Sanyo FVHT621 User Manual

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NOTE: Locate serial number (shown on rear panel of unit) and record it here
Please read this manual carefully before connecting your VCR and operating it for the first time. Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference.
Only cassettes marked can be used with this video cassette recorder.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
FVH-T621
Hi-Fi
Video Cassette Recorder
English
Español
Videograbador
I
index
STOP/ EJECTPOWER
CHANNEL
PAUSE
REC
REW FF
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WARNING :TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
If you pour a cold liquid into a glass, water vapor in the air will condense on the surface of the glass. This is moisture condensation. Moisture conden­sation on the head drum, one of the most crucial parts of the unit, will cause damage to the tape. When the VCR is exposed to a rapid temperature change from cold to warm, some condensation will occur. Under this condition, connect the power cord to the AC line, press POWERon and allow at least two hours for the VCR to dry out.
MOISTURE CONDENSATION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION
CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK);
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
The serial number is found on the back of this unit. This number is unique to this unit and not available to others. You should record requested information here and retain this guide as a per­manent record of your purchase.
Model No. FVH-T621 Serial No.
CAUTION : TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS PLUG WITH AN EXTEN­SION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUT­LET UNLESS THE PLUG CAN BE FULLY INSERTED WITHOUT EXPOSING ANY PARTS OF THE BLADES.
WARNING : Do not drop the tying band of the power cord into the unit. Doing so might cause a fire or an electrical shock. (See page 11.)
This 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 product.
IMPORTANT COPYRIGHT INFORMATION: Many television programs and films are copyrighted. In certain circumstances, copyright law may apply to private in-home video taping of copyrighted materi­als.
FCC WARNING: This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifica­tions to this equipment may cause harmful interfer­ence unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and
(2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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CONTENTSFEATURES
INTRODUCTION
Features/Contents/Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
PREPARATION
Installation/VCR to TV Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Antenna to VCR Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Cable Antenna (CATV) Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9
VCR Output Channel Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Control Names and Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13
Onscreen Display (OSD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Setting the Onscreen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Setting the Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Channel Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17-18
Viewing TV Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Video Cassette Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21
PLAYBACK
Normal Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Special Effects Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23-24
RECORDING
Normal Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-28
Instant Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Dubbing and Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
VHS Hi-Fi Stereo System/MTS Broadcast . . . . . .31-32
Tape Counter Memory Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Editing a Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Operating Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Video Head Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
• Auto Clock set System
• Energy Save Function
• MTS Hi-Fi Stereo
• 1Year/8 Event Timer with DAILY and WEEKLY Function
• Auto Power and Playback Functions
• Instant Timer Recording
• Real-Time Tape Counter, Tape Remaining Time
• Clean Still, Slow, Frame Advance, Advertisement Jump
• Auto Tracking Function/Auto Head Cleaner
• Onscreen Display of Function
• Trilingual Onscreen Programming (English/Spanish/French)
Check to make sure that all accessories listed left have been included with your VCR.
Depending on your antenna system, you may need a different type of Combiner (Mixer) and Separator (Splitter). You can purchase them at most electronics stores. For further details, ask your nearest authorized service center.
ACCESSORIES
INTRODUCTION
PREPARATION PLAYBACK
RECORDING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Remote Control RF Coaxial Cable
POWER
123
TV/VCR
456
Ad JUMP
789
SLOW INPUT SP/SLP
0
EJECT
REC
PAUSE
REW FF
PLAY
STOP
ENTER
MENU
CLK/COUNT
CH
TRACK
CLEAR
VOL TV CH TV CH
VOL
TV POWER
TV INPUT
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Guide
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INTRODUCTION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read Instructions
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.
2. Follow Instructions
All operating and use instructions should be fol­lowed.
3. Retain Instructions
The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
4. Heed Warnings
All warnings on the product and in the operat­ing instructions should be adhered to.
5. Cleaning
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
6. Water and Moisture
Do not use this product near water – for exam­ple, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.
7. Accessories
Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recom­mended by the manufacturer.
8. Transporting Product
A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.
9. Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
10. Ventilation
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheat­ing, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ven­tilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.
11. Power Sources
This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product deal­er or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instruc­tions.
12. Grounding or Polarization
This product 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.
13. 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 product.
PORTABLE CART WARNING
Important safeguards for you and your new product
Your product has been manufactured and tested with your safety in mind. However, improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. To avoid defeating the safeguards that have been built into your new product, please read and observe the following safety points when installing and using your new product, and save them for future reference.
Observing the simple precautions discussed in this section of the operating guide can help you get many years of enjoyment and safe operation that are built into your new product.
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INTRODUCTION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Contd)
14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding
If an outside antenna or cable system is con­nected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code (U.S.A), ANSI/NFPA 70 provides information with regard 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.
15. Lightning
For added protection for this product (receiver) during 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 product due to lightning and power-line surges.
16. 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.
17. Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or elec­tric shock.
18. Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into this prod­uct through openings as they may touch dan­gerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
19. Servicing
Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service person­nel.
20. Damage Requiring Service
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
a. If the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. b.If liquid has been spilled, or objects have
fallen into the product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or
water.
d.If the product 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 product to its normal operation.
e. If the product has been dropped or the cabi-
net has been damaged.
f. If the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance.
21. Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
22. Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to per­form safety checks to determine that the prod­uct is in proper operating condition.
23. Heat
The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
EXAMPLE OF GROUNDING ACCORDING TO
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE INSTRUCTIONS
Antenna Lead in Wire
Ground
Clamp
Antenna Discharge Unit (NEC Section 810-20)
Grounding Conductors
Electric Service
Equipment
NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
(NEC Section 810-21)
Ground Clamps
Power Service Grounding Electrode System (NEC Art 250, Part H)
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PREPARATION
INSTALLATION
Placing your VCR on the top of or under the TV receiver may result in interference appearing on the TV screen when the VCR is on. If this occurs, move the VCR to a position alongside the TV receiver.
VCR TO TV CONNECTION
AUDIO
LINE1(AUX1)
R
L
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
ANT.IN
VIDEO
CH.
34
VHF/UHF
/CATV
To VHF/UHF/CATV
VCRs Back Panel
TV set
Cable/
Antenna
R-AUDIO-L
VIDEO
IN
OUTINOUT
From AUDIO/VIDEO OUT
To AUDIO/VIDEO IN
AUDIO/VIDEO Cable (Not supplied)
75 ohm Coaxial Cable (Supplied)
When using the RF coaxial cable (Supplied)
Connect the 75-ohm Coaxial Cable to VHF/UHF/CATV on the VCR. Connect the other end to the 75-ohm antenna input on back of the TV.
When using the Audio/Video cable (Not supplied)
If your TV has A/V input jacks, you may connect your VCR’s AUDIO/VIDEO jacks on back of your TV. Direct audio/video connections usually result in a better picture and sound quality for tape playback. Please see your TVs owners manual for details. Then set your TV to the VIDEO mode using the TV/VIDEO button on your TV.
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PREPARATION
ANTENNA TO VCR CONNECTIONS
AUDIO
LINE1(AUX1)
R
L
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
ANT.IN
VIDEO
CH.
34
VHF/UHF
/CATV
VCRs Back Panel
VHF AntennaUHF Antenna
VHF/UHF mixer
(Not supplied)
300 ohm Twin-Lead Cable
75 ohm Coaxial Cable
75 ohm Coaxial
Cable
300/75 ohm
Adaptor
(Not supplied)
VHF/UHF Antenna
VHF/UHF Antenna
300 ohm twin lead
OR OR
1 Disconnect the antenna leads from the rear of the TV receiver. 2 Identify the type of cable from your antenna. If it is a round cable as illustrated, it is a
75 ohm coaxial antenna cable. This cable will connect directly to the connector marked ANT.IN on your VCR. If your antenna lead wire is a flat type antenna cable, connect it to a Antenna Adaptor (300-ohm to 75-ohm) (not supplied) and slip the Adaptor onto the ANT.IN connector. The Adaptor does not screw on to the VCR, it just slips over the connector.
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PREPARATION
CABLE ANTENNA(CATV) CONNECTIONS
AUDIO
LINE1(AUX1)
R
L
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
ANT.IN
VIDEO
CH.
