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Stereo Video Cassette RecorderHV-FX7950N

2003 Sony Corporation

9-885-031- 54

PAL


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ENGLISH 3

WelcomeThank you for purchasing this product.To optimize the performance of thisunit, please read through this manualcarefully.

Main features of this VCRShowView systemYou can easily set the timer recordingwith the ShowView system.

Favorite ProgramThe VCR memorises the previouslyrecorded programs with the timerrecording. Just select the program youwant to record from the list, and theVCR will set the timer recordingautomatically.

PDC (Program DeliveryControl)/VPS (VideoProgram System)You do not have to worry anymoreabout broadcast delays, early starts,or interruptions.The PDC/VPS system adjusts thestart and end times of the recordedTV programs.

NICAM/A2 broadcastYou can receive, record, and play

back stereo and bilingual TVprograms.

Auto TurningYou can easily finish the VCR settingsof the TV channels.

NTSC Playback on PAL-TVTapes recorded in the NTSC systemcan be played back on this VCR.

High Speed RewindingA E-180 video tape can be rewound atabout 1 minute.

PreparationConnecting the VCR ........................................ 4

Preparing the remote control ........................... 6Tuning your TV to the VCR .............................. 6Setting the VCR channels Auto Tuning ........ 7Setting the VCR channels manually ................ 9Changing the channel position assignment..... 10Setting the language ...................................... 11Setting the clock............................................. 11

PlaybackPlaying back a tape........................................ 12Various search functions................................ 15

RecordingRecording a TV program................................ 17Recording NICAM/A2 stereo and bilingualprograms ........................................................ 18Recording with One-Touch Recording ........... 19Setting the timer with ShowView system ....... 20Setting the timer manually ............................. 22Setting the timer with Favorite Programsystem............................................................ 24Duplicating ..................................................... 25

Other functionsOn-screen display .......................................... 26Recording or playing back the wide aspectratio programs ................................................ 27Setting Child Lock mode ................................ 27Setting Power Save mode ............................. 28

Additional informationCare and maintenance................................... 28Head Cleaning ............................................... 28Troubleshooting ............................................. 29Specifications ................................................. 29

Parts and controls .......................................... 30

Table of contents


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Connecting the VCR

Basic connections

PREPARATION

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To AC outlet

Antenna cord(supplied)

TV

Antenna cord(not supplied)

Disconnect the antenna cord from your TV and connect it tothe AERIAL jack on this VCR.

Connect the supplied antenna cord to the RF. OUT jack on theVCR and the antenna jack on your TV.

Connect the optional 21-pin scart cord to the EURO AV1AUDIO/VIDEO jack on the VCR and the 21-pin scart jack onyour TV.This connection is recommended as an easier way to set-up the VCR, andimproves the picture and sound quality.If you do not use this connection, go to the next step.

Connect the power cord to the AC outlet.

Satellite receiver

Cable box

or

or

Additional connections

To connect a stereo systemThis connection improves the sound quality. If you connect a stereo system, you can listen to NICAM/A2 sound from thespeakers of the system.

Connect the AUDIO OUT L/R jacks of the VCR to the audio input jacks of the stereo system using the optional audio cord.

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21-pin scart cord(not supplied)

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Stereo system

to audio input jacks

Audio cord (not supplied)

Notes

All connections should be made with both the VCR and your TV unplugged from the AC outlet. If your TV has more than one 21-pin scart jack, please refer to the TV operation instructions. If you do not have a house hold antenna jack or you are uncertain of it, you should seek the advice of a local antenna dealer.

ENTREEANTENNE

AUDIOSORTIE OUT

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EURO AV1AUDIO/VIDEO

ENTREEANTENNE

SORTIEANTENNE

RF.OUT

AERIAL

To antenna jack

To 21-pin scart jack


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ENTREEANTENNE

SORTIEANTENNEEURO AV1

AUDIO/VIDEO

EURO AV2DECODER

RF.OUT

AERIAL

DECODER TVVIDEODECODER

To connect to a satellite receiver, cable box or PAY-TV decoder with a 21-pin scart jackConnect the VCR and the satellite receiver, cable box or PAY-TV decoder with an optional 21-pin scart cord.

PAY-TV decoder

Antenna cord(supplied)

21-pin scart cord (not supplied)

Satellite receiver/cable box

TV

or

Notes

If your satellite receiver or cable box has more than two scart jacks, usethe TV jack to connect to the VCR and not the VIDEO jack. Otherwise youmay not receive a proper picture.

If you connect the VCR to a cable box or satellite receiver, please refer tothe operating instruction of those appliances.

21-pin scart cord(not supplied)

To enjoy the sound and picture from the VCR (VCR mode)Press TV/VIDEO on the remote control to display VCR on the display window. The VCR automatically switches to VCR modewhen the VCR is turned on.

To watch a program on the TV while recording another program on the VCR (TV mode)Select the program to be watched using the TVs tuner. The sound and picture of the channel selected for recording arereceived by the VCR.

VCR TVDuring power on VCR mode AV input selected

TV mode Input from TVs tunerDuring power off Input from TVs tuner

When the VCR is set to the TV mode and the PAY-TV channel is selected, the signals are scrambled even when PAY-TV isselected by the TVs tuner. In this case, either set the VCR to the VCR mode or switch the TVs input signals to AV input.

To antenna jack

Antenna cord(not supplied)


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Preparing the remote control

Inserting the batteries

Caution

To prevent damage from leakage or explosion, followthe descriptions below. Insert two R03 (size AAA) batteries (supplied) with the

0 and 9 marks correctly as illustrated. Do not mix old batteries with new ones or different

types of batteries. Do not throw the batteries into a fire, apply heat to

them or take them apart. Do not carry the batteries with keys or other metallic

objects.

Note

Remove the batteries when they have no more power, or whenyou do not use the remote control for a long period of time.

Using the remote control

Point the remote control toward the remote sensor.

Notes The remote control may not operate when there is any

obstruction between the remote control and the remotesensor.

Strong ambient light sources such as a fluorescent lamp ordirect sunlight may cause unreliable operation.

Using a TV with the same type of infrared remote controlfacing the same direction may cause incorrect operation.

The maximum distance for effective control between theremote control and the remote sensor is 7 meters.

Although you can use the remote control within an angle ofup to 30 degrees in any direction from directly in front of theremote sensor, we recommend a narrower angle for stableoperation.

During Power Save mode, the remote control does notoperate.

Tuning your TV to the VCRWhen using the VCR, the signals passes from the antennato the VCR and then out to the TV. Before you use yourVCR, a video output channel must be set on your TV.If you have connected the VCR to the TV with a 21-pinscart cord, this procedure is not necessary.

Press l / 6 on the remote control to turn on theVCR.Make sure your TV is turned on.

