ORION ELECTRIC M4C6B VCR User Manual Instruction Book
ORION ELECTRIC CO., LTD. VCR Instruction Book
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OWNER'S MANUAL ORION. \
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ATTENTION
If you purchase a univ'srsal remote control from your local
retailer, please oomacl the remote manufacturer for the
required programming code.
Belore operating the unit. please read this owner‘s manual thoroughly
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
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BACK). NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS
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WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIFIE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OFI MOISTURE.
WARNING:
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Thisequ'pmenthasbeentestedandtotn'tdloccmpiywithtttelimitsteraclassadgital
device, pursuamtoPart l50tttle FCCRuietheeelImItearedesigiedtcprwide
reasonable protection aga'nst harmful interierence in a residential “limitation. This
equipment generates, uses. and can radote radio trequency energy and. it not installed
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communications,
However. there is no guarantee that interterence will not occur In a particular Inmlhficn.
lttttisequipmentdoeecauseharrntw interlerencetoredioortelevieion reception,mich
can be determined by turning the equipment on and on. the user is encouraged to try to
cotrectflteintenerencebyoneormoreotthetolmngmeasures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiv‘ng antenna
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver,
-00rvrefltheequlpmentimoanomietmaoircuitdiiiererutromthatto
which the receiver is counseled. I
- Consult the dealer or an experienced mote/TV technician tor new,
changes or modifications not expressly approved by the pony responsible tor
compliance with the FCC Rules could void the user‘s authority to operate this equipment. I
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
to.
II.
READ NS‘I'RUC‘HONS
AI the solely and operating Instructions should be read before the unit is operated.
RETAN INSTRUCTIONS
The safety and operating instruaiens should be retained tor tuture relerence.
HEED WARNINGS
All wemitgs on the unit and In the operating Instructions should be adhered tot
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS
AII operating and use instructions should be tollowed,
CLEANING
Unplug this unit from the we! outlet belore cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or
aerosol cleaners. Use a damp doth tor cleanings
ATTACHMENTS
Donotuseettachmemnotrecomnendedbytheunit‘smanutaaurerastheymeyceusehazards.
WATER AND MOISTURE
Do not use this unit near water-tor example, near a bathtub.washbow1, kitchen sink. or laundry run,
in . wet new, at near a swimming pool
Accessomss WE cum Marlins
Donotplecetiis mitonanmetablecan, stand. tripod, bracket, enable. ‘WWWREW’
mmnmeytal,caustngsenominiwv.mdseriousdantagstotheunn
Useoniywithacen.stand,tnpod,braclvet,orlahterecommendedby
the mufacturen
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Quickstepe.exceesivetoree.artduneven suneoesmeycauseihe
applanceandcencomblnao’ontoovemm.
VENTILATION
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reliableopereliondttremitendloprotefititrornoverheating.1'heeecpeningsnmslnotbehlocked
orcweredJTieoperingestnuldneverbebbckedbypledngthemnonabed,sota.mg,orother
eltnler surfacetThisunit shouldneverbeplecednearor were radiator or heat source This unit
shwldrmbeplacedln built-in insulation suchasaboclrcasoorreckuniess propervenlltation is
providedorttremanutaaurefchstmcttonsinvebeenadheredto.
PWEHSOURCES
Nourishmldbeoperaredonlylrvmmetypeotpowerscurceindicetedcntheratingplate,
ttyouarenoteureotthetypeolpowersupplytoywrhome.conemyourappliamedeoieroriocai
powercompany For units intended tooperatetmmballerypowenorothereoums. reter lo the
operatinglnetmaiom.
GHOUNDNGORPOLAHIZATION
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tttenmeotheryThispwwilfnimolhepweroutietmtyofleweymsisasatetyieature,Ityouare
umbietolneenthepfiahflymohemmuymrshqmeplugIIttiepIugshouldstillhiitoIit.
oomactywretemtcientoreplaceywrommouliet.Donotdeteoxthesaietypumoseotthe
polarizedplug,nywrunhieequpedvdmaarwiregrwng-typapmgapmghavingaihird
(growing) pthispIug will onlyfitlntoagmunding-iype power outlet. Thistooisasatety
team. ttyouereumbletoineenttleplugmtheomtet, contact your electrician to replace your
cowleteoutlet.
