TOSHIBA W425 video cassette recorder Owner's manual
Below you will find brief information for video cassette recorder W425. The Toshiba W425 is designed for recording TV programs, including cable channels, and features a 4-head system for optimal picture quality. It also includes a built-in timer with 8-program/1-month programmability, allowing you to record up to 8 TV programs within one month. With additional features, such as on-screen display and programming, digital auto tracking, Automatic Power On, Automatic Playback, and more, the W425 makes recording and playback easy and convenient.
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OWNER’S MANUAL
TOSHIBA
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
W425
ATTENTION
If you purchase a universal remote control from your local retailer, please contact the remote manufacturer for the required programming code.
TV/CATV MODE SELECTION
When shipped from the factory, the TV/CATV menu option is set to the
"CATV" (Cable Television) mode.
If not using CATV (Cable TV), set this menu option to the "TV" mode.
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Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly.
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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALI-
FIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
WARNING: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try correcting the interference by one or more of the following measures:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance with the FCC
Rules could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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READ INSTRUCTIONS
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated.
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS
The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
HEED WARNINGS
All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS
All operating and use instructions should be followed.
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CLEANING
Unplug this unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
ATTACHMENTS
Do not use attachments not recommended by the unit's manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
WATER AND MOISTURE
Do not use this unit near water. For example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.
ACCESSORIES
PORTABLE CART WARNING
(symbol provided by RETAC)
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Do not place this unit on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The unit may fall, causing serious injury, and serious damage to the unit. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer.
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An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.
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VENTILATION
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Slots and openings in the cabinet and in the back or bottom are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the unit and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The
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openings should never be blocked by placing the unit on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This unit should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat source. This unit should not be placed in built-in installations such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.
POWER SOURCES
This unit should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the rating plate. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company. For units intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION
This unit is equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug If your unit is equipped with a
3-wire grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin, this plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This too, is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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POWER-CORD PROTECTION
Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.
LIGHTNING
To protect your unit from a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the unit due to lightning and power line surges.
POWER LINES
An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits, as contact with them might be fatal.
OVERLOADING
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords, as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY
Do not push objects through any openings in this unit as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in fire or electric shock. Never spill or spray any type of liquid into the unit.
OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING
If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the unit, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
SERVICING
Do not attempt to service this unit yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE
Unplug this unit 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.
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If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the unit.
If the unit has been exposed to rain or water.
If the unit does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the unit to its normal operation.
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If the unit has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
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When the unit exhibits a distinct change in performance, this indicates a need for service.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or those that have the same characteristics as the original parts.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
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SAFETY CHECK
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this unit, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to
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determine that the unit is in proper operating condition.
WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING
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The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
HEAT
The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
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products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, 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.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER THE
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
S2898A
NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
GROUND
CLAMP
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUC-
TORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
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FEATURES
High Quality Picture Technology - This video cassette recorder marked "HQ" incorporates VHS high quality technology. A built-in detail enhancer is used to boost the recorded signal and provide maximum picture quality in playback. It is compatible with other VHS video cassette recorders.
4 Video Head - Provides optimal picture quality for special effects playback.
8-Program/1-Month Programmable Timer with Everyday/Every Week Capability - The built-in timer allows automatic absentee recording of up to 8 TV programs within 1month. It is also possible to record a program which is broadcast at the same time everyday or every week.
On-Screen Display and Programming - When you select a channel or make other changes, the TV will show an indicator on the screen for a few seconds. Clock settings, timer setting and other set-up operations can be carried out using the on-screen display menu system.
Digital Auto Tracking - Automatically adjusts tracking during playback for the best possible picture.
181 Channel Tuner - Receives standard VHF and UHF broadcast channels and up to 113 cable channels.
One-Touch Timer Recording (OTR) - Simply by pressing the REC/OTR button, the VCR can be programmed for up to 5 hours of recording with an immediate start.
Automatic Power On - When loading a cassette tape, this VCR will automatically turn on.
Automatic Playback - When loading a cassette tape without the erase prevention tab, this VCR will automatically turn on and play back the cassette tape at the correct speed.
Automatic Rewind-Stop-Eject-Power Off - When a tape reaches its end during playback and recording, it will automatically stop, rewind, stop, eject the tape and the VCR will turn off.
Automatic Repeat Play System - When the AUTO REPEAT option is turned on, this VCR will automatically play back the same cassette tape repeatedly.
On-Screen 3 Language Display - You can select one of 3 languages; English, Spanish or French, for onscreen programming.
Frame by Frame Advance - Press the SLOW button during still playback to advance the tape one frame at a time.
Slow Motion - This VCR provide slow motion which offers steady, noise-free playback at 1/10 normal speed.
Real Time Tape Counter - The counter displays on the screen the elapsed time in hours, minutes and seconds and can be used to locate programs.
Channel Skip - An unwanted channel can be deleted when using the CHANNEL ▲ or ▼ button.
2 Speed Picture Search - 3 or 5 times normal speed in SP mode (7X or 9X in LP and 9X or 15X in SLP).
3 Speed Record/Playback - Records and plays three tape speeds (SP, LP, SLP).
Skip Search - When the SKIP SEARCH button is pressed during playback, the VCR will automatically search forward in 30 second increments to a maximum of 3 minutes with each press of the SKIP SEARCH button, and then return to normal playback.
Front Audio/Video In Jack - A VCR or other video device may be hooked up for dubbing.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
We recommend that you carefully read the descriptions and operating procedures contained in this Owner's
Manual prior to operating your new VCR.
PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTIONS ....................................................................................................................................................... 8
LOCATION OF CONTROLS .................................................................................................................................. 10
REMOTE CONTROL ............................................................................................................................................. 12
BASIC CONNECTIONS ......................................................................................................................................... 14
CATV (CABLE TV) CONNECTIONS ..................................................................................................................... 18
AUDIO/VIDEO CONNECTIONS ............................................................................................................................ 22
SETTING THE VIDEO CHANNEL ......................................................................................................................... 23
ON-SCREEN LANGUAGE SELECTION ............................................................................................................... 24
SETTING THE CLOCK .......................................................................................................................................... 25
SETTING THE CHANNELS ................................................................................................................................... 26
NOISE ELIMINATION (BLUE SCREEN) ............................................................................................................... 29
PLAYBACK
LOADING AND UNLOADING VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES ...................................................................................... 30
PLAYBACK ............................................................................................................................................................ 31
SPECIAL PLAYBACK ............................................................................................................................................ 33
RECORDING
RECORDING A TV PROGRAM ............................................................................................................................. 36
ONE-TOUCH TIMER RECORDING (OTR) ........................................................................................................... 39
SETTING THE TIMER RECORDING .................................................................................................................... 40
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
ON-SCREEN FUNCTION DISPLAY ...................................................................................................................... 43
DUPLICATING A VIDEO TAPE ............................................................................................................................. 44
VIDEO HEAD CLEANING ...................................................................................................................................... 45
VIDEO GLOSSARY ............................................................................................................................................... 46
BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE ....................................................................................................................... 48
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................................. 50
LIMITED WARRANTY ............................................................................................................................. Back Cover
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PRECAUTIONS
MOISTURE CONDENSATION
DO NOT OPERATE THIS VCR FOR AT LEAST TWO OR THREE HOURS WHEN MOISTURE IN THE AIR
CONDENSES ON THE VCR.
WHAT IS MOISTURE CONDENSATION?
When a cold liquid is poured into a glass, for example, water vapor in the air will condense on the surface of the glass. This is called moisture condensation.
MOISTURE WILL CONDENSE ON THE UNIT IN THE FOLLOWING CASES;
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When you move this VCR from a cold to a warm place.
After heating a cold room or under extremely humid conditions.
WHEN YOU EXPERIENCE THE ABOVE CONDITIONS,
Plug the power cord into an AC outlet, press the POWER button to turn on and leave the unit at room temperature until moisture condensation disappears.
Depending on the surrounding conditions, this may take two or three hours.
Head Drum
Video Tape
If you cause a static discharge when touching the
VCR, and the VCR fails to function, simply unplug the unit from the wall outlet, wait a few minutes and plug it back in. The VCR should return to normal operation.
Avoid extreme heat.
104
°
F
(40
°
C)
Do not place the VCR on or near appliances which may cause electromagnetic interference, e.g. TV, speakers, etc. Doing so may cause erratic operation of the VCR including picture and/or sound distortion or noise.
Avoid extreme cold.
(5
°
C)
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°
F
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Avoid extreme moisture and dust.
The ventilation holes prevent overheating. Do not block or cover these holes. Especially avoid covering the holes with soft materials such as cloth or paper.
