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VCR-2110
EASY GUIDE
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
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Equipment Connection
RF connection
To watch a picture from the VCR using this connection, it is nec-
essary to set one of the TV channels as the "Video Channel"
See Preparations in “Video Channel Setting” (on Page 6).
1. Connect the antenna (or CATV) connector to the ANT.
IN socket.
2. Connect the coaxial cable (supplied) between the RF
OUT socket and the TV.
3. If you have a stereo receiver or amplifier, connect them
with an Audio cable (Not supplied).
4. Insert the power cord plug into the AC outlet.
NOTE
If you have tuned the VCR and TV set to different TV chan-
nels, you can only use the decoder for one of them.
When both the TV and VCR receive signals simultaneously
with the TV/VCR button switched to the TV mode, signal
interruption occurs.
When signal interruption appears on the TV screen, switch
the TV/VCR button to the VCR mode in order to view the
TV clearly.
AV connection
With this cable connection, many televisions automatically
switch to the “EXT” (external) or “AV” (Audio/Video)
programme number when a video cassette is played back.
You will find instructions for this in the operation manual of
your TV set.
1. Connect the antenna (or CATV) connector to the ANT.
IN socket.
2. Connect the coaxial cable (supplied) between the RF
OUT socket and the TV.
3. Insert the power cord plug into the AC outlet.
4. Connect the TV and the AUDIO/VIDEO socket with the
SCART cable (Not supplied).
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1. Language
2. AMS
3. Clock
1. Language Setting
2. AMS
If your connection is . . . . (see page 5)
RF : Start from "Video Channel Setting".
AV : Turn on the TV and select the video position
Video Channel Setting
Press the OPERATE button to turn the unit on. Then,
press the MENU button for 3 seconds or more and make
sure that the Multi-display is changed as shown in the
illustration at right.
If your TV receiver does not have a position designed for
Videorecorder use, select a position that is not being used
by a broadcaster, then adjust the tuning on the TV (UHF
channel 32) so that the TEST screen is clearly displayed.
If you TV has the search function for every position, seek a
channel until TEST screen appears and then store it.
Multi-display
IN THE CASE THAT
the TEST screen is not clear and makes noise.
you couldn’t find the TEST screen.
It could be that the output channel of the VCR is being used
by a broadcaster in your area. Follow the steps below to set
up the output to a different channel and try tuning your TV
again.
The default setting is RF32CH. Each time you press the
button, the selected channel changes as follows:
Initial Setting RF 32CH
NOTE
To make the TEST screen appear after the Initial settings,
keep pressing the MENU button for 3 seconds or longer
when the clock or the counter is shown on the multi-display.
Press the MENU button again to return to the current screen.
When you press the RESET button, it will turn OFF.
Make sure the TEST screen is displayed properly, then
proceed to the Initial Settings by pressing the MENU
button.
Initial Settings.
1 . Press the button to select a language.
2. Press the MENU button to set the language and pro-
ceed with AMS.
Press the SHIFT button to start AMS.
This automatically stores the channels in memory and
assigns positions.
2. If necessary, press the button to select CLOCK
SET, and press the SHIFT button to proceed to the
next step, clock setting.
! NOTES
If the power to the unit is cut off because of a power fail-
ure or the plug being unplugged from the socket, the ini-
tial settings must be made again. However, the channel
preset memory is retained.
If a broadcasting station configured for 32CH is found in
your local area, this machines RF OUT’s may interfere
and prevent normal reception.
In this case, press the MENU button for three seconds or
longer to display the TEST screen. Based on the "Video
Channel Setting" on page 6, move RF OUT to an empty
channel. Then execute AMS.
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Press the OPERATE button, then start from
"initial Settings" on the next page.
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Press the number 5 and 6 buttons during step 3 to
perform Fine tuning.
In case of VPS/PDC model, the TV station names are
automatically recorded in [ ]. If it is necessary, set the
TV station name manually through CHANNEL PRESET.
Place the cursor in [ ] and press the button to
select the letters which will be displayed in the OSD screen.
