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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

VIDEOGRABADOR DE CASSETTE

OWNER'S MANUAL

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly.

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

MVR2040A

ATTENTION

ATENCION

For your protection in the event of theft or loss of this product, please fill in the

information listed below which is for your own personal records.

Por su precaucion en caso de robo o pérdida de este producto, favor de llenar

la información listada baja que es para sus inscripciones personales de usted.

Date of purchase :

Fecha de compra :

Serial No. :

Número de serie :

Place od Purchase :

Lugar de compra :

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.

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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION

The exclamation point within an equilateral

triangle is intended to alert the user to the

presence of important operating and

maintenance (servicing) instructions in the

literature accompanying the appliance.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol

within an equilateral triangle is intended to

alert the user to the presence of

uninsulated dangerous voltage within the

product's enclosure that may be of

sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of

electric shock to persons.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR

BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS

INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALI-

FIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO

RAIN OR MOISTURE.

WARNING:

WARNING: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,

pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection

against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can

radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may

cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equip-

ment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by

turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or

more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the partly responsible for compliance with the

FCC Rules could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

CAUTION:

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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 adhered to.

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS

All operating and use instructions should be followed.

CLEANING

Unplug this unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.

Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

ATTACHMENTS

Do not use attachments not recommended by the unit's manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

WATER AND MOISTURE

Do not use this unit near water. For example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet

basement, or near a swimming pool.

ACCESSORIES

Do not place this unit on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The unit may

fall, causing serious injury, and serious damage to the unit. Use only with a cart, stand,

tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer.

An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive

force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

VENTILATION

Slots and openings in the cabinet and in the 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 installa-

tions such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have

been adhered to.

POWER SOURCES

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 company. For units

intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

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.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

S3125A

PORTABLE CART WARNING

(symbol provided by RETAC)

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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.

LIGHTNING

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.

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.

OVERLOADING

Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords, as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

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.

OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the unit, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded

so as 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 support-

ing 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.

SERVICING

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.

DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE

Unplug this unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following

conditions:

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.

Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the unit.

If the unit has been exposed to rain or water.

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.

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

When the unit exhibits a distinct change in performance, this indicates a need for service.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (CONTINUED)

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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 manufacturer.

HEAT

The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other

products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

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.

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24.

ANTENNA

DISCHARGE UNIT

(NEC SECTION 810-20)

ANTENNA

LEAD IN

WIRE

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

ELECTRODE SYSTEM

(NEC ART 250, PART H)

GROUND

CLAMP

ELECTRIC

SERVICE

EQUIPMENT

NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

GROUND CLAMPS

GROUNDING CONDUC-

TORS

(NEC SECTION 810-21)

S2898A

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER THE

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

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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.

Frequency Synthesized Tuning - Quartz locked direct access tuner automatically locks in each channel for

perfect reception.

4 Video Heads - Provides optimal picture quality for special effects playback.

Full Load Tape Transport - Permits rapid access between modes.

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.

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.

Digital Auto Tracking - Automatically adjusts tracking during playback for the best possible picture.

181 Channel Tuner - Receives standard VHF and UHF broadcast channels and up to 113 cable channels.

One-Touch Timer Recording (OTR) - Simply by pressing the REC/OTR button, the VCR can be programmed

for up to 5 hours of recording with an immediate start.

Automatic Power On - When loading a cassette tape, this VCR will automatically turn on.

Automatic Playback - When loading a cassette tape without the erase prevention tab, this VCR will

automatically turn on and play back the cassette tape at the correct speed.

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.

Automatic Repeat Play System - When the AUTO REPEAT option is turned on, this VCR will automatically

play back the same cassette tape repeatedly.

On-Screen 3 Language Display - You can select one of 3 languages; English, Spanish or French, for on-

screen programming.

Slow Motion - This VCR provide slow motion which offers 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.

Skip Search - When the SKIP SEARCH button is pressed during playback, the TV/VCR will automatically

search forward in 30 second increments to amaximum of 3 minutes with each press of the SKIP SEARCH

button, and then return to normal playback.

Real Time Tape Counter - The counter displays on the screen the elapsed time in hours, minutes and

seconds and can be used to locate programs.

Channel Skip - An unwanted channel can be deleted when using the CHANNEL ▲ or ▼ button.

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).

3 Speed Record/Playback - Records and plays three tape speeds (SP, LP, SLP).

Auto Head Cleaning System - Cleans the video heads automatically when a cassette tape is loaded and

ejected.

Audio/Video Input/Output Jack - A VCR or other video device may be hooked up to this VCR for dubbing or

playback purposes.

