Panasonic PV-VS4820 Owner’s Manual

Panasonic

Video Cassette Recorder

Ornra_ision_

Operating Instructions

Model No. PV-VS4820

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Important Safeguards and Precautions

FOR YOUR SAFETY, READ AND RETAIN ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS. HEED ALL WARNINGS IN THE MANUAL AND ON THE UNIT

INSTALLATION

POWER SOURCE CAUTION Operate only from a power source indicated on the unit or lo

th=Smanual, if necessary, have your Electric Utility Service Company or Video Products Dealer venfy the power source in your home.

2 POLARIZED OR GROUNDING PLUG

As a safety feature, this Video product comes with either a polarized power cord plug (one blade is wider than the

ether), or a three-wire grounding type plog

This plug will only fit into an Outlet one way. If you cannot fully =nsert the plug. try reversing it. If it still will not fit.

have an electrician install the prober wall outlet, Do not defeat the safety feature by tampering with the plug.

GROUNDING PLUG CA TI_J_ This plug will only fit into a three-hole grounding outlet.

If necessary, have an electrlbian install the proper outlet, Do not defeat the safety feature by tamnedng w_ththe plug,

3 POWER CORD

Make sure power cores are routed so that they are not likely to have anything rest on them. roll over them, or be in the way of walking traffic. If an extension cord is used make

sure it also has either a polarized or grounded plug and that the cords can be securely connected. Frayed co_s, damaged

i_ugs, and damaged or cracked wire insulation are hazardous and should de repleced_y a qualified sentice technician.

Overloaded outlets and extension cords are fire hazards.and should be avoided.

4 DO NOT BLOCK VENTILATION HOLES

Ventilation openings in the cabinet release heat generated dudng operation. If they are blocked, heat build-up inside the

unit can cause failures tnot may result in a fire hazard or heat damage to cassettes.

For protection, follow these rules: a. Never cover ventilation slots or the unit

while in usa. or operate the unit when placed on a bed. sofa. rug, or other soft surface.

b. Avoid built-ln insteltafion, such as a book case

or rack, unless proper ventilation is provided.

5 AVOID EXTREMELY HOT LOCATIONS OR

SUDDEN TEMPERATURE CHANGES Do not place the unit over or near any kind of heater

or regulator, in direct sunlight. _nside a closed veh=cte, etc.

[3o not move the unit suddenly between areas of extreme temperature variation. If the unil is suddenly moved from a

cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense in the unit and on the tape.

6 TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY

• Do not place unsecured equ=pment on a sloo=ng surface

• Do not place th_sunit on any support

that is net firm, level, and adequately strong. The unit could fall causing

serious injury to a child or adult and damage to the unit.

• An appliance and cart combinafion should be moved with care.

Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the

appliance and cart combination to overturn.

• Carefully follow all operating instructions and use the manufacturer's recommended accessories when

operating this unit or connecting it to any other equipment,

Safety Precautions conduo, a through sate check as described in the manufacture's service

J OUTDOOR ANTENNA INSTALLATION I

1 SAFE ANTENNA AND CABLE CONNECTION

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the equipment. _ _--.¢_ "_'-

be sure the antenna or cable System _== _-- is grounded so as to provide some _ ._._ _'-_"

protection against built up static charges and voltage surges. J _'_*'_

Section 810 of the National _ // _ _J=,_ Efectdca, Code. ANSI/N FPA 70 ! _ / _" _'"_"

(in Canada, part 1 of the Canadian ! ,"<_.,_ I / 7_-=_-=_=,Q_.=..

Electrical Cede provides information _ ._._.._.=.,_=.m_ ......

with respect to proper grounding of the _ ]1_===;,_c_,_ mast and supporting structure grounding

of the lead*in wire to an antenna discha e unit. "_='_**"'. size of grounding conductors, location _antanna discharge uni connection to grounding electrodes and requiremen s for the grounding electrode.

2 KEEP ANTENNA CLEAR OF HIGH VOLTAGE POWER LINES

OR CIRCUITS - An outside antenna system should be located well away from power lines,

e!eofdc light or power circuits and where it will never come into contact with these power sources if it should happen to fall, When installing an outside

antenna, extreme care should be taken to avoid touching power lines. clrcu=taor other power sources as th=scould be fatal. Because of the

hazards involved, antenna inistaltation should be left to a professional.

I USING THE VIDEO UNIT J

If the unit has been in storage'or moved to a new location, refer first to the INSTALLATJQN section of these safeguards.

t KEEP THIS VIDEO-UNIT AWAY FROM WATER OR

MOISTURE OF ANY I_lNI;_._

2 IF EQUIPML=N'_FIO_ED TO RAIN, MOISTURE, OR

STRONG IMPACT unplu_ th_:dnit and have it nspected by a qualified

""sen'l_!lt_U se

3 CURING AN ELECTRICAL STORM

Oudng a lightning storm, whether indoors or outdoors, or before leaving the unit unused for e_ended pedods of time, disconnect all equipment from the power source as welt as the antenna and cable system.

4 WREN THE UNIT IS PLUGGED IN

if liguid has been spilled into the unit, Immediately unplug the unit, and have it inspected by a service technician, Fire and shock hazards

can result from electrical shorts caused by liquid contact inside.

i Never expose the unit to rain or water. OO NOT OPERATE

Never drop or push any objest throughopenlog6 in the unit. Some kltemal pails carry haza_Jous voltagas and contact can cause electric shock or fire hazard.

