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OWNER’S MANUAL

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly.

VCR4512

TV/CATV MODE SELECTION

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.

ATTENTION

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

contact the remote manufacturer for the required programming code.

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

DRAFT

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.

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 equipment does

cause harmful interference to radio or television recep-

tion, which can be determined by turning the equipment

off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR

MOISTURE.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELEC

TRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE

COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERV

ICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER

SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE

PERSONNEL.

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.

1. READ INSTRUCTIONS

All the safety and operating instructions should be

read before the unit is operated.

2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS

The safety and operating instructions should be

retained for future reference.

3. HEED WARNINGS

All warnings on the unit and in the operating

instructions should be adhered to.

4. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS

All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5. CLEANING

Unplug this unit from the wall outlet before cleaning.

Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.

Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

6. ATTACHMENTS

The manufacturer of this unit does not make any

recommendations for attachments, as they may cause

hazards.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

PORTABLE CART WARNING

(symbol provided by RETAC)

S3125A

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 techni-

cian for help.

CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly

approved by the party responsible for compliance with

the FCC Rules could void the user's authority to operate

this equipment.

7. 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.

8. 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.

8A. An appliance and cart combination should be moved

with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven

surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combina-

tion to overturn.

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9. VENTILATION

Slots and openings in the cabinet back or bottom

are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable

operation of the unit and to protect it from overheating.

These openings must not be blocked or covered.

The openings should never be blocked by placing

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

This unit should never be placed near or over a

radiator or heat source. This unit should not be

placed in built-in installation such as a bookcase or

rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the

manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.

10. 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 com-

pany. For units intended to operate from battery

power, or other sources, refer to the operating

instructions.

11. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION

This unit is equipped with a polarized alternating-

current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than

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

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

to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing

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

electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not

defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug If your

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

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

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

safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug

into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace

your obsolete outlet.

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-

type plug.

12. POWER-CORD PROTECTION

Power-supply cords should be routed so that they

are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items

placed upon or against them, paying particular

attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles,

and the point where they exit from the appliance.

13. 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.

14. POWER LINES

An outside antenna system should not be located in

the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric

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

power lines or circuits. When installing an outside

antenna system, extreme care should be taken to

keep from touching such power lines or circuits, as

contact with them might be fatal.

15. OVERLOADING

Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords, as

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

16. OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY

Do not push objects through any openings in this unit

as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short

out parts that could result in fire or electric shock.

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

17. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected

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

grounded to provide some protection against voltage

surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of

the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70,

provides information with respect to proper grounding

of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of

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

grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge

unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and

requirements for the grounding electrode.

18. SERVICING

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.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER THE

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

19. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE

Unplug this unit from the wall outlet and refer

servicing to qualified service personnel under the

following conditions:

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

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

into the unit.

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

d. If the unit does not operate normally by

following the operating instructions. Adjust only

those controls that are covered by the operating

instructions, as an improper adjustment of

other controls may result in damage and will

often require extensive work by a qualified

technician to restore the unit to its normal

operation.

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

been damaged.

f. When the unit exhibits a distinct change in

performance, this indicates a need for service.

20. REPLACEMENT PARTS

When replacement parts are required, be sure the

service technician uses replacement parts specified

by the manufacturer or those that have the same

characteristics as the original parts.

Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric

shock or other hazards.

21. SAFETY CHECK

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this

unit, ask the service technician to perform safety

checks to determine that the unit is in proper

operating condition.

22. HEAT

The product should be situated away from heat

sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or

other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

23. NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system

installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that

provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in

particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be

connected to the grounding system of the building,

as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (CONTINUED)

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT

(NEC SECTION 810-20)

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

GROUND CLAMP

ELECTRIC SERVICE

EQUIPMENT

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS

(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

ELECTRODE SYSTEM

(NEC ART 250, PART H)

NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

S2898A

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MOISTURE CONDENSATION

DO NOT OPERATE THIS VCR FOR AT LEAST TWO

OR THREE HOURS WHEN MOISTURE IN THE AIR

CONDENSES ON THE VCR.

WHAT IS MOISTURE CONDENSATION?

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

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

glass. This is called moisture condensation.

MOISTURE WILL CONDENSE ON THE UNIT IN THE

FOLLOWING CASES:

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

•After heating a cold room or under extremely humid

conditions.

WHEN YOU EXPERIENCE THE ABOVE CONDITIONS,

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

button to turn on and leave the unit at room temperature

until moisture condensation disappears.

Depending on the surrounding conditions, this may take

two or three hours.

•When you finish operating the VCR, always unload

the cassette and turn off the power.

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

AC power cord.

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

AC power cord from the wall outlet and disconnect the

antenna.

POWER SOURCE

TO USE AC POWER SOURCE

Use the AC polarized line cord provided for operation on

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

polarized AC outlet.

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.

