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Sanyo VHR-H690 Instruction Manual

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SC4H/CA3 (VHR-H690 GB) Tue. Mar. 14/2000
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Video Cassette Recorder
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SANYO has determined that
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energy efficiency.
Please read this manual carefully before connecting your VCR and operating it for the first time.
Be sure to follow all the PRECAUTIONS on page 1.
Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference.
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VHR-H690
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The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under
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  • Page 1 NERGY energy efficiency. Please read this manual carefully before connecting your VCR and operating it for the first time. Be sure to follow all the PRECAUTIONS on page 1. Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference.

  • Page 2: Precautions

    œ Avoid moving the VCR between cold and hot locations (see “Moisture Condensation Problems”, this page). œ Do not place the VCR directly on top of the TV, as this may cause playback or recording problems. Avoiding Electric Shock or Fire œ...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    SC4H/CA3 (VHR-H690 GB) Tue. Mar. 14/2000 FEATURES TIMER/CLOCK ® œ VCR Plus+ programming system œ Selectable standard/daylight saving time œ 1-year/8-event program timer with daily/weekly settings œ Smart Speed Record function œ Remaining tape duration display œ Quick timer recording (QTR) œ...

  • Page 4: Vhs Video Cassette Tapes

    SC4H/CA3 (VHR-H690 GB) Tue. Mar. 14/2000 VHS VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES Record/Play Times Tape Length T-60 SP Mode 1 hour (60 minutes) LP Mode 2 hours (playback only) (120 minutes) SLP Mode 3 hours (180 minutes) NOTE: This unit cannot record in LP mode.

  • Page 5: Locations Of Controls And Indicators

    SC4H/CA3 (VHR-H690 GB) Tue. Mar. 14/2000 LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Front Panel POWER AV INPUT VIDEO L-AUDIO-R CHANNEL Reference pages are shown in square brackets. POWER button Cassette loading slot REW (rewind) button [31] This button is used both for rewind and reverse picture search.

  • Page 6: Indicator Panel

    SC4H/CA3 (VHR-H690 GB) Tue. Mar. 14/2000 LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Indicator Panel SP LP SLP SAP ST Operation Icons Play, Reverse Fast Forward Search forward Search, Slow J K L M (blinking) Record Record pause Still Frame advance (blinking)

  • Page 7: Back Panel

    SC4H/CA3 (VHR-H690 GB) Tue. Mar. 14/2000 LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Back Panel AC IN AC power input Rear-panel AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks Connect the audio and video outputs from an external unit (i.e. a video camera, second VCR) to these jacks. To record the signals coming from the external unit, press the INPUT button on the remote control to display “L1”...

  • Page 8: Multibrand Universal Remote Control

    SC4H/CA3 (VHR-H690 GB) Tue. Mar. 14/2000 MULTIBRAND UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL This universal remote control will operate the basic functions of TVs and cable (CATV) converters/decoders, when the brand matches one of those shown on pages 8 and 9. Locations of Controls...

  • Page 9: Using The Remote Control

    SC4H/CA3 (VHR-H690 GB) Tue. Mar. 14/2000 MULTIBRAND UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL Battery Installation and Operation Install the two supplied AA batteries as shown. Aim the remote control at the VCR and press the desired buttons to operate. IMPORTANT NOTE: SPENT OR DISCHARGED BATTERIES MUST BE...
  • Page 10 SC4H/CA3 (VHR-H690 GB) Tue. Mar. 14/2000 MULTIBRAND UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL For cable (CATV) converter/decoder or DSS (Digital Satellite System) receiver operation In the chart, find the code corresponding to your brand of cable converter/decoder or DSS receiver. While holding down the CATV/DSS button, press 2 number buttons (0 –...

  • Page 11: Basic Antenna/Cable Connections

    SC4H/CA3 (VHR-H690 GB) Tue. Mar. 14/2000 BASIC ANTENNA/CABLE CONNECTIONS Antenna 75 ohm antenna cable AC Wall outlet CABLE TV Connect an antenna (or a cable TV system) to the VCR. Connect the VCR to the TV with the 75 ohm coaxial cable (supplied).

  • Page 12: Alternative Cable Tv Connections

    SC4H/CA3 (VHR-H690 GB) Tue. Mar. 14/2000 ALTERNATIVE CABLE TV CONNECTIONS Your VCR can receive all unscrambled cable channels without the use of an external converter. If you wish to view and record scrambled cable channels, you must connect a converter/decoder as described below.
  • Page 13 SC4H/CA3 (VHR-H690 GB) Tue. Mar. 14/2000 ALTERNATIVE CABLE TV CONNECTIONS Cable converter/decoder output channel setup Be sure the cable connections are correct. (See page 11.) Turn on the TV, VCR and cable converter/decoder. Set the TV to channel 3 or 4.

  • Page 14: Audio/Video Connections

    SC4H/CA3 (VHR-H690 GB) Tue. Mar. 14/2000 AUDIO/VIDEO CONNECTIONS Stereo Connections Connecting your VCR to your stereo TV through audio/video jacks usually provides better picture and sound quality. It also enables you to play back stereo broadcast programs in stereo. When you have a stereo monitor TV...