Avoid placing the unit directly above or below your TV sat as this may CauSe electrical interference. Keep sil magnets away from electronic equipment.

5 USING ACCESSORIES

Use only asoessodes recommended by the manufacturer to avoid dSk of fire. shock; or other hazards;

6 CLEANING THE UNIT

Unplug the unit. Then, 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 the unit and cause electrical shock.

Any SUbstancesuch as wax, adhesive tape. etc, may mar the cabinet sudace, Exposure to greasy, humid, or dusty areas may adversely affect internal parts,

] SERVICE J

1 DO NOT SERVICE THIS PRODUCT YOURSELF

If. after carefully following the qetaile_ operating instructions, this Video product does not operate propedy, do not attempt to open or remove covers, or make an ad ustments not described in the manual.

Unplug he unit an_contact a qualified service technician,

2 IF REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE REQUIRED

Make sore t_ service technician uses only parts specified by the manufacturer, or those ha_lng the same safety charecfeesticsas the original parts. The use of unauthonzed subsfitutas may result in fire, elsotnc shock, or other hazards.

3 HAVE THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN PERFORM A SAFETY CHECK

After any servme or repairs to the unit. request the service technician to literature to insure that tt_e video unit is in safe operating condition.

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, fully insert. Avertissement" Afin de prdvenir tout risque d'incendie ou de chocs dlectriques, ne pas exposer cet

appareil & la pluie ou _ une humiditd excessive.

Attention: Pour dviter les chocs _lectriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la

borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu'au fond.

etectdc shoc_ Therefore, it is _ to rnake any kind of o0ntact with a_ I_,_e pa_ _ _ _

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Table of Contents

Important Safeguards and Precautions ....................................... 2

Accessories ............................................................................................. 4

Use

Now!

Enjoy

more!

Loading the Batteries ........................................................................... 4

Basic Connections (Antenna, VCR, TV) ............................................. 4, 5

One Time VCR Setup (Language,VCR'sOutputChannel,Channel,Ckx:k).,. 6 ~ 11

Playback a Tape (Still picture, Frame by Frame picture, Slow Motion) ....... 12

Record On a Tape ................................................................................ 13

• OneTouch Recording .............. 13

Advanced Connections (Cable/DSS)..................................................... 14

Copying Your Tapes (Dubbing).......................................................... 15

Timer Recording ........................................................................... 16, 17

• Timer Recording • Review, Replace or Clear

Using VCR Buttons ................. 16 Program Contents .................... 17

Timer Recording Using VCR Plus+®System ............... 18 ~ 21

• Auto VCR Plus+ System • VCR Plus+ System

t.Channel Setup ................... 18, 19 Programming ........................... 21

• Manual VCR Plus+ System

Channel Setup ......................... 20

Multi-Brand Control Feature ..................................................... 22, 23

Tape Operation ........................................................................... 24 ~ 31

• CommercialAdvance ...... 24 - 26 • Auto Operation Functions ........ 29

• Movie Advance ........................ 27 • Direct Access .......................... 30

• Program End Search ............... 28 • Repeat Play ............................. 31

• ProgramlndexSearch, lndexScan . 29 o Zero Search ............................. 31

Other Information!

MTS Broadcast/VHS Hi-Fi Stereo System ......................... 32, 33

Stereo/SAP/Mono Broadcast., 32 • Select Audio Mode .................. 33

Special VCR Features ................. ........................................... 34 ~ 39

• ChannelCaption ................ 34, 35 • VCR Lock ................................ 38

• Time Stamp ....................... 36, 37 • WeakSignal DisplayON/OFF... 39

Tape Position Display .............. 38 Auto Shut-Off ........................... 39

• Remote Warning ON/OFF ........ 38 • Shuttle Variable Speed Search... 39

Super (S) VHS System ................................................................ 40, 41

Reset Language, Channels, Clock VCR's Output Channel. 42, 43

VCR & Cassette Information ........................................... 44, 45

• Reset All VCR Memory Functions .. 44 o Head Cleaning ......................... 45

• DST (Daylight Saving Time) .... 44 • Built-in Head Cleaner ............... 45

• Declaration of Conformity ........ 44 • Cleaning the VCR .................... 45

• Prevent Accidental Tape Erasure .. 44 • Specifications .......................... 45

• Record/Playback Time ............ 44 • Features for a Quality Picture .. 45

On-Screen Displays (OSD) .................................................... 46

• Function & Channel Display .... 46 • Blank Tape/No Video Signal

• VCR Status & Clock Display... 46 Indication ................................. 46

• Warning and Instruction Displays .. 46

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

Service Center List ................................................................ 48

Warranty .................................................................................. 49

Spanish (Espa_ol) Quick Use Guide ............................ 50 ~ 53

Location of Controls ........................................................ 54, 55

Quick Use Guide (Playback, Recording) ..................... Back Cover

Congratulations

on your purchase of one of the most sophisticated and

reliable products on the market today. Used property, 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 VCR.

• Date of Purchase

• Dealer Purchased From

• DealerAddress

• Dealer Phone No.

• Model No.

• Serial No.

If your TV has AUDIO and VIDEO IN terminals, connect

them to VCR for higher quality picture and sound.

You can enjoy stereo sound even if your TV is not stereo by connecting a stereo amplifier to the VCR.

Connect VCR and TV with an AV Cable (not supplied) or a RF Coaxial Cable (supplied) as shown in the figure below.

• For S-VHS Connection Cable (supplied), see page 40.

