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... of antenna discharge unit, connection to protect against built up may result in direct sunlight, etc. Use a clean, dry, chemically untreated cloth to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of time, disconnect all operating instructions. DO NOT USE cleaning fluids, aerosols, or forced air that a through openings in installation, such as speakers, away from power lines and electric light or power circuits so it...
... of antenna discharge unit, connection to protect against built up may result in direct sunlight, etc. Use a clean, dry, chemically untreated cloth to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of time, disconnect all operating instructions. DO NOT USE cleaning fluids, aerosols, or forced air that a through openings in installation, such as speakers, away from power lines and electric light or power circuits so it...
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... should be used. Therefore, it is recommended that only cassette tapes that uninsulated voltage within the unit may be regulated in 2, 4, 6, and 8 hour VCR machines be read carefully in order to avoid any inside part of the FCC rules. Model No. FCC WARNING : Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment to rain or moisture. Battery replacement caution •...
... should be used. Therefore, it is recommended that only cassette tapes that uninsulated voltage within the unit may be regulated in 2, 4, 6, and 8 hour VCR machines be read carefully in order to avoid any inside part of the FCC rules. Model No. FCC WARNING : Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment to rain or moisture. Battery replacement caution •...
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...; Keep these time changes in this screen appears if clogging is recommended.) • Follow cleaning tape directions carefully. Features for a Quality Picture Digital Auto Tracking Continuously analyzes the signal and adjusts for timer recordings. 4 V-Lock Control In Still mode, the 3 or 6 number key on the remote control or CH on again a few seconds later. To return to Auto Tracking, press POWER off, then on the unit operate as a V-lock control to become clogged. V I DEO HEADS MAY NEED CLEAN I NG PLEASE I NSERT HEAD CLEAN...
...; Keep these time changes in this screen appears if clogging is recommended.) • Follow cleaning tape directions carefully. Features for a Quality Picture Digital Auto Tracking Continuously analyzes the signal and adjusts for timer recordings. 4 V-Lock Control In Still mode, the 3 or 6 number key on the remote control or CH on again a few seconds later. To return to Auto Tracking, press POWER off, then on the unit operate as a V-lock control to become clogged. V I DEO HEADS MAY NEED CLEAN I NG PLEASE I NSERT HEAD CLEAN...
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... of Contents Important Safeguards and Precautions 2 Safety Precautions/Mesures de sécurit 3 Unit Information 4 Location of Controls 6 Connections 8 Initial Setup 9 Reset Language, Channels, Clock, Time Zone Adjust 12 Playback a Tape 14 Record On a Tape 14 Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing 15 TV Operation 16 Picture Adjustment 17 TV Timer Features 18 Closed Caption System 20 Timer Recording 22 Tape Operation 24 Special VCR Features 28 V-Chip Control Feature 29 On-Screen Display (OSD 32 Warning and Instruction Displays 33 Before Requesting Service 34 Index ...35 5
... of Contents Important Safeguards and Precautions 2 Safety Precautions/Mesures de sécurit 3 Unit Information 4 Location of Controls 6 Connections 8 Initial Setup 9 Reset Language, Channels, Clock, Time Zone Adjust 12 Playback a Tape 14 Record On a Tape 14 Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing 15 TV Operation 16 Picture Adjustment 17 TV Timer Features 18 Closed Caption System 20 Timer Recording 22 Tape Operation 24 Special VCR Features 28 V-Chip Control Feature 29 On-Screen Display (OSD 32 Warning and Instruction Displays 33 Before Requesting Service 34 Index ...35 5
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... of Controls Remote Control Buttons EJECT Ejects tape. Note • When EJECT is pressed, the tape is pressed during recording, the unit will not respond to correct. ACTION Displays Main Menu. STOP Stops recording or playback. NUMBER Keys Selects a channel directly. VOLUME UP/DOWN Adjusts volume. In Play mode, skips over 1 to "0:00:00" at the desired position. SPEED Selects recording speed. PLAY Begins playback. TRACKING UP/DOWN Reduces picture noise during night time use. If EJECT is ejected from Cassette Compartment. DISPLAY Displays the VCR status and clock...
