Fisher FVH-E420 User manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
FVH-E420
Video Cassette Recorder
Only cassettes marked wcan be used with this video cassette recorder.
Please read this manual and accompanying “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” sheet carefully before
connecting your VCR and operating it for the first time.
Be sure to read carefully and follow all the PRECAUTIONS on page 1.
Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference.
NOTE: Locate serial number (shown on rear panel of unit) and record it here ➡
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Language Contents

PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the product.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or
moisture.
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide
blade of plug to wide slot of electrical outlet and
insert fully.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s
authority to operate this VCR.
WARNING: Unauthorized recording or use of
television broadcast, video tape, film or other
copyrighted material may violate applicable
copyright laws. The manufacturer assumes no
responsibility for unauthorized duplication, use or
other acts that infringe upon the rights of copyright
owners.
Location
For safe operation and satisfactory performance of your
VCR, keep the following in mind when selecting a place
for its installation:
œShield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from
sources of intense heat.
œAvoid dusty or humid places.
œAvoid places with insufficient ventilation for proper heat
dissipation. Do not block the ventilation holes of the
VCR. Do not place the unit on a carpet because this
will block the ventilation holes.
œInstall the VCR in a horizontal position only.
œAvoid locations subject to strong vibrations.
œAvoid moving the VCR between cold and hot locations
(see “Moisture Condensation Problems”, this page).
œDo not place the VCR directly on top of the TV, as this
may cause playback or recording problems.
Avoiding Electric Shock or Fire
œDo not handle the power cord with wet hands.
œDo not pull on the power cord when disconnecting it
from an AC wall outlet. Grasp it by the plug.
œIf any liquid is spilled on the VCR, unplug the power
cord immediately and have the unit inspected at a
factory-authorized service center.
œDo not place anything directly on top of the VCR.
Model Number : FVH-E420
Trade Name : Fisher
Responsible party : SANYO FISHER COMPANY
Address : 21605 Plummer Street,
Chatsworth, California 91311
Telephone No. : [phone]
œThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and
(2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Declaration of Conformity
Moisture Condensation Problems
Cause:
When the VCR is first installed, moved from a cold area
to a warm area or placed in a location with high humidity,
dew (moisture) may form inside the unit. If you operate
the VCR with dew inside, damage may result.
Prevention:
1Make all necessary connections.
2Plug the power cord into a 120 V AC wall outlet.
3Turn on the power.
4Do not operate the VCR or insert a cassette for
approximately 2 hours.
This allows the VCR to warm up to the temperature of the
room where it will be used.
This VCR has a Y/C filtering
technique incorporated under license
from Faroudja Laboratories Inc.
Technology licensed by
Laboratories Inc.
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FEATURES
TIMER/CLOCK
œSelectable standard/daylight saving time
œ1-year/8-event program timer with daily/weekly settings
œSmart Time Record function
œSmart Speed Record function
œRemaining tape duration display
œQuick timer recording (QTR)
œOff timer (up to 6 hours)
VIDEO
œDigitally-adjusted clean playback
SPECIAL PLAYBACK/SEARCH
œAd JUMP®
œRecording contents on-screen list (Rec. List Super)
œDouble-Azimuth 4-head video recording/playback system for
clean special playback:
Forward/reverse search, double-speed playback, clean still
image, frame advance, variable-speed slow motion
œZero search
œIndex search
AUTOMATIC FUNCTIONS
œAutomatic clock setting and adjustment
œAutomatic head cleaner
œEndless playback
œAutomatic digital tracking
œAutomatic channel programming
œFull auto playback functions: power-on, rewind, eject, record
auto cancel, power-off eject
GENERAL
œMultilanguage, multicolor on-screen menu
œRemote control
œVibration-suppressing mid-mount design
œChild lock
ACCESSORIES
Make sure that all the accessories listed below have been
included with your VCR.
