Nec VH-602 Owners Manual

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User’s Manual

Getting Started

l Features ............................................................2

l Controls and Components ................................3

l On-Screen Display ............................................6

l Remote Control Unit..........................................7

l Inserting and Removing Video Cassettes.........9

Connections

l VCR & TV Connection ....................................10

l Antenna Connection ........................................11

IMPORTANT

Please forward your warranty card to NEC Australia Pty Ltd.

This instruction manual is very important. Please read this manual carefully and completely before connecting, operating or adjusting the VCR in order to ensure the best performance. This instruction manual gives instructions on the effective use of your VCR. Please check this manual before you call for help, so you may save the cost of unnecessary service.

Setting

l On-Screen Menu Programming ......................13

l Setting the Clock .............................................14

l Setting the Reception Channels ....................16

Playback

l Playing Back Video Cassettes ........................24

l Searching for Particular Scenes......................25

l Special Playback.............................................26

l Convenient Features.......................................28

Recording

l Recording TV Programmes.............................30

l Quick Start Recording (QSR)..........................32

l Timer Recording Using the On-Screen

Display.............................................................33

Hi-Fi

Only video cassettes marked “VHS” can be used with this video cassette recorder. VHS High Quality technology is incorporated into VCRs marked “HQ”. This VCR is compatible with the conventional VHS.

Video Cassette Recorder

Editing

l Dubbing Tapes ................................................38

Audio Sound System

l Audio Track System ........................................40

l Simulcast Recording and Playback..................41

l Receiving Stereo or Bilingual Broadcasts.......44

Important Information

l Before Requesting Service .............................47

l General Notes .................................................49

l Specifications ..................................................50

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNITTO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

Dangerous voltage inside. Refer internal servicing to qualified service personnel. To prevent electric shock or fire hazard, remove the power cord from the AC outlet prior to connecting or disconnecting any signal lead or aerial.

Even if the VCR OPERATE button is turned off, parts of the unit are still connected to the mains.

CAUTION:

Disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet if you will not be using the VCR for a long period of time.

CAUTION:

TO AVOID RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN.

NOTE:

The rating plate is located at the rear of the unit.

CAUTION:

Young children and infirm persons should be supervised when using the appliance.

Features

CHILD LOCK

Allows the user to set the VCR from the remote control, so that the front panel functions become inoperative, with the exception of the STOP/EJECT button.

1-MONTH/7-EVENT PROGRAMMABLE TIMER WITH EVERY-DAY RECORDING

The VCR can be programmed to record automatically up to seven TV shows in the coming month. There is also an every-day programme timer.

Hi-Fi STEREO & BILINGUALAUDIO SYSTEM (2-HEAD)

Receives bilingual broadcasts and offers Hi-Fi stereo recording and playback with digital audio tracking.

DOUBLE-AZIMUTH 4-HEAD SYSTEM

Assures optimum playback and recording. Also the automatic head cleaning system protects the tape heads.

MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAY

Shows the VCR status, such as play, record etc. on the Multi-Function Display.

NTSC PLAYBACK ON PAL CTV

Allows you to play NTSC video tapes from overseas on most brands of colour television receivers capable of resolving at 60 Hz video signal.

LONG PLAY

Enables tape to travel at half speed for doubling recording and playback time on your tapes.

SKIP SEARCH

Allows you to avoid unwanted part of programme quickly.

SHUTTLE CONTROL

Allows you to vary the speed of the tape from FAST REVIEW to FAST CUE.

DIAGNOSTIC ADVISING SYSTEM

Displays an operation error message if operation fault occurs during use.

QUICK START RECORDING (QSR)

Allows the VCR to be set to automatically stop recording and shut the power off.

HQ (HIGH QUALITY) VIEW SYSTEM

The “High Quality” circuit improves image sharpness and detail.

FREQUENCY SYNTHESIZED TUNER WITH 80-CHANNEL MEMORY

AUTOMATIC FEATURES

These features will function automatically as follows:

-The power of the VCR will turn on when a tape is inserted.

-The VCR starts playback when there is no safety tab on the cassette.

-The VCR starts rewinding when the tape reaches the end.

REAL-TIME COUNTER

Shows tape travel in hours, minutes and seconds.

SPECIAL PLAYBACK FEATURES

Equipped with advanced playback features, such as Fine Still, Frame Advance and Fixed Slow-motion.