... of Controls Remote Control Buttons EJECT Ejects tape. Note • When EJECT is pressed, the tape is pressed during recording, the unit will not respond to correct. ACTION Displays Main Menu. STOP Stops recording or playback. NUMBER Keys Selects a channel directly. VOLUME UP/DOWN Adjusts volume. In Play mode, skips over 1 to "0:00:00" at the desired position. SPEED Selects recording speed. PLAY Begins playback. TRACKING UP/DOWN Reduces picture noise during night time use. If EJECT is ejected from Cassette Compartment. DISPLAY Displays the VCR status and clock...
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... On-Timer is set . VHF/UHF VHF/UHF Antenna Input Terminal In from your Antenna or Cable (See page 8). 7 TRACKING UP/DOWN Reduces picture noise during recording. SELECT UP/DOWN Controls navigation around on or off. REC Records the program. EJECT Ejects tape. PROG TIMER Indicator Lights when the unit is set for Timer Recording. REPEAT Repeats a recording. Remote Sensor Easy Grip-Handle Use when transporting the unit. ACTION Press together with STOP. POWER Turns unit on -screen menu. INPUT Selects a LINE mode directly. ACTION...
... On-Timer is set . VHF/UHF VHF/UHF Antenna Input Terminal In from your Antenna or Cable (See page 8). 7 TRACKING UP/DOWN Reduces picture noise during recording. SELECT UP/DOWN Controls navigation around on or off. REC Records the program. EJECT Ejects tape. PROG TIMER Indicator Lights when the unit is set for Timer Recording. REPEAT Repeats a recording. Remote Sensor Easy Grip-Handle Use when transporting the unit. ACTION Press together with STOP. POWER Turns unit on -screen menu. INPUT Selects a LINE mode directly. ACTION...
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... I ON I NPUT SELECT V I DEO ADJUST TUNER : TUNER : ON select INPUT SELECT. 2) Press to select "TV." T V LOCK LANGUAGE 2) Press ACTION to Tuner ON or Tuner OFF. Initial Setup Initial Setup Set the Clock (Initial Power On) Your unit can place channels in memory and use the Auto Clock Set feature (see page 12). 1 Plug the unit power cord into AC wall outlet. 2 Press POWER on the remote or unit. 3 SET CLOCK 1/ / : DST : ON SELECT : SET : END : ACT I ON Press to...
... I ON I NPUT SELECT V I DEO ADJUST TUNER : TUNER : ON select INPUT SELECT. 2) Press to select "TV." T V LOCK LANGUAGE 2) Press ACTION to Tuner ON or Tuner OFF. Initial Setup Initial Setup Set the Clock (Initial Power On) Your unit can place channels in memory and use the Auto Clock Set feature (see page 12). 1 Plug the unit power cord into AC wall outlet. 2 Press POWER on the remote or unit. 3 SET CLOCK 1/ / : DST : ON SELECT : SET : END : ACT I ON Press to...
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... French M A I N MENU HELLO T V LOCK LANGUAGE CH CLOCK SELECT : SET : ACT I ON EX I T 3) Press to select "ANTENNA," then press to set your antenna system ("TV" or "CABLE"). 4) Press to select "AUTO SET," then press . • After Channel Auto Set is finished, Clock Auto Set will be performed. (If clock is set manually, Clock Auto Set will not be performed.) ("TIME ZONE ADJUST" appears only when auto clock is set the month, date, year, time, and DST (Daylight Saving Time). 5) Press...
... French M A I N MENU HELLO T V LOCK LANGUAGE CH CLOCK SELECT : SET : ACT I ON EX I T 3) Press to select "ANTENNA," then press to set your antenna system ("TV" or "CABLE"). 4) Press to select "AUTO SET," then press . • After Channel Auto Set is finished, Clock Auto Set will be performed. (If clock is set manually, Clock Auto Set will not be performed.) ("TIME ZONE ADJUST" appears only when auto clock is set the month, date, year, time, and DST (Daylight Saving Time). 5) Press...