Power cord Remote control
75-ohm coaxial cable
Quick Start Guide
Two AA batteries (1.5 volt)
CONTENTS
Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
DESCRIPTION
VHS video cassette tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Locations of controls and indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
CONNECTIONS
Basic antenna/cable connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Alternative cable TV connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Audio/video connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
BASIC OPERATION
Initial setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Multifunction on-screen displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
On-screen menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Setting the clock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Changing the menu language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Programming channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Viewing TV only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Playing a rental tape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Normal playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Tracking control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Rec. List super . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
ADVANCED USE
Special playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Zero search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Index search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Program timer recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Quick timer recording (QTR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Child lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Ad JUMP®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Copying a tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Quick Start Guide
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VHS VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES
Record/Play Times
Tape Length T-60 T-120 T-160
Tape Speed
SP Mode 1 hour
(60 minutes) 2 hours (120 minutes) 2-2⁄3hours (160 minutes) highest video quality
LP Mode
(playback only) 2 hours (120 minutes) 4 hours (240 minutes) 5-1⁄3hours
(320 minutes) excellent video quality
SLP Mode 3 hours
(180 minutes) 6 hours (360 minutes) 8 hours (480 minutes) good video quality (longest recording time)
NOTE: This unit cannot record in LP mode.
When Handling Video Cassettes
œDo not expose video cassettes to extreme heat, high
humidity or strong magnetic fields.
œDo not tamper with the cassette mechanism.
œDo not touch the tape with your fingers.
œAlways store an unused cassette in its case.
Loading
1Gently push the center of the cassette until it is drawn
in automatically.
The clock display changes to the tape counter
display automatically and the Tape-In icon
(o)
lights.
NOTES:
œIf the cassette is not inserted correctly, it will be ejected
in approximately 3 seconds.
œDo not try to pull the cassette out once automatic
loading starts.
œDo not force the cassette into the VCR.
CAUTION: To avoid possible injury or accident, keep
children away from this unit. Do not put your hand or
other objects into the cassette loading slot.
Safety Tab
Unloading
1When in the STOP mode, press the STOP/EJECT
button on the front panel. In any other mode, press
the button twice.
The tape counter display changes to the clock
display automatically.
2After the cassette appears in the loading slot, gently
pull it out.
AUTO POWER-OFF/EJECT: The cassette is ejected
when the STOP/EJECT button on the front panel is
pressed, even if the VCR’s power is off. (The power cord
must be connected to an AC wall outlet.)
Arrow mark ( ) Label side up
(Arrow pointing toward slot)
To prevent accidental
erasure, remove the
tab after recording.
To record again, cover
the hole with vinyl tape.
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LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
Front Panel
Reference pages are shown in square brackets.
1Cassette loading slot
2STOP/EJECT button [3, 22]
3FF (fast forward) button [27]
This button is used both for fast forward and
forward picture search.
4PLAY button [22]
5REW (rewind) button [27]
This button is used both for rewind and reverse
picture search.
6Indicator panel [5]
7Remote control sensor
8PAUSE/STILL button [23, 27]
œPress this button in the record mode to
temporarily stop a recording (PAUSE).
œPress this button in the playback mode to view a
still frame (STILL).
œPress this button repeatedly in the still mode to
advance the picture one frame at a time.
9REC (record) button [23, 33]
FCHANNEL selection buttons (land j) [14, 22, 33]
GPOWER button
1
STOP
EJECT
POWER
CHANNEL REC PAUSE
STILL
PLAY c
FF ef REW
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LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
Indicator Panel
Operation Icons
Play,
Forward
Search, Slow
Reverse
Search Fast forward Rewind
JKLM
(blinking) (blinking)
Record Record pause
PP
and O
(blinking)
Still Frame advance
Jand OJ
and N
(blinking)
1Operation Icons (see below).
2VCR indicator
Use the TV/VCR button on the remote control to turn
this indicator ON or OFF.
