Silent Witness SILENT WITNESS RRT6.2 User manual

MODELRRT6.2OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
DC OPERATION W/SPECIALIZED TAPE MECHANISM
LINE RECORDING
DLC COATED VIDEO HEAD
BACKLIGHTING OF FUNCTION BUTTONS
ON SCREEN DISPLAY
SPECIALLYDESIGNEDFORVAN,RV,MARINE,
ANDOTHERMOBILEAPPLICATIONS

CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
Toobtainthebestresultsandtoavoidmalfunctions,PLEASEREADCAREFULLYTHEDESCRIPTIONSANDOPERATING
PROCEDURESCONTAINEDINTHISOWNER’SMANUALPRIORTOOPERATINGTHEVIDEOCASSETTERECORDER.
WARNING:TOPREVENTFIREOR ELECTRICSHOCK, DONOT EXPOSETHIS APPLIANCETO RAIN ORMOISTURE.
Indicatesa warningor noticeregarding product
operation.
Indicatesthe presenceof importantoperating and
maintenance(servicing) instructions.
RISKOFELECTRICSHOCKS
DONOT OPEN
CAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
AVERTISSEMENT:POUR PRÉVENIRLES RISQUESD’INCENDIE ET D’ÉLECTROCUTION,NE PASEXPOSER CETAPPAREIL ÀLA PLUIENI À
L’HUMIDITÉ.
Thisuser manualemploys thefollowing symbolsto indicate
differenttypes ofwarning messages.
Indicatesthe presenceof un-insulateddangerous
voltagewithin theunit enclosure.

Note to CATV system installer:
WheninstallingthisequipmentinthehomeadheretoArticle820-40oftheNECthatprovidesguidelinesforpropergroundingand,
inparticular,specifiesthatthecablegroundshallbeconnectedtothegroundingsystemofthebuilding,asclosetothepointof
cableentryaspractical.
NOTE:
ThisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththelimitforaClassBdigitaldevice,pursuanttoPart15oftheFCC
Rules.Theselimitsaredesignedtoprovidereasonableprotectionagainstharmfulinterferenceinaresidentialinstallation.This
equipmentgenerates,usesandcanradiateradiofrequencyenergyandifnotinstalledandusedinaccordancewiththeinstructions
maycauseharmfulinterferencetoradiocommunications.However,thereisnoguaranteethatinterferencewillnotoccurina
particularinstallation.Ifthisequipmentdoescauseharmfulinterferencetoradioortelevisionreception,itcanbedeterminedby
turningtheequipmentoffandon. Theuserisencouragedtotrytocorrecttheinterferencebyoneormoreofthefollowing
measures:
-Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.
-Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver.
-Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdifferentfromthattowhichthereceiverisconnected.
-Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE
• Itisunlawfulinmostjurisdictionsforapersontodriveamotorvehiclewhichisequippedwithatelevisionviewerorscreen
thatislocatedinthemotorvehicleatanypointforwardofthedriver'sseat,orthatisvisible,directlyorindirectly,tothedriver
whileoperatingthevehicle. Furthermore,andintheinterestofsafety,thisVCRshouldneverbeconnectedtoavideomonitor
thatisinstalledinalocationwhereitwillbevisible,directlyorindirectly,bytheoperatorofthemotorvehicle.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
NOTE:This VideoCassette Recorder(VCR) iscompatible withany Video Cassette bearingthe VHSmark. TheVideo CassetteRecorder is
designedto expandyour opportunitiesfor homeor mobileviewing and isnot intendedfor anyusage whichmight violatethe copyrightlaws.
Savethe originalshipping cartonand packingmaterials; theywill come inhandy ifyou everhave toship yourVCR. Formaximumprotection,
repackthe setas itwas originallypacked atthe factory.
SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS...............................................................................................................................................................................3
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .........................................................................................................................................................................4
VIDEOHEADCLEANING ..............................................................................................................................................................................6
FEATURES ......................................................................................................................................................................................................7
CONTROLSANDINDICATORS ....................................................................................................................................................................8
GETTING STARTED .....................................................................................................................................................................................12
BASICOPERATION .....................................................................................................................................................................................14
SPECIALOPERATION..................................................................................................................................................................................17
BEFORECALLINGTECHNICALSUPPORT .................................................................................................................................................21
SPECIFICATIONS .........................................................................................................................................................................................24

