Memorex MVR2040A User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
VIDEOGRABADOR DE CASSETTE

MVR2040A

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When shipped from the factory, the TV/CATV menu option is set to the "CATV"
(Cable T ele vision) mode.
If not using CATV (Cable TV), set this menu option to the "TV" mode.
A la salida de fábrica, la opción de menú TV/CATV está en el modo "CATV"
(televisión por cable).
Si no se va a utilizar el CATV (TV cable), cambie la opción de este menú al
modo TV .

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly.
Antes de usar la unidad, lea detenidadmente este manual del usuario.

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ATTENTION

ATENCION

TV/CATV MODE SELECTION

SELECCION DE MODO DE TV/CATV

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CAUTION:

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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

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

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

WARNING:

WARNING:

CAUTION:

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

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equip­ment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try correcting the interference by one or
more of the following measures:

-

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

-

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

-

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

-

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance with the FCC
Rules could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

READ INSTRUCTIONS

1.

All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated.

RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS

2.

The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

HEED WARNINGS

3.

All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS

4.

All operating and use instructions should be followed.

CLEANING

5.

Unplug this unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

ATTACHMENTS

6.

Do not use attachments not recommended by the unit's manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

WATER AND MOISTURE

7.

Do not use this unit near water. For example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool.

ACCESSORIES

8.

Do not place this unit on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The unit may
fall, causing serious injury, and serious damage to the unit. Use only with a cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer.

An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive

8A.

force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

VENTILATION

9.

Slots and openings in the cabinet and in the back or bottom are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable
operation of the unit and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The
openings should never be blocked by placing the unit on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This unit
should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat source. This unit should not be placed in built-in installa­tions such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have
been adhered to.

POWER SOURCES

10.

This unit should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the rating plate. If you are not
sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company. For units
intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION

11.

This unit is equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the
other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert
the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to
replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug If your unit is equipped with a
3-wire grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin, this plug will only fit into a grounding-type
power outlet. This too, is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.

PORTABLE CART WARNING

(symbol provided by RETAC)

S3126A

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (CONTINUED)

POWER-CORD PROTECTION

12.

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

LIGHTNING

13.

To protect your unit from a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time,
unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the unit
due to lightning and power line surges.

POWER LINES

14.

An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or
power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system,
extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits, as contact with them might be
fatal.

OVERLOADING

15.

Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords, as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY

16.

Do not push objects through any openings in this unit as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out
parts that could result in fire or electric shock. Never spill or spray any type of liquid into the unit.

OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING

17.

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the unit, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded
so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and support­ing structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location
of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

SERVICING

18.

Do not attempt to service this unit yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous
voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE

19.

Unplug this unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following
conditions:

a.

When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

b.

If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the unit.

c.

If the unit has been exposed to rain or water.

d.

If the unit does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those
controls that are covered by the operating instructions, as an improper adjustment of other controls
may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the
unit to its normal operation.

e.

If the unit has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

f.

When the unit exhibits a distinct change in performance, this indicates a need for service.

REPLACEMENT PARTS

20.

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer or those that have the same characteristics as the original parts.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

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SAFETY CHECK

21.

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this unit, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to
determine that the unit is in proper operating condition.

22.

WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING

The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

HEAT

23.

The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER

24.

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

ENGLISH

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER THE

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

GROUND
CLAMP

ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
S2898A

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)

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FEATURES

High Quality Picture Technology - This video cassette recorder marked "HQ" incorporates VHS high quality

technology. A built-in detail enhancer is used to boost the recorded signal and provide maximum picture quality in
playback. It is compatible with other VHS video cassette recorders.

Frequency Synthesized Tuning - Quartz locked direct access tuner automatically locks in each channel for perfect
reception.

Full Load Tape Transport - Permits rapid access between modes.
4 Video Head - Provides optimal picture quality for special effects playback.
8-Program/1-Month Programmable Timer with Everyday/Every Week Capability - The built-in timer allows

automatic absentee recording of up to 8 TV programs within 1month. It is also possible to record a program which is
broadcast at the same time everyday or every week.

On-Screen Display and Programming - When you select a channel or make other changes, the TV will show an
indicator on the screen for a few seconds. Clock settings, timer setting and other set-up operations can be carried
out using the on-screen display menu system.

Digital Auto Tracking - Automatically adjusts tracking during playback for the best possible picture.
181 Channel Tuner - Receives standard VHF and UHF broadcast channels and up to 113 cable channels.
One-Touch Timer Recording (OTR) - Simply by pressing the REC/OTR button, the VCR can be programmed for up

to 5 hours of recording with an immediate start.

Automatic Power On - When loading a cassette tape, this VCR will automatically turn on.
Automatic Playback - When loading a cassette tape without the erase prevention tab, this VCR will automatically

turn on and play back the cassette tape at the correct speed.
Automatic Rewind-Stop-Eject-Power Off - When a tape reaches its end during playback and recording, it will

automatically stop, rewind, stop, eject the tape and the VCR will turn off.
Automatic Repeat Play System - When the AUTO REPEAT option is turned on, this VCR will automatically play

back the same cassette tape repeatedly.
On-Screen 3 Language Display - You can select one of 3 languages; English, Spanish or French, for on-screen

programming.

Frame by Frame Advance - Press the SLOW button during still playback to advance the tape one frame at a time.
Slow Motion - This VCR provide slow motion which offers steady, noise-free playback at 1/10 normal speed.
Real Time Tape Counter - The counter displays on the screen the elapsed time in hours, minutes and seconds and

can be used to locate programs.

Channel Skip - An unwanted channel can be deleted when using the CHANNEL ▲ or ▼ button.
Fluorescent Multi-Function Display - Selected functions are immediately indicated on the diaplay.
2 Speed Picture Search - 3 or 5 times normal speed in SP mode (7X or 9X in LP and 9X or 15X in SLP).
3 Speed Record/Playback - Records and plays three tape speeds (SP, LP, SLP).
Skip Search - When the SKIP SEARCH button on the remote control is pressed during playback, the VCR will

automatically search forward through approximately 60 seconds of tape, and then return to normal playback.

Auto head Cleaning System - Cleans the video heads automatically when a cassette tape is loaded and ejected.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

We recommend that you carefully read the descriptions and operating procedures contained in this Owner's
Manual prior to operating your new VCR.