PRECAUTIONS

LOCATION AND HANDLE

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

and the VCR fails to function, simply unplug the unit

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

in. The VCR should return to normal operation.

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

•Do not place the VCR on or near appliances which

may cause electromagnetic interference, e.g. TV,

speakers, etc. Doing so may cause erratic operation

of the VCR including picture and/or sound distortion or

noise.

•Avoid extreme moisture and dust.

•The ventilation holes prevent overheating. Do not

block or cover these holes. Especially avoid covering

the holes with soft materials such as cloth or paper.

•Do not insert fingers or any other objects into the

cassette loading slot. Do not spray cleaner or wax

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

•Avoid places subject to strong vibration. Use in a

horizontal (flat) position only.

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

If liquids should be spilled into the VCR, serious

damage will result. If you spill any liquids into the

VCR, unplug the AC power cord immediately and

consult qualified service personnel before attempting

to use the VCR again.

Polarized AC Cord Plug

(One blade is wider than the other)

AC Outlet

Wider Hole

and Blade

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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.

4 Video Heads - Provides optimal picture quality for

special effects playback.

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 pro-

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

ate start.

Automatic Power On - When loading a cassette tape,

this VCR will automatically turn on.

Automatic Playback - When loading a cassette tape with-

out the erase prevention tab, this VCR will automatically

turn on and play back the cassette tape at the correct

speed.

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.

•Open the battery

compartment cover.

•Install two "AAA"

batteries.

•Replace the cover.

BATTERY INSTALLATION

BATTERY CAUTIONS

Follow these precautions when using batteries in this

device:

•Use only the size and type of batteries specified.

•Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing

the batteries as indicated in the battery compartment.

Reversed batteries may cause damage to the device.

•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).

EFFECTIVE DISTANCE OF THE

REMOTE CONTROL

NOTES: •When direct sunlight, an incandescent lamp,

fluorescent lamp or any other strong light

shines on the Remote Sensor, the remote

operation may be unstable.

•When there is an obstacle between the VCR

and the remote control, the remote control

may not operate.

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PRECAUTIONS (CONTINUED) FEATURES

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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 - This TV can display

the on screen language in English, Spanish or French.

Slow Motion - This VCR provides slow motion which of-

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

Frame by Frame Advance - Press the SLOW button

during still playback to advance the tape one frame at

a time.

Real Time Tape Counter - The counter displays on

the screen the elapsed time in hours, minutes and

seconds and can be used to locate programs.

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 Playback - Plays three tape speeds (SP, LP,

SLP).

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

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

device may be hooked up for dubbing.

Unauthorized recording of copyrighted television

programs, films, video tapes and other materials may

infringe on the rights of copyright owners and violate

CAUTIONS

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

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

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

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

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

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

LANGUAGE SELECTION ........................................ 15

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

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

NOISE ELIMINATION .............................................. 16

PLAYBACK

RECORDING

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

DUPLICATING A VIDEO TAPE ............................... 22

VIDEO HEAD CLEANING........................................ 22

BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE ......................... 23

SPECIFICATIONS ................................................... 24

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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

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

PREPARATION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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TV/VCR SPEED

REW

REC/OTR

PAUSE/STILL

CHANNEL

F.FWD

SET

ENTER

STOP

PLAY

123

456

–

TRACKING

CALL

CANCEL

COUNTER

RESET

AUTO

TRACKING

SLOW

TIMER REC

INPUT

SELECT

POWER

FRONT

LOCATION OF CONTROLS

REMOTE CONTROL

1. Cassette Loading Slot - To insert or remove a

video tape.

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

rapidly winds the tape backwards. In the PLAY

mode, this button activates Reverse Search.

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

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

rapidly winds the tape forward. In the PLAY mode,

this button activates Forward Search.

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

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

recording. Additional presses activate One-touch

Timer Recording.

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

in any mode. Press again to eject the tape.

8. CHANNEL ▼ / ▲ buttons - Used to select a

channel for viewing or recording.

9. Remote Sensor - Signals from the Remote Control

are received here.

10. Power indicator - Lights up when the power is

turned on.

11. Rec indicator - Lights up during recording.

12. T.Rec indicator - Lights when the unit is in the

Timer Record mode.

13. Tv/Vcr indicator - Lights up when the TV/VCR

selector button is selected to the VCR mode.

14. Audio/Video In Jacks - Audio and video signal

cables from an external source can be connected

here.

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

direct access to any channel.

Power

Rec/Otr

Channel

PowerTv/Vcr

Audio In

Video In

RecT.Rec

Play

Rew F.Fwd

Stop/Eject

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UHF/VHF

OUT(TV)

IN(ANT)

REAR

16. STOP button - Press to stop the tape.

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

function.

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

recording at a preset time.

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

motion or to advance the tape one frame at a time

during still playback.

20. COUNTER RESET button - Resets the Real Time

Tape Counter to 00:00:00.

21. TV/VCR selector button - Switches between TV

and VCR.

