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or your convenience,
the following list of terms is provided to help you better understand your VCR and its operation.
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AUDIO
IN/OUT:
These are connectors (jacks) located on
the back of the unit. They are used to record the audio from
another source (IN), or play the audio to another source
(OUT).
AUTO PROGRAM:
This is part of the CHANNEL
MEMORY function. When used the VCR runs through
(scans) all the channels on the VCR and all the channels
received in your area are automatically placed in memory.
TV BANDS:
Two possible settings:
NORMAL
TV CH
This consists of two type of frequencies:
VHF
(Very High Frequency) Channels which are
receivedby the tuner on channels 2 to 13.
UHF
(Ultra High Frequency) Channels which are
received by the tuner on channels 14 to 69.
CABLE TV CH
The second setting possible for TV Band tuning. This
term means the unit is capable of receiving standard
and unscrambled channels on cable without the use of
a cable decoder or converter box.
CHANNEL
(S): Selected with the NUMBERED buttons or
CHANNEL UP & DOWN buttons on the remote.
CLEAR:
To remove a completely
programmed
Timer
Recording or to correct a single clock or program entry.
COUNTER:
For locating specific areas on a tape by
referencing the counter number.
DUBBING:
Copying the contents of a tape with the use of
a second VCR.
FAST
FORWARD
(FF
I_):
To move the tape rapidly in
the forward direction (I_).
FRAME:
Single still picture.
HO (High Ouality):
An enhancement
feature in the VCR
circuitry which provides greater picture detail.
MATCHING
TRANSFORMER:
An adapter used
primarily on non-cable ready TV's. One end has a "screw
on" type connector and the other end has two flat leads that
connect to the TV.
ME_:
Information that will appear on the TV screen and
give you operation directions.
MODE:
The operating condition or status of the VCR.
This is determined by the function currently engaged and/or
the setting selected. Eg.: "PLAY" mode
MUTE:
Reduces the TV's sound level instantly.
OSD (On Screen
Display):
Features and information that
appear on the TV screen.
OTR (One Touch
Recording):
Making immediate timed
recordings with the press of a single button. These recordings
can be set from 30 minutes to 9 hours or to tape end.
MENU
BUTTON:
When the MENU button is pressed,
you will be able to choose from a list of options:
1) Selecting the PROGRAM
mode to enter information for
timed recordings.
2)
Setting the channel memory, antenna system, and OSD.
3) Setting the clock.
REWIND
(REW
_
): To move the tape rapidly in the
reverse direction (,_,().
RF COAXIAL
CABLE:
Black insulated round cable
used to connect the VCR to the TV.
SPECIAL
EFFECTS:
Viewing a STILL, SLOW
MOTION or FAST FORWARD picture during tape
playback.
SEPARATOR:
An adapter used to separate TV signals
(VHF-UHF)
when connecting
the VCR to a TV with
separate VHF and UHF terminals.
TAPE SPEEDS:
This detennines
how fast the tape travels
during recording or playback. These can be selected for
recording but are automatically
selected by the VCR in
playback.
SP (STANDARD
PLAY):
Fastest tape speed. Recording time for a T120 tape
will be approximately
2 hours.
LP (LONG PLAY):
Average tape speed. Recording time for a T120 tape
will be approximately
4 hours (playback only).
SLP (SUPER LONG PLAY):
Slowest tape speed. Recording time for a Tl20 tape
will be approximately
6 hours.
TRACKING:
The video heads do not trace the video track
properly and grainy streaks appear through the picture. This
may be corrected by adjusting the Tracking Control.
(CHANNEL
UP/DOWN
buttons on this VCR).
VCR/TV
BUTTON:
This button turns the "VCR"
indicator, on the display panel, ON and OFF. When "VCR"
is ON, this prepares the VCR for viewing your recording or
tape playback on the TV. When OFF, all channel selections
are made at the TV.
YCR: Video Cassette
Recorder.
VIDEO
IN/OUT:
There are connectors (jacks) located on
the back of the unit that are used to record the video from
another source (IN), or play the video to another source
(OUT).
WIRELESS
REMOTE
CONTROL:
By pressing the
button on the remote, signals are sent to the VCR to perform
the desired task (s).
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