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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
VT-FX630A / VT-FX530A
Owner's manual
Using these quality features:
Super index allows you to quickly search for a program you want to view or the point from
which you want to start recording on the tape.
Super rewind and fast forward
Multi-channel TV sound (MTS).
8-program/1-year preset recording.
Auto tracking system automatically adjusts the tracking so the picture is optimized.
Frequency synthesized tuner provides easy, preset tuning of up
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TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR YOUR SAFETY..................................................................................................................2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS.....................................................................................................3 CUSTOMER CONTROLS ..........................................................................................................6 REMOTE OPERATION .................................................................................
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operation and maintenance of this unit has been included. Therefore, it should be read carefully in order to avoid any problems. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING: Many television programs and films are copyrighted. In certain circumstances, copyright law may apply to private in-home videotaping of copyrighted materials. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECT
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marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your video dealer or local power company. For video products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. 6 Overloading -- Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Overloaded AC outlets and extension cords are dangerous, and so are frayed power cords, damaged or cracked wire insulation and b
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EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING 13 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 or approaching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal. Installing an outdoor antenna can be hazardous and should be left to a professiona
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CUSTOMER CONTROLS VCR Customer Controls VCR Front Panel Controls VCR Display Panel Item No. Function Page 1 POWER button 2 2 Infrared receiver 8 3 Cassette compartment 9 4 STOP/EJECT button 9 5 PLAY button 22 6 F.FWD button 23 7 REW button 23 8 REC button 33 9 CHANNEL (channel up/down)/ 23 TRACKING buttons 30 LED Indicator 10 POWER indicator 22 11 TIMER (delayed recording) indicator 38 REC - recording indicator 12 VCR - operate mode indicator 33 13 --
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Remote Control Customer Controls Remote Control Item No. Function Page 1 Transmission window 8 2 POWER button 19 3 TAPE SPEED button - select the 32 recording speed SP or EP. 4 VOL button - increase or decrease 40 the audio volume 5 SLOW button - for slow motion picture 25 6 REW button - fast rewind or search 22 7 STOP button - stops play/ 22 record function 8 GUIDE - to recall OSD menu 19 9 DISP- to recall on-screen display 30 10 PROGRAM (programming) button 36 11 CLEAR
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............................................................................................................................................................ 2 Install batteries. • Align the positive (+) and negative (-) polarity marks on the batteries with those indicated on the remote control. 3 Replace the lid. • Operating in the remote control Operating the VCR: 1 Make sur
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and remote control. ............................................................................................................................................................ 2 Point the remote control at the VCR's infrared receiver and press the required button on the remote control. Note: If the remote does not work even at close range, try replacing the batteries with two fresh "AA" batteries. CASSETTE TAPES • Types Only use video cassettes with the mark in this VCR. ......
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• Removal Press the STOP/EJECT button on the VCR. The cassette will come partially out of the compartment so you can pull it out. • The cassette can be ejected with the power on or off. BASIC ANTENNA HOOKUP [A] WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN... • WATCH AVAILABLE TV CHANNELS • RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL • RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER Hook-up A Illustration ..............................................................................
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• RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER Hookup B Illustration ............................................................................................................................................................ BASIC CABLE HOOKUP [C] WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN... • WATCH AVAILABLE CABLE CHANNELS • RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL • RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER Hookup C Illustration ........................................................................................
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the appropriate channel. • When the power is turned on, press the POWER button to turn it off. Press the PLAY button on front of the VCR. The POWER indicator will light up and the VCR indicator will flash. Press the CHANNEL button alternates between channel 3 and channel 4. The VCR will stop flash. If within 30 seconds, the CHANNEL button not been press, the VCR will terminate the selection of RF Channel. ADVANCED CABLE HOOKUP -AV HOOKUP [D] WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN... • WATCH AVA
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Switch the RF Channel 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. • When the power is turned on, press the POWER button to turn it off. Press the PLAY button on front of the VCR. The POWER indicator will light up and the VCR indicator will flash. Press the CHANNEL button alternates between channel 3 and channel 4. The VCR will stop flash. If within 30 seconds, the CHANNEL button not been pr
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ADVANCED CABLE HOOKUP -WITH CABLE BOX AND SPLITTER [G] WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN... • WATCH AVAILABLE CABLE CHANNELS • RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL • RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER TO RECORD, ALL CHANNEL SELECTIONS MUST BE MADE AT THE CABLE BOX. BE SURE TO CONSULT YOUR CABLE BOX MANUAL FOR THE CABLE BOX OUTPUT CHANNEL. Hookup G Illustration ......................................................................................................................................
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............................................................................................................................................................ 1 Press the GUIDE button. The main on-screen menu will appear on the TV screen. You may view all the on-screen instructions in English, French, or Spanish. When you first set up your VCR, it will be set to English. Press the (8) button for French or the (9) button for Spanish. Remote
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5 Press the number buttons to fill in the number of the month, then the day then the year. • For dates with only one number (1-9) press the (0) button first, then the date. For example, if today is July 8 1998, press (0)(7)(0)(8)(9)(8). The correct day of the week will appear by itself. ............................................................................................................................................................ 6 Press the GUIDE button. The VCR clock is
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2 Turn on the TV and select the video channel (3 or 4). Or, if you are hooked up with an audio/video cable, set the TV to AUX or VIDEO. ............................................................................................................................................................ 3 Press the GUIDE button. The main on-screen menu will appear on the TV screen. Remote Control Illustration. ......................................................................................
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............................................................................................................................................................ 7 Press GUIDE to return to regular viewing. Note: Your VCR is capable of receiving 68 broadcast TV channels (VHF 2-13, UHF 14-69) and cable channels (1-125). In some areas channels cannot be received when CATV1 is selected. In this case, select CATV2 in the receiving setup. • When automatic presetting of channels are finished Press
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Remote Control Illustration. ............................................................................................................................................................ 3 Press the (3) button to select "ADD/ERASE CHANNEL". ............................................................................................................................................................ 4 Use the number buttons to select the number of the channel you want to add or erase. ..
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2 Press the GUIDE button. The main on-screen menu will appear on the TV screen. ............................................................................................................................................................ 3 Press the (2) button to select "VCR SETUP". Remote Control Illustration. ............................................................................................................................................................ 4 Press the