Donotdeteettheeatetypurpoeeotinegrouming-Iypeptug.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (CONTINUED)
tz. POWER-CORD PROTECTION 21. SAFETY CHECK
Pmr-wwwdsshwldb'mtedsoflmmm Mllkewlobewalkedonwpwedbyfiem Uponcorrwflonofanyserviceorrepailstothisuriit. eskttie servieetecnrudentopenormserety
Placed upon or against My paying pamwhr attention to cards at Divas, commence renewed”. checks to deterrnine met the unit is In proper operating condition.
and the point where they ex'rt trorn the appfi-nce. zz WALL on CEILING uouwrme
13. LlGHTNING The product should be mourned to a we! or oeiIng onty as recommended by the mamiecturer.
To protect your unit during a Iiglilnlng stem-or when It is left unattended and unused for long periods _ a. HEAT
otflmemnptugnhornmewallwtietanddiscomecttheamennaorcable W4 Theprotiictehouldbefltualednwayfrom heatsouroeseuohas radiators, healregistsrs, stoves, or
This will prevent dam-ge to the unit due to lightning and power-line surges. other prodm (including amplifiers) that produce heat,
14. POWER urtEs 3 24. NOTE To CATV sveru INSTALLER
An mime wanna system should not be located In the vicinity of overhead power lines Of War ‘ This reminder is provided in call the CATV system installers attention toArticle 820-40 01 the NEC
electric light or power circuits, or where n can fall into such power Ives or circuits When Malling art that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in partlwlar, specifies that the cable ground shall
«Aside m system, extreme we smut-1 be taken to keep from touching we" power lines or be eonneded re lhe grounding system or the btiildlng, es croee to the point or cable entry as practical
anflufiwfihmem mIgIllbeIml.
15. OVERLOADING
Donotwertofiweltoutletslrldextenstortoordsoelhlscanreeulthariskolfireorelectricshock
It, OBJECTANDLIOUDENTRV
Do not Push M “We" my °P°""'9s "Wis "n“ as M "W ”W" ”Stems ”899 Wm EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING As PEFl THE
or short out parts that could result In fire or electric shock. Never spill or spray my type of Imid NATIONAL ELECTRch CODE
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propergrwndngotlhenusundeupponlngemure,grwnditgdtheleed-Irtwiretoenanterm A/fg'l‘s“
Mrgeunlt. eizeotgrmmhgcondtmreJoeetionotamemadiechergeunit. 000mm
grooming electrodes and requirements lor the groaning electrode. WIRE
It SERVICING
Donotetternpttoservioethisunityoursenesoperingorrenmingoweremayetooseyouto
dangerous voltage or alter nazarde Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
19. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE ‘
Urulug this unit from the wall outlet and rater servicing to qualified service personnel under the ‘ ANTENNA
tollwl‘ng conditions: I DISCHARGE UNIT
a. when the mew-WW m or PM is damaged. I (NEC SECTION 510-20)
ht "liquldhetbeenspiled, orchiectshavelelenintomeurit
c. it the unit has been exposed to rain or water. ELECTRIC
d. It the unit does not operate normaliy by following the operating Instruction. Must SEFtvlCE , GROUNDING CONDUCTOHS
only those controls that are covered by the operating hmuaions. as an improper ‘ EQUlPMENT (NEG SECTION Sui-21)
aqmunemotothacormdsmaymemlndamageandwllonenreguimextensive ’
work by a quafltled technician to restore the unit to its normal operation . ’ . GROUND CLAMPS
etltltteunithasbemdmppedorlheubinethasbeendamaged. i _
r. When the unit exrinru a dam change “11 pertmmemis Indicates a need ror service. I NEONAT'ONAL ELECTR'CA" 00“ ’ EfEVéEnggg‘gsgr‘ézOUND‘Ne
no. REPLACEMENT PARTS ‘ (NEC ART 250. PART H)
wtenrephoempemarenqumdmemmwvicewdtnidmmemflmemempam
specified by the niamrtoclurer or those that have the same charafleristits as the original part. S2898A
Unauthorized stbstitutione may result In tire. eietxric shock or other hazards.
FEATURES/SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
120V AI: or 12V Dc Operation - This VCP is designed to operate from household AC current or
from o rzv Dc mrdgarette lighter,
Infrared Mm contra - The infrared remote control unit allows operating the various VCP lunctions
tromtheeorrmoiyourlavorltevlmngposmon.
ZSMPicturoSenrcn-aorslineemnnelspeedinsP-mode(sxor7XinLPend7Xor9XinSLP).
AutomoticPmen- -Pinytaocir- Rewind- -stop- Elect; Powercm- -When|oadlngthecssettetape.
thlsmltwllamorruticflytummandpleybeoktheoessettetapeettheccrrectspeed. Whenthetape
reectteslheendjlwilautcmeticellystop. rewind stop. eiecttnetepoendlheunitwlltumatl
Full Loud npe‘l'ranoport- Permits rapid access between modes.
Automatic Hewett Ploy Syetem - When you press the REPEAT button, this unit will automatically
pity back the same commie tape repeatedly.
more! Auto new", -Autometiceliy squats new during praym for the best possible prams.
Audio/Video cutout Jock: -These lacks permit connection to a vein or Monitor/TV Ior better picture
quality or for duplicating video tapes.
