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Copying Your Tapes (Dubbing)
Connection
(Rear connection shown.)
VCR
(HiFi)
AUDIO OUT
1
Connect VIDEO OUT jack on Playing VCR to VIDEO IN jack on Recording VCR.
To monitor the dubbing, also connect a TV as shown.
2
Connect AUDIO L/R OUT jacks on Playing VCR to AUDIO L/R IN jacks on Recording VCR.
In place of a Playing VCR, you can use other equipment, such as a Camcorder.
Simply connect the unit's Audio/Video outputs to the Recording VCR.
Playing (Source) VCR
1
Insert pre-recorded tape.
2
3
Press PLAY, then PAUSE/SLOW
immediately to enter PLAY/PAUSE mode.
The operation of steps 4 and 5 must be done on both playing
and recording VCRs at the same time.
4
Press PLAY to start dubbing.
Playing VCR starts playback.
5
Press STOP to stop dubbing.
To Monitor Dubbing on Your TV
1
Turn your TV on and tune to the
Recording VCR channel (CH3 or CH4).
2
Set the VCR/ TV Selector on the
Recording VCR to "VCR."
• Dubbing tapes protected with Copy
Note
Guard will have poor quality results.
Caution :
Unauthorized exchanging and/or copying of copyrighted recordings may be
copyright infringement.
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Special VCR Features
Remote Warning ON/OFF Feature
If Multi-brand feature is used (pages 2, 3), and
this feature is set to on, a warning appears
whenever an invalid key is pressed in TV mode.
VCR
1
IN FROM ANT.
TV
Press ACTION to display menu.
(HiFi)
2
Press
to select
OUT TO TV
VCR
CLOCK
CHANNEL
REPEAT PLAY
: OFF
REMOTE WARNING
REMOTE WARNING
: ON
AUTO SHUT- OFF
: OFF
R
AUTO VCR/TV
: ON
and press
to set ON
R
IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH
R
L
VCR' S OUTPUT CH : 3
or OFF.
L
SELECT :
SET :
EXIT
: ACT I ON
• If "OFF," remote
R
L
warning will not appear
AUDIO IN
if invalid key is pressed.
3
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO IN
VHF/UHF
Press ACTION to return to normal screen.
Auto Shut-Off Feature
The power shuts off at a preset time.
1
Press ACTION to display menu.
2
VCR
CLOCK
CHANNEL
Press
to select
REPEAT PLAY
: OFF
REMOTE WARNING
: ON
AUTO SHUT-OFF.
Recording (Editing) VCR
AUTO SHUT- OFF
: OFF
AUTO VCR/TV
: ON
Press
repeatedly to
IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH
VCR' S OUTPUT CH : 3
change shutoff time as
Insert blank tape with record tab.
SELECT :
SET :
shown below.
EXIT
: ACT I ON
Press INPUT* to set VCR Input mode to LINE
for Video Input. (See "Selecting the Input
Mode" below.)
3
Press ACTION to return to normal screen.
Note
• The shut-off countdown will not
Press REC, then PAUSE/SLOW
function during Play or Record.
immediately to enter REC/PAUSE mode.
Press PAUSE/SLOW to start dubbing.
Recording VCR starts recording.
VCR/TV Selector Feature
The VCR VCR/TV selection can be set to auto
Press STOP to stop dubbing.
or manual.
1
Press ACTION to display menu.
Selecting the Input Mode
2
Press
to select
VCR
CLOCK
CHANNEL
REPEAT PLAY
: OFF
AUTO VCR/TV,
Method 1:
REMOTE WARNING
: ON
AUTO SHUT- OFF
: OFF
and press
to set ON
Press INPUT repeatedly.
AUTO VCR/TV
: ON
IDIOMA/LANGUE : ENGLISH
or OFF.
Channel Number ↔ ↔ ↔ ↔ ↔ LINE
VCR' S OUTPUT CH : 3
SELECT :
SET :
Method 2:
EXIT
: ACT I ON
Press CH
/
.
• OFF(Manual): You select "VCR" or "TV"
Display will change as below.
mode using the VCR/TV
button on the unit or remote.
1
2
3......
