Video Cassette Recorder MODEL VHQ840/VHQ860 Cu Easy Taping. OWNER'S MANUAL = i i — но сы un = FE = PE e E EE FE TL 5 Carey DEE aleros o E = a ar — ll ml a En = = - я q # et r я 2 Г. = = ar —— el = + = "e B= md m= = Eas F = ir P 3 = E = a wa — m A 5 + - re Rg = =m Quick Use Guide is on the back cover SUONISULO я E o Ad, o e UI e: Cal cae Ee FE — = — I a 1 = — = = — [= = - = O = E A iaa. A Things You Should Know , / Date of Purchase в Cong ratu lations histicated and Dealer Purchased From on your purchase of one of the most sophisticated an reliable products on the market today. Used properly, it Dealer Address will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Dealer Phone No. Please fill in the information at right. The serial number Model No. is on the tag located on the back of your VCR. Serial No N J Safety Precautions Warning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture. CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. This video recorder, equipped with the HQ (High Quality) System, ts compatible with existing VHS equipment. Only use those tapes with the mark. It is recommended that only cassette tapes that have been tested and inspected for use in 2, 4, 6, and 8 hour VCR machines be used. | FCC Warning: Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user's authority to operate. CAUTION This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may A have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock. Therefore, it is dangerous — to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this unit. CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RSM OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, . , , DO NOT REMOVE COVER {OF BACK) Ÿ This symbol alerts the user that important literature concerning the operation NO USER-SERVICEABLE FARTS NSIDE ' ' . & " REFEA SERVICINO TO QUALFED SERVICE PERSONNEL and maintenance of this unit has been included. Therefore, it should be read ® carefully in order to avoid any problems. Table of Contents Important Safeguards and Precautions ..................e==..—... Nerncaconocoreucenoeerorerenre carrer eran ee e peneneremnenananeenes 3 Unpacking Your VCR e Product Features .................—...e-me= ener ini rene rene en enero ss enero. 4 VCR and Cassette Information (Record Tab, Tape Speeds, Head Cleaning, DST, Specifications) .................... 5 Connections Basic Connection (Antenna and VCR, VCR and TV) ..........e....ee=ressiconiccaicionerernieeieooceon recae re recen neercee 6,7 Other Connections (CABLE, Audio/Video) ............-.....e=.necereucoraneiane reee arena cenar ee con tere caceres 8,9 Getting Started Location of Controls (Remote Control, VOR} .............erererevireierereecerri ren en recien ree rerer enana. 10, 11 One Time VCR Setup (On-Screen Language, Channel Memory, Clock Set) .............e.......eeírmeareciirreenceoa 12, 13 On-Screen Displays (OSD) (Function, Channel, Menu, VCR Status 4 Clock, Warning) ..........—..-ee=—..———rme—.—. 14 Basic Operation Playback a Tape (Main Operation, Special Effects, Quality Picture Features) ..…..….….….……….…………ersensassensenssanssou ressens 15 Record On a Tape (Main Operation, One Touch Record, Select Input Mode, Channel Selection) 16, 17 Timer Recording (Main Operation, Cancel, Clear or Replace Program Contents) ..............ecermnmeoroorcanrenneeo 18, 19 More You Can Do Tape Operation (index Search, Auto Functions, Repeat Play, One Minute Skip, Zero Search) ................... 20 ~ 22 Copying Your Tapes (Dubbing) (Connection, Main Operation, Monitoring) .....................116esesreerenerecaerimiones 23 MTS Broadcast/ VHS Hi-Fi Stereo System (For Model VHQ860 only) | (Stereo/SAP/Mono Broadcast, Select Audio Mode) ..............e..... evoricarverrencacavecvareren e Tenanem career 24, 25 VCR Plus+ Setup (Cable Box Setup, VCR Plus+ Channel Setup) .............ee....e-e.e.ireeeierericireencenre ree. 26 ~ 28 VCR Plus+ Programming (Main Operation, Make Correction) ............................viecccreriicorron ocre reee 29 Multi-Brand Control Feature .......................e...eereeeereierire racer ee e ec recaer rece rererarnen eater. 30, 31 Special VCR Features (VCR Lock, Warning Beeper, Blue Back ON/OFF) ,...............ee.e.eieririncoacieroneneee: 32, 33 Other Information Before Requesting Service (Self-check items) ...uvve re iirc ere cete crease errant esas sense eens areas 34, 35 Service Center LISt TT TT ED 36 ET en 37 Spanish Quick Use Guide .....................e..ceeerire erre e re e Er a erre rece rerareaarareaceree ree. 38, 39 Quick Use Guide ................e.eresererrverese erre nen reee ren rene rarrerranrannodervenerenremenran ene tere. Back Cover 2 Zn Important Safeguards and Precautions FOR YOUR SAFETY, READ AND RETAIN ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUC- TIONS. HEED ALL WARNINGS IN THE MANUAL AND ON THE UNIT | INSTALLATION 1 POWER SQURCE CAUTION Operate only from a power source indicated on the unit or in this manual. if necessary, have your Electric Utility Service Company or Video Products Dealer verify the power source in your home. 2 POLARIZED OR GROUNDING PLUG As a satety feature, this Video product comes with either a polarized power cord plug (one blade is wider than the other), or a three-wire grounding type plug. This plug will only fit into an outlet one way, If you cannot fully insert the plug, try reversing it. If it still will not fit, have an electrician install the proper wall outlet. Do not defeat the safety feature by tampering with the plug. GROUNDING PLUG CAUTI This plug will only fit into a three-hole grounding outlet. tf necessary, have an electrician install the proper outlet. Do not defeat the safety feature by tampering with the plug. 3 POWER CORD Make sure power cords are routed so that they are not likely to have anything rest on them, roll over them, or be in the way of walking traffic, if an extension cord is used, make sure it also has either a polarized or grounded plug and that the cords can be securely connected. Frayed cords, damaged plugs, and damaged or cracked wire insulation are hazardous and should be replaced by a qualified service technician. Overloaded outlets and extension cords are fire hazards and should be avoided. 4 DO NOT BLOCK VENTILATION HOLES Ventilation openings in the cabinet release heat generated during operation. If they are blocked, heat build-up inside the unit can cause failures that may result in a fire hazard or heat damage to cassettes. For protection, follow these rules: a. Never cover ventilation slots or the unit while in use, or operate the unit when placed on a bed, sofa, rug, or other soft surface. b. Avoid built-in installation, such as a book case or rack, unless proper ventilation is provided. 5 AVOID EXTREMELY HOT LOCATIONS OR SUDDEN TEMPERATURE CHANGES Do not place the unit over or near any kind of heater or regulator, in direct sunlight, inside a closed vehicle, etc.. Do not move the unit suddenly between areas of extreme temperature variation. If the unit is suddenty moved from a cold place to à warm place, moisture may condense in the unit and on the tape. 6 TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY * Do not place unsecured equipment on a sloping surface. Do not place this unit on any support that is not firm, level, and adequately strong. The unit could fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and damage to the unit. 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 overtum, Carefully follow all operating instructions and use the manufacturer's recommended accessories when operating this unit or connecting it to any other equipment. | 1 OUTDOOR ANTENNA INSTALLATION | SAFE ANTENNA AND CABLE CONNECTION If an outside antenna or cable system — ес о алое, is connected to the equipment, ELECTRICAL CODE be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded sO as to provide some protection against built up static charges and voltage surges. Section 810 of the National Electrica! Code, ANSUNFPA 70 (in Canada, part 1 of the Canadian Electrica! Code) provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting struciure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode. KEEP ANTENNA CLEAR OF HIGH VOLTAGE POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS An outside antenna system should be located well away from power lines, electric light or power circuits and where it will nevar come into contact with these power sources if it should happen to fall. When installing an outside antenna, extreme care should be taken to avoid touching power lines, circuits or other power sources as this could be fatal. Because of the hazards involved, antenna installation should be left to a professional. LENVICE ORGEMORES CTROCE Y YSTEM (MEC ART 190, PART H) = | USING THE VIDEO UNIT If the unit has been in storage or moved to a new location, refer first to the INSTALLATION section of these safeguards. 1 6 KEEP THIS VIDEO UNIT AWAY FROM WATER OR MOISTURE OF ANY KIND. IF EQUIPMENT IS EXPOSED TO RAIN, MOISTURE, OR STRONG IMPACT, unplug the unit and have it inspected by a qualified service technician before use. DURING AN ELECTRICAL STORM During a lightning storm, whether indoors or outdoors, or before leaving the unit unused for extended periods of time, disconnect all equipment from the power source as well as the antenna and cable system, WHEN THE UNIT IS PLUGGED IN « Never expose the unit to rain or water. DO NOT OPERATE if liquid has been spilled into the unit. Immediately unplug the unit, and have it inspected by a service technician. Fire and shock hazards can result from. electrical shorts caused by liquid contact inside. *« Naver drop or push any object through openings in the unit. Some intemal parts carry hazardous voltages and contact can cause electric shock or fire hazard. * Avoid placing the unit directly above or below your TV set as this may cause electrical interference. Keep all magnets away from electronic equipment. USING ACCESSORIES Use only accessories recommended by the manufacturer to avoid risk of fire, shock, or other hazards, CLEANING THE UNIT Unplug the unit. Then, use a clean, dry, chemically untreated cloth to gently remove dust or debris. DO NOT USE cleaning fluids, aerosols, or forced air that could over-spray, or seep into the unit and cause electrical shock. Any substance such as wax, adhesive tape, etc, may mar the cabinet surface. Exposure to greasy, humid, or dusty areas may adversely affect intemal parts. SERVICE DO NOT SERVICE THIS PRODUCT YOURSELF If, after carefully following the detailed operating instructions, this Video product does not operate properly, do not attempt to open or remove covers, or make any adjustments not described in the manual. Unplug the unit and contact a qualified service technician. IF REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE REQUIRED Make sure the service technician uses only parts specified by the manufacturer, or those having the same safety characteristics as the original parts. The use of unauthorized substitutes may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. HAVE THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN PERFORM A SAFETY CHECK Alter any service or repairs 16 the unit, request the service technician to conduct a thorough safety check as described in the manufacture’s service literature to insure that the video unit is in safe operating condition. Unpacking Your VCR * Product Features Unpacking Your VCR Loading the Batteries The accessories below are provided to help you use or set up your VCR. 1 Press in and up on the . latch with your thumb Accessories nail and lift off the lid. Remote Control VSQS1562 (VHQ840) 2 install two batteries as VSQS1561 (VHQ860) indicated inside the Battery Compartment. 