Sylvania SRV196 Owner's Manual

Sylvania SRV196 Owner's Manual

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SYLVANIA
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
SRV196
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EN ESPANOL
INCLUIDAS.
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determinedthat this productmeets
the ENERGYSTAR e guidelinesfor
energyeffickmcy. ENERGYSTAR e is
a U.S. registeredmark,

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  • Page 1 SYLVANIA VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER SRV196 l}l ooo _-INSTRUCCIONES EN ESPANOL INCLUIDAS. determinedthat this productmeets the ENERGYSTAR e guidelinesfor energyeffickmcy. ENERGYSTAR e is a U.S. registeredmark,...
  • Page 2: Important Safeguards

    TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE MOISTURE. WARNING: RAINOR THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT DAN- GEROUS VOLTAGE CONSTITUTING CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK IS PRESENT WITHIN THIS UNIT. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC THIS SYMBOL INDICATES...
  • Page 3 FIGURE EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER J_-- NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANTENNA (NEC S ECTION 8 0-20) ELECTRIC -""'-.i J /-_ GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NECSECTION810-21) ,.__ GROUND CLAMPS NEC -NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE .J----_l-"'-" POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM $2898A (NECART 250,PART H) d.
  • Page 4: Precautions

    PRECAUTIONS For safe operation and optimum performance of your VCR, keep the following in mind when selecting a place • Do not handle the power cord with wet hands. for its installation: • Do not pull on the power cord when disconnecting it •...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS • SPECIAL PLAYBACK ........• IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ......2 AUTO REPEAT PLAYBACK ......21 • PRECAUTIONS ........... RENTAL PLAYBACK ........LOCATION ............INDEX SEARCH ..........AVOID THE HAZARDS OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE ..........QUICK-FIND ............ TIME SEARCH ..........WARNING ............
  • Page 6: Features

    FEATURES • Auto Repeat- * HM_ system- The Hi-Fi smix_ recording system offers you Allowsyoutorepeattheplayingofatapeindefi- excellem sound quality with a dynamic range of 80dB, frequency nitely without pressing the PLAY button. response from 20Hz to 20kHz, and 0.005% wow and flutter. •...
  • Page 7: Video Cassette Tape Information

    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 A CASSETTE • Avoid moisture. Moisture condensation may occur 1) In the Stop mode, press the EJECT button on the re- mote control or press the STOP/EJECT button on the on the tape if it is moved from a cold place to a warm...
  • Page 8: Operating Controls And Functions

    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.
  • Page 9 -----REAR VIEW- 27 2829 30 9. Remote sensor window- Receives the infrared 17. DISPLAY button- Press to display the counter or signals from the remote control, the current channel number and the current time on 10. Indicators the TV screen. (only on the remote control) POWER indicator-Indicates that the power is 18.
  • Page 10: Preparation For Use

    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)..
  • Page 11 I Fig.3: VHF/UHF Separate Antenna [Backofthe [UHFantenna] UHF/VHFcombinalon TV] (notsupplied) [Backof theVCR] ,--.o -isuppl;ed) [sackofthe "_ "=--ffm!-_--II UHFNHFseppratedTV] =U, LJoR • UHFNHF separator (Bottom Jack) "_GE]'_q ,,_[P_==_-41-o,== (suppled) You can record one channel while viewing another. The same goes for Automatic Timer Recording and One Touch Recording.
  • Page 12 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...
  • Page 13: Seti'ing The Ch3/Ch4 Switch

    Connect the audio/video cables to the audio/video input jacks on the back of the VCR. Now connect the lf your TV does not have AIV terminals: other end of the cables to the audio/video output jacks on the source. When the VCR is in the Playback mode or when the VCR is in the VCR position, your TV will receive sig- nals from the VCR on either channel 3 or 4.
  • Page 14: 1Setupfor Use

    SET UP FOR USE You can program the tuner to scan only the channels you • Use the remote control for this procedure. receive in your area. You must use the remote control for this procedure. Select "ENGLISH" or "ESPAI;IOL" NOTES: "ESPAlqOL"=Spanish by using...
  • Page 15: Clock Set Up

