Memorex VCR MVR4041 User Manual

OWNER'S MANUAL

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

VIDEOGRABADOR DE CASSETTE

MVR4041

ATTENTION

ATENCION

If you purchase a universal remote control from your local retailer, please contact the

remote manufacturer for the required programming code.

Si usted a comprado un control de remoto universal, por favor comunicace con el fabricante

para el codico de programaccion requerido.

TV/CATV MODE SELECTION

SELECCION DE MODO DE TV/CATV

When shipped from the factory, the TV/CATV menu option is set to the "CATV" (Cable

Television) mode.

If not using CATV (Cable TV), set this menu option to the "TV" mode.

A la salida de fábrica, la opción de menú TV/CATV está en el modo "CATV" (televisión por cable).

Si no se va a utilizar el CATV (TV cable), cambie la opción de este menú al modo TV.

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly.

Antes de utilizar su aparato favor de leer las siguientes instrucciones.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

9. VENTILATION

13. LIGHTNING

Slots and openings in the cabinet back or bottom

are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable

operation of the unit and to protect it from overheating.

These openings must not be blocked or covered.

The openings should never be blocked by placing

the unit on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.

This unit should never be placed near or over a

radiator or heat source. This unit should not be

placed in built-in installations such as a bookcase or

rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the

manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.

10. POWER SOURCES

To protect your unit from a lightning storm, or when

it is left unattended and unused for long periods of

time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect

the antenna or cable system. This will prevent

damage to the unit due to lightning and power line

surges.

14. POWER LINES

An outside antenna system should not be located in

the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric

light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such

power lines or circuits. When installing an outside

antenna system, extreme care should be taken to

keep from touching such power lines or circuits, as

contact with them might be fatal.

This unit should be operated only from the type of

power source indicated on the rating plate. If you are

not sure of the type of power supply to your home,

consult your appliance dealer or local power com-

pany. For units intended to operate from battery

power, or other sources, refer to the operating

instructions.

15. OVERLOADING

Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords, as

this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

16. OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY

Do not push objects through any openings in this unit

as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short

out parts that could result in fire or electric shock.

Never spill or spray any type of liquid into the unit.

17. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected

to the unit, be sure the antenna or cable system is

grounded to provide some protection against voltage

surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of

the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70,

provides information with respect to proper grounding

of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of

the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of

grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge

unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and

requirements for the grounding electrode.

18. SERVICING

11. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION

This unit is equipped with a polarized alternating-

current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than

the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only

one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable

to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing

the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your

electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not

defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug If your

unit is equipped with a 3-wire grounding-type plug, a

plug having a third (grounding) pin, this plug will only

fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This too, is a

safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug

into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace

your obsolete outlet.

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-

type plug.

Do not attempt to service this unit yourself as

opening or removing covers may expose you to

dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all

servicing to qualified service personnel.

12. POWER-CORD PROTECTION

Power-supply cords should be routed so that they

are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items

placed upon or against them, paying particular

attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles,

and the point where they exit from the appliance.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

19. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE

Unplug this unit from the wall outlet and refer

servicing to qualified service personnel under the

following conditions:

20. REPLACEMENT PARTS

When replacement parts are required, be sure the

service technician uses replacement parts specified

by the manufacturer or those that have the same

characteristics as the original parts.

a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen

into the unit.

Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric

shock or other hazards.

c. If the unit has been exposed to rain or water.

d. If the unit does not operate normally by

following the operating instructions. Adjust only

those controls that are covered by the operating

instructions, as an improper adjustment of

other controls may result in damage and will

often require extensive work by a qualified

technician to restore the unit to its normal

operation.

21. SAFETY CHECK

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this

unit, ask the service technician to perform safety

checks to determine that the unit is in proper

operating condition.

22. HEAT

The product should be situated away from heat

sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or

other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

23. NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system

installer's attention 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.

e. If the unit has been dropped or the cabinet has

been damaged.

f. When the unit exhibits a distinct change in

performance, this indicates a need for service.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER THE

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

GROUND CLAMP

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT

(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS

(NEC SECTION 810-21)

ELECTRIC SERVICE

EQUIPMENT

GROUND CLAMPS

NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

S2898A

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

ELECTRODE SYSTEM

(NEC ART 250, PART H)

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PRECAUTIONS

• When you finish operating the VCR, always unload

the cassette and turn off the power.

MOISTURE CONDENSATION

DO NOT OPERATE THIS VCR FOR AT LEAST TWO

OR THREE HOURS WHEN MOISTURE IN THE AIR

CONDENSES ON THE VCR.

• When you leave your home for a long time, unplug the

AC power cord.

WHAT IS MOISTURE CONDENSATION?

• To protect the VCR from a lightning storm, unplug the

AC power cord from the wall outlet and disconnect the

antenna.

When a cold liquid is poured into a glass, for example,

water vapor in the air will condense on the surface of the

glass. This is called moisture condensation.

MOISTURE WILL CONDENSE ON THE UNIT IN THE

FOLLOWING CASES;

• When you move this VCR from a cold to a warm place.

• After heating a cold room or under extremely humid

conditions.

POWER SOURCE

TO USE AC POWER SOURCE

Use the AC polarized line cord provided for operation on

AC. Insert the AC cord plug into a standard 120V 60Hz

polarized AC outlet.

WHEN YOU EXPERIENCE THE ABOVE CONDITIONS,

Plug the power cord into an AC outlet, press the POWER

button to turn on and leave the unit at room temperature

until moisture condensation disappears.

Depending on the surrounding conditions, this may take

two or three hours.

NOTES:

1. Never connect the AC line cord plug to other than the

specified voltage (120V 60Hz). Use the attached

power cord only.

2. If the polarizedAC cord does not fit into a non-polarized

AC outlet, do not attempt to file or cut the blade. It is the

user’s responsibility to have an electrician replace the

obsolete outlet.

LOCATION AND HANDLE

• If you cause a static discharge when touching the VCR,

and the VCR fails to function, simply unplug the unit

from the wall outlet, wait 10 minutes and plug it back

in. The VCR should return to normal operation.

AC Outlet

• Avoid extreme heat or cold. (41˚F/5˚C-104˚F/40˚C)

• Do not place the VCR on or near appliances which

may cause electromagnetic interference, e.g. TV,

speakers, etc. Doing so may cause erratic operation

of the VCR including picture and/or sound distortion or

noise.

Wider Hole

and Blade

• Avoid extreme moisture and dust.

• The ventilation holes prevent overheating. Do not

block or cover these holes. Especially avoid covering

the holes with soft materials such as cloth or paper.

Polarized AC Cord Plug

(One blade is wider than the other)

• Do not insert fingers or any other objects into the

cassette loading slot. Do not spray cleaner or wax

directly on the VCR or use forced air to remove dust.

• Avoid places subject to strong vibration. Use in a

horizontal (flat) position only.

• Keep the VCR away from flower vases, sinks, etc.

If liquids should be spilled into the VCR, serious

damage will result. If you spill any liquids into the

VCR, unplug the AC power cord immediately and

consult qualified service personnel before attempting

to use the VCR again.

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PRECAUTIONS

FEATURES

High Quality Picture Technology - This video cassette

recorder marked "HQ" incorporates VHS high quality

technology. A built-in detail enhancer is used to boost

the recorded signal and provide maximum picture

quality in playback. It is compatible with other VHS video

cassette recorders.

BATTERY CAUTIONS

Follow these precautions when using batteries in this

device:

•

Use only the size and type of batteries specified.

Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing

the batteries as indicated in the battery compartment.

Reversed batteries may cause damage to the device.

4 Video Heads - Provides optimal picture quality for

special effects playback.

•

Do not mix different types of batteries together (e.g.

Alkaline and Carbon-zinc) or old batteries with fresh

ones.

Hi-Fi Stereo Sound - With a frequency response of 20

to 20,000 Hz and a dynamic range of better than 90dB,

this VCR provides a level of excellence that rivals

compact discs.

If the device is not to be used for a long period of

time, remove the batteries to prevent damage or

injury from possible battery leakage.

8-Program/1-Month Programmable Timer with

Everyday/Every Week Capability - The built-in timer

allows automatic absentee recording of up to 8 TV

programs within 1month. It is also possible to record a

program which is broadcast at the same time everyday

or every week.

Do not try to recharge batteries not intended to be

recharged; they can overheat and rupture (Follow

battery manufacturer's directions).

On-Screen Display and Programming - When you

select a channel or make other changes, the TV will

show an indicator on the screen for a few seconds.

Clock settings, timer setting and other set-up operations

can be carried out using the on-screen display menu

system.

BATTERY INSTALLATION

• Open the battery

compartment cover.

• Install two "AAA"

batteries.

Digital Auto Tracking - Automatically adjusts tracking

during playback for the best possible picture.

• Replace the cover.

181 Channel Tuner - Receives standard VHF and UHF

broadcast channels and up to 113 cable channels.

EFFECTIVE DISTANCE OF THE

REMOTE CONTROL

One-touch Timer Recording (OTR) - Simply by

pressing the REC/OTR button, the VCR can be pro-

grammed for up to 5 hours of recording with an immedi-

ate start.

Automatic Power On - When loading a cassette tape,

this VCR will automatically turn on.

Automatic Playback - When loading a cassette tape with-

out the erase prevention tab, this VCR will automatically

turn on and play back the cassette tape at the correct

speed.

15 FEET

30˚

Automatic Rewind-Stop-Eject-Power Off - When a

tape reaches its end during playback and recording, it

will automatically stop, rewind, stop, eject the tape and

the VCR will turn off.

NOTES: • When direct sunlight, an incandescent lamp,

fluorescent lamp or any other strong light

shines on the Remote Sensor, the remote

operation may be unstable.

• When there is an obstacle between the VCR

and the remote control, the remote control

may not operate.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Automatic Repeat Play System - When the AUTO

REPEAT option is turned on, this VCR will automatically

play back the same cassette tape repeatedly.

CAUTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .................................... 2

PRECAUTIONS ......................................................... 5

On-Screen 3 Language Display - This TV can display

the on screen language in English, Spanish or French.

PREPARATION

Slow Motion - This VCR provides slow motion which of-

FEATURES ................................................................ 6

LOCATION OF CONTROLS ...................................... 8

BASIC CONNECTIONS........................................... 10

CATV (CABLE TV) CONNECTIONS ....................... 12

AUDIO/VIDEO CONNECTIONS .............................. 14

SETTING THE VIDEO CHANNEL ........................... 15

ON-SCREEN LANGUAGE SELECTION ................. 15

SETTING THE CLOCK ............................................ 15

SETTING THE CHANNELS ..................................... 16

NOISE ELIMINATION (BLUE SCREEN) ................. 16

fers steady, noise free playback at 1/10 normal speed.

Frame by Frame Advance - Press the SLOW button

during still playback to advance the tape one frame at

a time.

Real Time Tape Counter with Zero Return - The

counter displays real tape time and the zero return

function can be used to return the tape to a preselected

position (00:00:00) while the counter can be used to

locate programs.

Channel Skip - An unwanted channel can be deleted

when using the CHANNEL L or L button.

PLAYBACK

LOADING AND UNLOADING .................................. 17

PLAYBACK .............................................................. 17

SPECIAL PLAYBACK .............................................. 18

Fluorescent Multi-Function Display - Selected

functions are immediately indicated on the display.

2 Speed Picture Search - 3 or 5 times normal speed in

SP mode (7X or 9X in LP and 9X or 15X in SLP).

RECORDING

RECORDING A TV PROGRAM............................... 18

ONE-TOUCH TIMER RECORDING (OTR) ............. 20

SETTING THE TIMER RECORDING ...................... 20

3 Speed Playback - Plays three tape speeds (SP, LP,

SLP).

2 Speed Record - Records two tape speeds (SP, SLP).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Stereo/SAP Reception - This VCR is designed to receive

stereo and separate audio program (SAP) broadcasts

where available.

ON-SCREEN FUNCTION DISPLAY ........................ 21

STEREO RECORDING AND PLAYBACK ............... 22

SEPARATE AUDIO PROGRAM (SAP) ................... 22

USING ZERO RETURN........................................... 22

DUPLICATING A VIDEO TAPE ............................... 23

VIDEO HEAD CLEANING........................................ 23

BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE ......................... 24

SPECIFICATIONS ................................................... 25

Front Audio/Video In Jacks - A VCR or other video

device may be hooked up for dubbing.

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LOCATION OF CONTROLS

FRONT

POWER

PLAY

REW

F.FWD

STOP/EJECT

MONO

CHANNEL

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

REC/OTR

REMOTE CONTROL

1. Cassette Loading Slot - To insert or remove a

video tape.

2. REW button - In the STOP mode, this button

rapidly winds the tape backwards. In the PLAY

mode, this button activates Reverse Search.

3. PLAY button - Press to play a prerecorded tape.

4. F. FWD button - In the STOP mode, this button

rapidly winds the tape forward. In the PLAY mode,

this button activates Forward Search.

5. POWER button - Turns the VCR power on and off.

6. REC/OTR button - Press once to start normal

recording. Additional presses activate One-touch

Timer Recording.

7. STOP/EJECT button - Press once to stop the tape

in any mode. Press again to eject the tape.

8. CHANNEL LL/LL buttons - Used to select a

channel for viewing or recording.

9. Remote Sensor - Signals from the Remote Control

are received here.

10. AUDIO (L/R)/VIDEO In Jacks - Audio and video

signal cables from an external source can be

connected here.

11. Direct Channel Selection buttons (0-9) - Allows

direct access to any channel.

12. STOP button - Press to stop the tape.

13. MENU button - Press to display the on-screen menu

function.

14. TIMER REC button - Used to set the VCR to start

recording at a preset time.

POWER

CHANNEL

REC/OTR

PAUSE/STILL

PLAY

REW

F.FWD

ENTER

STOP

TRACKING

–

SET

AUTO

TIMER REC

TRACKING CANCEL

CLOCK/

COUNTER SLOW

ZERO

RETURN

COUNTER

RESET

AUDIO

SELECT

INPUT

SELECT

TV/VCR SPEED

CALL

15. SLOW button - Press to play back a tape in slow

motion or to advance the tape one frame at a time

during still playback.

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REAR

OUT

VIDEO

UHF/VHF

IN(ANT)

OUT(TV)

AUDIO

16. CLOCK/COUNTER selector button - Switches

between the clock and the real time tape counter.

17. COUNTER RESET button - Resets the Real Time

Tape Counter to 00:00:00.

18. TV/VCR selector button - Switches between TV

and VCR.

24. ZERO RETURN button - Used to stop the tape

when the counter reaches "00:00:00".

25. AUDIO SELECT button - Switches sound between

mono and stereo, and SAP when receiving broad-

casts in stereo or SAP.

26. INPUT SELECT button - Switches the program for

viewing between the VCR and external input sources.

