DRAWING YOUR ATTENTION Thank you purchasing this VCP, develloped to provide advanced features and functions for high quality performance. To obtain the best results and to avoid malfunction, PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE DESCRIPTIONS AND OPERATING PROCEDURE CONTAINED IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL PRIOR TO OPERATING THIS VCP. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your protection, please read these safety 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 ones described in the operating instructions and adhere to them. Power Sources–This set should be operated Overloading–Do not overload wall outlets, Attachments–Do not use attachments not...
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Water and Moisture–Do not use powerline Ventilation–The slots and openings in the cabinet Portable Cart Warning–An appliance and cart operated sets near water-for example, near a are provided for necessary ventilation. To ensure combination should be moved with care. Quick bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a reliable operation of the set, and to protect it from stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may...
–Never place the set in a confined space such as Power-Cord Protection–Route the power cord in –Do not place the set over a radiator or heat a bookcase, or built-in cabinet unless proper order not to be walked on or pinched by items register, or where it is exposed to direct sunlight.
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SERVICE Damage Requiring Service–Unplug the set from –If the set has been subjected to excessive shock Servicing–Do not attempt to service the set the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified by being dropped, or the cabinet has been yourself as opening or removing covers may service personnel under the following conditions: damaged.
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. •...
INTRODUCTION CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new VHS VCP. This VCP is an existing, new VCP designed to satisfy all your VHS tape play and recording needs. And, with proper used and care, your new VCP will offer many year of viewing enjoyment. Just a few of the feature include.
TABLE OF CONTENTS NOTE: This Video Cassette Player is compatible with any Video Cassette Player bearing the VHS mark. The VCP is designed to expand your opportunities for home viewing and not for any usage which might violate the copyright laws. Save the original shipping carton and packing materials;...
IDENTIFICATION FRONT PANEL CAUTION: Standby key won’t be used CASSETTE COMPARTMENT AUDIO/VIDEO IN JACK to turn on (or off) the main power. RECORD KEY STANDBY KEY PLAYBACK KEY STOP/EJECT KEY REMOTE SENSOR REWINDING/REVIEW KEY FAST FORWARDING/CUE KEY (If this key is pressed in the PLAYBACK mode, the VCP (If this key is pressed in the PLAYBACK mode the VCP enters the Reverse Picture Search mode and if pressed in enters the Forward Picture Search mode and if pressed...
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IDENTIFICATION (continued) FRONT PANEL DISPLAY NTSC Turned on SLOW Slow Tape Loading Record PLAY Playback PAUS Record Pause Fast forward STOP Stop SCH+ Forward Search Tape Speed (Long Play) Rewind G/K/I RF OUT system SCH- Reverse Search RF 22-40 RF OUT channel STIL Still, Frame advance PAL Video system...
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IDENTIFICATION (continued) REAR PANEL AC POWER CORD ANT IN TERMINAL RF OUT TERMINAL (Connect the TV antenna to (Connect to the antenna terminal of the TV receiver this terminal) through the RF cable (provided)) VIDEO IN/OUT JACK DC JACK AUDIO IN/OUT JACK DC 12V CAUTION : 1) DC JACK...
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REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION RANGE 1. Any object between the remote control and VCP will block the path of beam when it is being used. Dark walls, direct sunshine or very bright (incandescent) light will reduce the remote control sensitivity. 2. Hold the remote control within an angle range of about 30o from either side of the remote sensor center as shown.
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BATTERY INSTALLATION 1. Remove the battery cover on the reverse side of the remote control. 2. Install 2 batteries (“AAA” size) into the remote control. (Carefully install batteries to match the polarity diagrams) 3 Close the battery cover. • It is advisable to take batteries out of the remote control when it is not in use for a long time.
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IDENTIFICATION (continued) REMOTE CONTROL BASIC FUNCTIONS POWER-TURN ON/OFF TV/VCR(Not used) ENCORE AUTO REPEAT EJECT SLOW +/- PAUSE/STILL FRAME PLAYBACK FAST FORWARD/CUE REWIND/REVIEW STOP RETRACKING TRACKING –/+ PAL/NTSC RF OUTPUT SELECTION RECORD SPEED CLOCK SET...
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WHEN YOU USE THE REMOTE CONTROL • Do not press two keys at the same time. • Do not expose the remote sensor to the sunshine. • It causes the VCP not to operate. • Avoid direct sunshine and strong shock. •...
TO GET STARTED ANTENNA CONNECTION 1. Remove the Antenna Cable from the TV set. Connect it to the “ANT.IN” terminal of the VCP. 2. Connect one end of the RF cable to the “RF.OUT” terminal of the VCP. 3. Connect the other end to the “ANT.IN” terminal of the TV. Antenna TV set...