22. PAUSE/STILL button - During recording, this

button temporarily stops the tape. The "

" will

appear on the screen. During playback, it stops the

tape and displays a still image on the TV screen.

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

are used to adjust tracking manually. Used to set or

adjust in the menu mode.

24. ENTER button - Used to enter the information in

the menu mode.

25. AUTO TRACKING button - Allows automatic adjust-

ment of tracking to minimize picture noise during play-

back.

26. CANCEL button - Used to clear the selected timer

recording program.

27. INPUT SELECT button - Switches the program for

viewing between the VCR and external input sources.

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

week, channel, counter, speed selection and VCR

mode on the TV screen.

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

speed for recording.

30. AUDIO/VIDEO OUT Jacks - Use to output audio and

video signal to a TV, amplifier or VCR.

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

antenna or CATV cable to this jack.

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

or CATV signal to a TV.

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

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VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

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

VCR properly.

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

outdoor type antenna is required.

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

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

skip ahead to

page 12 for the proper connections.

ANTENNA TO VCR CONNECTION

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

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

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

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:

BASIC CONNECTIONS

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

VCR

VHF UHF

300 ohm Twin Lead (Flat) Wire

Matching Transformer

300 ohm Input

75 ohm output

(not supplied)

300 ohm Twin Lead (Flat) Wire

75 ohm Coaxial Cable

Combiner

75/300 ohm Inputs

75 ohm output

(not supplied)

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OUT

VHF/UHF IN

OUT

UHF

VHF

OUT

IN UHF

VHF

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.

75 ohm Coaxial Cable (supplied)

Splitter

75 ohm Input

75/300 ohm outputs

(not supplied)

Splitter

75 ohm Input

300 ohm outputs

(not supplied)

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

VCR TO TV CONNECTION

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

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

connection diagram.

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

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

75 ohm Coaxial Cable

(supplied)

75 ohm Coaxial Cable

(supplied)

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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.

CATV (CABLE TV) CONNECTIONS

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.

ALLOWS: *Recording of nonscrambled channels.

*Use of the programmable timer.

*Recording of one channel while watching another.

ALLOWS: *Recording of channels through the converter box

(scrambled and unscrambled).

*Using the programmable timer to record only the

channel selected at the converter box.

PREVENTS: *Recording one channel while watching another.

*Using the VCR tuner to select channels.

OUT

UHF/VHF

VHF/UHF

IN (ANT)

VCR

Incoming Cable

OUT

UHF/VHF

VHF/UHF

IN (ANT)

OUT

UHF/VHF

VHF/UHF

IN (ANT)

VCR

Incoming Cable

Converter/Descrambler

ALLOWS: *Recording of nonscrambled channels.

*Use of the programmable timer.

*Recording an unscrambled channel while watching

any channel selected at the converter box.

PREVENTS: Recording scrambled channels.

To record from converter/descrambler, VCR

tuner must be tuned to the converter output

channel, usually channel 3 or 4.

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).

NOTE:

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Converter/

Descrambler

Incoming

Cable

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.

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

Incoming

Cable

ALLOWS: *Recording of one channel while watching another.

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

*Recording of all channels through the converter box.

PREVENTS: *Watching scrambled channels while recording another channel.

*Using the VCR tuner to select channels.

VHF/UHF

IN (ANT)

OUT

UHF/VHF

VCR

Splitter

Converter/Descrambler

VHF/UHF

IN (ANT)

OUT

UHF/VHF

VCR

Converter/

Descrambler A/B Switch

Incoming

Cable

Splitter

ALLOWS: *Recording of nonscrambled channels.

*Recording of one channel while watching another.

*Watching premium channels through the converter while recording nonscrambled channels.

*Using the programmable timer.

PREVENTS: Recording scrambled channels.

ALLOWS: *Recording of all channels through the converter box.

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

unscrambled) channel.

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

PREVENTS: Using the VCR tuner to select channels.

VHF/UHF

IN (ANT)

OUT

UHF/VHF

VCR

A/B Switch

Splitter TV

Incoming

Cable

Converter/

Descrambler

Converter/

Descrambler

A/B Switch

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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.

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.

To AUX (R) IN

To AUX (L) IN

To AUDIO OUT

AUDIO/VIDEO CONNECTIONS

AUDIO/VIDEO CONNECTION

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

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

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

STEREO AMPLIFIER CONNECTIONS

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

OUT

To AUDIO IN

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From ANTENNA/CATV system

To UHF/VHF OUT

To UHF/VHF IN

VCR

To ANT IN

To VIDEO IN

AUDIO/VIDEO Cord (not supplied)

VCR

AUDIO Cord (not supplied)

To UHF/VHF OUT

To UHF/VHF IN To VIDEO OUT

To VIDEO IN

To ANT IN

From ANTENNA/CATV system VIDEO Cord

(not supplied)

SETTING THE VIDEO

CHANNEL

This VCR can display on the TV screen in the

English, Spanish or French languages.

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.

