Sanyo VHR-H794E Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

PAL

Video cassette recorder

VHR-H804E

VHR-H794E

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

VHR-H804E VHR-H794E

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Contents and precaution

Please read the following information carefully.

Contents

Precaution and cleaning 3

Introducing your video recorder and

remote control 4

Connecting to a television and satellite receiver 5

Tuning

Tuning in TV stations 6 Tuning and adjusting TV stations manually 7

Operating your video recorder 8

Recording

Recording from television programs 9 Satellite auto recording (VHR-H804E Only) 10 Recording using timer recording 11 Recording using Video Plus+ (VHR-H804E Only) 12

Simulcast recording & playback (VHR-H804E Only) 13

Advanced functions on your video recorder 14-16

Troubleshooting 17

Specifications 18

GUARANTEE TO CUSTOMER

Back cover

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 shock.

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 from liquids, and 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. 17). If your VCR still does not operate properly, unplug it and call your dealer.

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.

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Precaution and cleaning

Please read the following information carefully.

IMPORTANT

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. A mains 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.

Cleaning

1 Unplug the Video Recorder from

the mains supply.

2 Clean the cabinet with a soft

damp cloth, do not apply liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.

Never spray cleaning liquids on or near the Video Recorder.

Video head cleaning

Whenever a video cassette is inserted into or ejected from your VCR the video head is automatically cleaned. This means that additional head cleaning should not be necessary. However dirt accumulating on the head after a long period of time can cause the playback picture to become blurred or broken up. High quality video cassette tapes will not normally deposit dirt onto the video head, but old or damaged tapes might.

Recording copyright material without permission of the copyright owners is usually an infringement. If you with to re-record copyright material, permission from the copyright owner is necessary. SANYO does not approve of, and cannot be held responsible for, any unlawful use of this machine.

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. In conditions where condensation may occur, keep the VCR’s power turned on for a few hours to let the moisture dry.

Remote control

• 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, type, or brand. Always discard batteries in a safe manner which complies with all applicable law.

• All batteries must be installed with the proper polarity.

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Introducing your video recorder and remote control

Most of your Video Recorder’s functions are accessed using the Remote Control. A summary of the functions of the main buttons are shown below (right), other buttons are described elsewhere in this guide. Basic functions of your Video Recorder can also be operated using the control panel on the front of your Video Recorder.

On/Save Energy

To stop or eject the tape.

Audio IN (VHR-H804E Only)

Video IN (VHR-H804E Only)

VHR-H804E Only : Video IN and Audio IN sockets are for connecting devices such as Video Cameras, Games Consoles and other Video Recorders. You will need to connect to them using an Audio Visual cable.

VHR-H804E Only :Simulcast Recording (With SC mode by pressing AV): Hi-Fi sound only recording using the Audio IN (L/R) sockets on the front of your Video Recorder.

This feature enables you to simulcast sound transmitted by an audio source and the picture transmitted by the TV station (see p. 13).

Tape Compartment

Select the channel you want to watch, BBC1, ITV etc.

Display Panel

Remote

To record the programme you

Control

are watching.

Sensor

To pause a tape or view it frame by frame.

To rewind a tape.

To play a tape.

To fast forward

a tape.

To watch one TV

To switch this unit on

To switch the child

To pause and view

To record programme

VHR-H804E Only : To

display the programme

menu for VIDEO Plus+

The maximum operating distance that 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.

and off.

lock on and off.

frame by frame.

being watched.

To reset the tape

counter to zero.

programming.

channel whilst recording another.

To fast forward picture search by 30 secs.

To select the recording speed of the tape.

To select the input source for recording Press OK to approve a menu item or show the clock or counter.

To display the on screen menu.

Use the 3/4/1/2 but- tons to move through the menus, after accessing them via the

i button.

Select the channel you want to watch, BBC1, ITV etc (3/4). To adjust tracking (3/4). To control vertical tremble during picture still (3/4).

Don’t forget to install AA type batteries in the Remote Control.

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Connecting to a television and satellite receiver

The information given here refers to the two most common forms of connection. Make sure that all the appliances are unplugged from the mains power, before making any connections to avoid causing damage to your equipment. Using a SCART cable to connect your appliances will give you the best sound and picture quality.

Roof aerial (not supplied)

Satellite receiver (not supplied)

SCART cable

Video Recorder

Note : The EURO AV2 socket is used for signal input/output only.

DECODER is shown but this unit does not have it.

Audio sockets

(VHR-H804E

Only)

(For connecting

to Hi-Fi)

RF out

Aerial IN

(not supplied)

Coaxial cable

SCART

sockets

You should use either a Coaxial connection or a SCART connection between your Video Recorder and Television.

Television (not supplied)

Connection guide

Roof aerial

Your outside aerial should be connected to the AERIAL socket of your Video Recorder.

