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FOR YOUR SAFETY - 3 - Recording Tips..................................................................................................................................34 Using the Instant Recording Timer (IRT)......................................................................................35 Setting the VCR to Record Later ...................................................................................................36 Reviewing What You Have Programmed ..............................
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FOR YOUR SAFETY - 4 - FOR YOUR SAFETY POWER SUPPLY: AC 120V, 60 Hz ONLY. The POWER switch turns the VCR on and off, leaving the clock/timer unaffected. If the unit is to be left unattended for a long period, it is recommended that the unit be completely switched off and unplugged. Illustrated below is the label on the back of your unit. This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock. Therefore, it is
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Read This First - 5 - This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. "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 guide lines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding sys
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS - 6 - proper use of a Video Cassette Recorder and accessory equipment. Please read it carefully before operating your video product and keep it in a handy place for future reference. INSTALLATION 1 Read and Follow Instructions -- All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the video product is operated. Follow all operating and use instructions. 2 Retain Instructions -- The safety and operating instructions should be retained for futur
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS - 7 - 7 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. 8 Ventilation -- Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the video product and to protect it from overheating. These openings
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS - 8 - 12 Outdoor Antenna Grounding -- If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the video product, 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 No. 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 grou
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Getting Started - 9 - SERVICE 17 Servicing -- Do not attempt to service this video product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 18 Conditions Requiring Service -- Unplug this video product 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
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Getting Started - 10 - If you have an external cable or antenna, place the TV and VCR where you have ample cable to hook them up. If necessary, you can purchase a cable extension and connector. If you plan to route your VCR audio through your stereo speakers for better sound reproduction, place the VCR near the stereo receiver, or have enough long audio cables to make the connections. (But keep in mind that the electronic signal weakens the further it has to travel.) 2 Decide Which H
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Getting Started - 11 - Connect the yellow VIDEO OUT jack on the VCR to the VIDEO IN jack on the TV. This direct video input will give you the best picture. It will also let you play videos in a "picture in picture" feature, if your TV has it. Then connect the AUDIO OUT jacks (red and white) on the VCR to the AUDIO IN jacks on the TV (Left to left, right to right). This audio hookup will give you better sound than the RF signal hookup, because the electronic signal won't have
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Getting Started - 12 - If you have been watching the TV in your home before getting the VCR, you will already have a round wire attached to your TV. Otherwise, look for a cable connection coming in through the wall from outside. (If you find this connection, remember to call your local cable company to start the service.) 1. If still hooked up to your TV, unscrew the round wire from the 75 ohm connector on your television. Otherwise, take the wire that comes in from the wall. 2.
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Getting Started - 13 - In this case, you will need special adapters to make the 75 ohm round wire connection shown below. (You may already have one on your TV.) 1. Remove the antenna line from the back of your TV if it is already connected there, or take it from where it comes in on the wall. 2. Considering the three pictures below, determine which adapter you will need to hook it into your VCR. If you have Use this adapter Single 300 ohm flat wire Separa
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Getting Started - 14 - Now continue with the hookup: 1. Using whichever adapter you have fit your antenna with, attach that connector to the IN FROM ANT upper jack on the back of the VCR. 2. Using the 75 ohm cable supplied with your VCR, connect either end to the OUT TO TV lower jack on the back of the VCR. 3. Use a second adapter to attach the other end of the 75 ohm connector back into the TV (where you first disconnected the antenna). Capabilities: With this h
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Getting Started (Controls) - 15 - When the VCR is on, its video signal can come into your TV on either channel 3 or channel 4. You need to select the appropriate channel. Turn the power on to both the TV and the VCR, and look for a switch on the back of the VCR. Set the switch to 3 or 4, whichever is not a commercial channel in your area. Your basic hookup is now complete. When you're ready to try hooking up a second VCR, a video camera, or a stereo for a complete home entertainment
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Getting Started (Controls) - 16 - Remote Control Buttons Remote Control Illustration (door closed) POWER Turns the VCR on and off. F.ADV Lets you advance the tape frame by frame. PAUSE Temporarily stops the cassette from recording or playing. Press PAUSE again to resume. REW Rewinds the videotape. F.FWD Fast forwards the videotape. TV VOL. Increase or decrease the audio volume. PLAY Starts playing a loaded videocassette. STOP Stops a videocassette from playing, rec
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Getting Started (Controls) - 17 - CHANNEL Top button switches to next higher channel, bottom button switches to the next lower channel. For these to operate, you must have preset your channels. JOG/SHUTTLE Turns Jog/Shuttle function on and off. Jog Dial Moves the tape forward one frame at a time. Shuttle Dial Controls the videocassette's forward and reverse motion with one convenient dial. TITLE/LAST CH Used for title making and switching to the TV channel you were watching previou
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Getting Started (Controls) - 18 - GO-TO/INDEX Used for marking and searching for specific tape location. VCR 1/2 Device button lets you set the remote control to VCR1 or VCR2. SPECTRA SONIC Emphasizes the bass sound from the AUDIO OUT jacks. When the Remote Doesn't Work Right Check out these possibilities: Low Battery If the remote is not working even at close range, try putting in two fresh AA batteries. Objects in the Way There may be objects between the remote and the VCR - for in
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Getting Started (Controls) - 19 - PAUSE To interrupt play or recording. Press again to resume. REC LEVEL Controls the recording level. A.DUB Used for audio dubbing. See AUDIO DUBBING section on page 67. V.DUB Used for video dubbing. See VIDEO DUBBING section on page 69. CHANNEL Up and down arrows for selecting channels. AI Adjusts the played back pictures. SHARP: Reduce the deterioration of the picture when dubbing the tape. NORMAL: Usually set this position. AI ON: Improves
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Getting Started (Initial Setup) - 20 - Now, you will do most of your programming and setup by pressing numbers on the remote control which correspond to options presented in this and other on-screen menus. Instructions are easy to follow, and blinking spaces on the screen will show you where your input is needed. When you want to leave the Easy Guide System, simply press GUIDE several times. This will back you out to the normal TV viewing screen. If you don't press any bu
