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DVR-5088N OperatingInstructions VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER • On Screen Display & Programming • VHS Index Search System • Dt_,ital Auto Tracking • Real Time Counter...
CAUTION Thank you for purchasing DAEWOO VCR, developed to provide advanced features and functions for high quality performance. To obtain the best results and to avoid malfunction, please read the following instructions carefully before using. OR MOISTURE. DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE. DO NOT J WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OPEN THE CABINET REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your protection, please read these safely instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions, and instructions on the appliance, or the one described in the operating instructions and adhere to them. Power Sources--This set should be operated only Alternate Warning--For the set with a three-wire...
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Fower-Cord Protection--Route the power cord so --Do not place the set near over a radiator or heat Never place 1he set in a conlined space such as register, or where it is exposed to direct sunlight that it is not likely to be walked On or p{nched by a bookcase, or built-in cabinet, unless...
Thank you for purchasing this Daewoo videocassette recorder. It contains a number of features designed to make this recorder easy to operate while at the same time capable of producing outstanding recordings. In the pages that follow, you'll learn about these features and how to use them. Please take time now to familiarize yourself with the details of your new VCR, and its various functions and controls.
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IMPORTANT NOTES • Audio-visual material may include works of copyright which must NOT be recorded without the authority of the owner of copyright. • Note that main voltage is supplied to the unit whenever the main plug is connected to the supply socket. •...
IDENTIFICATION (1) FRONTOF VCR CASSE"FFE COMPARTMENT --- MULTIFUCTION DISPLAY (DIGITRON) -I_LI--I_I_ REMOTE SE,,,2.; POWER STOP/EJECT L_---.-REC/ONE TOUCH TIMER RECORD REWINDINGJREVIEW PLAYBACK CHANNEL SELECTION/TRACKING PAUSE/STILL FAST FORWARDING/CUE MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAY TIMER REC CLOCK AND REAL TIME COUNTER WEEKLY DAYS CHANNEL OFF SLP FUNCTION INDEX PROGRAM...
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IDENTIFICATION (2) REAL TIME COUNTER • Real time counter is a numerical guide indicating how much a tape moved in PLAY, REW, FF, or SLOW mode, with the sign of hour, minute and second displayed on digitron. EXAMPLE 1) When a tape plays for one hour twenty minutes and fifty five seconds. 0.00.00, t.20.55, EXAMPLE 2) When a tape rewinds for the time equivalent to the playing time of twenty five minutes and thirty seconds•...
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IDENTIFICATION (3) REMOTE CONTROLLER ( 1)-BASIC FUNCTIONS TVNCR SELECTION POWER TRACKING/CHAN SELECTION CHANNEL DIRECT ACCESS-- STOP/EJECT PAUSE/STILL SLOW REWINDING/REVIEW FORWARDING/CUE .PLAY RECORD/ONE TOUCH TAPE SPEED RECORDING HOWTOUSEREMOTE CONTROLLER • Remote controller can be worked within 7 m distance from VCR •...
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REMOTE CONTROLLER (2)-ADDmONAL F UNCTIONS TV/CATV SELECTION TV/LINE INPU1 SELECTION pAU_FJ_nLL S_Op_.JECT SLOW CONTROLLING SHARPNESS MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAY CLOCK SETTING ON/OFF --TIMER PROGRAMMING TIMER RECORDING CLOcK/T'REC CLEAR CLOCK/COUNTER --(MANUAL FINE TUNING)/ SELECTION RETRACKING RESET/COU NTER THE VISS BuTroNs ZERO STOP RELATED TO VISS (VHS INDEX SEARCH SYSTEM) ON SCREEN DISPLAy...
INSTALLATION (1) ANTENNA CONNECTION • In case of unified VHF/UHF antenna VHF and UHF Antenna RF IN IIB_lD_olU,_D IIIgIIOIIIIII • In case of separate VHF/UHF antenna VHF ANTENNA CONNECTION TWIN-LEAD indoor antenna CABLE UHF, VHF RECEIVER 75 OHM COAXIAL CABLE RF IN rN,ml UUUUUIUIIIIU _IolIIIIIIIIIII...
