Funai DTK4500 User Manual
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.
VIDEO CASSETTE
RECORDER
DTK4500
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
TIMER RECORDING .................................................5
SPECIAL FEATURES................................................6
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE...................................7
SPECIFICATIONS......................................................7
MAINTENANCE .........................................................7
– 1 – EN
(
)
Display Window
CHANNEL MENU
REC/OTR REW F.FWDPLAYSTOP/EJECT
POWER
VIDEO AUDIO
23456
7
89101112
1
13
15
16
17
18
19
14
Remote Control
POWER
VCR/TVEJECT
CHANNEL
PAUSE
/STILL
C.RESET
EXIT
SEARCH
-MODE
SLOW
DISPLAYSPEED
STOP
PLAY
RECORD
MENU
REW
F.FWD
123
456
7809
1
3
4
5
6
7
9
11
8
10
17
13
14
16
15
12
2
Rear Panel
ANT
AUDIO
VIDEO
IN
OUT
OUT IN
26
20 21 22
25 24 23
(
)
To insert the batteries
PRECAUTIONS
Front Panel
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.
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.
DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS
1. Cassette Compartment
2. F.FWD button
3. PLAY button
4. REW button
5. STOP/EJECT button
6. REC/OTR button
7. MENU button
18. Indicator
19. Remote Sensor
10. CHANNEL buttons
11. POWER button
12. AUDIO Input jack
13. VIDEO Input jack
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.
1. EJECT button
2. NUMBER buttons
3. MENU button
4. RECORD button
5. SPEED button
6. REW button
7. STOP button
8. PLAY button
9. F.FWD button
10. DISPLAY button
11. PAUSE/STILL button
12. SLOW button
13. C.RESET/EXIT button
14. SEARCH-MODE button
15. CHANNEL buttons
16. POWER button
17. VCR/TV button
14. POWER indicator
15. TAPE IN indicator
16. VCR indicator
20. AUDIO OUT jack
21. AUDIO IN jack
22. ANT. IN jack
23. ANT. OUT jack
Install two AA batteries
17. REC indicator
18. TIMER indicator
19. CLOCK indicator
24. VIDEO IN jack
25. VIDEO OUT jack
26. AC Power Cord
(supplied) matching the
polarity indicated on the bottom of the remote control.
VIDEO OUT Jack
Connect a video cable going to
the video in jack of a camcorder,
another VCR, a TV, or an audiovisual system (laser disc player,
video disc player, etc.) here.
AUDIO OUT Jacks
Connect the audio cables going
to the audio in jacks of a camcorder, another VCR, a stereo
amplifier, or an audio system
here.
VIDEO IN Jack
Connect a video cable coming
from the video out jack of a camcorder, another VCR, or an
audio-visual source (laser disc
player, video disc player, etc.)
here.
AUDIO IN Jacks
Connect the audio cables coming from the audio out jacks of a
camcorder, another VCR, or an
audio source here.
– 2 – EN
ANT
IN
OUT
[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
RF cable
(supplied)
From Cable or
Satellite Company
OR
(
)
(
)
(
)
[TV A/V]
IN
AUDIO
LR
VIDEO
VIDEO
OUT IN
AUDIO
[Playing VCR]
Audio/Video cables
(not supplied)
PREPARATION FOR USE
SETUP
VCR to TV Connection
Disconnect the AC power cord of the TV from the AC
1
outlet.
Disconnect the antenna or cable from the TV.
2
Connect the antenna or cable to the ANT. IN jack of
3
the VCR.
Connect the VCR to the TV using the RF cable.
4
Plug the AC power cords of the VCR and TV into the
5
AC outlets.
• If you use the VCR in an area with a voltage 110V-127V, insert
the power plug through the plug adapter provided.
RF Output Channel
If your TV does not have A/V terminals:
Press [PLAY] on the VCR for 3 seconds during playback.The RF
output channel will change to CH4 from CH3.
When you want to return to CH3 for RF output channel, press
[PLAY] on the VCR for 3 seconds during playback again. (Default
setting :CH3)
•
There is case that the RF output channel does not change by situation
(For example, when you adjust tracking using [CHANNEL ].
In this case, stop the playback, and start the playback again.
After that, press [PLAY] on the VCR for 3 seconds.
• If there is a power failure or the VCR is unplugged for more than
30 seconds, the RF output channel setting will return to CH3.
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)
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 connect the VCR to a cable box or satellite box as in "Connect VCR
to TV Connection". In this case, select the VCR and TV to channel 3 or 4 the same channel as the RF output channel 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
[C.RESET/EXIT].
You need to connect the antenna or cable to the VCR
1
first. Then, connect the VCR power plug into a standard AC outlet.
Turn on the TV and set the TV to channel 3. If channel 3
2
is already occupied for broadcasting, change the RF output
to CH 4, and change the TV channel to CH4.
(See “RF Output Channel” on page 3 for the detail.)
Turn on the VCR by pressing [POWER]. When the
3
POWER is on, both the POWER and VCR/TV indicator on
the VCR will be on.
Select the On Screen Language
4
("ENGLISH" , "FRANCAIS" or
"ESPAÑOL") by pressing [PLAY] or
[STOP]. Then, press [F.FWD].
Begin channel preset by pressing [F.FWD] once. The
5
tuner scans and memorizes all active
channels in your area.
• The VCR distinguishes between standard
TV channels and cable channels.
After scanning, the tuner stops on the lowest memo-
6
rized 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.
To Select a Desired Channel
You can select the desired channel by using [CHANNEL ]
or directly pressing [Number] on the remote control.
Note for using the Number buttons:
• When selecting cable channels which are higher than 99,
enter channel numbers as a three-digit number.(For example:
117, press 1,1,7)
• You must precede single-digit channel numbers with a zero
(For example: 02, 03, 04 and so on).
To Preset the Channel Again
Press [MENU] until the main menu appears.
LANGUAGE SELECT
ENGLISH
FRANCAIS
CH 01
AUTO SET UP
(
1
Select "CHANNEL SET UP" by pressing [PLAY] or
2
[STOP]. Then, press [F.FWD].
Select "TV" or "CATV" by pressing [PLAY] or [STOP].
3
Then, press [F.FWD] to start scanning (you may have to
press it more than once). After scanning, the tuner stops
on the lowest memorized channel.
– 3 – EN
)
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