Do not insert fingers or any other objects into the cassette loading slot. Do not spray cleaner or wax directly on the VCR or use forced air to remove dust.
Avoid places subject to strong vibration. Use in a horizontal (flat) position only.
Keep the VCR away from flower vases, sinks, etc. If liquids should be spilled into the VCR, serious damage will result. If you spill any liquids into the
VCR, unplug the AC power cord immediately and consult qualified service personnel before attempting to use the VCR again.
When you finish operating the VCR, always unload the cassette and turn off the power.
When you leave your home for a long time, unplug the AC power cord.
To protect the VCR from a lightning storm, unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna.
POWER SOURCE
If the polarized AC Plug does not fit into a non-polarized AC Outlet, do not attempt to file or cut the blade. It is the user's responsibility to have an electrician replace the obsolete outlet.
AC Plug
AC Outlet
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS
FRONT
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VIDEO IN AUDIO
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TV / VCR T.REC
REC POWER
REC/OTR
PLAY
REW
STOP/
EJECT
F.FWD
CHANNEL
POWER
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DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS
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Cassette Loading Slot - To insert or remove a video tape.
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REC/OTR button - Press once to start normal recording. Additional presses activate One-Touch
Recording.
2.
REW button - In the STOP mode, this button rapidly winds the tape backwards. In the PLAY mode, this button activates Reverse Search.
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Remote Sensor - Signals from the Remote
Control are received here.
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PLAY button - Press to play a prerecorded tape.
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F. FWD button - In the STOP mode, this button rapidly winds the tape forward. In the PLAY mode, this button activates Forward Search.
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POWER indicator - Lights when the power is turned on.
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REC indicator - Lights during recording.
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POWER button - Turns the VCR power on and off.
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T. REC indicator - Lights when the TIMER REC button is pressed.
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STOP/EJECT button - Press once to stop the tape in any mode. Press again to eject the tape.
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TV/VCR indicator - Lights when the TV/VCR selector button is selected to the VCR mode.
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CHANNEL ▲ / ▼ buttons - Used to select a channel for viewing or recording.
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AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks - Audio and video signal cables from an external source can be connected here.
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REAR
1 2
OUT IN UHF/VHF
IN(ANT)
VIDEO VIDEO
AUDIO AUDIO OUT(TV)
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DESCRIPTION OF CONNECTORS
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AUDIO/VIDEO OUT Jacks - Used to output audio and video signals to a TV, amplifier or VCR.
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VHF/UHF IN (ANT) Jack - Connect a VHF/UHF antenna or CATV cable to this jack.
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AC Power Cord - Connect to a 120V 60Hz outlet.
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AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks - Audio and video signal cables from an external source can be connected here.
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VHF/UHF OUT (TV) Jack - Used to output VHF/UHF or CATV signals to a TV.
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REMOTE CONTROL
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POWER
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4
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CALL 0
2
5
INPUT SELECT
REC/OTR
REW
3
6
9
TV/VCR
EJECT
CHANNEL
+
–
SLOW
COUNTER RESET
PAUSE/STILL
PLAY
F.FWD
SPEED
MENU
ENTER
–
STOP
SET + CANCEL
AUTO – TRACKING + TIMER REC
SKIP
SEARCH
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POWER button - Turns the VCR power on and off.
Direct Channel Selection buttons (0-9) - Allow direct access to any channel.
CALL button - Displays the present time/day of the week, channel, counter, speed selection and VCR mode on the TV screen.
INPUT SELECT button - Switches the program for viewing between the VCR and external input source.
REC/OTR button - Press once to start normal recording. Additional presses activate One-touch
Timer Recording
PLAY button - Press to play a prerecorded tape.
REW button - In the STOP mode, this button rapidly winds the tape backwards. In the PLAY mode, this button activates Reverse Search.
STOP button - Press once to stop the tape.
SPEED (SP/LP/SLP) selector button - Sets the tape speed for recording.
MENU button - Press to display the on-screen menu function.
SET +/– buttons - Used to set the clock, timer recording, auto repeat, language and noise mute.
DIGITAL AUTO TRACKING buttons - Allows automatic or manual adjustment of tracking to minimize picture noise during playback.
DESCRIPTION OF BUTTONS
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EJECT button - Press to eject the tape.
CHANNEL ▲ / ▼ buttons - Used to select a channel for viewing or recording.
TV/VCR selector button - Switches between TV and VCR.
COUNTER RESET button - Resets the Real Time
Counter to 00:00:00.
SLOW button - Press to play back a tape in slow motion or to advance the tape one frame at a time during still playback.
PAUSE/STILL button - During recording, this button temporarily stops the tape. The " " will appear on the screen. During playback, it stops the tape and displays a still image on the TV screen.
F. FWD button - In the STOP mode, this button rapidly winds the tape forward. In the PLAY mode, this button activates Forward Search.
ENTER button - Used to enter information for timer recording, auto repeat, language, clock setting and blue screen.
CANCEL button - Used to clear the selected timer recording program.
TIMER REC button - Used to set the VCR to start recording at a preset time.
SKIP SEARCH button - Press in playback mode to search forward in 30 second increments to a maximum of 3 minutes.
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BATTERY INSTALLATION
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Open the battery compartment cover.
2 Install two "AAA" batteries.
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Replace the cover.
BATTERY CAUTIONS
Follow these precautions when using batteries in this device:
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Use only the size and type of batteries specified.
Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing the batteries as indicated in the battery compartment.
Reversed batteries may cause damage to the device.
Do not mix different types of batteries together (e.g. Alkaline and Carbon-zinc) or old batteries with fresh ones.
If the device is not to be used for a long period of time, remove the batteries to prevent damage or injury from possible battery leakage.
Do not try to recharge batteries not intended to be recharged; they can overheat and rupture. (Follow battery manufacturer's directions.)
EFFECTIVE DISTANCE OF THE REMOTE CONTROL
30˚ 30˚
15 FEET
NOTES:
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When direct sunlight, an incandescent lamp, fluorescent lamp or any other strong light shines on the
Remote Sensor, the remote operation may be unstable.
When there is an obstacle between the VCR and the remote control, the remote control may not operate.
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BASIC CONNECTIONS
If you are using an antenna system, follow the instructions on pages 14-17. If you are a cable (CATV) subscriber, skip ahead to page 18 for the proper connections.
ANTENNA TO VCR CONNECTION
The VCR must be connected "between" the antenna and the TV. First, disconnect the antenna from the TV and connect it to the VCR. Then connect the VCR to the TV. Below are 3 common methods of connecting an antenna system to a
VCR. Find the type of antenna system you are using and follow the connection diagram. After you have connected the antenna to the VCR, follow the instructions on pages 16-17 to connect the VCR to the TV.
Combination VHF/UHF Antenna With 75 Ohm Coaxial Cable
1
75 Ohm Coaxial Cable
2
Combination VHF/UHF Antenna With 300 Ohm Twin Lead (Flat) Wire
300 Ohm Twin Lead (Flat) Wire
3 Separate VHF and UHF Antennas
VHF
UHF
300 Ohm Twin Lead (Flat) Wire
NOTE:
75 Ohm Coaxial Cable
If both VHF and UHF antennas have 300 ohm twin lead (flat) wires, use a combiner having two 300 ohm inputs and one 75 ohm output.
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A clear picture will not be obtained by the VCR unless the antenna signal is good. Connect the antenna to the VCR properly.
For better quality recording, an indoor antenna or a telescopic antenna is not recommended. The use of an outdoor type antenna is required.
If you are not sure about the connection, please refer to qualified service personnel.
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This VCR has a single 75 ohm antenna input for connection to an antenna (VHF/UHF) or cable (CATV) system.
If you have separate VHF and UHF antennas (number 3 below), use a combiner to connect the antennas to the VCR.
VCR
IN
OUT
NOTE: If a VHF or UHF Antenna is used, set the TV/CATV menu option to the "TV" mode.
VCR
IN
OUT
NOTE: If a VHF or UHF Antenna is used, set the TV/CATV menu option to the "TV" mode.
MatchingTransformer
300 Ohm Input
75 Ohm Output
(not supplied)
Combiner
75/300 Ohm Inputs
75 Ohm Output
(not supplied)
VCR
IN
OUT
NOTE: If a VHF or UHF Antenna is used, set the TV/CATV menu option to the "TV" mode.
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BASIC CONNECTIONS
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VCR TO TV CONNECTION
After you have connected the antenna to the VCR (see pages 14 & 15), you must connect the VCR to the TV.
Below are 3 common methods of connecting your VCR to a TV. Find the type of TV you are using and follow the connection diagram.