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INSTALLATION (2) CONNECTING VCR TO TV (1) USINGCOAXIALCABLE • In Case of TV with separate VHF/UHF terminal VHF/UHF SPLITTER 'Tc_ HDIDOD oODIDO VHF ANTENNA POWER CABLE PLUG CORD ANTENNA POWER CORD • In case of "IV with unified VHF/UHF terminal UUUUUUUUUUUU IOIlOIIlOIIl =F out...
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CONNECTING V CRTO AUDIO *REFER PAGE 12 AUDIO _mill_'_,_ I_ E:_:::_' -I_l"'----,' AUDIO IN POWER CORD STEREO AUDIO * NOTE: It is advisable to turn POWER OFF while connecting VCR, TV, as well as Audio. This VCR is a monoral player. It will not play in stereo even if it is connected to a stereo system. CONNECTING V CRTO TV (2)-USING AN JACK •...
VIDEO CASSETTE UNLOADING LOADING Press Eject button. Upon inserting the cassette, the power is automatically on without pressing the button. Remove the cassette smoothly. The new motorized load;rig system allows a cassette to be loaded even when the power has not been turned on, as long as the AC power cord is plugged in.
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CASSE-FI-E FORWARDING DIRECTION (BEGINNING) (ENDING) PLAY • Avoid exposing the cassettes to direct s0nlight. Keep them away from heaters. • Avoid extreme humidity, violent vibrations or shocks, strong magnetic fields (near a motor, transformer or magnet) and dustry places. • Place the cassettes in casette cases and position vertically. TYPES OF VIDEOCASSE11"E Use type with the _ mark in this unit.
PLAYBACK BASIC PLAYBACK O PERATION PLAYBACK POWER LOADING Power ON Insert a cassette Press PLAY PLAy Set "IV channel to 3 or 4, whichever Upon inserting a cassette,power will be on automatically. is not in use in your _ broadcasting area.
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FAST FORWARDING REWINDING EJECTING Press FF key (in STOP mode) Press REW key (in STOP mode) Press EJECt key (in STOP mode) STOP_JECT TO SET COUNTER MEMORY The counter will indicate. _],J'], u n .t]P,, Press the COUNTER RESET key at a point which you may wish to locate later.
SPECIAL EFFECTS AND OPERATIONS SPECIAL EFFECTS IN PLAYBACK MODE (BEST INSP+SLP SPEED:. SOUND ISMUTED) (_)T0 VIEWA STILLPICTURE (_ TO RAPIDLYLOCATEA TOVIEW A DOUBLE SPEED PARTICULAR SEGMENT PLAYBACK PICTURE (DURINGPLAYBACK) • Press the REW or FF Button twice. • Press the PAUSE/STILLButton. •...
RECORDING TV PROGRAMS (_) TVNCR (_) TV/LINE KEY LOADING POWER Press the TV/LINE key to Check that VCR sign on Set TV channel to 3 or 4 Upon inserting a cassette, display CH No, on digitron. whichever is not in use in power witl be on digitron is lighted (if it is automatically.
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..C ..RECORDING STOP/ CHANNEL SPEED SELECTION RECORDING INTERRUPTION Select the channel which Select recording speed Press two REC keys at the you want to record (SP or SLP) same time, Recording will start. (from 02-,69) Press only one button (REC) STOP/F.
ONE TOUCH RECORDING (OTR) OTR is a very easy and convenient way to immediately start recording a 77/program you happen to be watching without programming the TIMER. When OTR is complete, the VCR automatically shuts off. A. INSTANT OTR OTR Preparations Recording starts instantly and the VCR will shut off when MAKE SURE THAT..
CLOCK ADJUSTMENT Accurate clock time is a must for all types of timer recording. TO SET THE CLOCK When the VCR and TV are turned on for the first time, • Press TVNCR the clock set guide will appear on the TV screen. buttonand turn If the guide disappears, press the CLOCK SET But- VCR lamp on...
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PROG£AMMtNG RECORD ON SCRI_r.N DISPLAY OSD (On Screen Display) provides convenient visual display of every operationon TV screen. I OSD SET Function Button on the Remolo Control 1. When it's pressed in basic oderations (Play, Stop, FF/REW,Eject), it will turn OSD ON and OFF only.
