Sanyo VHRM340 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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VHR-M340

Video Cassette Recorder

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

Only cassettes marked

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this product or product model
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PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION:

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating an d maintenance (servicing) i nstructions in
the literature accompanying the product.

WARNING:

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

CAUTION:

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

CAUTION:

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

Location

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

œ

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

œ

Avoid dusty or humid places.

œ

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

œ

Install the VCR in a horizontal position only.

œ

Avoid locations subject to strong vibrations.

œ

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

œ

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

WARNING:

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

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number : VHR-M340
Trade Name : Sanyo
Responsible party : SANYO FISHER COMPANY
Address : 21605 Plummer Street,

Chatsworth, California 91311

Telephone No. : [phone]

œ

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference,

and

(2) this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

Moisture Condensation Problems

Cause:

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

Prevention:

Avoiding Electric Shock or Fire

œ

Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.

œ

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

œ

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

œ

Do not place anything directly on top of the VCR.

1

Make all necessary connections.

2

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

3

Turn on the power.

4

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

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

Technology licensed by

Laboratories Inc.

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

1

FEATURES

CONTENTS

TIMER/CLOCK

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

VIDEO

œ Digital picture control

SPECIAL PLAYBACK/SEARCH

œ Ad JUMP

TM

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

clean special pl ay back:

Forward/re ve rs e search, double -s pe ed playback, clean sti ll
image, fram e ad va nc e, variable-sp ee d sl ow m ot io n

œ Zero search
œ Index search

AUTOMATIC FUNCTIONS

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

auto cancel, power-off eject

GENERAL

œ Multilanguage, multicolor on-screen menu
œ Remote control
œ Vibration- su pp re ss in g m id - m o un t de si gn
œ Child lock

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION

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

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

Remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

CONNECTIONS

Basic antenna/cable connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Alternative cable TV connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Audio/video connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

BASIC OPERATION

Initial setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Multifunction on-screen displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

On-screen menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Setting the clock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Changing the menu language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Programming channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Viewing TV only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Playing a rental tape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Normal playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Tracking control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Rec. List super . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

ACCESSORIES

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

Power cord Remote control

75-ohm coaxial cable

Quick Start Guide

Two AA batteries (1.5 volt)

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ADVANCED USE

Special playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Zero search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Index search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Program timer recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Quick timer recording (QTR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Child lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Ad JUMP

Copying a tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

TM

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2

VHS VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES

Record/Play Times

Tape Length T-60 T-120 T-160

2

SP Mode 1 hour

LP Mode
(playback only)

Tape Speed

SLP Mode 3 hours

(60 minutes)
2 hours

(120 minutes)

(180 minutes)

2 hours
(120 minutes)

4 hours
(240 minutes)

6 hours
(360 minutes)

⁄

2-

hours

3

(160 minutes)

1

⁄

hours

5-

3

(320 minutes)
8 hours

(480 minutes)

highest video quality

excellent video quality

good video quality (longest
recording time)

NOTE:

This unit cannot record in LP mode.

When Handling Video Cassettes

œ Do not expose video cassettes to extreme heat, high

humidity or strong magnetic fields.

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

Arrow mark ( ) Label side up

(Arrow pointing toward slot)

Loading

1

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

NOTES:

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

in approximately 3 seconds.

œ Do not try to pull the cassette out once automatic

loading starts.

œ Do not force the cassette into the VCR.

Safety Tab

To prevent accidental
erasure, remove the
tab after recording.

To record again, cover
the hole with vinyl tape.

Unloading

1

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

2

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

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

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

3

LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

Front Panel

1

POWER

Reference pages are shown in square brackets.

1

Cassette loading slot

2

STOP/EJECT button [3, 21]

3

FF (fast forward) button [27]

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

4

PLAY button [21]

5

REW (rewind) button [27]

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

6

TIMER • RF4 indicator

CHANNEL

REC

PAUSE

STILL

POWER REC (RF3) VCR TIMER (RF4)

H

REC (record) button [23, 32]

I

CHANNEL selection buttons (l and j) [13, 22, 32]

J

POWER button

PLAY c

STOP

FF ef REW

EJECT

34256789FJ GHI

7

VCR indicator

8

Remote control sensor

9

REC (recording) • RF3 indicator

F

POWER indicator

G

PAUSE/STILL button [23, 27]

œ Press this button in the record mode to

temporarily stop a recording (PAUSE).

œ Press this button in the playback mode to view a

still frame (STILL).

œ Press this button repeatedly in the still mode to

advance the picture one frame at a time.

4

LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

Back Panel

213

AC IN

1

AC power input

2

Rear-panel AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks

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

INPUT

button on the
remote control to display “L1” instead of a channel
number (see page 23).

3

VHF/UHF antenna input jack

4

VHF/UHF antenna output jack

5

VIDEO output jack (yellow)

6

AUDIO output jack (white)

VIDEO

AUDIO

IN OUT

VHF/UHF

FROM ANT.

56

IN

TO TV

OUT

4

5

REMOTE CONTROL

Locations of Controls

123

1

2

3
4

5

6

7
9
G
I

J

8
F
H

456
789

100 INPUT SET

MENU

0

PAUSE/STILL

REW FF

Ad JUMP

DISPLAY

PLAY

OK

STOP

2 SLOW

REC

TYPE SP/SLP DPC

RESET TV/VCR

TV CH

TV INPUT

TV POWER

TV CH

Reference pages are shown in square brackets.

1

Number buttons (0 – 9) [13, 18]

2

POWER

K

CH/TRACK

L

M

CLEAR

N
O

P

Q

T

V

R
S
U

INDEX

0

VOL

VOL

100 button [13]

3

MENU button [15]

4

PAUSE/STILL • û button [15, 23, 27]

5

REW (rewind) • < button [16, 27]

6

PLAY • OK button [15, 21]

7

REC (record) button [23, 32]

8

x2 button [27]

9

TYPE button [26]

F

SP/SLP button [23]

G

Ad JUMP button [33]

H

Tape counter RESET button [28]

I

DISPLAY button [14, 28]

J

TV control buttons
(TV POWER, TV INPUT, TV CH l and j, VOL+ and
–)

Using the remote control

To enter the menu settings, use the ù, û, >, < or OK
button.

The ù button is equivalent to the STOP button, the û
button to the PAUSE/STILL button, the > button to the
FF button, the < button to the REW button and the OK
button to the PLAY button.

In this manual, the explanations are based on the
displayed menu screens and when doing operations
within a menu screen, “press the ù (û, >, < or OK)
button” will be indicated.

K

POWER button [12]

L

CH (channel) selection/TRACK (tracking) buttons
(l and j) [13, 22, 32]

M

SET button [13]

N

INPUT button [23]

O

CLEAR button [13]

P

FF (fast forward) • > button [16, 27]

Q

STOP • ù button [15, 23]

R

SLOW button [27]

S

INDEX button [28]

T

DPC button [21]

U

TV/VCR mode button [12]
Lets you select TV or VCR mode. When VCR mode
is selected, the VCR indicator lights on the front panel.

→0←

V

(Zero Search) button [28]

6

REMOTE CONTROL

Battery Installation and Operation

1

Install the two supplied AA batteries as shown.

