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VIDEO CASSETTE
RECORDER
DTK4400
OWNER’S MANUAL
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The caution marking is located on the rear of the cabinet.
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.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
IMPORTANT
Use only cassettes marked VHS with this appliance.
WARNING
To avoid fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to
rain or moisture.
DEW 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS...........................................................2
DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS .................................2
PREPARATION FOR USE ..........................................3
SETUP .........................................................................3
PLAYBACK FUNCTION..............................................4
CAUTION
1. Do not attempt to open the cabinet. There are no
parts inside you can service. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
2. Slot and openings in the cabinet and at the side or
bottom are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable
operation and to protect the unit from overheating
these opening must not be blocked or covered. Avoid
enclosed spaces such as book cases unless proper
ventilation is provided.
3. Keep the unit away from the radiator heat sources.
4. Avoid using near strong magnetic fields.
5. Do not push objects of any kind into this appliance
through the cabinet slot as they could touch
dangerous voltage points or short circuit parts
resulting in a fire or electric shock.
6. Never spill liquid of any kind on this unit. If liquid is
spilled into the unit, consult qualified service engineer.
7. Use this unit in a horizontal (flat) position only.
RECORDING FUNCTION ...........................................5
SPECIAL FEATURES .................................................6
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ....................................7
SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................7
MAINTENANCE...........................................................7
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VIDEO AUDIO
POWER
VCR/TV
CHANNEL
REC/OTR
REW
PAUSE/STILL
F.FWD
PLAY
STOP/EJECT
MENU
TAPE
SPEED
123456
78910111213141516
POWER
VCR/TV
123
456
CHANNEL
789
MENU
0 +100
SEARCH MODE
DISPLAY SLOW
PLAY
REW F.FWD
STOP
RECORD
PAUSE/STILL
EXIT
COUNTER
MEMORYRESET
EJECT
17
14
13
11
16
15
12
10
9
3
2
1
5
8
7
6
4
ANT
VIDEO
IN
OUT
CH3 CH4
23 24 25 26
272830
29
AUDIO
OUT IN
PRECAUTIONS
INSTALL LOCATION
For safety and optimum performance of your VCR:
• 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.
• 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
on the sides of the VCR. Avoid locations subject to
strong vibration or strong magnetic fields.
AVOID THE HAZARDS OF
ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE
• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.
• Do not pull on the power cord when disconnecting it
from AC wall outlet. Grasp it by the plug.
• 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.
• Do not put your fingers or objects into the VCR
cassette 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.
FCC WARNING
This equipment may generate or use radio frequency
energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may
cause harmful interference unless the modifications are
expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user
could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an
unauthorized change or modification 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 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.
DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS
1. Cassette Compartment
2. STOP/EJECT button
3. REW button
4. PLAY button
5. PAUSE/STILL button
6. F.FWD button
7. MENU button
8. REC/OTR button
17. POWER indicator
18. TAPE IN indicator
19. VCR indicator
23. AC Power Cord
24. AUDIO OUT jack
25. AUDIO IN jack
26. ANT. IN jack
9. CHANNEL buttons
10. TAPE SPEED button
11. Display Window
12. Remote Sensor
13. VCR/TV button
14. POWER button
15. AUDIO Input jack
16. VIDEO Input jack
20. REC indicator
21. TIMER indicator
22. CLOCK indicator
27. VIDEO OUT jack
28. VIDEO IN jack
29. CH3/CH4 selector switch
30. ANT. OUT jack
1. POWER button
2. NUMBER buttons
3. MENU button
4. DISPLAY button
5. SLOW button
6. REW button
7. STOP button
8. RECORD button
9. PAUSE/STILL button
10. F.FWD button
11. PLAY button
12.
COUNT ER/ MEMORY
13. EXIT/RESET button
14. SEARCH MODE button
15. CHANNEL buttons
16. VCR/TV button
17. EJECT button
Install two AA
batteries matching
the polarity indicated
inside the battery
– 2 –
compartment.
