Panasonic PV-C921K User Manual

Combination VCR

Operating Instructions

Initial Setup

Model No. PV-C921-K

• Initial Setup and Connection Procedures are on pages 8 to 13.

Basic Operation

TV Operation

Timer Operation

Advanced Operation

• SELF-DEMO Procedure is on page 4.

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For Your Information

LSQT0604A

Important Safeguards and Precautions

READ AND RETAIN ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. HEED ALL WARNINGS IN THE MANUAL AND ON UNIT

INSTALLATION

1 POWER SOURCE CAUTION

Operate only from power source indicated on unit or in this manual. If uncertain, have your Electric Utility Service Company or Video Products Dealer verify your home power source.

2 POWER CORD PLUG

For safety, this unit has a polarized type plug (one wide blade), or a three-wire grounding type plug. Always hold the plug firmly and make sure your hands are dry when plugging in or unplugging the AC power cord. Regularly remove dust, dirt, etc. on the plug.

POLARIZED PLUG CAUTION:

The plug fits into the outlet only one way. If it cannot be fully inserted, try reversing it. If it still will not fit, have an electrician install the proper wall outlet. Do not tamper with the plug.

GROUNDING PLUG CAUTION:

The plug requires a three-hole grounding outlet. If necessary, have an electrician install the proper outlet. Do not tamper with the plug.

3 POWER CORD

To avoid unit malfunction, and to protect against electrical shock, fire, or personal injury:

- Keep power cord away from heating appliances and walking traffic. Do not rest heavy objects on, or roll such objects over the power cord.

- Do not tamper with the cord in any way.

- An extension cord should have the same type plug (polarized or grounding) and must be securely connected.

- Overloaded wall outlets or extension cords are fire hazards.

- Frayed cords, damaged plugs, and damaged or cracked wire insulation are hazardous and should be replaced by a qualified electrician.

4 DO NOT BLOCK VENTILATION HOLES

Ventilation openings in the cabinet release heat generated during operation. If blocked, heat build-up may result in a fire hazard or heat damage to cassettes. For your protection: a. Never cover ventilation slots while unit is ON,

or operate unit while placed on a bed, sofa, rug, or other soft surface.

b. Avoid built-in installation, such as a book case

or rack, unless properly ventilated.

AVOID EXTREMELY HOT LOCATIONS OR SUDDEN TEMPERATURE CHANGES

Do not place unit over or near a heater or radiator, in direct sunlight, etc. If unit is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense in unit and on the tape causing damage.

6 TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY

• Never place unit on support or stand that is not firm, level, and adequately strong. The unit could fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and damage to the unit.

• Move any appliance and cart combination with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause objects to overturn.

• Carefully follow all operating instructions.

OUTDOOR ANTENNA INSTALLATION

1 SAFE ANTENNA AND CABLE CONNECTION

An outside antenna or cable system must be properly grounded to provide some protection against built up static charges and voltage. Part 1 of the Canadian Electrical Code, in U.S.A. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code. ANSI/NFPA 70 provides information regarding 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.

2 KEEP ANTENNA CLEAR OF HIGH VOLTAGE

POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS

Locate an outside antenna system well away from power lines and electric light or power circuits so it will never touch these power sources should it ever fall. When installing antenna, absolutely never touch power lines, circuits or other power sources as this could be fatal.

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

NEC

- NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

GROUND CLAMP

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)

USING THE UNIT

Before unit is brought out of storage or moved to a new location, refer again to the INSTALLATION section of these safeguards.

1 KEEP UNIT WELL AWAY FROM WATER OR

MOISTURE, such as vases, sinks, tubs, etc.

2 IF EXPOSED TO RAIN, MOISTURE, OR

STRONG IMPACT, unplug unit and have it inspected

by a qualified service technician before use.

3 ELECTRICAL STORMS

During a lightning storm, or before leaving unit unused for extended periods of time, disconnect all equipment from the power source as well as the antenna and cable system.

4 WHEN UNIT IS PLUGGED IN

• DO NOT OPERATE IF:

- liquid has spilled into unit.

- unit was dropped or otherwise damaged.

- unit emits smoke, odours, or noises. Immediately unplug unit, and have it inspected by a service technician to avoid potential fire and shock hazards.

•

Never drop or push any object through openings in unit. Touching internal parts may cause electric shock or fire hazard.

• Keep magnetic objects, such as speakers, away from unit to avoid electrical interference.

5 USING ACCESSORIES

Use only accessories recommended by the manufacturer to avoid risk of fire, shock, or other hazards.

6 CLEANING UNIT

Unplug unit. Use a clean, dry, chemically untreated cloth to gently remove dust or debris. DO NOT USE cleaning fluids, aerosols, or forced air that could over-spray, or seep into unit and cause electrical shock. Any substance, such as wax, adhesive tape, etc. may mar the cabinet surface. Exposure to greasy, humid, or dusty areas may adversely affect internal parts.

SERVICE

1 DO NOT SERVICE PRODUCT YOURSELF

If, after carefully following detailed operating instructions, the unit does not operate properly, do not attempt to open or remove covers, or make any adjustments not described in the manual. Unplug unit and contact a qualified service technician.

2 REPLACEMENT OF PARTS

Make sure the service technician uses only parts specified by the manufacturer, or have equal safety characteristics as original parts. The use of unauthorized substitutes may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

3 SAFETY CHECK AFTER SERVICING

After unit is serviced or repaired, request that a thorough safety check be done as described in the manufacturer’s service literature to ensure video unit is in safe operating condition.

Safety Precautions

Warning:

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.

Caution:

To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot and insert fully.

This video recorder, equipped with the HQ (High Quality) System, is compatible with existing VHS equipment. Only use those tapes with the

that only cassette tapes that have been tested and inspected for use in 2, 4, 6, and 8 hour VCR machines be used. This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning.

mark. It is recommended

Table of Contents

Important Safeguards and

Precautions / Safety Precautions ........ 2,3

Before Using .......................................... 4

Connections ........................................... 5

Location of Controls ............................. 6

Initial Setup for ANT. / Cable Connection Initial Setup for DSS / Cable Box Connection ..

Reset Language, Channels,

Clock, Time Zone Adjust .................... 12

Playback a Tape ................................... 14

Record On a Tape ................................ 14

Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing) ............... 15

........ 8

Initial Setup

Basic Operation

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK

OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS

INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO

QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL

This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock. Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this unit.

This symbol alerts the user that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of this unit has been included. Therefore, it should be read carefully in order to avoid any problems.