ON: for playback, VCR programming or watching
TV programs through the VCR tuner
OFF: for watching TV programs through TV tuner
3Tape-In icon
4Tape Speed indicators
5Clock/ Tape Counter/ QTR (Quick Timer Recording)
indicators
6Timer icon
7Input source indicator:
Channel number or audio/video input (L1)
8CATV indicator
C
REC
AM
PM
OFF
VCR
SP LP SLP
123
456
78
Example of Indications
POWER OFF POWER ON
AM
Channel indicator
Clock Audio output
indicators
CATV
indicator
Tape speed indicator
CAM
SP
Channel indicator
ClockCATV
indicator
Tape speed indicator
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LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
Back Panel
1AC power input
2Rear-panel AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks
Connect the audio and video outputs from an
external unit (i.e. a video camera, second VCR) to
these jacks. To record the signals coming from the
external unit, press the INPUT button on the
remote control to display “L1” instead of a channel
number (see page 23).
3VHF/UHF antenna input jack
4VHF/UHF antenna output jack
5VIDEO output jack (yellow)
6AUDIO output jack (white)
VHF/UHF
FROM ANT.
TO TV
OUT
IN
IN OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
AC IN
56
213
4
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REMOTE CONTROL
Locations of Controls Reference pages are shown in square brackets.
1TV/VCR mode button [13]
Lets you select TV or VCR mode. When VCR mode
is selected, the VCR indicator lights on the front panel.
2MENU button [16]
3Number buttons (0 – 9) [14, 19]
4100 button [14]
5POWER button [13]
6CH (channel) selection/TRACK (tracking) buttons
(land j) [14, 22, 33]
7PAUSE/STILL •ûbutton [16, 23, 27]
8REW (rewind) •<button [17, 27]
9STOP •ùbutton [16, 23]
Fx2 button [27]
GTYPE button [26]
HSLOW button [27]
ISP/SLP button [23]
JDISPLAY button [15, 28]
KINPUT button [23]
LTape counter RESET button [28]
MAd JUMP button [34]
NCLEAR button [14]
OSET button [14]
PREC (record) button [23, 33]
QPLAY •OK button [16, 22]
RFF (fast forward) •>button [17, 27]
STV control buttons
(TV POWER, TV INPUT, CH land j, VOL + and –)
TINDEX button [28]
U→0←(Zero Search) button [28]
TV INPUT
REC
CH/TRACK
SET
CLEARTV/VCRMENU
100
79
0
TYPE
POWER
SLOW CH VOL+
SP/SLP DISPLAY CH VOL–
INPUT RESET Ö0ÜINDEX
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456
8
TV
POWER
H
J
L
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
G
I
K
N
O
P
Q
R
S
U
x2
Ad JUMP
F
T
M
STOP
ù
û
PAUSE/STILL
REW
<FF >
PLAY
OK
Using the remote control
To enter the menu settings, use the ù, û, >, <or OK
button.
The ùbutton is equivalent to the STOP button, the û
button to the PAUSE/STILL button, the >button to the
FF button, the <button to the REW button and the OK
button to the PLAY button.
In this manual, the explanations are based on the
displayed menu screens and when doing operations
within a menu screen, “press the ù(û, >, <or OK)
button” will be indicated.
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REMOTE CONTROL
Battery Installation and Operation
1Install the two supplied AA batteries as shown.
2Aim the remote control at the VCR and press the
desired buttons to operate.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
SPENT OR DISCHARGED BATTERIES MUST BE
RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF IN A SAFE
MANNER IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL
APPLICABLE LAWS.
FOR DETAILED INFORMATION, CONTACT YOUR
LOCAL COUNTY SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY.
NOTES:
œThe remote control will not operate properly if
something comes between the VCR and the remote
control.
œThis infrared remote control will also control the basic
functions of most Fisher TVs.
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BASIC ANTENNA/CABLE CONNECTIONS
1Connect an antenna (or a cable TV system) to the
VCR.
2Connect the VCR to the TV with the 75 ohm coaxial
cable (supplied).
3Plug the power cord (supplied) into the AC power
input (AC IN ~) on the VCR back panel. Insert the
plug firmly.
4Insert the plug end of this power cord into a wall
outlet.
NOTES:
œIf you have a cable converter connected to your TV,
see “ALTERNATIVE CABLE TV CONNECTIONS”,
next page.