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PRECAUTIONS

We recommend that you carefully read the descriptions and operating procedures contained in this Owner's

Manual prior to operating your new VCR.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PRECAUTIONS ....................................................................................................................................................... 8

LOCATION OF CONTROLS .................................................................................................................................. 10

REMOTE CONTROL ............................................................................................................................................. 12

BASIC CONNECTIONS ......................................................................................................................................... 14

CATV (CABLE TV) CONNECTIONS ..................................................................................................................... 18

AUDIO/VIDEO CONNECTIONS ............................................................................................................................ 22

SETTING THE VIDEO CHANNEL ......................................................................................................................... 23

ON-SCREEN LANGUAGE SELECTION ............................................................................................................... 24

SETTING THE CLOCK .......................................................................................................................................... 25

SETTING THE CHANNELS ................................................................................................................................... 26

NOISE ELIMINATION (BLUE SCREEN) ............................................................................................................... 29

PLAYBACK

RECORDING

RECORDING A TV PROGRAM............................................................................................................................. 36

ONE TOUCH TIMER RECORDING (OTR) ........................................................................................................... 39

SETTING THE TIMER RECORDING .................................................................................................................... 40

LOADING AND UNLOADING VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES ......................................................................................30

PLAYBACK ............................................................................................................................................................ 31

SPECIAL PLAYBACK ............................................................................................................................................ 33

ON-SCREEN FUNCTION DISPLAY ...................................................................................................................... 43

DUPLICATING A VIDEO TAPE ............................................................................................................................. 44

VIDEO HEAD CLEANING...................................................................................................................................... 45

BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE ....................................................................................................................... 46

SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................................. 48

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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

After heating a cold room or under extremely humid conditions.

Plug the power cord into an AC outlet, set the power switch to ON and leave the unit at room temperature until

moisture condensation disappears.

Depending on the surrounding conditions, this may take two or three hours.

MOISTURE CONDENSATION

DO NOT OPERATE THIS VCR FOR AT LEAST TWO OR THREE HOURS WHEN MOISTURE IN THE AIR

CONDENSES ON THE VCR.

PRECAUTIONS

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104

(40

Head Drum

Video Tape

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 a few minutes and plug

it back in. The VCR should return to normal operation.

Avoid extreme heat.

Avoid extreme cold.

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.

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POWER SOURCE

When you leave your home for a long time, unplug

the AC power cord.

Avoid places subject to strong vibration. Use in a

horizontal (flat) position only.

Avoid extreme moisture and dust.

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.

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.

When you finish operating the VCR, always unload

the cassette and turn off the power.

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.

To protect the VCR from a lightning storm, unplug

the AC power cord from the wall outlet and

disconnect the antenna.

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.

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 polarized AC 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.

3. If you cause a static discharge when touching the unit, and the

unit fails to function, simply unplug the unit, from the AC outlet,

wait a few minutes, and plug it back in. The unit should return to

normal operation.

Polarized AC Cord Plug

(One blade is wider than the other.)

AC Outlet

Wider Hole

and Blade

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CHANNEL

STOP/EJECT

PLAY

POWER

REC/OTR

VIDEDO AUDIOIN

LOCATION OF CONTROLS

DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS

Cassette Loading Slot - To insert or remove a

video tape.

REW button - In the STOP mode, this button rapidly

winds the tape backwards. In the PLAY mode, this

button activates Reverse Search.

PLAY button - Press to play a prerecorded tape.

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

rapidly winds the tape forward. In the PLAY mode,

this button activates Forward Search.

POWER button - Turns the VCR power on and off.

REC/OTR button - Press once to start normal

recording. Additional presses activate One Touch

Recording.

10.

STOP/EJECT button - Press once to stop the tape

in any mode. Press again (on the VCR) to eject

the tape.

CHANNEL ▲ / ▼ buttons - Used to select a

channel for viewing or recording.

Remote Sensor - Signals from the Remote Control

are received here.

AUDIO/VIDEO IN Jacks - Audio and video signal

cables from an external source can be connected

here.

FRONT

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UHF/VHF

OUT(TV)

IN(ANT)

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

5 3

DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS

AUDIO/VIDEO OUT Jacks - Used to output audio

and video signals to a TV, amplifier or VCR.

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

antenna or CATV cable to this jack.

VHF/UHF OUT (TV) Jack - Used to output VHF/

UHF or CATV signals to a TV.

3/4 Channel Selector Switch - Selects the channel

through which the VCR outputs its signal to a TV.

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

REAR

LOCATION OF CONNECTORS

FLUORESCENT DISPLAY

OTR

SLP

VCR

ATR

APM

One Touch Timer

Recording POWER indicator

Timer Record

Tape Speed

ATR (Auto Tracking)

VCR

AM/PM

Multi-Function Display

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REMOTE CONTROL

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STOP button - Press once to stop the tape.

SPEED (SP/LP/SLP) selector button - Sets

the tape speed for recording.

MENU button - Press to display the on-screen menu

function.