PRECAUTIONS

PRECAUTIONS ....................................................................................................................................................... 8

LOCATION OF CONTROLS.................................................................................................................................. 10

REMOTE CONTROL ............................................................................................................................................. 12

BASIC CONNECTIONS......................................................................................................................................... 14

CATV (CABLE TV) CONNECTIONS ..................................................................................................................... 18

AUDIO/VIDEO CONNECTIONS ............................................................................................................................ 22

SETTING THE VIDEO CHANNEL ......................................................................................................................... 23

ON-SCREEN LANGUAGE SELECTION ............................................................................................................... 24

SETTING THE CLOCK .......................................................................................................................................... 25

SETTING THE CHANNELS................................................................................................................................... 26

NOISE ELIMINATION (BLUE SCREEN) ............................................................................................................... 29

ENGLISH

PLAYBACK

LOADING AND UNLOADING VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES ......................................................................................30

PLAYBACK ............................................................................................................................................................ 31

SPECIAL PLAYBACK ............................................................................................................................................ 33

RECORDING

RECORDING A TV PROGRAM............................................................................................................................. 35

SETTING THE TIMER RECORDING .................................................................................................................... 38

ONE TOUCH TIMER RECORDING (OTR) ........................................................................................................... 41

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ON-SCREEN FUNCTION DISPLAY...................................................................................................................... 42

DUPLICATING A VIDEO TAPE ............................................................................................................................. 43

VIDEO GLOSSARY ............................................................................................................................................... 44

BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE....................................................................................................................... 46

VIDEO HEAD CLEANING...................................................................................................................................... 48

SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................................. 49

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PRECAUTIONS

MOISTURE CONDENSATION

DO NOT OPERATE THIS VCR FOR AT LEAST TWO OR THREE HOURS WHEN MOISTURE IN THE AIR
CONDENSES ON THE VCR.

WHAT IS MOISTURE CONDENSATION?

When a cold liquid is poured into a glass, for example, water vapor in the air will condense on the surface of the
glass. This is called moisture condensation.

MOISTURE WILL CONDENSE ON THE UNIT IN THE FOLLOWING CASES;

When you move this VCR from a cold to a warm place.

•

After heating a cold room or under extremely humid conditions.

•

WHEN YOU EXPERIENCE THE ABOVE CONDITIONS,

Plug the power cord into an AC outlet, set the power switch to ON and leave the unit at room temperature until
moisture condensation disappears.
Depending on the surrounding conditions, this may take two or three hours.

Head Drum

Video Tape

If you cause a static discharge when touching the
VCR, and the VCR fails to function, simply unplug the
unit from the wall outlet, wait a few minutes and plug
it back in. The VCR should return to normal operation.

Do not place the VCR on or near appliances which
may cause electromagnetic interference, e.g. TV,
speakers, etc. Doing so may cause erratic operation
of the VCR including picture and/or sound distortion
or noise.

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Avoid extreme heat.

104°F
(40

°

C)

Avoid extreme cold.

(5°C)
41

°

F

Avoid extreme moisture and dust.

The ventilation holes prevent overheating. Do not
block or cover these holes. Especially avoid covering
the holes with soft materials such as cloth or paper.

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Do not insert fingers or any other objects into the
cassette loading slot. Do not spray cleaner or wax
directly on the VCR or use forced air to remove dust.

Keep the VCR away from flower vases, sinks, etc. If
liquids should be spilled into the VCR, serious
damage will result. If you spill any liquids into the
VCR, unplug the AC power cord immediately and
consult qualified service personnel before attempting
to use the VCR again.

When you leave your home for a long time, unplug
the AC power cord.

Avoid places subject to strong vibration. Use in a
horizontal (flat) position only.

When you finish operating the VCR, always unload
the cassette and turn off the power.

To protect the VCR from a lightning storm, unplug
the AC power cord from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna.

If the polarized AC cord does not fit into a
non-polarized AC outlet, do not attempt to
file or cut the blade. It is the user's
responsibility to have an electrician replace
the obsolete outlet.

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POWER SOURCE

AC Outlet

AC Plug

9

LOCATION OF CONTROLS

FRONT

VIDEDO AUDIOIN

13254

POWER

PLAY

STOP/EJECT

REC/OTR

CHANNEL

10

9

DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS

1.

Cassette Loading Slot - To insert or remove a

video tape.

2.

(Rewind) button - In the STOP mode, this

▲

▲

button rapidly winds the tape backwards. In the
PLAY mode, this button activates Reverse Search.

3.

PLAY button - Press to play a prerecorded tape.

▲

▲

4.

(Fast Forward) button - In the STOP mode,

this button rapidly winds the tape forward. In the
PLAY mode, this button activates Forward Search.

5.

POWER button - Turns the VCR power on and off.

6.

REC/OTR button - Press once to start normal

recording. Additional presses activate One Touch
Recording.

10

8

7.

STOP/EJECT button - Press once to stop the tape

7

in any mode. Press again (on the VCR) to eject the
tape.

8.

CHANNEL ▲ / ▼ buttons - Used to select a

channel for viewing or recording.

9.

Remote Sensor - Signals from the Remote

Control are received here.

10.

AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks - Audio and video signal

cables from an external source can be connected
here.

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FLUORESCENT DISPLAY

REAR

Timer Record

Tape Speed

One Touch Timer

Recording

OTR

SLP

Multi-Function Display

LOCATION OF CONNECTORS

Power Indicator

VCR
ATR
APM

VCR
ATR (Auto Tracking)
AM/PM

12

VIDEO

3CH 4CH

UHF/VHF

IN(ANT)

OUT(TV)

OUT IN

AUDIO

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3

6

DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS

AUDIO/VIDEO OUT Jacks - Used to output audio

1.

and video signals to a TV, amplifier or VCR.

AUDIO/VIDEO IN Jacks - Audio and video signal

2.

cables from an external source can be connected hear

VHF/UHF IN (ANT) Jack - Connect a VHF/UHF

3.

antenna or CATV cable to this jack.

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4

5

VHF/UHF OUT (TV) Jack - Used to output VHF/UHF

4.

or CATV signals to a TV.

3/4 Channel Selector Switch - Selects the channel

5.

through which the VCR outputs its signal to a TV.

AC Power Cord - Connect to a 120V 60Hz outlet.

6.

11

REMOTE CONTROL

1

2

3
4

5
6

7
8

9
10
11
12
13

DESCRIPTION OF BUTTONS

1.

POWER button - Turns the VCR power on and off.

2.

Direct Channel Selection buttons (0-9) - Allow direct

access to any channel.

3.

CALL button - Displays the present time/day of the week,

channel, counter, speed selection and VCR mode on
the TV screen.

4.

INPUT SELECT button - Switches the program for

viewing between the VCR and an external input source.

5.

SLOW button - Press to play back a tape in slow

motion or to advance the tape one frame at a time
during still playback.

6.

REC/OTR button - Press once to start normal recording.

Additional presses activate One-touch Timer Recording

7.

PLAY button - Press to play a prerecorded tape.

8.

REW button - In the STOP mode, this button rapidly

winds the tape backwards. In the PLAY mode, this button
activates Reverse Search.

9.

STOP button - Press once to stop the tape.

10.

SPEED (SP/LP/SLP) selector button - Sets the tape

speed for recording.

11.

MENU button - Press to display the on-screen menu

function.

12.

SET +/– buttons - Used to set the clock, timer recording,

auto repeat, language and noise mute.

13.

AUTO/Manual TRACKING buttons - Allow automatic

or manual adjustment of tracking to minimize picture
noise during playback.

POWER EJECT

123

456

7809

CALL

REC/OTR

SPEED

MENU SET

AUTO

TV/VCR

SLOW

PLAY

STOP

–+

SET

TRACKING

–+

SKIP

CLOCK/

SEARCH

COUNTER

14.

15.

16.

17.

18.