2 "AA" 3 Fit the lid's hinge piece 8) Batteries into the indent on the case, and snap the lid into place. RF Coaxial Cable Battery replacement caution VJAS0196 * Do not mix old and new batteries. * Do not mix alkaline with manganese batteries. Model VHQ860 remote "is shown here. To order accessories, call toll free 1-800-211-PANA (7262). Product Features All Channel Auto Set 181-CH TV/ CABLE Tuner...............e...ee...e_.eecereriorraceree racer eee DA 12, 13 Auto Daylight Saving TIme .............-.—..——.eseeererenerer rear Der D ener en enn ore nenreene rene ran re nerane nena norarcarerooeaerncao. 5 Auto Features for a Quality Picture ...............——m..e re... ener erronea ner entame rente ere un rente me rar rente nec ace 15 Auto Operation Functions (Auto Playback, Rewind, Tape Eject, Power off)..............e......ere1ccirerracercercenreenTe 21 Auto Repeat Function ............. eerie reir eee reee eeeeeace ratero enreereavanerrarereranaveacoaaeranenece 22 Digital Auto Picture (For Model VHQ860 only) ....................-...- renee eee 15 Easy-to-Read English/ Spanish/ French On-Screen Displays ......................e.2..ee.—.. 12, 13, 18, 19 MTS Broadcast System (For Model VHQ860 only) (Muiti-channel Television Sound-Stereo, SAP, Mono) …. 24 Multi Brand TV/ Cable Box/ DSS Remote Control ….…...…...…....recasssrarenennsa ren e DIA 30, 31 One Minute Skip .............. eres... .iveaiirercecie er e rencor enecereneereraremarenerereereaneae terrace rentar eteanevantnneante eran 22 One Month, 8 Program Timer Recording .........................+.00er00rimimeccr DD DI ED e ee 18,19 One Touch Recording (OTR) ................cecerreemacecarrareconereerarenne nera nararen een enaraneraneeareraneenene acercamos 16 Program Director Remote Control ,................... eee eeeeeeeeeree reee rene nrerereran rene ren encres 18, 19 Special Effects Playback ..................ee...eserececirorerenere DD RN er recerca rerrerenocreernen rare rerrecaneere 15 Special VCR Features (VCR Lock, Warning Beeper, Blue Back ON/OFF) ................e..eercerneecescanavarencoaneoo 32, 33 Timer Recording Using VCR Buttons .......................--....-...e+erieeriernreca recen ee Deer De ocre econo. 19 VCR Plus+ Recording ....................e.ieseeereeerer reee er rre rencor iranecan race recane orinar arena nnanrecacee: 26 -29 VHS Hi-Fi Stereo System (For Model VHQ860 only) .......................+..e000mremriverieen DD DA 25 VHS Index Search System (Direct Access Search, Index Scan Search) .….…….…...……eccersrenrensennersensanssurens 20, 21 ZErO SEAICN ........…vrerrarserecseracecanrertere ana vacaeanee neres ae menées rrnvenren datant a das cn at da Nat an pan rase ne era sance pee 22 VCR and Cassette Information | Erase Protection (Record Tab) Cassettes have a record tab to ensure that recordings are not accidentally erased. To prevent accidental erasure, break off the tab with a screwdriver. ; To record again, cover the hole with cellophane tape. a | Maximum Record/Playback Time Only use tapes with the VHS] mark in this unit. Type of Video Cassette Tape Speed Setting T60 T120 T160 (Standard Play) | 1 Hour 2 Hours 40 Minutes (Long Play) 2 Hours 4 Hours > 5 os (Super Lona Рау} | 3 Hours 6 Hours 8 Hours | Head Cleaning Your VCR will not normally require head cleaning, however the heads may become clogged when playing an old or damaged tape. Video Heads Sensor System If head cleaning becomes necessary, the VCR will display the screen at right while playing back a recorded signal. To exit this screen, push PLAY on the remote control or VCR. + Use “dry” type head cleaning cassette* only. VIDEO HEADS MAY NEED CLEANING PLEASE INSERT HEAD CLEANING CASSETTE OR REFER TO MANUAL END :PLAY KEY - Be sure to follow the cleaning tape instructions carefully. Excessive use of a cleaning cassette can shorten head life. + |f using a head cleaning cassette does not scive the problem, contact your nearest Factory Service Center or authorized Service Center. {See page 36.) * Cleaning cassette part No. NV-TCL30PT is recommended. [ Reset all VCR Memory Functions —) Use when moving the VCR to a new location, or if a mistake was made in the One Time VCR Setup section. » Make sure a tape is not inserted in the VCR. 1} Turn VCR Power on, 2) Press and hold both PLAY and CHANNEL À on the VCR for more than 5 seconds. * The power will shut off, 3) Perform the One Time VCR Setup section on page 12. | D.S.T. (Daylight Saving Time) ] Your VCR can be set to automatically adjust the clock for Daylight Saving Time. (Page 13.) Spring (First Sunday in April) When set to DST:ON, the VCR will automatically set the clock ahead one hour. Autumn (Last Sunday in October) When set to OST:ON, the VCR will automatically set the clock back one hour. » If your area does not observe Daylight Saving Time, select DST:OFF. * Keep these time changes in mind when programming the VCR for timer recordings. | Specifications ) 120V AC, 60 Hz Power On: Approx. 18 watts (VHQ840) Approx. 23 watts (VHQ860) Power Off; Approx. 4.1 watts Video Signal: EIA Standard NTSC color Video Recording System: 4 rotary heads helical scanning system Power Source: Power Consumption: Audio Track: 1 track (Normal) 2 channel (Hi-Fi Audio Sound) (VHQ860) Tuner: VHF 2-13, UHF 14-69 Midband A through ! (14-22) Superband J through W (23-36) Hyperband AA-EEE (37-64) CE Lowband A-5-A-1 (95-99) o Special CABLE channe! 5A (01) Ultraband 65-94, 100-125 41°F-104°F (5°C~40°C) Broadcast Channels: CABLE Channels: Operating Temperature: Operating Humidity: 10%-75% Weight: 7.5 Ibs. (3.4 kg) (VHQ840) 7.7 Ibs. (3.5 kg) (VHQ860) Dimensions: 14-15/16" (W) x 3-2/3" (H) x 12-3/16” (D) 380 (W) x 93 (H) x 310 (D) mm Note: Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. | ES Basic Connection ANTENNA INDOOR — ANTENNA N 1 Disconnect the antenna or or OUTDOOR — ANTENNA cable from your TV and connect it to the VCR (IN FROM ANT.) VCR 3 Set the Output Channel of your VCR to channel 3 or 4 (whichever is not being transmitted on by a Local TV broadcast). WARNING 2 Connect the VCR to your TV with the RF Coaxial Cable (QUT TO TV). Antenna Cable Cable TV RF Coaxial Cable (VCR-TY Connection Cable) (supplied) When using “Nut type” RF coaxial cables, tighten with fingers only. Overtightening may damage terminals. 6 Between Antenna and VCR Case 1: Twin Lead Cable Only To VCR Terminal <Q (Flat) Twin Lead 300 Ohm Cable 300-75 ohm Transformer (not supplied) Case 2: Twin Lead & Coaxial Cables =r / UHF/VHF D Band Mixer (not supplied) (Round) 75 Chm coaxial Cable To VCR Terminal Case 3: Two Twin Lead Cables T= Te 300-75 ohm Transformer {not supplied) UHF/ VHF Band Mixer (not supplied) To VCR Terminal * If your TV has both post and plug-type VHF terminals, the post connection is recommended to minimize signal loss. Between VCRand TV — Case 1: Screw & Plug Type Terminal О О 5 - 3 D 0 ны O = 7 UHF/VHF Band VHF Separator (not supplied) my) À RF Coaxial Cable UHF Case 2: Screw Type Terminal 75-300 ohm Transformer VHF (not supplied) or DD or Case 3: Double Screw Type Terminal TV UHF/VHF Band VHF Separator {not supplied) || UHF Case 4: Complex TV Terminal TERMINALS ON BACK OF TV SET Split out ANT1 ANT2 * Connect to one of the ANT terminals and select the same antenna number on the TV, > Other Connections , All connections on these pages are made with 75 Ohm coaxial cables. CABLE Connections Ре Without a Converter/Descrambler Box VCR IN FROM ANT. You can: 1) Use your VCR Remote Control to select channels. 2) Program one or more unscrambled channels for IN FROM unattended recording. CABLE OUT TO TV You cannot: record or view scrambled channels with this connection. VHF/UHF With a (CABLE to VCR) Converter/Descrambler Box You can: - OUT TO TV . , , Cable TV 1) Record and view any channel including Converter Box scrambled channels; channel selection must be made at the Cable TV Converter Box. 2) Program one channel for unattended IN FROM recording. CABLE You cannot: select channels from VCR or TY, watch one station while recording another. VHF/UHF place channels in memory (pg.12) other than the Cable box output channel. With a (VCR to TV) Converter/Descrambler Box IN FROM ANT. You can: VCR 1) Use your VCR Remote Control to select channels. 2) Program unattended recordings of more than one unscrambled channel. IN FROM CABLE You cannot: record scrambled channels with this connection. Cable TV Converter Box With Two Converter/Descrambler Boxes Converter Box 1 If you want to record and IN FROM < view a combination of CABLE A5 Г IN FROM ANT. 2-Wa VCR scrambled and с nor A unscrambled channels, IN p ( you will need additional Le UT A onverter equipment. A OUT 2 Box 2 7 This connection requires < Sy two converter boxes, an ZN DST) A A/B switch, and a 2-way | 2 OUTTOTV splitter as shown here. VHF/UHF 5 | 750hm | Coaxial Cable OUT A/B Switch 8 With a DSS Receiver IN FROM CABLE or Antenna IN FROM Satellite Dish QUT TO TY You can: SU01193UU09 1) Record and view any channel including scrambled channels; channel selection must be made at the DSS Receiver. 