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Sansui VCR4510A Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
VCR4510A
If you purchase a universal remote control from your local retailer, please
contact the remote manufacturer for the required programming code.
When shipped from the factory, the TV/CATV menu option is set to the
"CATV" (Cable Television) mode.
If not using CATV (Cable TV), set this menu option to the "TV" mode.
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly.
4C83101B(C-09)
ATTENTION
TV/CATV MODE SELECTION
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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER VCR4510A 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"...
  • Page 2 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 to persons.
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS READ INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated. 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. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS All operating and use instructions should be followed.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (CONTINUED) 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.
  • Page 5 SAFETY CHECK Upon completion of any service or repairs to this unit, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the unit is in proper operating condition. WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. HEAT The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
  • Page 6 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 Head - Provides optimal picture quality for special effects playback.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 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 ..........................10 REMOTE CONTROL ............................. 12 BASIC CONNECTIONS ............................14 CATV (CABLE TV) CONNECTIONS ........................

  • Page 8: Precautions

    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.
  • Page 9 The ventilation holes prevent overheating. Do not Avoid extreme moisture and dust. block or cover these holes. Especially avoid covering the holes with soft materials such as cloth or paper. Avoid places subject to strong vibration. Use in a Do not insert fingers or any other objects into the horizontal (flat) position only.

  • Page 10: Location Of Controls

    LOCATION OF CONTROLS FRONT PLAY F.FWD STOP/ EJECT TV / VCR T.REC POWER VIDEO AUDIO POWER REC/OTR CHANNEL 12 11 10 DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS REC/OTR button - Press once to start normal Cassette Loading Slot - To insert or remove a recording.
  • Page 11 REAR UHF/VHF IN(ANT) VIDEO OUT(TV) AUDIO DESCRIPTION OF CONNECTORS AUDIO/VIDEO OUT Jacks - Used to output audio 3/4 Channel Selector Switch - Selects the channel and video signals to a TV, amplifier or VCR. through which the VCR outputs its signal to a TV. VHF/UHF IN (ANT) Jack - Connect a VHF/UHF VHF/UHF OUT (TV) Jack - Used to output VHF/UHF antenna or CATV cable to this jack.

  • Page 12: Remote Control

    REMOTE CONTROL POWER EJECT CHANNEL – CALL TV/VCR INPUT SELECT COUNTER RESET SLOW REC/OTR PAUSE/STILL PLAY F.FWD SPEED ENTER STOP – MENU CANCEL TIMER REC – AUTO TRACKING SKIP SEARCH DESCRIPTION OF BUTTONS POWER button - Turns the VCR power on and off. EJECT button - Press to eject the tape.
  • Page 13 BATTERY INSTALLATION Install two "AAA" batteries. Open the battery compart- Replace the cover. ment cover. 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.

  • Page 14: Basic Connections

    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.
  • Page 15 This VCR has a single 75 ohm antenna input for connection to an antenna (VHF/UHF) or cable (CATV) system. If you have separate VHF and UHF antennas (number 3 below), use a combiner to connect the antennas to the VCR. NOTE: If a VHF or UHF Antenna is used, set the TV/CATV menu option to the "TV"...
  • Page 16 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.
  • Page 17 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...

  • Page 18: Catv (Cable Tv) Connections

    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.
  • Page 19 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.
  • Page 20 CATV (CABLE TV) CONNECTIONS (CONTINUED) IMPORTANT: Make sure the TV/CATV menu option is set to the "CATV" mode. Splitter UHF/VHF Incoming Cable Converter/Descrambler IMPORTANT: Make sure the TV/CATV menu option is set to the "CATV" mode. Splitter UHF/VHF Incoming Cable Converter/Descrambler IMPORTANT: Make sure the TV/CATV menu option is set to the "CATV"...
  • Page 21 ALLOWS: Recording of all channels through the converter box. Recording of one channel while watching another. Using the programmable timer to record only the channel selected at the converter box. PREVENTS: Watching scrambled channels while recording another channel. Using the VCR tuner to select channels. A/B Switch NOTE: To record from converter/descrambler, VCR tuner must be tuned to...

  • Page 22: Audio/Video Connections

    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 VHF/UHF IN...

  • Page 23: Setting The Video Channel

    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). When a TV is connected with an antenna cable only. Turn ON the VCR POWER Set the 3/4 Channel Turn ON the TV and set to...

  • Page 24: On-Screen Language Selection

    ON-SCREEN LANGUAGE SELECTION This VCR can display on the TV screen in the English, Spanish or French languages. Press the MENU button. CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN – Press the SET button to select the LAN- • Turn ON the TV and set to the video channel 3 or 4. GUAGE option, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 25: Setting The Clock

    SETTING THE CLOCK You must set the date and time manually for timer recordings. EXAMPLE: Setting the clock to "8:30 AM" October, 23 (SAT), 1999. Press the MENU button. Press the SET + or – button CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN to select the CLOCK SET •...

  • Page 26: Setting The Channels

    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.
  • Page 27 The VCR can receive a maximum of 181 channels by presetting the channels into memory. AUTOMATIC MEMORY TUNING CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN Press the MENU button. Press the SET + or – button to select the CH • Turn ON the TV and set to the video channel 3 or 4. •...
  • Page 28 SETTING THE CHANNELS (CONTINUED) TO ADD/DELETE CHANNELS Press the MENU button. Press the SET + or – button Press the SET + or – button to select the CH SET UP to select the ADD/DELETE mode, then press the ENTER mode, then press the button.