SET +/– buttons - Used to set or adjust in the menu

mode.

DIGITAL AUTO/MANUAL TRACKING buttons -

Allow automatic or manual adjustment of tracking to

minimize picture noise during playback.

EJECT button - Press to eject the tape.

CHANNEL ▲ / ▼ buttons - Used to select a

channel for viewing or recording.

TV/VCR selector button - Switches between TV

and VCR.

COUNTER RESET button - Resets the Real Time

Counter to "00:00:00".

PAUSE/STILL button - During recording, this

button temporarily stops the tape. During playback, it

stops the tape and displays a still image on the TV

screen.

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

rapidly winds the tape forward. In the PLAY mode,

this button activates Forward Search.

ENTER button - Used to enter information in the

menu mode.

CANCEL button - Used to clear the selected timer

recording program and to move the cursor backward

for correction.

TIMER REC button - Used to set the VCR to start

recording at a preset time.

CLOCK/COUNTER selector button - Switches

between the clock and the real time tape counter.

SKIP SEARCH button - Press in the playback mode

to search forward in 30 second increments to a

maximum of 3 minutes.

POWER button - Turns the VCR power on and off.

Direct Channel Selection buttons (0-9) - Allow

direct access to any channel.

CALL button - Displays the status of the unit on the

TV screen.

INPUT SELECT button - Switches the program for

viewing between the VCR and external input sources.

SLOW button - Press to play back a tape in slow

motion or to advance the tape one frame at a time

during still playback.

REC/OTR button - Press once to start normal

recording. Additional presses activate One-touch

Timer Recording.

PLAY button - Press to play a prerecorded tape.

REW button - In the STOP mode, this button

rapidly winds the tape backwards. In the PLAY

mode, this button activates Reverse Search.

DESCRIPTION OF BUTTONS

POWER EJECT

TV/VCR

COUNTER RESETINPUT SELECT

REC/OTR

SPEED

PLAY

STOP

F.FWDREW

MENU SET

TRACKING

SKIP

SEARCH CLOCK/

COUNTER

AUTO

ENTER

TIMER REC

PAUSE/STILL

CHANNEL

CALL

123

456

–

–+

SET

–+

CANCEL

SLOW

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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.

Do not mix different types of batteries together (e.g. Alkaline and Carbon-zinc) or old batteries with fresh

ones.

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.

Do not try to recharge batteries not intended to be recharged; they can overheat and rupture. (Follow

battery manufacturer's directions.)

Follow these precautions when using batteries in this device:

BATTERY INSTALLATION

BATTERY CAUTIONS

Replace the cover.

Install two "AAA" (penlight

size) batteries.

Open the battery compart-

ment cover.

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 VCR and the transmitter, the remote control transmitter may not

operate.

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15 FEET

30°30°

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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

VHF

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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If you are using an antenna system, follow the instructions on pages 14-17. If you are a cable (CATV) subscriber,

skip ahead to page 18 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. After you have connected the

antenna to the VCR, follow the instructions on pages 16-17 to connect the VCR to the TV.

BASIC CONNECTIONS

UHF

300 OHM TWIN LEAD (FLAT) WIRE

75 OHM COAXIAL CABLE

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.

NOTE:

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OUT

NOTE: IF A VHF OR UHF

ANTENNA IS USED, SET THE TV/

CATV MENU OPTION TO THE

"TV" MODE.

NOTE: IF A VHF OR UHF

ANTENNA IS USED, SET THE TV/

CATV MENU OPTION TO THE

"TV" MODE.

NOTE: IF A VHF OR UHF

ANTENNA IS USED, SET THE TV/

CATV MENU OPTION TO THE

"TV" MODE.

COMBINER

75/300 OHM INPUTS

75 OHM OUTPUT

(NOT SUPPLIED)

VCR

MATCHING TRANSFORMER

300 OHM INPUT

75 OHM OUTPUT

(NOT SUPPLIED)

This VCR has a single 75 ohm antenna input for connection to an antenna (VHF/UHF) or cable (CATV) system.

If you have separate VHF and UHF antennas (number 3 below), use a combiner to connect the antennas to

the VCR.

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OUT

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 follow

the connection diagram.

BASIC CONNECTIONS (CONTINUED)

VCR

75 OHM COAXIAL CABLE (SUPPLIED)

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NOTE: IF A VHF OR UHF

ANTENNA IS USED, SET

THE TV/CATV MENU

OPTION TO THE "TV"

MODE.

NOTE: IF A VHF OR UHF

ANTENNA IS USED, SET

THE TV/CATV MENU

OPTION TO THE "TV"

MODE.

UHF

VHF

UHF

VHF

VHF/UHF IN

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.