2) Program one channel for unattended recording. NOTE: The DSS receiver must be turned off to view programs from a cable box or antenna. See the DSS manual for details. VHF/UHF “DSSÉ is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, INC., a unit of GM Hughed Electronics. , , С , if your TV has AUDIO IN and VIDEO IN terminals, you can connect your Audio/Video Connections VCR to them to receive a higher quality picture and sound. If your TV is not stereo, you can connect a stereo amplifier to the VCR to enjoy stereo sound. Audio/Video Connections TV IN FROM ANT AUDIO IN 1 Connect the VIDEO OUT terminal on the VCR to the VIDEO IN terminal of your TV. 2 Connect the “L” and “R” AUDIO OUT terminals on the VCR to the “L” and “R” AUDIO IN terminals of your TV. 3 Set the VIDEO/TV selector of your TV (Monitor/Receiver) to “VIDEO.” NOTE: Touse your TV as a VCR monitor, set the VIDEO/TV selector on the TV (Monitor/Receiver) to “VIDEO.” For model VHQ860, use the L Audio In jack for proper sound reproduction when connecting to a monaural TV. Stereo Amplifier Connections Stereo Amplifier When you connect your VCR to a Stereo Component System, you can view the picture from the VCR while enjoying stereo from your audio system. Connect the “L” and “R” AUDIO QUT terminals on the VCR to the “L” and “R” AUDIO IN terminals of your stereo. Note to CABLE system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CABLE system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC in USA (and to the Canadian Electrical Code in Canada) that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. : Remote Control Buttons Location of Controls See pages 22, 31. See pages 22, 31. VCR TV See pages 30, 31. > DA See pages 30, 31. POWER ` Й DSS/CABLE See pages 12, 18, 19, 29, 31. SJ Veh TV — ALE | See pages 30, 31. VCR/TV INPUT See pages 12, 17, 23, 31. As om EA ol See pages 17, 23. 31. PLAY ‘FAST FORWARD/SEARCH See pages 15, 21, 31. , See pages 15, 20, 21, 31. SELECT UP SET See pages 12-14, 18, 19, 22, 27-29, 32, 33. - See pages 12-14, 18, 19, 22, 27-29, 92, 33. REWIND/ SEARCH ® = STOP See pages 15, 20, 21, 31. | = See pages 15, 16, 19, 21, 31. SET/BACKSPACE | == | SELECT DOWN See pages 12, 13, 18, 19, 28, 29. A a a pages 12-14, 18, 19, 22, 27-29, 32, 33. ACTION d © © N PROGRAM See pages 12-14, 22, 27, 28, 32, 33. DA © O | N See pages 18, 19, 29. PAUSE р RECORD/TIME See pages 15, 16, 23, 31. A O No See pages 16, 31. NUMBERED KEYS 7 SLOW See pages 13, 16, 20, 29, 31. © SO See pages 15, 31. DISPLAY/ENTER RES (À aA: ADD/DELETE See pages 14, 16, 22, 24, 31. ps | See pages 13, 19, 28, 29. INDEX a mem З, ОО CHANNEL UP/DOWN See pages 20, 21. | La q N (TRACKING UP/DOWN) an m ! See pages 12, 13, 15-17, 23, 31. SAP/Hi-Fi (VHQ860 only) и и N p See page 25. | — VOLUME U ow SPEED See pages 16, 31. ZERO SEARCH/ COUNTER RESET | | | 1 MINUTE SKIP Model VHQ860 remote is shown here. Front View of the VCR Cassette Compartment VCR/TV Selector See pages 15, 16, 23. САУ STOP/EJECT See pages 12, 17, 23, 31. hy ay See pages , 19, 23, 31. 15, 16, 19, 23, 31. | FAST FORWARD/ = + Z 7 SEARCH т Е г See pages 15, 19, | 7 | 20, 31. power [Loe See pages | 12, 18, 19, 29, 31. _\ —S) RECORD/TIME See pages 16, 19, 23, 32. CHANNEL UP/DOWN TRACKING/V-LOCK See pages 12, 15-17, 31. 10 Display Panel REMOTE SENSOR See pages 11, 15-19, 29. REWIND/SEARCH See pages 15, 19, 20, 31. Display Panel Power Indicator Lights when power is on. VCR Indicator Lights when the VCR/TV selector is set to VCR. Hi-Fi Indicator Lights when Hi-Fi audio is monitored or played back. (For Model VHQ860 only) Hi-Fi STEREO Indicator Lights when the station you are tuned to is broadcasting Stereo. (For Model VHQ860 only) Rear View of the VCR * For Model VHQ840 AC Power Plug When plugged into an AC outlet, the VCR consumes 4.1 W of electric power in OFF condition. STEREO Audio Output Connector | + See pages 9, 23. Timer Indicator Lights when the VCR is set for a Timer Recording, or when a length is set for normal recording (OTR). Flashes when the Timer Recording is set, but a tape has not been inserted into the VCR or when the clock is not set. °° REC Indicator REC LT Lights during recording. SAP eee Зе SAP Indicator | Lights when the station you are tuned to is broadcasting SAP. (For Model VHQ860 only) L 0 © = 3 O W Lama Q = D el Video Output Connector See pages 9, 23. / VHF/UHF Antenna Input Terminal 7 OOONDNDADE 2080 [ РТ | ° Audio input Connector See pages 23, 26. * For Model VHQ860 AC Power Plug While plugged into an AC outlet, the VCR consumes 4.1 W of See pages 9, 23. electrical power in OFF condition, Audio Input Connector (L/R) See pages 23, 24, 26. LL See pages 6-9, 26. — put Connector See pages 23, 26. Audio Output Connector (L/R) Video Input Connector See pages 23, 24, 26. VHF/UHF Antenna Output Terminal See pages 6-9, 23, 26. > Channel 3/4 Switch See pages 6, 12. Video Output Connector See pages 9, 23. VHF/UHF Antenna Input Terminal See pages 6-9, 24, 26. VHF/UHF Antenna Output Terminal See pages 6-9, 23, 24, 26. Channel 3/4 Switch See pages 6, 12. 11 6 One Time VCR Setup *Important: If the remote control POWER, ACTION, PROG, CH4/Y , INDEX, or ADD/DLT button does not work when pressed, press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again. When the VCR is turned on for the first time, it automatically enters the setup mode. To Set the Language, Channels, and Clock Setup includes the following: + Choose the language for on-screen menus 1 Turn TV and VCR on.* and messages. * Tell the VCR how your equipment is hooku (pages 6-9) so he VOR can correctly place 2 Tune TV to VCR output channel (the same one you set channels into memory. on the back of the VCR: CH3 or CHA). + Get the VCR ready for clock set. 3 Press CH A for English on-screen displays. SELECT LANGUAGE Back of model VHQ860 PUSH YCA CH A: ENGLISH is shown here. Or, press CH V for Spanish 1 6 on-screen displays. Or, press VCR/TV for French on-screen displays. * You can also set the language using the buttons on the VCR. + If wrong language is set, see the “Reset all VCR Memory Functions” section on page 5. * The VCR should be connected to an antenna or cable box (page 6-9). OPRIMIR VCA CH Y: ESPAÑOL APP. VCR/TV —: FRANCAIS 4 Press AV to select your hookup, MEMES BOXPVCAP TV and then press D to set. VCRPCABLE/OSS BOX TV * If you selected "CABLE/DSS BOX »> УСА TV,” continue with step 5. If not, go to step 6. SE ie KEY « If you are using the CABLE/DSS BOX p LED ACTION KEY VCR > TV connection method, only the cable box output channel will be placed in memory. 5 Press AV to select your cable SEE E/OSS YOXPVCRE TV box or DSS receiver output 5 o number, and then CABLE/DSS BOX OUTPUT GH press # to enter. SELECT:4 KEY * | necessary, refer to your cable SET :« » KEY box manual. END :ACTION KEY 0-00-15 * |f you are using Audio/Video jack connections to your cable box, setect and set "VIDEO OUT” as the output channel. 6 Press CH A to start Channel Auto Set, e “PLEASE SET CLOCK BY PUSHING ACTION KEY” appears. 7 Press ACTION to display the - $ | Y A) 3 SET CLOCK screen. - à $ 500 6 8 Press AV to select the MONTH, |e : and then press > to enter. SELECT A Ÿ KEY * Make each entry within 5 minutes, | END :ACTEON KEY or the VCR exits the Set Clock screen. Remaining | О Press AY and <> to select Remaining items and set remaining items at right. - Date * Year . Model VHQ860 remote is shown here. + Pressing 4 wil move back to anitem + DST. (Daylight Saving for correction. Time see page 5.) Using AY keys Whenever a menu or program screen is displayed, the PLAY, \ STOP, REWIND, and FF buttons 10 Press ACTION twice to start >)» the clock and exit this mode. on the remote control function У | as AY > only. For play, stop, rewind, and fast forward functions, use the buttons on the VCR. SET ¡4 KEY | START : ACTION KEY 12 SELECT/SET (AY) keys ACTION | ADD/ NUMBERED y DELETE keys CHANNEL UP a 100 key — Model VHQ860 remote is shown here. To Change On-Screen Display Language 1 Press ACTIONto = (= MENU -===-===" display the menu. SET UP VCR SET CLOCK 2 Press AV to select EN ENGLISH the language. ELECT:4 Y KEY 5 English: LANGUAGE SET > KEY Spanish: IDIOMA END — ¡ACTION KEY French: LANGUE 3 Press P> repeatedly to change the language. eee МЕМО =======-- | SET UP VCR |=======-- MENU ---=----- ] SET CLocK | ML MENO ==-==——. SET UP CHANNE PREPARAR VCR ENU TENA |FIJA PIENSE e Ам REGLAGE MAGNETOSCOPE SELECT:4 v KEY MINE JUIag: q REGLAGE HORLOGE SET KN REGLAGE CANAL END ACTION ELEGIR:4 Y TITAN: FRANCAIS FIJAR 1» SEL. A Y REGLER :» FIN "ACTION TERMINAR: ACTION 4 Press ACTION to exit this mode. When Using the 100 key When selecting CABLE channels 100 to 125 with the NUMBERED keys, first press the 100 key and then enter the remaining two digits. For example, to select channel 125: Press NUMBERED keys 100, then 2, then 5. To Replace Channeis in Memory In case you have cable installed, etc. 1 Press ACTION to display the menu. 2 Press AV to select “SET UP CHANNEL,” and then press P> to display the “SET UP CHANNEL" screen, SET UP VCR SET CLOCK SET UP CHANNEL \DIOMA/ LANGUE: ENGL 1 SH SELECT ¡A Y KEY SET "e KEY END ACTION KEY 3 Press AY to select “ANTENNA,” and then ==. SET UP CHANNEL ===]. press P- to set your antenna CABLE AUTO SET system (TV or CABLE). CABLE/OSS BOX SET UP VCR Plus+ CH SET UP 4 Press AV to select "AUTO | seuect:a v key SET," and then press > SET iw KEY to display the "CHANNEL - AUTO SET” screen. * If you use a cable box, it must be left on for auto channel set. 5 Press CH À to start Channel Auto Set. + To exit this mode, press ACTION twice. To Set or Reset the Clock In case the clock is wrong, or a power failure occurred. 1 Press ACTION to display the menu. gr MENU -=---==-= 7 2 Press AV to select “SET EAE а " UP CHANN CLOCK, and then press > “ID JOMA/ LANGUE: ENGLI SH to display the SET CLOCK SELECT:A Ÿ KEY screen. END ACTION KEY 3 Press AV and > to select and set the date, time, and | DST. (Daylight Saving Time). e MD + = O 0 pie La) ра: O эВ 4 Press ACTION twiceto — [za start the clock and exit SELECT:4 y KEY this mode. END “ACTION KEY To Add or Delete a Channel CHANNEL 08 ADDED 1 Select a channel using the NUMBERED keys to add or CH A/V to delete. 2 Press ADD/DLT to add or delete the channel. * To select a channel once it's deleted, use the NUMBERED keys on the remote control. CHANNEL 08 DELETED how your VCR is hooked up. _N * This VCR will accurately maintain its calendar up to Dec. 31, 2096, 11:59PM. NOTES) + Normal TV or Cable channels are automatically selected and placed in memory depending on 13 [1 On-Screen Displays (OSD) “Important: If the remote control POWER, ACTION, PROG, CHA/V , INDEX, or ADD/DLT button does not work when pressed, press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again. Function & Channel Display When a function button is pressed, e.g. PLAY, or 08 you change channels, a 4 second display appears first in large and then small characters. Menu Screen 1 Press ACTION* to display the menu. ET UP VCR SET UP CHANNEL ID FrOMA/ LANGUE: ENGLISH 2 Press AV and Dto | SELECT: RE make your selection. END :ACTION KEY * To get the most from each feature, please read the Operating Manual before attempting any operation. VCR Status & Clock Display Press DISPLAY to display or remove the overlay shown below. Function Status Current Time Channel REC 12:00AM CH 08 Rec Time O STEREO TEEN Remaining E à N (OTR mode only Ÿ \ Counter see page 16.) Broadcast Audio Being Received Tape Speed (Mode! VHQB60 only) (See page 5.) (See page 24.) * This display will disappear in 5 seconds. Blank Tape/ No Video Signal Indication Whenever a blank section of a tape comes up in Play mode, or when the selected channel has no broadcast signal with the Blue Back ON/OFF Feature (page 33) set to ON, the TV screen will turn solid blue. 14 Warning and Instruction Displays These displays will alert you of a missed operation or provide further instructions. If no active channels are found for CHANNEL MEMORY... (See page 12.) If you attempt to set or review a Timer Recording and the Clock is not set... (See page 18.) After a Timer Program has been set... (See page 18.) If you press REC on the remote control or VCR, and a cassette is inserted with no record tab... (See page 16.) If you press PLAY, FF, REW, or REC on the remote control or VCR without a cassette inserted... (See pages 15, 16.) If you press POWER or STOP during a Timer Recording... (visible in YCR mode only) (See page 19.) If head cleaning becomes necessary while playing back a tape... (See page 5.) If you press a function button other than STOP/EJECT or POWER while the VCR is in VCR Lock mode... (See page 32.) If you press POWER, ACTION, or PROG on the remote while in TV or CABLE/DSS mode... (See pages 30, 31.) NO CH FOUND PLEASE CHECK ANTENNA CABLE CONNECTION THEN PUSH VCR CH UP KEY AGAIN PLEASE SET CLOCK BEFORE PROGRAMMING TURN VCH OFF FOR TIMER RECORDING AND LEAVE CABLE BOX POWER ON CHECK CASSETTE RECORD TAB NO CASSETTE PLEASE INSERT A CASSETTE TO CANCEL TIMER REC | PUSH POWER THEN STOP KEY VIDEO HEADS MAY NEED CLEANING PLEASE INSERT HEAD CLEANING CASSETTE COR REFER TO MANUAL | END:PLAY KEY VCR LOCK ACTIVATED NOW TV/CABLE/DSS MODE PLEASE PUSH VCH KEY ON REMOTE Playback a Tape Y check list before you begin. 