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... display the menu, press STOP/EJECT and REW together with or without tape inserted until normal screen appears. ACTION SET CLOCK AUTO CLOCK SET MANUAL T I ME ZONE ADJUST : 0 SELECT : SET : END : ACT I ON 3) Press to select TIME ZONE ADJUST and press repeatedly to select mode. (See below.) 0 +1 -1 SET CLOCK AUTO CLOCK SET MANUAL T I ME ZONE ADJUST : +1 SELECT : SET : END : ACT I T 2) Press ACTION. ACTION key on the unit STOP/EJECT REW/ ACTION On Unit You can operate the menu screen using unit buttons. POWER M A I N MENU T V LOCK LANGUAGE CH CLOCK...
... display the menu, press STOP/EJECT and REW together with or without tape inserted until normal screen appears. ACTION SET CLOCK AUTO CLOCK SET MANUAL T I ME ZONE ADJUST : 0 SELECT : SET : END : ACT I ON 3) Press to select TIME ZONE ADJUST and press repeatedly to select mode. (See below.) 0 +1 -1 SET CLOCK AUTO CLOCK SET MANUAL T I ME ZONE ADJUST : +1 SELECT : SET : END : ACT I T 2) Press ACTION. ACTION key on the unit STOP/EJECT REW/ ACTION On Unit You can operate the menu screen using unit buttons. POWER M A I N MENU T V LOCK LANGUAGE CH CLOCK...
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... recording at a preset time. • PROG TIMER indicator lights on the unit. Notes • These features work best in SP or SLP mode. • After the unit is connected. or number keys to select a • For "LINE" input, see page 4). REC Indicator 1 Insert a cassette with record tab • The unit power comes on automatically. 2 Press CH channel. Record tab To prevent tape jam, remove loose or peeling labels from tapes. 2 Press PLAY. • Playback...
... recording at a preset time. • PROG TIMER indicator lights on the unit. Notes • These features work best in SP or SLP mode. • After the unit is connected. or number keys to select a • For "LINE" input, see page 4). REC Indicator 1 Insert a cassette with record tab • The unit power comes on automatically. 2 Press CH channel. Record tab To prevent tape jam, remove loose or peeling labels from tapes. 2 Press PLAY. • Playback...
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OUT OUT TO TV IN VIDEO IN AUDIO IN Basic Operation Playback (Source) 1 Insert pre-recorded tape. Press PAUSE/SLOW to start dubbing. The display will have poor quality results. 2 Select "LINE" mode. Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing) Connections you'll need to exit this mode. d Press ACTION twice to make. Channel Number LINE Method 2: Press CH . b Press to select "TUNER" or "LINE." Recording (Editing) unit Insert blank tape with record tab. • Dubbing tapes protected with...
OUT OUT TO TV IN VIDEO IN AUDIO IN Basic Operation Playback (Source) 1 Insert pre-recorded tape. Press PAUSE/SLOW to start dubbing. The display will have poor quality results. 2 Select "LINE" mode. Copy Your Tapes (Dubbing) Connections you'll need to exit this mode. d Press ACTION twice to make. Channel Number LINE Method 2: Press CH . b Press to select "TUNER" or "LINE." Recording (Editing) unit Insert blank tape with record tab. • Dubbing tapes protected with...
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... on-screen. 18 Note • If no button on the remote or unit (including a button used to display ON TIMER screen. VIDEO IN AUDIO IN POWER VOL CH STOP/EJECT REW/ PLAY/REPEAT FF/ REC INPUT ACTION REC ON TIMER PROG TIMER CH ON TIMER indicator 5 Press PROG to move back and correct. To Make Corrections, use and to set to automatically power on , it will not be performed during Play Lock mode. Check List The clock is...
... on-screen. 18 Note • If no button on the remote or unit (including a button used to display ON TIMER screen. VIDEO IN AUDIO IN POWER VOL CH STOP/EJECT REW/ PLAY/REPEAT FF/ REC INPUT ACTION REC ON TIMER PROG TIMER CH ON TIMER indicator 5 Press PROG to move back and correct. To Make Corrections, use and to set to automatically power on , it will not be performed during Play Lock mode. Check List The clock is...
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... normal screen. Playback: Start playback. Do above steps to display V I N MENU select "TV." 2) Press ACTION to everyone. Closed Caption Mode Feature 1 Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU. 1) Press to 2 M A I DEO ADJUST TUNER : ON CAPTION screen. Check TV program listings for CC (Closed Caption) broadcasts. This multi-use system not only allows the hearing impaired to enjoy selected programs, but also makes useful information from TV stations available to T V LOCK LANGUAGE display SET UP TV CH CLOCK EX...
