Sanyo VHR-M292E Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

PAL

Video cassette recorder

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

VHR-M292E

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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. 32). 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. 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.

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Features

Just to name a few examples of the extraordinary features:

• Programmable 88 channel memory with Frequency synthesised tuner

• ACMS (Automatic Channel Memory System)

• 7 events/1 month programmable timer

• 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

• 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)

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

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Welcome to SANYO

Thank you for buying this SANYO video cassette recorder(VCR) Model VHR-M292E.

Description 2 - 6

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

Setting Up 7 - 16

Connecting to a TV & Satellite Receiver 7 Tuning in a Video channel On your TV 8 - 9 Using your VCR for the very first time 10 How to Use the main menu 11

Table of Contents

Tuning in TV Stations Automatically 12 Tuning in TV Stations Manually 13 - 14 Changing the order of TV Stations 15 Deleting TV Stations 16

Basic Operations 17 - 23

Playback a tape 17 - 18 Other Playback features 19

h CM (Commercial Message) CUT 19 h DPC (Digital Picture Control) 19

To set the Colour System 20 Setting the Clock Manually 21 Recording TV programmes 22 - 23

Advanced Operations 24 - 29

Timer Recording Using On Screen Display 24 - 25 Save Energy 26 On Screen Display 26 Tape Counter Memory Stop 27 Child Lock 27 Wide Screen Compatibility (16:9) 28 Automatic Shut-Off 29 Friendly User Guide (Video Doctor) 29

Helpful Hints 30 - 32

Tape Copying 30 Specifications 31 Troubleshooting Check List 32

GUARANTEE TO CUSTOMER Back cover

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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 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.

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. 27)

PAU SE

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

OK/CLK/COUNT

Calls the on screen display.

(see p. 26 to 27)

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. 19)

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 control on screen display information, channel up & down selection

Remote Control

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.

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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

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)

STOP/EJECT

WARNING:

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

(On/Save Energy)

Mains Lead

CHANNEL (-/+)

Cassette

Compartment

VCR Display

(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)

REC

PLAY

PAUSE/ STILL

AERIAL

(Connect the aerial using this socket)

RF.OUT

(Connect to your TV using this socket)

REW

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ENTREE ANTENNE

AERIAL

SORTIE ANTENNE

RF.OUT

EURO AV1

AUDIO/ VIDEO

EURO AV2 DECODER

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

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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.

Tuning in a

On your TV

Video channel

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 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 is already pre-tuned for 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.

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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.

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 and record video tapes!

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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).

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 PR-01 02 C26 00 PR-02 03 C30 00 PR-03

Pr-12

ACMS

Press i to remove the menus from the TV screen.

01 C23 00 PR-01

02 C26 00 PR-02 03 C30 00 PR-03 04 C33 00 PR-04 05 C35 00 PR-05 06 - - - - - - - - 07 - - - - - - - - -

08 - - - - - - - - -

SET

MOVE :

,DELETE :

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

REC

SYS-

TEM

SET

DPC

Pr-12

ACMS

OSD

ON OFF

OSD

TIME

DATE

16:9

4:3

Dr.

VCR

OSD

P R

The menus are controlled from the REMOTE CONTROL HANDSET.

How to

Use the main menu

Switch on your TV set

Press i.

and VCR by pressing the

button.

The main menu will appear on the TV screen.

O REC - Timer recording setting (see p. 24 to p. 25).

O PR SET - Manual tuning setting (see p. 13 to p.14).

O ACMS - ACMS (Automatic Channel Memory System) (see p. 12).

O TIME DATE - Date & clock setting (see p. 21).

O SYSTEM - To set the Colour TV System (see p. 20).

O ABC OSD - To change the language setting for OSD (see right).

Press F and G to select the desired menu.

Press i to remove the menus from the TV screen.

Press OK and press

E to select.

O Dr. - To check a problem with your VCR (see p. 29).

