Sanyo FVHT690 User Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

FVH-T690

Video Cassette Recorder

Only cassettes marked

As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, FISHER has determined that this product or product model meets the E

NERGY STAR

energy efficiency.

can be used with this video cassette recorder.

guidelines for

VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

Please read this manual and accompanying “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” sheet carefully before connecting your VCR and operating it for the first time. Be sure to read carefully and follow all the PRECAUTIONS on page 1. Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference.

NOTE: Locate serial number (shown on rear panel of unit) and record it here

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(CA)

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PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION:

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of 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 equilater al triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this ap pliance to rain or moisture.

CAUTION:

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

CAUTION:

Changes or modifications no t ex pressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate this VCR.

Location

For safe operation and satisfactory performance of your VCR, keep the following in mind when selecting a place for its installation:

Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from sources of intense heat.

Avoid dusty or humid places.

Avoid places with insufficient ventilation for proper heat dissipation. Do not block the ventilation holes of the VCR. Do not place the unit on a carpet because this will block the ventilation holes.

Install the VCR in a horizontal position only.

Avoid locations subject to strong vibrations.

Avoid moving the VCR between cold and hot locations (see “Moisture Condensation Problems”, this page).

Do not place the VCR directly on top of the TV, as this may cause playback or recording problems.

WARNING:

Unauthorized recording or use of television broadcast, video tape, film or other copyrighted material may violate applicable copyright laws. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for unauthorized du plic ation, use or other acts that infringe upon the rights of copyright owners.

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number : FVH-T690 Trade Name : Fisher Responsible party : SANYO FISHER COMPANY Address : 21605 Plummer Street,

Chatsworth, California 91311

Telephone No. : (818) 998-7322

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.

Moisture Condensation Problems

Cause:

When the VCR is first installed, moved from a cold area to a warm area or placed in a location with high humidity, dew (moisture) may form inside the unit. If you operate the VCR with dew inside, damage may result.

Prevention:

Avoiding Electric Shock or Fire

Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.

Do not pull on the power cord when disconnecting it from an AC wall outlet. Grasp it by the plug.

If any liquid is spilled on the VCR, unplug the power cord immediately and have the unit inspected at a factory-authorized service center.

Do not place anything directly on top of the VCR.

Make all necessary connections.

Plug the power cord into a 120 V AC wall outlet.

Turn on the power.

Do not operate the VCR or insert a cassette for approximately 2 hours.

This allows the VCR to warm up to the temperature of the room where it will be used.

Technology licensed by

Laboratories Inc.

This VCR has a Y/C filtering technique incorporated under license from Faroudja Laboratories Inc.

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FEATURES

TIMER/CLOCK

œ VCR Plus+ œ Selectable standard/daylight saving time œ 1-year/8-event program timer with daily/weekly settings œ Smart Time Recor d function œ Smart Speed Record function œ Remaining tape duration display œ Quick timer recording (QTR) œ Off timer (up to 6 hours)

AUDIO/VIDEO

œ VHS Hi-Fi stereo audi o recording and play ba ck œ MTS stereo/second audio program (SAP) recording and

playback

œ Digital picture control

SPECIAL PLAYBACK/SEARCH

œ Ad JUMP œ Recording contents on-screen list (Rec. List Super) œ Double-Azimu th 4- h ea d vi de o recording/play ba ck sys te m for

clean special pl ay back:

Forward/re ve rs e search, double-speed playback, cle an sti ll image, fram e ad va nc e, variable-spee d sl ow m ot io n

œ High-speed fast forward/rewind œ Zero search œ Index search

AUTOMATIC FUNCTIONS

œ Automatic clock setting and adjustment œ Automatic head cleaner œ Endless playback œ Automatic digi tal tracking œ Automatic channel programming œ Full auto play back function s: power-on, rew ind, eject, record

auto cancel, power-off eject

GENERAL

œ Multilanguage, multicolor on-screen menu œ Multibrand universal remote control with Moonlight œ Vibration- su pp re ss in g m id - m o un t de si gn œ Child lock œ Front/rea r au dio/video inputs

programmin g sy st em

buttons

ACCESSORIES

Make sure that all the accessories listed below have been included with your VCR.