Select a spare channel position on the TV andtune the TV so that the blue screen appearsclearly on the TV screen.Refer to the TV operating instructions for tuning.Whenever you want to play back a tape, select thischannel position.

If there is interference on thepicture (wavyline, picture roll, etc.)

During power off, press and hold CHANNEL +or - on the VCR for more than 4 seconds.RF 36 appears on the display window.

Press CHANNEL + or - to select anotherchannel.You can select any number between 22 and 68.

Tune the TV so that the RF CHANNEL screenappears clearly on the TV screen.Refer to the TV operating instructions for tuning the TVpicture.

Press l / 6 to turn off the VCR.The VCR is now tuned to your TV. Whenever you wantto use the VCR, select the VCR channel on your TV.

If there is still interference on the TVscreenConnect the VCR to the TV with an optional 21-pin scart cord.Whenever you want to play back a tape, simply select achannel on your TV called AV or AUX.You can set RF out to OFF in step 2.

TipIf RF 36 does not appear on the display window in step 1, theVCR is in Power Save mode. In this case, press l / 6 on theVCR to turn on the VCR, and press l / 6 on the remote control toturn the VCR off. Then perform step 1 again.

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RF CHANNEL 36

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Remote sensor


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Setting the VCR channels Auto TuningThe Auto Tuning function can search and tune all availableTV station and assign them in the VCR automatically.

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l / 6

i/MENU

Number buttons

Press OK to start Auto Tuning.A scan bar appears on the TV screen.In a few minutes, after the VCR has finished setting theVCR channels, VCR channel table appears on the TVscreen.

Press i/MENU to return to the normal screen.

If the desired TV stations could not bepresetSet the VCR channels manually. See page 9.(Presetting the VCR channels is necessary for recording TVprograms.)

TipTo re-start Auto Tuning, press i/MENU. And press j or l toselect ACMS, then press OK. Then press OK again to startAuto Tuning.

Notes

Even if the power supply is interrupted, the VCR willautomatically receive the preset channels when the power isrestored once you have completed Auto Tuning.This function does not operate if the TV station is notbroadcasting when the power is restored.

Once you conduct Auto Tuning, the previous settings will becanceled.

Turn on the TV and set the TV for VCRreception. When the VCR and TV are connected with a 21-pin

scart cord, set the TV to the AV mode. When they are connected with only the antenna cord,

set the TV to the video output channel.

Press l / 6 on the remote control to turn on theVCR.When you press l / 6 for the first time after unpacking theVCR, this screen appears on the TV screen.

CONTINUE

OKi+

l

k-

j

3

0 1 C06 + 1 5 P R- 0 10 2 C20 + 4 7 P R - 0 20 3 C23 + 3 1 P R - 0 30 4 C28 + 4 7 P R - 0 40 5 C40 + 1 0 P R - 0 50 6 C50 + 3 1 P R - 0 60 7 0 8

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4

0 1

S E

C06 + 1 5 P R - 0 1

A C M S


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Setting the VCR channels Auto Tuning (continued)

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Registering the TV stations name

You can enter the TV stations name manually.

Press i+ or k- or the number buttons toselect the channel position you want to registerthe name.

Press i/MENU.The selected item appears on the right hand corner ofthe menu.

Press j or l to select PR SET, then press OK.

Press l twice, then press OK.

Press i+ or k- repeatedly to display thedesired letter, then press l .

Repeat step 5 to enter the name (up to 5letters). Press OK when finished.

Press i/MENU to display the VCR channel table.

To register the other TV stations name, pressi+ or k- to select the channel position, thenpress OK to display the screen in step 4. Repeatsteps 4 through 7 until all required stations areset.


When the sound is noisy

When the reception is noisy, change the tuner system.

Press i/MENU.

Press j or l to select SYSTEM, then pressOK.

Press j or l , then press i+ or k- to selectthe tuner system of your area, B/G, D/K or I/I.


Tuner system of each area

TipYou can return to the menu by pressing j or l in step 3.

REC TIMEDATESYS- TEM OSD

NIC

OPR

SYS- TEM

AUDIO

PALAUTO

ONOFF

f OSDMESECAM


NIC

OPR

SYS- TEM

AUDIO

RF B/GRF I/I

ONOFF

f OSDRF D/K

PR CH MFT S TA TI ON0 1 C06 + 1 5 T_

0 1 C06 + 1 5 T V P 10 2 C20 + 4 7 P R- 0 20 3 C23 + 3 1 P R- 0 30 4 C28 + 4 7 P R- 0 40 5 C40 + 1 0 P R- 0 50 6 C50 + 3 1 P R- 0 60 7 0 8

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PR CH MFT S TAT IO N0 1 C06 + 1 5 _

PR CH MFT S TA TI ON0 1 C06 + 1 5 TVP1

AreaEastern Europe

The Middle and Near East

The United Kingdom

Tuner systemD/K

B/G

I/I


NIC

OPR

REC

AUDIO ON

OFF

f OSD


NIC

OPRAUDIO ON

OFF

f OSD


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Using the PAY-TV decoder

When the PAY-TV decoder is connected to the EURO AV2DECODER jack on the rear, set DECODER in the menu toON.

Press i/MENU.

Press j or l to select DECODER, then pressOK.

Press i+ or k- to select ON.



Notes

For using the PAY-TV decoder, connect to the EURO AV2DECODER jack. You cannot use the AV3 IN AUDIO VIDEO

jacks on the front. When you change the setting in step 3, the picture on the

screen will disappear momentarily. This is not a malfunction.

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Setting the VCR channelsmanuallyYou must set the VCR channels manually for recording TVprograms, if Auto Tuning does not set them correctly.

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i/MENU

Numberbuttons

4

Select the channel position to be tuned usingthe number buttons.

Press i/MENU.

Press j or l to select PR SET, then pressOK.

Press AV to select the normal TV station orcable TV.If you receive the program from VHF/UHF antenna,press INPUT SELECT to display C02 below CH.If you receive cable TV program, press INPUT SELECTto display S01 below CH.

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l

i+

OK

j

PR0 7 C0 2 0 0

CHANNEL / CABLE : AV

CH MFT S TATI ON

CONTINUE


NIC

OPRAUDIO ON

OFF

f OSD


OPRAUDIO

ONOFF

NICONOFF

f OSD

INPUTSELECT


NIC

OPRAUDIO ON

OFF

f OSD


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Changing the channel positionassignmentYou can change the channel position assignment as you like.

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Press i/MENU.

Press j or l to select PR SET, and pressOK, then press i/MENU.The VCR channel table appears.

Press i+ or k- to select the TV station youwant to move, then press l .

Press i+ or k- to select the channelposition where you want to insert the selectedTV station. The selected TV station will be inserted into the new

position. If you assign a channel position which has already

been assigned to another TV station, the succeedingprogramed TV stations shift up/down in order.

Press OK.