34
VHF/UHF
/CATV
75 ohm Cable System
75 ohm Cable System
IN
OUT
CABLE CONVERTER
VCRs Back Panel
75 ohm Coaxial Cable (Supplied)
TV set
Cable/
Antenna
OR
Without Cable Box
If your cable wire is connected to your TV without a converter or descrambler box, unscrew the wire from your TV and attach it to the ANT.IN connector on the VCR. Use the supplied round coaxial cable to connect between the VCRs VHF/UHF/CATV connector and the 75 ohm antenna input connector on the TV. With this connection, you can receive all midband, super band, and hyperband channels.
With Cable Box
If a converter is required in your cable system, follow the instruction below: The cable hookup permits both TV and VCR operation.
To view or record CATV channel
1 Set the TV channel to the video output channel as located on the back of the VCR (CH3
or CH4).
2 Set the VCR channel selector to the output channel of the Cable Converter box by press-
ing the CH/TRACK (▲/) or number (0-9) of your VCR. (Example: CH3)
3 Select the channel to view at the Cable Converter Box.
With this connection, you CANNOT record one program while viewing another.
Channel memory programming is not needed when using the connection.
NOTES
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PREPARATION
CABLE ANTENNA(CATV) CONNECTIONS (Contd)
AUDIO
LINE1(AUX1)
R
L
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
ANT.IN
VIDEO
CH.
34
VHF/UHF
/CATV
2-way Splitter (Not supplied)
A/B Switch (Not supplied)
75 ohm Cable System
IN
OUT
CABLE CONVERTER
VCRs Back Panel
75 ohm Coaxial Cable (supplied)
TV set
Cable/
Antenna
This cable hookup allows you either to view and record the same channel (scrambled or non-scrambled signal), or to view one channel (non-scram­bled signal) while recording another channel (scrambled or non-scrambled signal).
Note to CATV system installer (USA only): This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installers attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which 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.
During playback of a video tape, and when press TV/VCR to set the VCR mode, the VCR OUTPUT converter changes the video and audio signals to the same type of signals that are used for TV broadcasts. Set the VCR OUTPUT channel switch (marked CH3, CH4 and located on the rear panel) to channel 3 or 4. Select the channel that is not used for TV broadcasts in your area. This is your VCR OUTPUT channel. To play a tape, or to watch TV using the VCRs built-in tuner, always set your TVs channel selector to the same channel (3 or 4).
AUDIO
LINE1(AUX1)
R
L
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
ANT.IN
VIDEO
CH.
34
VHF/UHF
/CATV
VCR OUTPUT CHANNEL SWITCH
VCR OUTPUT CHANNEL SETTING
VCRs BACK PANEL
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PREPARATION
CONTROL NAMES AND LOCATIONS
FRONT
CASSETTE COMPARTMENT
Where the video cassette is inserted.
POWER ON/OFF
To turn the VCR on and off. While plugged into an AC outlet, the VCR consumes 3W of electrical power in OFF condition.
STOP/EJECT
To stop the tape. To eject the tape in the VCR.
PLAY
To play back a recorded tape (page 22).
REW (Rewind)
To rewind the tape during the STOP mode or for fast reverse picture search (page 23).
INFRARED REMOTE SENSOR
Receives the signal from the infrared remote control.
CHANNEL (DD/EE)
To scan up or down through memorized channels (page 17) or to adjust manually the tape’s picture onscreen (page 22).
VCR Function Indicator Panel
Details are on the next page.
REC (RECORD)
To record normally (page 25) or to activate Instant Timer Recording (page 29).
PAUSE/STILL
To put playback on still (page 23) or to pause recording (page 25).
FF (Fast Forward)
To advance the tape during the STOP mode or for fast forward picture search (page 23).
STOP/ EJECTPOWER
CHANNEL
PAUSE
REC
REW FF
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PREPARATION
AUDIO
LINE1(AUX1)
R
L
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
ANT.IN
VIDEO
CH.
34
VHF/UHF
/CATV
CONTROL NAMES AND LOCATIONS (Cont’d)
REAR
INDICATOR PANEL
ANTENNA INPUT CONNECTOR
Connect the VHF/UHF/CATV antenna to this terminal.
AUDIO OUT (L/R) JACKS; Connect this terminal to the audio input terminal on an exter­nal unit (Audio System, TV/Monitor, Another VCR). VIDEO OUT JACK; Connect this terminal to the video input terminal on an external unit (TV/Monitor, Another VCR). AUDIO IN (L/R) JACKS; Connect the audio output cable from an external unit (ex. Audio system, TV/Monitor, DVD player, Another VCR) to this terminal. VIDEO IN JACK; Connect the video output cable from an external unit (ex. Audio system, TV/Monitor, DVD player, Another VCR) to this terminal.
When using this AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks, select the input channel LINE at the VCR. Press INPUT to select LINE”.
POWER CORD
Connect only to an AC 120V, 60Hz outlet.
VCR OUTPUT CHANNEL SELECT SWITCH
Set this switch to channel 3 or 4.
VHF/UHF/CATV ANTENNAOUTPUT CONNECTOR
Connect this terminal to the VHF or UHF antenna terminals on the back of a TV.
Cassette indicator
Lights while a cassette is inserted, and flashes while ejecting a cassette.
Record indicator VCR indicator
Use TV/VCR on the remote control to turn this indicator ON or OFF. ON: for playback, VCR programming or watching TV programs through the VCR tuner OFF: for watching TV programs through TV tuner
REC VCR
TIMER
AM
Clock/Tape operation indicator
HI VCR is turned on. BYE VCR is turned off.
TIMER indicator
AM indicator
(PM is not displayed)
WARNING : Do not drop the tying band of the power cord into the unit. Doing so might cause a fire or an electrical shock.
NOTE
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PREPARATION
REMOTE CONTROL
The remote control is used for most of the operations and features of the VCR. Before proceed­ing, put batteries in the remote and become familiar with the buttons. Use only type AA batter­ies. The maximum operating distance is about 25 feet. The POWER, PLAY, PAUSE, FF, REW and REC buttons on the remote control unit perform the same functions as the corresponding buttons on the VCR. The remaining buttons are on the remote control unit only.
NUMBER buttons
Use these buttons, numbered 0-9, to select a channel.
TV/VCR
To view channels selected by the VCR tuner or by the TV tuner (page 9, 25).
Ad JUMP
To fast forward picture search through 30 seconds of recording (page 24).
SP/SLP
Use to select recording speed (page 25).
ENTER (CLK/COUNT)
Accesses the onscreen menu (page 15). Displays functions on the TV screen. Switches among the clock, tape counter and tape remaining modes on the display (page 14, 33).
DD EE FF GG
ARROWS
Move up, down, left, right one row, column, or selection (hold to repeat) (page 15, 16).
CLEAR
Cancels a timer recording (page 28). Resets tape counter to 0:00:00 (page 33).
TV CONTROL buttons
TV POWER, TV INPUT, TV CH
EE
and TV CH DD,
VOL + and VOL –.
123 456 789
0
MENU
CH
TRACK
POWER
Ad JUMP
TV/VCR
SLOW INPUT SP/SLP
EJECT
ENTER
CLK/COUNT
TV POWER
TV INPUT
CLEAR
PAUSE
STOP
REW FF
PLAY
REC
VOL TV CH TV CH
VOL
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PREPARATION
Aim the remote control unit at the sensor on the front panel of the VCR.
The remote control will not operate properly if something comes between the VCR and the remote control.
If the range is short, try new batteries.
An object between the VCR and remote control unit may block
the invisible light beam and operation will be impossible.
Batteries installed backwards may leak and damage your Remote Control.
Do not mix old and new batteries or carbon types with alkaline types.
Remove the batteries from the battery compartment if the remote control will not be used for a long time.
HOW TO INSTALL THE BATTERIES
OPERATION OF REMOTE CONTROL
1
Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of arrow.
2 Insert 2 AA-size batteries in the correct direction. 3 Replace the cover.
REMOTE CONTROL (Cont’d)
123 456 789
0
MENU
CH
TRACK
POWER
Ad JUMP
TV/VCR
SLOW INPUT SP/SLP
EJECT
ENTER
CLK/COUNT
TV POWER
TV INPUT
CLEAR
PAUSE
STOP
REW FF
PLAY
REC
VOL TV CH TV CH
VOL
INPUT
To select the VCRs source (Tuner or Line) (page 25).