Power cord Multibrand universal

remote control

75-ohm coaxial cable

CONTENTS

Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

DESCRIPTION

VHS video cassette tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Locations of controls and indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Multibrand universal remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

CONNECTIONS

Basic antenna/cable connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Alternative cable TV connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Audio/video connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

BASIC OPERATION

Initial setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Multifunction on-screen displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

On-screen menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Setting the clock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Changing the menu language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Programming channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Viewing TV only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Playing a rental tape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Normal playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Tracking control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Rec. List super . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

ADVANCED USE

VHS Hi-Fi audio and MTS broadcasts . . . . . . . . . . 29

Audio output mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Special playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Zero search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Index search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

VCR Plus+

Program timer recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Quick timer recording (QTR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Child lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Ad JUMP

Copying a tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

programming system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Two AA batteries (1.5 volt)

Remote control code label

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Quick Start Guide

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VHS VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES

Record/Play Times

Tape Length T-60 T-120 T-160

SP Mode 1 hour

LP Mode (playback only)

Tape Speed

SLP Mode 3 hours

(60 minutes) 2 hours

(120 minutes)

(180 minutes)

2 hours (120 minutes)

4 hours (240 minutes)

6 hours (360 minutes)

⁄

hours

(160 minutes)

⁄

hours

(320 minutes) 8 hours

(480 minutes)

highest video quality

excellent video quality

good video quality (longest recording time)

NOTE:

This unit cannot record in LP mode.

When Handling Video Cassettes

œ Do not expose video cassettes to extreme heat, high

humidity or strong magnetic fields.

œ Do not tamper with the cassette mechanism. œ Do not touch the tape with your fingers. œ Always store an unused cassette in its case.

Arrow mark ( ) Label side up

(Arrow pointing toward slot)

Gently push the center of the cassette until it is drawn in automatically.

The clock display changes to the tape counter display automatically and the Tape-In icon lights.

NOTES:

œ If the cassette is not inserted correctly, it will be ejected

in approximately 3 seconds.

œ Do not try to pull the cassette out once automatic

loading starts.

œ Do not force the cassette into the VCR.

(o)

Safety Tab

To prevent accidental erasure, remove the tab after recording.

To record again, cover the hole with vinyl tape.

Unloading

When in the STOP mode, press the STOP/EJECT button on the front panel. In any other mode, press the button twice.

The tape counter display changes to the clock display automatically.

After the cassette appears in the loading slot, gently pull it out.

AUTO POWER-OFF/EJECT: The cassette is ejected when the STOP/EJECT button on the front panel is pressed, even if the VCR’s power is off. (The power cord must be connected to an AC wall outlet.)

CAUTION: To avoid possible injury or accident, keep children away from this unit. Do not put your hand or other objects into the cassette loading slot.

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LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

Front Panel

21 3 54

hPAUSE/STILL

POWER

REW

PLAY

AV INPUT

CHANNEL

L-AUDIO-RVIDEO

Reference pages are shown in square brackets.

POWER button

Cassette loading slot

REW (rewind) button [31]

This button is used both for rewind and reverse picture search.

PAUSE/STILL button [25, 31]

œ Press this button in the record mode to

temporarily stop a recording (PAUSE).

œ Press this button in the playback mode to view a

still frame (STILL).

œ Press this button repeatedly in the still mode to

advance the picture one frame at a time.

FF (fast forward) button [31]

This button is used both for fast forward and forward picture search.

REC. LIST button [27]

œ Press this button when a cassette tape is

loaded, the Rec. List super menu appears.

aREC

F 9 8 7G

REC (record) button [25, 39]

Indicator panel [5]

Remote control sensor

CHANNEL selection buttons (l and j) [15, 24, 39]

Front-panel AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks [25, 41]

Connect the audio and video outputs from an external unit (i.e. a video camera, second VCR) to these jacks. To record the signals coming from the external unit, press the INPUT button on the remote control to display “L2” instead of a channel number (see page 25). If only one audio jack is to be used, connect it to the L (left) jack.

