ENGLISH 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- 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.
1. READ INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated. 2. 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. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. ENGLISH IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS All operating and use instructions should be followed. CLEANING Unplug this unit from the wall outlet before cleaning.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (CONTINUED) 12. POWER-CORD PROTECTION Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance. 13. 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.
determine that the unit is in proper operating condition. 22. WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. 23. HEAT The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 24.
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. Frequency Synthesized Tuning - Quartz locked direct access tuner automatically locks in each channel for perfect reception. 4 Video Heads - Provides optimal picture quality for special effects playback.
TABLE OF CONTENTS ENGLISH 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 ..................................................................................................................................
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; • When you move this VCR from a cold to a warm place. • After heating a cold room or under extremely humid conditions.
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.
LOCATION OF CONTROLS FRONT 1 2 3 4 5 POWER PLAY F.FWD REW STOP/EJECT VIDEO IN L MONO AUDIO IN CHANNEL R REC/OTR 8 9 10 7 6 DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS 1. Cassette Loading Slot - To insert or remove a video tape. 2. REW button - In the STOP mode, this button rapidly winds the tape backwards. In the PLAY mode, this button activates Reverse Search. 3. PLAY button - Press to play a prerecorded tape. 4. F. FWD button - In the STOP mode, this button rapidly winds the tape forward.
One Touch Timer Recording POWER indicator VCR OTR Timer Record ENGLISH FLUORESCENT DISPLAY VCR ATR APM SLP ATR (Auto Tracking) AM/PM Tape Speed Multi-Function Display LOCATION OF CONNECTORS 1 REAR 2 UHF/VHF OUT IN(ANT) VIDEO L AUDIO CH 3 4 OUT(TV) 4 3 R 5 DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS 1. AUDIO (L/R)/VIDEO OUT Jacks - Used to output audio (L/R) and video signals to a TV, amplifier or VCR. 4. 3/4 Channel Selector Switch - Selects the channel through which the VCR outputs its signal to a TV.
REMOTE CONTROL 9. INDEX button - Used to search for the INDEX mark. 10. INPUT SELECT button - Switches the program for viewing between the VCR and external input POWER TIMER REC TV MONI. EJECT 17 2 sources. 11. SLOW button - Press to play back a tape in slow CHANNEL 1 2 3 motion or to advance the tape one frame at a time 3 18 during still playback. 6 4 5 12. SLOW – button - Press to speed down slow motion 19 playback until it is 1/30 of normal speed playback. 7 8 9 13.
1 2 Open the battery compartment cover. Install two "AAA" (penlight size) batteries. 3 ENGLISH BATTERY INSTALLATION Replace the cover. BATTERY CAUTIONS Follow these precautions when using batteries in this device: 1. Use only the size and type of batteries specified. 2. 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. 3. Do not mix different types of batteries together (e.g.
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.
ENGLISH 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 NOTE: IF A VHF OR UHF ANTENNA IS USED, SET THE TV/ IN CATV MENU OPTION TO THE "TV" MODE. OUT VCR MATCHING TRANSFORMER 300 OHM INPUT 75 OHM OUTPUT (NOT SUPPLIED) IN NOTE: IF A VHF OR UHF ANTENNA IS USED, SET THE TV/ CATV MENU OPTION TO THE "TV" MODE.
BASIC CONNECTIONS (CONTINUED) 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 16 4C93401A-E(P10-19) 16 04.10.
ENGLISH 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. TV VHF/UHF IN NOTE: IF A VHF OR UHF ANTENNA IS USED, SET THE TV/CATV MENU OPTION TO THE "TV" MODE.
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.
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.
CATV (CABLE TV) CONNECTIONS 4 (CONTINUED) IMPORTANT: MAKE SURE THE TV/CATV MENU OPTION IS SET TO THE "CATV" MODE. VCR SPLITTER VHF/UHF IN INCOMING CABLE A OUT B CONVERTER/DESCRAMBLER 5 IMPORTANT: MAKE SURE THE TV/CATV MENU OPTION IS SET TO THE "CATV" MODE. VCR SPLITTER VHF/UHF IN INCOMING CABLE OUT A B CONVERTER/DESCRAMBLER 6 IMPORTANT: MAKE SURE THE TV/CATV MENU OPTION IS SET TO THE "CATV" MODE.
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 ENGLISH ALLOWS: * Recording of all channels through the converter box. * Recording of one channel while watching another.
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 TO VHF/UHF IN VCR TV IN TO VIDEO OUT OUT TO AUDIO (L) OUT TO AUDIO (R) OUT TO VHF/UHF OUT TO ANT IN TO AUDIO (R) IN TO VIDEO IN TO AUDIO (L) IN AUDIO/VIDEO Cord (Not supplied) 1.
