Silent Witness RRT6.2 Operating Instructions Manual

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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

DC OPERATION W/SPECIALIZED TAPE MECHANISM

LINE RECORDING

DLC COATED VIDEO HEAD

BACKLIGHTING OF FUNCTION BUTTONS

ON SCREEN DISPLAY

MODEL RRT6. 2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

SPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR VAN, RV, MARINE,

AND OTHER MOBILE APPLICATIONS

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Page 1 VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER DC OPERATION W/SPECIALIZED TAPE MECHANISM LINE RECORDING DLC COATED VIDEO HEAD BACKLIGHTING OF FUNCTION BUTTONS ON SCREEN DISPLAY MODEL RRT6. 2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR VAN, RV, MARINE, AND OTHER MOBILE APPLICATIONS...
Page 2: Cautions And Warnings
CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS To obtain the best results and to avoid malfunctions, PLEASE READ CAREFULLY THE DESCRIPTIONS AND OPERATING PROCEDURES CONTAINED IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL PRIOR TO OPERATING THE VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER. This user manual employs the following symbols to indicate CAUTION different types of warning messages.
Page 3 Note to CATV system installer: When installing this equipment in the home adhere to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
Page 4: Important Notice
IMPORTANT NOTICE • It is unlawful in most jurisdictions for a person to drive a motor vehicle which is equipped with a television viewer or screen that is located in the motor vehicle at any point forward of the driver's seat, or that is visible, directly or indirectly, to the driver while operating the vehicle.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS NOTE: This Video Cassette Recorder (VCR) is compatible with any Video Cassette bearing the VHS mark. The Video Cassette Recorder is designed to expand your opportunities for home or mobile viewing and is not intended for any usage which might violate the copyright laws. Save the original shipping carton and packing materials;...
Page 6: Safety Instructions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the Video Cassette Recorder is operated. 2 Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3 Heed Cautions and Warnings - All cautions and warnings regarding the Video Cassette Recorder should be adhered to. 4 Follow Instructions - All operating instructions should be followed.
Page 7: Important Safeguards
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS MOISTURE CONDENSATION Whenever warm, moist air contacts a cold surface, When moving the VCR from a cold place to heated This VCR has a ‘Dew Sensor’ to detect the water vapor in the air will condense on the cold place.
Page 8 SERVICE –If the set has been subjected to excessive shock –When the set exhibits a distinct change in Replacement of parts–When replacement of by being dropped, or the cabinet has been performance, this indicates a need for service. parts is required, be sure the service technician has damaged.
Page 9: Video Head Cleaning
VIDEO HEAD CLEANING VIDEO HEAD CLOGGING The video heads enable the VCR to read video information pictures from the tape during playback. In the unlikely event that the heads become badly clogged, video playback will be severely impared. This can easily be determined if, during playback of a known good tape, there is good sound, but the picture is extremely snowy.
Page 10: Features
FEATURES CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of the “RRT6.2” Video Cassette Recorder. This unit is designed to satisfy all your VHS tape record/playback needs and with proper use and care, will offer many years of viewing enjoyment. The features of the Model “RRT6.2”...
Page 11: Controls And Indicators
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS FRONT PANEL ! Cassette Compartment lights red (dimly). The Power ON and Power OFF mode will be toggled by pressing this key. When the POWER is Accepts the VHS tape for playback. switched on, the power lamp will light up in red and the @ Remote Control Receiver other function buttons light green.
Page 12 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS (CONTINUED) % DEW (Red)/ Hi-Fi (Green) Indicator ( Fast Forward/Cue Button When power is on, this indicator flashes red to indicate When this button is pressed during playback, the FF excessive moisture buildup inside the VCR. The unit will indicator lights red and the VCR enters the forward picture not operate until it dries out sufficiently (the tape can be search mode.