1 Insert a cassette. y R * VCR power comes on automatically. -L d- [J Al connections are made. e “VCR” lights in the Display Panel. TN (See pages 6-9.) [] TV and VCR are plugged in. = channel ася to the VCR 2 Press PLAY on the remote or VCR to start playback. * Playback begins automatically if cassette has no record tab. 3 Press STOP on the remote or VCR to stop playback. + To rewind the tape, press REW. 4 Press STOP/EJECT on the VCR to eject the cassette. * You may eject a cassette with power on or off. TRACKING Display Panel FF/REW V-LOCK Search To Find a Particular Scene During Playback ) Press REW or FF during playback to search for a scene. » Search speed for SP mode tapes is 7 times and SLP mode tapes is UD vs Ш 21 times the normal speed. us) * Some noise bars will appear during search. т: O0 FF/REW я я © 2 Search Special Effects During Playback © PLAY — ~ These features work best in SP or SLP mode. The sound will be muted. — pos 4 b - A 3 Slow Motion Playback 0 Press SLOW to start slow motion playback during playback. = E Press PLAY or SLOW to release. S PAUSE = Still (Freeze) Frame Picture O © Press PAUSE to freeze and release the picture. * To reduce picture noise, first press SLOW. Then, use CH sLow—1 ® ® © (TRACKING) 4/Y to clear up the picture. Now, press PAUSE. © Frame by Frame Advance ra In Still mode, hold down SLOW to advance the still picture one © © | frame at a time. Press PAUSE to release. не - i TRACKING 3 UY Will v-Lock — 5606 Features for a Quality Picture 1 Digital Auto Picture (For Model VHQ860 oniy) This feature automaticaily controis the video output signal for less noise depending on the tape condition. Digital Auto Tracking This feature continuously analyzes the signal and adjusts for optimum picture quality. Manual Tracking Control (to reduce picture noise) Use during Playback and Siow Motion mode to reduce picture Model VHQ860 remote is shown here. ( Caution: ON noise. Press CH (TRACKING) 4/Y during playback until the picture clears up. To return to Auto Tracking mode, press Please inspect your cassette tapes POWER off and then on again. and remove any loose or peeling , N labels to prevent them from V-Lock Control (to reduce picture jitter) becoming jammed ín your unit. In Stil mode, CH (TRACKING) A/V operate as a V-Lock control. Press A/W until the picture is stabilized. 77 * After the VCR is in Still or Slow mode for 3 minutes, it will switch to the Stop mode automatically to protect the tape В Nr’ and the video head. 15 Record On a Tape *Important: If the remote control POWER, ACTION, PROG, CHA/Y , INDEX, or ADD/DLT button does not work when pressed, press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again. A check list before you begin. 1 Insert a cassette with record tab. 1 0) All connections are made. * VCR power comes on automatically. Ё = (See pages 6-9.) Р у [ml + || [J vCRis plugged in. — [J TV is turned on and set to the VCR channel (CH 3 or 4). . 2 Press CH A/¥* or NUMBERED сн ов keys to select a channel. * Or, press CHANNEL 4/Y on the VCR. * Holding down CH 4/Y will increase the channel! search speed. * To record from an outside source, press CH A/Y or INPUT to select “LINE” (see page 17). 2 Display Panel 3 Press SPEED to change the recording speed. sp « SP = Standard Play , LP = Long Play SLP = Super Long Play (See page 5.) 4 Press REC/TIME on the remote control or VCR to start recording. * To edit out unwanted portions, press PAUSE to pause the recording in progress. To release, press PAUSE again. (After the VCR has been in Pause mode for 5 minutes, it will stop automatically to protect the tape and video head.) 4 One Touch Timer Recording (OTR) The VCR starts recording and turns itself off at a preset time. In step 4, press REC/TIME repeatedly to set the length of the recording. Each press will change the stop time as shown. PAUSE 2 DISPLAY i ali 2 SL Ё Могта! Вес —>0:30 —> 1:00 ve excuse [| CHANNEL C В R082 12 [| Up/Down 4:00 4— 3:00 4— 2:00 4— 1:30 Y 3 7 » “TIMER? lights in the Multi Function Display. * The remaining recording time can be displayed by pressing « DISPLAY in OTR mode. Model VHQ860 remote is shown here. 5 Press STOP to stop recording. * Or, press STOP/EJECT on the VCR. 16 CHANNEL Up/Down VCR/TV Display Panel | я Des POWER YCA TV CAME Ó 3 = 0: 000 0 O ON O O © QU où о J INPUT CHANNEL Up/Down Model Y HQ860 remote is shown here. Selecting the Input Mode Press INPUT. The display will change in the order below. Channel — LINE ( Number ) or Press CH A/V. The display will change in the order below. 1—2—3 (CABLE) (TV) LINE 4— 125 or 69 Record One Program While Watching Another 1 Press VCR/TV while recording is in progress to turn off the VCR indicator in the Multi Function Display. 2 Use the TV channel controls to select a program. The VCR will continue to record your program while you watch any channel you choose. « To switch back and forth between the recording and viewing channel, press VCR/TV. Selecting Channels at the VCR 1 Turn your TV and VCR on. » VCR Indicator lights on the Multi Function Display. If indicator doesn’t light, press VCR/TV to turn it on. 2 Use CH A/Y on the remote control or VCR to select channels. » To switch back to TY channel selection, press VCR/TV to turn VCR indicator off, or simply turn the VCR power off. 17 uone1.ado oiseg Timer Recording Important: if the remote control POWER, ACTION, PROG, CHA/V , INDEX, or ADD/DLT button does not work when pressed, press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again. You can set up the VCR to record a one * ; [a SET PROGRAM ====== time, daily, or weekly program while you are 1 P SES PROGR 10 display the away or otherwise occupied. Up to 8 screen. VCR Pluss PROGRAM programs can be stored in memory. 2 Press AV to select “TIMER SELECT:4 v KEY JS . | PROGRAM,” and then press > | END :PROG KEY Check list before you begin. to display the program screen. [I All connections are made. "« If a program is already in memory, press AY (See pages 6-9.) and > to select an unused program number. |R&/&1; START STOP CH TV and VCR ara plugged in and tumed on. [] VCR/TV selector is set to “VCR.” FAN SLP [] Clock is set to correct time. 3 Press AY and P to select and (SELECT START DATE [J Record tab in place. (See page 5.) set one of the following: SELECT :4 v KEY * 1-31 =One time recording END PROG KEY * DAILY =Same time MON- FRI * WEEKLY (SUN-SAT) =Same time once a week Examol el * IEEERITY 31 1 — 2 auna 57 Today's Date — 7 SELECTA /VW Selection Order DAILY WEEKLY a WEEKLY ___ WEEKLY (SAT) (MON) (SUN) 4 Press AY and <> Remaining Items to be set: * START time to select and set each » STOP time of the remaining * CH(annel) number, or LINE for items at right. outside source recording * Speed (SP, LP, SLP) To Make Corrections Repeatedly press > to move the cursor to the right, or d to move to the left to the incorrect entry and make the correction. = WN вы 5 Press PROG to end the program. ADT START STOP CH SED . VIAL NT * This screen appears for confirmation. BIN O жен = Фо ож же "о == = -—— —— + = O) J] cub pp CANCEL : ADD/DLT KEY SELECT 1-8:4 w KEY ENTER :» KEY To Enter More Programs END :PROG KEY = Press AV and to select and set a blank $ a program number, and then repeat steps 3 and 4. ОВО 6 Press PROG to exit this mode. Model VHQ860 7 Press POWER off to set the timer. TIMER remote is * When recording programs vía a cable box, 3 shown here. make sure the cable box is left ON and DIN tuned to the desired channel. “TIMER” indicator lights in the Display Panel. Important notes when using a DSS receiver » When recording programs via a DSS receiver, the DSS receiver must be left on. * When recording programs via an antenna or cable, the DSS receiver must be turned off. IN * Acassette with no record tab is ejected and “TIMER” flashes when the power is tumed off to set the timer. * If the start times of two programs overlap, the lower numbered program will have priority. NOTES * If the start time for a timer recording comes up during a normal recording or One Touch Recording (page 17), NA the timer recording will not be performed. + If there is a power interruption of more than one minute, the recording will not be performed or continue. Cancel a Timer Recording: (Recording is in progress) Press POWER and then STOP within 10 seconds to cancel the timer recording. « The TIMER indicator goes out in the Display Panel. Replace Program Contents: POWER Display Panel {Recording is not in progress) (= SET PROGRAM —->> 1 Press PROG to display the “SET VCR Pluss PROGRAM PROGRAM” screen. gor START STOP CH SPD 2 Press AV to select “TIMER 2 8 10:00P12:00P125 SP PROGRAM,” and then press > to 13 40 3:00P10:00P Y ip display all currently set programs. SELECT 1-B:4 Y KEY 3 Press AY and to select and ENO PROG KEY set a program number. (See page 18.) POWER DA START STOP CH display all currently set programs. [|4 su 9:00P10:00P L LP rer 4 Press AV and <P to select 8 SAT 10:00P 12:00P 12 rove ) and set replacement timer laz но. + a SELECT SIART DAIE| STOP Information. SELECT:4 ¥ KEY y | 5 Press PROG twice to exit this mode. | END — ¡Pros ker 7 —— PROG o O Review or Clear Program Contents: © © © - (Recording is not in progress) i "2 © ee SET PROGRAM ------ р =. 