• ON(Auto):
"VCR" mode is automatically
(CABLE)
(TV)
set when VCR is turned on,
LINE
125
or
69
or in Play mode.
3
• "L" lights on Multi-Function Display
Press ACTION to return to normal screen.
(about 4 sec.) when LINE is selected.
Note
• For more on VCR/TV selection, see "Record
one station, watch another" and "Select
channels on VCR" sections (see p. 5 of Basic
Operations book).
press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again.
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On-Screen Displays (OSD)
Tape Position Display Feature
On-Screen Displays (OSD)
To find out the present tape position.
Function & Channel Displays
Blank Tape/
Tape position is displayed for VHS-C
No Video Signal Indications
Cassettes type, tapes under 30 minutes, and
When a function button
CH 0 8
some other tapes, but the position is not
When blank tape is detected during play,
is pressed, e.g. PLAY, or
correct.
you change channels,
or the current channel has no signal (with
a 5 second display
Weak Signal Display feature (p. 10) set to
1
Press TAPE POSITION
appears.
OFF), the TV screen will turn solid blue.
to detect tape position.
• "DETECTING TAPE
DETECTING TAPE POSITION
POSITION" only
VCR Status & Clock Displays
appears the first time
To display or remove
Function Status
Current Time
a cassette is inserted
overlay at right,
and it takes several
➛ press DISPLAY*.
seconds for correct
Rec Time Remaining
REC
0 : 25
indication to appear.
(OTR mode only.
STEREO
SAP
See p. 5 of Basic
MONO
• The present tape
Operations book.)
position indication is
BEG I N
END
displayed.
2
Broadcast Audio
Press TAPE POSITION
Being Received
to return to normal screen.
Warning and Instruction Displays
These displays will alert you to a missed
operation or provide further instructions.
Weak Signal Display ON/OFF Feature
OSD
Caution
When set to "ON," picture is displayed
regardless of signal strength.
If you attempt to set or review a Timer
PLEASE SET CLOCK BY
1
PRESSING ACTION KEY
Recording and the Clock is not set...
Press ACTION to display menu.
2
Press
to select
VCR
CLOCK
CHANNEL
ANTENNA : CABLE
and display CHANNEL.
AUTO SET
WEAK SIGNAL DISPLAY : OFF
Press
to select
WEAK SIGNAL
TURN VCR OFF
After a Timer Program has been set...
DISPLAY, and press
SELECT :
SET :
EXIT
: ACT I ON
to set ON or OFF.
FOR TIMER RECORDING
• ON: Picture is displayed even if signal
is very weak but quality may be
poor.
If you press REC on the remote
OFF: Screen turns solid blue when signal
CHECK CASSETTE
is weak or non-existent.
control or VCR, and a cassette is
RECORD TAB
inserted with no record tab...
• Selecting ON has no effect on connected
equipment with blue back feature.
3
Press ACTION to return to normal screen.
If you press PLAY, FF, REW, or REC
NO CASSETTE
on the remote control or VCR without
a cassette inserted...
VCR Lock Feature
TO CANCEL TIMER REC
If you press POWER or STOP during
When set to ON, all operations except for timer
PRESS POWER THEN
a Timer Recording...
record and tape eject are prohibited. Useful for
STOP KEY
(visible in VCR mode only)
households with small children.
To turn on, hold down
VIDEO HEADS MAY
REC on the VCR in Stop
NEED CLEANING
VCR LOCK ACT I VATED
mode with no tape
PLEASE INSERT HEAD
If head cleaning becomes necessary
inserted for 7 sec.
CLEANING CASSETTE
while playing back a tape...
(Please ignore the NO
OR REFER TO MANUAL
CASSETTE warning.)
END
:PLAY
To turn off, repeat
above.
VCR LOCK OFF
If you press a function button other
VCR LOCK ACTIVATED
than STOP/EJECT or POWER while
the VCR is in VCR Lock mode...
• VCR Lock cancels in 24 hours if clock is set.
REMOTE CONTROL IS SET
If you press an invalid key on the
TO TV MODE
remote while in TV mode...
USE VCR : VCR KEY
*Important: If a remote control button does not work when pressed,
REC
press the VCR button on the remote and try the button again.
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Before Requesting Service
Check the following points once again if you are having trouble with your VCR.
