VIDEO
CASSETTE
RECORDER
OWNER’S
MANUAL
6221CVB
TABLE OF CONTENTS
■ IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS..................................... 2
■ PRECAUTIONS ............................................................ 3
■ FEATURES ................................................................... 4
■ OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS......... 4
■ PREPARATION FOR USE .......................................... 6
■ INITIAL SET UP FOR USE ........................................ 7
■ SET UP FOR USE AGAIN........................................... 8
■ PLAYBACK FUNCTION.............................................. 9
■ RECORDING FUNCTION ........................................ 10
■ TIMER RECORDING................................................. 11
■ SPECIAL FEATURES................................................ 12
■ TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE................................. 12
■ SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................... 13
■ MAINTENANCE......................................................... 13
■ WARRANTY ................................................................ 14
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
ACCESSORIES
Coaxial Cable
Remote Control Unit
Batteries
PART NO.
WPZ0901LW001
N9373UD or N9376UD
AA x 2
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PRECAUTIONS
INSTALL LOCATION
For safety and optimum performance of your VCR:
REMOTE CONTROL
We do not recommend the use of universal remote con-
trols. Not all of the functions may be controlled with a
universal remote control.
If you decide to use a universal remote control with this
unit, please be aware that the code number given may
not operate this unit. In this case, please call the manu-
facturer of the universal remote control.
■
Install the VCR in a horizontal and stable position.
Do not place anything directly on top of the VCR. Do
not place the VCR directly on top of the TV.
■
Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from
sources of intense heat. Avoid dusty or humid places.
Avoid places with insufficient ventilation for proper
heat dissipation. Do not block the ventilation holes
on the sides of the VCR. Avoid locations subject to
strong vibration or strong magnetic fields.
FCC WARNING
This equipment may generate or use radio frequency
energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may
cause harmful interference unless the modifications are
expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user
could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an
unauthorized change or modification is made.
AVOID THE HAZARDS OF ELECTRICAL
SHOCK AND FIRE
■
Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.
■
Do not pull on the power cord when disconnecting it
from AC wall outlet. Grasp it by the plug.
IMPORTANT COPYRIGHT INFORMATION
■
If, by accident, water is spilled on your VCR, unplug
the power cord immediately and take the unit to our
Authorized Service Center for servicing.
Unauthorized recording or use of broadcast television
programming, video tape, film or other copyrighted ma-
terial may violate applicable copyright laws. We as-
sume no responsibility for the unauthorized duplication,
use, or other acts which infringe upon the rights of copy-
right owners.
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Do not put your fingers or objects into the VCR cas-
sette holder.
MOISTURE CONDENSATION
WARNING
Moisture condensation may occur inside the unit when
it is moved from a cold place to a warm place, or after
heating a cold room or under conditions of high humid-
ity. Do not use the VCR at least for2 hours until itsinside
is dry.
A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING
This product’s packaging materials are recyclable and
can be reused. Please dispose of any materials in accord-
ance with your local recycling regulations.
Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated
but disposed of in accordance with your local regula-
tions concerning chemical wastes.
VIDEO CASSETTE TAPE
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This VCR will operate with any cassette that has the
SERIAL NUMBER
mark. For best results, we recommend the use
of high-quality tapes. Do not use poor quality ordam-
aged tapes.
The serial number of this product may be found on the
back of the VCR. No other VCR has the same serial
number as yours. You should record the number and
other vital information here and retain this book as a
permanent record of your purchase to aid identification
in case of theft. Serial numbers are not kept on file.
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Avoid moisture. Moisture condensation may occur
on the tape if it is moved from a cold place to a warm
place or visa versa. Before using a tape with these
conditions, to avoid damage of the tape and your
VCR, wait until the tape has warmed to room tem-
perature and the moisture has evaporated.
Avoid extreme heat, high humidity and magnetic
fields.
Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchase from
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone No.
Model No.
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Do not tamper with the cassette mechanism.
■
Do not touch the tape with your fingers.
Serial No.
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You can prevent accidental erasing
of a recording by breaking off the
tab on the back edge of the cassette.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,
MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT.
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If you decide to record on the tape
Tab
again, cover the hole with plastic
tape.
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FEATURES
Hardware specifications
■ Auto Head Cleaner
Playback
■ S-VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB)
■ Bilingual on-screen menu display selectable in
English or French
(Allows you to view a tape recorded in S-VHS for-
mat.)
