Palsonic VCR-2110 Owner Manual
OWNER’S MANUAL
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
VCR-2110
TABLE OF CONTENTS
How to Use This Manual
This instruction Manual explains how to use your VCR and in particular, how to use the remote control unit keys to control the
VCR. There is an “identification of Controls” illustration on page 3 and 4.
CAUTION AND CARE ........................................ E-1
PREPARATION .................................................. E-2
Remote Control Operation............................ E-2
Battery Installation ....................................... E-2
Video Cassette Tape.................................... E-2
Identification of Controls .............................. E-3
Equipment Connection ................................ E-5
Video Channel Setting ................................. E-6
Using the Menu ............................................ E-7
On Screen Display (OSD) ............................ E-7
CHANNEL PRESET............................................ E-8
Selecting AUX Position ................................ E-8
BASIC OPERATION .......................................... E-9
Playback a Video Cassette .......................... E-9
Slow Playback .............................................. E-9
Picture Control ............................................. E-9
Frame Advance ........................................... E-9
Digital Tracking Control ............................
Audio output level adjustment
(2 scart model only) ..................................
1 Minute Skip ............................................
Zero Return ..............................................
Auto Operation Functions .........................
Index Search Function ..............................
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E-10
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E-11
ACCESSORIES
RECORDING...................................................... E-12
Recording TV Programmes......................... E-12
One-touch Timer Recording (OTR) ............ E-13
Recording from Another Source ................. E-14
Recording Channels that Require the Decoder
(2 scart model only) .................................... E-14
PROGRAMMABLE TIMER RECORDING......... E-15
Programme Procedure................................ E-15
Auto Speed Adjust....................................... E-16
Confirming the Data .................................... E-16
Clearing the Data ........................................ E-16
Notes on Timer Settings ............................. E-16
NTSC/MESCAM-RECORDED TAPE PLAYBACK....
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .......................... E-18
SPECIFICATIONS.............................................. E-19
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Before installing your VCR, please check if you have the following items.
For your reference, please record the serial number of
Serial Number:
your VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER and the date you
purchased it in the following space:
Purchase Date:
Remote Control Unit
Power on / off
Numeric buttons for channel direct access
(Press 0/AUXfirst for one figure.)
Selects the TV or VCR mode
A Video picture is shown on the TV screen
Selects the external input position
in the VCR mode
(Press twice)
On Screen Display (OSD) call button
Tape counter reset
Clears the data in the TIMER PROGRAM screen
Zero Return in the stop mode
1 Minute Skip during playback
Video enhancement during playback
Starts recording
One touch timer recording
Recording speed selector
Sets/releases TIMER STANDBY mode
Fine tuning
Display selector
(Clock/Counter/Remaining tape time)
MENU screen call button
Press 3 seconds to call RF TEST screen
: Channel position selector
Manual tracking control
Data selection in each MENU
: Moves the CURSOR in each
MENU
Index scan/search
in the stop mode
during
playback or when
: Starts playback
Frame advance during display of
still picture
: Fast forward
Forward search during playback
Rewind
Reverse search during playback
: Still picture during playback
Interrupts recording during
recording
: Stops any playback or recording
Ejects the cassette in the stop
mode
: Slow motion playback during
playback
Rear panel
CAUTION AND CARE
NOTICE:
Unauthorized recording of copyrighted television
programmes. films, video tapes and other materials may
infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary
to copyright laws.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION:
When the VCR is suddenly moved from a cold environment
to a warm environment, some condensation will occur inside the VCR. If the VCR is operated as it is, the tape may
stick to the tape head and damage to the tape and/or the
deck will result. Under such circumstances, leave the Main
power cord connected, but do not operate the VCR for about
2 hours so the VCR will dry out.
OPERATING CONDITIONS
Avoid use near a magnetic field. Doing so will adversely
affect the unit’s performance.
Avoid extreme heat, cold, moisture and dust.
PROTECT THE MAIN POWER CORD
Do not damage the Main Power Cord. Damage to the Main
Power Cord may cause a fire or shock hazard. When unplugging the Main Power Cord, please hold it by the plug
and remove it carefully
WHEN NOT IN USE
When you finish operating the VCR, always unload the cassette and turn OFF the OPERATE button.