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1 ReadInstructions-AllthesafetyandoperatinginstructionsshouldbereadbeforetheVideoCassetteRecorderisoperated.
2 RetainInstructions-Thesafetyandoperatinginstructionsshouldberetainedforfuturereference.
3 HeedCautionsandWarnings-AllcautionsandwarningsregardingtheVideoCassetteRecordershouldbeadheredto.
4 FollowInstructions-Alloperatinginstructionsshouldbefollowed.
5 Cleaning-UnplugorturnoffvehiclepowertotheVideoCassetteRecorderbeforecleaning. Donotuseliquidcleanersor
aerosolcleaners. Useonlyadampclothforcleaning.
6 Attachments-DonotuseattachmentsnotrecommendedbytheVideoCassetteRecordermanufacturerastheymaycause
hazards.
7 WaterandMoisture-Donotusethisvideoproductnearwater,forexample,nearabathtub,kitchensink,nearaswimming
poolorotherwetlocations.
8 Whenusedinvehicles,theVideoCassetteRecordermustbesecurelyfastened.
9 Ventilation-SlotsandopeningsinthecabinetareprovidedforventilationtoensurereliableoperationoftheVideoCassette
Recorderandtoprotectitfromoverheating. Theseopeningsmustnotbeblockedorcovered. Theopeningsshouldneverbe
blockedbyplacingtheVideoCassetteRecorderonabed,sofa,rug,orothersimilarsurface. TheVideoCassetteRecorder
shouldneverbeplacednearoroveraradiatororheatregister. Thisvideoproductshouldnotbeplacedinabuilt-ininstallation
suchasabookcaseorrackunlessproperventilationisprovided.
10 PowerSources-TheVideoCassetteRecordershouldbeoperatedonlyfromthetypeofpowersourceindicatedonthemarking
label.Ifyouarenotsureofthetypeofpowersupplytoyourhome,consultyourappliancedealerorlocalpowercompany. For
videoproductsintendedtooperatefrombatterypowerorothersources,refertotheoperatinginstructions.
ModelNumber:
SerialNumber:
DatePurchased:
Store’sNameandAddress:
Foryourprotection,recordthemodelandserialnumbersofyour
videocassetterecorderhere.Intheeventyourrecorderrequires
servicingorisstolen,youmayneedthisinformation.Youmayalso
wishtocliporstapleyoursalesreceipttothispage.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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MOISTURE CONDENSATION
Wheneverwarm,moistaircontactsacoldsurface,
thewatervaporintheairwillcondense on the cold
surface,likeaglassofcoldwater“sweats” on a
hotsummerday.WhentheVCRisvery cold, and
warmaircomesincontactwiththeheads,
condensationcanoccurinthesameday.Operating
theVCRwithcondensationontheheadscan
damagetheVCRaswellasthevideotape.
WhenmovingtheVCRfromacoldplace to heated
place.
Orthetemperatureofsurroundingsgoesupdue to
roomheatingswitchedon.
OrmovingtheVCRsuddenlyfromairconditioned
roomtoaplaceofhightemperatureand/or
humidityinsummermaycausethedewindicator
tolightup.
WheninsideofvehicleandVCRarevery cold, and
vehicle’sinteriorisheatedabruptly,donotuse in
thiscondition.
ThisVCRhasa‘DewSensor’todetect
condensationinsidetheVCR.WhenDewmodeis
activated,theDewindicatoronthefrontof the
VCRflashesandtheVCRwillnotallow play FF or
REWmodestobeactivated.
Whenthemoisturecondensationoccursinsideof
theVCR,NEVERinsertthecassetteintothe
cassettecompartment.Removethecassette,if
loaded,bypressingtheSTOP/EJECTkey.Only
operatetheVCRafterthemoisturecondensation
hascompletelydriedout.Normally,ittakesabout 2
hours.
Whendoesthe
moisturecondensation
occurinsideofthe
VCR?

