Hitachi VTMX210EUK User Manual

USERS GUIDE
VTMX210EUK
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.
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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
VT-MX210EUK
Owner’s Manual
PAL
Please read before using this product.
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.
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.
This appliance has a serial number located on the rear panel. Please note down the model number and serial number and remain for your records.
Model number: Serial number:
WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
• 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.
Safety Precaution
Positioning
Features
• Automatic Operations
• On Screen Display
• Auto Repeat Playback
• Picture Select
• One Touch Recording
• Parents Lock
• Auto Return
• Timer Recording
• Auto Head Cleaner
• NTSC Playback
Important
• Use only cassettes with the VHS mark with this VCR.
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 STANDBY to turn on the unit. (“The PWR” indicator on the display comes on.)
Warning
• To avoid fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture.
WARNING: LIVE PARTS INSIDE. DO NOT REMOVE
ANY SCREWS.
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 its inside is dry.
Cautions
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HC2H2BD * * * *
PRECAUTIONS
Printed in china
VIDEOPlus+ and PlusCode are registered trade­marks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VIDEOPlus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
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MAINTENANCE ..................................................................................................................................3
Cabinet Cleaning ..................................................................................................................................3
Auto Head Cleaning..............................................................................................................................3
Service..................................................................................................................................................3
CONNECTION TO POWER .................................................................................................................3
DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS .........................................................................................................4
Front Panel ...........................................................................................................................................4
Indicator ................................................................................................................................................4
Rear Panel............................................................................................................................................4
Remote Control.....................................................................................................................................5
SPECIFICATIONS ...............................................................................................................................5
General Specifications..........................................................................................................................5
Electrical Specifications ........................................................................................................................5
Other Specifications..............................................................................................................................5
CONNECTING THE VCR ....................................................................................................................6
VCR to TV Connection .........................................................................................................................6
Other Connections................................................................................................................................6
PRESET FOR USE .............................................................................................................................7
Video Channel Setting .........................................................................................................................7
Setting the Clock...................................................................................................................................7
TUNING ...............................................................................................................................................8
Automatic Tuning..................................................................................................................................8
Manual Tuning ......................................................................................................................................8
To Skip a Preset Channel ....................................................................................................................9
Channel Order ......................................................................................................................................9
BASIC OPERATION .........................................................................................................................10
Playback .............................................................................................................................................10
Recording............................................................................................................................................10
ADVANCED OPERATIONS ..............................................................................................................11
Counter Memory .................................................................................................................................11
OTR (One Touch Recording) ..............................................................................................................11
Auto Repeat Playback ........................................................................................................................11
Picture Select .....................................................................................................................................12
Automatic Operations .........................................................................................................................12
Real Time Tape Counter.....................................................................................................................12
Timer Recording .................................................................................................................................12
Auto Return ........................................................................................................................................14
Parents Lock.......................................................................................................................................14
Copying a Video Tape ..................................................................................................................... 14
A Status Display..................................................................................................................................15
Video Cassette Tape...........................................................................................................................15
TV Colour System...............................................................................................................................15
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ..........................................................................................................15
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ................................................................................. Back cover
HITACHI - YOUR GUARANTEE (UK & Ireland) ............................................................. Back cover
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
Cabinet Cleaning
Auto Head Cleaning
Service
MAINTENANCE
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 appro-
priate 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 - 240V 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.
CONNECTION TO POWER
FUSE
BLUE
(Neutral)
BROWN
(Live)
CORD GRIP
OUTER SHEATH OF THE WIRE
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1. Cassette compartment
2. E (REW) button
3. B (PLAY) button
4. D (F.FWD) button
5.
C/A (STOP/EJECT) button
6. k (PAUSE) button
7. REC button
8. CHANNEL (o/p) [TRACKING] buttons
9. Indicator (See below)
10.y (STANDBY) button
11. PWR. (Power) indicator
12. TAPE IN indicator
13. REC indicator
14. (Timer) indicator
15. CLOCK indicator
16. Power cord
17. AV2 (DECODER) socket
18. AV1 (TV) socket
19. RF OUT socket
20. AERIAL socket
Indicator
Rear Panel
DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS
Front Panel
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AERIAL
RF OUT
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On Battery Replacement
• Do not mix old and new batteries. (Also never mix alka­line batteries with manganese batteries.)