This product utilizes both a Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) and other components that contain lead. Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance: <http://www.eiae.org.>

TV Operation ........................................ 16

Picture Adjustment .............................. 17

TV Timer Features ................................ 18

Closed Caption System ....................... 20

FM Radio ...............................................22

FM Transmitter ..................................... 23

Timer Recording................................... 24

Tape Operation ..................................... 26

Special VCR Features ......................... 30

V-Chip Control Feature ....................... 34

On-Screen Display (OSD) ................... 40

Warning and Instruction Displays ..... 41

Operation Differences Using AC or DC Power ..

Unit Information ...................................43

Before Requesting Service ................. 44

Servicentre List .................................... 45

Warranty ............................................... 46

Index ...................................................... 47

TV Operation

Timer Operation

Advanced Operation

For Your Information

Before Using

Congratulations

on your purchase of one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please fill in the information below. The serial number is on the tag located on the back of your unit.

Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Model No. Serial No.

Accessories

PV-C921-K

Remote Control LSSQ0281

Batteries 2 “AA”

SELF-DEMO Mode

With Power ON, press PLAY/REPEAT on the unit for 7 seconds to deactivate the SELF-DEMO Mode.

Repeat this to display demo screen.

Loading the Batteries

1) Open the cover.

2) Insert batteries as marked.

300 ohm-75 ohm Transformer VSQS0974

AC Power Cord

VJAW0044

Indoor Antenna TSA700009

DC Car Cord (2m) LFX6301A

3) Close the cover.

Battery replacement caution

• Do not mix old and new batteries.

• Do not mix alkaline with manganese batteries.

Prevent Accidental Tape Erasure

Break off the tab to protect.

Record Tab

Screw driver

To record again.

Cover the hole with cellophane tape.

Connections

Indoor Antenna Connections

Insert the Indoor antenna (supplied) into the receptacle on the back of the unit. Then, connect the two wires to the 300 ohm-75 ohm transformer (supplied.) Next, connect the transformer to the back of the unit as shown. Now, extend the antenna and adjust its length, direction and angle for the clearest picture.

Indoor Antenna (supplied)

300-75 ohm Transformer (supplied)

Connecting to a Power Source

Your unit goes where you go with two different ways to supply power. You may connect the supplied AC (alternate current) cord for use with any AC outlet. Or when travelling, connect the supplied DC (direct current ) Car Battery cord which can be inserted in your vehicle’s cigarette lighter. For your safety and to avoid damage to the unit, please follow instructions and connections carefully.

■ Connecting the (supplied) AC Cord

1. Connect the supplied AC cord to the AC input jack on the back of the unit as shown.

2. Plug the AC cord into an AC wall outlet.

Initial Setup

■ Connecting the (supplied) DC Cord

1. Connect the DC Car Battery cord to the DC input on the back of the unit as shown.

2. Start the engine of your vehicle.

• DO NOT insert the cord into the cigarette lighter

until the engine is running.

3. Remove the cigarette lighter from it’s socket and insert the Car Battery plug in it’s place.

IMPORTANT NOTES

• This cord can only be used in vehicles equipped with DC

12V or 24V (negative ground) batteries. Check your car’s owner’s manual.

• Only use the Car Battery cord packed with your unit.

• To avoid a loss voltage, do not attach an extension to

the Car Battery cord.

• When unit is not in use, disconnect the Car Battery cord

from the cigarette lighter socket to save the car battery.

■ Replacing the DC Car Cord Fuse

If the safety fuse in the car cord plug blows out, replace it as follows.

1. Unscrew the cap (counterclockwise.)

2. Replace using a 125V 10A fuse.

• Only use fuses with the exact voltage and amps specified.

3. Replace the cap (clockwise.)

Fuse

Cap

Location of Controls

Remote Control Buttons

EJECT button:

When EJECT is pressed, the tape is ejected from Cassette Compartment. If EJECT is pressed during recording, the unit will not respond to the command.

Front View of the unit and Indicators on the Front Panel

POWER Indicator

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

POWER

VOL

STOP/ EJECT

REW/

PLAY/ REPEAT

FF/

REC

TIMER/ FM

ACTION

RECREC

PROG TIMERPROG TIMER

POWERPOWER

ON TIMER

REC

ON TIMER

PROG TIMER

POWER

Initial Setup

REWIND/SEARCH Page 14 ACTION

STOP/EJECT ACTION

CHANNEL UP/DOWN TRACKING UP/DOWN SELECT UP/DOWN Page 13

VOLUME UP/DOWN Page 16 SET/BACK SPACE

POWER

Page 8

Audio/Video In Jack

Page 15

Page 12

Page 14

Page 12

Page 16

Page 43

Page 13

VIDEO IN

POWER Indicator

Lights up when the unit is turned on. Remote Control is functional only when this indicator is lit.

Remote Sensor

REC Indicator

Lights up during recording. In Rec Pause or OTR Pause mode, the indicator flashes. Page 14

Cassette Compartment

FAST FORWARD/SEARCH

PLAY/

FF/

REW/

STOP/

VOL

POWER

AUDIO IN

EJECT

TIMER/

REC

REPEAT

POWER

PROG TIMER

REC

ACTION

ON TIMER

Page 14

PLAY/REPEAT

Page 14

Built-In Front

Side Speaker

REC

Page 14

TIMER Page 19

FM Page 22

Phones Jack

Page 16

PROG TIMER Indicator

Lights up when the unit is set for Timer Recording. It flashes when

ON TIMER

a Timer Recording has been set with no tape inserted, the clock is not set, or the tape is in motion. Page 24

ON TIMER Indicator

Lights up when the On Timer is set. Page 18

Rear View of the unit

Easy-Grip-Handle

Use when transporting the unit.

AC/DC Input Jack

DC Input jack For connection to the DC Car Battery Cord.

AC Input jack For connection to the AC Power Cord.

VHF/UHF Antenna Input Terminal

In from your Antenna or Cable. Pages 5, 8, 10.

Initial Setup for ANT. / Cable Connection

How to Connect

■ Connect the Cable from Antenna / Cable to the VHF / UHF terminal on unit.

WARNING:

When using “Nut type” RF coaxial cables, tighten with

UNIT

How to do Initial Setup

fingers only. Overtightening may damage terminals.

IN from

VHF/UHF

CABLE

Press POWER on the unit.

When the unit is turned on for the first time, SELECT

LANGUAGE screen appears.

• If wrong language is set, complete “Reset all unit Memory Functions” steps page 9.

Press CH to select English.

OR Press CH to select Spanish (Español).

