Sanyo VHR-510 User manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Video cassette recorder
VHR-510
mPAL

NOTE
This manual covers the model VHR-51O, which is sold in New Zealand and in Australia.
The warranty offered is different according on where the unit is sold. For customers in New Zealand, please refer
to the Warranty card for New Zealand. For customers in Australia, please refer to the Warranty card and to the
Extended Manufacturer’s Warrantv Plan for Australia.
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Warranty card for New Zealand Warranty card for Australia Extended Manufacturer’s
Warranty Plan for Australia

CONTENTS
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PRECAUTIONS .................................................. 2
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Please read
carefully before
PARTS NAMES .................................................. 4using the VCR
INTRODUCTION Accessories ........................................ 4
Remote control batteries insertion ...... 5
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PREPARATION
CONNECTIONS .................................................. 6
VCR PRESETTING ..............................................
Adjusting the TV receiver to the ‘~
video channel ...................................... 7r
Tuning control adjustments ................ ~$
Clock sefling ....................................... 9I
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BASIC OPERATION
PLAYBACK ......................................................10
Variable playback modes .................... 10
index search ....................................... 11
Endless play........................................ 11 I
Counter memory ................................. 11 I
RECORDING TELEVISION BROADCASTS ...................12 I
Quick Start Recording timer ................ 12
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ADVANCED
OPERATION
TIMERREcoRDING Programming .......................l3
Confirmation ....................................... 14
Cancelling ..........................m.m.m..m.m....... 14
COPYING ATAPE ...............................................15
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5TROUBLESHOOTING ...........................................16
SPECIFICATIONS ...............................................17
Make sure to
make these
settings before
operating the
VCR.
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PRECAUTIONS
This VCR is based on aVHS-PAL signal system. Only video cassette bearing the ~symbol can
be used,
Caution concerning condensation
Be careful of condensation
Condensation is the moisture that forms on the
outside of aglass when you fill it with cold water,
Condensation can also form inside aVCR when it is
suddenly moved from acold place to awarm, humid
one, or when aheater has been turned onto quickly
heat the room,
Particular care must be taken with your VCR
because water particles that form on the video head
drum, which is the main VCR mechanism, can cause
the video tape to stick to the drum, This prevents
proper tape travel and may damage both tape and
mechanism,
Safety precautions
Do not insert avideo cassette if you use this
VCR in areas subject to condensation.
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Plug the power cord (supplied) into the AC
IN -on the rear of VCR.
Insert the plug of this power cord into awall
socket.
Press the POWER button,
●The video head will warm up and the
drying of any water particles will be faster.
Wait for 1-1/2 to 2hours before using the
VCR.
❑It takes about 1-1/2 to 2hours to completely
eliminate condensation.
DANGER:
This VCR contains live parts. Do not remove the
cabinet.
WARNING:
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose
this product to rain or moisture.
CAUTION:
Do not put your hand or other objects in the
cassette loading slot because of the risk of injury
or an accident. Be sure to keep small children
away from the VCR.
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The unauthorized recording of television programmed, videotapes, fiims and other such
materiai may infringe upon copyright or the rights of third parties.
Operating precautions
Note:
If the unit does not operate properly, switch it off,
refer to the “TROUBLESHOOTING” or consult a
dealer or aservice center. Place the VCR on a flat, stable, level surface. Never
subject it to violent shaking or any other shock or
impact.
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Do not expose the unit to high temperatures.
Excessive heat (heat sources such as heaters,
ovens, closed car on hot days, etc. )may damage the
unit.
Be sure to use this VCR only in atemperature range
of 5°C to 40”C (41°F to 105”F) and at less than 80%
humidity.
Do not use the unit under the following conditions:
●in locations with high humidity
●in presence of excessive dirt or dust
●in areas subject to strong vibrations
●near strong magnetic fields (e.g. transmitting
antennas, motors, fluorescent lights, etc. )
Do not stack anything on top of your VCR, or block
the air vents, to prevent damaging or overheating.
Do not place anything, except VHS video cassette
tapes, in the unit.
Do not allow rain, steam, dew, salt water, sand, oily
smoke, metal objects, etc. entering the unit.
Clean with adry and soft cloth, or soft cloth slightly
moistened with amild detergent solution.
Do not use any type of solvent, such as alcohol or
benzine.
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Power on/off
Power is switched on/off by pressing the POWER button.
Power off display Power on dispiay
“Power off is the condition in which only the time is displayed.
Note:
Disconnect the power cord from the wall socket if the VCR is not to be used for along time.
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PARTS NAMES
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Accessories
Is everything in the box?
Power cord [6]
Front panel
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Aerial output cable [6] Remote control unit
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2“AA (IEC R6)” size,
1.5-volt batteries [5]
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[12] ●REC MEMORY [11]
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Remote control batteries insertion
~Slide open the lid.
@lnsert2 “AA(IEC R6)” 1.5volt batteries
(supplied) according to the@ and@ signs.
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@Replace the lid.
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Operate the remote control unit within arange of
approx. 30” from the front of the VCR. k
Operate the unit within approx. 6m (20 ft.) from the
front of the VCR.
The battery life under normal operating conditions
is about six months, If the batteries become weak,
the operating distance will decrease; when this
occurs, replace the batteries.
If the remote control unit is not to be used for a
long period of time, remove the batteries. IN
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INTRODUCTION