2Press the TRACKING SET +

or – button to select the

desired language: English

(ENGLISH), Spanish

(ESPAÑOL) or French

(FRANCAIS), then press the

ENTER button.

3Press the MENU button until the menu screen is

cleared.

〈

+/–/ENTER/MENU

〉

LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE

ENGLISH

FRANCAIS

ESPAÑOL

1Press the MENU button.

Press the TRACKING SET +

or – button to select the

LANGUAGE option, then

press the ENTER button.

SETTING THE CLOCK

NOTES: • 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 correct time or date while the

clock is functioning, press the MENU button,

then press TRACKING SET + or – button to

select the CLOCK SET option, then press the

ENTER button.

To make any adjustments perform steps 2

through 3.

1Press the MENU button. Press

the TRACKING SET + or –

button to select the CLOCK SET

option, then press the ENTER

button.

2Press the TRACKING SET + or

– button to set the month, then

press the ENTER button.

3Set 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.

You must set the date and time manually for timer

recordings.

EXAMPLE: Setting the clock to "8:30 AM" March, 29

(FRI), 2002.

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.

LANGUAGE SELECTION

〈+/–/ENTER/MENU〉

CLOCK SET

TIMER REC SET ON OFF

AUTO REPEAT

CH SET UP

LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE

ON OFF

NO NOISE BACKGROUND

〈+/–/ENTER/MENU〉

CLOCK SET

TIMER REC SET ON OFF

AUTO REPEAT

CH SET UP

LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE

ON OFF

NO NOISE BACKGROUND

CH 125

MONTH

DAY

TIME

YEAR

(WED)

: 00 AM

2000

+/–/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU

〈

+/–/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU

〉

MONTH

DAY

TIME

YEAR

(FRI)

: 30 AM

2002

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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.

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).

When a TV is connected with the 75 ohm coaxial cable

only.

During power off, press and hold the “3” or “4”

number button on the remote control for 3 seconds.

The “TV/VCR” indicator will flash 4 times.

Turn ON the VCR POWER button.

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

with the channel selected in step 1.

Press the TV/VCR selector button to select the VCR

position.

The TV/VCR indicator will light.

Select any channel to receive

a TV station in your area.

The channel number will

appear on the screen for about

4 seconds.

AUTOMATIC MEMORY TUNING

〈

+/–/ENTER/MENU

〉

CH SET UP

TV CATV

AUTO CH MEMORY

ADD/DELETE

TO ADD/DELETE CHANNELS

1Press the MENU button.

Press the TRACKING SET +

or – button to select the CH

SET UP option, then press the

ENTER button.

2Press the TRACKING SET + or

– button to select the ADD/DE-

LETE mode, then press the

ENTER button.

3Select the desired channels to

be added or deleted using the

TRACKING SET + or – button.

4Press 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.

5 Press the MENU button three times after adding or

deleting all of the desired channels, to return to

normal TV viewing.

When you don't want to receive a weak signal

broadcast, the Blue back screen can be obtained by

selecting the NO NOISE BACKGROUND "ON". When

the unit is shipped from the factory, the NO NOISE

BACKGROUND is set to the "ON".

CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN

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

•Turn ON the VCR POWER button.

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

mode.

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

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

mode on the TV.

〈

+/–/ENTER/MENU

〉

ADD CH 002

〈+/–/ENTER/MENU〉

CLOCK SET

TIMER REC SET ON OFF

AUTO REPEAT

CH SET UP

LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE

ON OFF

NO NOISE BACKGROUND

〈+/–/ENTER/MENU〉

CLOCK SET

TIMER REC SET ON OFF

AUTO REPEAT

CH SET UP

LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE

ON OFF

NO NOISE BACKGROUND

〈+/–/ENTER/MENU〉

CLOCK SET

TIMER REC SET ON OFF

AUTO REPEAT

CH SET UP

LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE

ON OFF

NO NOISE BACKGROUND

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

1Press the MENU button.

Press the TRACKING SET +

or – button to select the CH

SET UP option, then press

the ENTER button.

2Press the TRACKING SET +

or – button to select the

AUTO CH MEMORY mode,

then press the ENTER button.

3The auto tuning will start. The

channel display will count up

and when finished, the screen

returns to normal.

The VCR can receive a maximum of 181 channels by

presetting the channels into memory.

SETTING THE CHANNELS

1Press the MENU button.

2Press the TRACKING SET +

or – button to select the CH

SET UP option, then press the

ENTER button.

3Press the TRACKING SET +

or – button to select the TV/

CATV mode.

4Press the ENTER button to

select the TV or CATV mode.

The arrow indicates the

selected mode.

5Press the MENU button twice to return to normal TV

viewing.

TV/CATV SELECTION

〈

+/–/ENTER/MENU

〉

CH SET UP

TV CATV

AUTO CH MEMORY

ADD/DELETE

CH 001

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.