OR Press VOL + to select French (Français).

CHANNEL/CLOCK AUTO SET screen appears.

CHANNEL / CLOCK

CONNECT ANTENNA CABLE AND

I F YOU

OX,

TUNE I T

LOCA

L PBS CH

PLE ASE P

AUTO SET

USE A

CABLE

TO YOUR

THEN. . .

RESS CH UP KEY

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

POWER

VOL

STOP/ EJECT

REW/

PLAY/

REPEAT

FF/

REC

TIMER/ FM

ACTION

REC

ON TIMER

PROG TIMER

POWER

Press CH to start

COMPLETED

CHANNEL / CLOCK AUTO SET operation. Settings are performed automatically. If the setup is completed, the following screen is displayed.

2 / 7 /

2001

WED 12 : 00PM

DST : O

SETT I NG : CH 1

UTO CLOCK SET

MPL

ETED

: PRESS CH UP KEY

END

If AUTO CLOCK SET IS INCOMPLETE screen appears, set the clock using MANUAL CLOCK SET procedures as below.

UTO CLOCK SET

MPL

I S I NCO

PLEASE SET CLOCK BY

ESS I NG ACT I ON KEY

ETE

Manual Clock Set

If AUTO CLOCK SET was incomplete, manually set the clock as follows.

Press ACTION on the Remote to

display SET CLOCK Menu screen.

CLOC

ACT I ON

DST

: ON

SET

1 / /

SELE CT MONTH

SELECT : SET : END

Press to select the month and press to set. In the same manner,

select and set the date, year, time, and DST. (Daylight Saving Time).

CLOC

2 / 7/

SET

COMPLETED

SET : END

SET

2001

WED

ACT I ON

DST

: ON

Press ACTION twice to start CLOCK and exit.

Reset all unit Memory Functions

When moving unit to a new location, or if a mistake was made in the Initial Setup section.

• Make sure a tape is not inserted in the unit.

PLAY/

FF/

REW/

STOP/

POWER

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

Turn the unit

VOL

TIMER/

REC

REPEAT

EJECT

POWER

PROG TIMER

REC

ACTION

ON TIMER

Power on. Press and hold both PLAY and

FF on the unit for more than 5

seconds.

• The power will shut off.

• Please ignore “NO CASSETTE”

warning.

Do “Initial Setup” on page 8.

Initial Setup

Initial Setup for DSS / Cable Box Connection

How to Connect

■

Connect the OUT Jack on your cable box to the VHF/UHF terminal on unit with an RF cable.

UNIT

VHF/UHF

How to do Initial Setup

Press POWER on the unit.

When the unit is turns on the

first time, SELECT LANGUAGE screen appears.

WARNING:

When using “Nut type” RF coaxial cables, tighten with fingers only. Overtightening may damage terminals.

Cable TV Converter Box

IN from CABLE

Press CH to select English.

Press CH to select Spanish (Español).

Press VOL + to select French (Français).

CHANNEL/CLOCK AUTO SET screen appears.

• Turn on your cable box and set it to PBS(Public Broadcast Station) channel in your time zone. If you use DSS receiver, it must be turned off.

CHANNEL / CLOCK

CONNECT ANTENNA CABLE

AND

I F YOU

BOX, TUNE I T

LOCA

L PBS CH

PLE ASE P

• If wrong language is set, complete “Reset all unit Memory Functions” steps page 9.

AUTO SET

USE A

CABLE

TO YOUR

THEN. . .

RESS CH UP KEY

Press CH to start CHANNEL / CLOCK AUTO SET operation. Settings are performed automatically. If the setup is completed, the following screen is displayed.

2 / 7 /

2001

WED 12 : 00PM

DST : O

SETT I NG : CH 1

UTO CLOCK SET

MPL

ETED

END

: PRESS CH UP KEY

If AUTO CLOCK SET IS INCOMPLETE screen appears, set the clock using MANUAL CLOCK SET procedures shown page 9.

UTO CLOCK SET

MPL

I S I NCO

PLEASE SET CLOCK BY

ESS I NG ACT I ON KEY

ETE

Initial Setup

Note to CABLE System Installer

This reminder is provided to call the CABLE (Cable TV) System Installers 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.

Reset Language, Channels, Clock,

ENN

M A I N MENU

VCR

CLOC

C H

SET : ACT I ON

SELECT :

T V

EX I T

C H

LANGUAGE

HOUR

M A I N MENU

T V

CLOC

C H

SELECT : SET : ACT I ON

Language

1) Press to

select language icon.

M A I N MENU

T V

C H

SELECT : SET : ACT I ON

2) Press ACTION repeatedly.

T V

CANAL

ELEG I R : F I JAR :

ACT I O

For Spanish

ELE

MAGNET .

HORLOGECANAL

SEL. : REGLER : ACT I O

For French

M A I N MENU

T V

C H

SELECT : SET : ACT I ON

For English

3) Press to select “EXIT.” Press ACTION to exit.

LANGUAGE

VCR

EX I T

LANGUAGE

VCR

EX I T

CLOC

PR I NC I PAL

O L A

IDIOMA

VCR

REL OJ SAL I R

MEN

BONJOUR

LAN

SORT I E

ELL

LANGUAGE

VCR

EX I T

CLOC

Press ACTION

to display MAIN MENU.

Channels

1) Press to select “CH.”

T V

C H

SELECT : SET : ACT I ON

2) Press ACTION.

SET UP CHA

ANT

ENN

A : CABLE

UTO SE

A CHA

NNEL

EAK S I GNAL D I

SELECT : SET

END

: ACT I ON

3) Press to select “ANTENNA,” then press to set your antenna system (“TV” or “CABLE”).

4) Press to select “AUTO SET,” then press .

• After Channel Auto Set

is finished, Clock Auto Set can be performed.

M A I N MENU

VCR

CLOC

CAPT I

SPLAY : OFF

LANGUAGE

EX I T

NNE

Clock

1) Press to select “CLOCK.”

2) Press ACTION.

SET CLOCK

AUTO CLOCK SET

MANUNUAL

T I M

E ZONE AD

SELECT : SET

: ACT I ON

END

(“TIME ZONE ADJUST”

appears only when auto clock is set.)

3)Press to select

“MANUAL” or “AUTO CLOCK SET” and press .

• For Auto Clock Set, select “AUTO CLOCK SET,” then press CH

SET

2 / 7/

2001

SESELE CT HOUR

SELECT : SET : END

4)Press and press to select and set the month, date, year, time, and DST (Daylight Saving Time).

5) Press ACTION twice to start the clock and exit this mode.

