Memorex VCR MVR4041 User Manual

OWNER'S MANUAL  
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES  
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER  
VIDEOGRABADOR DE CASSETTE  
MVR4041  
ATTENTION  
ATENCION  
If you purchase a universal remote control from your local retailer, please contact the  
remote manufacturer for the required programming code.  
Si usted a comprado un control de remoto universal, por favor comunicace con el fabricante  
para el codico de programaccion requerido.  
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.  
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly.  
Antes de utilizar su aparato favor de leer las siguientes instrucciones.  
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS  
9. VENTILATION  
13. LIGHTNING  
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 installations such as a bookcase or  
rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the  
manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.  
10. POWER SOURCES  
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.  
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.  
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  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS  
19. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE  
Unplug this unit from the wall outlet and refer  
servicing to qualified service personnel under the  
following conditions:  
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.  
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.  
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen  
into the unit.  
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric  
shock or other hazards.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER THE  
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE  
ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE  
GROUND CLAMP  
ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT  
(NEC SECTION 810-20)  
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS  
(NEC SECTION 810-21)  
ELECTRIC SERVICE  
EQUIPMENT  
GROUND CLAMPS  
NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE  
S2898A  
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING  
ELECTRODE SYSTEM  
(NEC ART 250, PART H)  
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PRECAUTIONS  
When you finish operating the VCR, always unload  
the cassette and turn off the power.  
MOISTURE CONDENSATION  
DO NOT OPERATE THIS VCR FOR AT LEAST TWO  
OR THREE HOURS WHEN MOISTURE IN THE AIR  
CONDENSES ON THE VCR.  
When you leave your home for a long time, unplug the  
AC power cord.  
WHAT IS MOISTURE CONDENSATION?  
To protect the VCR from a lightning storm, unplug the  
AC power cord from the wall outlet and disconnect the  
antenna.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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 polarizedAC cord does not fit into a non-polarized  
AC outlet, do not attempt to file or cut the blade. It is the  
users responsibility to have an electrician replace the  
obsolete outlet.  
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.  
AC Outlet  
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.  
Wider Hole  
and Blade  
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.  
Polarized AC Cord Plug  
(One blade is wider than the other)  
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.  
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PRECAUTIONS  
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.  
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.  
4 Video Heads - Provides optimal picture quality for  
special effects playback.  
Do not mix different types of batteries together (e.g.  
Alkaline and Carbon-zinc) or old batteries with fresh  
ones.  
Hi-Fi Stereo Sound - With a frequency response of 20  
to 20,000 Hz and a dynamic range of better than 90dB,  
this VCR provides a level of excellence that rivals  
compact discs.  
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.  
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.  
Do not try to recharge batteries not intended to be  
recharged; they can overheat and rupture (Follow  
battery manufacturer's directions).  
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.  
BATTERY INSTALLATION  
Open the battery  
compartment cover.  
Install two "AAA"  
batteries.  
Digital Auto Tracking - Automatically adjusts tracking  
during playback for the best possible picture.  
Replace the cover.  
181 Channel Tuner - Receives standard VHF and UHF  
broadcast channels and up to 113 cable channels.  
EFFECTIVE DISTANCE OF THE  
REMOTE CONTROL  
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.  
15 FEET  
30˚  
30˚  
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.  
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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TABLE OF CONTENTS  
Automatic Repeat Play System - When the AUTO  
REPEAT option is turned on, this VCR will automatically  
play back the same cassette tape repeatedly.  
CAUTIONS  
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .................................... 2  
PRECAUTIONS ......................................................... 5  
On-Screen 3 Language Display - This TV can display  
the on screen language in English, Spanish or French.  
PREPARATION  
Slow Motion - This VCR provides slow motion which of-  
FEATURES ................................................................ 6  
LOCATION OF CONTROLS ...................................... 8  
BASIC CONNECTIONS........................................... 10  
CATV (CABLE TV) CONNECTIONS ....................... 12  
AUDIO/VIDEO CONNECTIONS .............................. 14  
SETTING THE VIDEO CHANNEL ........................... 15  
ON-SCREEN LANGUAGE SELECTION ................. 15  
SETTING THE CLOCK ............................................ 15  
SETTING THE CHANNELS ..................................... 16  
NOISE ELIMINATION (BLUE SCREEN) ................. 16  
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 with Zero Return - The  
counter displays real tape time and the zero return  
function can be used to return the tape to a preselected  
position (00:00:00) while the counter can be used to  
locate programs.  
Channel Skip - An unwanted channel can be deleted  
when using the CHANNEL L or L button.  
PLAYBACK  
LOADING AND UNLOADING .................................. 17  
PLAYBACK .............................................................. 17  
SPECIAL PLAYBACK .............................................. 18  
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).  
RECORDING  
RECORDING A TV PROGRAM............................... 18  
ONE-TOUCH TIMER RECORDING (OTR) ............. 20  
SETTING THE TIMER RECORDING ...................... 20  
3 Speed Playback - Plays three tape speeds (SP, LP,  
SLP).  
2 Speed Record - Records two tape speeds (SP, SLP).  
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION  
Stereo/SAP Reception - This VCR is designed to receive  
stereo and separate audio program (SAP) broadcasts  
where available.  
ON-SCREEN FUNCTION DISPLAY ........................ 21  
STEREO RECORDING AND PLAYBACK ............... 22  
SEPARATE AUDIO PROGRAM (SAP) ................... 22  
USING ZERO RETURN........................................... 22  
DUPLICATING A VIDEO TAPE ............................... 23  
VIDEO HEAD CLEANING........................................ 23  
BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE ......................... 24  
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................... 25  
Front Audio/Video In Jacks - A VCR or other video  
device may be hooked up for dubbing.  