0 1 C06 + 1 5 P R- 0 10 2 C20 + 4 7 P R- 0 20 3 C23 + 3 1 P R- 0 30 4 C28 + 4 7 P R- 0 40 5 C40 + 1 0 P R- 0 50 6 C50 + 3 1 P R- 0 60 70 8

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0 1 C06 + 1 5 P R- 0 10 2 C20 + 4 7 P R- 0 20 3 C23 + 3 1 P R- 0 30 4 C28 + 4 7 P R- 0 40 50 60 70 8

C40 + 10 P R- 0 5C50 + 31 P R- 0 6

i/MENU

k-

l

i+

OK

j

Enter the VCR channel number of TV stationyou want to tune using the number buttons. You can also select the VCR channel number using

i+ or k- . If the TV station is received, the VCR displays the TV

program.

Press i/MENU to display the VCR channel table.

To set the other VCR channel, press i+ or k-to select the channel position, then press OK toreturn to the screen in step 4. Repeat steps 4through 6 until all required VCR channels areset.


If you cannot get a clear pictureIn step 5, press l to highlight MFT, then press i+ or k-repeatedly until the clear picture is obtained.

To erase the channelAfter step 6, press i+ or k- to select the TV station youwant to erase, then press j to erase.

TipTo search the all receivable channel, press and hold i+ ork- for more than 4 seconds in step 5.

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PR0 7 C2 7 +1 6

CHANNEL / CABLE : AV

CH MFT S TATI ON

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Setting the VCR channels manually (continued)


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PLAYBACK

Playing back a tape

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Before startingTurn on the TV and set the TV for VCR reception. When the VCR and TV are connected with a 21-pin scart

cord, set the TV to the AV mode. When they are connected with only the antenna cord, set

the TV to the video output channel.

Insert a cassette.

The power turns on automatically.Playback starts immediately if the erasure prevention tabhas been removed from the cassette.

Press C PLAY to start playback.

To stop playbackPress s STOP.

TipWhen you can not see the playback picture on the screen,press TV/VIDEO to display VCR on the display window.

Notes

When the tape reaches the end during playback, fastforward,forward search, skip search or CM skip, the VCRautomatically rewinds the tape to the beginning, ejects thecassette, and turns the power off. (Automatic rewindfunction)

The VCR selects the tape speed, SP, LP or EP (NTSC only)automatically.

Do not put your hands into the tape compartment. Injury mayresult. Be especially careful that young children do not do so.

TV/VIDEO

C PLAY

s STOP

5 Press i/MENU to start the clock.The normal screen returns.

To correct the digits while settingBefore pressing i/MENU in step 5, press j or l to selectthe item you want to correct. Reset the digits using the

number buttons, i+ or k- .

TipWhen the power supply is interrupted for more than 3 seconds,the clock setting is cleared. In this case, you have to set theclock again.

Note

The date can be set from A.D. 2001 to A.D. 2100.

Setting the clock (continued)


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If you cannot get a clear playback

pictureAlthough the VCR adjusts the tracking automatically, youmay need to adjust the tracking manually if the tape qualityis too poor.While the VCR is adjusting the tracking automatically,A-tr flashes on the display window. It goes off after theadjustment is complete.

If the picture and the sound have noise, try manual tracking.

To adjust the tracking manuallyDuring playback, press CH/TRACKING i+ or k-repeatedly until you get the best possible picture.(Automatic Tracking is canceled.)

To return to the automatic trackingPress AUTO-TRACKING.

Note

A-tr does not appear while playing back unrecorded portionsof the tape.

TIMER VCR REM BILSAP STSP LP EP

MREC Hi-Fi

To return to theoriginal mode

Press C PLAY.

Press s STOP.

Press s STOP.

Press C PLAY.

Press C PLAY.

Press C PLAY.

C PLAYg F FWD/ ]

s STOP

AUTO TRACKING

f REW/ [

z

CH/TRACKING k-

CH/TRACKING i+

Press

a PAUSE/FRAME Fduring playbackg F FWD/ ] duringstop

f REW/ [

z

g F FWD / ] duringplaybackf REW / [ duringplaybacka PAUSE/ FRAME Frepeatedly during still

CONTINUE

l / 6

CM SKIP

a PAUSE/ FRAME F

Additional functions

To

Make apicture stillFast-forwardthe tape

Rewind thetapeEject thecassetteSearchforwardSearchreversePlay frame-by-frame

To watch the picture of a tape during fast-

forward or rewind Skip searchHold down g F FWD/ ] or f REW/ [ during fast-forward or rewind. The VCR switches forward or reversesearch.Release the button to return to the fast-forward or rewindmode.

To skip an advertisementPress CM SKIP during playback. The VCR searchesforward approximately 30 seconds of the recorded time.Each press changes the recorded time of forward search in30 seconds increments to a maximum of 3 minutes.

After forward search, VCR returns to the normal playback.

During CM skip, the counter does not register blank portionswith no recorded signal.

To turn off automatically after rewindingPress l / 6 during rewind. REW flashes on the TV screen.The VCR turns the power off after rewinding the tape to thebeginning.

Tips You can eject the cassette by pressing z during power off.

(This does not work during Power Save mode.) You can adjust unstable pictures during still by pressing CH/

TRACKING i+ or k- repeatedly. Depending on the tape, noise lines may appear or color may

fade during still, forward and reverse searches.You can move the noise lines during forward and reversesearches by pressing CH/TRACKING i+ or k-repeatedly.

Notes

If a still picture lasts for more than 5 minutes, the VCR willautomatically enter stop mode to protect the tape.

If forward and reverse searches last for more than 3 minutes,the VCR will automatically enter playback mode to protectthe tape.

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Improving the quality of the picture OPR (Optimum Picture Response)

Press i/MENU during playback.

Press j or l to select OPR, then press

OK.

Press i+ or k- to select SOFT or SHARP.SOFT makes the picture softer.SHARP makes the picture clearer.


To turn off OPRSelect OFF in step 3.


Notes

You can select OPR in step 2 only during playback. OPR is automatically set to OFF when a cassette is ejected

or the power is turned off.

OKi/MENU

k-

l

i+

j

Selecting stereo or bilingual sound

Press i/MENU.

Press j or l to select AUDIO and then pressthe OK.

Press i+ or k- to select the adjustment of

your choice.

Adjustment For listening

Stereo transmission Bilingual transmission

STEREO Stereo Mixed sound (mainand secondary)

LEFT Left channel Main soundRIGHT Right channel Second sound

MONO Standard sound Standard sound (inprinciple, the mainsound)



Note

When you play back a cassette recorded in mono mode, thesound is always played back in mono, regardless of the audiosetting.