19.

20.

21.

22.

23.

24.

14

CHANNEL

+

–

15

16

COUNTER RESETINPUT SELECT

PAUSE/STILL

F.FWDREW

17

18

19

ENTER

CANCEL

TIMER REC

20
21

22

23

24

EJECT button - Press to eject the tape.
CHANNEL ▲ / ▼ buttons - Used to select a channel

for viewing or recording.
TV/VCR selector button - Switches between TV
and VCR.
COUNTER RESET button - Resets the Real Time
Counter to 00:00:00.
PAUSE/STILL button - During recording, this button
temporarily stops the tape. The "

" will appear on the
screen. During playback, it stops the tape and displays
a still image on the TV screen.
F. FWD button - In the STOP mode, this button rapidly
winds the tape forward. In the PLAY mode, this button
activates Forward Search.
ENTER button - Used to enter information for timer
recording, auto repeat, language and clock setting.
CANCEL button - Used to clear the selected timer
recording program.
TIMER REC button - Used to set the VCR to start
recording at a preset time.
CLOCK/COUNTER selector button - Switches
beyween the clock and the Real time tape counter.
SKIP SEARCH button - Press in playback mode to search
forward trough approximately 60 seconds of tape.

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BATTERY INSTALLATION

Open the battery compart-

1

ment cover.

Install two "AAA" (penlight

2

size) batteries.

Replace the cover.

3

BATTERY CAUTIONS

Follow these precautions when using batteries in this device:

1.

Use only the size and type of batteries specified.
Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing the batteries as indicated in the battery compartment.

2.
Reversed batteries may cause damage to the device.
Do not mix different types of batteries together (e.g. Alkaline and Carbon-zinc) or old batteries with fresh

3.
ones.

4.

If the device is not to be used for a long period of time, remove the batteries to prevent damage or injury
from possible battery leakage.
Do not try to recharge batteries not intended to be recharged; they can overheat and rupture. (Follow

5.
battery manufacturer's directions.)

EFFECTIVE DISTANCE OF THE REMOTE CONTROL

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NOTES:

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When direct sunlight, an incandescent lamp, fluorescent lamp or any other strong light shines on the

•

Remote Sensor, the remote operation may be unstable.
When there is an obstacle between the VCR and the remote control, the remote control may not operate.

•

30°30°

15 FEET

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BASIC CONNECTIONS

If you are using an antenna system, follo w the instructions on pages 14-17. If you are a cab le (CA TV) subscriber ,
skip ahead to page 18 for the proper connections.

ANTENNA TO VCR CONNECTION

The VCR must be connected "between" the antenna and the TV. First, disconnect the antenna from the TV and connect
it to the VCR. Then connect the VCR to the TV. Below are 3 common methods of connecting an antenna system to a
VCR. Find the type of antenna system you are using and follow the connection diagram. After you hav e connected the
antenna to the VCR, follow the instructions on pages 16-17 to connect the VCR to the TV.

COMBINATION VHF/UHF ANTENNA WITH 75 OHM COAXIAL CABLE

1

75 OHM COAXIAL CABLE

COMBINATION VHF/UHF ANTENNA WITH 300 OHM TWIN LEAD (FLAT) WIRE

2

3

SEPARATE VHF AND UHF ANTENNAS

If both VHF and UHF antennas have 300 ohm twin lead (flat) wires, use a combiner having two 300 ohm

NOTE:

inputs and one 75 ohm output.

NOTES:

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A clear picture will not be obtained by the VCR unless the antenna signal is good. Connect the antenna to

•

the VCR properly.
For better quality recording, an indoor antenna or a telescopic antenna is not recommended. The use of an

•

outdoor type antenna is required.
If you are not sure about the connection, please refer to qualified service personnel.

•

300 OHM TWIN LEAD (FLAT) WIRE

UHF

VHF

300 OHM TWIN LEAD (FLAT) WIRE

75 OHM COAXIAL CABLE

This VCR has a single 75 ohm antenna input for connection to an antenna (VHF/UHF) or cable (CATV) system.
If you have separate VHF and UHF antennas (number 3 below), use a combiner to connect the antennas to the VCR.

VCR

NOTE: If a VHF or UHF antenna is

used, set the TV/CATV
MENU option to "TV"
mode.

NOTE: If a VHF or UHF antenna is

used, set the TV/CATV
MENU option to "TV"
mode.

MATCHING TRANSFORMER

300 OHM INPUT

75 OHM OUTPUT

(NOT SUPPLIED)

IN

OUT

VCR

IN

OUT

ENGLISH

75/300 OHM INPUTS

COMBINER

75 OHM OUTPUT

(NOT SUPPLIED)

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VCR

IN

OUT

NOTE: If a VHF or UHF antenna is

used, set the TV/CATV
MENU option to "TV"
mode.

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BASIC CONNECTIONS (CONTINUED)

VCR TO TV CONNECTION

After you have connected the antenna to the VCR (see pages 14 & 15), you must connect the VCR to the TV.
Below are 3 common methods of connecting your VCR to a TV. Find the type of TV you are using and follow
the connection diagram.

1

IN

2

3

VCR

VCR

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

75 OHM COAXIAL CABLE (SUPPLIED)

75 OHM COAXIAL CABLE (SUPPLIED)

75 OHM COAXIAL CABLE (SUPPLIED)

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VCR

This VCR has a single 75 ohm output for connection to a TV. If your TV has separate VHF and UHF antenna
inputs (numbers 2 and 3 below), use a splitter to connect the VCR to the TV for VHF and UHF reception.

NOTE: If a VHF or UHF
antenna is used, set the
TV/CATV MENU option to

VHF/UHF IN

"TV" mode.

TV with single 75 ohm
VHF/UHF antenna input

ENGLISH

SPLITTER
75 OHM INPUT
75/300 OHM OUTPUTS
(NOT SUPPLIED)

SPLITTER
75 OHM INPUT
300 OHM OUTPUTS
(NOT SUPPLIED)

UHF

VHF

UHF

VHF

NOTE: If a VHF or UHF
antenna is used, set the
TV/CATV MENU option to
"TV" mode.

TV with 300 ohm UHF
and 75 ohm VHF
antenna inputs

NOTE: If a VHF or UHF
antenna is used, set the
TV/CATV MENU option to
"TV" mode.

TV with 300 ohm UHF
and 300 ohm VHF
antenna inputs

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OUT

IN

VHF/UHF

CATV (CABLE TV) CONNECTIONS

Many cable companies offer services permitting reception of extra channels including pay or subscription
channels. This VCR has an extended tuning range and can be tuned to most cable channels without using a
cable company supplied converter box, except for those channels which are intentionally scrambled. If you
subscribe to a special channel which is scrambled, you must have a descrambler box for proper reception.

IMPORTANT:

1

IMPORTANT:

2

INCOMING CABLE

Make sure the TV/CATV MENU option is set to "CATV" mode.

VCR

INCOMING CABLE

Make sure the TV/CATV MENU option is set to "CATV" mode.

CONVERTER/DESCRAMBLER

VHF/UHF

IN

OUT

VCR

VHF/UHF

IN

OUT

IMPORTANT:

Make sure the TV/CATV MENU option is set to "CATV" mode.