TV with single 75 ohm

VHF/UHF antenna input

TV with 300 ohm UHF

and 75 ohm VHF

antenna inputs

TV with 300 ohm UHF

and 300 ohm VHF

antenna inputs

SPLITTER

75 OHM INPUT

75/300 OHM OUTPUTS

(NOT SUPPLIED)

SPLITTER

75 OHM INPUT

300 OHM OUTPUTS

(NOT SUPPLIED)

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MAKE SURE THE TV/CATV MENU OPTION IS SET TO THE "CATV" MODE.

VHF/UHF

OUT

VHF/UHF

OUT

VHF/UHF

OUT

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.

IMPORTANT: MAKE SURE THE TV/CATV MENU OPTION IS SET TO THE "CATV" MODE.

IMPORTANT:

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.

CATV (CABLE TV) CONNECTIONS

NOTE:

VCR

INCOMING CABLE

CONVERTER/DESCRAMBLER

INCOMING CABLE

VCR

INCOMING CABLE

VCR

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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.

Recording of nonscrambled channels.

Use of the programmable timer.

Recording of one channel while watching another.

Recording of channels through the converter box (scrambled and

unscrambled).

Using the programmable timer to record only the channel selected

at the converter box.

Recording one channel while watching another.

Using the VCR tuner to select channels.

To record from converter/descrambler, VCR tuner must be tuned to the

converter output channel, usually channel 3 or 4.

Recording of unscrambled channels

Using the programmable timer.

Recording an unscrambled channel while watching any channel

selected at the converter box.

Recording scrambled channels.

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).

ALLOWS:

PREVENTS:

NOTE:

ALLOWS:

PREVENTS:

NOTE:

For basic cable service, no premium (scrambled) channels.

ALLOWS:

VHF/UHF IN

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MAKE SURE THE TV/CATV MENU OPTION IS SET TO THE "CATV" MODE.

OUT

VHF/UHF

OUT

VHF/UHF

OUT

4IMPORTANT: MAKE SURE THE TV/CATV MENU OPTION IS SET TO THE "CATV" MODE.

IMPORTANT:

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.

CATV (CABLE TV) CONNECTIONS (CONTINUED)

VCR

SPLITTER

CONVERTER/DESCRAMBLER

INCOMING CABLE

CONVERTER/DESCRAMBLER

INCOMING CABLE

SPLITTER

INCOMING CABLE

SPLITTER

CONVERTER/DESCRAMBLER

CONVERTER/

DESCRAMBLER

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Watching scrambled channels while recording another channel.

Using the VCR tuner to select channels.

NOTE:

To record from converter/descrambler, VCR tuner must be tuned to

the converter output channel, usually channel 3 or 4.

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.

Recording scrambled channels.

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.

Using the VCR tuner to select channels.

NOTE:

To record from converter/descrambler, VCR tuner must be tuned to

the converter output channel, usually channel 3 or 4.

ALLOWS:

PREVENTS:

ALLOWS:

PREVENTS:

ALLOWS:

PREVENTS:

YOU MUST TUNE

CHANNEL 3 OR 4.

Recording of all channels through the converter box.

Recording of one channel while watching another.

Using the programmable timer to record only the channel

selected at the converter box.

A/B SWITCH

VHF/UHF IN

A/B SWITCH

VHF/UHF IN

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OUT

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.

NOTE : Sound will be monaural.

AUDIO/VIDEO CONNECTIONS

AUDIO/VIDEO CONNECTION

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.

STEREO AMPLIFIER CONNECTIONS

OUT

TO AUDIO IN

TO ANT IN

VCR

TO VHF/UHF IN

TO VIDEO IN

VIDEO Cord

(Not supplied)

TO ANT IN

TO VHF/UHF

OUT

VCR

Connect the AUDIO OUT jack on the VCR to the AUX jacks on the stereo amplifier.

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

2. Connect the AUDIO OUT jack on the VCR to the AUDIO IN jacks on the TV.

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

AUDIO Cord (Not supplied)

TO AUDIO OUT

TO VIDEO OUT

TO AUX (R) IN

TO AUX (L) IN

TO AUDIO OUT

TO VIDEO OUT

AUDIO/VIDEO Cord (Not supplied)

TO VHF/UHF

OUT

TO VIDEO IN

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POWER EJECT

TV/VCR

COUNTER RESET

INPUT SELECT

REC/OTR

SLOW

SPEED

–+

–

SET

SKIP

SEARCH CLOCK/

COUNTER

–+

TRACKING

AUTO

CANCEL

ENTER

STOP

PLAY

F.FWD

REW

TIMER REC

PAUSE/STILL

CHANNEL

CALL

456

Press the TV/VCR selector button to select the

VCR position.

SETTING THE VIDEO CHANNEL

When a TV is connected with an antenna cable only.

5Select any channel to receive a TV station in

your area.

Turn ON the VCR POWER

button.

Set the 3/4 Channel

selector switch (Rear of the

VCR) to CH 3 or 4.