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ONOFF

f OSD

SYS- TEM OSD

NIC

OPRAUDIO

AUDIORIGHTLEFTSTEREO

MONO

Playing back a tape (continued)


NIC

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AUDIOONOFF

f OSD


NIC

AUDIO

OPRONOFF

f OSD

OPR


NIC

AUDIO

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Playing at various speeds

During playbackPress j or l repeatedly during playback. Each pressvaries the playback speed gradually as follows:

Press the VCR switchesl once forward playback at twice speedl twice forward searchj once or forward slow motion playbackSLOW Tj twice stillj 3 times reverse playbackj 4 times reverse playback at 3 times speed

j 5 times reverse search

During stillPress j or l repeatedly during still. Each press varies theplayback speed gradually as follows:

Press the VCR switchesl once or forward slow motion playbackSLOW Tl twice forward playbackl 3 times forward playback at twice speedl 4 times forward searchj once reverse playbackj twice reverse playback at 3 times speed

j 3 times reverse search

Tips You can adjust unstable pictures during still by pressing CH/

TRACKING i+ or k- repeatedly. Depending on the tape, noise lines may appear or color may

fade during still, and forward and reverse searches.You can move the noise lines during forward and reversesearches by pressing CH/TRACKING i+ or k-repeatedly.

If noise lines appear on the still picture, press l to play backat slow speed. Press CH/TRACKING i+ or k- to movethe noise lines, then j to return to the still picture.

Notes

If slow motion playback lasts for more than 30 seconds, theVCR will automatically enter playback mode to protect thetape.

Reverse slow motion playback cannot be made.

Notes

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Setting the color system manually

Normally the AUTO setting is sufficient. If the playbackpicture color is abnormal, select the color system of thecassette you are using.

Press i/MENU.

Press j or l to select SYSTEM, then press OK.Press i+ or k- to select the color system,PAL or MESECAM.


To return to the automatic selection modeSelect AUTO in step 3.

Note

The color system setting is automatically returned to AUTO ifthe cassette is ejected.


NIC

OPR

SYS- TEM

AUDIO

PALAUTO

ONOFF

f OSDMESECAM

Playing back the NTSC tape

Tapes recorded in the NTSC color system can be playedback on this unit.If you play back the NTSC tape on this unit, you can watchthe picture on a PAL color system TV.

Depending on the tape, the playback picture shrinksvertically to some degree.

Depending on the tape, the playback picture may scrollvertically on the screen. If your TV has a V-HOLD control,adjust for a stable picture. If not, you cannot stop scrolling.

Depending on the tape, noise lines may appear or color mayfade during still.

Noise lines may appear or color may fade during forwardand reverse searches.

Although NTSC tapes can be played back on a PAL systemTV, these tapes cannot be dubbed by a PAL system VCR.

Depending on the tape, the quality of the playback pictureand sound are not clear and the auto tracking function maynot be performed properly.

CONTINUE

Various search functions

CH/TRACKINGk-

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Searching the end of the recordedprogram REC. End Search

You can fast-forward or rewind the tape at the end of therecorded program automatically.

Press REC. END SEARCH during stop.The unit starts searching.

Searching stops automatically after fast-forwarding orrewinding as below:

Fast-forward

Rewind

To stop REC. End SearchPress s STOP.

Notes

When the tape does not have blank space, searching stops

at the end of the tape. If a recorded portion left is less than 7 minutes in SP modeor 14 minutes in LP mode when REC. END SEARCH ispressed, this function does not work correctly.

If a tape has been recorded over in a different mode, eitherSP or LP mode, REC. End Search may not work completely.

recordedecorded

Press REC. END SEARCHFast-forward

Stop

blankl nkrecorded blank

Press REC. END SEARCH

Fast-forward Stop

l st recordedlast recorded bl nkblank

Previous recorded

recordedecordedrecorded blankl nkblank

Press REC. END SEARCH

Rewind (afterfast -forwardingfor a few seconds)

Stop

REC. END SEARCH

FFs STOP

REC. ENDSEARCH

Various search functions (continued)

Rewinding or fast-forwarding to aspecific point Zero Return

Before startingMake sure the on-screen display is set to ON (page 26).

Press OK/CLOCK/COUNTER until the tapecounter appears on the TV screen. See page26.

Press CLEAR at the point you want to locatelater.The tape counter on the TV screen resets to 0:00:00.

After playback or recording, press s STOP,then ZERO RETURN.The tape automatically stops when the tape counterreturns to 0:00:00.

Notes

When you insert a cassette, the tape counter is reset to

0:00:00. The tape counter does not work while playing unrecordedportions of a tape.

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ZERORETURN

OK/CLOCK/ COUNTER

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Recording a TV program

RECORDING

Before startingTurn on the TV and set the TV for VCR reception. When the VCR and TV are connected with a 21-pin scart

cord, set the TV to the AV mode. When they are connected with only the antenna cord, set

the TV to the video output channel.

Insert a cassette with its erasure prevention tabin place.Make sure the tape has enough blank space forrecording.

The power turns on automatically.If VCR does not appear on the display window, pressTV/VIDEO so that VCR appears.

Press SP/LP to select the tape speed, SP or LP.LP provides twice as much recording time as SP,although SP produces better picture and audio sounds.

Press CH/TRACKING i+ or k- repeatedly orthe number buttons to select the channelposition to record.

Press w REC to start recording.

Numberbuttons

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s STOP

CH/TRACKINGk -

w REC

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SP

CH/TRACKINGi+

Adhesive tape

Erasure prevention tab

To stop recordingPress s STOP.

To pause recordingPress a PAUSE/FRAME F . The REC indicator on thedisplay window flashes. To resume recording, pressa PAUSE/FRAME F again.

To prevent an accidental recordingBreak off the erasure prevention tab on the back edge of thecassette.To record over the tape again, cover the gap with adhesivetape.

To watch another TV program whilerecording When the VCR and the TV are connected with a 21-pin

scart cord, set the TV to TV mode, and select the channelto watch. Some TVs cannot be switched to TV mode byoperating the TV. In this case, press TV/VIDEO to turn offVCR on the display window.

When they are connected with only the antenna cord,press TV/VIDEO to turn off VCR on the display window,and select the channel to watch.

Tips If you want to record a program through the line input, press

INPUT SELECT to display AV1 (from the EURO AV1

AUDIO/VIDEO jack on the rear), AV2 (from the EURO AV2DECODER jack on the rear) or AV3 (from the AV3 INAUDIO VIDEO jacks on the front) on the display window andthe TV screen.

You can select the stereo or bilingual sound while recordingwithout affecting the recorded program. See page 14.

Notes

If you try to record on a cassette without its erasureprevention tab, the VCR will eject the cassette.

If recording pause lasts for more than 5 minutes, the VCRwill automatically enter stop mode to protect the tape.