■ 181 channel capability PLL frequency synthesizer
■
Auto Repeat
tuner with direct station call
■ 2 Step Picture Search Operation
(A cable converter box may be necessary to view
scrambled cable channels)
Recording
■ 1 Year, 7 events (including Daily and Weekly
Timer Recording)
Automatic functions
■ Auto power on and off system
■ OTR (One Touch Recording)
■ Digital Auto Tracking (DTR)
OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
VCR FRONT PANEL
1
2
3
4
5
6
REMOTE CONTROL
P
REW
F.FWD
REC
OTR
PAUSE
STILL
POWER
VCR/TV EJECT
3
E
7
3
8
POWER
VCR/TV
CHANNEL
1
2
5
8
0
TAPE
SPEED
POWER
VCR/TV
TAPE IN
TIMER
REC
MENU
CHANNEL
4
7
6
9
12
15
MENU
+100 AUTO REPEAT
19
18
17
4
14
16
11
7 8
9
10
11 12
13
14
23
DISPLAY SPEED EXIT COUNTER
VCR REAR PANEL
MEMORY
PLARYESET
20
2122
REW
F.FWD
2
3
5
6
STOP
PAUSE/STILL
ANT
RECORD
IN
13
AUDIO
OUT IN
OUT
CH3 CH4
VIDEO
242526 27
1. Cassette Compartment
4. PLAY button– Press to begin playback.
2. REW button– Press to rewind the tape, or to view
the picture rapidly in reverse during the playback
mode. (Rewind Search)
Press to enter digits when setting program (For ex-
ample: setting clock or timer program).
Press to select the setting modes from the on screen
menu.
Press to cancel a setting of timer program. Press to cor-
rect digits when setting program (For example: setting 5. F.FWD button– Press to rapidly advance the tape, or
clock or timer program). Press to add or delete channel
numbers during channel preset.
view the picture rapidly in forward during playback.
(Forward Search)
3. EJECT button– Press to remove the tape from the
When setting program (For example: setting clock or
timer program), press to determine your selection
and proceed to the next step you want to input. Press
to determine the setting modes from the on screen
menu. Press to add or delete channel numbers during
channel preset.
VCR. (only on the VCR)
STOP button– Press to stop the tape motion.
Press to enter digits when setting program (For ex-
ample: setting clock or timer program). Press to se-
lect the setting modes from the on screen menu.
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6. PAUSE/STILL button– Press to temporarily stop 16. DISPLAY button– Press to display the current time,
the tape during recording or to view a still picture
during playback.
7. POWER button– Press to turn VCR on and off.
Press to activate timer recording, when the timer pro-
gram has been set.
channel number, real time tape counter, and other in-
formation on the TV screen. (only on the remote con-
trol)
Each time you press this button, TV screen will
change as shown. The status display (STOP, PLAY
etc.) and the tape speed display (SP, LP (playback
only), or SLP) will disappear after 5 seconds.
8. VCR/TV button– Press to select TV or VCR mode.
VCR position: to view playback, to monitor video
recordings or watch TV using the VCR tuner.
TV position: to watch TV or to view one program
while recording another.
<COUNT mode>
<CLOCK mode>
<OFF mode>
STOP
STOP
5:40PM
CH 02
Press
once
Press
once
SP
0:12:34
SP
9. Remote sensor window– Receives the infrared
signals from the remote control.
Press once
10. Indicators
POWER indicator– Indicates that the power is
17. COUNTER MEMORY button– Press to set counter
turned on.
memory on and off. (only on the remote control)
VCR/TV indicator– Indicates that the VCR is in the
VCR position.
TAPE IN indicator– Indicates that there is a tape in
the VCR.
TIMER indicator– Indicates that the timer recording
or OTR has been set.
REC indicator– Indicates that it is recording.
Flashes when a recording has been paused.
18. COUNTER RESET button– Press to reset counter
to 0:00:00. (only on the remote control)
EXIT button– Press to exit the menu on the TV
screen. (only on the remote control)
19. AUTO REPEAT button– Press to repeat playback
automatically. (only on the remote control)
20. Power cord– Connect to a standard AC outlet
(120V/60Hz).
11. TAPE SPEED button– Press to choose the desired
21. AUDIO OUT jack– Connect to the audio input jack
recording speed : SP/SLP.
of your audio equipment or another VCR.
12. CHANNEL Up or Down buttons– Press to select
22. AUDIO IN jack– Connect to the audio output jack of
the desired channels for viewing or recording.
your audio equipment or another VCR.
Tracking function– Press to minimize video ‘noise’
(lines or dots on screen) during playback (only on the
VCR).
Press to stabilize the picture in the Still mode when
the picture begins to vibrate vertically.
23. ANT. IN terminal– Connect to an antenna, Cable
system or Satellite system.
24. VIDEO OUT jack– Connect to the video input jack
of your video camera or another VCR.
25. VIDEO IN jack– Connect to the video output jack of
13. RECORD button– Press for manual recording.
your video camera or another VCR.
OTR button– Press to activate One Touch Record-
ing. (only on the VCR)
26. CH3/CH4 selector switch– Use to select a video
output channel (3 or 4) for VCR playback.