SLOW
For slow motion playback during PLAY mode (page 23).
EJECT
To eject the tape in the VCR (page 19).
STOP
To stop playback or recording (page 22, 25).
MENU
Displays the programming menu on the TV screen. Quits the current screen or Pop-up, or returns to the currently tuned channel (page 15, 17).
CH(channel)/TRACK(tracking)
To scan up or down through memorized channels (page 17) or to adjust manually the tapes picture onscreen (page 22).
NOTES
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REM 1:58
14
PREPARATION
ONSCREEN DISPLAY (OSD)
PREPARATION
Turn on the power of both the VCR and TV.
Be sure the TV is set to the VCR Output Channel (CH 3 or 4).
If a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between the
VCR and the TV, set the TVs source selector to VIDEO.
Some of these functions will be displayed every time the VCR is operated.
ONSCREEN FUNCTION DISPLAYS
0:35:40
2:15 PM
STOP CH 4 SP STEREO
JUL 5 , THU 2:15 PM
The function displays can be seen displayed on the TV screen for 5 seconds.
The clock (or tape counter, tape remaining) mode will contin­ue until you press ENTER.
The tape counter and the remaining tape length indicator appear only when a cassette is inserted. Also, the remaining tape length indicator appears after any tape operation.
PLAY HI-FI CH 4 SP STEREO
JUL 5 , THU 2:15 PM
FUNCTION DISPLAY
Indicates the function in progress.
HI-FI DISPLAY
Indicates when this unit are playing back tape recorded with HI-FI.
CHANNEL DISPLAY
Indicates the selected channel (or LINE). STEREO/SAP DISPLAY (MONO is not displayed)
Shows the type of audio signal received by the VCR tuner.
TAPE SPEED DISPLAY
Shows the current tape speed.
CLOCK/COUNT/REMAIN DISPLAY
Shows the current time, the tape counter and remaining time on the tape.
DATE DISPLAY
Shows the current date. (Month/Day/Day of the week format) Each press of the ENTER changes the TV screen in the follow-
ing sequence.
123 456 789
SLOW INPUT SP/SLP
0
EJECT
PAUSE
REW FF
PLAY
STOP
MENU
CH
TRACK
VOL TV CH TV CH
VOL
TV POWER
ENTER
CLK/COUNT
CLEAR
TV INPUT
POWER
TV/VCR
Ad JUMP
REC
NOTES
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PREPARATION
SETTING THE ONSCREEN DISPLAY
The SETUP, clock setting, and timer recordings are accessed conveniently with Onscreen Menu Displays that lead you through each step. The following pages describe the Onscreen selections to be set.
PREPARATION
Turn on the power of both the VCR and TV.
Be sure the TV is set to the VCR Output Channel (CH 3 or 4).
If a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between the
VCR and the TV, set the TVs source selector to VIDEO.
Your VCR allows remote control adjustment of several features.
CLOCK SET (page 20-21)
PROGRAM (page 26-28)
TUNING (page 17-18)
SETUP (page 16)
MENU SELECTION
MAIN MENU
MONTH : JANUARY
DAY : 1 MON YEAR : 2001 TIME : 12 : 00 AM
SELECT
TO EXIT PRESS
ADJUST
AUTO CLOCK SET : ON DAYLIGHT SAVING: AUTO TIME ZONE: AUTO
CLOCK PROGRAM TUNING SETUP
SELECT
TO EXIT PRESS
ENTER
SELECT
TO EXIT PRESS
ADJUST
PROGRAM 1
MONTH : DAY : START : STOP : CHANNEL : SPEED : REPEAT :
AUTO CHANNEL SET
TUNING BAND: TV CH. ADD/DEL: CH. 2 ADD SOURCE SELECT: TUNER
SELECT
TO EXIT PRESS
ADJUST
FUNCTION OSD : ON
LANGUAGE SELECT:ENGLISH AUDIO MODE: HI-FI BROADCAST TYPE: STEREO AUDIO OUTPUT: STEREO
SELECT
TO EXIT PRESS
ADJUST
1 Press MENU and the MAIN menu will appear. 2 Select the desired menu with the
DD
or EEbutton and then
press ENTER.
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MENU
CH
TRACK
POWER
Ad JUMP
TV/VCR
SLOW INPUT SP/SLP
EJECT
ENTER
CLK/COUNT
TV POWER
TV INPUT
CLEAR
PAUSE
STOP
REW FF
PLAY
REC
VOL TV CH TV CH
VOL
The onscreens can be seen displayed for 3 minutes.
NOTE
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PREPARATION
SETTING THE SETUP MENU
MAIN MENU
SETUP MENU
Press DDor EEto choose a desired item on the SETUP menu. Then press
FF
or GGto choose a
desired setting.
The onscreen display of this VCR can be turned on or off.
The onscreen programming of this VCR can display in either English, Spanish, or French.
The VCR has two separate audio playback systems, the high qual­ity VHS Hi-Fi system and standard NORMAL mono system. The same audio is generally recorded on both systems. The VHS Hi-Fi system plays on separate (left and right) channels, and the NOR­MAL system plays monaural sound. The normal track is always played so the cassette can be played on a VCR that does not have VHS Hi-Fi.
Multichannel Television Sound (MTS) carries stereo and/or Second Audio Program (SAP) bilingual signals. Set this display to the desired position when both MTS stereo and SAP signals are received. When only one of the MTS signal is received, the VCR automatically selects the corresponding receiving mode (Stereo or SAP) regardless of the selected position. For normal operation, the display should be in the STEREO posi­tion. The VCR will then record a STEREO program when available, and record a mono program IF the program NOT IN STEREO.
For weak STEREO and/or SAP broadcasting, changing the
display to mono may give clearer sound.
Used during playback [when AUDIO MODE display (HI-FI/NOR­MAL) is in HI-FI position] for selecting the audio output signals from the AUDIO OUT terminals (L ch and R ch), and VHF/UHF/CATV. This display setting should normally be left in the stereo position, so that when a stereo tape is played, the stereo sound will be heard through the left and right channels. If a mono tape is played and the audio output is set to stereo, the same mono sound will be heard from both left and right channels.
AUDIO OUTPUT DISPLAY (STEREO/LEFT/RIGHT)
BROADCAST TYPE DISPLAY (STEREO/SAP/MONO)
AUDIO MODE DISPLAY
LANGUAGE SELECT
FUNCTION OSD
The AUDIO MODE is switched between HI-FI and NORMAL by pressing
FF
or GG.
The BROADCAST TYPE is switched among STEREO, SAP, and MONO by pressing
FF
or GG.
The AUDIO OUTPUTis switched among STEREO, LEFT, and RIGHT by pressing
FF
or GG.
The LANGUAGE SELECT is switched among ENGLISH, SPANISH and FRENCH by pressing
FF
or GG.
The FUNCTION OSD is switched between ON and OFF by pressing
FF
or GG.
CLOCK PROGRAM TUNING SETUP
SELECT
TO EXIT PRESS
FUNCTION OSD : ON
LANGUAGE SELECT:ENGLISH AUDIO MODE: HI-FI BROADCAST TYPE: STEREO AUDIO OUTPUT: STEREO
SELECT
TO EXIT PRESS
ENTER
ADJUST
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PREPARATION
This VCR is equipped with a frequency synthesized tuner capa­ble of receiving up to 181 channels. These include VHF chan­nels 2-13, UHF channels 14-69 and CATV channels 1-125.
PREPARATIONS:
Connect the VCR to the desired type of antenna or cable TV system, as shown in ANTENNATO VCR CONNECTIONS and CABLE ANTENNA(CATV) CONNECTION (pages 7-9).
Switch on the power to the VCR and TV.
Set the TV to the match the VCR output channel (CH 3 or 4).
Press
FF
or GGrepeatedly to switch between TUNER and LINE.
The tuner will automatically cycle through all available channels in the area and place them in the tuners memory.
Remember, TV is for the air antenna reception, CATV is for cable or wireless cable connection.