27. CALL button - Displays the present time/day of the

week, channel, counter, speed selection and VCR

mode on the TV screen.

28. SPEED (SP/SLP) selector button - Sets the tape

speed for recording.

29. AUDIO(L/R)/VIDEO OUT Jacks - Use to output audio

and video signal to a TV, amplifier or VCR.

30. UHF/VHF IN (ANT) Jack - Connect a UHF/VHF

antenna or CATV cable to this jack.

19. PAUSE/STILL button - During recording, this

button temporarily stops the tape. The "

" will

appear on the screen. During playback, it stops the

tape and displays a still image on the TV screen.

20. TRACKING/SET + / – buttons - During playback, they

are used to adjust tracking manually. Used to set or

adjust in the menu mode.

21. ENTER button - Used to enter the information in

the menu mode.

22. AUTO TRACKING buttons - Allows automatic ad-

justment of tracking to minimize picture noise during

playback.

31. UHF/VHF OUT (TV) Jack - Use to output UHF/VHF

or CATV signal to a TV.

32. 3/4 Channel Selector Switch - Selects the channel

through which the VCR outputs its signal to a TV.

33. AC Power Cord - Connect to a 120V 60Hz outlet.

23. CANCEL button - Used to clear the selected timer

recording program.

FLUORESCENT DISPLAY

One-touch Timer

Recording

POWER indicator

VCR

OTR

Timer Record

VCR

ATR

APM

ATR (Auto Tracking)

AM/PM

SLP

Tape Speed

Multi-Function Display

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BASIC CONNECTIONS

If you are using an antenna system, follow the instructions. If you are a cable (CATV) subscriber,skip ahead to

page 12 for the proper connections.

ANTENNA TO VCR CONNECTION

The VCR must be connected "between" the antenna and the TV. First, disconnect the antenna from the TV and connect

it to the VCR. Then connect the VCR to the TV. Below are 3 common methods of connecting an antenna system to a

VCR. Find the type of antenna system you are using and follow the connection diagram.

Combination VHF/UHF Antenna with 75 ohm Coaxial Cable

VCR

75 ohm Coaxial Cable

OUT

Combination VHF/UHF Antenna with 300 ohm Twin Lead (Flat) Wire

VCR

Matching Transformer

300 ohm Input

75 ohm output

OUT

(not supplied)

300 ohm Twin Lead (Flat) Wire

VCR

Separate VHF and UHF Antennas

Combiner

75/300 ohm Inputs

75 ohm output

(not supplied)

UHF

VHF

300 ohm Twin Lead (Flat) Wire

OUT

75 ohm Coaxial Cable

NOTE: If both VHF and UHF antennas have 300 ohm twin lead (flat) wires, use a combiner having two 300 ohm

inputs and one 75 ohm output.

NOTES: • A clear picture will not be obtained by the VCR unless the antenna signal is good. Connect the antenna to the

VCR properly.

• For better quality recording, an indoor antenna or a telescopic antenna is not recommended. The use of an

outdoor type antenna is required.

• If you are not sure about the connection, please refer to qualified service personnel.

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VCR TO TV CONNECTION

After you have connected the antenna to the VCR, you must connect the VCR to the TV.

Below are 3 common methods of connecting your VCR to a TV. Find the type of TV you are using and follow the

connection diagram.

This VCR has a single 75 ohm output for connection to a TV. If your TV has separate VHF and UHF antenna inputs

(numbers 2 and 3 below), use a splitter to connect the VCR to the TV for VHF and UHF reception.

NOTE: If a VHF or UHF antenna

is used, set the TV/CATV

menu option to the "TV"

mode.

VHF/UHF IN

OUT

75 ohm Coaxial Cable (supplied)

TV with single 75 ohm

VHF/UHF antenna input

NOTE: If a VHF or UHF antenna

is used, set the TV/CATV

Splitter

75 ohm Input

75/300 ohm outputs

(not supplied)

menu option to the "TV"

mode.

UHF

VHF

75 ohm Coaxial Cable

(supplied)

OUT

TV with 300 ohm UHF

and 75 ohm VHF

antenna inputs

NOTE: If a VHF or UHF antenna

is used, set the TV/CATV

menu option to the "TV"

mode.

UHF

Splitter

75 ohm Input

300 ohm outputs

(not supplied)

75 ohm Coaxial Cable

(supplied)

VHF

OUT

TV with 300 ohm UHF

and 300 ohm VHF

antenna inputs

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CATV (CABLE TV) CONNECTIONS

Many cable companies offer services permitting reception of extra channels including pay or subscription channels.

This VCR has an extended tuning range and can be tuned to most cable channels without using a cable company

supplied converter box, except for those channels which are intentionally scrambled. If you subscribe to a special

channel which is scrambled, you must have a descrambler box for proper reception.

VCR

UHF/VHF

VHF/UHF

Incoming Cable

IN (ANT)

OUT

ALLOWS: Recording of nonscrambled channels.

Use of the programmable timer.

Recording of one channel while watching another.

VCR

Converter/

Descrambler

UHF/VHF

VHF/UHF

IN (ANT)

Incoming

Cable

OUT

ALLOWS: Recording of channels through the converter box

(scrambled and unscrambled).

Using the programmable timer to record only the

channel selected at the converter box.

NOTE:

To record from converter/descrambler, VCR

tuner must be tuned to the converter output

channel, usually channel 3 or 4.

PREVENTS: Recording one channel while watching another.

Using the VCR tuner to select channels.

VCR

UHF/VHF

VHF/UHF

IN (ANT)

Converter/Descrambler

Incoming Cable

OUT

ALLOWS: Recording of nonscrambled channels.

NOTE:

Use of the programmable timer.

Recording an unscrambled channel while watching

any channel selected at the converter box.

If you are playing a tape or using the tuner

built into the VCR, the converter must be set

to the video channel output of the VCR

(either 3 or 4).

PREVENTS: Recording scrambled channels.

NOTE: Whenever a Converter/Descrambler box is placed before the VCR, you must tune the VCR to the output of

the Converter/Descrambler box, usually channel 3 or 4.

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IMPORTANT: Make sure the TV/CATV menu option is set to the "CATV" mode.

This VCR cannot receive scrambled programs since it does not contain a descrambler. In order to receive scrambled

programs, your existing descrambler must be used. Descrambler boxes are available from cable companies. Consult

your local cable company for more information concerning connection to their descrambler equipment. There are

many ways to connect your VCR to a cable system. Below are six common methods of connection.

VCR

Splitter

UHF/VHF

A/B Switch

VHF/UHF

IN (ANT)

Incoming

Cable

OUT

Converter/Descrambler

ALLOWS: Recording of one channel while watching another.

Using the programmable timer to record only the channel selected at the converter box.

Recording of all channels through the converter box.

PREVENTS: Watching scrambled channels while recording another channel.

Using the VCR tuner to select channels.

VCR

Splitter

UHF/VHF

VHF/UHF

IN (ANT)

OUT

Converter/

Descrambler

A/B Switch

Incoming

Cable

ALLOWS: Recording of nonscrambled channels.

Recording of one channel while watching another.

Watching premium channels through the converter while recording nonscrambled channels.

Using the programmable timer.

PREVENTS: Recording scrambled channels.

VCR

Converter/

Descrambler

Splitter

UHF/VHF

VHF/UHF

IN (ANT)

OUT

Incoming

Converter/

Descrambler

A/B Switch

Cable

ALLOWS: Recording of all channels through the converter box.