There are two ways to preset channels: Automatic tuning
with AMS and manual tuning.
AMS Operation
Automatic tuning with AMS is executed during the initial
settings, so normally it is not necessary. AMS is necessary
at such times as when you take the unit to another region.
See Initial Settings AMS (Auto Memory System) on Page 6.
Manual Tuning
Manual tuning is used when there is a channel that was not
preset by AMS or when you want to change the position of
a channel, and when setting the Decoder position.
1. Call the MENU screen, then press the and
SHIFT buttons to select CHANNEL PRESET.
2. Press the button to select the POS (01-99) to
be changed. Then, press the SHIFT button.
To skip the stored position
When the stored program is not required, press the
RESET button.
To change the stored channel
To select the desired CHANNEL, press the
button.
3. Press the MENU button TWICE to return to the normal
TV screen.
! NOTE
When the AUX (auxiliary input) position is selected, or dur-
ing playback or recording, the CHANNEL PRESET and AMS
screen cannot be seleted. This message will appear, and
the normal TV screen will return.
MENU
TIMER PROGRAM
CHANNEL PRESET
AMS
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE
MODE
NOT AVAILABLE NOW
Automatic Channel Changing
In step 3, the channel can be set as follows using the SHIFT
button.
Press the SHIFT, button to exchange the channels.
channel positions 01 and 03
are interchanged.
Press the SHIFT button to set one channel number into
two or more positions.
channel 001 is memorized
in both position 01 and 03.
Selecting AUX Position
AU:Input from the AUDIO/VIDEO socket on the rear
panel.
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CHANNEL PRESET
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Playback a Video Cassette
LOADING
Insert a cassette tape with its labeled side up
as shown In the cassette compartment. The
cassette will be automatically drawn inside the
compartment.
EJECTING
REWINDING
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PLAYBACK
SLOW
PICTURE CONT
REVERSE SEARCH
FORWARD SEARCH
FAST FORWARDING
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STILL
FRAME ADVANCE
* During FF/REW Hold or to change to SEARCH
** During SEARCH, press or to change to FF/REW
Slow Playback
Press this button to start Slow Playback at 1/6, 1/2, 1/25
speed during PLAYBACK. Each press of the SLOW button
in this mode changes the playback speed in 3 steps.
Picture Control
Press these buttons to obtain the desired picture enhance-
ment. This function is also available in the Slow Playback
and Still Frame modes.
Frame Advance
Each time the PLAY button is pressed while in the still mode,
the picture advances one frame.
! NOTES
During SLOW PLAYBACK, use the buttons to
move the noise bars up or down.
During STILL FRAME, use the buttons to elimi-
nate the shake of the picture screen.
The audio output is muted except during normal
PLAYBACK.
The colour of the picture may be lost during picture search
in the LP mode.
If the VCR is left in the Still/Slow playback mode for more
than 5 minutes, it will automatically return to the playback
mode to prevent damage to the tape.
A tape recorded in the LP mode can be played back, but
special playback functions such as still and slow playback
are not guaranteed.
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BASIC OPERATION
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Auto Tracking Auto Operation Functions
When playback starts or the playback speed is changed
during playback, the VCR enters the Auto tracking mode.
At this time, the indication "DT" blinks on the multi-display
for a few seconds.
If noise still appears (picture and sound) :
Press the button during PLAYBACK until the best
picture is obtained.
Press the PLAY button for 2 SECONDS to return to the
Auto tracking mode.
! NOTE
The noise on the screen may not be completely removed
depending on the tape used, especially when the tape has
been recorded on another VCR.
1 Minute Skip
With this feature, you can skip over one minute’s worth of
commercials recorded on a tape.
Press the SKIP button during PLAYBACK.
The VCR will search forward 60 seconds, then resume
playback.
Press the PLAY button to resume playback.
Press the STOP/EJECT button to stop.
Zero Return
1. Press the RESET button during RECORDING or PLAY-
BACK to set the counter to 0:00:00 at a scene you wish
to watch again.
