Palsonic VCR2110 Owner's manual

Brand: Palsonic

Model: VCR2110

Type: Owner's manual

VCR-2110

OWNER’S MANUAL

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

How to Use This Manual

This instruction Manual explains how to use your VCR and in particular, how to use the remote control unit keys to control the

VCR. There is an “identification of Controls” illustration on page 3 and 4.

CAUTION AND CARE ........................................ E-1

PREPARATION .................................................. E-2

Remote Control Operation............................ E-2

Battery Installation ....................................... E-2

Video Cassette Tape.................................... E-2

Identification of Controls .............................. E-3

Equipment Connection ................................ E-5

Video Channel Setting ................................. E-6

Using the Menu ............................................ E-7

On Screen Display (OSD) ............................ E-7

CHANNEL PRESET............................................ E-8

Selecting AUX Position ................................ E-8

BASIC OPERATION .......................................... E-9

Playback a Video Cassette .......................... E-9

Slow Playback .............................................. E-9

Picture Control ............................................. E-9

Frame Advance ........................................... E-9

Digital Tracking Control ............................

E-10

Audio output level adjustment

(2 scart model only) ..................................

E-10

1 Minute Skip ............................................

E-10

Zero Return ..............................................

E-10

Auto Operation Functions .........................

E-10

Index Search Function ..............................

E-11

RECORDING...................................................... E-12

Recording TV Programmes......................... E-12

One-touch Timer Recording (OTR) ............ E-13

Recording from Another Source ................. E-14

Recording Channels that Require the Decoder

(2 scart model only) .................................... E-14

PROGRAMMABLE TIMER RECORDING......... E-15

Programme Procedure................................ E-15

Auto Speed Adjust....................................... E-16

Confirming the Data .................................... E-16

Clearing the Data ........................................ E-16

Notes on Timer Settings ............................. E-16

NTSC/MESCAM-RECORDED TAPE PLAYBACK....

E-17

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .......................... E-18

SPECIFICATIONS.............................................. E-19

ACCESSORIES

Before installing your VCR, please check if you have the following items.

For your reference, please record the serial number of

Serial Number:

your VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER and the date you

purchased it in the following space:

Purchase Date:

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Remote Control Unit

Power on / off

Numeric buttons for channel direct access

(Press 0/AUXfirst for one figure.)

Selects the TV or VCR mode

A Video picture is shown on the TV screen

in the VCR mode

Selects the external input position

(Press twice)

On Screen Display (OSD) call button

Tape counter reset

Clears the data in the TIMER PROGRAM screen

Zero Return in the stop mode

1 Minute Skip during playback

Video enhancement during playback

Starts recording

One touch timer recording

Recording speed selector

Rear panel

Sets/releases TIMER STANDBY mode

Fine tuning

Display selector

(Clock/Counter/Remaining tape time)

MENU screen call button

Press 3 seconds to call RF TEST screen

: Channel position selector

Manual tracking control

Data selection in each MENU

: Moves the CURSOR in each

Index scan/search

during

playback or when

in the stop mode

: Starts playback

Frame advance during display of

still picture

: Fast forward

Forward search during playback

Rewind

Reverse search during playback

: Still picture during playback

Interrupts recording during

recording

: Stops any playback or recording

Ejects the cassette in the stop

mode

: Slow motion playback during

playback

NOTICE:

Unauthorized recording of copyrighted television

programmes. films, video tapes and other materials may

infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary

to copyright laws.

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT

EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

When the VCR is suddenly moved from a cold environment

to a warm environment, some condensation will occur in-

side the VCR. If the VCR is operated as it is, the tape may

stick to the tape head and damage to the tape and/or the

deck will result. Under such circumstances, leave the Main

power cord connected, but do not operate the VCR for about

2 hours so the VCR will dry out.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT RE-

MOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

MAINTAIN GOOD VENTILATION

There are many ventilation holes on the bottom of the VCR.

