Page 2 - CAUTION; ENGLISH
2 RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION The exclamation point within an equilateraltriangle is intended to alert the user to thepresence of important operating andmaintenance (servicing) instructions in theliterature accompanying the appliance. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbolwithin an...
Page 3 - IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
3 ENGLISH READ INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. HEED WARNINGS All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhe...
Page 5 - SAFETY CHECK; WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING; EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER THE
5 ENGLISH 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. WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manuf...
Page 6 - FEATURES
6 FEATURES High Quality Picture Technology - This video cassette recorder marked "HQ" incorporates VHS high qualitytechnology. A built-in detail enhancer is used to boost the recorded signal and provide maximum picture quality inplayback. It is compatible with other VHS video cassette record...
Page 7 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; PLAYBACK
7 ENGLISH PRECAUTIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS ....................................................................................................................................................... 8 LOCATION OF CONTROLS ............................................................................
Page 8 - MOISTURE CONDENSATION; PRECAUTIONS
8 WHAT IS MOISTURE CONDENSATION? MOISTURE WILL CONDENSE ON THE UNIT IN THE FOLLOWING CASES; WHEN YOU EXPERIENCE THE ABOVE CONDITIONS, 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. When y...
Page 9 - POWER SOURCE
9 ENGLISH Avoid extreme moisture and dust. The ventilation holes prevent overheating. Do notblock or cover these holes. Especially avoid coveringthe holes with soft materials such as cloth or paper. Avoid places subject to strong vibration. Use in ahorizontal (flat) position only. Do not insert fing...
Page 10 - FRONT; CHANNEL; LOCATION OF CONTROLS; DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS; PLAY button - Press to play a prerecorded tape.
10 CHANNEL STOP/EJECT PLAY POWER REC/OTR VIDEDO AUDIO IN FRONT STOP/EJECT button - Press once to stop the tapein any mode. Press again (on the VCR) to eject thetape. CHANNEL ▲ / ▼ buttons - Used to select a channel for viewing or recording. Remote Sensor - Signals from the RemoteControl are received...
Page 11 - FLUORESCENT DISPLAY; REAR; AC Power Cord - Connect to a 120V 60Hz outlet.; LOCATION OF CONNECTORS
11 ENGLISH UHF/VHF OUT(TV) IN(ANT) VIDEO OUT IN AUDIO 3CH 4CH FLUORESCENT DISPLAY OTR SLP VCRATRAPM One Touch Timer Recording Power Indicator Timer Record Tape Speed ATR (Auto Tracking) VCR AM/PM Multi-Function Display REAR 1 2 4 3 6 DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS VHF/UHF OUT (TV) Jack - Used to output VHF...
Page 12 - REMOTE CONTROL; DESCRIPTION OF BUTTONS
12 POWER EJECT TV/VCR COUNTER RESET INPUT SELECT REC/OTR SPEED PLAY STOP F.FWD REW MENU SET TRACKING SKIP SEARCH CLOCK/ COUNTER AUTO ENTER TIMER REC PAUSE/STILL CHANNEL CALL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 – + – + SET – + CANCEL SLOW REMOTE CONTROL 1 2 3 4 21 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 DESCRIPTION OF BUTTONS 13 1. 2. 3...
Page 14 - BASIC CONNECTIONS; ANTENNA TO VCR CONNECTION
14 COMBINATION VHF/UHF ANTENNA WITH 75 OHM COAXIAL CABLE COMBINATION VHF/UHF ANTENNA WITH 300 OHM TWIN LEAD (FLAT) WIRE SEPARATE VHF AND UHF ANTENNAS 3 2 1 A clear picture will not be obtained by the VCR unless the antenna signal is good. Connect the antenna tothe VCR properly.For better quality rec...
Page 15 - NOTE: If a VHF or UHF antenna is
15 ENGLISH OUT IN OUT IN NOTE: If a VHF or UHF antenna is used, set the TV/CATV MENU option to "TV" mode. NOTE: If a VHF or UHF antenna is used, set the TV/CATV MENU option to "TV" mode. NOTE: If a VHF or UHF antenna is used, set the TV/CATV MENU option to "TV" mode. This VCR...