14. MENU button– Press to display the menu on the TV
27. ANT. OUT terminal– Connects to the antenna input
screen. Press to exit the menu on the TV screen.
terminal on your TV.
15. NUMBER buttons– Press to select desired channels
for viewing or recording. To select channels from 1
to 9, first press "0" button then 1 to 9. (only on the
remote control)
INSTALLING THE BATTERIES
1) Open the battery compartment cover by pressing the
+100 button– When selecting cable channels which
are higher than 99, press this button first, then press
the last two digits. (To select channel 125, first press
"+100" button then press "2" and "5"). (only on the
remote control)
cover on the remote unit in the direction of the arrow.
2) Insert 2 "AA" penlight batteries into the battery com-
partment in the direction indicated by the polarity
(+/-) markings.
3) Replace the cover.
Install 2 X AA battery
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PREPARATION FOR USE
ANTENNA/CABLE CONNECTIONS
For some of the most common types of connections, please refer to the diagram below. Use only one connection.
For any further complex connections, please contact your local dealer. (You may need additional accessories which
are not supplied).
1 Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TV.
2
Connect the antenna orcable totheANT.IN(Topjack)
of your VCR.
3 Connect one end of the coaxial cable (supplied) to
4
Connect the other end of the coaxial cable (supplied)
to the UHF/VHF antenna jack of your TV.
the ANT.OUT (Bottom jack) of your VCR.
Basic Connections
[Cable Box or Satellite Box]
OUT
IN
From
Cable or
Satellite
Company
ANT
IN
OR
Audio "Y" cable (not supplied)
AUDIO
OUT IN
VIDEO
Indoor or
OUT
Outdoor
Video cable (not supplied)
Coaxial Cable
(Supplied)
CH3 CH4
Antenna
OR
From
Cable Company
(No Cable Box)
Back of the VCR
IN
IN
L
R
VIDEO
AUDIO
OR
VHF
UHF
VHF
UHF
ANT in
TV A/V Terminal
TV Antenna Terminal
USING OPTIONAL AUDIO/VIDEO
OUTPUT JACKS
If your TV has A/V input jacks, you may connect your
VCR’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT jacks to the
audio/video input jacks on back of your TV.
Direct audio/video connections usually result in a better
picture and sound quality for tape playback. Please see
your TV’s owner’s manual for A/V input connections.
USING AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT JACKS
You can use the A/V input jacks on the back of the VCR.
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When you connect the external source to the input
jacks on the back of the VCR, select "Line-in" posi-
tion for recording by pressing the 0 button on the
remote control twice or CHANNEL Up/Down but-
ton.
Note: "Line-in" is found before the lowest memo-
rized channel. (Example: CH2)
Note to CATV system installer
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected
to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
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INITIAL SET UP FOR USE
5
Begin channel preset
SETTING THE CH3/CH4
SWITCH
by pressing the F.FWD button
once. The tuner scans and
memorizes allactivechannels
in your area.
CH 01
If your TV does not have A/V terminals:
AUTO SET UP
When the VCR is in the Playback mode or when the
VCR is in the VCR position, your TV will receive sig-
nals from the VCR on either channel 3 or 4.
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The VCR distinguishes be-
tween standard TV channels
and cable channels.
To use the VCR with your TV, set the selector switch to
CH3 or CH4 (which is located
6
After scanning, the tuner stops on the lowest
in the back of your VCR),
memorized channel. The TV screen returns to TV
mode.
whichever is not used for nor-
OUT
CH3
CH4
CH3 CH4
mal broadcasts in your area.
Then set your TV to the same
channel.
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If "AUTO SET UP" appears on the TV screen again,
check the cable connections. Press the F.FWD button
once again and the VCR will begin preset again.
[Back of the VCR]
AUTOMATIC CHANNEL SET UP
You can automatically program the tuner to scan only
the channels you receive in your area.
TO SELECT A DESIRED CHANNEL
You can select the desired channel by using the CHAN-
NELUp or Down button or directly pressing the number
buttons on the remote control.
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Channel memory programming is NOT needed
Note for using the number buttons:
when you connected the VCR to a cable box or
satellite box as in "Basic connections" on page 6. In
this case, select the VCR and TV to channel 3 or 4
the same channel as the CH3 or CH4 switch on the
back of the VCR. Then, the channel you want to re-
cord or view may be selected at the cable box or sat-
ellite box.
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When selecting cable channels which are higher than
99, press the +100 button first, then press the last two
digits.
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You must precede single-digit channel numbers with
a zero (For example: 02, 03, 04 and so on).
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Follow the steps below once. Repeat it only if there
CLOCK SET UP
Set the clock accurately for proper automatic timer re-
cording. We suggest that you use a TV or radio station
as your time source.
is a power failure orif the VCR is unplugged formore
than 30 seconds. (In these cases, the programmed
channels are erased.)