2. Press the SKIP button in the STOP mode.
The VCR will go into FF or REW mode until the counter
setting is 0:00:00
Full Auto Playback (With VCR power
OFF)
1. Insert a video cassette without the safety tab.
(See page 2)
2. The VCR is turned on and Playback of the tape starts.
3. The tape is rewound to the beginning when it reaches
the end.
4. The tape is ejected and the VCR is turned off.
Auto Playback (With VCR power ON)
1. Insert a video cassette without the safety tab.
(See page 2)
2. Playback of the tape starts.
3. The tape is rewound to the beginning when it reaches
the end. The VCR is not turned off.
! NOTE
The Auto Playback or Full Auto Playback mode is released
if one of the tape related buttons (FF, REW, PAUSE, STOP/
EJECT, PLAY or OPERATE) is pressed.
Auto Turn on
When a cassette tape with a safety tab is inserted with the
VCR turned off, the VCR will be automatically turned on.
Auto Rewind
When a tape reaches its end, (except during FF, OTR, In-
dex search / scan, and programmable timer recording), it
will automatically be rewound to its beginning and the unit
will switch to the stop mode.
Auto Power off (Select by MODE
screen, page 7)
If no action is executed for 10 minutes in the STOP mode
or for 10 minutes in the EJECT mode, the unit is automati-
cally turned off to save electricity.
Auto Repeat
During PLAYBACK, press the No. 1 key on the remote con-
trol, then Playback of the tape will be repeated from begin-
ning to end, and the repeat mark will be displayed on
OSD. To release from Auto Repeat mode, press the No. 1
key again.
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Manual tracking
Digital Tracking Control
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Automatically
Manually
Index Search Function ! NOTES
You can easily locate the desired programme using the
Index signal registered on the tape.
Registering INDEX Signals
When the recording is started.
When a timer programme recording starts.
Press the INDEX button at a desired point during
recording.
An index signal is not registered when the VCR is in the
recording pause mode and recording restarts.
The INDEX search function can only work correctly if the
index signals are spaced at least 3 minutes apart In the
SP mode and 5 minutes apart in the LP mode.
(2 speed model only)
Reverse direction Current programme Forward direction
Index Scan Index Search
This function plays back the tape for about 5 seconds at
each index signal.
1. Press the INDEX button during the playback or stop
mode.
This function fast-fonvards or rewinds the tape to the point
at which the selected index signal is registered, and starts
playback from there.
1. Press the INDEX button while in the playback or stop
mode.
INDEX --
2. Press the REW button or press the FF button to search
in the reverse or forward direction.
INDEX SCAN
3. Press the PLAY button when the desired programme
is found. Normal playbackstarts.
INDEX --
2. Press the button corresponding to the direc-
tion where your desired programme is located. Each
time you press, the number decreases or increases
respectively.
INDEX 2
Example:
If the button is pressed TWICE . . .
3. Press the REW button or press the FF button to search
in the reverse or forward direction. When the point is
found, playback will start automatically.
! NOTES
You can set up index numbers up to 99
The Index search is cancelled when the PLAY or
STOP button is pressed.
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Recording TV Programmes
1. Insert a video cassette with the safety tab.
2. Select the desired TV programme (position number)
by pressing the button or number button.
3. Press the SP/LP button to select the tape speed.
4. Press the REC/OTR button simultaneously, to start re-
cording.
5. To stop recording, press the STOP button.
* You can mark INDEX for VISS using the INDEX button
during recording.
(2 speed model only)
Tape Type Setting
In order to accurately calculate the remaining tape time,
make sure the setting corresponds with the type of tape
being used.
1. Call the MENU screen.
Press the button to select the MODE screen.
Cursor
2. Press the button to select the tape length to OTR time
(When OTR is executed)
be used.