DUPLICATION VCRTO VCRDUBBING , .__T_,:. _ Suppose VCR 1 is a playing VCR which the original cassette is located and VCR 2 is a recording VCR which a blank cassette is loaded. =_l_ =,. o_d'_ n:cn:,_:::: ..IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII BIL_ I u:[B= IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII __ IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII _...
TIMER RECORDING The TIMER feature let: you set the VCR with the REMOTECONTROL to do unattended recording(s). For each program you set, the VCR will turn itself on at the scheduled time, do the recording, and turn off automatically. The types of Timer Recor- dings you can do are described in the box below.
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EXAMPLE: Program the TIMER as follows: Present Time: AM 10:30, April 6th, 1992. The unattended recording time: May 5th, PM 9:10--PM 11:30 Recording content: CH 7 at SLP mode on PGM Na 3 SelectingSingle/ (_ Setting (_ Recording Time SelectingProgram (_) Daily/Weekly Mode MonthlDate •...
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WHENRECORD TIMEOVERLAPS While a program is being recorded, if the next one starts, the rest of the first program is not recorded. 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 PROGRAM 1 PROGRAMMING / REOORO'NG<IPRooRAMt...
CHECKINGAND CANCELLINGINPUTPROGRAMS CHECKING INPUTPROGRAMS Programmed Example Press ENTER key PROGRAM REVIEW wscltw PGM NO. 3 OSD 2 SINGI,EE DATE : MAY,_'Igg2tTU E The details of PGM No. 3 ON TIME : PM 9-_00 OFF "rIME: PM 11.+_ _r_r_ appears on screen CHANNEL: SPEED : S!P...
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CANCELLING I NPUTPROGRAMS EXAMPLE: To cancel PGM No. 3 which have been already programed. Ready (_) Selecting PGM No Cancelling Press PGM SET key Select PGM No. 3 with +l- Press PGM CLEAR key keys CLEAR CLEAR ENTER ÷ PROGRAM SET MODE DATE PROGRAM SETMO_OE...
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VISS (VHS INDEX SEARCH SYSTEM) AUTOREGISTER • When recording starts in normal and timer recording, INDEX MARK is automatically registered on video cassette tape. REC • SP O:00:00 'MARK' r_ r'_ r_ O_ • For a few seconds, on-screen-displayed INDEX MARK will last.
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INDEX SKIP VISS also permits skipping to legate a particular section, By using the "Index + and -" keys, you can skip the pro- grams you don't want to watch now and concentrale on those you wish to see. LWATCHING BASKETBALL GAME NOWJ Soap Football News...
CALENDAR The centenery calendar is programmed from 1991 upto 2090. • Select the month you want to view with +l- • To see the calendar for this month, press PGM keys on the remote control clear key on the remote control CLEAR 1992 DEC (12) SU MO TU WE...
Speaking the Language: A Glossary of Terms Automatic fine tuning, a circuit that automatically optimizes TV reception. Cable television. CATV A feature of this VCR that prints an invisible index number on the tape each time _ndex Search recording starts, thus making it easy to locate a particular program or segment on a tape containing a number of segments recorded over a period of time.
Trouble Shooting Guide Check Problem POWER The display panel is blank. Although the Is the unit plugged into a power outlet? Is there cassette in the VCR? power is on, the VCR does not operate. If there is excess humidity inside the VCR, it will not function.
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Problem Check GENERAL Tape won't go in the slot. Is there another tape already in the VCR? Are you loading the tape correctly, i.e., with the label side up? Operation keys don't work. The REW/REV functions don't work at the very beginning of a tape and the FF/CUE, PLAY and REC functions do not work at the end of a tape.
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SPECIFICATIONS SYSTEM Video signal NTSC color Channel coverage VHF channel 2-13 UHF channel 14-69 CATV channels A1-A5, A8, A-W, W+ 1-W+84 VHF output signal Channel 3 or 4 (selectable) VIDEO Phono-type connector 1.0V (p-p), Input: Video line in 75 ohms unbalanced, sync. negative Phono-type connector 1.0V (p-p), Output:...
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Model Parts Labor Videocassette Recorder 180 days 180 days For service information or assistance call toll free: f-800.782-4922 OnEWOO Daewoo Electronics Corporation of America 100 Daewoo Place • Carlstadt, NJ 07072...
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