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You must follow the steps below before attempting
to play or record a video tape. If you want to play or
record a video tape BEFORE programming the tuner,
you can cancel it by pressing the RESET/EXIT but-
ton. To program the tuner again, see "CHANNEL
SET UP AGAIN" on the next page.
1
Select main menu by pressing the MENU button.
(If the clock is not set, the CLOCK SET menu ap-
pears first. In this case, follow step [3].)
2
Select "CLOCK SET" by pressing the PLAY or
STOP button. Then, press the F.FWD button.
1 You need to connect the antenna or cable to the VCR
first. Then, connect the VCR power plug into a stand-
ard AC outlet.
3
Set the clock.
Set the month
Press the PLAY or STOP button repeatedly.
Then, press the F.FWD button.
Press the PLAY or STOP button repeatedly.
Then, press the F.FWD button.
Press the PLAY or STOP button repeatedly.
Then, press the F.FWD button.
2 Turn on the TV and set the TV to channel 3 or 4.
Now set the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR
to match the channel selected on the TV.
Set the day
Set the year
3 Turn on the VCR by pressing the POWER button.
Both the POWER indicator and the VCR/TV indica-
tor on the VCR come on.
The day of the week will appear automatically.
Press the PLAY or STOP button repeatedly.
Then, press the F.FWD button.
Set the hour
Press the PLAY or STOP button repeatedly.
Set the minute
Set the AM or PM
4 Select the On Screen Lan-
LANGUAGE SELECT
Then, press the F.FWD button.
————————————————
CLOCK SET
guage ("ENGLISH" or
Press the PLAY or STOP button
repeatedly.
B
ENGLISH
[ON]
"FRANCAIS") by pressing
the PLAY or STOP button.
Then, press the F.FWD but-
ton.
MONTH DAY
03 19
YEAR
MON 2001
FRANCAIS
/
HOUR MINUTE
05 40
AM/PM
PM AM
PM
:
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To go back one step, press the REW button.
Start the clock by pressing the RESET/EXIT or
4
F.FWD button after setting the AM or PM.
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SET UP FOR USE AGAIN
TO ADD/DELETE CHANNELS
CHANNEL SET UP AGAIN
When the VCR automatically programs the tunerto scan
only the channels you receive in your area, some chan-
nels may be skipped due to a weak signal. You can
manually add the channel in the VCR memory. (Of
course, you can later delete the added channel from the
memory again.)
1
Select main menu by press-
- M E N U -
ing the MENU button.
TIMER PROGRAMMING
AUTO REPEAT
[OFF]
B
CHANNEL SET UP
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE SELECT
2
Select "CHANNEL SET UP"
by pressing the PLAY or STOP
button. Then, press the F.FWD
button.
1 Select main menu by press-
ing the MENU button.
- M E N U -
TIMER PROGRAMMING
AUTO REPEAT
[OFF]
B
CHANNEL SET UP
CLOCK SET
CHANNEL SET UP
——————————————————
LANGUAGE SELECT
2 Select "CHANNEL SET UP"
by pressing the PLAY or STOP
button. Then, press the F.FWD
button.
3
Press the PLAY/■ or STOP/■
button repeatedly to point
to "TV" or "CATV".
B
TV
CATV
[ON]
MANUAL SET UP
4
Press the F.FWD/B button
once or twice. After scanning, the tuner stops at
3 Select "MANUAL SET UP"
by pressing the PLAY or STOP
button. Then, press the F.FWD
button.
CHANNEL SET UP
——————————————————
the lowest memorized channel.
TV
[ON]
CATV
B
MANUAL SET UP
SELECTING THE ON SCREEN
LANGUAGE
- M E N U -
1
Select main menu by press-
4 Enter the desired channel
number by pressing the
PLAY or STOP button.
TIMER PROGRAMMING
ing the MENU button.
AUTO REPEAT
[OFF]
MANUAL SET UP
CHANNEL SET UP
CLOCK SET
———————————————
CHANNEL 30 ( TV )
DELETE
B
LANGUAGE SELECT
2
Select "LANGUAGE SE-
LECT" by pressing the
PLAY or STOP button. Then,
press the F.FWD button.
5 Add or Delete it from memory by pressing the
F.FWD or REW button so that "ADD" or "DELETE"
flashes on the TV screen accordingly.
3
Select the On Screen Lan-
guage ("ENGLISH" or "FRAN-
CAIS") by pressing the
PLAY or STOP button.
LANGUAGE SELECT
——————————————
B
ENGLISH
[ON]
FRANCAIS
MANUAL SET UP
MANUAL SET UP
———————————————
———————————————
CHANNEL 30 ( TV )
ADD
CHANNEL 30 ( TV )
DELETE
4
Exit the preset mode by pressing the RESET/EXIT
button.