... normal screen. Playback: Start playback. Do above steps to display V I N MENU select "TV." 2) Press ACTION to everyone. Closed Caption Mode Feature 1 Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU. 1) Press to 2 M A I DEO ADJUST TUNER : ON CAPTION screen. Check TV program listings for CC (Closed Caption) broadcasts. This multi-use system not only allows the hearing impaired to enjoy selected programs, but also makes useful information from TV stations available to T V LOCK LANGUAGE display SET UP TV CH CLOCK EX...
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... AUDIO IN POWER VOL CH STOP/EJECT REW/ PLAY/REPEAT FF/ REC INPUT ACTION REC ON TIMER PROG TIMER PROG TIMER indicator 22 Timer Recording You can set up to 8 programs to be recorded while you 're using a cable box, make sure that it is tuned to end the program. To Enter More Programs, CANCEL : ADD / DLT SELECT : SET : END : PROG press to select and to set : • Start time, Stop time • Channel (or LINE...
... AUDIO IN POWER VOL CH STOP/EJECT REW/ PLAY/REPEAT FF/ REC INPUT ACTION REC ON TIMER PROG TIMER PROG TIMER indicator 22 Timer Recording You can set up to 8 programs to be recorded while you 're using a cable box, make sure that it is tuned to end the program. To Enter More Programs, CANCEL : ADD / DLT SELECT : SET : END : PROG press to select and to set : • Start time, Stop time • Channel (or LINE...
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... cancel, press PLAY. VIDEO IN AUDIO IN POWER VOL CH STOP/EJECT REW/ PLAY/REPEAT FF/ REC INPUT ACTION REC ON TIMER PROG TIMER FF REW 24 Each time a recording is made , program index and information are also included. These index marks can be counted in Playback or Stop mode to display INDEX SEARCH screen, and then press number keys to access or scan recordings. Index Search Go directly to the...
... cancel, press PLAY. VIDEO IN AUDIO IN POWER VOL CH STOP/EJECT REW/ PLAY/REPEAT FF/ REC INPUT ACTION REC ON TIMER PROG TIMER FF REW 24 Each time a recording is made , program index and information are also included. These index marks can be counted in Playback or Stop mode to display INDEX SEARCH screen, and then press number keys to access or scan recordings. Index Search Go directly to the...
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... VCR Lock All operations are prohibited except Timer recording and tape eject. Notes • "ON" = Picture is connected to equipment which has blue back feature, selecting "ON" will have no effect on the unit without a cassette inserted for families with or without cassette to turn "ON." VCR LOCK ACT I T CHANNEL screen. SELECT : SET : ACT I ON 3 SET UP CHANNEL ANTENNA : CABLE AUTO SET WEAK S I GNAL D I SPLAY : OFF SELECT : SET : END : ACT I ON 1) Press to select WEAK SIGNAL DISPLAY...
... VCR Lock All operations are prohibited except Timer recording and tape eject. Notes • "ON" = Picture is connected to equipment which has blue back feature, selecting "ON" will have no effect on the unit without a cassette inserted for families with or without cassette to turn "ON." VCR LOCK ACT I T CHANNEL screen. SELECT : SET : ACT I ON 3 SET UP CHANNEL ANTENNA : CABLE AUTO SET WEAK S I GNAL D I SPLAY : OFF SELECT : SET : END : ACT I ON 1) Press to select WEAK SIGNAL DISPLAY...
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... exit. V-Chip Control Feature Process of V-Chip Control Feature Enter Code Setup Blocking Enter Secret Code A 4-digit code must be accessed unless the secret code is ... Do steps 1 ~ 3. CH CLOCK EX I T SELECT : SET : ACT I T CODE ---- ACTION Advanced Operation 4 LOCK CONF I RM 4-D I G I T CODE ******** RECOGN I ZED CHANGE CODE : ADD / DLT CONT I NUE : END : ACT I ON To Make Corrections Press repeatedly to display MAIN MENU. 2 M A I N MENU 1) Press "LOCK." Changing your secret code • You will need your secret code. 2) Enter same code again for...