Turn ON the TV and set to

CH 3 or 4 to correspond

with the channel selected

in .

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).

The channel number will appear on the screen and

display about 4 seconds.The VCR indicator will light in the display.

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.

CH 125

TV/VCR

POWER CH

3 4

CHANNEL

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COUNTER RESET

INPUT SELECT

REC/OTR

SLOW

SPEED

–+

–

SET

SKIP

SEARCH CLOCK/

COUNTER

–+

TRACKING

AUTO

CANCEL

ENTER

STOP

PLAY

F.FWD

REW

TIMER REC

PAUSE/STILL

CHANNEL

CALL

456

This VCR can display on the TV screen in the English, Spanish or French languages.

2 3

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 on the TV.

Press the SET + or – button to select the desired

language: English, Spanish or French.

Press the MENU button until the MENU screen

is cleared.

ON-SCREEN LANGUAGE SELECTION

〈

+/–/ENTER/MENU

〉

LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE

ENGLISH

FRANCAIS

ESPAÑOL

〈

+/–/ENTER/MENU

〉

CLOOK SET

TIMER REC SET

AUTO REPEAT

CH SET UP

LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE

NO NOISE BACKGROUND

ON OFF

Press the MENU button.

Press the SET + or – button to select the

LANGUAGE option, then press the ENTER

button.

ENTERMENU – SET +

– SET + MENU

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TV/VCR

COUNTER RESET

INPUT SELECT

REC/OTR

SLOW

SPEED

–+

–

SET

SKIP

SEARCH CLOCK/

COUNTER

–+

TRACKING

AUTO

CANCEL

ENTER

STOP

PLAY

F.FWD

REW

TIMER REC

PAUSE/STILL

CHANNEL

CALL

456

EXAMPLE: Setting the clock to "8:30 AM" March, 23 (THU), 2000.

• After a power failure or disconnection of the power, the timer settings will be lost. In this case, reset the

present time.

• Press the CANCEL button to move cursor backward for correction.

• If you want to corret time or date while the clock is functioning, press the MENU button, then press

SET + or – button to select the CLOCK SET option, then press the ENTER button.

To make any adjustments perform steps 2 through 3.

〈

+/–/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU

〉

MONTH

DAY

TIME

YEAR

(WED)

: 00 AM

2000

SETTING THE CLOCK

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 on the TV.

Press the SET + or – button to set the month,

then press the ENTER button.

Set the day, year and time as in Step 2.

• 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.

NOTE:

1 2

ENTER

〈

+/–/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU

〉

MONTH

DAY

TIME

YEAR

(THU)

: 30 AM

2000

Press the MENU button. Press the SET + or –

button to select the CLOCK SET option, then

press the ENTER button.

〈

+/–/ENTER/MENU

〉

CLOOK SET

TIMER REC SET

AUTO REPEAT

CH SET UP

LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE

NO NOISE BACKGROUND

ON OFF

MENU – SET + ENTER

– SET + ENTER

– SET +

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COUNTER RESET

INPUT SELECT

REC/OTR

SLOW

SPEED

–+

–

SET

SKIP

SEARCH CLOCK/

COUNTER

–+

TRACKING

AUTO

CANCEL

ENTER

STOP

PLAY

F.FWD

REW

TIMER REC

PAUSE/STILL

CHANNEL

CALL

456

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.

Press the MENU button. Press the SET + or – button to select the

CH SET UP option, then press the ENTER button.

Press the SET + or – button

to select the TV/CATV mode.

Press the ENTER button to

select the TV or CATV mode.

The arrow indicates the

selected mode.

Press the MENU button

twice to return to normal TV

viewing.

〈

+/–/ENTER/MENU

〉

CLOOK SET

TIMER REC SET

AUTO REPEAT

CH SET UP

LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE

NO NOISE BACKGROUND

ON OFF

〈

+/–/ENTER/MENU

〉

CH SET UP

TV CATV

AUTO CH MEMORY

ADD/DELETE

TV/CATV SELECTION

ENTER MENU

– SET +

– SET + ENTER

TV - VHF/UHF channels

CATV - CABLE TV channels

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TV/VCR

COUNTER RESET

INPUT SELECT

REC/OTR

SLOW

SPEED

–+

–

SET

SKIP

SEARCH CLOCK/

COUNTER

–+

TRACKING

AUTO

CANCEL

ENTER

STOP

PLAY

F.FWD

REW

TIMER REC

PAUSE/STILL

CHANNEL

CALL

456

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 on the TV.

〈

+/–/ENTER/MENU

〉

CH SET UP

TV CATV

AUTO CH MEMORY

ADD/DELETE

Press the MENU button.

Press the SET + or – button to select the CH

SET UP option, then press the ENTER button.