ANTENNA (See page 5)

CABLE "IV

OUTDOOR ANTENNA INDOOR ANTENNA

i or

[] RemoteControl

[] Batteries 2 =AA"

LSSQ0218

[] RF Coaxial Cable

[] S-VHS

To order accessories, call toll free 1-800-332-5368.

VJAS0196

Connecting Cable

VJAS0200

or cable from IV and

Disconnect antenna

VCR connect to VCR.

S-VIDEOIN FROM ANT.

@L(_ OUT

o 0

IN1 _jr

a) AVCABLE_ _ b)RF/

(not supplied) COAXIAL

IN _.. _ '_----)I.I.-IF

TV "" VIDEO//_._ .=

.VIDEO VHFlUHF

_-- _ VHF/

L R

0 0

Connect VCR

CABLE

1) Open the cover.

Insert the batteries as

marked.

3) Close the cover.

[] Battery replacement caution

• Do not mix old and new batteries.

• Do not mix alkaline with manganese batteries.

to-IV with RF

Coaxial Cable.

1) While connection b) (above) is sufficient, connection a) offers better sound and picture (especially with

this model, you can enjoy Hi-Fi STEREO sound).

2) For both connections a) and b) proceed as follows:

• To use VCR : VCR Power on, set TV to VIDEO.

• To watch TV : VCR Power off, select channel on.

3) Set VCR Output to channel 3 or 4 (not an active station). (See page 8.)

Use the L Audio OUT jack for proper sound reproduction when connecting to a monaural TV.

r WARNING ,,

When using "Nut type RF coaxial cables, tighten with fingers only. OverUghtening may damage terminals

Between ANT. and VCR

• Case 1 : Twin Lead Cable Only

To VCR Terminal

From Antenna _@_

Between VCR and TV

• Case 1: Screw & Plug Type Terminal

UHF/VHF Band TV Separator

(not _/_(_--_-VHF

(Flat) Twin Lead Transformer

300 Ohm Cable (not supplied)

• Case 2: Twin Lead & Coaxial Cables

/ i U_HFNHF;andMixe_r_

(Round) 75 Ohm coaxial Cable

To VCR Terminal

• Case 3: Two Twin Lead Cables

RF Coaxial Cable

• Case 2: Screw Type Terminal

75-300 ohm Transformer

(not supplied)

• Case 3: Double Screw Type Terminal

UHFNHF Band TV

Separator (not sup_ VHF

UHF/VHF Band Mixer _ \

(not supplied)

To VCR Terminal

• If your "IV has both post and plug-type VHF terminals, the post connection is recommended to minimize signal loss.

Note to CABLE system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CABLE system installer's

sttenlJon to Adide 820-40 of the NEC in USA (and to the Canadian Electrical Code in Canada) that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shell

be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practica.

• Case 4: Complex TV Terminal

TERMINALS ON BACK OF "IV ,SET

Split out _"_""_T V

ANT2

• Connect to one of the ANT terminals and

select the same antenna number on the TV,

I FCC Warning: Any unauthorized changes or modificationsto this equipment would void the user's authority to operate.

The setup on pages 8 through 11 is vital for proper VCR operation.

Please read the instructions carefully and in the order presented. NOTE: These first two pages contain reference material needed for setup on pages 8-11.

Please look over the information before you begin setup procedure. Setup Overview

You will be performing the following tasks:

• Setting the language you want on-screen displays to appear in (English, Spanish, French.)

• Telling the VCR what kind of equipment you are using to receive channels and how it is connected.

• Entering pertinent cable box or DSS receiver information if used.

• Entering a local PBS channel so that the VCR can receive auto clock set data. (Not available in all areas.)

• Placing channels in memory and setting the clock.

Please Note Which Connection Type You are UsinD.

Make sure all equipment is hooked up as described on pages 8-11. The diagrams below illustrate some of the basic connection types.

Confirm which type you used for later reference.

[ Connection Type A

AUDIO S'VIDEO IN FROM ANf" IN

CABLE BOX

IN OUT

MONO _,_ AUDIO

0_0 OR 0

O L O S-VIDEO VHF/UHF O L

O_rTOTV OVIDEO

IN10LFF

VCR TV

_"ON AIR or CATV ANT ]

nECE,VEBJI AUO'O'V'OEO'N'°O""T O'"

,N i .0"0o.o,... O

.._)OUT{_ (_OE(O:)6 °u@TMIN1 (:x.rr %OVlDEO

0 L O S-VIDEO VHFIUHF 0 L AUDIO

[ Connection Type B

<VCR-_TV connection>

0_0 ,_ _ ORO

MONO _ O L O AUDIO0 LO s-v,oEoVHF/UHF

AUDIO S'VIDEO INFf_OMANT IN OUT

(_DE_) 6 @ 0 O VIDEO

IN1 OUT

VCR TV

<VCR'_Cable box-_TV connection>

/ ". "IV

AUDIO _'VIDEO_,_ IN FROM_ANT" IN OUT

MONO

0 RO CABLE 0 L O AUDIO

O LO S-V,OEOv.F,u._ BOX O

VIDEO iN

O O O OUTTOW IN OUT O O VIDEO

IN1 OUT _ (_-..-.._ VHF/UHF

OUTTOTV

_) VHFAJHF

VCR TV i_ VCR

ONE TIME SETUP IMPORTANT NOTES:

• For detailed DSS receiver connection instruction, please see your DSS operating manual.