CLOC

ACT I ON

JUS

WED

DST

T :

: ON

Time Zone Adjust

VOL

Time Zone Adjust

(Only when Auto Clock is set.)

1) Press to select “CLOCK.”

M A I N MENU

VCR

CLOC

LANGUAGE

JUS

EX I T

T :

ACTION key on

the unit

STOP/ EJECT

On Unit

You can operate the menu screen using unit buttons. To display the menu, press STOP/EJECT and REW together with no tape inserted. To exit the menu,

repeat above with or without tape inserted until normal screen appears.

Add or Delete a Channel

To add channel:

Select channel with number keys and press ADD/DLT.

HANNEL

T V

C H

SELECT : SET : ACT I ON

2) Press ACTION.

SET CLOCK

AUTO CLOCK SET MANU

T I M

E ZONE AD

SELECT : SET

END

: ACT I ON

3)Press to select TIME ZONE ADJUST and press or to subtract or add hour(s) as necessary.

SET CLOCK

AUTO CLOCK SET MANU

T I M

E ZONE AD

SELECT : SET

END

: ACT I ON

4)Press ACTION twice to exit.

• TIME ZONE

ADJUST returns to “0” if clock is set manually.

REW/

ACTION

08 ADDED

Using keys

VOL

On Remote

: CH UP

On Unit

: CH DOWN : VOLUME UP : VOLUME DOWN

Whenever the menu or program screen is displayed,CHANNEL UP/DOWN function as and VOLUME UP/DOWN function as

only.

To delete channel:

Select channel with CH

or number keys and

press ADD/DLT.

HANNEL

08 DELE T

Basic Operation

Playback a Tape

Record On a Tape

Ready Check List

All connections are made. Your unit is plugged in.

Insert a cassette.

Record tab

To prevent tape jam,

remove loose or peeling labels from tapes.

• The unit power comes on automatically.

Press PLAY.

• Playback begins if cassette has no record tab.

■ Forward/Reverse scene search

➔ Press FF or REW ➔ Press again or PLAY to release.

■ Still (Freeze) picture ➔ Press PAUSE/SLOW ➔ Press PLAY to release.

■ Slow Motion picture

➔ Hold down PAUSE/SLOW in

Still mode

➔ Press PLAY to release.

■ Frame by Frame picture

➔ Press PAUSE/SLOW in Still mode ➔ Press PLAY to release.

Notes

• These features work best in SLP mode.

• After the unit is in Still or Slow mode for 3

minutes, it will switch to Stop mode automatically to protect the tape and the video head.

■ Stop ➔ Press STOP

■ Rewind tape ➔ Press REW in Stop mode

■ Fast forward tape ➔

■ Eject tape ➔ Press EJECT on the remote

Press FF in Stop mode

or STOP/EJECT on the unit

You can operate on the unit

Insert a cassette.

PLAY

REC

Insert a cassette with record tab.

• The unit power comes on automatically.

Press CH or number keys to Select Channel.

• For “LINE” input, see bottom of next page.

Press SPEED to select recording speed (see page 43).

SP = Standard Play LP = Long Play SLP = Super Long Play

• Selected speed is displayed.

Start Recording.

Press REC.

• To edit out unwanted portions,press PAUSE/SLOW to pause and resume

recording.

• You cannot view another channel during recording.

■ Stop ➔ Press STOP

• When using DC Power supply, pressing POWER on the remote will cancel Recording in progress.

■ One Touch Recording (OTR)

Press REC repeatedly

to set the recording length (30 min - 4 hours.)

• The unit stops recording at a preset time.

• PROG TIMER indicator lights on the unit.

Notes

• After the unit has been in Rec Pause mode for 5 minutes, it will stop automatically to protect the tape and the video head.

• The remaining recording time of an OTR can be displayed by pressing DISPLAY.

• When using DC Power supply, pressing POWER on the unit will cancel an OTR in progress.

Normal Rec

4:00

3:00

2:00

0:30

1:00

1:30

STOP/

VOL

POWER

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

■ Press to stop and/or eject tape.

EJECT

PLAY/

FF/

REW/

REPEAT

ACTION

TIMER/

REC

POWER

PROG TIMER

REC ON TIMER

REC Indicator

Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing)

125LINE

(CABLE)

(TV)

Connections you will need to make

Recording (Editing) unit

are illustrated below.

Playing (Source) VCR

AUDIO

OUT

Playback (Source)

Our Vacation

2 3

(Perform operation of steps 4 and 5 on both units simultaneously.)

VIDEO

IN FROM ANT.

OUT TO TV

Insert prerecorded tape.

Press PLAY then PAUSE at starting

point to put in

Standby mode.

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

Recording (Editing) unit

Insert blank tape with record tab.

• Dubbing tapes protected with Copy Guard will have poor quality results.

Select “LINE” mode.

See “Selecting Input Mode” below.

Press REC, then PAUSE/SLOW

immediately to put in

Standby mode.

Basic Operation

Press PLAY

4 5

Caution

• Unauthorized exchanging and/or copying of copyrighted recordings may be copyright infringement.

STOP

to start dubbing.

Press STOP

to stop dubbing.

Press PAUSE/SLOW

to start dubbing.

Press STOP

to stop dubbing.

Selecting Input Mode

Method 1: Press CH . The display will change as follows.

Method 2: a Press ACTION for MAIN MENU. b Press to select “TV”, then press ACTION

for SET UP TV screen.

c Press to select “INPUT SELECT,” and

then press to select “TUNER” or “LINE.”

d Press ACTION twice to exit this mode.

TV Operation

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

POWER

VOL

STOP/

REW/

PLAY/

TIMER/

ACTION

REC

ON TIMER

PROG TIMER

POWER

Press POWER on the remote or unit.

Use CH or

0 8

number keys to select a channel.

Press VOL + or VOL -

to adjust volume.

NIGHT (NITE) Mode

Colour and picture intensity levels are adjusted so the screen is easier on your eyes during night time use.

N I GHT

Press NITE to set NIGHT mode.

• NIGHT mode may be selected when watching TV, playing a tape, or while in FM mode.

Ready Check List

All connections are made. Your unit is plugged in.

VOL + / VOL

PLAY/REPEAT

VOL

POWER

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

POWER

PLAY/

FF/

REW/

STOP/

TIMER/

REC

REPEAT

EJECT

ACTION

POWER

PROG TIMER

REC

ON TIMER

PHONES Jack

Press NITE to cancel.

• Previous settings are restored.

• NIGHT mode is cancelled

when power is turned off or power failure occurs.