〈+/–/ENTER/MENU〉

CLOCK SET

TIMER REC SET ON OFF

AUTO REPEAT

CH SET UP

LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE

ON OFF

NO NOISE BACKGROUND

〈+/–/ENTER/MENU〉

CLOCK SET

TIMER REC SET ON OFF

AUTO REPEAT

CH SET UP

LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE

ON OFF

NO NOISE BACKGROUND

NOISE ELIMINATION

1Press the MENU button, then

press the TRACKING SET + or

– button to select the NO

NOISE BACKGROUND option.

2Press the ENTER button to

select the ON position.

3Press the MENU button again.

TV - VHF/UHF channels

CATV - CABLE TV channels

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TO REWIND OR FORWARD THE TAPE

RAPIDLY

Press the REW button in the

STOP mode.

"" will appear on the screen for

about 4 seconds.

When a tape is played, the Digital Auto Tracking System

automatically adjusts the tracking to obtain the best

possible picture. If noise bars appear during playback,

adjust the tracking manually:

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

best possible picture. To resume automatic tracking,

press the AUTO Tracking button.

FORWARD/REVERSE PICTURE SEARCH

If you want to see the tape program during REW or

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

again. The backward or forward visual search picture

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

to the REW or F.FWD mode.

DIGITAL TRACKING CONTROL

TO START 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.

1Load a prerecorded tape

(When loading a cassette tape

without the erase prevention

tab, playback will start auto-

matically).

2Press the PLAY button.

Playback will start. " " will

appear on the screen for

about 4 seconds.

Press the STOP button once.

The tape will stop but remain fully

loaded and ready to play.

" " will appear on the screen for

about 4 seconds.

UNLOADING

Use only video cassette tapes marked .

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 preven-

tion 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

Stop/Eject button on the VCR

twice. The first press will stop the

tape in any mode. The second

press will eject the tape. " " will

appear on the screen for about 4

seconds.

AUTOMATIC EJECT

If the VCR automatically rewinds the tape to the begin-

ning (AUTO REWIND FEATURE), the tape will be

ejected automatically (See the NOTE on page 19).

To play a prerecorded cassette tape.

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

•The cassette can be ejected even if the VCR

is turn off.

LOADING AND UNLOADING

PLAYBACK

Press the F.FWD button in the

STOP mode.

"" will appear on the screen for

about 4 seconds.

TAPE SPEED AND

RECORDING/PLAYBACK TIME

You can select the two different tape speeds before

recording.

This VCR selects the playback tape speed SP,

LP(Long Play) or SLP automatically.

TAPE SPEED

VIDEO CASSETTE TAPE

T120

Standard Play

SLP

Super Long Play

2 hours

6 hours

2-2/3 hours

8 hours

T160

NOTE: This VCR selects the playback tape speed SP,

LP or SLP automatically.

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RECORDING AND VIEWING THE

SAME TV PROGRAM

CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN

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

•Turn ON the VCR POWER button.

•Press the TV/VCR selector button to select the

VCR mode.

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.

1Load a cassette tape with the

erase prevention tab intact.

The VCR will automatically

turn on.

2Press the SPEED selector

button to select the desired

tape speed SP or SLP.

The counter and SP or SLP

will appear on the screen for

about 4 seconds.

TO WATCH A TAPE REPEATEDLY

NOTE: To cancel repeat mode, follow the above steps

1 and 2, then press the ENTER button to select

the OFF position. Press the MENU button to

return to the TV.

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.

SLOW MOTION PLAYBACK

Press the SLOW button in the PLAYBACK mode.

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

Press the PLAY button again to resume normal play-

back.

NOTE: SLOW TRACKING AND VERTICAL LOCK

ADJUSTMENT

If noise bars appear in the picture during slow motion,

press the TRACKING SET + or – button to reduce the

noise bars.

If the still picture jitters excessively, press the

TRACKING SET + or – button to stabilize the still picture.

" " will appear if you press the CALL button.

To cancel, press the CALL button again.

2Press the ENTER button to

select the ON position.

3Press the MENU button.

If you press the PLAY button, the

tape will play over and over until

the repeat mode is canceled.

〈+/–/ENTER/MENU〉

CLOCK SET

TIMER REC SET ON OFF

AUTO REPEAT

CH SET UP

LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE

ON OFF

NO NOISE BACKGROUND

SPECIAL PLAYBACK

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.

FRAME BY FRAME ADVANCE

Press the PAUSE/STILL button in the PLAYBACK mode.

Press the PAUSE/STILL button again to resume normal

playback.

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 again to resume normal

playback.

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

during SPEED SEARCH and STILL.

•The audio output is muted during SPEED

SEARCH, STILL, FRAME ADVANCE and

SLOW MOTION.

•To prevent damage to the tape, special

playback is automatically changed to the

PLAYBACK mode after 5 minutes.

