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- Page 1 DV -K286N-SJ (AUDIOVOX) 98.5.4. 99.12.10 10:9 AM ˘ ` a Video Cassette Recorder User’s Guide AVR-1228...
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Page 2: Safety Information
DV -K286N-SJ (AUDIOVOX) 98.5.4. 99.12.10 10:9 AM ˘ ` b Safety information CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”... - Page 3 DV -K286N-SJ (AUDIOVOX) 98.5.4. 99.12.10 10:9 AM ˘ ` c Safety information, harzard. Periodically examine the cord, and if its appearance indicates damage or deteriorated insulation, have it replaced by your service technician. 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 video product.
- Page 4 DV -K286N-SJ (AUDIOVOX) 98.5.4. 99.12.10 10:9 AM ˘ ` d Safety information, Power Lines- An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines, other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Switch the VCR to TV or VCR mode automatically....... . -
Page 6: Overview Of The Equipment
DV -K286N-SJ (AUDIOVOX) 98.5.4. 99.12.10 10:9 AM ˘ ` 1 Overview of the equipment This section summarizes the buttons, controls, and terminals that you will use with your VCR. Front panel POWER STOP/EJECT POWER RECORD TIMER CH/TRACKING POWER Press to turn the VCR on or off. -
Page 7: Front Panel Display
DV -K286N-SJ (AUDIOVOX) 98.5.4. 99.12.10 10:9 AM ˘ ` 2 Overview of the equipment, AUDIOVOX Video Cassette Recorder User’s Guide continued Remote sensor This receiver receives a signal from your remote control. Do not block it. Display panel Displays information to assist you in operating the VCR successfully. -
Page 8: Back Panel
DV -K286N-SJ (AUDIOVOX) 98.5.4. 99.12.10 10:9 AM ˘ ` 3 Overview of the equipment, continued Back panel ANT. IN VIDEO AUDIO RF OUT 3 CH. 4 VIDEO IN/OUT Attach the VCR’s video input/output at these terminals. AUDIO IN/OUT Attach the VCR’s audio input/output at these terminals. -
Page 9: Remote Control
DV -K286N-SJ (AUDIOVOX) 98.5.4. 99.12.10 10:9 AM ˘ ` 4 Overview of the equipment, REMOTE CONTROLLER POWER INPUT TV/VCR – CH/TRK + REC/OTR SPEED PLAY STOP MENU CLEAR DISPLAY CM SKIP • Objects between the remote control and VCR will block the path of the remote control beam. - Page 10 STOP Press to stop tape movement. CM SKIP Press during playback mode to skip commercials or program segments. DISPLAY Press to display the tape counter, clock and status mode on the TV screen. AUDIOVOX Video Cassette Recorder User’s Guide...
- Page 11 23 feet (7m) from the VCR. Point the front of the remote control directly at the front of the VCR. AUDIOVOX Video Cassette Recorder User’s Guide Open the battery compartment on the back of the remote control.
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Page 12: Connecting Your Vcr
Press the cable from the combiner onto the ANT. IN terminal on the back of your VCR. AUDIOVOX Video Cassette Recorder User’s Guide... -
Page 13: Connecting Your Vcr To Your Tv
Connecting your VCR, • If your antenna system has two sets of twin Connecting your VCR to your TV AUDIOVOX Video Cassette Recorder User’s Guide continued 300-ohm leads, purchase a combiner (available at electronics stores). Place one set of twin leads underneath the screws on the combiner and tighten the screws. - Page 14 • If you have twin lead terminals for all signals, you need an adapter(Not supplied)like this: If your TV does not have Audio/Video inputs, you have finished connecting your VCR to your TV. If your TV does have Audio/Video inputs, you may want to follow the section below.
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Page 15: Connecting A Cable System
Connect an audio cable to the AUDIO OUT terminal on the back of the VCR. Connect the other end of the audio cable to the AUDIO IN terminals on the TV. TV, connect only the white (left) terminal. Connecting a cable system If your cable set-up is not described below, please contact your cable company for more information. - Page 16 A/B switch and the ANT.IN on your VCR. When the A/B switch is in the B position, use the converter box to change channels ; when the A/B switch is in the A position, use the VCR to change channels.