SPECIFICATIONS
Video Playback System: VHS, 2 Rotary Heads Power Sources: AC 120V MHz
Helical Scanning System DC 12V
Video signal: NTSC color Power Consumption: 18W atAC 120V GOHI
06580133 Tape: VHS _ 9.9W BI DC ’
Amie Track: 1 Track Storage Temperature: -20°C to 30°C
Video Oulpm: RCA 1Vp—p 75 ohm (4‘F to 140°F)
unbalanced Operating Temperature: 5°C to 40°C
Audio Oulptn: RCA -6dB 1K ollirl (41 °F to lO4°Fj
inhale-need Dimensions: 10 I/IG‘W X
Channel 0mm“: Channel 3 or 4 12 3/8' D X 3 3/4'H
switchable Weight: 65 lbs (8.0kg)
Tape Speed: SP: 33.35 mmleec Remote Comml: Infrared. Direa Access.
LP: 16.67 min/sec 2 AA batteries
SLP: ILIZ "mt/sec Accessories: AC power cord
FFWDIREW Time: AC: FF 2' IS' Car battery 00rd
REW I‘ 48' 75 ohm coaxial cable
DC: FF 3‘ 40' Remote Control
REW 2' 50“
with TI 20 tape
SpeedSearch: SP 3&5XNorrnaISpeed
LP 5&7XNonnaISpeed
SLP nexNormalspeed
Specirutions are subject to change without notice.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
We recommended that you carefully road "I! description: and operating proudum conhlnod in
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PREPARA‘MOH
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ..
FEATURES/SPECIFICATIONS
PUNER SOURCES
CONNECTIONS . .
CONNECTIONS TO A CATV SYSTE . 17
AUDIOMDEO CONNECT IONS
SETTING THE VIDEO CHANNEL
LOADING AND UNLOADING THE VIDEO CASSETTE TAPE
PLAYBACK .....
SPECIAL EFFECTS
ADDlTlONAL lNFORMATlON
DUPLICATING A VIDEO TAPE .
BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE .26
VIDEO HEAD CLEANING . 27
VIDEO GLOSSARY
PRECAUTIONS
MOISTURE CONDENSATION
DO NOT OPERATE THIS UNIT FOR AT LEAST TWO OR THREE HOURS WHEN MOlSTUHE IN
THE AIR COHDENSES ON THE UNIT.
I qur is uots‘runz counsusamowi
When e oold liquid is poured Into a glass, for example. waler vapor In the air will condense on (he
surleoe of me glass. This is soled moisture condensation.
I MOISTURE WILL CONDENSE ON THE UNIT IN THE FOLLOWING CASES;
OWhenywmovelhisunliromeooldloewannplaoe.
cum healing a cold room or under extremely humid munitions,
I WHEN YOU EXPERIENCE THE ABOVE CONDITIONSv
the PLAY WM will! flash on and o" and all lhe Mien bunons excepl the STOP/EJECT button
are nude mmoeratiornel lo pmeot lhe video heads.
lriMennonite«nunvioeoM.boven\chPuhedmandlelilruruinmmnlernpemm
urilll rnoismre oondensalion disappears.
Dependng on me surrounding conditions. his may lake two or Wee hours.
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Avoid extreme Menus and dust.
The ventilation holes prevent overheeling.
Do not block or cover these holes. Especially
avoid covering the holes wnh son maierlels
such as dolh or E‘aper.
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lhecaseelleloedhqsiotnonolspreydeaner
orwexdiredlyonlheunitorueeloroedalrio
mam
Avoid places subject in slrong vibration. Use
in a horizontal (Ilal) position guy.
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Keepilieunhmylromllwervaeeashkm.
"liquids shwldbotpllledimolheunli.wious
damagewllrewlllliyouepilanquuldeimo
”lemEunfiugiheAcpoweroorflm-riedelely
andoormltqualifiedsewioepewmelbelore
nitemplinglousethe uni! again.
When you finish operafing the unit. always
ejectiheussenearldmmofllhepwren
Whenyouleaveyourhomelorelong
llme,unplugmeACpoweroord.
To protect lhe unit during a liglming slorm,
unpluoiheACpowefeordirornmewallmJuel.
Do not loud! lhe antenna leads.
LOCATION OF CONTROLS
FRONT
REMOTE CONTROL
REAR
DESCRIPHON OF CONT ROI-S
1. S‘i’OP/EJEC‘I’ button - Press once to
stop the tape in any mode. Press again
to steel the tape.
2. PLAV Initiator-This tights when the
PLAY leeture is activated. When
moisture condenses on the VCP, the
PLAY indcator will flash on and oh.
3. Remote Sensor - Signals train the
Remote Control are received here.
4. ATR (AUTO TRACKING) Indicator -
This lights when the DIGITAL AUTO
TRACKING teature is activated.
5. REPEAT button - When pfessed' the
VCP will play back the tape over and
over until stopped manually.
S. REPEAT Indicator - This lights when
the REPEAT feature Is activated.
7. Rewind button - in the STOP
mode, this button repidy winds the tape
backwards. In the PLAY mode, this
button activates Reverse Seam.