CAUTION
Install two AA batteries matching the polarity indi­cated inside the battery compartment.
To insert the batteries:
Remote Control
1. STANDBY button
2. NUMBER buttons
3. VIDEO Plus+ button
4. MENU button
5. DISPLAY button
6. REW button
7. STOP button
8. REC button
9. PAUSE/STILL button
10. SPEED button
11.F.FWD button
12. PLAY button
13. COUNTER RESET button
14. COUNTER MEMORY button
15. SLOW button
16. DAILY/WEEKLY button
17. CHANNEL (o/p) buttons
18. EJECT button
Video output level : 1Vp-p Video output impedance : 75unbalanced Audio output level : -6dBv Video input level : 0.5 ~2.0Vp-p Audio input level : -10dBv Video S/N ratio
(STANDARD): 45dB
Audio S/N ratio
(STANDARD): 41dB
Power requirement : 220-240V 50Hz Power consumption : 20 Watts (Stand by: 3.3 watts)
Dimensions : W 360mm
H 92mm D 226mm
Weight : 2.6 Kg. (approx.)
General Specifications
Electrical Specifications
Other Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS
• Designs and specifications are subject to change with­out notice.
Television system: PAL I
TV standard
Video heads Rotary two-head
helical scan system Tape width : 12.65mm Tape speed
SP : 23.39mm/sec. LP : 11.70mm/sec.
Tuner channel
IRA~IRJ
E21~E69
CATV
RF converter : Built-in UHF converter Converter output : UHF Channel 22 to 69
(adjustable) Timer indication : 24-hour system Operating temperature : 5
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C ~ 40ºC
Terminals
AERIAL : Coaxial type, male RF OUT : Coaxial type, female AUDIO/VIDEO : 21 pin scart socket x 2
STANDBY
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REC
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PLAY
STOP
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COUNTER
RESET
SPEED
EJECT
CHANNEL
SLOW
MEMORY
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PAUSE/STILL
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CONNECTING THE VCR
Disconnect the TV’s power cord from the AC outlet.
Disconnect the VHF/UHF TV aerial coaxial cable from the TV.
Connect the VHF/UHF TV aerial coaxial cable to the VCR.
Connect the VCR to the TV using the coaxial cable.
Plug the Power cords of the VCR and TV into the AC outlets.
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VCR to TV Connection
Other Connections
Your VCR is provided with two Scart sockets which you may connect to other external devices with Scart sockets. We recommended this connection to ensure a better audio and picture quality. NICAM stereo sound is only achieved when using a SCART lead.
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.
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.
To receive the signal from an external input (decoder, video camera, another VCR etc.), connect to the AV2 (DECODER) socket, and press CHANNEL (oo/pp) or enter “002” with NUM­BER to appear “AV2” on the TV screen. If you use the AV1 (TV) socket, press CHANNEL (oo/pp) or en­ter “001” with NUMBER to appear “AV1” on the TV screen.
EURO SCART (AV) SOCKETS
AV1 (TV) CONNECTION TO TV
AV2 (DECODER) CONNECTION FOR OTHER
EXTERNAL DEVICES
EXTERNAL INPUT MODE
Euro Scart cables are obtainable at your dealer.
UHF
VHF
(TV)
to aerial socket
VHF/UHF
MIXER
AUDIO
OUTPUT
AERIAL
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RF OUT
to RF OUT
(Back of the unit)
(TV)
Decoder (Not supplied)
to 21-Pin Scart Jack
to 21-Pin Scart Jack
AV2 (DECODER) AV1 (TV)
AERIAL
RF OUT
to aerial
socket
to RF OUT
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Video Channel Setting
Skip This Section When Connected By SCART. Video channel setting will be necessary, if your VCR is con­nected to the TV via the coaxial cable.