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Page 17: Setting Up Your Vcr
DV -K286N-SJ (AUDIOVOX) 98.5.4. 99.12.10 10:9 AM ˘ ` 12 Setting up your VCR Once you have connected your VCR and put batteries in the remote control, you are ready to use the VCR. Before you start, however, you must be certain to do the following: AUDIOVOX Video Cassette Recorder User’s Guide... -
Page 18: Setting The Clock
DV -K286N-SJ (AUDIOVOX) 98.5.4. 99.12.10 10:9 AM ˘ ` 13 Setting up your VCR, continued Setting the clock The clock displays the current time and is used for timer recording. Therefore, it is important to set the time and date accurately. -
Page 19: Selecting Cable Or Antenna Viewing
DV -K286N-SJ (AUDIOVOX) 98.5.4. 99.12.10 10:9 AM ˘ ` 14 Setting up your VCR, • Channel memory is not affected by power out- ages. • You will only need to reprogram the memory if you change the type of cable or antenna connect- ed to your TV. - Page 20 Removing channels manually To erase a channel manually, Press 3 to select Channel Set. Press 1 to select Auto Channel Search mode and press 3 to detect the channel automatically and the scanning channel number appears. Wait until the channel numbers stop changing. (one to two minutes).
- Page 21 DV -K286N-SJ (AUDIOVOX) 98.5.4. 99.12.10 10:9 AM ˘ ` 16 Setting up your VCR, AUDIOVOX Video Cassette Recorder User’s Guide continued Press CLEAR to erase the channel. ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS Channel 06 is now REMOVED. Press DISPLAY to add Press MENU to exit When you are finished removing channels, press MENU three times to exit from the menus.
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Page 22: Using Video Cassettes
DV -K286N-SJ (AUDIOVOX) 98.5.4. 99.12.10 10:9 AM ˘ ` 17 Using video cassettes Audio-visual material may include works of copy- right which must not be recorded without authoriza- tion of the copyright owner. If you insert a video cas- sette without a safety tab into the VCR: •... -
Page 23: Watching Recorded Programs
To watch a program recorded on a video cassette tape: •Turn on the television. •If your television is connected to: •Turn the television to your VCR channel (either 3 or 4). •Insert a video cassette. Playing a video cassette If the video cassette has no safety tab(e.g., a rented video cassette), the VCR will play the tape once you insert it. -
Page 24: Adjusting The Picture
DV -K286N-SJ (AUDIOVOX) 98.5.4. 99.12.10 10:9 AM ˘ ` 19 Watching recorded programs, continued Rewinding the video cassette To rewind the video cassette: Press STOP if the VCR is currently playing. Press REW. The video cassette will rewind at high speed without picture and sound. -
Page 25: Recording Programs
DV -K286N-SJ (AUDIOVOX) 98.5.4. 99.12.10 10:9 AM ˘ ` 20 Recording programs You have three options for recording TV programs: Manual, Timer, and One touch recording. Preparing to record a program (manual or timer) Before you begin recording: •Turn on the television. -
Page 26: Timer Recording
DV -K286N-SJ (AUDIOVOX) 98.5.4. 99.12.10 10:9 AM ˘ ` 21 Recording programs, Timer recording allows you to record up to eight one year in advance. Once you have set the timer for timer recording, the VCR will turn on, record the program you selected, and then shut off automatically. - Page 27 DV -K286N-SJ (AUDIOVOX) 98.5.4. 99.12.10 10:9 AM ˘ ` 22 Recording programs, See page 17 for infor- mation, about tape speed. Understanding tape speed options will ensure that you are able to completely record a program without running out of tape and...
