FUNAI HM210BD, VHS 31B-454, VHS 31B-450, VHS 31B-254 User Manual

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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
31B-250 31B-254 (PDC) 31B-450 31B-454 (PDC)
Owner’s Manual
Table of Contents
Safety Information .............................................................................................................................................2
Before Using This Product ................................................................................................................................3
Installation .........................................................................................................................................................5
Basic Operation ................................................................................................................................................9
Advanced Operations .....................................................................................................................................10
Maintenance ...................................................................................................................................................14
Troubleshooting Guide ...................................................................................................................................15
Specifications ..................................................................................................................................................15
Declaration of Conformity ...............................................................................................................................16
Features
• Automatic Operations
• On Screen Display
• Auto Repeat Playback
• Picture Select
• One Touch Recording
• Parental Lock
• Auto Return
Supplied Accessories
• Remote control
• Two R6 batteries
• RF cable
• Quick setup guide
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.
• Timer Recording
• Auto Head Cleaner
•NTSC Playback
• Auto Clock Setting (31B-254/31B-454)
• PDC (31B-254/31B-454)
• Quick-Find (31B-450/31B-454)
• Index/Time Search (31B-450/31B-454)
This product consists of materials which can be recycled and reused if disassembled by a specialised company.
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:
Printed in China
1VMN22718
HM210BD*****
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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.
• Disconnect the mains plug to shut off when find troubles or not in use.
• The mains plug shall remain readily operable.
• Read both manual instructions to ensure correct and safe installation and interconnection of the unit in multimedia systems.
• Keep the distances 20 cm around apparatus of ventilation openings.
• Do not place any combustible objects on the device (candles, etc.).
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. (FUNCTION
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.
Connection to Power
Before Switching on make sure that the voltage of your electricity supply is the same as that indicated on the rating plate.
Mains Cord
This appliance may be fitted with a non-rewireable plug. If it is necessary to change the fuse in a non-rewireable plug the fuse cover must be refitted. If the fuse cover is lost or damaged, the plug must not be used until a replacement available from the appliance manufacturer is obtained. It is important that the colour of the replacement fuse cover corresponds with the rating marking on the base of the plug. If the plug has to be changed because it is not suitable for your socket, or becomes damaged, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted following the wiring instructions below. The plug removed must be disposed of safely as insertion into a 13A socket is likely to cause an electrical hazard. For your own safety read the following instructions carefully before attempting to connect this unit to mains. The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
BLUE=NEUTRAL, BROWN=LIVE
Important
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:­The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red. No connection is to be made to the earth terminal of the plug. If a 13 Amp (BS 1363) Plug is used, a 3 Amp Fuse must be fitted, or if any other type of Plug is used a 3 or 5 Amp Fuse must be fitted, either in the Plug or Adaptor, or on the Distribution Board.
Mains Supply: 220 - 240 V ~ 50 Hz - AC only
Do not make any connection to the larger pin marked with the letter “E” or by the symbol or coloured green or green and yellow.
FUSE
BROWN
BLUE
(Neutral)
OUTER SHEATH OF THE WIRE
(Live)
CORD GRIP
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.
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Before Using This Product
Description of Controls
Front Panel
1
CHANNEL
FUNCTION
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F
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B
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10 9 8
STOP/EJECT REW PLAY F.FWDREC/OTR
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AUTO RETURN
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5 432
7
6
1. Cassette compartment
2. F.FWD (Fast Forward) button
3. PLAY button
4. REW (Rewind) button
5. STOP/EJECT button
Indicator
11 12 13 14 15
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11. STANDBY indicator
12. FUNCTION indicator
13. TAPE IN indicator
14. TIMER indicator
15. REC indicator
Rear Panel
16 17 18
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AV2(DECODER) AV1(TV)
6. REC/OTR button
7. AUTO RETURN button
8. Indicator (See below.)
9. CHANNEL (
K/L) buttons
10. FUNCTION button
16. Power cord
17. AV2 (DECODER) socket
18. AV1 (TV) socket
19. RF OUT socket
20. AERIAL socket
AERIAL RF OUT
19
20
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Remote Control
AUDIO
FUNCTION
SELECT
EJECT
1
*
2
*
3 4
5 6
7
1
4
7
MENU
REW
REC/OTR
QUICK-FIND
2
5
8
0
DISPLAY
PLAY
STOP
SEARCH MODE
3
6
9
TAPE COUNTER
RESET
F.FWD
SPEED/
PAUSE/STILL
SYSTEM
CHANNEL
SLOW
MEMORY
8
nly functions
or 31B-450/
1B-454
18
17 16
Only function for 31B-450/ 31B-454
*
15 14
13 12
11 10
9
Only function for 31B-450/ 31B-454
1. FUNCTION button
2. number buttons
3. MENU button
4. DISPLAY button
5. REW/
6. STOP/
s button
L button
7. REC/OTR button
8. QUICK-FIND button
(Only functions for 31B-450/31B-454)
9. SEARCH MODE button
(Only functions for 31B-450/31B-454)
10. PAUSE/STILL
F button
11. SPEED/SYSTEM button
(Only the function of SPEED is available for this VCR.)
12. F.FWD/
13. PLAY/
B button
K button
14. TAPE COUNTER RESET button
15. TAPE COUNTER MEMORY button
16. SLOW button
(Only functions for 31B-450/31B-454)
17. CHANNEL (
18. EJECT
K/L) buttons
A button
* These buttons do not function for this VCR.