8. PLAVISTTLL button - When pressed in
the STOP mode, the tape begins
playback. n pressed during playback. it
pauses the tape and deplays a still
picture on the TV screen.
9. Fat Forward button - In the
STOP mode. this button rapidly winds
the tape lorward. in the PLAY mode,
this button activates Forward Search.
10, POWER Indie-tor - This lights when
the power is on.
11. POWER button -Tums the VCP power
on and 0".
it 2. AUDtONIDEO in new - Annie and vmo mar
cables tram an external we. can be muscled
hm.
DESCRIPTIONS OF BUTTONS AND REAR CONNECTORS
1. POWER button -Tums the VCP power
on and off.
2. PLAY button - Press to play a prere-
corded tape.
3. REW (Rewind) button - In the STOP
mode. this button rapidly winds the tape
backwards. In the PLAY mode, this
button activates Reverse Search.
4. STILL button - When pressed during
tape playback, itpauses tnetepeand
tispiaysastill pictureontheTVscreen.
5. Dlglhl AUTO TRACKING button: -
Aikms automatic or manual adjustment
of tracking to minimize picture noise
during ptayback
ti. EJECT button - Press to elect the tape.
7. F.FWD (Fast Forward) button - In the
STOP mode. this button rapidly winds
the tape toward. in the PLAY mode, this
button activates Forward Search.
0. STOP button - Press to stop the tape.
9. REPEAT button - When pressed. the
VCP will play back the flue over and
over until stopped manually.
10. 3/4 channel Selector switch - Selects
the channel through which the vcp
outputs its signal to a TV.
11. RF IN lack - Connect a VHF/UHF
antenna or CATV cable to this jack.
12. RF OUTIack- Used to output VHF/UHF
or CATV signals to a TV.
13. AUDIO/VIDEO OUT lacks - Used to
output audio and video signals to a TV,
amplifier of VCR.
14. DC Inputjlok - Connectihe 12V DC car
cord (supplied) here for DC operation.
15. Ac IN lack - Connect the supplied AC
Power Cord here tor AC operation,
10
REMOTE CONTROL
BATTERY INSTALLATION
Install twofM“ batteries Replace the cover.
(not sunplted),_paym9
attention to the polarity diagram
in the battery compartmem.
BATTERY PRECAUTIONS
Fottom these precautions when using bananas in this device:
1. Use only the slze and type at batteries specified. .
2. Be sure to follow the correct polarity when Instalth the batteries as indlcated in the battery
compartment. Reversed batteries may cause damage to the device.
3. Do not mix ditlerent types at batteries together (e.g. Alkaline and Carbon~zino) or old
batteries with fresh ones.
4.1tthedevicels nottobeusedloralongperiodofttme, remwethebatteriestoprevent
dentaoe or inlury lrcm poeeble battery leakage.
5. Do not try to recharge batteries not Intended to be recharged; they can werheat and
nipture. (Follow battery manufacturer’s tirections.)
EFFECTIVE DISTANCE OF THE REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER ‘
NOTE: ' 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 VCP and the transmitter, the remote control
transmitter may not operate.
11
POWER SOURCES
TO USE AC POWER
Use the AC potanxed tine cord provided tor Ac operation. Connect the smaller plug on the end of
the cord to me AC IN lack on the rear of the VCP, then insert the AC cord plug into a standard
120V GOHZ. polarized AC outlet.
WIDER HOLE
AND BLADE
.. Polarized AC Cord
T0 AC IN 10m blade [8 wider
than the other)
NOTE: ' Never connect the AC Ilne cord plug to other than specified voltage (120V 60Hz).
Use the attached power cord only.
' it the polarized AC cord does not fit into a non—polarized AC outlet. do not attempt
to tile or out the blade. it Is the user's responslbllity to have an electrician replace
the obsolete outtet
TO USE DC POWER
ADCcarcordissupptledwmmeunlL
The car cord has been deslgned tor use with external DC power (12 volt with negative ground),
, Dual input DC
Cigarette car adapter
Lighter Socket (not supplied)
Disconnect the AC power cord. Plug one small plug into the DC input Jack on the rear ot the VCP,
then plug Into the one lack ot the Dual input DC car adapter (not supplied) connected to the car
cigarette Ilgntersocket. Ityou neeaTVwith DC power,connecttoanotherlackota dual input DC
oar adapter.
NOTE: 0 Use the supplied oar cord only,
0 When the VCP is not in use, ahveys disconnect it truth the car cigarette lighter socket to
avoid a battery drain.
0 it the VCP is to be dlrectty connected to a 12V Dc power source, tor example.
recreational vehicle (RV) apptlcations, make sure the power cord is connected after the
lgnitionswitcntoavoidbatterydrein. '
0 Do not operate the VCP It the car battery is weak. Peak curmnt from the car altemator
could btw the DC luse.