INPUT SELECT

SP/LP

TV/VIDEO

a PAUSE/FRAME F

CONTINUE


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1

2

Playing back the portion you justrecorded One-Touch Playback

ONE-TOUCHPLAYBACK

OTPB

Recording NICAM/A2 stereoand bilingual programsThis VCR receives and records stereo and bilingualprograms in NICAM/A2 system automatically.When the VCR receives stereo, STEREO appears on theTV screen.If the broadcast is bilingual, BIL appears on the TV screen.

When recording NICAM/A2 stereo andbilingual programsNICAM/A2 broadcasts are recorded according to thefollowing table:

To select the sound when playing back aNICAM/A2 - recorded tapeSee Selecting stereo or bilingual sound on page 14.

To select the standard sound whenNICAM sound has noise or you want torecord standard sound regardless of thebroadcast typePress i/MENU and select NIC by pressing j or l , thenpress OK. Press i+ or k- to select OFF.(You can also return to the menu by pressing j or l .)


Notes

You cannot select NIC when the VCR is in AV1, AV2 or AV3mode.

When you set NICAM to OFF, the sound is always output inmono.

Sound recorded

Track

Hi-Fi audioLeft channelHi-Fi audioRight channelNormal audio(mono)

Stereo

Left channel

Right channel

Standard (usuallythe mixed soundof the left andright channels)

Bilingual

Main sound

Sub sound

Standard (usuallythe main sound)


NIC

OPRAUDIO

NIC

OFFAUTO

ONOFF

f OSD

Using One-Touch Playback after ShowView system (page20) or timer recording (page 22) is convenient. You can playback only the portion you just recorded by pressing a singlebutton later.

Stop recording (when recording without timer).The ONE-TOUCH PLAYBACK button on the VCR lights.If another operating button is pressed after you stoprecording, One-Touch Playback will be canceled.

Press ONE-TOUCH PLAYBACK on the VCR or

OTPB on the remote control.The tape rewinds to the start of the recorded portion andbegins playback.

When you set the timer for more than twotimer programsThe VCR starts playing back from the earliest one when youuse One-Touch Playback.

Note

One -Touch Playback does not work for recordings of less than1 minute.

i/MENU

OK

k-

i+

j l

Recording a TV program (continued)


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Recording with OneTouchRecordingYou can immediately start recording the current channel fora specified time with One-Touch Recording.

1

2

s STOPw REC

VCR REM BILSAP STLP EP

M Hi-FiSPREC

Before setting the Recording Turn on the TV and set the TV for VCR reception.

- When the VCR and TV are connected with a 21-pin scartcord, set the TV to the AV mode.

- When they are connected with only the antenna cord, setthe TV to the video output channel.

Insert a cassette with its erasure prevention tab in place.Make sure the tape has sufficient recording time. Select the channel position to record and tape speed.

Press w REC.The VCR starts recording.

Press w REC repeatedly to set the recordingduration.Each press changes the recording duration on thedisplay window and the TV screen in the following way:

0H30 l 1H00 l 1H30 l ... l 8H30i

regular recording j 9H00 j

The recording time indicator on the display windowcounts down to 0H00.The recording stops at 0H00 and the VCR turns off.

l / 6

a PAUSE/ FRAME F

To stop, pause, or turn off the powerwhile recordingPress s STOP, a PAUSE/FRAME F or l / 6 .

To extend the recording duration whilerecordingPress w REC until the new duration you want appears onthe display window.

Note

During One-Touch Recording, when the tape reaches the end,VCR turns off and TIMER flashes on the display window.


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Enter the ShowView code number of the TVprogram you want to record using the numberbuttons.If you make a mistake, press j , then enter the correctnumber.

Press OK. The following timer information appears on the TV screen:

channel position, date, start and end times, and the tapespeed (from the left).

If you registered the name manually, the TV stationsname appears instead of the channel position number.

If you want to change the settings here, see Changing thesettings on page 21.

Press l repeatedly until the tape speedhighlights, then press i+ or k- to select thetape speed, SP, IP or LP.

IP (Intelligent Play): This feature is convenient if you wantto record in SP mode first but you are not sure if theremaining tape length is enough for the expectedrecording time.IP mode will automatically switch to LP mode from SPmode if it detects the remaining tape length will not last tothe end of the program. This feature works only whenPDC/VPS is set to off.

Check that the timer settings are correct, thenpress i/MENU.The timer program list sorted by the start time appears.

If you want to set another program, repeat from

step 1.

Before setting the timer Turn on the TV and set the TV for VCR reception.



Check that the VCR clock is set correctly. Insert a cassette with its erasure prevention tab in place.

Make sure the tape has sufficient recording time. To set the timer for a satellite, cable TV or PAY-TV

channel, check that the satellite (or cable) receiver orPAY-TV decoder is turned on and the channel you want torecord is selected.

Press SHOWVIEW.

Press i+ or k- to select the recording type.

To record Select

A single program ONCE

Daily program from Monday to Friday DAILYWeekly program such as every Monday WEEKLY

3

4

5

Setting the timer withShowView systemYou can greatly simplify timer recordings with ShowViewsystem. Just enter the ShowView code, a code assigned toeach TV program, and the VCR will set the timer recordingautomatically. You can find ShowView code in most TV

guide magazines.You can set up to 7 programs.

1

2 6

7

i/MENU

Numberbuttons

SHOWVIEW

ONCESHOWVIEW 0-9,REC

k-

i+

j l

OK

3 4 5 6 7 8

0-9,ONCESHOWVIEWREC

PR DATE T I M EPR -0 1 17 2 1 : 0 0 ~ 2 1 : 4 5 SP : ~ : SP : ~ : SP : ~ : SP : ~ : SP : ~ : SP : ~ : SP

P R - 0 1 1 7 2 1 : 0 0 ~ 2 1 : 4 5 LPPR DATE

17 2 1 : 0 0 ~ 2 1 : 45 : ~ : SP : ~ : SP : ~ : SP : ~ : SP : ~ : SP : ~ : SP

T I M E

,DELETE:

PR -0 1 17 2 1 : 0 0 ~ 2 1 : 4 5 LPPR DATE

17 2 1 : 0 0 ~ 2 1 : 4 5 : ~ : SP : ~ : SP : ~ : SP : ~ : SP : ~ : SP : ~ : SP

T I M E

INPUT SELECTl / 6


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8

9

To cancel a programPress i/MENU and select REC by pressing j or l , thenpress OK. Press i+ or k- to select an unnecessaryprogram, then press j to cancel.

If the program overlaps anotherDo not overlap programs, since overlapping portions of theconflicting programs will not be recorded. Earlier recordingtimes have priority over later recording times as shown in thediagram.

Tips If the timer program list and PROGRAM FULL appear on

the TV screen in step 1, 7 programs are already set. Cancelan unnecessary program.

When the power supply is interrupted for more than 3seconds, the preset program and the clock are cleared. Inthis case, set the clock and the program again and turn theVCR off so as to stand by for timer recording.