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SERVICE
–Ifthe set has beensubjected to excessive shock
bybeingdropped,orthecabinethasbeen
damaged.
–Ifthe set does notoperate normally when
followingtheoperatinginstructions,adjustonly
thosecontrolsthatarespecifiedintheoperating
instructions.Improperadjustmentofother
controlsmayresultindamageandwilloften
requireextensiveworkbyaqualifiedtechnician
torestorethesettonormaloperation.
–Whenthe set exhibits adistinct change in
performance,thisindicatesaneedforservice.
Servicing–Donotattempttoservice the set
yourselfasopeningorremovingcoversmayexpose
youtodangerousvoltageorotherhazards.
Referallservicingtoqualifiedservicepersonnel.
Replacement of parts–When replacement of
partsisrequired,besuretheservicetechnician has
usedreplacementpartsspecifiedbythe
manufacturerthathavethesamecharacteristicsas
theoriginalparts.Unauthorizedsubstitutionsmay
resultinfire,electricshock,orotherhazards.
Safety Check–Uponcompletionof any service or
repairstotheset,asktheservicetechnician to
performroutinesafetychecks(asspecifiedbythe
manufacturer)todeterminethatthesetisin safe
operatingcondition.
SERVICE DEPT
ALL SETS RECEIVE
OUR OK
SAFETY CHECK.

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VIDEO HEAD CLEANING
VIDEO HEAD CLOGGING
ThevideoheadsenabletheVCRtoreadvideoinformationpicturesfromthetapeduringplayback.
In the unlikely event that the heads become badly clogged, video playback will be severely impared. This can easily be determined
if,during playback of aknown good tape, thereis good sound, butthe picture is extremelysnowy. If this isthe case, have the video
cassetterecordercheckedbyqualifiedservicepersonnel.
VIDEO HEAD CLEANING
NOTES
During normal operationof the VCR, the videoand audio heads can accumulatedirt over a period oftime, especially when using an
oldor poor quality tape. When the heads are dirty,the picture can get snowy and the tracking controlwill have little or no effect. If
this condition occurs, head cleaning cartridges may take care of the problem and restore normal picture. We recommend that head
cleaning cartridges be used sparingly since they are very abrasive and can damage the video heads during prolonged use. If the
problemisnotresolvedwiththeheadcleaningcartridgethentheunitneedstobecheckedbyaqualifiedservicepersonnel.
NOTE: Videoheadsmayeventuallywearoutandshouldbereplacedwhentheyfailtoreproduceclearpictures.Tohelp
preventvideoheadclogging,useonlygoodqualityVHStapes. Discardwornouttapes. Donotleavetapesonthefloor
ofthevehicle. Storetapesnotbeingusedintheircases. Donotleavevideotapesinsideahotvehicle.

FEATURES
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CONGRATULATIONSonyourpurchaseofthe“RRT6.2”VideoCassetteRecorder. ThisunitisdesignedtosatisfyallyourVHStape
record/playbackneedsandwithproperuseandcare,willoffermanyyearsofviewingenjoyment. ThefeaturesoftheModel
“RRT6.2” VideoCassetteRecorderinclude:
• DIGITAL AUTO TRACKING
ThisVCRplaysclearpictureswithoutspecialoperations.
• SELF PICTURE ADJUSTMENT
SinceHEADDRUMrotationcontinuouslycompensatesforvoltagechangeortapecondition,thepictureisalwaysstable.
• AUTO START FUNCTION
ThisVCRwillautomaticallypoweronandgointoPLAYmodewhenacassetteisinserted.
• 4-HEAD Hi-Fi PLAYBACK
• DC Operation with specialized tape mechanism
• Diamond Like Coated (DLC) Video Head
Aspecialcoatingonthetapedrumwhichpreventsoxideandmoisturebuild-up.
• IIluminated function buttons
• DEW SENSOR
Preventsatapefrombeingplayedwhenmoistureisdetectedintheunit.
• ON SCREEN DISPLAY