  • Page 29: Noise Elimination (Blue Screen)

    NOISE ELIMINATION (BLUE SCREEN) When you don't want to receive a weak signal broadcast, the Blue back screen can be obtained by selecting the NO NOISE BACKGROUND "ON". When the unit is shipped from the factory, the NO NOISE BACKGROUND is set to the "ON". Press the MENU button, then press the SET + CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN or –...

  • Page 30: Loading And Unloading Video Cassette Tapes

    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.

  • Page 31: Playback

    E TAPES PLAYBACK To play a prerecorded cassette tape. TO START PLAYBACK Load a prerecorded tape. (When loading a CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN cassette tape without the erase prevention tab, Turn ON the TV and set to the video channel 3 or 4. playback will start automatically.) When a TV is connected with an audio/video cable, turn the TV and this VCR on and select the video...
  • Page 32 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. F.FWD " " will appear on the screen about 4 seconds. " " will appear on the screen about 4 seconds. DIGITAL TRACKING CONTROL When a tape is played, the Digital Auto Tracking System automatically adjusts the tracking to obtain the best possible picture.

  • Page 33: Special Playback

    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.
  • Page 34 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...
  • Page 35 TO WATCH A TAPE REPEATEDLY Press the MENU button. CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN – Press the SET button to select the • Turn ON the TV and set to the video channel 3 or 4. AUTO REPEAT option. • Turn ON the VCR. •...

  • Page 36: Recording A Tv Program

    RECORDING A TV PROGRAM RECORDING AND VIEWING THE SAME TV PROGRAM CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN Load a cassette tape with the erase prevention tab intact. • Turn ON the TV and set to the video channel 3 or 4. • Turn ON the VCR. The VCR will automatically turn on.
  • Page 37 TO STOP RECORDING Press the REC/OTR button. Press the STOP button to stop recording. REC/OTR STOP CH 125 " " will appear on the screen about 4 seconds " " will appear on screen about 4 seconds. and the REC indicator will light. TO STOP RECORDING TEMPORARILY Press the PAUSE/STILL button to avoid recording unwanted material.
  • Page 38 RECORDING A TV PROGRAM (CONTINUED) RECORDING ONE PROGRAM WHILE WATCHING ANOTHER Select the TV channel you want to watch by While the VCR is recording, press the TV/VCR selector button to select the TV position. using the TV channel selector. The TV/VCR indicator will go off and recording will continue.

  • Page 39: One-Touch Timer Recording (Otr)

    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. Load a cassette tape with the Press the SPEED selector CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN erase prevention tab intact.

  • Page 40: Setting The Timer Recording

    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.
  • Page 41 Set the start time, end time, channel and tape Press the MENU button twice to return to the normal screen. speed as in step 3. MENU – ENTER DATE START 26(WE) 11:00PM 11:30PM ------ -:-- -:-- --- ------ -:-- -:-- --- ------ -:-- -:-- ---...
  • Page 42 SETTING THE TIMER RECORING (CONTINUED) TO SET DAILY/WEEKLY TIMER TO CONFIRM THE SETTINGS – – When setting the date in step 3, press the SET Press the SET button to select the TIMER button repeatedly. REC SET option in the MENU. The setting changes as follows: Then press the ENTER button to display the timer program list.

  • Page 43: On-Screen Function Display

    ON-SCREEN FUNCTION DISPLAY WHILE WATCHING TV Press the CALL button. DAY OF THE WEEK CALL CHANNEL 8 : 30 AM THU CH125 CLOCK TAPE SPEED 00:00:00 SP REAL TIME COUNTER Press the CALL button again to make the display disappear. WHILE OPERATING A TAPE Press the CALL button.

  • Page 44: Duplicating A Video Tape

    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. Load a blank cassette tape with the erase Press the INPUT SELECT button to select prevention tab intact into the recording VCR.

  • Page 45: Video Head Cleaning

    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 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).

  • Page 46: Video Glossary

    VIDEO GLOSSARY This video glossary is provided to help you become familiar with video terms, equipment and accessories you may encounter or require in the future. A/B SWITCH - A device that allows you to select from two video sources for output to your VCR or TV. (Not included) A/B SWITCH ANTENNA ADAPTER or ANTENNA MATCHING UNIT - See matching transformer.
  • Page 47 MTS - Multichannel TV Sound. A stereo broadcast sound system used for transmitting stereo sound signals on TV, usually broadcast with another channel (SAP). PRESET - A method of programming channels and channel numbers into the memory of the VCR. PUSH ON CONNECTOR - Made to fit over an F connector jack without threading.

  • Page 48: Before Requesting Service

    BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE Make sure by first checking the following points. SYMPTOM CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION PAGE POWER Connect the AC power cord to the AC No power. The AC power cord is not con- outlet. nected. Cassette is not inserted. Although the power is on, it Insert a video cassette.
  • Page 49 SYMPTOM CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION PAGE PLAYBACK The TV is not set to the video No picture on screen when Set to the video channel 3 or 4 or channel 3 or 4. playing back a recorded adjust the fine tuning button on tape.

  • Page 50: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Video Head: 4 Rotary Heads Audio Track: 1 Track 120V, 60Hz Power Source: Power Consumption: Approx. 10 watts Tuner: 181 Channel Freq. Synthesized 2-13 14-69 CATV 14-36 (A)-(W) 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:...

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