If you want to record a program through the line input, press

i+ , k- or INPUT SELECT to display AV1 (from theEURO AV 1 AUDIO/VIDEO jack on the rear), AV2 (from theEURO AV2 DECODER jack on the rear) or AV3 (from theAV3 IN AUDIO VIDEO jacks on the front) in step 4 instead ofthe TV station.

To confirm the setting, press i/MENU, and press j or l toselect REC, then press OK to display the timer program list.Press i/MENU to return to the normal screen.

Notes If you make an irregular setting, PLEASE CHECK appears. During timer recording, when the tape reaches the end, VCR

turns off and TIMER flashes on the display window.

8:00 9:00 10:00 11:00

Actual recordedportions

Program 2

Program 3

Non-recorded portion

Prog. 1 Prog. 2

Program 1

Prog. 3

PROGRAM COMPLETEDPLEASE PUSH POWER FORTIMER RECORDING START

Press i/MENU.

The normal screen returns after a few seconds.

Press l / 6 to turn off the VCR. TIMER appears on the display window, and the VCR

stands by for timer recording. The cassette is ejected and the guide message appears

if the cassettes erasure prevention tab has beenremoved. The cassette-in indicator flashes on thedisplay window.

If a cassette is not inserted, the guide message appearsand the cassette-in indicator flashes.

Changing the settings

You can change any of the settings in step 4 on page 20.

To change the TV station, date, or startand end timesPress j or l until the item you want to correct ishighlighted, then set the correct data using the numberbuttons, i+ or k- .When selecting the number less than 10 using the numberbuttons, press 0 to enter the tens digit then press the button1 through 9 to enter the ones digit.

To record with the PDC (Program DeliveryControl) or the VPS (Video ProgramSystem)The PDC/VPS system starts recording when it picks up aspecial signal transmitted by the broadcaster with the TVprogrameven if the TV program starts early, late or runs onlonger than scheduled. Press j or l until the blank spacebetween end time and tape speed highlights, then press i+

or k- to display * for recording with PDC/VPS.

Important Do not set PDC/VPS to ON for a non-PDC/VPS channel.

Note When the PDC/VPS signal drops out because the broadcastsignal is weak, or when a broadcasting station does not transmita regular PDC/VPS signal, the timer recording will be performedin the normal mode (without PDC/VPS) even if it was programedfor PDC/VPS.

*

VPS / PDC : ON

PR -0 1 17 2 1 : 0 0 ~ 2 1 : 4 5 LPPR DATE

17 2 1 : 0 0 ~ 2 1 : 4 5 : ~ : SP : ~ : SP : ~ : SP : ~ : SP : ~ : SP : ~ : SP

T I M E


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Enter the channel position using the numberbuttons. When selecting the numbers less than 10, press 0 to

enter the tens digit, then press the button 1 through 9 toenter the ones digit.

You can also select the channel using i+ or k- ,then press l .

If you registered the name manually, the TV stationsname appears instead of the channel position number.

Enter the date using the number buttons. If you want to set daily/weekly recordings, see To set

the daily /weekly timer on this page. You can also select the date using i+ or k- , then

press l .

Set the start time (hours and minutes), and endtime (hours and minutes) using the numberbuttons. When selecting the numbers less than 10, press 0 to

enter the tens digit, then press the button 1 through 9 toenter the ones digit.

You can also select the start and end times usingi+ or k- , then press l .

Press i+ or k- to display if you want toset the timer with the PDC/VPS function, thenpress l .See To record with the PDC (Program Delivery Control)or the VPS (Video Program System) on page 21.Do not set PDC/VPS to ON for a non-PDC/VPSchannel.

Setting the timer manuallyIf you cannot use ShowView system, you can set the timerrecording manually.You can set up to 7 programs within one month of thecurrent date.

Before setting the timer Turn on the TV and set the TV for VCR reception.



Check that the VCR clock is set correctly. Insert a cassette with its erasure prevention tab in place.

Make sure the tape has sufficient recording time. To set the timer for a satellite, cable TV or PAY-TV

channel, check that the satellite (or cable) receiver orPAY-TV decoder is turned on and the channel you want torecord is selected.

Press i/MENU.

Press j or l to select REC, then pressOK.

Press OK to begin setting the timer recordingprogram.

Numberbuttons

12

3

4

5

6

7


NIC

OPR

REC

AUDIO ON

OFF

f OSD

,DELETE:

PR DATE

: ~ : SP : ~ : SP

: ~ : SP : ~ : SP : ~ : SP : ~ : SP : ~ : SP

T I M E

PR DATE

: ~ : SP : ~ : SP

: ~ : SP : ~ : SP : ~ : SP : ~ : SP : ~ : SP

T I M E

PR DATE

: ~ : SPPR -0 1 : ~ : SP

: ~ : SP : ~ : SP : ~ : SP : ~ : SP : ~ : SP

T I M E

PR DATE

: ~ : SP : ~ : SP : ~ : SP : ~ : SP : ~ : SP : ~ : SP

SPPR -0 1 17 2 1 : 0 0 ~ 2 1 : T I M E

PR DATE

: ~ : SP : ~ : SP : ~ : SP : ~ : SP : ~ : SP : ~ : SP

SPP R - 0 1 1 7 *2 1 : 0 0 ~ 2 1 : 4 5

VPS / PDC : ON

T I M E

i/MENU

k-

i+

j l

OK

INPUT SELECT l / 6


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9

Press i+ or k- to select the tape speed, SP,IP or LP.

IP (Intelligent Play): This feature is convenient if youwant to record in SP mode first but you are not sure ifthe remaining tape length is enough for the expectedrecording time.IP mode will automatically switch to LP mode from SPmode if it detects the remaining tape length will not lastto the end of the program. This feature works only whenPDC/VPS is set to off.

Press i/MENU.The timer program list sorted by the start time appears.

If you want to set another program, repeatsteps 3 through 9.

Press i/MENU.

The normal screen returns after a few seconds.

Press l / 6 to turn off the VCR. TIMER appears on the display window, and the VCR

stands by for the timer recording. The cassette is ejected and the guide message

appears if the cassettes erasure prevention tab hasbeen removed. The cassette-in indicator flashes on thedisplay window.

If a cassette is not inserted, the guide message appearsand the cassette-in indicator flashes.

To set the daily/weekly timerIn step 5, press OK before entering the date. Then press jor l to select the recording type.

DLY: For daily recording from Monday to FridaySU indication to SA indication: For a weekly recording

Press OK.To cancel the daily/weekly timer setting, press OK to turn off

the daily/weekly display. Press j to highlight the date, thenpress i+ or k- to correct the date.