Coaxial cable

If you are using the coaxial cable a connection needs to be made from the RF.OUT socket on your Video Recorder to the aerial socket on your television.

SCART socket

If you have a SCART socket connection on your television you can connect the television’s SCART socket to the EURO AV 1 socket on the back of the Video Recorder.

Satellite receiver

Your Satellite Receiver should attach using a SCART cable to the EURO AV 2 socket on the back of the Video Recorder.

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.

Tune a video channel

If you are using a SCART connection then the video picture will be shown on the AV channel of your television.

If you are using a Coaxial cable you need to select a TV channel on your Television and tune it to the Video Recorder signal, a bright blue screen. Please consult your Television User Guide for information on how to do this.

If you have trouble attaining a good picture it may be that the output frequency of the Video Recorder (UHF 36) is already in use by your television. To change this:

Press on the Remote Control to put the Video Recorder on standby then press and hold CHANNEL + or - on the front of your VCR for more than 4 seconds. RF CHANNEL 36 will appear on your television screen. Press CHANNEL + or - on the Video Recorder to select another frequency channel. Select any number between 22 and 68. Tune as normal.

You can also set it to “OFF” if there is any interference when your TV is connected to the VCR with a SCART cable.

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Tuning in TV stations

ACMS

Pr-12

ACMS

02 C33 00 BBC2 03 C23 00 ITV 04 C30 00 CH4 05 C37 00 CH5 06 - - - - - - - - 07 - - - - - - - - 08 - - - - - - - - -

01 C26 00 BBC1

,DELETE :

MOVE :

SET

The first time you use your VCR you will see ACMS (Automatic Channel Memory System) displayed on the screen. This system automatically tunes and stores TV channels. If you want to return to ACMS after your initial set up, access it via the menu.

Using ACMS

1 Press the to turn on your

Video Recorder.

2 Select the video channel you have

tuned on your television, refer to your TV user guide if necessary. The ACMS menu screen will appear. Press and select ACMS if the ACMS menu screen does not appear.

3 Press OK to start the automatic

tuning process.

4 When the ACMS has finished a

screen showing all the channels that have been found and the positions they have been placed in will be displayed. VHR-H804E Only : If the station transmits PDC the station name will be added automatically.

5 Check that the channels

correspond to the positions in which you want them. If they are not in the order that you would like they can be moved or deleted. See Changing the order of the

television stations and Deleting the television stations.

6 Press to save the settings.

VHR-H804E Only : Programme

Delivery Control (PDC) or Video Programme System (VPS)

ACMS uses a signal broadcast by the stations to identify, name and store them. This signal is called Programme Delivery Control (PDC). Only a small number of broadcasters currently include PDC format in their broadcasts. If your Video Recorder has trouble identifying the stations because the signal is not included with the broadcast or not strong enough you may have to name and tune TV channels manually. See ‘Manual tuning’ on page 7.

VHR-H804E Only : Automatic Clock

Setting System (ACSS)

After the ACMS has taken place, the time and date will be set automatically. If the time is shown as --:-- on the Display panel it means that the signal was too weak to allow the clock to be set automatically. If you wish to manually set the clock see ‘Setting the clock’ on page 14.

Changing the order of the television stations

You will find it useful to have a current television programme guide to hand during this operation.

1 Press to access the main

menu. Use 1 or 2 or to select PR SET then press OK.

2 Press again. 3 Use 3 or 4 to select the program

number that you wish to move. Then press 2.

4 Press 3 or 4 until you reach the

position you wish to store the channel in.

5 Press OK. The program will move

to the new position.

6 Press to exit the menu.

To move other programs repeat the above process.

Deleting the television stations.

1 Press to access the main

menu.

2 Use 1 or 2 to select PR SET

then press OK.

3 Press then use 3 or 4 to

select the program number you wish to delete.

4 Press 1, after a short while the

selected station will be deleted.

5 Press to exit the menu.

If you wish to delete further stations repeat the above process.

Selecting ACMS

1 Turn on your television and your

Video Recorder and select the video channel on your television.

2 Press to access the main

menu. Press 1 or 2 to select ACMS, and then OK.

3 Follow the instructions in Using

ACMS, at the beginning of this

page.

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Tuning and adjusting TV stations manually

You may prefer to tune your television manually. Manual tuning can be more effective if the television signal in your area is too weak for the ACMS to work properly. You can also fine tune your channels and customise the channel names.

Manual tuning

1 Turn on your television and your

Video Recorder. Select the video channel on your television and press to access the main menu.

2 Press 1 or 2 to select PR SET

then press OK.

3 Press again and the television

channel table will then appear.

01 C26 00 BBC1

02 C33 00 BBC2 03 C23 00 ITV 04 C30 00 CH4 05 C37 00 CH5 06 - - - - - - - - 07 - - - - - - - - 08 - - - - - - - - -

SET

4 Use 3 or 4 to select the program

number you want to tune then press OK.

