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Sansui VHF6010 Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
MANUEL D'INSTRUCTIONS
4 HEAD Hi-Fi STEREO VCR
MAGNÉTOSCOPE STÉRÉO Hi-Fi À 4 TÊTES
VHF6010
For your protection in the event of theft or loss of this product, please fill in the
information listed below which is for your own personal records.
Pour votre protection en cas de vol ou de perte de l'appareil, veuillez inscrire ci-
dessous les renseignements demandés.
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.
Lors de la fabrication, l'option menu TV/CATV est réglée en mode "CATV"
(Télévision à câble). Si l'on n'utilise pas le mode CATV (TV à câble), régler cette
option menu en mode "TV".
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly.
Avant d'utiliser l'appareil, veuillez lire attentivement ce manuel.
4C94001A/E/COV-09
ATTENTION
Date of Purchase
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Date d'achat
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Serial No.
:
Numéro de série
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Place of Purchase :
Lieu d'achat
:
TV/CATV MODE SELECTION
SELECTION DU MODE TV/CATV
1
08*12*99, 11:44
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  • Page 1 MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS 4 HEAD Hi-Fi STEREO VCR MAGNÉTOSCOPE STÉRÉO Hi-Fi À 4 TÊTES VHF6010 ATTENTION For your protection in the event of theft or loss of this product, please fill in the information listed below which is for your own personal records.
  • Page 2 ENGLISH 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 DO NOT OPEN magnitude 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 Heads - 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 Avoid extreme moisture and dust. The ventilation holes prevent overheating. Do not block or cover these holes. Especially avoid covering the holes with soft materials such as cloth or paper. Do not insert fingers or any other objects into the Avoid places subject to strong vibration.

  • Page 10: Location Of Controls

    LOCATION OF CONTROLS FRONT POWER PLAY F.FWD STOP/ EJECT REC/OTR (MONO) L – AUDIO IN – R VIDEO IN CHANNEL TV/VCR T.REC POWER DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS 1. Cassette Loading Slot - To insert or remove a 8. CHANNEL buttons - Used to select a video tape.
  • Page 11 REAR VHF/UHF IN(ANT) VIDEO OUT(TV) AUDIO DESCRIPTION OF CONNECTORS 1. AUDIO (L/R)/VIDEO OUT Jacks - Used to output 4. 3/4 Channel Selector Switch - Selects the channel audio and video signals to a TV, amplifier or VCR. through which the VCR outputs its signal to a TV. 2.

  • Page 12: Remote Control

    REMOTE CONTROL 8. INPUT SELECT button - Switches the program for viewing between the VCR and external input sources. 9. INDEX button - Used to search for the INDEX mark. POWER TIMER REC TV MONI. EJECT 10. SLOW button - Press to play back a tape in slow motion or to advance the tape one frame at a time CHANNEL during still playback.
  • Page 13 BATTERY INSTALLATION Open the battery compart- Install two "AAA" batteries. 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. If you subscribe to a special channel which is scrambled, you must have a descrambler box for proper reception.
  • 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 VHF/UHF Incoming Cable Converter/Descrambler IMPORTANT: Make sure the TV/CATV menu option is set to the "CATV" mode. VHF/UHF 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. A/B Switch PREVENTS: Watching scrambled channels while recording another channel. Using the VCR tuner to select channels.

  • 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 the 75 ohm coaxial cable only. Set the 3/4 Channel Turn ON the TV and set to Turn ON the VCR POWER...

  • 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. CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN Press the MENU button. Press the SET + or – button to select the LANGUAGE option, then • Turn ON the TV and set to the video channel 3 or 4. •...

  • 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" March, 26 (SUN), 2000. Press the MENU button. CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN Press the SET + or – button 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. • Turn ON the TV and set to the video channel 3 or 4. Press the SET + or –...
  • Page 28 SETTING THE CHANNELS (CONTINUED) TO ADD/DELETE CHANNELS Press the MENU button. Press the SET + or – button Select the desired channels Press the SET + or – button to to select the ADD/DELETE to be memorized or deleted mode, then press the ENTER using the SET + or –...

  • 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 BACK- GROUND is set to the "ON".