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS  
1
2
3
4
5
FRONT  
POWER  
PLAY  
REW  
F.FWD  
STOP/EJECT  
MONO  
CHANNEL  
VIDEO IN  
L
AUDIO IN  
R
REC/OTR  
10  
9
8
7
6
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 LL/LL buttons - Used to select a  
channel for viewing or recording.  
9. Remote Sensor - Signals from the Remote Control  
are received here.  
10. AUDIO (L/R)/VIDEO In Jacks - Audio and video  
signal cables from an external source can be  
connected here.  
11. Direct Channel Selection buttons (0-9) - Allows  
direct access to any channel.  
12. STOP button - Press to stop the tape.  
13. MENU button - Press to display the on-screen menu  
function.  
14. TIMER REC button - Used to set the VCR to start  
recording at a preset time.  
POWER  
5
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
8
11  
9
19  
CHANNEL  
0
6
3
REC/OTR  
PAUSE/STILL  
PLAY  
4
2
12  
13  
14  
REW  
F.FWD  
20  
MENU  
ENTER  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
STOP  
TRACKING  
+
SET  
AUTO  
TIMER REC  
TRACKING CANCEL  
CLOCK/  
COUNTER SLOW  
ZERO  
RETURN  
15  
16  
17  
18  
COUNTER  
RESET  
AUDIO  
SELECT  
INPUT  
SELECT  
TV/VCR SPEED  
CALL  
15. SLOW button - Press to play back a tape in slow  
motion or to advance the tape one frame at a time  
during still playback.  
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30  
REAR  
OUT  
VIDEO  
UHF/VHF  
IN(ANT)  
L
OUT(TV)  
AUDIO  
R
3
4
32  
31  
33  
16. CLOCK/COUNTER selector button - Switches  
between the clock and the real time tape counter.  
17. COUNTER RESET button - Resets the Real Time  
Tape Counter to 00:00:00.  
18. TV/VCR selector button - Switches between TV  
and VCR.  
24. ZERO RETURN button - Used to stop the tape  
when the counter reaches "00:00:00".  
25. AUDIO SELECT button - Switches sound between  
mono and stereo, and SAP when receiving broad-  
casts in stereo or SAP.  
26. INPUT SELECT button - Switches the program for  
viewing between the VCR and external input sources.  
27. CALL button - Displays the present time/day of the  
week, channel, counter, speed selection and VCR  
mode on the TV screen.  
28. SPEED (SP/SLP) selector button - Sets the tape  
speed for recording.  
29. AUDIO(L/R)/VIDEO OUT Jacks - Use to output audio  
and video signal to a TV, amplifier or VCR.  
30. UHF/VHF IN (ANT) Jack - Connect a UHF/VHF  
antenna or CATV cable to this jack.  
19. 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.  
20. TRACKING/SET + / buttons - During playback, they  
are used to adjust tracking manually. Used to set or  
adjust in the menu mode.  
21. ENTER button - Used to enter the information in  
the menu mode.  
22. AUTO TRACKING buttons - Allows automatic ad-  
justment of tracking to minimize picture noise during  
playback.  
31. UHF/VHF OUT (TV) Jack - Use to output UHF/VHF  
or CATV signal to a TV.  
32. 3/4 Channel Selector Switch - Selects the channel  
through which the VCR outputs its signal to a TV.  
33. AC Power Cord - Connect to a 120V 60Hz outlet.  
23. CANCEL button - Used to clear the selected timer  
recording program.  
FLUORESCENT DISPLAY  
One-touch Timer  
Recording  
POWER indicator  
VCR  
OTR  
Timer Record  
VCR  
ATR  
APM  
ATR (Auto Tracking)  
AM/PM  
SLP  
Tape Speed  
Multi-Function Display  
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BASIC CONNECTIONS  
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.  
Combination VHF/UHF Antenna with 75 ohm Coaxial Cable  
VCR  
1
IN  
75 ohm Coaxial Cable  
OUT  
Combination VHF/UHF Antenna with 300 ohm Twin Lead (Flat) Wire  
2
VCR  
Matching Transformer  
IN  
300 ohm Input  
75 ohm output  
OUT  
(not supplied)  
300 ohm Twin Lead (Flat) Wire  
VCR  
Separate VHF and UHF Antennas  
3
Combiner  
75/300 ohm Inputs  
75 ohm output  
(not supplied)  
UHF  
VHF  
IN  
300 ohm Twin Lead (Flat) Wire  
OUT  
75 ohm Coaxial Cable  
NOTE: 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.  
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.  
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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.  
TV  
NOTE: If a VHF or UHF antenna  
is used, set the TV/CATV  
menu option to the "TV"  
mode.  
IN  
VHF/UHF IN  
OUT  
75 ohm Coaxial Cable (supplied)  
TV with single 75 ohm  
VHF/UHF antenna input  
NOTE: If a VHF or UHF antenna  
TV  
is used, set the TV/CATV  
Splitter  
75 ohm Input  
75/300 ohm outputs  
(not supplied)  
menu option to the "TV"  
mode.  
UHF  
VHF  
IN  
75 ohm Coaxial Cable  
(supplied)  
OUT  
TV with 300 ohm UHF  
and 75 ohm VHF  
antenna inputs  
TV  
NOTE: If a VHF or UHF antenna  
is used, set the TV/CATV  
menu option to the "TV"  
mode.  