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.)
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.
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
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.
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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 RF cable.
5) Plug the power cords of the VCR and TV into the AC
outlets.
to AERIAL
VHF
VHF/UHF
MIXER
(TV)
to aerial socket
RF cable
(supplied)
to RF OUT
Other Connections
Euro Scart (AV) Sockets
UHF
AERIAL
RF OUT
(Back of the unit)
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.
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.
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.
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 “002” with the
number buttons
screen. If you use the AV1 (TV) socket, press or enter “001” with the
number buttons
CHANNEL
(
K/L
) or enter
. “AV2” appears on the TV
CHANNEL
(
K/L
. “AV1” appears on the
TV screen.
)
(TV)
Decoder (Not supplied)
to 21-Pin
Scart socket
to 21-Pin Scart socket
AV2(DECODER) AV1(TV)
AERIAL RF OUT
Euro Scart cables are obtainable at your dealer.
to aerial
socket
to RF OUT
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Initial Settings
Video Channel Setting
Video channel setting will be necessary, if your VCR is connected to the TV via the RF cable.
• Use the remote control for this procedure.
1) Insert a pre-recorded tape into the VCR.
The VCR will turn on and start playback automatically. If playback does not start, press
PLAY/K.
2) Select and adjust your TV to channel 35.
•If the playback picture appears on the TV screen, continue with step
8).
•If channel 35 is set for broadcasting, or interference lines appear on the picture, the RF converter must be set to a different channel between CH22 and CH69. Continue with step 3).
3) Press
4) Press
5) Press
MENU. PLAY/K or STOP/L repeatedly to select to
“INITIAL”. Then, press
PLAY/K or STOP/L repeatedly to select to “RF
OUT”. Then, press
F. FW D /B.
F. FW D /B. The RF OUT CH menu
will appear.
6) Press PLAY/K or STOP/L to select a channel which is not
used for broadcasted between channel 22 and channel 69 in your area, then press F. FW D /B.
7) Press
MENU to exit.
Set the TV channel to the RF OUT CHANNEL which was selected on the VCR. A picture from the VCR will appear on the TV screen. If a picture does not appear, repeat steps
3) to 7) using a different channel which is not
used for broadcast.
8) Press STOP/L to stop the tape.
Note: You may also access the RF OUT CH menu by pressing
and holding during power off
MENU
TIMER SET UP INITIAL
MENU on the remote control for 3 seconds
until the RF OUT CH menu appears.
INITIAL
CH TUNING CLOCK RF OUT
4) (31B-254 and 31B-454 only)
Press
PLAY/K or STOP/L to select “MANUAL” or
“AUTO”, then press
•If you select “MANUAL”, continue with step
F. FW D /B.
5).
•If you select “AUTO”, Auto Clock Setting becomes “ON”. Press
FUNCTION. The clock will appear on the
TV screen when you turn on the VCR again.
5) Press PLAY/K or STOP/L until the relevant year appears,
then press
6) Press
appears, then press
7) Press
then press
8) Press
then press
9) Press
F. FW D /B.
PLAY/K or STOP/L until the relevant month
F. FW D/B.
PLAY/K or STOP/L until the relevant day appears,
F. FW D /B.
PLAY/K or STOP/L until the relevant hour appears,
F. FW D /B.
PLAY/K or STOP/L until the relevant minute
appears.
10)Press
Note:
MENU to start the clock.
•Press REW/s to go one step back from the current step
during steps
5) to 9).
• Although seconds are not displayed, they begin counting from 00 when you exit by pressing MENU. Use this feature to synchronize the clock with the correct time.
• If the VCR is unplugged or if there is a power failure for more than 30 seconds, you may have to reset the clock.
[AUTO CLOCK] (31B-254 and 31B-454 only)
• Channel Presetting must be set before the Auto Clock is set.
• To set the clock automatically, the channel assigned to position 01 must have the PDC signal.
• The clock cannot be set automatically if you are not receiving a channel that carries a time signal in your area. In this case, set the clock manually.
• Once the auto clock setting is performed, the VCR will correct the current time by receiving PDC broadcasts whenever you turn off the VCR.
• The VCR will correct the current time automatically at 8:00, if the VCR power is turned off.
• Between 23:00~1:00, the AUTO CLOCK function does not work even if the VCR power is turned off.
RF OUT CH 35
Setting the Clock
This VCR incorporates a 24-hour clock. The clock must be set for the Timer Recording function to operate correctly.
• Use the remote control for this procedure.
1) Press MENU.
2) Press
3) Press
PLAY/K or STOP/L to select “INITIAL”, then press
F. FW D/B.
PLAY/K or STOP/L to select “CLOCK”, then press
F. FW D/B.
MENU
TIMER SET UP INITIAL
INITIAL
CH TUNING CLOCK RF OUT
CLOCK
YEAR 2 0 0 6 MONTH 0 1 DAY 0 4 WE HOUR MINUTE
_ _ _ _
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Channel Presetting
Tuning of broadcast channels not already preset in the VCR can be performed in two ways.
Automatic Channel Preset
• By “AUTOMATICALLY” tuning channels and placing them in sequential order in the VCR’s memory i.e. the first channel found will be memorized into the VCR’s channel position 1, the second channel found will be memorized into the VCR’s channel position 2 and so on.
• Execution of the “Automatic” channel presetting cancels all the preset channels. DO NOT use this feature if you intend to use some of the pre-tuned channels. Use the “Manual” channel presetting function to tune in the additional channels you require.
