Symphonic SL240D User Manual

OWNER’S
MANUAL

VIDEO CASSETTE
RECORDER

If you need additional
operating assistance after
reading this owner's manual
or to order replacement
accessories, please call
TOLL FREE : 1-800-242-7158.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The caution marking is located on the rear of the cabinet.

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 and maintenance (servicing) instruc­tions in the literature accompanying the product.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

FIGURE A

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING

AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ANTENNA
LEAD
WIRE

ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND
CLAMP

GROUND CLAMP

ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)

NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

S2898A

SL240D

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

1. Read Instructions- All the safety and operating instructions should be

read before the appliance is operated.

2. Retain Instructions- The safety and operating instructions should be

retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings- All warnings on the appliance and in the operating

instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions- All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5.Cleaning- Unplug this video product from the wall outlet before

cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a
damp cloth for cleaning.
EXCEPTION: A product that is meant for uninterrupted service and, that
for some specific reason, such as the possibility of the loss of an authoriza­tion code for a CATV converter, is not intended to be unplugged by the
user for cleaning or any other purpose, may exclude the reference to
unplugging the appliance in the cleaning description otherwise required in
item 5.

6. Attachments- Do not use attachments not recommended by the video

product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7.Water and Moisture- Do not use this video product near water, for exam-

ple, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet base­ment, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

8. Accessories- Do not place this video product on an unstable cart, stand,

tripod, bracket, or table.The video product may fall, causing serious injury
to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a
cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the
manufacturer, or sold with the video product.Any mounting
of the appliance should follow the manufacturer's instructions
and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer.An appliance and cart combination should be
moved with care.Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to
overturn.

9.Ventilation- Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation

and to ensure reliable operation of the video product and to protect it from
overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered.The
openings should never be blocked by placing the video product on a bed,
sofa, rug, or other similar surface.This video product should not be placed
in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventila­tion is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to .

10. Power Sources- This video product should be operated only from the

type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of
the type of power supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or
local power company. For products intended to operate from battery
power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

11. Grounding or Polarization- This video product is equipped with a polar-

ized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the
other).This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way.This is a safety
feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing
the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace
your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
plug.

12. Power Cord Protection- Power supply cords should be routed so that

they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

13. Outdoor Antenna Grounding- If an outside antenna or cable system is

connected to the video product, be sure the antenna or cable system is
grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and
built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA No. 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding
of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an
antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna­discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for
the grounding electrode. (Fig.A)

14. Lightning- For added protection for this video product during a lightning

storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time,
unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.
This will prevent damage to the video product due to lightning and power­line surges.

15. Power Lines- An outside antenna system should not be located in the

vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or
where it can fall into such power lines or circuits.When installing an outside
antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching
such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

16. Overloading- Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can

result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

17. Object and Liquid Entry- Never push objects of any kind into this video

product through any openings as they may touch dangerous voltage
points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never
spill liquid of any kind on the video product.

18. Servicing- Do not attempt to service this video product yourself as open-

ing or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

19. Damage Requiring Service- Unplug this video product from the wall out-

let and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following
conditions:

a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the video product.
c. If the video product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the video product does not operate normally by following the operating

instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to
restore the video product to its normal operation.

e. If the video product has been dropped or damaged in any way.

f. When the video product exhibits a distinct change in performance-this indi-

cates a need for service.

20. Replacement Parts- When replacement parts are required, be sure the

service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufac­turer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

21. Safety Check- Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video

product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine
that the video product is in proper operating condition.

22. Heat- This video product should be situated away from heat sources such

as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.

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Display Window

MENU

CHANNEL

POWER

VIDEO

AUDIO

REC/OTR

STOP/EJECT

R

EW

PLAY

F.FWD

TAPE IN

TIMER

VCR

/TV

POWER

R

EC

1

10 81213 9

11 5 4 3 267

14 15 16 17 18

TAPE IN

TIMER

VCR/TV

POWER

REC

Remote Control

POWER

VCR/TVEJECT

CHANNEL

PAUSE

/STILL

C.RESET

EXIT

SEARCH

-MODE

SLOW

DISPLAYSPEED

STOP

PLAY

RECORD

MENU

REW

F.FWD

123

456

7809

1

3

4
5

6

7

9

11

8

10

17

13

14

16

15

12

2

Rear Panel

ANT

AUDIO

VIDEO

IN

OUT

OUT IN

25

19 20 21

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To insert the batteries

PRECAUTIONS

Front Panel

Install Location

For safety and optimum performance of your VCR:

• Install the VCR in a horizontal and stable position. Do not place
anything directly on top of the VCR. Do not place the VCR directly
on top of the TV.

• Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from sources of
intense heat. Avoid dusty or humid places. Avoid places with insuffi­cient ventilation for proper heat dissipation. Do not block the ventila­tion holes on the sides of the VCR. Avoid locations subject to strong
vibration or strong magnetic fields.

Avoid the Hazards of Electrical Shock and Fire

• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.

• Do not pull on the power cord when disconnecting it from AC wall

outlet. Grasp it by the plug.

Moisture Condensation Warning

Moisture condensation may occur inside the unit when it is moved
from a cold place to a warm place, or after heating a cold room or
under conditions of high humidity. Do not use the VCR at least for 2
hours until its inside is dry.

FCC Warning

This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy.
Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful inter­ference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the
instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this
equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made.

DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS

Important Copyright Information

Unauthorized recording or use of broadcast television programming,
video tape, film or other copyrighted material may violate applicable
copyright laws. We assume no responsibility for the unauthorized
duplication, use, or other acts which infringe upon the rights of copy­right owners.

A Note about Recycling

This product's packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused.
Please dispose of any materials in accordance with your local recy­cling regulations. Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerat­ed but disposed of in accordance with your local regulations concern­ing chemical wastes.

Note to the Cable TV System Installer

This reminder is provided to call the Cable TV system installer’s
attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code, which pro­vides guidelines for proper grounding – in particular, specifying that
the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the
building, as close to the point of cable entry as possible.

CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF
PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
ATTENTION:
POUR ÉVITER LES CHOC ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA
LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE COR­RESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.

1. Cassette Compartment

2. F.FWD button

3. PLAY button

4. REW button

5. STOP/EJECT button

6. REC/OTR button

7. MENU button

14. POWER indicator

15. VCR/TV indicator

16. TAPE IN indicator

19. AUDIO OUT jack

20. AUDIO IN jack

21. ANT. IN jack

22. ANT. OUT jack

18. Display Window

19. Remote Sensor

10. CHANNEL buttons

11. POWER button

12. AUDIO Input jack

13. VIDEO Input jack

17. TIMER indicator

18. REC indicator

23. VIDEO IN jack

24. VIDEO OUT jack

25. AC Power Cord

1. EJECT button

2. NUMBER buttons

3. MENU button

4. RECORD button

5. SPEED button

6. REW button

7. STOP button

8. PLAY button

9. F.FWD button

10. DISPLAY button

11. PAUSE/STILL button

12. SLOW button

13. C.RESET/EXIT button

14. SEARCH-MODE button

15. CHANNEL buttons

16. POWER button

17. VCR/TV button

Install two AA batteries
(supplied) matching the
polarity indicated on the
bottom of the remote
control.

VIDEO OUT Jack

Connect a video cable going to
the video in jack of a camcorder,
another VCR, a TV, or an audio­visual system (laser disc player,
video disc player, etc.) here.

VIDEO IN Jack

Connect a video cable coming
from the video out jack of a
camcorder, another VCR, or an
audio-visual source (laser disc
player, video disc player, etc.)
here.

AUDIO OUT Jack

Connect the audio cable going
to the audio in jack of a cam­corder, another VCR, a stereo
amplifier, or an audio system
here.

AUDIO IN Jack

Connect the audio cable coming
from the audio out jack of a
camcorder, another VCR, or an
audio source here.

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ANT

IN

OUT

[VHF/UHF
combination antenna]

[Back of the VCR]

IN

OUT

[Cable box or satellite box]

OR

[Indoor antenna]

[Back of the

UHF/VHF combination TV]

UHF/VHF

RF cable
(supplied)

From Cable or
Satellite Company

OR

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[TV A/V]

IN

AUDIO

LR

VIDEO

VIDEO

OUT IN

AUDIO

[Playing VCR]

Audio/Video cables

(not supplied)

PREPARATION FOR USE

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ENGLISH

LANGUAGE SELECT

FRANCAIS

AUTO SET UP

CH 01

SETUP

VCR to TV Connection

Disconnect the AC power cord of the TV from the AC
outlet.