1 Press PROG to display the “SET o ADD/ PROGRAM" screen. lus: PROGRAM | © © рецЕтЕ » & > Hun] a Press AV to select “TIMER = () DI PROGRAM," and then press > to— aml т 3 10 B:00F 9:00P 10 SP q MID COUNTER YAY Q CANCEL : ADD/DLT KEY HG 3 Press AV to select a program SELECT 1-8:4 v KEY number. | | END. ¡PROG KEY 4 Press ADD/DLT if you want 5 OT START STOP GH SPD) to clear the program. Я ‘à 1o:00p12100P125 SP , , 3 10 B:00P 9:00P 10 SP 5 Press PROG to exit this mode. 4 SU 9:00P10:00P L LP " SELECT 1-8:4 Y KEY Model VHQ860 remote is shown here. ENTER :» KEY END "PROG KEY Timer Recording Using VCR Buttons (Make sure a cassette tape is not inserted in the VCR.) 1 Hold down STOP/EJECT and press REW to enter the Program mode. 2 Press FF or REC/TIME repeatedly or hold down to make selections. 3 Press PLAY to set the item and move on. + To make corrections, repeatedly press PLAY to move the cursor to the right, or REW to move to the left to the incorrect entry and make the correction. 4 Press STOP/EJECT and REW together to display program contents after all items have been entered. * You cannot clear programs with the VCR buttons. 5 Hold down STOP/EJECT and press REW, (release REW first, and then release STOP/EJECT) to exit this mode. 6 Insert a cassette with record tab and press POWER off to set the timer. 19 Y SELECTA | PROG dserb KA} и \ Tape Operation *Important: If the remote control POWER, ACTION, PROG, CH4/Y , INDEX, or ADD/DLT button does not work when pressed, press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again. VHS Index Search System Each time you start a recording, an invisible index mark is automatically placed on the tape. You can then use these index marks to access or scan your recordings. REWIND 3 FAST FORWARD 3 N \_ FAST FORWARD 3 Model Y HQ860 remote is shown here. Direct Access This feature allows you to go directly to the recording you want from anywhere on the tape by entering the appropriate index number. r INDEX 1 Press INDEX* in Playback or Stop mode. INDEX 04 2 Press a NUMBERED keyto — select the desired recording. + To calculate the number, see below. 3 Press REW or FF to start a reverse or forward search. * When the designated location is reached, the VCR goss into Playback mode. INDEX SEARCH 04 To calculate an Index Number Count forward or backward each recording stant point, including the recording you want to see, from wherever you are on the tape. Example 1: If you are watching recording 4 and you want to watch recording 2, count the start points to number 2. The total is 3. Enter 3 in step “2” and press REW. НЯ +, Te м 2 ` en: -. 8 LT A mii. Во : LL ee meal eee я Example 2: If you are watching recording 2 and you want to watch recording 6, count the start points to number 6. The total is 4. Enter 4 in step “2" and press FF. | Y Y 3 1 | aaa aus] e | NOTE: + indicates start points of each recording. NOTES Ni * Make each entry within 10 seconds, or the Index Search mode will be canceled. + Index marks will be placed for Timer recordings as well, » | the VHS Index Search System are initiated extremely close to an index mark, there is a possibility that the index mark will not be counted in the search. 20 STOP/EJECT С | | cc 08” ._=_» TC REWIND FAST FORWARD bb 5 (3) \_ FAST FORWARD O b O Model VHQ860 remote is shown here. Index Scan This feature allows you to scan (forward or reverse) each recording for 10 seconds in Piayback mode. ” INDEX À Press INDEX in Playback or Stop mode, b Press REW or FF to begin the | FF scan. | * As each index mark is reached, a short playback will be performed after which FF or REW resumes. AUTO INDEX SEARCH C Press PLAY to cancel the scan and begin playback. * You may also press STOP to stop the tape. Start here F Current « Program | SE оо f Indexed Point STOP STOP + Play (for about 10 seconds) ` — Fast Forward or Rewind | Auto Operation Functions ) Auto Playback When a tape is inserted, the power turns on (Auto). If the record tab” is removed, playback begins (Auto). og ueg noA a10N Auto Rewind When a tape reaches its end during playback, fast forward or manual record, the VCR will rewind and go into Stop mode. Playback Auto Eject (Repeat Play is “OFF.”) When a tape without a record tab" is played to its end, the VCR will rewind and then eject the tape. Memory Rewind Off When the POWER button is pressed during rewind, the VCR will turn off after rewind is complete. * For record tab information, see page 5. 21 Tape Operation (continued) *Important: If the remote control POWER, ACTION, PROG, CH4/Y , INDEX, or ADD/DLT button does not work when pressed, press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again. Your VCR is equipped with several time saving features as well as convenient automatic functions making tape operation easier than ever. . g = E ODO 000 об | "SA Ma a =00 à E a Oo» b — | Model VHQ860 remote is shown here. One Minute Skip The VCR rapidly skips over one minute of tape. Á Press ZERO/ 1 MIN in Play mode. * The VCA will go into FF search mode and skip over 60 seconds of recorded time. Normal playback will then resume. 22 Repeat Play The VCR will play your recording over and over. 1 Press ACTION" to display the menu. SET UP CHAN NEL IC TOMAZ LANGUE: ENGLISH SELECT :& Y KEY :»+ KEY 2 Press AV to select “SET UP SET OR KEY 4 VCR,” and then press D to display the “SET UP VCR” screen. 3 Press AV to select “REPEAT [------ SET UP VCR ------ PLAY,” and then press D to : on select “ON” or “OFF.” NOISY CH BLUE BACK: ON * When “ON” is selected the VCR plays the tape to its end or until a blank E key portion of over 30 seconds is detected END ACTION KEY (erased portions are not considered blank). The tape is then rewound and played again and again until Repeat Play is turned off. 4 Press ACTION twice to return to the normal screen. Zero Search To quickly return to a specific tape location. À Press DISPLAY to display the Time Counter overlay during playback. STOP 12:00AM 0-8 cH 0:30 ESTEREO ESaF MONO 4 b Press COUNTER RESET to reset the Time Counter to “0:00:00” at the desired position. Model VHQ860 only C Continue playback, rewind, - or fast forward. STOP 12:004M CH 08 | 0:00:00 ESTEREO SP ESAP MONO + d Press ZERO/1MIN in Stop mode when you want to return to “0:00:00.” * The VCR will go into FF or REW mode and stop at the last point the Time Counter was set to 0:00:00, - Copying Your Tapes (Dubbing) Connections you'll need to make. For Model VHQ840 7 = \® 7 Audio In O © 7 Ta p = | — Video I Playing (Source) VCR Recording (Editing) VCR TV for Monitoring For Model VHQ860 —— Video In (Audio Out (L) “ 1 — N . e © CH3 or 4 | Video Out «DD, des - не Audio In (L) ВЫ ; * o ‚ EN Audio In (R) (Audio Out (R)) 1 Insert a pre-recorded tape into the Playing (Source) VCR. 2 Insert a blank tape with re = Al record tab into the y Recording (Editing) VCR. fx 3 Select “LINE” Input mode on the Recording (Editing) VCR. (See “Selecting the Input Mode” on page 17.) 4 press PLAY on the Playing VCR. Press PAUSE at the desired starting point. * When connecting tc a normal VCR, use the L Audio In jack for proper sound reproduction. 5 Press REC on the Recording VCR, and then press PAUSE immediately thereafter. 6 Press PAUSE on both VCRs at the same time, to begin copying. = e a D e, с e Q 3 = © To Edit Out Unwanted Parts Press PAUSE on the recording VCR while copying is in progress. Press PAUSE again to resume copying. 7 Press STOP on both VCRs to stop copying. To Monitor Dubbing on Your TV 1 Tum your TV on and tune to the Recording VCR channel {CH3 or CH4). 2 Set the VCR/TV Selector on the Recording VCR to “VCR.” Caution: Unauthorized exchanging and/or copying of copyrighted recordings may be copyright infringement. 23 Об ОО Y check list before you begin. MTS Broadcast/ VHS Hi-F1 Stereo System (For Model VHQ860 only) [J The VCR is connected to a stereo TV, or a mono TV and an external stereo amp or receiver with speakers. J The VCR and other components are plugged in and turned on. Connections to Make Audio Out When recording, you may monitor in stereo, by connecting the VCR to either a stereo TV, or a mono sound TV with an external stereo amp and speakers. © © OC = DISPLAY — o 10 © © OEI = OOOO Ol o: so! Model VHQ860 rémote is shown here. a о т Antenna E my a Equipped with dbx® -TV Noise der for true MTS reproduction. x -TV Noise Reduction is required for good stereo separation and audio fidelity. dbx® is a registered trademark, and is licensed by dbx® Technology Licensing. 24 Receivable Broadcast Types The following are possible audio broadcast types and on-screen displays, The signal being received is indicated with an “(” mark while the selected audio mode is indicated with an arrow. Press DISPLAY to display the broadcast signal currently being received. MTS Stereo and SAP broadcast Multi-channel Television Sound Stereo (main language) and Secondary Audio Program (sub language) broadcasts are being received simultaneously. Select STEREO or SAP audio mode. MTS Stereo broadcast Multi-channel Television Sound Stereo broadcast. Select STEREO audio mode. * if a stereo broadcast is weak and the display flickers, you may want to select the MONO audio mode for better results. SAP broadcast Secondary Audio Program (sub language) broadcast. Select SAP audio mode for the sub language. MONO broadcast Normal monaural sound broadcast. Stereo AMP or Receiver STOP 12:004M CH 08 0:00:00 #STEREOd SP SAP MONO STOP 12:00AM CH 08 0:00:00 ESTEREO4 SP SAP MOND STOP 12:00AM CH 08 0:00:00 STEREO SP SAP d MOND STOP 12:00AM 0 STEREO SAP MONO = CH 08 :00:00 SP With the proper audio mode setting, your VCR can: 1) record and playback an MTS stereo broadcast (main language) in stereo Hi-Fi. 2) record and playback a monaural broadcast (main language) or Secondary Audio Program (sub language) on the Hi-Fi tracks for better quality monaural sound. 3) playback non Hi-Fi tapes in monaural. * When recording, the selected broadcast sound is always recorded on the left and right Hi-Fi tracks as well as the normal monaural track. This means your tapes can be played back on Hi-Fi as well as non-Hi-Fi VCRs. 0: 0 (O O O VI ofp = © © © ОЮ! Goo Oj 50! T U Model VHQ860 remote is shown here. When purchasing or renting prerecorded tapes, remember that only those recorded in Hi-Fi stereo will play back with true stereo sound. Standard stereo tapes will play back with monaural sound. in order ta listen to Hi-Fi stereo playback, the YCR AUDIO (L/R) jacks must be connected to a stereo Audio Mode for Recording 1 Press SAP/Hi-Fi repeatedly (each press within 5 seconds) to select the desired audio mode (STEREO, SAP, or MONO). * Please refer to the “Recsivable Broadcast Types” section on page 24. f STEREO FSAP MONO + * The arrow indicates your selection. 