œIf your antenna has a twin-lead cable or your TV has
screw-type antenna terminals, use a matching
transformer (not supplied).
VHF/UHF
FROM ANT.
TO TV
OUT
IN
AC IN
Antenna
75 ohm
antenna
cable
VCR
(Back panel) TV
(Back panel)
VHF/UHF
ANTENNA
IN
CABLE TV
or
1
(supplied)
2
3
4
AC Wall
outlet
300 ohm
Twin-lead Cable
Matching Transformer
(not supplied)
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ALTERNATIVE CABLE TV CONNECTIONS
Your VCR can receive all unscrambled cable channels
without the use of an external converter. If you wish to
view and record scrambled cable channels, you must
connect a converter/decoder as described below.
Your local cable TV company will advise you of the
channels available in your area.
We recommend that you consult your cable TV company
to make sure that the cable is properly connected.
When the TV does not have a built-in cable converter
Connect the cable TV converter between the VCR and
the TV so that you can watch a cable TV program while
recording another program.
NOTE: Set the TV channel to the cable converter output
channel (CH02 ~ 07).
When you have both cable and pay TV (scrambled channels)
NOTES:
œWith this method the TV and VCR receive the same
channel. Recording one program while watching
another is not possible.
œWith this connection, the VCR must be set to the cable
converter/decoder output channel. (See next page.)
NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER (USA only): 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 practicable.
VHF/UHF
ANTENNA
IN
IN OUT
VCR
(Back panel) TV
(Back panel)
Cable
converter
(supplied) (not supplied)
CATV
75 ohm
coaxial
cable
VHF/UHF
FROM ANT.
TO TV
OUT
IN
AC IN
VHF/UHF
FROM ANT.
TO TV
OUT
IN
AC IN
VHF/UHF
ANTENNA
IN
CATV
75 ohm
coaxial cable
VCR
(Back panel) TV (Back panel)
(supplied)
Cable
converter/
Decoder
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ALTERNATIVE CABLE TV CONNECTIONS
Cable converter/decoder output channel setup
1Be sure the cable connections are correct.
(See page 10.)
2Turn on the TV, VCR and cable converter/decoder.
3Set the TV to channel 3 or 4.
4If the VCR indicator is off, press the TV/VCR button
on the remote control.
The VCR indicator lights.
NOTE: If the initial setup has not yet been
completed, the “Auto Setup” and “RF Channel Setting
Ch03 (or RF Channel Setting Ch04)” message will
appear. In that case, first follow steps 4– 6under
“INITIAL SETUP” on page 13.
5Press the MENU button on the remote control.
The main MENU appears.
@@@@@@@@@MENU
Timer@program
VCR@setup
Clock@set
Language@select
Rec.List@super
Auto@tuning@memory
[ùû]†Select
[OK]†Set@@@@@@[MENU]†TV
6Press the ù(or û) button to select the VCR setup
option, then press the OK button.
The VCR setup menu appears.
CATV/TV@@@@@@@zCATV@TV
Cable@box@@@@@zNo@@@Ch02
Child@Lock@@@@@On@@zOff
Off@timer@@@zOff@2Hr@6Hr
[ùû]†Option
[<>]†Select@@@[MENU]†TV
7Press the ù(or û) button to select the Cable box
option.
8Press the >(or <) button to set your cable
converter/decoder output channel. The output
channel should be indicated on the cable
converter/decoder back panel. If not, please refer to
the cable converter/decoder instruction manual for
details.
Press the
>
(or
<
) button repeatedly. Each time
you press the button, the selection changes:
The selection is indicated by the “
z
” next to it.
NOTE: Select “No” if you are not using the cable box.
9When finished, press the MENU button to exit the
menu display.
No Ch02 Ch03 ... Ch07
IMPORTANT NOTES:
When the cable converter/decoder output channel is
selected as described above,
œThe VCR tuner remains set to receive the same
channel as the output channel of the cable
converter/decoder. Auto channel programming and
manual channel selection using the VCR tuner are
not possible.
œIf you turn on the cable converter/decoder after
turning on the VCR, no image will appear on the TV
screen. In this case, turn off the VCR, then turn it on
again.