Manual Channel Preset
• Each channel is tuned manually and individually. Follow the steps laid out in the “Manual Channel Preset” section.
Before you preset Channel...
• It is necessary to set the video channel if your VCR is connected to the TV via the RF cable, and TV channel 35 is set for broadcasting, or interference lines appear on the picture. Please refer to “Video Channel Setting”.
Automatic Channel Preset
You can programme the tuner to scan only the channels that you can receive in your area.
• Use the remote control for this procedure.
1) Turn on the TV and select the TV channel to the video
channel on the TV.
2) Press
3) Press
4) Press
5) Press
MENU. PLAY/K or STOP/L to select “INITIAL”, then press
F. FW D/B.
PLAY/K or STOP/L to select “CH TUNING”, then
press
F. FW D /B. PLAY/K or STOP/L to select “AUTO”, then press
F. FW D/B.
• The tuner scans and memorizes all the active channels in your area. After scanning, the tuner stops on the lowest memorized channel.
MENU
TIMER SET UP INITIAL
scanning
INITIAL
CH TUNING CLOCK RF OUT
CH TUNING
AUTO MANUAL MOVE
Manual Channel Preset
• Use the remote control for this procedure.
1) Press MENU.
2) Press
3) Press
4) Press
5) Press
PLAY/K or STOP/L to select “INITIAL”, then press
F. FW D /B.
PLAY/K or STOP/L to select “CH TUNING”, then
press
F. FW D/B. PLAY/K or STOP/L to select “MANUAL”, then F. FW D/B.
press
PLAY/K or STOP/L to select “POSITION”, then
press
F. FW D/B.
•When a weak signal is received in Manual Tuning mode, you can change the background to solid blue or the static screen by pressing
the
6) Press
number buttons, PLAY/K, or STOP/L to select
your desired position number, then press
TAPE COUNTER RESET.
F. FW D /B.
•You can select position number 01-99.
•If [ON] appears on the right side of “SKIP”, press
PLAY/K or STOP/L to point to “SKIP”. Then, press F. FW D/B to select [OFF].
•If you want to remove scrambled signals, press or
STOP/L repeatedly to point to “DECODER”. Then,
press
F. FW D /B to select [ON].
7) Press
PLAY/K or STOP/L to select “CHANNEL”, then
press
F. FW D/B.
Press
PLAY/K or STOP/L. The VCR tuner will begin to
PLAY/K
search up or down automatically. When a channel is found, the VCR will stop searching and the picture will appear on the TV Screen.
•You can select desired channel number by using
number buttons. You must refer to the following
the
Channel Plan table and press three digits to select the channel number. (To select channel 24, press “ press “
2” and “4”.)
•If this is the channel you want, press
0” button first and then
F. FW D/B.
Channel Plan
CH Indication TV Channel
01 – 10 IRA – IRJ, GAP 21 – 69 E21 – E69 74 – 78 X, Y, Z, Z+1, Z+2
80 – 99, 100 S1 – S20, GAP
121 – 141 S21 – S41
This VCR can receive Hyper and Oscar frequency bands.
8) Press
Note: To confirm that a channel has been added, press
MENU to exit.
CHANNEL (K/L).
MENU
TIMER SET UP INITIAL
INITIAL
CH TUNING CLOCK RF OUT
To Select a Desired Channel
You can select a desired channel by using CHANNEL (K/L), or directly pressing
the
number buttons on the remote control.
• Enter a channel number as a two-digit number for the quickest results. For example, to select channel 6, press 0 and
6. If you only press 6, channel 6 will be selected after a
brief delay.
• You can only select channels 1–99.
MANUAL
POSITION CHANNEL DECODER SKIP
P08
008 [OFF] [OFF]
CH TUNING
AUTO MANUAL MOVE
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To Skip a Preset Channel
The channels you can no longer receive or seldom watch can be set to be skipped when you access channels by pressing
CHANNEL (K/L).
• Use the remote control for this procedure.
1) Press
2) Press
3) Press
4) Press
5) Press
6) Press
7) Press
MENU. PLAY/K or STOP/L to select “INITIAL”, then press
F. FW D/B.
PLAY/K or STOP/L to select “CH TUNING”, then
press
F. FW D /B. PLAY/K or STOP/L to select “MANUAL”, then
press
F. FW D /B. PLAY/K or STOP/L to select “POSITION”, then F. FW D /B.
press
the
number buttons, PLAY/K, or STOP/L to select
relevant position number, then press
F. FW D /B.
PLAY/K or STOP/L to select “SKIP”, then press
F. FW D/B to select [ON].
•To memorize the channel again, press
F. FW D /B. “ON”
will change to “OFF”.
Note for 31B-254 and 31B-454 only
•The VCR refers to the PDC channel which was memorized into position 01 when you set the Auto Clock. The position 01 must therefore be set “SKIP” to [OFF].
8) Press
Note: To confirm that a channel has been deleted, press
MENU to exit.
CHANNEL (K/L).
Channel Reprogramming
You can replace two channels.
• Use the remote control for this procedure.
1) Press
2) Press
3) Press
4) Press
5) Press
MENU. PLAY/K or STOP/L to select “INITIAL”, then press
F. FW D /B.
PLAY/K or STOP/L to select “CH TUNING”, then F. FW D/B.
press
PLAY/K or STOP/L repeatedly to select “MOVE”,
then press
F. FW D /B.
PLAY/K or STOP/L repeatedly to select the position
number you want to change the channel, then press
F. FW D /B.
•You cannot select a position number where “- - -” appears next to the number. This is because SKIP is set to [ON] for this position number.