Each time you press the DATA button, the tape
length indicator changes as follows:
E180 : For E195 tapes or shorter
E240 : For E210 or E240 tape
E260 : For E260 tape
E300 : For E300 tape
3. Press MENU button twice to exit.
! NOTE
When the setting does not correspond with the type of tape
being used, the remaining tape time and auto speed ad-
justment does not operate correctly
Tape Time Remaining
It is possible to view the remaining tape time.
(Make sure to insert a tape.)
Press the CLK/CNTR button to change the display
Each time you press the CLK/CNTR button, the display
changes as follows:
Clock
Tape Counter
Tape time remaining
! NOTES
The displayed remaining time is only an approximation.
The counter display automatically reverts to the clock dis-
play when the unit is turned off or a cassette tape is
ejected.
The tape counter does not operate during unrecorded
sections of the tape.
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Check the following points before calling service personnel. The problem may be one you can solve yourself.
SYMPTOM CAUSE CORRECTION
No function and no play. The power cord is not plugged in Insert it firmly Into the main power outlet.
The VCR does not work even though
the power is turned on. There is no cassette in the VCR. Load a cassette.
The colon between the hour
and minute digits blinks in the VCR
display.
There was a short power failure. Set the clock.
The TV picture is not good. The TV station is not tuned precisely. Adjust it with the TV’s fine tuning control.
The video channel is not set correctly. Set the video channel precisely.
The antenna cable is disconnected. Connect it again.
The TV signal is weak. Adjust the antenna direction or use an an-
tenna booster (not supplied).
TV broadcasts cannot be received
using the buttons on the VCR. “AU” is displayed in the VCR display. Press the CH button so that the position
number appears.
The VCR is not set in the VCR mode. Press the TV/VCR button to make the “VCR
indicator appear in the VCR display.
Channels on the are not received
when the VCR is on. The VCR is not set in the TV mode. Press the TV/VCR button to make the “VCR indicator disappear in the VCR display.
Recording cannot be performed. The safety tab of the cassette is removed. Use a cassette with a safety tab or cover the
tab hole with adhesive tape.
A picture being recorded cannot be
seen on the TV. The VCR is not set in the VCR mode. Press the TV/VCR button to make the “VCR”
indicator appear in the VCR display.
The Playback picture is poor or
absent. Tracking Is not adjusted appropriately. Adjust the tracking manually.
Tuning of the TV is not good. Fine tune the TV.
The video heads are dirty (beyond the head
cleaner’s capacity). Consult your dealer for head cleaning.
The VCR is not set in the VCR mode. Press the TV/VCR button to make the “VCR”
indicator appear in the VCR display.
Time recording cannot be
performed. No cassette is loaded.
Load a cassette.
The safety tab of the cassette is removed. Cover the tab hole or use another cassette
with a safety tab.
The timer indicator ( ) is not displayed. Press the TIMER button.
Clock setting has not been done. Set the clock.
The remote controller does not
operate. The direction of the remote controller is Point the remote controller at the remote
sensor of the VCR.
wrong.
The remote control is too far from the remote Operate it within about 7 m from the VCR.
sensor of the VCR.
An obstacle may be in the way of the opera- Remove the obstacle.
tion.
The batteries are exhausted. Replace all batteries.
Correct Indication does not appear
in the multi-display. Something is wrong with the p-corn. Plug the power cord into the outlet again one
minute after it was disconnected.
Press the CLEAR (RESET) button on the
rear panel to clear the data stored in the
unit’s memory and input the data again.
After the CLEAR (RESET) button is pressed,
wait for about 2~3 minutes before connect-
ing the power cord again.
An Interference signal appears on the
TV screen when watching Pay-TV. The mode is not properly set. Set the VCR in the VCR mode by pressing
TV/VCR button.
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PALSONIC CORPORATION PTY LTD
1 JOYNTON AVENUE
WATERLOO NSW 2017 AUSTRALIA
TEL:[phone]
FAX:[phone]
www.palsonic.com.au
PALSONIC CUSTOMER SERVICE
TELEPHONE
AUSTRALIA: 1300 657 888
Note:
This is a reduced version of the of the full instructuion manual.
If you require more information please obtain the full version.