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 QUALIFIED 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.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 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. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 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.
21. SAFETY CHECK Upon completion of any service or repairs to this unit, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to 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. 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.
Avoid extreme moisture and dust. 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.
LOCATION OF CONTROLS FRONT 1 2 3 4 5 POWER PLAY F.FWD STOP/ EJECT REC/OTR REW VIDEO IN (MONO) L – AUDIO IN – R TV/VCR 13 14 T.REC REC CHANNEL POWER 12 11 10 8 9 7 6 DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS 1. Cassette Loading Slot - To insert or remove a video tape. 8. CHANNEL ▼ / ▲ buttons - Used to select a channel for viewing or recording. 2. REW button - In the STOP mode, this button rapidly winds the tape backwards. In the PLAY mode, this button activates Reverse Search. 9.
REAR 2 ENGLISH 1 VHF/UHF OUT IN(ANT) VIDEO L AUDIO CH 3 4 OUT(TV) 4 3 R 5 DESCRIPTION OF CONNECTORS 1. AUDIO (L/R)/VIDEO OUT Jacks - Used to output audio 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. 2. VHF/UHF IN (ANT) Jack - Connect a VHF/UHF antenna or CATV cable to this jack. 5. AC Power Cord - Connect to a 120V 60Hz outlet. 3.
REMOTE CONTROL 15 1 2 POWER TIMER REC TV MONI. EJECT 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 16 CHANNEL 17 CALL 18 TV/VCR 0 19 5 20 6 AUTO 7 8 INDEX TRACKING MENU COUNT ZERO RESET RETURN SET 21 SELECT INPUT AUDIO ENTER CANCEL 9 SLOW SLOW 10 PAUSE/STILL STOP REW / PLAY SKIP SPEED SEARCH REC/OTR 11 / F.FWD 12 22 23 24 25 26 27 13 28 14 29 DESCRIPTION OF BUTTONS 1. TIMER REC button - Used to set the VCR to start recording at a preset time. 2.
BATTERY INSTALLATION 2 Open the battery compartment cover. Install two "AAA" batteries. 3 Replace the cover. ENGLISH 1 BATTERY CAUTIONS Follow these precautions when using batteries in this device: • 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.
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.
VCR NOTE: If a VHF or UHF antenna is used, set the TV/CATV IN 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. OUT VCR Combiner 75/300 ohm Inputs 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.
TV VHF/UHF IN 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. 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.
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 ENGLISH For basic cable service, no premium (scrambled) 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 VHF/UHF IN OUT Incoming Cable 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 From ANTENNA/CATV system VCR To VHF/UHF IN 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 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). 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 MO 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. • 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.
SETTING THE CLOCK You must set the date and time manually for timer recordings. EXAMPLE: Setting the clock to "8:30 AM" March, 26 (SUN), 2000. 1 2 Press the MENU button. Press the SET + or – button to select the CLOCK SET option, then press the ENTER button. – 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 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.
The VCR can receive a maximum of 181 channels by presetting the channels into memory. 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 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.
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. 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.
PLAYBACK To play a prerecorded cassette tape. TO START PLAYBACK 1 Load a prerecorded tape. (When loading a cassette tape without the erase prevention tab, playback will start automatically.) ENGLISH CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN Turn ON the TV and set to the video channel 3 or 4. 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. ER W PO TIM 1 ER RE C MO 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 " " will appear on the screen about 4 seconds. " will appear on the screen about 4 seconds. ER W PO M TI ER 1 C RE TV .
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. REW/ ENGLISH To visually search forward, press the F.FWD button once or twice in the PLAYBACK mode.
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 ER W PO M TI ER 1 C RE TV .
TO WATCH A TAPE REPEATEDLY 1 Press the MENU button. Press the SET + or – button to select the AUTO REPEAT option. MENU ENGLISH 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. – 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.
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. • 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.
TO STOP RECORDING Press the REC/OTR button. Press the STOP button to stop recording. REC/OTR ENGLISH 4 STOP CH 110 REC INDEX " ● " will appear on the screen about 4 seconds and the REC indicator will light. " ■ " will appear on screen 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) 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. 1 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. ENGLISH CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN • Turn ON the TV and set to the video channel 3 or 4. • Turn on the VCR POWER button.
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. To set the timer for other programmes, repeat step 3 through 4. 3 4 ENTER – SET + DATE CH START END 26(WE) 11:00PM 11:30PM 125 SLP ------------------------------------ -:--:--:--:--:--:--:-- -:--:--:--:--:--:--:-- - --------------- ENGLISH 4 〈+/-/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU〉 ER W PO 6 TIM 1 ER RE C 2 4 6 8 LL MO NI.
SETTING THE TIMER RECORDING TO SET DAILY/WEEKLY TIMER 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. When setting the date in step 3, press the SET – button repeatedly.
ON-SCREEN FUNCTION DISPLAY WHILE WATCHING TV Press the CALL button. 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 AUTO REPEAT 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. 1 2 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. SEARCHING FOR AN INDEX MARK Press the INDEX button in the stop mode or playback mode. "INDEX 1" appreas on the screen.
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.
SEPARATE AUDIO PROGRAM (SAP) 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. 2 Press the MENU button. Press the SET + or – button to select the SAP option. MENU Press the ENTER button to select the ON position.
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 twice to select AUDIO/VIDEO input position. "LINE" will appear on the screen.
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 ENGLISH 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. CAUSE SYMPTOM POSSIBLE SOLUTION PAGE POWER No power. The AC power cord is not connected. Connect the AC power cord to the AC outlet. Although the power is on, it does not operate. Cassette is not inserted. Insert a video cassette. Antenna connection is not correct. Connect it correctly. 14 Antenna cable is disconnected. Reconnect the antenna cable. 14 The video channel is not in the correct position.
Video Head: 4 Rotary Heads Audio Track: Hi-Fi Sound - 2 Tracks MONO Sound - 1 Track Power Source: 120V, 60Hz Power Consumption: Approx. 11 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.FWD/REW Time: Approx.