•When a weak signal is received in Channel Reprogramming mode, you can change the background to solid blue by pressing
TAPE COUNTER RESET.
If you press the button again, the background will return to the static screen.
6) Press
PLAY/K or STOP/L repeatedly until the channel
move to another position number, then press
7) Press
MENU.
MENU
TIMER SET UP INITIAL
INITIAL
CH TUNING CLOCK RF OUT
F. FW D /B.
MENU
TIMER SET UP INITIAL
MANUAL
POSITION CHANNEL DECODER SKIP
P08 008
[OFF]
[ON]
INITIAL
CH TUNING CLOCK RF OUT
CH TUNING
AUTO MANUAL MOVE
MOVE
P01: P02: P03: P04: P05:
Position Number
MOVE
P01: P02: P03: P04: P05:
P06: P07: P08: P09: P10:
P06: P07: P08: P09: P10:
06 07 08 09 10
Channel Number
06 07 08 09
[ ]
03
01 02 03 04 05
01 02 10 04 05
CH TUNING
AUTO MANUAL MOVE
MOVE
P01:
01
P02:
02
P03:
10
P04:
04
P05:
05
P06: P07: P08: P09: P10:
06 07 08 09 03
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Basic Operation
Playback
Tracking Adjustment
• Tracking adjustment will be activated automatically (Digital Tracking function) when you start playback.
• When playing pre-recorded tapes or tapes recorded on units other than your own, noise lines (black and white streaks) may appear on the playback picture. If this occurs, you can adjust the tracking control manually by pressing
CHANNEL (K/L) until the streaks disappear. To return to
the DTR function, stop the tape once and the start playback again.
Note for 31B-450 and 31B-454 only:
• You can reduce the noise lines by pressing
CHANNEL (K/L) in Slow mode, too. Slow tracking
adjustment is not set automatically.
• In the Still mode, press SLOW, and press CHANNEL (K/L) until the streaks disappear. To return to the Still mode, press
PAUSE/STILL F again.
1) Turn on the TV and select the video channel on the TV.
2) Insert a prerecorded tape.
The VCR will turn on automatically. If the erase­protection tab has been removed, the VCR will start playback automatically.
3) Press
PLAY/K to begin playback.
•Tracking adjustment will be activated automatically (Digital Tracking function) when you start playback. To adjust the tracking manually, press
CHANNEL (K/L).
<If a tape is already in the VCR...>
•Using the buttons on the VCR Just press
PLAY on the VCR. Power will automatically
turn on and playback will start. (Direct Button Operation)
•Using the buttons on the remote control Press FUNCTION to turn on, and then press PLAY/K.
4) Press
Speed Search
STOP/L to stop playback.
1) Press F. FW D /B or REW/s during playback to view a
videotape at a high speed in either a forward or reverse direction. In this mode, the sound will be muted.
2) Press the button again, the VCR will now search in super
high speed. (This function will not operate for a NTSC tape.)
3) Press
Still Picture
PLAY/K to return to normal playback.
Press PAUSE/STILL F during playback to view a still picture on the TV screen.
•If you press PAUSE/STILL F to freeze the picture, usually there will be noiselines on the TV screen. This is normal, however, each time you press PAUSE/STILL F the lines will change position. (Only 31B-250/31B-254)
• When the picture begins to vibrate vertically, stabilize the picture by pressing
CHANNEL (K/L) in the Still mode.
• After the VCR has been in Still mode for 5 minutes, it will stop automatically to protect the tape and the video head.
<Note for “Speed search” and “Still Picture”>
• Usually there will be video “noise” lines (black and white streaks or dots) on the screen. This is normal. The still picture will, in addition to containing the “noise” lines, be black and white. This is not a fault of the machine but merely a by-product of the technology involved in producing a VCR with LP mode.
Slow Motion (31B-450 and 31B-454 only)
•Press SLOW to reduce the playback speed. The VCR mutes the sound during slow motion. You can control the speed by pressing F. FW D /B (faster) or REW/s (slower). Press
PLAY/K to return to normal playback.
• If it is left in the Slow mode for more than 5 minutes, the VCR will automatically switch to the Stop mode.
Recording
Viewing and Recording the Same Programme
1) Insert a cassette tape with its erase-prevention tab in place.
(If necessary, rewind or fast forward the tape to the point at which you want to begin recording.)
2) Press
the
number buttons or CHANNEL (K/L) to select
the channel to be recorded.
3) Press SPEED/SYSTEM to select the tape speed (SP/LP).
4) Press
REC/OTR to begin recording.
•The REC indicator on the VCR comes on.
5) Press STOP/L when recording is completed.
Skipping Unwanted Programme Material During Recording
1) Press PAUSE/STILL F when you want to temporarily halt
recording. You can check the remaining pause time with
C
the TV screen. Each
mark represents 1 minute. After 5
C
marks on
minutes, the VCR will automatically switch to the Stop mode to prevent tape damage.
2) Press
Recording One Programme While Viewing Another
PAUSE/STILL F or REC/OTR to resume recording.
You can record one programme while viewing another. To start recording, follow steps
1) to 4) under “Viewing and
Recording the Same Programme”. Then, set the TV to the channel you want to watch.
To Monitor the Progress of Your Recording
Select the video channel on the TV.
Assemble Function
• You can record in continuation from previous programme on a pre-recorded tape.