O fOSD ON/OFF - To display the operational mode of your VCR

O 16:9/4:3 - To select the aspect ratio of your TV (see p. 28).

O DPC - To improve the playback picture (see p. 19).

D or

(see p. 26)

LANGUAGE SELECTION

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

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Should you wish to perform the Automatic Channel Memory System (ACMS) again please follow the guidance given on this page. You may tune up to 88 TV stations into your VCR.

Tuning in

Automatically

TV Stations

Press to turn on your VCR.

Press i. The main menu will appear on the TV screen.

Press F or G to select

ACMS and press OK.

ACMS

VCR

SYS-

OSD

Dr.

TEM

Pr-12

ACMS

REC

ON OFF

ACMS

Pr-12

TIME

ACMS

SET

DATE

OSD

16:9

DPC

4:3

Pr-12

Press OK again to start the automatic tuning process.

01 C23 00 PR-01 02 C26 00 PR-02 03 C30 00 PR-03

Pr-12

ACMS

Press i to remove the menus from the TV screen.

01 C23 00 PR-01

02 C26 00 PR-02 03 C30 00 PR-03 04 C33 00 PR-04 05 C35 00 PR-05 06 - - - - - - - - 07 - - - - - - - - 08 - - - - - - - - -

SET

MOVE :

,DELETE :

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In certain areas of the country broadcast signals may be too weak for your VCR’s automatic tuning process to find or assign TV stations correctly.

Tuning in

TV Stations

Manually

Press i. The main menu will appear on the TV screen.

Press

F or G to select

PR SET and press OK.

Pr-12

TIME

SET

REC

ACMS

ON OFF

SET

DATE

OSD

16:9

DPC

4:3

PR CH MFT STATION 01 00 PR-01

C23

VCR

SYS-

OSD

Dr.

TEM

SET

Press i and press

D or

E to select the program-

me number that you want to tune (for example, PR

06). Press OK.

01 C23 00 PR-01 02 C26 00 PR-02 03 C30 00 PR-03 04 C33 00 PR-04 05 C35 00 PR-05

- - - - - - - - -

SET

PR CH MFT STATION

06 - - - - - - -

C40

SET

MOVE :

,DELETE :

Enter the channel number of station that you want to tune with the

numbered buttons.

PR CH MFT STATION 06 - - - - - - -

C40

SET

Searching will stop when it locates a station.

Control the fine tuning of the station by pressing

D or E.

PR CH MFT STATION 06 00

C40

SET

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Press G to select STATION and press OK

The TV station name list will appear.

Press

D or E to select a

station name from the list and press OK to select it.

If your station name isn’t on the list do not press OK, but go to stage 6.

You can change a TV station name manually rather than using the “standard” names.

Press

G and press D or

E to select letters and

numbers for the new station name.

Press

F or G to move

back and forth between characters. Press OK.

Press i, confirm the station placement.

If you wish to manually tune other stations repeat stages 1 - 7.

Press i to remove the menus from the TV screen.

Your new TV station has now been tuned into your VCR.

PR CH MFT 06 00

C40

SET

BBC1 BBC2

ITV

ANGLI

BORDE

CH TV

WEST

GRANA

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

PR CH MFT STATION 06 00

C40

SET

CH TV

04 C33 00 CH4 05 C35 00 CH5

SET

C40

- - - - - - - - -

MOVE :

CH TV

,DELETE :

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After tuning TV stations into your VCR you may wish to change the order in which they are stored without having to retune them against! The instructions given on this page will show you how you can simply move them into your desired order.

Changing

the order of

TV Stations

Press i. The main menu will appear on the TV screen.

Press

F or G to select

PR SET and press OK.

Pr-12

TIME

SET

REC

ACMS

ON OFF

P R

DATE

OSD

16:9

DPC

4:3

PR CH MFT STATION 01 00 BBC1

C23

SET

VCR

SYS-

OSD

Dr.