• The DSS receiver must be turned off to view programs from the cable box or antenna.

• If you use a DSS receiver, it must be turned off for auto clock set.

• If your cable box is not remote controllable, it must be tuned to your PBS channel.

• If you use Audio/Video Jack connection between the VOR and cable box or DSS receiver, you must also

connect the RF coaxial cable in order to use auto clock set and channel auto set features.

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.Cable Box/DSS Receiver Code Number List

If your cable box or DSS receiver is remote controllable, refer to this list during setup on page 8.

Cable Box

Brand Code Number

Archer ............................................................. 44, 06, 01

Cableview ................................................. 29, 09, 01, 63

Citizen ............................................................. 44, 52, 30

Curtis .................................................. 08, 09, 25, 61, 53

Century ..................................................... 44, 51, 75, 59

Cabletenna ............................................... 29, 09, 01, 63

Cable Cinema ........................................... 29, 09, 01, 63

Diamond ................................................... 29, 09, 01, 63

Eagle ............................................. 62, 40, 22, 13, 58, 20

Eastern .................................................................. 28, 29

Explorer .............................................. 08, 09, 25, 61, 53

Gemini .................................................................... 30, 04

General Electric .................................................... 01, 57

General Instruments ...... 01, 84, 83, 34, 03, 02, 04, 55,

65, 66, 67, 68

Gerrard ..................................................... 44, 51, 75, 59

GC Electronics ......................................... 44, 42, 63, 29

Hamlin ....................................................... 41, 14, 15, 28

Hitachi .......................................................................... 31

Jerrold.....01, 84, 83, 34, 03,_02, 04, 55, 65, 66, 67, 68

Jasco ..................................................................... 30, 04

Macom ......................................................................... 31

Magnavox .................................................................... 26

Matsushita ...................................................... 17, 16, 08

Movietime .............................................................. 32, 39

Maestro ................................................................. 74, 35

NEC ........................................................... 40, 19, 38, 32

NSC ........................................................... 40, 19, 38, 32

Novavision .......................................... 08, 09, 25, 61, 53

Next Level ...................... 0t, 84, 83, 34, 03, 02, 04, 55,

65, 66, 67, 68

Oak ........................................................................ 46, 11

Oak Sigma ............................................................. 46, 11

Panasonic ....................................................... 17, 16, 08

Philips ........................................................ 23, 24, 20, 13

Pioneer ............................................................ 06, 05, 12

Pulsar ..................................................................... 04, 42

Quest .............................................................. 06, 05, 12

Radio Shack ............................................. 44, 51, 75, 59

Brand GOUe Hum _blur

RCA ................................................................. 17, 16, 08

Realistic .................................................... 44, 51, 75, 59

Recoton .................................................... 44, 51, 75, 59

Regal ......................................................... 41, 14, 15, 28

Regency ................................................................ 28, 29

Rembrandt ................................................ 44, 42, 63, 29

Samsung ........................................................ 42, 06, 32

Scientific Atlanta ................................ 08, 09, 25, 61, 53

Sheritech ..................................................................... 27

Signal ........................................................................... 26

SL Marx .......................................................... 42, 06, 32

Sprucer ........................................................... 17, 16, 08

Standard Components .......................................... 32, 39

Stargate ................................................................. 04, 42

Sylvania ................................................................. 19, 18

Teknika .................................................................. 74, 35

Telecaption .................................................................. 77

Teleview ................................................... 40, 19, 38, 32

Texscan ................................................................ 19, 18

Tocom ................................................. 34, 33, 01, 42, 66

Toshiba ........................................................................ 36

Unika ......................................................... 44, 42, 63, 29

Universal .................................................. 52, 43, 44, 63

Viewstar ........................................ 62, 40, 22, 13, 58, 20

Videoway ........................................................ 07, 23, 50

Vidtek ........................................................................... 64

Zenith .............................................................. 07, 23, 50

DSS (Digital Satellite System Receiver)

Toshiba ........................................................................90

Hitachi/ Hughes ..................................................... 91, 99

Primestar ..................................................................... 92

Drake ........................................................................... 93

Magnavox .............................................................. 94, 95

Uniden .................................................................... 94, 95

Optimus ................................................................. 94, 95

Panasonie .................................................................... 96

ProScan ....................................................................... 97

RCA .............................................................................. 97

SONY ..................................................... ._..:.......... 98, 105

During Setup you will be instructed to enter your brand code number. As some brands have multiple codes,

it may be necessary to try different codes to attain the proper results. These codes are for Cable box or DSS Box setup for Auto Clock and VCR Plus+ recording only.

For "IV/Cable Box Multi-Brand Control operation, please see page 22.

Positionina Your Cable Box or DSS Receiver

If your cable box or DSS receiver is remote controllable, place it on or near the VCR as shown in the example at right. The VCR transmits an infrared signal from two locations.

Be sure not to cover the transmitter windows.

Cable Box/

Satellite Receiver

VCR'S Signals

Transmitters

Wall

When VCR is turned on the first time.

• Setup mode is entered automatically.

• Self Demo Mode is started automatically on Multi Function Display. When you set the clock, it is canceled.

(For details, see page 55.)

Turn the TV and VCR on.

Press POWER. Set TV Channel to CH 3.

• If using AV Cable connection, set TV

to Video instead of channel. (See

connection a) on page 4.)

Process of Setup

(_..

