Akai VS-G205 User manual

AKAI
VS-G205/VS-G211
VS-G215EOH
Thank you for purchasing this AKAI video cassette recorder.
To ensure optimum performance of this unit, please read this
operator’s manual thoroughly.
Operator’s Manual ....................... 1-32
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Table of contents
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Features
SHOWVIEW timer recording .
Intelligent-HQ system
Centre cassette loading
Quick servo drive
Automatic tuning
Auto tracking
Programmable timer eal (4-programme/1-year
timer)
One Touch Recording
Quick finder
Forward and reverse multi-speed. playback
LCD infrared remote control
Auto head cleaning
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Auto power on
The VCR power is automatically turned on when the tape is in-
serted.
Auto rewind
’ The video tape is automatically rewound when the end of the
tape is reached during the play, recording or quick finder for- .
’ ward mode.
Auto tape reject
If a video tape with its recording defeat tab removedis loaded,
the VCR will automatically ejectit when the record or timer but-
ton is pressed.
Auto play
If the video tape’s recording defeat tab has been removed,
playback will begin automatically when the tape is inserted
into the VCR.
Power off eject
Even when the VCR's power is off, pressing the eject button
will turn the power on and eject the tape. Once ejected, i
power will be turned off automatically.
Auto head cleaning
When a tape is loaded or ejected the VCR video head drum is
cleaned automatically.

Warnings and precautions
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WARNING |
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this ap-
pliance to rain or moisture.
yourself
e
Never
touch
the
power
cord’s
plug
with
wet
hands.
e Always pull the power cord out by the plug and never by the
cord.
© Only let a qualified professional repair or reassemble the
1-En
Power requirements
Power requirements for electrical appliances differ from
area to area. Please ensure that your appliance meets the
Power requirements in your area.
The operating voltage of this appliance is fixed at AC 220-
230 V, 50 Hz.
2-En
This equipment conforms to NO. 82/499/EEC, 87/308/
EEC standards.
3A-En
This appliance is not equipped with a main power switch.
Even when the appliance is turned off, the power supply is
not completely turned off when the power cord is plugged
in. Pull out the power cord when not using the appliance
for long periods.
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Power failure backup
This VCR utilizes a back-up capacitor for possible power
failure. The back-up capacitor prevents clock stoppage
and loss of programme information (for timer-controlled
recording) in the event of a power failure lasting up to 60
minutes. (When this VCRis first plugged in, approximately
60 minutes are required to charge the back-up capacitor
in order to provide 60.minutes of back-up time).
Power failure indication
If a power failure of more than 60 minutes has occurred
*.-:-=" will be flashing on the FL display. In this case the
clock must be re-set. Refer to the “Setting the clock” sec-
tion.
Use only video tapes marked “VHS” with this VCR.
video cassette recorder. An inexperienced person might
touch the internal parts and get a serious electric shock.
e Never put anything, especially metal, into the video cas-
sette recorder.
Protect the VCR too
Use a household AC power source only. Never use a DC
power source.
Do not place anything heavy on top of the VCR.
If water is spilled on the VCR, disconnect the power cord at
once and consult your dealer.
Make sure that the VCR is well ventilated, and do not place
anything on top of the ventilation holes.
To avoid damage to the internal circuits and the external
surface, keep the VCR away from heat (stoves, direct sun-
light, etc.).
Avoid using aerosol sprays near the VCR as this could
damage the finish or cause sudden ignition of the spray.
To avoid damaging the finish, never use paint thinner or
other similar chemicals to clean the VCR.
Place the VCR on a fiat and solid surface.
if you do not plan to use the VCR for a long period of time,
disconnect the power cord.
Avoid using the VCR in extremely hot, cold, humid or dusty
places.
Avoid using the VCR near appliances generating strong
magnetic fields.
Avoid using the VCR near fluorescent lamps as this may
shorten the operating range of the remote control unit.
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_@ Avoid violent shocks to the VCR during packing and trans-
portation.
© Before packing, remove the video tape from the VCR.
Avoid moisture condensation
Moving the video cassette recorder from a cold place toa
warm place can cause dew condensation on the drum
and the video heads inside the unit. If playback is carried
outin this state, the heads may become dirty and the tape
may be damaged.
To prevent this from occurring, the power plug must be
plugged in for about one hour with the POWER button off,
before playback or recording of a video cassette tape.
This is particularly important when a video cassette is in-
serted for the first time after purchase of the video cas-
sette recorder.