œLeave the cable converter/decoder on until timer
recording is complete.
œFor timer recordings, you must select the channel to
be recorded using the channel selector on the cable
converter/decoder.
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AUDIO/VIDEO CONNECTIONS
The VIDEO and AUDIO outputs of your VCR can be
connected separately to the input jacks of a TV monitor
and an audio system. This will provide the best possible
picture and sound quality, because the video/audio
signals from your VCR will not have to be processed by
the television tuner.
NOTES:
œEven when audio/video connections are made, always
make the antenna connection between the VHF/UHF
OUT (VCR) and the VHF/UHF IN (TV) using the
supplied 75-ohm coaxial cable.
œIf a direct audio/video connection is made between the
VCR and the TV, set the source selector on the
television to A/V input.
VIDEO
VHF/UHF
FROM ANT.
TO TV
OUT
IN
OUT
AUDIO
AUDIO
OUTPUT
WHITE
VIDEO
OUTPUT
YELLOW
VIDEO
INPUT
YELLOW
AUDIO
INPUT
WHITE
VCR
(Back panel)
VIDEO AUDIO
IN
VHF/UHF
ANTENNA
IN
COLOR TV/MONITOR
(Back panel)
2-wire monitor cable
(not supplied)
IN
75 ohm coaxial
cable (supplied)
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BASIC OPERATION
INITIAL SETUP
When you are setting up the VCR for the first time, or
after the power has failed for more than 5 seconds, follow
the steps below. This AUTO SETUP operation
automatically sets the RF output channel, enters all
available channels in your area into the VCR tuner
memory and sets the VCR internal clock.
Many TV stations transmit a signal called Extended Data
Services (XDS). This VCR uses the XDS signal to
automatically set the clock. If no XDS signal is available
in your area, the VCR prompts you to set the clock
manually.
AUTO SETUP
œDuring AUTO SETUP, do not press any buttons other
than the ones indicated here.
œBe sure the antenna or cable connections are correct.
(See pages 9 and 10.)
1Press the POWER button on the VCR.
Auto RF output channel setting will start.
RF output channel setting rule
Channel 3 Channel 4 RF output channel
No broadcast No broadcast Channel 3
No broadcast Broadcasting Channel 3
Broadcasting No broadcast Channel 4
Broadcasting Broadcasting Channel 3
The setting is completed, and “RF-03” (or “RF-04”)
will light on the indicator panel.
2Turn on the TV power and turn to the indicated RF
channel.
3If the VCR indicator is off, press the TV/VCR button
on the remote control.
The VCR indicator will light.
The “Auto Setup” and “RF Channel Setting Ch03
(or RF Channel Setting Ch04)” message will
appears.
@@@@@@@Auto@Setup
@@RF@Channel@Setting
@@@@@@@@@@Ch03
This is your VCR channel. The TV must be set to
this channel whenever the VCR is used for playing
a tape or watching a TV program.
To change the RF output channel setting, press the
number button
3
(or
4
).
4Press the OK button to save the RF output channel
setting.
The “RF-03 (or RF-04)” display on the indicator
panel will change to the clock display.
The Language select menu will appear.
@@@@Language@select
@@@@@@@@English
@@@@@@@@Español
@@@@@@@@Français
5Press the ù(or û) button to move down or up the list
and highlight the language of your choice. Press the
OK button.
The menu language is selected.
“Auto tuning memory” appears on screen. The VCR
scans all 125 channels and memorizes each active
channel in your area in succession. It takes about
4-6 minutes.
6When Auto Tuning is completed, the VCR will select
the channel that carries the XDS signal and proceed
to Auto Clock setting.
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@01
@@@@@@@Clock@set
The Auto Clock setting normally takes about
3 minutes. During this time, the VCR’s front panel
shows the channel number that is sending the XDS
signal for Auto Clock setting. Make a note of this
number, which you may need to refer to for
readjusting the clock later (see page 18).
If the Auto Clock setting entered the incorrect date
and/or time, correct it by following the steps under
Automatic Clock Adjustment on page 18.