Page 13 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS (CONTINUED) THE REMOTE CONTOL UNITS Power ON/OFF To eject the cassette tape Select between AV1 and AV2 & Manual tracking up and down in the playback mode Reverse picture search in playback mode & Rewind in stop mode Playback &...
Page 14 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS (CONTINUED) REAR PANEL ! VIDEO/AUDIO IN your Game machine, Camcorder, Portable DVD Recorder, using the RCA cord provided. Connect this terminal to VIDEO/AUDIO OUT terminal of # DC JACK IN your television, using the RCA cord provided. @ VIDEO/AUDIO OUT Connect this jack to DC source (DC 12V).
Page 15: Getting Started
GETTING STARTED VCR TO VEHICLE CONNECTION • Connect the unit to a 12Vdc source only.
Page 16 GETTING STARTED (CONTINUED) 12 VOLT POWER NOTES • This VCR operates on 12Vdc only. If you apply more than 18Vdc, the VCR will automatically turnoff. • If the polarity is reversed, the unit will not operate. • Use of this VCR is not recommended in excessive heat. If the inside temperature of the vehicle is over 100F, do not use the VCR. Allow the VCR to cool before use.
Page 17: Basic Operation
BASIC OPERATION CASSETTE LOADING/UNLOADING LOADING UNLOADING Œ Push the cassette into the cassette compartment gently. Œ Press the VCR STOP/EJECT button twice (in the PLAYBACK mode). This first press stops the tape, while (Arrow mark at the top) the second press ejects the tape. The CST-IN indicator will turn off.
Page 18 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 ERASURE • TO RECORD AGAIN • After recording, break off the safety tab with a •...
Page 19 BASIC OPERATION (CONTINUED) Œ LOADING ´ PLAYBACK ˇ STOP Press the PLAY button. Picture will The power is turned on automatically Press the STOP/EJECT button once. appear within approximately 8 seconds. when the cassette is inserted even if The tape will stop. The tape will rewind automatically to the the power switch was off.
Page 20: Special Operation
SPECIAL OPERATION The VCR enters the playback mode as soon as the PLAY key is pressed. During special operations, noise bars and loss of color may affect the picture. This is not due to a VCR malfunction. Œ TO VISUALLY SEARCH FORWARD ´...
Page 21 SPECIAL OPERATION (CONTINUED) ¨ RECORDING • Press the REC button (in the remote control or in VCR set), then the VCR operates Recording, the REC lamp lights red. • Source signal is FRONT or REAR A/V JACK. REC Button...
Page 22 SPECIAL OPERATION (CONTINUED) ˆ VCR TO GAME MACHINE OR CAMCORDER CONNECTION • If you connect a Video Game machine or a Camcorder to the VCR, you can monitor the picture of the Video Game machine or Camcorder video on the video monitor connected to the output of the VCR. AV modes can be selected using the tracking +/- buttons when VCR is in any mode other than play mode.
Page 23 SPECIAL OPERATION (CONTINUED) Ø AUTO TRACKING ADJUSTMENT • Since this VCR features the Auto Tracking Adjustment function, it can play clear pictures without special operations. • Auto Tracking Adjustment operates automatically when the cassette is inserted. • The red Playback indicator blinks during auto tracking operation. When tracking is completed, the playback indicator lights steadily.
Page 24: Before Calling Technical Support
BEFORE CALLING TECHNICAL SUPPORT Before calling, check the following points for a possible cause of the trouble. A minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the problem. SYMPTOMS CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS • The power cord is not connected. There is no power to the VCR. •...
Page 25 SYMPTOMS CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS No back-lighting at POWER button. • No 12V DC. • Check circuit fuse at source of power (see vehicle/converter manual). • Check in-line fuse of power cord (in lighter plug). • Power cord unplugged from 12V outlet or at rear of unit.
Page 26 SYMPTOMS CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS Play mode indicated but no audio or • VCR connected by (75 OHM coax) • Switch to TV mode. video to TV. (continued) antenna coax to TV. TV set in “monitor mode”. • VCR connected to A/V OUTPUT jacks •...
Page 27: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS MODEL RRT6. 2 POWER SUPPLY 12Vdc POWER CONSUMPTION 13Watts DIMENSION 248 X 91 X 260 (W X H X D) mm WEIGHT APPROX. 3 kg VIDEO SIGNAL SYSTEM NTSC Color VIDEO SIGNAL OUTPUT (RF)VHS Composite video 1Vpp, 75 ohms unbalanced AVX. TAPE TYPE VHS Type TAPE SPEED...
Page 28: Limited Warranty
LIMITED WARRANTY AMERICA ACTION INC. Warrants this product against defects in material or workmanship as follows: For a period of 90 days from the date of purchase. ACTION will pay the labor charges to repair the defective product. After this 90 day period, you must pay for all labor charges.