Page 16 - VCR TO TV CONNECTION
16 OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN VCR TO TV CONNECTION After you have connected the antenna to the VCR (see pages 14 & 15), 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 followthe connection diagram. 2 1 3 BASIC CONNECTI...
Page 22 - AUDIO/VIDEO CONNECTION; AUDIO/VIDEO CONNECTIONS
22 OUT IN AUDIO/VIDEO CONNECTION STEREO AMPLIFIER CONNECTIONS AUDIO/VIDEO CONNECTIONS If your TV has AUDIO IN and VIDEO IN jacks, you can connect your VCR to them to receive a higher qualitypicture and sound. If you have a stereo, you can connect a stereo amplifier to enjoy powerful sound. Connect t...
Page 23 - SETTING THE VIDEO CHANNEL; For a push-button TV tuner
23 ENGLISH POWER EJECT TV/VCR COUNTER RESET INPUT SELECT REC/OTR SLOW SPEED MENU – + – + SET SKIP SEARCH CLOCK/ COUNTER – + TRACKING AUT O CANCEL ENTER ST OP PLA Y F.FWD REW TIMER REC PAUSE/STILL CHANNEL CALL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 Press the TV/VCR selector button to select theVCR position. SETTING THE...
Page 24 - ON-SCREEN LANGUAGE SELECTION; CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN
24 POWER EJECT TV/VCR COUNTER RESET INPUT SELECT REC/OTR SLOW SPEED MENU – + – + SET SKIP SEARCH CLOCK/ COUNTER – + TRACKING AUT O CANCEL ENTER ST OP PLA Y F.FWD REW TIMER REC PAUSE/STILL CHANNEL CALL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 3 4 This VCR can display on the TV screen in the English, Spanish or French lan...
Page 25 - SETTING THE CLOCK
25 ENGLISH POWER EJECT TV/VCR COUNTER RESET INPUT SELECT REC/OTR SLOW SPEED MENU – + – + SET SKIP SEARCH CLOCK/ COUNTER – + TRACKING AUT O CANCEL ENTER ST OP PLA Y F.FWD REW TIMER REC PAUSE/STILL CHANNEL CALL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 NOTES: 1 EXAMPLE: Setting the clock to "8:30 AM" October, 23 (S...
Page 26 - SETTING THE CHANNELS
26 POWER EJECT TV/VCR COUNTER RESET INPUT SELECT REC/OTR SLOW SPEED MENU – + – + SET SKIP SEARCH CLOCK/ COUNTER – + TRACKING AUT O CANCEL ENTER ST OP PLA Y F.FWD REW TIMER REC PAUSE/STILL CHANNEL CALL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 5 SETTING THE CHANNELS 3 5 4 Press the ENTER button toselect the TV or CATV mod...
Page 28 - TO ADD/DELETE CHANNELS
28 1 2 TO ADD/DELETE CHANNELS Select the desired channelsto be memorized or deletedusing the SET + or – button. Press the MENU button.Press the SET + or – buttonto select the CH SET UP option, then press the ENTER button. Press the SET + or – buttonto select the ADD/DELETEmode, then press theENTER b...
Page 30 - UNLOADING; Use only video cassette tapes marked .; LOADING AND UNLOADING VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES; AUTOMATIC EJECT; OR; LOADING
30 UNLOADING 1 2 NOTES: Use only video cassette tapes marked . LOADING AND UNLOADING VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES 1 The clock display will change in the counter display. To unload a cassette, press the EJECT button on theremote control, or press the STOP/EJECT button onthe VCR twice. The first press will st...