TEM

SET

Press i.

Press

D or E to select

the programme number you want to move (for example, PR 03). Press

C23 00 BBC1

C26 00 BBC2

C30 00 ITV

C33 00 C35

05 06 C40 00 CH TV 07

- - - -

SET

C23 00 BBC1

01 02

C26 00 BBC2

C30 00 ITV

04 C33 05 C35 00 CH5 06 C40 00 CH TV 07 - - - - - - - - 08 - - - - - - - - -

SET

MOVE :

DELETE :

CH4 CH5

- - - - -

CH4

D or E to select

Press the programme number you want to move to (for example, PR 05).

C23 00 BBC1

C26 00 BBC2

C33 C35 00 CH5

C30 00 ITV

05 06 C40 00 CH TV 07 - - - - - - - - 08 - - - - - - - - -

SET

CH4

Press OK. The selected programme will be moved to the new programme number.

If you wish to move other TV stations repeat stages 1 - 4.

Press i to remove the menus from the TV screen.

C23 00 BBC1

C26 00 BBC2

C33

C35 00 CH5

C30 00 ITV

06 C40 00 CH TV 07 - - - - - - - - 08 - - - - - - - - -

SET

CH4

MOVE :

,DELETE :

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After tuning TV stations into your VCR you may wish to delete a station.

REC

SYS-

TEM

OSD

Dr.

VCR

Pr-12

ACMS

TIME

DATE

SET

P R

SET

P R

DPC

OSD ON OFF

OSD

16:9

4:3

The instructions given on this page will show you how easily delete any unwanted TV stations.

Deleting

TV Stations

How to selecting Stored TV stations:

Stored TV stations can be selected in either of two ways. Press

D or E to select

different stations that are tuned into your VCR.

You may also directly select stations using the numbered buttons on the remote control.

Press i. The main menu will appear on the TV screen.

Press

F or G to select

PR SET and press OK.

PR CH MFT STATION

01 00 BBC1

C23

SET

Press i.

Press

D or E to select

the programme number you want to delete.

01 C23 00 BBC1

02 C26 00 BBC2 03 C30 00 ITV 04 C33 00 CH4 05 C35 00 CH5 06 C40 00 CH TV 07 - - - - - - - - 08 - - - - - - - - -

SET

MOVE :

Press F.

Press i to remove the menus from the TV

After a short while, the

screen. selected station will be deleted.

If you wish to delete

other TV stations repeat

stages 1 - 3.

C23 00 BBC1

C26 00 BBC2

C30 00

C33

C35 00 CH5

05 06 C40 00 CH TV 07 - -

- - - -

SET

,DELETE :

ITV

CH4

- - - - - -

- - - -

MOVE :

DELETE :

C23 00 BBC1

C26 00 BBC2

C33

C35 00 CH5

C40 00 CH TV

- -

SET

- -

MOVE :

CH4

- - - - -

,DELETE :

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You will only be able to load and eject video cassettes when your VCR is plugged into the mains. Your VCR may also playback an NTSC tape (on PAL TV).

Getting a better picture

When a cassette is inserted and playback started, the automatic tracking function works to get the best possible picture automatically. If the quality of the recording is poor, repeatedly press ▼ or ▲ 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.

Playback

a tape

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

Turn on your TV and select the video channel for video playback.

Press to turn on your VCR.

Insert the video cassette into your VCR.

The video cassette should have the window side facing up and the arrow facing away from you.

Press PLAY to start playing your tape.

If you load a video cassette which has had its record protection tab removed (playback of the cassette will start automatically).

AUTO TRACKING

Your VCR will automatically adjust the tracking to give the best picture quality.

Still picture :

Press PAUSE to still a picture.

Tapes can be paused for up to 5 minutes. After 5 minutes your VCR will stop the tape to prevent damaging the tape or your VCR.