  • Page 15: Initial Setup

    œ The VCR will search for and memorize channels in the CATV (cable TV) mode and TV mode. œ If the AC power to the VCR is interrupted for more than 1 hour, the memorized RF output channel, channel and...
  • Page 16 SC4H/CA3 (VHR-H690 GB) Tue. Mar. 14/2000 INITIAL SETUP To modify the RF output channel setting after the Auto setup is completed With the VCR turned off, press the SET button for about 3 seconds or more. The current RF output channel setting will light on the indicator panel and will appear on the screen.

  • Page 17: Multifunction On-Screen Displays

    SC4H/CA3 (VHR-H690 GB) Tue. Mar. 14/2000 MULTIFUNCTION ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS Various displays appear, superimposed over the screen image, indicating the operation mode and features in use. Operation mode MTS mode Program title QTR end time Channel/AV QTR10:30PM SAP ST C 10...

  • Page 18: On-Screen Menu

    SC4H/CA3 (VHR-H690 GB) Tue. Mar. 14/2000 ON-SCREEN MENU Your new VCR is designed with user-friendly on-screen menus to help you operate its many features. Color-coded menus prompt you step-by-step through operations by highlighting the sections awaiting your entries. Displaying the On-Screen Menus Turn on the power (TV and VCR).

  • Page 19: Vcr Setup Menu Options

    SC4H/CA3 (VHR-H690 GB) Tue. Mar. 14/2000 ON-SCREEN MENU Displaying the VCR Setup Menus Before starting œ Turn on the power (TV and VCR). œ Set the TV to channel 3 or 4. œ Press the VCR button on the remote control to select the VCR operation mode.

  • Page 20: Setting The Clock

    SC4H/CA3 (VHR-H690 GB) Tue. Mar. 14/2000 SETTING THE CLOCK Generally, during the initial setup, your VCR will automatically set the clock by detecting a channel that is transmitting the XDS (Extended Data Services) signal. However, if the XDS signal necessary for Automatic Clock Setting was poor or unavailable at the time, Automatic Clock Setting may not have been possible.

  • Page 21: Manual Clock Setting

    SC4H/CA3 (VHR-H690 GB) Tue. Mar. 14/2000 SETTING THE CLOCK Manual Clock Setting Follow the steps in Before starting. Press the MENU button. The main MENU appears. If the clock has not yet been set, the Clock set menu appears. Press the ù (or û) button to select the Clock set option, then press the OK button.

  • Page 22: Changing The Menu Language

    SC4H/CA3 (VHR-H690 GB) Tue. Mar. 14/2000 CHANGING THE MENU LANGUAGE English, Spanish or French can be selected by the user. Before starting œ Turn on the power (TV and VCR). œ Set the TV to channel 3 or 4. œ Press the VCR button on the remote control to select the VCR operation mode.

  • Page 23: Viewing Tv Only

    SC4H/CA3 (VHR-H690 GB) Tue. Mar. 14/2000 VIEWING TV ONLY You do not need to disconnect the VCR from the TV in order to watch a TV program without recording it. Turn off the VCR. Turn on the TV and set it to the channel you want to watch.

  • Page 24: Normal Playback

    SC4H/CA3 (VHR-H690 GB) Tue. Mar. 14/2000 NORMAL PLAYBACK Before starting œ Turn on the power (TV and VCR). œ Set the TV to channel 3 or 4. œ Load a cassette. œ Select the desired audio output mode. (See “AUDIO OUTPUT MODE”...

  • Page 25: Tracking Control

    SC4H/CA3 (VHR-H690 GB) Tue. Mar. 14/2000 TRACKING CONTROL Tracking Control Adjustments When you play a tape that was not recorded on this VCR, some noise may appear in the picture due to incorrect head-to-tape tracking. The VCR will automatically adjust the tracking for the optimum results.

  • Page 26: Recording

    SC4H/CA3 (VHR-H690 GB) Tue. Mar. 14/2000 RECORDING Before starting œ Turn on the power (TV and VCR). œ Set the TV to channel 3 or 4. œ Press the VCR button on the remote control to select the VCR operation mode.
  • Page 27 SC4H/CA3 (VHR-H690 GB) Tue. Mar. 14/2000 RECORDING Smart Speed Record Function When the Smart Speed Record function is set, the VCR automatically calculates the remaining time left on the tape during recording. If there is not enough time left for...

  • Page 28: Rec. List Super

    SC4H/CA3 (VHR-H690 GB) Tue. Mar. 14/2000 Rec. List SUPER Rec. List (Recording Contents List) Super Every time a recording is made with this VCR, the channel number, date and start time information is automatically recorded on the tape. When you call up the Rec.

  • Page 29: Entering The Program Type

    SC4H/CA3 (VHR-H690 GB) Tue. Mar. 14/2000 Rec. List SUPER Entering the Program Type To have the program type included in the Rec. List super menu, you must enter the program type before proceeding to step 1 of “RECORDING” on page 25.