2

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

IMPORTANT NOTE:

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

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

NOTES:

œ The remote control will not operate properly if

something comes between the VCR and the remote
control.

œ This infrared remote control will also control the basic

functions of most Sanyo TVs.

7

BASIC ANTENNA/CABLE CONNECTIONS

Antenna

75 ohm
antenna
cable

or

AC Wall

1

outlet

CABLE TV

4

1

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

2

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

3

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

3

VCR

(Back panel)

AC IN

VHF/UHF

FROM ANT.

TO TV

IN

OUT

TV

(Back panel)

VHF/UHF

ANTENNA

IN

(supplied)

NOTES:

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

see “ALTERNATIVE CABLE TV CONNECTIONS”,
next page.

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

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

2

4

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

300 ohm
Twin-lead Cable

Matching Transformer
(not supplied)

8

ALTERNATIVE CABLE TV CONNECTIONS

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

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

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

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

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

VCR

CATV

(Back panel)

75 ohm
coaxial
cable

AC IN

VHF/UHF

FROM ANT.

TO TV

IN

OUT

(supplied)

NOTE:

channel (CH02 ~ 07).

Set the TV channel to the cable converter output

Cable
converter

IN OUT

TV

(Back panel)

VHF/UHF

ANTENNA

IN

(not supplied)

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

NOTES:

œ With this method the TV and VCR receive the same

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

Cable
converter/

VCR

(Back panel)

Decoder

CATV

75 ohm
coaxial cable

NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER (USA only): This
reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s
attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides
guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular,

AC IN

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

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

VHF/UHF

FROM ANT.

IN

TO TV

OUT

(supplied)

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

TV

(Back panel)

VHF/UHF

ANTENNA

IN

9

ALTERNATIVE CABLE TV CONNECTIONS

Cable converter/decoder output channel setup

1

Be sure the cable connections are correct.
(See page 9.)

2

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

3

Set the TV to channel 3 or 4.

4

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

The VCR indicator lights.

NOTE:

completed, the “Auto Setup” and “RF Channel Setting
Ch03 (or RF Channel Setting Ch04)” message will
appear. In that case, first follow steps 4 – 6 under
“INITIAL SETUP” on page 12.

5

Press the

6

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

If the initial setup has not yet been

button on the remote control.

MENU

The main MENU appears.

@@@@@@@@@MENU
Timer@program
VCR@setup
Clock@set
Language@select
Rec.List@super
Auto@tuning@memory

[ùû]†Select
[OK]†Set@@@@@@[MENU]†TV

The VCR setup menu appears.

CATV/TV@@@@@@@zCATV@TV
Cable@box@@@@@zNo@@@Ch02
Child@Lock@@@@@On@@zOff
Off@timer@@@zOff@2Hr@6Hr

TV/VCR

button

7

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

8

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

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

No Ch02 Ch03 ... Ch07

The selection is indicated by the “

NOTE:

9

When finished, press the
menu display.

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

MENU

z

” next to it.

button to exit the

IMPORTANT NOTES:

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

œ The VCR tuner remains set to receive the same

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

œ If you turn on the cable converter/decoder after

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

œ Leave the cable converter/decoder on until timer

recording is complete.

œ For timer recordings, you must select the channel to

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

[ùû]†Option
[<>]†Select@@@[MENU]†TV

10

AUDIO/VIDEO CONNECTIONS

The VIDEO and AUDIO outputs of your VCR can be
connected separately to the input jacks of a TV monitor
and an audio system. This will provide the best possible
picture and sound quality, because the video/audio
signals from your VCR will not have to be processed by
the television tuner.

VCR

(Back panel)

VHF/UHF

OUT

FROM ANT.

IN

VIDEO

AUDIO

TO TV

OUT

COLOR TV/MONITOR

(Back panel)

VHF/UHF

ANTENNA

IN

VIDEO AUDIO

IN

IN

AUDIO

OUTPUT

WHITE

VIDEO
OUTPUT
YELLOW

NOTES:

œ Even when audio/video connections are made, always

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

œ If a direct audio/video connection is made between the

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

75 ohm coaxial
cable (supplied)

2-wire monitor cable
(not supplied)

VIDEO

INPUT

YELLOW

AUDIO
INPUT
WHITE

11

INITIAL SETUP

When you are setting up the VCR for the first time, or
after the power has failed for more than 5 seconds, follow
the steps below. This AUTO SETUP operation
automatically sets the RF output channel, enters all
available channels in your area into the VCR tuner
memory and sets the VCR internal clock.

Many TV stations transmit a signal called Extended Data
Services (XDS). This VCR uses the XDS signal to
automatically set the clock. If no XDS signal is available
in your area, the VCR prompts you to set the clock
manually.

AUTO SETUP

œ During AUTO SETUP, do not press any buttons other

than the ones indicated here.

Before starting

œ Be sure the antenna or cable connections are correct.

(See pages 8 and 9.)

1

Press the POWER button on the VCR.

Auto RF output channel setting will start.

RF output channel setting rule

Channel 3 Chann el 4 RF output channel

No broadcast No broadcast Channel 3
No broadcast Broadcasting Channel 3
Broadcasting No broadcast Channel 4
Broadcasting Broadcasting Channel 3

The setting is complete and the RF3 (or RF4)
indicator flashes.

2

Turn on the TV power and turn to the indicated RF
channel.

3

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

The VCR indicator will light.
The “Auto Setup” and “RF Channel Setting Ch03

(or RF Channel Setting Ch04)” message will
appears.

@@@@@@@Auto@Setup

@@RF@Channel@Setting
@@@@@@@@@@Ch03

4

Press the OK button to save the RF output channel
setting.

The RF3 (or RF4) indicator stops flashing
(disappears).

The Language select menu will appear.

@@@@Language@select

@@@@@@@@English
@@@@@@@@Español
@@@@@@@@Français

5

Press the ù (or û) button to move down or up the list
and highlight the language of your choice. Press the
OK button.

The menu language is selected.
“Auto tuning memory” appears on screen. The VCR

scans all 125 channels and memorizes each active
channel in your area in succession. It takes about
4-6 minutes.

6

When Auto Tuning is completed, the VCR will select
the channel that carries the XDS signal and proceed
to Auto Clock setting.

@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@01
@@@@@@@Clock@set

The Auto Clock setting normally takes about
3 minutes. During this time, the channel number
that is transmitting the XDS signal used for the
Auto Clock setting is displayed on-screen. Make a
note of this number, which you may need to refer to
if it is necessary to readjust the clock later (see
page 17).

If the Auto Clock setting entered the incorrect date
and/or time, correct it by following the steps under
Automatic Clock Adjustment on page 17.

If no XDS signal is available in your area:

“Clock set” will not appear on the screen when the
Auto Tuning operation is completed. Instead, the TV
program on the lowest channel that the VCR
memorized will appear on screen. In this case, you
must set the clock manually. Follow the steps under
Manual Clock Setting on page 18.

NOTES:

This is your VCR channel. The TV must be set to
this channel whenever the VCR is used for playing
a tape or watching a TV program.

To change the RF output channel setting, press the
number button

3

(or 4).

œ The VCR will search for and memorize channels in the

CATV (cable TV) mode and TV mode.

œ If the AC power to the VCR is interrupted for more than

5 seconds, the memorized RF output channel, channel
and clock may be erased.