FULL-FUNCTION INFRARED REMOTE CONTROL AUTO HEAD CLEANING

FRONT

OPERATE BUTTON

This button is used to turn the unit on and off. When this button is pressed to ON, the VCR indicator, channel position number and clock display will appear. When this button is pressed to OFF, the VCR indicator will disappear. NOTE: To set the VCR for unattended recordings after timer settings have been completed. When the timer is programmed and OPERATE is turned off “TIMER” appears on the Multi-Function Display to indicate that the VCR is set for unattended recording and cannot be operated manually. (To return to manual operation, press the OPERATE button once. “TIMER” indicator goes off).

STOP/EJECT BUTTON

Press this button to stop or eject the tape.

CASSETTE COMPARTMENT

Insert a cassette in the compartment, loading will be completed automatically. NOTE: Power is turned on automatically when the cassette is loaded. If the cassette is loaded without the safety tab in place, the video programme will play automatically (FULL AUTO PLAY).

REWIND/REVIEW BUTTON

Press to start rewind. Press this button during playback to see reverse playback picture at high speed.

PLAY BUTTON

Press this button to playback recorded tapes.

FAST FORWARD/CUE BUTTON

Press to activate fast forward. Press this button during playback to see forward playback picture at high speed.

P/STILL BUTTON

Press to stop recording and to eliminate commercial breaks or unwanted programme materials in RECORD mode. Press to freeze the picture in PLAY mode.

RECORD/QUICK START RECORDING BUTTON

Press for recording or setting the QSR (Quick Start Recording).

REMOTE SENSOR WINDOW

To receive signals from the remote control unit.

MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAY

The VCR’s function will be displayed on the MultiFunction Display variously.

CHANNEL BUTTONS (▲/▼)

Used to move up or down through programme numbers.

AUDIO IN JACKS (L/R)

Use the audio input to record audio from an external audio source.

VIDEO IN JACK

Connect the video output from other video equipment (such as a Camera Recorder) to this jack.

REAR

MAINS LEAD

AUDIO IN/OUT (R/L)

Used to connect the video recorder to your TV, another video recorder or Hi-Fi system.

VIDEO OUT

Used to connect the video recorder to your TV or another video recorder.

AERIAL INPUT

Connect the external aerial to this terminal.

RF OUTPUT

Connect this terminal to the AERIAL terminal on the back of the TV, using coaxial RF cable (supplied).

VIDEO IN

Connect the video output from other video equipment (such as a Video Camera) to this jack.

Controls and Components

Front Panel

OPERATE Button

OPERATE

STOP/

Child Lock System

AV2

VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R

VIDEO IN Jacks

STOP/EJECT Button

EJECT

CH Buttons

AUDIO IN Jacks

Cassette

Compartment

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Remote Sensor Window

Multi-Function Display

PAL

REC /QSR

REC/QSR Button

REW Button

PLAY Button

FF Button

P/STILL

OPR

P/STILL Button

Rear Panel

Mains Lead

AV1

AUDIO IN/OUT(R/L) Terminals

VIDEO OUT Terminal

R - AUDIO - L

OUT

VIDEO

VIDEO IN Terminal

AERIAL Terminal

AERIAL

RF.OUT

RF OUT Terminal

Multi-Function Display

152 3 4

REC VCR

TIMER

1 Cassette- in Indicator Appears whenever there is a cassette tape in the VCR. 2 REC Appears when the VCR is in Recording mode. 3 Switchable Display

4 Timer Appears when the VCR is set to record a programme in TIMER mode 5 VCR Appears when the TV/VCR button is set to VCR mode.

● Clock

● QSR (Quick Start Recording) off time

● Channel number

● AV (AV1, AV2)

● SC (Simulcast)

● Current tape mode

Function Indicator

PLAYBACK

PLAY BACKWARD

2X PLAY

3X PLAY BACKWARD

RECORD

REC

FAST FORWARD

FAST FORWARD SEARCH

STILL PLAYBACK

RECORD PAUSE

REC

REWIND

STOP

SLOW MOTION

REVERSE SEARCH

On-Screen Display

22. 09. 01

SUN

STOP SP

PR-01

M 0:02:01

VCR-Operation Mode/

Tape speed

Day/Month/Year/Day of Week

When OK button is pressed, OSD (On-Screen Display) displays VCR operation mode, tape speed, channel programme number, date, year and day of the week will appear on the TV screen. The switchable display of the current time or the tape counter and the remaining tape length will also appear on the TV screen. After three seconds OSD will disappear. I f OK button is pressed twice in quick succession, the clock display will remain on the TV screen. Each time OK button is pressed, you can change the switchable display to the current time or to the tape counter and the remaining tape length. Press OK button again to remove OSD from the TV screen.

