Sanyo VHR-H200E Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

PAL

Video cassette recorder

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely.

VHR-H200E

DANGER:

This VCR contains live parts. Do not remove the cabinet.

WARNING:

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. Do not drop the tying band of the mains lead into the unit. Doing so might cause a fire or an electrical

Information

Plug wiring

Precaution &

Used batteries: The batteries in the remote control of your VCR

do not contain mercury. However, SANYO recommends that you do not dispose of used batteries with domestic refuse. Please, contact your dealer or your local authorities for information regarding the disposal of used batteries or take them to your nearest collection point.

Ensure that your VCR is placed in a position to allow a free flow of air.

shock. (See page 6.)

CAUTION:

Do not put your hand or other objects in the cassette loading slot because of the risk of injury or an accident. Keep small children away from the VCR.

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Position your VCR so that no bright light or sunlight falls directly onto it.

Care should be taken not to expose your VCR to any unnecessary vibration, moisture, dust or heat. During electrical storms it is advisable to unplug both the aerial cable and mains plug to prevent accidental damage to your VCR and TV.

Do not operate your VCR if it is damaged. Your VCR should not be repaired by anyone

except qualified service personnel.

Never remove the cover of your VCR as this can expose you to very high voltage and other hazards. If your VCR does not operate properly, please check the Troubleshooting Check List (see p. 39). If your VCR still does not operate properly, unplug it and call your dealer.

This appliance is supplied with BS 1363 approved 13 Amp fused mains plug. When replacing the fuse always use a 5 Amp BS 1362 approved type. Never use this plug with the fuse cover omitted. To obtain a replacement fuse cover contact your supplying dealer. If the mains sockets in your home differ, or are not suitable for the type of plug supplied then the plug should be removed and a suitable type fitted. If the mains plug becomes severed from the mains lead it must be destroyed. Amains plug with bared wires is hazardous if engaged in a mains output line socket. If a 13 Amp BS 1363 plug is not suitable or any other type of plug used, then this appliance must be protected by a 5 Amp fuse.

Should you need to change the plug

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following codes

BLUE ~ Neutral BROWN ~ Live

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows : The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLUE or BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured BROWN or RED. DO NOT connect either wire to the EARTH terminal.

Features

Just to name a few examples of the extraordinary features:

•Programmable 88 channel memory with Frequency synthesised tuner

•ACMS (Automatic Channel Memory System) plus

•ACSS (Automatic Clock Setting System)

•PDC (Programme Delivery Control)

•7 events/1 month programmable timer

•Built-in VIDEO Plus+ System Programming

•Long Play (LP) recording & playback

•Extended Play (EP) playback

•DPC (Digital Picture Control)

•Friendly User Guide

•Save Energy Mode

•Video System

- PAL(I)

- MESECAM

- NTSC playback on

PAL TV

•Auto Power on and Play

•Shuttle Controls

•Auto Tracking System

•Auto Head Cleaner

•Logic & Picture Search

•Wide Screen (16:9) -

recording & playback

•Child Lock

•Real Time Counter

•Quick Set Recording

•ICON OSD (On

Screen Display)

•Hi-Fi Stereo Audio System

•Simulcast Recording

Beware of moisture condensation

Moisture in the air will condense on the VCR when you move it from a cold place to a warm place, or under extremely humid conditions — just as water droplets form on the surface of a glass filled with cold liquid. Moisture condensation on the head drum will cause damage to the tape condensation may occur, keep the VCR’s power turned on for a few hours to let the moisture dry.

. In conditions where

Welcome to SANYO

Thank you for buying this SANYO video cassette recorder(VCR) Model VHR-H200E.

