Sanyo VHR-H790E Instruction Manual
video cassette recorder
Please read carefully to ensure you get the best from this product.
VHR-H790E
Manual
Manual
Instruction
Instruction
PAL NTSC4.43
Hi-Fi
OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
● Place the VCR on a flat, stable, level surface. Never subject it to violent shaking or
any other shock or impact.
● Do not expose the unit to high temperatures. Excessive heat (heat sources such as
heaters, ovens, closed car on hot days, etc.) may damage the unit.
● This VCR should only be used within a temperature range of 5
0
C to 400C (410F to 1050F)
and at less than 80% humidity.
● Do not use the unit under the following conditions:
- in locations with high humidity
- in presence of excessive dirt or dust
- in areas subject to strong vibrations
- near strong magnetic fields (e.g. transmitting antennas,
motors, fluorescent lights, etc.)
● Do not stack anything on top of your VCR, or block the air vents, to prevent
overheating or damage.
● Do not place anything, except VHS video cassette tapes, in the unit.
● Do not allow rain, steam, dew, salt water, sand, oily smoke, metal objects, etc.
to enter the unit.
● Clean with a dry and soft cloth, or soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution.
● Do not use any type of solvent, such as alcohol or benzine.
POWER ON/STANDBY MODE
Power is switched on/off by pressing the 1 button.
VCR display: Standby mode Power on mode
"Standby mode" is the condition in which only the time is displayed.
● 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.
Note: Only video cassette tapes marked can be used with this VCR.
Note: If the unit does not operate properly, switch it off, refer to "TROUBLE SHOOTING"
(see page 34) or contact your Sanyo authorised service agent.
precautions
!
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.
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.
DEW/CONDENSATION CAUTION
Condensation can form inside the VCR when it
is suddenly moved from a cold place to a
warm or humid environment.
In any such circumstance do not use this VCR
for 1
1
⁄
2 to 2 hours allowing complete elimination
of any condensation.
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controls 1 - 2
plug & play - connections 3 - 4
plug & play - auto setup 5 - 8
a-using scart connections
b-using aerial output cable connections
rf output channel adjustment 9
additional tuning 10 - 11
sorting tv stations & fine tuning
manual tuning & skip function
vcr presetting 12
auto & manual clock adjustment
function setup 13
childlock
playback 14 - 18
variable playback modes
ntsc tape playback
picture adjustments
endless play & remaining tape duration function
return to zero & index search
recording tv programmes 19 - 20
setting the recording type
quick start recording
timer recording using video plus+
®
21 - 22
manual on-screen timer recording 23 - 24
timer recording without the remote 25
recording functions 26
just rec. & pdc function
tape library deluxe system 27 - 31
timer recording & automatic playback
tape copying 32
error messages guide 33
trouble shooting 34
rf output deactivation 35
specifications 36
contents
VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are
registered trademarks of Gemstar
Development Corporation.
VIDEO Plus+ system is manufactured
under license from Gemstar
Development Corporation.
FOR PROTECTION OF
THE ENVIROMENT
When the time comes to
dispose of this product, please take it
to a recycling collection centre or
facility. Thank you for your co-operation.
controls
1
Accessories
Inserting the
batteries
Aerial output cable
Mains lead
Remote control
2 AA(IEC R6)size,
1.5-volt batteries
+
-
Energy saving eco mode
The ECO mode reduces the electricity consumption by turning off the VCR display and other
components while the VCR is in standby mode.
To set the ECO mode:
1. Press the 1 button to switch the VCR to standby mode.
2. Press and hold the 1 button for more than 3 seconds.
● The ECOmode indicator will light up.
● The VCR display will be blank.
● ECO mode is cancelled when the VCR is turned on.
NOTES:
● When a timer recording is programmed the ECO mode cannot be set.
● When watching TV, do not set the ECO mode. If the ECO mode is set, the aerial output from the
VCR will deteriorate giving very poor TV reception.
PAUSE Recording Pause
REW Rewind, reverse search
during playback
PLAY Playback
FF Fast-forward, forward search
during playback
Remote control sensor
Operate the remote control
unit within a range of approx.