UHF  
Splitter  
75 ohm Input  
300 ohm outputs  
(not supplied)  
IN  
75 ohm Coaxial Cable  
(supplied)  
VHF  
OUT  
TV with 300 ohm UHF  
and 300 ohm VHF  
antenna inputs  
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CATV (CABLE TV) CONNECTIONS  
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.  
VCR  
1
TV  
UHF/VHF  
IN  
VHF/UHF  
Incoming Cable  
IN (ANT)  
OUT  
ALLOWS: Recording of nonscrambled channels.  
*
*
*
Use of the programmable timer.  
Recording of one channel while watching another.  
VCR  
2
Converter/  
Descrambler  
TV  
UHF/VHF  
IN  
VHF/UHF  
IN (ANT)  
Incoming  
Cable  
OUT  
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.  
NOTE:  
*
To record from converter/descrambler, VCR  
tuner must be tuned to the converter output  
channel, usually channel 3 or 4.  
PREVENTS: Recording one channel while watching another.  
*
Using the VCR tuner to select channels.  
*
VCR  
3
TV  
UHF/VHF  
IN  
VHF/UHF  
IN (ANT)  
Converter/Descrambler  
Incoming Cable  
OUT  
ALLOWS: Recording of nonscrambled channels.  
*
NOTE:  
Use of the programmable timer.  
Recording an unscrambled channel while watching  
any channel selected at the converter box.  
*
*
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).  
PREVENTS: Recording scrambled channels.  
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.  
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IMPORTANT: Make sure the TV/CATV menu option is set to the "CATV" mode.  
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.  
VCR  
TV  
Splitter  
4
UHF/VHF  
A/B Switch  
VHF/UHF  
IN  
IN (ANT)  
Incoming  
A
Cable  
OUT  
B
Converter/Descrambler  
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.  
VCR  
5
TV  
Splitter  
UHF/VHF  
IN  
VHF/UHF  
IN (ANT)  
OUT  
Converter/  
Descrambler  
A/B Switch  
Incoming  
Cable  
A
B
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.  
VCR  
Converter/  
6
TV  
Descrambler  
Splitter  
UHF/VHF  
IN  
VHF/UHF  
IN (ANT)  
OUT  
Incoming  
Converter/  
Descrambler  
A/B Switch  
Cable  
A
B
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.  
*
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AUDIO/VIDEO CONNECTIONS  
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.  
AUDIO/VIDEO CONNECTION  
From ANTENNA/CATV system  
VCR  
To UHF/VHF IN  
TV  
IN  
To VIDEO OUT  
OUT  
To AUDIO (L) OUT  
To AUDIO (R) OUT  
To UHF/VHF OUT  
To ANT IN  
To AUDIO (R) IN  
To AUDIO (L) IN  
To VIDEO IN  
AUDIO/VIDEO Cord (not supplied)  
1. Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the VCR to the VIDEO IN jack on the TV.  
2. Connect the AUDIO (L/R) OUT jacks on the VCR to the AUDIO (L/R) IN jacks on the TV.  
3. Set the VIDEO/TV selector of your TV to "VIDEO".  
STEREO AMPLIFIER CONNECTIONS  
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.  
From ANTENNA/CATV system  
VIDEO Cord  
(not supplied)  
To UHF/VHF IN  
TV  
To VIDEO IN  
To ANT IN  
VCR  
To VIDEO OUT  
IN  
To AUDIO (L) OUT  
To AUDIO (R) OUT  
OUT  
To AUX (R) IN  
To AUX (L) IN  
To UHF/VHF OUT  
AUDIO Cord (not supplied)  
Connect the AUDIO (L/R) OUT jacks on the VCR to the AUX (L/R) IN jacks on the stereo amplifier.  
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SETTING THE VIDEO  
CHANNEL  
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).  
2 Press the TRACKING/SET +  
or button to select the  
desired language: English  
(ENGLISH), Spanish  
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE  
ENGLISH  
ESPAÑOL  
FRANCAIS  
(ESPAÑOL) or French  
(FRANCAIS), then press the  
ENTER button.  
When a TV is connected with the 75 ohm coaxial cable  
only.  
+ ⟩  
/ /ENTER/MENU  
1 Turn ON the VCR POWER button.  
3 Press the MENU button until the menu screen is  
2 Set the 3/4 Channel selector switch (Rear of the  
cleared.  
VCR) to CH 3 or 4.  
3 Turn ON the TV and set to CH 3 or 4 to correspond  
SETTING THE CLOCK  
with the channel selected in 2.  
4 Press the TV/VCR selector button to select the VCR  
position.  
You must set the date and time manually for timer  
recordings.  
The VCR indicator will light in the display.  
EXAMPLE: Setting the clock to "8:30 AM" March, 23  
(FRI), 2001.  
CH 125  
5 Select any channel to receive  
a TV station in your area.  
The channel number will  
appear on the screen and  
display for about 4 seconds.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
MENU  
CLOCK SET  
TIMER REC SET  
AUTO REPEAT  
CH SET UP  
SAP  
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE  
NO NOISE BACKGROUND  
1 Press the MENU button. Press  
the TRACKING/SET + or –  
ON OFF  
ON OFF  
button to select the CLOCK SET  
option, then press the ENTER  
button.  
ON OFF  
+//ENTER/MENU⟩  
2 Press the TRACKING/SET + or  
LANGUAGE SELECTION  
4
button to set the month, then  
MONTH  
DAY  
3
press the ENTER button.  