Description 2 - 6

Precaution & Plug wiring information 2 Features 3 Remote Control Location & functions 5 Your VCR’s Controls 6

Setting Up 7 - 17

Connecting to a TV & Satellite Receiver 7 Connecting to a Hi-Fi & Camcorder 8 Tuning in a Video channel On your TV 9 - 10 Using your VCR for the very first time 11

Table of Contents

How to Use the main menu 12 Tuning in TV Stations Automatically 13 Tuning in TV Stations Manually 14 - 15 Changing the order of TV Stations 16 Deleting TV Stations 17

Basic Operations 18 - 25

Playback a tape 18 - 19 Other Playback features 20

h CM (Commercial Message) CUT 20 h DPC (Digital Picture Control) 20

To set the Colour System 21 Recording TV programmes 22 - 23 Setting the Clock Manually 24 Satellite Auto Recording 25

Advanced Operations 26 - 36

VIDEO Plus+®System recording 26 - 27 Timer Recording Using On Screen Display 28 - 29 Simulcast Recording & Playback 30 - 31 Save Energy 32 On Screen Display 32 Tape Counter Memory Stop 33 Child Lock 33 Wide Screen Compatibility (16:9) 34 Automatic Shut-Off 35 Friendly User Guide (Video Doctor) 35 Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System 36

Helpful Hints 37 - 39

Tape Copying 37 Specifications 38 Troubleshooting Check List 39

GUARANTEE TO CUSTOMER Back cover

VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.

The VIDEO Plus+ System is manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation.

Your VCR is designed so that almost all of its features can be controlled from the REMOTE CONTROL HANDSET. Some features can also be controlled from the FRONT PANEL of the VCR. The maximum operating distance from which you may control your VCR is about 7 metres (23 feet). It must also be within an angle of 30 degrees either side of the REMOTE SENSOR on the front of your VCR.

To avoid damage from possible battery leakage, remove the batteries if you do not plan to use the remote control handset for an extended period of time. Do not use batteries of differing age or type. Always discard batteries safely.

EJECT

To switch the VCR on or standby

Numbered buttons

To select channels.

Programme number information on

screen

SAFE

Switches the Child Lock on and off

(see p. 33)

PAUSE

Switches to a still picture

REW

Rewinds the tape

Reverse high speed picture play

PLAY

To play the tape

REC

Starts quick recording (see p. 22

to 23)

CLEAR

Reset tape counter to zero

VIDEO Plus+

To display the programme menu

for VIDEO Plus+ system program-

ming (see p. 26 to 27)

OK/CLK/COUNT

Calls the on screen display.

(see p. 32 to 33)

Ejects tape

TV/VCR VCR; to monitor, view playback

or view the VCR’s tuner TV; to watch TV or view another programme while recording another programme (see p. 23)

CM-CUT

To fast forward picture search through 30 seconds of a recording (see p. 20)

SP/LP

To select the recording speed of the tape

INPUT

Select input source for recording

Winds the tape forwards Forward high speed picture play

Displays on screen menu

STOP

To stop the tape

CURSORS

To adjust tracking To reduce vertical tremble To adjust the playback speed To control on screen display information, channel up & down selection

Location & functions

To install batteries:

Your REMOTE CONTROL HANDSET is powered by two AA type batteries.

1. To insert them, push the tab backwards and lift off the cover of the handset.

2. Put the two batteries into the compartment making sure the and

are correctly

positioned.

3. Replace the cover.

Remote Control

Each button on your VCR has the same function as its corresponding button on the remote control

ENTREE ANTENNE

AERIAL

SORTIE ANTENNE

RF.OUT

EURO AV1

AUDIO/ VIDEO

EURO AV2 DECODER

AUDIO

SORTIE OUT

GDL

VCR

handset.

NOTE:

The EURO AV2 socket is used for signal input only. DECODER is shown but this unit does not have it.

Controls

Your VCR’s

ABOUT BUTTON

When you press on the VCR and remote control while the VCR is in power on mode, each button works differently.

Power on mode

On the VCR

When you press , the VCR enters Save Energy mode.

Save Energy mode

On the Remote control

When you press , the VCR enters Standby mode.

