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iFOR YOUR SAFETY TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR YOUR Read This First ............................................................................................................................................ 6 Getting Started ............................................................................................................................................. • IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ............................................................................................................
iFOR YOUR SAFETY Recording Tips ...................................................................................................................................... Using the Instant Recording Timer (IRT) ............................................................................................. Setting the VCR to Record Later .......................................................................................................... Reviewing What You Have Programmed ...................................
iFOR YOUR SAFETY POWER SUPPLY: AC 120V, 60 Hz ONLY. The POWER switch turns the VCR on and off, leaving the clock!timer to be left unattended for a long period, it is recommended unplugged. Illustrated below is the label on the back your unit. This symbol warns the user that uninsulated unaffected. that the unit be completely symbol alerts the user that important literature concerning operation and maintenance of this unit has been included. should be read carefully in order to avoid any problems.
iFORYOUR Caution SAFETY to the user: Changes for compliance "Note i could to CATV as close void the user's authority system attention to Article particular, specifies to the point or modifications installer: not expressly to operate This reminder approved by the party responsible the eqtupment.
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This section operation explains using safety on-screen rules, menus, how to hookup, quick Videocassette tapes. tour of the controls, set up for first-time Let's get started. In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in product, safety is a major factor in the design of every instrument. responsibility too. This page lists important information that will help to assure your Video Cassette Recorder and accessory equipment.
indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your video dealer or local power company. For video products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. 6 Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
manufacturer'sinstructions,andshouldusea mountingaccessoryrecommendedby the manufacturer. 11A An applianceandcartcombinationshouldbe movedwith care.Quick stops,excessive force,andunevensurfacesmaycausethe applianceandcart combinationto overturn. 12 OutdoorAntennaGrounding- If an outsideantennaor cablesystemis connectedto the video product,be surethe antennaor cablesystemis groundedsoasto providesomeprotectionagainst voltagesurgesandbuilt-up staticcharges.
SERVICE 17 Servicing - Do not attempt to service this video product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 18 Conditions Requiring service - Unplug this video product from the wall outlet 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.
:_Getting Started (HoOkups) 1 Decide Where to Put Your VCR • Be sure your chosen location allows for proper ventilation, stability, and protection from heat and moisture (see Important Safeguards). • Place the VCR near your TV but not on top of it. For convenience in using the remote control, locate them no more then three feet apart. • If you have an external cable or antenna, place the TV and VCR where you have ample cable to hook them up.
:_Getting Started (HoOkups) If your TV is a fairly recent model, you probably have both audio and video jacks. Look at the back of your TV for two jacks - possibly color-coded yellow and white. They will be labeled AUDIO IN, or Video IN. (If you are not sure, look at the back of your VCR - you will see two sets of these jacks. If you have no jacks like these on your TV, skip this step and proceed to Step 4.
:_Getting Started (HoOkups) This is an easy hookup connector. (Refer that you can use if your cable You will need the 75 ohm cable to page 11 for 300 ohm UHF supplied connection or antenna has a 75 ohm round with your VCR. It looks wire like this: to TV and antenna.) If you have been watching the TV in your home before getting the VCR, you will already have a round wire attached to your TV, Otherwise, look for a cable connection coming in through the wall from outside.
:_Getting Started (HoOkups) 1. Remove the antenna line from the back of your TV if it is already connected from where it comes in on the wall. 2. Considering VCR. the three pictures below, determine If you have Single 300 ohm fiat wire there, or take it which adapter you will need to hook into your Use this adapter _D_ ADAP@_ Separate UHF and VHF antenna antenna wires, both 300 ohm flat wire F_O&_ VH_ ANT.
:_Getting Started (HoOkups) Now continue wit the hookup: 1. Using whichever adapter you have fit your antenna with, attach that connector to the IN FROM ANT. lower jack on the back of the VCR. 2. Using the 75 ohm cable supplied with your VCR, connect either end to the OUT TO TV upper jack on the back of the VCR. 3. Use a second adapter to attach the other end of the 75 ohm connector back into the TV (where you first disconnected the antenna).
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:_Getting Started (controls) Study these pictures carefully to learn about the buttons and controls that you'll need operation. Various controls are explained throughout this manual as they are needed, a good time to get familiar for daily but now is with their locations. Most of the time, you'll be directing the VCR from the remote control, but there are some controls on the VCR that will come in handy, too. When you're familiar with these basic controls, proceed to Initial Setup (page 19).
:_Getting Started (controls) Remote Control Buttons Illustration of remote POWER Turns the VCR on and off. VCR1, TV, CATV, VCR2 Device buttons let you set the remote to control one of four devices. MUTE (TO CONTROL TV) Turns offthe audio until you press Mute again. VOLUME/SLOW Increase or decrease the audio volume and plays back in adjustable slow motion. REW Rewinds the videotape. PLAY Starts playing a loaded videocassette.
