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Fisher FVH-E439 Operating Instructions Manual

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SU4/UF2 (FVH-E439 GB) Tue. Feb. 09/1999

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

FVH-E439
Video Cassette Recorder
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Only cassettes marked
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energy efficiency.
Please read this manual and accompanying "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" sheet carefully before
connecting your VCR and operating it for the first time.
Be sure to read carefully and follow all the PRECAUTIONS on page 2.
Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference.
NOTE: Locate serial number (shown on rear panel of unit) and record it here
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can be used with this video cassette recorder.
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    SU4/UF2 (FVH-E439 GB) Tue. Feb. 09/1999 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FVH-E439 Video Cassette Recorder Only cassettes marked can be used with this video cassette recorder. ® As an E Partner, NERGY FISHER has determined that this product or product model meets the E ®...

  • 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

    SU4/UF2 (FVH-E439 GB) Tue. Feb. 09/1999 FEATURES TIMER/CLOCK œ Selectable standard/daylight saving time œ 1-year/8-event program timer with daily/weekly settings œ Smart Time Record function œ Smart Speed Record function œ Remaining tape duration display œ Quick timer recording (QTR) œ...

  • Page 4: Vhs Video Cassette Tapes

    SU4/UF2 (FVH-E439 GB) Tue. Feb. 09/1999 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) EP Mode 3 hours (180 minutes) NOTE: This unit cannot record in LP mode.

  • Page 5: Locations Of Controls And Indicators

    SU4/UF2 (FVH-E439 GB) Tue. Feb. 09/1999 LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Front Panel POWER CHANNEL Reference pages are shown in square brackets. POWER button Cassette loading slot REW (rewind) button [28] This button is used both for rewind and reverse picture search.

  • Page 6: Indicator Panel

    SU4/UF2 (FVH-E439 GB) Tue. Feb. 09/1999 LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Indicator Panel SP LP EP Operation Icons Play, Reverse Fast Forward Search forward Search, Slow J K L M (blinking) Record Record pause Still Frame advance (blinking) Example of Indications...

  • Page 7: Back Panel

    SU4/UF2 (FVH-E439 GB) Tue. Feb. 09/1999 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

    SU4/UF2 (FVH-E439 GB) Tue. Feb. 09/1999 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 9 and 10. Locations of Controls...

  • Page 9: Using The Remote Control

    SU4/UF2 (FVH-E439 GB) Tue. Feb. 09/1999 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 SU4/UF2 (FVH-E439 GB) Tue. Feb. 09/1999 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

    SU4/UF2 (FVH-E439 GB) Tue. Feb. 09/1999 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. Set the RF CHANNEL switch on the back of the VCR to 3 or 4.

  • Page 12: Alternative Cable Tv Connections

    SU4/UF2 (FVH-E439 GB) Tue. Feb. 09/1999 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 SU4/UF2 (FVH-E439 GB) Tue. Feb. 09/1999 ALTERNATIVE CABLE TV CONNECTIONS Cable converter/decoder output channel setup Be sure the cable connections are correct. (See page 12.) Turn on the TV, VCR and cable converter/decoder. Set the TV to channel 3 or 4.

  • Page 14: Audio/Video Connections

    SU4/UF2 (FVH-E439 GB) Tue. Feb. 09/1999 AUDIO/VIDEO CONNECTIONS The VIDEO and AUDIO outputs of your VCR can be connected separately to the input jacks of a TV monitor and an audio system. This will provide the best possible picture and sound quality, because the video/audio signals from your VCR will not have to be processed by the television tuner.

  • Page 15: Initial Setup

    CATV (cable TV) mode and TV mode. If you are not using a cable converter/decoder, follow steps 1 – 4 under “PROGRAMMING CHANNELS” on page 22. œ If the AC power to the VCR is interrupted for more than 5 seconds, the memorized channels may be erased.
  • Page 16 SU4/UF2 (FVH-E439 GB) Tue. Feb. 09/1999 INITIAL SETUP Channel Selection Convenience You can select a channel on your VCR by using one of the two methods shown below: 10-KEY RANDOM ACCESS TUNING Select the desired channel number by using the number buttons and 100/ENTER button on the remote control.

  • Page 17: Multifunction On-Screen Displays

    SU4/UF2 (FVH-E439 GB) Tue. Feb. 09/1999 MULTIFUNCTION ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS Various displays appear, superimposed over the screen image, indicating the operation mode and features in use. Operation mode Program title QTR end time Channel/AV QTR10:30PM C 10 SPORTS DIGEST 0:00:00 09:30PM...

