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- Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER VCR-9688 CODE Type Tested Electrical Safety AS/NZS 3250 Lic 4168 Standards Australia...
- Page 2 This Owner’s Manual explains how to use your VCR and, in particular, using the remote control unit keys to control the VCR. Keys on the VCR itself that have the same label as their counterparts on the remote control unit perform exactly the same functions.
- Page 3 Remote control unit...
- Page 4 IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS Front panel Rear panel Multi-display...
- Page 5 Front Panel REMOTE SENSOR Multi-display REC.button (REC/OTR) CHANNEL V/ buttons STOP/EJECT button FF button PLAY button REW button Cassette loading slot OPERATE/TIMER button Rear Panel AC Mains cord CLEAR button TEST SIGNAL switch AUDIO OUT Jack AUDIO IN Jack RF OUT socket CH ADJ (RF CHANNEL ADJUSTER) ANT.
- Page 6 DO NOT PLACE ANYTHING ON THE VCR Heavy objects placed on the VCR will cause damage. The top of the VCR is also slotted to provide ventila- tion. Do not obstruct these ventilation slots. NEVER INSERT ANY OBJECT INTO THE CABINET Do not insert any kind of foreign object into the VCR.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
If the VCR is operated as it is, the tape may stick to the tape head and cause damage to the tape and/or the deck. -
Page 8: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Remote Control Operation This VCR can be operated with the remote control from up to a distance of about 23 feet (7 meters) and within an angle of 15 degrees either side of center. There must be no obstacles between the remote control unit and the remote sensor of the VCR. -
Page 9: Installation
INSTALLATION Equipment Connection TV Antenna To watch a picture from the VCR using this connection, it is necessary to set one of the TV channels as the "Video channel". See Preparations in Video Channel Setting (on Page 6). 1. Connect the antenna (or CATV) connector to the ANT. -
Page 10: Preparations
Switch on the test signal switch on the rear panel of the main unit. Press the OPERATE/TIMER button and switch on the power for the VCR. Switch on the power for the TV and select the TV channel 32 so that the test picture is clearly dis- played on the TV. -
Page 11: Clock Setting
1. Set the On-screen Language Initial Setting Up Select the language you want by using the buttons to display it inverted. When you press the MENU button, that language is set and the CLOCK SET screen appears automatically. Changing the Language after the Initial Settings Press the MENU buttonand call up the menu screen. -
Page 12: Menu Screen/Mode Screen
<-- See Page 9. <-- See Page 7. <-- See Page 7. Even if the VCR is in OSD off mode, the superimposed buttons, information will appear on the TV screen and multi- display for a few seconds when you press any tape operation button or when you select a channel. -
Page 13: Channel Presetting
CHANNEL PRESETTING There are two ways to preset channels: Automatic tuning with AMS and manual tuning. AMS Operation Automatic tuning with AMS is executed during the initial settings, so normally it is not necessary. AMS is neces- sary at such times as when you take the unit to another region. -
Page 14: Preparation For G-Code Instant Video Programming
To make the initial setting for G-Code programming, prepare the list below. For all TV stations you have stored on the VCR following the procedure by AMS/Manual tuning, fill in the blanks with the position number you used, and the corresponding TV stations. -
Page 15: Channel Selection
CHANNEL SELECTION Tuning with the V CH Press the OPERATE/TIMER button to turn on the VCR. Press the buttons to select the position number to which the desired channel has been preset. Notes If the buttons are pressed and immediately released, the preset position steps up or down and the corresponding channel is tuned. -
Page 16: Playback
The VCR is turned on and the tape starts to playback. The tape is rewound to the beginning when it reaches the end. 3. The tape is ejected and the VCR is turned off. Auto Playback Auto Playback is used when the VCR has already been turned on. -
Page 17: Special Effect Playback
2. To resume normal playback, press the PLAY button. Notes If the VCR is left in Still mode for longer than five minutes, it will automatically release Still mode to prevent damages to the tape. The audio output is muted in Still mode. -
Page 18: Minute Skip
0:00:00 at a scene you wish to watch again. When you have finished watching the tape, pressing the STOP/EJECT button then the SKIP/ZERO RTN button causes the VCR to fast forward or rewind until the counter setting is 0:00:00 Blueback Function... -
Page 19: Recording
Connect another VCR or an external equipment to this VCR. Press the 0/AUX button twice so that the line input indicator "AU" appears. Play the tape on VCR A for playback and press the REC button on VCR B. VCR A (another VCR) VCR B (your VCR) -
Page 20: One-Touch Timer Recording (Otr
If the tape reaches its end during OTR recording, it will be automatically stopped and the unit will be turned Off. When OTR recording has finished, the VCR will auto- matically switch to Timer Recording Standby mode if 2:00 there is Timer program data. -
Page 21: Programmable Timer Recording
PROGRAMMABLE TIMER RECORDING A maximum of 8 events can be programmed within a period of one month including the present day for timer recording. A timer recording can be activated at the same time on the same day every week, on every day or on weekdays, as well as on a particular day. -
Page 22: Hints On Programming
Reset the date and clock and re-programme the timer for recording. Notes on Timer Settings The VCR will turn on 20 seconds prior to the pro- grammed recording start time and enter pause mode. Timer recording starts on time. If the cassette has no safety tab when you press the... -
Page 23: G-Code Instant Video Programming
Corp. G-Code system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation. Before Programming Make sure that the clock on the VCR is set to the correct time. Make sure that a blank video tape with a safety tab has been inserted into the VCR. -
Page 24: About Error Messages
Check that all the settings are as you wish then press the G-CODE button. The Timer Program screen appears for few sec- onds. Then the VCR returns to the normal screen. Notes A program cannot be set while the POS indicator is ]. -
Page 25: Others
Connect the AC Mains cord to the AC outlet. Leave the VCR with the AC mains cord connected. (It takes aprox- mately 2 hours for the VCR to dry out Set the TV channel to the correct one. Fine tune the video channel of the TV set. -
Page 26: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL SECTION Power Requirements Power Consumption Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Video Recording System Number of Video Heads Tape Speed Tape Format Record/Playback Time VIDEO SECTION Television System Modulation System Horizontal Resolution Input Level Output Level Signal-to-Noise Ratio AUDIO SECTION... - Page 27 PALSONIC CORPORATION PTY LTD 1 JOYNTON AVENUE WATERLOO NSW 2017 AUSTRALIA TEL:(02)9313 7111 FAX:(02)9313 7555 www.palsonic.com.au PALSONIC CUSTOMER SERVICE TELEPHONE AUSTRALIA: 1300 657 888...