Philips VR288/55 User manual

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T ABLE OF C ONTENTS
Safety Precautions
WARNING: DANGEROUS
VOLTAGE INSIDE
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
• The POWER button does not completely shut off the mains power from the
unit, but switches operating current on or off only.
• The rating plate is on the rear of the unit.
Table of Contents
Description of Controls ......................................................................................... 3
Front Panel ........................................ 3
Remote Control (For VR488/55) ...... 4
Remote Control (For VR288/55) ...... 6
Rear Panel ......................................... 7
Display Window................................ 8
On-Screen Display ............................ 8
Getting Connected Up........................................................................................... 9
VCR to TV Connection .................... 9
VCR to AV TV Connection .............. 9
Setting Up ............................................................................................................. 10
Setting the Video Channel............... 10
Menu Operations............................. 11
Initial Setup ..................................... 11
Manual Channel Setting.................. 13
Selecting Colour Mode ................... 13
Basic Operations.................................................................................................. 14
Playback .......................................... 14
Recording ........................................ 14
One Touch Recording (OTR) .......... 15
Index Search.................................... 15
Automatic Operations ..................... 15
Advanced Operations .......................................................................................... 16
Using On-Screen Display ............... 16
Picture Control ................................ 16
Special Effect Playbacks................. 16
Tracking Adjustments ..................... 17
Timer Recording ............................. 17
Tape Duplication ............................. 19
Before Requesting Service .................................................................................. 20
Specifications........................................................................................................ 21
WARNING
Any unauthorized changes or
modifications to this equipment void
the user’s authority to operate it.
Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing your
newVCR.
You can’t wait to get it working, but
before you do, spare a few moments to
read this brief introduction to the world
of video recording. It may repay you
handsomely in terms of improved
results, and avoiding of costly mis-
takes.
Positioning
Do not place the VCR directly on top
of, or underneath, your TV set. Ensure
that there is at least 20 cm between the
VCR and the TV set, and that air can
circulate freely through the ventilation
openings of the VCR.
PAL NTSC
IMPORTANT
Audio-Visual material may consist
of copyrighted works which must
not be recorded without the
authority of the owner of the
copyright.
Please refer to relevant laws in your
country.
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D ESCRIPTION OF C ONTROLS
Front Panel
1 POWER button
• Turns the VCR on or off.
• Sets the VCR for an unattended
recording (timer recording) after
timer settings are completed. (✈P.18)
2 STILL/PAUSE 8button
Stops the tape during recording (pause)
or playback (still picture). (✈P.14, P.16)
Press again to resume normal playback
or recording. Press PLAY 3to resume
normal playback. Activates slow motion
picture when pressed for more than 2
seconds during playback.
3 Cassette Compartment
Where a video cassette is inserted.
43/OK button
Changes the selection when using the
menus. (✈P.11)
5 REC (record)/OTR ¶button
• Starts recording when pressed once.
(✈P.14)
• Starts a recording for 30 minutes to
9 hours long when pressed more
than once. The shut-off time
increases in 30-minute intervals.
(✈P.15)
VR488/55 6 STOP/EJECT 7/ 0button
Stops the tape when the tape is running.
(✈P.14)
Press again to eject the cassette when
the tape is not running. (✈P.14)
7 PLAY 3button
Starts normal playback. (✈P.14)
8 AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks
For connecting another VCR or a
portable video camera. (✈P.19)
9 COLOUR MODE button
Selects the colour mode both for
playback and recording. (✈P.13)
10 Display window
See page 8.
11 IR (infrared) remote sensor
Receives the signal from the (IR)
remote control.
12 MENU/EXIT button
Displays the main menu.
Press again to exit from the menu
operations. (✈P.11)
13 CHANNEL ∞/5buttons
• Changes the channels on the VCR.
Release at a desired channel.
• Moves the cursor up and down when
using the menus. (✈P.11)
• Adjusts the tracking during playback,
still picture, and slow motion picture.
(✈P.17)
14 REW (Rewind) 1button
• Rewinds the tape when the tape is not
running. (✈P.14)
• Starts reverse rapid visual search
during playback. (✈P.14)
15 FF (Fast forward) ¡button
• Fast forwards the tape when the tape
is not running. (✈P.14)
• Starts forward rapid visual search
during playback. (✈P.14)
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POWER
VIDEO COLOUR
MODE
AUDIO CHANNEL
PAL NTSC
MENU
/ EXIT
STOP/EJECT
PLAY
REW FF
STILL/
PAUSE
/OK
REC
OTR
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11 12
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POWER
VIDEO COLOUR
MODE
AUDIO CHANNEL
PAL NTSC
MENU
/ EXIT
STOP/EJECT
PLAY
REW FF
STILL/
PAUSE
/OK
REC
OTR
14 15
SP SLP
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Remote Control (For VR488/55)
VCR
TV
VCR/TV POWER EJECT
CHVOL SKIP SEARCH
STILL/SLOW
EXIT/STATUS
START
DAILYDBS
SPEED CLEAR
123
456
78
0
9
WEEKLY
STOP DATE
INDEX/OTR
TIMER
SLOW/
FORWARD
SLOW/BACK
MENU
- +
/OK
PLAY
STOP
CBL / DBS
QUICK PROGRAMMING
-
+
-
+
REC
AUDIO/MUTE
3
1
2
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
13
12
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
24
23
25
Using this remote control to
operate other components
You can use this remote control to
operate some of the PHILIPS TVs.
D ESCRIPTION OF C ONTROLS (CONTINUED)
9 EXIT/STATUS button
Before using this button, press VCR.
• After pressing VCR:
– Displays the time counter, present
time, channel number, and
remaining tape length. (✈P.16)
– Exits from menu operations when
using the menus. (✈P.11)
10 SPEED button
Selects the tape speed for recording
(SP, LP or SLP). During playback, the
tape speed is automatically selected
(SP, LP, or SLP).
SP, LP : For PAL signal.
SP, SLP : For NTSC signal.
11 REC (record)/OTR button
• Start recording when pressed once.
(✈P.14)
• Starts a recording for 30 minutes to 9
hours long. When pressed more than
once, the shut-off time increases in
30-minute intervals. (✈P.15)
12 TV button
Makes the remote control ready for
operating the TV.
13 VCR button
Makes the remote control ready for
operating the VCR.
14 EJECT 0button
Ejects the cassette. (✈P.14)
15 CH (channel) 5/ ∞button
Before using this button, press VCR or
TV.
• After pressing VCR, changes the
channels on the VCR. Release at a
desired channel.
(For some PHILIPS TV only):
• After pressing TV, changes the
channels on the TV. Release at a
desired channel.
16 PLAY 3/ 5button
Before using this button, press VCR.
• After pressing VCR:
– Starts normal playback. (✈P.14)
– Moves up the cursor when using
the menus. (✈P.11)
1 CBL/DBS button
Does not function for this model.
2 POWER button
Before using this button, press VCR or
TV to select your target component.
• After pressing VCR:
– Turns the VCR on or off.
– Sets the VCR for an unattended
recording (timer recording) after
timer settings are completed.
