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OWNER’S MANUAL VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER VCR4512 DRAFT ATTENTION If you purchase a universal remote control from your local retailer, please contact the remote manufacturer for the required programming code. TV/CATV MODE SELECTION When shipped from the factory, the TV/CATV menu option is set to the "CATV"...
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to CAUTION alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product's RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude DO NOT OPEN to constitute a risk of electric shock.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 9. VENTILATION 13. LIGHTNING Slots and openings in the cabinet back or bottom To protect your unit from a lightning storm, or when are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable it is left unattended and unused for long periods of operation of the unit and to protect it from overheating.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (CONTINUED) 19. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE 20. REPLACEMENT PARTS Unplug this unit from the wall outlet and refer When replacement parts are required, be sure the servicing to qualified service personnel under the service technician uses replacement parts specified following conditions: by the manufacturer or those that have the same a.
PRECAUTIONS MOISTURE CONDENSATION • When you finish operating the VCR, always unload the cassette and turn off the power. DO NOT OPERATE THIS VCR FOR AT LEAST TWO OR THREE HOURS WHEN MOISTURE IN THE AIR • When you leave your home for a long time, unplug the CONDENSES ON THE VCR.
PRECAUTIONS FEATURES (CONTINUED) BATTERY CAUTIONS High Quality Picture Technology - This video cassette recorder marked "HQ" incorporates VHS high quality Follow these precautions when using batteries in this technology. A built-in detail enhancer is used to boost device: the recorded signal and provide maximum picture quality in playback.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Automatic Repeat Play System - When the AUTO CAUTIONS REPEAT option is turned on, this VCR will automatically play back the same cassette tape repeatedly. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ........2 PRECAUTIONS ............5 On-Screen 3 Language Display - This TV can display the on screen language in English, Spanish or French.
LOCATION OF CONTROLS FRONT Power Play F.Fwd Stop/Eject Channel Video In Audio In Tv/Vcr T.Rec Power Rec/Otr 13 12 11 10 REMOTE CONTROL 1. Cassette Loading Slot - To insert or remove a video tape. 2. REW button - In the STOP mode, this button POWER rapidly winds the tape backwards.
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REAR UHF/VHF IN(ANT) VIDEO OUT(TV) AUDIO 16. STOP button - Press to stop the tape. 25. AUTO TRACKING button - Allows automatic adjust- 17. MENU button - Press to display the on-screen menu ment of tracking to minimize picture noise during play- function.
BASIC CONNECTIONS If you are using an antenna system, follow the instructions. If you are a cable (CATV) subscriber,skip ahead to page 12 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.
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VCR TO TV CONNECTION After you have connected the antenna to the VCR, 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.
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.
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IMPORTANT: Make sure the TV/CATV menu option is set to the "CATV" mode. 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.
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 To UHF/VHF IN...
SETTING THE VIDEO CHANNEL Press the TRACKING SET + To view playback of a recorded tape, or to watch a LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE or – button to select the program selected by the VCR's channel selector, the ENGLISH desired language: English TV must be set to channel 3 or 4 (video channel). ESPAÑOL (ENGLISH), Spanish FRANCAIS...
SETTING THE CHANNELS This VCR is equipped with a channel memory feature TO ADD/DELETE CHANNELS which allows channels to skip up or down to the next channel set into memory, skipping over unwanted MENU Press the MENU button. CLOCK SET channels.
LOADING AND UNLOADING PLAYBACK To play a prerecorded cassette tape. Use only video cassette tapes marked TO START PLAYBACK LOADING CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN Push the center of the tape until it Turn ON the TV and set to the video channel 3 or 4. is automatically retracted.
SPECIAL PLAYBACK Press the ENTER button to MENU TO VISUALLY SEARCH FOR CLOCK SET select the ON position. TIMER REC SET DESIRED POINTS AUTO REPEAT CH SET UP Press the MENU button. LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE When either the F.FWD or REW button is pressed in the If you press the PLAY button, the NO NOISE BACKGROUND ON OFF...
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RECORDING A TV PROGRAM Press the direct channel selection buttons or the RECORDING ONE PROGRAM WHILE CHANNEL button to select the channel to be WATCHING ANOTHER recorded. While the VCR is recording, press the TV/VCR selector Press 0 twice and then 1-9 as required. button to select the TV position.
ONE-TOUCH TIMER SETTING THE TIMER RECORDING ( OTR ) RECORDING The One-touch Timer Recording feature provides Timer recording can be programmed on-screen with a simple and convenient way to make a timed the remote control. The built-in timer allows automatic recording.
SETTING THE TIMER RECORDING IF THE PROGRAM OVERLAPS TO CORRECT THE SETTINGS ANOTHER While setting, press the ENTER button to flash the item NOTE: Do not overlap programs as portions of the to correct, then re-enter the setting with the TRACKING conflicting programs will be lost.
DUPLICATING A VIDEO TAPE If you connect the VCR to another VCR or camcorder, Press the REC/OTR button on the recording VCR, you can duplicate a previously recorded tape. then press the PAUSE/STILL button. Make all connections before turning on the power. Press the PLAY button on the playback VCR, then press the PAUSE/STILL button.
BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE Make sure by first checking the following points. SYMPTOM CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION PAGE POWER Connect the AC power cord to the The AC power cord is not connected. No power. AC outlet. Although the power is on, it Insert a video cassette.
BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE (CONTINUED) SYMPTOM CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION PAGE REMOTE CONTROL It is not aimed at the remote sensor. Aim it at the remote sensor. Distance too far or too much light in Operate within 15 feet (5 meters) the room. reduce the light in the room.
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