12

INITIAL SETUP

To modify the RF output channel
setting after the Auto setup is
completed

1

With the VCR turned off, press the
about 3 seconds or more.

The current RF output channel setting indicator will
flash on the front panel and will appear on-screen.

2

Press the number button 3 (or 4).

After about 5 seconds, the RF channel setting
value is saved, and the VCR will turn off.

SET

button for

Channel Selection Convenience

You can select a channel on your VCR by using one of
the two methods shown below:

10-KEY RANDOM ACCESS TUNING

Select the desired channel number by using the number
buttons and
single-digit numbers, press 0 first. For channel numbers
higher than 99, press the

button on the remote control. For

100

button first.

100

Manual Erase

You can eliminate unwanted channels or channels with
weak or scrambled signals from the memorized channel
sequence.

1

Select the channel you want to erase.

2

Press the

“Erase” is displayed on-screen for about 3 seconds.
The channel is now erased from the memory.

CLEAR

button for about 2 seconds.

Manual Programming

You can add channels to the memorized channel
sequence by manually adding them to the tuner memory.

1

Select the channel you want to add using the number
buttons on the remote control.

2

Press the

“Add” is displayed on-screen for about 3 seconds.
The channel is now added to the memory.

button for about 2 seconds.

SET

UP/DOWN SELECTION

Press and hold the

CHANNEL

channel is received.

NOTE:

VCR, the “No Signal” message appears and the sound is
muted.

on the front panel) button until the desired

When an inactive TV channel is selected on the

CH/TRACK

down (l) or up (j) (or

13

MULTIFUNCTION ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS

Various displays appear, superimposed over the screen
image, indicating the operation mode and features in use.

Operation mode

QTR end time

p QTR10:30PM C 10

SPORTS DIGEST

SP 0:00:00 09:30PM

Recording
tape speed

Counter

Program title

Channel/AV

Clock

Operation Mode Display

When an operation button is pressed, the corresponding
operation mode icon is displayed in the top left corner of
the screen for about 3 seconds.

NOTE:

displayed until recording is resumed or stopped.

Operation Icon Operation Icon

Play c Record a
Fast-forward c c Record pause a h
Rewind d d

The recording pause mode icon will remain

Status display

1

Press the DISPLAY button on the remote control.

The status display appears.

C 10

SP 0:00:00 09:30PM

2

To remove the status display, press the DISPLAY
button (press the button twice if a tape is loaded in
the VCR).

NOTE:

displayed on screen, or during special playback.

The status display will not appear if a menu is

Remaining Tape Duration Display

1

Press the DISPLAY button twice.

The remaining tape duration appears at the bottom
of the screen. It is calculated in hours and minutes
from the current position to the end of the tape.

Channel Number Display

The channel number display appears for about 3 seconds
when a channel is selected.

Program Title Display

When a channel is tuned or when normal playback is
started, the program title (maximum 24 characters) will be
displayed for about 4 seconds.

NOTES:

œ The program title is only displayed if the broadcast

carries the title information or if it has been recorded on
the tape.

œ Depending on the TV signal or tape condition the

program title may not be displayed even if it is available.

Recording Tape Speed Display

The recording tape speed is displayed for about 3
seconds after recording is started or when the tape speed
is changed. The “SS” display means that the smart speed
record function is used (see page 24).

SP Tape remain 2:30

If “

--:--

” is displayed, the remaining tape

duration has not been calculated.

2

To remove the remaining tape duration display, press
the DISPLAY button again.

NOTES:

œ The remaining tape duration display will not appear if a

menu is displayed on screen or during special playback.

œ This feature will not work properly on T-140 tapes or

tapes longer than T-160. (The feature will work on
T-160 tapes.)

œ Depending on the condition and type of tape used, the

VCR may not accurately detect the remaining tape
duration.

14

ON-SCREEN MENU

Your new VCR is designed with user-friendly on-screen
menus to help you operate its many features.
Color-coded menus prompt you step-by-step through
operations by highlighting the sections awaiting your
entries.

Displaying the On-Screen Menus

1

Turn on the power (TV and VCR).

2

Set the TV to channel 3 or 4.

3

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

The VCR indicator lights.

NOTE:

completed, the “Auto Setup” and “RF Channel Setting
Ch03 (or RF Channel Setting Ch04)” message will
appear. Follow steps 4 – 6 under “INITIAL SETUP”
on page 12.

4

Press the MENU button on the remote control.

If the initial setup has not yet been

The main MENU appears.

@@@@@@@@@MENU
Timer@program
VCR@setup
Clock@set
Language@select
Rec.List@super
Auto@tuning@memory

Menu title
Option
selected

Main Menu Options

Reference pages are shown in square brackets.

Timer program [29 – 31]

œ Select this to program, check or cancel a timer

recording setting.

VCR setup [16]

œ Select this to set the VCR functions.

Clock set [17, 18]

œ Select this to set the clock or change the clock

setting.

Language select [19]

œ Select this to change the on-screen language.

Rec. List super [25, 26]

œ Select this to list the recordings on the tape

inserted in the VCR.

Auto tuning memory [19]

œ Select this to program the channels into the VCR’s

tuner memory.

[ùû]†Select
[OK]†Set@@@@@@@[MENU]†TV

The menu items are color-coded as shown below:

œ Menu title: On magenta background
œ Option selected: Highlighted in green
œ Operations indications: On blue background
œ Others: On gray background

NOTE:

set menu appears. To set the clock, see “SETTING
THE CLOCK” on page 17.

5

Press the MENU button to exit the menu.

If the clock has not yet been set, the Clock

Press the ù (or û) button to select the desired
option, then press the

OK

button.

Operations
indications

15

ON-SCREEN MENU

Displaying the VCR Setup Menus

Before starting

œ Turn on the power (TV and VCR).
œ Set the TV to channel 3 or 4.
œ If the VCR indicator is off, press the

on the remote control.

The VCR indicator lights.

1

Press the

The main MENU appears.

2

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

The VCR setup menu appears.

CATV/TV@@@@@@@zCATV@TV
Cable@box@@@@@zNo@@@Ch02
Child@Lock@@@@@On@@zOff
Off@timer@@@zOff@2Hr@6Hr

button on the remote control.

MENU

TV/VCR

button

VCR Setup Menu Options

Reference pages are shown in square brackets.

CATV/TV [19]

œ Indicate whether you subscribe to cable TV or use

antenna.

Cable box [10, step 8]

œ If you use a cable converter/decoder (cable box),

set the output channel.

Child Lock [33]

œ Select this to block picture and sound.

Off timer

œ Select this to set the VCR to automatically shut off

after a specified period of non-operation.
Off: The power will not be turned off automatically.
2Hr: The power is turned off after 2 hours.
6Hr: The power is turned off after 6 hours.

NOTE:

last VCR activity. Approximately 5 minutes before the
power is turned off, the “Your VCR will be off shortly”
message is displayed.

The Off timer begins counting down after the

[ùû]†Option
[<>]†Select@@@[MENU]†TV

3

Press the ù (or û) button to highlight the desired
option.

4

Press the > (or <) button once or more to move the
“z” indicator in front of your selection.

5

When finished, press the
settings.