• Use the remote control for this procedure. Insert a pre-recorded tape into the VCR. The VCR will turn on and start playback automatically. If playback does not start, press PLAY/oo. Select and adjust your TV to channel 35.
• If the playback picture appears on the TV screen, contin­ue with step .
• If channel 35 is employed 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 . Press and hold MENU. Press PLAY/ooor STOP/LLrepeatedly to select to “INI­TIAL”. Then, press F.FWD/B. Press PLAY/ooor STOP/LLrepeatedly to select to “RF OUT”. Then, press F.FWD/B. The RF OUT CH menu will appear.
Press PLAY/ooor STOP/LLto select a channel which is not used for broadcasts between channel 22 and chan­nel 69 in your area, then press F.FWD/B. Press MENU to exit. Set the TV channel to the RF OUT CHANNEL which was selected on the VCR. Press PLAY/oo. A picture from the VCR will appear on the TV screen. If a picture does not appear, repeat steps to using a different channel which is not used for broadcasts. Press STOP/LLto stop the tape.
NOTES:
• You may also access the RF OUT CH menu by pressing
and holding MENU on the remote control for 3 seconds during power off until the RF OUT CH menu appears.
• If your VCR and TV are connected using a SCART cable there is no need to have the RF converter operating so it can be switched off and avoid the possibility of interfer­ence. To switch off the RF converter follow the instruc­tions for Video Channel Setting to step 6 then select channel 22 first and then press STOP/LLso that “– –” appears next to “RF OUT CH” on the TV screen.and finally press the MENU to finish.
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Setting the Clock
This VCR incorporates a 24-hour clock. The clock must be set for the Automatic Timer Recording function to operate correctly.
• Use the remote control for this procedure. Press MENU. Press PLAY/ooor STOP/LLto select “INITIAL”, then press F.FWD/B. Press PLAY/ooor STOP/LLto select “CLOCK”, then press F.FWD/B. Press PLAY/ooor STOP/LLuntil the relevant year appears, then press F.FWD/B. Press PLAY/ooor STOP/LLuntil the relevant month appears, then press F.FWD/B. Press PLAY/ooor STOP/LLuntil the relevant day appears, then press F.FWD/B. Press PLAY/ooor STOP/LLuntil the relevant hour appears, then press F.FWD/B. Press PLAY/ooor STOP/LLuntil the relevant minute appears. Press MENU to start the clock.
NOTES:
• Press REW/s to go one step back from the current step during steps to .
• 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.
• When unplugging the power-cord or if there is a power failure for more than one minute, you may have to reset the clock.
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PRESET FOR USE
MENU
TIMER SET UP INITIAL
INITIAL
CH TUNING CLOCK RF OUT
MENU
TIMER SET UP INITIAL
INITIAL
CH TUNING CLOCK RF OUT
CLOCK
YEAR 2 0 0 2 MONTH 0 1 DAY 0 1 TU HOUR MINUTE
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RF OUT CH 35
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TUNING
Tuning of broadcast channels not already preset in the VCR can be performed in two ways.
AUTOMATIC TUNING
• 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” tuning cancels all the preset channels. DO NOT use this feature if you intend to use some of the pre-tuned channels. Use the “Manual” tuning function to tune in the additional channels you require.
MANUAL
TUNING
• Each channel is tuned manually and individually. Follow the steps laid out in the “MANUAL TUNING” section.
Before you tuning ...
• It is necessary to set the video channel if your VCR is connected to the TV via the coaxial cable, and TV channel 35 is employed for broadcasting, or interference lines appear on the picture. Please refer to “Video Channel Setting”.
Automatic Tuning
You can programme the tuner to scan only the channels that you can receive in your area.
• Use the remote control for this procedure.
Turn on the TV and select the TV channel to the video channel on the TV. Press MENU.
Press PLAY/ooor STOP/LLto select “INITIAL”, then
press F.FWD/B. Press PLAY/ooor STOP/LLto select “CH TUNING”, then press F.FWD/B. Press PLAY/ooor STOP/LLto select “AUTO”, then press F.FWD/B.