- DELETED -
- MEMORIZED -
6
Exit the preset mode by pressing the RESET/EXIT
button.
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PLAYBACK FUNCTION
NORMAL PLAYBACK
STILL
You can freeze the picture on TV screen by pressing the
1 Insert the prerecorded tape. The VCR will turn on.
If the safety tab has been removed, the VCR will start
playback automatically.
PAUSE/STILL button during playback.
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Usually there will be video "noise" lines (black and
white streaks or dots) on the screen. This is not a
fault of the machine but is a by-product of the
technology involved in producing a 2 Head VCR.
2 Turn on the TV and set the TV to channel 3 or 4.
Now set the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR
to match the channel selected on the TV.
Only a tape recorded in the SLP mode will show a clear
picture. You can change position of the noise lines on a still
picture by pressing the PAUSE/STILL button repeatedly.
After the VCR has been in Still mode for 5 minutes, it will
stop automatically to protect the tape and the video head.
3 Begin playback by pressing the PLAY button.
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Tracking adjustment will be set automatically (Digi-
tal Tracking function) when you start playback. To
adjust the tracking manually, press the CHANNEL
Up or Down button on the VCR.
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To return playback, press the PLAY button.
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When a tape has reached the end, the VCR will re-
wind the tape to the beginning, eject the tape, and turn
off the VCR automatically.
S-VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB)
This unit allows you to view a tape recorded in S-VHS
format. (Noise lines may appear on the picture.)
AUTO REPEAT PLAYBACK
Use this feature allows you to play a tape over and over.
1) Select main menu by pressing the MENU button.
2) Select "AUTO REPEAT" by pressing the PLAY or
STOP button.
3) Begin auto repeat playback by pressing the F.FWD
button so that [ON] will appear next to "AUTO RE-
PEAT" on the TV screen.
4 To stop playback, press the STOP button.
PICTURE SEARCH
If you want to skip or repeat a scene
while in the play mode, press the
F.FWD or REW button.
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If the on-screen menu still remains, press the RE-
SET/EXIT button to exit the menu.
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You cansetAUTO REPEAT to ON orOFFbypressing
the AUTO REPEAT button on the remote control.
■
Press it again and the VCR will now
search in super high speed. (in the
LP / SLP modes only)
■
To cancel the auto repeat mode, press the F.FWD
button at step [3] so that [OFF] appear next to
"AUTO REPEAT" on the TV screen.
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When you set the auto repeat mode to [ON] while the
counter memory mode is ON, the VCR will exit the
counter memory mode automatically.
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RECORDING FUNCTION
Before recording, make sure:
COPYING A VIDEO TAPE
You can make copies of video tapes made by friends or
relatives for your enjoyment.
Warning:Unauthorized recordings of copyrighted
video tapes may be an infringement of copyright laws.
Connect the recording VCR(this unit), the playing
VCR(another source) and your TV using the following
diagram.
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The desired channel is selected by pressing the num-
ber buttons on the remote control or the CHANNEL
Up/Down button. (If you connected the VCR to a
cable box or satellite box as in "Basic connections"
on page 6, select the VCR to channel 3 or 4 the same
channel as the CH3 or CH4 switch on the back of the
VCR. Then, select the channel you want to record at
the cable box or satellite box. In this case, you can
ONLY record and view the SAME channel. )
[Recording VCR]
(this unit)
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There is a tape with its safety tab into the VCR.
The desired recording speed is selected in SP(stand-
ard play) or SLP(super long play) mode by pressing
the TAPE SPEED button.
Audio/Video cables
(not supplied)
[TV set]
(Use for monitoring)
ANT
IN
AUDIO
OUT IN
VIDEO
OUT
Tape Speed
Type of tape T60
SP mode 1 hour
SLP mode 3 hours 6 hours 8 hours
Recording/Playback Time
T120 T160
2 hours 2-2/3 hours
CH3 CH4
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
AUDIO VIDEO
ANT in
[Playing VCR]
(another source)
Coaxial cable (supplied)
VIEWING AND RECORDING
THE SAME PROGRAM
1) Insert a pre-recorded tape into the playing VCR.
2) Insert a tape with its safety tab into the recording
VCR.
1) Begin the recording by pressing the RECORD button.
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3) Press the TAPE SPEED button on therecording VCR
to select the desired recording speed (SP/SLP).
4) Select the "Line-in" position on the recording VCR.
See page 6, under "Using audio/video input jacks".
To temporarily stop recording or resume it, press the
PAUSE/STILL button. After the VCR has been in
Pause mode for 5 minutes, it will stop automatically
to protect the tape and the video head.
2) Stop the recording by pressing the STOP button
when recording is completed.
5) Press the REC/OTR button on the recording VCR.
6) Begin playback of the tape in the playing VCR.