5 Use 1 or 2 to select the CH

section (if not already selected) and then press AV to select C (Standard stations) or S (Cable stations).

6 Use 3 or 4 to move through the

channel numbers to find the required station.

MOVE :

,DELETE :

7 The station can be fine tuned to

improve picture quality. Use 1 or 2 to select MFT (Manual Fine Tuning). Use the 3 or 4 buttons to adjust the picture.

8 Select STATION by pressing 2 you

can then name your station. VHR-H804E Only : If the station transmits PDC the station name will be added automatically.

9 Press OK to reveal the television

station name list. Use 3 or 4 to select a station name from the list. Press OK to select it.

BBC1 BBC2

ITV

PR CH MFT 06 00

C40

SET

ANGLI

BORDE

CH TV

WEST GRANA

If the name you require is not on the list see Customising channel names opposite (Start from step

5).

10 To confirm the station placement

press .

11 Press again to exit the menu.

12 The new station has now been

tuned into your Video Recorder.

If you wish to manually tune other channels you should repeat the above procedure.

To move the manually tuned channel to its correct position see Changing

the order of the television stations

on page 6.

If it is necessary for you to tune all the television stations manually you may find them easier if you write the CH numbers down for each station as you find them. You can then select each channel from the main menu and type the CH numbers in directly. Each channel will then be in the correct position so there is no need to change them later.

Customising channel names

If the station name you require isn’t listed you can insert one manually instead of using the templates.

1 Press to access the main

menu. Use 1 or 2 to select PR SET then press OK.

2 Press again then use 3 or 4 to

select the programme number you wish to customise station name.

3 Press OK.

4 Press 2 to go to STATION and

then press OK.

5 Then press 2, a flashing bar

appears beneath the first letter.

6 Use 3 or 4 to select letters and

numbers for the new station name up to a maximum of 5 characters.

7 Press 1 or 2 to move between

the characters.

8 Press OK.

9 To confirm the new position

press .

10 Press again to exit the menu.

11 The new station name is now

stored in your Video Recorder.

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Operating your video recorder

The main functions of your Video Recorder can be operated using either the Remote Control or front control panel on the Video Recorder. Before starting, you should ensure that your television and your Video Recorder have been plugged in and switched on and that the video channel on your television is selected.

Playing a video tape

Press B PLAY. The television screen will display PLAY and SP or LP depending on whether the recorded tape is Standard Play or Long Play.

Auto tracking

Your Video Recorder will automatically adjust the tracking to give you the best picture quality. A.TRACKING will be displayed on screen while this function is in operation. If the quality of the recording is poor, repeatedly press 4 or 3 on the remote control to manually adjust the tracking until any distortions have been removed. Press numbered 0 on the remote control to switch automatic tracking back on again.

Stopping play

Simply press 9 STOP to halt video play. The Video Recorder will revert to television mode.

Picture Search

While a video cassette is playing you can search the tape forward and backward to look for a specific position on the tape.

Press 5 REW or 6 FF to make the tape play rapidly forwards or backwards. The picture will be shown at seven times normal play speed.

Fast Forward/Rewind

To fast forward or rewind at maximum speed, the tape must not be in play mode. Press 9 STOP then press either 5 REW for rewind or 6 FF for fast forward. To view the section you are passing in the rewind or fast forward mode: Press and hold (for a few seconds) either 5 REW or 6 FF during rewinding or fast forwarding. Releasing the 5 REW button or 6 FF button will return the Video Recorder to normal rewind or fast forward operation.

Slow Motion Playback :

Using the 1 or 2 buttons it is possible to adjust playback speed during playing back or still picture. Below is a list of what speeds are accessible and how to reach them.

1 once = slow play 1 twice = still 1 three times = play backwards 1 four times = Reverse play 3x speed 1 five times = Reverse play 7x speed 2 once = 2x forward play 2 twice = 7x forward play

To switch off the slow motion and shuttle, press the desired function.

During slow motion and shuttle, the noise bars may appear on the picture according to the status of tape. If distortions can be seen in the picture, reduce them with 3 or 4.

Pausing a tape

Pressing ;PAUSE will pause play, giving you a still picture on the screen. This picture may display some interference in the form of black and white horizontal lines. This is perfectly normal and does not mean that the video tape or Video Recorder are damaged.

The tape can be paused for up to five minutes. The Video Recorder will then automatically stop playing in order to avoid damaging the tape or your Video Recorder.

Frame Advance

1 Pressing ;PAUSE repeatedly will

advance the picture frame by frame.

2 You can use 3 or 4 to reduce

any vertical movement seen on the still picture.

3 Press B PLAY to continue play

from pause.

Removing the Video tape

Press / EJECT to remove the video cassette from your Video Recorder. If the end of the tape is reached, your Video Recorder will automatically stop, rewind, eject the tape and place itself into Standby mode.