For maximum ventilation, place the VCR on a hard level

surface only.

DO NOT PLACE ANYTHING ON THE VCR

Heavy objects placed on the VCR will cause damage. The

right side of the VCR Is also slotted to provide ventilation.

Do not obstruct these ventilation slots.

OPERATING CONDITIONS

Avoid use near a magnetic field. Doing so will adversely

affect the unit’s performance.

Avoid extreme heat, cold, moisture and dust.

PROTECT THE MAIN POWER CORD

Do not damage the Main Power Cord. Damage to the Main

Power Cord may cause a fire or shock hazard. When un-

plugging the Main Power Cord, please hold it by the plug

and remove it carefully

WHEN NOT IN USE

When you finish operating the VCR, always unload the cas-

sette and turn OFF the OPERATE button.

UNPLUG THE MAIN POWER CORD AND DISCONNECT

THE ANTENNA CABLES DURING A LONG ABSENCE

When you leave your home for a long period of time, turn

OFF OPERATE button, unplug the Main Power Cord and

disconnect the antenna cables.

Please note that on your return, the calendar, clock data

and TIMER REC DATA will have to be reprogrammed.

NEVER INSERT ANY OBJECT INTO THE CABINET

Do not insert any kind of foreign object into the VCR. This

not only creates a safety hazard but can also cause exten-

sive damage to the mechanism.

CABINET CARE

Clean with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild deter-

gent and water. Wipe with a dry cloth.

NEVER USE ANY PETROLEUM BASED SOLUTIONS.

CAUTION AND CARE

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Remote Control Operation

Battery lnstaliation

1. 2. 3.

! NOTES

Install two size “IEC R6 (AA)” batteries into the battery

compartment.

Do not mix a new battery with an old one.

Do not heat, disassemble, short or throw used batteries

into a fire.

Precautions on Use

Do not place the remote control unit in a location area

where it may become wet or very hot.

Dropping the remote control unit on a hard surface may

result in damage.

Do not use benzene, thinner or other petroleum based

solvent to clean the remote control unit. To clean. wipe it

with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent,

then wipe it dry with a soft cloth.

Video Cassette Tape

Only video cassette tapes with the mark, can be used

in this VCR.

Tape Speeds and Maximum

Recording Playback Time

TAPE SPEED

TYPE OF THE VIDEO CASSETTE TAPE

E-360 E-240 E-160 E-120

SP (Standard Play)

5 hrs 4 hrs 3 hrs 2 hrs

LP (Long Play)*

2 speed model only

10 hrs 6 hrs 6 hrs

4 hrs

Care of the Video Cassette Tape

Avoid violent vibration or shocks.

Do not place in a location where there are strong mag-

netic fields (near a motor, transformer or magnet).

Place the video cassette in the cassette case and store

it vertically.

Never place or store video cassette tapes in dusty places,

in direct sunlight and/or in humid location.

Safety Tab

Break off the safety to prevent accidental

erasure.

Cover the hole with adhesive tape to record

again.

PREPARATION

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Identification of Controls

Front panel

Multi-display

SLP

: OTR/ Timer set indicator

: Digital tracking indicator

: REC indicator

: Tape speed indicator

: Clock/Tape counter

Status indicator

: Video mode indicator

: Power indicator

: Tape time remaining indicator

VCR

(2 speed model only)

REM

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Equipment Connection

RF connection

To watch a picture from the VCR using this connection, it is nec-

essary to set one of the TV channels as the "Video Channel"

See Preparations in “Video Channel Setting” (on Page 6).

1. Connect the antenna (or CATV) connector to the ANT.

IN socket.

2. Connect the coaxial cable (supplied) between the RF

OUT socket and the TV.

3. If you have a stereo receiver or amplifier, connect them

with an Audio cable (Not supplied).

4. Insert the power cord plug into the AC outlet.

NOTE

If you have tuned the VCR and TV set to different TV chan-

nels, you can only use the decoder for one of them.

