU START TIME 07:30 PM END TIME 08:30 PM CHANNEL 16 REC SPEED SP SP SLP

5) To set another progr am, repeat step [4]. To exit, pres s the RESET/EXIT button.

6) Pr ess th e POW ER bu tton to set th e tim er. The TIMER indicator on the VCR comes on.

HINTS FOR TIMER

RECORDING

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If there is a power failure or the VCR is unplugged for more than 30 seconds, the clock setting and all timer settin gs will b e l ost .

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If the tape runs out before the end time, the VCR will switch to the Stop mode immediately, eject the tape and the VCR power will be turned off. The TIMER indicator will flash.

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If a tape is not in the VCR or does not have the safety tab, the TIMER indicator flashes and timer recording cannot be performed. Please ins ert a record able tape.

TO STOP AN AUTOMATIC TIMER PROGRAM ALREADY STARTED

Press the STOP/EJECT button

TO CHECK, CORRECT, OR CANCEL AN AUTOMATIC TIMER PROGRAM

1) Turn the power on.

2) Select main menu by pressing the MENU button.

3) Select "TIMER PROGRAMMING" by pressing the PLAY or STOP button. Then, press the F.FWD button.

4) Select the program number which you want to check by pressing the PLAY or STOP button. The details of the selected program appears on the TV screen.

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Go to the digit you want to change by pressing the F.FWD or REW b utton. Then, enter correct numbers by pressing the PLAY or STOP button.

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You may cancel the entire program by pressing the REW button during the program number flashes.

5) Press the RESET/EXIT button to exit.

6) Press the POWER button to return to timer standby mode.

AVOIDING OVERLAPPING PROGRAMS

There may be times when a program will not record. When programs overlap:

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The program with the earliest start time has priority.

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Once the earliest program finishes, the overlapping program with the lower number will begin recording in sequence.

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The illustration below demonstrates the sequence of recordings.

Program 1 (10:00AM-11:00AM)

Program 2 (9:00AM-10:00AM)

Program 3 (9:30AM-12:00PM)

9:00AM 10:00AM 12:00PM

*Recording period is SHADED

on the VCR

Recording Sequence

11:00AM

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SPECIAL FEATURES

AUTO REWIND

When a tape has reached the end duri ng recording, playback, or fast-forward, the tape will automatically rewind to the beginning. After rewinding finishes, the VCR will eject the tape and turn itself to off.

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The tape will not auto-rewind during timer recording or One Touch Recording.

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When the Counter Memory is activated, the tape will rewind to the M0:00:00 and the VCR will go into the Stop mode.

COUNTER MEMORY FUNCTION

Use this feature to memorize the beginning o f recording start point.

1) Press the COUNTER RESET button on the remote control to reset the counter.

2) Press the COUNTER MEMORY button on the remote control so that "M" appears on the TV screen.

REC

SP M 0:00:00

3) Record the program .

REAL TIME TAPE COUNTER

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This shows the elapsed recording or playback time in hours, minute s, and seconds. (The displayed time will not change during blank portions on the tape.)

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The "–" indication will appear when the tape is rewound further than "0:00:00" on the tape counter.

4) Afte r recording, press the STOP button then the REW button.

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When "0:00: 00" is reached, rewinding operation goes to stop. And you can view the recording program.

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The COUNTER MEMORY button does not function if the auto repeat mode is set to [ON]. In this case, set the auto repeat mode to [OFF].

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To cancel the counter memory mode, press the COUNTER MEMORY button so that "M" disappears from the TV screen.

TROUBLESHOOT ING GUIDE

If you have followed the instructions contained in this manual and have difficulty in operating your VCR, locate the PROBLEM in the left column below. Check the corresponding CORRECTIVE ACTION column to remedy the problem.

PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION

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No power.

Timer recording is not possible.

Cannot go into Record mode. Playback picture is partially noisy. Cannot view a tape but the audio is

OK.

No picture or poor picture on playback.

On-the-air TV programs cannot be seen.

No VCR operation from the infrared Remote Contr ol .

Video or color fades in and out when making a copy of a video tape.

Make sure the power plug is connected to an AC outlet.

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Make sure the power is turned on.

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Make sure the timer recording is set correctly.

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Make sure the power is off.

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Make sure the VCR clock is set correctly.

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Make sure the tape has a safety tab. If needed, cover the hole with plastic tape.

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Adjust tracking control for a better picture by pressing the CHANNEL Up or Down button on the VCR.

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Head cleaning may be necessary. Refer to "AUTO HEAD CLEANING" .

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Make sure the VCR is not in the Menu mode.

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Set your TV to the VCR mode and/or press the VCR/TV button so that the VCR/TV indicator on the VCR comes on.

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Fine tune your TV.

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Re-check the ANT. IN and ANT. OUT connections. See page 6.

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Set your TV to the TV mode and/or press the VCR/TV button so that the VCR/TV indicator on the VCR disappears.

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Make sure the power plug is connected to an AC outlet.

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Check batteries in remote control.