• The tuner scans and memorizes all the active channels in your area. After scanning, the tuner stops on the lowest memorized channel.
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To Select a Desired Channel
You can select a desired channel by using CHANNEL (oo/pp), or directly pressing NUMBER on the remote control.
• Enter a channel numbers 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 Tuning
• Use the remote control for this procedure.
Press MENU. Press PLAY/ooor STOP/LLto select “INITIAL”, then press F.FWD/B. Press PLAY/ooor STOP/LLto select “CH TUNING”, then press F.FWD/B. Press PLAY/ooor STOP/LLto select “MANUAL”, then press F.FWD/B. Press PLAY/ooor STOP/LLto select “POSITION”, then press F.FWD/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 COUNTER RESET. Press NUMBER, PLAY/oo, or STOP/LLto select your de­sired position number, then press F.FWD/B.
•You can select position number 01-99.
• If [ON] appears on the right side of “SKIP”, press PLAY/
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or STOP/LLto point to “SKIP”. Then, press F.FWD/B to se- lect [OFF].
• If you want to remove scrambled signals, press PLAY/
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or STOP/LLrepeatedly to point to “DECODER”. Then, press F.FWD/B to select [ON].
Press PLAY/ooor STOP/LLto select “CHANNEL”, then press F.FWD/B. Press PLAY/ooor STOP/LL. The VCR tuner will begin to search up or down automatically. When a channel is found, the VCR will skip searching and the picture will appear on the TV Screen.
• You can select desired channel number by using NUM- BER. You must refer to the channel plan and press three digits to select the channel number. (To select channel 24, first press “0” button and then press “2” and “4”).
• If this is the channel you want, press F.FWD/B.
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Press MENU to exit.
NOTE: To confirm that a channel has been
added, press CHANNEL (oo/pp).
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Channel Plan
CH Indication TV Channel
01 – 10 IRA-IRJ, gap
21 – 69 E21 – E69
74 – 78 S01
~ S03, X, Y
80 – 100 S1 – S20, gap
121 – 141 S21 – S41
MENU
TIMER SET UP INITIAL
INITIAL
CH TUNING CLOCK RF OUT
CH TUNING
AUTO MANUAL MOVE
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MENU
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 CHAN- NEL (oo/pp).
• Use the remote control for this procedure. Press MENU. Press PLAY/ooor STOP/LLto select “INITIAL”, then press F.FWD/B. Press PLAY/ooor STOP/LLto select “CH TUNING”, then press F.FWD/B. Press PLAY/ooor STOP/LLto select “MANUAL”, then press F.FWD/B. Press PLAY/ooor STOP/LLto select “POSITION”, then press F.FWD/B. Press NUMBER,PLAY/oo, or STOP/LLto select relevant po-
sition number, then press F.FWD/B. Press PLAY/ooor STOP/LLto select “SKIP”, then press F.FWD/B to select [ON].
•To memorize the channel again, press F.FWD/B. “ON” will change to “OFF”.
Press MENU to exit.
NOTE: To confirm that a channel has been deleted, press
CHANNEL (oo/pp).
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Channel Order
Your TV stations will not necessarily be stored in the usual order: BBC1, BBC2, ITV, CH4 and CH5. You can arrange the channels in any order you want as fol­lows.
• Use the remote control for this procedure. Press MENU. Press PLAY/ooor STOP/LLto select “INITIAL”, then press F.FWD/B. Press PLAY/ooor STOP/LLto select “CH TUNING”, then press F.FWD/B. Press PLAY/ooor STOP/LLrepeatedly to select “MOVE”, then press F.FWD/B. Press PLAY/ooor STOP/LLrepeatedly to select the posi­tion number you want to change the channel, then press F.FWD/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 Order mode, you can change the background to static blue by pressing the COUNTER RESET. If you press the button again, the background will return to the static screen. Press PLAY/ooor STOP/LLrepeatedly until the channel move to another position number, then press F.FWD/B. Press MENU.