1
(WED)  
2000  
12  
This VCR can display on the TV screen in the  
English, Spanish or French languages.  
On-screen language selection (step 2) will  
automatically appear on the screen when you press  
the MENU button initially. Select the language you  
prefer first, then proceed with the other menu  
options.  
YEAR  
TIME  
3 Set the day, year and time as in  
:
00 AM  
Step 2.  
+ –  
/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU  
/
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.  
MONTH  
DAY  
3
23 (FRI)  
2001  
YEAR  
TIME  
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.  
8
:
30 AM  
+ ⟩  
/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU  
/
NOTES: After a power failure o  
1
r disconnection of the  
2
power, the timer settings will be lost. In this  
case, reset the present time.  
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 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.  
MENU  
1 Press the MENU button.  
CLOCK SET  
TIMER REC SET  
Press the TRACKING/SET +  
AUTO REPEAT  
CH SET UP  
SAP  
ON OFF  
ON OFF  
or button to select the  
LANGUAGE option, then  
press the ENTER button.  
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE  
NO NOISE BACKGROUND  
ON OFF  
+//ENTER/MENU⟩  
To make any adjustments perform steps 2  
through 3.  
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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 VCRs 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.  
TO ADD/DELETE CHANNELS  
MENU  
CLOCK SET  
TIMER REC SET  
AUTO REPEAT  
CH SET UP  
SAP  
1 Press the MENU button.  
Press the TRACKING/SET +  
or button to select the CH  
SET UP option, then press the  
ENTER button.  
ON OFF  
ON OFF  
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE  
NO NOISE BACKGROUND  
ON OFF  
+//ENTER/MENU⟩  
2 Press the TRACKING/SET + or  
button to select the ADD/DE-  
LETE mode, then press the  
ENTER button.  
CH SET UP  
TV CATV  
AUTO CH MEMORY  
ADD/DELETE  
TV/CATV SELECTION  
MENU  
CLOCK SET  
TIMER REC SET  
AUTO REPEAT  
CH SET UP  
SAP  
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE  
NO NOISE BACKGROUND  
1 Press the MENU button.  
3 Select the desired channels to  
be added or deleted using the  
TRACKING/SET + or button.  
+ ⟩  
/ENTER/MENU  
/
2 Press the TRACKING/SET +  
ON OFF  
ON OFF  
or button to select the CH  
SET UP option, then press the  
ENTER button.  
ADD  
CH 002  
ON OFF  
4 Press the ENTER button if you  
wish to DELETE the channel  
from memory.  
+//ENTER/MENU⟩  
3 Press the TRACKING/SET +  
or button to select the TV/  
CATV mode.  
CH SET UP  
TV CATV  
AUTO CH MEMORY  
ADD/DELETE  
+ ⟩  
/ /ENTER/MENU  
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.  
4 Press the ENTER button to  
select the TV or CATV mode.  
The arrow indicates the  
selected mode.  
+ ⟩  
/ /ENTER/MENU  
TV  
- VHF/UHF channels  
5 Press the MENU button three times after adding or  
deleting all of the desired channels, to return to  
normal TV viewing.  
CATV - CABLE TV channels  
5 Press the MENU button twice to return to normal TV  
viewing.  
AUTOMATIC MEMORY TUNING  
NOISE ELIMINATION  
The VCR can receive a maximum of 181 channels by  
presetting the channels into memory.  
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  
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.  
on the TV.  
MENU  
CLOCK SET  
1 Press the MENU button.  
Press the TRACKING/SET +  
or button to select the CH  
SET UP option, then press  
the ENTER button.  
TIMER REC SET  
AUTO REPEAT  
CH SET UP  
SAP  
ON OFF  
ON OFF  
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE  
NO NOISE BACKGROUND  
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.  
ON OFF  
+//ENTER/MENU⟩  
CH SET UP  
MENU  
2 Press the TRACKING/SET +  
or button to select the  
CLOCK SET  
TV CATV  
AUTO CH MEMORY  
ADD/DELETE  
1 Press the MENU button, then  
TIMER REC SET  
AUTO REPEAT  
CH SET UP  
SAP  
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE  
NO NOISE BACKGROUND  
ON OFF  
ON OFF  
press the TRACKING/SET + or  
button to select the NO  
AUTO CH MEMORY mode,  
then press the ENTER button.  
NOISE BACKGROUND option.  
ON OFF  
+ –  
+//ENTER/MENU⟩  
/
/ENTER/MENU  
3 The auto tuning will start. The  
channel display will count up  
and when finished, the screen  
returns to normal. Channel  
numbers will remain red until  
auto memorizing is complete.  
2 Press the ENTER button to  
MENU  
CLOCK SET  
TIMER REC SET  
AUTO REPEAT  
CH SET UP  
SAP  
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE  
NO NOISE BACKGROUND  
select the ON position.  
CH 001  
ON OFF  
ON OFF  
3 Press the MENU button again.  
ON OFF  
+//ENTER/MENU⟩  
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LOADING AND UNLOADING  
Use only video cassette tapes marked  
.
TO STOP PLAYBACK  
Press the STOP button once.  
The tape will stop but remain fully  
loaded and ready to play.  
LOADING  
Push the center of the tape until it  
is automatically retracted.  
"
" will appear on the screen for  
AUTOMATIC POWER ON  
The VCR will turn on automati-  
cally and the POWER indicator  
will light. The clock counter  
display will change to the counter  
display.  
about 4 seconds. The STOP  
indicator will light in the display for  
about 4 seconds.  
