Fisher FVH-T619 User manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
FVH-T619
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 2.
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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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-T619
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
undesiredoperation.
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)
AUDIO/VIDEO
œVHS Hi-Fi stereo audio recording and playback
œMTS stereo/second audio program (SAP) recording and
playback
œDigitally-adjusted clean playback
SPECIAL PLAYBACK/SEARCH
œAdJUMP™
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
œHigh-speed fast forward/rewind
œZero search
œIndex search
AUTOMATIC FUNCTIONS
œAutomatic clock setting and adjustment
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
œMultibrand universal remote control with Moonlight™ buttons
œVibration-suppressing mid-mount design
œChild lock
œFront/rear audio/video inputs
ACCESSORIES
Make sure that all the accessories listed below have been
included with your VCR.
Power cord Multibrand universal
remote control
75-ohm coaxial cable
Two AA batteries (1.5 volt) Quick Start Guide
Remote control code label
CONTENTS
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
DESCRIPTION
VHS video cassette tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Locations of controls and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Multibrand universal remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
CONNECTIONS
Basic antenna/cable connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Alternative cable TV connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Audio/video connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
BASIC OPERATION
Initial setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Multifunction on-screen displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
On-screen menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Changing the menu language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Programming channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Viewing TV only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Playing a rental tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Normal playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Tracking control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Rec. List super . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
ADVANCED USE
VHS Hi-Fi audio and MTS broadcasts . . . . . . . . . . 28
Audio output mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Special playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Zero search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Index search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Program timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Quick timer recording (QTR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Child lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
AdJUMP™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Copying a tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
QuickStart 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
EP 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.
1POWER button
2Cassette loading slot
3REW (rewind) button [30]
This button is used both for rewind and reverse
picture search.
4PAUSE/STILL button [25, 30]
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.
5FF (fast forward) button [30]
This button is used both for fast forward and
forward picture search.
6PLAY button [24]
7STOP/EJECT button [4, 24]
8REC (record) button [25, 37]
9Indicator panel [6]
FRemote control sensor
GCHANNEL selection buttons (land j) [16, 24, 37]
HFront-panel AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks [25, 39]
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 “L2” instead of a channel
number (see page 25). If only one audio jack is to
be used, connect it to the L (left) jack.
Auto A/V Selection
There is no need to unplug the VCR from the TV to
view another video source on-screen. When the
VCR power is off and the output cable from an
external unit is connected to these front A/V input
jacks, the signal from the external unit is
automatically sent to the connected TV screen.
NOTE: The POWER, STOP/EJECT, REC,
PAUSE/STILL, FF, PLAY and REW buttons illuminate
according to each VCR mode.
9 8 7 6F
21 3 54
L-AUDIO-RVIDEO
AV INPUT
aREC
c
PLAY
f
REW e
FF
bSTOP/iEJECT
hPAUSE/STILL
G
POWER
CHANNEL
H
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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
PPand O
(blinking)
Still Frame advance
Jand OJand 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
3Audio output indicators (Left and Right)
4Tape-In icon
5Tape Speed indicators
6Clock/ Tape Counter/ QTR (Quick Timer Recording)
indicators
7Timer icon
8ST (stereo) indicator
9Input source indicator:
Channel number or audio/video input (L1 or L2)
FSAP (Second Audio Program) indicator
GCATV indicator
C
SAP ST
REC
AM LR
PM
OFF
VCR
SP LP EP
1234
567
8F9G
Example of Indications
POWER OFF POWER ON
AM
Channel indicator
Clock Audio output
indicators
CATV
indicator
Tape speed indicator
CAM LR
SP
Channel indicator
Clock Audio output
indicators
CATV
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 25). If only one audio jack is to
be used, connect it to the L (left) jack.
3VHF/UHF antenna input jack
4VHF/UHF antenna output jack
5VIDEO output jack (yellow)
6AUDIO output jacks (Red for right and white for left)
7RF CHANNEL switch
RF
CHANNEL
34
VIDEO
AUDIO
VHF/UHF
FROM ANT.
TO TV
OUT
IN
IN OUT
L
R
AC IN
56
2
7
13
4
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MULTIBRAND UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL
This universal remote control will operate the basic functions of TVs and cable (CATV) converters/decoders matching
the brands shown on pages 9 and 10.
Locations of Controls
NOTE: The shaded buttons are used for VCR operation
only.
Reference pages are shown in square brackets.
1TV/VCR mode button [15]
Lets you select TV or VCR mode. When VCR mode
is selected, the VCR indicator lights on the front panel.
2MENU button [18]
3Number buttons (0 – 9) [16, 21]
4100/ENTER button [16]
5POWER button
6CH (channel) selection/TRACK (tracking) buttons
(land j) [15, 16, 24, 37]
7PAUSE/STILL button [25, 30]
8REW (rewind) button [30]
9STOP button [24]
FVCR, CATV/DSS and TV remote control mode
buttons [9, 10, 15]
Lets you select the unit to be operated (VCR, TV or
cable converter/DSS receiver).
GTYPE button [27]
HSLOW button [30]
ISP/EP button [25]
JDISPLAY button [17, 32]
KINPUT button [25]
LTape counter RESET button [32]
MAd JUMP button [38]
NCLEAR button [16, 21]
OSET button [15, 16, 19]
PREC (record) button [25, 37]
QPLAY button [24]
RFF (fast forward) button [30]
Sx2 button [30]
TVOL (volume) buttons [9]
Increases (+) or decreases (–) TV volume.