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For best results during dubbing, use the VCR’s front
OTR(One Touch Recording)
panel controls whenever possible. The remote con-
trol might affect the playing VCR’s operation.
This function enables you to set the recording length sim-
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Always use video-quality shielded cables with RCA-
ply by pressing the REC/OTR button on the VCR.
type connectors. Standard audio cables are not rec-
ommended.
1) Begin OTR by pressing the REC/OTR button on the
VCR repeatedly until the desired recording length
appears.
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You can use a video disc player, satellite receiver, or
other audio/video component with A/V outputs in
place of the playing VCR.
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Recording stops when 0:00 is reached.
Press
1 press
2 presses
3 presses
↓
Display
Recorded Length
TO MONITOR THE RECORDING
1) Turn on the TV and set the TV to channel 3 or 4. Now
set the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR to
match the channel selected on the TV.
2) Press the VCR/TV button on the recording VCR so
that the VCR/TV indicator comes on.
(normal recording)
0:30
1:00
↓
30 minutes
60 minutes
↓
17 presses
8:00
480 minutes
18 presses
(normal recording)
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TIMER RECORDING
You may set the VCR to start recording while you are
HINTS FOR TIMER
RECORDING
If there is a power failure or the VCR is unplugged
for more than 30 seconds, the clock setting and all
timer settings will be lost.
If the tape runs out before the end time, the VCR will
switch to the Stop mode immediately, eject the tape
and the VCR power will be turned off. The TIMER
indicator will flash.
If a tape is not in the VCR or does not have the safety
tab, the TIMER indicator flashes and timer recording
cannot be performed. Please insert a recordable tape.
away. You can set seven programs to record on specific
days, daily or weekly within a 1 year period.
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1) Insert a tape with its safety tab into the VCR.
2) Select main menu by pressing the MENU button.
3) Select "TIMER PROGRAMMING" by pressing the
PLAY or STOP button. Then, press the F.FWD button.
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If you have not yet set the clock, "CLOCK SET" ap-
pears. If so, follow the steps [3] and [4] in "CLOCK
SET UP " section. Then, set the timer recording.
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4) Set the timer.
Set the program number (1~7)
PROGRAM NUMBER
4
TO STOP AN AUTOMATIC TIMER
PROGRAM ALREADY STARTED
Press the STOP/EJECT button on the VCR.
DATE
START TIME
END
CHANNEL
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Program number which is not set up flashes.
Press the PLAY or STOP button repeatedly
for the desired program number.
TIME
REC SPEED
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Then, press the F.FWD button.
Select once, daily or weekly recording
For once: Press the PLAY or STOP button
to point to "ONCE".
For daily (Monday~Friday):
Press the PLAY or STOP button
to point to "DAILY".
For weekly: Press the PLAY or STOP
button to point to "WEEKLY".
Then, press the F.FWD button.
TO CHECK, CORRECT, OR CANCEL AN
AUTOMATIC TIMER PROGRAM
1) Turn the power on.
PROGRAM NUMBER
4
ONCE
DAILY
WEEKLY
2) Select main menu by pressing the MENU button.
3) Select "TIMER PROGRAMMING" by pressing the
PLAY or STOP button. Then, press the F.FWD but-
ton.
Set the date
4) Select the program number which you want to
check by pressing the PLAY or STOP button. The
details of the selected program appears on the TV
screen.
First, press the PLAY or STOP button for the month,
then, press the F.FWD button.
Next, press the PLAY or STOP button for the day.
Then, press the F.FWD button.
Set the start time
First, press the PLAY or STOP button for the hour,
then, press the F.FWD button.
Next, press the PLAY or STOP button for the minute,
then, press the F.FWD button.
And then, press the PLAY or STOP button for AM or PM.
Then, press the F.FWD button.
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Go to the digit you want to change by pressing the
F.FWD or REW button. Then, enter correct num-
bers by pressing the PLAY or STOP button.
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You may cancel the entire program by pressing the
REW button during the program number flashes.
5) Press the RESET/EXIT button to exit.
Set the end time
6) Press the POWER button to return to timer stand-
by mode.
Follow the instructions of "Set the start time"
to set the end time.
Set the channel number
Press the PLAY or STOP button repeatedly
AVOIDING OVERLAPPING PROGRAMS
There may be times when a program will not record.
When programs overlap:
for the desired channel number.
Then, press the F.FWD button.
If you connected the VCR to a cable box or satellite box as in
"Basic connections" on page 6, select the VCR to channel 3
or 4 the same channel as the CH3 or CH4 switch on the back
of the VCR. Then, select the channel you want to record at
the cable box or satellite box. Leave the cable box or satellite
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The program with the earliest start time has priority.
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Once the earliest program finishes, the overlapping
program with the lower number will begin recording
in sequence.
The illustration below demonstrates the sequence of
recordings.
box on for timer recording.