Press the SET + or – button to select the AUTO

CH MEMORY mode, then press the ENTER

button.

The auto tuning will start. The channel display

will count up and when finished, the screen

returns to normal.

CH 001

The VCR can receive a maximum of 181 channels by presetting the channels into memory.

AUTOMATIC MEMORY TUNING

CH 001

– SET + ENTER

MENU – SET + ENTER

〈

+/–/ENTER/MENU

〉

CLOOK SET

TIMER REC SET

AUTO REPEAT

CH SET UP

LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE

NO NOISE BACKGROUND

ON OFF

1 2

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TV/VCR

COUNTER RESET

INPUT SELECT

REC/OTR

SLOW

SPEED

–+

–

SET

SKIP

SEARCH CLOCK/

COUNTER

–+

TRACKING

AUTO

CANCEL

ENTER

STOP

PLAY

F.FWD

REW

TIMER REC

PAUSE/STILL

CHANNEL

CALL

456

〈

–

/ENTER/MENU

〉

CLOOK SET

TIMER REC SET

AUTO REPEAT

CH SET UP

LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE

NO NOISE BACKGROUND

ON OFF

123

– SET + ENTER– SET +

〈

+/–/ENTER/MENU

〉

CH SET UP

AUTO CH MEMORY

ADD/DELETE

TV CATV

TO ADD/DELETE CHANNELS

Press the ENTER button if you wish to DELETE

the channel from memory.

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.

Press the MENU button three times after adding

or deleting all of the desired channels, to return

to normal TV viewing.

〈

+/–/ENTER/MENU

〉

ADD CH 002

Press the MENU button.

Press the SET + or – button to

select the CH SET UP option,

then press the ENTER button.

Press the SET + or – button

to select the ADD/DELETE

mode, then press the

ENTER button.

Select the desired channels

to be memorized or deleted

using the SET + or – button.

SETTING THE CHANNELS (CONTINUED)

1 2

ENTER – SET +

ENTER

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TV/VCR

COUNTER RESET

INPUT SELECT

REC/OTR

SLOW

SPEED

–+

–

SET

SKIP

SEARCH CLOCK/

COUNTER

–+

TRACKING

AUTO

CANCEL

ENTER

STOP

PLAY

F.FWD

REW

TIMER REC

PAUSE/STILL

CHANNEL

CALL

456

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 on the TV.

NOISE ELIMINATION (BLUE SCREEN)

〈

+/–/ENTER/MENU

〉

CLOOK SET

TIMER REC SET

AUTO REPEAT

CH SET UP

LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE

NO NOISE BACKGROUND

ON OFF

Press the MENU button until the MENU screen

is cleared.

Press the ENTER button to select the ON position.

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".

Press the MENU button, then press the SET + or

– button to select the NO NOISE BACKGROUND

option.

〈

+/–/ENTER/MENU

〉

CLOOK SET

TIMER REC SET

AUTO REPEAT

CH SET UP

LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE

NO NOISE BACKGROUND

ON OFF

ENTER

– SET +

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UNLOADING

NOTE:

Use only video cassette tapes marked .

LOADING AND UNLOADING VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES

The clock display will change to the counter display.

Push the center of the tape until it is automatically retracted.

AUTOMATIC POWER ON

The VCR will turn on automatically and the POWER indicator will light.

AUTOMATIC PLAY

When loading a cassette tape without the erase prevention tab, playback will start immediately.

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 STOP/EJECT

button on the VCR twice. The first press will stop

the tape in any mode. The second press will eject

the tape. The " " will appear on the screen.

The EJECT indicator will light in the display.

AUTOMATIC EJECT

If the VCR automatically rewinds the tape to the

beginning (AUTO REWIND FEATURE), the tape will

be ejected automatically (See the NOTE on page 37).

Pull the cassette out.

The counter display will change to the clock display.

Always eject the tape when not in use.

The cassette can be ejected even if the POWER switch is "OFF".

•

EJECT

STOP/EJECT

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TV/VCR

COUNTER RESET

INPUT SELECT

REC/OTR

SLOW

SPEED

–+

–

SET

SKIP

SEARCH CLOCK/

COUNTER

–+

TRACKING

AUTO

CANCEL

ENTER

STOP

PLAY

F.FWD

REW

TIMER REC

PAUSE/STILL

CHANNEL

CALL

456

TO START PLAYBACK

To play a prerecorded cassette tape.

PLAYBACK

TO STOP 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.

The clock display will change in the counter display.

Press the PLAY button. Playback will start.

Load a prerecorded tape. (When loading a

cassette tape without the erase prevention tab,

playback will start automatically.)

Press the STOP button once. The tape will stop but

remain fully loaded and ready to play.

The " " will appear on the screen about 4 seconds.

The PLAY indicator will light in the display about 4 second.

The " " will appear on the screen about 4 seconds.