8

10

11

12

PROGRAM COMPLETEDPLEASE PUSH POWER FORTIMER RECORDING START

P R - 0 1 17 2 1 : 0 0 ~ 2 1 : 4 5 LPPR DATE

17 2 1 : 0 0 ~ 2 1 : 4 5 : ~ : SP : ~ : SP : ~ : SP : ~ : SP : ~ : SP : ~ : SP

T I M E

P R - 0 1 1 7PR DATE

17 : ~ : SP : ~ : SP : ~ : SP : ~ : SP : ~ : SP : ~ : SPDLY SU MO TU WE TH FR SA

: ~ : SPT I M E

To correct the data while setting the timerBefore pressing i/MENU in step 9, press j or l until theitem you want to correct is highlighted, then set the correctdata using the number buttons, i+ or k- .

To cancel a programPress i/MENU and select REC by pressing j or l , thenpress OK. Press i+ or k- to select an unnecessaryprogram, then press j to cancel.

If the program overlaps anotherDo not overlap programs, since overlapping portions of theconflicting programs will not be recorded. Earlier recordingtimes have priority over later recording times as shown inthe diagram.

Tips If the timer program list and PROGRAM FULL appear on

the TV screen in step 2, 7 programs are already set. Cancelan unnecessary program.

When the power supply is interrupted for more than 3seconds, the preset program and the clock are cleared. Inthis case, set the clock and the program again and turn theVCR off so as to stand by for timer recording.

If you want to record a program through the line input, pressi+ , k- or INPUT SELECT to display AV1 (from theEURO AV1 AUDIO/VIDEO jack on the rear), AV2 (from theEURO AV2 DECODER jack on the rear) or AV3 (from theAV3 IN AUDIO VIDEO jacks on the front) in step 4 insteadof the TV station.

To confirm the setting, select REC in the menu to display thetimer program list. Press i/MENU to return to the normalscreen.

Notes When setting the timer with PDC/VPS, enter the start and

end times exactly as indicated in the TV program guide,otherwise the PDC/VPS function will not work.

If you make an irregular setting, PLEASE CHECK appears. During timer recording, when the tape reaches the end, VCR

turns off and TIMER flashes on the display window.

8:00 9:00 10:00 11:00

Actual recordedportions

Program 2

Program 3

Non-recorded portion

Prog. 1 Prog. 2

Program 1

Prog. 3


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Duplicating

Connecting with another VCR

To audio/video out jacks

To 21-pin scart jack

Another VCR (Player)

Video camera(Player)

To audio/video out jacks

(Not supplied)

or

or

Operation

1

2

4

3

5

6

w REC

Insert a pre-recorded source cassette intoanother (playback) VCR.

Insert a blank cassette with its erasureprevention tab in place into this VCR (recorder).

Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to displayAV2 (rear) or AV3 (front) on the TV screen.

Press SP/LP to select SP or LP.

Press w REC and a PAUSE/FRAME F on therecording VCR.

Set the other VCR to playback.

Press a PAUSE/FRAME F on the recordingVCR.

TipIf the other VCR is a monaural type, use the 1phono 2 phono type audio cord or you can notrecord sound on the both L and R tracks.

Yellow

White

Red

AV3 IN AUDIO VIDEO

This VCR (Recorder)

or

7

EURO AV2DECODER

(Not supplied)

(Not supplied)

This VCR (Recorder)

INPUT SELECT

SP/LP

a PAUSE/ FRAME F


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Changing the on-screen display

Press OK/CLOCK/COUNTER. Each press changes the on-screen display as follows:

Notes The tape counter and the remaining tape length appear only

when a cassette is inserted. The remaining tape length indicator may not be displayed

correctly depending on the type or condition of the tape orwhen you use a VHS-C tape. The remaining tape lengthindicator is not displayed just after you insert a cassette, orwhen playback or recording begins.

The remaining tape length indicator is intended for roughmeasurement only.

Turning the on screen display off

Press i/MENU.

Press j or l to select OSD ON / OFF, thenpress OK.

Press i+ or k- to select OFF.The blue screen appears.


To turn the on screen display onPress i+ or k- to select ON in step 3.


After 3seconds

After 3seconds

All indicators are turned off.

12

3

4


NIC

OPRAUDIO ON

OFF

f OSDONOFF

f OSD


NIC

OPRAUDIO OFFON

ONOFF

f OSDONOFF

f OSD

Identifying the on-screen displayitems

On-screen display

Operatingmodeindicator

Tape counter/ Current time

Day/Month/ Year/Day ofthe week

Remaining tape length

Channel position/TVstation/AV indicator

When you record a video signal output from your VCR ontoanother VCR, turn off the on-screen display. (See the right.)Otherwise, the mode indicators displayed on the TV screenwill be recorded on the tape.

Operating mode indicatorThe current tape operation is indicated as follows:

PLAY: PlayREW: RewindFF: Fast-forwardEJECT: Cassette ejectRECORD: RecordRECP: Recording pauseSTOP: Stop

Hi-Fi Audio indicator

Tape speedindicator

STEREO/BIL (bilingual)/ MONO indicator

OTHER FUNCTIONS

PR-01STOP Hi-Fi

0 : 3 0 : 0 02 1 . 0 4 . 0 3 S U NS E

SP STEREONICAM

NICAM indicator

i/MENU

k-

i+

j l

PR-01STOP

1 5 :1 42 1 . 0 4 . 0 3 S U N

SP

1 5 : 1 4

0 : 3 0 : 0 0

PR-01STOP

S E

SP

0 : 3 0 : 0 0S E

OK/CLOCK/COUNTER


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Recording or playing back thewide aspect ratio programsThis VCR can record and playback the 16:9 wide aspectratio programs.

Press i/MENU.

Press j or l to select 16:9/4:3, then pressOK.

Press i+ or k- to select the desired setting.AUTO: To play back the wide screen programs as wide,

and to play back the normal programs as normal4:3: To record or playback in normal format16:9: To record or playback in wide-screen format



Note The programs can be watched in 16:9 only with the TVcorresponding to the wide-screen format.

12

3

4


NIC

OPRAUDIO ON

OFF

f OSD

1 6 : 94 : 3AUTO


NIC

OPRAUDIO ON

OFF

f OSD


NIC

OPRAUDIO 1 6 : 94 : 3AUTO

ONOFF

f OSD

Press CHILD LOCK.SAFE flashes on the display window for a few seconds.The buttons except z EJECT and s STOP on the VCR arenot operable. You can control the VCR only by the remotecontrol.

To cancel the Child Lock modePress CHILD LOCK again.OFF flashes on the display window for a few seconds.

Setting Child Lock modeDuring Child Lock mode, the buttons on the front panel ofthe VCR are not operable.

CHILD LOCK

VCR REM BILSAP STLP EP

M Hi-FiTIMERSPREC

i/MENU

k-

i+

j l

OK


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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Care and maintenanceTo clean the cabinetWipe with a soft dry cloth.If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth lightlymoistened with mild detergent solution. Do not use strongsolvents, such as alcohol, benzine or thinner as these coulddamage the finish of the unit.