When both the TV and VCR receive signals simultaneously

with the TV/VCR button switched to the TV mode, signal

interruption occurs.

When signal interruption appears on the TV screen, switch

the TV/VCR button to the VCR mode in order to view the

TV clearly.

AV connection

With this cable connection, many televisions automatically

switch to the “EXT” (external) or “AV” (Audio/Video)

programme number when a video cassette is played back.

You will find instructions for this in the operation manual of

your TV set.

1. Connect the antenna (or CATV) connector to the ANT.

IN socket.

2. Connect the coaxial cable (supplied) between the RF

OUT socket and the TV.

3. Insert the power cord plug into the AC outlet.

4. Connect the TV and the AUDIO/VIDEO socket with the

SCART cable (Not supplied).

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1. Language

2. AMS

3. Clock

1. Language Setting

2. AMS

If your connection is . . . . (see page 5)

RF : Start from "Video Channel Setting".

AV : Turn on the TV and select the video position

Video Channel Setting

Press the OPERATE button to turn the unit on. Then,

press the MENU button for 3 seconds or more and make

sure that the Multi-display is changed as shown in the

illustration at right.

If your TV receiver does not have a position designed for

Videorecorder use, select a position that is not being used

by a broadcaster, then adjust the tuning on the TV (UHF

channel 32) so that the TEST screen is clearly displayed.

If you TV has the search function for every position, seek a

channel until TEST screen appears and then store it.

Multi-display

IN THE CASE THAT

the TEST screen is not clear and makes noise.

you couldn’t find the TEST screen.

It could be that the output channel of the VCR is being used

by a broadcaster in your area. Follow the steps below to set

up the output to a different channel and try tuning your TV

again.

The default setting is RF32CH. Each time you press the

button, the selected channel changes as follows:

Initial Setting

RF 32CH

NOTE

To make the TEST screen appear after the Initial settings,

keep pressing the MENU button for 3 seconds or longer

when the clock or the counter is shown on the multi-display.

Press the MENU button again to return to the current screen.

When you press the RESET button, it will turn OFF.

Make sure the TEST screen is displayed properly, then

proceed to the Initial Settings by pressing the MENU

button.

Initial Settings.

1 . Press the button to select a language.

2. Press the MENU button to set the language and pro-

ceed with AMS.

Press the SHIFT button to start AMS.

This automatically stores the channels in memory and

assigns positions.

2. If necessary, press the button to select CLOCK

SET, and press the SHIFT button to proceed to the

next step, clock setting.

! NOTES

If the power to the unit is cut off because of a power fail-

ure or the plug being unplugged from the socket, the ini-

tial settings must be made again. However, the channel

preset memory is retained.

If a broadcasting station configured for 32CH is found in

your local area, this machines RF OUT’s may interfere

and prevent normal reception.

In this case, press the MENU button for three seconds or

longer to display the TEST screen. Based on the "Video

Channel Setting" on page 6, move RF OUT to an empty

channel. Then execute AMS.

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Press the OPERATE button, then start from

"initial Settings" on the next page.

3. Clock Setting

Using the Menu

Press the MENU button. The "MENU" screen appears.

Press the button until it reaches the desired set-

ting. When the setting is done, press the SHIFT button

to return to entry of data.

1. Select HOUR and MINUTE.

2. Select DAY and MONTH.

3. Select YEAR.

! NOTE

When setting dates after the 29th day of the month, set the

month first.

4. Press the MENU button twice to start the clock and to

finish the initial setting and return to the normal screen.

On Screen Display (OSD)

You can display the on-screen information which tells you

the VCR status and channel.

Whenever a function button is pressed (PLAY, STOP, etc) or

the channel is selected, OSD will appear for a few seconds.

: PLAY

: FF/FORWARD SEARCH

: REW/REVERSE SEARCH

: STOP

: EJECT

: REC/OTR

Auto repeat

Clock/Counter/Tape time

remaining

Channel

position

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Tape speed

(2 speed model only)

Decoder

0:00:00

P01

Press the number 5 and 6 buttons during step 3 to

perform Fine tuning.