1) Insert a pre-recorded tape. Press PLAY/K to start playback.
2) Press
3) Press
PAUSE/STILL F at the desired point on the tape. REC/OTR. The VCR will be in the Recording Pause
mode.
4) Press CHANNEL (K/L) to select the channel to be
recorded.
5) Press
REC/OTR or PAUSE/STILL F. The recording will
begin.
6) Press STOP/L when recording is completed.
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Advanced Operations
Counter Memory
This feature can be used to memorize a beginning point that you want to watch again. Rewinding or fast forwarding makes it easy to locate this point.
Note: • If a tape includes both programmes recorded in the
PAL system and ones recorded with NTSC system, this function may not be operated correctly.
TAPE COUNTER MEMORY does not function if
the Auto Repeat mode is set to ON. In this case, set the Auto Repeat mode to OFF.
1) Stop the tape at the desired point.
2) Press
3) Press
TAPE COUNTER RESET to display 0:00:00. TAPE COUNTER MEMORY so that “M” appears on
the TV screen.
4) Press REC/OTR or PLAY/K.
•Press
STOP/L when recording or playback is completed.
5) Press
REW/s or F. FW D /B. The VCR will automatically
stop when the counter returns to 0:00:00 (approx.)
To Exit the Counter Memory
Press TAPE COUNTER MEMORY so that the “M” disappears from the TV screen.
Note: When you set the Auto Repeat mode to ON while the
Counter Memory mode is ON, the VCR exits the Counter Memory mode automatically.
OTR (One Touch Recording)
This function enables you to set the duration of a recording simply by pressing REC/OTR.
1) Follow steps
1) to 3) in “Viewing and Recording the Same
Programme” section.
2) Press REC/OTR repeatedly until the desired recording
length appears in the upper left corner of the TV screen.
I I [0:30] I[1:00]... I[7:30] I[8:00] (Normal (OTR: recording) 30 minutes)
Auto Repeat Playback
The VCR has an auto repeat function that allows you to repeat a tape indefinitely without touching
PLAY/K.
• Use the remote control for this procedure.
• Insert a pre-recorded tape.
1) Press MENU.
2) Press
3) Press
4) Press
PLAY/K or STOP/L to select “SET UP”, then press
F. FW D /B.
PLAY/K or STOP/L to select “AUTO REPEAT”. F. FW D/B so that “ON” appears next to “AUTO
REPEAT” on the TV screen. When in Stop mode, Auto Repeat mode will start automatically. If the on-screen menu still remains, press then press
Note: • Once you select the Auto Repeat mode, it stays in
PLAY/K.
MENU to exit,
effect even after you turn off the VCR.
TAPE COUNTER MEMORY does not function if
the Auto Repeat mode is set to ON.
When you set the Auto Repeat mode to ON while the
Counter Memory mode is ON, the VCR exit the Counter Memory mode automatically.
To Stop Playback
Press STOP/L.
To Exit the Auto Repeat Mode
Repeat steps 1) to 3).Then, press F. FW D /B.
“OFF” will appear next to “AUTO REPEAT” on the TV screen. Press MENU to exit.
MENU
TIMER SET UP INITIAL
MENU
TIMER SET UP INITIAL
Recording stops when 0:00 is reached.
• To check time remaining during an OTR
DISPLAY.
Press
• To change the recording length during an OTR Press
REC/OTR repeatedly until the desired length appears.
• To stop an OTR before recording is finished Press STOP/L.
• To cancel the OTR but continue recording Press
REC/OTR repeatedly until “I” appears without the
recording length.
SET UP
AUTO RETURN AUTO REPEAT[ON PICTURE[NORMAL
[ON]
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Picture Select
This function enables you to select the picture quality of a tape.
• Use the remote control for this procedure.
1) Press
2) Press
3) Press
4) Press
MENU. PLAY/K or STOP/L to select “SET UP”, then press
F. FW D/B.
PLAY/K or STOP/L to select “PICTURE”. F. FW D /B until the desired mode (NORMAL,
SOFT, or SHARP) is indicated on the TV screen.
5) Press MENU to exit.
Note: Once you select the Picture Select mode, it stays in
effect even after you turn off the VCR.
MENU
TIMER SET UP INITIAL
MENU
TIMER SET UP INITIAL
SET UP
AUTO RETURN AUTO REPEAT[ON PICTURE[NORMAL
[ON]
Automatic Operations
Automatic Rewind, Eject, Off
When the end of a tape is reached during recording, playback, or fast-forward, the tape will automatically rewind to the beginning. After that, the VCR will eject the tape and turn itself to off.
• The tape will not auto-rewind during Timer Recording or One Touch Recording.
• When the Counter Memory is activated, the tape will rewind to the M0:00:00 position and the VCR will enter the Stop mode.
Tape Eject
A tape can be ejected with the VCR power on or off (but the VCR must be plugged in).
• If a Timer Recording is set, a tape can only be ejected with the power on.
Real Time Tape Counter
• This shows the elapsed recording or playback time in hours, minutes, and seconds (Nothing is shown in the case of blank portion).
• The “ – ” indication will appear when the tape is rewound further than the tape counter position “0:00:00”.
Timer Recording
You may programme the VCR to start and end a recording while you are away. You can set 8 programmes to record on specific days, daily or weekly within a 1-year period.
• Use the remote control for this procedure.
• Insert a cassette tape with its erase prevention tab in place. (If necessary, rewind or fast forward the tape to the point at which you want to begin recording.)