(✈P.18)
(For some PHILIPS TV only):
• After pressing TV, turns the TV on or
off.
3 VCR/TV button
Does not function for this model.
4 SKIP SEARCH button
Skips playback for 30 seconds by time
counter reading.
When pressed more than once up to 4
times, the search time increases in 30-
second intervals up to 2 minutes.
(✈P.16)
5 VOL (volume) 55
55
5/ ∞∞
∞∞
∞buttons
(For some PHILIPS TV only):
Changes the TV volume.
Release at desired volume.
6 STILL/SLOW button
Stops the tape during recording (pause)
or playback (still picture) temporarily.
(✈P.14, P.16)
Press again to resume normal recording.
Press PLAY 3 to resume normal
playback. Activates slow motion picture
when pressed for more than 2 seconds
during playback.
71(Rewind) / 2button
Before using this button, press VCR.
• After pressing VCR:
– Rewinds the tape. Also, during
playback, starts rapid reverse
visual search. (✈P.14)
– Goes back to the previous menu
screen when using the menus.
(✈P.11)
8 SLOW/BACK – button
During a slow motion picture, adjust the
playback speed in the reverse direction.
(✈P.16)
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17 ¡(Fast forward) / 3/OK
button
Before using this button, press VCR.
• After pressing VCR:
– Fast forward the tape. Also during
playback, starts rapid forward
visual search. (✈P.14)
– Selects the items on the menus or
goes to the next menu screen when
using the menus. (✈P.11)
18 STOP 7/ ∞∞
∞∞
∞button
• Stops the tape. (✈P.14)
• Moves down the cursor when using
the menus. (✈P.11)
19 SLOW/FORWARD + button
During a slow motion picture, adjust the
playback speed in the forward direction.
(✈P.16)
20 MENU button
Before using this button, press VCR.
• After pressing VCR, calls up the
main menu. (✈P.11)
21 TIMER button
Display the Timer Recording menu.
(✈P.17)
22 Number buttons
(0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and
9)
Before using these buttons, press VCR.
• Press to select a channel on the VCR.
To select channels 1 to 9, press 0
then the channel you want. For
example, for channel 4, press 0then
4.
• Also used to programme the Timer
Recordings. (✈P.17)
23 CLEAR button
Erases unwanted timer programmes.
(✈P.18)
24 AUDIO/MUTE button
(For some PHILIPS TV only):
Turns off the TV sound.
25 INDEX 4/ ¢buttons
Locates an index marked at the
beginning of every recording. (✈P.15)
To insert the batteries:
1Remove the battery compartment lid
from the bottom of the remote
control.
2Install two batteries —R6(SUM-
3)/AA — matching polarity
indicated inside the battery
compartment.
3Replace the lid.
CAUTION
On Battery Replacement
Do not mix old and new batteries.
(Also never mix alkaline batteries
with manganese batteries.)
Note:
This remote control and batteries are
supplied accessories.
Check to make sure they are included.
Also, check “Specifications” to see what
other accessories are included.
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13 STILL/SLOW +/– button
• +: During a slow motion picture,
adjust the playback speed in the
forward direction. (✈P.16)
• –: During a slow motion picture,
adjust the playback speed in the
reverse direction. (✈P.16)
14 VCR button
Makes the remote control ready for
operating the VCR.
15 POWER button
Before using this button, press VCR or
TV to select your target component.
• After pressing VCR:
– Turns the VCR on or off.
– Sets the VCR for an unattended
recording (timer recording) after
timer settings are completed.
(✈P.18)
(For some PHILIPS TV only):
• After pressing TV, turns the TV on or
off.
16 PLAY 3/ 5button
Before using this button, press VCR.
• After pressing VCR:
– Starts normal playback. (✈P.14)
– Moves up the cursor when using
the menus. (✈P.11)
17 EJECT 0button
Ejects the cassette. (✈P.14)
18 ¡(Fast forward) / 3/OK
button
Before using this button, press VCR.
• After pressing VCR:
– Fast forward the tape. Also during
playback, starts rapid forward
visual search. (✈P.14)
– Selects the items on the menus or
goes to the next menu screen when
using the menus. (✈P.11)
19 S. (Skip) SEARCH button
Skips playback for 30 seconds by time
counter reading.
When pressed more than once up to 4
times, the search time increase in 30-
second intervals up to 2 minutes.
(✈P.16)
Remote Control (For VR288/55)
Using this remote control to
operate PHILIPS TV
You can use this remote control to
operate some of the PHILIPS TVs.
1 TV button
Makes the remote control ready for
operating the TV.
2 CBL/DBS button
Does not function for this VCR.
3 STILL/SLOW button
Stops the tape during recording (pause)
or playback (still picture) temporarily.
(✈P.14, P.16)
Press again to resume normal recording.
Press PLAY 3 to resume normal
playback. Activates slow motion picture
when pressed for more than 2 seconds
during playback.
4 MENU button
Before using this button, press VCR.
• After pressing VCR, calls up the
main menu. (✈P.11)
5 EXIT/STATUS button
Before using this button, press VCR.
• After pressing VCR:
– Displays the time counter, present
time, channel number, and
remaining tape length. (✈P.16)
– Exits from menu operations when
using the menus. (✈P.11)
61(Rewind) / 2button
Before using this button, press VCR.
• After pressing VCR:
– Rewinds the tape. Also, during
playback, starts rapid reverse
visual search. (✈P.14)
– Goes back to the previous menu
screen when using the menus.
(✈P.11)
7 TIMER button
Display the Timer Recording menu.
(✈P.17)
8 REC (record)/OTR ¶button
• Start recording when pressed once.
(✈P.14)
• Starts a recording for 30 minutes to 9
hours long. When pressed more than
once, the shut-off time increases in
30-minute intervals. (✈P.15)
9 Number buttons
(0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and
9)
Before using these buttons, press VCR.
• Press to select a channel on the VCR.
To select channels 1 to 9, press 0
then the channel you want. For
example, for channel 4, press 0then
4.
• Also used to programme the Timer
Recordings. (✈P.17)
10 SPEED button
Selects the tape speed for recording
(SP, LP or SLP). During playback, the
tape speed is automatically selected (SP,
LP or SLP). (✈P.14, P.17)
SP, LP : For PAL signal.
SP, SLP : For NTSC signal.
11 VCR/TV button
Does not function for this VCR.
12 INDEX 4/ ¢buttons
Locates an index marked at the
beginning of every recording. (✈P.15)
1
4
7
SPEED
CBL/DBS
TV VCR
MENU
EXIT/STATUS
TIMER
¶ REC/OTR
REW
STILL/SLOW
–
7
STOP
PLAY
3
+
S.SEARCH
FF
/OK
0EJECT
POWER
2
5
8
0
QUICK PROGRAMMING
3
6
9
START
DBS
STOP
DAILY
DATE
WEEKLY
CLEAR
CH
VOL
VCR/TV 4INDEX ¢
AUDIO/MUTE
¡1
+
–
+
–
113
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
D ESCRIPTION OF C ONTROLS (CONTINUED)
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20 STOP 7/ ∞∞
∞∞
∞button
• Stops the tape. (✈P.14)
• Moves down the cursor when using
the menus. (✈P.11)
21 CH (channel) 5/ ∞button
Before using this button, press VCR or
TV.