3

INCOMING CABLE

NOTE:

WHENEVER A CONVERTER/DESCRAMBLER BOX IS PLACED BEFORE THE VCR, YOU MUST TUNE
THE VCR TO THE OUTPUT OF THE CONVERTER/DESCRAMBLER BOX, USUALLY CHANNEL 3 OR 4.

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VCR

CONVERTER/DESCRAMBLER

This VCR cannot receive scrambled programs since it does not contain a descrambler. In order to receive scrambled
programs, your existing descrambler must be used. Descrambler boxes are available from cable companies. Consult
your local cable company for more information concerning connection to their descrambler equipment. There are
many ways to connect your VCR to a cable system. Below are six common methods of connection.

TV

For basic cable service, no premium (scrambled) channels.
ALLOWS:

Recording of nonscrambled channels.

*

Use of the programmable timer.

*

Recording of one channel while watching another.

*

VHF/UHF IN

ENGLISH

TV

VHF/UHF IN

TV

VHF/UHF IN

ALLOWS:

Recording of channels through the converter box (scrambled and

*

unscrambled).
Using the programmable timer to record only the channel selected

*

at the converter box.

PREVENTS:

Recording one channel while watching another.

*

Using the VCR tuner to select channels.

*

NOTE:

To record from converter/descrambler, VCR tuner must be tuned to the
converter output channel, usually channel 3 or 4.

ALLOWS:

Recording of unscrambled channels

*

Using the programmable timer.

*

Recording an unscrambled channel while watching any channel

*

selected at the converter box.

PREVENTS:

Recording scrambled channels.

*

NOTE:

If you are playing a tape or using the tuner built into the VCR, the
converter must be set to the video channel output of the VCR (either 3
or 4).

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A
B

CATV (CABLE TV) CONNECTIONS (CONTINUED)

IMPORTANT:

1

INCOMING CABLE

IMPORTANT:

2

INCOMING CABLE

Make sure the TV/CATV MENU option is set to "CATV" mode.

VCR

SPLITTER

VHF/UHF

IN

CONVERTER/DESCRAMBLER

Make sure the TV/CATV MENU option is set to "CATV" mode.

SPLITTER

CONVERTER/DESCRAMBLER

OUT

VCR

VHF/UHF

IN

OUT

A
B

IMPORTANT:

Make sure the TV/CATV MENU option is set to "CATV" mode.

3

SPLITTER

INCOMING CABLE

WHENEVER A CONVERTER/DESCRAMBLER BOX IS PLACED BEFORE THE VCR, YOU MUST TUNE

NOTE:

THE VCR TO THE OUTPUT OF THE CONVERTER/DESCRAMBLER BOX, USUALLY CHANNEL 3 OR 4.

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CONVERTER/

DESCRAMBLER

CONVERTER/DESCRAMBLER

VCR

VHF/UHF

IN

OUT

A
B

A/B SWITCH

A
B

TV

VHF/UHF IN

ALLOWS:

Recording of all channels through the converter box.

*

Recording of one channel while watching another.

*

Using the programmable timer to record only the channel

*

selected at the converter box.

PREVENTS:

Watching scrambled channels while recording another channel.

*

Using the VCR tuner to select channels.

*

NOTE:

To record from converter/descrambler, VCR tuner must be tuned to
the converter output channel, usually channel 3 or 4.

ENGLISH

YOU MUST TUNE

CHANNEL 3 OR 4.

A/B SWITCH

A
B

A/B SWITCH

A
B

TV

VHF/UHF IN

TV

VHF/UHF IN

ALLOWS:

Recording of nonscrambled channels.

*

Recording of one channel while watching another.

*

Watching premium channels through the converter while recording

*

nonscrambled channels.
Using the programmable timer.

*

PREVENTS:

Recording scrambled channels.

*

ALLOWS:

Recording of all channels through the converter box.

*

Recording a scrambled or unscrambled channel while watching

*

another (scrambled or unscrambled) channel.
Using the programmable timer to record only the channel selected

*

at the converter box.

PREVENTS:

Using the VCR tuner to select channels.

*

NOTE:

To record from converter/descrambler, VCR tuner must be tuned to
the converter output channel, usually channel 3 or 4.

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AUDIO/VIDEO CONNECTIONS

If your TV has AUDIO IN and VIDEO IN jacks, you can connect your VCR to them to receive a higher quality
picture and sound. If you have a stereo, you can connect a stereo amplifier to enjoy powerful sound.

AUDIO/VIDEO CONNECTION

From ANTENNA/CATV system

TO VHF/UHF IN

VCR

TO VIDEO OUT

TO AUDIO OUT

AUDIO/VIDEO Cord
(Not supplied)

IN

OUT

TO VHF/UHF
OUT

TO VIDEO IN
TO AUDIO IN

TV

TO ANT IN

1. Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the VCR to the VIDEO IN jack on the TV.

2. Connect the AUDIO OUT jack on the VCR to the AUDIO IN jack on the TV.

3. Set the VIDEO/TV selector of your TV to "VIDEO".

STEREO AMPLIFIER CONNECTIONS

When you connect your VCR to a Stereo Component System, you can view the picture from the VCR while
enjoying powerful sound from your audio system.
NOTE: Sound will be monaural.

From ANTENNA/CATV system

TO VHF/UHF IN

VCR

VIDEO Cord
(Not supplied)

TO VIDEO IN

TO ANT IN

TV

TO VIDEO OUT

TO AUDIO OUT

IN

OUT

TO VHF/UHF
OUT

AUDIO Cord (Not supplied)

Connect the AUDIO OUT jack on the VCR to the AUDIO IN jack on the stereo.

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TO AUX (R) INTO AUX IN

SETTING THE VIDEO CHANNEL

To view playback of a recorded tape, or to watch a program selected by the VCR's channel selector, the TV
must be set to channel 3 or 4 (video channel).

When a TV is connected with an antenna cable only.

Turn ON the VCR POWER

1

button.

POWER

Set the 3/4 Channel selector

2

switch (Rear of the VCR) to
CH 3 or 4.

CH

34

1

INPUT SELECT

REC/OTR

REW

SPEED

MENU

AUTO

SEARCH

SKIP

STOP

–+

SET

–+

TRACKING

CLOCK/

COUNTER

TIMER REC

CANCEL

ENTER

78

CALL

SLOW

PLAY

0

POWER

1

456

2

9

TV/VCR

COUNTER RESET

PAUSE/STILL

F.FWD

Turn ON the TV and set to

3

CH 3 or 4 to correspond
with the channel selected

2

in .

3

3

EJECT

CHANNEL

+

–

OR

4

5

4

ENGLISH

Press the TV/VCR selector button to select the

4

VCR position.

TV/VCR

Select any channel to receive a TV station in

5

your area.

CHANNEL

CH 125

The channel number will appear on the screen and

The VCR indicator will light in the display.

display about 4 seconds.

