NERGY energy efficiency. Please read this manual carefully before connecting your VCR and operating it for the first time. Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference. NOTE: Locate serial number (shown on rear panel of unit) and record it here English Español...
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When the VCR is exposed to a rapid temperature change from cold to warm, some condensation will occur. Under this condition, connect the power cord to the AC line, press POWER on and allow at least two hours for the VCR to dry out.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Important safeguards for you and your new product Your product has been manufactured and tested with your safety in mind. However, improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. To avoid defeating the safeguards that have been built into your new product, please read and observe the following safety points when installing and using your new product, and save them for future reference.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Cont’d) 14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is con- nected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.
INSTALLATION Placing your VCR on the top of or under the TV receiver may result in interference appearing on the TV screen when the VCR is on. If this occurs, move the VCR to a position alongside the TV receiver.
If your antenna lead wire is a flat type antenna cable, connect it to a Antenna Adaptor (300-ohm to 75-ohm) (not supplied) and slip the Adaptor onto the ANT.IN connector. The Adaptor does not screw on to the VCR, it just slips over the connector. VHF/UHF Antenna...
If your cable wire is connected to your TV without a converter or descrambler box, unscrew the wire from your TV and attach it to the ANT.IN connector on the VCR. Use the supplied round coaxial cable to connect between the VCR’s VHF/UHF/CATV connector and the 75 ohm antenna input connector on the TV.
Select the channel that is not used for TV broadcasts in your VHF/UHF /CATV area. This is your VCR OUTPUT channel. To play a tape, or to watch VIDEO TV using the VCR’s built-in tuner, always set your TV’s channel selector to the same channel (3 or 4).
(page 22). POWER ON/OFF To turn the VCR on and off. While plugged into an AC outlet, the VCR consumes 3W of electrical power in OFF condition. PAUSE/STILL To put playback on still (page 23) or to pause recording (page 25).
VIDEO IN JACK; Connect the video output cable from an external unit (ex. Audio system, TV/Monitor, DVD player, Another VCR) to this terminal. NOTE When using this AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks, select the input channel “LINE” at the VCR. Press INPUT to select “LINE”. WARNING : Do not drop the tying...
REMOTE CONTROL The remote control is used for most of the operations and features of the VCR. Before proceed- ing, put batteries in the remote and become familiar with the buttons. Use only type AA batter- ies. The maximum operating distance is about 25 feet.
(page 22). OPERATION OF REMOTE CONTROL Aim the remote control unit at the sensor on the front panel of the VCR. HOW TO INSTALL THE BATTERIES Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of arrow.
PREPARATION • Turn on the power of both the VCR and TV. • Be sure the TV is set to the VCR Output Channel (CH 3 or 4). • If a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between the ONSCREEN FUNCTION DISPLAYS Some of these functions will be displayed every time the VCR is operated.
SP/SLP • Turn on the power of both the VCR and TV. EJECT • Be sure the TV is set to the VCR Output Channel (CH 3 or 4). PAUSE • If a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between the...
SETTING THE SETUP MENU MAIN MENU FUNCTION OSD The onscreen display of this VCR can be turned on or off. CLOCK PROGRAM The FUNCTION OSD is switched between ON and OFF by TUNING pressing SETUP SELECT ENTER LANGUAGE SELECT TO EXIT PRESS The onscreen programming of this VCR can display in either English, Spanish, or French.
MENU CLK/COUNT TRACK • Switch on the power to the VCR and TV. CLEAR • Set the TV to the match the VCR output channel (CH 3 or 4). TV CH TV CH TV POWER TV INPUT AUTO CHANNEL PROGRAMMING...
When the VCR’s power is OFF, or when the VCR’s power is ON and the TV/VCR selector is set to TV, the TV will operate as if it were connected directly to the antenna or cable.
180 mins. 360 mins. ty, or strong magnetic fields. If the cassette is not loaded correctly, the VCR will eject the cassette automatically after approximately 3 seconds. is connected to the wall outlet. even if the VCR’s power is OFF.
• Turn on the power of both the VCR and TV. MAIN MENU • Be sure the TV is set to the VCR Output Channel (CH 3 or 4). • If a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between the CLOCK...
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The “AUTO CLOCK SET” must set to “OFF”. SELECT ADJUST If set to "ON", an incorrect date and/or time will be entered again TO EXIT PRESS when the VCR is turned off. MONTH : JULY 5 THU YEAR : 2001...
NORMAL PLAYBACK PREPARATION • Turn on the TV. • Be sure the TV is set to the VCR Output Channel (CH 3 or 4). • If a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between the NORMAL PLAYBACK The TAPE IN indicator will light and the VCR will power-up automatically.
Still picture will appear on the TV screen. POWER • If a still picture vibrates vertically, stabilize it by pressing TV/VCR • If the VCR is left in the STILL mode for more than 5 minutes, Ad JUMP SLOW INPUT...
1. Press STOP when you finish watching a tape. 2. Press REW to rewind the tape. 3. Press POWER during the REWIND mode, the VCR will enter the AUTO POWER SHUT-OFF mode. 4. The POWER indicator will flash on the VCR indicator panel.
NORMAL RECORDING PREPARATION • Turn on the power of both the VCR and TV. • Be sure the TV is set to the VCR Output Channel (CH 3 or 4). POWER • If a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between the...
TV POWER TV INPUT • The display contents will be automatically replaced by TV TUNING MENU • Make sure a tape is in the VCR and the safety tab is in place AUTO CHANNEL SET TUNING BAND: PREPARATION CH. ADD/DEL: CH. 2...
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STOP 7:30 PM CHANNEL : box output channel (usually CH 3 or 4). Change channels on the SPEED REPEAT : cable box instead of with the VCR. SELECT ADJUST TO EXIT PRESS PROGRAM 1 MONTH : JULY...
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AC outlet, the correct channel you view through your VCR. clock time and timer set- If you are finished programming and you want to set the VCR tings are kept in memory to record the programs you have entered. A) MAKE SURE for approximately 3 sec- YOU HAVE INSERTED A TAPE INTO THE VCR.
• Turn on the power of both the VCR and the TV. TV/VCR • Be sure the TV is set to the VCR output channel (3 or 4). Ad JUMP • If a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between the...
DUBBING AND EDITING If you wish to edit or dub your camcorder (or another VCR) recordings to this VCR, the rear panel mounted Audio and Video (A/V) input jacks make the connections quick and easy. The direct A/V jacks will also provide better picture results than using the RF jack on the rear panel.
REMAINING TIME COUNTER MEMORY FUNCTION This is useful if there is a section of tape you want to view imme- POWER diately after recording or if you want to return to the same point TV/VCR several times. Ad JUMP SLOW INPUT...
• Load cassette in direction indicated by arrow on cassette. • A cassette is already in the VCR. • Check if POWER indicator is lit on the VCR indicator panel. If not, make sure power cord is plugged in. • If the TAPE IN indicator flashes, press POWER again.
SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Head System Power Source Power Consumption Dimensions (WxHxD) Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Timer Weight Tape Speed (SLP) Tape Width Maximum Recording Time (SLP) Rewind Time TUNER Antenna (UHF) (VHF) VHF Output Signal Channel Coverage (VHF) (UHF) (CATV) VIDEO Video Signal System Input Output...