Auto A/V Selection [18]

There is no need to unplug the VCR from the TV to view another video source on-screen. When the VCR power is off and the output cable from an external unit is connected to these front A/V input jacks, the signal from the external unit is automatically sent to the connected TV screen.

bSTOP/iEJECT

REC. LIST

PLAY button [23]

STOP/EJECT button [3, 23]

NOTE:

PAUSE/STILL, FF, PLAY and REW buttons illuminate

according to each VCR mode.

The POWER, STOP/EJECT, REC,

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LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICAT ORS

Indicator Panel

1234

1 2

SAP

8F9G

REC

OFF

AM LR

VCR

SP LP SLP

567

3 4 5

Operation Icons (see below). VCR indicator

Use the this indicator ON or OFF.

ON: for playback, VCR programming or watching

OFF: for watching TV programs through TV tuner Audio output indicators (Left and Right) Tape-In icon Tape Speed indicators

TV/VCR

TV programs through the VCR tuner

button on the remote control to turn

Operation Icons

Play, Forward Search, Slow

Reverse Search

Fast forward

Rewind

JKLM

(blinking) (blinking)

Record Record pause

Still Frame advance

Example of Indications

and

(blinking)

and

(blinking)

Clock/ Tape Counter/ QTR (Quick Timer Recording) indicators

Timer icon

ST (stereo) indicator

Input source indicator: Channel number or audio/video input (L1 or L2)

SAP (Second Audio Program) indicator

CATV indicator

Channel indicator

POWER OFF POWER ON

Clock Audio output

indicators

Tape speed indicator

CATV indicator

C AM LR

Channel indicator

Clock Audio output

Tape speed indicator

indicators

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LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICAT ORS

Back Panel

213

AC IN

AC power input

Rear-panel AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks

Connect the audio and video outputs from an external unit (i.e. a video camera, second VCR) to these jacks. To record the signals coming from the external unit, press the

INPUT

remote control to display “L1” instead of a channel number (see page 25). If only one audio jack is to be used, connect it to the L (left) jack.

VHF/UHF antenna input jack

button on the

IN OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

VHF/UHF antenna output jack

VIDEO output jack (yellow)

AUDIO output jacks (Red for right and white for left)

VHF/UHF

FROM ANT.

TO TV

OUT

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MULTIBRAND UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL

This universal remote control will operate the basic functions of TVs and cable (CATV) converters/decoders, when the brand matches one of those shown on pages 8 and 9.

Locations of Controls

SET

PAUSE/STILL

PLAY

STOP

VCR

CATV/

DSS

TV/VCR

VOLUMECH/TRACKINPUTVCR Plus

INDEX2

CLEAR

K L

M N

O P

Q R

NOTE:

only.

1 2 3

4 5 6 7 809

100/ENTER

3 5 7

4 6

DISPLAY

TYPE

SP/SLP

DPC RESET 0

Ad JUMP SLOW

POWER REC

REW FF

The shaded buttons are used for VCR operation

Notes on using the control stick

Front

Right

Example:

Tilt towards the front

Reference pages are shown in square brackets.

Number buttons (0 – 9) [15, 20]

100/ENTER button [15]

VCR Plus+ button [33]

INPUT button [25]

DISPLAY button [16, 32]

SP/SLP button [25]

TYPE button [28]

DPC button [23]

Ad JUMP button [40]

x2 button [31]

POWER button [14]

Control stick

MENU button [17]

VCR, CATV/DSS and TV remote control mode buttons [8, 9, 14] Lets you select the unit to be operated (VCR, TV or cable converter/DSS receiver).

TV/VCR mode button [14] Lets you select TV or VCR mode. When VCR mode is selected, the VCR indicator lights on the front panel.

SET button [15]

VOLUME buttons [8] Increases (+) or decreases (–) TV volume.