SETTING THE VIDEO CHANNEL When a TV is connected with an antenna cable only. 1 2 Turn ON the VCR POWER button. 3 Set the 3/4 Channel selector switch (Rear of the VCR) to CH 3 or 4. Turn ON the TV and set to CH 3 or 4 to correspond with the channel selected in 2 . CH 3 4 POWER 3 4 OR ER W PO 1 TIM 1 ER RE C NI.
ON-SCREEN LANGUAGE SELECTION This VCR can display on the TV screen in the English, Spanish or French languages. 1 CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN • Turn ON the TV and set to the video channel 3 or 4. • Turn ON the VCR POWER button. • Press the TV/VCR selector button to select the VCR mode. Press the MENU button. Press the SET + or – button to select the LANGUAGE option, then press the ENTER button.
EXAMPLE: Setting the clock to "8:30 AM" March, 23 (THU), 2000. 1 CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN • Turn ON the TV and set to the video channel 3 or 4. • Turn ON the VCR POWER button. • Press the TV/VCR selector button to select the VCR mode. Press the MENU button. Press the SET + or – button to select the CLOCK SET option, then press the ENTER button. – SET + 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.
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. When shipped from the factory, this menu option is in the CATV mode.
AUTOMATIC MEMORY TUNING 1 CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN • Turn ON the TV and set to the video channel 3 or 4. • Turn ON the VCR POWER button. • Press the TV/VCR selector button to select the VCR mode. Press the MENU button. Press the SET + or – button to select the CH SET UP option, then press the ENTER button. MENU – SET + 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.
SETTING THE CHANNELS (CONTINUED) TO ADD/DELETE CHANNELS 1 Press the MENU button. Press the SET + or – button to select the CH SET UP option, then press the ENTER button. MENU – SET + 2 3 Press the SET + or – button to select the ADD/DELETE mode, then press the ENTER button. – SET + ENTER Select the desired channels to be memorized or deleted using the SET + or – button.
NOISE ELIMINATION (BLUE SCREEN) 1 CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN • Turn ON the TV and set to the video channel 3 or 4. • Turn ON the VCR POWER button. • Press the TV/VCR selector button to select the VCR mode. Press the MENU button, then press the SET + or – button to select the NO NOISE BACKGROUND option. 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.
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. The clock display will change to the counter display.
PLAYBACK To play a prerecorded cassette tape. TO START PLAYBACK 1 CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN Turn ON the TV and set to the video channel 3 or 4. 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. The clock display will change in the counter display. ER W PO TIM 1 ER RE C NI.
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 The " " will appear on the screen and display about 4 seconds. The REW indicator will light in the display about 4 second. The " " will appear on the screen and display about 4 seconds. The F.FWD indicator will light in the display about 4 second. ER W PO M TI ER 1 C RE TV .
SPECIAL PLAYBACK 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 forward, press the F.FWD button once or twice in the PLAYBACK mode.
SPECIAL PLAYBACK (CONTINUED) TO WATCH A STILL PICTURE FRAME BY FRAME ADVANCE Press the PAUSE/STILL button in the PLAYBACK mode. Press the SLOW button during STILL playback. SLOW PAUSE/STILL 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 or PLAY button to resume normal playback. The STILL indicator will light in the display about 4 seconds.
1 CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN • Turn ON the TV and set to the video channel 3 or 4. • Turn ON the VCR POWER button. • Press the TV/VCR selector button to select the VCR mode. Press the MENU button. Then 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.
RECORDING A TV PROGRAM RECORDING AND VIEWING THE SAME TV PROGRAM 1 CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN • Turn ON the TV and set to the video channel 3 or 4. • Turn ON the VCR POWER button. • Press the TV/VCR selector button to select the VCR mode. 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. The clock display will change in the counter display.
4 Press the REC/OTR button. " " will appear on the screen about 4 seconds. Press the STOP button to stop recording. " appear on screen about 4 seconds. " will STOP REC/OTR CH 110 The STOP indicator will light in the display about 4 seconds. PO WE R TIM 1 ER RE C MO NI.
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.
ONE-TOUCH TIMER RECORDING (OTR) EXAMPLE: One-touch timer recording for 30 minutes. 1 CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN • Turn ON the TV and set to the video channel 3 or 4. • Turn on the VCR power button. 2 Load a cassette tape with the erase prevention tab intact. Press the SPEED selector button to select the desired tape speed SP, LP or SLP. The counter and SP, LP or SLP will appear on the screen about 4 seconds.