Use CH/TRACK (/) or CHANNEL (/▼) on the front panel to cycle the VCR through the channels in memory.
AUTO CHANNEL PROGRAMMING
CHANNEL SELECTION
1 Press MENU and the MAIN menu will appear. 2 Press
DD
or EEto select the TUNING menu, then press
ENTER. The TUNING menu will appear.
3 Press
EE
to choose the SOURCE SELECT item, then press
FF
or GGto select TUNER.
4 Press
DD
or EEto choose the AUTO CHANNEL SET item,
then press
FF
or GGto set the channel.
5 After the AUTO CHANNEL SET PROCEEDING is complete,
make sure the TUNING BAND is set appropriately (TV or CATV) by pressing
DD
or EEand choosing the correct TUNING
BAND (TV or CATV) by pressing
FF
or GGusing the TUNING
menu.
6 Press MENU to return to the TV screen.
MENU
CH
TRACK
ENTER
CLK/COUNT
TV POWER
TV INPUT
CLEAR
PAUSE
STOP
REW FF
PLAY
VOL TV CH TV CH
VOL
CLOCK PROGRAM TUNING SETUP
SELECT
TO EXIT PRESS
AUTO CHANNEL SET
TUNING BAND: TV CH. ADD/DEL: CH. 2 ADD SOURCE SELECT: TUNER
SELECT
TO EXIT PRESS
AUTO CHANNEL SET TUNING BAND: TV CH. ADD/DEL: CH. 2 ADD
SOURCE SELECT: TUNER
SELECT
TO EXIT PRESS
AUTO CHANNEL SET
TUNING BAND: TV CH. ADD/DEL: CH. 2 ADD SOURCE SELECT: TUNER
SELECT
TO EXIT PRESS
AUTO CHANNEL SET PROCEEDING
CHANNEL 13
ENTER
ADJUST
ADJUST
ADJUST
TO EXIT PRESS
AUTO CHANNEL SET
TUNING BAND: TV
CH. ADD/DEL: CH. 2 ADD SOURCE SELECT: TUNER
SELECT
TO EXIT PRESS
ADJUST
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PREPARATION
CHANNEL SELECTION (Contd)
You dont need to disconnect the VCR from the TV to watch TV separately. When the VCR’s power is OFF, or when the VCR’s power is ON and the TV/VCR selector is set to TV, the TV will operate as if it were connected directly to the antenna or cable.
The power cord must be plugged into an AC outlet.
To view or record cable TV programs with the VCR, the VCRs
TUNING BAND item must be set to CATV (TUNING menu).
Do not place the VCR directly on top of the TV. This may cause interference in the picture and sound (of the VCR) dur­ing the recording or playback mode. If this interference occurs, locate the VCR away from the TV.
Switch on the TV and set it to the channel that you wish to watch.
Set POWER to OFF.
This feature allows you to add or erase channels from memory manually.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to add or erase channels.
TO ADD OR ERASE CHANNELS FROM MEMORY
VIEWING TV ONLY
MAIN MENU
TUNING MENU
1 Press MENU and the MAIN menu will appear. 2 Press
DD
or EEto select the TUNING menu, then press
ENTER. The TUNING menu will appear.
3 Press
EE
to choose the CH. ADD/DEL item. Press FFor GGto
select a channel to add or erase.
4 Press ENTER to add or erase the channel.
5 Press MENU to return to the TV screen.
CLOCK PROGRAM TUNING SETUP
SELECT
TO EXIT PRESS
ENTER
AUTO CHANNEL SET TUNING BAND: TV
CH. ADD/DEL: CH. 2 ADD
SOURCE SELECT: TUNER
ADD/DELETE
SELECT
TO EXIT PRESS
ADJUST
STOP/ EJECTPOWER
CHANNEL
NOTES
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PREPARATION
VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES
This VCR will operate with any video cassette which has the mark. The table below shows the recording/playback time of VHS cassettes when they are used in the SP, LP and SLP speeds. (LP speed is for playback only.)
Do not expose video cassettes to extreme heat, high humidi­ty, or strong magnetic fields.
Do not tamper with the cassette mechanism.
Do not touch the tape with your fingers.
Always store an unused cassette in its case.
Hold the cassette with the arrow side up (top). Insert the cassette gently into the slot in the direction of the arrow (on the cassette) until the loading mechanism automatically pulls the cassette into the unit. Make certain that the cassette is inserted correctly.
If the cassette is not loaded correctly, the VCR will eject the
cassette automatically after approximately 3 seconds.
Press STOP/EJECT twice or press EJECT on the remote con­trol. The cassette will be ejected automatically . After the cassette is visible in the tape slot, pull it out to remove it.
Unloading the cassette is possible only when the power cord is connected to the wall outlet.
The cassette can be ejected when STOP/EJECT is pressed, even if the VCRs power is OFF.
UNLOADING
LOADING
WHEN HANDLING VIDEO CASSETTES
TYPE
T-60 T-120 T-160
SPEED
SP MODE 60 mins. 120 mins. 160 mins. LP MODE 120 mins. 240 mins. 320 mins.
SLP MODE 180 mins. 360 mins. 480 mins.
To prevent accidental era­sure, remove the tab after recording.
To record again cover the hole with vinyl tape.
SAFETY TAB
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PREPARATION
SETTING THE CLOCK
MENU
CH
TRACK
ENTER
CLK/COUNT
TV POWER
TV INPUT
CLEAR
PAUSE
STOP
REW FF
PLAY
VOL TV CH TV CH
VOL
PREPARATION
Turn on the power of both the VCR and TV.
Be sure the TV is set to the VCR Output Channel (CH 3 or 4).
If a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between the
VCR and the TV, set the TVs source selector to VIDEO.
The VCR gives you two ways to set the time and date: the Auto Clock Feature or manually. The Auto Clock Feature enables the VCR to set up the clock when the VCR is turned off.
The Auto Clock Set feature is set to ON at the factory. In the ON setting, the VCR looks for a channel carrying XDS (Extended Data Services) information. XDS updates the clock using the Coordinated Universal Time.
If you choose AUTO, the VCR sets the clock using the DSTinfor­mation broadcast in the signal (channel). If you choose ON, the VCR sets the clock when the Daylight Saving Time is started and ended.
If AUTO is selected as the time zone, the VCR sets the clock using the first Coordinated Universal Time information it finds in a broadcast signal.
AUTO CLOCK SET
The clock uses the 12-hour system. (Be sure to set AM and PM correctly.)
The buttons for setting the clock are on the remote control.
An illogical date will not be accepted (for example:
February 30).
The initial Clock Setting is JANUARY 1, 2001, 12:00 AM.
MAIN MENU
CLOCK SET MENU
CLOCK PROGRAM TUNING SETUP
SELECT
TO EXIT PRESS
ENTER
1 Press MENU and the MAIN menu will appear. 2 Press
DD
or EEto choose the CLOCK menu.
Press ENTER and the CLOCK menu will appear.
3 Press
EE
to choose the AUTO CLOCK SET item.
Press
FF
or GGto choose ON.
6 Press MENU when finished. 7 Turn off the VCR and the auto clock setting works.
Things to know before starting
There are cases that TV station does not send or send wrong date and/or time information and VCR set the incorrect time accordingly. In this case we recommend that you set the clock manually.
4 Press
EE
to choose the DAYLIGHT SAVING item.
Press
FF
or GGto choose AUTO, ON or OFF.
5
PressEEto choose the TIME ZONE item. Press
FF
or GGto choose the correct time zone (AUTO, ESTERN,
CENTRAL, MOUNTAIN, PACIFIC, ALASKA or HAWAII).
MONTH : JANUARY DAY : 1 MON YEAR : 2001
TIME : 12 : 00 AM
AUTO CLOCK SET : ON
DAYLIGHT SAVING: AUTO TIME ZONE: AUTO
SELECT
TO EXIT PRESS
MONTH : JANUARY
DAY : 1 MON
YEAR : 2001
TIME : 12 : 00 AM AUTO CLOCK SET : ON
DAYLIGHT SAVING: AUTO
TIME ZONE: AUTO
SELECT
TO EXIT PRESS
MONTH : JANUARY
DAY : 1 MON
YEAR : 2001
TIME : 12 : 00 AM AUTO CLOCK SET : ON DAYLIGHT SAVING: AUTO
TIME ZONE: AUTO
SELECT
TO EXIT PRESS
ADJUST
ADJUST
ADJUST
NOTE
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SETTING THE CLOCK (Contd)
21
PREPARATION
CLOCK SET MENU
Example: July 5, 2001 ; 2:15 AM
The day of the week will display automatically.