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CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
FRONT PANEL
! Cassette Compartment
AcceptstheVHStapeforplayback.
@ Remote Control Receiver
# Power Button
WhenpressedthisbuttonalternatelyturnstheVCRonand
off. Whenpowerisappliedtotheunit,thepowerindicator
lightsred(dimly).ThePowerONandPowerOFFmodewill
betoggledbypressingthiskey.WhenthePOWERis
switchedon,thepowerlampwilllightupinredandthe
otherfunctionbuttonslightgreen.
$ CST-IN (Green) Indicator
Lightsgreenwhenthecassetteisinserted.

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CONTROLS AND INDICATORS (CONTINUED)
% DEW (Red)/ Hi-Fi (Green) Indicator
Whenpowerison,thisindicatorflashesredtoindicate
excessivemoisturebuildupinsidetheVCR. Theunitwill
notoperateuntilitdriesoutsufficiently(thetapecanbe
ejectedfromtheunit).WhenDEWmodehasbeen
activated,leavetheunitontoallowittodryoutcompletely.
WhendetectedHi-Fiaudiomodeintheplaybackmode,this
indicatorlightsgreen.
^ Stop/Eject Button
Whenpressedduringplaymode,thetapeisstopped.
Whenpressedduringstopmode,thetapeisejected.
& Rewind/Review Button
IfthisbuttonispressedinthePLAYBACKmode,theVCR
entersthereversepicturesearchmode. IfpressedinSTOP
mode,thetapewiIIrewindathighspeedandtheREW
indicatorwilllightred.
* PLAY Button
Pressthiskeytoplaybackarecordedtape. Intheplayback
mode,theplaybackindicatorlightsred,andinAuto
Trackingmode,thisindicatorwillblink.
( Fast Forward/Cue Button
Whenthisbuttonispressedduringplayback,theFF
indicatorlightsredandtheVCRenterstheforwardpicture
searchmode. Whenpressedduringstop,thetapewillfast
forwardathighspeed.
) Tracking +/-, A/V Mode Select
Intheplaybackmode,thisbuttonallowsthemanual
reductionofstreakswhichmayappearonthepicture
duringregularorslowmotionplayback.Reducespicture
“jitter”duringplay-pausemode.
UsethesebuttonstoselectAV1andAV2whentheVCRis
inanymodeotherthanplay.WhenVCRisinplaymode,
AV1andAV2areoverriddenbyVCRplaybackandthese
buttonsadjusttrackingonly.
1 Record button
DuringRecordingoperation,thelampwilllightupinred.
2 AUDIO/VIDEO IN Jacks
Connectthesejackstotheaudio/videooutjacksterminalof
yourGamemachineorCamcorderusingtheRCAcord
provided.

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CONTROLS AND INDICATORS (CONTINUED)
THE REMOTE CONTOL UNITS
PowerON/OFF
Toejectthecassettetape
SelectbetweenAV1andAV2&Manualtrackingupanddownintheplaybackmode
Reversepicturesearchinplaybackmode&Rewindinstopmode
Playback&Retrackinginplaybackmode
Forwardpicturesearchinplaybackmode&Fastforwardinstopmode
StillplaybackinVCPmode
Thetapeisstopped
Slowmotionduringplayorplay-pausemode
Selectsplaybackaudio(Hi-Fi Hi-Fi“L” Hi-Fi“R” MONO ...)
SelectsbetweenAV1andAV2
Displaythetimecounterpositionandclearthedisplay
Thiskey isnotavailableonthismodel.
Recording
TapespeedinRecording

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CONTROLS AND INDICATORS (CONTINUED)
REAR PANEL
NOTE:This VCP is for 12V use only, so do not use it in 24V vehicles.
If you use this set in a 24V vehicle, all the indicator lamps will blink. To avoid the malfunction of this set,
please disconnect the plug from the power source.
!VIDEO/AUDIO IN
Connect this terminal to VIDEO/AUDIO OUT terminal of
your television, using the RCA cord provided.
@VIDEO/AUDIO OUT
Connect this terminal to VIDEO/AUDIO IN terminal of
your Game machine, Camcorder, Portable DVD
Recorder, using the RCA cord provided.
#DC JACK IN
Connect this jack to DC source (DC 12V).