This VCR selects the playback tape speed SP, LP or  
SLP automatically.  
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 REWIND OR FORWARD THE TAPE  
RAPIDLY  
Press the REW button in the  
STOP mode.  
UNLOADING  
"
" will appear on the screen for  
about 4 seconds. The REW  
indicator will light in the display for  
about 4 seconds.  
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. The EJECT indicator will  
light in the display for about 4 seconds. The counter  
display will change to the clock display for about 4  
seconds.  
Press the F.FWD button in the  
STOP mode.  
"
about 4 seconds. The F.FWD  
indicator will light in the display for  
about 4 seconds.  
" will appear on the screen for  
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).  
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.  
NOTES: Always eject the tape when not in use.  
The cassette can be ejected even if the VCR  
is turn off.  
DIGITAL TRACKING CONTROL  
PLAYBACK  
To play a prerecorded cassette tape.  
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.  
TO START 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.  
1 Load a prerecorded tape  
(When loading a cassette tape  
without the erase prevention  
tab, playback will start auto-  
matically). The clock display  
will change to the counter  
display.  
2 Press the PLAY button.  
Playback will start. " " will  
appear on the screen for  
about 4 seconds. The PLAY  
indicator will light in the  
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SPECIAL PLAYBACK  
TO VISUALLY SEARCH FOR  
DESIRED POINTS  
TO WATCH A TAPE REPEATEDLY  
CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN  
When either the F.FWD or REW button is pressed in the  
PLAYBACK mode, the speed search picture will appear.  
The CUE indicator or the REVEW indicator will light in  
the display for about 4 seconds. When pressed twice,  
the search picture will increase speed. Speed search  
time depends upon the speed used (SP, LP or SLP)  
during recording.  
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.  
MENU  
CLOCK SET  
TO WATCH A STILL PICTURE  
1 Press the MENU button.  
TIMER REC SET  
AUTO REPEAT  
CH SET UP  
SAP  
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE  
NO NOISE BACKGROUND  
ON OFF  
ON OFF  
Press the TRACKING/SET +  
or button to select the AUTO  
REPEAT option.  
Press the PAUSE/STILL button in the PLAYBACK mode.  
The STILL indicator will light in the display for about 4  
seconds. Press the PAUSE/STILL button again to resume  
normal playback.  
ON OFF  
+//ENTER/MENU⟩  
2 Press the ENTER button to  
MENU  
CLOCK SET  
TIMER REC SET  
AUTO REPEAT  
CH SET UP  
SAP  
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE  
NO NOISE BACKGROUND  
select the ON position.  
FRAME BY FRAME ADVANCE  
ON OFF  
ON OFF  
3 Press the MENU button.  
If you press the PLAY button, the  
tape will play over and over until  
the repeat mode is canceled.  
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.  
ON OFF  
+//ENTER/MENU⟩  
Press the PAUSE/STILL button again to resume normal  
playback.  
"
" will appear if you press the CALL button.  
To cancel, press the CALL button again.  
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.  
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.  
To prevent damage to the tape, special  
playback is automatically changed to the  
PLAYBACK mode after 5 minutes.  
RECORDING A TV  
PROGRAM  
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 for about 4  
seconds. Press the PLAY button again to resume normal  
playback.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
1 Load a cassette tape with the  
erase prevention tab intact.  
The VCR will automatically  
turn on. The clock display will  
change in the counter  
display.  
2 Press the SPEED selector  
button to select the desired  
tape speed SP or SLP.  
The counter and SP or SLP  
00 : 00 : 00 SP  
will appear on the screen for  
about 4 seconds.  
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RECORDING A TV PROGRAM  
"
" will appear on screen for about 4 seconds.  
VHF/UHF/CATV CHANNELS  
The PAUSE indicator will light in the display for about 4  
seconds.  
TV  
CATV  
VHF  
2-13  
VHF  
2-13  
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.  
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)  
01 (5A)  
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 VCRs power OFF.  
3 Press the direct channel selection buttons or the  
CHANNEL L or L button to select the channel to be  
recorded.  
RECORDING ONE PROGRAM WHILE  
WATCHING ANOTHER  
1-9  
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.  
While the VCR is recording, press the TV/VCR selector  
button to select the TV position.  
10-12  
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.  
Example: Press 012 for 12.  
Press 2 digits in order.  
Example: Press 22 for  
22.  
13-99  
CH 110  
100-125 Press the 3 digits in  
order.  
NOTE: Some CATV hookups do not permit viewing one  
channel while recording another. See pages 12,13.  
Example: Press 110  
for 110.  
TO PREVENT AN ACCIDENTAL  
RECORDING  
4 Press the REC/OTR button.  
"LLL" will appear on the screen  
for about 4 seconds. The REC  
indicator will light in the display  
for about 4 seconds.  
CH 110  
After recording, break off the erase prevention tab if you  
do not wish to record over the tape.  
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.  
TO STOP RECORDING  
Erase prevention tab  
Press the STOP button to stop  
recording.  
"LLL" will appear on screen for  
about 4 seconds. The STOP  
indicator will light in the display  
for about 4 seconds.  
TO RECORD AGAIN  
Cover the hole with adhesive tape.  
Be careful the tape does not extend past the edges of  
the cassette housing.  
TO STOP RECORDING TEMPORARILY  
Press the PAUSE/STILL button  
to avoid recording unwanted  
material. Press again or press  
the REC/OTR button to continue  
the recording.  
Adhesive tape  
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ONE-TOUCH TIMER  
SETTING THE TIMER  
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.  