• After pressing VCR, changes the
channels on the VCR. Release at a
desired channel.
(For some PHILIPS TV only):
• After pressing TV, changes the
channels on the TV. Release at a
desired channel.
22 VOL (volume) 55
55
5/ ∞∞
∞∞
∞buttons
(For some PHILIPS TV only):
Changes the TV volume.
Release at desired volume.
23 CLEAR button
Erases unwanted timer programmes.
(✈P.18)
24 AUDIO/MUTE button
(For some PHILIPS TV only):
Turns off the TV sound.
To insert the batteries:
1Remove the battery compartment lid
from the bottom of the remote
control.
2Install two batteries —R6(SUM-
3)/AA — matching polarity
indicated inside the battery
compartment.
3Replace the lid.
CAUTION
On Battery Replacement
Do not mix old and new batteries.
(Also never mix alkaline batteries
with manganese batteries.)
Note:
This remote control and batteries are
supplied accessories.
Check to make sure they are included.
Also, check “Specifications” to see what
other accessories are included.
3 AUDIO OUT (output) jack
For connecting to the audio input jack
on a TV or another VCR. (✈P.9)
4 ANT. (antenna) IN (input)
terminal (from Antenna)
Connect your antenna or Cable to this
terminal. (✈P.9)
1 AC (alternating current)
power cord
Connect theAC power cord to an AC
outlet.
2 AUDIO IN (input) jack
For connecting to the audio output jack
on another VCR or a portable video
camera. (✈P.19)
Rear Panel
5 VIDEO IN (input) jack
For connecting to the video output jack
on another VCR or a portable video
camera. (✈P.19)
6 VIDEO OUT (output) jack
For connecting to the video input jack
on a TV or another VCR. (✈P.9)
7 RF OUT (output) terminal (to
TV)
Use the supplied RF coaxial cable to
connect this terminal to the UHF/VHF
input terminal on the TV. (✈P.9)
AUDIO
VIDEO
RF OUT
ANT.IN
IN OUT
123 4
67
5
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Rear PanelDisplay Window
D ESCRIPTION OF C ONTROLS (CONTINUED)
3(timer) indicator
Lights up when the VCR is set for an
unattended recording (timer recording).
(✈P.18)
4 Channel indicator
A channel number selected with the TV
tuner built in the VCR appears.
When the external line input is selected:
“L-F” appears for the front panel
connectors or “L-1” appears for the rear
panel connectors.
1 Operation mode indicators
‡‡
‡‡
‡: Lights up during recording.
##
##
#: Lights up during playback.
**
**
*: Lights up during a pause.
2 Speed indicator
Indicates the tape speed.
SP – Standard Play
LP – Long Play
SLP –Super Long Play
(For NTSC signal only)
5(Cassette-in) indicator
Lights up when there is a cassette in the
VCR.
6 Digital clock/counter
• Normally the present time appears.
• When a tape is inserted, the time
counter appears (and is reset to
0:00:00).
If you always rewind your tapes
completely, you can use this counter
reading as an index to find where a
programme starts.
On-Screen Display
The following information (VCR operating status) appears on the TV screen. (✈P.16)
Channel no.
Current time
Time Counter
Tape speed
Note on the displayed information
• The time counter and remaining tape
length will not be correct when playing
back an NTSC tape.
• When you playback a thin tape like an E-
160 cassette tape or compact video
cassette tape (VHS-C), the remaining
tape length will flash.
Indexno.
Remaining tape length
Operation mode CH 12
56
4
3
1 2
SP SLP
STOP 15:00
AUTO
REMAIN 10:59 INDEX -1
SP 0:00:00
Colour mode
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Back of VCR Back of TV
To VIDEO/ AUDIO
OUT jacks
Video cable To video and audio
input jacks
Audio cable
AUDIO
VIDEO
RF OUT
ANT.IN
IN OUT
AUDIO
VIDEO
RF OUT
ANT.IN
IN OUT
VHF
UHF
G ETTING C ONNECTED U P
VCR to TV Connection
Connection
Diagram
1 Disconnect the antenna or Cable from the TV and theAC power
cord of the TV from theAC outlet.
2 Connect the antenna or Cable to the VCR.
3 Connect the VCR to the TV using the RF coaxial cable.
4 Plug theAC power cords of the VCR and TV into theAC out-
lets.
Outdoor antenna Indoor antenna
Back of VCR
RF coaxial cable
(supplied)
Back of TV
ANT. IN
RF OUT
CAUTION
Do not plug theAC power cords until all
connections are completed.
To watch a picture from this VCR on theTV, select UHF E36
channel (video channel of this VCR when shipped from the factory).
If you want to change video channel, see “Setting the Video Chan-
nel” (✈.P10).
VCR to AV TV Connection
With this connection, you can get better pictures and sounds when playing back a tape.
To watch a picture from this VCR on the
TV, select the video input on the TV, to which
this VCR is connected.
Cable
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Setting the Video Channel
This VCR is designed to send picture and sound signal on UHF channel E36 to the TV, through the RF coaxial cable.
If you want to change this video channel (E36) to another channel (between E28 to E60), follow the procedure below
before turning on the VCR for the first time.
1Make sure the VCR is turned off and no cassette is inserted.
2Turn on the TV, and tune it to any channel (UHF E28 to E60) you want to use as the video channel on the TV.
• Select a channel not used in your area.
3Press STOP/EJECT 7/0on the front panel for more than 5 seconds.
The following indication appears on the display.
4Press CH 5/ ∞to select an appropriate TV system number for your area.
1: For B/G (West Europe, ASEAN Countries,Australia, New Zealand).
2: For D/K (China, Russia, East Europe).
3: For I (Hong Kong, South Africa, United Kingdom).
5Press 3/OK.
The channel number starts flashing on the display.
6Press CH 5/ ∞to select the channel you have tuned on the TV as the video channel in step 2.
A test signal (two vertical white bars) appears on the TV.
7Press 3/OK to finish the video channel setting.
Now you will enter the Initial Setup mode explained on page 11.
To watch a picture from this VCR on the TV, select the same channel you have selected as the video channel (in step 2
above) on the TV.
S ETTING U P
Channel number starts flashing.
TV system number starts flashing.
Test signal
(two vertical white bars)
If you use only external video input (AV) mode to
watch the picture from this VCR
You can turn off the video channel output. To turn off
the video output channel, press CH ∞until “– –”
appears on the channel number position.
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Menu Operations
Before operating the VCR, be
familiar with the menu operations
first because most of the features
built into the VCR can be available
only on the menus.
1Press VCR on the remote control.
• When using the buttons on front
panel, skip this step.
2Press MENU
(or MENU/
EXIT on the
front panel) to
display the
main menu screen.
3Press 5or ∞(or CHANNEL 5/
∞on the front panel) to select a
desired feature on the menu, then
press 3/OK.
4When you select a feature, go to
the section in this manual and
follow the instructions described
there.
To go back to the previous menu
screen, press 2.