Page 31 - To play a prerecorded cassette tape; TO STOP PLAYBACK; TO START PLAYBACK; TAPES
31 ENGLISH POWER EJECT TV/VCR COUNTER RESET INPUT SELECT REC/OTR SLOW SPEED MENU – + – + SET SKIP SEARCH CLOCK/ COUNTER – + TRACKING AUT O CANCEL ENTER ST OP PLA Y F.FWD REW TIMER REC PAUSE/STILL CHANNEL CALL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 To play a prerecorded cassette tape 1 2 PLAYBACK TO STOP PLAYBACK Press...
Page 32 - TO REWIND OR FORWARD THE TAPE RAPIDLY; DIGITAL TRACKING CONTROL
32 POWER EJECT TV/VCR COUNTER RESET INPUT SELECT REC/OTR SLOW SPEED MENU – + – + SET SKIP SEARCH CLOCK/ COUNTER – + TRACKING AUT O CANCEL ENTER ST OP PLA Y F.FWD REW TIMER REC PAUSE/STILL CHANNEL CALL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 Press the REW button in the STOP mode. Press the F.FWD button in the STOP mode....
Page 33 - SKIP SEARCH; FRAME BY FRAME ADVANCE; SPECIAL PLAYBACK
33 ENGLISH TO VISUALLY SEARCH FOR DESIRED POINTS When either the F.FWD or REW button is pressed in the PLAYBACK mode, the speed search picture will appear.When pressed twice, the search picture will increase speed. Speed search time depends upon the speed used(SP, LP or SLP) during recording. To rew...
Page 34 - TO WATCH A TAPE REPEATEDLY
34 POWER EJECT TV/VCR COUNTER RESET INPUT SELECT REC/OTR SLOW SPEED MENU – + – + SET SKIP SEARCH CLOCK/ COUNTER – + TRACKING AUT O CANCEL ENTER ST OP PLA Y F.FWD REW TIMER REC PAUSE/STILL CHANNEL CALL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 TO WATCH A TAPE REPEATEDLY NOTE: To cancel repeat mode, follow the above steps ...
Page 35 - RECORDING A TV PROGRAM
35 ENGLISH VHF/UHF/CATV CHANNELS POWER EJECT TV/VCR COUNTER RESET INPUT SELECT REC/OTR SLOW SPEED MENU – + – + SET SKIP SEARCH CLOCK/ COUNTER – + TRACKING AUT O CANCEL ENTER ST OP PLA Y F.FWD REW TIMER REC PAUSE/STILL CHANNEL CALL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 RECORDING AND VIEWING THE SAME TV PROGRAM NOTE: S...
Page 36 - TO STOP RECORDING TEMPORARILY; TO STOP RECORDING
36 POWER EJECT TV/VCR COUNTER RESET INPUT SELECT REC/OTR SLOW SPEED MENU – + – + SET SKIP SEARCH CLOCK/ COUNTER – + TRACKING AUT O CANCEL ENTER ST OP PLA Y F.FWD REW TIMER REC PAUSE/STILL CHANNEL CALL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 4 NOTE: TO STOP RECORDING TEMPORARILY Press the PAUSE/STILL button to avoid rec...
Page 37 - RECORDING ONE PROGRAM WHILE WATCHING ANOTHER; TO PREVENT AN ACCIDENTAL RECORDING
37 ENGLISH Select the TV channel you want to watch byusing the TV channel selector. RECORDING ONE PROGRAM WHILE WATCHING ANOTHER TAPE SPEED AND MAXIMUM RECORDING/PLAYBACK TIME TAPE SPEED SP (Standard Play) LP (Long Play) SLP (Super Long Play) VIDEO CASSETTE TAPE Erase prevention tab Adhesive tape NO...
Page 38 - SETTING THE TIMER RECORDING
38 POWER EJECT TV/VCR COUNTER RESET INPUT SELECT REC/OTR SLOW SPEED MENU – + – + SET SKIP SEARCH CLOCK/ COUNTER – + TRACKING AUT O CANCEL ENTER ST OP PLA Y F.FWD REW TIMER REC PAUSE/STILL CHANNEL CALL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 Timer recording can be programmed on-screen with the remote control. The built-...
