SYLVANIA VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER SRV206 0 0 I an AS ENERGY STAR e Partner, our company has f_ determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR _ guidelines for energy efficiency. ENERGY STAR ® is a US. registered mark¸ INSTRUCClONES EN ESPAI_IOL INCLUIDAS.
WARNING: I TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The lightning flash with arrowhead CAUTION 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. to persons.
FIGURE A EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAMP_ • ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) ELECTRIC SERVICE EQ GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC ART 250, PART H) $2898A d. if the video product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.
I'RECAUTIONS FCC WARNING- This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made.
F\i • IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS • PRECAUTIONS It ()FL()NIINI ............................ 2 ................................................... 4 LOCATION .......................................................... 4 AVOID THE HAZARDS OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE ............................................. 4 WARNING ........................................................... 4 • FEATURES .......................................................... 6 • SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES • VIDEO CASSETTE .....
• • Hi-Fi system- system offers you response from 20Hz to 20kHz, and 0.005% Rotary 4-head Record/Playback wow and flutter. System- 4-heads menu display selectable counter- • recording or (DTR)-Automatically adjusts the Auto Repeat- AIIowsyoutorepeattheplayingofatapeindefl- nitely wilhoul pressing the PLAY button. in English This shows the elapsed Digital Auto Tracking tracking l_r each tape you play.
VII)EO ( ASSL i I !+ TAI'E INI '()RMAI ION This VCR will operate with any cassette that has the _ mark. For best results, we recommend high-quality tapes. Do not use poor quality or damaged tapes. RI. _It_ + Avoid moisture. Moisture condensation may occur on the tape if it is moved from a cold place to a warm place or visa versa. Before using a tape with these conditions, to avoid damage of the tape and your VCR, wait until the tape has warmed to room ternperature and the moisture has evaporated.
()I)ERAIIN(,(()NIR()I .... \Nt I+ +Ttl()N 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 27 1 24 7 8 9 234 I0 11 + ---REMOTE CONTROL--................
--REAR VIEW- 22 23 24 25 1 @ _OEO T o .00,..0= ! 26 2728 29 9. Remote sensor window- Receives signals from the remote control. the 17. SLOW button- Press to start slow motion playback. The slow speed can be controlled by pressing the F.FWD button (faster) or REW(IND) button (slower). (only on the remote control) infrared 10. Indicators POWER indicator- Indicates that the power is 18. QUICK-FINDbutton- Quick Find mode. For more inforturned on. mation, please read page 23.
i)Ri'J '\R,\'II()N F()R [ SI_ 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 are not supplied).
[ Fill.3: VHF/UHF Separate Antenna I [UHF antennal (not supplied) [Back of the UHFNHF combination TV] _ [Back of the VCR] {VHF antenna] (not supplied) (New.Style) € (Top Jack) o UHFNHF UHFNHF combiner (supplied) OR [Back of the UHFNHF separated TV] UHF/VHF separator (not supplied) To VCR's ANT.OUT (Bottom Jack) VRF UHF (supplied) You can record one channel while viewing another. The same goes for Automatic Timer Recording and One Touch Recording.
Some customers withcableboxes mayrecord one channel and view another, with either one of the connections below. Satellite systems: Neither of these connections below will work. For satellite owners wishing to record one channel and view another, please contact the manufacture of the satellite system. IFig.s: I [ Fig.6: CH, I From the Cable Company From the Cable Company [_ coaxial cab,e (not supplie! _ [ 2w:Y° _igunplplTeP:i_t er ] coaxial [ Back of the VCR ] cable (not supplied) IBoo. o,,.
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. 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.
You can program the tuner to scan only the channels you receive in your area. Select "ENGLISH" or "ESPAI'r4OL"=Spanish by using the PLAY/• or STOP/V button. NOTES: I,- ENGL,SH IO_1 t A,_IGtlAGE SELECt • 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 case with your remote, select the VCR to channel 3 or 4 the same channel as located on the back of VCR (CH3 or CH4).
Set the clock accurately for proper automatic timer recording. We suggest that you use a TV or radio station as your time source. Press the PLAY/A or STOP/V button until the desired year appears. (Example: 2000) In the example below, the clock is to be set to: DATE March 20th, 2000 SETTING TIME 5:40PM Then, press the EFWD/I_ button. • When the VCR is in the Menu mode, the following buttons _ work (PLAY/A, F.FWD/I_, REW(IND)/
NOTE: 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.) • 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. Press the MENU button until the main menu appears.
M 1S (Multi-Chamlel Iclc LsJon Sound) [Monitor TV] Back of the VCR] You can record or listen to a program in MTS stereo, by using a stereo amplifier and speakers. o l Connect your VCR to your stereo amplifier using the following diagram. ALKOIO Coax,a, cab,e _"_I ANTIN (supplied) _0url Io..
1 _) "_LII:( s 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 [Backof selected on the TV. the VGRI UN23 t++,_1[[,_ t HH,! 1 \JO \ _t MODI:: You can change the selection to "MONO" if you want to listen to HIFI tapes in normal audio playback, 1) Press the MENU button until the MENU 2 appears. 2) Press the PLAY/l` or STOP/V button to point to "AUDIO OUT".