■ Using the 100 key

When selecting CABLE channels 100 to 125 with the number keys, first press the 100 key, and then enter the remaining two digits.

■ Rapid Tune

Press R-TUNE to display the last channel you were watching.

■ Audio Mute

Press MUTE to instantly mute the sound. Press again to restore the previous sound level.

■ Phones

Connect an earphone (not supplied) or headphones (not supplied) to the Phones Jack.

Picture Adjustment

Press ACTION

to display MAIN MENU.

M A I N MENU

VCR

T V

CLOC

C H

SELECT : SET : ACT I ON

SET

UP TV

LOCK

PT I ON

CA I NPUT

SELECT

V I DEO ADJUST

SET UP

SELECT : SET

: ACT I ON

END

COLOR

T I NT

R I GHTNESS

B P I CTUR

E SHARPNESS NOR

SELECT : ADJUST :

END

: ACT I ON

COLOR T I NT

R I GHTNESS

B P I CTUR

E SHARPNESS

NOR

SELECT : SET

END

: ACT I ON

LANGUAGE

EX I T

: TUNER

1)Press to select “TV.”

2)Press ACTION to display SET UP TV screen.

1)Press to select VIDEO ADJUST.

2)Press to display screen.

TV Operation

1)Press to select an adjustment item. (See below left.)

2)Press to adjust.

To Reset Picture Controls. Press and to

select and set “NORMAL.” All controls return to their factory settings.

Picture Adjustment

■ COLOR Control

Adjust colour intensity.

■ TINT Control

Adjust for natural flesh tones.

■ BRIGHTNESS Control

Adjust picture brightness.

■ PICTURE Control

Adjust picture intensity by adjusting both contrast and colour level in the proper balance.

■ SHARPNESS Control

Adjust picture sharpness.

Press ACTION three times to exit.

Note

Due to the earth’s magnetic fields, or magnetic charge build-up from nearby electrical appliances, colour distortion may occur if the unit direction is changed while it is on. To avoid this, position the unit before turning it on. If this phenomenon does occur, press the POWER-off and then on again.

TV Timer Features

AM CH

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

POWER

VOL

STOP/

REW/

PLAY/

FF/

REC

TIMER/

ACTION

REC

ON TIMER

PROG TIMER

POWER

ON-TIMER with Alarm

This unit can be set to automatically power on in one of 3 modes (TV, Playback, or FM radio.) You can also combine the On-Timer with a one minute alarm that gradually increases in volume.

Press PROG

to display SET PROGRAM screen.

SET PROGRAM

T I MER PR

ON TIMER

SELECT : SET : END

: PROG

:--

ALARM : O

SELE CT HOU

SELECT : SET : END

: PROG

OGRAMMING

N T I MER

AM CH

•ON-TIMER mode selection order

CH02CH

CH01

FM9

FM8

CH125

FM1

1)Press to select “ON TIMER.”

2)Press to display ON TIMER screen.

1)Press to select desired settings.

2)Press to set the ON-TIMER TIME or ON-TIMER mode.

• Make sure a tape is

inserted if Playback mode is selected.

• See “FM Radio” on page

22 for instructions on how to preset FM

PLAY

stations.

Ready Check List

The clock is set to correct time.

PLAY/

FF/

REW/

STOP/

VOL

POWER

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

TIMER/

REC

REPEAT

EJECT

ACTION

TIMER/FM

POWER

PROG TIMER

REC

ON TIMER

ON TIMER Indicator

N T I MER

6:00AM CH08

ALARM : O

SELE CT

ALARM

ANCEL : ADD / DLT

SELECT : SET :

END

: PROG

ABC

Press to select ALARM “ON” or “OFF.”

When “ON” is selected,

an alarm will gradually increase in volume for one minute or until cancelled by pressing any button (including VOL + -).

To Make Corrections,

and to move back and correct.

use

Press PROG to set ON TIMER.

•“ON TIMER SET” is displayed.

• ON TIMER Indicator lights up on the unit.

To Cancel ON-TIMER set,

Repeat steps 1 and 2. Then, press ADD/DLT to clear the time in step 3. Now, press PROG to end. “ON TIMER END” briefly appears on-screen.

Note

If no button on the remote or unit (including a button used to turn off the alarm) is pressed within 60 minutes after unit turns itself on, it will turn itself back off.

1:00

(one minute)

2:00 3:00

9:00 10:00 15:00 20:00 25:00 30:00 40:00 50:00 60:00 (Max)

one-minute increase until 10:00

five-minute increase until 30:00

ten-minute increase until 60:00

Sleep Timer

This unit can be set for auto power off.

Press SLEEP repeatedly to set SLEEP TIMER.

• Pressing DISPLAY with sleep timer set displays remaining time.

Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP TIMER 00”

SLEEP TIMER 30

SLEEP TIMER 60

SLEEP TIMER 90

SLEEP TIMER 00

appears to cancel.

Instant Alarm

You can set a timer alarm up to 60 minutes. Useful when you are cooking, etc.

Press TIMER/FM on the unit to display the instant alarm CANCEL/SET screen.

5 : 20

CANCEL : ADD SET : CH

• Pressing Press TIMER/FM repeatedly on

To cancel, press TIMER/FM then press ADD/DLT on

the remote while CANCEL/SET screen is displayed. To increase timer in progress, repeat step 2. Time

will be rounded up to next 1, 5, or 10 minute interval. (See chart left.)

• If current time remaining is 12:15, countdown will restart from 15:00.

• If current time remaining is 9:15, countdown will restart from 10:00.

DLT 02 :

KEY ON UN I T

Remaining Time

the unit will change display as follows.

Press CH on the

unit with CANCEL/SET screen displayed to set alarm. (Time changes in

the order shown left.)

TV Operation

Note

While timer function is in progress, you can change channels on the unit with CH while “CANCEL/ SET” screen is not displayed.

Alarm will sound at 0: 00. Press any button to stop

• The volume of the alarm gradually increases for one minute and then continues to beep until any button is pressed.

Closed Caption System

Closed Caption is ...

This multi-use system not only allows the hearing impaired to enjoy selected programs, but also makes useful information from TV stations available to everyone.

Closed Caption Mode Feature

Press ACTION

to display MAIN MENU.

M A I N MENU

T V

C H

SELECT : SET : ACT I ON

LOCK

PT I ON

I NPUT V I DEO ADJUST

UP FM

S SELECT : SET

: : ACT I ON

END

CAPT I ON MODE

CC ON MUTE

SELECT : SET : END

: ACT I ON

OFF

TEXT C2

VCR

CLOC

SET

UP TV

SELECT

CAPT I ON

CAP C2

LANGUAGE

: TUNER

CAP C1

1)Press to select “TV.”