If no XDS signal is available in your area:
“Clock set” will not appear on the screen when the
Auto Tuning operation is completed. Instead, the TV
program on the lowest channel that the VCR
memorized will appear on screen. In this case, you
must set the clock manually. Follow the steps under
Manual Clock Setting on page 19.
NOTES:
œThe VCR will search for and memorize channels in the
CATV (cable TV) mode and TV mode.
œIf the AC power to the VCR is interrupted for more than
5 seconds, the memorized RF output channel, channel
and clock may be erased.
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INITIAL SETUP
To modify the RF output channel
setting after the Auto setup is
completed
1With the VCR turned off, press the SET button for
about 3 seconds or more.
The current RF output channel setting will light on
the indicator panel and will appear on the screen.
2Press the number button 3(or 4).
After about 5 seconds, the RF channel setting
value is saved, and the VCR will turn off.
Channel Selection Convenience
You can select a channel on your VCR by using one of
the two methods shown below:
10-KEY RANDOM ACCESS TUNING
Select the desired channel number by using the number
buttons and 100 button on the remote control. For
single-digit numbers, press 0first. For channel numbers
higher than 99, press the 100 button first.
UP/DOWN SELECTION
Press and hold the CH/TRACK down (l) or up (j) (or
CHANNEL on the front panel) button until the desired
channel is received.
NOTE: When an inactive TV channel is selected on the
VCR, the “No Signal” message appears and the sound is
muted.
Manual Erase
You can eliminate unwanted channels or channels with
weak or scrambled signals from the memorized channel
sequence.
1Select the channel you want to erase.
2Press the CLEAR button for about 2 seconds.
“Erase” is displayed on-screen for about 3 seconds.
The channel is now erased from the memory.
Manual Programming
You can add channels to the memorized channel
sequence by manually adding them to the tuner memory.
1Select the channel you want to add using the number
buttons on the remote control.
2Press the SET button for about 2 seconds.
“Add” is displayed on-screen for about 3 seconds.
The channel is now added to the memory.
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BASIC OPERATION
MULTIFUNCTION ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS
Various displays appear, superimposed over the screen
image, indicating the operation mode and features in use.
Operation Mode Display
When an operation button is pressed, the corresponding
operation mode icon is displayed in the top left corner of
the screen for about 3 seconds.
NOTE: The recording pause mode icon will remain
displayed until recording is resumed or stopped.
Operation Icon Operation Icon
Play cRecord a
Fast-forward c c Record pause a h
Rewind d d
Channel Number Display
The channel number display appears for about 3 seconds
when a channel is selected.
Program Title Display
When a channel is tuned or when normal playback is
started, the program title (maximum 24 characters) will be
displayed for about 4 seconds.
NOTES:
œThe program title is only displayed if the broadcast
carries the title information or if it has been recorded on
the tape.
œDepending on the TV signal or tape condition the
program title may not be displayed even if it is available.
Recording Tape Speed Display
The recording tape speed is displayed for about 3
seconds after recording is started or when the tape speed
is changed. The “SS” display means that the smart speed
record function is used (see page 24).
Status display
1Press the DISPLAY button on the remote control.
The status display appears.
2To remove the status display, press the DISPLAY
button (press the button twice if a tape is loaded in
the VCR).
NOTE: The status display will not appear if a menu is
displayed on screen, or during special playback.
Remaining Tape Duration Display
1Press the DISPLAY button twice.
The remaining tape duration appears at the bottom
of the screen. It is calculated in hours and minutes
from the current position to the end of the tape.
If “
--:--
” is displayed, the remaining tape
duration has not been calculated.
2To remove the remaining tape duration display, press
the DISPLAY button again.
NOTES:
œThe remaining tape duration display will not appear if a
menu is displayed on screen or during special playback.
œThis feature will not work properly on T-140 tapes or
tapes longer than T-160. (The feature will work on
T-160 tapes.)
œDepending on the condition and type of tape used, the
VCR may not accurately detect the remaining tape
duration.