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Recording from television programs

RECORD SP

RECORD SP 0H30

There are three methods of recording, Quick Set Recording (QSR), Timer Recording and VIDEO Plus+ (VHR-H804E Only). For all recording methods you should ensure the television channels are tuned and stored correctly and that the clock is set to the correct time (see p. 14).

Recording from SCART

If you wish to record directly from the SCART socket at the back of your Video Recorder, connect the device you wish to record from using a SCART lead and press AV to display the picture from the device.

Long Play/Standard Play

Your Video Recorder has a Long Play (LP) feature. This means you can record twice the amount of information on each recordable video tape. For example on a three hour (E180) tape you would be able to record six hours worth of programmes. With Long Play picture and sound playback quality are slightly reduced from that of standard play. Press the SP/LP button if you wish to change to Long Play (LP), press it again to select Standard Play (SP). SP or LP will be displayed on your television screen to let you know which has been selected.

Quick Set Recording

QSR begins recording immediately, either for a set period of time or until the tape runs out.

1 Turn on your Video Recorder and

television. Insert a video tape into the Video Recorder. Select the video channel on your television.

2 Use 3 or 4 to select which

programme you wish to record. The currently selected programme will be displayed on screen. You can also select the programme number using the Remote Control number buttons.

3 Press 0 REC to begin recording.

On the first press RECORD SP will appear on the television screen.

The Video Recorder will start recording. It will continue recording until the end of the tape is reached or it is manually stopped.

To set the length of time which you want to record for, press the 0 REC

button twice. The television screen will show 0H30. Each subsequent press of the 0 REC button will increase the recording time by thirty minutes to a maximum of nine hours.

You can also interrupt recording to avoid unwanted scenes. If you press ;PAUSE during ITR the Video Recorder will enter the record pause mode and the set period of time is cancelled.

1 To pause recording press

PAUSE.

;

2 Press ;PAUSE again to continue

recording. Tapes can be paused for up to five minutes. RECP will be displayed on the television screen while a tape is paused. After five minutes your Video Recorder will automatically cancel recording to prevent the video tape or your Video Recorder from damaging.

To view one channel whilst recording another, press TV/VCR to disappear VCR on the Display panel. Using your TV remote, switch to the channel you want to watch.

Finishing a recording

1 Press 9 STOP.

2 Press / EJECT. EJECT will

appear on the television screen and eject the tape.

• If the end of the tape is reached your VCR will automatically stop recording, rewind, stop and eject the tape and place itself into Standby.

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Satellite auto recording (VHR-H804E Only)

This function enables programmed recordings to be made without programming the VCR if your satellite receiver has a timer programming function. The VCR detects when a signal is input at the EURO AV2 socket, and starts recording. The VCR goes back to standby mode when the signal is no longer input.

Recording using the satellite timer

On the satellite receiver timer, set the programme you wish to record.

Please refer to your satellite receiver instructions for detailed information.

Recording using the VCR satellite auto recording standby function

1 Insert a blank video cassette tape,

then press SP/LP to set desired recording speed.

2 Press to turn the VCR

Standby on the remote control.

3 Press ;PAUSE for more than 2

seconds, until REC indicator lights.

The VCR is now in Satellite auto recording standby.

To cancel the satellite standby, press

PAUSE for more than 2 seconds,

;

until REC indicator goes off.

Satellite auto recording

During satellite auto recording the REC indicator will light.

If an end time has been set on the satellite receiver, the VCR will return to satellite auto recording standby when the recording is finished.

If the tape end is reached before the end of the recording, satellite auto recording mode will be cancelled.

Cancelling satellite auto record standby

To cancel, press ;PAUSE for more than 2 seconds, until REC indicator goes off.

If the power is turned on, or the cassette is ejected while the VCR is in satellite auto record standby, it will be cancelled.

If a signal is output by the satellite receiver while it is in timer standby mode, satellite auto recording will not be possible. Please check the type of satellite receiver used.

If a timer recording is set on the VCR, satellite auto recording will not be possible.

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Recording using timer recording

Allows you to specify a time at which the Video Recorder will start recording. This can be done up to one month in advance with up to seven recordings being pre-programmed. Ensure the television channels have been tuned and stored correctly and that the clock is set to the correct time (see p. 14).

Timer Recording

Insert a video tape.

1 Press for the main menu.

2 Use 1 or 2 to select REC.

3 Press OK. Press OK again to

enter the timer record menu.

PR DATE

- -

- - - - SP

4 To enter the programme number

that you wish to record you can scroll through the available options using the 3 or 4 buttons or you can enter the numbers directly. When selecting single digit numbers remember to put 0 first. If you wish to record from the SCART socket or RCA socket on the front (VHR-H804E Only) press AV.