RECORDING A TV

PROGRAM

00 : 00 : 00 SP

VHF/UHF/CATV CHANNELS

TO WATCH A STILL PICTURE

TV CATV

VHF

2-13

UHF

14-69

VHF

2-13

STD/HRC/IRC

14-36 (A) (W)

37-59 (AA) (WW)

60-85 (AAA) (ZZZ)

86-94 (86) (94)

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

100-125 (100)(125)

01 (5A)

〈+/–/ENTER/MENU〉

CLOCK SET

TIMER REC SET ON OFF

AUTO REPEAT

CH SET UP

LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE

ON OFF

NO NOISE BACKGROUND

1Press the MENU button.

Press the TRACKING SET +

or – button to select the AUTO

REPEAT option.

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4Press the REC/OTR button.

" ● " will appear on the screen

for about 4 seconds and the

Rec indicator will light.

Press the PAUSE/STILL button

to avoid recording unwanted

material. Press again or press

the REC/OTR button to continue

the recording.

Press the STOP button to stop

recording.

" ■ " will appear on screen for

about 4 seconds.

TO STOP RECORDING

TO STOP RECORDING TEMPORARILY

NOTE: AUTO REWIND FEATURE

This VCR will automatically rewind the tape

when the tape has ended (except during OTR

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

turn the VCR’s power OFF.

"" will appear on screen for about 4 seconds and the

Rec indicator will blink to continue pause mode.

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.

CH 110

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.

NOTE: Some CATV hookups do not permit viewing one

channel while recording another. See pages 12,13.

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.

Erase prevention tab

Adhesive tape

TO PREVENT AN ACCIDENTAL

RECORDING

Screwdriver

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

actually necessary to have the TV turned on in

order to make a recording. Turning on the TV

merely allows confirmation of the proper

channel settings on your VCR.

RECORDING A TV PROGRAM

3Press the direct channel selection buttons or the

CHANNEL ▲ or ▼ button to select the channel to be

recorded.

CH 110

1-9 Press 0 twice and then 1-9 as required.

Example: To select 2, Press “002”.

10-19 Press 0 first and then the remaining 2 digits in

order from left to right.

Example: Press 012 for “12”.

20-99 Press 2 digits in order.

Example: Press 22 for

“22”.

100-125 Press the 3 digits in

order.

Example: Press 110

for “110”.

TO RECORD AGAIN

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1Press the MENU button.

Check the TIMER REC SET

option is selected, then press

the ENTER button.

2Press the TRACKING SET + or

– button to select one of the

program line, then press the

ENTER button.

3Press the TRACKING SET +

or – button to select the date,

then press the ENTER

button.

4Set the start time, end time,

channel and tape speed as in

step 3.

NOTE: To record from external

source set the channel

to "L". "L" will appear

next to CH 125 (or 69).

5To enter other programs,

repeat step 2 through 4. Or,

press the MENU button twice

to return to the normal screen.

6Press the TIMER REC button.

The power will go off, the

T.Rec indicator will light and

the VCR stands by for

recording.

Timer recording can be programmed on-screen with

the remote control. The built-in timer allows automatic

unattended recording of up to 8 programs within 1

month.

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

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

program number 1 (Tape speed: SLP).

CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN

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

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

mode.

•Load a video cassette with the erase prevention tab

intact. The VCR will automatically turn on.

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

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.

To cancel timer recording, press the button again and

the T.Rec indicator will go out.

〈+/–/ENTER/MENU〉

CLOCK SET

TIMER REC SET ON OFF

ON OFF

AUTO REPEAT

CH SET UP

LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE

NO NOISE BACKGROUND

-:--

-:-- ---

-:-- -:-- ---

-:-- ---

---

-:-- -:-- ---

-:-- ---

------ -

26(SU)

〈

+/–/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU

〉

START END

DATE CH

-:--

〈

+/–/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU

〉

DATE START END CH

––––– –:–– –:–– –– –

CH 125

OTR 0 : 30

NOTES: • Press the REC/OTR

button to increase the

time needed for

recording (See the

chart ).

•To cancel OTR, press

the STOP button or

turn off the power.

CH 125

The One-touch Timer Recording feature provides

a simple and convenient way to make a timed

recording.

EXAMPLE: One-touch Timer Recording for 30 minutes.

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.

1Load a cassette tape with the

erase prevention tab intact.

2Press the SPEED selector

button to select the desired

tape speed SP or SLP.

The counter and SP or SLP

will appear on the screen for

about 4 seconds.

3Press the direct channel

selection buttons or the

CHANNEL ▲ or ▼ button to

select the channel to be

recorded.

The channel number will

appear on the screen for about

4 seconds.

4Press the REC/OTR button to

begin recording. Press the

button again to stop recording

after 30 minutes. Each addi-

tional press of the REC/OTR

button will increase recording

time as shown in the chart

below, up to a maximum of 5

hours. The OTR and recording

time will appear on screen for

about 4 seconds.