1) Press
2) Press
Note: If you have not set the clock yet, “CLOCK” setting
MENU. PLAY/K or STOP/L to select “TIMER”, then press
F. FW D /B.
menu appears. If so, follow the steps outlined in the “Setting the Clock” section. Then, set the timer.
•When you press
STOP/L during steps 3) to 9), the input mode will move to
F. FW D/B after pressing PLAY/K or
the next step.
• If you do not press F.F W D /B within 5 seconds of setting an item, the input mode will move to the next step.
•Press REW/s to go back one step from the current setting during steps
4) to 10). If REW/s is pressed when the
TIMER NUMBER is flashing, the entire programme contents will be erased.
3) Programme number flashes. Press
PLAY/K or STOP/L
repeatedly until the desired programme number appears. Then, press F. FW D /B.
4)
For once-only recording : Press PLAY/K or STOP/L
repeatedly until the relevant month appears.
For daily recording : To record a TV programme at the
] ]
same time on the same channel from Monday through Friday. While the month digit is flashing, press
STOP/L repeatedly to select “MO-FR”. For everyday recording : To record a TV programme at
the same time on the same channel everyday. While the month digit is flashing, press PLAY/K or STOP/L repeatedly to select “MO-SU”.
For weekly recording : To record a TV programme at the
same time on the same channel every week. While the month digit is flashing, press PLAY/K or STOP/L repeatedly to select “W-MO” (Example: every monday).
5) For once-only recording only : Press PLAY/K or STOP/L
repeatedly until your desired day appears.
6) Press
PLAY/K or STOP/L repeatedly until the relevant
start hour appears. Next, enter the minute digit.
7) Press
PLAY/K or STOP/L repeatedly until the relevant
end hour appears. Next, enter the minute digit.
8) Press PLAY/K or STOP/L repeatedly until the relevant
channel number appears.
9) Press
PLAY/K or STOP/L repeatedly until the desired tape
speed appears.
10)(31B-254 and 31B-454 only)
Press
PLAY/K or STOP/L repeatedly to set PDC “ON” or
“OFF”.
11)Press
F. FW D/B. Programme is now completed.
•To set another timer programme, repeat steps
12)Press
13)Press
MENU to exit. FUNCTION to activate the timer.
The TIMER indicator on the front panel comes on.
MENU
TIMER SET UP INITIAL
TIMER NUMBER DATE START END CHANNEL SPEED
PDC
For models 31B-254/31B-454
PLAY/K or
3) to 11).
1
--/--
--:--
--:--
--
--
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To Stop a Timer Programme Which Has Already Started
Press STOP/EJECT on the VCR.
Note: STOP/L on the remote control will not function in the
Timer Recording mode.
To Correct Timer Programmes
If you want to correct an automatic timer after you finished setting programme,
1) Repeat steps 1) to 3) in the “Timer Recording” section.
2) Select the setting you want to change using
REW/s.
3) Enter the correct numbers using
then press
4) Press
5) Press
To Cancel or Check the Start/End Time
F. FW D /B.
MENU to exit. FUNCTION to return to timer standby mode.
PLAY/K or STOP/L,
F. FW D/B or
1) Repeat steps 1) to 2) in the “Timer Recording”.
2) Select a programme number you want to check using
PLAY/K or STOP/L. The details of selected programme
appears on the TV screen. You may cancel the entire programme by pressing
3) Press
Avoid Overlap of TIMER Programmes...
MENU to exit.
REW/s.
A timer programme does not work while another programme is under execution.
Programme 1
Programme 2
Programme 3
9:00 10:00 11:00
Hint for Timer Recording
• If there is a power failure or if the VCR is unplugged for more than 30 seconds, the clock setting and all timer settings will be lost.
• 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.
• If a tape is not in the VCR, Timer Recording cannot be performed and the TIMER indicator flashes. If an erase­prevention tab of the tape is missing, the tape will be ejected and the TIMER indicator will flash. Please insert a recordable tape.
• When all the Timer Recordings are completed, the TIMER indicator also flashes. To play or eject the recorded tape, press
FUNCTION first, and then press PLAY/K or EJECT A.
To rewind the tape to the beginning of the recorded programmes, press AUTO RETURN on the VCR.
• The TV that is connected to your VCR may be turned on or off when the VCR is in the Timer Recording mode.
• The VCR will only perform a Timer Recording after it has been placed into timer standby mode.
Auto Return
Using the AUTO RETURN Button
When all the Timer Recordings are completed (TIMER indicator flashes), press
AUTO RETURN on the VCR first. The
VCR will rewind to the beginning of the recorded programme(s).
Note: If there are any remaining programmes, press
FUNCTION to turn on the VCR and then press AUTO RETURN. In this case, if you press any other
button once and then press
AUTO RETURN,
AUTO RETURN will not be carried out.
Using the VCR Menu
If there are any remaining programmes including Daily, Everyday, & Weekly, AUTO RETURN will not operate.
1) Press MENU.
2) Press
3) Press
PLAY/K or STOP/L repeatedly to point to
“SET UP”, then press
PLAY/K or STOP/L to point to
“AUTO RETURN”, then press
F. FW D /B.
F. FW D /B.
[ON] will appear next to “AUTO RETURN”.
4) Press
Watch the Recorded Timer Programme
MENU.
Press FUNCTION to turn on the VCR, then press PLAY/K.