In case of VPS/PDC model, the TV station names are

automatically recorded in [ ]. If it is necessary, set the

TV station name manually through CHANNEL PRESET.

Place the cursor in [ ] and press the button to

select the letters which will be displayed in the OSD screen.

There are two ways to preset channels: Automatic tuning

with AMS and manual tuning.

AMS Operation

Automatic tuning with AMS is executed during the initial

settings, so normally it is not necessary. AMS is necessary

at such times as when you take the unit to another region.

See Initial Settings AMS (Auto Memory System) on Page 6.

Manual Tuning

Manual tuning is used when there is a channel that was not

preset by AMS or when you want to change the position of

a channel, and when setting the Decoder position.

1. Call the MENU screen, then press the and

SHIFT buttons to select CHANNEL PRESET.

2. Press the button to select the POS (01-99) to

be changed. Then, press the SHIFT button.

To skip the stored position

When the stored program is not required, press the

RESET button.

To change the stored channel

To select the desired CHANNEL, press the

button.

3. Press the MENU button TWICE to return to the normal

TV screen.

! NOTE

When the AUX (auxiliary input) position is selected, or dur-

ing playback or recording, the CHANNEL PRESET and AMS

screen cannot be seleted. This message will appear, and

the normal TV screen will return.

TIMER PROGRAM

CHANNEL PRESET

AMS

CLOCK SET

LANGUAGE

MODE

NOT AVAILABLE NOW

Automatic Channel Changing

In step 3, the channel can be set as follows using the SHIFT

button.

Press the SHIFT, button to exchange the channels.

channel positions 01 and 03

are interchanged.

Press the SHIFT button to set one channel number into

two or more positions.

channel 001 is memorized

in both position 01 and 03.

Selecting AUX Position

AU:

Input from the AUDIO/VIDEO socket on the rear

panel.

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CHANNEL PRESET

Cursor

Playback a Video Cassette

Insert a cassette tape with its labeled side up

as shown In the cassette compartment. The

cassette will be automatically drawn inside the

compartment.

EJECTING

REWINDING

PLAYBACK

SLOW

PICTURE CONT

REVERSE SEARCH

FORWARD SEARCH

FAST FORWARDING

STILL

FRAME ADVANCE

* During FF/REW Hold or to change to SEARCH

** During SEARCH, press or to change to FF/REW

Slow Playback

Press this button to start Slow Playback at 1/6, 1/2, 1/25

speed during PLAYBACK. Each press of the SLOW button

in this mode changes the playback speed in 3 steps.

Picture Control

Press these buttons to obtain the desired picture enhance-

ment. This function is also available in the Slow Playback

and Still Frame modes.

Frame Advance

Each time the PLAY button is pressed while in the still mode,

the picture advances one frame.

! NOTES

During SLOW PLAYBACK, use the buttons to

move the noise bars up or down.

During STILL FRAME, use the buttons to elimi-

nate the shake of the picture screen.

The audio output is muted except during normal

PLAYBACK.

The colour of the picture may be lost during picture search

in the LP mode.

If the VCR is left in the Still/Slow playback mode for more

than 5 minutes, it will automatically return to the playback

mode to prevent damage to the tape.

A tape recorded in the LP mode can be played back, but

special playback functions such as still and slow playback

are not guaranteed.

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BASIC OPERATION

* *

STOP

Auto Tracking

Auto Operation Functions

When playback starts or the playback speed is changed

during playback, the VCR enters the Auto tracking mode.

At this time, the indication "DT" blinks on the multi-display

for a few seconds.

If noise still appears (picture and sound) :

Press the button during PLAYBACK until the best

picture is obtained.

Press the PLAY button for 2 SECONDS to return to the

Auto tracking mode.