  • 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

    PLAYBACK To play a prerecorded cassette tape. TO START PLAYBACK CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN Load a prerecorded tape. (When loading a Turn ON the TV and set to the video channel 3 or 4. cassette tape without the erase prevention tab, 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. REW/ /F.FWD " " will appear on the screen about 4 seconds. " " will appear on the screen about 4 seconds. TO MONITOR A TV DIGITAL TRACKING CONTROL PROGRAM...

  • 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 + or – button to select the • Turn ON the TV and set to the video channel 3 or 4. AUTO REPEAT option. •...

  • Page 36: Recording A Tv Program

    RECORDING A TV PROGRAM RECORDING AND VIEWING THE SAME TV PROGRAM Load a cassette tape with the erase preven- CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN tion tab intact. • Turn ON the TV and set to the video channel 3 or 4. •...
  • Page 37 TO STOP RECORDING Press the REC/OTR button. Press the STOP button to stop recording. REC/OTR STOP CH 110 INDEX " " will appear on the screen about 4 seconds and " " will appear on screen about 4 seconds. 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 While the VCR is recording, press the TV/VCR Select the TV channel you want to watch by using the TV channel selector. selector button to select the TV position. 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. CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN Load a cassette tape with the Press the SPEED selector •...

  • 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 To set the timer for other programmes, repeat Set the start time, end time, channel and tape step 3 through 4. speed as in step 3. ENTER – SET + DATE START 26(WE) 11:00PM 11:30PM ------ -:-- -:-- --- ------ -:-- -:-- --- ------...
  • Page 42 SETTING THE TIMER RECORDING (CONTINUED) TO SET DAILY/WEEKLY TIMER TO CONFIRM THE SETTINGS When setting the date in step 3, press the SET – button Press the SET + or – button to select the TIMER REC repeatedly. SET option in the MENU. The setting changes as follows: Then press the ENTER button to display the timer Example...

  • Page 43: On-Screen Function Display

    ON-SCREEN FUNCTION DISPLAY WHILE WATCHING TV Press the CALL button. DAY OF THE WEEK CALL CLOCK CHANNEL 8 : 30 AM THU CH 125 STEREO SAP STEREO AND SEPARATE AUDIO PROGRAM (SAP) TAPE SPEED 00 : 00 : 00 SP REAL TIME COUNTER Press the CALL button again to make the display disappear.

  • Page 44: Using Zero Return

    USING ZERO RETURN The zero return function provides a convenient method of rapidly returning to the starting point of recording or playback. The starting point can be indexed for any location on the tape by pressing the COUNT RESET button and ZERO RETURN button. Press the CALL button to display the counter on Before playback or recording, press the the screen.

  • Page 45: Video Index Search System (Index)

    VIDEO INDEX SEARCH SYSTEM (INDEX) The VIDEO INDEX SEARCH SYSTEM (INDEX) enables you to locate the beginning of any recording made on the VCR. The Index Search function automatically records an INDEX mark on the tape whenever a recording is initiated.

  • Page 46: Stereo Recording And Playback

    STEREO RECORDING AND PLAYBACK RECORDING STEREO BROADCASTS The VHS Hi-Fi audio system permits high fidelity recording of MTS STEREO TV broadcasts. When a MTS STEREO broadcast is received, the STEREO will appear on the screen and the program can be viewed or recorded in stereo (refer to pages 36 and 37 for recording procedures).

  • Page 47: Separate Audio Program (Sap)

    SEPARATE AUDIO PROGRAM (SAP) Your VCR is fitted with an SAP broadcast system which enables you to switch to a SEPARATE AUDIO PROGRAM when viewing a selected channel. This function applies only when the program is broadcast in multi-languages through the SAP broadcast system.

  • Page 48: 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. Press the INPUT SELECT button twice to Load a blank cassette tape with the erase select AUDIO/VIDEO input position.

  • Page 49: 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 50: Before Requesting Service

    BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE Make sure by first checking the following points. CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION PAGE SYMPTOM POWER No power. The AC power cord is not connected. Connect the AC power cord to the AC outlet. Although the power is on, it Cassette is not inserted.

  • Page 51: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Video Head: 4 Rotary Heads Hi-Fi Sound - 2 Tracks Audio Track: MONO Sound - 1 Track 120V, 60Hz Power Source: Approx. 11 watts Power Consumption: 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)

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