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TO REDUCE THE.RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR WARNING: [ MOISTURE. Iz,, a ,_P_L | / / | [ SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEE _A GEROUS VOLTAGE CONSTITUTING A R1SK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK IS PRESENT WITHIN THIS UNIT. THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT THERE ARE IMPORTANT OPERATING THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT DANAND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE APPLIANCE.
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PRECAUTIONS For safe operation and optimum performance of your VCR, keep the following in mind when selecting a place for its installation: • Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from sources of intense heat. • Avoid dusty or humid places. • Avoid places with insufficient ventilation for proper heat dissipation. Do notblock the ventilation holes on the sides of the VCR. • Install unit in a horizontal position. • Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.
TABLE OF CONTENTS • IMPORTANT • PRECAUTIONS SAFEGUARDS INDICE ................................................. ........................................................................ 2 • IMPORTANTEPARA 4 • PRECAUUIONES LOCATION ............................................................................................. AVOID THE HAZARDS OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE...,.. 4 4 WARNING ..............................................................................................
FEATURES • Bilingual on-screen English or Spanish menu display selectable • Still- "Freeze" the picture at any time, for close viewing of a particular scene. Only tapes recorded in SLP mode will show a fairly clear picture. in • Infrared remote control • Digital Auto Tracking (DTR)- Automatically justs the tracking for each tape you play. • Real time tape counter- This shows the elapsed recording or playback time in hours, minutes, and seconds.
VIDEO CASSETTE TAPE INFORMATION This VCR will operate with any cassette that has the [_ mark. For best results, we recommend the use of high-quality tapes. Do not use poor quality or damaged tapes. PRECAUTIONS REMO • Avoid moisture. Moisture condensation may occur on the tape if it is moved from a cold place to a warm place or visa versa.
OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS NOTE: • We do not recommend the use of universal remote controls. Not all of the functions may be controlled with a universal remote control. If you decide to use a universal remote control with this unit, please be aware that the code number given may not operate this unit. In this case, please call the manufacturer of the universal remote control, --VCR FRONT PANEL-- 23456 7 --REMOTE 10 8 r E_Ecr OqB- _R vcP.,w c:Zb Q C_ 15 m 8D C_ C_ --8 3 --12 4.
--REAR VIEW_ 23 24 25 26 = I I I 27 2829 30 9. Remote sensorwindowsignals from the remote Receives the infrared 17. DISPLAY button- Displays the counter or the current channel number and the current time on the TV control. screen. 10. Indicators POWER indicatorturned on. Indicates VCR/TV indicator- Indicates that the VCR is in the VCR position. TAPE IN indicator- Indicates that there is a tape in 19. AUTO REPEAT button- Press to repeat playback automatically.
PREPARATION FOR USE For some of the most common types of connections, please follow the drawings below. Use only one connection. For any further complex connections, please contact your local dealer or other qualified persons. (You may need additional accessories which areno! suppled!: ................ 1 Disconnect the antenna or cable from your YV. 2 Connect the antenna or cable to the ANT.IN (Top jack) of your VCR. 3 Connect one end of the coaxial cable (sup-" plied) to the ANT.
I Fig.3: VHF/UHF Separate Antenna I [Backof the [UHFantennaJ UHF/VHFcombination TV] ,_=. [Back of the VCRi New Style) 11 II I1{I/(Top Jack) I _€'_B='=_ff_ U_o_mII_=17 '1"("_ _(vT_rn) IJ 1111 if _ (_'_ J _ _ _ " I _ / [supplied)" If [Backofthe O UHFNHF UHF/VHFseparated TV] . Ok:lStyle OR I _C_-_ I I[_--Z_ UHFNHF separator --]1 [supplied) You can record one channel while viewing another. The same goes for Automatic Timer Recording and One Touch Recording.
Some customers with cable boxes may record one channel and view another, with either one of the connections below. Satellite systems: Neither of these connections below will work. For satellite owner wishing to record one channel and view another, please contact the manufacture of the satellite system. I I [F,9.
If your TV does not have A/V terminals: When the VCR is in the Playback mode or when the VCR is in the VCR position, your TV will receive signals from the VCR on either channel 3 or 4. To use the VCR with your TV, set the selector switch to CH3 or CH4 (which is located in the back of your VCR), whichever is not used for normal broai:lcasts in your area. Then set your TV to the same channel.
SET UP FOR USE Youcanprogramthetunertoscanonlythechannelsyou receive in your area. You must use the remote control for this procedure. NOTES: • Channel memory programming is NOT needed when connected to a cable box or satellite box as in Fig 4 on page 11 or Fig 5 on pagel2. In this ease with your remote, select the VCR to channel 3 or 4 the same channel as located on the back ofVCR (CH3 or CH4). Then the channel you wish to record or view may be selected on the cable box or satellite box.
Set the clock accurately for proper automatic timer recording. We suggest that you use a TV or radio station as your time source. In the example below, the clock is to be set to: DATE March 1st, 1999 SETTING TIME 5:40PM CLOCK 5 menu ap- Press the PLAYtA or STOP/V button until the desired hour appears. (Example: 05) "_,_,_ __ ,_,, 7 Select "AM'r or "PM" _ Press the PLAY/& or STOP/_' .... _,r_ _,t t13 / ol ¥E,_ R _T09J #,1o_ .,.OTE,*_ _'* *_" 03 I 01 "/X3N_99_ _,_,_ ,,_ .......
NOTE: To confirm that channel(s) has been deleted or added, press the CHANNEL • or • button. The channels you no longer receive or seldom watch can be deleted from the memory. (Of course, you can later add the deleted channel into the memory again.) Remember: • Use the remote control for this procedure. _/¢ • Be sure to check that the POWER and the VCR/TV indicators are both on. • Turn on the TV and set the 'IV to channel ICH_eH41 3 or 4.