To exit from the menu operations,
press EXIT/STATUS (or MENU/
EXIT on the front panel again).
Note:
Menu operating buttons function only
when a menu is on the TV screen. When
no menus is on the TV screen, they
function differently.
Operations hereafter are described
using the buttons on the remote
control unless mentioned otherwise.
The buttons on the front panel having
the same (or nearly same) name or
same (or nearly same) mark function
exactly the same as those on the remote
control.
SELECT CHOOSE /OK
VCR SET UP
TUNER SET UP
INITIAL SET UP
TO END PUSH EXIT
SELECT
ENGLISH
MAKE SELECTION OR
PUSH /OK TO CONTINUE
3Press 5or ∞to set the month and
day, then press 3/OK.
• Each time you press 5or ∞, the set
date changes by 1-day intervals. If you
hold the button, the set date changes by
15-day intervals.
4Press 5or ∞to
set the year, then
press 3/OK.
• Each time you
press 5or ∞, the
set year changes by 1-year intervals. If
you hold the button, the set year
changes rapidly.
5Press EXIT/STATUS to exit from the
menu operations.
The following message appears on
the TV screen.
3Select TV System
1Press 3/OK.
The TV system
selecting menu
appears on the TV.
2Press 5or ∞to
select the appropriate TV system of
your residential area.
B/G:For West Europe, ASEAN
countries, Australia, New
Zealand.
D/K:For China, Russia, East Europe.
I: For Hong Kong, SouthAfrica,
United Kingdom.
4Start Auto Programming
Press 3/OK.
Auto programming starts, and the
following message appears on the TV.
The local channels receivable in your
area are automatically programmed in
the VCR tuner.
• If “NO TV SIGNALS” appears on the TV
screen, the TV or an antenna is not
connected correctly. Check the connec-
tion and press 3/OK again.
CONNECT ANTENNA OR CABLE
TO VCR
THEN PUSH /OK KEY
OR...
FOR PLAY ONLY–PUSH STOP
SELECT CHOOSE /OK
SYS COUNTRY
B/G W.EUR. ASEAN AUST.
NZ
D/K CHINA RUS. E.EUR.
I HK S.AF. UK
TO END PUSH EXIT
AUTO CH.SET PROCEEDING
PLEASE WAIT
START FINISH
IMPORTANT
The setup and adjustment proce-
dures explained hereafter are written
under the following conditions:
• You have turned on the TV and
selected the video channel (or
external video input).
• You have turned on the VCR.
Initial Setup
For the first time you turn on the VCR,
the VCR automatically enters the Initial
Setup mode unless you have set it.
This mode asks you to set the following
items:
• Selecting the language.
• Setting the clock.
• Selecting the TV system.
• Setting the channels.
Make sure....
• Your VCR, TV, and antenna are
connected correctly.
• The remote control operation mode
is set correctly for operating your
target component.
– Press VCR to operate the VCR.
– Press TV to operate the TV.
1Select the Language
1Press VCR.
• When using the buttons on front panel,
skip this step.
2Press POWER.
The VCR turns
on, then the menu
for selecting the
language appears.
3Press 5or ∞to select either
“ENGLISH,” “ ” (Chinese), or
“” (Russian) whichever you
want to use on the TV screen.
2Set Clock
1Press 3/OK.
The clock setting
menu appears.
2Press 5or ∞to
set the time, then
press 3/OK.
• Each time you press 5or ∞, the set
time changes by 1-minute intervals. If
you hold the button, the set time
changes by 30-minute intervals. To be continued on the next page
TIME - - : - -
DATE 01/01/98
TO SET PUSH THEN /OK
TO END PUSH EXIT
TIME 15 : 25
DATE 21/06/98
TO SET PUSH THEN /OK
TO END PUSH EXIT
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To change the language
manually
You can also change the language
manually.
1Press VCR.
2Press MENU.
3Press 5or ∞to select “INITIAL
SET UP” then press 3.
The Initial Set Up menu appears.
4Press 5or ∞to select
“LANGUAGE.”
5Press 3/OK to select the language
on the TV screen.
Each time you press the button, the
language changes as follows:
=English ==
6Press EXIT/STATUS to exit from the
menu operations.
If you want to delete
unwanted channels
You can delete channels manually.
After you have deleted the channels,
they will be not selected by pressing
CH 5/∞.
1Press VCR.
2Press MENU.
3Press 5or ∞to select “TUNER SET
UP” then press 3/OK.
4Press 5or ∞to
select “CHANG-
ING TUNER SET
UP” then press
3/OK.
The programmed
channel information list appears with
the settings of the tuned channel
flashing. (You can also watch the
picture of the tuned channel since the
list and the picture alternates on the
TV.)
5Press 5or ∞until an unwanted
channel setting flashes.
6Press CLEAR to delete the unwanted
channel.
• If you have accidentally deleted a
channel, press 2.
7Repeat steps 5 and 6 until you delete
all unwanted channels.
8Press EXIT/STATUS to exit from the
menu operations.
If you want to exchange the
channel positions
You can also replace the channel
position numbers.
EX. Replace channel 9 and channel 3
1Press VCR.
2Press MENU.
3Press 5or ∞to select “TUNER SET
UP” then press 3/OK.
4Press 5or ∞to select “CHANGING
TUNER SET UP” then press 3/OK.
5Press 5or ∞until information for
channel 3 flashes.
6Press 3/OK once.
Only channel indication for channel
3 starts flashing.
7Press 0then 9.
The channel settings for channel 3
and 9 are exchanged.
• If you have accidentally deleted a
channel, press 2.
8Press 3/OK to store the setting.
9Press EXIT/STATUS to exit from the
menu operations.
If the picture is not clear
You need to fine-tune this particular
channel.
EX. Fine-tune channel 3
1PressVCR.
2Press MENU.
3Press 5or ∞to select “TUNER SET
UP” then press 3/OK.
4Press 5or ∞to select “CHANGING
TUNER SET UP” then press 3/OK.
5Press 5or ∞until information for
channel 3 flashes.
6Press 3/OK twice.
Only frequency indication for
channel 3 starts flashing.
7Press 5or ∞to fine-tune the station
until you get the best possible
picture.
8Press 3/OK to store the setting.
9Press EXIT/STATUS to exit from the
menu operations.
When the auto programming is
completed
The following message appears on the
TV, and the lowest channel will be
tuned in.
Now you have finished the initial set up
procedure.
If you stop the initial setup procedure while
it is proceeding:
The VCR enters the initial setup mode again
the next time you turn on the VCR.
Initial setup will not start in the following
cases:
• If there is a tape inserted.
• If any one of the initial setup procedures
is finished manually.
To reset the clock manually
You can also reset or correct the clock
manually.
1Press VCR.
2Press MENU.
3Press 5or ∞to select “INITIAL
SET UP” then press 3.
The Initial Set Up menu appears.
4Press 5or ∞to select “SET
CLOCK” then press 3/OK.
5Press 5or ∞to set the time, then
press 3/OK.
• Each time you press 5or ∞, the set
time changes by 1-minute intervals. If
you hold the button, the set time
changes by 30-minute intervals.