2 Do a recording. See the “Record On a Tape” section on page 16. Audio Mode for Playback À Playback the tape. See the "Playback a Tape” section on page 15. b Press SAP/Hi-Fi repeatedly (each press within 5 seconds) to select the desired audio mode (HIFI or NORMAL). « Select “HIFI” to listen to your stereo recordings with stereo sound, or “NORMAL” for monaural sound. TV or an external stereo amp and speakers. (See page 24.) When adjusting the tracking during playback, the Hi-Fi audio sound may revert to normal audio sound. This is normal. HIFI NORMAL 4 + The arrow indicates your selection. There may be a difference in audio level between Hi-Fi and normal audio playback. 25 = о a y = O = e, 9 3 U O feng VCR Plus+ Setup Easy Taping. *Important: If the remote control POWER, ACTION, PROG, CH4/Y , INDEX, or ADD/DLT button does not work when pressed, press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again. VCR Plus+ programming allows you to set most items of a timer recording by simply entering a special code (PlusCode) found in TV GUIDE magazine as well as the TV listings in selected newspapers. In order for your VCR to do a VCR Plus+ recording, or a timer recording of cable stations, some setup is required. At first, choose your Connection Type. (Then, follow the instructions under the diagram.) Back of model VHQ860 is shown here. 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Skip page 28 and go directly to page 29 for | Programming. VCR Plus+ Programming. 26 If you are using a cable box and it is connected to your VCR in one of the ways shown in Connection Type A on page 24, you will need to complete the Cable Box Setup steps below. ON 1 6 16 © © =00 ROGER] Mode! VHQ860 remote is shown here. Cable Box Setup Complete this page only if Type À connection method (pg.26) is used. 1 Press ACTION to display the menu. 2 Press AV to select “SET UP CHANNEL,” and then press > to display the “SET UP CHANNEL" screen. SET UP VCR ET CLOCK ID | CHAS LANGUE: ENGL I SH SELECT: A Y KEY SET » KEY END ACTION KEY 3 Press AV to select “CABLE/ DES BOX SET UP,” and then press > to display the “SELECT HOOKUP” screen. ---* SET UP CHANNEL ---- ANTENNA : CABLE AUTO SET CABLE/DSS BOX SET LP VCR Plus+ CH SET UP SELECT :& ¥ KEY SET + KEY END ‘ACTION KEY 4 Press AV to select your hookup, and then press DP to set. + if you selected CABLE/DSS BOX» VCRP TY, continue with step 5. If not, press ACTION three times and turn to page 28. KLIP CABLE FDS5S BOXPVYCR»- TY VCR» CABLE/DSS BOXeTV YCARTV SELECT :à Y KEY SET :» KEY END :ACT ION KEY | SELECT HOOK | 5 Press AV to select your cable box or DSS receiver output channel number, and then press > to enter. + If necessary, refer to your cable box manual. « If you are using Audio/Video jack connections to your cable box, select | SELECT HOOKUP CABLE/DSS BOX»VCA»TV CABLE/0SS BOX OUTPUT CH SELECT:4 Y KEY SET 4 » KEY END ACTION KEY and set “VIDEO OUT” as the output channel. 6 Press ACTION twice to end the setup and return to the normal screen. Go directly to “VCR Plus+ Programming” on page 29. VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation. < о a D = Le) = e, 0 3 = e) 27 VCR Plus+ Setup (continued) *Important: If the remote control POWER, ACTION, PROG, CHA/Y , INDEX, or ADD/DLT button does not work when pressed, press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again. In order for the VCR to read the VCR Plus+ code, some set up is required. A Guide (VCR Plus+) channel number is assigned to each local broadcast and cable station. Because this number sometimes differs from the channel your TV receives the station on, it is necessary to program the VCR with local channel information. Complete this page only if Type B VCR Plus+ Channel Setup connection method (pg.26) is used. * Before you begin, complete the Channel Setup Preparations below left, Important Note: If your VCR connection type changes from type A to B, repeat steps 1-4 of page 27 and select YCR P- CABLE/DSS BOX > TV or VCR I> TV before proceeding with these steps. 2 1 Press ACTION" to display | ETT ° the menu SET CLOCK 3 IO !OMA/ LANGUE: ENGLE SH = SELECT:4 Y KEY 1 ao 4 2 Press AV to select “SET UP ser > Ker Key 5 Pa. Se CHANNEL,” and then press - © © № to display the “SET UP CHANNEL" screen. OO 7— ADD/DLT QO) 3 Press AV to select “VCR ---- SET UP CHANNEL ---- O 3 Plus+ CH SET UP,” and then [AnTENvA : CABLE пе A 8 press D> to display the “VCR CAES SET UP = 0 OF Model VHQB60 Plus+ CH SET UP" screen. | ceria ey MA PES сыт remote is END ACTION KEY | ВоВе | shown here. NN. IMPORTANT NOTE: Channel Setup Preparations For step “4,” use the list you prepared. You may leave NOTE: Complete the steps on this page if your lines blank if you don’t receive that station, or if the cable box can be controlled with the VCR, or your GUIBE CH number and the CABLE (or TV) CH numbers VCR hook-up resembles “B” on page 26. are the same. Prepare a list like the example below. This list will help ou smoothly enter the information 4 Press P to move the shaded f VOR Pluss OH SET UP needed in step “4” at right. You will need the following to complete the list: area to the right side. GUIDE CH CABLE CH EN A line up of normal and/or cable stations you > TT receive along with the channel numbers your TV 02 receives them on. A cable channe! line-up chart is Then, press AY to change SELECT:4A Y KEY supplied by your cable company. CABLE or TV CH number. END ACTION KEY Ш A list of Guide {VCR Plus+) channel numbers | assigned to the stations you receive. This list is Next, press “to set the number, VEA Puse GN SET UP available in 7 V Guide and the TV listings found in Now, press AY to continue selected newspapers. > о ; Ш GUIDE CH CABLE CH 1 Make a chart with 3 columns like the example Repeat this operation until the list >a = below. In the left column, fill in the name or cal! Is complete. letters of the stations you receive. SELECT:4 ¥ KEV 2 In the middle column, fill in each station's assigned END ACTION KEY Guide {VCR Plus+) number found in TV Guide, newspapers, etc. To Enter More Programs Press AY and” to select the incorrect CABLE or TV CH 3 In the right column, fill in the channel number that your TV receives the station on from your channel line-up. umber. Then. press AV to change, or ADD/DLT to delete EXAMPLE ONLY Brogdeastor | Assigned | Channel, O Press ACTION three times to exi Station Name [| (VCR Plus+) | receives the the VCR Plus+ CH SET UP mode. channel no. station on HBO 33 15 Nickelodeon 38 20 * Make each entry within 5 minutes or the VCR will | CBS 04 04 (от) cave this mode. | Ne * Once local channels have been programmed, they will FOX 11 7 stay in memory, even in the case of a power failure. усн Е VCR Plus+ Programming Easy Taping. Y check list before you begin. [] The clock is set. [J] VCR Plus+ Setup is complete (see pages 26-28) . 9 Display Panel GO + aj e Ln ed | \___ ADD/ DELETE Mode! VHQ860 remote is shown here, Use normal Timer Recording steps if: * the PlusCode for a program is not listed. * you anticipate the program, such as a sporting event, to run over the scheduled stop time. See page 19 to: * cancela timer recording in progress. * replace program contents. * review or clear program contents once set. important notes when using a DSS receiver 1 Press PROG to display the “SET PROGRAM” screen. 2 Press AV to select “VCR Plus+ PROGRAM,” and then press > to display the “VCR Plus+" screen. ----- SET PROGRAM ------ VCR Plus+ PROGRAM TIMER PROGRAM VCA Plus+ ENTER PLUSCODE NUMBER Ws 21% USING 0-9 KEYS END —:PROG KEY 3 Press the NUMBERED keys to enter the PlusCode number.‘ + Refer to your local TV listings. To Make Corrections Press d repeatedly to delete the VCR Plus+ ENTER PLUSCODE NUMBER 123458 USING 0-9 KEYS - BACKSPACE : 4 KEY ENTER :PROG KEY PlusCode number. Then, enter the correct number. | 4 Press PROG to lock in your program. 5 Press the 1, 2 or 3 key to select the program type. O Press AY and to change the recording speed. * If you use connection type “A” on - page 26, the channel shown in this on-screen display will always be the VCR Plus+ 1 OME TIME 2 DAILY (MON-=FAI) 3 WEEKLY TO SELECT PUSH 1,2 OR 3 | 8 SAT 10:00P42:00P 129) DATE START STOP TODAY БР SELECT RECORD SPEED SELECT :à FT KEY SET 4 » KEY | END PROG KEY cable box output channel number. 7 Press PROG if contents are acceptable. To cancel program contents: Press ADD/DLT. P OT START STOP CH 9:00A12:00A 08 COOP 12:00P 125 — — — — == То = 3 : : => 4 == ==:ено=е:ен —- CANCEL : ADO/DLT KEY SELECT 1-B:a Ÿ KEY ENTER :» KEY END ‘PROG KEY 8 Press PROG to complete the program. - If you're using a Cable Box, make sure that it is tuned to the desired channel and the power is left on for timer recording. TURAN VCR OFF FOR TIMER RECORDING AND LEAVE CABLE BOX POWER ON Ogg UE NOA SON J * This display may differ depending on your cable box hook-up. 9 Press POWER off to set the timer. * When recording programs via a DSS receiver, the DSS receiver must be left on. * When recording programs vía an antenna or cable, the DSS receiver must be turned off. TIMER -L-1- NS Display Panel. * Avoid overlapping program times, и” * You can obtain unlisted PlusCode numbers by calling 1-900 - 454 - 7587. Call costs approximately $.95 per minute. NOTES) * VCR PlusCodes can not be used to program the VCR to record DSS channels. * An on-screen display will indicate if an invalid PlusCode number has been entered or when all timer programs are full. 29 Multi-Brand Control Feature The Remote Control may be set up to control some of the functions on your TV or Cable Box. Panasonic ........... e... 01, 02 Sony .............eeseimenmenca nee UB TV Brand Code Numbers Toshiba cocci, Quasar ................e-emmeemiecizenen 01, 02 SANYO iirc reese 10 Hitachi/ Hughes ... cavnsarensan essence uvre e 104 RCA cocoons cece nsc OB FISher ............——.—.—...ermenerennenenonene. Zenith peremenvonenannenven 04 a1 1 1 12 SONY cirri rrr rere 107 Magnavox ..……..……rercuresccreccuu 05 Mitsubishi................. 07,13 RCA essere es 108 Sylvania …..…..….……verrreneneearenconnea scene 05 Samsung ...........———w=——. 14 Panasonic ..................e.e..meenecene 109 Sharp ..................eerecicer reee one. 06, 07 Gold Star ....................e...... 15, 16, 17 DSS Brand Code Numbers 09 Toshiba … srasnasssascssss 103 10 Magnavox/ Uniden 1 ................... 105 11 Magnavox/ Uniden 2 ................... 106 Cable Box Brand Code Numbers 1 01, 29, 44, 88, 91 Cableview...... 04, 30, 42, 44, 52, 63, 85, 88 Citizen ........... 04, 30, 42, 44, 52, 63, 85, 88 QUrtis ................ 08, 09, 56, 61, 87, 90 Diamond ...................——.. 01, 29, 44, 88, 91 Drake... .. e. „37, 67, 71 Eagle ............. RE) 20, 22, 26, 40, 58, 62, 98 LE 28 GC Brand ...... 04, 30, 42, 44, 52, 63, 85, 88 C11 11 TOT ee. 04, 85 General Electric coco viverra 57 General Instruments O1, 02, 03, 04, 34, 55, 83, 85, 91, 93, 95 Hamlin ............. 14, 15, 28, 41, 97, 100, 102 Hitachi UU ORTON 31,79 Jerrold use 01, 02, 03, 04, 34, 55, 83, 85, 91, 93, 95 Macom.. не... ..31, 79 Magnavox... henonanaraanana eeonan renace ene erneerecucee ... 25, 26 Matsushita .. „16, 17, 101 Movietime ...... 29, 32, 38, 39, 40, 42, 44, 88 | CA 32, 38, 40 OaK ….….…..