MENU

button to save the

16

SETTING THE CLOCK

Generally, during the initial setup, your VCR will
automatically set the clock by detecting a channel that is
transmitting the XDS (Extended Data Services) signal.
However, if the XDS signal necessary for Automatic
Clock Setting was poor or unavailable at the time,
Automatic Clock Setting may not have been possible.

Follow the steps below to set the clock.

Before starting

œ Turn on the power (TV and VCR).
œ Set the TV to channel 3 or 4.
œ If the VCR indicator is off, press the TV/VCR button

on the remote control.

The VCR indicator lights.

1

Press the STOP button, then enter the channel
number that you have made note of during Automatic
Clock Setting (see page 12).

2

Press and hold the PAUSE/STILL button for more
than 2 seconds.

If the channel is transmitting the XDS signal,
“Clock set” starts blinking on screen after
approximately 4 seconds.

When Automatic Clock Setting is completed, the
screen shows the current TV program.

If the screen returns to the current TV program
immediately, the XDS signal for clock setting is not
available in your area. Use the Manual Clock
Setting procedure on page 18.

NOTE:

wrong clock time, follow the steps under Automatic Clock
Adjustment.

If the Automatic Clock Setting procedure set the

Automatic Clock Adjustment

1

Press the MENU button.

The main MENU appears.

2

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

The Clock set menu appears.

@@@@@@@Clock@set

@03/07[Wed]2001@09:30@PM
Clock@adjust@@zAuto@Off

[DISPLAY]†Clock@adjust
[ùû]†Day/STD@shift
[>]†AM/PM
[<]†Cancel
[OK]†Set

3

Press the < button until the wrong clock setting is
erased, then enter the correct time.

4

Press the DISPLAY button to set the Clock adjust
option to Off.

5

When finished, press the OK button to exit from the
menu.

When you set the Clock adjust option to Auto, the
time will automatically be adjusted twice a week
(every Sunday at 3:00 AM and 6:00 AM) according
to the XDS signal.

If the automatic clock setup procedure enters the
wrong time, make sure to select Off for the Clock
adjust option. If set to Auto, an incorrect time will
be entered again at the next automatic clock
adjustment.

NOTES:

œ The Clock adjust option appears only when the clock

has been set automatically.

œ The automatic clock adjustment will not be performed if

the power is on, or if a program timer recording is set to
start within 5 minutes of the automatic clock adjustment
times (2:55 AM – 3:05 AM and 5:55 AM – 6:05 AM).

œ If using a cable converter/decoder, the automatic clock

adjustment may not function properly.

17

SETTING THE CLOCK

Manual Clock Setting

1

Follow the steps in

2

Press the

The main MENU appears.
If the clock has not yet been set, the Clock set

menu appears.

3

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

The Clock set menu appears.

4

Press the number buttons (0 – 9) to set the date and
time.

œ

EXAMPLE:

March 7, 2001, 9:30 PM (03/07/01, 9:30 PM).

œ Date March 7: Press 0 – 3 – 0 –

Year ’01: Press 0 –
Time 9:30: Press 0 – 9 – 3 –
PM: Press >

MENU

@@@@@@@Clock@set

@MM/DD[@@@]@@YY@HH:MM

[<]†Cancel
[MENU]†Back@to@TV

Before starting

button.

Setting the clock to standard time.

.

1

Standard/Daylight Time Adjustment

The clock time can be easily changed to daylight saving
time (by adding one hour) or standard time (by
subtracting one hour).

1

Press the

The main MENU appears.

2

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

3

Press the ù (or û) button.

Every time the ù (or û) button is pressed, 1 hour is
subtracted (or added) to the displayed time.

4

When finished, press the OK button to save the
settings.

7

0

MENU

button.

@@@@@@@Clock@set

@03/07[Wed]2001@09:30@PM

[ùû]†Day/STD@shift
[>]†AM/PM
[<]†Cancel
[OK]†Set

NOTES:

œ When entering the year, press the two number

buttons that correspond to the last two digits of the
year (i.e. 00 for 2000, 05 for 2005 or 25 for 2025).

œ If you press the wrong button, press the < button to

erase the wrong number. Then press the correct
button to continue.

5

When finished, press the OK button to save the
settings.

18

CHANGING THE MENU LANGUAGE

English, Spanish or French can be selected by the user.

1

Press the MENU button.

Before starting

2

œ Turn on the power (TV and VCR).
œ Set the TV to channel 3 or 4.
œ If the VCR indicator is off, press the TV/VCR button

on the remote control.

The VCR indicator lights.

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

3

Press the ù (or û) button to select the language of
your choice, then press the OK button.

PROGRAMMING CHANNELS

Once the initial setup is completed, the channels can be
programmed again. This may be necessary if you are
switching from cable service to antenna reception.

NOTES:

œ Make sure the antenna or cable connections are

correct. (See pages 8 and 9.)

œ If the input source is set to L1, press the INPUT button

on the remote control until the channel number appears
on screen.

Channel Programming

1

Follow the steps in Before starting above.

2

Press the MENU button.

The main MENU appears.

4

Press the ù (or û) button to select the CATV/TV
option, then press the > (or <) button to select
“CATV” (if you subscribe to a cable TV service) or
“TV” (for normal broadcast reception through an
antenna).

5

Press the MENU button twice.

6

Press the ù (or û) button to select the Auto tuning
memory option, then press the OK button.

The main MENU appears.

The Language select menu disappears, and the
on-screen menu language has been selected.

The main MENU appears.

The VCR programs all unscrambled channels that
are available in your area into the tuner memory.

The “Auto tuning memory” message is displayed
while the channels are automatically set.

3

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

The VCR setup menu appears.

CATV/TV@@@@@@@zCATV@TV
Cable@box@@@@@zNo@@@Ch02
Child@Lock@@@@@On@@zOff
Off@timer@@@zOff@2Hr@6Hr

[ùû]†Option
[<>]†Select@@@[MENU]†TV

19

VIEWING TV ONLY

You do not need to disconnect the VCR from the TV in
order to watch a TV program without recording it.

1

Turn off the VCR.

2

Turn on the TV and set it to the channel you want to
watch.

PLAYING A RENTAL TAPE

When you load a cassette with the safety tab removed,
the VCR starts playing it automatically.

Before starting

œ Turn on the TV.
œ Set the TV to channel 3 or 4.

This VCR features full automatic playback and rewind.
Load a cassette (with the safety tab removed).

œ The power turns on automatically and playback begins.
œ At the end of the tape, the VCR stops, then rewinds.
œ The cassette is ejected after rewinding.

No safety tab

Playback of Copyguarded Tapes

Some prerecorded tapes employ a copyguard system
that may cause intermittent distortion in the upper portion
of the picture during playback. (This distortion is more
likely to be visible on an older TV.) If you experience this
problem, do the following:

1

Select a TV station with a strong, clear signal.

2

Record a brief segment of that station’s programming.

3

Play back the recording.

If the playback picture is clear, the VCR is operating
properly. The distortion on the prerecorded tape is due to
the copyguard system.

20

NORMAL PLAYBACK

Before starting

œ Turn on the power (TV and VCR).
œ Set the TV to channel 3 or 4.
œ Load a cassette.

1

Press the PLAY button.

Normal playback begins.
The tape stops and rewinds when the end of the

tape is reached.

2

Press the STOP button (or STOP/EJECT on the front
panel) to stop playback.