12'
CONNECTIONS
II you are using an antenna system fellwl the instructions on pages 13-16. It you are a cable (CATV)
subscriber. skip ahead to page 17 hr lhe proper connections.
ANTENNA TO VCP CONNECTION
The VCP must be connected ‘between‘ the antenna. and the TV. first, disconnect the antenna This VCP has a single 75 ohm antenna input lor connection to an antenna (VHF/UHF) or cable
fromtheTVendooturectittotheVCRThenconnecttheVCPlomeNBelcwareaacmrmn (CATV)syslem.
methods of connecting an antenna system to a VCP. PM the type of antenna system you are Il you have separate VHF and UHF antennas (number 3 below), use a combiner to connect the
using and fallen the connection diagram. Alter you have connected the antenna to the VCP. follow antennae to lhe VCP.
ltiehismwtlonsonpageflS-letoconnut lhech mtheTV.
m § OOMBINATION VHF/UHF ANTENNA WITH 75 OHM COAXIAL CABLE
75 OHM COAXIAL CABLE
@ COMBINATION VHF/UHFANTBINA WITH 300 OHM TWIN LEAD (FLAT) WIRE
MATGIING TRANSFORMER
300 OHM INPUT
75 Owl OUTPUT
(NOT SUPPLIED)
300 OHM TWIN LEAD (FLAT) WIRE
SEPARATE VHF AND UHF ANTENNAS
oomemen
75/300 OHM INPUTS
75 OHM OUTPUT
(NOT SUPPLIED)
300 OHM TWIN LEAD (FLAT) WIRE
-- m —>
75 OHM COAXIAL CABLE
NOTE: nbothVHFamuHFamemesluvesoomntMnleanmwm,
useacarbimhavlrigMoSOOohmhputsamonemo omput.
NONE: II you are not sure about the connection, please refer to qualified service personnel.
13 14
CONNECTIONS (CONTINUED)
VCP TO TV CONNECTION
Atter you have connected the antenna to the VCP (see pages 13-14), you must connect the VCP This VCP has a single 75 ohm output tor connection to a TV n yourTV has separate VHF and UHF
to the TV. antenna inputs (numbers 2 and 3 below), uee a splitter to connect the VCP to the TV tor VHF and
Below ere 3 common methods ct connecting your VCPto a TV. Frnd the type ofTV you are using UHF reception
and follow the connection diagram.
TV
TV with s' le 75
ohm VHF HF
antenna input
VHF/UHF IN
75 OHM OOAXIAL CABLE (SUPPLIED) I O
SPLleER TV with 300 ohm
75 OHM INPUT UHF and 75 ohm
75/300 OHM OUTPUTS VHF antenna
(NOT SUPPLIED) inputs
m! D“ 75 OHM comm. CABLE (SUPPLIED) E
TV with 300 ohm
SPLITTER . '“ am
75 OHM mm "W8
TWO zoo om OUTPUTS
(nor sumnsn)
”hung—p
75 OHM OOAXIAL CABLE (SUPPLIED)
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CONNECTIONS TO A CATV SYSTEM
The VCP must be connected 'between“ the cable from cable company and the TV. First,
dlsconnect the cable lrom the TV and connect It to the VCP. Then connect the VCP to the TV.
Below are 3 common methods at cable connections.
For use with unscrambled cable channels.
INCOMING CABLE
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OVNFIIJNF m
For use with cable systems requirlng the use of
a convenerldeecrernbter box to select channels
VCP
o VNFNNF m
For use with cable systems combining unsc'ambled basic cable channels with
scrambled pay mle channels.
SPLHTER
INCOMING
CABLE
o VHF/UHF m
17
Allows viewing of all
unscrambled cable
channels.
Allows viewing ot all cable
channels
(scrambled or unscrembled)
selected on the cable
convener/descrambler box.
NOTE: TheTV must be set to
the video channel output of the
VCP (either ch 3 or 4).
When theA/B switch ls in the
‘A' position. the TV can tune
all unscrambled channels.
When the NB switch is in the
B position, you must tune all
cable channels (scrambled cr
unscrambled) on the cable
convener/descrembler box.
NOTE: The TV must be set to
the video channel output of
the VCP (either ch 3 or 4).
18
AUDIONIDEO CONNECTIONS
CONNECTION TO A TV WITH AUDIONIDEO JACKS
ll yourTV has AUDIO IN and WDEO IN jacks, you can connect your VCP to them to receive a
higher quality picture and sound.
70 VIDEO IN
TO AUDIO IN
AUDIONIDEO cord (Not applied)
TO VIDEO OUT
TO AUDIO OUT
1. Cannon the VIDEO OUT lack on the VCP to the VIDEO IN jack on the TV.
2. Comm the AUDIO OUT jack on the VCP It) Ihe AUDIO IN iack on the TV.
3. Set the WDEO/TV selector on the TV to "VIDEO“
CONNECTION TO A STEREO
The sound from Ibo AUDIO OUT jack can be played through a stereo amplifier wllh eun‘llary
lnputpacks.
