Sansui VCR4510D User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

VCR4510D

A TTENTION

If you purchase a universal remote control from your local retailer, please contact the remote manufacturer for the required programming code.

TV/CATV MODE SELECTION

When shipped from the factory, the TV/CATV menu option is set to the "CATV" (Cable Television) mode. If not using CATV (Cable TV), set this menu option to the "TV" mode.

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION:

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO

RAIN OR MOISTURE.

WARNING:

CAUTION:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try correcting the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance with the FCC Rules could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

READ INSTRUCTIONS

All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated.

RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS

The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

HEED WARNINGS

All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS

All operating and use instructions should be followed.

CLEANING

Unplug this unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

ATTACHMENTS

Do not use attachments not recommended by the unit's manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

WATER AND MOISTURE

Do not use this unit near water. For example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.

ACCESSORIES

Do not place this unit on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The unit may fall, causing serious injury, and serious damage to the unit. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive

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force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

VENTILATION

Slots and openings in the cabinet and in the back or bottom are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the unit and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the unit on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This unit should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat source. This unit should not be placed in built-in installations such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.

POWER SOURCES

10.

This unit should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the rating plate. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company. For units intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION

11.

This unit is equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug If your unit is equipped with a 3-wire grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin, this plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This too, is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.

PORTABLE CART WARNING

(symbol provided by RETAC)

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (CONTINUED)

12.

POWER-CORD PROTECTION

Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

13.

LIGHTNING

To protect your unit from a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the unit due to lightning and power line surges.

14.

POWER LINES

An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits, as contact with them might be fatal.

15.

OVERLOADING

Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords, as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

16.

OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY

Do not push objects through any openings in this unit as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in fire or electric shock. Never spill or spray any type of liquid into the unit.

17.

OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the unit, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with respect to 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.

18.

SERVICING

Do not attempt to service this unit yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

19.

DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE

Unplug this unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the unit.

If the unit has been exposed to rain or water.

If the unit does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the unit to its normal operation.

If the unit has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

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When the unit exhibits a distinct change in performance, this indicates a need for service.

20.

REPLACEMENT PARTS

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or those that have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

SAFETY CHECK

21.

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this unit, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the unit is in proper operating condition.

WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING

22.

The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

HEAT

23.

The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER

24.

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's 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.

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EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER THE

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

GROUND CLAMP

NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

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)

FEATURES

High Quality Picture Technology - This video cassette recorder marked "HQ" incorporates VHS high quality

technology. A built-in detail enhancer is used to boost the recorded signal and provide maximum picture quality in playback. It is compatible with other VHS video cassette recorders.

4 Video Head - Provides optimal picture quality for special effects playback. 8-Program/1-Month Programmable Timer with Everyday/Every Week Capability - The built-in timer allows

automatic absentee recording of up to 8 TV programs within 1month. It is also possible to record a program which is broadcast at the same time everyday or every week.

On-Screen Display and Programming - When you select a channel or make other changes, the TV will show an indicator on the screen for a few seconds. Clock settings, timer setting and other set-up operations can be carried out using the on-screen display menu system.

Digital Auto Tracking - Automatically adjusts tracking during playback for the best possible picture. 181 Channel Tuner - Receives standard VHF and UHF broadcast channels and up to 113 cable channels. One-Touch Timer Recording (OTR) - Simply by pressing the REC/OTR button, the VCR can be programmed

for up to 5 hours of recording with an immediate start.

Automatic Power On - When loading a cassette tape, this VCR will automatically turn on. Automatic Playback - When loading a cassette tape without the erase prevention tab, this VCR will automati-

cally turn on and play back the cassette tape at the correct speed. Automatic Rewind-Stop-Eject-Power Off - When a tape reaches its end during playback and recording, it will

automatically stop, rewind, stop, eject the tape and the VCR will turn off. Automatic Repeat Play System - When the AUTO REPEAT option is turned on, this VCR will automatically

play back the same cassette tape repeatedly. On-Screen 3 Language Display - You can select one of 3 languages; English, Spanish or French, for on-

screen programming.

Frame by Frame Advance - Press the SLOW button during still playback to advance the tape one frame at a time.

Slow Motion - This VCR provide slow motion which offers steady, noise-free playback at 1/10 normal speed. Real Time Tape Counter - The counter displays on the screen the elapsed time in hours, minutes and sec-

onds and can be used to locate programs.

Channel Skip - An unwanted channel can be deleted when using the CHANNEL ▲ or ▼ button. 2 Speed Picture Search - 3 or 5 times normal speed in SP mode (7X or 9X in LP and 9X or 15X in SLP). 3 Speed Record/Playback - Records and plays three tape speeds (SP, LP, SLP). Skip Search - When the SKIP SEARCH button is pressed during playback, the VCR will automatically search

forward in 30 second increments to a maximum of 3 minutes with each press of the SKIP SEARCH button, and then return to normal playback.

Front Audio/Video In Jack - A VCR or other video device may be hooked up for dubbing.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

We recommend that you carefully read the descriptions and operating procedures contained in this Owner's Manual prior to operating your new VCR.