…..….……ereccrrencsacecrrues 10, 11, 46, 99 Panasonic .............. e... rene. 16, 17, 101 CDS rem creer 13, 20, 23, 24, 96 Pioneer .. .. 05, 06, 78 Pulsar ............ 04, 30, 42, 44, 52, 63, 85, 88 Radio ShacK coerce 44 ВСА terre er enano ra paconeaea recae 16, 17, 101 Realistic coerce 44, 51, 88 [email protected] .…........…rcererererresrecrren verras crues 14, 41 Regency ... crores . 28 Rembran ................... … 28, 32, 39, 42, 44, 88 Salora Lensasaa nanas 5. 68, 72 Samsung ... cars ‚ 32, 40, 42, 78, 94 Scientific Atlanta .. caccoue … 08, 09, 56, 61, 87, 90 Sheritech .. Nannanana 27 SL Marx ............ ‚ 32, 40, 42, 78, 94 SPucer ........... een eeeriereeraace 16, 17, 101 Stargate . 04, 30, 32, 40, 42, 44, 52, 63, 78, 85, 88, 94 Sylvania... reves … 19 Teknika.. E evotiaapeon arena nace ento 74 Telecaption ... panenaanenes 77, 32 Teleview ...........e eme... ‚ 32, 40, 42, 78, 94 Texscan.. … ‚ 18, 19 TOCOM ............... 01, 33, 34, 42, 48, 49, 91 TOSHIBA Lacs réssrsesaa nan sa sesaa rene are nas au 0e 36 Uniden Satellite ‚ 65, 69 UNIKA oer 01, 29, 44, 88, 91 Universal .............—. 42, 43, 44, 52, 63, 88 Viewstar ........ 13, 20, 22, 26, 40, 58, 62, 98 Videoway .................—..ecmenoncccnenneo. 07, 23, 50 Vid Tech ...........e...eenceonceoonenaccemereon e enema. 64 Vidter .. canone mme sr na una na annee 64 Zenith .. aeccannearenenarrn ano nea De nererenacre arme „07, 23, 50 DSS/CABLE 2 2 NUMBERED keys 2 ENTER #5 Qi Model VHQ860 remote 6 | is shown here. ~~ Ч Multi-Brand Control Setup 1 Find your TV or Cable Box or DSS Box Brand Code Number from one of the charts on this page. 2 Hold down TV or DSS/CABLE. Use the NUMBERED keys to enter your TV or Cable Box Brand code number. * For code numbers 100 or greater, tirst press the 100 key. Then, enter the remaining digit. E.g. for 102, press 100, then press 2. 3 To confirm that the correct code was entered, press POWER to turn your TV or Cable Box or DSS Box On/Off. 4 Try each of the functions listed on page 31. * Due to changes in infra-red commands used by some manufacturers, more than one code is listed for some TV or Cable Box brands are listed more than once. if your TV or Cable Box does not respond to the first code, please try entering the next code. 30 * Please repeat the TV/Cable Box Set Up procedure when you replace the remote’s balteries. * The remote control is designed to control the brands listed. However, it will not operate all TVs, Cable Boxes or DSS Boxes made by these manufacturers. If you get no results, dy particular product brand cannot be controlle this remote control. NOTES Using the Multi-Brand Control Once the remote control has been properly set up, you can select VCR, TV, or DSS/CABLE mode depending on which functions you wish to control. Press VCR or TV or DSS/CABLE on the remote control to select the desired mode. (See below for the controllable functions of each mode.) NOTE: In TV or DSS/CABLE mode, it may be necessary to press ENTER after pressing NUMBERED keys for channel selection. VCR Mode In VCR mode, the following buttons are available. VCR All function buttons. TV VOL UP/DOWN =U с © © © © © © © 209 | © © © = A A: = 00 8008 TV Mode in TV mode, the following buttons are available. IV POWER, INPUT, NUMBERED keys, ENTER, CH UP/DOWN, VOL UP/DOWN VCR VCR/TV, PLAY, STOP, FF, REW, PAUSE, SLOW, REC, SAP/Hi-Fi, SPEED, COUNTER RESET, ZERO/1 MIN. O OO VIE O O VO 0s 03 0 CD Of O Model VHQ860 remote is shown here. DSS/CABLE Mode In DSS/CABLE mode, the following buttons are available. DSS/CABLE POWER, NUMBERED keys, ENTER, CH UP/DOWN TV VOL UP/DOWN VCR VCR/TV, PLAY, STOP, FF, REW, PAUSE, SLOW, REC, SAP/Hi-Fi, SPEED, COUNTER RESET, ZERO/1 MIN, 0: (? 0 a = | CN NOTES) NN * Some TY, Cable Box and DSS Box brands require you to tum on the power manually. * Not all functions listed may be controlled by this remote control. 31 = о Ь Ч С = O = e 0 5 = O | I Special VCR Features "Important: If the remote control POWER, ACTION, PROG, CH4/Y , INDEX, or ADD/DLT button does not work when pressed, press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again. [A check list before you begin. VCR Lock Feature When activated, this feature prohibits all operations except for timer recording and tape eject. This feature may be used to keep young children from operating the VCR. [] All connections are made. (See pages 6-9.) [С] VCR is plugged in. [] TV is turned on and set to the VCR channel (CH 3 or 4). Hold down REC/TIME on the VCR without a cassette inserted for 7 VCR LOCK ACTIVATED seconds while in Stop mode. ECTIME To Cancel the VCR Lock feature, with or without a cassette inserted, hold down REC/TIME on the VCR for 7 seconds again while in Stop mode. VCA LOCK OFF + VCR Lock mods is cancelled automatically after 24 hours as long as the clock is set. | Warning Beeper Feature When you select BEEPER ON, a short warning will sound each time an invalid entry or incomplete operation is made. 1 C 4 o) Se) 1 Press ACTION* to display the menu. (--------- MENU --------- ) 7 SET UP VCR oo E 090 2 Press AV to select “SET UP SELECT:4 Y KEY O © © VCR,” and then press > to BRD ACTION KEY © © display the “SET UP VCR” screen. Ö ВАТ. 3 Press AV to select “BEEPER,” |" SET UP VCR -—----- 180 Q! and then press D» to select “ON” aeeeat PLAY : ON or “OFF.” NOISY CH BLUE BACK: ON SEC ie Key L END ACTION KEY Model VHQ860 remote is shown here. 4 Press ACTION twice to exit this screen. 32 © © ©0 + 2: 000 O O ON Oj 50 1508 CHE © © DF O со. J Model VHQ860 remote is shown here. Blue Back ON/OFF Feature You may choose whether or not you want the VCR to display a solid blue back screen when the broadcast signal is very weak. 1 Press ACTION to display the menu. 2 Press AV to select “SET UP VCR” and then press > to display the “SET UP VCR” screen. À Press AV to select “NOISY CH BLUE BACK,” and then press > to select “ON” or “OFF.” * When “ON” is selected, a solid blue screen appears whenever the signal is weak or SET UP vCR| * SET CLOCK SET UP CHANNEL 10 IOMA/ LANGUE: ENGLISH SELECT :à Ÿ KEY SET :» KEY END ACTION KEY [------ SET UP VCA ------ REPEAT PLAY : ON BEEPER : ON (NOISY CH BLUE BACKHRO)) SELECT :4 Ÿ KEY SET :w KEY END ACTION KEY nonexistent. When “OFF” is selected, the picture is displayed regardless of the signal condition. * The picture can not always be seen clearly when “OFF” is selected. 4 Press ACTION twice to exit. » When the VCR is connected to a Combination VCR which has a Blue Back feature, even if the VCR Blue Back is set to “OFF” on the VCR, the screen will go to blue back. 33 од чел под s.oN 34 Before Requesting Service e Check the following points once again if you are having trouble with your VCR, No power... Recording & Playback TV program cannot be recorded... Correction » Completely insert the Power Plug into an AC outlet. « Set the POWER button to ON, Correction * Check connections between VCR, external antenna, and your TV. * Make sure your antenna system (CABLE or TV) is correctly set. (To Replace Channels in Memory [P.14]) + Make sure that the record tab is intact on the cassette. (P.5) Timer recording cannot be performed... * Set the recording start/stop times correctly. (P.18) + Make sure that the POWER button is set to OFF. (P.18) * Timer recording may not be performed or continued if a power interruption of more than 1 minute occurs before or during, a Timer Recording, even after power is restored. There is no playback picture, or the playback picture is noisy or contains streaks... « Select channel 3 or 4 on the TV to match the Channel 3/4 switch located on the rear panel of the VCR. (P.6) *« Set the VCR/TV selector to “VCR.” * Check that channel 3 or 4 of the TV is properly tuned in. * Adjust the TRACKING control in either direction. {P.15) Special effects playback, picture may contain some vertical jitter when using a TV with an Automatic Vertical Hold Control... * Set the TV's Vertical Hold Control to “MANUAL” and then adjust it. VCR can not be controlled... * Make sure that VCR LOCK is set to off. (P.32) Remote Control VCA cannot be remote controlled... Correction * Aim the Remote Control directly at the remote sensor on the VCR.(P.10) « Avoid all obstacles which may interfere with the signal path. » Inspect the remote batteries for possible replacement. (P.4) + Make sure that VCR LOCK is set to off. (P.32) « Exposing the VCR remote sensor to direct fluorescent or outdoor light may cause signal interference. ACTION and PROG buttons can not be used... Miscellaneous Programs cannot be viewed on TV... * Press the VCR button to select VCR mode. (P.31) Correction « Set the VCR/TV selector to “TV.” (P.17) Video cassette cannot be inserted... * Insert the cassette with window side up; record tab facing you. Video cassette cannot be removed... * Completely insert the Power Plug into an AC wall outlet. Video cassette ejects when a recording is started or the power is turned off for timer recording... » Make sure the record tab is intact on the cassette. (P.5) In Stop mode, the motor (CYLINDER) continues to rotate... * To enable the quick play mechanism, the cylinder will rotate for about 5 minutes. This reduces response time from Stop to Play mode from Play to Rewind Search mode. The top of the playback picture waves back and forth excessively... » Because the VCR playback signal is not as stable as an off-the-air TV signal, the top of your TV screen may be bent or unstable during playback. Slowly turn the horizontal hold control on your TV to correct the wavy picture. If your TV does not have a horizontal hold control or adjusting the control does not help, please contact your local TV service center. If you cannot resolve the problem, please call the Customer Satisfaction Center for product assistance at 201-345-9090. To locate an authorized servicenter, please call toll free 1-800-211-PANA (7262). О nf => LO, = =] = O = = © = O = Service Center List For Product Information, Operating Assistance, Literature Request, Dealer Locations, and all Customer Service inquiries please contact: 800-211-PANA (7262), Monday-Friday 9am-8pm Saturday-Sunday 9am-7pm, EST. Web Site: http:// WWW _ Panasonic.com You can purchase parts, accessories or locate your nearest servicenter by visiting our Web Site. CALIFORNIA 6550 Katella Avenue Cypress, CA 90630 800 Dubuque Avenue S. 