The AUTO CLOCK SET must set to OFF”. If set to "ON", an incorrect date and/or time will be entered again when the VCR is turned off.
MANUAL CLOCK SET
MONTH : JANUARY
DAY : 1 MON YEAR : 2001 TIME : 12 : 00 AM
SELECT
TO EXIT PRESS
ADJUST
AUTO CLOCK SET : ON DAYLIGHT SAVING: AUTO TIME ZONE: AUTO
1 Press MENU and the MAIN menu will appear. 2 Press
DD
or EEto choose the CLOCK menu.
Press ENTER and the CLOCK menu will appear.
3 Press
FF
or GGto choose the month.
4 Press
EE
to choose the DAY item.
Press
FF
or GGto choose the day.
5 Press
EE
to choose the YEAR item.
Press
FF
or GGto choose the year.
6 Press
EE
to choose the TIME item.
Press
FF
or GGto choose the time.
7 Press
EE
to choose the DAYLIGHT SAVING item. Press
FF
or GGto choose the ON or OFF.
8 Press MENU when finished.
MAIN MENU
CLOCK PROGRAM TUNING SETUP
SELECT
TO EXIT PRESS
ENTER
MONTH : JULY
DAY : 5 THU
YEAR : 2001
TIME : 12 : 00 AM AUTO CLOCK SET : OFF DAYLIGHT SAVING: AUTO TIME ZONE: AUTO
SELECT
TO EXIT PRESS
MONTH : JULY
DAY : 5 THU
YEAR : 2001
TIME : 12 : 00 AM
AUTO CLOCK SET : OFF DAYLIGHT SAVING: AUTO TIME ZONE: AUTO
SELECT
TO EXIT PRESS
MONTH : JULY
DAY : 5 THU
YEAR : 2001
TIME : 2 : 15 AM
AUTO CLOCK SET : OFF DAYLIGHT SAVING: AUTO TIME ZONE: AUTO
SELECT
TO EXIT PRESS
MONTH : JULY
DAY : 5 THU
YEAR : 2001
TIME : 2 : 15 AM AUTO CLOCK SET : OFF
DAYLIGHT SAVING: ON
TIME ZONE: AUTO
SELECT
TO EXIT PRESS
ADJUST
ADJUST
ADJUST
ADJUST
NOTE
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PLAYBACK
NORMAL PLAYBACK
PREPARATION
Turn on the TV.
Be sure the TV is set to the VCR Output Channel (CH 3 or 4).
If a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between the
VCR and the TV, set the TVs source selector to VIDEO.
The indicator will light and the VCR will power-up automatically.
Make sure that the TIMER indicator in the VCR indicator panel is not lighted. If it is, press POWER once.
If a tape without a safety tab is inserted the unit will start the playback automatically.
The PLAY appears in the VCR indicator panel and TV screen .
It is not necessary to select the tape speed for playback. It will be automatically selected by the VCR.
In playback, the TV/VCR selector switches to VCR mode auto- matically.
The STOP appears in the VCR indicator panel and TV screen.
If the tape reaches the end before STOP is pressed, the VCR will automatically stop, rewind, eject, and it will turn itself off.
AUTO TRACKING
The automatic tracking function adjusts the picture to remove snow or streaks. The AUTO TRACKING function works in the following cases:
A tape is played back for the first time.
Tape speed (SP, LP, SLP) changes.
Streaks or snow appear because of scratches on the tape.
MANUAL TRACKING
If noise appears on the screen during playback, press either
CH/TRACK (
DD/EE
) on the remote control or CHANNEL (DD/EE) on
the front panel until the noise on the screen is reduced.
In case of vertical jitter, adjust these controls very carefully.
Tracking is automatically reset to normal when the tape is
ejected or the power cord is unplugged for more than 3 seconds.
TRACKING CONTROL
NORMAL PLAYBACK
1 Insert a prerecorded video cassette.
2 Press PLAY once.
3 Press STOP to stop playback.
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MENU
CH
TRACK
POWER
Ad JUMP
TV/VCR
SLOW INPUT SP/SLP
EJECT
ENTER
CLK/COUNT
TV POWER
TV INPUT
CLEAR
PAUSE
STOP
REW FF
PLAY
REC
VOL TV CH TV CH
VOL
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PLAYBACK
SPECIAL EFFECTS PLAYBACK
These special effects are available during playback.
During PLAYBACK mode...
Still picture will appear on the TV screen.
If a still picture vibrates vertically, stabilize it by pressing
CH/TRACK (DD/EE) on the remote control.
If the VCR is left in the STILL mode for more than 5 minutes, the VCR will automatically enter the STOP mode to protect the tape and video heads.
This function lets you quickly and visually search for a desired tape section in either direction: forward and reverse.
During PLAYBACK mode...
The VCR will be activated in the SEARCH mode and SCH or SCH- will appear on the VCR indicator panel.
If the VCR is left in the SEARCH mode for more than 3 min­utes, the VCR will automatically enter the PLAYmode, to pro­tect the tape and video heads.
During PLAYBACK mode...
The tape will be played back at a speed 1/19 times slower than the normal speed.
During slow playback, CH/TRACK (/) on the Remote Control can be used to minimize noise bands.
When the slow mode continues for more than 30 seconds, the VCR will automatically change to PLAYBACK mode.
USING THE SLOW MOTION FEATURE
VISUAL SEARCH FUNCTION
TO WATCH A STILL (or Frame Advance) PICTURE
1 Press PAUSE or PAUSE/STILL on the front panel.
3 To continue normal playback, press PLAY.
1 Press desired search button (FF or REW).
2 To continue normal playback, press PLAY.
2 Press PAUSE repeatedly to advance the video picture one
frame at a time while viewing a still picture.
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MENU
CH
TRACK
POWER
Ad JUMP
TV/VCR
SLOW INPUT SP/SLP
EJECT
ENTER
CLK/COUNT
TV POWER
TV INPUT
CLEAR
PAUSE
STOP
REW FF
PLAY
REC
VOL TV CH TV CH
VOL
1 Press SLOW.
2 Press PLAY to return to normal playback speed or press
STOP to stop tape movement.
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PLAYBACK
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MENU
CH
TRACK
POWER
Ad JUMP
TV/VCR
SLOW INPUT SP/SLP
EJECT
ENTER
CLK/COUNT
TV POWER
TV INPUT
CLEAR
PAUSE
STOP
REW FF
PLAY
REC
VOL TV CH TV CH
VOL
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MENU
CH
TRACK
POWER
Ad JUMP
TV/VCR
SLOW INPUT SP/SLP
EJECT
ENTER
CLK/COUNT
TV POWER
TV INPUT
CLEAR
PAUSE
STOP
REW FF
PLAY
REC
VOL TV CH TV CH
VOL
SPECIAL EFFECTS PLAYBACK (Contd)
SPECIAL EFFECTS PLAYBACK NOTES:
Horizontal lines (noise bars) will appear on the TV screen. This is normal.
The audio is automatically muted during special effect modes, so there is no sound during search.
During the high-speed picture search modes, a short period is needed to stabilize tape speed when re-entering the PLAY mode. Slight interference may be observed during this period.
This is useful for skipping commercials or short program segments.
The tape will fast forward picture search through 30 seconds of recording. The skipping time can be extended by pressing Ad JUMP. Subsequent presses result in advancing the fast forward picture search time by 30-second increments (maxmam 3 minutes).
Ad JUMP (Advertisement Jump)
1 Press Ad JUMP during the PLAYBACK mode.
2 When the search is completed, the VCR will go into PLAY-
BACK mode automatically.
This VCR features full automatic playback and rewind. Load a cassette (with the safety tab removed).
The power turns on automatically and playback begins.
At the end of the tape, the VCR stops, then rewinds.
