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HoHFb Video Cassette Recorder
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Contents
Inspection.........................................................................2
Features...........................................................................3
System Configurations ....................................................3
Controls ...........................................................................4
Connections with TV Monitor...........................................6
Recording.........................................................................7
Playback...........................................................................8
Vertical Lock Adjustment
Counter
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Inspection
Optional Accessory
Remote Controller AG-A11
WARNING: UNAUTHORIZED RECORDING OF
COPYRIGHTED TELEVISION PROGRAMS,
FILMS, VIDEO TAPES AND OTHER MATERIALS
MAY INFRINGE ON THE RIGHTS OF
COPYRIGHT OWNERS AND BE CONTRARY TO
COPYRIGHT LAWS.
AUTO OFF Output ........................................................11
CTL Output
Dubbing
Serial Remote Control....................................................12
Remote Controller .........................................................13
Troubleshooting .............................................................13
Cautions for Use
9
Specifications ................................................................15
If the feet of this unit protrude and prevent the
unit from being housed in the rack, remove them.
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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOtI open
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard and
annoying interference, use the recommended ac
cessories only.
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsu
lated “dangerous voltage" within the
product’s enclosure that may be of suffi
cient 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 main
tenance (servicing) instructions in the litera
ture accompanying the appliance.
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WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard,
do not expose this equipment to rain or
moisture.
FCC Note: This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. To assure continued compliance
follow the attached installation instructions and do
not make any unauthorized modifications. FCC’s
limits are designed to provide reasonable protec
tion against harmful interference when operated in
a residential environment. If this device does
cause interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the device off
and on, use this device in another location and/or
utilize an electrical outlet different from that used
by the receiver. If necessary, consult the dealer
or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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3 is the safety information.
Features
Recording and playback up to 2 or 6 hours
Using a 1/2" inch VHS cassette tape, you can record and
playback in both the SP (2-hour) and SLP (6-hour) mode.
• LP (4-hour) mode is available in playback mode only.
Hi-Fi Audio
Compact and light weight
Search playback
Locating any desired scene or position on the tape is
made easy and fast by watching the tape being played
back at about 9 times (SP or LP mode) or 11 times (SLP
mode) normal speed in fonward or reverse direction.
• Noise bars will be appeared in a fixed position to assure
a highly viewable playback picture (in the LP mode, more
noise may be noticeable, but this is normal).
Clear picture in still and slow-motion modes
Auto power ON
Power is turned ON automatically when the cassette tape
is inserted in the VTR or the power cord is connected to
the AC outlet.
Automatic tracking function
Tracking can be automatically adjusted by pressing the
Tracking “+” and Buttons simultaneously.
Built-in VIDEO AGC (Automatic Gain Control) Circuit
The video level can be adjusted at optimum level, and
can be recorded at minimal distortion even with sudden
and excessively high input levels.
Cassette tape insertion/ejection in power OFF mode
Cassette tape insertion and ejection can be performed
even when the power has been turned OFF.
Serial remote operation
Remote operation
Using an optional remote controller AG-A11, you can
operate the unit about 5 meters away from the unit.
Optional function
The following optional recording function can also be
adopted.
For details with the function, refer to your qualified service
personnel.
• 4-hour recording (normal audio only)
System Configurations
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Controls
Front
8
No. Name
Power Switch —
1
Mode Lock Switch
2
Audio Out Select Button
3
4 Cassette Holder
Reset Button
5
Eject Button
6
7
Remote Control Jack (Mini-Jack)
Tracking ^ttons
8
10 12
Page No.
9 Counter/Audio level Meters
7
8
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10
—
13
8~10
10
11
12 Memory Button 10
13
Name Page
Hi-Fi Audio CH1(L)/CH2(R)
Level Controls
Tape Speed Button
Operation Buttons
REW, PLAY, FF, REC, PAUSE/STILL,
SLOW, STOP
7, 8,
10
7
7
7~11
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Rear
18 20
No.
Audio CH1(L)/CH2(R) IN Connectors
14
(PHONO)
15
Video IN/OUT Connectors (BNC)
V-Lock (2h*4h/6h) Controls
16
Audio CH1{L)/CH2{R) OUT Connectors
17
(PHONO)
18
AGC S\«itch*
*When this switch is set to ON, the recording
level is adjusted automatically.
Name
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23
Page No. Name Page
6, 7,
Hi-Fi REC Switch
11.
12
6. 7,
11,
12
9
6. 8,
11
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19
20 AUTO OFF OUT Connector (PHONO) 11
21
CTL OUT Connector (PHONO) 11
22
Serial Remote IN/OUT Connectors
23 Power Cord —
7, 11
12
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