  • Page 30: Vhs Hi-Fi Audio And Mts Broadcasts

    SC4H/CA3 (VHR-H690 GB) Tue. Mar. 14/2000 VHS Hi-Fi AUDIO AND MTS BROADCASTS VHS Hi-Fi VCRs record and play back two kinds of audio tracks: Hi-Fi stereo tracks (left and right) and a normal (linear) audio track. œ The Hi-Fi tracks contain two separate signals (for example, the left and right channels of a stereo program or the main and second SAP* signals).

  • Page 31: Audio Output Mode

    SC4H/CA3 (VHR-H690 GB) Tue. Mar. 14/2000 AUDIO OUTPUT MODE Use the VCR setup menu to select the desired audio output mode when playing a tape or viewing a television broadcast. NOTE: Audio output mode selection is not required when playing back a tape recorded in mono or viewing a mono TV program.

  • Page 32: Special Playback

    SC4H/CA3 (VHR-H690 GB) Tue. Mar. 14/2000 SPECIAL PLAYBACK Picture Search (Forward and Reverse) Press the FF or REW button during normal playback. The picture plays forward or backward rapidly. Press the PLAY button to resume normal playback. FR (Fast Response) Search Press the FF button (in fast forward mode) or the REW button (in rewind mode).

  • Page 33: Zero Search

    SC4H/CA3 (VHR-H690 GB) Tue. Mar. 14/2000 ZERO SEARCH Use the zero search function to go back to the beginning of a program immediately after you have recorded it. Press the DISPLAY button. The status display appears. Press the RESET button.

  • Page 34: Vcr Plus+ ® Programming System

    SC4H/CA3 (VHR-H690 GB) Tue. Mar. 14/2000 ® VCR Plus+ PROGRAMMING SYSTEM You can easily program a timer recording by entering the PlusCode ® programming number (3 to 8 digits) published in your TV Guide ® , CATV guide or local newspaper.
  • Page 35 SC4H/CA3 (VHR-H690 GB) Tue. Mar. 14/2000 ® VCR Plus+ PROGRAMMING SYSTEM VCR Plus+ PROGRAMMING SYSTEM NOTES: œ If the programmed recording falls on a Saturday or a Sunday, the Daily recording mode will not be possible. œ If you subscribe to cable television, and your cable...

  • Page 36: Program Timer Recording

    SC4H/CA3 (VHR-H690 GB) Tue. Mar. 14/2000 PROGRAM TIMER RECORDING The Program Timer switches your VCR on and off to record a TV program at a preset time. On any occasion, you can preset a maximum of 8 programs to be recorded during the next 1-year period, including the ones programmed with the VCR Plus+ system.
  • Page 37 Setting a Program Timer Recording Using the Buttons on the VCR If the remote control does not operate or is not available you can use the buttons on the VCR front panel to set a program timer recording. NOTE: Eject the cassette tape, before proceeding with the steps below.
  • Page 38 SC4H/CA3 (VHR-H690 GB) Tue. Mar. 14/2000 PROGRAM TIMER RECORDING Using Timer Recording for Several Programs If two or more programmed recording times overlap on the same day, the VCR will not begin recording a new program until the previous program has ended (as shown below).

  • Page 39: Quick Timer Recording (Qtr)

    SC4H/CA3 (VHR-H690 GB) Tue. Mar. 14/2000 QUICK TIMER RECORDING (QTR) As the name suggests, the QTR feature provides a quick and simple way to set the timer to record. A QTR setting overrides Program Timer settings. œ The clock must be set before Quick Timer Recording can be performed.

  • Page 40: Child Lock

    SC4H/CA3 (VHR-H690 GB) Tue. Mar. 14/2000 CHILD LOCK With the Child Lock function on, the picture is blanked and the sound muted, virtually blocking the ability to view a videotape or TV program received through the VCR tuner. Press the MENU button.

  • Page 41: Copying A Tape

    SC4H/CA3 (VHR-H690 GB) Tue. Mar. 14/2000 COPYING A TAPE You can copy recordings (such as home videos) from one tape to another using two VCRs. VIDEO AUDIO VCR 1: To play back Connect the VCRs as shown. Insert the recorded cassette into VCR 1.

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting Guide

    SC4H/CA3 (VHR-H690 GB) Tue. Mar. 14/2000 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If you have followed the instructions in this manual and still have difficulty operating your VCR, check the steps below before getting help from a factory-authorized service center. SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE No power.

  • Page 43: Specifications

    SC4H/CA3 (VHR-H690 GB) Tue. Mar. 14/2000 SPECIFICATIONS General Specifications Television system NTSC standard system Recording system Rotary helical scan system Number of heads 4, Double azimuth video 2, Audio FM Format VHS standard Tape width 1/2 inch Tape speed SP : 33.35 mm/sec. (1.31 /sec.) LP : 16.67 mm/sec.
  • Page 44 SC4H/CA3 (VHR-H690 GB) Tue. Mar. 14/2000 1AC6P1P2259– –A SC4H/CA3 (0400KP-SJC) Issue No. 1 Copyright SANYO, 2000 All rights reserved. SANYO Canada Inc. 300 Applewood Crescent Concord, Ontario L4K 5C7 Printed in Indonesia...

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