Recording a scrambled or unscrambled channel while watching another (scrambled or

unscrambled) channel.

Using the programmable timer to record only the channel selected at the converter box.

PREVENTS: Using the VCR tuner to select channels.

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AUDIO/VIDEO CONNECTIONS

If your TV has AUDIO IN and VIDEO IN jacks, you can connect your VCR to them to receive a higher quality

picture and sound. If you have a stereo, you can connect a stereo amplifier to enjoy powerful sound.

AUDIO/VIDEO CONNECTION

From ANTENNA/CATV system

VCR

To UHF/VHF IN

To VIDEO OUT

OUT

To AUDIO (L) OUT

To AUDIO (R) OUT

To UHF/VHF OUT

To ANT IN

To AUDIO (R) IN

To AUDIO (L) IN

To VIDEO IN

AUDIO/VIDEO Cord (not supplied)

1. Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the VCR to the VIDEO IN jack on the TV.

2. Connect the AUDIO (L/R) OUT jacks on the VCR to the AUDIO (L/R) IN jacks on the TV.

3. Set the VIDEO/TV selector of your TV to "VIDEO".

STEREO AMPLIFIER CONNECTIONS

When you connect your VCR to a Stereo Component System, you can view the picture from the VCR while

enjoying powerful sound from your audio system.

From ANTENNA/CATV system

VIDEO Cord

(not supplied)

To UHF/VHF IN

To VIDEO IN

To ANT IN

VCR

To VIDEO OUT

To AUDIO (L) OUT

To AUDIO (R) OUT

OUT

To AUX (R) IN

To AUX (L) IN

To UHF/VHF OUT

AUDIO Cord (not supplied)

Connect the AUDIO (L/R) OUT jacks on the VCR to the AUX (L/R) IN jacks on the stereo amplifier.

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SETTING THE VIDEO

CHANNEL

To view playback of a recorded tape, or to watch a

program selected by the VCR's channel selector, the

TV must be set to channel 3 or 4 (video channel).

2 Press the TRACKING/SET +

or – button to select the

desired language: English

(ENGLISH), Spanish

LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE

ENGLISH

ESPAÑOL

FRANCAIS

(ESPAÑOL) or French

(FRANCAIS), then press the

ENTER button.

When a TV is connected with the 75 ohm coaxial cable

only.

⟨

+ – ⟩

/ /ENTER/MENU

1 Turn ON the VCR POWER button.

3 Press the MENU button until the menu screen is

2 Set the 3/4 Channel selector switch (Rear of the

cleared.

VCR) to CH 3 or 4.

3 Turn ON the TV and set to CH 3 or 4 to correspond

SETTING THE CLOCK

with the channel selected in 2.

4 Press the TV/VCR selector button to select the VCR

position.

You must set the date and time manually for timer

recordings.

The VCR indicator will light in the display.

EXAMPLE: Setting the clock to "8:30 AM" March, 23

(FRI), 2001.

CH 125

5 Select any channel to receive

a TV station in your area.

The channel number will

appear on the screen and

display for about 4 seconds.

CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN

• Turn ON the TV and set to the video channel 3 or 4.

• Turn ON the VCR POWER button.

• Press the TV/VCR selector button to select the VCR

mode.

For a push-button TV tuner

If CH 3 or 4 corresponding to the video channel cannot

be tuned on your TV, proceed as follows: set the VCR 3/

4 channel selector and the TV to CH 3 or 4, play back a

prerecorded tape and tune the TV to receive a sharp

color picture from the video cassette recorder. Refer to

your TV owner's manual for details.

When a TV is connected with an audio/video cable, turn

the TV and this VCR on, and select the video input

mode on the TV.

CLOCK SET

TIMER REC SET

AUTO REPEAT

CH SET UP

SAP

LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE

NO NOISE BACKGROUND

1 Press the MENU button. Press

the TRACKING/SET + or –

ON OFF

button to select the CLOCK SET

option, then press the ENTER

button.

ON OFF

⟨+/–/ENTER/MENU⟩

2 Press the TRACKING/SET + or

LANGUAGE SELECTION

– button to set the month, then

MONTH

DAY

press the ENTER button.

(WED)

2000

This VCR can display on the TV screen in the

English, Spanish or French languages.

On-screen language selection (step 2) will

automatically appear on the screen when you press

the MENU button initially. Select the language you

prefer first, then proceed with the other menu

options.

YEAR

TIME

3 Set the day, year and time as in

00 AM

Step 2.

+ –

/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU

• The day of the week will

automatically appear when

you set the year.

• Press and hold down the

button to increase/ decrease

the minute by 10.

• Auto date and time start

functioning when you finish

setting.

MONTH

DAY

23 (FRI)

2001

YEAR

TIME

CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN

• Turn ON the TV and set to the video channel 3 or 4.

• Turn ON the VCR POWER button.

• Press the TV/VCR selector button to select the VCR

mode.

30 AM

⟨

+ – ⟩

/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU

NOTES: • After a power failure o

r disconnection of the

power, the timer settings will be lost. In this

case, reset the present time.

When a TV is connected with an audio/video cable,

turn the TV and this VCR on and select the video input

mode on the TV.

• Press the CANCEL button to move cursor

backward for correction.

• If you want to correct time or date while the

clock is functioning, press the MENU button,

then press TRACKING/SET + or – button to

select the CLOCK SET option, then press the

ENTER button.

1 Press the MENU button.

CLOCK SET

TIMER REC SET

Press the TRACKING/SET +

AUTO REPEAT

CH SET UP

SAP

ON OFF

or – button to select the

LANGUAGE option, then

press the ENTER button.

LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE

NO NOISE BACKGROUND

ON OFF

⟨+/–/ENTER/MENU⟩

To make any adjustments perform steps 2

through 3.

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SETTING THE CHANNELS

This VCR is equipped with a channel memory feature

which allows channels to skip up or down to the next

channel set into memory, skipping over unwanted

channels. Before selecting channels, they must be

programmed into the VCR’s memory. In addition to

normal VHF and UHF channels, this VCR can receive

up to 113 Cable TV channels. To use this VCR with an

antenna, set the TV/CATV menu option to the TV mode.

When shipped from the factory, this menu option is in

the CATV mode.

TO ADD/DELETE CHANNELS

CLOCK SET

TIMER REC SET

AUTO REPEAT

CH SET UP

SAP

1 Press the MENU button.

Press the TRACKING/SET +

or – button to select the CH

SET UP option, then press the

ENTER button.

ON OFF

LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE

NO NOISE BACKGROUND

ON OFF

⟨+/–/ENTER/MENU⟩

2 Press the TRACKING/SET + or

– button to select the ADD/DE-

LETE mode, then press the

ENTER button.

CH SET UP

TV CATV

AUTO CH MEMORY

ADD/DELETE

TV/CATV SELECTION

CLOCK SET

TIMER REC SET

AUTO REPEAT

CH SET UP

SAP

LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE

NO NOISE BACKGROUND

1 Press the MENU button.

3 Select the desired channels to

be added or deleted using the

TRACKING/SET + or – button.

⟨

+ – ⟩

/ENTER/MENU

2 Press the TRACKING/SET +

ON OFF

or – button to select the CH

SET UP option, then press the

ENTER button.

ADD

CH 002

ON OFF

4 Press the ENTER button if you

wish to DELETE the channel

from memory.

⟨+/–/ENTER/MENU⟩

3 Press the TRACKING/SET +

or – button to select the TV/

CATV mode.