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MANUAL
POSITION CHANNEL DECODER SKIP
P08
008 [OFF] [OFF]
INITIAL
CH TUNING CLOCK RF OUT
CH TUNING
AUTO MANUAL MOVE
MENU
TIMER SET UP INITIAL
INITIAL
CH TUNING CLOCK RF OUT
MENU
TIMER SET UP INITIAL
INITIAL
CH TUNING CLOCK RF OUT
CH TUNING
AUTO MANUAL MOVE
MANUAL
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P08
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[OFF]
[ON]
CH TUNING
AUTO MANUAL MOVE
MOVE
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P03: P04: P05:
Position Number
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P08:
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P09:
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P10:
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BASIC OPERATION
Playback
Still Picture
Speed Search
Turn on the TV and select the video channel on the TV. Insert a prerecorded tape. The VCR will turn on automatically. If the erase-protection tab has been removed, the VCR will start playback auto­matically. Press PLAY to begin playback.
•Tracking adjustment will activate automatically (Digital Tracking function) when you start playback. To adjust the tracking manually, press CHANNEL (oo/pp).
<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 STANDBY to turn on, and then press PLAY.
Press STOP to stop playback.
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During playback, press F.FWD/B or REW/s in the SP or LP modes to view a videotape at a high speed in either a forward or reverse direction. In this mode, the sound will be muted. Press the button again, the VCR will now search in super high speed. (in the LP mode only). Press PLAY to return to normal playback.
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Press PAUSE/STILL during playback to view a still picture on the TV screen.
• When the picture begins to vibrate vertically, stabilize the picture by pressing CHANNEL (oo/pp) 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.
• You can record in continuation from previous programme on a pre-recorded tape.
Insert a pre-recorded tape. Press PLAY to start playback. Press PAUSE/STILL at the desired point on the tape. Press REC. The VCR will be the recording pause mode. Press CHANNEL (oo/pp) to select the channel to be recorded . Press REC or PAUSE/STILL. The recording will begin. Press STOP when recording is completed.
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Select the video channel on the TV.
Recording one Programme
while viewing another
To Monitor the progress of your Recording
Assemble Function
Skipping unwanted Programme material
during Recording
Recording
Viewing and Recording the same Programme
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.) Press NUMBER or CHANNEL (oo/pp) to select the chan­nel to be recorded. Press SPEED to select the tape speed (SP/LP). Press REC to begin recording.
• The “REC” indicator on the display comes on.
Press STOP when recording is completed.
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Press PAUSE/STILL when you want to temporarily halt recording.
• You can check the remaining pause time with marks on the TV screen. Each mark represents one minute. After five minutes, the VCR will automatically switch to the Stop mode to prevent tape damage.
Press PAUSE/STILL or REC to resume recording.
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Tracking Adjustment
• Tracking adjustment will activate 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 the CHANNEL (oo/pp) on the remote control or front panel until the streaks disappear. To return to the DTR function, stop the tape once and the start playback again.
This function enables you to set the duration of a recording simply by pressing REC on the VCR.
Follow steps to in “Viewing and Recording the same Programme” section. Press REC on the VCR repeatedly until the desired recording length appears.
0:00 0:30 1:00.... 7:30 8:00
REC (Normal recording)
• Recording stops when 0:00 is reached.
To check time remaining during an OTR
Press DISPLAY.
• To change the recording length during an OTR
Press REC until the desired length appears.
• To stop an OTR before recording is finished
Press STOP.
• To cancel the OTR but continue recording
Press REC repeatedly until “REC” appears in the upper left corner of the TV screen.
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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.
NOTES:
• If a tape includes programmes recorded in PAL and NTSC, the Counter Memory function may not operate correctly.
• COUNTER MEMORY does not function if the Auto Repeat mode is set to ON. In this case, set the Auto Repeat mode to OFF.
Stop the tape at the desired point. Press COUNTER RESET to display 0:00:00. Press COUNTER MEMORY so that “M” appears on the TV screen. Press REC or PLAY.
• Press STOP when recording or playback is completed.