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Your VCR will automatically recognise whether the tape has been recorded at normal speed (SP) or halfspeed ((Long Play-LP/Extended Play-EP(NTSC)), and play it back at the correct speed.

Press PLAY to continue playing your tape.

Picture search:

During playing back press either FF or REW to this will enable you to rapidly wind the tape (PAL: 7 times normal playback speed) and see where you are on the tape.

Press STOP to end playback.

Press EJECT.

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

Fast Forward (FF):

Press FF. The tape will rapidly wind forwards. FF will appear for a few seconds on the TV screen.

Rewind (REW):

Press REW. The tape will rapidly wind backwards. REW will appear for a few seconds on the TV screen.

Logic search:

During fast forwarding or rewinding press and hold FF or REW the picture will be played back at 7 times normal playback speed (PAL).

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Other

REC

Dr.

VCR

Pr-12

ACMS

SET

TIME DATE

SYS-

TEM

OSD ON OFF

OSD

16:9

4:3

DPC

OSD

DPC

OFF SOFT SHARP

Playback features

CM (Commercial Message) CUT:

When playing back tapes, this feature lets you skip through commercial breaks by fast-forwarding, and then resume normal playback.

While tape is playing press CM-CUT on the remote control to skip commercial (or another programme material).

Repeatedly press CM-CUT to skip:

The tape will fast forward picture search through 30 seconds of recording.

1 Press 30 seconds 2 Presses 60 seconds 3 Presses 90 seconds 4 Presses 120 seconds 5 Presses 150 seconds 6 Presses 180 seconds

DPC (Digital Picture

VCR Operation mode:

Control):

This feature automatically improves playback picture quality by adjusting your VCR to the condition of the tape.

Press i.

Press

F or G to select

DPC and press OK.

D or E repeatedly

Press to select: OFF, SOFT or SHARP.

Please note you may set DPC only when playing a tape.

Press i to remove the menus from the TV screen.

VCR DISPLAY STATUS OF OPERATION

playback

stop

fast forward

rewind

forward search

rewind search

still picture

record

record pause

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Your VCR is equipped with dual colour standard, you can play back a tape in PAL and MESECAM. During playback your VCR detects the colour system automatically. If there are some colour problem please select the colour system manually.

System

Press i.

The main menu will appear on the TV screen.

To set the Colour

Press

F or G to select

the SYSTEM.

Press OK.

Press D or E to select according to the COLOUR system used.

AUTO: Allows PAL or MESECAM signals to be distinguished automatically. PAL : Use when receiving PAL signals or use when playing back a tape recorded in PAL system. MESECAM: Use when receiving MESECAM signals or use when playing back a tape recorded in MESECAM system.

Press i to remove the menus from the TV screen.

Pr-12

TIME

REC

SET

ACMS

DATE

OSD

16:9

DPC

OFF

4:3

VCR

SYS-

Dr.

OSD

TEM

REC

OSD

OSD ON OFF

Pr-12

TIME

SET

ACMS

DATE

16:9

DPC

4:3

VCR

SYS-

OSD

Dr.

TEM

SYS-

TEM

REC

OFF

OSD

AUTO

Pr-12

ACMS

PAL MESECAM

16:9

DPC

4:3

TIME

DATE

VCR

SYS-

OSD

Dr.

TEM

SYS-

TEM

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The clock in your VCR controls time, day and date settings for your VCR.

HH MM DD MM YY

:..- -

- -

- - - -

- - - - -

TIME

DATE

TIME DATE

REC

SYS-

TEM

OSD

Dr.

VCR

SET

DPC

OSD ON OFF

OSD

16:9 4:3

P R

Pr-12

ACMS

TIME

DATE

Clock

Manually

Setting the

Press i.

Press

F or G to select

TIME DATE and press OK.

Press OK and press numbered buttons or

press ▲ or ▼ on the

If you make a mistake press

F or G and enter

the correct details.