Do not stick a seal or an adhesive labelDo not stick a seal or an adhesive label on the surface for along time. The finish of the unit may be damaged or come off.

When noises are heard from the radio or another audio/video equipmentSeparate the equipment from this unit.

Head Cleaning

The VCR cleans the video heads automatically every time acassette is inserted or ejected. This will prevent the dirtaccumulating on the heads. However, manual cleaning isstill necessary after a long period of use. If the unit detectsany dirt on the heads after playing back a tape for more than30 seconds, DUST ON THE HEADS! is displayed on theTV screen. In this case, clean the video heads with acommercially available cleaning tape. If you continue to usethe VCR without cleaning, the picture may be clogged oryou will not be able to play back at all.Before cleaning, please refer to the cleaning tape operatinginstruction for details.

Worn out video headsIf the playback picture has not improved with the cleaning,the video heads may be worn out and needs to be changed.In this case, please seek the advice of your local dealers.

Setting Power Save modeYou can reduce the power spending during the standbymode.

Press l / 6 on the VCR.The VCR goes into Power Save mode and the displaywindow turns off.The power consumption during the Power Save mode isapproximately 2.5 W.

During Power Save mode, the buttons on the remote control(except l / 6 ) are not operable and the cassette cannot beejected.

To cancel the Power Save modePress l / 6 on the VCR or the remote control.

Notes When the VCR is set to make a timer recording, the VCR

does not go into Power Save mode even if you press l / 6 onthe VCR.

If you press l / 6 on the remote control to turn off the VCR,the VCR does not go into Power Save mode.

When the noise becomes worse

When the playback picture is noisy

DUST ON THE HEADS!

l / 6


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TroubleshootingIf the unit does not operate properly, read the instructionsagain, then check the following guide.

The l / 6 button does not operate.Make sure the power cord is connected securely.

The playback picture is noisy. Adjust the tracking manually when the tape quality is poor. Although the unit cleans the video heads automatically, dirt

may be accumulated after a long period of use. Clean thevideo heads with a commercially available video headscleaning tape.

Make sure all the connections with the VCR are madecorrectly and securely.

There is no playback picture. Set the TV to AV mode or video output channel. Press TV/VIDEO to display VCR on the display window.

TV reception is noisy or there is no TV reception.

Connect the VCR to the antenna and TV correctly andsecurely. Move the VCR away from the TV set.

Tape operation buttons do not work while the power ison and the cassette is inserted.Moisture condensation may have occurred. Wait for abouttwo hours until the moisture evaporates completely beforeyou operate the VCR.

Abnormal operation has occurred.External interference may have affected the internalmicroprocessor. Disconnect the power cord from the ACoutlet. Wait approximately 15 minutes, then connect it again.

The remote control does not operate.Replace both batteries with new ones.

There is no sound.Connect the VCR correctly and securely.

The timer does not operate.Set the VCR clock correctly.

The VCR receives no or noisy A2 transmissions.Make sure that the antenna clearly picks up the A2transmissions.

The VCR receives no or noisy NICAM transmissions. Make sure that the antenna clearly picks up the NICAMtransmissions.

Make sure the NICAM is set to OFF.

No clock display during power off.The VCR is in Power Save mode.

SpecificationsVideo recording system

Rotary 2 head helical scanning systemVideo head Double azimuth 4 headsTuner system Frequency synthesized tunerTV system B/G, D/K, I/I PAL. B/G, D/K SECAMVideo signal system PAL/MESECAM color signal,

625 lines, 50 fieldsUsable cassettes VHS video cassettesRecording/playback time

PAL/MESECAMSP: 5 hours max. with E-300 tapeLP: 10 hours max. with E-300 tape

NTSC (Playback only)SP: 3 hours 30 minutes max.

with T-210 tapeLP: 7 hours max.

with T-210 tapeEP: 10 hours 30 minutes max.

with T-210 tapeTape speed PAL/MESECAM

SP: 23.39 mm/sec.LP: 11.69 mm/sec.

NTSC (Playback only)SP: 33.35 mm/sec.LP: 16.67 mm/sec.EP: 11.12 mm/sec.

Rewind time Approx. 1 min. with E-180 tapeChannel coverage VHF: E02 E12

UHF: E21 E69CATV: S01 to S41

Video input 0.5 2.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm, unbalancedVideo output 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm, unbalancedHorizontal resolution 240 lines (SP mode)

Video S/N 43 dB (SP mode)Audio track 3 tracks (Hi-Fi sound 2 tracks, Normal

sound 1 track)Audio input SCART: 6 dBm, more than 10 Kohm

RCA: 6 dBm, more than 47 KohmAudio output SCART: 6 dBm, less than 1 Kohm

RCA: 6 dBm, less than 1 KohmHi-Fi frequency response

20 Hz 20 KHzHi-Fi dynamic range More than 87 dB (SP mode)Hi-Fi Wow and Flutter Less than 0.01% (SP mode)Operating temperature 5C 35CPower requirements 200 240 V AC, 50 HzPower consumption 12 watts

TYP 2.5 watts (power save mode)Dimensions 360 (W) 270 (D) 94.5 (H) mmWeight Approx. 4.0 kgSupplied accessories Antenna cord (1)

Remote control (1)R03 (size AAA) batteries (2)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice forthe purpose of performance improvement.


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Parts and controls

Front panel

Display window

REC

VCR

TIMER

VCR indicator

Cassette-in indicator

TIMER indicator

Clock/tape operationindication

REC (Recording) indicator

g F FWD(Fast forward) button

s STOP button

f REW (Rewind)button

a PAUSE button

C PLAY button

Remote sensor

w REC (Recording) button

z EJECT button

ONE-TOUCH PLAYBACKbutton

Cassette compartment

l / 6 button

Display window

CHANNEL + / -buttons

AV3 IN VIDEOAUDIO L/R jacks


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Rear panel

Remote Control

RF.OUT jack

EURO AV1 AUDIO/VIDEO jack

Power cordAERIAL jack

EURO AV2 DECODER jack

AUDIO OUT L/R jacks

CM SKIP button

C PLAY button

g F FWD (Fast Forward)/ ] button

ZERO RETURN button

SP/LP button

OTPB (One-Touch playback) button

CHILD LOCK button

l / 6 (POWER) button

SLOW T button

TV/VIDEO button

w REC (Recording) button

CLEAR button

REC. END SEARCH button

CH/TRACKINGi+

/ k-

,j

/ l

,buttons

z (EJECT) button

s STOP button

i/MENU button

INPUT SELECT button

f REW (Rewind)/ [ button

a PAUSE/FRAME F button

AUTO TRACKING button

Number buttons

FAVORITE PROGRAM button

OK/CLOCK/COUNTER

button

SHOWVIEW button


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