For a push-button TV tuner

If CH 3 or 4 corresponding to the video channel cannot be tuned on your TV, proceed as follows: set the VCR 3/4
channel selector and the TV to CH 3 or 4, play back a prerecorded tape and tune the TV to receive a sharp color
picture from the video cassette recorder. Refer to your TV owner's manual for details.

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ON-SCREEN LANGUAGE SELECTION

This VCR can display on the TV screen in the English, Spanish or French languages.

CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN

•Turn ON the TV and set to the

video channel 3 or 4.

•Tur n ON the VCR POWER button.

•Press the TV/VCR selector button

to select the VCR mode.

When a TV is connected with an
audio/video cable, turn the TV and
this VCR on and select the video
input mode on the TV.

1

4

2

1

3

Press the MENU button.

1

Press the SET + or – button to
select the SYSTEM SET UP

option, then press the ENTER button.

MENU

STOP

TIMER REC

REW

CANCEL

ENTER

ON OFF

〉

REC/OTR

ENTER

CALL

INPUT SELECT

PLAY

78

0

SLOW

F.FWD

MENU

–+

SET

TIMER REC SET
CH SET UP
AUTO REPEAT ON OFF
SYSTEM SET UP
NO NOISE BACKGROUND

〈

+

/–/ENTER/MENU

SPEED

MENU

AUTO

–+

SET

–+

TRACKING

SEARCH

SKIP

CLOCK/

COUNTER

2

–+

POWER

1

456

2

9

TV/VCR

COUNTER RESET

PAUSE/STILL

Press the SET + or – button
to select the LANGUAGE
option, then press the
ENTER button.

SET

3

CHANNEL

–

ENTER

SYSTEM SET UP

CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE/LENGUA/LANGUE

〈

+

/–/ENTER/MENU

EJECT

+

1

2

〉

3

language: ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL or FRANCAIS.

–+

SET

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LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE

ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
FRANCAIS

〈

+

/–/ENTER/MENU

〉

Press the MENU button three times.Press the SET + or – button to select the desired

4

MENU

SETTING THE CLOCK

EXAMPLE: Setting the clock to "8:30 AM" October, 23 (SAT), 1999.

CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN

• Turn ON the TV and set to the

video channel 3 or 4.

• Turn ON the VCR POWER button.

• Press the TV/VCR selector button

to select the VCR mode.

Press the MENU button.

1

MENU

Press the SET + or – button

2

to select the CLOCK SET
option, then press the
ENTER button.

–+

SET

ENTER

ENGLISH

When a TV is connected with an
audio/video cable, turn the TV and
this VCR on, and select the video
input mode on the TV.

1

2

3

4

Press the SET + or – button to set the month,

3

then press the ENTER button.

–+

SET

ENTER

〈

SPEED

MENU

AUTO

–+

–+

TRACKING

SEARCH

SKIP

CLOCK/

COUNTER

MONTH

10

DAY

112(SUN)

YEAR

2000

TIME

+

/–/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU

: 00 AM

STOP

SET

TIMER REC

〉

REW

CALL

INPUT SELECT

REC/OTR

PLAY

ENTER

CANCEL

4

–+

SYSTEM SET UP

CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE/LENGUA/LANGUE

〈

+

〉

/–/ENTER/MENU

POWER

1

456

0

PAUSE/STILL

F.FWD

2

9

TV/VCR

COUNTER RESET

3

CHANNEL

+

–

EJECT

78

SLOW

Set the day, year and time as in Step 3.

• The day of the week will automatically appear

when you set the year.

• Press and hold down the button to increase/

decrease the minute by 10.

• Auto date and time start functioning when you

finish setting.

SET

ENTER

MONTH

10

DAY

238(SAT)

YEAR

1999

TIME

〈

+

/–/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU

: 30 AM

〉

NOTES:

After a power failure or disconnection of the power, the timer will be lost. In this case, reset the present time.

•

Press the CANCEL button to move cursor backward for correction.

•

If you want to corret time or date while the clock is functioning, press the MENU button, then press SET +

•

or – button to select the SYSTEM SET UP option, then press the ENTER button.
To make any adjustments perform steps 2 through 4.

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SETTING THE CHANNELS

–+

SET

ENTER

MENU

〈

+

/–/ENTER/MENU

〉

MENU
TIMER REC SET
CH SET UP
AUTO REPEAT ON OFF
SYSTEM SET UP

ON OFF

NO NOISE BACKGROUND

This VCR is equipped with a channel memory feature which allows channels to skip up or down to the next
channel set into memory, skipping over unwanted channels. Bef ore selecting channels, the y must be programmed
into the VCR’s memory. In addition to normal VHF and UHF channels, this VCR can receive up to 113 Cable TV
channels. To use this VCR with an antenna, set the TV/CATV menu option to the TV mode. When shipped from the
factory, this menu option is in the CATV mode.

TV/CATV SELECTION

Press the MENU button.

1

32

1

MENU

5

MENU

AUTO

–+

TRACKING

SEARCH

SKIP

CLOCK/

COUNTER

REW

SPEED

STOP

–+

SET

CANCEL

TIMER REC

REC/OTR

Press the SET + or – button to select the CH SET

2

UP option, then press the ENTER button.

POWER

1

456

0

PAUSE/STILL

F.FWD

2

9

TV/VCR

COUNTER RESET

3

EJECT

CHANNEL

+

–

INPUT SELECT

ENTER

78

CALL

SLOW

PLAY

42

Press the SET + or – button

3

to select the TV/CATV mode.

–+

SET

CH SET UP

TV CATV
AUTO CH MEMORY
ADD/DELETE

〈

+

/–/ENTER/MENU

〉

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Press the ENTER button to

4

select the TV or CATV mode.
The arrow indicates the
selected mode.

ENTER

TV - VHF/UHF channels
CATV - Cable TV channels

Press the MENU button

5

twice to return to normal TV
viewing.

Your VCR can receive a maximum of 181 channels by presetting the channels into memory.

CH 001

〈

+

/–/ENTER/MENU

〉

MENU
TIMER REC SET
CH SET UP
AUTO REPEAT ON OFF
SYSTEM SET UP

ON OFF

NO NOISE BACKGROUND

AUTOMATIC MEMORY TUNING

CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN

•Turn ON the TV and set to the video channel 3 or 4.

•Turn ON the VCR POWER button.

•Press the TV/VCR selector button to select the VCR

mode.

When a TV is connected with an audio/video cable,
turn the TV and this VCR on, and select the video
input mode on the TV.

1

SPEED

MENU

AUTO

SEARCH

21

SKIP

STOP

–+

SET

–+

TRACKING

CLOCK/

COUNTER

TIMER REC

REW

REC/OTR

CANCEL

Press the MENU button.

1

Press the SET + or – button to select the CH
SET UP option, then press the ENTER button.

–+

POWER

SET

3

EJECT

CHANNEL

+

–

INPUT SELECT

ENTER

78

CALL

0

SLOW

PLAY

MENU

1

456

2

9

TV/VCR

COUNTER RESET

PAUSE/STILL

F.FWD

ENGLISH

ENTER

Press the SET + or – button to select the AUTO

2

CH MEMORY mode, then press the ENTER
button.