1

Disconnect the antenna or cable from the TV.

2

Connect the antenna or cable to the ANT. IN jack of

3

the VCR.
Connect the VCR to the TV using the RF cable.

4

Plug the AC power cords of the VCR and TV into the

5

AC outlets.

RF Output Channel

If your TV does not have A/V terminals:

Press [PLAY] on the VCR for 3 seconds during playback.The RF
output channel will change to CH4 from CH3.
When you want to return to CH3 for RF output channel, press
[PLAY] on the VCR for 3 seconds during playback again. (Default
setting :CH3)

• There is case that the RF output channel does not change by sit­uation (For example, when you adjust tracking using
[CHANNEL ].
In this case, stop the playback, and start the playback again.
After that, press [PLAY] on the VCR for 3 seconds.

• If there is a power failure or the VCR is unplugged for more
than 30 seconds, the RF output channel setting will return to
CH3.

VCR to AV TV connection using AUDIO/VIDEO Cables

Using Optional AUDIO/ VIDEO Output Jacks

With this connection, you can get better pictures and sounds
when playing back a tape if your TV has A/V Input jacks. Please
refer to your TV’s owner’s manual.

Using AUDIO/VIDEO Input Jacks

You can use the A/V input jacks on the front or the back of
the VCR.

• To use the input jacks on the back of the VCR, select "L1" posi-

tion by pressing [0], [0], [1] on the remote control or
[CHANNEL ].

• To use the input jacks on the front of the VCR, select "L2" posi-

tion by pressing [0], [0], [2] on the remote control or
[CHANNEL ].

•

“L1” or “L2” is found before the lowest memorized channel.

(Example: CH2)

Automatic Channel Set Up

You can automatically program the tuner to scan only the chan­nels you receive in your area.

• Channel memory programming is NOT needed when you con­nect the VCR to a cable box or satellite box as in "Connect VCR
to TV Connection". In this case, select the VCR and TV to chan­nel 3, the same channel as the RF output channel of the VCR.
Then, the channel you want to record or view may be selected
at the cable box or satellite box.

• Follow the steps below once. Repeat it only if there is a power
failure or if the VCR is unplugged for more than 30 seconds. (In
these cases, the programmed channels are erased.)

• You must follow the steps below before attempting to play or
record a video tape. If you want to play or record a video tape
BEFORE programming the tuner, you can cancel it by pressing
[C.RESET/EXIT].

You need to connect the antenna or cable to the VCR

1

first. Then, connect the VCR power plug into a stan­dard AC outlet.

Turn on the TV and set the TV to channel 3. If channel 3

is already occupied for broadcasting, change the RF output

2

to CH 4, and change the TV channel to CH4.
(See “RF Output Channel” on page 3 for the detail.)

Turn on the VCR by pressing [POWER]. When the

3

POWER is on, both the POWER and VCR/TV indicator on
the VCR will be on.

Select the On Screen Language

4

("ENGLISH" , "FRANCAIS" or
"ESPAÑOL") by pressing [PLAY] or

[STOP]. Then, press [F.FWD].

Begin channel preset by pressing [F.FWD] once. The

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tuner scans and memorizes all active
channels in your area.

• The VCR distinguishes between standard

TV channels and cable channels.

After scanning, the tuner stops on the lowest memo-

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rized channel. The TV screen returns to TV mode.

• If "AUTO SET UP" appears on the TV screen again, check

the cable connections. Press [F.FWD] once again and the
VCR will begin preset again.

To Select a Desired Channel

You can select the desired channel by using [CHANNEL ]
or directly pressing [Number] on the remote control.

Note for using the Number buttons:

• When selecting cable channels which are higher than 99,
enter channel numbers as a three-digit number.(For example:
117, press 1,1,7)

• You must precede single-digit channel numbers with a zero
(For example: 02, 03, 04 and so on).

To Preset the Channel Again

Press [MENU] until the main menu appears.

1

Select "CHANNEL SET UP" by pressing [PLAY] or

2

[STOP]. Then, press [F.FWD].

Select "AUTO SET UP" by pressing [PLAY] or [STOP].

3

Then, press [F.FWD]. After scanning, the tuner stops on
the lowest memorized channel.

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