PLAYBACK • Be sure to check that the POWER indicators are both on. and the VCR/TV This feature is very useful in finding or skipping over a particular scene on a tape. In this mode, the sound will be muted• • Turn on the TV and set the TV to channel 3 or4. Now set the CH3/CH4 switch on learnt the back of the VCR to match the channel selected on the TV. [Backof 1) You may view a video tape at a high speed in either a forward or reverse direction by pressing the F.FWD or REW button.
In the Pause/Still mode only, if the picture begins to vibrate vertically, stabilize the picture by pressing the CHANNEL Aor • button. NOTES: • If there are video noise lines on the screen, reposition or reduce them. Refer to "NOISE CANCEL" on page 17. • If the picture is distorted or rolling vertically, adjust the vertical hold control on your TV, if equipped. • Most newer TV's do not have a user adjustable vertical hold control. Use this feature to memorize the beginning point that you want to return to.
SPECIAL PLAYBACK • Use the remote control for the following /) procedure. (J • Be sure to check that the POWER and the VCR/TV indicators are both on. The VCR has the auto repeat function that allows you to repeat a tape indefinitely without touching the PLAY button. Make sure to insert a prerecorded tape. • Turn on the TV and set the TV to channel 3 or 4. Now set the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR to match the channel selected on the TV.
RECORDING • Please refer to the connection you are using, through pages 10, 11, or 12 on "ANTENNA/CABLE CONNECTIONS" before continuing. • Be sure to check that the POWER and the VCR/TV _Press the PAUSE/STILL button indicators are both on. to temporarily stop recording. • Turn on the TV and set the TV to channel Press the PAUSE!STILL or RE- [;_[ 1 3 or 4. Now set the CH3/CH4 switch on '. CORD button to resume recordthe back of the VCR to match the channel l_aekof ing. selected on the TV.
This function enables you to set the recording length simply by pressing the REC/OTR button on the VCR. NOTE: If you have a cable box or satellite box con- nected to this VCR, please refer to "ANTENNA/CABLE CONNECTIONS" on pages 11 and 12 before proceeding to the next step. • Please refer to the connection you are using, through pages 10, 11, or 12 on "ANTENNA/CABLE CONNECTIONS" before continuing. • You can not use the remote control for this function.
TIMER RECORDING You may set the VCR to start and end a recording while you are away. You can set seven programs to record on specific days, daily or weekly within a 1 year period. 1 Select "TIMER PROGRAMMING" Press the MENU button so that TIMER PROGRAMMING menu appears. In the example DATE: SETTING TIME: CHANNEL: TAPE SPEED: PROGRAM NO: May 6th, 1999 from 7:30PM to 8:30PM CH 16 SP No. 1 NOTE: If you have not yet set the clock, "SETTING CLOCK" appears, lfso, follow the steps [2] to [8] on page 15.
• When you press the F.FWD/I_" button during steps [4] to [10]. you may move to the next step. • Press the REW/_I button to go back one step from the current step during steps [2] to [10]. 4 STAFr¢ TIME -,_ ENO _E ---- - - nEC SPEED ONE TIM_ p_ Set the start THU ] Press the PLAY/& or STOP/V button until the desired tape speed appears. (Example: SP) _,%_,,,, 0°,'_'o _."_,,,_,i," _' ....... ,d_" 11 Finish setting the program ,.,_..... ._. , ST_ ¢¢r n',_, 0 7 _ c,,,_"° _,.
TO CANCEL START!END To shift the time schedule of a One Time Program. 2) Select the program number which you want to shift forward using the PLAY/& or STOP/Y button. The details of the selected program appears on the TV screen. 3) Press the RECORD button on the remote control when a program number is blinking. Each additional push will shift forward the start/end time for recording by 10 minutes. It can be shift forward for up to 24 hours.
COPYING A VIDEO TAPE You can make copies of video tapes made by friends or relatives for your enjoyment. 4) Select the AUX position on the editing (recording) VCR. See page 13, under "Connecting to input Warning:Unauthorized recordings of copyrighted video tapes may be an infringement of copyright laws. jacks". 5) Press the REC VCR. button Connect the editing (recording) VCR(this unit), source (playing) VCR(another VCR) and your TV using the 6) Begin playback following diagram. t VCR.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If you have followed the instructionscontained in this manual and have difficulty in operating your VCR, locate the PROBLEM in the left column below. Check the correspondingCORRECTIVEACTION column to remedy the problem. PROBLEM No power. CORRECTIVE ACTION • Make sure the AC cord is connected to an AC outlet. • Make sure the power is turned on, Timer recording is not possible. • Make sure the timer recording is set correctly. • Make sum the power is off.
SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS NTSC, TV standard Television system : Video heads : Video output level : 1Vp-p Video output impedance : 75_ Audio output level : -6dBv (1KHz) Rotary two-head 1/2inch (12.65mm) Tape width : SPECIFICATIONS Video input level : Tape speed SP: LP: SLP : Tuner channel VHF : UHF : Cable channel : RF converter : 33.35mm/sec. 16.67mm/sec. 11.12mm/sec.
SYLVANIA LIMITED WARRANTY FUNAI CORP. will repair this SYLVANIA product, free of charge in the USA in the event of defect in materials or workmanship as follows: DURATION: PARTS: FUNAICORP.willprovide partsto teA)lacedefective partswithoutcharge forone ( 1) yearfromthe date of original retail purchase. Two (z) years for Picture Tube. Certain parts are excluded from this walTaaty. LABOR: FUNAI CORP.