1
IN
OUT
75 Ohm Coaxial Cable (supplied)
VCR
2
IN
OUT
75 Ohm Coaxial Cable (Supplied)
VCR
3
IN
OUT
75 Ohm Coaxial Cable (Supplied)
VCR
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This VCR has a single 75 ohm output for connection to a TV. If your TV has separate VHF and UHF antenna inputs (numbers 2 and 3 below), use a splitter to connect the VCR to the TV for VHF and UHF reception.
Splitter
75 Ohm Input
75/300 Ohm Outputs
(not supplied)
Splitter
75 Ohm Input
300 Ohm Outputs
(not supplied)
TV
VHF/UHF IN
NOTE: If a VHF or UHF
Antenna is used, set the TV/CATV menu option to the "TV" mode.
TV with single 75 ohm
VHF/UHF antenna input
TV
UHF
VHF
TV
UHF
VHF
NOTE: If a VHF or UHF
Antenna is used, set the TV/CATV menu option to the "TV" mode.
TV with 300 ohm UHF and 75 ohm VHF antenna inputs
NOTE: If a VHF or UHF
Antenna is used, set the TV/CATV menu option to the "TV" mode.
TV with 300 ohm UHF and 300 ohm VHF antenna inputs
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CATV (CABLE TV) CONNECTIONS
Many cable companies offer services permitting reception of extra channels including pay or subscription channels. This VCR has an extended tuning range and can be tuned to most cable channels without using a cable company supplied converter box, except for those channels which are intentionally scrambled. If you subscribe to a special channel which is scrambled, you must have a descrambler box for proper reception.
1 IMPORTANT: Make sure the TV/CATV menu option is set to the "CATV" mode.
VCR
UHF/VHF
IN
OUT
Incoming Cable
2
IMPORTANT: Make sure the TV/CATV menu option is set to the "CATV" mode.
VCR
Converter/Descrambler
UHF/VHF
IN
OUT
Incoming Cable
3
IMPORTANT: Make sure the TV/CATV menu option is set to the "CATV" mode.
VCR
Converter/Descrambler
UHF/VHF
IN
OUT
Incoming Cable
NOTE: Whenever Converter/Descrambler box is placed before VCR, you must tune the VCR to the out of the
Converter/Descrambler box, usually channel 3 or 4.
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This VCR cannot receive scrambled programs since it does not contain a descrambler. In order to receive scrambled programs, your existing descrambler must be used. Descrambler boxes are available from cable companies. Consult your local cable company for more information concerning connection to their descrambler equipment. There are many ways to connect your VCR to a cable system. Below are six common methods of connection.
TV
For basic cable service, no premium (scrambled) channels.
ALLOWS:
*
Recording of nonscrambled channels.
*
*
Use of the programmable timer.
Recording of one channel while watching another.
VHF/UHF IN
TV
VHF/UHF IN
ALLOWS:
*
Recording of channels through the converter box (scrambled and unscrambled).
*
Using the programmable timer to record only the channel selected at the converter box.
PREVENTS:
* Recording one channel while watching another.
* Using the VCR tuner to select channels.
NOTE:
To record from converter/descrambler, VCR tuner must be tuned to the converter output channel, usually channel 3 or 4.
TV
VHF/UHF IN
ALLOWS:
*
Recording of unscrambled channels
* Using the programmable timer.
* Recording an unscrambled channel while watching any channel selected at the converter box.
PREVENTS:
*
Recording scrambled channels.
NOTE:
If you are playing a tape or using the tuner built into the VCR, the converter must be set to the video channel output of the VCR (either 3 or 4).
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CATV (CABLE TV) CONNECTIONS
(CONTINUED)
1
IMPORTANT: Make sure the TV/CATV menu option is set to the "CATV" mode.
VCR
Splitter
Incoming Cable
UHF/VHF
IN
OUT
Converter/Descrambler
2
IMPORTANT: Make sure the TV/CATV menu option is set to the "CATV" mode.
VCR
Splitter
UHF/VHF
IN
OUT
Incoming Cable
Converter/Descrambler
3
IMPORTANT: Make sure the TV/CATV menu option is set to the "CATV" mode.
VCR
Splitter
Converter/
Descrambler
UHF/VHF
IN
OUT
Incoming Cable
Converter/Descrambler
NOTE: Whenever a Converter/Descrambler box is placed before the VCR, you must tune the VCR to the output of the
Converter/Descrambler box, usually channel 3 or 4.
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A
B
A
B
A
B
CR to the output of the
TV
A/B Switch
A
B
VHF/UHF IN
*
*
*
ALLOWS:
Recording of all channels through the converter box.
Recording of one channel while watching another.
Using the programmable timer to record only the channel selected at the converter box.
PREVENTS:
*
*
Watching scrambled channels while recording another channel.
Using the VCR tuner to select channels.
NOTE:
To record from converter/descrambler, VCR tuner must be tuned to the converter output channel, usually channel 3 or 4.
TV
A/B Switch
A
B
VHF/UHF IN
ALLOWS:
* Recording of nonscrambled channels.
* Recording of one channel while watching another.
* Watching premium channels through the converter while recording
* nonscrambled channels.
Using the programmable timer.
PREVENTS:
* Recording scrambled channels.
TV
A/B Switch
A
B
VHF/UHF IN
ALLOWS:
*
*
Recording of all channels through the converter box.
Recording a scrambled or unscrambled channel while watching
* another (scrambled or unscrambled) channel.
Using the programmable timer to record only the channel selected at the converter box.
PREVENTS:
*
Using the VCR tuner to select channels.
NOTE:
To record from converter/descrambler, VCR tuner must be tuned to the converter output channel, usually channel 3 or 4.
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AUDIO/VIDEO CONNECTIONS
If your TV has AUDIO IN and VIDEO IN jacks, you can connect your VCR to them to receive a higher quality picture and sound. If you have a stereo, you can connect a stereo amplifier to enjoy powerful sound.
AUDIO/VIDEO CONNECTION
VCR
From ANTENNA/CATV system
To VHF/UHF IN
AUDIO/VIDEO Cord
(Not supplied)
To VIDEO OUT
IN
OUT
To AUDIO OUT
To VHF/UHF
OUT
To VIDEO IN
To AUDIO IN
TV
To ANT IN
1. Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the VCR to the VIDEO IN jack on the TV.
2. Connect the AUDIO OUT jack on the VCR to the AUDIO IN jack on the TV.
3. Set the VIDEO/TV selector of your TV to "VIDEO".
STEREO AMPLIFIER CONNECTIONS
When you connect your VCR to a Stereo Component System, you can view the picture from the VCR while enjoying powerful sound from your audio system.
NOTE: Sound will be monaural.
From ANTENNA/CATV system
To VHF/UHF IN
VIDEO Cord
(Not supplied)
VCR
To VIDEO IN TV
To VIDEO OUT
To AUDIO OUT
IN
OUT
To ANT
IN
To VHF/UHF
OUT
To AUDIO (L)
IN
AUDIO Cord (Not supplied)
Connect the AUDIO OUT jack on the VCR to the AUDIO IN jack on the stereo.
To AUDIO (R)
IN
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SETTING THE VIDEO CHANNEL
To view playback of a recorded tape, or to watch a program selected by the VCR's channel selector, the TV must be set to channel 3 or 4 (video channel).
When a TV is connected with an antenna cable only.
1 Turn OFF the VCR POWER button.
2
Pushing CH 2 or 3 of remote control is continued for 2 seconds.
3
Recognition of a change blinks the TV/VCR display
LED by the side of a main part.
CH 3 or 4 POWER
TV/VCR
4
1
REW
POWER
1
7
REC/OTR
CALL
INPUT SELECT
0
4
8
5
9
TV/VCR
SLOW
2
6
3
COUNTER RESET
PLAY
PAUSE/STILL
SPEED
MENU
AUTO –
SET
STOP
–
TRACKING +
+
TIMER REC
CANCEL
ENTER
F.FWD
–
CHANNEL
EJECT
+
5
4 Press the TV/VCR selector button to select the
VCR position.
5 Select any channel to receive a TV station in your area.
TV/VCR CHANNEL CH 125
TV/VCR
The TV/VCR indicator will light.
The channel number will appear on the screen about 4 seconds.
For a push-button TV tuner
If CH 3 or 4 corresponding to the video channel cannot be tuned on your TV, proceed as follows: set the VCR 3/4 channel selector and the TV to CH 3 or 4, play back a prerecorded tape and tune the TV to receive a sharp color picture from the video cassette recorder. Refer to your TV owner's manual for details.
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ON-SCREEN LANGUAGE SELECTION
This VCR can display on the TV screen in the English, Spanish or French languages.
CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN
• Turn ON the TV and set to the video channel 3 or 4.
• Turn ON the VCR.
• Press the TV/VCR selector button to select the VCR
mode.
1 Press the MENU button.
Press the SET
+
or
–
button to select the LAN-
GUAGE option, then press the ENTER button.
MENU – SET + ENTER
When a TV is connected with an audio/video cable, turn the TV and this VCR on and select the video input mode on the TV.
MENU
CLOCK SET
TIMER REC SET
AUTO REPEAT
CH SET UP
ON OFF
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE
NO NOISE BACKGROUND
〈
+/–/ENTER/MENU
〉
ON OFF
1 2
1 3
REW
POWER
1
7
REC/OTR
CALL
INPUT SELECT
0
4
8
5
9
TV/VCR
SLOW
2
6
3
COUNTER RESET
PLAY
PAUSE/STILL
SPEED
MENU
AUTO –
SET
STOP
–
TRACKING +
+
TIMER REC
CANCEL
ENTER
F.FWD
–
CHANNEL
EJECT
+
1
2 Press the SET
+
or
–
button to select the desired language: English, Spanish or French.
3 Press the MENU button twice.
– SET + MENU
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE
ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
FRANCAIS
〈 +/–/ENTER/MENU 〉
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SETTING THE CLOCK
You must set the date and time manually for timer recordings.
EXAMPLE: Setting the clock to "8:30 AM" October, 23 (SAT), 1999.
Press the MENU button.
CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN
• Turn ON the TV and set to the video channel 3 or 4.
• Turn ON the VCR.
• Press the TV/VCR selector button to select the VCR mode.
1
MENU
When a TV is connected with an audio/video cable, turn the TV and this VCR on, and select the video input mode on the TV.
2
–
Press the SET + or – button to select the CLOCK SET option, then press the
ENTER button.
SET + ENTER
MENU
CLOCK SET
TIMER REC SET
AUTO REPEAT
CH SET UP
ON OFF
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE
NO NOISE BACKGROUND
〈 +/–/ENTER/MENU 〉
ON OFF
2 3 4
1
REW
POWER
1
7
REC/OTR
CALL
INPUT SELECT
0
SLOW
4
8
5
9
TV/VCR
2
6
3
COUNTER RESET
PLAY
PAUSE/STILL
SPEED
MENU
AUTO –
SET
STOP
–
TRACKING +
+
TIMER REC
CANCEL
ENTER
F.FWD
–
CHANNEL
EJECT
+
2 3 5
3
–
Press the SET + or – button to set the month, then press the ENTER button.
SET +
ENTER
MONTH
DAY
YEAR
TIME
10
1 (SUN)
2000
12 : 00AM
〈
+/–/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU
〉
–
4 Set the day, year and time as in Step 3.
• The day of the week will automatically appear when you set the year.
• Press and hold down the
SET button to increase/decrease the minute by 10.
+
5 Press the ENTER button to start the clock.
ENTER
8 : 30 AM SAT
MONTH
DAY
YEAR
TIME
10
23 (SAT)
1999
8 : 30AM
〈
+/–/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU
〉
NOTES: • After a power failure or disconnection of the power, the timer will be lost. In this case, reset the present time.
• Press the CANCEL button to move cursor backward for correction.
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SETTING THE CHANNELS
This VCR is equipped with a channel memory feature which allows channels to skip up or down to the next channel set into memory, skipping over unwanted channels. Before selecting channels, they must be programmed into the VCR’s memory. In addition to normal VHF and UHF channels, this VCR can receive up to 113 Cable TV channels. To use this VCR with an antenna, set the TV/CATV menu option to the TV mode.
TV/CATV SELECTION
1 Press the MENU button.
2 Press the SET + or – button to select the CH
SET UP mode, then press the ENTER button.
– SET + ENTER
MENU
MENU
CLOCK SET
TIMER REC SET
AUTO REPEAT
CH SET UP
ON OFF
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE
NO NOISE BACKGROUND
ON OFF
〈
+/–/ENTER/MENU
〉
1 5
2
REW
POWER
1
7
REC/OTR
CALL
INPUT SELECT
0
SLOW
4
8
5
9
TV/VCR
2
6
3
COUNTER RESET
PLAY
PAUSE/STILL
SPEED
MENU
AUTO
–
SET
STOP
–
TRACKING +
+
TIMER REC
CANCEL
ENTER
F.FWD
–
CHANNEL
EJECT
3
+
4
3 Press the SET + or – button to select the TV/CATV mode.
4 Press the ENTER button to select the TV or CATV mode. The arrow indicates the selected mode.
ENTER – SET +
5 Press the MENU button until the MENU screen is cleared.
MENU
CH SET UP
TV CATV
AUTO CH MEMORY
ADD/DELETE
〈
+/–/ENTER/MENU
〉
TV - VHF/UHF channels
CATV - Cable TV channels
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The VCR can receive a maximum of 181 channels by presetting the channels into memory.
AUTOMATIC MEMORY TUNING
CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN
• Turn ON the TV and set to the video channel 3 or 4.
• Turn ON the VCR.
• Press the TV/VCR selector button to select the VCR mode.
1 Press the MENU button.
Press the SET + or – button to select the CH
SET-UP mode, then press the ENTER button.
MENU – SET +
ENTER
When a TV is connected with an audio/video cable, turn the TV and this VCR on, and select the video input mode on the TV.
MENU
CLOCK SET
TIMER REC SET
AUTO REPEAT
CH SET UP
ON OFF
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE
NO NOISE BACKGROUND
ON OFF
〈
+/–/ENTER/MENU
〉
1
SPEED
REW
PO
WER
1
4
2
7
5
REC/O
TR
CALL
INPUT SELECT
0
SLO
W
PLA
Y
8
9
TV/VCR
COUNTER RESET
PA
USE/STILL
6
3
MENU
AU
TO
–
SET
ST
OP
–
TRA
CKING
+
+
TIMER REC
CANCEL
ENTER
F.FWD
–
CHANNEL
EJECT
+
1 2
2 Press the SET + or – button to select the
AUTO CH MEMORY mode, then press the
ENTER button. The TV will begin memorizing all the channels available in your area.
– SET +
ENTER
CH SET UP
TV CATV
AUTO CH MEMORY
ADD/DELETE
〈
+/–/ENTER/MENU
〉
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SETTING THE CHANNELS
(CONTINUED)
TO ADD/DELETE CHANNELS
Press the MENU button.
1
MENU
2 Press the SET + or – button to select the CH SET UP mode, then press the ENTER button.
– SET + ENTER
3 Press the SET + or – button to select the ADD/DELETE mode, then press the
ENTER button.
– SET + ENTER
MENU
CLOCK SET
TIMER REC SET
AUTO REPEAT
CH SET UP
ON OFF
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE
NO NOISE BACKGROUND
〈
+/–/ENTER/MENU
〉
ON OFF
CH SET UP
TV CATV
AUTO CH MEMORY
ADD/DELETE
〈
+/–/ENTER/MENU
〉
2 3 4
1 6
SPEED
REW
PO
WER
1
4
2
7
5
REC/O
TR
CALL
INPUT SELECT
0
SLO
W
PLA
Y
8
9
TV/VCR
COUNTER RESET
PA
USE/STILL
6
3
MENU
AU
TO
–
SET
ST
OP
–
TRA
CKING
+
+
TIMER REC
CANCEL
ENTER
F.FWD
–
CHANNEL
EJECT
+
2 3 5
4 Select the desired channel to be memorized or deleted using SET + or – button.
5 Press the ENTER button if you wish to DELETE the channel from memory.
Press the ENTER button if you wish to ADD the unmemorized channel.
Repeat Steps 4 and 5 for each channel to be added or deleted.
6 Press the MENU button until the MENU screen is cleared.
MENU
– SET +
ENTER
ADD CH 003
〈
0–9/+/–/ENTER/MENU
〉
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NOISE ELIMINATION (BLUE SCREEN)
When you don't want to receive a weak signal broadcast, the Blue back screen can be obtained by selecting the NO NOISE BACKGROUND "ON". When the unit is shipped from the factory, the NO NOISE
BACKGROUND is set to the "ON".
CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN
• Turn ON the TV and set to the video channel 3 or 4.
• Turn ON the VCR.
• Press the TV/VCR selector button to select the
VCR mode.
1
Press the MENU button, then press the SET + or – button to select the NO NOISE
BACKGROUND option.
– SET + MENU
When a TV is connected with an audio/video cable, turn the TV and this VCR on and select the video input mode on the TV.