UNPLUG THE MAIN POWER CORD AND DISCONNECT
THE ANTENNA CABLES DURING A LONG ABSENCE
When you leave your home for a long period of time, turn
OFF OPERATE button, unplug the Main Power Cord and
disconnect the antenna cables.
Please note that on your return, the calendar, clock data
and TIMER REC DATA will have to be reprogrammed.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
MAINTAIN GOOD VENTILATION
There are many ventilation holes on the bottom of the VCR.
For maximum ventilation, place the VCR on a hard level
surface only.
DO NOT PLACE ANYTHING ON THE VCR
Heavy objects placed on the VCR will cause damage. The
right side of the VCR Is also slotted to provide ventilation.
Do not obstruct these ventilation slots.
NEVER INSERT ANY OBJECT INTO THE CABINET
Do not insert any kind of foreign object into the VCR. This
not only creates a safety hazard but can also cause extensive damage to the mechanism.
CABINET CARE
Clean with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent and water. Wipe with a dry cloth.
NEVER USE ANY PETROLEUM BASED SOLUTIONS.
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PREPARATION
Remote Control Operation
Battery lnstaliation
1. 2. 3.
Video Cassette Tape
Only video cassette tapes with the mark, can be used
in this VCR.
Tape Speeds and Maximum
Recording Playback Time
TYPE OF THE VIDEO CASSETTE TAPE
TAPE SPEED
SP (Standard Play)
LP (Long Play)*
.
2 speed model only
Care of the Video Cassette Tape
.
Avoid violent vibration or shocks.
.
Do not place in a location where there are strong magnetic fields (near a motor, transformer or magnet).
.
Place the video cassette in the cassette case and store
it vertically.
.
Never place or store video cassette tapes in dusty places,
in direct sunlight and/or in humid location.
Safety Tab
E-360 E-240 E-160 E-120
5 hrs 4 hrs 3 hrs 2 hrs
10 hrs 6 hrs 6 hrs
4 hrs
! NOTES
.
Install two size “IEC R6 (AA)” batteries into the battery
compartment.
.
Do not mix a new battery with an old one.
.
Do not heat, disassemble, short or throw used batteries
into a fire.
Precautions on Use
.
Do not place the remote control unit in a location area
where it may become wet or very hot.
.
Dropping the remote control unit on a hard surface may
result in damage.
.
Do not use benzene, thinner or other petroleum based
solvent to clean the remote control unit. To clean. wipe it
with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent,
then wipe it dry with a soft cloth.
Safety Tab
Break off the safety to prevent accidental
erasure.
Cover the hole with adhesive tape to record
again.
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Identification of Controls
Front panel
Multi-display
: OTR/ Timer set indicator
: Digital tracking indicator
DT
: REC indicator
: Tape speed indicator
SLP
(2 speed model only)
: Clock/Tape counter
Status indicator
VCR
: Video mode indicator
: Power indicator
REM
: Tape time remaining indicator
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Equipment Connection
RF connection
To watch a picture from the VCR using this connection, it is necessary to set one of the TV channels as the "Video Channel"
See Preparations in “Video Channel Setting” (on Page 6).
1. Connect the antenna (or CATV) connector to the ANT.
IN socket.
2. Connect the coaxial cable (supplied) between the RF
OUT socket and the TV.
3. If you have a stereo receiver or amplifier, connect them
with an Audio cable (Not supplied).
4. Insert the power cord plug into the AC outlet.
NOTE
If you have tuned the VCR and TV set to different TV channels, you can only use the decoder for one of them.
When both the TV and VCR receive signals simultaneously
with the TV/VCR button switched to the TV mode, signal
interruption occurs.
When signal interruption appears on the TV screen, switch
the TV/VCR button to the VCR mode in order to view the
TV clearly.
AV connection
With this cable connection, many televisions automatically
switch to the “EXT” (external) or “AV” (Audio/Video)
programme number when a video cassette is played back.
You will find instructions for this in the operation manual of
your TV set.
1. Connect the antenna (or CATV) connector to the ANT.
IN socket.
2. Connect the coaxial cable (supplied) between the RF
OUT socket and the TV.
3. Insert the power cord plug into the AC outlet.
4. Connect the TV and the AUDIO/VIDEO socket with the
SCART cable (Not supplied).
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