ONE TIME PROGRAM
PROGRAM NUMBER
4
Set the tape speed
Press the PLAY or STOP button repeatedly
for the desired tape speed.
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DATE
START TIME
END
CHANNEL
05/03 THU
07:30 PM
08:30 PM
16
TIME
REC SPEED
SP
SP
SLP
Then, press the F.FWD button.
Recording Sequence
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To go back one step, press the REW button.
Program 1
(10:00AM-11:00AM)
5) To set another program, repeat step [4]. To exit, press
the RESET/EXIT button.
6) Press the POWER button to set the timer. The TIMER
indicator on the VCR comes on.
Program 2
(9:00AM-10:00AM)
Program 3
(9:30AM-12:00PM)
9:00AM
10:00AM
11:00AM
12:00PM
*Recording period is SHADED
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SPECIAL FEATURES
COUNTER MEMORY FUNCTION
Use this feature to memorize the beginning of recording
start point.
AUTO REWIND
When a tape has reached the end during recording, play-
back, or fast-forward, the tape will automatically rewind
to the beginning. After rewinding finishes, the VCR will
eject the tape and turn itself to off.
1) Press the COUNTER RE-
REC
SET button on the remote
control to reset the counter.
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The tape will not auto-rewind during timer recording
or One Touch Recording.
When the Counter Memory is activated, the tape will
rewind to the M0:00:00 and the VCR will go into the
Stop mode.
2) Press the COUNTER
MEMORY button on the
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SP
M
0:00:00
remote control so that "M"
appears on the TV screen.
3) Record the program.
REAL TIME TAPE COUNTER
This shows the elapsed recording or playback time in
hours, minutes, and seconds. (The displayed time
will not change during blank portions on the tape.)
The "–" indication will appear when the tape is re-
wound further than "0:00:00" on the tape counter.
4) After recording, press the STOP button then the
REW button.
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When "0:00:00" is reached, rewinding operation
goes to stop. And you can view the recording pro-
gram.
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The COUNTER MEMORY button does not function
if the auto repeat mode is set to [ON]. In this case, set
the auto repeat mode to [OFF].
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To cancel the counter memory mode, press the
COUNTER MEMORY button so that "M" disap-
pears from the TV screen.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
If you have followed the instructions contained in this manual and have difficulty in operating your VCR, locate
the PROBLEM in the left column below. Check the corresponding CORRECTIVE ACTION column to remedy
the problem.
PROBLEM
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Make sure the power plug is connected to an AC outlet.
Make sure the power is turned on.
Make sure the timer recording is set correctly.
Make sure the power is off.
Make sure the VCR clock is set correctly.
Make sure the tape has a safety tab. If needed, cover the hole with
plastic tape.
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No power.
Timer recording is not possible.
Cannot go into Record mode.
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Playback picture is partially noisy.
Adjust tracking control for a better picture by pressing the
CHANNEL Up or Down button on the VCR.
Head cleaning may be necessary. Refer to "AUTO HEAD
CLEANING" .
Cannot view a tape but the audio is
OK.
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Make sure the VCR is not in the Menu mode.
Set your TV to the VCR mode and/or press the VCR/TV button so that
the VCR/TV indicator on the VCR comes on.
No picture or poor picture on
playback.
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Fine tune your TV.
Re-check the ANT. IN and ANT. OUT connections. See page 6.
Set your TV to the TV mode and/or press the VCR/TV button so that
the VCR/TV indicator on the VCR disappears.
On-the-air TV programs cannot be
seen.
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No VCR operation from the infrared
Remote Control.
Make sure the power plug is connected to an AC outlet.
Check batteries in remote control.
You cannot copy a copyrighted video tape. You are experiencing
copy guard protection.
Video or color fades in and out when
making a copy of a video tape.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Television system :
Video heads :
Tape cassette :
Tape speed
Recording :
Playback :
Tuner channel
NTSC, TV standard
Rotary two-head
video cassette
Video output level :
Video output impedance : 75Ω
1Vp-p
Audio output level :
Video input level :
Audio input level :
Power requirement :
Power consumption :
Dimensions :
-6dBv (1KHz)
0.5~2.0Vp-p
-10dBv
120V, 60Hz
12 Watts
SP, SLP
SP, LP, SLP
W
H
14-1/4" (360mm)
3-5/8" (92mm)
VHF :
UHF :
#2~#13
#14~#69
D
8-1/2" (215.5mm)
Cable channel :
RF converter :
Converter output :
Timer indication :
Operating temperature : 5 C~40 C (41 F~104 F)
Terminals
5A, A-5 ~ A-1, A ~ W+84
Built-in VHF converter
VHF Channel 3 or 4.
AM/PM 12-hour system
Weight :
5.1 lbs. (2.3 Kg.) (approx.)
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Designs and specifications are subject to change
without notice and without legal obligation.