Parental Lock
Parental Lock prevents use of the VCR by making the VCR feature buttons on the VCR and the remote control inoperative.
• The FUNCTION indicator on the VCR comes on.
1) Press and hold down
FUNCTION on the remote control for
5 seconds until the TIMER, REC and TAPE IN indicators begin flash. The Parental Lock is activated. When you want to cancel it, press and hold
FUNCTION on
the remote control again for 5 seconds.
When Parental Lock is activated:
• You may insert a tape. However, the VCR power will remain off.
• You may press EJECT A to remove the tape (unless a Timer Recording is programmed or has finished).
• Timer Recording will take place as scheduled, even if Parental Lock is activated. “P.L.” will appear steadily on the TV screen during the Timer Recording.
PDC (Programme Delivery Control)
Operation for 31B-254/31B-454 only
The Programme Delivery Control (PDC) is a very convenient system which assures that the TV programmes you have programmed for Timer Recording, will be recorded exactly from beginning to end, even if the actual broadcasting time differs from the scheduled time due to delayed start or extension of the programme duration. Also, if a programme is interrupted and, for example, some special news is broadcast, the recording will also be interrupted automatically and resumed when the programme continues.
When the PDC signal drop out because the broadcast signal is weak, or when a broadcasting station does not transmit a regular PDC signal, the Timer Recording will be performed in the normal mode (without PDC) even if it was programmed for PDC. When the starting time of the PDC Timer Recording is from 0:00 to 3:59 on a given day, the PDC function operates from 20:00 on the previous day to 4:00 on the following day. When the starting time of the PDC Timer Recording is from 4:00 to 23:59 on the given day, the PDC function operates from 0:00 on the day to 4:00 on the following day. This means that if the relevant programme is broadcasted within this period, it will be recorded correctly. If
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the timer is not programmed correctly, the incorrect timer setting stays in effect unless you cancel it. To cancel the incorrect timer setting, refer to “To Cancel or Check the Start/ End Time’’.
QUICK-FIND
Operation for 31B-450/31B-454 only
This function enables you to search and confirm the contents of the recorded programme(s) using the index mark.
• Use the remote control for this procedure.
• The tape must be fully rewound.
1) Press
To Skip to the Beginning of Next Programme
QUICK-FIND.
1) Press QUICK-FIND.
To View at Normal Speed
1) Press PLAY/K. The Quick-Find is cancelled.
Note: • This function will not operate in the Recording mode.
When you want to cancel the Quick-Find while in
progress, press STOP/L.
When the end of a tape is reached during the Quick-
Find, the tape will automatically rewind to the beginning. After rewinding finishes, the VCR will eject the tape and turn itself off.
INDEX SEARCH
Operation for 31B-450/31B-454 only
• The index mark will be made automatically when
REC/OTR is pressed. It will also be marked at the starting
point of Timer Recording and OTR.
• The index mark is not recorded if
PAUSE/STILL F is
pressed and released during recording.
• The time gap between index marks on the tape should be greater than 1 minute for SP recording and 2 minutes for LP recording.
• Use the remote control for this procedure.
1) Press SEARCH MODE.
2) Press
PLAY/K or STOP/L repeatedly until the number of
programmes that you want to skip appears.
3) Press
REW/s or F. FW D /B.
The VCR begins rewinding or fast forwarding to the
beginning of desired programme. When the preset programme is reached, the VCR will start playback automatically.
Note: • Index Search can be set up to 20.
This function will not operate in the Recording mode.
Operations must be followed up within 30 seconds
from steps 2) to 3), otherwise the Index Search mode will be cancelled.
To exit the Index Search mode, press MENU in step 2)
or press STOP/L after step 3).
TIME SEARCH
Operation for 31B-450/31B-454 only
If a tape includes both programmes recorded in the PAL system and ones recorded in the NTSC system, this function may not be operated correctly.
• Use the remote control for this procedure.
1) Press
2) Press
SEARCH MODE twice. PLAY/K or STOP/L repeatedly until the desired
time appears.
3) Press
REW/s or F. FW D /B.
The VCR begins rewinding or fast forwarding to the
specified point.
When 0:00 is reached, the VCR will start playback automatically.
Note: • Time Search can be set up to 9 hours 59 minutes
(9:59).
This function will not operate in the Recording mode.
Operations must be followed up within 30 seconds
from steps 2) to 3), otherwise the Time Search mode will be cancelled.
To exit the Time Search mode, press MENU in step 2)
or press STOP/L after step 3).
Copying a Video Tape
You can make copies of videotapes made by friends or relatives for your own enjoyment.
WARNING:
• Unauthorized recordings of copyrighted video tapes may be an infringement of copyright laws.
Connect the recording VCR (this unit), playing VCR (another VCR) and your TV as outline in the following diagram.
[Source (Playing) VCR <Monaural>]
(another VCR)
to 21-Pin
Scart socket
[Editing (Recording) VCR]
(this unit)
[TV set]
(Use for monitoring)
to aerial
AV2(DECODER) AV1(TV)
AERIAL RF OUT
socket
RF cable (supplied)
to RF OUT
1) Insert a pre-recorded videocassette into the playing VCR.
2) Insert a blank videocassette, or one you want to record
over, into the cassette compartment of the recording VCR.
3) Press
SPEED/SYSTEM on the remote control to select the
desired recording speed (SP/LP).
4) Select “AV2” position on the recording VCR. See “Other
Connections”.
5) Press REC/OTR on the recording VCR.
6) Begin playback of the tape in the playing VCR.