5 Press 2 and enter the date of the

programme that you wish to record. Press OK before entering a date to select one of the automated features. They are DLY

- -

T I M E

- - - - - - - -~::

(daily) to record every day except Saturday and Sunday at the set time, or individual days e.g. MO (Monday) to record at the same time every week. Press 1 or 2 to select, then press OK to confirm.

6 Enter the time of the start and end

of the programme that you wish to record. The Video Recorder uses a 24 hour clock.

7 VHR-H804E Only : Press 2 to

move to the next section, VPS/PDC: OFF will be displayed at the bottom of the television screen. Use 3 or 4 to switch PDC off or on. A symbol will appear on the television screen when PDC is on. If you are recording from stations that do not transmit PDC, switch PDC off.

PR DATE

BBC1

- - - -

- - - - SP

VPS/PDC : ON

T I M E

10 00 11 00~::

- - - - - - - -~::

SP SP

8 Press 2 to select the recording

speed.

Use 3 or 4 to move among Standard Play, Intelligent Play and Long Play. IP (Intelligent Play) determines how much tape is left and switches speed from SP to LP, if necessary, to complete recording the programme. (VHR-H804E Only : IP mode is not applicable when PDC is on.)

9 Check that the timer event details

are correct, and press to save your settings. If PLEASE CHECK is displayed you have entered incorrect information. Check the details on the television screen and reenter it. If you want to enter more Timer recordings, repeat the above process from step 3.

10 Press again to exit the menu.

11 Place the Video Recorder on

standby by pressing the on the remote control. TIMER will appear in the Video Recorder display to show that it is set to record. The Video Recorder is now set to record at the time you have specified.

Changing timer events

If you wish at any time to change a recording event press 3 or 4 to select the timer slot that you wish to change.

PR DATE

BBC1

- - - -

- - - - SP

Press 1 to delete all items of the programme or OK to edit that entry. Use 1 or 2 to select the section you wish to change and 3 or 4 to change those sections.

Changes to programmes

VHR-H804E Only : cast by television companies also

contains information regarding programme times which your Video Recorder can use to adjust the start and end times of a recording event, if for instance a programme overruns.

T I M E

10 00 00~::

- - - - - - - -~::

The PDC broad-

SP SP

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Recording using VIDEO Plus+ (VHR-H804E Only)

VIDEO Plus+ simplifies the process of recording television programmes. It works by entering codes that contain all the

necessary information for recording. These codes are called PlusCodes and can be found in most television listings magazines. You must tune and store channels as they are set out on page 6 and set the clock to the correct time before using VIDEO Plus+.

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

VIDEO Plus+

VIDEO Plus+ will only work if all the

channels have been tuned and stored. The clock must also be set to the correct time, see page 14.

1 Turn on your Video Recorder and

your television. Insert a recordable video tape.

2 Press the VIDEO Plus+ button on

the Remote Control.

VIDEO PLUS+ CODE NO.

- - - - - - - - -

ONCE

REC

3 Use 3 or 4 to select the record-

ing type:

ONCE will be a single recording event.

DAILY will record each week day at the same time.

WEEKLY will record on the same channel at the same time each week.

0~9,

4 Use the numbered buttons to

enter the PlusCode of the television programme you wish to record. If you make a mistake press the 1 button and re-enter the correct numbers.

5 Press OK and the recording

details of your programme will be displayed. If PLEASE CHECK is displayed check that you have entered the right PlusCode. If the number has been entered correctly but does not work, it may have been printed incorrectly in the television listings guide. If ‘- -’ is displayed on the “PR” you will have to enter the programme number that you want to record from. This will only happen once for each channel, once done it will be stored in the Video Recorder’s memory. If you wish to record from the scart socket or RCA socket on the front press AV.

6 Use 2 to move to the VPS/PDC

section. Use 3 or 4 to switch PDC off or on. A symbol will appear on the television screen, as described on page 11. If you are recording from a television station

which does not broadcast PDC this option should be turned off. Use the 2 button to move to the selecting the speed section.

7 Use 3 or 4 to choose among

Standard Play, Intelligent Play and Long Play, as described on page

9. IP mode determines how much tape is left and switches speed from SP to LP, if necessary, to complete recording the programme. IP mode is not applicable when PDC is on.

8 Check the details are correct and

press to save your settings. If PLEASE CHECK is displayed check that the details are correct. If you wish to set other VIDEO Plus+ recordings repeat steps 2-7.

9 Press again to exit the menu.

10 Turn off the Video Recorder,

TIMER will be illuminated on the

Display panel.

Protect your recordings

To stop a recording you have made being recorded over, break off the protection tab on the rear of the video tape. To record on a tape that has had its protection strip removed, cover the hole with adhesive tape.

Recording tape to tape

You will need a second Video Recorder for tape to tape copying. Connect using a SCART cable from the back of your Video Recorder or using the AV sockets on the front (VHR-H804E Only). Select audio/video mode on the recording Video Recorder by pressing the AV button on the Remote Control. To monitor the recording, connect the recording Video Recorder to your TV using the standard coaxial aerial cable.