CH SET UP

TV CATV

AUTO CH MEMORY

ADD/DELETE

⟨

+ – ⟩

/ /ENTER/MENU

Press the ENTER button if

you wish to ADD the

unmemorized channel.

Repeat Steps 3 and 4 for each channel to be added

or deleted.

4 Press the ENTER button to

select the TV or CATV mode.

The arrow indicates the

selected mode.

⟨

+ – ⟩

/ /ENTER/MENU

- VHF/UHF channels

5 Press the MENU button three times after adding or

deleting all of the desired channels, to return to

normal TV viewing.

CATV - CABLE TV channels

5 Press the MENU button twice to return to normal TV

viewing.

AUTOMATIC MEMORY TUNING

NOISE ELIMINATION

The VCR can receive a maximum of 181 channels by

presetting the channels into memory.

When you don't want to receive a weak signal

broadcast, the Blue back screen can be obtained by

selecting the NO NOISE BACKGROUND "ON". When

the unit is shipped from the factory, the NO NOISE

BACKGROUND is set to the "ON".

CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN

• Turn ON the TV and set to the video channel 3 or 4.

• Turn ON the VCR POWER button.

• Press the TV/VCR selector button to select the VCR

mode.

When a TV is connected with an audio/video cable, turn

the TV and this VCR on, and select the video input mode

CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN

• Turn ON the TV and set to the video channel 3 or 4.

• Turn ON the VCR POWER button.

• Press the TV/VCR selector button to select the VCR

mode.

on the TV.

CLOCK SET

1 Press the MENU button.

Press the TRACKING/SET +

or – button to select the CH

SET UP option, then press

the ENTER button.

TIMER REC SET

AUTO REPEAT

CH SET UP

SAP

ON OFF

LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE

NO NOISE BACKGROUND

When a TV is connected with an audio/video cable,

turn the TV and this VCR on and select the video input

mode on the TV.

ON OFF

⟨+/–/ENTER/MENU⟩

CH SET UP

2 Press the TRACKING/SET +

or – button to select the

CLOCK SET

TV CATV

AUTO CH MEMORY

ADD/DELETE

1 Press the MENU button, then

TIMER REC SET

AUTO REPEAT

CH SET UP

SAP

LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE

NO NOISE BACKGROUND

ON OFF

press the TRACKING/SET + or

– button to select the NO

AUTO CH MEMORY mode,

then press the ENTER button.

NOISE BACKGROUND option.

ON OFF

⟨

+ –

⟩

⟨+/–/ENTER/MENU⟩

/ENTER/MENU

3 The auto tuning will start. The

channel display will count up

and when finished, the screen

returns to normal. Channel

numbers will remain red until

auto memorizing is complete.

2 Press the ENTER button to

CLOCK SET

TIMER REC SET

AUTO REPEAT

CH SET UP

SAP

LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE

NO NOISE BACKGROUND

select the ON position.

CH 001

ON OFF

3 Press the MENU button again.

ON OFF

⟨+/–/ENTER/MENU⟩

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LOADING AND UNLOADING

Use only video cassette tapes marked

TO STOP PLAYBACK

Press the STOP button once.

The tape will stop but remain fully

loaded and ready to play.

Push the center of the tape until it

is automatically retracted.

" will appear on the screen for

AUTOMATIC POWER ON

The VCR will turn on automati-

cally and the POWER indicator

will light. The clock counter

display will change to the counter

display.

about 4 seconds. The STOP

indicator will light in the display for

about 4 seconds.

This VCR selects the playback tape speed SP, LP or

SLP automatically.

AUTOMATIC PLAY

When loading a cassette tape without the erase preven-

tion tab, playback will start immediately.

Insert the cassette with its labeled side facing you. An

inverted cassette cannot be inserted.

TO REWIND OR FORWARD THE TAPE

RAPIDLY

Press the REW button in the

STOP mode.

UNLOADING

" will appear on the screen for

about 4 seconds. The REW

indicator will light in the display for

about 4 seconds.

To unload a cassette, press the

STOP/EJECT button on the VCR

twice. The first press will stop the

tape in any mode. The second

press will eject the tape. " " will

appear on the screen for about 4

seconds. The EJECT indicator will

light in the display for about 4 seconds. The counter

display will change to the clock display for about 4

seconds.

Press the F.FWD button in the

STOP mode.

about 4 seconds. The F.FWD

indicator will light in the display for

about 4 seconds.

" will appear on the screen for

AUTOMATIC EJECT

If the VCR automatically rewinds the tape to the begin-

ning (AUTO REWIND FEATURE), the tape will be

ejected automatically (See the NOTE on page 19).

FORWARD/REVERSE PICTURE SEARCH

If you want to see the tape program during REW or

F.FWD mode, press and hold the REW or F.FWD button

again. The backward or forward visual search picture

will be seen on the screen. Release the button to return

to the REW or F.FWD mode.

NOTES: • Always eject the tape when not in use.

• The cassette can be ejected even if the VCR

is turn off.

DIGITAL TRACKING CONTROL

PLAYBACK

To play a prerecorded cassette tape.

When a tape is played, the Digital Auto Tracking System

automatically adjusts the tracking to obtain the best

possible picture. If noise bars appear during playback,

adjust the tracking manually:

• Press the TRACKING/SET + or – button to obtain the

best possible picture. To resume automatic tracking,

press the AUTO Tracking button.

TO START PLAYBACK

CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Turn ON the TV and set to the video channel 3 or 4.

When a TV is connected with an audio/video cable,

turn the TV and this VCR on and select the video input

mode on the TV.

1 Load a prerecorded tape

(When loading a cassette tape

without the erase prevention

tab, playback will start auto-

matically). The clock display

will change to the counter

display.

2 Press the PLAY button.

Playback will start. " " will

appear on the screen for

about 4 seconds. The PLAY

indicator will light in the

display for about 4 seconds.

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SPECIAL PLAYBACK

TO VISUALLY SEARCH FOR

DESIRED POINTS

TO WATCH A TAPE REPEATEDLY

CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN

When either the F.FWD or REW button is pressed in the

PLAYBACK mode, the speed search picture will appear.

The CUE indicator or the REVEW indicator will light in

the display for about 4 seconds. When pressed twice,

the search picture will increase speed. Speed search

time depends upon the speed used (SP, LP or SLP)

during recording.

• Turn ON the TV and set to the video channel 3 or 4.

• Turn ON the VCR POWER button.

• Press the TV/VCR selector button to select the VCR

mode.

When a TV is connected with an audio/video cable,

turn the TV and this VCR on, and select the video input

mode on the TV.

CLOCK SET

TO WATCH A STILL PICTURE

1 Press the MENU button.

TIMER REC SET

AUTO REPEAT

CH SET UP

SAP

LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE

NO NOISE BACKGROUND

ON OFF

Press the TRACKING/SET +

or – button to select the AUTO

REPEAT option.

Press the PAUSE/STILL button in the PLAYBACK mode.

The STILL indicator will light in the display for about 4

seconds. Press the PAUSE/STILL button again to resume

normal playback.

ON OFF

⟨+/–/ENTER/MENU⟩

2 Press the ENTER button to

CLOCK SET

TIMER REC SET

AUTO REPEAT

CH SET UP

SAP

LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE

NO NOISE BACKGROUND

select the ON position.

FRAME BY FRAME ADVANCE

ON OFF

3 Press the MENU button.

If you press the PLAY button, the

tape will play over and over until

the repeat mode is canceled.

Press the SLOW button during STILL playback.

The still picture will advance by one frame each time

you press the button. Hold the button for continuous

frame by frame viewing.