30oand approx. 6m (20ft.) from
the front of the VCR.
CHANNEL + , - Programme selection
Picture adjustment
1 Power on/standby mode
TAPE LIBRARY Recording
STOP/EJECT Tape stop,cassette ejection
REC Recording
vcr front panel
Programme
position mode
Tape
mode
0 - 9 Direct programme selection,
various input
1 Power on/standby mode
CH + , - Tuning, programme selection,
tracking adjustment
PRESET Tuner preset
INPUT External input mode selection
OK Data/settings entry
MENU On-screen menu operation
CLEAR Clears data
PLAY Playback
FF Fast-forward, forward search
during playback
REW Rewind, reverse search
during playback
PAUSE/STILL Recording pause, still picture
STOP Tape stop
ON-SCREEN MENUOPERATION BUTTONS
SET To store data in the menu
×ØÙÚ Cursor keys
REC Recording
x2 Double speed playback
SLOW Slow motion
VIDEO Plus+ VIDEO Plus+ programme timer setting
TYPE Recording type setting
SP/LP Recording tape speed selection
DPC•PDC Programme Delivery Control on/off
Digital Picture Control on/off
INDEX Index search
REMAIN Tape remaining time
RESET Counter reset
➞0 Counter zero (“0:00:00”) return
DISPLAY Programme position, day/time display
AUDIO Sound track selection
➞
2l2:00
2
vcr display
remote control
tv screen display
When pressing the buttons shown below, the
mode is displayed on-screen for 2 seconds.
1- 88
L1
L2
Id P:1
PDC
LR
ST, BIL
LP,EP
CASSETTE IN
PLAYBACK, X2 PLAYBACK
FORWARD SEARCH, SLOW MOTION
FAST-FORWARD
REWIND
REVERSE SEARCH
STILL PICTURE
RECORD
RECORD PAUSE
TIMER ON
PROGRAMME POSITION NUMBER
EXTERNAL INPUT (EURO-AV1)
EXTERNAL INPUT (EURO-AV2)
INDEX SEARCH
PDC SIGNAL INDICATOR
SOUND TRACK
STEREO/BILINGUAL PROGRAMME
TAPE SPEED MODE
*
REC
REC
display mode
01- 88
L1
L2
PLAYBACK
FAST-FORWARD
REWIND
RECORDING
RECORDING PAUSE
RETURN TO ZERO
DISPLAYED IN CENTRE OF SCREEN
PROGRAMME POSITION NUMBER
EXTERNAL INPUT (EURO-AV1)
EXTERNAL INPUT (EURO-AV2)
tape mode
programme position mode
error message
If you make an error when controlling the VCR, warning messages indicating the problem
are displayed for about 3 seconds. See page 33 for details.
* SP: Best image & sound quality. (NO DISPLAY)
LP: Recording & playback times are double SP mode.
EP: NTSC playback times are triple SP mode.
Error message
0:00:00
ST BIL LR
REC SP
PDC LP
Connect all your equipment together according to the
illustrations shown in this section. Be sure you have all
leads and remote control batteries correctly installed before
proceeding to the next section.
aerial output cable (rf) connection
&
additional scart/av connection
Connect your equipment together using the aerial output
cable (supplied).
Connect an additional SCART/AV lead (not supplied)
between the VCR and TV as shown above to obtain better
quality picture and sound during playback.
When using a SCART lead connection the TV will
automatically switch to AV mode whenever the PLAY
or VIDEO Plus+ button is pressed.
To access any of the VCR’s on-screen menus switch your
TV to AV mode.
Mains lead
(supplied)
Toa wall
socket
Aerial
output
cable
(supplied)
SCART lead
(optional/not supplied)
Aerial
VCR
TV
IN
OUT
AV1
AV2
plug & play - connections
Mains lead connections
● If the plug supplied with this appliance is notsuitable for the wall socket
in your home, it should be cut off and the correct type fitted.