PREPARATION
CONNECT
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Aerial/RF connection
Connect as indicated below.
To awall socket Tv Aerial
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Aerial output cable
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IPower cord IAerial output cable I
N.If your TV receiver has an AV terminal, AV
connections are also possible, The AV cable is sold
separately.
●The advantage of this connection is ahigher
quality of picture and sound during playback.

VCR PRESETTING
After all connections have been made, insert the
remote control batteries then proceed to
“Adjusting the TV receiver to the video channel”
+“Tuning control adjustments” +“Clock
setting” to preset the VCR.
Before starting
■Press the POWER button.
■Turn on the TV.
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Adjusting the TV receiver to the video
channel -
If the VCR has been connected to the TV using the
“AV connection”, simply set the TV to the AV mode.
You can skip this step.
When using the “RF connection”, follow the steps
below,
OSet your TV receiver to “VCR”, “AV” or to the
position designated for videorecorder use
(usually aposition where no TV programme is
received),
❑For more details, please refer to your TV receiver
instruction manual.
@Adjust the tuning on the TV to UHFchannel 36
(37 -38) so that the test pattern (2 vertical bars)
is clear.
This Is your video channel.
II Whenever you play back atape or watch aTV
programme tuned on the VCR tuner, set the TV to
your video channel.
~Australia 37 – 38 33-43
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Note:
If the clock setting and/or the tuning control
adjustments are completed before setting the video
channel, the test pattern will not appear on the TV
screen.
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If in your area, UHF channel 36 (37 -38) is used
by aTV station, follow the steps below.
Tune the TV receiver to an available UHF channel
between channel 32 and 41 (33 and 43).
Using asmall screwdriver, slowly turn the video
channel adjustment screw “RF CHANNEL on the
back of the VCR, to the right for ahigher channel
than 36 (37 –38) and to the left for alower
channel than 36 (37 –38).
Adjust the tuning on the TV, if necessary, so that
the test pattern is clear.
If the test pattern does not appear, set the video
channel using aprerecorded VHS video cassette.
1Play back the tape.
2Tune the TV receiver to obtain clear pictures and
sound while monitoring playback on the TV
screen.
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PREPARATION
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VCR PRESETTING
Tuning control adjustments
This VCR has abuilt-in tuner capable of tuning up to
44 TV stations. Each TV station broadcasting channel
is memorized by the VCR as aprogramme position
number (01 to 44).
There are two tuning control adjustments methods;
“Auto tuning”
The TV stations available in your area will be
automatically preset in order starting from
programme position number “01”.
“Manual tuning”
This tuning mode can be used to modify the settings
entered by the Auto tuning function, or to manually
preset the TV stations to particular programme
position numbers.
Auto tuning
Press both the CHANNEL (-, +) buttons on the VCR
simultaneously for more than 2seconds.
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When all available TV stations have been preset,
the function will stop and the TV station preset to
programme position number “01” will be tuned on
your TV screen.
if after the Auto tuning operations, you want to
change the preset order of some TV stations, it
can easily be done by foiiowing the steps
under “interchanging the TV stations preset
order”.
The skip function will be automatically set for all
position numbers where no TV station has been
preset,
Notes:
●During the Auto tuning operations, please do not
press any of the buttons or controls on the VCR or
remote control.
●Auto tuning is not possible if the VCR is set to AV
input mode.
Interchanging the TV stations preset order
The steps below will let you easily change the
programme position number assigned to lV stations.
ExamP/e: To change TV1 from programme
position “03” to programme position
“01“.
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Press the PRESET button.
Using the (-or +) button select the desired TV
station (e.g. TVI ).
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Using the numeric buttons, enter the target
programme position number (e.g. “01”).
Press the OK button.
Note:
When adesired TV station is preset to aposition
number using this method, it will be interchanged
with the TV station already programmed to that
position number (if any).
❑Repeat steps@ to 0to change another TV
station programme position number.
@When finished, press the PRESET button.
Skip function
If only programme position numbers 1to 30 have
been preset, set the skip function for programme
position numbers 31 to 44, so that only the preset TV
stations will appear when pressing the (-or +) button.
Example: To skip the programme position number
“31”.
~Press the PRESET button.
@Using the(-or+) button, select theprogramme
position number to skip (e.g. “31 “).
@Press the CLEAR button.
●The “S” indicator will light.