PRECAUTIONS

PRECAUTIONS ....................................................................................................................................................... 8

LOCATION OF CONTROLS.................................................................................................................................. 10

REMOTE CONTROL ............................................................................................................................................. 12

BASIC CONNECTIONS......................................................................................................................................... 14

CATV (CABLE TV) CONNECTIONS ..................................................................................................................... 18

AUDIO/VIDEO CONNECTIONS ............................................................................................................................ 22

SETTING THE VIDEO CHANNEL ......................................................................................................................... 23

ON-SCREEN LANGUAGE SELECTION ............................................................................................................... 24

SETTING THE CLOCK .......................................................................................................................................... 25

SETTING THE CHANNELS................................................................................................................................... 26

NOISE ELIMINATION (BLUE SCREEN) ............................................................................................................... 29

PLAYBACK

LOADING AND UNLOADING VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES ......................................................................................30

PLAYBACK ............................................................................................................................................................ 31

SPECIAL PLAYBACK ............................................................................................................................................ 33

RECORDING

RECORDING A TV PROGRAM............................................................................................................................. 36

ONE-TOUCH TIMER RECORDING (OTR) ........................................................................................................... 39

SETTING THE TIMER RECORDING .................................................................................................................... 40

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ON-SCREEN FUNCTION DISPLAY...................................................................................................................... 43

DUPLICATING A VIDEO TAPE ............................................................................................................................. 44

VIDEO HEAD CLEANING...................................................................................................................................... 45

VIDEO GLOSSARY ............................................................................................................................................... 46

BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE....................................................................................................................... 48

SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................................. 50

LIMITED WARRANTY ............................................................................................................................. Back Cover

PRECAUTIONS

MOISTURE CONDENSATION

DO NOT OPERATE THIS VCR FOR AT LEAST TWO OR THREE HOURS WHEN MOISTURE IN THE AIR CONDENSES ON THE VCR.

WHAT IS MOISTURE CONDENSATION?

When a cold liquid is poured into a glass, for example, water vapor in the air will condense on the surface of the glass. This is called moisture condensation.

MOISTURE WILL CONDENSE ON THE UNIT IN THE FOLLOWING CASES;

When you move this VCR from a cold to a warm place.

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After heating a cold room or under extremely humid conditions.

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WHEN YOU EXPERIENCE THE ABOVE CONDITIONS,

Plug the power cord into an AC outlet, press the POWER button to turn on and leave the unit at room temperature until moisture condensation disappears. Depending on the surrounding conditions, this may take two or three hours.

Head Drum

Video Tape

If you cause a static discharge when touching the VCR, and the VCR fails to function, simply unplug the unit from the wall outlet, wait a few minutes and plug it back in. The VCR should return to normal operation.

Do not place the VCR on or near appliances which may cause electromagnetic interference, e.g. TV , speakers, etc. Doing so may cause erratic operation of the VCR including picture and/or sound distortion or noise.

Avoid extreme heat.

104°F

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Avoid extreme cold.

(5°C)

Avoid extreme moisture and dust.

The ventilation holes prevent overheating. Do not block or cover these holes. Especially avoid covering the holes with soft materials such as cloth or paper.

Do not insert fingers or any other objects into the cassette loading slot. Do not spray cleaner or wax directly on the VCR or use forced air to remove dust.

Keep the VCR away from flower vases, sinks, etc. If liquids should be spilled into the VCR, serious damage will result. If you spill any liquids into the VCR, unplug the AC power cord immediately and consult qualified service personnel before attempting to use the VCR again.

When you leave your home for a long time, unplug the AC power cord.

Avoid places subject to strong vibration. Use in a horizontal (flat) position only.

When you finish operating the VCR, always unload the cassette and turn off the power.

To protect the VCR from a lightning storm, unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna.

POWER SOURCE

If the polarized AC Plug does not fit into a non-polarized AC Outlet, do not attempt to file or cut the blade. It is the user's responsibility to have an electrician replace the obsolete outlet.

AC Plug

AC Outlet

LOCATION OF CONTROLS

FRONT

TV / VCR

IN AUDIOVIDEO

T.REC REC POWER

1 234

PLAY

F.FWDREW STOP/ EJECT

REC/OTR

CHANNEL

POWER

DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS

Cassette Loading Slot - To insert or remove a

video tape.

REW button - In the STOP mode, this button

rapidly winds the tape backwards. In the PLAY mode, this button activates Reverse Search.

PLAY button - Press to play a prerecorded tape.

F. FWD button - In the STOP mode, this button

rapidly winds the tape forward. In the PLAY mode, this button activates Forward Search.

POWER button - Turns the VCR power on and off.

STOP/EJECT button - Press once to stop the

tape in any mode. Press again to eject the tape.

CHANNEL ▲ / ▼ buttons - Used to select a

channel for viewing or recording.

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REC/OTR button - Press once to start normal

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recording. Additional presses activate One-Touch Recording.

Remote Sensor - Signals from the Remote

Control are received here.

10.

POWER indicator - Lights when the power is

turned on.

11.

REC indicator - Lights during recording.

12.

T. REC indicator - Lights when the TIMER REC

button is pressed.

13.

TV/VCR indicator - Lights when the TV/VCR

selector button is selected to the VCR mode.

14.

AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks - Audio and video signal

cables from an external source can be connected here.

REAR

DESCRIPTION OF CONNECTORS

AUDIO/VIDEO OUT Jacks - Used to output audio

and video signals to a TV, amplifier or VCR.

VHF/UHF IN (ANT) Jack - Connect a VHF/UHF

antenna or CATV cable to this jack.

AC Power Cord - Connect to a 120V 60Hz

outlet.

CH 34

UHF/VHF

IN(ANT)

OUT(TV)

OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

3/4 Channel Selector Switch - Selects the channel

through which the VCR outputs its signal to a TV.

VHF/UHF OUT (TV) Jack - Used to output VHF/UHF

or CATV signals to a TV.

REMOTE CONTROL

3 4

5 6

8 9

10 11

DESCRIPTION OF BUTTONS

POWER button - Turns the VCR power on and off.

Direct Channel Selection buttons (0-9) - Allow

direct access to any channel.

CALL button - Displays the present time/day of the

week, channel, counter, speed selection and VCR mode on the TV screen.

INPUT SELECT button - Switches the program for

viewing between the VCR and external input source.

REC/OTR button - Press once to start normal

recording. Additional presses activate One-touch Timer Recording

PLAY button - Press to play a prerecorded tape.

REW button - In the STOP mode, this button

rapidly winds the tape backwards. In the PLAY mode, this button activates Reverse Search.

STOP button - Press once to stop the tape.

SPEED (SP/LP/SLP) selector button - Sets

the tape speed for recording.

10.

MENU button - Press to display the on-screen

menu function.

SET +/– buttons - Used to set the clock, timer

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recording, auto repeat, language and noise mute.