2)Press ACTION

EX I T

to display SET UP TV screen.

1) Press to

select “

2) Press to

display CAPTION screen.

1)Press to select CAPTION MODE.

2)Press repeatedly to select mode. (See left.)

TEXT C1

CAPTION

Closed Caption Mode Selections

Caption Mode: CAP C1 or C2

A narration of selected TV programs is displayed. Check TV program listings for CC (Closed Caption) broadcasts.

Caption Mode: TEXT C1 or C2

The lower half of the screen will be blocked out. When the TV station broadcasts information, such as program listings, it will appear in this space.

”.

Caption Mode: OFF

Closed Caption / Text narration will not be displayed.

NOTE : The closed caption or text signal may be broadcast over C1, C2, or both. Also, text contents can vary so you may wish to try different settings.

Press ACTION three times to return to the normal screen.

Recording and Playing Back a Closed Caption/Text Program

Record : Record normally.

Playback : Start playback. Do above steps to select desired caption mode.

Closed Caption/ Text signal, if present, is recorded automatically.

Caption On Mute Feature

Closed Caption narration, if available, is displayed when MUTE button is pressed for silence.

Press ACTION

to display MAIN MENU.

M A I N MENU

T V

CLOC

C H

SELECT : SET : ACT I ON

SET

PT I O

N N

SELECT

UP FM

: : ACT I ON

CAPT I ON

: ACT I ON

CAP C2

UP TV

LOCK

I NPUT V I DEO ADJUST S SELECT : SET END

CAPT I ON MODE

CC ON MUTE

SELECT : SET :

END

LANGUAGE

VCR

: TUNER

CAP C1

1)Press to select “TV.”

2)Press ACTION

EX I T

to display SET UP TV screen.

1) Press to

2) Press to

1)Press to

OFF

CAP C1

select CAPTION MODE.

2)Press

repeatedly to select “OFF.”

1) Press to

select CC ON MUTE.

2) Press

repeatedly to select desired mode.

• Each press of will

change the display as shown left.

• The caption may be

broadcast over CAP C1 or C2.

select “CAPTION”.

display CAPTION screen.

TV Operation

Press ACTION three times

to return to the normal screen.

Press MUTE to mute the sound and display closed captioning.

• To cancel, press MUTE again.

FM Radio

FM ANTENNA

SET UP FM

FM Radio is ...

This unit has an FM radio with built-in antenna, 9 station preset, and a band range of 87.5 ~ 108.1 MHz. You can even set the On-Timer (page 18) to wake up to your favourite radio station.

FM Radio Setup

Press FM/TV on the remote or press TIMER/FM twice on the unit

to display FM radio mode.

1 2 : 0 0PM

FM 1 87. 5MHz

1 2 : 0 0PM

1 8 7. 7MHz

MEMORY : PUSH ADD / DLT KEY

1 2 : 0 0PM

1 8 7. 7MHz

MEMOR I ZED

To Make Corrections,

select station with a number key, then do step

3 again. To exit FM mode, press

FM/TV on the remote or TIMER/FM twice on the unit.

Press a number key (1~9) to select

the FM number.

1)Press CH to select the desired radio station. (Each

press changes frequency 200 KHz.)

2)Press ADD/DLT to set the radio station.

Hold down CH or

for a few seconds, then release to quickly scan for FM stations in your area.

• To cancel, press CH

or while in

search mode.

SET LOCK CA I NPUT

V I DEO ADJUST

SET UP FM

SELECT : SET END

FM ANTENNA

FM TRANSMITTER : ON SET UP FM TRANSMITTER

SELECT : SET END

■ For cable TV users ➔ “INT”

■ For antenna users ➔ “EXT”

UP TV

PT I ON

SELECT

: : ACT I ON

SET

UP FM

: EXT

: ACT I ON

: TUNER

1) Press to select SET UP FM.

2) Press to display screen.

1)Press to select FM ANTENNA.

2)Press to select

“INT (INTERNAL)” or “EXT (EXTERNAL)”

whichever produces better sound quality.

Press ACTION three times to end setup.

Using FM Radio

Press FM/TV on the remote or press TIMER/FM twice on the unit

to display FM radio mode.

1 2 : 0 0PM

FM 1 87. 5MHz

To cancel, press FM/TV on the remote or TIMER/FM twice on the unit.

Press a number key (1~9) to select

a preset FM number

(see steps 2 and

3 on this page).

FM Antenna Setup

Make sure FM tuning is done correctly (see FM Radio Setup).

Press ACTION

to display MAIN MENU.

M A I N MENU

VCR

T V

CLOC

C H

SELECT : SET : ACT I ON

LANGUAGE

1)Press to select “TV.”

2)Press ACTION

EX I T

to display SET UP TV screen.

PLAY/

FF/

REW/

STOP/

VOL

POWER

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

Notes

• FM radio cannot be recorded on a Video cassette.

• You may get better reception by repositioning the

unit.

• You cannot select FM Radio mode during playback or record, or while a blue back screen (PROG, ACTION, MENU) is displayed.

• Once stations are set, the selected station and current time are displayed when FM Radio mode is entered. To remove time, press DISPLAY. If DISPLAY is pressed, the unit status screen appears.

TIMER/

REC

REPEAT

EJECT

ACTION

TIMER/FM

POWER

PROG TIMER

REC ON TIMER

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

POWER

VOL

STOP/ EJECT

REW/

PLAY/ REPEAT

FF/

REC

TIMER/ FM

ACTION

REC

ON TIMER

PROG TIMER

POWER

FM Transmitter

Send Wireless

PLAY/

FF/

REW/

STOP/

TIMER/

VOL

POWER

REC

REPEAT

EJECT

POWER

PROG TIMER

REC

ON TIMER

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

ACTION

Within 33 feet

Audio equipment with FM Radio

Carrier Frequency : 93 ~ 97, 99 ~ 103 MHz

FM Transmitter is ...

a feature whereby this unit’s sound can be heard on an FM Radio. First, tune your radio to a vacant station which has no radio broadcasts between 93 ~ 97 or 99 ~ 103 MHz. Then, set the combo to the same station. Now, fine-tune this unit so the sound comes in clearly.

FM Transmitter Carrier Frequency Setup

Press ACTION

to display MAIN MENU.