SELECT LANGUAGE

PUSH CH • ENGLISH OPRIMIR GH • ESPAt_OL

APP. VCR/TV FRAN_AIS

TO CHANGE VCR'S OUTPUT

OH, PUSH ACTION KEY,

Display SELECT LANGUAGE.

This display appears for first time setup only

Select the language.

-- for English

for Spanish

(ESPANOL)

-- for French

(FRAN AIS)

Press ACTION

F YOU PUSH ACTION KEY,

VCR' S OUTPUT CH SWITCHES TO CH 4.

Press ACTION

I PLEASETUNE YOUR "iV TO I If there is beat or noise on CH3,

CH 4 1 change VCR's output channel to CH4

:: After 3 seconds by pressing ACTION twice,

• Always tune TV to this channel to monitor the VCR.

• If you used audio/video jack connection, tune the TV to its video input.

• If wrong language is set, do "Reset All VCR Memory Functions"

steps on page 44.

VCRI.GABLE / DSS BOXI_TV

VCRJ.TV

SELECT:A • KEY

SET :_ KEY END :ACTION KEY

When using connection b) (see

page 4), tune TV to VCR's output channel.

Select hookup.

1) PressAVto

_,_,_ select.

• If you selected "CABLE/DSS BOX

• VCR • l-V," continue with step 4. (Only cable box output channel will

be placed in memory.) If not, go to "Alternate Instructions" on page 11.

2) Press l_to set.

SELECT HOOKUP

CABLE / DSS BOXI" VCRIbTV

CABLE/OSI_OUTPUT CH

SELECT:& • KEY SET :_ _ KEY

END :ACTION KEY

• If necessary, refer to cable box manual.

• If you used Audio/Video jack connection to cable box, set

"VIDEO OUT."

• If both cable box and DSS receiver are used, set output channel

of DSS receiver.

Select cable box or DSS receiver output channel.

_ 2) Press I_ to

t _._<_) 1) Press *V to

_i'_ ' select.

enter.

Select Cable box or

ENTER COOt_ NUMBER

REFERRING TO MANUAL

[]

SELECT:A • KEY SET :_ KEY

END ;ACTION KEY

• If cable box or DSS receiver has no remote control, select "NO REMOTE." Then, go to =Alternate Instructions" on page 11.

• This determines whether VCR will control cable box or DSS receiver.

ENTER ANY AVAILABLE CHANNEL NUMBER ON YOUR CABLE/OSSBOX.

SELECT:& • KEY SET :_ KEY

END :ACTION KEY

DSS receiver code.

'Refer to the list on page 7.)

1) Press AV to

.... 2) Press • to

Select available channel on your Cable box or DSS

receiver.

• , _ 1) Press AI,V to

D, 2) Press • to

_=] select.

select.

enter.

set.

Tune Cable box or DSS receiver channel.

• "NOW TRANSMITTING" appears.

_LEASE TUNE YOUR

CABLE/DSS BOX TO

ANOTHER AVA I LABLE CHANNEL

PROCEED:_ KEY END :ACTION KEY

Set receiver channel.

IS YOUR CABLE/DSS BOX

R_CEIVING CH 01?

•,, • or "NO."

SELECT:A • KEY

SET :_ KEY END :ACTION KEY

If "YES" with cable box, go to step 9. If "YES" with DSS receiver, go to "Alternate

Instructions" on page 11.

If =NO," the screen in step 5 will appear. Try entering a different code

• and/or repositioning the equipment (see page 7.) If still =NO," cable box or DSS receiver is not available.

PLEASE ENTER YOUR LOCAL PBS CHANNEL ON CABLE BOX

Confirm that cable box

is on and that DSS receiver is off.

Select local PBS channel

SELECT:A • KEY SET :_ KEY

END :ACTION KEY

on cable box.

! Press • to continue.

select "YES"

l) ress k'_' to

2) Press • to enter.

1) Press AY to

, SELECT/

SET

&:PLAY

• :STOP

I_:FF

ACTION

_ select.

...... 2) Press • to

set.

Continued on the next page...

CLOCKAUTOSET

CONNECT ANTENNA CABLE

AND IF YOU USE A CABLE BOX.TUNE IT TO YOUR

LOCAL PBS CH THEN...

PLEASE PUSH CH UP KEY

Start Clock Auto Set.

Press CH A.

-"AUTO

OH PROCEEDING"

CLOCK SET

appears.

Process of Setup

If displayed time is incorrect...

If your area observes DST (daylight saving time), but the

time is incorrect; do "Time Zone Adjust" steps on page 43. Or, if you use cable box and receive more than one PBS

station, try auto clock_set again entering the one you have not tried yet (See "Clock" on page 42.)

If the screen below appears...

Auto clock set data is not available in your area.

Press ACTION to display Manual Clock Set screen, and then do steps b) - d) on page 11,

1/4/2000TUE12:00PM

DST :ON

SETTING : CH 02

AUTO CLOCK SET

COMPLETED

END : PUSH CH UP KEY

AUTO CLOCK SET

IS INCOMPLETE

PUSH ACTION TO SET CLOCK

correct.

Press CH •

_ to exit.

Confirm that time is

1041

'_/; ':':' @ SELECT/

_,0 _ xO_, ":PLAY

// _ /_,_,.,..,_..../_ _ •:STOP

, _ . C_- ACTION

(ED (Z3 (Z) ':3D (2D (Z) _

10CH •

To Setup VCR in Case a Cable Box or DSS Receiver was Installed or Replaced.

a Press ACTION to display Menu. SETUPVC. b Press •Y to select "SET UP

CHANNEL," then press •. ,D,_A, L_GUEE_GL,SH

C Press •V to select "CABLE/ set Ip KEY i

DSS BOX SET UP," then press

d Press •V to select "CABLE/ AUTOSe_

DSS BOX • VCR • TV," then WEAKS_GNA[DISPLAYOFF

press • to set. _ " =° "

e Continue with steps 4~8 on set . KEY :

pages 8-9.