6Press 5or ∞to set the month and
day, then press 3/OK.
• Each time you press 5or ∞, the set
date changes by 1-day intervals. If you
hold the button, the set date changes by
15-day intervals.
7Press 5or ∞to set the year, then
press 3/OK.
• Each time you press 5or ∞, the set
year changes by 1-year intervals. If
you hold the button, the set year
changes rapidly.
8Press EXIT/STATUS to exit from
the menu operations.
Note:
If a power failure occurs, clock will lose its
setting.
AUTO CH.SET COMPLETED
CH FRQ SYS CH FRQ SYS
01 150 BG 07 229 BG
02 165 BG 08 237 BG
03 195 BG 09 355 BG
04 205 BG 10 365 BG
05 213 BG 11 374 BG
06 221 BG 12 384 BG
SELECT=
5∞ DELETE=CLEAR
TO CHANGE CH PUSH
3 /OK
TO END PUSH EXIT
S ETTING U P (CONTINUED)
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If no sound comes out
You need to change the TV system for
this particular channel.
EX.Change theTVsystemfor
channel 3
1PressVCR.
2Press MENU.
3Press 5or ∞to select “TUNER SET
UP” then press 3/OK.
4Press 5or ∞to select “CHANGING
TUNER SET UP” then press 3/OK.
5Press 5or ∞until information for
channel 3 flashes.
6Press 3/OK three times.
Only TV system indication for
channel 3 starts flashing.
7Press 5or ∞to select the appropri-
ate TV system (BG, DK, I) so that
sound comes out.
8Press 3/OK to store the setting.
9Press EXIT/STATUS to exit from the
menu operations.
If you need to do the auto
programming again
If you move to another place, you may
need to tune the VCR tuner again for
your new residential area.
1Press VCR.
2Press MENU.
3Press 5or ∞to select “TUNER SET
UP” then press 3/OK.
4Press 5or ∞to select “AUTO
TUNER SET UP” then 3/OK.
5Press 5or ∞to select the appropri-
ate TV system (B/G, D/K, I) of your
residential area.
6Press 3/OK.
Auto programming starts.
When it ends, programmed channels,
frequencies, and TV systems are
shown on the display.
7Press EXIT/STATUS to exit from
the menu operations.
Manual Channel Setting
When you want to do channel setting
manually, follow this procedure.
1Select Tuner Set Up Mode
1PressVCR.
2Press MENU.
3Press 5or ∞to select “TUNER SET
UP” then press 3/OK.
The Tuner Set Up menu appears.
4Press 5or ∞to select “CHANGING
TUNER SET UP” then press 3/OK.
The programmed channel informa-
tion list appears with the settings of
the tuned channel flashing. (You can
also watch the picture of the tuned
channel since the list and the picture
alternates on the TV.)
2Select Station
1Press 5or ∞until
an open channel in
which you want to
store a channel
starts flashing,
then press 3/OK.
2Press 5or ∞to select the search
starting band.
VHF L: Starts searching from the
VHF L band.
VHF H: Starts searching from the
VHF H band.
UHF: Starts searching from UHF
band.
3Press 3/OK.
Searching starts, and when a station
is tuned in, searching stops and the
tuned frequency is shown on the TV.
Then the following menu appears.
3Store Channel
Press 5or ∞to select “STORE
CHANNEL” then press 3/OK.
The programmed channel information
list appears again with the settings of
the newly tuned channel flashing.
• If you do not want to store this station,
select “CONTINUE SEARCH” then
press 3/OK, searching starts again.
4Finish Setting
Press EXIT/STATUS.
Selecting Colour Mode
Before using the VCR, you need to set
the colour mode both for recording and
playback.
Press COLOUR MODE on the front
panel to change the colour system.
For recording:
AUTO: Normally select this mode.
The colour system is
automatically detected.
NTSC3.58: Select this mode if
“AUTO” does not work well
when recording the NTSC
signals. (For playback on an
NTSC TV)
NTSC4.43: Select this mode if
“AUTO” does not work well
when recording the NTSC
signals on the PAL TV. (For
playback on a PAL TV)
PAL: Select this mode if “AUTO”
does not work well when
recording the PAL signals.
MESECAM:Select this mode if
“AUTO” does not work well
when recording the SECAM
signals.
For playback:
AUTO: Normally select this mode.
When you watch a PAL,
NTSC or MESECAM tape,
the colour system is
automatically detected.
NTSC3.58: Select this mode when
you watch an NTSC3.58
tape on an NTSC TV.
NTSC4.43: Select this mode when
you watch an NTSC4.43
tape on a PAL TV.
NTSC==
==
=PAL TV : Select this mode
when you watch an
NTSC3.58 tape on a PAL
TV.
PAL: Select this mode if “AUTO”
does not work well when
playing back a PAL tape.
MESECAM:Select this mode if
“AUTO” does not work well
when playing back a
MESECAM tape.
When playing back an NTSC tape with
“AUTO” mode selected
The tape is played back using “NTSC3.58”
mode.
SELECT CHOOSE /OK
VHF L
VHF H
UHF
TO END PUSH EXIT
SELECT CHOOSE /OK
STORE CHANNEL
CONTINUE SEARCH
TO END PUSH EXIT
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B ASIC O PERATIONS
Playback
1On TV
1Turn on the TV.
2Select the video channel (or external
video input).
2On VCR
Insert a cassette.
The VCR turns on.
• If the record tab on a cassette is removed,
playback will start automatically.
• If a cassette is already in the VCR, turn
on the VCR.
3Start Playback
Press PLAY 3.
• When you want to play back the same
tape repeatedly, press and hold PLAY 3
for more than 5 seconds. (See “Repeat
playback” on page 15.)
To rapidly locate a particular
scene
Press FF ¡or REW 1during
playback. (No sound comes out.)
To resume playback, press PLAY 3
again.
• If FF ¡or REW 1is held down for
more than 2 seconds, simply releasing it
will cancel the search.
To stop playback
Press STOP 7.
To rewind the tape
Press REW 1when the tape is not
running.
To fast forward the tape
Press FF ¡when the tape is not
running.
To eject the tape
Press EJECT 0.
To turn off the VCR
Press POWER.
When playing back an NTSC tape on a
PAL TV
• Some TVs shrink the picture vertically
and place black bars at the top and the
bottom of the TV screen.
• The time counter and remaining tape
length will not be correct.
To pause recording
Press STILL/SLOW briefly (or
STILL/PAUSE 8on the front panel).
To resume recording, press the same
button again.
To stop recording
Press STOP 7.
To watch another TV
programme while recording
Select a different channel you want to
watch on the TV.
You can watch the programme of the
selected channel on the TV, without
affecting recording on the VCR.
Erase protection
Cassettes have the record tab to ensure
that recordings are not accidentally
erased.
To prevent accidental erasure:
Break off the record tab with a
screwdriver.
To record again:
Cover the opening with adhesive tape.
Adhesive tape
Recording
When using this VCR, an index mark is
always marked at the beginning of
every recording. This index marks
make it easier for you to search for the
beginning of the recordings (see “Index
Search” (✈P.15). )
Make sure....
• The record tab on the cassette is not
removed.