NflszThesomdwlllberrmauraL
vmeo 00rd
(Not supplied) TO vrnso m
TO HF OUT
To AUX (L) IN
TO AUX (R) IN
AUDIO com
(um supplied)
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SETTING THE VIDEO CHANNEL
Toviow playbackotarocordodhpe,meTVnwetbesettochannelsor-t(vldoochannel).
The VCP 314 Channel Selector “Itch must aloe be set to channel 3 or 4 as shown below.
1 Press the POWER button to turn the
unit on.
2 Set Ihe 8/4 Channel selector switch to
For a puth-button TV tuner
ll CH 3 or 4. corresponding to the vldeo channel cannot be tuned on your TV, or is not broadcasting
In your area, proceed as lotions: set the VCP 3/4 channel selector switch and the TV to OH 3 or 4,
Play back a prerecorded tape and tune the TV to receive a sharp color picture lrom the video
cassette player. Rater to your TV owner‘s manual lor details.
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LOADING AND UNLOADING THE VIDEO CASSETTE TAPE
Uuontyvldeocauethhm marked l' , A
LOADING
Gently push the center at the tape until II is automatically retracted.
AUTOMATIC POWER ON AND PLAY .
When loading a cassette tape. this video cassette player will turn on automatically and
pit-mack will start Immemately. The POWER, End PLAY indicators will Iigltt.
Insert the cassette with its labeled side facing you
An inverted cassette cannot be inserted.
To unload a cassette, press the EJECT
button on the remote control. or press
the STOPIEJECT button In the STOP
“ewe
AUTOMATIC EJECT
II the video cassette player automatically
reminds me tape to the beglnning (AUTO
REWIND FEATURE), the tape will be ejected
ammtatlcalty.
NOTE: 0 Always elect the tape when not In use
The cassette can be ejected even it the POWER button is ‘OFF".
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PLAYBACK
TO START PLAYBACK
1 PressflnPOWERbtntontommlhe
unltonand settheTVtothe Video
Channetaom.
Load a prereoomed tape. (When loading
a cassette tape. the video cassette
player will turn on, the PLAY indicator
will Ilgm and playback will sun
automatically.)
TO STOP PLAYBACK START PLAYBACK AGAIN
Press the STOP Mitten (or the STOPIEJECT Press the PLAY button (or the PLAYSTILL
bmtonontheVCPonce).Thetapemletop MonontheVCPome).
but remain fully loaded and madyto play.
STOP
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PLAYBACK (CON11NUED)
T0 REWIND OR FORWARD THE TAPE RAPIDLY
Press the F.FWD button In the STOP
Press the REW button in the STOP mode.
~ mode. 8
F.
It went to see the tape program during
REY“l mode, press and hold the HEW button.
The backward visual search picture will be
seenonthescreen.Reteasetoretumtome
REW mode.
> It you want to seethe tape program during
FWDmode,preseandholdtheE FWD
bunon. The torward visual search picture will
beseenonthescreen. Reteasetoretumto
When a tape is . the Digital Auto Tracking System automatically adjusts the tracking to
omnin the best posstphyelgle picture. The ATR (AUTO RACKING) Indicat' or blinks while the
system k searchlng tor optinum tracking. The ATR indicator stops blinking and remains lit as
long as automatic tracking oorrtinues. It noise bars appear during playback, adjust the tracking
manual : ,
' Preegthe Manual TRACKING A or V button to obtain the best possle picture.
To resume amomatic tracking. press the AUTO Tracking button.
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SPECIAL EFFECTS
T0 VISUALLY SEARCH FOR DESIRED P NTS
When eitherthe F.FWD or HEW 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. See chart below.
To rewind orteat torward atape, press the S’TOPbutton. and then pressthe HEW or F.FWD button.
To visually search backward. press the REW
button once or twice in the PLAYBACK mode.
its
Press the PLAY button (or the PLAY/STILL
button on the VCP) once to resume normal
view-ngspeed.
To visually search torward. press the EFWD
button once or twice in the PLAVBACK
mode.
F.
Press the PLAY button (or the PLAY/STILL
button on the VCP) once to resume normal
viewing speed.
its?
TO WATCH A TAPE REPEATEDLY
Press the REPEAT button {the REPEAT
Indicator will ligtt) end the tape will play over
and over until the repeat mode is cancelled.
To cancel repeat mode, press this button
again.
To WATCH A STILL PICTURE
Press the STILL button (or the PLAY/STILL
button on the VCP) in the PLAYBACK mode.
STILL
Press the PLAY button on the Remote Controt
or the PLAY/STILL button on the main unit
once to resume normal playback.
NOTE: 0 Bestreeuttadurlngspeedseerch piaybackmnbeobtainedwithcaesettetapee
recorded in the ‘SLP" mode.