Press i to remove the menus from the TV screen.

remote control to alter the HOURS, MINUTES,

DAY, MONTH and YEAR.

Your new clock settings are stored and will appear on your VCR’s Display.

Please note your VCR uses a 24 hour clock. e.g. 1pm will be displayed as 13:00.

The day of the week will appear automatically when you enter the year.

(VCR’s Display)

HH MM DD MM YY

:..45 15 03 02 FRI

TIME

DATE

VCR

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Your VCR allows you to make recordings using a variety of simple methods:

Quick Set Recording (QSR) start recording immediately for a set period of time or until the video cassette runs out. Timer Recording you may record at a later time (up to 1 month from the present). Up to 7 of these

automatic recordings may be set.

Recording

TV programmes

If you do not wish to record on a tape (this can happen quite easily by accident!) remove the protection tab on the back edge of the video cassette.

It is possible to record on a video cassette with the record protection tab removed by covering the hole with self adhesive tape.

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

Press to turn on your VCR.

Insert a video cassette with protection tab into your VCR.

The video cassette should have the window side facing up and the arrow facing away from you.

Press ▲ or ▼ to select the programme number you wish to record.

You may also directly select programme number using the numbered buttons on the remote control.

If you wish to record directly from the SCART sockets repeatedly press INPUT until the socket you wish to record from is displayed.

AV1 Sound and Picture recording using the lower EURO AV1 socket on the back of your VCR.

AV2 Sound and Picture recording using the upper EURO AV2 socket on the back of your VCR.

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Your VCR incorporates Long Play (LP) which enables you to record up to twice (LP) the amount of time on a video cassette.

Please note there will be a slight loss in picture and sound quality when using LP.

Press SP/LP if you wish to record in Long Play (LP) or Standard Play.

Press REC to start recording.

RECORD will appear on the TV screen.

Quick Set Recording

Press REC several times. Each successive press will increase the record time by 30 minutes until you reach a maximum of 9 hours.

Press PAUSE to avoid recording unwanted scenes.

Press PAUSE to continue recording.

Tapes can be paused for up to 5 minutes; RECP will be displayed when a tape is paused. After 5 minutes your VCR will stop recording to prevent damaging the tape or your VCR.

Press STOP to end recording.

Press EJECT.

EJECT will appear on the TV screen.

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

Remember you can record one programme while watching another by starting your instant recording, press TV/VCR to select TV mode and then selecting a different channel on your TV.

NOTE: If you press PAUSE during QSR, the VCR will enter the record pause mode and QSR is cancelled.

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You may set up to seven timer record events within one month of the current date.

PLEASE NOTE! before setting the timer make sure that you have set the VCR clock correctly and you know which channels you have tuned TV stations on your VCR.

Insert a video cassette with protection tab into your VCR.

The video cassette should have the window side facing up and the arrow facing away from you.

Timer Recording

Using On Screen Display

Intelligent LP Recording

When you set the tape speed to “IP”, the recorder automatically switches to LP mode to allow complete recording if there is not enough tape to record the entire programme while timerrecording in SP mode.

Press i.

Press

F or G to select

REC.

Press OK.

Pr-12

REC

SET

ACMS

OSD

16:9

DPC

OFF

4:3

PR DATE

- -

- - - -

TIME DATE

- -

VCR

SYS-

Dr.

OSD

TEM

T I M E

- - - - - - - -~::

,DELETE:

Press OK to start setting the timer record event.

If all timer record events are full press select the event that you wish to remove and replace.

Press

F to delete the

event.

REC

PR DATE

SP SP SP SP SP SP

- -

- - - -

- - - - SP

D or E to

T I M E

- - - - - - - -~::

Press the numbered buttons to enter the

station that you wish to record.

When selecting stations 1 - 9, press 0 first, then the channel number; for example Stations 3 - 03. You may also select Channels by pressing ▲ or ▼. Once selected press

If you want to record from either of the SCART sockets on the back of VCR, repeatedly press INPUT for the correct dis play (AV1 or AV2).