Press REW or F.FWD. The VCR will automatically stop when the counter returns to 0:00:00 (approx.)
TO EXIT THE COUNTER MEMORY
Press 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.
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OTR (One Touch Recording)
MENU
TIMER SET UP INITIAL
SET UP
AUTO REPEAT[ON
]
PICTURE[NORMAL
]
AUTO RETURN
[AUTO]
Auto Repeat Playback
The VCR has an auto repeat function that allows you to repeat a tape indefinitely without touching PLAY/
oo
• Use the remote control for this procedure.
• Insert a pre-recorded tape. Press MENU. Press PLAY/
oo
or STOP/LLto select “SET UP”, then press
F.FWD/B.
Press PLAY/ooor STOP/LLto select “AUTO REPEAT”. Press F.FWD/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 MENU to exit.
NOTES:
• Once you select the Auto Repeat mode, it stays in effect
even after you turn off VCR.
• COUNTER MEMORY does not function if the Auto Repeat
mode is set to ON. In this case, set the Auto Repeat mode to OFF.
• 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/LL.
TO EXIT THE AUTO REPEAT MODE
Repeat steps to .Then, press F.FWD/B. “ON” will then disappear from the menu. Press MENU to exit.
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TIMER SET UP INITIAL
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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. Press MENU.
Press PLAY/ooor STOP/LLto select “SET UP”, then press
. Press PLAY/ooor STOP/LLto select “PICTURE”. Press F.FWD/B until the desired mode (NORMAL, SOFT, or SHARP) is indicated on the TV screen.
NOTE:
• Once you select the Picture Select mode, it stays in effect even after you turn off the VCR.
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TIMER SET UP INITIAL
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.
• 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”.
Automatic Operations
Real Time Tape Counter
Timer Recording
You may program the VCR to start and end a recording while you are away. You can set seven 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.)
Press MENU. Press PLAY/ooor STOP/LLto select “TIMER”, then press
F.FWD/B.
NOTES: If you have not set the clock yet, “CLOCK” setting
menu appears. If so, follow the steps outlined in the “Setting the Clock” section. Then, set the timer.
• When you press F.FWD/B after pressing the PLAY/ooor
STOP/LLduring steps to ,the input mode will move
to the next step.
• If you do not press F.FWD/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 to . If REW/s is pressed when the TIMER NUMBER is flashing, the entire programme con­tents will be erased.
Programme number flashes. Press PLAY/ooor STOP/
LL
repeatedly until the desired programme number appears. Then, press F.FWD/B.
For once-only recording : Press PLAY/ooor STOP/
LL
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 PLAY/ooor
STOP/LLrepeatedly to select “MO-FR”.
For everyday recording : To record a TV programme at
the same time on the same channel every day. While the month digit is flashing, press PLAY/ooor STOP/LLrepeat­edly 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/ooor STOP/LLrepeat­edly to select “W-MO” (Example: every monday).
For once-only recording only : Press PLAY/ooor STOP/
LL
repeatedly until your desired day appears. Press PLAY/ooor STOP/LLrepeatedly until the relevant start hour appears. Next, enter the minute digit. Press PLAY/ooor STOP/LLrepeatedly until the relevant end hour appears. Next, enter the minute digit. Press PLAY/ooor STOP/
LL
repeatedly until the relevant channel number appears. Press PLAY/ooor STOP/LLrepeatedly until your the desired tape speed appears.
Press F.FWD/B. Programme 1 is now completed.
•To set another timer programme, repeat steps to . Press MENU to exit.
Press STANDBY to activate the timer. The w indicator on the display comes on.
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TIMER SET UP INITIAL
SET UP
AUTO RETURN AUTO REPEAT[ON PICTURE[NORMAL
[AUTO]
] ]
MENU
TIMER SET UP INITIAL
TIMER NUMBER DATE START END CHANNEL SPEED
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--:--
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TO STOP A TIMER PROGRAMME WHICH HAS ALREADY STARTED
Press STOP/LLon the VCR. NOTE: STOP/
LL
on the remote control will not function in the
Automatic Timer Recording mode.