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Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Phone (787)750-4300 Fax (787)768-2910 Accessory Purchases: Customer Orders Only 800-211-PANA (7262) 36 As of October '97 Warranty Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. of America, AVE, 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5 One Panasonic Way San Gabriel Industrial Park Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 PANASONIC Video Products Limited Warranty Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively referred to as “the Warrantor™) will repair this product with new or refurbished parts, free of charge, in the USA or Puerto Rico, in the event of a defect in materials or workmanship as follows (all time periods commence from the date of the original purchase): PRODUCT PARTS LABOR CAMCORDER ONE (1) YEAR, EXCEPT CCD IMAGE SENSOR NINETY (90) DAYS CCD IMAGE SENSOR - SIX (6) MONTHS NINETY (90) DAYS VCR ONE (1) YEAR NINETY (90) DAYS A/V MIXER ONE (1) YEAR ; NINETY (90) DAYS MONITOR-VCR ONE (1) YEAR. EXCEPT CRT NINETY (90) DAYS CRT - TWO (2) YEARS CRT - NINETY (90) DAYS CUSTOMER PAYS ALL LABOR CHARGES AFTER 90 DAYS Monitor-VCR In-home or carry-in Service: 22” (diagonal) CRT / LCD and Larger Monitor-VCR Carry-in Service: 21” (diagonal) CRT / LCD and smaller Batteries (if included) - New rechargeable batteries in exchange for defective rechargeable batteries for ten (10) days, Non-rechargeable batteries are not warranted. Tape (if included) - New video cassette tape in exchange for a defective video cassette tape for five (5) days. In-home, carry-in or mail-in service, as applicable, in the USA can be obtained during the warranty period by contacting a Panasonic Services Company (PASC) Factory Servicenter listed in the Service Directory. Or call toll free 1-800-211-PANA (7262), to locate an authorized PASC Servicenter. Carry-in or mail-in service in Puerto Rico can be obtained during the warranty period by calling the Panasonic Sales Company telephone number listed in the Servicenter Directory. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser. A purchase receipt or other proof of the date of the original purchase is requires before warranty service is rendered. This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials and workmanship which occur during normal use and does not cover normal maintenance, including, but not limited to, video and audio head cleaning. The warranty does not cover damage which occurs in shipment, or failures which are caused products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, modification, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, improper antenna, inadequate signal pickup, maladjustment of consumer controls, improper operation, power line surge, improper voltage supply, lightning damage, commercial use such as hotel, office, restaurant, or other business or rental use of the product, or service by anyone other than a PASC Factory Servicenter or a PASC authorized Servicenter, or damage that is attributable to acts of God. LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS There are no express warranties except as listed above. THE WARRANTOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGE TO TAPES) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCTS, OR ARISING QUT OF ANY BREACH OF THE WARRANTY. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. [f a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the Customer Satisfaction Center at the Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company address above. SERVICE CALLS WHICH DO NOT INVOLVE DEFECTIVE MATERIALS OR WORKMANSHIP AS DETERMINED BY THE WARRANTOR, IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION, ARE NOT COVERED. COSTS OF SUCH SERVICE CALLS ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PURCHASER. warvid 10/20/97 37 O Lama = D Ба 1 =] ри O «= 3 Q) = O = Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía para rápida consulta E Para fijar el idioma , canal y reloj | Para fijar o fijar de nuevo el reloj | , ; , En caso de que el relaj es incorrecto 1 Encienda el televisor y la videograbadora. o ha ocurrido un corte eléctrico. eee MENU ========- . . . r PREPARAR YOR 2 Sintonice el televisor al canal de salida de la 1 Oprimir ACTION para videograbadora (el mismo canal que ha fijado en la que aparezca la pantalla | LANGUE/LANGUAGE:ESPANOL parte trasera de la videograbadora; canal 3 o 4). del menú. ELEGIA:A Y * Si esta usando los terminales de audio/video para su A TERMINAR ACTION conexión, fije el televisor al modo de entrada de video. 2 Oprimir AY para elegir — FIJAR BELO y luego -A17--FIJAR RELOJ------ Le . oprimir » para [Fd == 3 Oprimir CH A para elegir el aparezca la pantalla de — |.7NN...... VERAND:ACT. idioma de la pantalla en inglés.) SELECT LANGUAGE “FIJAR RELOJ." SEAL O, O rimir CH | : PUSH YCR CH A: ENGLISH 5 ELEGIR: à Y el dora de la oa a SOPRIMIR VCR CH ¥: ESPANOL 3 Oprimir AV A < > para TERMINAR ACT | ON nn - APP. VCR/TV : FRANÇAIS elegir y fijar a hora y la español. fecha. » . . À O, oprimir VCR/TV para elegir 4 Oprimir ACTION dos ; el idioma de la pantalla en francés. veces para iniciara E TJACION ES ET * Ud. podrá fijar también usando los mismos botones funcionar el reloj y salir ELEGIA:4 y que están ubicados en la videograbadora. desde este modo. FIJAR 4 > ion * La videograbadora debe conectarse a una antena o - caja de TY por cable. 4 Oprimir AY para etegir, y hE GHE LA CONEXION luego oprimir » para fijar VERO CABLE/DESPTV SU CONEXION. * Si ud, ha elegido CABLE/DSS № VCR > TV, ti | 5. o т я . я Si no, siga al paso 7, © TERMINAR:ACTION_ | Operaciones basicas para la reproduccion 5 oprimir AV para elegir el FLEGIR LA CONEXION | | cana! de salida de la caja 1 Introducir una cinta « VGR de TV por cable o el SALIDA DEL CABLE/OSS * Esta indicación aparece en — — receptor DSS, y luego ELEGIR. el panel delantero. ADN EGIR:a Y oprimir > para fijar. a * Si es necesario, consulte su 2 Oprimir PLAY en el control remoto o en manual de la caja de TY por cable. la videograbadora para comenzara * Si ud. está usando los terminales de audio/video para reproducir. la conexión de la caja de TY por cable, elija y fije a “SALIDA DE VIDEO" para el canal de salida. FIJAR :4 » TERMINAR: ACTION 3 Oprimir STOP en el control remoto o en la videograbadora para parar la reproducción. 6 Oprimir CH 4 para iniciar la fijación automática de los canales. * "POR FAVOR FIJE RELOJ CON LA TECLA MENU" aparece. 4 Oprimir STOP/EJECT para expulsar la 7 Oprimir ACTIÓN para que cinta. aparezca la pantalla de Para buscar una escena en particular ración cel гео 5 minut ELEGIR MES durante la reproducción * Introduzca los datos en 5 minutos в o la videograbadora saldrá de la ELAR op Oprimir REW o FF durante la reproducción pantalla de la fijación del reloj. TERMINAR: ACTION para buscar una escena. * La velocidad de búsqueda es a 7 veces más rápida 8 Oprimir AY para elegir el mes, y luego que la velocidad normal para ei modo SP y 21 veces oprimir > para fijar el mes. más rápida para el mode SLP. rimi Fijaciones: 9 Oprimir AV y <> para ones: elegir y fijar las fijaciones « Hora restantes que estan a la * Verano derecha. (Hora veraniega) 10 Oprimir ACTION dos |g NT NE META veces para iniclar d I SEE funcionar el reloj y salir ENCES desde este modo. FIJAR :4 INICIR: ACTION 38 1 Introducir una cinta con la lenqueta. Operaciones básicas para la grabación fe Ч я | 2 Oprimir CH AJ o las teclas numéricas para elegir un canal. e Para grabar desde una fuente externa, oprimir CH A/Y o INPUT para elegir “LINEA.” CA 08 3 Oprimir SPEED para cambiar la velocidad de la cinta. « SP = Reproducción estándar, LP = Larga duración, SLP = Superarga duraciôn. — 4 Oprimir REC/TIME en el control remoto o videograbadora para empezar a grabar. « Oprimir PAUSE para hacer una pausa en la grabación en progreso. hora programada. Grabación de un toque (OTR) N La videograbadora termina la grabación a una En el paso 4, oprimir repetidamente REC/ TIME para fijar el tiempo de grabación. Cada presión cambiará la hora de parada como demuestra al siguiente. Programación fácil para la grabación con temporizador - FIJAR PROGRAMACIÓN -- 1 Oprimir PROG para que aparezca la pantalla “FIJAR PROGRAMACIÓN.” VCR Phisa TEMPOR I ZADOR (CEE normal —0:30—1:00 4:00 4— 3:00 4— 2:00 4— 1 5 Oprimir STOP para parar la grabación. ELEGIR:4 Y IJAR с» TERMINAR: PROG 2 Oprimir AY para elegir | TERMO BB “TEMPORIZADOR” y ; EMA INICIO PARADA CA luego oprimir > para exhibir la pantalla de ELEGIR :4 Y * Si ya existe una programación la programación. FIJAR :+ TERMINAR: PROG memorizada, oprimir AY y » para elegir un número sin programación. 3 Oprimir AV y > para elegir y fijar uno de los siguientes: e 1-31 =Grabación de una sola vez * DIARIO =A una misma hora LUN-VIE e SEMANAL =Una vez ala semana a una misma hora Fecha de hoy Ejemplo | ++ SEMANAL(SAB) +— 7 — 8 —9---- 31 SEMANAL \ n par SEM A/V Orden para elegir | SEMANAL(DOM) — DIARIA 4 Oprimir AY y <> para elegir y fijar las siguientes fijaciones. Fijaciones: * Hora de inicio * Hora de parada * Canal o LINEA para una fuente externa . * Velecidad de la cinta (SP, LP, SLP). Para hacer correcciones Oprimir > sucesivamente para avanzar u € para retroceder hasta el paso que desea corregir. D Oprimir PROG para [musee terminar la programación. |2-- --: 7 ro 3 -= --;-- -- -- 4 — mT mem mem "о —— —— + + DANCELAR: ADD/DLT ELEGIR 1-8:4 Y FIJAR :» TERMINAR: PROG Para hacer más programaciones Oprimir AY y > para elegir y fijar un número de programación en blanco y luego repita los pasos ? y 3. 6 Oprimir PROG para salir desde este modo y volver a la pantalla normal. 7 Oprimir POWER y apague Panel delantero el aparato para la grabación TIMER con temporizador. AS ” | ` * Si la fuente de la grabación es una caja de TV por cable, asegúrese de que la caja de TV por cable esté encendido y esté sintonizado al canal que desea grabar. 39 e, pra = qu =] нач о = = 0 = о = Quick Use Guide This guide should only be used once you are tamiliar with the operations inside this manual. If you have any probiems or need more information, please refer to the page listed. Clock Reset (page 13) | A (ACTION)| — 16 10MA/CANGUE- ENGLISH | Eee O (ACTION) SELECT:4 y KEY М. SELECT: & Y KEY v : SET :4 » KEY Display END ¡ACTION KEY Select END ACTION KEY Set the clock Start the clock & - the menu , “SET CLOCK" exit this mode Playback a Tape (page 15) Insert a tape At VCR Turn TV on ( A Select VCR у I — ZN E (5) Channel 3/4 — i Start playback Stop playback Eject tape Make a a Recording (page 16) ' Insert a tape with Record Tab “E TRACKING + ; o > Turn TV on” (стог) Select VCR 17 5 SP © iME Channel 3/4 f \ | Lal * — Select channel Select speed Start recording Stop recording = Set a Timer Recording (page 18) A A --=-- SET PROGRAM ------ e г, START STOP — VCR Pus + PROGRAM 4 Jo » ЗЫ 4 A › О CIE 97 (PROG) v SELECT START DATE] чу В SELECT: 4 ¥ KEY SELECT :4 Y KEY , , , Display the ED (PROG KEY Select ; O ev Enter timer information program screen “TIMER PROGRAM P OT START STOP CH SPD 1DAY 5:00412:004 08 5F 7 =- —=1-- =-;-=- == ao Э == ale Ea == 4 wa == ae m= mn (PROG) CANCEL :ADD/DLT KEY SELECT 1-8:4 Y KEY Once to finish the program, | | ENTER :» KEY Turn VCR off twice to exit this mode to set the timer Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Printed in Japan Q VQTS3437 (A)
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