Controls & terminals
Front panel
A Cassette loading slot
Load the VHS video tape here.
B FL (Fluorescent) display
Provides visual reference of the VCR's operating modes.
C Remote sensor window
For reception of the remote contro!’s signal.
m / & Stop/eject button .
To stop playback and eject the video tape. The tape can be
ejected even when the VCR's power is off.
> Play button
To start video tape playback.
<4 Rewind button
Torewind the video tape. Also to start reverse quick finder dur-
ing playback.
>> Fast forward button
To fast forward the video tape. Also to start forward quick fin-
der during playback.
POWER/standby button
To turn the VCR on or off (standby mode).
PROG.(Programme) button
To enter the timer programming mode and enter programme
data.
OK/CANCEL button
To confirm/cancel preset TV channels, clock or timer recor-
ding data.
CLOCK button
To enter the clock setting mode. Also to enter clock data.
TIMER button
To set or cancel the timer recording mode.
CHANNEL button
To select TV channels.
I-HQ (Intelligent-High Quality) button
To improve picture quality during recording or playback.
REC/OTR (Record/One Touch Recording) button
To start recording. Also used to enter the OTR mode and set
the OTR stop time.
Rear panel
AC power socket
Connect the provided power cabie here.
RF.OUT CH.ADJ. (Channel adjustment) screw
To adjust the video channel of the VCR.
RF.OUT terminal
To connect the VCR to the TV’s ANTENNA IN terminal.
ANT.IN terminal
For TV antenna connection.
VIDEO/AUDIO terminal
For connection of a TV or second VCR when using a video/
audio connection cord.
DECODER terminal
For connection of a decoder.
The FL display can be dimmed or brightened by re-
peatedly pressing the DIMMER button on the remote
control.

Remote
control
(211EOH)
A
LC
(Liquid
Crystal)
display
Displays
clock
and
Programme
data.
PROG.
(Programme)
button
For
timer
Programming,
using
the
remote
control's
LC
display.
PROG.LIST
button
To
preview
programmes
set
for
timer
recording.
1-0 buttons
To
select
TV
channels.
Also
used
for
entering
clock,
and
pro-
gramming
data.
TIMER button
To
set
or
cancel
the
timer
recording
mode.
-
DIMMER
button
To
dim
or
brighten
the
FL.
display.
AV
(External)
button
To
set
the
VCR
to
record
from
an
external
source.
CLOCK button
To
set
the
remote
control's
clock,
“\s
4,
<,
>
Multi
control
buttons
To
adjust
tracking,
picture
shake
and
picture
sharpness
dur-
ing
playback.
OK button
To
confirm
data
during
clock
setting
and
timer
programming.
(3)
CANCEL
button
To
cancel
preset
TV
stations
or
Programmes
programmed
for
timer
recording.
Also
used
to
adjust
for
daylight
saving
time.
AUTO
TRACKING
button
To
correct
tracking
automatically.
PAL/MESECAM
button
Toset
the
VCRfor
PAL
or
MESECAM
recording
and
playback.
COUNTER
RESET
button
_To
reset
the
tape
counter.
POWER
ON/STANDBY
button
To
turn
the
VCR's
power
on
or
off
(standby
mode).
TV/VCR button
To
watch
a
different
TV
Programme
than
the.one
you
are
rec-
ording.
# Eject button
To
eject
the
video
tape
from
the
VCR.
CHANNEL
buttons
To
select
TV
channels.
MULTI-SPEED
(+
/
-
)
buttons
To
increase
or
decrease
the
playback
speed.
bid
Still
button
To
set
the
VCR
to
the
stil!
mode
from
the
playback
mode.
<4
Index
search
reverse
button
To
start
the
reverse
index
search.
I-HQ
(Intelligent
High
Quality)
button
To
set
the
I-HQ
mode.
Pi
Index
search
forward
button
To
start
the
forward
index
search,
<<
Rewind
button
To
rewind
the
video
tape.
Also
used
to
start
reverse
quick
fin-
der
during
playback.
> Play button
To
start
video
tape
playback.
>
Fast
forward
button
To
fast
forward
the
video
tape.
Also
to
start
forward
quick
fin-
der
playback.
REC
(Record)
button
To
start
recording.
as Stop button
To
stop
the
video
tape.
PAUSE
button
To
set
the
VCR
to
the
recording
pause
mode
from
the
recor-
ding
or
stop
mode.