CH (channel) selection/TRACK (tracking) buttons (l and j) [15, 24, 39]

O →0← (Zero Search) button [32] P

Tape counter RESET button [32]

INDEX button [32]

SLOW button [31]

REC (record) button [25, 39]

CLEAR button [15]

Left

Rear

œ It is recommended to

control the stick using your thumb.

The control stick has five functions depending on the direction it is moved. In this manual, since the explanations are based on the displayed menu screens and the indications on the indicator panel, similar operations may be described differently.

Described below are the uses of the control stick to command the tape movement and indicated in brackets are the operations for on-screen menus. Press straight down: PLAY (OK) button Tilt towards the front: PAUSE/STILL (û) button Tilt towards the back: STOP (ù) button Tilt toward the left: REW (<) button Tilt towards the right: FF (>) button Control the stick using your thumb.

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MULTIBRAND UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL

Battery Installation and Operation

Install the two supplied AA batteries as shown.

Aim the remote control at the VCR and press the desired buttons to operate.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

SPENT OR DISCHARGED BATTERIES MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF IN A SAFE MANNER IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS.

FOR DETAILED INFORMATION, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL COUNTY SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY.

Using the remote control

Before using the remote control, press the

CATV/DSS

operated.

To switch the remote control mode (to operate a different device), be sure to press the

CATV/DSS

button to select the device to be

button first.

NOTES:

œ The remote control will not operate properly if

something comes between the VCR and the remote control.

œ The

POWER, 0

CH/TRACK

VCR, TV, cable box and DSS receiver.

VOLUME

remote control mode selected.

– 9,

100/ENTER, INPUT

l and j buttons are used to operate the

buttons operate TV volume regardless of the

VCR

VCR, TV

and

Setting the remote control code

The multibrand universal remote control can operate the basic functions of TVs and cable (CATV) converters/decoders made by the manufacturers listed below.

To enter the remote control code for your brand of TV or cable converter/decoder, follow the steps below.

For TV operation

In the chart below, find the code corresponding to your brand of TV.

While holding down the TV button, enter the 2-digit code using the number buttons (0 – 9).

The remote control is now set to operate your TV.

TV brands Code

ADMIRAL EMERSON FISHER GE GOLDSTAR HITACHI JVC MAGNAVOX MATSUSHITA MITSUBISHI PANASONIC QUASAR RCA SAMSUNG SANYO SHARP SONY TECHNOL ACE TOSHIBA ZENITH

NOTE:

cannot be operated with this remote control. If this is the case, use the original remote control supplied with the TV.

There may be some older TV models that

05, 10, 13

17 03 07 01 02 15 08

12, 18

14 12, 18 12, 18

03 00, 13

04 09, 10

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MULTIBRAND UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL

For cable (CATV) converter/decoder or DSS (Digital Satellite System) receiver operation

In the chart, find the code corresponding to your brand of cable converter/decoder or DSS receiver.

While holding down the

CATV/DSS

2 number buttons (0 – 9) to enter the code.

The remote control is now set to operate your converter/decoder or DSS receiver.

Cable converter/decoder

ARCHER CABLE CINEMA CABLETENNA CABLEVIEW CENTURY CITIZEN CURTIS DIAMOND EAGLE EXPLORER GC ELECTRONICS GEMINI GENERAL ELECTRIC GENERAL INSTRUMENT GERRARD HAMLIN HITACHI JASCO JERROLD MACOM MAESTRO MAGNAVOX MATSUSHITA NEC NEXT LEVEL NOVAVISION NSC OAK OAK SIGNA PANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER PULSER QUEST RADIO SHACK RCA REALISTIC RECOTON REGAL REMBRANDT SAMSUNG SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA SHERITECH SIGNAL SL MARX SPRUCER