(
(
)
button
)
EN
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OUT
IN
ANT
[VHF/UHF
combination antenna]
[Back of the VCR]
IN
OUT
[Cable box or satellite box]
OR
[Indoor antenna]
[Back of the
UHF/VHF combination TV]
UHF/VHF
Coaxial cable
(supplied)
From Cable or
Satellite Company
OR
[Playing VCR]
[TV A/V]
Audio/Video
cables
(not supplied)
IN
AUDIO
LR
VIDEO
VIDEO
OUT IN
AUDIO
PREPARATION FOR USE
1 Check contents
Make sure the package contains all of the accessories
listed in as below.
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
ACCESSORIES PART NO.
Coaxial Cable WPZ0901TM002
Remote Control Unit NA301UD/NA351UD
Batteries AA x 2
Plug Adapter JTDE0Z0JD002
2 Situate VCR
Place the VCR in a stable, horizontal surface.
3 Connect VCR to TV
VCR to TV Connection
1. Disconnect the AC power cord of the TV from the AC
outlet.
2. Disconnect the antenna or cable from the TV.
3. Connect the antenna or cable to the ANT. IN jack of
the VCR.
4. Connect the VCR to the TV using the coaxial cable.
5. Plug the AC power cords of the VCR and TV into the
AC outlets.
• If you use the VCR in an area with a voltage 110V127V, insert the power plug through the plug adapter
provided.
VCR to AV TV connection using AUDIO/VIDEO Cables
Using Optional AUDIO/ VIDEO Output Jacks
With this connection, you can get better pictures and
sounds when playing back a tape if your TV has A/V
Input jacks. Please refer to your TV’s owner’s manual.
Using AUDIO/VIDEO Input Jacks
You can use the A/V input jacks on the front or the back
of the VCR.
• To use the input jacks on the back of the VCR, select
"L1" position by pressing [0], [0], [1] on the remote
control or [CHANNEL ].
(
)
• To use the input jacks on the front of the VCR, select
"L2" position by pressing [0], [0], [2] on the remote
control or [CHANNEL ].
(
)
“L1” or “L2” is found
before the lowest
memorized channel.
(Example: CH2)
SETTING THE CH3/CH4 SWITCH
If your TV does not have A/V terminals:
When the VCR is in the Playback mode or when the
VCR is in the VCR mode, your TV will receive signals
from the VCR on either channel 3 or 4. To 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
AUTOMATIC CHANNEL SET UP
You can automatically program the tuner to scan only
the channels you receive in your area.
•
Channel memory programming is NOT needed when you
connected the VCR to a cable box or satellite box as in
"Connect VCR to TV". 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
satellite box.
•
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.)
• You must follow the steps below before attempting to
play or record a video tape. If you want to play or
record a video tape BEFORE
programming the tuner,
you can cancel it by pressing [EXIT/RESET].
1 You need to connect the antenna or cable to the VCR
first. Then, connect the VCR power plug into a
standard AC outlet.
2
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.
3 Turn on the VCR by pressing [POWER]. It comes on that
both the POWER and the VCR indicator.
SETUP
4 Select the On Screen Language
5 Begin channel preset
6 After scanning,
T
You can select the desired channel by using [CHANNEL
control.
Note for using the Number buttons:
• When selecting cable channels which are higher than
• You must precede single-digit channel numbers with a
– 3 –
("ENGLISH" or "ESPAÑOL")
by pressing [PLAY] or [STOP].Then, press
[F.FWD].
by pressing [F.FWD] once. The tuner scans
and memorizes all active channels in your
AUTO SET UP
area.
• The VCR distinguishes between standard
TV channels and cable channels.
the tuner stops on the lowest memorized channel. The TV
screen returns to TV mode.
• If "AUTO SET UP" appears on the TV screen again, check
the cable connections. Press [F.FWD] once again and the
VCR will begin preset again.
O SELECT A DESIRED CHANNEL
(
)
] or directly pressing [Number] on the remote
99, press [+100] first, then press the last two digits.
zero (For example: 02, 03, 04 and so on).
CH 01
EN