1On TV
1Turn on the TV.
2Select the video channel (or external
video input).
2On VCR
Insert a cassette with the record tab in
place.
The VCR turns on.
• If a cassette is already in the VCR, turn
on the VCR.
To rewind the tape, press REW 1.
3Select Tape Speed
Press SPEED until the desired tape
speed appears on the display.
SP, LP : For PAL signal.
SP, SLP : For NTSC signal.
4Select a Channel
Press CH 5/ ∞or Number buttons to
select the channel to record.
5Start Recording
Press REC/OTR ¶.
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One Touch Recording (OTR)
The OTR function lets you quickly
specify how long you want a recording
to continue. You do not have to
programme the timer.
Make sure....
• The record tab on the cassette is not
removed.
1On TV
1Turn on the TV.
2Select the video channel (or external
video input).
2On VCR
Insert a cassette with the record tab in
place.
The VCR turns on.
• If a cassette is already in the VCR, turn
on the VCR.
To rewind the tape, press REW 1.
3Select Channel
Press CH 5/ ∞or Number buttons to
select the channel to record.
4Start OTR
Press REC/OTR ¶twice.
Recording starts immediately, and the
‡(Record) indicator lights up on the
display.
This indicates that the
VCR will
automatically shut off
after 30 minutes of
recording.
5Select Recording Length
Press REC/OTR ¶repeatedly until the
desired recording length appears.
Each time you press the button,
recording length increases in 30-minute
intervals.
=0:30=1:00=1:30 8:30=9:00
REC (Normal recording)++
++
+
Automatic Operations
Auto playback
When a tape is inserted, the VCR turns
on. If the record tab is removed,
playback begins.
Repeat playback
When you press and hold PLAY 3for
more than 5 seconds, you can play back
the same tape repeatedly (50 times).
When the tape runs to its end, the VCR
automatically rewinds the tape, and
starts playback.
Auto rewind
When a tape reaches its end during
playback, fast forwarding, or manual
recording, the VCR rewinds the tape
and stops.
Memory rewind power off
When you press POWER during
rewinding, the VCR turns off after
rewinding is completed.
Eject cassette
You can eject the tape simply by
pressing EJECT 0even while the
VCR is turned off.
When you press EJECT 0, the VCR
automatically turns on, ejects the tape,
then turns off.
To check time remaining
during an OTR
Press EXIT/STATUS.
To change the recording
length during an OTR
Press REC/OTR ¶until the desired
length appears.
To cancel an OTR
Press STOP 7to stop recording before
the preset recording length is reached.
If you want to cancel the OTR mode
but continue recording, press REC/
OTR ¶several times until “OTR”
changes to “REC” on the TV screen.
Notes on the indications on the display
while an OTR operation
• During recording, the displayed time
counts down. When “0:00” is reached,
recording stops and the VCR turns off
automatically.
• If an OTR is engaged during pause, the
displayed time counts down normally, but
recording does not begin until you cancel
the pause.
Index Search
You can locate an index marked at the
beginning of each recording on a tape
recorded on this VCR (or an indexed
tape).
Press INDEX ¢or INDEX 4
repeatedly until the appropriate number
is displayed on the TV screen before
starting play. Rapid forward or reverse
search begins. When it finds the
designated index, playback starts
automatically.
• Locate an index number by pressing the
button repeatedly, indicating how many
index marks ahead of or behind that
recording you want is from the tape’s
current position.
• Up to ±9th index mark from the current
position on the tape can be located.
OTR(0:30)
CH12
SP
.....
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Using On-Screen Display
You can display the VCR operating
status on the TV screen.
For the information about what you can
see on the TV screen, see page 8.
1Select VCR Set Up Mode
1Press VCR.
2Press MENU.
3Press 5or ∞to
select “VCR SET
UP” then press
3/OK.
The VCR Set Up menu appears.
2Select On-Screen Mode
1Press 5or ∞to select “ON
SCREEN MODE.”
2Press 3/OK.
Each time you press the button, the
setting changes.
ON:
When you press a tape running
button (Stop, Play, etc.), the VCR
status appears for 5 seconds.
COUNTER:
When you press a tape running
button, the VCR operating status
appears for 5 seconds.
After 5 seconds, the VCR status
disappears except the time counter.
OFF:
The VCR operating status does not
appear even if you press a tape
running button.
3Finish Setting
PressEXIT/STATUS.
To display the VCR status on the TV
screen manually, press EXIT/
STATUS. The VCR status appears for
about 5 seconds.
• If “ON SCREEN MODE” is set to
“OFF,” no VCR status appears though
you press EXIT/STATUS.
Picture Control
To get a better picture when viewing
tapes with noise such as rental tapes.
1Select VCR Set Up Mode
1Press VCR.
2Press MENU.
3Press 5or ∞to
select “VCR SET
UP” then press
3/OK.
The VCR Set Up menu appears.
2Select Picture Control Mode
1Press 5or ∞to select “PICTURE.”
2Press 3/OK.
Each time you press the button, the
setting changes.
NORMAL:
Select this when you play back a
tape with no picture adjustments.
ENHANCER:
Select this when you want to make
a playback picture softer.
INCREDIBLE:
Select this when you want to make
a playback picture sharper.
3Finish Setting
Press EXIT/STATUS.
A DVANCED O PERATIONS
SELECT CHOOSE /OK
ON SCREEN MODE ON
TIMER REC SPEED MANUAL
PICTURE NORMAL
TO END PUSH EXIT
Special Effect Playbacks
Are you familiar with tape playback? If
so, you are ready to enjoy the special
effect playback features described
below.
To skip playback for a certain
period
Press SKIP SEARCH (for VR488/55)
or S. SEARCH (for VR288/55) during
playback to search forward for 30
seconds by the time counter reading.
Each time you press the button, the
search time increases as follows:
30=60=90=120 sec.
The VCR automatically resumes normal
playback after searching for the
specified period.
To view a still picture
Press STILL/SLOW briefly (or
STILL/PAUSE 8on the front panel)
during playback.
Playback is freezed and a still picture
appears.
To resume playback, press PLAY 3.
To view a slow motion picture
Press STILL/SLOW (or STILL/
PAUSE 8on the front panel) for more
than 2 seconds during playback.
To decrease the slow motion speed
(and reverse the slow motion play-
back), press SLOW/BACK – (for
VR488/55) or STILL/SLOW – (for
VR288/55).
To increase the slow motion speed
(and forward the slow motion
playback), and press SLOW/
FORWARD + (for VR488/55) or
STILL/SLOW + (for VR288/55).
To resume playback, press PLAY 3.
Notes:
• No sound comes out during special effect
playbacks.
• If you keep viewing slow motion and still
pictures for 5 minutes, the VCR
automatically stops to protect the tape and
video heads.
• During special effect playbacks, some
noise bars will appear on the TV screen.
SELECT CHOOSE /OK
ON SCREEN MODE ON
TIMER REC SPEED MANUAL
PICTURE NORMAL
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Tracking Adjustments
Auto tracking
Each time a tape is inserted, auto
tracking starts working and
continuously analyses the signal to
adjust for optimum picture quality
during playback. So, there is no need
for you to minimize noises in most
tapes during playback.