The cassette is ejected after rewinding and turn itself off automatically.
This feature is especially helpful when you finish watching a tape. Press STOP, REW, and POWER. The VCR will rewind the tape and turn itself off automatically.
1. Press STOP when you finish watching a tape.
2. Press REW to rewind the tape.
3.
Press POWER during the REWIND mode, the VCR will enter the AUTO POWER SHUT-OFF mode.
4. The REW will flash on the VCR indicator panel.
5. After tape is rewound, VCR will turn off automatically.
AUTO POWER SHUT-OFF FUNCTION
AUTO PLAY SYSTEM
LOAD
TAPE
AUTO
REWIND
AUTO
POWER
OFF
AUTO
EJECT
AUTO PLAY
STOP
REWIND
AUTO
POWER
OFF
POWER
REW
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NORMAL RECORDING
PREPARATION
Turn on the power of both the VCR and TV.
Be sure the TV is set to the VCR Output Channel (CH 3 or 4).
If a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between the
VCR and the TV, set the TVs source selector to VIDEO.
If you are recording from another source via audio/video input jacks (at the Rear), select the LINE by pressing INPUT.
This VCR is not designed to record in LP mode.
Recording will start. (The REC will appear)
If a cassette with no safety tab is loaded, the cassette will be ejected automatically.
If the tape reaches the end before STOP is pressed, the VCR will automatically stop, rewind, eject, and it will turn itself off.
During the RECORDING mode...
The RECP will show on the VCR indicator panel.
After 5 minutes in pause mode, the tape will be stopped automatically to protect the tape and the video heads.
The VCR indicator disappears.
To record one TV program while watching another
To PAUSE the recording
1 Insert the video cassette that the safety tab is in place. 2 Select the desired channel by using CH/TRACK (▲/▼).
3 Set the desired speed (SP or SLP) by pressing SP/SLP.
4 Set the MTS mode as desired (See page 16, 32). 5 Press REC once.
6 Press STOP to stop recording.
1 Press PAUSE or PAUSE/STILL on the front panel to pause
the tape.
2 When you want to continue recording, press PAUSE again
or press REC.
Always use PAUSE for best results when making changes during recording. For example: To change channels during recording, first press PAUSE to put the unit in pause mode. Then select the desired channel on the VCR, and press PAUSE again to resume recording.
1 Press TV/VCR to select the TV mode during recording.
2 Using the TV, select the channel to be viewed.
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MENU
CH
TRACK
POWER
Ad JUMP
TV/VCR
SLOW INPUT SP/SLP
EJECT
ENTER
CLK/COUNT
TV POWER
TV INPUT
CLEAR
PAUSE
STOP
REW FF
PLAY
REC
VOL TV CH TV CH
VOL
RECORDING
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RECORDING
TIMER RECORDING
This VCR can be programmed to record up to 8 programs with­in a period of 1 year. For unattended recording, the timer needs to know the channels to be recorded and the starting and end­ing times.
PREPARATION
Turn on the power of both the VCR and the TV.
Be sure the TV is set to the VCR output channel (3 or 4).
Make sure the TUNING BAND in the TUNING menu is set
appropriately (TV or CATV) (see illustration left).
The PROGRAM menu will appear.
If all programs have already been entered, FULLY PRO­GRAMMED message will appear for a moment and then PROGRAM 1 will appear on the TV screen.
Example: JULY
If you try to set the program timer before setting the clock, PLEASE SET THE CLOCK appears for a moment and then CLOCK menu appears on the TV screen. Set the time and date before proceeding.
The display contents will be automatically replaced by TV programs after 3 minutes.
Make sure a tape is in the VCR and the safety tab is in place or the tape will be automatically ejected.
MAIN MENU
TUNING MENU
1 Press MENU and the MAIN menu will appear.
2 Press
DD
or EEto choose the PROGRAM menu.
3 Press ENTER to enter the PROGRAM menu.
4 Press
FF
or GGto choose the PROGRAM No. (1-8).
5 Press
EE
to choose the MONTH item.
Press
FF
or GGto choose the desired month.
Things to know before starting
MENU
CH
TRACK
ENTER
CLK/COUNT
TV POWER
TV INPUT
CLEAR
PAUSE
STOP
REW FF
PLAY
VOL TV CH TV CH
VOL
AUTO CHANNEL SET
TUNING BAND: TV
CH. ADD/DEL: CH. 2 ADD SOURCE SELECT: TUNER
SELECT
TO EXIT PRESS
ADJUST
SELECT
TO EXIT PRESS
PROGRAM 1
MONTH : DAY : START : STOP : CHANNEL : SPEED : REPEAT :
SELECT
TO EXIT PRESS
PROGRAM 1
MONTH : JULY
DAY : START : STOP : CHANNEL : SPEED : REPEAT :
SELECT
TO EXIT PRESS
CLOCK PROGRAM TUNING SETUP
ADJUST
ADJUST
ENTER
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RECORDING
TIMER RECORDING (Contd)
Example: 6 FRI
Example: 6:00 PM
Example: 7:30 PM
Example: CH 4 Cable Users: If you have CABLE TV and used Cable Box in
Cable Antenna Connections (pages 8-9), using a cable box con­verter, you must set the channel in this step to match the cable box output channel (usually CH 3 or 4). Change channels on the cable box instead of with the VCR.
Example: SP
The AUTO mode determines how much tape is left and switches speed from SP to SLP, if necessary, to complete recording the program. There will be some picture and sound distortion at the point of the speed change.
Example: ONCE
If the input data is wrong, press
DD
to select the data and
correct it by pressing
FF
or GG.
ONCE event....for recording up to 8 programs on a single day
or over the days within a period of 1 year.
WEEKLY event....for recording up to 8 programs on a certain
day of every week.
DAILY event....for recording up to 8 programs at the same
time(s) Monday through Friday.
6 Press
EE
to choose the DAY item.
Press
FF
or GGto choose the desired day.
7 Press
EE
to choose the START item.
Press
FF
or GGto choose the desired start time.
8 Press
EE
to choose the STOP item.
Press
FF
or GGto choose the desired stop time.
9 Press
EE
to choose the CHANNEL item.
Press
FF
or GGto choose the desired channel (Channel or
LINE).
10
PressEEto choose the SPEED item. Press
FF
or GGto choose the desired tape speed (AUTO, SP
or SLP).
11
PressEEto choose the REPEAT item. Press
FF
or GGto choose the desired repeat (ONCE,
WEEKLY, or DAILY).
PROGRAM 1 MONTH : JULY
DAY : 6 FRI
START : STOP : CHANNEL : SPEED : REPEAT :
SELECT
TO EXIT PRESS
PROGRAM 1 MONTH : JULY DAY : 6 FRI
START : 6:00 PM
STOP : CHANNEL : SPEED : REPEAT :
SELECT
TO EXIT PRESS
PROGRAM 1 MONTH : JULY DAY : 6 FRI START : 6:00 PM
STOP : 7:30 PM
CHANNEL : SPEED : REPEAT :
SELECT
TO EXIT PRESS
PROGRAM 1 MONTH : JULY DAY : 6 FRI START : 6:00 PM STOP : 7:30 PM
CHANNEL : 4 TV
SPEED : AUTO REPEAT : ONCE
SELECT
TO EXIT PRESS
ADJUST
ADJUST
ADJUST
ADJUST
PROGRAM 1 MONTH : JULY DAY : 6 FRI START : 6:00 PM STOP : 7:30 PM CHANNEL : 4 TV
SPEED : SP
REPEAT : ONCE
SELECT
TO EXIT PRESS
PROGRAM 1 MONTH : JULY DAY : 6 FRI START : 6:00 PM STOP : 7:30 PM CHANNEL : 4 TV SPEED : SP
REPEAT : ONCE
SELECT
TO EXIT PRESS
ADJUST
ADJUST
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RECORDING
TIMER RECORDING (Contd)
If the program preset time is past, the PAST TIME PRO­GRAMMED message will appear on the TV screen. Return to the incorrect program and program it with the correct time.
If you had entered a past date, the timer recording will be per­formed on that date of the next year.
Additional programs may be entered by repeating steps 1-12.