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Page 28: Reviewing Timer Programs
DV -K286N-SJ (AUDIOVOX) 98.5.4. 99.12.10 10:9 AM ˘ ` 23 Recording programs, continued Reviewing timer programs If you want to review the timer programs that you set up: Press MENU to display the menu. Press 1 to select Timer Recordings. -
Page 29: One Touch Timer Recording
DV -K286N-SJ (AUDIOVOX) 98.5.4. 99.12.10 10:9 AM ˘ ` 24 Recording programs, Be certain when using manual or one-touch record- ing that your recording does not conflict with timer record- ings that you set up. AUDIOVOX Video Cassette Recorder User’s Guide continued Press 2 to select Review/Cancel Programs. -
Page 30: Using Advanced Features
DV -K286N-SJ (AUDIOVOX) 98.5.4. 99.12.10 10:9 AM ˘ ` 25 Using advanced features • If two recordings overlap, the index mark for the second pro- gram will be erased. Therefore, when you use the index feature to find the second program, the VCR will skip over it . -
Page 31: Play The Tape Automatically
The tape counter is displayed on the screen. Input the tape counter you want to go and press REW or FF, the VCR will search for the time counter you want. Marking a tape for zero search Use PLAY, REW, or FF to reach the point on the tape that you would like to mark as 0:00:00. -
Page 32: Switch The Vcr To Tv Or Vcr Mode Automatically
DV -K286N-SJ (AUDIOVOX) 98.5.4. 99.12.10 10:9 AM ˘ ` 27 Using advanced features, continued Switch the VCR to TV or VCR mode automatically This feature controls whether the TV/VCR switch changes automatically to the VCR mode when the VCR is turned Press MENU to display the menu. -
Page 33: Child Lock
Using advanced features, Child Lock To disable to usage of the VCR, or to protect your timer Use the tape counter to note recordings, you can lock the VCR so that the buttons on the current location of play- back on the video cassette. -
Page 34: Duplicating Video Cassette Tapes With Another Vcr
For duplicating a previously recorded tape from a cam- corder, follow the camcorder manufacturer’s instructions. A type dubbing hookup is shown below. Be sure to press INPUT on the recording VCR. continued AUDIOVOX Video Cassette Recorder User’s Guide ANT. IN VIDEO AUDIO RF OUT 3 CH. 4... - Page 35 DV -K286N-SJ (AUDIOVOX) 98.5.4. 99.12.10 10:9 AM ˘ ` 30 Using advanced features, • It is recommended that the tape speed be set to the SP mode on the recording VCR for best results. • Unauthorized recording of copyrighted television pro-...
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Page 36: Glossary
On-screen display of information pertinent to the One-touch recording, a feature that allows you to Radio frequency, the composite audio/video signal The plastic tab at the back of a video tape Standard play, the recording speed to use when best AUDIOVOX Video Cassette Recorder User’s Guide... -
Page 37: Troubleshooting
DV -K286N-SJ (AUDIOVOX) 98.5.4. 99.12.10 10:9 AM ˘ ` 32 Troubleshooting AUDIOVOX Video Cassette Recorder User’s Guide Your AUDIOVOX VCR is designed to give you trouble-free performance for many years. If you have a problem with your VCR, try the solutions listed below. - Page 38 DV -K286N-SJ (AUDIOVOX) 98.5.4. 99.12.10 10:9 AM ˘ ` 33 side of the remote sensor center and no more than 23 feet from the VCR. • Make sure there is no obstruction between the remote control and the VCR. Timer clock does not work.
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Page 39: Specifications
Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions Set size (W x H x D) Carton size (W x H x D) Weight (gross) AUDIOVOX Video Cassette Recorder User’s Guide NTSC color VHF Channel 2-13 UHF Channel 14-69 CATV Channels A1-A5, A8, A-W, W+1-W+84 Channel 3 or 4 (selectable) Phono-type connector 1.0V (p-p) -
Page 40: Warranty
DV -K286N-SJ (AUDIOVOX) 98.5.4. 99.12.10 10:9 AM ˘ ` 35 Warranty AUDIOVOX warrants each new electronic product manufactured by it to be free from defective material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect or to furnish a new part (at the Company’s option) in...