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Remote control (21 5EQOH)
AL LC (Liquid Crystal) display
Displays clock and programme data.
SHOWVIEW button ;
To enter the SHOWVIEW timer recording mode.
PROG. button
To set timer programming using the VCR FL display.
PROG.LIST button
To preview programmes set for timer recording.
1-0 buttons
To select TV channels. Also used for entering clock, SHOW-
’ VIEW and programming data.
TIMER button
To set or cancel the timer recording mode.
DIMMER button
To dim or brighten the FL display.
AV (External) button
To set the VCR to record from an external source.
REVIEW button
To review SHOWVIEW guide channel numbers.
CLOCK/CH button
To set the remote control’s clock. Also to adjust preset TV
channels for the SHOWVIEW mode.
“\; 4, <, > Multi contro! buttons
To adjust tracking, picture shake and picture sharpness dur-
ing playback.
OK button
To confirm data during clock setting and timer programming.
(4) CANCEL button
To cancel preset TV stations or programmes programmed for
timer recording. Also used to adjust for daylight saving time.
AUTO TRACKING button
To correct tracking automatically.
PAL/MESECAM button
Tosetthe VCR for PAL or MESECAM recording and playback.
COUNTER RESET button
To reset the tape counter.
POWER ON/STANDBY button
To turn the VCR’s power on or off (standby mode).
TV/VCR button
To watch a different TV programme than the one you are rec-
ording.
4 Eject button
To eject the video tape from the VCR.
CHANNEL buttons
To select TV channels.
MULTI-SPEED (+ / - ) buttons
To.increase or decrease the playback speed.
P< Still button
To set the VCR to the still mode from the playback mode.
<q Index search reverse button
To start the reverse index search.
I-HQ (intelligent High Quality) button
To set the I-HQ mode.
P| Index search forward button
To start the forward index search.
<< Rewind button
To rewind the video tape. Also used to start reverse quick fin-
der during playback.
> Play button
To start video tape playback.
bP Fast forward button
To fast forward the video tape. Also to start forward quick fin-
der playback.
REC (Record) button
To start recording.
ms Stop button
To stop the video tape.
PAUSE button
To set the VCR to the recording pause mode from the recor-
ding or stop mode.
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Daylight saving time indicator
Indicates that the clock is set to the daylight saving time.
@ OK display
Appears when data is ready to be transmitted to the VCR.
® Transmit indicator
Indicates when data in the remote control is transmitted,
or is ready to be transmitted, to the VCR.
® Data display
All clock and programming data is displayed here (illus-
trations are provided later in the manual).
The “A” display signifies that this is an A type remote control.
However, this has no operational significance with this VCR.
Make your contribution to protect the environment
Used batteries with the {SO symbol for recy- - OY
cling as well as small accumulators (recharge- ge &
able batteries), mini-batteries (cells) and star-
ter batteries should not be thrown into the garbage can.
Please leave them at an appropriate depot.
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Open the battery compartment cover on the back of
the remote contro! (refer to the illustration below).
2 Insert two AA,R6, UM-3 or equivalent size baiteries
(refer to the illustration below).
Replace the battery compartment cover.
Use new batteries only.
When replacing the batteries, replace both the batteries at
the same time. Do not mix an old battery with a new one.
@ When you do not plan to use the remote control unit for a
long period of time, remove the batteries.
e insert the batteries following the polarity guides (- and +) in
the battery compartment.
e Nickel cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries are not recommended.
When the remote control's batteries are removed or have tost
their charge (asindicated by LC display becomming dim, or by
the remote control's incapacity to transmit data) the clock will
stop and ail programme data in the remote contro! will be can-
celled after a short time.
After replacing the batteries, use the remote control to reset
the clock and programme data. If the batteries are replaced
quickly, after removing the old batteries, the clock and pro-
gramme modes may not be cancelled.
While changing the batteries, do not press any of the remote
control buttons.
Resetting the remote control
If the remote control fails to operate properly, itcan be reset by
pressing the reset button, located inside the battery compart-
ment.
When the reset button is pressed, all timer programming and
clock data will be cancelled.
Reset button

Connections
This VCR has a built-in tuner to receive TV stations, so it must
be connected to your TV antenna as shown below.
Basic connection
| Connect the TV antenna cable to the VCR’s ANT.IN 4 If your TV has a 21 pin audio/video socket, connect
terminal. an audio/video cable (scart) for better sound and
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2 Connect one end of the provided connection cord to on Deut auc icees iene andisavallabie
the VCR’s RF.OUT terminal.