Cable Users: If your cable hookup is via a TV converter box, you
can program multiple recordings only on the converter box out­put channel. This is because the converter determines what channel you view through your VCR.
You can clear the timer recording by pressing POWER during timer recording.
Programming can be checked whenever the VCR is turned on.
If the recording start and end times of preset programs overlap on the same day (see the example and diagram left), program number 2 will not be recorded until program number 1 is finished.
The first part of program number 2 will not be recorded. The same thing will happen to program number 3.
PROGRAM PRIORITY
CHECKING (ERASING) THE TIMER PROGRAM
The VCR must be off for a timer recording to take place!
1 Press MENU and the MAIN menu will appear. 2 Press
DD
or EEto choose the PROGRAM menu.
Press ENTER and the PROGRAM menu will appear.
3 Press
FF
or GGto select a program you want to check or
erase. If you want to erase the program, press CLEAR.
4 Press MENU to return to the TV screen.
12Press MENU, the program will be memorized at the VCR.
MAIN MENU
PROGRAM MENU
If you are finished programming and you want to set the VCR to record the programs you have entered. A) MAKE SURE
YOU HAVE INSERTED A TAPE INTO THE VCR. B) YOU MUST TURN OFF THE VCR BEFORE IT WILL RECORD ANY TIMER PROGRAMS. (TIMER indicator lights). The
VCR is now set to record the preset programs.
If the power fails or the VCR is unplugged from the AC outlet, the correct clock time and timer set­tings are kept in memory for approximately 3 sec­onds. After 3 seconds, the clock and program timer must be reset when power is restored. Reset time according to instructions.
CLOCK PROGRAM TUNING SETUP
SELECT
TO EXIT PRESS
PROGRAM 1
MONTH : JULY DAY : 6 FRI START : 6:00 PM STOP : 7:30 PM CHANNEL : 4 TV SPEED : SP REPEAT : ONCE
TO ERASE PRESS TO EXIT PRESS
ENTER
7:00 PM 8:00 PM 9:00 PM 10:00 PM
Prog No. 1
Prog No. 2
Prog No. 3
These portions will not be recorded.
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RECORDING
INSTANT TIMER RECORDING
0H30M 1H00M 1H30M
0H00M 9H00M 8H30M
Length Display
(each press increases
recording by 30 minutes)
INSTANT TIMER RECORD
MENU
INSTANT TIMER RECORD
CHANNEL 2 SPEED SP
START NOW LENGTH 0H30M
Instant Timer Recording allows you to make a recording easily of a preset length without using the program timer.
PREPARATION
Turn on the power of both the VCR and the TV.
Be sure the TV is set to the VCR output channel (3 or 4).
If a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between the
VCR and the TV, set the TVs source selector to VIDEO.
The channel number appears on the TV screen and indicator panel.
If you are recording from another source via audio/video input jacks (at the Rear), select the LINE.
The tape speed will appear on the TV screen and indicator panel.
The menu as illustrated, will appear on the TV screen. Recording will start. (The TIMER indicator will light)
At the end of recording the display will read 0H00, the VCR will stop recording and shut off.
During Instant Timer Recording, changing the channel on the VCR will not be possible.
You can stop the recording by pressing STOP .
Press REC once to check the recording time. The recalled setting will automatically return to the TV screen after 6 seconds.
The recording time can be extended anytime by pressing REC. Subsequent presses result in advancing the recording time by 30-minute increments.
If you press PAUSE during instant timer recording, the VCR will enter the normal recording mode.
If the VCR is set to “0H00M, the VCR goes to normal record- ing mode.
TO EXTEND THE RECORDING TIME
CHECKING THE RECORDING TIME
1 Insert the video cassette that the safety tab is in place. 2 Select the desired channel by using CH/TRACK (▲/▼) or
number (0-9).
3 Set the TAPE SPEED item to desired speed (SP or SLP) by
pressing SP/SLP.
4 Press REC twice.
5 Press REC repeatedly to select the recording time length.
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MENU
CH
TRACK
POWER
Ad JUMP
TV/VCR
SLOW INPUT SP/SLP
EJECT
ENTER
CLK/COUNT
TV POWER
TV INPUT
CLEAR
PAUSE
STOP
REW FF
PLAY
REC
VOL TV CH TV CH
VOL
NOTE
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RECORDING
DUBBING AND EDITING
AUDIO
LINE1(AUX1)
R
L
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
ANT.IN
VIDEO
CH.
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VHF/UHF
/CATV
Camcorder: Play
Another VCR: Play
Your VCR: Recording
OR
From AUDIO and VIDEO Output
From
AUDIO and
VIDEO Output
To AUDIO/VIDEO Inputs
1 Connect the camcorder s (or another VCRs) A/V outputs to your VCR as illustrated above. 2 Set the input channel LINE. (Press INPUT to select LINE.) 3 Play the tape in the camcorder (or another VCR). If you have a TV attached to your VCR,
you can see the video playing.
4 When you desire recording to begin, press VCR’s REC once to start.
Before recording, please confirm the recording start position.
If you wish to edit or dub your camcorder (or another VCR) recordings to this VCR, the rear (or Front) panel mounted Audio and Video (A/V) input jacks make the connections quick and easy. The direct A/V jacks will also provide better picture results than using the RF jack on the rear panel.
NOTE
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VHS Hi-Fi STEREO SYSTEM/MTS BROADCAST
This VCR is equipped with the VHS Hi-Fi audio sound system for recording and playback. The information below gives a brief description of Hi-Fi audio and how to record and play a tape in the Hi-Fi audio mode.
A stereo TV with AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks or a stereo audio sys­tem is required for true stereo playback. To experience the full and rich stereo sound available with Hi-Fi recorded tapes, we recom­mend the connection of this unit to a home stereo audio system.
(STEREO) POSITION: The left channel sound (L) is heard from the left speaker and the right channel sound (R) is heard from the right speaker. (LEFT) POSITION: The left channel sound (L) is heard from both speakers. (RIGHT) POSITION: The right channel sound (R) is heard from both speakers.
Adjust volume at your stereo system.
PLAYBACK WITH Hi-Fi STEREO AUDIO SOUND
1 Set the AUDIO MODE item to HI-FI on the SETUP menu .
2 Set the AUDIO OUTPUT item to STEREO position.
3 Insert a cassette and press PLAY.
To enjoy the Hi-Fi stereo system, you connect your VCR’s AUDIO(R/L)/VIDEO OUT jacks to the AUDIO(R/L)/VIDEO INPUT jacks on back your TV (or another A/V system) using the A/V cable.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
FUNCTION OSD : ON LANGUAGE SELECT:ENGLISH
AUDIO MODE: HI-FI
BROADCAST TYPE: STEREO AUDIO OUTPUT: STEREO
SELECT
TO EXIT PRESS
FUNCTION OSD : ON LANGUAGE SELECT:ENGLISH AUDIO MODE: HI-FI BROADCAST TYPE: STEREO
AUDIO OUTPUT: STEREO
SELECT
TO EXIT PRESS
ADJUST
ADJUST
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VHS Hi-Fi STEREO SYSTEM/MTS BROADCAST (Cont’d)
This VCR will decode MTS stereo and bilingual (SAP) off-the-air broadcast sound signals. It also decodes stereo TV sound from local cable companies, as long as they operate on assigned cable frequencies and use the EIA-recommended MTS stereo/bilingual TV sound system.
MULTICHANNEL TV SOUND INDICATOR (MTS)
Shows Onscreen as illustrated on the left when ENTER is pressed.
One or both of the indicators will light, depending on the MTS broadcast.
If only the STEREO appears on the TV screen.
The VCR can record in stereo onto the VHS Hi-Fi audio tracks when the BROADCAST TYPE item is in the STEREO position. The VCR will also record mono audio onto the mono audio track.
If only the SAP appears on the TV screen.
Select the BROADCAST TYPE item to SAP.
If both the STEREO/SAP appears on the TV screen
Use the BROADCAST TYPE item to select the desired record­ing mode (STEREO or SAP).
Some stations transmit a Second Audio Program, which is used for a second language or additional information. When the sta­tion broadcasts a Second Audio Program, follow the procedure below to record the SAP.
You are now recording the program you see and hear on the TV.