PR DATE

- -

SP SP

CH4

- - - -

- - - - SP

T I M E

- - - - - - - -~::

SP SP

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If at a later date you wish to delete or change any of the settings in timer event memory you may do so without having to enter all the timer event information again. Simply display the timer event screen. Press or E to select the event that you wish to delete or change. Press F to delete the event...or Press OK to change; then press

F or G to select; Station, Date, Start and End times and LP. Press D or E

to enter the correct information.

Press the numbered buttons to enter the date of the programme.

If you press OK before entering the date you may select one of the following automated recording features. Press

F or G to select, then

press OK to confirm.

DLY To record every day

(except Saturday and Sunday) at the same time.

Weekly To record at the

Press the numbered buttons to enter the recording start and end times of the programme that you wish to record.

Please note your VCR uses a 24 hour clock. e.g. 1pm will be displayed as 13:00. You may also select the start and end times by pressing ▲ or ▼.

Press

G to select the

recording speed and

D or E if you wish

press to record in SP, IP or LP.

• IP (Intelligent LP recording) on page 24.

SP will produce improved picture and sound quality, however LP will provide twice as much recording time as SP.

Check that the timer event details are correct.

Press i twice.

If PLEASE CHECK is displayed, you have entered incorrect and will need to re-enter the data.

Press to switch your VCR Standby.

same time every week.

PR DATE

CH4

- - - -

- - - - SP

DLY SU MO TU WE TH FR SA

- -

T I M E

- - - - - - - -~::

DATE

T I M E

19 00 20 00~::

- - - - - - - -~::

- -

- -~::

- - - -

SP SP SP SP SP SP SP

PR DATE T I M E CH4 16

- - - -

11 11 55~::

- - - - - - - -~::

SP SP SP SP SP SP

PR SP SP

CH4

- - - -

TIMER will appear in the VCR’s display while your VCR waits to make the recording.

If Timer record events Overlap...

Do not overlap programmes, since overlapping portions of the conflicting programmes will not be recorded. Earlier recording times have priority over later recording times as shown in the diagram.

Example:

Programme 1 will be recorded in its entirety, but only the last 30 minutes of Programme 2 will be recorded.

PROGRAMME 1

16:00

17:00

16:30

PROGRAMME 2

(This portion will not be recorded.)

If two programmed timer recordings overlap at midnight 00:00 a.m., programme 2 will not be recorded.

18:00

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Your VCR has a Save Energy feature which if set will

STOP SP

BBC1

15. 03.02 FRI 12:00

VCR Function/ Tape Speed

Day/Month/ Year/Day of Week

Clock/Tape Counter & Amount of Tape Left

Channel Programme

place your VCR into an economic power save where the clock display will disappear. If you have programmed a recording, this feature will not work.

You may easily display the current time or tape counter and amount of tape left, day, month, year, day of week,programme channel, tape speed and operational mode of your VCR on the TV screen. If a recording is taking place these On Screen Displays will not be recorded onto the tape.

Save Energy

Press on the VCR while in Power on or Standby mode.

Your VCR will go into Save Energy.

All indicators will turn off in the VCR’s display.

On Screen Display

Press to switch off Save Energy.

The VCR can be in

Save Energy mode using only the button on the VCR.

Press the button on the remote control to switch to the standby mode.

Press OK/CLK/COUNT to display.

Press OK/CLK/COUNT repeatedly to display the tape counter. During playback or recording, the amount of tape left is displayed with the tape counter.

After 3 seconds the display will clear only leaving the clock or tape counter and amount of tape left on the TV screen. Press OK/CLK/COUNT again to remove all displays from the TV screen.

The amount of tape left will only be accurated on E-180 and E-240 tapes. The amount of tape left indicator may not be displayed correctly depending on the type or condition of tape. Also, the amount of tape left indicator is not displayed just after you insert a cassette, or playback or recording begins.