  • Page 18: On-Screen Menu

    SU4/UF2 (FVH-E439 GB) Tue. Feb. 09/1999 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

    SU4/UF2 (FVH-E439 GB) Tue. Feb. 09/1999 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

    SU4/UF2 (FVH-E439 GB) Tue. Feb. 09/1999 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

    SU4/UF2 (FVH-E439 GB) Tue. Feb. 09/1999 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 CH/TRACK l (or j) button to select the Clock set option, then press the SET button.

  • Page 22: Changing The Menu Language

    SU4/UF2 (FVH-E439 GB) Tue. Feb. 09/1999 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

    SU4/UF2 (FVH-E439 GB) Tue. Feb. 09/1999 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

    SU4/UF2 (FVH-E439 GB) Tue. Feb. 09/1999 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. Press the PLAY button. Normal playback begins. The tape counter starts.

  • Page 25: Recording

    SU4/UF2 (FVH-E439 GB) Tue. Feb. 09/1999 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 26: Rec. List Super

    SU4/UF2 (FVH-E439 GB) Tue. Feb. 09/1999 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 27: Entering The Program Type

    SU4/UF2 (FVH-E439 GB) Tue. Feb. 09/1999 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 28: Special Playback

    SU4/UF2 (FVH-E439 GB) Tue. Feb. 09/1999 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. Still Image Press the PAUSE/STILL button during normal playback.
  • Page 29 SU4/UF2 (FVH-E439 GB) Tue. Feb. 09/1999 SPECIAL PLAYBACK If noise appears on double-speed or slow motion play: Press and hold the CH/TRACK l (or j) button (or CHANNEL on the front panel) to reduce the noise. If noise appears on a still picture: Start slow motion play, and then repeat the operation above.

  • Page 30: Zero Search

    SU4/UF2 (FVH-E439 GB) Tue. Feb. 09/1999 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 31: Program Timer Recording

    SU4/UF2 (FVH-E439 GB) Tue. Feb. 09/1999 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.
  • Page 32 SU4/UF2 (FVH-E439 GB) Tue. Feb. 09/1999 PROGRAM TIMER RECORDING Press the TYPE button. The Type and Smart Time Rec. setting menu appears. Ch@@Date@@Start@@End 10@3/09Th@9:00»@ï:00»@™ @@@@@@@Type:@Auto Smart@Time@Rec.@setting @@@@@@@…Off@@On [CH§‡]†Select [TYPE]†Type@@@@@@@@[SET] Press the TYPE button repeatedly to select the correct program type. (See Entering the Program Type on page 27.)
  • Page 33 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 34 SU4/UF2 (FVH-E439 GB) Tue. Feb. 09/1999 PROGRAM TIMER RECORDING Checking the Program Timer Turn on the power (TV and VCR). Set the TV to channel 3 or 4. Press the MENU button. The main MENU appears. Press the SET button.

  • Page 35: Quick Timer Recording (Qtr)

    SU4/UF2 (FVH-E439 GB) Tue. Feb. 09/1999 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 36: Child Lock

    SU4/UF2 (FVH-E439 GB) Tue. Feb. 09/1999 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 37: Copying A Tape

    SU4/UF2 (FVH-E439 GB) Tue. Feb. 09/1999 COPYING A TAPE You can copy recordings (such as home videos) from one tape to another using two VCRs. Audio connection cable (not supplied) Video connection cable (not supplied) VIDEO AUDIO VCR 1: To play back Connect the VCRs as shown.

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting Guide

    SU4/UF2 (FVH-E439 GB) Tue. Feb. 09/1999 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 39: Specifications

    SU4/UF2 (FVH-E439 GB) Tue. Feb. 09/1999 SPECIFICATIONS General Specifications Television system NTSC standard system Recording system Rotary helical scan system Number of heads 4, Double azimuth video Format VHS standard Tape width 1/2 inch Tape speed SP : 1.31 /sec. (33.35 mm/sec.) LP : 0.65 /sec.
  • Page 40 SU4/UF2 (FVH-E439 GB) Tue. Feb. 09/1999 21605 Plummer Street, Chatsworth, California 91311 1AC6P1P1986– – SU4/UF2 (0499KP-SJC) Issue No. 1 Copyright FISHER, 1999 All rights reserved. Printed in Indonesia...

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