The STOP indicator will light in the display about 4 second.

TAPES

PLAY

STOP

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TV/VCR

COUNTER RESET

INPUT SELECT

REC/OTR

SLOW

SPEED

–+

–

SET

SKIP

SEARCH CLOCK/

COUNTER

–+

TRACKING

AUTO

CANCEL

ENTER

STOP

PLAY

F.FWD

REW

TIMER REC

PAUSE/STILL

CHANNEL

CALL

456

The " " will appear on the screen and display about

4 seconds.

The F.FWD indicator will light in the display about 4 second.

DIGITAL TRACKING CONTROL

FORWARD/REVERSE PICTURE SEARCH

If you want to see the tape program during REW (F.FWD) mode, press and hold the REW (F.FWD) button again.

The backward (forward) visual search picture will be seen on the screen. Release to return to the REW (F.FWD)

mode.

TO REWIND OR FORWARD THE TAPE RAPIDLY

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 Manual TRACKING + or – button to obtain the best possible picture. To resume automatic

tracking, press the AUTO Tracking button.

PLAYBACK (CONTINUED)

The " " will appear on the screen and display about

4 seconds.

The REW indicator will light in the display about 4 second.

Press the REW button in the STOP mode. Press the F.FWD button in the STOP mode.

F.FWD

REW

AUTO TRACKING

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TV/VCR

COUNTER RESET

INPUT SELECT

REC/OTR

SLOW

SPEED

–+

–

SET

SKIP

SEARCH CLOCK/

COUNTER

–+

TRACKING

AUTO

CANCEL

ENTER

STOP

PLAY

F.FWD

REW

TIMER REC

PAUSE/STILL

CHANNEL

CALL

456

SKIP

To visually search backward, press the REW button

once or twice in the PLAYBACK mode.

To visually search forward, press the F.FWD button

once or twice in the PLAYBACK mode.

SPECIAL PLAYBACK

•

NOTE:

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 rewind or fast forward a tape, press the STOP button, and then press the REW

or F.FWD button.

The REVEW indicator will light in the display about

4 seconds.

Press the PLAY button to resume normal viewing speed.

The CUE indicator will light in the display about

4 seconds.

Press the PLAY button to resume normal viewing speed.

Best results during speed search playback can be obtained with cassette tapes recorded in the "SLP" mode.

A few noise bars will appear on the picture

during SPEED SEARCH and STILL.

The audio output is muted

during special playback.

To prevent damage to the tape,

special playback

is automatically changed to the PLAYBACK mode after 5 minutes.

SKIP SEARCH

Press the SKIP SEARCH button in the PLAY mode. The VCR will search forward through approximately 30

seconds of the tape (e.g. unwanted commercial time) for each press of the SKIP SEARCH button (maximum

six presses) and then resume normal playback. The number of presses will appear on the display in place of

the channel number.

For example: 1 press: 30 seconds of tape

2 presses: 60 seconds of tape

3 presses: 90 seconds of tape

The CUE 1 indicator will light in the

display. (For example : 1 press.)

REW

F.FWD

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TV/VCR

COUNTER RESET

INPUT SELECT

REC/OTR

SLOW

SPEED

–+

–

SET

SKIP

SEARCH CLOCK/

COUNTER

–+

TRACKING

AUTO

CANCEL

ENTER

STOP

PLAY

F.FWD

REW

TIMER REC

PAUSE/STILL

CHANNEL

CALL

456

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 about 4 seconds.

Press the PLAY button again to resume normal playback.

NOTE: SLOW TRACKING AND VERTICAL LOCK ADJUSTMENT

If noise bars appear in the picture during slow motion, press the Manual TRACKING + or – button to reduce the

noise bars.

If the still picture jitters excessively, press the Manual TRACKING + or – button to stabilize the still picture.

SPECIAL PLAYBACK (CONTINUED)

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.

Press the PAUSE/STILL button or PLAY button to

resume normal playback.

FRAME BY FRAME ADVANCE

Press the PAUSE/STILL button in the PLAYBACK

mode.

TO WATCH A STILL PICTURE

The STILL indicator will light in the display about

4 seconds.

Press the PAUSE/STILL button or PLAY button to

resume normal playback.

SLOW

PAUSE/STILL

SLOW

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TV/VCR

COUNTER RESET

INPUT SELECT

REC/OTR

SLOW

SPEED

–+

–

SET

SKIP

SEARCH CLOCK/

COUNTER

–+

TRACKING

AUTO

CANCEL

ENTER

STOP

PLAY

F.FWD

REW

TIMER REC

PAUSE/STILL

CHANNEL

CALL

456

TO WATCH A TAPE REPEATEDLY

NOTE:

Press the ENTER button to select the ON

position.

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.

Press the MENU button.

If you press the PLAY button, the tape will play

over and over until the repeat mode is canceled.