_ELECT • • KEY

END ;ACTION KEY I

ANTENNA C.'ABL E

CHANNEL CAPTION

VCR Plus* OH SEI UP

_ELECT • • KEY

_Na _c_=ON_Z.......... !

SET UP FEATURE

VCR' S OUTPUT CH : 3

SE T UP CHA_;NEL

Auto clockset willbeperformed when VCR isturnedOffthe first time each day. Therefore, cable box must be left on and tuned to

PBS channel before VCR power is turned off.

.................... &._ _/

Using &V<I I_ keys

You can also operate the menu screenusing

VCR buttons. When menu screensare displayed,the PLAY,

STOP, REWIND, and FF buttonson the VCR

and remote functionas AV<I • only with no

tape inserted.

On Remote On VCR

• : PLAY <:REW

• :STOP •:FF

To display menu using VCR buttons, press CH • and CH • together.

To exit the menu, repeat above.

Alternate Instructions

complete steps below if any of the following applies:

• Selected connection type B (VCR • CABLF_/DSS BOX • -IV or VCR • IV) in step 3, page 8.

• Selected "NO REMOTE" in step 5, page 9.

• Selected "YES" with DSS receiver in step 8, page 9. (Be sure to turn DSS power off.)

Start Channel Auto Set and Clock Auto Set.

• The following messages appear;,

"CH AUTO SET PROCEEDING "AUTO CLOCK SET PROCEEDING"

I Press CH&.

CHANNEL/CLOCKAUTOSET

CONNECT ANTENNA CABLE

AND IF YOU USE A CABLE

BOX, TUNE I T TO YOUR

LOCAL PBS CH THEN.,.

PLEASE PUSH CH UP KEY

Clock Setup incomplete...

PUSH ACTION TO SET CLOCK

SELECT:A • KEY END :ACTION KEY

SET :< > KEY START :ACTION KEY

1/4/2000TUE12:00PM

SETTING : CH 02

AUTO CLOCK SET

COMPLETE_

END : PUSH CH UP KE_

tS _NCOMPLETE

DST:ON

,'ett

Set the clock manually.

o jl,ol

DST:ON

:_ KEY

r TO Make Corrections,

OST:ON

Confirm that time is correct.

_ to exit.

....... select month.

'_ c) Press • to set.

• Likewise, set date, year, time, DST (Daylight Saving Time).

repeatedly press "4 • to move to error, then correct.

Id)PressACT'°N"

Press CH&

a) Press ACTION.

b) Press •. to

(Clock starts.)

• To exit this mode,

press ACTION again.

(_ (_ i SELECT/

(_) (_) (_ l,i SET

fO_, i\ 4:REw':STOP

, •:PLAY

I ii

If you use a DSS receiver, it must be turned off.

If displayed time and DST are incorrect...

If you use cable box and receive more than one PBS station, try auto clock set again

entering the one you have not tried yet. (See °Clock" on page 42.)

If you happen to live close to two time zones, VCR may have recognized PBS channel (setting channel) in the wrong time zone. Please do the following to correct the situation.

1)Make a note of SETrlNG : CH number shown on screen and press CH • to exit.

2)Delete the channel from VCR memory. (See "Add or Delete a Channel" on page 43.)

3)Press ACTION to display the menu.

4)Press •. to select "SET CLOCK," and then press • to display the SET CLOCK screen.

5)Press &. and • to select and set "AUTO CLOCK SET."

6)Follow One Time VCR Setup instructions on page 8-11.

• If you use cable box and have multiple PBS stations, tune cable box to a different PBS station and try auto clock set using the menu.

[_lPcheck list before you begin.

[] All connections are made.

[] TV and VCR are plugged in. [] TV is turned on and set to CH3, 4 or Video on "IV.

[] Remote is in VCR mode.

Insert a cassette.

m m

• VCR power comes on and "VCR"

appears on Multi Function Display.

Multi Function Display STOP/EJECT

/ P EJEOT

/x -O _ O_.:_', STOP

(Zb (Z3 (_D /,

QC} CD _ cc) co QE)

PAUSE/_ _ _ _:_ _"_

SLOW "_ _ _3_

_,_

Press PLAY.

• Or, if cassette has no record tab

(see page 44), auto playback begins.

• To Find a Particular Scene Forward Search --> Press FF. (To release, press PLAY

or FF.)

Reverse Search --> Press REW. (To release, press PLAY

or REW.)

• For Still (Freeze) picture --> Press PAUSE/SLOW, (To release, press PLAY.)

• For Frame by Frame picture --> Press PAUSE/SLOW in

Still mode.

(To release, press PLAY.)

• For Slow Motion --> Press and hold PAUSE/SLOW in Still

mode. (To release, press PLAY.)

• These features work best in SP or SLP mode.

• The sound will be muted.

• To reduce picture noise, see "Manual Tracking Control" on page 45.

• After the VCR is in Still or Slow mode for 3 minutes, it will switch to Stop mode automatically to protect the tape and the video head.

• To stop -> Press STOP.