MENU
CLOCK SET
TIMER REC SET
AUTO REPEAT
CH SET UP
ON OFF
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE
NO NOISE BACKGROUND
ON OFF
〈
+/–/ENTER/MENU
〉
1
1 3
REW
POWER
1
7
REC/OTR
CALL
INPUT SELECT
0
SLOW
4
8
5
9
TV/VCR
2
6
3
COUNTER RESET
PLAY
PAUSE/STILL
SPEED
MENU
AUTO –
SET
STOP
–
TRACKING +
+
TIMER REC
CANCEL
ENTER
F.FWD
–
CHANNEL
EJECT
+
2
2 Press the ENTER button to select the ON position.
ENTER
3 Press the MENU button again.
MENU
MENU
CLOCK SET
TIMER REC SET
AUTO REPEAT
CH SET UP
ON OFF
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE
NO NOISE BACKGROUND
〈 +/–/ENTER/MENU 〉
ON OFF
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LOADING AND UNLOADING VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES
Use only video cassette tapes marked .
LOADING
Push the center of the tape until it is automatically retracted.
AUTOMATIC POWER ON
The VCR will turn on automatically and the POWER indicator will light.
AUTOMATIC PLAY
When loading a cassette tape without the erase prevention tab, playback will start immediately.
Insert the cassette with its labeled side facing you.
An inverted cassette cannot be inserted.
UNLOADING
1 To unload a cassette, press the EJECT button on the remote control, or press the STOP/EJECT button on the VCR twice. The first press will stop the tape in any mode. The second press will eject the tape. " " will appear on the screen about 4 seconds.
EJECT
STOP/
EJECT
OR
2
2
Pull the cassette out.
1
AUTOMATIC EJECT
If the VCR automatically rewinds the tape to the beginning (AUTO REWIND FEATURE), the tape will be ejected automatically (See the NOTE on page 37).
NOTES:
•
• Always eject the tape when not in use.
The cassette can be ejected even if the VCR is turn "OFF".
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E TAPES PLAYBACK
To play a prerecorded cassette tape.
TO START PLAYBACK
CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Turn ON the TV and set to the video channel 3 or 4.
1 Load a prerecorded tape. (When loading a cassette tape without the erase prevention tab, playback will start automatically.)
When a TV is connected with an audio/video cable, turn the TV and this VCR on and select the video input mode on the TV.
2
REW
1
7
REC/OTR
CALL
INPUT SELECT
0
SLOW
4
8
5
9
TV/VCR
2
POWER
6
3
COUNTER RESET
PLAY
PAUSE/STILL
SPEED
MENU
AUTO –
SET
STOP
–
TRACKING +
+
TIMER REC
CANCEL
ENTER
F.FWD
–
CHANNEL
EJECT
+
2
Press the PLAY button. Playback will start.
PLAY
TO STOP PLAYBACK
Press the STOP button once. The tape will stop but remain fully loaded and ready to play.
STOP
" " will appear on the screen about 4 seconds.
" " will appear on the screen about 4 seconds.
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PLAYBACK
(CONTINUED)
TO REWIND OR FORWARD THE TAPE RAPIDLY
Press the REW button in the STOP mode.
Press the F.FWD button in the STOP mode.
REW F.FWD
" " will appear on the screen about 4 seconds.
" " will appear on the screen about 4 seconds.
REW
POWER
7
REC/OTR
CALL
INPUT SELECT
0
4
8
5
9
TV/VCR
SLOW
1
2
6
3
COUNTER RESET
PLAY
PAUSE/STILL
SPEED
MENU
AUTO
–
SET
STOP
–
TRACKING +
+
TIMER REC
CANCEL
ENTER
F.FWD
–
CHANNEL
EJECT
+
DIGITAL TRACKING CONTROL
When a tape is played, the Digital Auto Tracking System automatically adjusts the tracking to obtain the best possible picture. If noise bars appear during playback, adjust the tracking manually:
•
Press the Manual TRACKING
+
or
–
button to obtain the best possible picture. To resume automatic
tracking, press the AUTO Tracking button.
AUTO – TRACKING + AUTO – TRACKING +
FORWARD/REVERSE PICTURE SEARCH
If you want to see the tape program during REW or F.FWD mode, press and hold the REW or F.FWD button again.
The backward or forward visual search picture will be seen on the screen. Release the button to return to the REW or F.FWD mode.
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SPECIAL PLAYBACK
TO VISUALLY SEARCH FOR DESIRED POINTS
When either the F.FWD or REW button is pressed in the PLAYBACK mode, the speed search picture will appear.
When pressed twice, the search picture will increase speed. Speed search time depends upon the speed used
(SP, LP or SLP) during recording. To rewind or fast forward a tape, press the STOP button, and then press the REW or F.FWD button.
To visually search backward, press the REW button once or twice in the PLAYBACK mode.
To visually search forward, press the F.FWD button once or twice in the PLAYBACK mode.
F.FWD
REW
Press the PLAY button to resume normal viewing speed.
Press the PLAY button to resume normal viewing speed.
REW
POWER
1
7
REC/OTR
CALL
INPUT SELECT
0
4
8
5
9
TV/VCR
SLOW
2
6
3
COUNTER RESET
PLAY
PAUSE/STILL
SPEED
MENU
AUTO –
SET
STOP
–
TRACKING +
+
TIMER REC
CANCEL
ENTER
F.FWD
–
CHANNEL
EJECT
+
TO WATCH A STILL PICTURE
Press the PAUSE/STILL button in the PLAYBACK mode.
PAUSE/STILL
FRAME BY FRAME ADVANCE
Press the SLOW button during STILL playback.
SLOW
Press the PAUSE/STILL button again to resume normal playback.
The still picture will advance by one frame each time you press the button. Hold the button for continuous frame by frame viewing.
Press the PAUSE/STILL button again to resume normal playback.
NOTES:
•
•
•
•
Best results during speed search playback can be obtained with cassette tapes recorded in the "SP" or "SLP" mode.
A few noise bars will appear on the picture during SPEED SEARCH and STILL.
The audio output is muted during SPEED SEARCH, STILL, FRAME ADVANCE and SLOW MOTION.
To prevent damage to the tape, CUE, REVIEW and STILL playback is automatically changed to the PLAYBACK mode after 5 minutes.
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SPECIAL PLAYBACK
(CONTINUED)
SKIP SEARCH
Press the SKIP SEARCH button in the PLAY mode. The VCR will search forward through approximately 30 seconds of the tape (e.g. unwanted commercial time) for each press of the SKIP SEARCH button (maximum six presses) and then resume normal playback.
For example: 1 press: 30 seconds of tape
2 presses: 60 seconds of tape
3 presses: 90 seconds of tape
SKIP
SEARCH
REW
POWER
1
7
REC/OTR
CALL
INPUT SELECT
0
4
8
5
9
TV/VCR
2
6
SLOW
3
COUNTER RESET
PLAY
PAUSE/STILL
SPEED
MENU
AUTO –
SET
STOP
–
TRACKING +
+
TIMER REC
CANCEL
ENTER
F.FWD
–
CHANNEL
EJECT
+
SLOW MOTION PLAYBACK
Press the SLOW button in the PLAYBACK mode. Playback will proceed at 1/10th of the normal speed.
SLOW
Press the PLAY button again to resume normal playback.
NOTE: SLOW TRACKING AND VERTICAL LOCK ADJUSTMENT
If noise bars appear in the picture during slow motion, press the Manual TRACKING + or – button to reduce the noise bars. If the still picture jitters excessively, press the Manual TRACKING + or – button to stabilize the still picture.
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TO WATCH A TAPE REPEATEDLY
CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN
• Turn ON the TV and set to the video channel 3 or 4.
• Turn ON the VCR.
• Press the TV/VCR selector button to select the VCR
mode.
1 Press the MENU button.
Press the SET + or – button to select the
AUTO REPEAT option.
–
SET
+
MENU
When a TV is connected with an audio/video cable, turn the TV and this VCR on, and select the video input mode on the TV.
MENU
CLOCK SET
TIMER REC SET
AUTO REPEAT ON OFF
CH SET UP
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE
NO NOISE BACKGROUND
ON OFF
〈
+/–/ENTER/MENU
〉
1
1 3
REW
POWER
1
7
REC/OTR
CALL
INPUT SELECT
0
4
8
5
9
TV/VCR
SLOW
2
6
3
COUNTER RESET
PLAY
PAUSE/STILL
SPEED
MENU
AUTO –
SET
STOP
–
TRACKING +
+
TIMER REC
CANCEL
ENTER
F.FWD
–
CHANNEL
EJECT
+
2
2 Press the ENTER button to select the ON position.
3
Press the MENU button.