(
)
RECORDING OTR  
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.  
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.  
Turn on the VCR POWER button.  
CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN  
When a TV is connected with an audio/video cable, turn  
the TV on and select the video input mode on the TV.  
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).  
1 Load a cassette tape with the  
erase prevention tab intact.  
The clock display will change  
in the counter display.  
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.  
2 Press the SPEED selector  
button to select the desired  
tape speed SP or SLP.  
MENU  
CLOCK SET  
TIMER REC SET  
AUTO REPEAT  
CH SET UP  
SAP  
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE  
NO NOISE BACKGROUND  
The counter and SP or SLP  
will appear on the screen for  
about 4 seconds.  
1 Press the MENU button.  
Check the TIMER REC SET  
00 : 00 : 00 SP  
ON OFF  
ON OFF  
option is selected, then press  
the ENTER button.  
CH 125  
3 Press the direct channel  
ON OFF  
+//ENTER/MENU⟩  
selection buttons or the  
CHANNEL LLor L button to  
select the channel to be  
recorded.  
2 Press the TRACKING/SET + or  
button to select one of the  
program line, then press the  
ENTER button.  
DATE START  
END  
: – –  
: – –  
: – –  
: – –  
: – –  
: – –  
: – –  
: – –  
CH  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– – – – –  
– – – – –  
– – – – –  
– – – – –  
– – – – –  
– – – – –  
– – – – –  
– – – – –  
: – –  
: – –  
: – –  
: – –  
: – –  
: – –  
: – –  
: – –  
The channel number will  
appear on the screen and  
display for about 4 seconds.  
3 Press the TRACKING/SET +  
or button to select the date,  
then press the ENTER  
button.  
OTR 0 : 30  
CH 125  
+ –  
/
/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU  
DATE  
START END  
CH  
4 Press 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.  
26(SU)  
-
-:-- -:-- ---  
------ -:-- -:-- ---  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
------ -:--  
-:--  
---  
4 Set the start time, end time,  
channel and tape speed as in  
step 3.  
------ -:-- -:-- ---  
------ -:-- -:-- ---  
------ -:-- -:-- ---  
------ -:-- -:-- ---  
------ -:-- -:-- ---  
+//ENTER/CANCEL/MENU  
NOTE: To record from external  
source set the channel  
to "L". "L" will appear  
next to CH 125 (or 69).  
5 To enter other programs,  
repeat step 2 through 4. Or,  
press the MENU button twice  
to return to the normal screen.  
NOTES: Press the REC/OTR  
button to increase the once  
Press  
Recording time  
NORMAL REC  
0:30  
6 Press the TIMER REC button.  
The power will go off, the  
TIMER REC indicator will  
light and the VCR stands by  
for recording.  
time needed for  
recording (See the  
chart ).  
To cancel OTR, press  
the STOP button or  
turn off the power.  
twice  
3 times  
4 times  
5 times  
6 times  
7 times  
8 times  
1:00  
1:30  
2:00  
3:00  
4:00  
To cancel timer recording, press the button again and  
the TIMER REC indicator will go out.  
5:00  
9 times NORMAL REC  
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SETTING THE TIMER RECORDING  
IF THE PROGRAM OVERLAPS  
TO CORRECT THE SETTINGS  
While setting, press the ENTER button to flash the item  
to correct, then re-enter the setting with the TRACKING/  
SET + or button.  
ANOTHER  
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.  
When finished, press the ENTER button.  
NOTES: The VCR cannot be used while the T.REC  
indicator is lit.  
8 : 00  
9 : 00  
10 : 00  
11 : 00  
Program 1  
Program 2  
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.  
Deleted Parts  
Program 3  
Non Recorded Portion Parts  
Prog.2  
Recording  
Control Settings  
Prog.1  
Prog.3  
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.  
TO SET DAILY/WEEKLY TIMER  
When setting the date in step 3, press the TRACKING/  
SET button repeatedly.  
ON-SCREEN FUNCTION  
DISPLAY  
The setting changes as follows:  
WHILE WATCHING TV  
Example  
Press the CALL button.  
The current day (Friday)  
SU-SA (Sunday to Saturday)  
DAY OF THE WEEK  
CLOCK  
MO-SA (Monday to Saturday)  
MO-FR (Monday to Friday)  
WKL-TH (Weekly Thursday)  
8 : 30 AM THU  
STEREO SAP  
CH 125  
CHANNEL  
One month later  
minus one day  
STEREO AND  
SEPARATE AUDIO  
PROGRAM (SAP)  
WKL-WE  
(Weekly Wednesday)  
TAPE  
SPEED  
00 : 00 : 00 SP  
REAL TIME COUNTER  
Press the CALL button again to make the display disappear.  
TO CONFIRM THE SETTINGS  
WHILE OPERATING A TAPE  
Press the TRACKING/SET + or  
DATE START  
END  
CH  
(
)
26 WE 11:00PM 11:30PM 125SLP  
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.  
– – – – –  
– – – – –  
– – – – –  
– – – – –  
– – – – –  
– – – – –  
– – – – –  
: – –  
: – –  
: – –  
: – –  
: – –  
: – –  
: – –  
: – –  
: – –  
: – –  
: – –  
: – –  
: – –  
: – –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
Press the CALL button.  
OPERATING MODE  
8 : 30 AM THU  
HI-FI  
CH 125  
HI-FI STEREO  
AUTO REPEAT  
+ –  
/
/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU  
TAPE IN  
00 : 00 : 00 SP  
TO CANCEL A PROGRAM  
Press the CALL button again to make the display disappear.  