The wires in the mains lead are coloured according to the following
code:
Blue: Neutral Brown: Live
If the colours of the wires do not correspond with the colour 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 blueor black.
● The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal
which is markedwith the letter Lor coloured brownor red.
Disposal of plug
If the non rewireable plug is to be cut off, the removed plug should
be disposed of carefullyas there is a shock hazard should the plug be
inserted into a live socket.
Replacing the fuse
The detachable fuse cover must be replaced after changing the fuse.
Only a 3A fuse should be used, it should comply with BS1362, and
should carry the ASTA mark.
3
hi-fi connection
Connecting your Hi-Fi to the VCR as shown above you can
obtain a dynamic sound output when you playback a tape
recorded in Hi-Fi stereo on this VCR.
Please refer to your Hi-Fi instructions for connection lead
details.
satellite, cable or digital set
top box connection
Connect your satellite, cable or digital set top box receiver
as shown above.
If you have connected a standard satellite or cable box,
switch the unit on and select SKY1. The programme will
then be stored in programme position number 6 during
the Auto Setup procedure.
Due to the digital broadcast signal being different to ter restrial
analogue broadcast signals, the V CR will not be able to store
the signal from your set top box during the A uto set up process.
Please refer to your satellite/cable/digital instructions for
detailed information on connection.
Mains lead
(supplied)
Toa wall
socket
Aerial output cable
(supplied)
Audio lead (not supplied)
Aerial
VCR
TV
IN
OUT
AV1
AV2
Mains lead
(supplied)
Toa wall
socket
Aerial output cable
(supplied)
Satellite,
Cable
or Digital
set top box
SCART lead
(optional/not supplied)
Aerial
VCR
TV
IN
OUT
AV1
AV2
4
Aerial
output
cable
(not supplied)
Hi-Fi
SCART lead (optional/not supplied)
5
plug & play - auto setup
This VCR is equipped with a Plug & Play function, which automatically
enters necessary settings before the VCR is used for the first time.
The following settings will be set:
auto tuning
The VCR will automatically search and preset all available TV stations in
the area of use to programme position numbers (1 to 88).
auto sorting of the tv stations
The TV stations available in your area will be automatically sorted and
placed in order starting from programme position number “1” to
programme position number “6”, as follows:
Programme Position 1 2 3 4 5 6
TV Station BBC1 BBC2 ITV C4 *CH5 *1 or *SKY1
*CH5, if available in your area.
*1, for areas where there is a satellite broadcasting service, the TV station with the lowest
frequency will be preset to this programme position. (select SKY1 on the Satellite/Cable box).
*SKY1, to ensure that your satellite receiver is preset to programme position number 6 during
AUTO SETUP, make sure it is switched on and that SKY1 is selected.
auto rf output/video channel setting
The VCR will automatically search for an available channel location
between (21 - 69) to set the video output channel for RF connection.
auto clock setting
The date and time on the VCR will be set automatically.
Every Sunday at 3am or 6pm the clock is checked and adjusted, therefore
the manual setting of summer/standard time is not necessary.
Notes on auto setup:
● Do not press any buttons or controls
during the AUTO SETUP process.
● The process is not possible if the VCR is
set to external input mode.
● The skip function will automatically be set
for all programme position numbers
where no TV station has been preset.
● Due to possible changes made by broadcasts, TV stations may not always be
sorted in the correct order (e.g. BBC1 may
be set to programme position 7 or higher).
auto setup
a
scart connector users only
If you have connected your equipment using only the supplied aerial
output cable, please go to AUT OSETUP B (page 7).
1
Turn on the TV and set it to AV mode.
2
Press the 1 button.
The message screen is displayed for
about 5 seconds.
● If this does not appear, or “NO SIGNAL”
appears press both CHANNEL (+, -)
buttons on the VCR for at least 3 seconds.
● The AUTO SETUP process will start
automatically and may take a few
minutes. Please be patient.
● When the AUTO SETUP process is
complete, press the SET button.
This completes the initial setup of your VCR. You do not need to complete
Auto setup B on pages 7 & 8.
Please read carefully through the rest of this manual to find out about
the features and functions that this VCR incorporates.