œ To rewind the tape, press the REW button.
œ To fast forward the tape, press the FF button.

NOTES:

œ When the tape comes to a blank segment during

playback, the “No Signal” message appears and the
sound is muted.

œ If the playback picture shows noise or no video at all

while audio is properly heard, first try the manual
tracking adjustment. If this does not correct the
problem, it may indicate that the video heads need
maintenance. Contact an authorized service center.

Manual Picture Control

1

Press the DPC button during playback.

The DPC (picture control) screen appears.

2

Press the DPC button to set the picture control.

Auto: Automatic picture control.
Manual: Manual picture control.

Every time the
will change: “Auto”

When “Manual” is selected, the DPC (picture
control) screen is displayed.

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@@-ххххххххЩхххххххх+

@@@@@@@Sharpness
[<>]†Adjustment

3

While looking at the picture displayed on-screen,
press the > (or <) button, until the picture is adjusted
as desired.

Press the > button for a sharper image, or press

<

the

button for a softer image.

After about 5 seconds, the adjustment values are
saved, and the screen disappears.

DPC

button is pressed, the setting

Ö

“Manual” Ö “Auto” ...

NOTES:

œ When DPC is set to “Manual”, the picture adjustment

made will be kept until changed again or until the DPC
setting is changed to “Auto”. Also, when the DPC
screen is displayed, the adjustment values are
displayed.

œ The adjustment can only be done during playback.

Automatic Picture Control

Advanced technology developed by Sanyo enables your
VCR to detect imperfections in the condition of a
recording (an old recording that has been played back
many times, for example) then automatically adjust the
playback signal to deliver the best possible image.

21

TRACKING CONTROL

Tracking Control Adjustments

When you play a tape that was not recorded on this VCR,
some noise may appear in the picture due to incorrect
head-to-tape tracking.

The VCR will automatically adjust the tracking for the
optimum results.

If noise still appears:

MANUAL TRACKING CONTROL

1

Press and hold the CH/TRACK l or j button (or
CHANNEL on the front panel) during playback to

eliminate the noise streaks from the picture.

The automatic tracking control mode is canceled.
To return to automatic tracking, eject the cassette,

then reinsert it.

22

RECORDING

Before starting

œ Turn on the power (TV and VCR).
œ Set the TV to channel 3 or 4.
œ If the VCR indicator is off, press the TV/VCR button

on the remote control.

The VCR indicator lights.

œ Press the INPUT button on the remote control to

select the tuner mode. (See “Recording Input
Options”.)

A channel number appears.

œ Load a cassette.

1

Select a channel to record (on the VCR).

2

Press the SP/SLP button on the remote control to
select the tape record speed, if necessary.

The tape speed appears on the screen.
If SS is displayed as the on-screen recording tape

speed display, the smart speed function is set (see
the next page).

3

Press the REC button.

The REC indicator lights.
Recording begins.

RECORD AUTO CANCEL: Recording will not start if
the safety tab has been removed from the cassette.
The cassette will automatically be ejected.

4

Press the PAUSE/STILL button to temporarily stop
recording (record pause mode).

The REC indicator blinks.
During the pause, if you want to change the

channel, press the
the remote control (or
panel).

If the record pause mode continues for
approximately 5 minutes, the VCR automatically
stops recording.

5

Press the REC button, or press the PAUSE/STILL
button again.

The REC indicator lights.
Recording continues.

CH/TRACK

CHANNEL

l or j button on

on the front

Rec. List Super Feature

The Rec. List Super feature lets you keep track of all
recordings you make on this VCR. The information
automatically includes the channel number, date and start
time. In addition you have an option to add the program
type to the information list. See page 25 for more detailed
instructions on the Rec. List Super feature.

Recording One Program While
Viewing Another

1

Follow the steps 1 – 3 in “RECORDING”.

2

Press the TV/VCR button.

The VCR indicator goes off.

3

Tune the TV to the channel you want to watch.

NOTES:

œ If you have connected your cable converter/decoder to

the input of the VCR, recording one program while
watching another is not possible.

œ If audio/video connections are made between the VCR

and the TV, set the source selector on the television to
TV.

Recording Input Options

You can record not only from the VCR tuner (TV
programs), but also from the external equipment (i.e,
another VCR, camcorder or digital camera) connected to
the rear-panel A/V inputs.

Before starting to record, make sure the correct input
source is shown in the top right corner of the screen. If
not, press the INPUT button on the remote control until
the correct input source is selected.

Recording input source On-screen display

VCR Tuner (TV programs) Selected channel number
External unit connected to

the rear-panel A/V jack

L1

6

Press the STOP button (or STOP/EJECT on the front
panel) when you want to stop recording.

The REC indicator goes off.
The STOP indicator

about 3 seconds.

(b)

appears on the screen for

23

RECORDING

Smart Speed Record Function

When the Smart Speed Record function is set, the VCR
automatically calculates the remaining time left on the
tape during recording. If there is not enough time left for
the program to be recorded, the VCR switches the
recording speed from SP (standard play) to SLP (super
long play) to enable the entire program to fit onto the
remaining tape.

œ To set the Smart Speed Record function, press the

SP/SLP

Recording tape speed display position.

Recording will start in SP mode. During recording, based
on a calculation using the remaining tape and the XDS
signal information, if the remaining tape duration is not
enough to record the program to the end, the recording
speed will be automatically switched to SLP mode. If the
necessary information is not contained in the received
XDS signal, the recording will be done in SP mode.

For example, when recording a 150-minute program
onto a T-120 (120-minute) tape:

The recording will be done in SP mode for almost 105
minutes and in SLP mode for the last 45 minutes.

During Smart Speed Recording, SS will appear on the
screen.

button until “SS” is displayed on-screen at the

NOTES:

œ During timer recording, the set end time will be

considered as the time the program ends.

œ If during Quick Timer Recording (QTR), the end time is

set using the
the duration until the set end time will be considered as
one single program.

œ This feature will not work properly on T-140 tapes or

tapes longer than T-160. (The feature will work on
T-160 tapes.)

œ If two or more timer recordings are programmed, all the

programs may not fit onto a single tape. In that case,
make sure the Smart Speed Record mode is not set,
and select the recording speed manually.

œ There may be some interference in the image at the

point where the speed has been switched.

œ If a program to be taped cannot fit into the remaining

time left on the tape, even in SLP mode, the program
will not be recorded till the end.

REC

and/or

CH/TRACK

l (or j) buttons,

24

Rec. List SUPER

Rec. List (Recording Contents List)
Super

Every time a recording is made with this VCR, the
channel number, date and start time information is
automatically recorded on the tape. When you call up the
Rec. List super menu, the VCR scans the information on
the tape and displays it on screen. You can then use the
menu to easily find a desired recording and play it back at
the touch of a button.

The Rec. List super feature also gives you the option of
adding the type (or title) of program you record to the list.
To use this option, you must select the type name using
the Type input menu before setting up the recording. See
next page for more detailed instructions.

1

Load a cassette that has been recorded on this unit.

2

Press the MENU button.

The main MENU appears.

3

Press the ù (or û) button to select the Rec. List super
option, then press the OK button.

The Rec. List super menu appears.

@@@@@Rec.List@super
@@Ch@Date@@Start@@Type

[OK]†Start

5

Press the STOP button, if the desired recording is
listed.