Press the TRACKING/SET + or –  
DATE START  
END  
: – –  
: – –  
: – –  
: – –  
: – –  
: – –  
: – –  
: – –  
CH  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
TO SET THE COUNTER TO '00:00:00'  
Press the COUNTER RESET button. The counter will  
appear on the screen.  
– – – – –  
– – – – –  
– – – – –  
– – – – –  
– – – – –  
– – – – –  
– – – – –  
– – – – –  
: – –  
: – –  
: – –  
: – –  
: – –  
: – –  
: – –  
: – –  
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.  
+ –  
/
/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU  
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.  
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STEREO RECORDING  
AND PLAYBACK  
SEPARATE AUDIO  
(
)
PROGRAM SAP  
Your VCR is fitted with an SAP broadcast system  
which enables you to switch to a SEPARATE AUDIO  
PROGRAM when viewing a selected channel.  
This function applies only when the program is  
broadcast in multi-languages through the SAP  
broadcast system.  
RECORDING STEREO BROADCASTS  
The VHS Hi-Fi audio system permits high fidelity  
recording of MTS STEREO TV broadcasts.  
When a MTS STEREO  
broadcast is received, the  
STEREO  
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.  
STEREO will appear on the  
screen and the program can  
be viewed or recorded in  
stereo (refer to pages 18 and  
19 for recording procedures).  
The Hi-Fi STEREO recording procedure is the same as  
for normal recordings.  
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.  
MENU  
CLOCK SET  
1 Press the MENU button.  
TIMER REC SET  
NOTE: When using a CATV system, stereo TV programs  
may be transmitted over a mono cable channel.  
In this case the word "STEREO" will not appear  
and the sound will be in mono.  
AUTO REPEAT  
CH SET UP  
SAP  
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE  
NO NOISE BACKGROUND  
ON OFF  
ON OFF  
Press the TRACKING/SET +  
or button to select the SAP  
option.  
ON OFF  
+//ENTER/MENU⟩  
2 Press the ENTER button to  
MENU  
CLOCK SET  
TIMER REC SET  
select the ON position.  
AUTO REPEAT  
CH SET UP  
SAP  
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE  
NO NOISE BACKGROUND  
ON OFF  
ON OFF  
3 Press the MENU button again.  
OUTPUT SELECTION  
When viewing an MTS STEREO TV program, or playing  
a prerecorded VHS Hi-Fi STEREO videotape, press  
AUDIO SELECT button to select that the audio be heard  
through both speakers. Normally set to the Hi-Fi  
STEREO position, this button can be set to the MONO  
position if the stereo broadcast or videotape audio is of  
poor quality. The "R" and "L" positions allow the audio  
from the Right or Left Hi-Fi channel to be heard over  
both TV speakers. This button has no effect when  
viewing a MONO videotape or TV program. Each time  
when you press the button, OUTPUT SELECTION  
display appears on the screen for several seconds.  
Refer to the chart below.  
ON OFF  
+//ENTER/MENU⟩  
LISTENING TO SAP  
When the VCR is turned on or a channel selection is  
made, make certain "SAP" appears on the screen.  
This means that the "Separate Audio Program" broad-  
casting is available.  
STEREO SAP  
SAP  
OR  
OUTPUT  
SOUND HEARD ON BOTH  
SELECTION SPEAKERS  
USING ZERO RETURN  
STEREO  
L CH  
R CH  
STEREO  
LEFT CHANNEL AUDIO  
RIGHT CHANNEL AUDIO  
MONO  
The zero return function provides a convenient  
method of rapidly returning to the starting point of  
recording or playback. The starting point can be  
indexed for any location on the tape by pressing the  
COUNTER RESET button and ZERO RETURN  
button.  
MONO  
NOTES: When playing back a tape that is not recorded  
in Hi-Fi stereo mode, the audio will automati-  
cally be monaural.  
1 Press the CALL button to display the counter on the  
screen. (When loading a cassette tape, the clock will  
change to the counter automatically in the display.)  
When listening to a VHS Hi-Fi video tape or  
MTS broadcast through the VHF/UHF jack  
(Audio/Video cord not connected), the sound  
will be monaural.  
2 Before playback or recording, press the COUNTER  
RESET button to set the counter to "00:00:00".  
3 Begin playback or recording.  
4 Press the STOP button when playback or recording  
is finished.  
5 Press the ZERO RETURN button. The tape will  
rewind and automatically stop at the "00:00:00"  
position.  
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DUPLICATING A VIDEO TAPE  
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.  
3 Press the REC/OTR button on the recording VCR,  
then press the PAUSE/STILL button.  
4 Press the PLAY button on the playback VCR, then  
press the PAUSE/STILL button.  
1 Load a blank cassette tape with the erase prevention  
tab intact into the recording VCR.  
5 Press the PAUSE/STILL button on both the VCRs  
Load a previously recorded tape into the playback  
VCR or CAMCORDER.  
simultaneously to begin the duplicating process.  
LINE  
NOTES: It is recommended that you set the SPEED to  
the SP mode on the recording VCR for best  
results.  
2 Press the INPUT SELECT  
button to select AUDIO/VIDEO  
input position. "LINE" will  
Unauthorized recording of copyrighted  
television programs, films, video tapes and  
other materials may infringe on the rights of  
copyright owners and violate copyright laws.  
appear on the screen. The L”  
indicator will light up on the  
display on the recording VCR.  
Playback VCR  
VIDEO HEAD CLEANING  
VIDEO HEAD CLOGGING  
To VIDEO OUT  
To AUDIO (R) OUT  
To AUDIO (L) OUT  
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.  