M A I N MENU

• When step 4 is done, if FM TRANSMITTER is

VCR

T V

CLOC

C H

SELECT : SET : ACT I ON

SET

UP TV LOCK CA

PT I ON

I NPUT

SELECT V I DEO ADJUST

SET UP FM

SELECT : SET END

FM ANTENNA FM TRANSMITTER

SET UP FM TRANSMITTER

SELECT : SET END

: TUNER

: : ACT I ON

SET

UP FM

: : ACT I ON

“OFF,” the unit is automatically set to “ON.”

SET

UP FM TRANSMITTER

93MHz - 97MHz

99MHz

103MHz

To Make Corrections, select frequency with CH , then repeat step 5.

Press ACTION four times

to end setup

1) Press to

LANGUAGE

EX I T

select “TV.”

2) Press ACTION to display SET UP TV screen.

1) Press SET UP FM.

2) Press screen.

1) Press to select

EXT

: OFF

SET UP FM TRANSMITTER.

2) Press screen.

1) Press to select the desired frequency range. (93-97 or 99103 MHz)

2) Press the Carrier Frequency.

3) Press ACTION to set the Carrier Frequency. (The screen in step 4

103MHz

is redisplayed.)

to select

to display.

to display

to select

FM Transmitter Control

Do “FM Transmitter Carrier Frequency Setup” steps 1~3 at left.

SET FM ANTENNA

FM TRANSMITTER : ON

SET UP FM TRANSMITTER

SELECT : SET END

UP FM

: EXT

: : ACT I ON

1) Press to select FM TRANSMITTER

2) Press to “OFF” or “ON.”

select

Press ACTION three times to end setup

Notes

• The Carrier Frequency shown by the selector bar is a guide only. Please listen to the sound and adjust accordingly.

• The unit will transmit sound when unit power is on and “FM TRANSMITTER :ON” is selected.

• The FM transmitter signal range varies depending on installation and operating requirements of your equipment.

• Interference occurs when you select CATV

channels 95, 96, or 97, while FM Transmitter is operating.

• FM Transmitter will not work in FM Radio Mode.

• Please note the current FM Transmitter capability

is the maximum level allowed by FCC/IC (Industry Canada) standard for low power license-exempt radio communication devices.

TV Operation

Timer Recording

START

ON TIMER

T I MER PR

OGRAMMING

AUDIO IN

POWER

VOL

STOP/

REW/

PLAY/

TIMER/ FM

ACTION

REC

ON TIMER

PROG TIMER

POWER

STOP/ EJECT

REW/

You can set up to 8 programs to be recorded while you are away.

Press PROG

to display SET PROGRAM screen.

T I MER PR

ON TIMER

SELECT : SET :

END

: PROG

SET PROGRAM

OGRAMMING

1) Press to select

TIMER PROGRAMMING

2) Press to display screen

• If a program is already in

memory, press , and

to select an unused

program number.

OPC

DATE START ST

FR I

TODA C

ATE

- - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - -- - - - - - -

SELE CT

SELE SET END

--:--

Y GORY : N /

START

CT :

: PROG / ACT I ON

--:-- --

ATATE

Press to select and or to set the

SLP

recording DATE.

• 1~31 = One time

• DAILY = MON~FRI

• WEEKLY SUN~SAT

= Same time once a week

Example

Today’s Date

SELECT / Selection Order

WEEKLY

(SAT)

WEEKLY

(MON)

WEEKLY

(SUN)

68 9

DAILY

Repeat step 3 to set:

• start time, stop time

•

Channel (or LINE for outside source)

• Category [N/A (not applicable), SPORTS, MOVIE, COMEDY, MUSIC, DRAMA]

• Speed (SP, LP, SLP)

P DT START

2 3 -- -- : -4 -- -- : --

STOP CH

day 9 : 00 p 12 : 00a 08 SP

-- -- : --

-- : -- --

CANCEL : ADD / DLT SELECT

1 - 8

NTER

END

: PROG / ACT I ON

SPD

Press PROG

(or ACTION) to end

the program.

To Enter More Programs, press to select and

to set a blank program number, and then repeat step 3.

Press PROG twice (or ACTION) to exit this mode.

• If you’re using a cable box, make sure that it is tuned to the desired channel and the power is left on for timer recording.

• PROG TIMER indicator lights up on the unit.

Ready Check List

All connections are made. Your unit is plugged in. The clock is set to the correct time. The tape is long enough. The record tab is in place.

PLAY/

FF/

REW/

STOP/

VOL

POWER

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

TIMER/

REC

REPEAT

EJECT

ACTION

POWER

PROG TIMER Indicator

Timer Recording Using

unit Buttons

You can set a Timer Recording using ACTION key on the unit. (See page 13.)

VOL

11 Press STOP/EJECT and REW

together without a tape inserted to display MAIN MENU.

22 Press + - to select “VCR”

and STOP/EJECT and REW together to display SET UP VCR screen.

33 Press to select “TIMER

PROGRAM” and + to display the TIMER PROGRAM screen.

44 Repeat main steps 3 ~ 5.

STOP/ EJECT

REC

ON TIMER

ACTION

PROG TIMER

REW/

SAT

START

Cancel a Timer Recording: (Recording is in progress)

Hold down STOP for a few seconds to cancel the Timer Recording.

• Any future daily or weekly recordings will be performed as programmed.

Review, Replace or Clear Program Contents : (

Repeat steps 1 and 2 on page 24.

P DT START

1 day

3 4

Recording is not in progress

STOP CH

9 : 00p 12 : 00a 08

8 10 : 00a 12 : 00p 10 8 : 00p 9 : 00p 10 SU

9 : 00p 10 : 00p

CANCEL : ADD / DLT SELECT

1 - 8

NTER

END

: PROG / ACT I ON

Press to select

125

the desired program.

To Replace program...

DATE

TART

TOP

8 SAT

9:00P 12: 00A

TODA

ATE

GORY : MOV I

START

: : PROG /

DATE

ACT I ON

----------------------------------------------

SELE CT

SELECT : SET END

1) Press to display.

ABC

Press to select

and press or to set new program contents.

3) Press PROG (or ACTION)

To Clear program...

P DT START

1 -- -- : --

2 3 4

STOP CH

-- : -- --

8 10 : 00p 12 : 00a 10 8 : 00p 9 : 00p 10 SU

9 : 00p 10 : 00p

1 - 8

SELECT E

NTER

END

: PROG / ACT I ON

125

Press ADD/DLT.

SP SP LP

)

Timer Operation

Press PROG twice (or ACTION) to exit

this mode.