Standby mode (dimmer)

(On/Save Energy)

VIDEO input-

WARNING:

Do not drop the tying band of the mains lead into the unit. Doing so might cause a fire or an electrical shock.

socket

AUDIO input-

sockets

Mains Lead

STOP/EJECT

CHANNEL (-/+)

Cassette

Compartment

VCR Display

REC

(instant record)

Remote Control sensor

EURO AV2

(Connect to your TV set

or another video recorder)

EURO AV1

(Connect to your TV set or

another video recorder)

PLAY

REW

PAUSE/ STILL

AUDIO OUT (L/R) sockets

(Connect to your Hi-Fi)

AERIAL

(Connect the aerial using this socket)

RF.OUT

(Connect to your TV using this socket)

ENTREE ANTENNE

AERIAL

SORTIE ANTENNE

RF.OUT

EURO AV1

AUDIO/ VIDEO

EURO AV2 DECODER

AUDIO

SORTIE OUT

GDL

The guidance given on this page is the most common form of connection. However please check with your manufacturer’s instruction books for specific information. Make sure all connections are made with both your VCR and additional appliance unplugged from the mains to avoid damaging your equipment. Connecting a VCR using a SCART lead is one of the best ways to achieve optimum sound and picture quality from video-tape playback.

Aerial

The quality of the sound and picture can be greatly influenced by the positioning, quality and state of repair of your external aerial.

Aerial Connection Cable (not supplied)

Aerial Connection

(75 Ohms, supplied)

Cable

Do not try and force the connector into place, it should plug in easily.

All connections must be made with all appliances unplugged from the mains.

Television

Satellite, Cable or Digital set top box

Back view of your VCR

SCART Lead

(not supplied)

If you use a SCART lead picture quality will be improved.

MAINS LEAD

Do not forget that even in the power off state there is an electrical voltage inside the VCR as long as it is connected to a wall socket. Disconnect the mains lead from the wall socket if the VCR is not to be used for a long time.

Connecting

To a TV & Satellite Receiver

An audio system can be connected to the AUDIO

ENTREE ANTENNE

AERIAL

SORTIE ANTENNE

RF.OUT

EURO AV1

AUDIO/ VIDEO

EURO AV2 DECODER

AUDIO

SORTIE OUT

GDL

SYNC

UBB

LIV HAL

60 160 400 1K 6.3K

MEMOR

SLEE

AUTO

KHz

MHzAMPM

REPEAT

1234 5678 9101112 13 14 1516

AL DIS

RECORD

SYNC

UBB

DISCO LIV

60 160 400 1K 2.5K 6.3K 16kHz

FLA PO ROC

STEREO MEMORY

SLEEP AUTO

KHz

MHz

CLASSI

HAL

MUTE

DSP

RANDOM PROGRA OVER HI- DUBB

OUT sockets on the back of your VCR. Please remember to turn the volume to minimum on your Hi-Fi, then gradually increase the volume; this will prevent damaging your speakers and save you from an extremely noisy shock!

Camcorder

To a Hi-Fi &

Connecting

Back view of your VCR

Hi-Fi

Audio Left & Right Lead

Make sure all connections are made with both your VCR and camcorder unplugged from the mains to avoid damaging your equipment. To make connecting your camcorder easier we have designed the AV INPUT sockets on the front panel of your VCR.

Front view of your VCR

Audio Left & Right Lead

Camcorder (or other source)

Video Lead

Audio out sockets & Phono Leads

The phono sockets for connecting your VCR to your Hi-Fi are on the back of the set; L = Left sound output, R = Right sound output. You normally have to select the AUX function on your Hi-Fi.

Your TV receives signals from the VCR like another TV station. You have to select a channel number on your TV and tune it in so that you may watch video tapes. If you have used a SCART lead then your TV should already have a dedicated video channel built into it, usually called AV.

On your TV

Video channel

Tuning in a

Make sure that you have correctly installed your VCR as described earlier in this book.

Press to turn on your VCR.

The VCR and --:-- will appear on the VCR’s display.

VCR

Turn on your TV.

Insert a pre-recorded video tape into your VCR and press PLAY on the remote control.

Select a TV channel number on which you wish to watch video’s.

Don’t worry if you don’t have a video-tape to play at this stage! If you switch your VCR on and continue stages 3 ~ 4, instead of seeing video playback tune your TV until you see a bright blue screen.

Tune this channel until the video picture is sharp and the sound is clear on your TV.

If you have used a

SCART lead you will not

have to tune your TV, simply select the AV channel. The AV channel will provide optimum video playback on your TV.

Store this channel on your TV.

You will need to look at the TV instruction book if you do not know how to do this.