3 Connect the other end of the provided connection
cord to the TV’s antenna terminal.
5 Connect the provided power cable to the AC socket.
6 Connect the AC power cord to the AC outlet.
Decoder connection
The rear panel of your decoder may differ from the one shown
below. For correct/alternative connections, refer to your
decoder’s operator’s manual.
Decoder
@ Connect the decoder @ to the VCR’s DECODER termi-
nal @. .
Whenever a coded programme is received, the VCR will
automatically decode it.
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The video tape
Inserting a video tape
@ Insert the video tape as shown on page 4, and push the
_ centre of the tape gently into the VCR.
The VCR will be turned on automatically and the video tape
will be loaded automatically.
When a video tape is inserted, the “ ” indicator will ap-
pear on the FL display.
Note:
e When a video tape with the recording defeat tab removed
(for example a prerecorded tape) is inserted, playback will
start immediately.
Quick start mode
When a video tape is inserted into this VCR any function
button pressed will operate immediately. If a function but-
ton is not pressed within 5 minutes, the VCR will be re-
leased from the quick start mode. If the play or record but-
ton is pressed after the 5 minute period there will be a
short time before the VCR responds.
Ejecting a video tape
@ Press the m / 4 stop/eject button. —
When the VCRis in the stop mode, press the button once to
eject the tape (the eject button on the remote control can
also be used). During the playback or record mode press
the button twice (once to stop the tape and twice to
eject it).
To prevent accidental erasure of prerecorded tapes:
Break off the recording defeat tab with a screwdriver.
To record over tapes with the recording defeat tab
removed:
Cover the hole with adhesive tape.
In case of malfunction
Alarge amount of static electricity may cause this VCR to
malfunction or stop functioning completely. In this case,
press the reset button to reset the micro-processor. Clock
and programme data will be cancelled when the reset but-
ton is pressed.
Reset button
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FL (Fluorescent) display
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The FL display can be dimmed or brightened by re-
peatedly pressing the DIMMER button on the remote SPO H+t/S5 LH - : Index search forward/reverse
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Programme number indicators (1-4)
Light to show how many programmes have been set for
@ Tape load indicator timer recording.
Lights when the video tape has been loaded. . VCR mode indicator
1-HQ indicator Lights when the TV/VCR button is set to VCR.
Lights when the VCR is in the |-HQ mode. ® PROG. indicator
® START indicator Lights during timer programming.
Lights when setting the timer programming start time. CLOCK indicator
® STOP indicator Lights during clock setting and when the clock is dis-
Lights when setting the timer programming stop time. played on the FL display.
OTR (One Touch Recording) indicator
Lights during the OTR mode.
© Timer indicator
Lights when the VCR is in the timer recording mode.
® MESECAM indicator
Lights when the VCR is set for MESECAM recording or
playback.
Multi function display
The clock appears when the VCR's power is off, and the
channel number appears when the VCR’s power is on.
When.a tape is playing, the elapsed time of the tape is
shown (in hours, minutes and seconds). Also indicated
are the modes below:
AYU : When recording from an external source.
PLAY >Playback
Sf tic : Still
SL G4) +: Slow motion playback
57g : Stop
REE : Recording
fF -F il 7: Fastforward
F-#ii 7: Fastrewind
Cue : Cue-forward quick finder

Video channel
If your TV already has a preset video channel, this channel
should be used to assure the best sound and picture quality.
As this channel varies from country to country, you should
check your TV's operator’s manual to see which is the video
channel for your TV.
When a video/audio connection cord is used for con-
nection of the VCR and TV (refer to “Connections”),
setting the video channel is not necessary, in this
case simply set the TV’s TV/VCR switch to VCR. —
This VCRis preset to channel 36 (UHF) and if your TV’s
video channel is also 36 (UHF), no adjustments are
necessary. d
If UHF channel 36 is being used for broadcasting:
You can set the TV to a channel between UHF channels 30-39
and tune the VCR into that channel.
1 Insert a prerecorded tape into the VCR and press the
play > button.
2 Set the TV to a blank channel between UHF 30-39.
3 Siowiy adjust the RF.OUT CH.ADJ. screw on the rear
panel until the playback picture appears.
If you do not have a prerecorded tape, adjust the
screw until the screen becomes clear black (no in-
terference).