! NOTE

The noise on the screen may not be completely removed

depending on the tape used, especially when the tape has

been recorded on another VCR.

1 Minute Skip

With this feature, you can skip over one minute’s worth of

commercials recorded on a tape.

Press the SKIP button during PLAYBACK.

The VCR will search forward 60 seconds, then resume

playback.

Press the PLAY button to resume playback.

Press the STOP/EJECT button to stop.

Zero Return

1. Press the RESET button during RECORDING or PLAY-

BACK to set the counter to 0:00:00 at a scene you wish

to watch again.

2. Press the SKIP button in the STOP mode.

The VCR will go into FF or REW mode until the counter

setting is 0:00:00

Full Auto Playback (With VCR power

OFF)

1. Insert a video cassette without the safety tab.

(See page 2)

2. The VCR is turned on and Playback of the tape starts.

3. The tape is rewound to the beginning when it reaches

the end.

4. The tape is ejected and the VCR is turned off.

Auto Playback (With VCR power ON)

1. Insert a video cassette without the safety tab.

(See page 2)

2. Playback of the tape starts.

3. The tape is rewound to the beginning when it reaches

the end. The VCR is not turned off.

! NOTE

The Auto Playback or Full Auto Playback mode is released

if one of the tape related buttons (FF, REW, PAUSE, STOP/

EJECT, PLAY or OPERATE) is pressed.

Auto Turn on

When a cassette tape with a safety tab is inserted with the

VCR turned off, the VCR will be automatically turned on.

Auto Rewind

When a tape reaches its end, (except during FF, OTR, In-

dex search / scan, and programmable timer recording), it

will automatically be rewound to its beginning and the unit

will switch to the stop mode.

Auto Power off (Select by MODE

screen, page 7)

If no action is executed for 10 minutes in the STOP mode

or for 10 minutes in the EJECT mode, the unit is automati-

cally turned off to save electricity.

Auto Repeat

During PLAYBACK, press the No. 1 key on the remote con-

trol, then Playback of the tape will be repeated from begin-

ning to end, and the repeat mark will be displayed on

OSD. To release from Auto Repeat mode, press the No. 1

key again.

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Manual tracking

Digital Tracking Control

Automatically

Manually

Index Search Function

! NOTES

You can easily locate the desired programme using the

Index signal registered on the tape.

Registering INDEX Signals

When the recording is started.

When a timer programme recording starts.

Press the INDEX button at a desired point during

recording.

An index signal is not registered when the VCR is in the

recording pause mode and recording restarts.

The INDEX search function can only work correctly if the

index signals are spaced at least 3 minutes apart In the

SP mode and 5 minutes apart in the LP mode.

(2 speed model only)

Reverse direction

Current programme

Forward direction

Index Scan

Index Search

This function plays back the tape for about 5 seconds at

each index signal.

1. Press the INDEX button during the playback or stop

mode.

This function fast-fonvards or rewinds the tape to the point

at which the selected index signal is registered, and starts

playback from there.

1. Press the INDEX button while in the playback or stop

mode.

INDEX --

2. Press the REW button or press the FF button to search

in the reverse or forward direction.

INDEX SCAN

3. Press the PLAY button when the desired programme

is found. Normal playbackstarts.

INDEX --

2. Press the button corresponding to the direc-

tion where your desired programme is located. Each

time you press, the number decreases or increases

respectively.

INDEX 2

Example:

If the button is pressed TWICE . . .

3. Press the REW button or press the FF button to search

in the reverse or forward direction. When the point is

found, playback will start automatically.

! NOTES

You can set up index numbers up to 99

The Index search is cancelled when the PLAY or

STOP button is pressed.

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Recording TV Programmes

1. Insert a video cassette with the safety tab.

2. Select the desired TV programme (position number)

by pressing the button or number button.

3. Press the SP/LP button to select the tape speed.

4. Press the REC/OTR button simultaneously, to start re-

cording.