Manual tracking
•During normal playback:
If auto tracking cannot eliminate
noises well during playback, press
CHANNEL 5or ∞.
•During a slow motion picture:
Press CHANNEL 5or ∞to
minimize noises in the slow motion
picture.
•During a still picture:
Press CHANNEL 5or ∞to reduce
jitter in the still picture.
To cancel manual tracking, stop the
tape, eject the tape, then re-insert it.
Timer Recording
To record while you’re away, follow
step 1 — 10 below. For each
programme you set, the VCR will turn
on, start recording, and turn off
automatically. You can store up to 8
programmes.
Make sure....
• The clock is set to the correct time
before setting timer recording.
• Acassette is inserted in the VCR and
the record tab of the cassette must
not be removed.
FOR EACH STEP BELOW, YOU
NEED TO FINISH WITHIN 60
SECONDS; OTHERWISE,
PROGRAMMING WILL HAVE TO
BE RESTARTED FROM STEP 1.
1Select Timer Mode
Press TIMER.
The Timer Record-
ing menu appears.
2Select Programme mode
1Press 5or ∞to
select “QUICK
PROGRAM-
MING” then press
3/OK.
The Quick Programming menu
appears.
• If you have already made 8 pro-
grammes, “ALL PROGRAMS IN
USE” appears and goes back to the
Timer Recording menu. If this
happens, delete unwanted programmes
(✈P.18).
3Select Channel
Press CH 5or ∞to
enter the TV channel.
• To record from
external line input,
press CH 5or ∞
until “A/V FRONT” or “A/V REAR”
appears on the TV screen.
4Select Start Time
Press START + or –
(Number button 1or
4).
• Each time you press
the button, the set
time changes by 1-minute intervals. If
you hold the button, the set time changes
by 30-minute intervals.
5Select Stop Time
Press STOP + or –
(Number button 2or
5).
• Each time you press
the button, the set
time changes by 1-minute intervals. If
you hold the button, the set time changes
by 30-minute intervals.
6Select Tape Speed
Press SPEED.
• Each time you press
the button, the tape
speed alternates
between “SP”, “LP”
and “SLP”.
SP, LP : For PAL signal.
SP, SLP : For NTSC signal.
7Select Start Date
Press DATE + or –
(Number button 3or
6).
• The year and day of
the week is displayed
automatically.
To be continued on the next page
SELECT CHOOSE /OK
QUICK PROGRAMMING
PROGRAM REVIEW
TO END PUSH EXIT
ONE TIME PROGRAM
PROGRAM 1
CHANNEL+/–
START +/– – –:– –
STOP +/– – –:– –
REC SPEED SP
DATE +/– – –/– –/– –
SET DAILY=8 OR WEEKLY=9
TO END PUSH EXIT
– –
ONE TIME PROGRAM
PROGRAM 1
CHANNEL+/–
START +/– – –:– –
STOP +/– – –:– –
REC SPEED SP
DATE +/– – –/– –/– –
SET DAILY=8 OR WEEKLY=9
TO END PUSH EXIT
12
ONE TIME PROGRAM
PROGRAM 1
CHANNEL+/–
START +/– 08 : 30
STOP +/– – –:– –
REC SPEED SP
DATE +/– – –/– –/– –
SET DAILY=8 OR WEEKLY=9
TO END PUSH EXIT
12
ONE TIME PROGRAM
PROGRAM 1
CHANNEL+/–
START +/– 08 : 30
STOP +/– 09 : 30
REC SPEED SP
DATE +/– – –/– –/– –
SET DAILY=8 OR WEEKLY=9
TO END PUSH EXIT
12
ONE TIME PROGRAM
PROGRAM 1
CHANNEL+/–
START +/– 08 : 30
STOP +/– 09 : 30
REC SPEED LP
DATE +/– – –/– –/– –
SET DAILY=8 OR WEEKLY=9
TO END PUSH EXIT
12
ONE TIME PROGRAM
PROGRAM 1
CHANNEL+/–
START +/– 08 : 30
STOP +/– 09 : 30
REC SPEED LP
DATE +/– 07/04/98
FRIDAY
SET DAILY=8 OR WEEKLY=9
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To stop a started timer
recording
Press POWER.
Recording stops and the VCR turns off.
If it is a Daily or Weekly Recording,
future recordings will be carried out as
programmed.
Useful function for Timer
Recording: Auto Tape Speed
With this function activated, the VCR
can change the tape speed and record
the programme in LP or SLP mode
unless enough tape remains for
recording in SP mode.
1Press VCR.
2Press MENU.
3Press 5or ∞to select “VCR SET
UP” then 3.
4Press 5or ∞to select “TIMER REC
SPEED.”
5Press 3/OK.
Each time you press the button, the
setting changes.
AUTO:
Select this to allow the VCR to
change the tape speed from SP to
LP or SLP when there is not
enough tape length remaining.
MANUAL:
Select this not to allow the VCR to
change the tape speed.
6Press EXIT/STATUS to exit from
the menu operations.
To check, edit or erase the
programmes
1Turn on the VCR and TV.
2Press VCR.
3Press TIMER.
4Press 5or ∞to
select
“PROGRAM
REVIEW” then
press 3/OK.
The list of the timer recording
programmes appears.
5Press 3/OK
repeatedly to view
the more detailed
programme
information.
• When you press the button for the first
time, the detailed programme
information for Programme 1 appears.
By pressing this button repeatedly, you
can review the detailed information of
all other programmes.
6 If you want to change the
programme setting shown on the
TV screen, press the following
buttons:
CH 5/∞: Changes the channel.
START +/– : Changes the start time.
STOP +/– : Changes the stop time.
SPEED : Changes the tape speed.
DATE +/– : Changes the date.
If you want to erase the
programme setting shown on the
TV screen, press CLEAR. The
detailed information of the next
programme appears.
7Press EXIT/STATUS to exit from the
menu operations.
Note:
This function does not work for OTR (One
Touch Recording).
How to see the programme
list
1 Programme numbers
2 Preset channel numbers
3 Start time
4 Stop time
5 Start date
“D” stands for “DAILY,” and “W”
stands for “WEEKLY.”
• If the programme has worked
once for the Daily recording,
“DAILY” will be shown instead
of the start date.
• If the programme has worked
once for the Weekly recording,
the day of the week (in this
example, “MON”) will be shown
instead of the start date.
• 07/31
“07” stands for month and “31”
stands for day.
8Select Recording Type
If you want to record the same
programme daily, press DAILY
(Number button 8).
The VCR will record a TV programme
every day (Monday through Friday) at
the same time and length. (Daily
Recording)
If you want to record the same
programme weekly, press WEEKLY
(Number button 9).
The VCR will record a TV programme
once a week at the same day, time, and
length. (Weekly Recording)
If you want to cancel the currently
set programme, press CLEAR.
9Confirm Programme
PressEXIT/STATUS.
“PROGRAM WAS COMPLETED”
appears on the TV screen.
After 5 seconds, the above message
disappears, and the normal TV picture
resumes. The (Timer) indicator
lights up on the display.
