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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: • Do not handle the power cord with wet hands. • 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 not block the ventilation holes on the sides of the VCR. • Install unit in a horizontal position.
TABLE OF CONTENTS • IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ............................ 2 • PRECAUTIONS ................................................... 4 LOCATION .......................................................... 4 • SPECIAL PLAYBACK ....................................... 21 AUTO REPEAT PLAYBACK .......................... 21 RENTAL PLAYBACK ...................................... 21 INDEX SEARCH .............................................. 22 AVOID THE HAZARDS OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE .........
FEATURES * HM_ system- • Auto Repeat- The Hi-Fi smix_ recording system offers you excellem sound quality with a dynamic range of 80dB, frequency response from 20Hz to 20kHz, and 0.005% wow and flutter. e Rotary 4-head Record/Playback System- • Rental Play Mode- 4-beeds ensure excellent picture quality and special effects playbaclc Instant timed recording for 30 to 480 minutes is possible at the push of the REC/OTR button.
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 REMOVING • 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.
-----REAR VIEW- 23 24 25 26 H II B 27 2829 30 9. Remote sensor window- Receives signals from the remote control, 10. Indicators 17. DISPLAY button- Press to display the counter or the current channel number and the current time on the TV screen. (only on the remote control) the infrared POWER indicator-Indicates that the power is 18. SLOW button- Press to start slow motion playback. turned on. The slow speed can be controlled by pressing the VCR/TVindicator- Indicates that the VCR is in the F.
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 wh!ch are,,not supplied). -- ...... 1 DisconnecttheantennaorcablefromyourTV. Connect one end of the coaxial cable (supplied) to the ANT.OUT (Bottom jack) of your VCR, 2 Connect the antenna or cable to the ANT.IN (Top jack) of your VCR.
I Fig.3: VHF/UHF Separate Antenna J [Backofthe UHF/VHFcombinalonTV] [UHFantenna] (notsupplied) [Backof theVCR] lib ,--.o / "=--ffm!-_--II "_ -- | III _ -isuppl;ed) [sackofthe OUH UHFNHFseppratedTV] =U, LJoR • UHFNHF separator JS / (Bottom Jack) "_GE]'_q o ,,_[P_==_-41-o,== (suppled) You can record one channel while viewing another. The same goes for Automatic Timer Recording and One Touch Recording. For details, please refer to "Recording" on page 24. ] Fi_.
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. Fio.5: Fig.6: From the Cable Company From the Cable Company [ Backof theVCR I coaxial cable (not supptle coaxial cable (not supp;ied: (not supplied) [ Back ofthe Cable Box ] _" ] [ Backor_e CO_.
3) Connect the audio/video cables to the audio/video input jacks on the back of the VCR. Now connect the other end of the cables to the audio/video output jacks on the source. lf your TV does not have AIV 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.
SET UP FOR USE You can program the tuner to scan only the channels you receive in your area. You must use the remote control for this procedure. • Use the remote control for this procedure. ,H 4 Select "ENGLISH" or "ESPAI;IOL" NOTES: "ESPAlqOL"=Spanish by using the PLAY/• or STOP/V button. Select "ENGLISH" or I Then, press the EFWD/I_ but_ ton. • 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 page12.
4 Select the year ( Set the clock accurataly for proper automatic timer recording. We suggest that you use a TV or radio station as your time source. Pressthe PLAY/=, or STOP/_' button until the desired year ap pears. (Example: 1999) In the example below, the clock is to be set to: DATE March 1st, 1999 SE'ITING TIME 5:40PM Then, press the EFWD/I_" button. L ,,,i, 5 Select the hour • Use the remote control for this procedure.
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.) A • Use the remote control for this procedure. • Be sure to check that the POWER and the VCR/TV indicators are both on. Remember: 4.
MTS (Multi-Channel Television Sound) SYSTEM Back of the VCR] You can record or listen to a program in MTS stereo, by using a stereo amplifier and speakers. Connect your VCR to your stereo amplifier using the following diagram. i_- 0 _" _-_-J0 O --_1 cables 12:00AM CH 32 SAP HIFI _pe l ] When a program is broadcast in stereo, STEREO appears on the TV screen. 2] When a program is broadcast in second audio, SAP appears on the TV screen.
TO SELECT MONO MODE • 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 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. You can change the selection to "MONO" if you want to listen to HIF1 tapes in normal audio playback. 1) Press the MENU button until die VCR SET UP menu appears.
PLAYBACK • Be sure to check that the POWER and the VCR/TV indicators are both on. • Turn on the TV and set the TV to channel 3 or 4. Now set the CH3/CH4 switch on ]_'_em] the back of the VCR to match the channel selected on the TV, [Back of This feature is very useful in finding or skipping over a particular scene on a tape. In this mode, the sound will be muted. 1) You may view a video tape at a high speed in either a forward orreverse 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 •or • button. NOTES: Use this feature to memorize the beginning point that you want to return to. And you can search it easily by rewinding or fast forwarding. • Use the remote control for this procedure. _/ • If the picture is distorted or rolling vertically, adjust the vertical hold control on your TV, if equipped.