" " will appear when you press the CALL button.

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 on the TV.

ENTER

1Press the MENU button.

Then press the SET + or – button to select the

AUTO REPEAT option.

〈

+/–/ENTER/MENU

〉

CLOOK SET

TIMER REC SET

AUTO REPEAT

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LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE

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POWER EJECT

TV/VCR

COUNTER RESET

INPUT SELECT

REC/OTR

SLOW

SPEED

–+

–

SET

SKIP

SEARCH CLOCK/

COUNTER

–+

TRACKING

AUTO

CANCEL

ENTER

STOP

PLAY

F.FWD

REW

TIMER REC

PAUSE/STILL

CHANNEL

CALL

456

RECORDING A TV PROGRAM

RECORDING AND VIEWING THE SAME TV PROGRAM

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.

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 on the TV.

Press the direct channel selection buttons to

select the channel to be recorded.

1-9

10-19

20-99

100-125

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.

(Example; press 018 for 18.)

Press 2 digits in order. (Example; press

22 for 22.)

Press the 3 digits in order. (Example;

press 110 for 110.)

Press the SPEED selector button to select the

desired tape speed SP, LP or SLP.

Load a cassette tape with the erase

prevention tab intact.

The VCR will automatically turn on.

The counter and SP, LP or SLP will appear on the

screen about 4 seconds.

VHF/UHF/CATV CHANNELS

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)

(5A)

TV CATV

VHF

2-13 VHF

2-13

The clock display will change in the counter display.

CH 110

00 : 00 : 00 SP

Or press the CHANNEL ▲ or ▼ button to select the

channel to be recorded.

SPEED

110

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POWER EJECT

TV/VCR

COUNTER RESET

INPUT SELECT

REC/OTR

SLOW

SPEED

–+

–

SET

SKIP

SEARCH CLOCK/

COUNTER

–+

TRACKING

AUTO

CANCEL

ENTER

STOP

PLAY

F.FWD

REW

TIMER REC

PAUSE/STILL

CHANNEL

CALL

456

NOTE:

Press the REC/OTR button.

" " will appear on the screen about 4

seconds.

Press the PAUSE/STILL button to avoid recording unwanted material. Press again to continue the recording.

" " will appear on screen about 4 seconds and the REC indicator will light in the display to continue

pause mode.

Press the STOP button to stop recording. " " will

appear on screen about 4 seconds.

TO STOP RECORDING

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.

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.

TO STOP RECORDING TEMPORARILY

The STOP indicator will light in the display about

4 seconds.

CH 110

PAUSE/STILL

STOP

REC/OTR

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While the VCR is recording, press the TV/VCR

selector button to select the TV position.

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.

RECORDING ONE PROGRAM WHILE WATCHING ANOTHER

After recording, break off the erase prevention

tab if you do not wish to record over the tape.

Cover the hole with adhesive tape.

Be careful the tape does not extend past the edges

of the cassette housing.

TAPE SPEED AND MAXIMUM RECORDING/PLAYBACK TIME

TAPE SPEED

(Standard Play)

(Long Play)

SLP

(Super Long Play)

VIDEO CASSETTE TAPE

Erase prevention tab Adhesive tape

NOTE: Some CATV hookups do not permit viewing one channel while recording another. See pages 18-21.

1 hour

30 minutes

1-1/2 hours

1 hour

2 hours

3 hours

1-1/2 hours

4-1/2 hours

3 hours

T-90

6 hours

4 hours

2 hours

5-1/3 hours

2-2/3 hours

7 hours

10-1/2 hours

3-1/2 hours

T-210 T-160 T-120 T-60 T-30

8 hours

RECORDING A TV PROGRAM (CONTINUED)

TV/VCR

TO RECORD AGAIN

TO PREVENT AN ACCIDENTAL RECORDING

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POWER EJECT

TV/VCR

COUNTER RESET

INPUT SELECT

REC/OTR

SLOW

SPEED

–+

–

SET

SKIP

SEARCH CLOCK/

COUNTER

–+

TRACKING

AUTO

CANCEL

ENTER

STOP

PLAY

F.FWD

REW

TIMER REC

PAUSE/STILL

CHANNEL

CALL

456

00 : 00 : 00 SP

EXAMPLE: One-touch timer recording for 30 minutes.

ONE-TOUCH TIMER RECORDING (OTR)

The one-touch timer recording feature provides a simple and convenient way to make a timed recording.

To cancel OTR, press the STOP button or turn off the power.

•

CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN

• Turn ON the TV and set to the

video channel 3 or 4.

• Turn on the VCR power button.

When a TV is connected with an

audio/video cable, turn the TV on

and select the video input mode on

the TV.

NOTE: Press the REC/OTR button to increase the time needed for recording. (See the chart below.)

Press

Recording time

4 times