• If “PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED”
appears, try again from step 1.
• If PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED/
CLASH appears, the timer recording you
just programmed overlaps another timer
recording. The timer recording you just
programmed will not take place. The
timer recording menu will reappear. To
cancel a (Timer) recording, see next
column.
If you want to store other
programmes, repeat steps 1 to 9.
10 Finish Settings
Press POWER to turn off the VCR.
The VCR must be turned off for a timer
recording to take place. If you forget to
turn off the VCR, “PLEASE TURN
OFF VCR FOR TIMER
RECORDING” flashes on your TV
screen two minutes before a timer
recording starts. To remove the
message, press the CLEAR button.
After a timer recording has
taken place
Press POWER to turn on the VCR.
You can operate your VCR normally.
A DVANCED O PERATIONS (CONTINUED)
PR CH START STOP DATE
1 L–F 08:00 10:00 D06/10
2 L–1 10:00 10:45 MON
3 10 11:30 12:00 DAILY
4 45 15:00 15:15 W10/16
5
6
7
8
NEXT= END=EXIT
ONE TIME PROGRAM
PROGRAM 1
CHANNEL+/–
START +/– 08 : 30
STOP +/– 09 : 30
REC SPEED LP
DATE +/– 07/04/98
FRIDAY
SET DAILY=8 OR WEEKLY=9
TO END PUSH EXIT
12
PR CH START STOP DATE
1 12 08:30 09:30 D07/31
2 13 10:00 10:45 MON
3 10 11:30 12:00 DAILY
4 45 15:00 15:15 W06/16
5
6
7
8
NEXT= END=EXIT
1 2 3 4 5
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AUDIO
VIDEO
RF OUT
ANT.IN
IN OUT
AUDIO
VIDEO
RF OUT
ANT.IN
IN OUT
Tape Duplication
1 Connect the recording VCR (this VCR) and the playing
VCR.
2 Connect the recording VCR (this VCR) to the TV.
Connection
Diagram
Dubbing from any VHS VCR (or video
camera) to another is simple.
Explanations on this page uses this
VCR as the recording VCR.
Refer also to the manual supplied with
the other VCR (for playback).
• You can also use theAUDIO/VIDEO
input jacks on the front panel to
connect another VCR or video
camera.
1At VCRs
Insert a source tape in the playing VCR
and a blank tape in the recording VCR.
• If a tape without the record tab is inserted
in the playing VCR, playback automati-
cally starts. In this case, press the STOP
bu
2At TV
Turn the channel on the TV to your
video channel.
3Select Line Input
Press CH 5or ∞, pointing the remote
control at this VCR, to select the
external line input.
• For rear jacks, select “L-1” on the
display.
• For front jacks, select “L-F” on the
display.
Playing VCR Recording VCR (this VCR)
To RF OUT
TV
From Audio output to AUDIO IN
From Video output to VIDEO IN
4Select Tape Speed
Press SPEED, pointing the remote
control at this VCR, until the desired
tape speed (SP, LP or SLP) appears on
the display.
SP, LP : For PAL signal.
SP, SLP : For NTSC signal.
5Play Back Tape
Press the PLAY button on the playing
VCR.
6Record (Copy) Tape
Press REC/OTR, pointing the remote
control at this VCR.
Remember: press the buttons in steps 5
and 6 simultaneously to avoid missing
any of the recording.
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B EFORE R EQUESTING S ERVICE
Check the following points once again if you are having some difficulties with yourVCR.
IMPORTANT
Periodic maintenance is required in order to maintain the VCR’s continuous excellent performance. After a period of time
the video heads will require replacement. If cleaning or replacement of the video heads is required, this service should be
performed at an authorized video system service center.
Correction
• Check that the AC power cord is correctly connected to
anAC outlet.
• Check that the VCR is turned on.
Correction
• Check the connections between the VCR, the antenna,
and the TV.
• Make sure that the record tab on the back of the cassette
is not removed. (✈P.14)
• Set the timer on-time and timer off-time correctly.
(✈P.17)
• Make sure that the VCR is turned off after setting is
made. (✈P.18)
• Timer recording may not be performed or stopped if a
power interruption occurs before or during timer record-
ing. If the power resumes within one minute, timer
recording will also resume.
• Select your video channel correctly.
• Adjust the tracking slowly in either direction. (✈P.17)
• Adjust the vertical hold control manually on the TV, if
available.
• Because the VCR playback signal is not as stable as an
off-the-air TV signal, the top of your TV screen may be
bent or unstable during playback. To solve this problem,
slowly turn the horizontal hold control on your TV to
correct the wavy picture. If your TV does not have the
horizontal hold control or adjusting the control does not
help, contact your local TV service center.
Correction
• Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on
the VCR.
• Avoid all obstacles which may interfere with the signal
path.
• Inspect or replace the batteries. (✈P.5,7)
• Make sure batteries are inserted correctly. (✈P.5,7)
Power
No power.
Recording & Playback
TV programme cannot be recorded.
Timer recording cannot be performed.
There is no playback picture, or the playback picture is
noisy or contains streaks.
During a still or slow motion picture, the picture
may contain some vertical jitter when using
a TV which has an automatic vertical hold control.
If the top of your playback picture waves
back and forth excessively.
Remote Control
The remote control cannot work.
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Correction
• Insert the cassette with the window side up and the record
tab facing you.
• Check that a cassette tape is not already inserted. Press
EJECT 0.
• Check that theAC power cord is correctly connected to
anAC outlet.
• If the (Timer) indicator is lit on the display, press
POWER to cancel timer recording, then press EJECT
0.
• Check that the record tab on the back of the cassette is
not removed. (✈P.14)
Miscellaneous
A cassette cannot be inserted.
The cassette does not eject.
The cassette ejects when you press REC/OTR ¶, or when
you press POWER to set timer recording.
General
Mains voltage AC 110 – 240V
Mains frequency 50/60Hz
Power consumption Approx. 18 watts
Ambient temperature +5°C to +40°C
Relative humidity 10% to 80%
Dimensions Approx. 400(W) x 94(H) x 272(D) mm
Mass Approx. 3.1kg
Position for use Horizontal
Video output channel UHF E36 (adjustable between E28 — E60)
Possible number of TV channel 99
Number of pre-programmable memory blocks 8
Number of days in advance 365 or every day, or every week
Tuner
Aerial input B/G, D/K, I, SECAM K1
VHF L: 42 — 175 MHz
VHF H: 175 — 470 MHz
UHF: 470 — 870 MHz
CATV
Video
Input (VIDEO IN) 0.5 to 2.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms
Output (VIDEO OUT) 1.0±0.2 Vp-p, 75 ohms
Resolution Better than 240 lines
Signal/noise ratio Better than 43 dB
Audio
Input (AUDIO IN) –8 dBs, 50k ohms (0dBs=0.775 Vrms)
Output (AUDIO OUT) –6 dBs, 1k ohms (0dBs=0.775 Vrms)
Accessories supplied Remote control unit
RF coaxial cable
Batteries – R6(SUM-3)/AA (only for checking operations)
S PECIFICATIONS
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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