Channel Programme Number (A V1 (or A V2) in Audio/Video mode, SC in Simulcast mode)

Switchable Display (Clock, Tape Counter, Tape Remaining Length)

NOTES:

• If recording is taking place, these On-Screen Displays will not be recorded onto the tape.

• The remaining tape length indicator may not be displayed correctly depending on the type or condition of the tape. Note, the remaining tape length indicator is not displayed just after you insert a tape.

Remote Control Unit

Almost all VCR functions can be controlled from the wireless remote control unit. The remote control must have line of sight to the remote sensor on the front panel of the VCR and must be within an angle of 30 degrees either side of it. The maximum operating distance is about 7.5 m (25 feet). If the operating distance decreases, the remote control may need new batteries.

OPERATE EJECT

PLAY

STOP

CHILD LOCK

FFREW

SKIP

TV/VCR

5 6

7 8

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14 15

16 17

18 19

REMOTE CONTROL

RB - 207

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

● Remove the battery compartment lid by sliding

it forward.

● Remove the flat batteries.

● Load new AAA batteries, taking care to align

their polarities ( and ) as indicated.

● Replace the lid.

NOTE:

If you do not intend using the remote control unit for an extended period of time, remove the batteries and store them in a cool, dry place.

1 OPERATE Turns the unit ON or OFF.

EDF G

F G

2 MENU (i) Used to enter into menu on the TV screen. 3 CLEAR Press to reset the counter to 0:00:00. 4 CURSOR (

5 TRACKING (TRK) Used to adjust tracking manually.

)

During OSD menu, for moving the cursor, selection bar up or down.

●

Switches one channel programme up or down.

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During playback, tracking control.

●

During still playback, adjusting vertical tremble.

●

During OSD menu, for moving the cursor to the left or right.

●

Adjust the playback speed.

●

The cursor (

) button can be used to clear data.

6 PLAY Press to play back recorded tapes. 7 REWIND/REVIEW (REW) Press to start rewind.

Press this button during playback to see reverse playback picture at high speed.

8STOP Press to stop the tape. 9 0 to 9 These buttons are used to select programmes, or to set the clock and the

timer according to the guidelines displayed on the TV screen.

10 AUDIO/VIDEO MODE Used to select the input signal.

(AV)

Press once: SC will appear on the Multi-Function Display. SC is selected to

●

record the video and normal audio signal from the built-in tuner, and the Hi-Fi audio signal from AUDIO IN (L/R), VIDEO IN on the front panel. Press twice: AV1 will appear on the Multi-Function Display. AV1 is selected to

●

record or view signals from AUDIO IN (L/R), VIDEO IN on the rear panel. Press three times: AV2 will appear on the Multi-Function Display. AV2 is

●

selected to record or view signals from AUDIO IN (L/R), VIDEO IN on the front panel. Press four times: AV2 will disappear on the Multi-Function Display. You can

●

now watch or record signals from the built-in tuner.

11 EJECT Press to eject a cassette. 12 REC/QSR Press to record or to set the QSR (Quick Start Recording).

13 TAPE SPEED (Long Play) Used to select the desired recording speed: SP (Standard Play) or LP (Long Play). 14 OK Press while the clock is displayed to show the tape counter.

The tape position will be stored in memory.

Confirms menu selection.

●

Calls up OSD (On Screen Display).

●

15 CHANNEL (CH) Used to select channel numbers. 16 PAUSE/STILL (P/STILL) Press in RECORD mode to stop recording and to eliminate commercial

breaks or unwanted programme material. Press again to resume recording. Press in play mode to freeze the picture. Press PLAY to resume playback.

17 FAST FORWARD/CUE Press to activate fast forward.

(FF) Press this button during playback to see forward playback picture at high speed.

18 SKIP 19 TV/VCR Set this button to;

Used to fast forward picture search through 30 seconds of recording.

VCR: To monitor, view playback or view the video recorder’s tuner.

●

TV: To watch TV or view one programme while recording another programme.