00 : 00 : 00 SP

ONE-TOUCH TIMER

RECORDING (OTR)SETTING THE TIMER

RECORDING

Press

once

twice

3 times

4 times

5 times

6 times

7 times

8 times

9 times

Recording time

NORMAL REC

0:30

1:00

1:30

2:00

3:00

4:00

5:00

NORMAL REC

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When setting the date in step 3, press the TRACKING

SET – button repeatedly.

The setting changes as follows:

Example

Press the TRACKING SET + or

– button to select the TIMER

REC SET option in the MENU.

Then press the ENTER button to

display the timer program list.

Press the MENU button twice to

return to the normal screen.

TO CONFIRM THE SETTINGS

TO SET DAILY/WEEKLY TIMER

Press the TRACKING SET + or –

button to select the TIMER REC

SET option in the MENU. Then

press the TRACKING SET + or –

button to select the unnecessary

program, and press the CANCEL

button to cancel the program.

IF THE PROGRAM OVERLAPS

ANOTHER

TO CANCEL A PROGRAM

8 : 00 11 : 00

9 : 00 10 : 00

Program 1

Prog.1

Deleted Parts

Non Recorded Portion Parts

Prog.2 Prog.3

Program 2

Program 3

Recording

Control Settings

NOTES: •The everyday/every week recording can be

made continuously until the recording is

canceled or the tape reaches the end.

•During timer recording, the automatic

rewinding mechanism does not function.

Press the CALL button.

Press the CALL button again to make the display disappear.

Press the COUNTER RESET button. The counter will

appear on the screen.

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

WHILE OPERATING A TAPE

WHILE WATCHING TV

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

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

•When you load a tape, the counter will change

to "00:00:00".

•The counter does not function on nonrecorded

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

fast forward or play tapes through blank sections,

the counter stops.

NOTE: Do not overlap programs as portions of the

conflicting programs will be lost. The first

recording time has priority over the next recording

time as shown in the diagram.

〈

+/–/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU

〉

26 (WE)11:00PM 11:30PM

125SLP

DATE START END CH

––––– –:–– –:–– –– –

〈

+/–/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU

〉

DATE START END CH

––––– –:–– –:–– –– –

While setting, press the ENTER button to flash the item

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

SET + or – button.

When finished, press the ENTER button.

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

indicator is lit.

•After a power failure or disconnection of the

power plug, all programmed recording

settings must be reset upon resumption of

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

15) and reprogram any timer recordings.

•Press the CANCEL button to move cursor

backward for correction.

TO CORRECT THE SETTINGS

The current day (Friday) SU-SA (Sunday to Saturday)

MO-SA (Monday to Saturday)

MO-FR (Monday to Friday)

WKL-WE WKL-TH (Weekly Thursday)

(Weekly Wednesday)

One month later

minus one day

ON-SCREEN FUNCTION

DISPLAY

SETTING THE TIMER RECORDING

00 : 00 : 00 SP

CH 1258 : 30 AM THU

DAY OF THE WEEK

CHANNEL

TAPE

SPEED

REAL TIME COUNTER

CLOCK

00 : 00 : 00 SP

CH 1258 : 30 AM THU

AUTO TR.

OPERATING MODE

TAPE IN

AUTO TRACKING

AUTO REPEAT

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The video heads are the means by which the VCR

reads pictures from the tape during playback. In the

unlikely event that the heads become dirty enough to be

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

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

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

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

cleaning system or have them cleaned professionally.

NOTES: •Video heads may eventually wear out and

should be replaced when they fail to produce

clear pictures.

•To help prevent video head clogging, use

only good quality VHS tapes. Discard worn

out tapes.

VIDEO HEAD CLOGGING

VIDEO HEAD CLEANING

Video head cleaning is needed when the playback

picture becomes unclear. This signifies that the heads

are getting dirty and can occur when playing poor quality

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

equivalent high quality chemical non-abrasive (wet)

head cleaning tape or have them cleaned professionally.

If playing a head cleaning tape in the VCR once does

not improve the picture, play it several times before

requesting service.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN THE VIDEO HEADS

OR SERVICE THE UNIT BY REMOVING THE TOP

COVER.

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

the SP mode on the recording VCR for best

results.

• Unauthorized recording of copyrighted

television programs, films, video tapes and

other materials may infringe on the rights of

For duplicating a previously recorded tape from a

camcorder, follow the camcorder manufacturer’s

instructions. A typical camcorder dubbing hookup is

shown above.

If you connect the VCR to another VCR or camcorder,

you can duplicate a previously recorded tape.

Make all connections before turning on the power.

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

then press the PAUSE/STILL button.

4Press the PLAY button on the playback VCR, then

press the PAUSE/STILL button.

5Press the PAUSE/STILL button on both the VCRs

simultaneously to begin the duplicating process.

VIDEO HEAD CLEANING

DUPLICATING A VIDEO TAPE

LINE

1Load a blank cassette tape with the erase prevention

tab intact into the recording VCR.

Load a previously recorded tape into the playback

VCR or CAMCORDER.

2Press the INPUT SELECT

button to select AUDIO/VIDEO

input position. "LINE" will

appear on the screen.