Notes

• 2 minutes before Timer recording is performed, “PLEASE PREPARE FOR TIMER REC” appears

and/or the PROG TIMER Indicator flashes. Be sure a cassette with record tab is loaded and the unit is in Stop mode.

• If the start times of two programs overlap, the lower numbered program will have priority.

• If the start time for a Timer Recording comes up during a normal recording or One Touch Recording (page 14), the Timer Recording will not be performed.

• If there is a power interruption of more than one minute, the recording may not be performed or continued.

• If “INCOMPLETE” appears after all items have been set, check all entries and make necessary corrections.

• When using DC Power supply, a Timer Recording can not be performed if POWER on the unit is pressed OFF.

Tape Operation

Search System is ...

Each time a recording is made, an invisible index mark is placed on the tape. When timer recordings are made, program index and information is also included. (Only AC POWER) These index marks can be used to access or scan recordings.

Index Search

Go directly to the desired recording.

ENTER I NDEX NUMBER : 1

US I

FOR REVERSE SEARCH NEXT EX

I NDEX SEARCH

NG 1- 9

KEYS

ARD SEARCH : FF

I T :

STOP

I NDEX

EARCH 3

I NDEX

REW

EARCH

Press SEARCH in Playback or Stop mode to display INDEX SEARCH screen.

Press number keys

to select the recording number.

• To calculate number, see below.

I NDEX SEARCH

ARD SEARCH : FF

FOR REVERSE SEARCH

REW

Press FF or REW to start search.

• Play begins at search

end. To search forward or back 1 index, press FF or REW while screen left in displayed (10 seconds).

■ To calculate the Index Number

Example 1:

To go to rec. 2 from rec. 4, enter 3 and press REW.

6157

Example 2:

To go to rec. 6 from rec. 2, enter 4 and press FF.

17534 6

NOTE: indicates start points of each recording.

Notes

• Make each entry within 10 seconds, or the Index Search mode will be cancelled.

• If Index Search is started very close to an index mark, that index mark may not be counted in the search.

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

POWER

VOL

STOP/

REW/

TIMER/

ACTION

REC

ON TIMER

PROG TIMER

POWER

Program End Search

It is easy to detect the end of a recorded program so that you may continue or begin a new recording.

Press SEARCH twice in Playback or Stop mode to display PROGRAM END

SEARCH screen .

PROGRAM END SEARCH

SEARCH START : FF

I T :

Press FF

to start search.

Example of Program End Search operation.

Fig.1

Program 1

Press SEARCH button

Fig.2

Program 1

Press SEARCH button

Fig.3

If search exceeds few seconds in BLANK area.

PLAY/

FF/

REW/

STOP/

VOL

POWER

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

TIMER/

REC

REPEAT

EJECT

POWER

PROG TIMER

REC

ACTION

ON TIMER

REW FF

Program 1

End Point

Upon locating end point...

The unit searches slightly past end point,

PLAYBACK DIRECTION

INDEX

Program 2 or BLANK

BLANK

End Point

INDEX

Program 2

Press SEARCH button

BLANK

INDEX

Program 2

BLANK

End Point

Advanced Operation

reverse searches, and plays the last few seconds of the program, then stops.

Press SEARCH button

Notes

• If Program End Search is started very close to an index mark, that mark may be skipped over.

• To cancel, press PLAY or STOP.

Tape Operation (continued)

Auto Operation Functions

■ Auto Shut Off

No broadcast signal in TV, blank tape is Played for 5 minutes ➔ Power turns off

• This feature is cancelled if any button is pressed during above mode.

■ Auto Playback

Insert a tape in Power off mode

➔ Power turns on

• Playback begins if tape has no record tab.

• This feature cannot be activated when

the POWER button on the unit is turned OFF (POWER indicator is not lit.)

■ Auto Rewind

Tape reaches its end

➔ Rewind, ➔ Stop

■ Playback Auto Eject

Tape with no record tab reaches its end

➔ Rewind, ➔ Stop, ➔ Eject

Tape Position Display

To find out present tape position and amount of tape remaining.

Tape position cannot be detected for C-Cassettes, tapes under 30 minutes, and some other tapes.

Press TAPE POSITION

to detect current tape position.

DETECT I NG TAPE POS I T I ON

BEG I N END

Press TAPE POSITION (or wait 5 seconds) to return to normal screen.

Note

• This function cannot display exact amount of tape remaining for tapes 30 minutes or less, or for tapes over 120 minutes in length.

•“DETECTING TAPE POSITION” is displayed only when a cassette is first inserted and it takes several seconds for correct tape position to appear.

•The present tape position indication and amount of tape

SLP

R 120 MIN.

remaining (according to tape speed) is displayed.

•Tape remaining time display may not be precise.

(Repeat Play is “OFF”)

Repeat Play

PLAY

Set to see a recording over and over.

Press ACTION

to display MAIN MENU.

M A I N MENU

SELECT :

SET : ACT I ON

REPEAT PLAY

I MER

T T I ME STAMP

SELECT : SET END

Press ACTION twice to end setup.

VCR

T V

CLOC

C H

SET

UP V

PROGRAMMING

: ON

: : ACT I ON

LANGUAGE

1)Press to select “VCR.”

2)Press ACTION

EX I T

: OFF

to display SET UP VCR screen.

1)Press to

select “ PLAY

2)Press to set

REPEAT PLAY “ON” or “OFF.”

REPEAT

.”

Zero Search

To quickly return to a specific tape counter location.

Press DISPLAY during playback to display the Counter.

Press COUNTER

0 : 00 : 00

BEG I N END

RESET at the desired position to reset to “0:00:00.”

Commercial Skip

By pressing the CM/ZERO button in Playback mode you can skip over 1 to 3 minutes of recorded tape in just a few seconds.

Press CM/ZERO repeatedly to select skip time in Playback mode.

• No indication appears.

Repeat Play Notes

• Playback repeats when tape end is reached or unrecorded portion over 30 seconds is detected.

• During playback, you may also press PLAY/REPEAT repeatedly on the unit to select REPEAT “ON” or “OFF.”

Advanced Operation

Continue playback, rewind, or fast forward.

Press STOP.

Press CM/ZERO

1 : 23 : 45

BEG I N END

• : Present position mark : Zero position mark

• Unit goes into FF or REW mode and

stops at the last point the Counter was set to 0:00:00.

in stop mode to start ZERO SEARCH.

Zero Search Note

• If a blank portion exists on the tape, and depending on the position of the mark, the mark display may be out of position.

• When Zero Search is done in DC mode, the counter position and the counter and

mark displays may be out of position.

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