12.

DIGITAL AUTO TRACKING buttons - Allows

automatic or manual adjustment of tracking to minimize picture noise during playback.

POWER EJECT

123

456

7809

CALL

REC/OTR

SPEED

–+

AUTO

SKIP

TV/VCR

SLOW

PLAY

STOP

SET

TRACKING

13.

14.

15.

16.

17.

18.

19.

20.

21.

22.

23.

CHANNEL

COUNTER RESETINPUT SELECT

PAUSE/STILL

ENTER

CANCEL

TIMER REC

–

F.FWDREW

21 22

EJECT button - Press to eject the tape. CHANNEL ▲ / ▼ buttons - Used to select a

channel for viewing or recording. TV/VCR selector button - Switches between TV and VCR. COUNTER RESET button - Resets the Real Time Counter to 00:00:00. SLOW button - Press to play back a tape in slow motion or to advance the tape one frame at a time during still playback. PAUSE/STILL button - During recording, this button temporarily stops the tape. The " appear on the screen. During playback, it stops the tape and displays a still image on the TV screen. F. FWD button - In the STOP mode, this button rapidly winds the tape forward. In the PLAY mode, this button activates Forward Search. ENTER button - Used to enter information for timer recording, auto repeat, language, clock setting and blue screen. CANCEL button - Used to clear the selected timer recording program. TIMER REC button - Used to set the VCR to start recording at a preset time. SKIP SEARCH button - Press in playback mode to search forward in 30 second increments to a maximum of 3 minutes.

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BATTERY INSTALLATION

Open the battery compart-

ment cover.

Install two "AAA" batteries.

Replace the cover.

BATTERY CAUTIONS

Follow these precautions when using batteries in this device:

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Use only the size and type of batteries specified.

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Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing the batteries as indicated in the battery compartment. Reversed batteries may cause damage to the device. Do not mix different types of batteries together (e.g. Alkaline and Carbon-zinc) or old batteries with fresh

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ones.

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If the device is not to be used for a long period of time, remove the batteries to prevent damage or injury from possible battery leakage. Do not try to recharge batteries not intended to be recharged; they can overheat and rupture. (Follow

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battery manufacturer's directions.)

EFFECTIVE DIST ANCE OF THE REMOTE CONTROL

15 FEET

NOTES:

30˚ 30˚

When direct sunlight, an incandescent lamp, fluorescent lamp or any other strong light shines on the

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Remote Sensor, the remote operation may be unstable. When there is an obstacle between the VCR and the remote control, the remote control may not operate.

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BASIC CONNECTIONS

If you are using an antenna system, follow the instructions on pages 14-17. If you are a cable (CATV) subscriber , skip ahead to page 18 for the proper connections.

ANTENNA TO VCR CONNECTION

The VCR must be connected "between" the antenna and the TV . First, disconnect the antenna from the TV and connect it to the VCR. Then connect the VCR to the TV. Below are 3 common methods of connecting an antenna system to a VCR. Find the type of antenna system you are using and follow the connection diagram. After you have connected the antenna to the VCR, follow the instructions on pages 16-17 to connect the VCR to the TV.

Combination VHF/UHF Antenna With 75 Ohm Coaxial Cable

75 Ohm Coaxial Cable

Combination VHF/UHF Antenna With 300 Ohm Twin Lead (Flat) Wire

NOTE:

NOTES:

300 Ohm Twin Lead (Flat) Wire

Separate VHF and UHF Antennas

UHF

VHF

300 Ohm Twin Lead (Flat) Wire

75 Ohm Coaxial Cable If both VHF and UHF antennas have 300 ohm twin lead (flat) wires, use a combiner having two 300 ohm inputs and one 75 ohm output.

A clear picture will not be obtained by the VCR unless the antenna signal is good. Connect the antenna

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to the VCR properly. For better quality recording, an indoor antenna or a telescopic antenna is not recommended. The use of

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an outdoor type antenna is required. If you are not sure about the connection, please refer to qualified service personnel.

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This VCR has a single 75 ohm antenna input for connection to an antenna (VHF/UHF) or cable (CATV) system. If you have separate VHF and UHF antennas (number 3 below), use a combiner to connect the antennas to the VCR.

VCR

NOTE: If a VHF or UHF Antenna is

used, set the TV/CATV menu option to the "TV" mode.

NOTE: If a VHF or UHF Antenna is

used, set the TV/CATV menu option to the "TV" mode.

MatchingTransformer

300 Ohm Input

75 Ohm Output

(not supplied)

OUT

VCR

OUT

75/300 Ohm Inputs

Combiner

75 Ohm Output

(not supplied)

VCR

OUT

NOTE: If a VHF or UHF Antenna is

used, set the TV/CATV menu option to the "TV" mode.

BASIC CONNECTIONS (CONTINUED)

VCR TO TV CONNECTION

After you have connected the antenna to the VCR (see pages 14 & 15), you must connect the VCR to the TV. Below are 3 common methods of connecting your VCR to a TV . Find the type of TV you are using and follow the connection diagram.

OUT

VCR

75 Ohm Coaxial Cable (supplied)

OUT

75 Ohm Coaxial Cable (Supplied)

VCR

OUT

75 Ohm Coaxial Cable (Supplied)

VCR

This VCR has a single 75 ohm output for connection to a TV. If your TV has separate VHF and UHF antenna inputs (numbers 2 and 3 below), use a splitter to connect the VCR to the TV for VHF and UHF reception.

NOTE: If a VHF or UHF

VHF/UHF IN

Antenna is used, set the TV/CATV menu option to the "TV" mode.

TV with single 75 ohm VHF/UHF antenna input

Splitter 75 Ohm Input 75/300 Ohm Outputs (not supplied)

Splitter 75 Ohm Input 300 Ohm Outputs (not supplied)

UHF

VHF

UHF

VHF

NOTE: If a VHF or UHF

Antenna is used, set the TV/CATV menu option to the "TV" mode.