SAP (Second Audio Program) RECORDING
MTS (Multi-Channel TV Sound)
1 Insert a video cassette that the safety tab is in place. 2 Set the BROADCAST TYPE item to SAP (SETUP menu).
Do this if only the SAP appears on the TV screen or you know the program will use the SAP.
3 Set the desired speed (SP or SLP) by pressing SP/SLP. 4 Select the desired channel. The SAP should appear on the
TV screen.
5 Press REC once
6 Press STOP to stop recording.
CH 4
STEREO/SAP
STEREO
Lights up when a stereo broadcast is being received.
SAP
Lights up when a SAP BILINGUAL broadcast is being received.
TV screen
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
FUNCTION OSD : ON LANGUAGE SELECT:ENGLISH AUDIO MODE: HI-FI
BROADCAST TYPE: SAP
AUDIO OUTPUT: STEREO
SELECT
TO EXIT PRESS
ADJUST
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
TAPE COUNTER MEMORY FEATURE
Shows length of tape run in hours, minutes, and seconds (refer to the left). Press CLK/COUNT to select the real-time counter display.
Every press of CLK/COUNT changes the TV screen as illustrat­ed left.
Counter changes to 0:00:00 when the cassette is ejected.
The real-time counter does not operate when nothing is
recorded on the tape.
The real-time counter will not work when the tape is not insert­ed.
This is useful if there is a section of tape you want to view imme­diately after recording or if you want to return to the same point several times.
The tape automatically stops when the tape counter returns to about 0:00:00”.
COUNTER MEMORY FUNCTION
REAL-TIME COUNTER
1 Begin recording or playing a tape. 2 Press CLK/COUNT repeatedly to display the real-time
counter appears on the TV screen.
3 At the point that you want locate later, reset the real-time
counter to 0:00:00 by pressing CLEAR.
4 Continue to play or record. 5 Press STOP when recording or playback finishes. 6 Press REW.
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MENU
CH
TRACK
POWER
Ad JUMP
TV/VCR
SLOW INPUT SP/SLP
EJECT
ENTER
CLK/COUNT
TV POWER
TV INPUT
CLEAR
PAUSE
STOP
REW FF
PLAY
REC
VOL TV CH TV CH
VOL
2:15 AM
0:05:25
REM 1:07
Indicator Panel
TV Screen
TAPE REMAINING
This function allows the time of the remaining tape to be dis­played during recording or playback.
The remaining tape length indicator may not be displayed correctly depending on the condition of the tape and the kind of the tape (T-140, T-160, or T-210 etc)
CLOCK
COUNTER
REMAINING TIME
Indicator Panel TV Screen
Press CLK/COUNT until the REM indicator displays on the TV screen during recording or playback.
REM 1:07
NOTE
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
EDITING A RECORDING
OPERATING HINTS
The program material to be recorded will appear on the television.
The new program material will directly follow the previously recorded material. This feature is especially helpful during cam­corder-to-VCR dubbing use so each segment of the recording becomes a continuous program.
In manual recording, Timer recording, Instant Timer Recording, playback, or fast forward modes, the VCR auto­matically starts rewinding the tape at the end of the tape. The cassette will stop at the beginning of the tape and be eject­ed, and the VCR will turn itself off.
After you have finished using the VCR, rewind, eject, and remove the cassette. Place the cassette in its protective sleeve to protect it from dust. It is not necessary to rewind the cassette before removing it, but if you do, it will be ready to play or record the next time you use it.
Be sure the VCR Channel Selector is on the correct channel you wish to record. The channel that is being recorded can always be checked by setting the television on the VCR channel (3 or 4) and pressing the TV/VCR selector to turn the VCRs VCR indicator on.
Do not attempt to hook up more than one television set to the VCR for either recording or playback.
1 Press PLAY and watch the program until you reach the exact
point where you want the new recording to start.
2 Press PAUSE. 3 Press REC once.
4 When you wish to start recording, press PAUSE again.
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MENU
CH
TRACK
POWER
Ad JUMP
TV/VCR
SLOW INPUT SP/SLP
EJECT
ENTER
CLK/COUNT
PAUSE
STOP
REW FF
PLAY
REC
VIDEO HEAD CLEANING
Whenever a video cassette is inserted into or ejected from this unit the video head is automatically cleaned.
However, it is possible that the heads may become clogged when playing an old or damaged tape. If the image on your screen resembles the picture on the left while playing back a tape, the heads may require cleaning.
To clean the heads, obtain a head cleaning tape from your local video dealer. Follows the instructions that come with the cleaning tape, as excessive use can shorten head life.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
TROUBLESHOOTING
Load cassette in direction indicated by arrow on cassette.
A cassette is already in the VCR.
Check if the VCR indicator panel is lit. If not, make sure power
cord is plugged in.
If the indicator flashes, press POWER again.
Press TV/VCR to select the VCR mode.
Set the television to the same channel selected on the VCR
OUTPUT CHANNEL SELECT SWITCH. (CH3 or CH4).
Adjust the Tuning Control on the television to obtain the best picture.
The cassette has had the safety tab removed. Stick a piece of cellophane tape over the safety tab hole or select a different cassette.
Set the television to the VCR channel (3 or 4) depending upon the selected channel on the back of the VCR. (Output Channel).
Try a different cassette tape.
The heads may require cleaning.
Take VCR to a qualified Service Center for service.
Adjust fine tuning knob on television set to obtain best picture.
Adjust the tracking control.
Take VCR to Service Center for service.
Weak or dead batteries.
Do not block sensor.
Reset time according to instructions. Power has been interrupted.
Setup recording time according to instructions.
Be sure the AM-PM display is correct.
The cassette has had the safety tab removed. Stick a piece of cello-
phane tape over the safety tab hole or select a different cassette.
Insert a cassette.
The TV station sent the wrong XDS infomation. Use the Manual
Clock Set procedure on page 21.
Cassette cannot be inserted.
No picture appears on TV screen.
A picture appears on TV screen but is not clear.
The VCR will not go into the recording mode, even when REC is pressed.
No picture appears on television screen when PLAY is pressed.
No picture, but audio is clear.
Interference on playback picture.
The VCR cannot be remotely controlled or the remote control has short range.
--:--appears on the indicator panel.
VCR does not start at preset record starting time.
The tape is ejected in the timer mode.
indicator flashes.
The Auto Clock Setup procedure enters the wrong date and/or time.
SYMPTOM CHECK POINT & CORRECTION
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Head System Four head helical scan azimuth system Power Source AC 120V, 60Hz Power Consumption Approx. 15 Watts Dimensions (WxHxD) 360 x 94.5 x 230 mm (14.3 x 3.8 x 9.2”) Operating Temperature 5 °C~35 °C (41 °F~95 °F) Operating Humidity Less than 80% RH Timer 12-hour display type with AM, PM Weight Approx. 3.2 kg (7 lbs) Tape Speed (SP) 33.35 mm/sec
(LP) 16.67 mm/sec
(SLP) 11.12 mm/sec
Tape Width 12.7 mm Maximum Recording Time (SP) 2 HOURS (T-120)
(SLP) 6 HOURS (T-120)
8 HOURS (T-160)
Rewind Time about 3 minutes (T-120)
Antenna (UHF) 75 ohms
(VHF) 75 ohms
VHF Output Signal Channel 3 or 4 (Switchable) Channel Coverage (VHF) 2-13
(UHF) 14-69
(CATV) 1-125 (4A, A-W, W+1~W+84, A-5~A-1)
Video Signal System EIA Standard (525 lines, 60 fields)
NTSC type color signal
Input 1.0 Vp-p 75 ohms unbalanced Output 1.0 Vp-p 75 ohms unbalanced Signal to Noise Ratio More than 43 dB (SP mode)
FM audio
Frequency Range 20Hz to 20kHz Dynamic Range More than 83 dB Channel Separation More than 55 dB
Conventional audio
Input (LINE) -6.0 dBm more than 47 kohms Output (LINE) -6.0 dBm less than 1.0 kohms S/N Ratio More than 43 dB (SP mode) Frequency Range 200 Hz to 10kHz (SP mode)
* Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. * Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.
AUDIO
VIDEO
TUNER
GENERAL
SPECIFICATIONS
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