7) To s t op re c or d i ng , pr es s
STOP/EJECT on the recording
VCR, then stop playback of the tape in the playing VCR.
Note: • For best results during dubbing, use the VCR’s front
panel controls whenever possible. The remote control might affect the playback VCR’s operation.
If video or colour fades in and out, you may be
copying a copy guarded video tape.
To Monitor the Recording
Turn on the TV and select the video channel on the TV.
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A Status Display
To check the Counter, or Clock & Channel number, press
DISPLAY. Each time you press DISPLAY, TV screen will
change as illustrated:
When you select the channel using the
number buttons, select
the desired channel (position number).
Maintenance
Cabinet Cleaning
• Wipe the front panel and other exterior surfaces of the VCR with a soft cloth that has been immersed in lukewarm water and wrung dry.
• Never use a solvent or alcohol. Do not spray insecticide liquid near the VCR. Such chemicals may cause damage and discolouration to the exposed surfaces.
Auto Head Cleaning
• This feature automatically cleans the heads as you insert or remove a cassette to ensure a clear picture.
• The playback picture may become blurred or interrupted even if the TV programme received is clear. This does not mean that the recorded programme has been erased. This problem is caused by dirt accumulated on the head after long periods of use, or usage of rental or old tapes. In this case, head cleaning requires highly technical expertise and the nearest dealer should therefore be consulted. Clean heads only when problems occur.
<OFF mode>
Press once. Press once.
Note: If the on screen display or indicators on the front panel
<COUNTER mode>
SP
0:12:34
Press once.
<CLOCK and CHANNEL
NUMBER mode>
17:40
SP
P02
show an abnormal reading or no reading, unplug the VCR for 2 minutes, then replug it again. Please note that clock, and timer settings will be cleared after disconnection.
Service
Should your VCR become inoperative, do not try to correct the problem by yourself. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Turn the unit off, unplug the power cord, and take the unit to a Service Centre for servicing.
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Troubleshooting Guide
If you have followed the instructions contained in this manual and have difficulty in operating your VCR, locate the SYMPTOM in the left column below. Check the corresponding cell CORRECTIVE ACTION columns to remedy the problem.
SYMPTOM CORRECTIVE ACTION
No power.
Timer Recording is not possible.
Recording mode cannot be engaged.
No picture or poor picture on playback.
No picture but the audio is OK in playback.
Playback picture is partially noisy.
On-the-air TV programmes cannot be seen.
No operation by infrared Remote Control.
Video or colour fades in and out when making a copy of a video tape.
Make your contribution to the environment!!!
• Make sure the power cord is connected to an AC outlet.
• Make sure the power is turned on.
• Make sure the Timer Recording is set correctly.
• Make sure the power is off.
• Make sure the VCR clock is set correctly.
• Make sure the erase-prevention tab on the tape is intact. If removed, cover the hole after the tab with adhesive tape.
• Set your TV to the video channel.
• Fine tune your TV.
• Head cleaning is necessary, consult the nearest Authorized Service Centre.
• Adjust tracking control for a better picture by using
CHANNEL (K/L).
• Re-check the AERIAL and RF OUT connections.
• Set your TV to the TV channel correctly.
• Check the batteries in the remote control.
• You cannot copy a copyrighted video tape. You are experiencing copy guard protection.
• Spent batteries do not belong in the dustbin.
• You can dispose of them at a collection point for spent batteries or special waste.
Contact your council for details.
Specifications
General Specifications
Television system PAL I
Video
31B-250
heads
31B-254 31B-450
31B-454 Tape width 12.65mm Tape speed SP :23.39mm/sec.
Tuner channel IRA~IRJ
Note: This VCR complies with HYPER and OSCAR
frequency bands of the CATV.
RF converter Built-in UHF converter Converter output UHF Channel 22 to 69
Timer indication 24-hour system Operating temperature 5°C ~ 40°C Terminals AERIAL
RF OUT AUDIO/VIDEO
TV standard
Rotary two-head helical
scan system
Rotary four-head double
azimuth video system
LP :11.70mm/sec.
E21~E69
CATV
(adjustable)
Coaxial type, female
Coaxial type, male
21 pin scart socket x 2
Electrical Specifications
Video output level 1Vp-p Video output impedance 75 unbalanced Audio output level -6dBv Video input level 0.5 ~2.0Vp-p Audio input level -10dBv Video S/N ratio
(STANDARD) Audio S/N ratio
(STANDARD)
45dB
41dB
Other Specifications
Power requirement 220-240V 50Hz Power consumption 25 Watts Dimensions W 360mm
Weight 2.5 Kg (approx.)
Note: Designs and specifications are subject to change without
H 92mm D 226mm
notice.
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Declaration of Conformity
EMC-Directive: 89 / 336 / EEC Low Voltage Directive: 73 / 23 / EEC CE Marking: 93 / 68 / EEC We: FUNAI EUROPE GMBH
Gasstrasse 18 22761 Hamburg, Germany
declare that the Video Cassette Recorder
31B-250, 31B-254 31B-450 and 31B-454
are in compliance with following norms:
EN 55013: 2001 + A1: 2003 EN 55020: 2002 + A1: 2003 EN 61000-3-2: 2000 EN 61000-3-3: 1995 + A1: 2001 EN 60065: 2002
Questions and Help on this products, please call
Help Line: 0870 383 3010 in the UK.
© 2005-2006 FUNAI EUROPE GMBH. All rights reserved. EN
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