Rapid Rewind/FF

• To rewind tape -> Press REW in Stop mode.

• To fast forward tape -> Press FF in Stop mode.

• Rewind your tape in approximately one minute when

using a T-120 tape.

• To prevent tape jam

Inspect your cassette tapes and remove any loose or peeling labels.

• To eject tape -> Press EJECT on the remote or STOP/EJECT on the VCR.

Playback using VCR controls

1 Insert a cassette. 2Press PLAY.

• Press to stop and/or eject tape.

[_Check list before you begin.

[] All connectionsare made. [] TV istumed on and tunedto CH3, 4 or Video. [] Cassette recordtab is in place.

[] Remote in VCR mode.

insert a cassette.

• VCR power comes on and "VCR" appears on Multi Function Display,

Multi Function Display

_-_ _ r_-_Or CH _< Q;D _ (:_ AI

Select Channel.

Press CH • / V* or NUMBERED keys.

• To select "LINE," see page 15.

• To select channels over 100,

first press 100 key, then enter

remaining two digits•

Select Recording speed.

[ SPEED

(See page 44.) Press SPEED.

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

• LP recording is not possible in S-VHS/S-VHS ET mode.

• Selected speed is displayed on "IV screen and Multi Function Display.

Start Recording.

REC

alto stop --> Press STOP

• One Touch Recording

Press REC repeatedly to set the recording length (30 rain. ~ 4 hours).

• The VCR turns itself off at a preset time.

Press REC.

• To edit out unwanted portions,

press PAUSF-JSLOW to pause and to resume recording.

• Record One Program While Watching Another

After the VCR has been in Pause mode for 5 minutes, it will stop automatically

to protect the tape and the video head,

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

mark. It is recommended that only cassette

tapes that have been tested and inspected for use in 2,

4, 6, and 8 hour VCR machines be used. This video "ecorder is equipped with recording functions for beth :onventional _ and _ systems to enable

Jsers to select either mode. An _ cassette

ecorded in the _ mode cannot be played back

vith conventional _ VCRs.

• Selecting Channel at the VCR

NormalRec ---_0:30_ 1:00-_

00'<-- 3:00<-- 2:00,,=---1:30.<-./

Press VCP,/TV-> "VCR" disappears on MultiFunction Display

--> Select Channel at the "IV.

Press VCRfrv-> '_/CR" appears on Multi Function Display

--> Select Channel at the VCR (applies to connection b)

only, see page 4).

rRecord using VCR controls

2 Select I Insert 4Start

Channel. VCR/rv " a cassette. / Recording.

\ / /

m Pres"_to stop.

Be sure to tune TV to VCR output channel. (The same one you set on screen of TV: CH3 or CH4.)

All connections on these pages are made with 75 Ohm coaxial cables.

CATV Connection

• With a Cable Box (Cable Box-_VCR)

AUDIO S-VIDEO IN FROM_O_MANT,_ANT. IN

i or i

t,, CATV / CABLE BOX

O"O _ _ ORO

_ONO _J O L 0 AUDIO

O L O S-VIDEO VHF/UHF

6°%

IN1 OUT

A OUT TOTV 0 O VIDEO

(_ _) VHFAJHF

VCR TV

• With a Cable Box (VCR-_Cable Box)

"IV

I or i

I CATV I

oRoAUDIO S-VIOEO_tIN FROM_ANT.

MONO

0 L 0 S-VIDEO VHFIUHF

8% 6" oo,,o,v

IN1 OUT @

CABLE BOX O LROoAUD'O

IN OUT O O VIDEO

IN OUT

VCR

• With Two Cable Boxes VCR o

CABLE BOX I AUDIO S-VIDEO iN FROOMMANTJ

IN OUT I _. r-,

._ | UL_*,,JS-VIDEO VHF/UHF

• 6

s _-_" IN1 OUT _r J TV

/ ANT I'_NB Switch IN OUT

'. c_[rv .'12-w.y Sp'iuer CABLEBOXI r'_i O_O.uo,o

" . .. _" IN 1 IN 2 0 VIDEO

1 lOUT1 OUT2 IN OUT I tN1 IN2 I O O

i Oo.O

• record or view any

(including scrambled) channel.

• use VCR Remote Control to select

channels using

Multi-brand control

feature.

• view any (including

scrambled) channel.

• use VCR Remote Control to select

channels without

using Multi-brand

control feature.

record and view

both scrambled

and unscrambled channels if

additional equipment is

added. This

connection

requires: two

converter boxes, an A/B switch, and

a 2-way splitter.

other than the one selected for any type of recording.

i iew channel

do a Timer

recording of a

channel unless you select it at the

cable box.

• record scrambled

channels.

view channel other than the one selected for any

type of recording. do a Timer

recording of a

channel unless

you select it at the cable box.

L_L_ (L_) (_ I"_ ? I_'=_ VHF/UHF

DSS Connection

S %

/ %

,SATELLITE,

lSA ;%%1 %%_1_S1

i or i

CA'IV / RECEIVER

". _ _. " IN IN_ I

" :l_]

°u

VCR "IV

AUDIO S'VIDEO IN FROM_ANI IN RoOUT

MONO

ORO _ O L O AUDIO

O L O S-VIDEO VHF/UHF O

(_DE(_ 6 (_ _) VHF_JHF

IN1 OUT

OUTTOTV 0 O VIDEO

• record and view any (including

scrambled) channel.

• use your VCR

Remote Control to

select channels

using Multi-brand

control feature.