–+

SET

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ENTER

CH SET UP

TV CATV
AUTO CH MEMORY
ADD/DELETE

〈

+

/–/ENTER/MENU

The auto tuning will start. The channel display

3

will count up and when finished, the screen

5

returns to normal.

〉

27

–+

SET

SETTING THE CHANNELS (CONTINUED)

TO ADD/DELETE CHANNELS

Press the MENU button.
Press the SET + or – button

1

to select the CH SET UP

option, then press the ENTER button.

–+

MENU

SET

ENTER

Press the SET + or – button
to select the ADD/DELETE

2

mode, then press the
ENTER button.

–+

SET

ENTER

Select the desired channels

3

to be memorized or deleted
using the SET + or – button.

MENU
TIMER REC SET
CH SET UP
AUTO REPEAT ON OFF
SYSTEM SET UP
NO NOISE BACKGROUND

ON OFF

〈

+

/–/ENTER/MENU

〉

51

SPEED

MENU

AUTO

–+

SET

–+

TRACKING

1

4

32

Press the ENTER button if you wish to DELETE

the channel from memory.
Press the ENTER button if you wish to ADD the
unmemorized channel.
Repeat Steps 3 and 4 for each channel to be added or
deleted.

SEARCH

SKIP

CLOCK/

COUNTER

CH SET UP

TV CATV
AUTO CH MEMORY
ADD/DELETE

〈

+

/–/ENTER/MENU

INPUT SELECT

REC/OTR

REW

STOP

ENTER

CANCEL

TIMER REC

5

〉

POWER

1

456

0

PAUSE/STILL

F.FWD

2

9

TV/VCR

COUNTER RESET

3

CHANNEL

+

–

EJECT

78

CALL

SLOW

PLAY

42

Press the MENU button three times after adding
or deleting all of the desired channels, to return
to normal TV viewing.

MENU

ENTER

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ADD CH 002

〈

+

/–/ENTER/MENU

〉

NOISE ELIMINATION (BLUE SCREEN)

–+

SET

〈

+

/–/ENTER/MENU

〉

MENU
TIMER REC SET
CH SET UP
AUTO REPEAT ON OFF
SYSTEM SET UP

ON OFF

NO NOISE BACKGROUND

MENU

When you don't want to receive a weak signal broadcast, the Blue back screen can be obtained by selecting
the NO NOISE BACKGROUND "ON". When the unit is shipped from the factory, the NO NOISE BACK­GROUND is set to the "ON".

CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN

• Turn ON the TV and set to the video channel 3 or 4.

• Turn ON the VCR POWER button.

• Press the TV/VCR selector button to select the

VCR mode.
When a TV is connected with an audio/video cable,

turn the TV and this VCR on and select the video
input mode on the TV.

1

REW

SPEED

MENU

AUTO

–+

TRACKING

SEARCH

SKIP

CLOCK/

COUNTER

STOP

–+

SET

CANCEL

TIMER REC

1

3

Press the MENU button, then press the SET + or

1

– button to select the NO NOISE BACKGROUND
option.

MENU

POWER

1

456

REC/OTR

ENTER

CALL

INPUT SELECT

PLAY

78

SLOW

0

PAUSE/STILL

F.FWD

2

9

TV/VCR

COUNTER RESET

3

EJECT

CHANNEL

+

–

2

ENGLISH

Press the ENTER button to select the ON position.

2

ENTER

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MENU
TIMER REC SET
CH SET UP
AUTO REPEAT ON OFF
SYSTEM SET UP
NO NOISE BACKGROUND

ON OFF

〈

+

〉

/–/ENTER/MENU

Press the MENU button again.

3

29

LO ADING AND UNLO ADING VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES

Use only video cassette tapes marked .

LOADING

Push the center of the tape until it is automatically retracted.

AUTOMATIC POWER ON

The VCR will turn on automatically and the POWER indicator will light.

AUTOMATIC PLAY

When loading a cassette tape without the erase prevention tab, playback will start immediately.

Insert the cassette with its labeled side facing
you. An inverted cassette cannot be inserted.

The clock display will change in the counter display.

UNLOADING

T o unload a cassette, press the EJECT b utton on the
remote control, or press the STOP/EJECT button on

1

the VCR twice. The first press will stop the tape in
any mode. The second press will eject the tape. The "
will appear on the screen. The EJECT indicator will light in
the display.

EJECT

AUTOMATIC EJECT

If the VCR automatically rewinds the tape to the beginning
(AUTO REWIND FEATURE), the tape will be ejected
automatically (See the NOTE on page 37).

NOTES:

Always eject the tape when not in use.

•

The cassette can be ejected even if the POWER switch is "OFF".

•

STOP/EJECT

OR

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2

Pull the cassette out.

2

"

The counter display will change to the clock display.

1

TAPES

PLAYBACK

To play a prerecorded cassette tape

TO START PLAYBACK

CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Turn ON the TV and set to the video channel 3 or 4.

When a TV is connected with an audio/video cable,
turn the TV and this VCR on and select the video
input mode on the TV.

2

SPEED

MENU

AUTO

–+

SET

–+

TRACKING

SEARCH

SKIP

CLOCK/

COUNTER

Load a prerecorded tape (When loading a

1

cassette tape without the erase prevention tab,
playback will start automatically).

The clock display will change in the counter display.

POWER

1

456

0

PAUSE/STILL

F.FWD

2

9

TV/VCR

COUNTER RESET

3

EJECT

CHANNEL

+

–

STOP

TIMER REC

REW

CANCEL

REC/OTR

ENTER

CALL

INPUT SELECT

PLAY

78

SLOW

ENGLISH

Press the PLAY button. Playback will start.

2

PLAY

▲

The " " will appear on the screen about 4 seconds.
The PLay indicator will light in the display about 4 seconds.

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TO STOP PLAYBACK

Press the STOP button once. The tape will stop but
remain fully loaded and ready to play.

STOP

The " " will appear on the screen about 4 seconds.
The STOP indicator will light in the display about 4 seconds.

31

–+

TRACKINGAUTO

PLAYBACK (CONTINUED)

TO REWIND OR FORWARD THE TAPE RAPIDLY

Press the REW button in the STOP mode.

REW

The " " will appear on the screen about 4 seconds.
The REW indicator will light in the display about 4 seconds.

SPEED

MENU

AUTO

SEARCH

–+

–+

TRACKING

SKIP

CLOCK/

COUNTER

STOP

SET

TIMER REC

Press the F.FWD button in the STOP mode.

F.FWD

The " " will appear on the screen about 4 seconds.
The F.FWD indicator will light in the display about 4 seconds.

POWER

1

456

0

PAUSE/STILL

F.FWD

2

9

TV/VCR

COUNTER RESET

3

EJECT

CHANNEL

+

–

REW

CANCEL

REC/OTR

ENTER

CALL

INPUT SELECT

PLAY

78

SLOW

DIGITAL TRACKING CONTROL

When a tape is played, the Digital Auto Tracking System automatically adjusts the tracking to obtain the best
possible picture. If noise bars appear during playback, adjust the tracking manually:

• Press the Manual TRACKING + or – button to obtain the best possible picture. To resume automatic tracking,

FORWARD/REVERSE PICTURE SEARCH

If you want to see the tape program during REW (F.FWD) mode, press and hold the REW (F.FWD) button again.
The backward (forward) visual search picture will be seen on the screen. Release to return to the REW (F.FWD) mode.