:_Getting Started (controls) Used in on-screen programming and indexing. TRACKING Lets you fine tune the picture. 0to9 Number buttons used in on-screen programming. Can also be used to change channels. (Simply press 2 or 3 digits for the channel you want - such as 0 and 6 for channel 6, or 100/ENT and 2 and 4 for channel 124.) VCR/TV Switches between When viewing through the VCR and not viewing through the VCR.
:_Getting Started (controls) REC/IRT F.FWD To begin Controls REW recording. the videotape's Controls the videotape's forward rewind motion. motion. VIDEO IN Receives video signal from a video camera AUDIO IN Receives audio signal from camera, _'_l_ ¢_,_1 a video or another stereo VCR. system or another VCR.
:_Getting Started (controls) • If you don't press to regular any button for a while, the VCR will switch you back to an earlier screen or TV viewing.
:_Getting Started (Initial setup) :- Before you use your VCR to watch or record from your TV, you need your TV uses cable or antenna input and let it program itself to receive also a good idea to set the clock so you can do timed recordings later. hooked up, turn them both on and follow these steps using the remote to "tell" the VCR whether your TV's channels. It's With your TV and VCR control. Initial Setup Options Press GUIDE, then press 5 to bring up the Initial Setup screen.
:_Getting Started (Initial setup) :- 2 AUTO CHANNEL SETTING Press 2 to automatically program the VCR to receive all the channels antenna or cable. that come in on your 3 ADD OR ERASE CHANNEL Press 3 to bring up a screen that lets you add new channels or limit the channels to the ones you most often watch. 4 VCR CODING Press 4 to enable the remote control to control a second VCR. Options are .
:_Getting Started (Initial setup) :- mark displays instead of the illogical number. • If you press the wrong digit, exit the screen by pressing GUIDE and recall the screen to enter the correct setup. • The day of the week is set automatically. More About Your cable Channel Selections VCR is capable of receiving channels (CATV 1-125). 68 broadcast When you press 2 on the Initial Setup channels in your area and places them progress on the VCR's display - when complete.
:_Getting Started (videOtapes) Types The best thing VHS tapes prerecorded you can do for your VCR only, which are the most tapes you buy. is use the best quality common type. Look tapes available. for the VHS mark This VCR uses on new or Tapes are marked either T-120 or T-160, which signifies how many minutes of programming they can hold at standard recording speed (SP). To get the best quality picture, record at standard speed.
:_Getting Started (videOtapes) Loading and Ejecting When you load a videocassette into the VCR, there is only one right way! Most tapes show you the way with a little arrow on the top side which should go in first, Push the videocassette in. gently into the slot on the front of the VCR. When the cassette is all the way in, the VCR powers shows on the LCD display. It may also start playing removed.
Practice starting rewinds. Get a blank when you need and stopping a video you've tape and try recording to - or where in the manual rented - play it through, a TVshow. to find Then you'll the instructions see how it automatically know how to use the VCR youJbrgot. Let's go! To Play Back a Recorded Tape 1. Insert the cassette, arrow-side forward, into the slot at the front of the VCR. The power comes on automatically and the tape indicator lights on the display. 2.
TRACKING buttons (down or up arrows) until picture clears up. After operating manually, eject the tape and re-insert it to reactivate auto tracking. Rewinding When press the Tape you are done watching POWER has completely Manual the tracking while a video, you can rewind the tape is rewinding, the tape the power automatically or manually. will shut off automatically If you after the tape rewound. Rewind Press STOP and then REW.
To slowthe playbackspeedto exactlythe paceyouwant,pressPLAY, VCR1 or VCR2on respectivemode,thenpressoneof the VOLUME/SLOW buttons.PressVOLUME/SLOW (V) to slow down,pressVOLUME/SLOW (A) to speedup. Themoretimesyoupress,the sloweror fasterthe slowmotion. If youwant to minimizenoisein slow motionplayback,first setthe VCR in still playbackand pressVCR1 or VCR2,thenpresseitherof thetrackingbuttons(V or A) to minimizevertical shaking.
memorizethatspot.Begin in eitherSTOP or PLAY mode. • PressDISPLAY twice to showthe counteron the TV screen. Beginrecordingor playingbacka tape.Noticethe counterremainson the screen. • At the point thatyouwantto go backto, pressCLEAR onthe remotecontrol.Thisresetsthe counterto 0:00:00. PressSTOPwhen you aredonerecordingor playingbackthe tape. • PressDISPLAY againand"M" will displaybelowthe counteron the TV screen.This indicates thatthe counter'smemoryfunctionis engaged.