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Simulcast recording & playback (VHR-H804E Only)

This feature enables you to simulcast sound transmitted by an audio source and the picture transmitted by the TV station.

Additional connections

Aerial

To “AERIAL”

Coaxial cable

To “RF.OUT”

ENTREE ANTENNE

AERIAL

SORTIE ANTENNE

RF.OUT

To AUDIO L/R sockets

(supplied)

EURO AV2 DECODER

EURO AV1

AUDIO/ VIDEO

Audio

To AUDIO OUT (L/R)

sockets

Simulcast stereo recording

1 Connect the stereo tuner or receiv-

er to the left and right AUDIO L/R sockets (AV INPUT) on the front panel of the VCR.

2 Press AV to select SIMULCAST

(SC).

VCR

3 Adjust the stereo sound quality on

your stereo tuner or receiver.

4 Other operations are the same as

for general recording.

Simulcast stereo playback

1 Connect the VCR and TV.

2 If the VCR is connected both to a

stereo TV and your audio system, turn on your audio system and set TV sound to minimum.

3 Other operations are the same as

general playback.

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Advanced functions on your video recorder

Your Video recorder has some advanced operations with features you may find useful.

CM (Commercial Message) Skip

This enables you to skip past small sections of the video tape, such as commercial messages, television adverts or film trailers. Press the CM-CUT button on the remote control, during play. Each subsequent press of the button increases the amount of the tape which is skipped by 30 seconds, up to a total of three minutes (180 seconds). After the chosen time has passed normal play will automatically resume.

DPC (Digital Picture Control)

This enhances the picture from the video tape by adjusting to the condition of the video tape. If you feel that the picture needs adjusting you can manually change the DPC setting. You can only set DPC when a tape is playing in the Video recorder.

1 Press to enter the main menu.

2 Use 1 or 2 to select DPC then

press OK.

OFF SOFT SHARP

DPC

3 Use 3 or 4 to select OFF, SOFT

or SHARP.

4 Press to exit the menus.

Colour standards

Your Video Recorder uses two colour standards, PAL, the UK standard and MESECAM, the standard for the Middle East. During play your Video Recorder should select the Colour System automatically, however if you experience problems you may need to do it manually.

1 Press to enter the main menu.

2 Use 1 or 2 to select SYSTEM

then press OK.

3 Use 3 or 4 to select the colour

system used in your recording.

AUTO PAL MESECAM

4 Use 1 or 2 to select the RF

AUDIO.

5 Use 3 or 4 to select the sound

mode according to your TV type. Refer to your TV user guide if necessary.

RF I/I RF B/G RF D/K

6 Press to exit the menus.

Setting the clock

The Video Recorder uses a 24 hour clock, so that for example 1 pm is represented as 13:00. Single digit numbers should be entered with a 0 in front for instance, 01.

1 Press to enter the main menu.

Use 1 or 2 to select TIME DATE then press OK.

2 VHR-H804E Only : The Auto

SYS-

TEM

Adjust mode can be set to OFF by using the 3 or 4 buttons. Press

OK to adjust the date and time.

3 Use the numbered buttons on the

remote control to enter the the

HOURS, MINUTES, DAY, MONTH and YEAR.

HH MN DD MM YY

:..- -

- -

TIME

SYS-

TEM

DATE

The day of the week will appear automatically once the date has

- - - -

- - - - -

been entered. If you make a mistake use 1 or 2 to select the

item and re-enter the details.

4 Once you are satisfied press to

save your settings.

VHR-H804E Only : If Auto Adjust is on and the signal is sufficiently strong, the clock settings will be automatically checked against teletext and adjusted as necessary.

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Advanced functions on your video recorder

Your Video recorder has some advanced operations.

On screen display (OSD)

This can be used to display the current time, tape counter, tape remaining, day, month and year, day of week, channel and operational mode of your Video Recorder on your television screen. The on-screen display is not recorded onto the tape.

1 Press OK to show the OSD.

STOP SP

1.01.04 THU 12:00

2 Press OK repeatedly to cycle

through the display options. The tape counter and amount of tape left will appear if there is a tape loaded.

3 After 3 seconds, the on-screen

display will disappear except for the clock or tape counter and the remaining time of the tape.

BBC1

4 Press OK again to remove all on-

screen display from the television screen.

To turn off the on screen displays completely.

1 Press to enter the main menu. 2 Use 1 or 2 to select fOSD ON

OFF then press OK.

3 Use 3 or 4 to select OFF.

Press to save the setting.

Energy Save

This feature allows you to conserve energy. If you have programmed the Video Recorder to record a future television programme this feature will not work.

• Press on the Control Panel. All indicators in the Display Panel will be off.

To turn off Energy Save.

• Press on the Remote Control or the Control Panel.