TV with 300 ohm UHF and 75 ohm VHF antenna inputs

NOTE: If a VHF or UHF

Antenna is used, set the TV/CATV menu option to the "TV" mode.

TV with 300 ohm UHF and 300 ohm VHF antenna inputs

CA TV (CABLE TV) CONNECTIONS

Many cable companies offer services permitting reception of extra channels including pay or subscription channels. This VCR has

an extended tuning range and can be tuned to most cable channels without using a cable company supplied converter box, except for those channels which are intentionally scrambled. If you subscribe to a special channel which is scrambled, you must have a descrambler box for proper reception.

IMPORTANT:

Make sure the TV/CATV menu option is set to the "CATV" mode.

VCR

UHF/VHF

Incoming Cable

Make sure the TV/CATV menu option is set to the "CATV" mode.

Converter/Descrambler

Incoming Cable

OUT

VCR

UHF/VHF

OUT

IMPORTANT:

NOTE:

Whenever Converter/Descrambler box is placed before VCR, you must tune the VCR to the out of the Converter/Descrambler box, usually channel 3 or 4.

Make sure the TV/CATV menu option is set to the "CATV" mode.

VCR

Converter/Descrambler

Incoming Cable

UHF/VHF

OUT

This VCR cannot receive scrambled programs since it does not contain a descrambler. In order to receive scrambled programs, your existing descrambler must be used. Descrambler boxes are available from cable companies. Consult your local cable company for more information concerning connection to their descrambler equipment. There are many ways to connect your VCR to a cable system. Below are six common methods of connection.

For basic cable service, no premium (scrambled) channels.

VHF/UHF IN

ALLOWS:

Recording of nonscrambled channels.

Use of the programmable timer.

Recording of one channel while watching another.

ALLOWS:

Recording of channels through the converter box (scrambled and

unscrambled). Using the programmable timer to record only the channel selected

at the converter box.

PREVENTS:

Recording one channel while watching another.

Using the VCR tuner to select channels.

NOTE:

To record from converter/descrambler, VCR tuner must be tuned to the converter output channel, usually channel 3 or 4.

VHF/UHF IN

ALLOWS:

Recording of unscrambled channels

Using the programmable timer.

Recording an unscrambled channel while watching any channel

selected at the converter box.

PREVENTS:

Recording scrambled channels.

NOTE:

If you are playing a tape or using the tuner built into the VCR, the converter must be set to the video channel output of the VCR (either 3 or 4).

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CA TV (CABLE TV) CONNECTIONS (CONTINUED)

IMPORTANT:

Incoming Cable

IMPORTANT:

Incoming Cable

Make sure the TV/CATV menu option is set to the "CATV" mode.

VCR

Splitter

UHF/VHF

Converter/Descrambler

Make sure the TV/CATV menu option is set to the "CATV" mode.

VCR

Splitter

Converter/Descrambler

OUT

UHF/VHF

OUT

IMPORTANT:

Incoming Cable

NOTE:

Whenever a Converter/Descrambler box is placed before the VCR, you must tune the VCR to the output of the Converter/Descrambler box, usually channel 3 or 4.

Make sure the TV/CATV menu option is set to the "CATV" mode.

VCR

Converter/

Splitter

Descrambler

Converter/Descrambler

UHF/VHF

OUT

A/B Switch

A B

VHF/UHF IN

ALLOWS:

Recording of all channels through the converter box.

Recording of one channel while watching another.

Using the programmable timer to record only the channel

selected at the converter box.

PREVENTS:

Watching scrambled channels while recording another channel.

Using the VCR tuner to select channels.

NOTE:

To record from converter/descrambler, VCR tuner must be tuned to the converter output channel, usually channel 3 or 4.

A/B Switch

A B

A/B Switch

A B

VHF/UHF IN

ALLOWS:

Recording of nonscrambled channels.

Recording of one channel while watching another.

Watching premium channels through the converter while recording

nonscrambled channels. Using the programmable timer.

PREVENTS:

Recording scrambled channels.

ALLOWS:

Recording of all channels through the converter box.

Recording a scrambled or unscrambled channel while watching

another (scrambled or unscrambled) channel. Using the programmable timer to record only the channel selected

at the converter box.

PREVENTS:

Using the VCR tuner to select channels.

NOTE:

To record from converter/descrambler, VCR tuner must be tuned to the converter output channel, usually channel 3 or 4.

AUDIO/VIDEO CONNECTIONS

If your TV has AUDIO IN and VIDEO IN jacks, you can connect your VCR to them to receive a higher quality picture and sound. If you have a stereo, you can connect a stereo amplifier to enjoy powerful sound.

AUDIO/VIDEO CONNECTION

From ANTENNA/CATV system

To VHF/UHF IN

VCR

T o VIDEO OUT

T o AUDIO OUT

AUDIO/VIDEO Cord (Not supplied)

OUT

T o VHF/UHF OUT

T o VIDEO IN

T o AUDIO IN

To ANT IN

1. Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the VCR to the VIDEO IN jack on the TV.

2. Connect the AUDIO OUT jack on the VCR to the AUDIO IN jack on the TV.

3. Set the VIDEO/TV selector of your TV to "VIDEO".

STEREO AMPLIFIER CONNECTIONS

When you connect your VCR to a Stereo Component System, you can view the picture from the VCR while enjoying powerful sound from your audio system. NOTE: Sound will be monaural.

VCR

T o VIDEO OUT

To AUDIO OUT

From ANTENNA/CATV system

To VHF/UHF IN

OUT

To VHF/UHF OUT

AUDIO Cord (Not supplied)

VIDEO Cord (Not supplied)

To VIDEO IN TV

To ANT IN

To AUDIO (L) IN

T o AUDIO (R) IN

Connect the AUDIO OUT jack on the VCR to the AUDIO IN jack on the stereo.

SETTING THE VIDEO CHANNEL

CH 125

To view playback of a recorded tape, or to watch a program selected by the VCR's channel selector, the TV must be set to channel 3 or 4 (video channel).