T
O CORRECT TIMER PROGRAMMES
If you want to correct an automatic timer after you finished setting programme,
Repeat steps to in the “Timer Recording” section. Select the setting you want to change using F.FWD/B or REW/s.
Enter the correct numbers using PLAY/ooor STOP/LL. Press MENU to exit. Press STANDBY to return to timer stand-by mode.
T
O CANCEL
OR CHECK THE START/END TIME
Repeat steps to in the “Timer Recording”. Select a programme number you want to check using
PLAY/ooor STOP/LL. The details of selected programme
appears on the TV screen. You may cancel the entire programme by pressing REW/s.
Press MENU to exit.
A
VOID OVERLAP OF TIMER PROGRAMMES ...
A timer programme does not work while another programme is under execution.
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Hint for Timer Recording
• If there is a power failure or the VCR is unplugged for more than 30 minute, 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 w indicator will flash.
• If a tape is not in the VCR or its erase-prevention tab is missing, the w indicator flashes and timer recording can­not be performed. Please insert a recordable tape.
• The TV that is connected to your VCR may be turned on or off when the VCR is in the timer-record mode.
• The VCR will only perform a timer recording after it has been placed into standby mode.
You can programme the timer using the PlusCode numbers that are
printed in TV guide magazine. You can set seven programmes to record.
• Use the remote control for the 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.)
Press VIDEO Plus+. NOTE: If you have not set the clock yet, “CLOCK” setting menu appears. If so, follow the steps outlined in the “Setting the Clock” section. Then, set the timer.
Press NUMBER
to set the PlusCode number of the
programme you want to record.
Press
REW/s
to go back one digit from current digit
while you set the
PlusCode number
.
For once-only recording :
Press VIDEO Plus+.
For daily recording : To record a TV programme at the
same time on the same channel from Monday through Friday.
Press DAILY/WEEKLY repeatedly to select “DAILY (MO-FR)”, then, press VIDEO Plus+.
For everyday recording : To record a TV programme at
the same time on the same channel every day.
Press DAILY/WEEKLY repeatedly to select “DAILY (MO-SU)”, then, press VIDEO Plus+.
For weekly recording : To record a TV programme at the
same time on the same channel every week.
Press DAILY/WEEKLY repeatedly to select “WEEKLY”, then, press VIDEO Plus+.
NOTES:
• If the PlusCode is not available, it will be cleared automati-
cally when you press VIDEO Plus+. Enter the correct PlusCode and press VIDEO Plus+ again.
• If the PlusCode flashes when you press VIDEO Plus+, this
means that the PlusCode you entered was incorrect or the timer recording you just programmed and another timer recording overlap.
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Timer Recording using the VIDEOPlus+®System
Programme 1
Programme 2
Programme 3
9:00 10:00 11:00
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Confirm the channel number, then, press
F.FWD/B
.
If your local channel information is programmed in VCR’s memo­ry, your local channel number appears automatically.
If your local channel information is not programmed in VCR’s memory, “– –” or an incorrect channel number may appear. In this case, press
PLAY/ooor
STOP/LLrepeatedly until your desired
channel number appears. Then, press
F.FWD/B
.
When you select the channel number using
PLAY/ooor
STOP/LL, it memorises in VCR’s memory.
Press PLAY/ooor STOP/LLrepeatedly until the desired tape speed appears. Press MENU to exit. Press STANDBY to activate the timer. The w indicator on the display comes on.
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Auto Return
If there are any remaining programmes including Daily, Everyday, & Weekly, AUTO RETURN will not operate.
Press MENU. Press PLAY/ooor STOP/LLrepeatedly to point to “SET UP”, then press F.FWD/B. Press PLAY/ooor STOP/LLto point to “AUTO RETURN”, then press F.FWD/B. [AUTO] will appear next to “AUTO RETURN”. Press MENU.
W
ATCH THE RECORDED TIMER PROGRAMME
Press STANDBY to turn on the VCR, then press PLAY/oo.