To AUDIO IN

To AUDIO OUT

AUDIO/VIDEO Cord (not supplied)

Playback VCR

To VIDEO OUT

Recording VCR

To VIDEO IN

AUDIO/VIDEO Cord (not supplied)

To AUDIO IN

To VIDEO IN

Recording VCR

To AV Jack

Playback Camcorder

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No picture on screen when

playing back a recorded tape.

Noise bars on screen.

The TV is not set to the video channel

3 or 4.

Tracking adjustment beyond range of

automatic tracking circuit.

Video heads are dirty.

The tape is worn or damaged.

Set to the video channel 3 or 4 or

adjust the fine tuning button on your

TV set.

–

BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE

Make sure by first checking the following points.

No power.

TV BROADCAST RECEPTION

Although the power is on, it

does not operate.

A TV program that is selected

by the VCR does not appear on

the screen.

A TV program selected by the

VCR does not appear in color.

RECORDING

TV recording does not work.

Timer recording does not work.

Antenna connection is not correct.

Antenna cable is disconnected.

The video channel is not in the

correct position.

The TV is not set to the video

channel 3 or 4.

The TV/VCR selector is set at TV mode

(The Tv/Vcr indicator is not lit).

INPUT SELECT is set to the LINE

mode.

The TV/CATV menu option setting.

The erase prevention tab of the video

cassette is broken off.

INPUT SELECT is set to the LINE

mode.

The time is not set correctly.

The recording start/end time is not set

correctly.

The TIMER REC button has not been

pressed (The T.Rec indicator is not lit).

SYMPTOM CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION PAGE

The AC power cord is not connected.

Cassette is not inserted.

Connect the AC power cord to the

AC outlet.

Insert a video cassette.

Connect it correctly.

Reconnect the antenna cable.

Set it to CH 3 or 4.

Set the TV channel selector to the 3

or 4 position.

Press the TV/VCR selector button

(The

Tv/Vcr

indicator will light).

Press the INPUT SELECT button to

select the TV mode.

Set the TV/CATV menu option to

select TV or CATV mode.

Place a piece of vinyl tape over the

gap.

Press the INPUT SELECT button to

select the TV mode.

Reset the present time.

Set the start/end time.

Press the TIMER REC button (The

T.Rec indicator will light).

POWER

Adjust tracking manually using the

AUTO TRACKING button or the

TRACKING SET + or – buttons on

remote control.

Have the video heads cleaned.

Try another tape.

PLAYBACK

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Remote control does not work.

It is not aimed at the remote sensor.

Distance too far or too much light in

the room.

There is an obstacle in the path of

the beam.

The batteries are weak.

The +, – polarity of the batteries are

not inserted correctly.

The TV/VCR function is in the VCR

mode.

Aim it at the remote sensor.

Operate within 15 feet (5 meters)

reduce the light in the room.

Clear the path of the beam.

Replace the batteries.

Insert correctly.

Set to TV, or turn off the VCR power

button.

TV programs cannot be seen

using the TV selector.

–

SYMPTOM CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION PAGE

REMOTE CONTROL

Video Head:

Audio Track:

Power Source:

Power Consumption:

Tuner:

RF Channel Output:

Inputs/Outputs:

Video:

Audio:

Antenna:

4 Rotary Heads

MONO Sound - 1 Track

120V, 60Hz

Approx. 8 watts

181 Channel Freq. Synthesized

VHF 2-13

UHF 14-69

CATV 14-36 (A)-(W)

37-59 (AA)-(WW)

60-85 (AAA)-(ZZZ)

86-94 (86)-(94)

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

100-125 (100)-(125)

01 (5A)

Channel 3 or 4, Switchable

In (RCA) 1Vp-p/

75 ohm

Out (RCA) 1Vp-p/

75 ohm

In (RCA)–8dB/50K ohm

Out (RCA)–8dB/1K ohm

UHF/VHF IN 75 ohm coaxial

UHF/VHF OUT 75 ohm coaxial

F.FWD/REW Time:

Speed Search:

Dimensions:

Weight:

Remote Control:

Supplied accessories:

F. FWD: Approx. 4minutes

and 50 seconds

REW: Approx. 2minutes and

30 seconds

(with T-120 Cassette Tape)

SP - 3 & 5 X Normal Speed

LP - 7 & 9 X Normal Speed

SLP - 9 & 15 X Normal Speed

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

9"D

7.1 Ibs

Infrared, Direct Access,

2 x AAA batteries (not supplied)

Remote Control

75 ohm Coaxial Cable

SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE (CONTINUED)

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FOR ADDITIONAL SET-UP OR OPERATING ASSISTANCE, PLEASE CALL

1-800-289-0980

FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE, PLEASE CALL OR WRITE TO:

ORION SALES, INC.

HIGHWAY 41

ORION PLACE

PRINCETON, INDIANA 47670

ENGLISH

MEMO

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