If you press the PLAY button, the tape will play over and over until the repeat mode is canceled.
MENU
ENTER
MENU
CLOCK SET
TIMER REC SET
AUTO REPEAT ON OFF
CH SET UP
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE
NO NOISE BACKGROUND
ON OFF
〈
+/–/ENTER/MENU
〉
" " will appear if you press the CALL button.
To cancel, press the CALL button again.
NOTE: To cancel repeat mode, follow the above steps 1 and 2, then press the ENTER button to select the OFF position. Press the MENU button to return to the TV.
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RECORDING A TV PROGRAM
RECORDING AND VIEWING THE SAME TV PROGRAM
CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN
• Turn ON the TV and set to the video channel 3 or 4.
• Turn ON the VCR.
• Press the TV/VCR selector button to select the
VCR mode.
1
Load a cassette tape with the erase prevention tab intact.
The VCR will automatically turn on.
When a TV is connected with an audio/video cable, turn the TV and this VCR on and select the video input mode on the TV.
2
3
REW
POWER
1
7
REC/OTR
CALL
INPUT SELECT
0
SLOW
4
8
5
9
TV/VCR
2
6
3
COUNTER RESET
PLAY
PAUSE/STILL
SPEED
MENU
AUTO –
SET
STOP
–
TRACKING +
+
TIMER REC
CANCEL
ENTER
F.FWD
–
CHANNEL
EJECT
+
VHF/UHF/CATV CHANNELS
TV
VHF
2-13
UHF
14-69
CATV
VHF
2-13
STD/HRC/IRC
14-36
(A) (W)
37-59
(AA) (WW)
60-85
(AAA) (ZZZ)
86-94
(86) (94)
95-99
(A-5) (A-1)
100-125
(100)(125)
01
(5A)
2 Press the SPEED selector button to select the desired tape speed SP, LP or SLP.
SPEED
1
3
Press the direct channel selection buttons or the
CHANNEL ▲ or ▼ button to select the channel to be recorded.
1-9
10-19
20-99
100-125
1 0
Press 0 twice and then 1-9 as required.
(Example: To select 2, Press 002.)
Press 0 first and then the remaining 2 digits in order from left to right.
(Example: Press 018 for 18.)
Press 2 digits in order. (Example: Press
22 for 22.)
Press the 3 digits in order. (Example:
Press 110 for 110.)
CH 110
CHANNEL
OR 00 : 00 : 00 SP
The SP, LP or SLP will appear on the screen about 4 seconds.
NOTE: Since the VCR has its own TV tuner, it is not actually necessary to have the TV turned on in order to make a recording. Turning on the TV merely allows confirmation of the proper channel settings on your VCR.
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4 Press the REC/OTR button.
REC/OTR
TO STOP RECORDING
Press the STOP button to stop recording.
STOP
CH 125
REC
" " will appear on the screen about 4 seconds and the REC indicator will light.
" " will appear on screen about 4 seconds.
4
REW
POWER
1
7
REC/OTR
CALL
INPUT SELECT
0
4
8
5
9
TV/VCR
SLOW
2
6
3
COUNTER RESET
PLAY
PAUSE/STILL
SPEED
MENU
AUTO –
SET
STOP
–
TRACKING +
+
TIMER REC
CANCEL
ENTER
F.FWD
–
CHANNEL
EJECT
+
TO STOP RECORDING TEMPORARILY
Press the PAUSE/STILL button to avoid recording unwanted material. Press again to continue the recording.
PAUSE/STILL
REC
" " will appear on screen about 4 seconds and the REC indicator will blink to continue pause mode.
NOTE: The pause function will be released after 5 minutes to prevent damage to the tape or the VCR. The VCR
will change to the STOP mode.
NOTE: AUTO REWIND FEATURE
This VCR will automatically rewind the tape when the tape has ended (except during OTR and TIMER REC).
It will also eject the tape and turn the VCR’s power OFF.
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RECORDING A TV PROGRAM
(CONTINUED)
RECORDING ONE PROGRAM WHILE WATCHING ANOTHER
1 While the VCR is recording, press the TV/VCR selector button to select the TV position.
The TV/VCR indicator will go off and recording will continue.
2 Select the TV channel you want to watch by using the TV channel selector.
TV/VCR
NOTE: Some CATV hookups do not permit viewing one channel while recording another. See pages 18-21.
TO PREVENT AN ACCIDENTAL RECORDING TO RECORD AGAIN
After recording, break off the erase prevention tab if you do not wish to record over the tape.
Cover the hole with adhesive tape.
Be careful the tape does not extend past the edges of the cassette housing.
Erase prevention tab
Adhesive tape
TAPE SPEED AND MAXIMUM RECORDING/PLAYBACK TIME
VIDEO CASSETTE TAPE
TAPE SPEED
T-210 T-160 T-120 T-90 T-60
SP
(Standard Play)
3-1/2 hours 2-2/3 hours
LP
(Long Play)
7 hours
SLP
(Super Long Play)
10-1/2 hours
5-1/3 hours
8 hours
2 hours
4 hours
6 hours
1-1/2 hours
3 hours
4-1/2 hours
1 hour
2 hours
3 hours
T-30
30 minutes
1 hour
1-1/2 hours
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ONE-TOUCH TIMER RECORDING (OTR)
The one-touch timer recording feature provides a simple and convenient way to make a timed recording.
EXAMPLE: One-touch timer recording for 30 minutes.
CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN
• Turn ON the TV and set to the
video channel 3 or 4.
• Turn ON the VCR.
1 Load a cassette tape with the erase prevention tab intact.
2
SPEED
Press the SPEED selector button to select the desired tape speed SP, LP or SLP.
When a TV is connected with an audio/video cable, turn the TV on and select the video input mode on the TV.
00 : 00 : 00 SP
The counter and SP, LP or SLP will appear on the screen about 4 seconds.
2
4
SPEED
REW
PO
WER
1
4
2
7
5
REC/O
TR
CALL
INPUT SELECT
0
SLO
W
PLA
Y
8
9
TV/VCR
COUNTER RESET
PA
USE/STILL
6
3
MENU
AU
TO
–
SET
ST
OP
–
TRA
CKING
+
+
TIMER REC
CANCEL
ENTER
F.FWD
–
CHANNEL
EJECT
+
3
3 Press the direct channel selection buttons or the CHANNEL ▲ or ▼ button to select the channel to be recorded.
CHANNEL
OR
CH 125
4 Press the REC/OTR button to begin recording.
Press the button again to stop recording after
30 minutes. Each additional press of the REC/
OTR button will increase recording time as shown in the chart below, up to a maximum of 5 hours. The
OTR and recording time will appear on screen about
4 seconds.
REC/OTR
OTR 0 : 30
CH 125
The channel number will appear on the screen about
4 seconds.
NOTES: •
Press the REC/OTR button to increase the time needed for recording. (See the chart below.)
Press once twice 3 times 4 times 5 times 6 times 7 times 8 times
Recording time NORMAL REC 0:30 1:00 1:30 2:00 3:00 4:00 5:00
• To cancel OTR, press the STOP button or turn off the power.
9 times
NORMAL REC
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SETTING THE TIMER RECORDING
Timer recording can be programmed on-screen with the remote control. The built-in timer allows automatic unattended recording of up to 8 programs within 1 month.
EXAMPLE: Program a timer recording for the 26th day, channel 125 (CATV), 11:00 - 11:30 PM on timer program number 1. (Tape speed: SLP)
•
•
CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Turn on the TV and set to the video channel 3 or 4.
Press the TV/VCR selector button to select the VCR mode.
• Load a video cassette with the erase prevention tab intact. The VCR will automatically turn on.
• Check that the clock and date are correct (see page
25).
1
Press the MENU button. Check the TIMER REC
SET option is selected, then press the ENTER button.
MENU ENTER
When a TV is connected with an audio/video cable, turn the TV and this VCR on and select the video input mode on the TV.
MENU
CLOCK SET
TIMER REC SET
AUTO REPEAT ON OFF
CH SET UP
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE
NO NOISE BACKGROUND
ON OFF
〈
+/–/ENTER/MENU
〉
2 3
1
REW
POWER
1
7
REC/OTR
CALL
INPUT SELECT
0
SLOW
4
8
5
9
TV/VCR
2
6
3
COUNTER RESET
PLAY
PAUSE/STILL
SPEED
MENU
AUTO
–
SET
STOP
–
TRACKING +
+
TIMER REC
CANCEL
ENTER
F.FWD
–
CHANNEL
EJECT
+
1 2 3
2 Press the SET + or – button to select one of the program lines, then press the ENTER button.
–
SET
+ ENTER
3 Press the SET + or – button to select the date, then press the ENTER button.
– SET + ENTER
DATE START
-:--
-:--
END
-:--
-:--
CH
---
---
-:--:----
------
------
------
------
-:--:----
-:--:----
-:--:----
-:--:----
〈 +/-/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU 〉
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
DATE
26(WE)
------
------
------
START
-:--
-:--
END
-:--
-:--
CH
---
---
-:--:----
-:--:----
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
〈
+/-/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU
〉
NOTE: To record from external source set the channel to "L". "L" will appear next to ch 125 (or 69).