Recording
tape speed
p QTR10:30PM C 10
SPORTS DIGEST
QTR end time Channel/AV
SP 0:00:00 09:30PM
Operation mode
Counter
Clock
Program title
C 10
SP 0:00:00 09:30PM
SP Tape remain 2:30
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ON-SCREEN MENU
Your new VCR is designed with user-friendly on-screen
menus to help you operate its many features.
Color-coded menus prompt you step-by-step through
operations by highlighting the sections awaiting your
entries.
Displaying the On-Screen Menus
1Turn on the power (TV and VCR).
2Set the TV to channel 3 or 4.
3If the VCR indicator is off, press the TV/VCR button
on the remote control.
The VCR indicator lights.
NOTE: If the initial setup has not yet been
completed, the “Auto Setup” and “RF Channel Setting
Ch03 (or RF Channel Setting Ch04)” message will
appear. Follow steps 4– 6under “INITIAL SETUP”
on page 13.
4Press the MENU button on the remote control.
The main MENU appears.
@@@@@@@@@MENU Menu title
Timer@program Option
selected
VCR@setup
Clock@set
Language@select
Rec.List@super
Auto@tuning@memory
[ùû]†Select Operations
indications
[OK]†Set@@@@@@@[MENU]†TV
The menu items are color-coded as shown below:
œMenu title: On magenta background
œOption selected: Highlighted in green
œOperations indications: On blue background
œOthers: On gray background
NOTE: If the clock has not yet been set, the Clock
set menu appears. To set the clock, see “SETTING
THE CLOCK” on page 18.
Press the
ù
(or
û
) button to select the desired
option, then press the
OK
button.
5Press the MENU button to exit the menu.
Main Menu Options
Reference pages are shown in square brackets.
Timer program [29 – 32]
œSelect this to program, check or cancel a timer
recording setting.
VCR setup [17]
œSelect this to set the VCR functions.
Clock set [18, 19]
œSelect this to set the clock or change the clock
setting.
Language select [20]
œSelect this to change the on-screen language.
Rec. List super [25, 26]
œSelect this to list the recordings on the tape
inserted in the VCR.
Auto tuning memory [20]
œSelect this to program the channels into the VCR’s
tuner memory.
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ON-SCREEN MENU
Displaying the VCR Setup Menus
œTurn on the power (TV and VCR).
œSet the TV to channel 3 or 4.
œIf the VCR indicator is off, press the TV/VCR button
on the remote control.
The VCR indicator lights.
1Press the MENU button on the remote control.
The main MENU appears.
2Press the ù(or û) button to select the VCR setup
option, then press the OK button.
The VCR setup menu appears.
CATV/TV@@@@@@@zCATV@TV
Cable@box@@@@@zNo@@@Ch02
Child@Lock@@@@@On@@zOff
Off@timer@@@zOff@2Hr@6Hr
[ùû]†Option
[<>]†Select@@@[MENU]†TV
3Press the ù(or û) button to highlight the desired
option.
4Press the >(or <) button once or more to move the
“z” indicator in front of your selection.
5When finished, press the MENU button to save the
settings.
VCR Setup Menu Options
Reference pages are shown in square brackets.
CATV/TV [20]
œIndicate whether you subscribe to cable TV or use
antenna.
Cable box [11, step 8]
œIf you use a cable converter/decoder (cable box),
set the output channel.
Child Lock [34]
œSelect this to block picture and sound.
Off timer
œSelect this to set the VCR to automatically shut off
after a specified period of non-operation.
Off: The power will not be turned off automatically.
2Hr: The power is turned off after 2 hours.
6Hr: The power is turned off after 6 hours.
NOTE: The Off timer begins counting down after the
last VCR activity. Approximately 5 minutes before the
power is turned off, the “Your VCR will be off shortly”
message is displayed.
Before starting
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SETTING THE CLOCK
Generally, during the initial setup, your VCR will
automatically set the clock by detecting a channel that is
transmitting the XDS (Extended Data Services) signal.
However, if the XDS signal necessary for Automatic
Clock Setting was poor or unavailable at the time,
Automatic Clock Setting may not have been possible.