NOTE: DSS receiver must be turned off to

view cable box or antenna programs.

view channel other than the one

selected for any type of recording.

do a Timer

recording of a

channel unless

you select it at the DSS box.

Connections you'll need to make.

Playing (Source) VCR

AUDI -VIDEO IN FROM ANT.

MONO _ i

O L O S-VIDEO VHF/UHF

Recording (Editing) VCR TV for Monitoring

i ii i

AUDIO S-VIDEO IN FROM ANT.

MONO -]L U

_'_ L OI_S-V]DEO VHF/UHF

VIDEO i OUTTOTV

_INI OUT

Front of VCR VIDE01N20[Jf/£_-AU010[N2-Ro0

AUDIO IN

VHF/ 0

IJ-F VIOEOIN

Insert blank tape with record tab.

Select LINE mode. Press INPUT. (See "Selecting the

Input Mode" below.)

Put in Standby mode.

Press PLAY, then

PAUSE/SLOW at starting

point.

Press PLAY. SLOW I Press P USE/SLOW.

Stop dubbing. _ Stop dubbing.

IiStart dubbing. _ Start d!bbing.

Press STOP. _ Press STOP,

• To Monitor Dubbing on Your TV

1 Turn your "IV on and tune to the Recording

VCR channel (CH3 or CH4).

2 Set the VCR/"IV Selector on the Recording

VCR to "VCR."

I Dubbing tapes protected with Copy Guard will have

poor quality results.

Put in Standby mode.

REC PAUSE I

and C_E)

SLOW

Press REC, then PAUSE/SLOW

immediately.

• Selecting the Input Mode

Method1: Press INPUT. Method2: Press CH A/Y. Display will change as below.

• "LI" or "L2" lights on Multi-Function Display (about 4 sec.) when LINE1 or LINE2 is selected.

• LINE1: For rear audio/video connection. LINE2.: For front audio_ideo connection.

Channel Number <--> LINE1 <--> LINE2

3aution: unauthorized exchanging and/or copying of copyrighted recordings may be copyright Infringement.)

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

1 O_o _ Display SET PROGRAM.

SET PROGRAM

÷ Press PROG/VCR+.*

Display Program screen.

VCR Plus÷ PROGRAMMING

SELECT:& • KEY

SET :_ KEY

END :PROG KEY

You may not use the VCR buHons

on "SET PROGRAM" screen.

START STOP

SELECT:A • KEY SET :_ KEY

E_ i,_8--9 ........ 31-- 1 -- 2...... 6"_ i

Today-- 7 SELECT&IV SelectionOrder DALLY

LW(EE_Y WEEKLY WEEKLYJ

• MON) _ (SUN)

" TIMER PROGRAMMING.

' " 2) Press • to display.

1)PressATtoselect

• If a program is already in memory, press AY and -

• to setect an unused program number.

Set the recording DATE.

1) Press AV to select.

2) Press • or <1 to set.=' "" • 1-31 = One time

• DAILY = MON-FRI

• WEEKLY = Same time

once a week

Repeat step 3 to set: start time, stop time Channel

(or LINE for outside source), Category**, tape speed (SP,

LP, SLP).

I_Check list before you begin.

[] All connections are made.

(See pages 4~5.)

[] "IV and VCR are plugged in and turned on. [] VCR/'I'V selector is set to "VCR." [] Clock is set to correct time.

[] Record tab in place. (See page 44.)

[] Remote in VCR mode.

7 POWER

SELECT/

,,) SET

it- • :PLAY

• :STOP

<1:nEW

• :FF

PROG/

LI. VCR+

i ; _" ACTION

Make the notes•

I_ooAY AaC1

TOMA:EN TE :, EY/

)ATE START STOP C

IIIiiN BRiNI

TOOAY ABC

ATEGORY: MOV I E SP

SELECT:A • KEY SET :I_ KEY

END : PROG/ACTION KEY

........

• If not wanted, go to step 5.

1) Press • to begin.

_,_.. 2) Press •_' to select.

3) Press • to set.

• Characters will change in

the following order.

[--_ A*-_ S_- C...... Z,_-BLANK *--_- -,_&_

oJ_¢ °_ 4) Press PROG/VCR+

*9, ..... 2 '_-1_,-0_'/'Hq

÷ (or ACTION) to end,

Press PROG/VCR+

5I_l End the program.

CANCEL :AOD/DLT KEY SELECT ,-8:A • KEY /

If you use DSS receiverand entera channelnumber of 100-125, select "DSS" or CABLE.

IiS IT CABLE OR DSS

RECEIVER?cA_BL E

SELECT:& • KEY SE_ :_ KEY

O_. (oroverlap,ACTION).these

/ programs

_) select.

...... 2) Press • to enter.

__J

The confirmation screen appears above left after this selection.

• If start time of programs

will flash.

1) Press •Y to

** Category Items

N/A(not applicable), SPORTS, MOVIE, COMEDY, MUSIC, DRAMA

-- Using AY<I • keys --

You can also operate the menu screen using VCR buttons.

When menu screens are displayed, the PLAY, STOP, REWIND, and FF buttons on

the VCR and remote function as ••<1 • only with no tape inserted.

_. .... • : STOP

_)_ • : nEW

On Remo,e OnVCR • : FF

To display menu using VCR buttons, press CH • and CH • together.

To exit the menu, repeat above.

__ • : PLAY

To Enter More Programs

Press •V to select, and • to display a blank program number.

Then repeat steps 3 and 4.

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