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4 Set the start time, end time, channel and tape speed as in step 3.
5 Press the MENU button twice to return to the normal screen.
MENU
– SET + ENTER
DATE START END CH
26(WE)
------
11:00PM 11:30PM
-:--:--
125
---
------
------
-:--:----
-:--:----
SLP
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
〈
+/-/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU
〉
6
5
4
REW
POWER
1
7
REC/OTR
CALL
INPUT SELECT
0
4
8
5
9
TV/VCR
SLOW
2
6
3
COUNTER RESET
PLAY
PAUSE/STILL
SPEED
MENU
AUTO –
SET
STOP
–
TRACKING +
+
TIMER REC
CANCEL
ENTER
F.FWD
–
CHANNEL
EJECT
6
+
Press the TIMER REC button. The power will go off, the T. REC indicator will light and the
VCR stands by for recording.
TO CORRECT THE SETTINGS
While setting, press the ENTER button to flash the item to correct, then re-enter the setting with the SET
+
or
– button.
When finished, press the ENTER button.
TIMER REC
T. REC
To cancel timer recoreding, press the button again and the T.REC indicator will go out.
NOTES:
•
•
•
The VCR cannot be used while the T. REC indicator is lit.
After a power failure or disconnection of the power plug, all programmed recording settings must be reset upon resumption of power. In this case, reset the clock (see page 25) and reprogram any timer recordings.
Press the CANCEL button to move cursor backward for correction.
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SETTING THE TIMER RECORING
(CONTINUED)
TO SET DAILY/WEEKLY TIMER
When setting the date in step 3, press the SET
– button repeatedly.
The setting changes as follows:
Example
The current day (Friday) SU-SA (Sunday to Saturday)
TO CONFIRM THE SETTINGS
Press the SET
+
or
–
button to select the TIMER
REC SET option in the MENU.
Then press the ENTER button to display the timer program list.
Press the MENU button twice to return to the normal screen.
MO-SA (Monday to Saturday)
One month later minus one day MO-FR (Monday to Friday)
WKL-WE
(Weekly Wednesday)
WKL-TH (Weekly Thursday)
After setting, press the ENTER button.
DATE START END CH
26(WE) 11:00PM 11:30PM
------
------
125 SLP
-:--
-:--
-:--
-:--
---
---
-
-:--
-:--
-:--
-:--
---
---
-
-
-
-
-
-
〈
+/-/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU
〉
SPEED
REW
PO
WER
1
4
2
7
5
REC/O
TR
CALL
INPUT SELECT
0
SLO
W
PLA
Y
8
9
TV/VCR
COUNTER RESET
PA
USE/STILL
6
3
MENU
AU
TO
–
SET
ST
OP
–
TRA
CKING
+
+
TIMER REC
CANCEL
ENTER
F.FWD
–
CHANNEL
EJECT
+
TO CANCEL A PROGRAM
Press the SET + or – button to select the TIMER
REC SET option in the MENU.
Then press the SET + or – button to select the unnecessary program, and press the CANCEL button to cancel the program.
IF THE PROGRAM OVERLAPS ANOTHER
NOTE: Do not overlap programs as portions of the conflicting programs will be lost. The first recording time has priority over the next recording time as shown in the diagram.
CANCEL
DATE
------
------
------
------
START END
-:--
-:--
-:--
-:--
CH
---
---
-:--:----
-:--:----
〈
+/-/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU
〉
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Program 1
Program 2
Program 3
Recording
Control Settings
8 : 00 9 : 00 10 : 00 11 : 00
Prog.1
Deleted Parts
Non Recorded Portion Parts
Prog.2
Prog.3
NOTES:
•
•
The everyday/every week recording can be made continuously until the recording is canceled or the tape reaches the end.
During timer recording, the automatic rewinding mechanism does not function.
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ON-SCREEN FUNCTION DISPLAY
WHILE WATCHING TV
Press the CALL button.
CALL
CLOCK
DAY OF THE WEEK
8 : 30 AM THU CH125 CHANNEL
00:00:00 SP TAPE SPEED
REAL TIME COUNTER
Press the CALL button again to make the display disappear.
WHILE OPERATING A TAPE
Press the CALL button.
CALL
8 : 30 AM THU
STEREO SAP
OPERATING MODE
CH 125
AUTO REPEAT
TAPE IN
00 : 00 : 00 SP
Press the CALL button again to make the display disappear.
TO SET THE COUNTER TO '00:00:00'
Press the COUNTER RESET button. The counter will appear on the screen.
COUNTER RESET
00 : 00 : 00 SP
NOTES:
•
•
•
If you rewind the tape from "00:00:00", a minus sign ("–") will be displayed in front of the time.
When you load a tape, the counter will change to "00:00:00".
The counter does not function on nonrecorded (blank) sections of the tape. When you rewind, fast forward or play tapes through blank sections, the counter stops.
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DUPLICATING A VIDEO TAPE
If you connect the VCR to another VCR or camcorder, you can duplicate a previously recorded tape. Make all connections before turning on the power.
1
Load a blank cassette tape with the erase prevention tab intact into the recording VCR.
Load a previously recorded tape into the playback VCR or CAMCORDER.
2
Press the INPUT SELECT button to select
AUDIO/VIDEO input position. "LINE" will appear on the screen.
INPUT SELECT
LINE
Playback Camcorder
Playback VCR
To AV Jack
To VIDEO OUT
AUDIO/VIDEO Cord (Not supplied)
To AUDIO OUT
Recording VCR
Recording VCR
AUDIO/VIDEO Cord
(Not supplied)
To VIDEO IN To AUDIO IN
3
Press the REC/OTR button on the recording VCR, then press the PAUSE/STILL button.
4
To VIDEO
IN
To AUDIO IN
For duplicating a previously recorded tape from a camcorder, follow the camcorder manufacturer’s instructions. A typical camcorder dubbing hookup is shown above.
Press the PLAY button on the playback VCR, then press the
PAUSE/STILL button.
5 Press the PAUSE/STILL button on both the VCRs simultaneously to begin the duplicating process.
REC/OTR
PAUSE/STILL PLAY PAUSE/STILL PAUSE/STILL PAUSE/STILL
NOTES:
•
•
It is recommended that you set the SPEED to the SP mode on the recording VCR for best result.
Unauthorized recording of copyrighted television programs, films, video tapes and other materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and violate copyright laws.
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VIDEO HEAD CLEANING
VIDEO HEAD CLOGGING
The video heads are the means by which the VCR reads pictures from the tape during playback. In the unlikely event that the heads become dirty enough to be clogged, no picture will be played back. This can easily be determined if, during playback of a known good tape, there is good sound, but no picture (picture is extremely snowy). If this is the case, have the video cassette recorder checked by qualified service personnel.
Good Picture Snowy Picture
AUTO HEAD CLEANING
The AUTO HEAD CLEANING system cleans the video heads automatically when a cassette is inserted or ejected to prevent dirt from accumulating on the heads. However, manual head cleaning is needed if the picture on playback is still unclear although the picture on program is normal. This failure signifies that the head is getting dirty and occurs when playing poor quality or damaged tapes. If the heads require cleaning, use a high quality head cleaning system or have them cleaned professionally.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN THE VIDEO HEADS OR SERVICE THE UNIT BY REMOVING THE TOP COVER.
NOTES:
•
Video heads may eventually wear out and should be replaced when they fail to produce clear pictures.
•
To help prevent video head clogging, use only good quality VHS tapes. Discard worn out tapes.
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VIDEO GLOSSARY
This video glossary is provided to help you become familiar with video terms, equipment and accessories you may encounter or require in the future.
A/B SWITCH - A device that allows you to select from two video sources for output to your VCR or TV. (Not included)
A/B SWITCH
ANTENNA ADAPTER or ANTENNA MATCHING UNIT - See matching transformer.
BALUN - See matching transformer.
BANDS - Groups of TV channels which fall within certain frequencies.