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If there is a discrepancy between languages, the de-
fault language will be English.
Antenna input :
Antenna output :
Video input/output :
F type connector x 1
F type connector x 1
RCA connector x 2
Audio input/output : RCA connector x 2
MAINTENANCE
SERVICING
AUTO HEAD CLEANING
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Should your VCR become inoperative, do not try to cor-
rect the problem by yourself. There are no user-service-
able parts inside. Turn off, unplug the power plug, and
please call our help line at 1-800-287-4871, to locate an
Authorized Service Center.
Automatically cleans video heads as you insert or re-
move a cassette, so you can see a clear picture.
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Playback picture may become blurred or interrupted
while the TV program reception is clear. Dirt accu-
mulated on the video heads after long periods of use,
or the usage of rental or worn tapes can cause this
problem.
CABINET CLEANING
If a streaky or snowy picture appears during play-
back, the video heads in your VCR may need to be
cleaned.
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Wipe the front panel and other exterior surfaces of
the VCR with a soft cloth immersed in lukewarm
water and wrung dry.
1. Please visit your local Audio/Video store and pur-
chase a good quality VHS Video Head Cleaner.
2. If a Video Head Cleaner does not solve the problem,
please call our help line at 1-800-287-4871, to locate
an Authorized Service Center.
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Never use a solvent or alcohol. Do not spray insecti-
cide liquid near the VCR. Such chemicals may cause
damage and discoloration to the exposed surfaces.
NOTES:
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Remember to read the instructions included with the
video head cleaner before use.
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Clean video heads only when problems occur.
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SYLVANIA HOME ENTERTAINMENT WARRANTY
We appreciate your purchase of a SYLVANIA Home Entertainment product. We take pride in the quality
of our products and have manufactured your new Home Entertainment unit to exacting quality standards.
We feel confident that in normal use, it will provide you with satisfactory performance. However, should
you experience difficulty, you are protected under the provisions of this warranty.
SYLVANIA Home Entertainment products are warranted against manufacturing defects in materials and
workmanship in normal use for the following periods from the date of purchase by the original user, and is
conditional upon the unit being installed and used as directed in the instruction manual.
Product
Parts and Labour
V.C.R.
1 Year
Video Head
Remote Control
6 Months
90 Days
SYLVANIA's obligation under this warranty shall be limited to the repair, including all necessary parts and
the cost of the labour connected therewith, or at our option the exchange of any Home Entertainment
product which shows evidence of a manufacturing defect within the warranty period.
Replacement parts, furnished in connection with this warranty shall be warranted for a period equal to the
unexpired portion of the original equipment warranty.
CUSTOMER OBLIGATIONS
This warranty applies to the product from the original date of purchase at retail. Therefore, the owner must
provide a copy of the original, dated bill of sale. No warranty service will be performed without a bill of
sale. Transportation to and from the service depot is the responsibility of the owner.
WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS
This warranty is extended to SYLVANIA Home Entertainment products purchased and used in Canada.
This warranty shall not apply to appearance or accessory items including but not limited to: cabinet, cabinet
parts, batteries, connecting cables, tapes. This warranty shall, in addition, not apply to cleaning
video/ audio heads, pinch rollers, tape transport system damages due to handling, transportation,
unpacking, set-up, installation, customer adjustments that are covered in the instruction book, repair or
replacement of parts supplied by other than the SYLVANIA authorized service depot, any malfunction or
failure caused by or resulting from abnormal environmental conditions, improper unauthorized service,
improper maintenance, modifications or repair by the consumer, abuse, misuse, neglect, accident, fire,
flood, or other Acts of God, and incorrect line voltage.
This Home Entertainment product is only warranted to the original retail purchaser. This warranty
becomes void in the event of commercial or rental use. This warranty becomes void in the event serial
numbers are altered, defaced or removed.
SYLVANIA reserves the right to make changes in design or to make additions to or improvements upon
this product without incurring any obligation to install the same on products previously manufactured.
The foregoing is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied and SYLVANIA neither assumes nor
authorizes any person to assume for it any other obligation or liability in connection with the sale or service
of this product. In no event shall SYLVANIA or its SYLVANIA dealers be liable for special or consequential
damage arising from the use of this product, or for any delay in the performance of this warranty due to
cause beyond our control.
The purchaser may have other rights under existing provincial or federal laws, and where any terms of this
warranty are prohibited by such laws, they are deemed null and void, but the remainder of the warranty
shall remain in effect.
HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE
Should this product require service, you may obtain specific information on how to obtain service by
contacting the SYLVANIA Dealer from whom this product was purchased, or by contacting us directly:
SONIGEM SERVICE
300 Alden Road
Markham, Ontario
L3R 4C1
PHONE: (905) 940-5089 FAX: (905) 940-2303
1-800-287-4871
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