This VCR's indexing system is based on the VHS Standard Indexing System (VISS). The new system may not recognize index marks on tapes recorded on older VCRs. • If the VCR is in PLAY mode, press STOP. • Press INDEX on the remote control. This brings up Set Go-To Time/Index • Press REW or F.FWD to begin the index search. Screen. The tape rewinds or fast-forwards until an index mark is detected. When the VCR finds an index mark, it plays 15 seconds of the program that begins at that spot.
:_Basic operations (Rec0rding):. Before you Record • The VCR must be hooked up properly for recording. See the Simple Hookups at the beginning of this manual. • Make sure you are familiar with the Easy Graphic Menu for on-screen programming (page 18) and the basics about videocassettes and VCR safety. Copyright Infringement Warning Most television programs and films are copyrighted. This means that someone has legal rights governing the reproduction and distribution of this material.
:_Basic operations (Recording):- selected - the VCR indicator few times anyway To Watch One will light up on the VCR's to be sure you're Program While recording Recording Once you have set the VCR for recording, be viewing through your TV only. Switch if it's programmed The recording to control up on the VCR press VCR!TV channels using want to do this the first hear the cassette on the remote control. Now, you will your TV controls or the VCR remote, (see Advanced as set on the VCR.
:_Basic operations (Recording):- recording clock without having to use the programming must be set before Follow the steps After the recording the dispaly. timer. In order to set the IRT properly the starting. 1 through 5 on "Basic has started, Recording press the REC/IRT Steps" button on page 30.
:_Basic operations (Recording):- • Ending t_me • Channel to be recorded • Blank or erasable videocassette (safety tab intact) Delayed Recording Steps You can set up the delayed recording • Press 2 for DELAYED ONE GUIDE, then press TIME, DAILY, complete or WEEKLY the programming. using the on-screen RECORDING. The programs Easy Graphic RECORDING. Press Follow are identified Menu. number the flashing by numbers buttons instructions from 1, 2 or 3 for on screen to 1 to 8.
:_Basic operations (RecOrding) Now fill in the blanks: • Select channel 8 by pressing 0 and 8 on the remote control. • Enter the start time by pressing 0, 6, 0 and 0 for 6 o'clock. Then press 2 for PM. • Enter the end time, half past six, as 6:30. The VCR automatically selects PM for you. • The screen shows today's date, so no changes are needed on that line. • Press TAPE SPEED to switch to SP because you want the best quality picture for this recording.
:_Basic operations (Recording) Shows with Different Starting Times: By Earliest Program If the programs start at different times, the VCR records the show scheduled to start earliest, records the entire show. then moves on to the show with the next earliest starting time. To avoid recording only bits and pieces of different overalpping programming and delete those shows that are not essential.
:_Basic operations (VCR Plus + Recording) :_ About VCR Plus+ This handy feature makes timed recordings a snap. You don't need to enter the specific channel, date, time, or duration of a program. All you enter is its PlusCode--a number of up to eight digits. This special code is easy to find in your favorite TV program guide or a daily newspaper. Here's a sample page from TV Guide showing PlusCodes next to each program.
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:_Basic operations (VCR Plus + Recording) :_ If any channel numbers don't match, follow the steps (page 39) to assign your local channel numbers to VCR Plus+ numbers. Cable (No Cable Box) This is the channel setup to use if your VCR is hooked up directly to cable without a cable Compare your local TV channel listing to your cable company's channel directory to find channels l_f that need to be assigned to the VCR Plus+ codes. box.
:_Basic operations (VCR Plus÷ Recording):- 4. Repeat ft. Press Plus+. step 3 for all channels GUIDE that need to end the setup procedure. Cable with a Cable Box Setup Use this setup procedure if you receive the VCR how to record but it could 1. Press You are ready all channels or to view programs be 02, 05 or 06. Consult GUIDE, to be assigned. then press VCR 2.
:_Basic operations 2. When box's (VCR Plus + Recording) :_ you come to one of the channels output For example, channel suppose number that you receive (03 to 04). This will assigne you receive channel is 2 and its VCR Plus+ would assign HBO like this: Home channel Box Office through (HBO) code is 33. Your the cable the scrambled through cable box, enter cable the cable box output the cable channels. box. Its cable channel is 4. You 3. Press GUIDE to end the setup procedure. 4.
:_Basic operations memory. (VCR Plus + Recording) :_ This brings up another screen: 5. Press number buttons l, 2, or 3 to select ONE TIME, DAILY, or WEEKLY RECORDING. Important." Programming does not take effect unless you select one of these options. 6. When the next screen comes up, choose between standard or extended tape speed by pressing the TAPE SPEED button. This is also a good time to check the channel number-- it should be the one on which you usually watch the program at home.