When a TV is connected with an antenna cable only.

Turn ON the VCR POWER

button.

POWER

Set the 3/4 Channel

selector switch (Rear of the VCR) to CH 3 or 4.

REC/OTR

REW

SPEED

AUTO

SKIP

STOP

–+

SET

–+

TRACKING

TIMER REC

CANCEL

ENTER

CALL

INPUT SELECT

PLAY

456

TV/VCR

SLOW

COUNTER RESET

PAUSE/STILL

F.FWD

Turn ON the TV and set to

CH 3 or 4 to correspond with the channel selected

in .

POWER

EJECT

–

CHANNEL

Press the TV/VCR selector button to select the

VCR position.

TV/VCR

Select any channel to receive a TV station in

your area.

CHANNEL

TV/VCR

The TV/VCR indicator will light.

The channel number will appear on the screen about 4 seconds.

For a push-button TV tuner

If CH 3 or 4 corresponding to the video channel cannot be tuned on your TV, proceed as follows: set the VCR 3/4 channel selector and the TV to CH 3 or 4, play back a prerecorded tape and tune the TV to receive a sharp color picture from the video cassette recorder. Refer to your TV owner's manual for details.

ON-SCREEN LANGUAGE SELECTION

This VCR can display on the TV screen in the English, Spanish or French languages.

CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN

• Turn ON the TV and set to the video channel 3 or 4.

• Turn ON the VCR.

• Press the TV/VCR selector button to select the VCR mode.

When a TV is connected with an audio/video cable, turn the TV and this VCR on and select the video input mode on the TV.

REW

SPEED

STOP

–+

SET

–+

TRACKING

TIMER REC

AUTO

SKIP

CANCEL

Press the MENU button.

Press the SET

+ or – button to select the LAN-

GUAGE option, then press the ENTER button.

–+

POWER

SET

EJECT

CHANNEL

–

REC/OTR

ENTER

CALL

INPUT SELECT

PLAY

456

TV/VCR

SLOW

COUNTER RESET

PAUSE/STILL

F.FWD

ENTER

MENU CLOCK SET TIMER REC SET AUTO REPEAT CH SET UP LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE NO NOISE BACKGROUND

〈+/–/ENTER/MENU〉

ON OFF

OFF

language: English, Spanish or French.

–+

SET

LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE

ENGLISH

ESPAÑOL

FRANCAIS

〈+/–/ENTER/MENU〉

Press the MENU button twice.Press the SET + or – button to select the desired

ENTER

SETTING THE CLOCK

You must set the date and time manually for timer recordings.

EXAMPLE: Setting the clock to "8:30 AM" October, 23 (SAT), 1999.

CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN

• Turn ON the TV and set to the video channel 3 or 4.

• Turn ON the VCR.

• Press the TV/VCR selector button to select the VCR mode.

When a TV is connected with an audio/video cable, turn the TV and this VCR on, and select the video input mode on the TV .

Press the MENU button.

REW

SPEED

AUTO

–+

TRACKING

SKIP

STOP

SET

TIMER REC

CANCEL

REC/OTR

ENTER

CALL

INPUT SELECT

PLAY

456

TV/VCR

SLOW

COUNTER RESET

PAUSE/STILL

F.FWD

Press the SET + or – button

to select the CLOCK SET option, then press the ENTER button.

–+

SET

POWER

EJECT

CHANNEL

–

ENTER

MENU CLOCK SET TIMER REC SET AUTO REPEAT

ON OFF CH SET UP LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE

NO NOISE BACKGROUND

〈+/–/ENTER/MENU〉

ON OFF

Press the SET + or – button

to set the month, then press the ENTER button.

–+

SET

NOTES:

• After a power failure or disconnection of the power, the timer will be lost. In this case, reset the present time.

• Press the CANCEL button to move cursor backward for correction.

ENTER

MONTH

DAY

1 (SUN)

YEAR

2000 12 : 00AM

TIME

〈+/–/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU〉

Set the day, year and time as

in Step 3.

• The day of the week will automatically appear when you set the year.

• Press and hold down the button to increase/decrease the minute by 10.

–+

SET

MONTH DAY YEAR TIME

〈+/–/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU〉

10 23 (SAT) 1999 8 : 30AM

Press the ENTER button to

start the clock.

8 : 30 AM SAT

SETTING THE CHANNELS

ENTER

This VCR is equipped with a channel memory feature which allows channels to skip up or down to the next channel set into memory, skipping over unwanted channels. Before selecting channels, they must be programmed into the VCR’s memory. In addition to normal VHF and UHF channels, this VCR can receive up to 113 Cable TV channels. To use this VCR with an antenna, set the TV/CATV menu option to the TV mode.

TV/CATV SELECTION

Press the MENU button.

AUTO

–+

SKIP

SPEED

STOP

–+

SET

TRACKING

TIMER REC

REW

CANCEL

INPUT SELECT

REC/OTR

ENTER

Press the SET + or – button to select the CH

SET UP mode, then press the ENTER button.

– SET +

〈+/–/ENTER/MENU〉

POWER

456

PAUSE/STILL

F.FWD

TV/VCR

COUNTER RESET

EJECT

CHANNEL

–

CALL

SLOW

PLAY

MENU CLOCK SET TIMER REC SET AUTO REPEAT CH SET UP LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE NO NOISE BACKGROUND

ON OFF

Press the SET + or – button to select the TV/CATV mode.

– SET +

CH SET UP TV CATV AUTO CH MEMORY ADD/DELETE

〈

+/–/ENTER/MENU

Press the ENTER button to select the TV or CATV

mode. The arrow indicates

Press the MENU button until the MENU screen is cleared.

the selected mode.

ENTER

〉

TV - VHF/UHF channels CATV - Cable TV channels

The VCR can receive a maximum of 181 channels by presetting the channels into memory.

AUTOMATIC MEMORY TUNING

CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN

• Turn ON the TV and set to the video channel 3 or 4.

• Turn ON the VCR.