brands

button, press

Code

00, 01, 06, 29

01, 32 01, 32 01, 32

00, 29 00, 24, 29 19, 25, 32

01, 32

15, 20, 36, 40, 41

19, 32 00, 11, 29

01, 18

01, 05, 07, 09, 16, 28, 33, 65

00, 29 12, 17, 37

13 05

01, 05, 07, 09, 16, 28, 33, 65

13 30 43

08, 19, 21

20, 39

01, 05, 07, 09, 16, 28, 33, 65

19, 32

20, 39

04, 34

04, 34 08, 19, 21

14, 31, 36, 40

06, 23

05, 11

06, 23

00, 29 08, 19, 21

00, 29

00, 29 12, 17, 37 00, 11, 29 06, 11, 22 19, 25, 32

43 06, 11, 22 08, 19, 21

Cable converter/decoder

brands

STARGATE SYLVANIA TEKNIKA TELECAPTION TELEVIEW TEXSCAN TOCOM UNIKA UNIVERSAL VIDEOWAY VIEWSTAR ZENITH

DSS receiver brands Code

DRAKE HITACHI HUGHES MAGNAVOX OPTIMUS PANASONIC PRIMESTAR PROSCAN RCA SONY TOSHIBA UNIDEN

Code

05, 11, 22

38, 39

30 26

20, 22, 39

38, 39

01, 07, 10, 11

00, 11, 29

00, 24, 27, 29

02, 03, 14

15, 20, 36, 40, 41

02, 03, 14

77 70, 75 70, 75 78, 79 78, 79

74 78, 79

NOTES:

œ Only remote-controlled products can be operated using

this remote control. (Refer to the instruction manuals for your TV, CATV converter/decoder or DSS receiver instruction manual for more details.)

œ There may be some TV, CATV converter/decoder or

DSS receiver models that cannot be operated with this remote control. If this is the case, use the original remote control supplied with your equipment.

œ Cable companies may charge an extra monthly fee to

activate the remote control feature of a rented CATV converter/decoder. If this is the case, this remote control will not operate the cable converter/decoder unless such arrangements are made with the cable company.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If the batteries in the remote control are replaced, the codes for the TV , CATV converter/decoder and DSS receiver must be reset.

Write your code numbers below for future reference.

TV: ______ CATV: ______ DSS: ______

Place the supplied label on the back of the remote control.

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BASIC ANTENNA/CABLE CONNECTIONS

Antenna

75 ohm antenna cable

AC Wall

outlet

CABLE TV

Connect an antenna (or a cable TV system) to the VCR.

Connect the VCR to the TV with the 75 ohm coaxial cable (supplied).

Plug the power cord (supplied) into the AC power input (AC IN ~) on the VCR back panel. Insert the plug firmly.

VCR

(Back panel)

AC IN

VHF/UHF

FROM ANT.

TO TV

OUT

(Back panel)

VHF/UHF

ANTENNA

(supplied)

NOTES:

œ If you have a cable converter connected to your TV,

see “ALTERNATIVE CABLE TV CONNECTIONS”, next page.

œ If your antenna has a twin-lead cable or your TV has

screw-type antenna terminals, use a matching transformer (not supplied).

Insert the plug end of this power cord into a wall outlet.

300 ohm Twin-lead Cable

Matching Transformer (not supplied)

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ALTERNATIVE CABLE TV CONNECTIONS

Your VCR can receive all unscrambled cable channels without the use of an external converter. If you wish to view and record scrambled cable channels, you must connect a converter/decoder as described below.

Your local cable TV company will advise you of the channels available in your area.

We recommend that you consult your cable TV company to make sure that the cable is properly connected.

When the TV does not have a built-in cable converter

Connect the cable TV converter between the VCR and the TV so that you can watch a cable TV program while recording another program.

VCR

CATV

(Back panel)

75 ohm coaxial cable

AC IN

VHF/UHF

FROM ANT.

TO TV

OUT

(supplied)

NOTE:

channel (CH02 ~ 07).

Set the TV channel to the cable converter output

Cable converter

IN OUT

(Back panel)

VHF/UHF

ANTENNA

(not supplied)

When you have both cable and pay TV (scrambled channels)

NOTES:

œ With this method the TV and VCR receive the same

channel. Recording one program while watching another is not possible.