Advanced Operations (Remote Control of TV) This section explains how to use the VCR's how to hook up a cable entertainment remote box and how to connect control a stereo to operate or a second your TK It also shows you VCRJbr a complete home system. Compatibility The remote control is designed to be compatible with many televisions and cable converters, but will not work with every one made.
Advanced Operations (Remote Control of TV) If the TV channel likely still doesn't change after going that you will not be able to program TV Brands Press TV and 1 Zenith 2 Sony 3 Magnavox 4 Sanyo 5 Star 1 7 Gold 8 Star 2 NEC 9 RCA 0 Mitsubishi combinations listed, it is for your TV.
:_Advanced Operations (Cable Box HookuPs) The cable box brings all the advantages of pay cable, but finding a satisfactory hookup can be challenging. To sort out what to do, we suggest a step-by-step approach to installation. You will need RF TV splitters, configurations. These different and require needs coaxial are not furnished different cable jumpers, and possible with your VCR because cable RF switches to try various each installation will have lengths.
:_Advanced Operations (Cable Box HookuPs) Option 1--All Channels Scrambled 1. Remove the cable company's cable line from the back of your TV. Connect it to the IN FROM ANT. lower jack on the back of the VCR. 2. Using the 75 ohm coaxial cable supplied with your VCR, connect either end to the VCR's OUT TO TV upper jack 3. Connect the other end of the 75 ohm cable to the TV, in the same place where you removed the cable line. Check all the TV and VCR functions. Option 2.
:_Advanced Operations (Cable Box HookuPs) This hookup requires three coaxial jumpers switch box. 1. Disconnect the 2. Using a coaxial just freed up. 3. Using a second 4. Using the cable switch. with connectors, a 1-into-2 splitter, and an A-or-B cable from the cable box and attach it to the input line of the 1-into-2 splitter. jumper, reconnect one of the splitter outputs to the cable box's input that you coaxial jumper, connect the other splitter output to the A of the A-or-B switch.
:_Advanced Operations (Cable Box HookuPs) Jerrold 3 3 Hamlin 4 Zenith 5 Scientific Atlanta 6 Pioneer Philips 7 8 To operate the cable box once the remote is programmed for it: • Press CATV and then the button of the function you want. • Press VCR to operate your VCR with the remote again.
Advanced Operations (Second VCR) :- With another VCR hooked up, you can copy videotapes multimedia programming.
Advanced Operations (Second VCR) • Press REC/IRT :- on VCR1, and press PLAY on VCR2. To monitor the picture as you record, VCR1 must be connected to your TV. The VCR indicator will light on VCRI's display and you can view the picture being recorded. Copying Tapes From A Camcorder If you would like to copy a video tape shot in your camcorder onto your VCR here's how to do it. • Connect the camcorder's AV output cable to your VCR. (See diagram below) Copying Tapes • Press the AVX VCR display.
:_VCR care and Servicing You are advised troubles to keep an eye on aJbw with your troubleshoot, VCR. and places We offer some to contact things as you go. In addition, suggestionsJbr when you cannot care solve to prevent the problems you may sometimes problems, ways have to yourself Head Cleaning The heads are tiny mechanisms in the VCR that pick up the video signal as a videotape passes over them.
:_VCR care and Servicing Do not remove the cover or the back of the VCR - this will void the warranty and endanger your safety. The exposed uninsulated voltage in this unit may be high enough to cause electrical shock. It is dangerous to make contact with any inside part, and none of these parts are intended to be serviced by an untrained user. To be safe, refer service problems to qualified service personnel.
: Care and Servicing (Problems) Often Encountered Problem Problems Things to Check No Power Delayed work. Solution Power cord plugged recording does not in? Connect the power cord to AC outlet. Program set to the correct channel? Reset the delayed recording. If using VCR+, check the channel setup. VCR power turned Turn power off to activate timer. off? the Safety tab removed videocassette? from the Put cellophane tape over the tab area, or use a videocassette with the safety tab intact.
: Care and Servicing (Problems) VCR's remote control, programmed for your TV? Is remote control set to control the TV? Mechanical sounds stop mode viewing. during the Has a loaded cassette stopped more than 5 minutes? Advanced Operations to program the remote to send signals that your TV can recognize. (Not all TV brands are compatible.) Press the TV device button, then press the button corresponding to the TV function you want. been Nothing is wrong. The tape protection mechanism is working.
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Recording: Video: Cassette: Heads: Tape Speed: Tape Width: RF Output: RF Input: Tuning Range: Video Input: Video Audio Output: Input Audio Output Video Recording S/N: Horizontal Resolution: Rotary two-head helical scan azimuth recording NTSC color EIA standard VHS type 4 video heads: 2 for SP, 2 for EP 1 full track audio/video erase head 1 combination head for control track, audio erase and audio record/play (3 heads/single housing) 33.35mm / sec (SP, 16.67mm / sec (LP)(playback only), 11.
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