All the channels your TV/VCR receives can be tuned on one of three bands:
V
L
- VHF channels 2~6 and cable A-5~A-3
V
H
- VHF channels 7~13 and cable A-2~A-1, A~I, J~W and AA~FFF
U - UHF channels 14~69 and cable GGG~125
CATV - Cable TV, a method of transmitting TV signals through cable. This usually involves a monthly service charge. CATV is usually transmitted by one of three systems: HRC, IRC or STD.
COAXIAL CABLE (75 ohm) - A special type of round wire used for antenna or cable systems, or for connecting a
VCR to a TV.
COAXIAL CABLE WITH
THREADED F CONNECTOR
COMBINER (or COUPLER) - A device used to combine two or more incoming antenna wires or cables into a single output (not included).
CONVERTER BOX/DESCRAMBLER - A device supplied by cable companies for receiving or descrambling cable signals. Often used for TV sets that cannot receive cable channels, or when pay stations are desired by the customer
(not included).
A CONVERTER/
DESCRAMBLER
DIGITAL - Special circuitry using microchips to store images enables a VCR to perform viewing effects like strobe, and high quality still picture.
DIGITAL AUTO TRACKING - Automatically adjusts the playback tracking for the best possible picture.
DUBBING - A method of recording from one video cassette tape to another by connecting a VCR with another VCR,
VCP or camcorder.
FS TUNER - A quartz-locked, frequency synthesized tuning system that electronically locks in stations for optimal reception. Eliminates the need for presetting channels into the TV/VCR.
F-TYPE CONNECTOR JACK - A threaded input jack designed to accept coaxial cable (75 ohm) using either a 'push-on' or 'screw-on' F connector.
F CONNECTOR JACK
FULL LOADING TAPE TRANSPORT - Keeps video cassette tape fully loaded in VCR for rapid access between modes.
H.Q. - High Quality picture. Special circuitry designed to improve VHS picture quality. Includes 'white clip expansion' and one or more additional special circuits.
REAL TIME COUNTER - A real time counter that displays the elapsed time during recording or playback in hours, minutes and seconds. The counter does not function on nonrecorded (blank) sections of tape.
MATCHING TRANSFORMER - An adapter used to convert 75 ohm cable to 300 ohm twin lead wire, or 300 ohm to 75 ohm.
2 TYPES OF MATCHING
TRANSFORMERS
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MTS - Multichannel TV Sound. A stereo broadcast sound system used for transmitting stereo sound signals on TV, usually broadcast with another channel (SAP).
PRESET - A method of programming channels and channel numbers into the memory of the VCR.
PUSH ON CONNECTOR - Made to fit over an F connector jack without threading. Many matching transformers use push on connectors.
RF CONVERTER - A device built into VCRs and converter/descramblers which converts all signals into the video channel (either 3 or 4) for viewing on a TV.
SAP-SEPARATE AUDIO PROGRAM - A third audio channel under the MTS system frequently used for bilingual broadcasts.
SPECIAL EFFECTS - Picture features available on some VCRs such as still frame, and picture search.
SPLITTER - A device used to divide an incoming antenna wire or coaxial cable into two or more wires or cables (not included).
TWO TYPES OF SPLITTERS
STROBE PLAYBACK - A special digital playback feature in which still frames are displayed in rapid succession for a strobe effect.
TWIN LEAD WIRE (300 ohm) - A two conductor flat wire used for connecting an antenna to a TV set or VCR.
TWIN LEAD WIRE
WITH TERMINALS
UHF - Ultra High Frequency. The band of frequencies used for UHF channels 14-69.(Cable companies sometimes transmit UHF channels on other bands.)
VCP - Video cassette player. A device which can play video cassettes but cannot record.
VCR - Video cassette recorder. A device that can record and playback video cassettes.
VHF - Very High Frequency. The band of frequencies used to transmit VHF channels 2-13. Also used by cable companies to transmit their own channel.
VHS-C - A popular video cassette format used in many video camcorders. VHS-C cassettes can be loaded into a video cassette adapter which makes the tape fully compatible with the standard VHS format.
VHS - Video Home System. The video tape format most commonly used in the U.S.
VHS HI-FI - A superior method of recording stereo audio signals on video tape, resulting in very high quality audio recording.
VIDEO CHANNEL - The TV broadcast channel (usually 3 or 4) used to output signals from a VCR or cable box.
VIDEO INPUTS/OUTPUTS - RCA type jacks in back of the VCR used for dubbing or providing audio or video signals from other sources.
INPUT/OUTPUT JACKS
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BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE
Make sure by first checking the following points.
SYMPTOM CAUSE
POWER
No power.
Although the power is on, it does not operate.
TV BROADCAST RECEPTION
The AC power cord is not connected.
Cassette is not inserted.
Antenna connection is not correct.
POSSIBLE SOLUTION
Connect the AC power cord to the AC outlet.
Insert a video cassette.
Connect it correctly.
PAGE
9
30
14
Antenna cable is disconnected.
Reconnect the antenna cable.
14
A TV program that is selected by the VCR does not appear on the screen.
23
The video channel is not in the correct position.
The TV is not set to the video channel 3 or 4.
The TV/VCR selector is set at TV mode. (The TV/VCR indicator is not lit.)
INPUT SELECT is set to the LINE mode.
Set it to CH 3 or 4.
Set the TV channel selector to the 3 or 4 position.
Press the TV/VCR selector button.
(The TV/VCR indicator will light.)
Press the INPUT SELECT button to select the TV mode.
23
23
44
A TV program selected by the VCR does not appear in color.
RECORDING
The TV/CATV menu option setting.
Set the TV/CATV menu option to select TV or CATV mode.
TV recording does not work.
Timer recording does not work.
The erase prevention tab of the video cassette is broken off.
Place a piece of vinyl tape over the gap.
INPUT SELECT is set to the LINE mode.
The time is not set correctly.
Press the INPUT SELECT button to select the TV mode.
Reset the present time.
The recording start/end time is not set correctly.
The TIMER REC button has not been pressed. (The T.REC
indicator is not lit.)
Set the start/end time.
Press the TIMER REC button.
(The T.REC indicator will light.)
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SYMPTOM
PLAYBACK
No picture on screen when playing back a recorded tape.
Noise bars on screen.
CAUSE
The TV is not set to the video channel 3 or 4.
Tracking adjustment beyond range of automatic tracking circuit.
Video heads are dirty.
The tape is worn or damaged.
POSSIBLE SOLUTION
Set to the video channel 3 or 4 or adjust the fine tuning button on your TV set.
Adjust tracking manually using the TRACKING
+
and
–
buttons on remote control.
Have the video heads cleaned.
Try another tape.
REMOTE CONTROL
Remote control does not work.
TV programs cannot be seen using the TV selector.
It is not aimed at the remote sensor.
Distance too far or too much light in the room.
There is an obstacle in the path of the beam.
The batteries are weak.
Aim it at the remote sensor.
Operate within 15 feet (5 meters) reduce the light in the room.
Clear the path of the beam.
Replace the batteries.
The +, – polarity of the batteries are not inserted correctly.
The TV/VCR function is in the
VCR mode.
Insert correctly.
Set to TV, or turn off the VCR power button.
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23
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SPECIFICATIONS
Video Head:
Audio Track:
Power Source:
Power Consumption:
Tuner:
RF Channel Output:
Inputs/Outputs:
F.FWD/REW Time:
Speed Search:
Dimensions:
Weight:
Supplied accessories
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
4 Rotary Heads
1 Track
120V, 60Hz
Approx. 10 watts
181 Channel Freq. Synthesized
VHF
UHF
CATV
2-13
14-69
14-36 (A)-(W)
37-59 (AA)-(WW)
60-85 (AAA)-(ZZZ)
86-94 (86)-(94)
95-99 (A-5)-(A-1)
100-125 (100)-(125)
01 (5A)
Channel 3 or 4, Switchable
Video:
Audio:
Antenna:
In (RCA) 1Vp-p 75 ohm
Out (RCA) 1Vp-p 75 ohm
In (RCA)–8dB/50K ohm
Out (RCA)–8dB/1K ohm
VHF/UHF IN 75 ohm coaxial
VHF/UHF OUT 75 ohm coaxial
F.FWD: Approx. 1 min. 48 sec.
REW: Approx. 1 min. 48 sec.
(with T-120 Cassette Tape)
SP -3 & 5 X Normal Speed
LP - 7 & 9 X Normal Speed
SLP - 9 & 15 X Normal Speed
14-3/16"W X 3-3/4"H X 9-7/16"D
8.8 Ibs
Remote Control
75 ohm Coaxial Cable
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- Digital Auto Tracking
- 181 Channel Tuner
- One-Touch Timer Recording (OTR)
- Automatic Power On
- Automatic Playback
- Automatic Rewind-Stop-Eject-Power Off
- Automatic Repeat Play System