0 The audio output is muted during SPEED SEARCH and STILL
° A low noise bars will appear on the picture during SPEED SEARCH.
0 To prevent damage to tho tape. STILLpieyback is automatically arranged to the PLAYBACK
mode alter 5 minutes
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DUPLICATING A VIDEO TAPE
If you connect the Vldeo cuten- Player to a VCR, you can dupllcate a previously
recorded tape.
Load a blank cassette tape with the
erase prevention lob intact into the
recording VCR.
Press the RECORD button on the
recording VCR, then press the PAUSE!
STILL button.
PAUSE!
S11LL
REC!
OTR
, VIDEO CASSEl'I'E PLAYER
RECORDING VCR
AUDIOMDEO cord (Not applied)
Load A previously recorded tape into the
video omens player.
It wlll automatically turn on and playback
wlll mil madman.
4 Press the PAUSE/STILL button on the
recording VCR to begin the duplicating
process.
PAUSE!
STlLL
NOTE: 0 ltlsrecommendedyousetthelapespeedtatheSPmodeonthereocrdlngVCRtor
best results.
0 Unamhorlzed recordlng cl copyrighted televislon prograrns‘ films, video tapes and other
melerlels may inlringe on the rights of copyright owner‘s and be contrary to copyright laws.
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BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE
Check the tollowing chart for the symptoms) you are experiencing.
POWER
TheACpoweroordisnot ConnectlheACpowercord
connected. ‘ to the AC outlet
TheDCoarcordisnot OomecttheDCcarcordto
plugged Into the cigarette the cigarette lighter socket.
lighter socket
TheDCoercordluseis
svunous m PossreLEsownons @
Insert cassette.
The PLAY indicator is
flashing on and oft,
Wait two or three hours until
itgoesotl.
plea" the video heads.
Try another tape.
. TheTVlsnolsettothe Setthevldecchanneltoa
No picture when playhg . .
“690 channels or 4. g; as int/host the fine tuning
Tracklng adjustment Adjust tracking mnuatly
beyond rmge ol using the TRACKING A and
automatic tracking circuit 7 buttons on remote control.
REMOTE OONTROL
It is not filmed at the
Remote Sensor.
Distance exceeded
between the REMOTE
CONTROL and the playen
Alm it at the Remote Sensor.
Operate the REMOTE
CONTROL wimin 151981,
11
Too much light in the room. Reduce the light In the room.
Thereisanobetecleinlhe
palhcfthebcem.
clear the path of the beam.
11
The + polarity ol the
are not inserted
Replace the batteries. 11
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VIDEO HEAD CLEANING
VIDEO HEAD CLOGGING
The video heads are the means by which the VCP reads pictures from the tape during playback.
In the mlllrely event lhal lhey become dirty enough to be clogged. no picture will be played back.
This can easily be determined ll, during playback of a known good tape, there is good sound, but
no picture (plohire is extremely snowy). it thisis the case. have the video cassette player checked
by qualified service personnel.
Goodmr-
VIDEO HEAD CLEANING
Wdeo head cleaning is needed when the playback picture becomes unclear although lhe picture on
program is normal This lailure signifies thal the heads are gelling dirty and can occur when playing
poor quality or damaged lapes. Il lhe heads require cleaning. use a high quality heed cleaning
system or have lhem cleaned prolesslonally.
NOTE:
0 Videoheads mayeventualiywearumandshoukl be replacedwhen theylallloproduce
clear pictures.
0 To hep prevent video head clogging. use only good quality VHS tapes. Discard worn out tapes.
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VIDEO GLOSSARY
This video glossary is provided to help you became lamiliar with video terms, equbment and
accessories you may encounter or require in the luture.
AIB SWITCH -Adevice lhatallowe you to select from two video sources lor output to yourch or
TV.(Nol Included)
NB SWITCH
ANTENNA ADAPTER or ANTENNA MATCHING UNIT - See matching lranslormer.
BALUN - See matching translormer.
BANDS - Grouse of TV channels which laII within certain frequencies.
All the channels your TVNCR receives can be tuned on one of three bands:
VL - VHF channels 2-6 and cable 5A~A~3
VH - VHF channels 7-13 and cable A-2~A-1, A-l, J-W and M~FFF
U - UHF channels 14—69 and cable (EGG-125
CATV - Cable TV, a method of lransrnllllng TV signals through cable. This usualty involves a
momth service charge.
CATV Is usually trarwnitted by one of three system : HRC, IFIC or STD.
COAXIAL CABLE (15 ohm) -A special type of round wire used for antenna or cable
systems. or for connecllng a VCR to a TV.
COMMER (or COUPLER) - Aden/ice used lo combine two or more incoming antenna wires or
cables m a single outrun (not induded).