This is now your video channel.
Higher channel
Lower channel
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| Insert a prerecorded video tape into the VCR and
press the > play button to start playback.
2 Choose an empty channel on your TV to use as the
video channel. Tune the channel (using the TV sta-
tion tuner on your TV) until you receive the playback
picture from the VCR.
3 Press the m= stop button to stop playback.
This channel will then be your video channel.
Using your TV’s preset video chan-
aly
For example, if your TV's video channel.is 50:
| Turn the VCR on and set the TV to channel 50.
2 Insert a prerecorded tape into the VCR and press the
play (> ) button.
3 Adjust the TV station tuner on your TV and tune the
channel until you receive the clearest playback pic-
ture.
Select this channel each time you want to use the VCR.
If you do nothave a prerecorded tape, adjust the channel
until the screen becomes clear black (no interference).
TV/VCR mode
When the VCR is connected to your TV with a SCART audio/
video cable (see “Connections”) it can automatically switch
between the TV and VIDEO mode of your TV. This VCR will
automatically be set to the VCR mode when it is turned on
(“VCR’ will light on the FL display) ready for VCR operation
(playback picture viewing etc.).
This means that if you are watching a TV programme when the
VCR is turned off, when you turn the VCR on the TV picture will
change to the channel selected on the VCR.
Note:
© If the VCR and TV are only connected using the antenna
connections (RF IN/OUT), there will be no change when the
VCR is turned on, however, you have to set the TV to the
video channel to watch videos etc..
If you want to change the VCR so that it is set to the TV mode
each time the power is turned on (so that it doesn’t interfere
with normal TV viewing if you turn it on just to rewind a tape
etc.) follow the step below.
@ Press the front panel CHANNEL / button (when the
power is off) until “VCR” flashes on the FL display then
disappears.
To reset to the VCR mode, repeat the operation until “VCR”
appears on the FL. display.
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Setting the clock
This VCR has a built-in digital timer clock which must be setto
the present time. This clock is used to keep the time and for
timer recording. The VCR uses a 24 hour clock: 7:30 pm =
19:30 on the FL display.
When the VCR is first plugged in, the clock display will auto-
matically start flashing.
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1 Press the CLOCK button (211EOH).
Press the CLOCK/CH button (215EOH).
The clock set screen will appear on the LC display.
The point ready for data entry will be flashing.
2 Set the hour with the “ or \ button.
/N\.: Press this button to count up.
Vv : Press this button to count down.
3 Press the > button.
The minutes will flash.
4 Set the minutes with the “ or \ button.
When the /“ or \v button is pressed continuously, the
minutes will increase or decrease at 5 minute intervais.
5 Press the > button.
The date will flash.
The clock can be set using either the remote control or the
VCR front panel buttons.
We suggest setting the clock on the LC display of the remote
control and transmitting the time to the VCR, thus synchroniz-
ing the remote control and VCR.
6 Set the date, month and year with the A, Vy, < or >
buttons.
The weekday is set automatically.
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Daylight saving time
@ When setting the clock during the daylight saving time
period, press the (4+) CANCEL button.
The “Xt” indicator will be displayed on the LC display.
7 Press the OK button to start the clock.
The clock will start and the transmit indicator will flash.
Clock data can now be transmitted to the VCR.
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8 Point the remote control at the VCR’s remote sensor
window and press the OK button to transmit the
clock data.
The time will appear on the VCR’s FL display.
9 Press the CLOCK button (211EQOH) to return the .
remote control to the normal mode.
Press the CLOCK/CH button twice (215EOH) to re-
turn the remote control to the normal mode.
Note:
e Steps 2 to 6 can also be set using the 1 - 0 buttons. Instead
of using the “ and V buttons.
To set a single digit number press the 0 (zero) first then
press the number.
For example to set 8:15; press 0 (zero)then 8 then 1 and
then 5. If you use the 1 - 0 buttons for data entry you do not
need to press the > button to start the next data flashing.
e {f you make a mistake while setting the clock, move to the
data you want to correct with the < or > button then re-
enter the data with the “ or \ button or 1 - 0 buttons.

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Re-transmitting
clock
data
Using
the
VCR
front
panel
buttons
Clock data is retained in the remote control after it is trans-
mitted to the VCR. If the VCR's clock data is cancelled (be-
cause of a power failure, etc), or if the data is wrong, the clock
data in the remote control can be re-transmitted to the VCR.
| Press the CLOCK button (211EOH).