Resetting the digital tape counter

The tape counter displays the play or recording time elapsed in hours, minutes and seconds. Press CLEAR to reset the counter to 0:00:00. When you press 9 STOP and press 5 REW, the Video Recorder will stop at 0:00:00, the point where you reset the counter.

Child Lock

You can turn off the buttons on the Control Panel so that your Video Recorder can only be operated using the Remote Control.

1 Press the SAFE button on the

Remote Control. SAFE will appear on the television screen.

None of the buttons on the Control Panel will work.

SAFE

If any other buttons on the front of the VCR are pressed, SAFE will appear on the television screen. To unlock the Child Lock press the SAFE button again on the Remote Control.

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Advanced functions on your video recorder

Your Video recorder has some advanced operations.

Wide Screen

For wide screen playback your Video Recorder must be connected to your television using a SCART cable.

1 Press to enter the main menu. 2 Use 1 or 2 to select 16:9/4:3

and press OK.

AUTO 4:3 16:9

3 Use 3 or 4 to choose:

AUTO: automatically chooses the correct format for the content. 4:3: for playing back and recording in normal format. 16:9: for playing back and recording in Wide Screen format.

4 Press to save your settings.

16:9 4:3

Sound settings

Your Video Recorder can record and play back stereo sound. You can select the way sound is played back.

1 Press to access the main menu.

2 Use 1 or 2 to select AUDIO.

3 Press OK.

4 Use the 3 or 4 buttons to

choose :

STEREO LEFT (left channel only) RIGHT (right channel only) MONO

5 Press to exit the menu.

To use NICAM function: Select NIC in the main menu and choose AUTO to set your Video Recorder's NICAM function to operate automatically. Choose OFF to turn this function off.

An audio system can be connected to the AUDIO 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 your speakers from damaging and save you from an extremely noisy shock.

Video Doctor

The Video Doctor will show the status of aspects of the Video Recorder.

1 Press to access the main menu.

2 Use 1 or 2 to select Dr. 3 Press OK.

VCR

VIDEO DOCTOR

Dr.

HEAD STATUS TAPE STATUS NO. OF TIMER PROGRAMME NEXT TIMER PROGRAMME

4 Use 3 or 4 to check the following

features.

HEAD STATUS

PLEASE CLEAN: The tape heads need cleaning.

TAPE STATUS

NOT RECORDABLE: The Cassette in the Video Recorder has had its protection tab removed, insert a tape suitable for recording.

NO. OF TIMER PROGRAMME

2 Shows the number of timer recording programmed.

NEXT TIMER PROGRAMME

BBC1 26 10:00-11:00 SP Shows the current status of timer recording.

5 Press to remove the menu from

the television screen.

Language selection

It is possible to change the language that the on-screen display is shown in. You can select the language from English, German, Italian, Spanish,

Greek and Portuguese.

1 Press to display the main menu. 2 Use 1 or 2 to select ABC.

3 Press OK to reveal the language

choice screen. Use 3 or 4 to select your desired

language.

4 Press to save the settings.

Automatic power off

By pressing the while rewinding a tape the Video Recorder will turn off automatically when the tape rewind has completed.

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Troubleshooting

If you are having trouble with your Video Recorder please check the following before calling your service centre.

No picture and no sound

• Check that the Video Recorder plug has been plugged in and switched on at a mains wall socket and that the television has been plugged in and switched on.

• Check the aerial lead is undamaged and securely connected to the correct sockets in both the television and the Video Recorder.

• Check that you have tuned into a video channel on your television.

• If you are using a SCART connection, check that the cable is secure and that the correct AV channel is selected on your television.

No playback or a poor picture

• Try a different video cassette. If the problem is resolved, the problem may have been the cassette itself.

• Try using the tracking buttons 3 or 4 to reduce the amount of visible interference.

• If the cassette contains a recording that you have recently made from the television, the television channels may not be tuned to the Video Recorder correctly.

TV programmes cannot be recorded

• Check the reception on your television set. If you cannot receive a picture through your aerial, the Video Recorder will be unable to record television broadcasts.

• Check the aerial lead is undamaged and securely connected to the correct sockets.

• Check that the Video Recorder has been tuned to the television programmes properly.

• Check the rear of the video cassette to see if the safety tab used to prevent recording has been removed.

• Check that the signal being received by the television is of reasonable quality.

• Check that the whole timer record event was recorded without any overlap. Earlier recording times have priority over later recording times.

A video tape cannot be inserted

• Check that there is not a cassette in the Video Recorder already.

• Is the video cassette the right way round? The windows should be at the top and the arrow should be pointing toward the Video Recorder.

The Remote Control does not work

• Has the Video Recorder been plugged in and switched on?

• Check that the batteries have been inserted correctly into the Remote Control.

The top of the video picture is unstable

• The video cassette may be damaged. Insert another video cassette and check the picture from it.

• Try adjusting the horizontal control on your television, you should consult your television user guide on how to do this.