ON OFF

⟨+/–/ENTER/MENU⟩

Press the PAUSE/STILL button again to resume normal

playback.

" will appear if you press the CALL button.

To cancel, press the CALL button again.

NOTES: • A few noise bars will appear on the picture

during SPEED SEARCH and STILL.

• The audio output is muted during SPEED

SEARCH, STILL, FRAME ADVANCE and

SLOW MOTION.

NOTE: To cancel repeat mode, follow the above steps

1 and 2, then press the ENTER button to select

the OFF position. Press the MENU button to

return to the TV.

• To prevent damage to the tape, special

playback is automatically changed to the

PLAYBACK mode after 5 minutes.

RECORDING A TV

PROGRAM

SLOW MOTION PLAYBACK

Press the SLOW button in the PLAYBACK mode.

Playback will proceed at 1/10th of the normal speed.

The SLOW indicator will light in the display for about 4

seconds. Press the PLAY button again to resume normal

playback.

RECORDING AND VIEWING THE

SAME TV PROGRAM

CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN

• Turn ON the TV and set to the video channel 3 or 4.

• Turn ON the VCR POWER button.

• Press the TV/VCR selector button to select the

VCR mode.

NOTE: SLOW TRACKING AND VERTICAL LOCK

ADJUSTMENT

If noise bars appear in the picture during slow motion,

press the TRACKING/SET + or – button to reduce the

noise bars.

If the still picture jitters excessively, press the

TRACKING/SET + or – button to stabilize the still

picture.

When a TV is connected with an audio/video cable, turn

the TV and this VCR on and select the video input mode

on the TV.

1 Load a cassette tape with the

erase prevention tab intact.

The VCR will automatically

turn on. The clock display will

change in the counter

display.

2 Press the SPEED selector

button to select the desired

tape speed SP or SLP.

The counter and SP or SLP

00 : 00 : 00 SP

will appear on the screen for

about 4 seconds.

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RECORDING A TV PROGRAM

" will appear on screen for about 4 seconds.

VHF/UHF/CATV CHANNELS

The PAUSE indicator will light in the display for about 4

seconds.

CATV

VHF

2-13

VHF

2-13

NOTE: The pause function will be released after 5

minutes to prevent damage to the tape or the

VCR. The VCR will change to the STOP mode.

UHF

14-69

STD/HRC/IRC

14-36 (A) (W)

37-59 (AA) (WW)

60-85 (AAA) (ZZZ)

86-94 (86) (94)

95-99 (A-5) (A-1)

100-125 (100)(125)

01 (5A)

NOTE: AUTO REWIND FEATURE

This VCR will automatically rewind the tape

when the tape has ended (except during OTR

and TIMER REC). It will also eject the tape and

turn the VCR’s power OFF.

3 Press the direct channel selection buttons or the

CHANNEL L or L button to select the channel to be

recorded.

RECORDING ONE PROGRAM WHILE

WATCHING ANOTHER

1-9

Press 0 twice and then 1-9 as required.

Example: To select 2, Press “002”.

Press 0 first and then the remaining 2 digits in

order from left to right.

While the VCR is recording, press the TV/VCR selector

button to select the TV position.

10-12

The TV/VCR indicator will go off and recording will

continue.

Select the TV channel you want to watch by using the

TV channel selector.

Example: Press 012 for “12”.

Press 2 digits in order.

Example: Press 22 for

“22”.

13-99

CH 110

100-125 Press the 3 digits in

order.

NOTE: Some CATV hookups do not permit viewing one

channel while recording another. See pages 12,13.

Example: Press 110

for “110”.

TO PREVENT AN ACCIDENTAL

RECORDING

4 Press the REC/OTR button.

"LLL" will appear on the screen

for about 4 seconds. The REC

indicator will light in the display

for about 4 seconds.

CH 110

After recording, break off the erase prevention tab if you

do not wish to record over the tape.

Screwdriver

NOTE: Since the VCR has its own TV tuner, it is not

actually necessary to have the TV turned on in

order to make a recording. Turning on the TV

merely allows confirmation of the proper

channel settings on your VCR.

TO STOP RECORDING

Erase prevention tab

Press the STOP button to stop

recording.

"LLL" will appear on screen for

about 4 seconds. The STOP

indicator will light in the display

for about 4 seconds.

TO RECORD AGAIN

Cover the hole with adhesive tape.

Be careful the tape does not extend past the edges of

the cassette housing.

TO STOP RECORDING TEMPORARILY

Press the PAUSE/STILL button

to avoid recording unwanted

material. Press again or press

the REC/OTR button to continue

the recording.

Adhesive tape

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ONE-TOUCH TIMER

SETTING THE TIMER

RECORDING

Timer recording can be programmed on-screen with

the remote control. The built-in timer allows automatic

unattended recording of up to 8 programs within 1

month.

(

)

RECORDING OTR

The One-touch Timer Recording feature provides

a simple and convenient way to make a timed

recording.

EXAMPLE: One-touch Timer Recording for 30 minutes.

EXAMPLE: Program a timer recording for the 26th day,

channel 125 (CATV), 11:00 - 11:30 PM on timer

program number 1 (Tape speed: SLP).

CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN

• Turn ON the TV and set to the video channel 3 or 4.

• Turn on the VCR POWER button.

CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN

When a TV is connected with an audio/video cable, turn

the TV on and select the video input mode on the TV.

• Turn on the TV and set to the video channel 3 or 4.

• Press the TV/VCR selector button to select the VCR

mode.

• Load a video cassette with the erase prevention tab

intact. The VCR will automatically turn on.

• Check that the clock and date are correct (see page 15).

1 Load a cassette tape with the

erase prevention tab intact.

The clock display will change

in the counter display.

When a TV is connected with an audio/video cable,

turn the TV and this VCR on and select the video input

mode on the TV.

2 Press the SPEED selector

button to select the desired

tape speed SP or SLP.

CLOCK SET

TIMER REC SET

AUTO REPEAT

CH SET UP

SAP

LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE

NO NOISE BACKGROUND

The counter and SP or SLP

will appear on the screen for

about 4 seconds.

1 Press the MENU button.

Check the TIMER REC SET

00 : 00 : 00 SP

ON OFF

option is selected, then press

the ENTER button.

CH 125

3 Press the direct channel

ON OFF

⟨+/–/ENTER/MENU⟩

selection buttons or the

CHANNEL LLor L button to

select the channel to be

recorded.

2 Press the TRACKING/SET + or

– button to select one of the

program line, then press the

ENTER button.

DATE START

END

– : – –

– –

– – – – –

– : – –

–

The channel number will

appear on the screen and

display for about 4 seconds.

3 Press the TRACKING/SET +

or – button to select the date,

then press the ENTER

button.

OTR 0 : 30

CH 125

⟨

+ –

⟩

/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU

DATE

START END

4 Press the REC/OTR button to

begin recording. Press the

button again to stop recording

after 30 minutes. Each addi-

tional press of the REC/OTR

button will increase recording

time as shown in the chart

below, up to a maximum of 5

hours. The OTR and recording

time will appear on screen for

about 4 seconds.

26(SU)

-:-- -:-- ---

------ -:-- -:-- ---

------ -:--

-:--

---

4 Set the start time, end time,

channel and tape speed as in

step 3.

------ -:-- -:-- ---

⟨

+/–/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU

⟩

NOTE: To record from external

source set the channel

to "L". "L" will appear

next to CH 125 (or 69).

5 To enter other programs,

repeat step 2 through 4. Or,

press the MENU button twice

to return to the normal screen.