Follow the steps below to set the clock.
œTurn on the power (TV and VCR).
œSet the TV to channel 3 or 4.
œIf the VCR indicator is off, press the TV/VCR button
on the remote control.
The VCR indicator lights.
1Press the STOP button, then enter the channel
number that you have made note of during Automatic
Clock Setting (see page 13).
2Press and hold the PAUSE/STILL button for more
than 2 seconds.
If the channel is transmitting the XDS signal,
“Clock set” starts blinking on screen after
approximately 4 seconds.
When Automatic Clock Setting is completed, the
screen shows the current TV program.
If the screen returns to the current TV program
immediately, the XDS signal for clock setting is not
available in your area. Use the Manual Clock
Setting procedure on page 19.
NOTE: If the Automatic Clock Setting procedure set the
wrong clock time, follow the steps under Automatic Clock
Adjustment.
Automatic Clock Adjustment
1Press the MENU button.
The main MENU appears.
2Press the ù(or û) button to select the Clock set
option, then press the OK button.
The Clock set menu appears.
@@@@@@@Clock@set
@03/07[Wed]2001@09:30@PM
Clock@adjust@@zAuto@Off
[DISPLAY]†Clock@adjust
[ùû]†Day/STD@shift
[>]†AM/PM
[<]†Cancel
[OK]†Set
3Press the <button until the wrong clock setting is
erased, then enter the correct time.
4Press the DISPLAY button to set the Clock adjust
option to Off.
5When finished, press the OK button to exit from the
menu.
When you set the Clock adjust option to Auto, the
time will automatically be adjusted twice a week
(every Sunday at 3:00 AM and 6:00 AM) according
to the XDS signal.
If the automatic clock setup procedure enters the
wrong time, make sure to select Off for the Clock
adjust option. If set to Auto, an incorrect time will
be entered again at the next automatic clock
adjustment.
NOTES:
œThe Clock adjust option appears only when the clock
has been set automatically.
œThe automatic clock adjustment will not be performed if
the power is on, or if a program timer recording is set to
start within 5 minutes of the automatic clock adjustment
times (2:55 AM – 3:05 AM and 5:55 AM – 6:05 AM).
œIf using a cable converter/decoder, the automatic clock
adjustment may not function properly.
Before starting
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SETTING THE CLOCK
Manual Clock Setting
1Follow the steps in Before starting.
2Press the MENU button.
The main MENU appears.
If the clock has not yet been set, the Clock set
menu appears.
3Press the ù(or û) button to select the Clock set
option, then press the OK button.
The Clock set menu appears.
@@@@@@@Clock@set
@MM/DD[@@@]@@YY@HH:MM
[<]†Cancel
[MENU]†Back@to@TV
4Press the number buttons (0– 9) to set the date and
time.
œEXAMPLE: Setting the clock to standard time.
March 7, 2001, 9:30 PM (03/07/01, 9:30 PM).
œDate March 7: Press 0– 3– 0– 7
Year ’01: Press 0– 1
Time 9:30: Press 0– 9– 3– 0
PM: Press >
@@@@@@@Clock@set
@03/07[Wed]2001@09:30@PM
[ùû]†Day/STD@shift
[>]†AM/PM
[<]†Cancel
[OK]†Set
NOTES:
œWhen entering the year, press the two number
buttons that correspond to the last two digits of the
year (i.e. 00 for 2000, 05 for 2005 or 25 for 2025).
œIf you press the wrong button, press the <button to
erase the wrong number. Then press the correct
button to continue.
5When finished, press the OK button to save the
settings.
Standard/Daylight Time Adjustment
The clock time can be easily changed to daylight saving
time (by adding one hour) or standard time (by
subtracting one hour).
1Press the MENU button.
The main MENU appears.
2Press the ù(or û) button to select the Clock set
option, then press the OK button.
3Press the ù(or û) button.
Every time the
ù
(or
û
) button is pressed, 1 hour is
subtracted (or added) to the displayed time.
4When finished, press the OK button to save the
settings.
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