... exit. V-Chip Control Feature Process of V-Chip Control Feature Enter Code Setup Blocking Enter Secret Code A 4-digit code must be accessed unless the secret code is ... Do steps 1 ~ 3. CH CLOCK EX I T SELECT : SET : ACT I T CODE ---- ACTION Advanced Operation 4 LOCK CONF I RM 4-D I G I T CODE ******** RECOGN I ZED CHANGE CODE : ADD / DLT CONT I NUE : END : ACT I ON To Make Corrections Press repeatedly to display MAIN MENU. 2 M A I N MENU 1) Press "LOCK." Changing your secret code • You will need your secret code. 2) Enter same code again for...
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... three times to set NEXT PAGE "ON" or "OFF." V-Chip Control Feature (continued) If LOCK menu is deactivated. CHANGE SETT I EW NR PROGRAMS? : YES G UNLOCKED PG 1) Press select to redisplay LOCK menu and continue with US TV PROGRAMS Ratings Setup (this mode. 30 Process of V-Chip Control Feature Enter Code Setup Blocking Setup US TV PROGRAMS Ratings 1 LOCK US MOVIES 1) Press to be blocked. NEXT PAGE 2) Press to SELECT : SET : END : ACT I ON display screen. 2 LOCK US MOVIES 1) Press...
... three times to set NEXT PAGE "ON" or "OFF." V-Chip Control Feature (continued) If LOCK menu is deactivated. CHANGE SETT I EW NR PROGRAMS? : YES G UNLOCKED PG 1) Press select to redisplay LOCK menu and continue with US TV PROGRAMS Ratings Setup (this mode. 30 Process of V-Chip Control Feature Enter Code Setup Blocking Setup US TV PROGRAMS Ratings 1 LOCK US MOVIES 1) Press to be blocked. NEXT PAGE 2) Press to SELECT : SET : END : ACT I ON display screen. 2 LOCK US MOVIES 1) Press...
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... . Video cassette ejects when a recording is started, or the power • Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (P.3) is turned off . (P.28) • Make sure unit is set to off , then back on unit so that clock is set to current time and date. • Make sure DSS/CABLE box (if used) is correctly set to ON. Poor picture with normal sound... • Adjust BRIGHTNESS, SHARPNESS, and PICTURE controls in the SET UP TV menu. (P.15) Ghost (multiple) images... • Install a directional...
... . Video cassette ejects when a recording is started, or the power • Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (P.3) is turned off . (P.28) • Make sure unit is set to off , then back on unit so that clock is set to current time and date. • Make sure DSS/CABLE box (if used) is correctly set to ON. Poor picture with normal sound... • Adjust BRIGHTNESS, SHARPNESS, and PICTURE controls in the SET UP TV menu. (P.15) Ghost (multiple) images... • Install a directional...
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... Play Lock mode 27 R Rapid Tune 16 Record 14 Record/Playback Speed Settings 4 Remote Control Buttons 6 Repeat Play 27 Reset all unit Memory Functions 11 Reverse Search 14 Rewind 14 S Selecting Input Mode 15 Set the Clock (Initial Power On 9 Sleep Timer 19 Slow Motion 14 Special VCR Features 28 Specifications 4 Still (Freeze) Picture 14 Stop 14 T Tape Erasure Prevention 3 Tape Position Display 25 Timer Program Review, Replace, Clear .......... 23 Timer Recording 22 Timer Recording Cancellation 23 Time Zone Adjust 13 Tuner ON/OFF 9 TV Operation 16 TV Timer Features...
... Play Lock mode 27 R Rapid Tune 16 Record 14 Record/Playback Speed Settings 4 Remote Control Buttons 6 Repeat Play 27 Reset all unit Memory Functions 11 Reverse Search 14 Rewind 14 S Selecting Input Mode 15 Set the Clock (Initial Power On 9 Sleep Timer 19 Slow Motion 14 Special VCR Features 28 Specifications 4 Still (Freeze) Picture 14 Stop 14 T Tape Erasure Prevention 3 Tape Position Display 25 Timer Program Review, Replace, Clear .......... 23 Timer Recording 22 Timer Recording Cancellation 23 Time Zone Adjust 13 Tuner ON/OFF 9 TV Operation 16 TV Timer Features...