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press the AUTO Tracking button.

TRACKINGAUTO

–

+

SPECIAL PLAYBACK

TO VISUALLY SEARCH FOR DESIRED POINTS

When either the F.FWD or REW button is pressed in the PLAYBACK mode, the speed search picture will appear.
When pressed twice, the search picture will increase speed. Speed search time depends upon the speed used
(SP, LP or SLP) during recording. To rewind or fast forward a tape, press the STOP button, and then press the REW
or F.FWD button.

To visually search backward, press the REW button
once or twice in the PLAYBACK mode.

REW

To visually search forward, press the F.FWD button
once or twice in the PLAYBACK mode.

F.FWD

ENGLISH

The REVEW indicator will light in the display about 4 seconds.
Press the PLAY button to resume normal viewing speed.

SKIP SEARCH

Press the SKIP SEARCH button in the PLAY mode.
The VCR will search forward through approximately
60 seconds of the tape (e.g. unwanted commercial
time) and then resume normal playback.

SKIP

SEARCH

The CUE 1 indicator will light in the display.
(For example : 1 press).

SLOW MOTION PLAYBACK

Press the SLOW button in the PLAYBACK mode.
Playback will proceed at 1/10th of the normal speed.

The SLOW indicator will light in the display about 4 seconds.
Press the PLAY button again to resume normal playback.

NOTE: SLOW TRACKING AND VERTICAL LOCK
ADJUSTMENT

If noise bars appear in the picture during slow motion, press
the Manual TRACKING
bars. If the still picture jitters excessively, press the Manual
TRACKING

NOTES:

SLOW

+ or – button to reduce the noise

+ or – button to stabilize the still picture.

Best results during speed search playback can be obtained with cassette tapes recorded in the "SP"and"SLP"

•

mode.
The audio output is muted during SPEED SEARCH and STILL.

•

A few noise bars will appear on the picture during SPEED SEARCH ,STILL, FRAME ADVANCE and SLOW MOTION.

•

To prevent damage to the tape, CUE, REVIEW and STILL playback is automatically changed to the PLAYBACK

•

mode after 5 minutes.

The CUE indicator will light in the display about 4 seconds.
Press the PLAY button to resume normal viewing speed.

TO WATCH A STILL PICTURE

Press the PAUSE/STILL button in the PLAYBACK
mode.

PAUSE/STILL

The STILL indicator will light in the display about 4 seconds.
Press the PAUSE/STILL button again to resume normal
playback.

FRAME BY FRAME ADVANCE

Press the SLOW button during STILL playback.

SLOW

The still picture will advance by one frame each time
you press the button. Hold the button for continuous
frame by frame viewing.
Press the PAUSE/STILL button again to resume normal
playback.

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–+

SET

SPECIAL PLAYBACK (CONTINUED)

〈

+

/–/ENTER/MENU

〉

MENU
TIMER REC SET
CH SET UP
AUTO REPEAT ON OFF
SYSTEM SET UP
NO NOISE BACKGROUND

TO WATCH A TAPE REPEATEDLY

CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN

•Turn ON the TV and set to the video channel 3 or 4.

•Turn ON the VCR POWER button.

•Press the TV/VCR selector button to select the VCR

mode.

When a TV is connected with an audio/video cable,
turn the TV and this VCR on, and select the video
input mode on the TV.

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SPEED

MENU

1

AUTO

SEARCH

SKIP

STOP

–+

SET

–+

TRACKING

CLOCK/

COUNTER

TIMER REC

REW

CANCEL

Press the MENU button.

1

Press the SET + or – button to select the AUTO
REPEAT option.

MENU

POWER

1

456

REC/OTR

ENTER

CALL

INPUT SELECT

PLAY

78

SLOW

0

PAUSE/STILL

F.FWD

2

9

TV/VCR

COUNTER RESET

3

EJECT

CHANNEL

+

–

2

Press the ENTER button to select the ON

2

position.

ENTER

To cancel repeat mode, follow the above steps 1 and 2, then press the ENTER button to select the OFF

NOTE:

position. Press the MENU button to return to the TV.

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MENU
TIMER REC SET
CH SET UP
AUTO REPEAT ON OFF
SYSTEM SET UP
NO NOISE BACKGROUND

〈

+

/–/ENTER/MENU

〉

Press the MENU button.

3

If you press the PLAY button, the tape will play
over and over until the repeat mode is canceled.

MENU

" " will appear if you press the CALL button.
To cancel, press the CALL button again.

RECORDING A TV PROGRAM

RECORDING AND VIEWING THE SAME TV PROGRAM

CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN

•Turn ON the TV and set to the video channel 3 or 4.

•Tur n ON the VCR POWER button.

•Press the TV/VCR selector button to select the

VCR mode.

When a TV is connected with an audio/video cable,
turn the TV and this VCR on and select the video
input mode on the TV.

Load a cassette tape with the erase prevention

1

tab intact.
The VCR will automatically turn on.

The clock display will change in the counter display.

ENGLISH

3

REC/OTR

REW

SPEED

2

Press the SPEED selector button to select the

2

desired tape speed SP, LP or SLP.

SPEED

The counter and SP, LP or SLP will appear on the
screen about 4 seconds.

MENU

AUTO

–+

TRACKING

SEARCH

SKIP

CLOCK/

COUNTER

STOP

–+

SET

CANCEL

TIMER REC

00 : 00 : 00 SP

ENTER

456

78

CALL

INPUT SELECT

0

SLOW

PLAY

PAUSE/STILL

F.FWD

3

1 1 0

POWER

1

2

3

EJECT

9

TV/VCR

COUNTER RESET

CHANNEL

+

–

Press the direct channel selection buttons or the
CHANNEL ▲ or ▼ button to select the channel to
be recorded.

1-9
10-19

20-99
100-125

Press 0 twice and then 1-9 as required.
(Example; to select 2, press 002.)
Press 0 first and then the remaining 2
digits in order from left to right.
(Example; press 018 for 18.)
Press 2 digits in order. (Example; press
22 for 22.)
Press the 3 digits in order. (Example;
press 110 for 110.)

CHANNEL

TV

VHF
2-13

UHF

14-69

or

VHF/UHF/CATV CHANNELS

CATV

VHF
2-13

STD/HRC/IRC

14-36

(A) (W)

37-59

(AA) (WW)

60-85

(AAA) (ZZZ)

86-94

(86) (94)

95-99

(A-5) (A-1)

100-125

(100)(125)

01

(5A)

CH 110

Since the VCR has its own TV tuner, it is not actually necessary to have the TV turned on in order to make a

NOTE:

recording. Turning on the TV merely allows confirmation of the proper channel settings on your VCR.

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RECORDING A TV PROGRAM (CONTINUED)

TO STOP RECORDING

Press the REC/OTR button.

4

Press the STOP button to stop recording.