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You cannot copy a copyrighted video tape. You are exp erien cing copy guard protection.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Television system : NTSC, TV standard Video heads : Rotary two-head Tape cassette : video cassette T ape s peed

Recording : SP, SLP Playback : SP, LP, SLP

Tuner channel

VHF : #2~#13 UHF : #14~#69

Cable channel : 5 A, A-5 ~ A-1, A ~ W+84 RF converter : Built-in VHF converter Converter output : VHF Channel 3 or 4. Timer indication : AM/PM 12-hour system Operating temperature : 5

C~40oC (41oF~104oF)

Terminals

Antenna input : F type connector x 1

Antenna output : F type connector x 1

Video input/output : RCA connector x 2

Audio input/output : RCA connector x 2

MAINTENANCE

SERVICING

Should your VCR become inoperative, do not try to correct the problem by yourself. There are no us er-serviceable parts insi de. Turn off, unpl ug the powe r plug, an d please call our help line at 1-800-287-4871, to locate an Authorized Service Center.

CABINET CLEANING

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Wipe the front panel and other exterior surfaces of

the VCR with a s oft cloth immersed in lukewarm

water and wrun g dry.

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Never use a solvent or alcohol. Do not spray insecti-

cide liquid near the VCR. Such chemicals may cause

damage and discoloration to the exposed surfaces.

Video output level : 1Vp-p Vi d eo ou t pu t im ped ance : 75Ω Audio output level : -6dBv (1KHz) Video input level : 0.5~2.0Vp-p Audio input level : -10dBv Power requirement : 120V, 60Hz Power consumption : 12 Watts Dimensions : W 14-1/4" (360mm)

H 3-5/8" (92mm) D 8-1/2" (215.5mm)

W eight : 5.1 lbs. (2.3 Kg.) (approx.)

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Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice and without legal obligation.

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If there is a di scr epa n cy bet we en la ng uag e s, th e de fault language will be English.

AUTO HEAD CLEANING

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Automatically cleans video heads as you insert o r remove a cassette, so you can see a clear picture.

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Playback picture may become blurred or in terrup ted while the TV program reception is clear. Dirt accumulated on the video heads aft er long peri ods of use, or the usage of rental or worn tapes can cause this problem.

If a streaky or snowy picture appears during playback, the video heads in your VCR may need to be cleaned.

1. Please visit your local Audio/Video st ore and purchase a good quality VHS Video Head Cleaner.

2. If a Video Head Cleaner does not solve the problem, please call our help li ne at 1-800- 287-4871, t o locate an Authorized Service Center.

NOTES:

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Remember to read the instructions included with the video head cleaner before use.

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Clean video heads only when problems occu r.

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SYLVANIA HOME ENTERTAINMENT WARRANTY

We appreciate your purchase of a SYLVANIA Home Entertainment product. We take pride in the quality of our products and have manufactured your new Home Entertainment unit to exacting quality standards. We feel confident that in normal use, it will provide you with satisfactory performance. However, should you experience difficulty, you are protected under the provisions of this warranty. SYLVANIA Home Entertainment products are warranted against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship in normal use for the following periods from the date of purchase by the original user, and is conditional upon the unit being installed and used as directed in the instruction manual.

Product Parts and Labour V.C.R. 1 Year

Video Head 6 Months Remote Control 90 Days

SYLVANIA's obligation under this warranty shall be limited to the repair, including all necessary parts and the cost of the labour connected therewith, or at our option the exchange of any Home Entertainment product which shows evidence of a manufacturing defect within the warranty period. Replacement parts, furnished in connection with this warranty shall be warranted for a period equal to the unexpired portion of the original equipment warranty.

CUSTOMER OBLIGATIONS

This warranty applies to the product from the original date of purchase at retail. Therefore, the owner must provide a copy of the original, dated bill of sale. No warranty service will be performed without a bill of sale. Transportation to and from the service depot is the responsibility of the owner.

WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS

This warranty is extended to SYLVANIA Home Entertainment products purchased and used in Canada. This warranty shall not apply to appearance or accessory items including but not limited to: cabinet, cabinet parts, batteries, connecting cables, tapes. This warranty shall, in addition, not apply to cleaning video/audio heads, pinch rollers, tape transport system damages due to handling, transportation, unpacking, set-up, installation, customer adjustments that are covered in the instruction book, repair or replacement of parts supplied by other than the SYLVANIA authorized service depot, any malfunction or failure caused by or resulting from abnormal environmental conditions, improper unauthorized service, improper maintenance, modifications or repair by the consumer, abuse, misuse, neglect, accident, fire, flood, or other Acts of God, and incorrect line voltage. This Home Entertainment product is only warranted to the original retail purchaser. This warranty becomes void in the event of commercial or rental use. This warranty becomes void in the event serial numbers are altered, defaced or removed. SYLVANIA reserves the right to make changes in design or to make additions to or improvements upon this product without incurring any obligation to install the same on products previously manufactured. The foregoing is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied and SYLVANIA neither assumes nor authorizes any person to assume for it any other obligation or liability in connection with the sale or service of this product. In no event shall SYLVANIA or its SYLVANIA dealers be liable for special or consequential damage arising from the use of this product, or for any delay in the performance of this warranty due to cause beyond our control. The purchaser may have other rights under existing provincial or federal laws, and where any terms of this warranty are prohibited by such laws, they are deemed null and void, but the remainder of the warranty shall remain in effect.

HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE

Should this product require service, you may obtain specific information on how to obtain service by contacting the SYLVANIA Dealer from whom this product was purchased, or by contacting us directly:

SONIGEM SERVICE

300 Alden Road

Markham, Ontario

PHONE: (905) 940-5089 FAX: (905) 940-2303

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1-800-287-4871

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