NOTES: • Press the REC/OTR

button to increase the once

Press

Recording time

NORMAL REC

0:30

6 Press the TIMER REC button.

The power will go off, the

TIMER REC indicator will

light and the VCR stands by

for recording.

time needed for

recording (See the

chart ).

• To cancel OTR, press

the STOP button or

turn off the power.

twice

3 times

4 times

5 times

6 times

7 times

8 times

1:00

1:30

2:00

3:00

4:00

To cancel timer recording, press the button again and

the TIMER REC indicator will go out.

5:00

9 times NORMAL REC

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SETTING THE TIMER RECORDING

IF THE PROGRAM OVERLAPS

TO CORRECT THE SETTINGS

While setting, press the ENTER button to flash the item

to correct, then re-enter the setting with the TRACKING/

SET + or – button.

ANOTHER

NOTE: Do not overlap programs as portions of the

conflicting programs will be lost. The first

recording time has priority over the next recording

time as shown in the diagram.

When finished, press the ENTER button.

NOTES: • The VCR cannot be used while the T.REC

indicator is lit.

8 : 00

9 : 00

10 : 00

11 : 00

Program 1

Program 2

• After a power failure or disconnection of the

power plug, all programmed recording

settings must be reset upon resumption of

power. In this case, reset the clock (see page

15) and reprogram any timer recordings.

• Press the CANCEL button to move cursor

backward for correction.

Deleted Parts

Program 3

Non Recorded Portion Parts

Prog.2

Recording

Control Settings

Prog.1

Prog.3

NOTES: • The everyday/every week recording can be

made continuously until the recording is

canceled or the tape reaches the end.

• During timer recording, the automatic

rewinding mechanism does not function.

TO SET DAILY/WEEKLY TIMER

When setting the date in step 3, press the TRACKING/

SET – button repeatedly.

ON-SCREEN FUNCTION

DISPLAY

The setting changes as follows:

WHILE WATCHING TV

Example

Press the CALL button.

The current day (Friday)

SU-SA (Sunday to Saturday)

DAY OF THE WEEK

CLOCK

MO-SA (Monday to Saturday)

MO-FR (Monday to Friday)

WKL-TH (Weekly Thursday)

8 : 30 AM THU

STEREO SAP

CH 125

CHANNEL

One month later

minus one day

STEREO AND

SEPARATE AUDIO

PROGRAM (SAP)

WKL-WE

(Weekly Wednesday)

TAPE

SPEED

00 : 00 : 00 SP

REAL TIME COUNTER

Press the CALL button again to make the display disappear.

TO CONFIRM THE SETTINGS

WHILE OPERATING A TAPE

Press the TRACKING/SET + or

DATE START

END

(

)

26 WE 11:00PM 11:30PM 125SLP

– button to select the TIMER

REC SET option in the MENU.

Then press the ENTER button to

display the timer program list.

Press the MENU button twice to

return to the normal screen.

– – – – –

– : – –

– –

–

Press the CALL button.

OPERATING MODE

8 : 30 AM THU

HI-FI

CH 125

HI-FI STEREO

AUTO REPEAT

⟨

+ –

⟩

/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU

TAPE IN

00 : 00 : 00 SP

TO CANCEL A PROGRAM

Press the CALL button again to make the display disappear.

Press the TRACKING/SET + or –

DATE START

END

– : – –

– –

TO SET THE COUNTER TO '00:00:00'

Press the COUNTER RESET button. The counter will

appear on the screen.

– – – – –

– : – –

–

button to select the TIMER REC

SET option in the MENU. Then

press the TRACKING/SET + or –

button to select the unnecessary

program, and press the CANCEL

button to cancel the program.

⟨

+ –

⟩

/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU

NOTES: • If you rewind the tape from "00:00:00", a minus

sign ("–") will be displayed in front of the time.

• When you load a tape, the counter will change

to "00:00:00".

• The counter does not function on nonrecorded

(blank) sections of the tape. When you rewind,

fast forward or play tapes through blank sections,

the counter stops.

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STEREO RECORDING

AND PLAYBACK

SEPARATE AUDIO

(

)

PROGRAM SAP

Your VCR is fitted with an SAP broadcast system

which enables you to switch to a SEPARATE AUDIO

PROGRAM when viewing a selected channel.

This function applies only when the program is

broadcast in multi-languages through the SAP

broadcast system.

RECORDING STEREO BROADCASTS

The VHS Hi-Fi audio system permits high fidelity

recording of MTS STEREO TV broadcasts.

When a MTS STEREO

broadcast is received, the

STEREO

CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN

• Turn ON the TV and set to the video channel 3 or 4.

• Turn ON the VCR POWER button.

• Press the TV/VCR selector button to select the VCR

mode.

STEREO will appear on the

screen and the program can

be viewed or recorded in

stereo (refer to pages 18 and

19 for recording procedures).

The Hi-Fi STEREO recording procedure is the same as

for normal recordings.

When a TV is connected with an audio/video cable, turn

the TV and this VCR on, and select the video input

mode on the TV.

CLOCK SET

1 Press the MENU button.

TIMER REC SET

NOTE: When using a CATV system, stereo TV programs

may be transmitted over a mono cable channel.

In this case the word "STEREO" will not appear

and the sound will be in mono.

AUTO REPEAT

CH SET UP

SAP

LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE

NO NOISE BACKGROUND

ON OFF

Press the TRACKING/SET +

or – button to select the SAP

option.

ON OFF

⟨+/–/ENTER/MENU⟩

2 Press the ENTER button to

CLOCK SET

TIMER REC SET

select the ON position.

AUTO REPEAT

CH SET UP

SAP

LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE

NO NOISE BACKGROUND

ON OFF

3 Press the MENU button again.

OUTPUT SELECTION

When viewing an MTS STEREO TV program, or playing

a prerecorded VHS Hi-Fi STEREO videotape, press

AUDIO SELECT button to select that the audio be heard

through both speakers. Normally set to the Hi-Fi

STEREO position, this button can be set to the MONO

position if the stereo broadcast or videotape audio is of

poor quality. The "R" and "L" positions allow the audio

from the Right or Left Hi-Fi channel to be heard over

both TV speakers. This button has no effect when

viewing a MONO videotape or TV program. Each time

when you press the button, OUTPUT SELECTION

display appears on the screen for several seconds.

Refer to the chart below.

ON OFF

⟨+/–/ENTER/MENU⟩

LISTENING TO SAP

When the VCR is turned on or a channel selection is

made, make certain "SAP" appears on the screen.

This means that the "Separate Audio Program" broad-

casting is available.

STEREO SAP

SAP

OUTPUT

SOUND HEARD ON BOTH

SELECTION SPEAKERS

USING ZERO RETURN

STEREO

L CH

R CH

STEREO

LEFT CHANNEL AUDIO

RIGHT CHANNEL AUDIO

MONO

The zero return function provides a convenient

method of rapidly returning to the starting point of

recording or playback. The starting point can be

indexed for any location on the tape by pressing the

COUNTER RESET button and ZERO RETURN

button.

MONO

NOTES: • When playing back a tape that is not recorded

in Hi-Fi stereo mode, the audio will automati-

cally be monaural.

1 Press the CALL button to display the counter on the

screen. (When loading a cassette tape, the clock will

change to the counter automatically in the display.)

• When listening to a VHS Hi-Fi video tape or

MTS broadcast through the VHF/UHF jack

(Audio/Video cord not connected), the sound

will be monaural.

2 Before playback or recording, press the COUNTER

RESET button to set the counter to "00:00:00".