●

NOTE: When you have set the TV/VCR button to TV mode, “VCR” indicator

will disappear on the Multi-Function Display.

20 CHILD LOCK Used to select child lock mode.

Inserting and Removing Video Cassettes

Insertion

Insert the video cassette into the compartment with the window side up and the label facing you.

● The VCR does not have to be ON. So long as it is connected to a power outlet, it will turn itself ON and continue

the loading process.

● If the cassette does not have a safety tab, the VCR will enter into PLAY mode immediately.

● The cassette-in indicator will appear on the Multi-Function Display.

Removal

● Press EJECT. The cassette compartment will open and the cassette will be partially ejected.

● Carefully remove the cassette from the VCR. It is not recommended to leave the cassette in the VCR when not in use.

Accidental Erasure Protection

To prevent accidental erasure

● Prevent accidental erasure of a tape by breaking off

the safety tab on the back edge of the cassette.

To re-record

● If you later want to record over the tape, cover the

hole with cellophane tape.

Video Cassette Types

Use only cassettes marked VHS.

Video Cassette

Length

E-240 E-180 E-120 E-90 E-60

Maximum Record/

Playback Time

SP MODE LP MODE

4 hrs 8 hrs 3 hrs 6 hrs 2 hrs 4 hrs

1.5 hrs 3 hrs 1 hr 2 hrs

VCR and TV Connection

If your TV is equipped with an Audio/V ideo connector, it is possible to connect the VCR directly to the TV. The advantages of this type of connection are superior picture and better sound quality during playback.

Stereo TV

To AUDIO IN (R/L) terminals

To AUDIO OUT (R/L) terminals

To VIDEO OUT terminal

To VIDEO IN terminal

To AUDIO OUT ( R/L) terminals

- AUDIO -

OUT

To VIDEO OUT

VI O

OUT

IN AV1

Coaxial cable (supplied)

To "RF OUT"

AERIAL

OUT

Aerial

To "AERIAL"

1 2

OPERATE

To VIDEO IN

To AUDIO IN (R/L) terminals

Connect the VCR to TV as shown above.

Turn the VCR ON by pressing the OPERATE button.

Turn the TV ON and select the Video or AV channel.

Antenna Connection

In order to receive TV programmes with your VCR, an antenna must be connected as illustrated.

To aerial terminal

Coaxial cable (Supplied)

Aerial

1 2

To RF OUT

To AC outlet ~100 - 240V, 50/60Hz 14W

Unplug the coaxial aerial cable from your TV set and plug it into the AERIAL terminal on your VCR.

Using the coaxial cable supplied, connect the aerial terminal on your TV set to the RF OUT terminal on your VCR.

R - AUDIO - L

OUT

INAV1

OUT

DEO

AERIAL

RF OUT

To AERIAL

Setting the Video Channel on your TV

1 2

OPERATE

PLAY

The output channel of the VCR is set at UHF channel 68.

Turn on the TV.

Turn the VCR on by pressing the OPERATE button.

Insert a recorded tape and press PLAY.

5 6

OPERATE

STOP

Chld L ck Sysem

AV2

VIDEO N L-AUDIO N R

Tune your TV so that the picture of the playing tape appears on the TV screen. NOTE: Refer to your TV user’s manual when tuning the video channel.

EJECT

If channel 68 is already occupied on your TV set, or the picture is distorted, you can change the transmitted channel of the video recorder.

NTSC

1. During power off mode (only clock displayed) hold down both the “CH

“CH

” buttons on the VCR for more than 4 seconds.

Then, “RF C68” will be displayed on the Multi-Function Display.

2. Press either the “CH

channel, eg. between channels 28 and 67.

3. Press the “OPERATE” button when you have finished.

” or “CHE” buttons on the VCR to select another video

” and

On-Screen Menu Programming

F/G

D/E

The i button on the remote control can be used to activate the menu on the TV screen.

Set-up Menu Display

Press i on the remote control. The following menu will appear on the TV screen.

TEM

OSD

VCR

REC

Pr 12

SYS

TIME

REC

ACMS

DATE

OSD

OPR

AUDIO

OFF

Press CURSOR (

) to select the desired menu and press OK.

(1) REC

This function is used to record a programme with the timer (see p 33 to 35).

(2) PR

This function is used to view stored TV stations or to set TV station information manually (see p 16 to 18).