5. To stop recording, press the STOP button.

* You can mark INDEX for VISS using the INDEX button

during recording.

(2 speed model only)

Tape Type Setting

In order to accurately calculate the remaining tape time,

make sure the setting corresponds with the type of tape

being used.

1. Call the MENU screen.

Press the button to select the MODE screen.

Cursor

2. Press the button to select the tape length to

OTR time

(When OTR is executed)

be used.

Each time you press the DATA button, the tape

length indicator changes as follows:

E180 : For E195 tapes or shorter

E240 : For E210 or E240 tape

E260 : For E260 tape

E300 : For E300 tape

3. Press MENU button twice to exit.

! NOTE

When the setting does not correspond with the type of tape

being used, the remaining tape time and auto speed ad-

justment does not operate correctly

Tape Time Remaining

It is possible to view the remaining tape time.

(Make sure to insert a tape.)

Press the CLK/CNTR button to change the display

Each time you press the CLK/CNTR button, the display

changes as follows:

Clock

Tape Counter

Tape time remaining

! NOTES

The displayed remaining time is only an approximation.

The counter display automatically reverts to the clock dis-

play when the unit is turned off or a cassette tape is

ejected.

The tape counter does not operate during unrecorded

sections of the tape.

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RECORDING

One-touch Timer Recording (OTR)

EXAMPLE

Current time ...11:08

1 . Press the REC/OTR button during RECORDING.

2. Press the STOP/EJECT button to stop OTR.

The next hour or half hour

Each time the button is pressed, the end time changes as follows:

LP Mode (2 speed model only)

! NOTES

After a few seconds

Normal recording

To watch another TV program while recording. Press the

TV/VCR button to clear the VCR indication, then tune

the TV to the channel you want to watch.

In the Pause mode during normal recording, it is pos-

sible to change the channel and/or tape speed.

Select long-play (LP) recording, if desired. This doubles

the recording time. (2 speed model only)

If the VCR is left in the PAUSE state for more than 10

minutes, it will automatically return to the stop mode to

prevent damage to the tape.

The recorded pictures on the tape may be distorted near

portions where the PAUSE button is used. This is not a

defect in the unit.

When a recorded tape is played back, noise bars may

appear where there was a pause in recording of the tape,

or it was stopped, during recording. This is normal and is

not a malfunction.

The PAUSE button and SP/LP button cannot be used

when OTR is being executed.

(

OTR/TIMER set indicator) and (REC indicator)

will flash during OTR is being executed.

While recording you can set the time.

At the recording end time you set, the recording stops and the VCR is turned off automatically.

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Recording from Another Source

With this VCR, you can make recordings from an external

source, e.g. copying onto this VCR from a second VCR.

Copying Procedure

1. Connect another VCR or external equipment to this

VCR.

2. Press the 0/AUX button TWICE, then press the

button to select the AU position.

3. Play the tape on VCR A for playback and press the

REC/OTR button on VCR B.

Method 1

If the SCART socket is used

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(The current

day)

Press the button until it reaches the desired

setting. When setting is done, press the SHIFT but-

ton to enter the data.

Programmable timer recording allows you to record up to 6

different programmes within a period of 1 month.

This function is convenient when you are away from home

or when you are busy.

Make sure the current time is correct.

Insert a cassette with the safety tab.

4. Set the recording START/STOP time.

5. Select the CHANNEL POSITION.

EXAMPLE

Current time...

August 20, 1999, 10:20AM

To program . . .

August 23, 1999, 19:30-20:25 CH32 stored in

memory at Position 07 on DATA SET LINE 2.

Programme Procedure

1. Press the MENU button and select the "TIME PRO-

GRAM".

2. Select the DATA SET LINE.

3. Select the frequency of recording (e.g. once).

Sat the EXECUTION DATE.

Selecting the Frequency of Recording

The date changes as follows if it is 8/20 Friday today:

8/20

(The same day

after one month)

[ONCE]:

You can record TV programs on the specified days for the

following 31 days. The maximum limit of timer recording is

1 month or 31 days.