UINDEX button [32]
V→0←(Zero Search) button [32]
CATV/DSS
REC
CH/TRACK
SET
CLEARTV/VCRMENU
100/ENTER
STOP
123
456
789
0
TVVCR
TYPE
POWER
SLOW VOL+
SP/EP
DISPLAY INDEX VOL–
INPUT RESET
Ö0Ü
Ad JUMP
PAUSE/STILL
N
1
2
3
7
6
5
4
8
J
9
L
K
I
M
H
G
O
P
Q
R
REW FFPLAY
F
V
T
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MULTIBRAND UNIVERSAL 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.
œThe POWER, 0– 9, 100/ENTER, INPUT and
CH/TRACK land jbuttons are used to operate the
VCR, TV, cable box and DSS receiver.
œVOL buttons operate TV volume regardless of the
remote control mode selected.
Setting the remote control code
The multibrand universal remote control can operate the
basic functions of TVs and cable (CATV)
converters/decoders made by the manufacturers listed
below.
To enter the remote control code for your brand of TV or
cable converter/decoder, follow the steps below.
For TV operation
1In the chart below, find the code corresponding to
your brand of TV.
2While holding down the TV button, enter the 2-digit
code using the number buttons (0– 9).
The remote control is now set to operate your TV.
TV brands Code
ADMIRAL 05, 10, 13
EMERSON 17
FISHER 03
GE 07
GOLDSTAR 01
HITACHI 02
JVC 15
MAGNAVOX 08
MATSUSHITA 12, 18
MITSUBISHI 14
PANASONIC 12, 18
QUASAR 12, 18
RCA 06
SAMSUNG 16
SANYO 03
SHARP 00, 13
SONY 11
TECHNOL ACE 05
TOSHIBA 04
ZENITH 09, 10
NOTE: There may be some older TV models that
cannot be operated with this remote control. If this is
the case, use the original remote control supplied with
the TV.
Using the remote control
1Before using the remote control, press the VCR,
TV or CATV/DSS button to select the device to be
operated.
2To switch the remote control mode (to operate a
different device), be sure to press the VCR, TV or
CATV/DSS button first.
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MULTIBRAND UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL
For cable (CATV) converter/decoder or DSS
(Digital Satellite System) receiver operation
1In the chart, find the code corresponding to your
brand of cable converter/decoder or DSS receiver.
2While holding down the CATV/DSS button, press
2 number buttons (0– 9) to enter the code.
The remote control is now set to operate your
converter/decoder or DSS receiver.
Cableconverter/decoder
brands Code
ARCHER 00, 01, 06, 11, 23, 29
CABLEVIEW 00, 05, 11, 24, 29
CABLETENNA 00, 01
CENTURY 00
CITIZEN 00, 05, 11, 24, 29
CURTIS 19, 25, 32
DIAMOND 00, 01, 29
EAGLE 14, 15, 20
GC BRAND 00, 05, 11, 24, 29
GEMINI 05
GENERAL ELECTRIC 01, 18
GENERAL INSTRUMENT 01, 05, 07, 09, 16, 28, 33
HAMLIN 12, 17
HITACHI 13
JASCO 05
JERROLD 01, 05, 07, 09, 16, 28, 33
MACOM 13
MAGNAVOX 14
MATSUSHITA 08, 21, 41
MOVIETIME 00, 11, 20
NEC 20
NOVAVISION 19, 32
NSC 20
OAK/OAK SIGMA 04
PANASONIC 06, 08, 21, 41
PHILIPS 02, 03, 14, 31
PIONEER 06, 23
PULSER 00, 05, 11, 24, 29
QUEST 06, 23
RADIO SHACK 00
RCA 06, 08, 21, 41
REALISTIC 00
RECOTON 00
REGAL 12, 14, 17
REMBRANDT 00, 01, 11
SAMSUNG 05, 06, 11, 20, 22, 23
SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 19, 25, 32
SL MARX 00, 05, 06, 11, 20, 22, 24, 27
SPRUCER 06, 08, 21, 41
STANDARD COMPONENTS 00, 11
Cableconverter/decoder
brands Code
STARGATE 00, 05, 06, 11, 20, 22, 24, 29
TEKNIKA 30
TELECAPTION 26
TELEVIEW 05, 06, 11, 20, 22
TOCOM 01, 11, 07, 10
UNIKA 00, 01, 11, 29
UNIVERSAL 00, 11, 24, 27
VIDEOWAY 02, 03, 14
VIEWSTAR 14, 15, 20
ZENITH 02, 03, 14
DSS receiver brands Code
PANASONIC 43
RCA 41
SANYO 40
SONY 42
NOTES:
œOnly remote-controlled products can be operated using
this remote control. (Refer to the instruction manuals
for your TV, CATV converter/decoder or DSS receiver
instruction manual for more details.)
œThere may be some TV, CATV converter/decoder or
DSS receiver models that cannot be operated with this
remote control. If this is the case, use the original
remote control supplied with your equipment.
œCable companies may charge an extra monthly fee to
activate the remote control feature of a rented CATV
converter/decoder. If this is the case, this remote
control will not operate the cable converter/decoder
unless such arrangements are made with the cable
company.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If the batteries in the remote
control are replaced, the codes for the TV , CATV
converter/decoder and DSS receiver must be reset.
Write your code numbers below for future reference.
TV: ______ CATV: ______ DSS: ______
Place the supplied label on the back of the remote control.
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