6

Press the ù (or û) button to set the desired recording,
then press the OK button.

“Searching” will flash on screen while the tape
rewinds to the beginning of the selected recording.
Playback will start automatically.

NOTES:

œ To cancel the operation, press the STOP button. The

scanned section of the list will be kept in the VCR
memory until the tape is removed from the VCR.

œ The scanned Rec. List super information will be kept in

the VCR memory until the tape is removed from the
VCR.

œ When 8 or more recordings are found on the tape, the

list scrolls up, and the last 7 recordings are listed.

œ The list shows “ – – ” for the sections where there is no

data or the data is unreadable (recorded by another
VCR, for example).

œ A recording shorter than 5 minutes may not be listed.
œ When a second selection for playback is made (after

having played the first selection), the tape first rewinds
to the beginning before searching for the selected
recording.

œ If a new recording is made over an old one, the Rec.

List super information from the old recording will be
deleted.

œ If the tape is ejected while the recording list menu is

displayed, the menu disappears.

NOTE:

super menu will not be displayed.

4

Press the OK button.

If no cassette tape is loaded, the Rec. List

The tape rewinds to the beginning. Then the VCR
begins scanning the tape for the Rec. List super
information and when detected, displays it on
screen. Wait for the desired recording to be listed.

@@@@@Rec.List@super
@@Ch@Date@@Start@@Type
@@01@5/06@@9:00«@@Movie
@@22@5/15@@6:30»@@----­@@04@5/21@@7:30»@@Sport
@@L1@5/27@@7:30»@@Game
@@05@6/01@@SPORTS@DIGEST
@@L1@6/02@@6:30»@@Child
@@--@-/--@@-:--@@@----­[ùû]†Select@@@@[OK]†Play

25

Rec. List SUPER

Entering the Program Type

To have the program type included in the Rec. List super
menu, you must enter the program type before
proceeding to step 1 of “RECORDING” on page 23.

œ The clock must be set before the program type can be

selected.

Press the

1

The Type input menu will be displayed on screen.

Type†Auto

Press the

2

program type is displayed.

Each time the

-----

type, “
Soap-News-Child-Auto is displayed.

If the recorded program transmission carries

Auto:

title information, it will automatically be entered.
Then, when using the Rec. List super function, the
title will be displayed (up to 15 characters).

-----

“
Other settings:

”:

function, the setting entered here will be displayed
as the program type.

button on the remote control.

TYPE

button repeatedly until the desired

TYPE

button is pressed, a different

TYPE

”-Movie-Talk-Sport (Sports)-Game-

The program type is not set.

When using the Rec. List super

NOTES:

œ To enter the selected program type, press the

button within 10 seconds after selecting a program type.

œ Program types set manually have priority over

automatic settings.

œ After pressing the

power), or ejecting the cassette, the selected type will
be cancelled if no recording have been made.

POWER

button (to switch off the

SET

Press the

3

button to enter the settings.

SET

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SPECIAL PLAYBACK

Picture Search (Forward and Reverse)

1

Press the FF or REW button during normal playback.

The picture plays forward or backward rapidly.

2

Press the PLAY button to resume normal playback.

FR (Fast Response) Search

1

Press the FF button (in fast forward mode) or the
REW button (in rewind mode).

The forward or reverse picture can be viewed.

2

Press the FF or REW button again to return to the
fast forward or rewind mode.

Still Image

1

Press the PAUSE/STILL button during normal
playback.

A still image appears on the screen.

2

Press the PLAY button to resume normal playback.

Slow Motion

1

Press the SLOW button on the remote control during
normal playback.

Slow motion playback starts.
The slow-motion playback speed switches

between 1/5 and 1/30 of normal playback each
time the

2

Press the PLAY button to resume normal playback.

SLOW

button is pressed.

Endless Playback

This function will play back a tape to the end, rewind it
and then replay and rewind over and over until you stop it.

1

In the stop or playback mode, press and hold the
PLAY button on the front panel, then while holding it
down press the REW button on the front panel.

The tape rewinds to the beginning, then endless
playback starts.

2

Press the STOP button (or STOP/EJECT on the front
panel) to cancel endless playback.

NOTE:

endless playback, the function is cancelled.

If noise appears on double-speed or sl ow m otion
play:

Press and hold the CH/TRACK l (or j) button (or
CHANNEL on the front panel) to reduce the noise.

If noise appears on a still picture:

Start slow motion play, and then repeat the operation
above.

œ This adjustment also corrects tracking errors for a still

picture.

If the picture is unstable (vertical jitter) during
double speed playback, still or slow motion
modes

1

Press the PLAY button.

2

Press the PAUSE/STILL button.

If an operation button is pressed during

A still image appears on the screen.

Frame Advance

1

Press the PAUSE/STILL button repeatedly during still
mode.

The picture advances one frame at a time.

2

Press the PLAY button to resume normal playback.

Double Speed Playback

1

Press the x2 button during normal playback.

The picture plays back at about 2 times the normal
playback speed.

2

Press the PLAY button to resume normal playback.

3

Press and hold the CH/TRACK l or j button (or
CHANNEL on the front panel) to reduce the vertical

jitter.

œ This adjustment also corrects tracking errors during

double speed playback and slow motion playback.

NOTES:

œ During special effects playback, the sound is muted.
œ Noise bands (narrow white lines in the picture) may

appear during picture search. This is normal and
cannot be eliminated by using the tracking control.

œ After staying in still or slow motion playback for

5 minutes, the VCR automatically stops.

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ZERO SEARCH

Use the zero search function to go back to the beginning
of a program immediately after you have recorded it.

1

Press the DISPLAY button.

The status display appears.

2

Press the RESET button.

The tape counter resets to 0:00:00.

3

Begin playback or recording.

4

Press the STOP button (or STOP/EJECT on the front
panel) to stop playback or recording.

5

Press the →0← button.

“ e 0:00:00 f” is displayed on screen for about
3 seconds.

The tape rewinds and will stop at or near the
counter zero (“0:00:00”) position.

INDEX SEARCH

You can easily return to the beginning of the current
program or skip to the beginning of the next program and
start playback.

œ EXAMPLE: To skip to the next program.

1

Press the INDEX button in the play or stop mode.

“f Index Search e” will be displayed on-screen.

2

Press the FF button.

The tape quickly advances to the beginning of the
next program.

Playback begins.

NOTES:

œ There may be a slight discrepancy between the

position shown on the tape counter and the actual tape
position.

œ Each time a recording is made, an index code is

automatically placed on the tape at the beginning of the
recording.

œ When a recording is resumed after a record pause, no

index code is marked.

œ The index codes cannot be individually erased.

However, when recording over an indexed tape, the old
index codes will be erased along with the programs.

NOTES:

œ The tape counter indicates tape elapsed time in hours,

minutes and seconds.

œ When you eject a cassette, the tape counter resets to

0:00:00.

œ The tape counter does not operate when a blank tape

or a blank portion of a tape is played.

œ If the tape is rewound beyond the 0:00:00 counter

reading, a negative indicator (–) appears.

INDEX SEARCH Operation

Tape beginning Tape end

Recorded Tape

Present tape position

Playback
starts

For the current
program, press
the REW button.