Press the CLOCK/CH button (215EOH).
The year will appear on the LC display along with the
clock data.
2 Point the remote control at the VCR’s remote sensor
window and press the OK button twice to transmit
the clock data.
3 Press the CLOCK button (211EOH) to return ws
remote control to the normal mode.
Press the CLOCK/CH button twice (215EOH) to re-
turn the remote control to the normal mode.
Daylight saving time
To adjust for the daylight saving time period the VCR's clock
can easily be set one hour ahead, or one hour back.
| Press the CLOCK button (211EOH).
Press the CLOCK/CH button (215EOh).
The year will appear on the LC display along with the
clock data.
y) Press the (<t) CANCEL button.
If the clock is set to the normal time the clock will ad-
vance one hour ahead and the “xt” indicator will appear
on the LC display.
If the clock is set to the daylight saving time the clock will
be set one hour back and the “4” indicator will disap-
pear.
3 Point the remote control at the VCR’s remote sensor
window and press the OK button to transmit the new
clock data.
4 Press the CLOCK button (211EOH) to return the
remote control to the normal mode.
Press the CLOCK/CH button twice (215EOH) to re-
turn the remote control to the normal mode.
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Press the CLOCK button.
The hour position will flash.
The “W’” display is explained in step 12.
Press the CLOCK button until the hour is set.
The hours will repeat cyclically if you keep pressing the
button.
Press the OK button (DO NOT hold the button down
as this will cancel the data).
- The minutes position will flash.
Press the CLOCK button until the minutes are set.
The minutes will repeat cyclically if you keep pressing
the button.
Press the OK button.
The Day (D), Month (M) and Year (Y) display will appear.
The day position will be flashing.
Press the CLOCK button until the day is set.
The numbers will repeat cyclically if you keep pressing
the button.
Press the OK button.
The month position will flash.
Press the CLOCK button until the month is set.
Press the OK button.
The year position will flash.
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| Press the OK button.
The “CLOCK?” display will flash.
If you are setting the clock during the winter daylight
saving time: Press the CLOCK button, the clock will
start.
If you are setting the clock during the summer day-
light saving time: Press the remote control’s CANCEL
button, “S” will appear on the FL display and the clock will
start.
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Note:
@ Ifyoudo not enter data within Sm minutes when the position
starts flashing, the clock mode will cancel and all the data
will have to be entered again.
® Clock setting can be done while the power is on or off.
@ While the clock is displayed on the FL display you can can-
cel the time by holding down the OK/CANCEL button until
the data is cancelled.
In steps 2-10, the remote control <, >, “\ or \ but-
tons can be used in place of the CLOCK. and OK but-
tons:
</> :to move to the next or previous data.
/N: to increase the number.
\V : to decrease the number.
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In the operation on the previous page, in steps 11 and 12. you
have the choice of selecting winter daylight saving time (“W”)
or summer daylight saving time (“S’).
This VCR allows you to easily set the clock either one hour
forward or backward when the daylight saving time changes.
For example, you have set the clock during the winter time
To set the clock to the summer daylight saving time:
™@ Press the CLOCK button until the clock display show-
ing “W” appears.
@ Press the remote control’s CANCEL/ «+ button.
The hour will automatically advance one hour.
The same operation done when the summertime “S’ is dis-
played will set the clock back one hour.
Note:
e The Summer/Winter time can not be changed between
23:00 (11pm) and 00:59 (12:59am).
lf you want to correct clock data at any time.
| Press the CLOCK button until the clock display
starts flashing.
Press the OK button until you reach the number
that you want to change.
Press the OK button until the display returns to
the normal display (clock or channel display).
3 Correct the number with the CLOCK button.

Presetting TV stations
This VCR contains a built-in tuner which can be used to re-
ceive TV broadcasts in place of your TV set. In order to use this
tuner, the VCR must be tuned to the locally available TV sta-
tions. This procedure is called “presetting”. Up to 45 stations
can be preset.
Preset the TV stations before loading a tape.
Before proceeding
e Turn on the TV and VCR.
© Make sure thatthe TV is set to the video channel or that the
TV's TV/VCR switch is set to VCR (refer to “Video chan-
nel”).
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With this mode, the VCR automatically searches and presets
the TV channels, starting at channel 1. Only the VCR front
panel buttons can be used.
@ Press and hold the play > button and then, at the same
time, press the fast forward >> button.