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The Digital Tape Counter can be displayed on your TV screen instead of the time by pressing OK/CLK/COUNT on the remote control. The Digital Tape Counter indicates the relative positions of recordings on the tape.

The control buttons on the front of the VCR can be switched off so that your VCR can only be operated using the remote control.

Child Lock

Tape Counter Memory Stop

Press OK/CLK/COUNT repeatedly until the counter is displayed on the TV screen.

Press CLEAR to set the counter to 0:00:00.

Press PLAY or start recording.

The tape counter will display the actual play time in hours, minutes and seconds.

Press STOP when playback or recording is complete.

Press REW.

The tape will rewind and automatically stop when the counter returns to 0:00:00. Please note while minus counter mode press FF, the tape will not stop.

Press SAFE.

SAFE will appear on the TV screen.

SAFE will flicker in your VCR’s display for a few seconds.

None of the buttons on the front of your VCR will work.

If any buttons on the front of your VCR are pressed SAFE will flicker in your VCR's display for a few seconds.

Press SAFE again to switch off the child lock.

OFF will flicker in your VCR’s display for a few seconds.

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Your VCR can record and play back wide screen aspect ratio programmes (16:9). To record a wide screen format programme successfully the correct type of wide screen signal must be broadcast by the TV station.

(16:9)

Switch on your VCR.

Press i.

Compatibility

Wide Screen

Press 16:9/4:3.

Press OK.

REC

OSD

16:9

OFF

F or G to select

Pr-12

ACMS

SET

DPC

4:3

SYS-

TIME

AUTO

OSD

TEM

DATE

4:3

NIC

16:9

Press D or E repeatedly to select : AUTO, 4:3 or 16:9.

Press i to remove the menus.

To enjoy Wide-Screen playback you must connect your VCR to the TV using a SCART lead.

AUTO: Automatically plays back Wide-Screen programmes as WideScreen and Normal programmes as normal.

4:3:

Only for playing back and recording Normal format recordings (4:3).

16:9:

Only for playing back and recording Wide-Screen format recordings (16:9).

VCR

Dr.

16:9

4:3

REC

Pr-12

TIME

ACMS

SET

DATE

OSD

16:9

DPC

OFF

4:3

VCR

SYS-

AUTO

OSD

Dr.

TEM

4:3

NIC

16:9

16:9 4:3

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Automatic Shut-Off

Dr.

VCR

VIDEO DOCTOR

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

This feature of your VCR enables you to switch your VCR Standby automatically after tape rewind has been completed.

Friendly User Guide (Video Doctor)

This feature informs you that there is a problem with your VCR. These error messages will appear on the TV screen.

Friendly User Guide

(Video Doctor)

Automatic Shut-Off

Press during tape rewind.

REW indicator flashes on the TV screen during Automatic Shut-Off.

The tape will rewind to the beginning and your VCR will automatically switch itself Standby.

Switch on your VCR.

Press i.

Press

F or G to select

Dr.

Press OK.

Pr-12

REC

SET

ACMS

OSD

16:9

DPC

OFF

4:3

Press

D or E to check a

problem.

HEAD STATUS

O PLEASE CLEAN:

Clean your video heads using the video head cleaning cassette. If noise still remains in the playback picture, contact your SANYO authorized service agent.

TAPE STATUS

O NOT RECORDABLE:

Insert a tape with its protection tab in place

NO. OF TIMER PROGRAMME

VCR

Dr.

O 2

Shows the number of timer recording.

NEXT TIMER

TIME DATE

VCR

SYS-

Dr.

OSD

TEM

PROGRAMME

O 1 26 10:00~11:00

Shows the current status of timer recording.

Press i to remove the menus from the TV screen.

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A second VCR (for tape copying) should be connected to one of the SCART sockets on the back of your VCR. Remember to select the appropriate audio/video mode by pressing INPUT button on the remote control.