The output frequency of this VCR is set at UHF channel 22. If channel 22 is already used by another TV station, or if the picture is distorted, you can change the transmitter channel of your VCR. Stages 5 ~ 8 will show you how to change the output frequency of your VCR.

Make sure that you have correctly installed your VCR and successfully tuned in a dedicated video channel on your TV. If you do not tune in a dedicated video channel on your TV you will be unable to view video tapes!

Only carry out stages 5 ~ 8 if you cannot obtain clear video playback as described in stages 1 ~ 4.

Select a TV channel number on which you wish to watch video’s.

Make sure that your VCR is in STANDBY by pressing on the remote control. (The clock indicator will be dimmed and VCR indicator will disappear on the VCR’s display.)

Hold down CHANNEL - or + on the front of your VCR for more than 4 seconds.

RF 22 will appear in the VCR display.

The following picture will be displayed on the TV screen.

RF CHANNEL : 22

SET

Press CHANNEL - or + to select another video channel.

You may select any channel number between 22 and 68.

Select a TV channel number on which you wish to watch video’s.

Tune this channel so that a bright blue screen appears.

Store this channel on your TV.

Press on the front of your VCR when you have finished.

For the following steps we assume that you have just connected your video recorder for the very first time. To make tuning TV stations an easy task your VCR incorporates the Automatic Channel Memory System (ACMS). This system will automatically tune and store TV channels in VIDEO Plus+ system order to your VCR. While this is happening the clock (date & time) in the video recorder will be set automatically.

Using your

VCR for the

Very first time

Make sure that you have correctly installed your VCR.

Press to turn on your VCR.

If the initial Menu Screen doesn’t appear on screen, make sure that you have tuned your TV to a video channel. Or if this is correct it may mean that your VCR is already tuned.

ACMS

Pr-12

Press OK to start the automatic tuning process.

01 C23 00 BBC1 02 C26 00 BBC2 03 C30 00 ITV

ACMS

Pr-12

After storing all available TV stations your VCR will sort them into VIDEO Plus+ system order.

TV Station Programme BBC1 Pr01

BBC2 Pr02 ITV Pr03 Ch4(S4C) Pr04 Ch5 Pr05 Satellite Pr06

Press i to remove the menus from the TV screen.

01 C23 00 BBC1

02 C26 00 BBC2 03 C30 00 ITV 04 C33 00 CH4 05 C35 00 CH5 06 - - - - - - - - 07 - - - - - - - - -

08 - - - - - - - - -

SET

number

MOVE :

,DELETE :

The ACMS system relies on signals transmitted by the TV Station, for auto clock setting and station identification. If the TV broadcast signal is weak or fluctuates your VCR may not detect the necessary information and will be unable to identify station names and sort them correctly. To overcome this problem please turn to the MANUAL TUNING section of this book on page 14 to 15.

This VCR can easily be programmed by using the menus displayed on screen.

REC

SYS-

TEM

SET

DPC

AUDIO

Pr-12

ACMS

OSD

ON OFF

OSD

TIME

DATE

16:9

4:3

NIC

Dr.

VCR

OSD

P R

The menus are controlled from the REMOTE CONTROL HANDSET.

How to

Switch on your TV set and VCR by pressing the

Use the main menu

Press i. The main menu will

appear on the TV screen.

Press F and G to select the desired menu.

Press OK and press

E to select.

D or

Press i to remove the menus from the TV screen.

LANGUAGE SELECTION

You can select the language from English, Russian, German, French and Polish.

O REC - Timer recording setting (see p. 28 to p. 29). O PR SET - Manual tuning setting (see p. 14 to p.15). O ACMS - ACMS (Automatic Channel Memory System) (see p. 13). O TIME DATE - Date & clock setting (see p. 24). O SYSTEM - To set the Colour TV System (see p. 21). O ABC OSD - To change the language setting for OSD (see left). O Dr. - To check a problem with your VCR (see p. 35).

O AUDIO - To select the channel for audio output (see p. 36). O fOSD ON/OFF - To display the operational mode of your VCR

(see p. 32)

O 16:9/4:3 - To select the aspect ratio of your TV (see p. 34). O DPC - To improve the playback picture (see p. 20).

O NIC - To activate or deactivate the NICAM digital sound

(see p. 36).

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