• Check the aerial lead is undamaged and securely connected to the correct sockets.

• Ensure that the television has been correctly tuned to your Video Recorder.

NICAM sound is not being recorded

• Check that AUTO has been selected in the NICAM menu.

• Consult a TV guide to check that the broadcast was in stereo.

• Check your television user guide to see if you have a NICAM stereo feature on your television.

No Hi - Fi sound

• In the Audio menu check that the STEREO option has been selected.

• Check your television user guide to see if you have a stereo feature on your television.

Autoplay does not work

• If the safety tab has not been removed from the video cassette this function will not work.

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Specifications

Specifications are correct at time of printing. SANYO is constantly innovating and products may change at any time without warning.

Specifications

General

Power 200-240V~, 50Hz

Power consumption Approx. 12 Watts (Energy Saving mode: 2 Watts) Video Head System Double azimuth 4 heads, helical scanning

Tape speed 23.39 mm/sec (SP mode) 11.69 mm/sec (LP mode) Tape Format Tape width 12.7mm (0.5 inch) Max. recording time 4 hours (SP mode, E-240 Tape) 8 hours (LP mode, E-240 Tape) Rewind time Approx. 65 (±10) secs (E-180 tape) Dimensions 360 x 82 x 237mm (W x H x D) Weight 2.9 kg Operating temperature 5º C - 35º C Operating humidity Less than 80% Timer 24 hours display type

Video

Television system CCIR standard (625 lines, 50 fields)

Recording format PAL RF OUT I Input level VIDEO IN (SCART, RCA:VHR-H804E Only) 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ohm unbalanced Output level VIDEO OUT (SCART) 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ohm unbalanced Signal to noise ratio More than 43 dBm RF modulator UHF channels 22-68 (adjustable)

Audio

Input level AUDIO IN (SCART, RCA)

Output level AUDIO OUT (SCART, RCA)

Track Mono track & Hi - Fi Track Frequency response Normal : 100 Hz - 10 kHz (-6/+3 dBm)

Signal to noise ratio Hi-Fi : More than 70 dB (JIS A filter) Dynamic range Hi-Fi : More than 85 dB (JIS A filter)

PAL I colour signal

SCART: - 6.0 dBm, more than 10 kohms RCA (VHR-H804E Only) : - 6.0 dBm, more than 47 kohms

SCART: - 6.0 dBm, less than 1 kohms RCA (VHR-H804E Only) : - 6.0 dBm, less than 1 kohms

Hi-Fi : 20 Hz - 20 kHz (-3/+3 dBm)

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GUARANTEE TO CUSTOMER

Sanyo Europe Ltd. (the Company) guarantees to the initial retail purchaser that if this equipment is or becomes defective and that, in the opinion of the Company, the defect is due to faulty material or workmanship the Company will, for a period of 12 calendar months from the date of sale to the original purchaser repair or replace, at its sole option, free of charge, any such defective component part of the equipment, always provided that:-

1. The equipment has at all times been used in accordance with the operating instructions issued by the Company, and has not been connected to an electrical mains supply for which it has not been adjusted.

2. Accidental damage, or damage caused by negligence or misuse by the user, including leakage from exhausted batteries, is specifically excluded.

3. Unauthorised repairs, or any modification to the equipment which has not been expressly approved by the Company, shall render this guarantee null and void.

4. Failure due to fair wear and tear of any item, such as batteries, record playing styli, and tape recording, playback and erase heads and head cleaning is specifically excluded.

This guarantee is not transferable and is only applicable within the United Kingdom (and the Republic of lreland). Nothing in this express guarantee affects the statutory rights available to the purchaser of this equipment.

Thank you for buying Sanyo. This equipment should give you many years of pleasure and faithful service but in

the event that a fault occurs, the following notes for your guidance may be helpful:-

1. PLEASE RETAIN YOUR PURCHASE RECEIPT WHICH WILL BE REQUIRED FOR SERVICE DURING GUARANTEE.

2. If your Sanyo equipment proves faulty during the period of guarantee, take it or send it back to the dealer who originally supplied it together with this guarantee and the proof of purchase. We have made arrangements with our approved dealers under which they will carry out in guarantee service repairs on our behalf. In this way, we hope to reduce to a minimum the amount of time you will be without your equipment.

3. If for some reason it is impossible to return the equipment to the original supplier, please contact our Service Administration Department at the address below for further advice.

4. Should the equipment require servicing after the expiry of the guarantee period, take or send it to the original supplier or any other Sanyo dealer. He will be pleased to give you a quotation for the repair. If you are in any doubt about what to do, write to us at the address below or telephone:

Sanyo Sanyo House Otterspool Way, Watford, Hertfordshire WD25 8JX Tel: (01923) 246363

Europe Ltd.

P/N: 3834RV0003J KR4HN/E6 (2E03/04)

SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.