AUDIO/VIDEO Cord (not supplied)  
Recording VCR  
To VIDEO IN  
To AUDIO (R) IN  
To AUDIO (L) IN  
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.  
Playback Camcorder  
ToAV Jack  
Recording VCR  
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN THE VIDEO HEADS  
OR SERVICE THE UNIT BY REMOVING THE TOP  
COVER.  
To AUDIO (R) IN  
To AUDIO (L) IN  
To VIDEO IN  
AUDIO/VIDEO Cord (not supplied)  
NOTES: Video heads may eventually wear out and  
should be replaced when they fail to produce  
clear pictures.  
For duplicating a previously recorded tape from a  
camcorder, follow the camcorder manufacturers  
instructions. A typical camcorder dubbing hookup is  
shown above.  
To help prevent video head clogging, use  
only good quality VHS tapes. Discard worn  
out tapes.  
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BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE  
Make sure by first checking the following points.  
SYMPTOM  
CAUSE  
POSSIBLE SOLUTION  
PAGE  
POWER  
Connect the AC power cord to the  
AC outlet.  
The AC power cord is not connected.  
Cassette is not inserted.  
No power.  
5
Although the power is on, it  
does not operate.  
Insert a video cassette.  
17  
TV BROADCAST RECEPTION  
Antenna connection is not correct.  
Antenna cable is disconnected.  
Connect it correctly.  
10  
10  
Reconnect the antenna cable.  
Set it to CH 3 or 4.  
The video channel is not in the  
correct position.  
15  
15  
15  
23  
16  
A TV program that is selected  
by the VCR does not appear on  
the screen.  
The TV is not set to the video  
channel 3 or 4.  
Set the TV channel selector to the 3  
or 4 position.  
The TV/VCR selector is set at TV mode Press the TV/VCR selector button  
(The TV/VCR indicator is not lit).  
(The TV/VCR indicator will light).  
INPUT SELECT is set to the LINE  
mode.  
Press the INPUT SELECT button to  
select the TV mode.  
A TV program selected by the  
VCR does not appear in color.  
Set the TV/CATV menu option to  
select TV or CATV mode.  
The TV/CATV menu option setting.  
RECORDING  
Place a piece of vinyl tape over the  
gap.  
The erase prevention tab of the video  
cassette is broken off.  
19  
TV recording does not work.  
Press the INPUT SELECT button to  
select the TV mode.  
INPUT SELECT is set to the LINE  
mode.  
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15  
20  
Reset the present time.  
Set the start/end time.  
The time is not set correctly.  
The recording start/end time is not set  
correctly.  
Timer recording does not work.  
Press the TIMER REC button (The  
TIMER REC symbol is lit on the  
display).  
The TIMER REC button has not been  
pressed (The TIMER REC symbol  
is not lit on the display).  
20  
PLAYBACK  
The TV is not set to the video channel Set to the video channel 3 or 4 or  
No picture on screen when  
15  
17  
3 or 4.  
adjust the fine tuning button on your  
TV set.  
playing back a recorded tape.  
Adjust tracking manually using the  
AUTO TRACKING button or the  
TRACKING/SET + or buttons on  
remote control.  
Tracking adjustment beyond range of  
automatic tracking circuit.  
Noise bars on screen.  
Video heads are dirty.  
Have the video heads cleaned.  
Try another tape.  
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The tape is worn or damaged.  
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SYMPTOM  
CAUSE  
POSSIBLE SOLUTION  
PAGE  
REMOTE CONTROL  
It is not aimed at the remote sensor.  
Aim it at the remote sensor.  
6
6
Distance too far or too much light in  
the room.  
Operate within 15 feet (5 meters)  
reduce the light in the room.  
There is an obstacle in the path of  
the beam.  
Clear the path of the beam.  
Remote control does not work.  
6
6
6
The batteries are weak.  
Replace the batteries.  
Insert correctly.  
The +, polarity of the batteries are  
not inserted correctly.  
TV programs cannot be seen  
using the TV selector.  
The TV/VCR function is in the VCR  
mode.  
Set to TV, or turn off the VCR power  
button.  
SPECIFICATIONS  
Video Head:  
Audio Track:  
4 Rotary Heads  
100Hz to 10,000Hz at SP mode  
More than 90dB  
F. FWD: Approx. 4minutes  
and 50 seconds  
REW: Approx. 2minutes and  
30 seconds  
Hi-Fi Frequency Response:  
Hi-Fi Dynamic Range:  
F.FWD/REW Time:  
Hi-Fi Sound - 2 Tracks  
MONO Sound - 1 Track  
120V, 60Hz  
Approx. 9 watts  
181 Channel Freq. Synthesized  
Power Source:  
Power Consumption:  
Tuner:  
VHF  
UHF  
CATV  
2-13  
14-69  
(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  
9-7/16"D  
Speed Search:  
Dimensions:  
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)  
7.1 Ibs  
Weight:  
Remote Control:  
Infrared, Direct Access,  
2 x AAA batteries (not supplied)  
Remote Control  
RF Channel Output:  
Inputs/Outputs:  
Video:  
Channel 3 or 4, Switchable  
Supplied accessories:  
75 ohm Coaxial Cable  
In (RCA) 1Vp-p 75 ohm  
Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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  
Audio:  
Antenna:  
FOR ADDITIONAL SET-UP INFORMATION OR CUSTOMER SERVICE  
PLEASE CALL:  
1-800-919-3647  
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