The presetting display will appear and the VCR will auto-
matically start presetting. When all the TV channels have
been tuned in, the FL display will return to the normal dis-
play mode. You can then select the TV channels with the
CHANNEL buttons.
Note:
¢ To cancel the automatic presetting mode, press the stop/
eject ma / & button.
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With this mode you can tune the TV programmes in manually
and assign them to whichever channel numbers you want
them to be on. Only the VCR front panel buttons can be
used.
1 Press and hold the play > button and then, at the
same time, press the POWER button.
The presetting display will appear and the VCR will auto-
matically start searching for the first available station.
When the VCR reaches a station it will be displayed on
the screen and the VCR will stop searching.
Hf Searching will start on the VHF low band (b1) and pro-
ceed through the VHF high band (b2) and stop at the
UHF band (b3). If you want to select a different wave
band than the one displayed, keep pressing the rewind
button << until the band that you want is displayed.
Note:
e lf the “PS” number is flashing, no programme has been
preset on that channel number.
e \f the “PS” number remains lit, a programme has already
been preset on that channel number.
2 If you want to keep the TV programme displayed on
the screen, select a channel number (PS) with the
CHANNEL buttons and press the play > button to
memorize it.
The VCR will automatically start searching for the next
programme.
If you do not want the VCR to memorize a programme,
press the fast forward » button. The VCR will start
searching for the next programme.
When you have finished presetting, press the stop/
eject m / 4 button to return the VCR to the normal
operating mode.
You can press the stop/eject m= / 4 button at any time
to cancel the presetting mode.
Cancelling preset TV stations
Mi Select the TV channel, that you want to cancel, with the
CHANNEL buttons and then press the CANCEL button
for a few seconds until the channel number disappears
and is replaced with the next highest channel number.
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After cancelling TV channels, you may be left with channels 1,
3,5, 9 etc. (for example). if you want to change the channels so
that they run in order (1, 2, 3, 4, etc.):
@ Press and hold the rewind <4 button and then, at the
same time, press the POWER button.
The channels will be automatically converted.
This feature will not workif there is atape loaded in the VCR.
For reception of weak TV stations
This VCR has a built-in mute system which cancels reception
of weak TV stations (programmes with a weak signal that
causes interference and poor sound/picture quality). How-
ever, if you want to preset a weak TV station that is being re-
ceived by your TV but not by the VCR, the mute mode can be
cancelled.
M@ Mute off: With the VCR power off press the front panel
CHANNEL - button for a few seconds until “M” flashes
on the FL display.
The “M” display will disappear after a few seconds.
@ Mute on: To reset the mute mode, repeat the above
procedure until “M” lights (not flashing) on the FL dis- ©
play.
The “M” display will disappear after a few seconds.
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Changing PS channel numbers
Use this feature if you want to change a preset channel toan-
other number. For example, you may want to change channel
2 to become channel 6.
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Press the fast forward > and stop/eject a= / 4 but-
tons at the same time.
The FL display will change to the channel (PS) change
mode.
Select the channel that you want to change with the
CHANNEL buttons.
Press the OK button.
The channel (PS) position to the right will start flashing.
Select the new number for the previous channel with
the CHANNEL buttons.
Press the OK button.
The VCR will return to the normal mode, displaying the
new channel number.

Playback
Before proceeding:
@ Turn on the TV and VCR.
@ Make sure thatthe TV is set to the video channel or that the
TV’s TV/VCR switch is set to VCR. (Refer to “Video chan-
nel”.)
Tapes recorded inthe Long Play (LP)speed can notbe ©
played back on this VCR.
Playback of E-300 tapes is not recommended.
Load a pre-recorded video tape.
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Press the > piay button to start playback.
If the video tape’s recording defeat tab has been
removed, playback will begin automatically.
“PLAY” and “I-HQ” will light on the FL display. The dot to
the right of “PLAY” indicator will flash until automatic
tracking is completed.
If there are disturbances in the playback picture refer to
the following “Tracking/Picture/Stability” section.
3 Press the mi stop button to stop playback.
“STOP” will light on the FL display.
Press the >> fast forward button to fast forward the
video tape.
“F-FWD” will light on the FL display.
M@ Press the << rewind button to rewind the video tape.
“F-RWD?” will light on the FL display.
@ Press the m: stop button to stop fast forward or re-
wind.
“STOP” will light on the FL display.