SPECIAL • Use the remote control for the following procedure. PLAYBACK /) G" • Turnon 3 or 4. Now the TV set and the CH3/CH4 sat the TV to switch channel on the back of the VCR to match the channel selected on the TV. • 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.
• You can choose theindex search mode by pressing the INDEX SEARCH button on the remote conThisfeature provides amethod ofindexing arecording trol. Then continue with step [3]. starting pointsothat it can be easily returned to in either fast forward or rewind mode. • The index mark will be made automatically when the REC button is pressed. It will also be marked at the starting point of Timer recording, OTR, and recording by Auto Satellite Link.
This function enables you to search and confirm the con- ! The Time Search function makes it possible to quickly tents of the recorded program(s) using the index mark. i advance the tape to your desired position simply by enThe VCR begins fast forwarding by selecting this func- tering the exact amount of playback time you want to tion. When the VCR find the beginning of the pro- skip.
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 indicators are both on. or 4. Now set the CH3/CH4 switch on _-_ • 3TurnonthcTVandsattheTVtochannel the back of the VCR to match the channel [asekof selected on the TV. theVCR] • Insert a cassette tape with its erase prevention tab in place.
This function enables you to set the recording length simply by pressing the REC/OTR button on the VCR. * Please refer to the connection you are using, through pages 10, 11, or 12 on "ANTENNA/CABLE CONNECTIONS" before continuing. • You cannot use the remote control for this function. NOTE: ff you have a cable box or satellite box connected to this VCR, please refer to "ANTENNA/CABLE CONNECTIONS" on pages 11 and 12 before proceeding to the next step.
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. In the example 1 Select "TIMER PROGRAMMING" Press the MENU button so that TIMER PROGRAMMING menu appears. below, the timer is being set to record: DATE: SETTING TIME: CHANNEL: TAPE SPEED: PROGRAM NO: NOTE: If you have not yet set the clock, "SETTING CLOCK" appears, lfso, follow the steps [2] to [8] on page 15.
w , H II • When you press the F.FWD/I_" button during steps ] 9 Set the channel number [4] to [10], you may move to the next step. • Press the REW/II button to go back one step from Press the PLAY/A or STOP/Y the current step during steps [2] to [10]. button uoti the des red channel .............................................................. i number appears. (Example: 16) 4 Set the date when you want to start Then, press the EFa,VD/I_ button.
TO CANCEL OR CHECK THE START/END TIME To shift the time schedule of a One Time Program. 1) Tum the power on. Then, press the MENU button. 1) Turn the power on. Then, press the MENU button. 2) Select the program number which you want to shift forward using the PLAY/A or STOP/V 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.
4 Select "SATELLITE LINK" Confirm "SATELLITE LINK" is _oin(ed to. When the VCR receives the signals using the audio/video input jacks on the rear panel of the VCR from your satellite tuner, the VCR will turn itself on, and record. Then when there is no signals, the VCR stops and turns itself off automatically. If your satellite tuner has the EPG (Electronic Program Guide), you c_i_aset a timer program using it. For iletails, please see your satellite tuner's owner's manual.
COPYING A VIDEO TAPE You can make copies of video tapes made by friends or relatives i 2) Inse_ a blank video cassette, or one you want to record over, for your enjoyment. into the editing (recording)VCR cassette compartmenL Warning:Unauthorized recordings of copyrighted video tapes 3) Press the TAPE SPEED button on the editing (recording) may be an infringement of copyright laws. VCR to select the desired recording speed (SP/SLP).
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If you have followed the instructions contained in this manual and have difficulty in operating your VCR, locate the PROBLEM in the left column below. Check the corresponding CORRECTIVE ACTION column to remedy the problem. CORRECTIVE PROBLEM ACTION No power. • Make sure the AC cord is connected to an AC outlet, Timer recording is not possible. • Make sure the_power is turned on. • Make sure the timer recording is set correctly. Cannot go into Record mode.
SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS Television system : Video heads : NTSC, TV standard Rotary four-head 1/2inch (12.65mm) Tape width : Tape speed SP: LP : SLP : Tuner channel VHF : UHF : Cable channel : RF convelter : Video output level : 1Vp-p Video output impedance : 75Q Audio output level : Video input level : Audio input level : Video S/N ratio SP: Audio S/N ratio (Normal audio track): (Hi-Fi audio track): 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: FUNAI CORP. will provide parts to replace defective parts without charge for one ( i ) )'car from the date of original retail purehase. Two (2) years for Picture Tube. Certain parts are excluded from this warranty, LABOR: FUNAI CORP.