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) 1 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 Press the MENU button.
5 Set the start time, end time, channel and tape speed as in step 3. – SET + To enter other programmes, repeat step 2 through 4. Or, press the MENU button twice to return to the normal screen.
SETTING THE TIMER RECORDING TO SET DAILY/WEEKLY TIMER TO CONFIRM THE SETTINGS When setting the date in step 3, press the SET – button repeatedly when the current day is displayed. The setting changes as follows: Example The current day (Friday) (CONTINUED) 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.
ON–SCREEN FUNCTION DISPLAY Press the CALL button. ENGLISH WHILE WATCHING TV DAY OF THE WEEK CALL CLOCK 8 : 30 AM THU STEREO SAP CH 125 CHANNEL STEREO AND SEPARATE AUDIO PROGRAM (SAP) 00 : 00 : 00 SP Press the CALL button again to make the display disappear. TAPE SPEED REAL TIME COUNTER WHILE OPERATING A TAPE Press the CALL button. OPERATING MODE CALL 8 : 30 AM THU STEREO SAP CH 125 TAPE IN 00 : 00 : 00 SP Press the CALL button again to make the display disappear.
USING ZERO RETURN The zero return function provides a convenient method of rapidly returning to the starting point of recording or playback. The starting point can be indexed for any location on the tape by pressing the COUNT RESET button and ZERO RETURN button. 2 1 Press the CALL button to display the counter on the screen. (When loading a cassette tape, the clock will change to the counter automatically in the display.
VIDEO INDEX SEARCH SYSTEM (INDEX) The VIDEO INDEX SEARCH SYSTEM (INDEX) enables you to locate the beginning of any recording made on the VCR. The Index Search function automatically records an INDEX mark on the tape whenever a recording is initiated. This mark can easily be located by using the F.FWD and REW buttons. 1 2 Press the INDEX button during playback or stop mode. ENGLISH SEARCHING FOR AN INDEX MARK Select the number of INDEX marks to be skipped (up to 9) with the Channel Number keys.
STEREO RECORDING AND PLAYBACK RECORDING STEREO BROADCASTS The VHS Hi-Fi audio system permits high fidelity recording of MTS STEREO TV broadcasts. When a MTS STEREO broadcast is received, the STEREO will appear on the screen and the program can be viewed or recorded in stereo (refer to pages 36 and 37 for recording procedures). The Hi-Fi STEREO recording procedure is the same as for normal recordings. STEREO NOTE: When using a CATV system, stereo TV programs may be transmitted over a mono cable channel.
Your VCR is fitted with an SAP broadcast system which enables you to switch to a SEPARATE AUDIO PROGRAM when viewing a selected channel. This function applies only when the program is broadcast in multi languages through the SAP broadcast system. 1 CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN • Turn ON the TV and set to the video channel 3 or 4. • Turn ON the VCR POWER button. • Press the TV/VCR selector button to select the VCR mode. 2 Press the MENU button. Press the SET + or – button to select the SAP option.
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. The "LINE" will appear on the screen. The "L" indicator will light up on the display on the recording VCR.
VIDEO HEAD CLEANING VIDEO HEAD CLOGGING ENGLISH 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.
BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE Make sure by first checking the following points. SYMPTOMS POWER No power. CAUSE The AC power cord is not connected. Cassette is not inserted. Although the power is on, it does not operate. TV BROADCAST RECEPTION Antenna connection is not correct. A TV program that is selected by the VCR does not appear on the screen. Connect the AC power cord to the AC outlet. Insert a video cassette. PAGE 9 30 Connect it correctly. 14 Antenna cable is disconnected.
playing back a recorded tape. CAUSE The TV is not set to the video channel 3 or 4. Tracking adjustment beyond Noise bars on screen. range of automatic tracking circuit. Video heads are dirty. POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS PAGE 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. The tape is worn or damaged. Try another tape.
SPECIFICATIONS Video Head: 4 Rotary Heads Audio Track: Hi-Fi Sound - 2 Tracks MONO Sound - 1 Track Power Source: 120V, 60Hz Power Consumption: Approx. 12 watts Tuner: 181 Channel Freq. Synthesized 2-13 VHF 14-69 UHF 14-36 (A)-(W) CATV 37-59 (AA)-(WW) 60-85 (AAA)-(ZZZ) 86-94 (86)-(94) 95-99 (A-5)-(A-1) 100-125 (100)-(125) 01 (5A) RF Channel Output: Channel 3 or 4, Switchable Inputs/Outputs: Video: Hi-Fi Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz Hi-Fi Dynamic Range: More than 90dB F.
