TABLE OF CONTENTS How to Use This Manual This instruction Manual explains how to use your VCR and in particular, how to use the remote control unit keys to control the VCR. There is an “identification of Controls” illustration on page 3 and 4. CAUTION AND CARE ........
Remote Control Unit Power on / off Sets/releases TIMER STANDBY mode Numeric buttons for channel direct access (Press 0/AUXfirst for one figure.) Fine tuning Display selector Selects the TV or VCR mode A Video picture is shown on the TV screen (Clock/Counter/Remaining tape time) in the VCR mode MENU screen call button...
CAUTION AND CARE NOTICE: OPERATING CONDITIONS Avoid use near a magnetic field. Doing so will adversely Unauthorized recording of copyrighted television affect the unit’s performance. programmes. films, video tapes and other materials may Avoid extreme heat, cold, moisture and dust. infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.
PREPARATION Video Cassette Tape Remote Control Operation Only video cassette tapes with the mark, can be used in this VCR. Tape Speeds and Maximum Recording Playback Time TYPE OF THE VIDEO CASSETTE TAPE TAPE SPEED E-360 E-240 E-160 E-120 5 hrs 4 hrs 3 hrs 2 hrs SP (Standard Play) 10 hrs 6 hrs...
Identification of Controls Front panel Multi-display : Clock/Tape counter : OTR/ Timer set indicator Status indicator : Digital tracking indicator : REC indicator : Video mode indicator : Power indicator : Tape speed indicator (2 speed model only) : Tape time remaining indicator...
Equipment Connection AV connection RF connection With this cable connection, many televisions automatically To watch a picture from the VCR using this connection, it is nec- essary to set one of the TV channels as the "Video Channel" switch to the “EXT” (external) or “AV” (Audio/Video) programme number when a video cassette is played back.
Initial Settings. If your connection is ..(see page 5) RF : Start from "Video Channel Setting". 1. Language AV : Turn on the TV and select the video position Press the OPERATE button, then start from 2.
Using the Menu 3. Clock Setting Press the MENU button. The "MENU" screen appears. Press the button until it reaches the desired set- On Screen Display (OSD) ting. When the setting is done, press the SHIFT button to return to entry of data. You can display the on-screen information which tells you 1.
CHANNEL PRESET ! NOTE In case of VPS/PDC model, the TV station names are automatically recorded in [ ]. If it is necessary, set the When the AUX (auxiliary input) position is selected, or dur- TV station name manually through CHANNEL PRESET. ing playback or recording, the CHANNEL PRESET and AMS Place the cursor in [ ] and press the button to...
BASIC OPERATION Playback a Video Cassette LOADING EJECTING STOP Insert a cassette tape with its labeled side up as shown In the cassette compartment. The cassette will be automatically drawn inside the REWINDING compartment. FAST FORWARDING PLAYBACK SLOW REVERSE SEARCH FORWARD SEARCH PICTURE CONT STILL...
Digital Tracking Control Auto Operation Functions Auto Tracking Full Auto Playback (With VCR power OFF) When playback starts or the playback speed is changed during playback, the VCR enters the Auto tracking mode. 1. Insert a video cassette without the safety tab. At this time, the indication "DT"...
! NOTES Index Search Function An index signal is not registered when the VCR is in the recording pause mode and recording restarts. You can easily locate the desired programme using the The INDEX search function can only work correctly if the Index signal registered on the tape.
RECORDING Recording TV Programmes 4. Press the REC/OTR button simultaneously, to start re- cording. 1. Insert a video cassette with the safety tab. 5. To stop recording, press the STOP button. 2. Select the desired TV programme (position number) by pressing the button or number button.
One-touch Timer Recording (OTR) While recording you can set the time. At the recording end time you set, the recording stops and the VCR is turned off automatically. EXAMPLE Current time ...11:08 2. Press the STOP/EJECT button to stop OTR. 1 .
Recording from Another Source With this VCR, you can make recordings from an external source, e.g. copying onto this VCR from a second VCR. Copying Procedure 1. Connect another VCR or external equipment to this VCR. 2. Press the 0/AUX button TWICE, then press the button to select the AU position.
PROGRAMMABLE TIMER RECORDING 4. Set the recording START/STOP time. Programmable timer recording allows you to record up to 6 different programmes within a period of 1 month. This function is convenient when you are away from home or when you are busy. PREPARATION Make sure the current time is correct.
Clearing the Data Auto Speed Adjust 1. Press the TIMER button to release the timer standby If you are not sure if the tape is long enough for timer mode. programme recording at the SP tape speed, set the record- ing tape speed to "A"...
NTSC/MESCAM-RECORDED TAPE PLAYBACK Settings for NTSC Playback When you play back an NTSC or MESECAM-recorded tape on this VCR, set the AUTO, PAL or MESECAM mode on the MODE screen according to your TV. NTSC tape : Tapes on which NTSC M system broadcasts, mainly broadcast in the U.S. and Japan are recorded, and tapes recorded in the NTSC video system which are commercially available on the market.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Check the following points before calling service personnel. The problem may be one you can solve yourself. CAUSE CORRECTION SYMPTOM No function and no play. The power cord is not plugged in Insert it firmly Into the main power outlet. The VCR does not work even though There is no cassette in the VCR.
SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL SECTION Power Requirements 230V AC ~ 50 Hz Power Consumption 16 Watts Dimensions (W x H x D) 370 x 93 x 272 mm Weight Approx. 3.1 kg. Operating Temperature 5°Ct o 40°C Operating Humidity 35% to 80% R. H. Video Recording System 2 Rotary Heads, Helical Scanning System Number of Video Heads...