• Press the TV/VCR selector button to select the VCR mode.

When a TV is connected with an audio/video cable, turn the TV and this VCR on, and select the video input mode on the TV.

SPEED

AUTO

–+

TRACKING

SKIP

STOP

SET

TIMER REC

REW

CANCEL

Press the MENU button. Press the SET + or – button to select the CH

SET-UP mode, then press the ENTER button.

REC/OTR

ENTER

CALL

INPUT SELECT

PLAY

456

SLOW

PAUSE/STILL

F.FWD

POWER

TV/VCR

COUNTER RESET

– SET +

EJECT

CHANNEL

–

ENTER

MENU CLOCK SET TIMER REC SET AUTO REPEAT CH SET UP LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE NO NOISE BACKGROUND

〈+/–/ENTER/MENU〉

ON OFF

Press the SET + or – button to select the AUTO CH MEMORY mode, then press the

ENTER button. The TV will begin memorizing all the channels available in your area.

– SET +

ENTER

CH SET UP TV CATV AUTO CH MEMORY ADD/DELETE

〈

+/–/ENTER/MENU

〉

SETTING THE CHANNELS (CONTINUED)

CH SET UP TV CATV AUTO CH MEMORY ADD/DELETE

〈

+/–/ENTER/MENU

〉

TO ADD/DELETE CHANNELS

Press the MENU button.

Press the SET + or – button to select the CH SET UP

mode, then press the ENTER button.

REC/OTR

REW

SPEED

AUTO

–+

TRACKING

SKIP

STOP

SET

TIMER REC

CANCEL

ENTER

MENU CLOCK SET TIMER REC SET AUTO REPEAT CH SET UP LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE NO NOISE BACKGROUND

〈+/–/ENTER/MENU〉

INPUT SELECT

CALL

SLOW

PLAY

ON OFF

456

TV/VCR

COUNTER RESET

PAUSE/STILL

F.FWD

POWER

Press the SET + or – button to select the ADD/DELETE

mode, then press the ENTER button.

– SET +– SET +

EJECT

CHANNEL

–

ENTER

Select the desired channel to be memorized or deleted using SET + or – button.

– SET +

Press the ENTER button if you wish to DELETE the channel from memory.

Press the ENTER button if you wish to ADD the unmemorized channel. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 for each channel to be added or deleted.

ENTER

CH 003ADD

〈

0–9/+/–/ENTER/MENU

〉

Press the MENU button until the MENU screen is cleared.

NOISE ELIMINATION (BLUE SCREEN)

When you don't want to receive a weak signal broadcast, the Blue back screen can be obtained by selecting the NO NOISE BACKGROUND "ON". When the unit is shipped from the factory, the NO NOISE BACKGROUND is set to the "ON".

CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN

• Turn ON the TV and set to the video channel 3 or 4.

• Turn ON the VCR.

• Press the TV/VCR selector button to select the

VCR mode.

When a TV is connected with an audio/video cable, turn the TV and this VCR on and select the video input mode on the TV.

SPEED

AUTO

–+

TRACKING

SKIP

STOP

SET

TIMER REC

REW

CANCEL

Press the MENU button, then press the SET +

or – button to select the NO NOISE BACKGROUND option.

–+

SET

POWER

EJECT

CHANNEL

–

REC/OTR

ENTER

CALL

INPUT SELECT

PLAY

456

TV/VCR

SLOW

COUNTER RESET

PAUSE/STILL

F.FWD

MENU CLOCK SET TIMER REC SET AUTO REPEAT CH SET UP LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE NO NOISE BACKGROUND

〈+/–/ENTER/MENU〉

ON OFF

Press the ENTER button to select the ON

position.

ENTER

CLOCK SET

TIMER REC SET

AUTO REPEAT CH SET UP LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE NO NOISE BACKGROUND

〈+/–/ENTER/MENU〉

ON OFF

Press the MENU button again.

LOADING AND UNLOADING VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES

EJECT

Use only video cassette tapes marked .

Push the center of the tape until it is automatically retracted.

AUTOMATIC POWER ON

The VCR will turn on automatically and the POWER indicator will light.

AUTOMATIC PLAY

When loading a cassette tape without the erase prevention tab, playback will start immediately.

Insert the cassette with its labeled side facing you. An inverted cassette cannot be inserted.

UNLOADING

T o unload a cassette, press the EJECT button on the remote control, or press the STOP/EJECT

button on the VCR twice. The first press will stop the tape in any mode. The second press will eject the tape. " " will appear on the screen about 4 seconds.

STOP/

AUTOMATIC EJECT

If the VCR automatically rewinds the tape to the beginning (AUTO REWIND FEATURE), the tape will be ejected automatically (See the NOTE on page 37).

NOTES:

Always eject the tape when not in use.

•

The cassette can be ejected even if the VCR is turn "OFF".

•

EJECT

2 1

Pull the cassette out.

PLAYBACK

To play a prerecorded cassette tape.

TO START PLAYBACK

CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Turn ON the TV and set to the video channel 3 or 4.

When a TV is connected with an audio/video cable, turn the TV and this VCR on and select the video input mode on the TV.

AUTO

SKIP

REW

SPEED

STOP

–+

SET

–+

TRACKING

TIMER REC

CANCEL

Load a prerecorded tape. (When loading a

cassette tape without the erase prevention tab, playback will start automatically.)

POWER

456

REC/OTR

ENTER

CALL

INPUT SELECT

PLAY

SLOW

PAUSE/STILL

F.FWD

TV/VCR

COUNTER RESET

EJECT

CHANNEL

–

Press the PLAY button. Playback will start.

PLAY

" " will appear on the screen about 4 seconds.

TO STOP PLAYBACK

Press the STOP button once. The tape will stop but remain fully loaded and ready to play.

STOP

" " will appear on the screen about 4 seconds.

–+

TRACKINGAUTO

PLAYBACK (CONTINUED)

TO REWIND OR FORWARD THE TAPE RAPIDLY

Press the REW button in the STOP mode. Press the F.FWD button in the STOP mode.