Note:
e. Ifthe video tape ends during playback it will stop and rewind
automatically.
¢ The!l-HQ feature operates automatically during playback. It
can be cancelled, or reset, by pressing the I-HQ button.
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You can watch MESECAM (Middle East SECAM) tapes or rec-
ord MESECAM broadcasts with this VCR.
@ Press the remote control’s PAL/MESECAM button until
MESECAM lights on the FL display.
Press the button again to return to the normal PAL system.
The MESECAM display will disappear from the FL display.
Still picture and frame advance
During playback the still picture feature can be used to freeze
the playback picture. The picture can then be advanced one
frame at a time.
@ Press the Pi still button during playback to freeze the
_ picture.
- “STILL” will appear on the FL display.
@ Press the P< still button repeatedly to advance the
frames.
Each time the bution is pressed the still picture will advance
one frame.
li Press the > play button to resume playback.
Note:
® if “noise bars” appear on the screen, refer to the tracking
section in the following section.
e Aftera frame has been frozen for approx. 5 minutes, the still
mode will disengage to protect the video tape.
Tracking/Picture/Stability
adjustment
Only the remote control buttons can be used for the fol-
lowing operations.
To correct tracking during the playback, multi-speed play-
back, quick finder and slow modes:
M™@ Press the AUTO TRACKING button.
If the tracking is not corrected satisfactorily, press the
remote control < or > button until the picture is clear.
During manual! adjustment the tracking position will be
shown on the FL display. This will disappear automatically
when adjustment has been completed.
To correct tracking during the still mode:
li Press the < or > button repeatedly until the picture is
clear.
The tracking position will not be shown on the FL display.
To correct the picture sharpness during the playback mode:
@ Press the ‘“ button repeatedly to sharpen the picture
or press the \y button to soften the picture.
During adjustment the picture control position is shown on
the FL display. This will disappear automatically when ad-
justment has been completed.
To correct picture shake during the slow motion or still mode:
@ Press the “ or \ button until the picture shake is cor-
rected.
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Multi-speed playback
The multi-speed playback feature can be used to increase or
decrease the playback speed.
The tape speed can be increased up to 3, 5 and 7 times the
normal playback speed in the forward or reverse directions.
in the forward direction the speed can be reduced to 1/10 of
the normal speed,or a still picture can be achieved.
@ Press the remote control’s MULTI-SPEED PLAY © or ©
button repeatedly during playback until you reach the
speed that you want.
@ Press the play > button to resume normal playback.
Note:
® Slow motion playback will be cancelled after 5 minutes to
protect the video tape.
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Quick finder (cue/review)
During playback the quick finder function can be used to vis-
ually locate any point on a recorded tape. During quick finder
playback the picture will go forwards or backwards rapidly.
Disturbances in the quick finder picture are normal and do not
indicate a problem with the VCR.
@ During any playback mode (play, still, slow, etc.) press
the fast forward (cue) >> or rewind (review) <4button.
There are two ways to operate the quick finder mode. One
way is to keep the button held down until you reach the part
that you want to watch, and when you release it playback
starts automatically. The second way is to press the button
quickly and when you reach the part that you want to watch,
press the play button.
Note:
© “CUE” or“REVIEW’ will appear on the FL display for about 4
seconds.
e You can switch directly between cue and review.
The index search feature uses index codes, that are
automatically added to the video tape when programmes are
recorded on the VCR (except recordings begun from the rec-
ording pause mode).
You can go directly to the beginning of any recorded section
that has an index code and you can skip as many index codes
as you like until you find the section that you want to watch (you
can skip up to 99 index codes).
@ Press the remote control’s index search forward >i or
reverse |€< button (during the stop or play mode).
For example, to go to the 4th index code from your starting
point (forward or reverse), press the button 4 times.
When the tape reaches the section that you select, play-
back will begin automatically.
Note:
e@ When the index search reverse button is pressed once in
the middle of a programme, playback will start from the be-
ginning of that programme.
¢ This feature will not operate with tapes that do not have
index codes.
During index search “SRCH” and the index number will be
displayed on the FL display.
e There must be more than one minute between index codes
for this mode to operate properly.
The tape counter is displayed during playback and shows the
elapsed time of the video tape (in hours, minutes and sec-
onds).
The tape counter will not count unrecorded spaces on the
tape.
Mi To reset the counter to zero, press the COUNTER
RESET button.
The tape counter will also be reset when a video tape is in-
serted in the VCR.