3 Begin playback or recording.

4 Press the STOP button when playback or recording

is finished.

5 Press the ZERO RETURN button. The tape will

rewind and automatically stop at the "00:00:00"

position.

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DUPLICATING A VIDEO TAPE

If you connect the VCR to another VCR or camcorder,

you can duplicate a previously recorded tape.

Make all connections before turning on the power.

3 Press the REC/OTR button on the recording VCR,

then press the PAUSE/STILL button.

4 Press the PLAY button on the playback VCR, then

press the PAUSE/STILL button.

1 Load a blank cassette tape with the erase prevention

tab intact into the recording VCR.

5 Press the PAUSE/STILL button on both the VCRs

Load a previously recorded tape into the playback

VCR or CAMCORDER.

simultaneously to begin the duplicating process.

LINE

NOTES: • It is recommended that you set the SPEED to

the SP mode on the recording VCR for best

results.

2 Press the INPUT SELECT

button to select AUDIO/VIDEO

input position. "LINE" will

• Unauthorized recording of copyrighted

television programs, films, video tapes and

other materials may infringe on the rights of

appear on the screen. The “L”

indicator will light up on the

display on the recording VCR.

Playback VCR

VIDEO HEAD CLEANING

VIDEO HEAD CLOGGING

To VIDEO OUT

To AUDIO (R) OUT

To AUDIO (L) OUT

The video heads are the means by which the VCR

reads pictures from the tape during playback. In the

unlikely event that the heads become dirty enough to be

clogged, no picture will be played back. This can easily

be determined if, during playback of a known good tape,

there is good sound, but no picture (picture is extremely

snowy). If this is the case, use a high quality head

cleaning system or have them cleaned professionally.

AUDIO/VIDEO Cord (not supplied)

Recording VCR

To VIDEO IN

To AUDIO (R) IN

To AUDIO (L) IN

VIDEO HEAD CLEANING

Video head cleaning is needed when the playback

picture becomes unclear. This signifies that the heads

are getting dirty and can occur when playing poor quality

or damaged tapes. If the heads require cleaning, use a

equivalent high quality chemical non-abrasive (wet)

head cleaning tape or have them cleaned professionally.

If playing a head cleaning tape in the VCR once does

not improve the picture, play it several times before

requesting service.

Playback Camcorder

ToAV Jack

Recording VCR

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN THE VIDEO HEADS

OR SERVICE THE UNIT BY REMOVING THE TOP

COVER.

To AUDIO (R) IN

To AUDIO (L) IN

To VIDEO IN

AUDIO/VIDEO Cord (not supplied)

NOTES: • Video heads may eventually wear out and

should be replaced when they fail to produce

clear pictures.

For duplicating a previously recorded tape from a

camcorder, follow the camcorder manufacturer’s

instructions. A typical camcorder dubbing hookup is

shown above.

• To help prevent video head clogging, use

only good quality VHS tapes. Discard worn

out tapes.

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BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE

Make sure by first checking the following points.

SYMPTOM

CAUSE

POSSIBLE SOLUTION

PAGE

POWER

Connect the AC power cord to the

AC outlet.

The AC power cord is not connected.

Cassette is not inserted.

No power.

Although the power is on, it

does not operate.

Insert a video cassette.

TV BROADCAST RECEPTION

Antenna connection is not correct.

Antenna cable is disconnected.

Connect it correctly.

Reconnect the antenna cable.

Set it to CH 3 or 4.

The video channel is not in the

correct position.

A TV program that is selected

by the VCR does not appear on

the screen.

The TV is not set to the video

channel 3 or 4.

Set the TV channel selector to the 3

or 4 position.

The TV/VCR selector is set at TV mode Press the TV/VCR selector button

(The TV/VCR indicator is not lit).

(The TV/VCR indicator will light).

INPUT SELECT is set to the LINE

mode.

Press the INPUT SELECT button to

select the TV mode.

A TV program selected by the

VCR does not appear in color.

Set the TV/CATV menu option to

select TV or CATV mode.

The TV/CATV menu option setting.

RECORDING

Place a piece of vinyl tape over the

gap.

The erase prevention tab of the video

cassette is broken off.

TV recording does not work.

Press the INPUT SELECT button to

select the TV mode.

INPUT SELECT is set to the LINE

mode.

Reset the present time.

Set the start/end time.

The time is not set correctly.

The recording start/end time is not set

correctly.

Timer recording does not work.

Press the TIMER REC button (The

TIMER REC symbol is lit on the

display).

The TIMER REC button has not been

pressed (The TIMER REC symbol

is not lit on the display).

PLAYBACK

The TV is not set to the video channel Set to the video channel 3 or 4 or

No picture on screen when

3 or 4.

adjust the fine tuning button on your

TV set.

playing back a recorded tape.

Adjust tracking manually using the

AUTO TRACKING button or the

TRACKING/SET + or – buttons on

remote control.

Tracking adjustment beyond range of

automatic tracking circuit.

Noise bars on screen.

Video heads are dirty.

Have the video heads cleaned.

Try another tape.

The tape is worn or damaged.

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REMOTE CONTROL

It is not aimed at the remote sensor.

Aim it at the remote sensor.

Distance too far or too much light in

the room.

Operate within 15 feet (5 meters)

reduce the light in the room.

There is an obstacle in the path of

the beam.

Clear the path of the beam.

Remote control does not work.

The batteries are weak.

Replace the batteries.

Insert correctly.

The +, – polarity of the batteries are

not inserted correctly.

TV programs cannot be seen

using the TV selector.

The TV/VCR function is in the VCR

mode.

Set to TV, or turn off the VCR power

button.

–

SPECIFICATIONS

Video Head:

Audio Track:

4 Rotary Heads

100Hz to 10,000Hz at SP mode

More than 90dB

F. FWD: Approx. 4minutes

and 50 seconds

REW: Approx. 2minutes and

30 seconds

Hi-Fi Frequency Response:

Hi-Fi Dynamic Range:

F.FWD/REW Time:

Hi-Fi Sound - 2 Tracks

MONO Sound - 1 Track

120V, 60Hz

Approx. 9 watts

181 Channel Freq. Synthesized

Power Source:

Power Consumption:

Tuner:

VHF

UHF

CATV

2-13

14-69

(with T-120 Cassette Tape)

SP - 3 & 5 X Normal Speed

LP - 7 & 9 X Normal Speed

SLP - 9 & 15 X Normal Speed

14-3/16"W x 3-3/4"H x

9-7/16"D

Speed Search:

Dimensions:

14-36 (A)-(W)

37-59 (AA)-(WW)

60-85 (AAA)-(ZZZ)

86-94 (86)-(94)

95-99 (A-5)-(A-1)

100-125 (100)-(125)

01 (5A)

7.1 Ibs

Weight:

Remote Control:

Infrared, Direct Access,

2 x AAA batteries (not supplied)

Remote Control

RF Channel Output:

Inputs/Outputs:

Video:

Channel 3 or 4, Switchable

Supplied accessories:

75 ohm Coaxial Cable

In (RCA) 1Vp-p 75 ohm

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Out (RCA) 1Vp-p 75 ohm

In (RCA)–8dB/50K ohm

Out (RCA)–8dB/1K ohm

UHF/VHF IN 75 ohm coaxial

UHF/VHF OUT 75 ohm coaxial

Audio:

Antenna:

FOR ADDITIONAL SET-UP INFORMATION OR CUSTOMER SERVICE

PLEASE CALL:

1-800-919-3647

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