456

TV/VCR

COUNTER RESET

PAUSE/STILL

F.FWD

POWER

EJECT

CHANNEL

–

REW

" " will appear on the screen about 4 seconds.

AUTO

–+

SKIP

SPEED

STOP

–+

SET

TRACKING

TIMER REC

" " will appear on the screen about 4 seconds.

CALL

INPUT SELECT

REC/OTR

REW

CANCEL

SLOW

PLAY

ENTER

DIGITAL TRACKING CONTROL

When a tape is played, the Digital Auto Tracking System automatically adjusts the tracking to obtain the best possible picture. If noise bars appear during playback, adjust the tracking manually:

• Press the Manual TRACKING + or – button to obtain the best possible picture. To resume automatic

tracking, press the AUTO Tracking button.

TRACKINGAUTO

–

FORWARD/REVERSE PICTURE SEARCH

If you want to see the tape program during REW or F.FWD mode, press and hold the REW or F.FWD button again.

The backward or forward visual search picture will be seen on the screen. Release the button to return to the REW or F.FWD mode.

SPECIAL PLAYBACK

TO VISUALLY SEARCH FOR DESIRED POINTS

When either the F.FWD or REW button is pressed in the PLAYBACK mode, the speed search picture will appear. When pressed twice, the search picture will increase speed. Speed search time depends upon the speed used (SP, LP or SLP) during recording. To rewind or fast forward a tape, press the STOP button, and then press the REW or F.FWD button.

To visually search backward, press the REW button once or twice in the PLAYBACK mode.

To visually search forward, press the F.FWD button once or twice in the PLAYBACK mode.

REW

Press the PLAY button to resume normal viewing speed.

TO WATCH A STILL PICTURE

Press the PAUSE/STILL button in the PLAYBACK mode.

PAUSE/STILL

AUTO

–+

TRACKING

SKIP

F.FWD

Press the PLAY button to resume normal viewing speed.

POWER

456

PAUSE/STILL

F.FWD

TV/VCR

COUNTER RESET

EJECT

CHANNEL

–

REW

SPEED

STOP

–+

SET

CANCEL

TIMER REC

REC/OTR

ENTER

CALL

INPUT SELECT

PLAY

SLOW

FRAME BY FRAME ADVANCE

Press the SLOW button during STILL playback.

SLOW

Press the PAUSE/STILL button again to resume normal playback.

NOTES:

Best results during speed search playback can be obtained with cassette tapes recorded in the "SP" or "SLP" mode.

•

A few noise bars will appear on the picture

•

The audio output is muted

•

To prevent damage to the tape, CUE, REVIEW and STILL playback is automatically changed to the PLAYBACK

•

mode after 5 minutes.

during SPEED SEARCH, STILL, FRAME ADVANCE and SLOW MOTION.

The still picture will advance by one frame each time you press the button. Hold the button for continuous frame by frame viewing. Press the PAUSE/STILL button again to resume normal playback.

during SPEED SEARCH and STILL.

SPECIAL PLAYBACK (CONTINUED)

SKIP

SKIP SEARCH

Press the SKIP SEARCH button in the PLAY mode. The VCR will search forward through approximately 30 seconds of the tape (e.g. unwanted commercial time) for each press of the SKIP SEARCH button (maximum six presses) and then resume normal playback.

For example:

1 press: 30 seconds of tape 2 presses: 60 seconds of tape 3 presses: 90 seconds of tape

AUTO

–+

TRACKING

SKIP

REW

SPEED

STOP

–+

SET

CANCEL

TIMER REC

REC/OTR

ENTER

CALL

INPUT SELECT

PLAY

456

TV/VCR

SLOW

COUNTER RESET

PAUSE/STILL

F.FWD

POWER

EJECT

CHANNEL

–

SLOW MOTION PLAYBACK

Press the SLOW button in the PLAYBACK mode. Playback will proceed at 1/10th of the normal speed.

SLOW

Press the PLAY button again to resume normal playback.

NOTE: SLOW TRACKING AND VERTICAL LOCK ADJUSTMENT

If noise bars appear in the picture during slow motion, press the Manual TRACKING + or – button to reduce the noise bars. If the still picture jitters excessively, press the Manual TRACKING + or – button to stabilize the still picture.

TO WATCH A TAPE REPEATEDLY

CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN

• Turn ON the TV and set to the video channel 3 or 4.

• Turn ON the VCR.

• Press the TV/VCR selector button to select the VCR mode.

Press the MENU button.

Press the SET AUTO REPEAT option.

+ or – button to select the

–+

SET

When a TV is connected with an audio/video cable, turn the TV and this VCR on, and select the video input mode on the TV.

SPEED

AUTO

–+

TRACKING

Press the ENTER button to select the ON

position.

SKIP

STOP

SET

TIMER REC

REW

CANCEL

MENU CLOCK SET TIMER REC SET AUTO REPEAT CH SET UP LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE NO NOISE BACKGROUND

〈+/–/ENTER/MENU〉

POWER

456

REC/OTR

ENTER

CALL

INPUT SELECT

PLAY

SLOW

PAUSE/STILL

F.FWD

TV/VCR

COUNTER RESET

EJECT

CHANNEL

–

Press the MENU button.

If you press the PLAY button, the tape will play over and over until the repeat mode is canceled.

ON OFF

OFF

ENTER

MENU CLOCK SET TIMER REC SET AUTO REPEAT CH SET UP LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE NO NOISE BACKGROUND

〈+/–/ENTER/MENU〉

To cancel repeat mode, follow the above steps 1 and 2, then press the ENTER button to select the OFF

NOTE:

ON OFF

" " will appear if you press the CALL button. To cancel, press the CALL button again.

position. Press the MENU button to return to the TV.

RECORDING A TV PROGRAM

RECORDING AND VIEWING THE SAME TV PROGRAM

CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN

• Turn ON the TV and set to the video channel 3 or 4.

• Turn ON the VCR.