Tape Copying

All connections must be made with both your VCR's and TV unplugged from the mains.

Back view of playing VCR

Place the video tape that you wish to record FROM into this VCR.

ENTREE

EURO AV2 DECODER

EURO AV1

AUDIO/

VIDEO

ANTENNE

AERIAL

SORTIE ANTENNE

RF.OUT

Back view of your VCR

Place the blank video tape that you wish to record ON into this VCR.

SCART Lead

If you use a SCART lead, picture quality will be improved when playing tapes.

Unauthorised recording of copyrighted TV programmes, film, video cassettes and other materials may infringe the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.

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The design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Specifications

General

Power 200-240 V Power consumption Approx. 12 W

(Save Energy mode: 2 W) Video heads 2 heads Tape speed PAL/MESECAM;

23.39 mm/s (SP mode)

11.69 mm/s (LP mode)

NTSC (Playback only);

33.35 mm/s (SP mode)

16.67 mm/s (LP mode)

11.12 mm/s (EP mode) Maximum recording 4 hours (SP mode, E-240 tape) time 8 hours (LP mode, E-240 tape) Rewind time Approx. 180 sec. (E-180 tape) Dimensions 360 x 94.5 x 270 mm (W x H x D) Weight 3.4 kg Operating temperature 5oC - 35oC Operating humidity Less than 80% Timer 24 hours display type

~, 50 Hz

Video

Television system CCIR standard (625 lines, 50 fields)

PAL I colour signal Recording format PAL RF OUT I RF Modulator UHF 22-68 (Adjustable)

Input level VIDEO IN (SCART type)

1.0 V(p-p), 75 ohms, unbalanced

Output level VIDEO OUT (SCART type)

1.0 V(p-p), 75 ohms, unbalanced

Signal to noise ratio More than 43 dB

Audio

Input level AUDIO IN (SCART)

-6.0 dBm, more than 10 kohms

Output level AUDIO OUT (SCART)

-6.0 dBm, less than 1 kohm Track Mono track Frequency response 100 Hz-10 kHz (-6/+3 dBm)

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Video Head Cleaning

Whenever a video cassette is inserted into or ejected from your VCR the video head is automatically cleaned. This should mean 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.

Check List

Troubleshooting

Symptom

No picture & no sound

No playback or poor picture

TV programmes cannot be recorded

Is the mains plug plugged in and switched on? Is the TV switched on? Try another channel, maybe a weak signal. Check the aerial. Is it connected? Check the aerial. Is the cable broken or damaged? Have you tuned in a dedicated channel on your TV to watch video on? If you have used a SCART lead to connect your VCR and TV have you selected the AV channel on your TV? Check tuning, carry out Automatic Tuning again.

Are the TV channels tuned in properly? Have you tried using another cassette? Can you minimise the noise bars to an acceptable level with the numbered 0 or D or E button?

Can you get a picture on the TV? Are the aerial leads and special RF connector lead between your VCR and TV connected? Are the TV channels tuned in properly; are they tuned in order? Has the safety tab on the video cassette been removed to prevent recording? Try another station, maybe a weak signal. Check the aerial. Is it connected to the TV?

Check points

Symptom

Video cassette cannot be inserted

Remote control does not work

The top of the playback picture is unstable

Auto Play does not work

Check points

Is the cassette compartment empty? Are you trying to insert the cassette the right way round?

Is the mains plug plugged in and switched on? Is the VCR switched on? Check the batteries in remote control.

Is the video cassette damaged, have you tried using another one? Adjust the horizontal control on your TV. Check the aerial. Is it connected to the VCR? Check the aerial. Is the cable broken or damaged? Check for local interference. Make sure that you are using a dedicated TV channel on your TV.

Has the safety tab been removed from the video cassette?

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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:3834RP0076B KR2LN/E2 (0202)

SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.

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