(BO : refers to "Basic Operations" Instruction book.)
(AO : refers to "Advanced Operations" Instruction book.)
Power
Correction
• Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.
No power...
• Set POWER button to on.
• Make sure power source is active.
Recording & Playback
Correction
TV program cannot be recorded...
• Check connections between VCR, external antenna,
and TV.
• Check connections selection. (BO p. 4, AO p. 3)
• Make sure your antenna system (CABLE or TV) is
Channel
correctly set. (Channels [BO p. 11])
• Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (BO p. 3)
1 2 : 0 0AM
CH 02
Counter
-0 : 1 2 : 3 4
SP
Timer recording cannot be
• Confirm that clock is set to current time and date.
performed...
• Make sure Cable/DSS box (if used) is left on and
tuned to channel to be recorded.
• Set recording start/stop times correctly. (BO p. 6, 7)
• Make sure VCR POWER button is pressed off. (BO p. 6, 7)
Tape Speed
(See p. 3 of Basic
• Timer recording may not be performed or continued if
a power interruption occurs before or during a Timer
Operations book.)
Recording, even after power is restored.
There is no playback picture, or the
• Select channel 3 or 4 on TV to match VCR output
channel (3 or 4) (BO p. 4) or select LINE.
playback picture is noisy or contains
streaks...
• Set VCR/TV selector to "VCR."
• Adjust TRACKING control in either direction. (BO p. 3)
• Try Head Cleaning. (BO p. 3)
Page
During special effects playback,
• Set TV's Vertical Hold Control to MANUAL, then
picture may contain some vertical
adjust.
jitter when using a TV with an
See page 6, 7 of
Automatic Vertical Hold Control...
Basic Operations
book
VCR cannot be controlled...
• Make sure VCR power is on.
• Check Remote batteries.
• Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (AO p. 10)
• Make sure Timer Record is not in progress.
See page 6, 7 of
Basic Operations
Remote Control
Correction
book
VCR cannot be remote controlled...
• Make sure VCR power is on.
• Make sure Remote is in VCR mode.
• Aim Remote Control directly at remote sensor on
VCR. (BO p. 10)
See page 3 of
• Avoid any object blocking signal path.
Basic Operations
• Check Remote batteries. (BO p. 3)
book
• Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (AO p. 10)
• Exposing VCR remote sensor to direct fluorescent or
outdoor light may cause signal interference.
ACTION and PROG buttons do not
• Check connections between VCR, external antenna,
See page 5 of
and TV.
respond...
Basic Operations
• Press VCR button for VCR mode. (AO p. 2)
book
• Check Remote batteries. (BO p. 3)
Miscellaneous
Correction
See page 6, 7 of
Programs cannot be viewed on TV...
• Make sure TV power is on.
Basic Operations
• Make sure TV is set to output of VCR.
book
• Check connections between VCR, external antenna,
and TV.
• Set VCR/TV selector to "TV." (BO p. 5, AO p.10)
• Make sure proper signal source is selected.
See page 3 of
Video cassette cannot be inserted...
• Insert the cassette with window side up; record tab
Basic Operations
facing you.
book
• Check if a tape is already in the unit.
Video cassette cannot be removed...
• Confirm Power Plug is fully inserted into an AC outlet.
Video cassette ejects when a
• Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (BO p. 3)
recording is started or the power is
turned off for timer recording...
See page 10
In Stop mode, the motor
• To enable Quick play mechanism, the cylinder will
(CYLINDER) continues to rotate...
rotate for about 3 minutes. This reduces response
time from Stop to Play mode and from Play to Rewind
Search mode.
See pages 2, 3, 10
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Video Cassette Recorder
Operating Instructions
(Advanced Operations)
For Basic operations, see the separate
"Basic Operations" instruction book.
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Table of Contents
Multi-Brand Control Feature ..................................... 2
Advanced Connections (Cable/DSS) ....................... 3
MTS Broadcast ......................................................... 4
VHS Hi-Fi Stereo System ......................................... 5
Tape Operation .................................................... 6, 7
Copying Your Tapes (Dubbing) ............................... 9
Special VCR Features ........................................... 10
On-Screen Displays (OSD) .................................... 11
Before Requesting Service .................................... 12
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