Current
Program

Playback
starts

For the next
program, press
the FF button.

Next
Program

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PROGRAM TIMER RECORDING

The Program Timer switches your VCR on and off to
record a TV program at a preset time. On any occasion,
you can preset a maximum of 8 programs to be recorded
during the next 1-year period.

You can also set any of the 8 time slots to repeatedly
record the same channel at the same time daily (Monday
through Friday) or weekly. Daily and weekly settings are
retained in the timer memory and will continue to cue the
VCR to record as long as tape is available.

During timer programming, you may want to take
advantage of convenient features that give you the option
of saving the title/type of program being recorded (Rec.
List Super, page 25) and having the VCR automatically
set the proper tape speed (Smart Speed Record
Function, page 24).

NOTE:

recording can be programmed.

The clock time must be set before a timer

Timer Programming

1

Follow the “Before starting” steps, under
“RECORDING” on page 23.

2

Press the MENU button.

The main MENU appears.

3

Press the OK button.

The Timer program menu appears.

@Ch@@Date@@Start@@End
@--@M/DD@@@H:MM@@H:MM@SP
@--@-/--@@@-:--@@-:--@--

4

Press the number buttons (0 – 9) to set the timer
program.

œ EXAMPLE: To record a program on channel 10

once (Once recording mode) on March 9, from
09:00 PM to 10:30 PM, using the SLP recording
speed (March 9 = 03/09).

œ Channel 10: Press 1 – 0

Date March 9: Press 0 – 3 – 0 – 9
Daily/Weekly setting: Press >

Timer Recording Modes

Daily (M-F): Records a program at the same

time, Monday through Friday.

Weekly (WK): Records a program on the same

day and time each week.

Each time the > button is pressed, a different
recording mode (Daily – Weekly – Once) is
selected.

Set the start and end time.

Start time 9:00 PM: Press 0 – 9 – 0 – 0 –>
End time 10:30: Press 1 – 0 – 3 – 0

The end time AM/PM setting will be entered
automatically.

NOTE:

button to erase the wrong number. Each time the <
button is pressed, the previous number will be
erased. Press the correct button to continue.

5

To change the recording tape speed, press the
SP/SLP button.

6

Press the OK button.

7

Press the TYPE button repeatedly to select the
desired program type for Rec. List super. (See
“Entering the Program Type” on page 26.)

8

Press the OK button.

9

When finished, press the MENU button to exit the
menu.

F

Press the VCR POWER button.

If you press the wrong button, press the <

For automatic speed selection, select “SS” for tape
speed. (See Smart Speed Record Function on
page 24.)

@Ch@@Date@@Start@@End
@10@3/09Fr@9:00»@ï:30»
@--@-/--@@@-:--@@-:--@--

Type and the selected type name will be indicated
instead of End and the end time.

The next timer recording slot can be programmed.
When two or more program timer recordings are

set, they will be listed in chronological order of the
recording start times with the earliest time listed
first.

The VCR power turns off and the timer is set to the
recording standby mode.

The TIMER indicator lights.

è

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PROGRAM TIMER RECORDING

Setting a Program Timer Recording
Using the Buttons on the VCR

If the remote control does not operate or is not available
you can use the buttons on the VCR front panel to set a
program timer recording.

NOTE:

the steps below.

1

2

3

4

5
6

Eject the cassette tape, before proceeding with

Press and hold the
about 5 seconds.

The Timer program menu appears.
If the clock has not yet been set, the Clock set

menu appears.
If necessary, the clock can also be set using the

CHANNEL

next step for button functions.)

Use the
VCR front panel to program the timer.

CHANNEL button:

FF button:

NOTE:

press the
or setting, then enter the correct one.

When the recording tape speed is set, press the
button on the front panel to save the settings.

When finished, press the
panel to exit from the menu.

Load a cassette.
Press the

l (or j) and FF buttons. (Refer to the

CHANNEL

If you enter the wrong number or setting,

button to return to the wrong number

REW

POWER

button on the front panel for

REC

l (or j) and FF buttons on the

To select numbers or switch
settings

To select the next item

button on the front

REC

button.

FF

Checking the Program Timer

1

Turn on the power (TV and VCR).

2

Set the TV to channel 3 or 4.

3

Press the

The main MENU appears.

4

Press the OK button.

The programmed recordings are listed.

NOTE:

button after selecting the desired program using the ù
(or û) button.

5

When finished, press the
menu.

6

Press the

To display the program type, press the

The VCR power turns off and the timer is set to the
recording standby mode.

The TIMER indicator lights.

MENU

POWER

button.

button.

button to exit the

MENU

Clearing the Program Timer

1

Follow steps 1 – 4 in “Checking the Program Timer”.

2

Press the ù (or û) button to select the program to be
cleared.

3

Press the

The erase confirmation screen appears.

4

Press the
procedure, press the

The selected timer program is erased from the
program memory.

CLEAR

CLEAR

button.

button again. (To cancel the erase

button.)

SET

TYPE

NOTES:

œ Daily or weekly recording, or the program type cannot

be set using this method.

œ Once a program timer recording has been set, it cannot

be erased using the buttons on the VCR front panel.

5

When finished, press the
menu.

6

Press the

POWER

MENU

button.

Changing the Program Timer

1

Follow the steps under “Clearing the Program Timer”
to erase the program that you wish to change.

2

Follow the steps under “Timer Programming” to add a
new timer program.

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button to exit the

PROGRAM TIMER RECORDING

Using Timer Recording for Several
Programs

If two or more programmed recording times overlap on
the same day, the VCR will not begin recording a new
program until the previous program has ended (as shown
below).

Program Recording Order

7:00PM

Program

These portions will
not be recorded

10:00PM8:00PM 9:00PM

TIMER SETTING NOTES:

œ If the programmed recording falls on a Saturday or a

Sunday, the Daily recording mode will not be possible.

œ To select the A/V recording mode, press the

button instead of selecting a channel number.

œ 12:00 PM = noon; 12:00 AM = midnight.
œ If the end of the tape is reached during timer recording,

the VCR stops and the power turns off automatically.

œ

If the power fails or the VCR is unplugged from the
AC outlet, the correct clock time and timer settings
are kept in memory for approximately 5 seconds.
After 5 seconds, the clock and program timer must
be reset when power is restored. Refer to INITIAL
SETUP to set the VCR.

œ If a program timer is set and a tape is not loaded into

the VCR, the TIMER indicator will flash.

INPUT

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QUICK TIMER RECORDING (QTR)

As the name suggests, the QTR feature provides a quick
and simple way to set the timer to record. A QTR setting
overrides Program Timer settings.

œ The clock must be set before Quick Timer Recording

can be performed.

œ To set the type of the recording, first follow the steps

under Entering the Program Type on page 26.

œ Start a recording following the instructions for

“RECORDING”, steps 1 – 3 on page 23.

Press the REC button during recording.

1

--:--

QTR

QTR--:--

Set the recording end time using the REC button (to

2

advance the time in 30-minute increments to the
nearest hour or half hour) or the CH/TRACK l (or j)
button (or CHANNEL on the front panel) (to increase
or decrease the time in 1-minute increments).

will be displayed on-screen.

Auto Setting

NOTES:

œ The end time can be advanced for a total of up to

24 hours.