REC/OTR

CH 110

CH 125

STOP

" will appear on screen about 4 seconds.

" " will appear on the screen about 4 seconds.
The REC indicator will light in the display about 4 seconds.

4

SPEED

MENU

AUTO

–+

–+

TRACKING

SEARCH

SKIP

CLOCK/

COUNTER

"
The STOP indicator will light in the display about 4 seconds.

POWER

1

456

0

PAUSE/STILL

F.FWD

2

9

TV/VCR

COUNTER RESET

3

EJECT

CHANNEL

+

–

STOP

SET

TIMER REC

REW

CANCEL

REC/OTR

ENTER

CALL

INPUT SELECT

PLAY

78

SLOW

TO STOP RECORDING TEMPORARILY

Press the PAUSE/STILL button to avoid recording unwanted material. Press again to continue the recording.

PAUSE/STILL

" " will appear on screen about 4 seconds and the REC indicator will light in the display to continue pause mode.

NOTE: The pause function will be released after 5 minutes to prevent damage to the tape or the VCR. The VCR

will change to the STOP mode.

AUTO REWIND FEATURE

NOTE:

This VCR will automatically rewind the tape when the tape has ended (except during OTR and TIMER REC).
It will also eject the tape and turn the VCR’s power OFF.

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RECORDING ONE PROGRAM WHILE WATCHING ANOTHER

TV/VCR

While the VCR is recording, press the TV/VCR
selector button to select the TV position.

1

The TV/VCR indicator will go off and recording
will continue.

NOTE: Some CATV hookups do not permit viewing one channel while recording another. See pages 18-21.

Select the TV channel you want to watch by
using the TV channel selector.

2

TO PREVENT AN ACCIDENTAL RECORDING TO RECORD AGAIN

ENGLISH

After recording, break off the erase prevention
tab if you do not wish to record over the tape.

Erase prevention tab

Cover the hole with adhesive tape.
Be careful the tape does not extend past the edges
of the cassette housing.

Adhesive tape

TAPE SPEED AND MAXIMUM RECORDING/PLAYBACK TIME

VIDEO CASSETTE TAPE

TAPE SPEED

T-90

1-1/2 hours

3 hours

4-1/2 hours

SP

(Standard Play)

LP

(Long Play)

SLP

(Super Long Play)

T-210 T-160 T-120 T-60 T-30

3-1/2 hours

7 hours

10-1/2 hours

2-2/3 hours

5-1/3 hours

8 hours

2 hours

4 hours

6 hours

1 hour

2 hours

3 hours

30 minutes

1 hour

1-1/2 hours

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SETTING THE TIMER RECORDING

〈

+

/–/ENTER/MENU

〉

MENU
TIMER REC SET
CH SET UP
AUTO REPEAT ON OFF
SYSTEM SET UP
NO NOISE BACKGROUND

–+

SET

〈

+

/–/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU

〉

TIMER REC SET

DATE
START
END
CH
SPEED

2612(WED)

: 00 AM
:

– –

1

SP

– –

Timer recording can be programmed on-screen with the remote control. The built-in timer allows automatic
unattended recording of up to 8 programs within 1 month.

EXAMPLE: Program a timer recording for the 26th day, channel 125 (CATV), 11:00 - 11:30 PM on timer program

CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN

•

•

•

•

When a TV is connected with an audio/video cable,
turn the TV and this VCR on and select the video
input mode on the TV.

number 1. (Tape speed: SLP)

Turn on the TV and set to the video channel 3 or 4.
Press the TV/VCR selector button to select the VCR
mode.
Load a video cassette with the erase prevention tab
intact. The VCR will automatically turn on.
Check that the clock and date are correct (see page

25).

1

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MENU

AUTO

–+

TRACKING

SEARCH

SKIP

CLOCK/

COUNTER

SPEED

STOP

–+

SET

TIMER REC

REW

CANCEL

Press the MENU button. Check the TIMER REC

1

SET option is selected, then press the ENTER
button.

ENTER

POWER

1

456

2

9

TV/VCR

COUNTER RESET

PAUSE/STILL

3

EJECT

CHANNEL

+

–

REC/OTR

ENTER

MENU

CALL

INPUT SELECT

PLAY

78

0

SLOW

F.FWD

321

Press the SET + or – button to select the one of

2

the program line, then press the ENTER button.

–+

SET

NOTE:

To set the timer for other programs, press the MENU button. Check that the TIMER REC SET option is

ENTER

selected, then press the ENTER button. Press the SET
press the ENTER button. Repeat steps 3 to 4 to set the second program.

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DATE START END CH

––––– ––:–– ––:–– –– –
––––– ––:–– ––:–– –– –
––––– ––:–– ––:–– –– –
––––– ––:–– ––:–– –– –
––––– ––:–– ––:–– –– –
––––– ––:–– ––:–– –– –
––––– ––:–– ––:–– –– –
––––– ––:–– ––:–– –– –

〈

+

/–/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU

〉

Press the SET + or – button to select the date,
then press the ENTER button.

3

ENTER

+ or – button until the next program blinks, then

Set the start time, end time, channel and tape

〈

+

/–/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU

〉

26 (WE)11:00PM 11:30PM 25 SLP

DATE START END CH

––––– ––:–– ––:–– –– –
––––– ––:–– ––:–– –– –
––––– ––:–– ––:–– –– –
––––– ––:–– ––:–– –– –
––––– ––:–– ––:–– –– –
––––– ––:–– ––:–– –– –
––––– ––:–– ––:–– –– –

4

speed as in step 3.

–+

SET

ENTER

TIMER REC SET

DATE
START
END
CH
SPEED

〈

+

/–/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU

2611(WED)

: 00 PM
11 : 30 PM
25

SLP

Press the ENTER button to accept them.

5

To enter other programmes, repeat step 2
through 4. Or, press the MENU button twice to
return to the normal screen.

ENTER

〉

MENU

ENGLISH

4

5

SPEED

MENU

AUTO

SEARCH

SKIP

Press the TIMER REC button. The power will go

6

off, the Timer Record indicator will light and the
VCR stands by for recording.

TIMER REC

To cancel timer recoreding, press the button again and
the Timer Record indicator will go out.

STOP

–+

SET

–+

TRACKING

CLOCK/

COUNTER

TIMER REC

POWER

1

456

0

PAUSE/STILL

F.FWD

2

9

TV/VCR

COUNTER RESET

3

EJECT

CHANNEL

+

–

5

REW

CANCEL

REC/OTR

ENTER

CALL

INPUT SELECT

PLAY

78

SLOW

6

TO CORRECT THE SETTINGS

While setting, press the ENTER button to flash the item
to correct, then re-enter the setting with the SET
button.
When finished, press the ENTER button.

+ or –

NOTES:

The VCR cannot be used while the Timer Record indicator is lit.

•

After a power failure or disconnection of the power plug, all programmed recording settings must be reset

•

upon resumption of power. In this case, reset the clock (see page 25) and reprogram any timer recordings.
Press the CANCEL button to move cursor backward for correction.

•

To record from external source set the channel to "L1" or "L2". "L1" and "L2" will appear next to

•

CH 125 (or 69).

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