(3) ACMS

This feature is used for automatic setting of the TV stations (see p 19 to 20).

(4) TIME DATE

This function is used to set the clock and date manually (see p 14 to 15).

(5) SYSTEM

This function is used to set the Colour TV System (see p 31).

(6) ABC OSD

This function is used to select the language.

● Press

vice versa.

to select from English, Russian, Deutsch, Français and Polish, or

(7) DR

This feature is used to check a problem with your VCR (see p 28).

(8) AUDIO

This function selects the Hi-Fi audio track (stereo, left channel, right channel) or the normal audio track.

● Press

vice versa.

to select from STEREO → LEFT → RIGHT → MONO → STEREO, or

Select STEREO to listen to stereo audio. Select LEFT to listen to the left channel audio. Select RIGHT to listen to the right channel audio. Select MONO to listen to mono audio.

(9) OSD ON/OFF

This feature is used to display VCR operation modes on the TV screen.

● Press

(10) OPR

This function is used to improve the playback picture (see p 25).

to select it ON or OFF.

Setting the Clock

F/G

REC

SYS

TEM

OPR

Pr 12

ACMS

ON OFF

OSD

TIME

DATE

VCR

OSD

AUDIO

HH DDYYMM

- -

- - : - - .

- - - - -

- - .

TIME

DATE

Use the On-Screen Display and the remote control unit to set the clock.

Before You Start

● The clock uses a 24-hour system.

● When you first plug in your VCR, the clock will read “- - - -”.

● While you are setting the clock, a menu on the TV screen will prompt you to go through the correct procedure.

● If you enter an incorrect number, press CURSOR (

PROCEDURE

) to clear the entry, then enter the correct number again.

1 2

3 4

Turn on the power of both the VCR and the TV.

Make sure that the TV is set to the VCR output channel.

Aim the remote control at the remote sensor window on the front panel of the VCR.

Press i on the remote control. The menu below will appear on the TV screen.

Press CURSOR (

) to select “TIME DATE” and press OK.

HH DDYYMM

: -

- - - - -

- - .

TIME

DATE

HH DDYYMM

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01 SUN

07.

TIME

DATE

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Set the hour by pressing 2 number buttons on the remote control. Enter 2 more for the minutes (e.g. 1530 for 15:30).

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Set the date by pressing the number buttons to enter 6 digits (day , month and year in order). For example, “220701” for 22 July 2001. The day of the week will appear automatically when you have entered all 6 digits for the date.

Press i to remove menu from the TV screen. The clock starts and appears on the Multi-Function Display.

Setting the Reception Channels

D/E

REC

SYS

TEM

OPR

Pr 12

ACMS

ON OFF

OSD

TIME DATE

VCR

OSD

AUD O

F/G

CHANNEL/CABLE:AV

PR 01

CH MFT

C00

STATION

+01 NBC

D/E

PR 01

CH MFT STATION

C 28 00 NBC

CHANNEL/CABLE:AV

The built-in frequency-synthesized tuner in the VCR allows you to receive TV broadcasts and to record programmes without having to turn the TV set on.

The VCR tuner can be pre-set for a maximum of 80 stations. Once you have pretuned these stations, you can select them using CURSOR (

Pressing or holding down the CURSOR ( briefly at each channel, so you can see the current programme content.

Preparation:

● Turn the TV ON and select the assigned video channel.

● Press OPERATE.

● Press AV to select the TUNER mode.

● Determine whether you need to enter the manual channel tuning section or the Auto channel T uning section (ACMS).

● Manual channel tuning is used to add more channels to the existing factory preset channels.

● Auto channel tuning (ACMS) is used to reset and reprogram the reception channels.

NOTE: Entering (ACMS) will automatically delete all existing programmed channels.

Manual Channel Tuning

Manual channel tuning allows you to store channels in preferred order, as on your TV set. Programme numbers 01 to 80 can be used.

), which advances the VCR directly to the highest or lowest pre-programmed channel.

) button advances the VCR through the pre-programmed channels, pausing

Press i on the remote control. The following menu will appear on the TV screen.

Press CURSOR (

“PR” and press OK.

) to select

The following menu will appear on the TV screen.

Press the “AV” button to select the type of TV channels.

● “C” for standard channels

C00-C70.

● “S” for special channels (Cable)

S01-S41.

Use the CURSOR ( or use the number buttons to enter

) buttons

the channel number which you want to store at this programme number.

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