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GETTING STARTED
VCR TO VEHICLE CONNECTION
• Connecttheunittoa12Vdcsourceonly.

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GETTING STARTED (CONTINUED)
12 VOLT POWER NOTES
• ThisVCRoperateson12Vdconly.Ifyouapplymorethan18Vdc,theVCRwillautomaticallyturnoff.
• Ifthepolarityisreversed,theunitwillnotoperate.
• UseofthisVCRisnotrecommendedinexcessiveheat.Iftheinsidetemperatureofthevehicleisover100F,donotusetheVCR.
AllowtheVCRtocoolbeforeuse.

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BASIC OPERATION
CASSETTE LOADING/UNLOADING
LOADING UNLOADING
ŒPushthecassetteintothecassettecompartmentgently.
(Arrowmarkatthetop)
• Aninvertedcassettecannotbeinserted.
´TheCST-INindicatorlamplightsgreen.
•Uponinsertingthecassette,theVCRpowerturnsonand
cassetteplaybeginsaslongasDCpowerisappliedto
theVCR.
ŒPresstheVCRSTOP/EJECTbuttontwice(inthe
PLAYBACKmode).Thisfirstpressstopsthetape,while
thesecondpressejectsthetape.TheCST-INindicator
willturnoff.
´Pullthecassetteoutgently.
• WhenyoupresstheSTOP/EJECTbutton,evenifthe
poweris“off”,thecassettewillbeejectedaslongas
powerisappliedtotheunit.

BASIC OPERATION (CONTINUED)
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ERASURE PROTECTION
Videocassettesareequippedwithasafetytabtopreventaccidentalerasure.
Whenthetabisremoved,recordingcannotbeperformed.
• TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL ERASURE
• Afterrecording,breakoffthesafetytabwitha
screwdrivertoavoidaccidentalre-recording.
• TORECORDAGAIN
• Covertheholewithcellophanetape.

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BASIC OPERATION (CONTINUED)
ΠLOADING
Thepoweristurnedonautomatically
whenthecassetteisinsertedevenif
thepowerswitchwasoff.
´ PLAYBACK
PressthePLAYbutton.Picturewill
appearwithinapproximately8seconds.
Thetapewillrewindautomaticallytothe
beginningaftertheendofthetapeis
reachedandwilleject.
PresstheSTOP/EJECTbuttononce.
Thetapewillstop.
ˇ STOP
PresstheFFbuttonintheSTOPmode.
Thetapeadvancesathighspeed
withoutanypictureandsound.
¨ FAST FORWARD
ˆ REWIND
PresstheREWbuttonintheSTOP
mode.
Thetapewillrewindathighspeed
withoutanypictureandsound.
Ø EJECT
PresstheSTOP/EJECTbuttononce
more(intheSTOPmode),andthe
tapewilleject.

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SPECIAL OPERATION
ΠTO VISUALLY SEARCH FORWARD
PresstheFFbuttononceinthePLAYBACKmode.
Thetapeadvancesrapidlywiththepictures.
´ TO VISUALLY SEARCH REVERSE
PresstheREWbuttononceinthePLAYBACKmode.
The tapewillrewindrapidlywiththepictures.
ˇ TO OPERATE RE-AUTO TRACKING
PressthePLAYbuttonduringplay-back.
TheVCRenterstheRe-AutoTrackingmode.
TheVCRenterstheplaybackmodeassoonasthePLAYkeyispressed.Duringspecialoperations,noisebarsandlossofcolormay
affectthepicture.ThisisnotduetoaVCRmalfunction.