œ Recording ends if the end of the tape is reached.
œ To stop recording before the end time is reached, press

the STOP button (or STOP/EJECT on the front panel).

If an XDS-encoded broadcast is being recorded, “Auto”
appears at step 1 above and blinks for 10 seconds
on-screen. The VCR timer received the end time
information from the XDS signal and recording will be
made automatically to end of the program.

QTR Auto

Notes on using the AUTO setting

œ To set the recording end time manually, press the REC

button while “Auto” is blinking. The display will switch to
“--:30” or “--:00”. Then use the REC button and/or
the CH/TRACK l (or j) button to set the recording
end time.

œ Depending on the reception conditions of TV signal or

remaining program duration, the AUTO QTR operation
may not be accurate.

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CHILD LOCK

With the Child Lock function on, the picture is blanked
and the sound muted, virtually blocking the ability to view
a videotape or TV program received through the VCR
tuner.

1

Press the MENU button.

The main MENU appears.

2

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

The VCR setup menu appears.

3

Press the ù (or û) button to select the Child Lock
option, then press the > (or <) button to select the
“On” position, as indicated by the “z”.

NOTE:

lock function.

4

When finished, press the MENU button to exit the
menu.

Select the “Off” position to cancel the child

While the child lock function is active, the message
“Blocked” will appear on the TV screen.

TM

Ad JUMP

NOTES:

œ Even when the child lock function is activated, timer

recording and other functions can still operate normally.

œ Since the child lock function can be activated or

deactivated by remote control, you may wish to store
the remote control in a secure location while the child
lock function is activated.

The Ad JUMPTM feature allows you to skip through to the
end of a commercial break at a faster speed and resume
normal playback at the point when the program restarts.

1

During playback, press the Ad JUMP button when a
commercial starts.

Forward picture search begins.
The sound is muted.

2

Press the Ad JUMP or the PLAY button when the
commercial ends.

The tape will rewind for a few seconds, then
playback will resume.

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COPYING A TAPE

You can copy recordings (such as home videos) from one
tape to another using two VCRs.

Audio connection cable
(not supplied)

Video connection cable
(not supplied)

OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

VCR 1:

1

Connect the VCRs as shown.

2

Insert the recorded cassette into VCR 1.

3

Insert a blank tape into VCR 2.

4

Set the desired recording speed on VCR 2.

5

Turn on the TV and set it to channel 3 or 4.
If you use this model as VCR 2 to record:
œ Press the INPUT button on VCR 2 to select the rear

input jacks.

To play back

“L1” appears on the screen.

TV

IN

VIDEO

AUDIO

VCR 2:

6

7
8
9

F

To record

Press the TV/VCR button on VCR 2 to select the
VCR mode.

Place VCR 2 in the record/pause mode.
Press PLAY on VCR 1.
When the tape in VCR 1 has reached the desired

point, press (release) PAUSE/STILL on VCR 2.
Recording begins.

Press STOP (or ST OP/EJECT on the front panel) on
both VCRs when finished.

TO TV

OUT

MAINTENANCE

Head Care and Cleaning

œ This VCR has a built-in automatic head cleaner. Under

normal conditions, the heads should not require

additional cleaning. If you suspect a problem, contact a
factory-authorized service center.

DO NOT USE SOLVENTS OR OTHER TYPES OF CLEANSERS. THESE CHEMICALS CAN CRACK OR
DISCOLOR THE CABINET.

Cabinet Cleaning

œ Clean the outside of the cabinet with a clean, soft cloth,

moistened with lukewarm water and wrung dry.

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

If you have followed the instructions in this manual and still have difficulty operating your VCR, check the steps below
before getting help from a factory-authorized service center.

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

No power. œ The power cord is not connected. œ Connect the power cord to the AC

power input socket, then to an AC wall
outlet.

œ The power is not on. œ Turn the power on.

The “Auto Setup” message is
displayed when the power is
turned on.

Timer recording does not
function.

Recording is not possible. œ The record safety tab on the cassette

The picture is poor during
playback.

White lines (noise bands) in
the picture during playback.

No picture during playback. œ The TV is not set to the proper channel. œ Set the TV’s channel selector to match

Playback picture is partially
noisy. (horizontal white lines)

TV programs cannot be seen. œ The cable connections are incorrect. œ Recheck all cable connections.

œ The VCR is being used for the first

time or after the power has failed or
has been disconnected for more than
5 seconds.

œ The clock is not set correctly. œ Set the clock correctly.
œ The program timer is set incorrectly. œ Set the program timer correctly.
œ The timer is not set to ON. œ Turn the power off. TIMER indicator

is missing.

œ The channel selected on the VCR does

not correspond to the cable
converter/decoder output channel.

œ The TV channel selector is not set to

the proper channel.

œ The TV fine tuning is not set correctly. œ Fine-tune the TV.

œ Poor quality recording or tape. œ Try a different tape.

œ The tracking control is not set to the

proper position.

œ The VCR is not set or the settings

have been erased from the memory.
Please refer to INITIAL SETUP to set
the VCR.

will light on the front panel.

œ Place vinyl tape over the safety tab

hole in the cassette.

œ Select the correct channel

(CH 02 ~ 07).

œ During playback, set the TV’s channel

selector to channel 3 or 4 to match the
VCR’s channel switch setting.

œ If the playback picture is still poor,

contact a factory-authorized service
center.

the VCR’s channel switch setting
(channel 3 or 4).

œ Adjust the tracking control for a better

picture.

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SPECIFICATIONS

General Specifications

Television system NTSC standard system
Recording system Rotary helical scan system
Number of heads 4, Double azimuth video
Format VHS standard
Tape width 1/2 inch
Tape speed SP : 33.35 mm/sec. (1.31″/sec.)

LP : 16.67 mm/sec. (0.65″/sec.) ..... (playback only)

SLP : 11.12 mm/sec. (0.43″/sec.)

Recording time SP : 120 minutes with T-120 cassette

SLP : 360 minutes with T-120 cassette
SLP : 480 minutes with T-160 cassette

Tuner receivable channels
(181 total)

RF converter Built-in VHF converter
Converter output Channel 3 or 4 selectable
Time indication AM/PM 12-hour system
Timer 1 year/8-event programmable

TV Position CATV Position
VHF channels 2-13 VHF channels 1-13
UHF channels 14-69 Mid band channels 14-22

Super band channels 23-36
Hyper band channels 37-94, 100-125
Mid low band channels 95-99

Terminals

Antenna input VHF/UHF: F type
Antenna output VHF/UHF: F type
Video input/output RCA jack
Audio input/output RCA jack

Electrical Specifications

Video output level/impedance 1 V(p-p)/75 ohms
Audio output level/impedance 316 mV (–10 dBV)/less than 2.2 kohms
Video input level/impedance 500 mV(p-p) – 2.0 V(p-p)/75 ohms
Audio input level/impedance 316 mV (–10 dBV)/more than 47 kohms

Other Specifications

Power requirements 120 V AC, 60 Hz
Power consumption 14 watts
Dimensions (W x H x D) 360 mm x 97 mm x 275 mm (14.17″ x 3.82″ x 10.83″)
Weight (approximate) 3.0 kg (6.6 lbs.)
Remote control B28001

The manufacturer reserves the right to modify product designs and specifications without notice and without incurring
any obligation.

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