    Select the year Pressthe PLAY/=, or STOP/_' Set the clock accurataly for proper automatic timer re- button until the desired year ap cording. We suggest that you use a TV or radio station as your time source. pears. (Example: 1999) In the example below, the clock is to be set to: Then, press the EFWD/I_"...
  • Page 16: To Delete Or Add Channels

    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 •...
  • Page 17: Mts (Mum-Channel Telev_N Sound)

    MTS (Multi-Channel Television Sound) SYSTEM Back of the VCR] [Monitor TV] You can record or listen to a pro- gram in MTS stereo, by using a stereo amplifier and speakers. Coaxial cable Connect your VCR to your stereo _" _-_-J0 --_1 (supplied) t,_O_'_"...
  • Page 18: Selecting The Mts System

    TO SELECT MONO MODE • Use the remote control for this procedure. • Be sure to check that the POWER and the VCR/TV You can change the selection to "MONO" if you want indicators are both on. to listen to HIF1 tapes in normal audio playback. •...
  • Page 19: 1Playback

    PLAYBACK • Be sure to check that the POWER and the VCR/TV This feature is very useful in finding or skipping over a indicators are both on. particular scene on a tape. In this mode, the sound will be muted. •...
  • Page 20: Normal Playback

    In the Pause/Still mode only, if the picture begins to vi- Use this feature to memorize the beginning point that brate vertically, stabilize the picture by pressing the you want to return to. And you can search it easily by CHANNEL •or •...
  • Page 21: Special Playback

    SPECIAL PLAYBACK • Use the remote control for the following G" procedure. • Turnon the TV and sat the TV to channel 3 or 4. Now set the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR to match the channel lBack of •...
  • Page 22: Index Search

    • You can choose theindex search mode by pressing the INDEX SEARCH button on the remote con- This feature provides amethod o findexing a recording trol. Then continue with step [3]. starting point s o that it can be easily returned to in either 1 Select "SEARCH SELECT"...
  • Page 23: Quick-Find

    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 en- tering the exact amount of playback time you want to The VCR begins fast forwarding by selecting this func- skip.
  • Page 24: Recording

    RECORDING • Please refer to the connection you are using, through pages 10, 11, or 12 on "ANTENNA]CA- BLE CONNECTIONS" before continuing. • Be sure to check that the POWER and the VCR/TV Press the PAUSE/STILL button indicators are both on. to temporarily stop recording.
  • Page 25: Otr (One Touch Recording)

    This function enables you to set the recording length NOTE: ff you have a cable box or satellite box con- simply by pressing the REC/OTR button on the VCR. nected to this VCR, please refer to "AN- TENNA/CABLE CONNECTIONS" on pages 11 and 12 before proceeding to the next step.
  • Page 26: Timer Recording

    TIMER RECORDING You may set the VCR to start and end a recording while 1 Select "TIMER PRO- ... you are away. You can set seven programs to record on GRAMMING" _.o n._ specific days, daily or weekly within a 1 year period. Press the MENU button so that _"_-_o TIMER...
  • Page 27: Hints For Timer Recording

    • When you press the F.FWD/I_" button during steps ] I l .... Set the channel number [4] to [10], you may move to the next step. p_OGA_a'_ _aOUm-R 1 • Press the REW/II button to go back one step from Press the PLAY/A or STOP/Y t_rE 0_/0_...
  • Page 28: Timer Program Extension

    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 check 2) Select the program number which you want to shift for- using the PLAY/&...
  • Page 29: Auto Satellite Link Using A Satellite Tuner(Not Supplied)

    Select "SATELLITE LINK" Confirm "SATELLITE LINK" is _oin(ed to. SAT_Lm_I.INK _1 _1 Then, press the EF'WD/I_ but- When the VCR receives the signals using _Jolo(_trr ton. The current time appears audio/video input jacks on the rear panel of the VCR ,_STFREO [ONJ s_r Up i_...
  • Page 30: Copying A Video Tape

    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.
  • Page 31: Troubleshooting Guide

    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 ACTION PROBLEM •...
  • Page 32: 1Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Television system : NTSC, TV standard Video output level : 1Vp-p Video heads : Rotary four-head Video output impedance : 75Q 1/2inch (12.65mm) -6dBv (IKHz) Tape width : Audio output level : Video input level : Tape speed 0.5~2.0Vp-p 33.35mm/sec,...
  • Page 34: Warranty

    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.

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