B\CK • Be sure to check that the POWER and the VCR/TV indicators are both on. This feature is very useful in finding or skipping over a particular scene on a tape. In this mode, the sound wilt be muted• • Turn on the TV and set the TV to channel 3 or 4. Now set the CH3/CH4 switch on ]e_Nd] the back of the VCR to match the channel selected on the TV. [Backof I) You may view a video tape at a high speed in either a forward or reverse direction by pressing the F.FWD or REW(IND) button.
In the Pause/Still mode only, if the picture begins to vibrate vertically, stabilize the picture by pressing the CHANNEL •or • button. NOTES: • 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 tical hold control. ver+ 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.
Sl)E(:IAI+ PI,AYBACK • 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. 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 E %73 [Backo¢ theVCR] This function enables you to select the picture quality of a tape.
This feature provides a method of indexing a recording starting point so that it can be easily returned to in either fast forward or rewind mode. • The index mark will be made automatically when the RECORD button is pressed. It will also be marked at the starting point of Timer recording, OTR, and recording by Auto Satellite Link. • The index mark will not be recorded if the PAUSE/STILL button is pressed and released during recording.
This function enables you to search and confirm the contents of the recorded program(s) using the index mark. The VCR begins fast forwarding by selecting this function. When the VCR find the beginning of the program(=the index mark), the VCR begins playback video tape at high speed for 30 seconds. Then, return to fast forwarding again to the beginning of next program. The VCR repeats these operation to the tape end. Concerning the index SEARCH" section.
• 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. • Turn on the TV and set the TV to channel I_ 3 or 4. Now set the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR to match the channel selected on the TV. [Backof _hovcRl Press the PAUSE/STILL NOTE: • Insert a cassette tape with its erase prevention tab in place.
NOTE: 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. Press the number buttons on the remote control or the CHANNEL • or • button. • You cannot use the remote control for this function. • 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.
TI MER Ri ( ORDIN(; 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 below, the timer is being set to record." DATE: SETTING TIME: CHANNEL: TAPE SPEED: PROGRAM NO: May 4th, 2000 from 7:30PM to 8:30PM CH 16 SP No. 1 First, press the MENU button until the main menu appears. Next, press the PLAY/& or STOP/V button to point to "TIMER PROGRAMMING". EFWD/I_ button.
• When you press the F.FWDtl_ button during steps [4] to [10], you may move to the next step. ON£ TIM£ P_Z_3RA_ • Press the REW(IND)/
70 CllP/('fi t't?O(;R 4 U TIlE t[ TO:VL_17( OArE ST_NO 1-1 _ 0730PM IHO OB30 PM 3_nl 10:00 _'M W THI310:5_ pM I ) Turn the power on. 2) Press the MENU button. The details of the your program appear on the TV screen. TLUI:!¢ I 1€; _I'OP .I 51;_R1'1!1 _+t "_H:R PR¢)(;R | II Press the STOP/EJECT ¢H 16 SP I_,S St=O NOTE: lIME f_,MMI_K3 _¥ R pflOG 11_30 pM SLP _ f ]'(L'II I ??( button on the VCR. The STOP button on the remote control will not function in Automatic Timer Recording mode.
Press the PLAY/& or STOP/V 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 can set a timer program using it. For details, please see your satellite tuner's owner's manual. Also, you need to follow the steps below for the VCR.
(01 VII 2) Insert a blank video cassette, or one you want to record over, into the editing (recording) VCR cassette compartment. You can make copies of video tapes made by friends or relatives for your enjoyment. Warning:Unauthorized recordings of copyrighted video tapes may be an infringement of copyright laws. Connect the editing (recording) VCR(this unit), source (playing) VCR(another VCR) and your TV using the following diagram.
TROUBLESIIOOTIN(; GUII)E 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. PROBLEM No power. CORRECTIVE • Make sure the AC cord is connected ACTION 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 sure the power is off.
S! LCII • • r (,EAI'RAL 7 • SI• ) LLII . _ *110\5 + _16A r ICAI IONS I:+I+F+CTRI('+ I L SI'ECIFI(?A , NTSC, TV standard Video output level : Rotary four-head I/2inch (12.65mm) Video output impedance Tape width : Tape speed SP: LP : SLP : 33.35mm/sec. 16.67mm/sec. 11.12mm/sec. Television system : Video heads : Tuner channel VHF : UHF : Cable channel : RF converter : Converter output : Timer indication : • If there is a discrepancy 0.5-2.
SYLVANIA LIMITED WARRANTY Funai Corporation will exchange or repair this product, at its option, in the evenl tl[ delbct in materials or workmanship as tbllows: EXCHANGE DURATION: 1-90 DAYS: FUNAI CORPORATION will exchange for a new unit without change for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of original retail purchase. 91-365 DAYS: REPAIR FUNAI CORPORATION will exchange for a factory-service-to-new-condition unit for a charne of $49.