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Parents Lock
Parents Lock prevents use of the VCR by making the VCR feature buttons on the VCR and the remote control inopera­tive.
• The “PWR” indicator on the display comes on.
Press and hold down STANDBY on the remote control
for 5 seconds until “PL” appears on the display. The
Parents Lock is activated.
When you want to cancel it, press and hold STANDBY
again for 5 seconds.
When Parents Lock is activated:
• The time will appear on the display. “P.L.” will appear on
the display for two seconds every minute.
• You may insert a tape. However, the VCR power will
remain off.
• You may press EJECT to remove the tape (unless a timer
recording is programmed or has finished.)
• Timer recording will take place as scheduled, even if
Parents Lock is activated. “P.L.” will appear steadily on the TV screen during the timer recording.
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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.
RF OUT
AV2 (DECODER) AV1 (TV)
AERIAL
to RF OUT
to aerial
socket
[Source (Playing) VCR <Monaural>]
(another VCR)
to 21-Pin Scart Jack
[TV set]
(Use for monitoring)
[Editing (Recording) VCR]
(this unit)
Coaxial cable (supplied)
Copying a Video Tape
Insert a pre-recorded video cassette into the playing VCR. Insert a blank video cassette, or one you want to record over, into the cassette compartment of the recording VCR. Press SPEED on the remote control to select the desired recording speed (SP/LP). Select “AV2” position on the recording VCR. See “Other Connections”. Press REC on the recording VCR. Begin playback of the tape in the playback VCR.
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NOTES:
• For best results during dubbing, use the VCR’s front panel controls whenever possible. The remote control might affect the playback VCR's operation.
• Always use video-quality shielded cables with RCA-type connectors. Standard audio cables are not recommended.
• If video or colour fades in and out, you may be copying a copy guarded video tape.
PlusCode
No.:---------
PlusCode
No.:123456789
TIMER NUMBER DATE START END CHANNEL SPEED
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TIMER NUMBER DATE START END CHANNEL SPEED
1
06/05 SA 19:30 20:30
16
SP
TIMER NUMBER DATE START END CHANNEL SPEED
1
06/05 SA 19:30 20:30 16 SP
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Turn on the TV and select the video channel on the TV.
To Monitor The Recording
• 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 remote control NUMBER, select the desired channel (position number).
SP
0:12:34
SP
17:40
P02
<CLOCK and CHANNEL
NUMBER mode>
<COUNTER mode>
Press once. Press once.
Press once.
<OFF mode>
A Status Display
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.
Different countries use different television colour systems. Tapes recorded in the PAL, MESECAM 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.
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
Video Cassette Tape
TV Colour System
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.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
SYMPTOM CORRECTIVE ACTION
Timer recording is not pos­sible.
• Make sure the timer recording is set correctly.
• Make sure the power is off.
• Make sure the VCR clock is set correctly.
Recording mode cannot be engaged.
• Make sure
the erase-prevention tab on the tape is intact. If removed, cover the hole after the
tab with adhesive tape.
No picture or poor picture on playback.
No picture but the audio is OK in playback.
• Head cleaning is necessary, consult the nearest Authorized Service Center.
Playback picture is partially noisy.
• Adjust tracking control for a better picture by using CHANNEL/TRACKING.
On-the-air TV programmes cannot be seen.
• Re-check the AERIAL and RF OUT connections.
• Set your TV to the TV channel correctly.
No operation by infrared Remote Control.
• Check the batteries in the remote control.
Video or colour fades in and out when making a copy of a video tape.
• You cannot copy a copyrighted video tape. You are experiencing copy guard protection.
No power. • Make sure the power cord is connected to an AC outlet.
• Make sure the power is turned on.
• Set your TV to the video channel.
• Fine tune your TV.
Make your contribution to the environment!!!
• 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.
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TYPE OF TAPE RECORDING/PLAYBACK TIME
TAPE SPEED E-60 1 HOUR 2 HOURS E-120 2 HOURS 4 HOURS E-180 3 HOURS 6 HOURS E-240 4 HOURS 8 HOURS
SP MODE LP MODE
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