CLOCK SETTING NTSC Œ Turn on the VCP. ´ Press the CLOCK key on the remote control to set the current time. ˇ Set the hour by pressing the HOUR key. (from 00 to 23) ¨ Set the minute by pressing the MIN key. (from 00 to 59) ˆ...
VIDEO CHANNEL SETTING The built-in RF converter permits playback of video and The converter channel of all units is set to UHF channel 36 audio recordings through a TV receiver. The signals from prior to shipment. Setting your TV receiver to UHF channel the RF converter are viewed through a vacant channel not 36 may provide video playback.
BASIC OPERATION CASSETTE LOADING/UNLOADING LOADING UNLOADING Œ Push the cassette into the cassette compartment Œ Press the STOP/EJECT key twice on the VCP (in the gently. PLAYBACK mode) or press EJECT key once on the (Arrow mark at the top) remote control.
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BASIC OPERATION (continued) ERASURE PROTECTION Video cassettes are equipped with a safety tab to prevent accidental erasure. When the tab is removed, recording can not be performed. • TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL • TO RECORD AGAIN ERASURE • After recording, break off the safety tab with a screwdriver if you don’t want to record over the tap.
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BASIC OPERATION (continued) BASIC PLAYBACK Each key of remote control functions identically with the keys on the front panel. NOTE : This VCP has Full Auto Function. If the cassette without the safety tab is inserted, the VCP will operate automatically: “POWER ON PLAYBACK REWINDING...
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BASIC OPERATION (continued) Œ LOADING ´ PLAYBACK ˇ STOP POWER STOP/ EJECT PLAY Press the PLAY key, then pictures <Remote Control> <Front Panel> will appear within 1 second and The power is on automatically PLAY indicator will display. when the cassette is inserted Press the STOP/EJECT key once.
SPECIAL OPERATION The VCP enters into the PLAYBACK mode during special operations as soon as pressing the PLAY key. ˇ ¨ Œ ´...
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SPECIAL OPERATION (continued) Œ TO VISUALLY SEARCH FORWARD ´ TO VISUALLY SEARCH REVERSE • Press the REW key once in the PLAYBACK mode. • Press the FF key once in the PLAYBACK mode. And then the tape will be rewound rapidly with the And then the tape advances rapidly with the pictures .
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SPECIAL OPERATION (continued) AUTO REPEAT If you press the A.REPEAT key during playback, the tape will be re-playback after rewinding. AUTO REPEAT In the A.REPEAT mode, only A.REPEAT and POWER key will ENCORE be operated. If you release the Auto Repeat mode, repress the A.REPEAT key on the remote control.
PICTURE ADJUSTMENT AUTO TRACKING ADJUSTMENT • Since this VCP has the Auto Tracking Adjustment function, it can play clear pictures without special operations. • Auto Tracking Adjustment operates automatically when the cassette is inserted. • If noise bars appear in the picture during playback, press the TRK +/ –...
VIDEO SYSTEM RECORDING / PLAYBACK VIDEO SYSTEM • RECORDING This VCP is possible to record not only PAL signal, but NTSC. This VCP select the system automatically according to the input signal (PAL or NTSC) in the record mode. INPUT SIGNAL RECORD SIGNAL SECAM MESECAM...
RECORDING TV PROGRAMS Since this VCP has no its own TUNER, this has no function to receive TV broadcasting signals. To record TV programs, please use the another TV or VCP having the function to receive TV broadcasting signals with own TUNER.
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OPERATION ´ ˆ ¨ Œ PREPARATION (TV) ´ LOADING ˇ SPEED SELECTION ¨ RECORDING ˆ STOP Turn on the TV and select the Insert a blank cassette Press the REC key. To finish the recording Press the SPEED key to desired CH Number to record.
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2.INDIRECT RECORDING (BY VCR WITH TUNER) CONNECTION • Connect the Phone A/V jack on the another VCP set to the Phone A/V jack on the rear or front panel of VCP by using Phone cable. ( It will record Front Input Signal only if both (Front and Rear) phone A/V jack connected.)
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OPERATION ´ ˆ ¨ Œ PREPARATION (TV) ´ LOADING ˇ SPEED SELECTION ¨ RECORDING ˆ STOP Insert the original tape to Turn on the power of TV. Press the SPEED key to Press the PLAY key on the To interrupt the recording, playback VCP.
BEFORE CALLING SERVICE PERSONNEL Before calling service personnel, check the following points for a possible cause of the trouble. A minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the trouble. SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE CAUSES There is no power to the VCP. Is the power cord connected? Operation key does not function.
SPECIFICATIONS General Power requirement AC 90 - 250V~, 50/60Hz ,DC12V(2A) Power consumption 14 Watt Weight 3.5 kg Temperature Operating: 5°C to 35°C Storage: –20°C to 60°C Tape deck section Format VHS standard Video signal system PAL /MESECAM /NTSC (3.58) color signal Scanning system Rotary, slant azimuth, two-head helical scan system Tape width...
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