• Press the TV/VCR selector button to select the VCR mode.

When a TV is connected with an audio/video cable, turn the TV and this VCR on and select the video input mode on the TV.

Load a cassette tape with the erase prevention

tab intact. The VCR will automatically turn on.

VHF/UHF/CATV CHANNELS

VHF 2-13

UHF

14-69

CHANNEL

SPEED

Press the SPEED selector button to select the

desired tape speed SP, LP or SLP.

SPEED

AUTO

–+

TRACKING

SKIP

–+

REW

STOP

SET

CANCEL

TIMER REC

00 : 00 : 00 SP

REC/OTR

ENTER

CALL

INPUT SELECT

PLAY

POWER

456

PAUSE/STILL

F.FWD

TV/VCR

COUNTER RESET

Press the direct channel selection buttons or the

CHANNEL ▲ or ▼ button to select the channel to be recorded.

SLOW

1-9 10-19

20-99 100-125

1 1 0

EJECT

CHANNEL

–

Press 0 twice and then 1-9 as required. (Example: To select 2, Press 002.) Press 0 first and then the remaining 2 digits in order from left to right. (Example: Press 018 for 18.) Press 2 digits in order. (Example: Press 22 for 22.) Press the 3 digits in order. (Example: Press 110 for 110.)

The SP, LP or SLP will appear on the screen about 4 seconds.

Since the VCR has its own TV tuner, it is not actually necessary to have the TV turned on in order to make

NOTE:

a recording. Turning on the TV merely allows confirmation of the proper channel settings on your VCR.

CATV

VHF 2-13

STD/HRC/IRC

14-36

(A) (W)

37-59

(AA) (WW)

60-85

(AAA) (ZZZ)

86-94

(86) (94)

95-99

(A-5) (A-1)

100-125

(100)(125)

(5A)

CH 110

Press the REC/OTR button.

REC/OTR

TO STOP RECORDING

Press the STOP button to stop recording.

REC

" " will appear on the screen about 4 seconds

CH 125

" " will appear on screen about 4 seconds.

STOP

and the REC indicator will light.

POWER

CALL

INPUT SELECT

PLAY

456

TV/VCR

SLOW

COUNTER RESET

PAUSE/STILL

F.FWD

EJECT

CHANNEL

–

AUTO

–+

TRACKING

SKIP

REW

SPEED

STOP

–+

SET

CANCEL

TIMER REC

REC/OTR

ENTER

TO STOP RECORDING TEMPORARILY

Press the PAUSE/STILL button to avoid recording unwanted material. Press again to continue the recording.

PAUSE/STILL

REC

" " will appear on screen about 4 seconds and the REC indicator will blink to continue pause mode. NOTE: The pause function will be released after 5 minutes to prevent damage to the tape or the VCR. The VCR

will change to the STOP mode.

NOTE:

AUTO REWIND FEA TURE

This VCR will automatically rewind the tape when the tape has ended (except during OTR and TIMER REC). It will also eject the tape and turn the VCR’s power OFF.

RECORDING A TV PROGRAM (CONTINUED)

RECORDING ONE PROGRAM WHILE WATCHING ANOTHER

While the VCR is recording, press the TV/VCR

selector button to select the TV position. The TV/VCR indicator will go off and recording will continue.

TV/VCR

NOTE: Some CATV hookups do not permit viewing one channel while recording another. See pages 18-21.

TO PREVENT AN ACCIDENTAL RECORDING TO RECORD AGAIN

Select the TV channel you want to watch by

using the TV channel selector.

After recording, break off the erase prevention tab if you do not wish to record over the tape.

Erase prevention tab

Cover the hole with adhesive tape. Be careful the tape does not extend past the edges of the cassette housing.

Adhesive tape

TAPE SPEED AND MAXIMUM RECORDING/PLAYBACK TIME

VIDEO CASSETTE TAPE

TAPE SPEED

T-90

1-1/2 hours

3 hours

4-1/2 hours

(Standard Play)

(Long Play)

SLP

(Super Long Play)

T-210 T-160 T-120 T-60 T-30

3-1/2 hours

7 hours

10-1/2 hours

2-2/3 hours

5-1/3 hours

8 hours

2 hours

4 hours

6 hours

1 hour

2 hours

3 hours

30 minutes

1 hour

1-1/2 hours

ONE-TOUCH TIMER RECORDING (OTR)

REC/OTR

The one-touch timer recording feature provides a simple and convenient way to make a timed recording.

EXAMPLE: One-touch timer recording for 30 minutes.

CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN

• Turn ON the TV and set to the video channel 3 or 4.

• Turn ON the VCR.

When a TV is connected with an audio/video cable, turn the TV on and select the video input mode on the TV.

Load a cassette tape with the

erase prevention tab intact.

REC/OTR

REW

SPEED

AUTO

–+

TRACKING

SKIP

STOP

SET

TIMER REC

CANCEL

ENTER

CALL

INPUT SELECT

PLAY

456

TV/VCR

SLOW

COUNTER RESET

PAUSE/STILL

F.FWD

POWER

Press the SPEED selector

button to select the desired tape speed SP, LP or SLP.

SPEED

00 : 00 : 00 SP

The counter and SP, LP or SLP will appear on the screen about 4 seconds.

EJECT

CHANNEL

–

Press the direct channel selection buttons or

the CHANNEL ▲ or ▼ button to select the channel to be recorded.

1 1 0

125

The channel number will appear on the screen about 4 seconds.

NOTES:

Press the REC/OTR button to increase the time needed for recording. (See the chart below.)

•

Press

Recording time

To cancel OTR, press the STOP button or turn off the power.

•

once

NORMAL REC

CHANNEL

twice

0:30

CH 125

3 times

1:00

Press the REC/OTR button to begin recording.

Press the button again to stop recording after

30 minutes. Each additional press of the REC/ OTR button will increase recording time as shown in the chart below, up to a maximum of 5 hours. The OTR and recording time will appear on screen about 4 seconds.

OTR 0 : 30

CH 125

4 times