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CHANNEL – & +
Scart connections:
The TV will automatically switch to show a
VCR tape picture in playback mode.
To access any of the VCR’s on-screen
menus switch the TV to AV mode.
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1
POWER ON/Standby
SET
CHANNEL – & +
auto setup
b
aerial output cable (rf) connections
Proceed through this section if you hav e connected your TV to the V CR using
just the supplied aerial output cable (RF connection).
Switch off your TV as you will only be using the VCR display for the moment.
1
Press the 1 button.
AUTO SETUP will st art automatically.
The VCR display will show...
If this does not appear, press both CHANNEL (+ and–) buttons on the
VCR for at least 3 seconds.
The Auto setup process will take a few minutes, please be patient.
2
When the AUTO SETUP is complete,
OK will flash in the VCR display...
Press the SET button.
To complete the initial setup of your VCR you now need to tune your TV to
the VCR in order that you can view a video tape in playback. You may use
either method illustrated on the opposite page.
7
Note:
The RF output numbers you see on your
VCR display may differ from those shown,
depending on the area you live in.
2l RF
52 RF
PDC
AUTO
OK
LR
LR
1
POWER ON/Standby
OK
SET
b
Test pattern tuning notes:
TV programmes are broadcast in a similar
way to that of radio programmes. To receive
a radio station you need to tune the radio to
a particular frequency.
For the TV to receive the signal from the VCR
you need to tune the TV to a particular output
channel. Auto Setup automatically selects a
free output channel between 21 & 69.
When tuning, you are searching on the TV
tuner for the output channel signal from the
VCR. In this example it is channel 52.
21 26 31 36 41 46 52
BBC1 BBC2 ITV C4 C5
VCR Output channel/
Test screen signal
69
TV TUNER EXAMPLE
tuning the tv to the vcr
tuning the tv using the test pattern
1
Turn on your TV.
Select a spare programme position not currently used, or a specific VCR
programme position, (on modern TVs it is normally 0, on older ones 8).
2
Make sure the VCR is in standby mode, using the 1 button.
3
Press and hold the PRESET button for at least 3 seconds.
The video output channel number (e.g.52)
will show in the VCR display...
4
Tune the TV until you see the test screen,
which in this instance is channel 52.
Refer to your TV instructions for tuning.
5
STORE this programme position on your TV.
Set the TV to this programme position whenever you want to playback a tape.
6
Press the PRESET button when you have finished.
The VCR will return to standby mode.
tuning the tv to the vcr using a tape
1
Turn on your TV.
Select a spare programme position not currently used, or a specific VCR
programme position, (on modern TVs it is normally 0, on older ones 8).
2
Insert a prerecorded video cassette and press PLAY to playback the tape.
3
Tune the TV until you see the picture from the
video tape.
Refer to your TV instructions for tuning.
4
STORE this programme position on your TV.
Set the TV to this programme position whenever you want to playback a tape.
5
Press STOP when you have finished.
52 RF
8
PRESET
STOP
PLAY
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rf output channel adjustment
Proceed through this section if you are having trouble tuning the TV to
the VCR. This may be due to the area you live, whereby the Auto Setup
has selected an available output channel but a TV st ation output channel
is clashing with it.
To change the RF output channel follow the steps below:
1
Switch the VCR to st andby mode.
2
Press and hold the PRESET button for at least 3 seconds.
The VCR display will show the current
RF output channel number. e.g...
3
Enter a new number between 21 & 69 using the NUMBER BUTTONS
or use the CH(+ , –) button to
change the current number, e.g...
4
Turn on your TV and select a spare programme position not currently
used, or a specific VCR programme position, (on modern TVs it is
normally 0, on older ones 8).
5
Tune the TV until you see the test screen.
Refer to your TV instructions for tuning.
6
STORE this programme position on your TV.
Set the TV to this programme position whenever you want to playback a tape.
7
Press the PRESET button to return the VCR to standby mode.
52 RF
2l RF
9
LR
LR
PRESET
CH +,-
1
POWER ON/Standby
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