Cable converter/

VCR

(Back panel)

Decoder

CATV

75 ohm coaxial cable

NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER (USA only): 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,

AC IN

œ With this connection, the VCR must be set to the cable

converter/decoder output channel. (See next page.)

VHF/UHF

FROM ANT.

TO TV

OUT

(supplied)

specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practicable.

(Back panel)

VHF/UHF

ANTENNA

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ALTERNA TIVE CABLE TV CONNECTIONS

Cable converter/decoder output channel setup

Be sure the cable connections are correct. (See page 11.)

Turn on the TV, VCR and cable converter/decoder.

Set the TV to channel 3 or 4.

Press the the VCR operation mode.

If the VCR indicator is off, press the on the remote control.

button on the remote control to select

VCR

TV/VCR

The VCR indicator lights.

NOTE:

completed, the “Auto Setup” and “RF Channel Setting Ch03 (or RF Channel Setting Ch04)” message will appear. In that case, first follow steps 5 – 7 under “INITIAL SETUP” on page 14.

Press the

If the initial setup has not yet been

button on the remote control.

The main MENU appears.

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Press the ù (or û) button to select the VCR setup option, then press the OK button.

The VCR setup menu appears.

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button

Press the ù (or û) button to select the Cable box option.

Press the > (or <) button to set your cable converter/decoder output channel. The output channel should be indicated on the cable converter/decoder back panel. If not, please refer to the cable converter/decoder instruction manual for details.

Press the > (or <) button repeatedly. Each time you press the button, the selection changes:

No Ch02 Ch03 ... Ch07

The selection is indicated by the “

NOTE:

When finished, press the menu display.

Select “No” if you are not using the cable box.

” next to it.

button to exit the

IMPORTANT NOTES:

When the cable converter/decoder output channel is selected as described above,

œ The VCR tuner remains set to receive the same

channel as the output channel of the cable converter/decoder. Auto channel programming and manual channel selection using the VCR tuner are not possible.

œ If you turn on the cable converter/decoder after

turning on the VCR, no image will appear on the TV screen. In this case, turn off the VCR, then turn it on again.

œ Leave the cable converter/decoder on until timer

recording is complete.

œ For timer recordings, you must select the channel to

be recorded using the channel selector on the cable converter/decoder.

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AUDIO/VIDEO CONNECTIONS

Stereo Connections

Connecting your VCR to your stereo TV through audio/video jacks usually provides better picture and sound quality. It also enables you to play back stereo broadcast programs in stereo.

When you have a stereo monitor TV

VCR

(Back panel)

AUDIO OUTPUT

L: White

R: Red

VIDEO

AUDIO

VHF/UHF

OUT

FROM ANT.

TO TV

VIDEO OUTPUT Yellow

75 ohm coaxial cable (supplied)

OUT

3-wire monitor cable (not supplied)

When you have a monitor TV and a stereo system

Be sure to turn the TV volume all the way down and set the TV speaker selector switch to EXTERNAL or OFF (to disconnect the TV speakers). Adjust the volume with the volume control on the stereo system.

VCR

(Back panel)

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

VHF/UHF

FROM ANT.

TO TV

OUT

75 ohm coaxial cable (supplied)

Stereo monitor TV

(Back panel)

VIDEO AUDIO IN

VIDEO INPUT

Yellow

VHF/UHF

ANTENNA

AUDIO INPUT

R: Red

L: White

Monitor TV

(Back panel)

VHF/UHF

ANTENNA

VIDEOINAUDIO

Audio receiver

(Back panel)

AUDIO OUTPUT R: Red

L: White

VIDEO

OUTPUT

Yellow

Video connection cable (not supplied)

Audio connection cable (not supplied)

NOTES:

œ Even when audio/video connections are made, always

make the antenna connection between the VHF/UHF OUT (VCR) and the VHF/UHF IN (TV) using the supplied 75-ohm coaxial cable.

VIDEO

INPUT Yellow

AUDIO INPUT

L: White R: Red

œ If video and/or audio connections are made between

the VCR and the TV, set the source selector on the television to A/V input.

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