OOMBINER
CONVERTER BOXIDESCRAMBLER -A device supplied by cable companies lor receiving or
descrambling cable signals. Ollen used lorTV eels thal cannot receive cable channels, or when
pay stations an dewed try the mstmmlNot induced)
A CONVERTER!
DESCHAMBLER
DlGrI'AL - Special circultry using microchips to store images enables a VCR to periorrn viewing
enacts like stmbet and hlgh quality sfill picture.
DIGITAL AUTO TRACKING -Aulomaticalty adjusts the playback lracking lor the best
possble picture.
DUBBING - A method of recording lrom one video cassette tape to another by connecting a VCR
with another VCRv VCP or camcorder.
HIAIAE BV FRAME ADVANCE - Enables lhe tape to advance one trains at a lime ‘m the STILL
mode.
Fs TUNER - A quartz-locked, lreouancy synthesized tuning system that electrically locks in stations
lor optimal reception. Elimlnates the need lor presetling channels into the TVNCR,
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VIDEO GLOSSARY
F-TVPE CONNECTOR JACK - Athreeded Input jack
designed to accept coaxial cable (75 ohm) using either F
a ‘push-on' or ‘seraw-on‘ F connector. comm“ JACK
FULL LOADING TAPE TRANSPORT - Keeps video cassette tape lully loaded in VCR tor rapid
access between modes.
LINEAR ‘I1IAE COUNTER ~ A real-time counter that displays the elapsed tlme during
recordlng or playback In hours, minutes and seconds. The counter does not lunction on
nonrecorded (blank) sections ol tape.
H.0. - ngh Quality picture. Special clrcuitry designed tolmprwa VHS picture quality. Includes
‘white cllp expansion‘ and one or more additional special circuits.
MATCHING TRANSFORMER -An adapter used to corwert 75 ohm cable to 300 ohm twln lead
wire. craooahmtb75 ohm. E @
HTS - Multi channel TV Sound. A stereo broadcast sound system used tor transmitting stereo
sound signals on TV. usually broadcast with another channel (SAP).
PRESET -A method of programing channels and channel numbers into the memory of the VCR.
PUSH ON CONNECTOR - Mode to fit over an F connector iack without threading. Many matchlng
translormers use push on connectors.
REPEAT -A VCR leature which allows a tape to be viewed over and over by automatically
rwllndlng and replaying the tape.
RF CONVERTER -A device built into VCRs and converter/descramblers which converts all signals
irnothevldeochannet (ettheraordflorvlawingonaTV.
SAP-SEPARATE AUDIO PROGRAM -Athlrd audio channel under the MTS system
lrequenlly used tor bilingual broadcasts. »
2 TVPES OF MATCHING
TRANSFORMERS
SKIP SEARCH - Aleetura which automatically switches the VCR lrcm playback to lorward search
mode lcr a brief period ol time and then resumes normal playback. Uselul tor skipping over
unwanted commercials etc. when playing a tape.
SPECIAL EFFECTS - Picture Iaatures available on some VCRs such as still lrama. and picture
seam.
SPLrITER-Adeviceusedtodivldaantnoomingantennawlreorooaxialcablelmotwocrmre
wlras or cables. (Not included).
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STRDBE PLAVBACK - A special digital playback leature in which still lrames are displayed
in rapidwccesslonlerastrobeetlect.
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(cormuuzp)
TWIN LEAD WIRE (300 ohm) - Atwo conductor llat wire used lor connectlng an antenna to a TV
set or VCR.
rwm LEAD WIRE
wmt TERMINALS
UHF - Ultra High Frequency. The band at lrequencias used lor UHF channels 14-69. (Cable
companies sometimes transmit UHF channels on other bands.)
VARIABLE SPEED SLOW MOTION - Enables the tape to be played back in slow motion at 1/5 - I/
30 of normal speed.
VCP - Video cassette player. A device which can play video cassettes but cannot record.
VCR - Video cassette recorder. A device that can record and playback video cassettes.
VHF - Very High Frequency. The band of trequencies used to transmlt VHF channels 2-13. Also
used by cable companies to transmit their own channels.
vns-c -A popular video cassette lormat used in many video camcorders. VHS-C cassettes can be
loaded Into a video cassette adapter which makes the tape tully comathla with the standard VHS
lomtati
VHS - Video Home System. The video tape tonnat most commonly used in the us.
VHS In-FI -A superior method at recording stereo audio signals on video tape, resulting in very
high quality audo receiving.
VIDEO CHANNEL - The TV broadcast channel (usually 3 or 4) used to output signals lrom a VCR
or cable box.
VIDEO INPUTS/OUTPUTS - RCA type iacks in back ol the VCR used Ior dubbing or
providing audio or video signals lrom other sources.
vtss‘ (VIDEO INDEX SEARCH SYSTEM) - A system of recording INDEX relevance marks on the
video tape. Theee marks can than be located by using the REW/Rev Search and EF/Fwd. Search
buttons.
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