[MO-FR]:

You can record TV programs on the same channel at the

same time Monday through Friday.

[EV-SU]...[EV-SA]:

You can record TV programs on the same channel on the

specified day and time every week.

6. Select the RECORDING SPEED (2 speed model only).

7. Press the TIMER button to set the TIMER STANDBY.

To release the programming, press the TIMER button

again.The TIMER STANDBY indicator disappears.

If timer standby is not correctly set, the TIMER

STANDBY indicator will flash.

Basic key functions

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PROGRAMMABLE TIMER RECORDING

PREPARATION

8/21

9/18 9/19

EV SU

EV SA

MO-FR

Entire programme

if VPS is set.

Auto Speed Adjust

Clearing the Data

If you are not sure if the tape is long enough for timer

programme recording at the SP tape speed, set the record-

ing tape speed to "A" (Auto) in step 6.

1. Press the TIMER button to release the timer standby

mode.

Recording starts at the SP tape speed and the VCR auto-

matically selects the tape speed to record the programme

to the end. If the tape length is not long enough, the tape

speed automatically changes from SP to LP

! NOTES

2. Press the OPERATE button to turn on the POWER.

3. Press the MENU button then press the SHIFT) button

to display the TIMER PROGRAM screen.

4. Press the CH V/ button to select the DATA SET LINE

to be cleared.

It is necessary to select the tape length beforehand on

theMODE screen. (See page 13)

When the LP tape speed is selected and the tape length

is not sufficient to record the programme to the end, the

programme cannot be completely recorded.

5. Press the SHIFT, then press RESET button to clear all

DATA.

When PDC/VPS is executing, Auto Speed Adjustment

does not work.

Notes on Timer Settings

Programme priority

Confirming the Data

While in the Standby mode

Press the MENU button to display the PROGRAM screen.

Press again to resume.

When two or more recording schedules overlap:

20:00

21:00

22:00 23:00

Program 1

Overlapped portion (not recorded)

Program 2

During EXECUTION

Press the MENU button to display the PROGRAM screen.

The programme being executed (DATA SET LINE) will

blink. Press again to resume.

When the start times for two or more recording sched-

ules are the same:

20:00

21:00

22:00 23:00

Program 2

! NOTES

If a power failure occurs or the power cord is unplugged,

the programmed data will be erased. (However, the pro-

grammed data will last for 30 minutes).

Reset the date and clock and re-programme the timer for

recording.

When a tape reaches its end (including OTR), the unit will

power off.

Select a recording speed using in CH V/ step 6.

When you select external input, Al is displayed for AU1

and A2 is displayed for AU2 on the timer program screen.

It is impossible to perform timer recording through AU3.

(Hi-Fi model only)

If you want to quit programmable timer recording during

execution, press the TIMER button.

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Program 1

Overlapped portion

(not recorded)

Settings for NTSC Playback

When you play back an NTSC or MESECAM-recorded tape on this VCR, set the AUTO, PAL or MESECAM mode on the

MODE screen according to your TV.

NTSC tape : Tapes on which NTSC M system broadcasts, mainly broadcast in the U.S. and Japan are recorded, and tapes

recorded in the NTSC video system which are commercially available on the market.

Multi System TV (NTSC 4.43 compatible)

1. Press the MENU button to display the MENU screen.

2. Press the SELECT button and SHIFT button to se-

lect "MODE".

PAL System TV

3. Set "NTSC PLAY" to "NO" by pressing the DATA button.

4. Press the MENU button twice to exit.

! NOTE

With this VCR, an NTSC tape recorded at the LP tape speed can be played back. But there are some points to be observed.

- The quality of the playback picture and sound are not clear.

- Variable speed playback (picture search, still, slow playback, etc.) can’t be performed properly.

- Digital auto tracking may not be performed properly.

1. Press the MENU button to display the MENU screen.

2. Press the SELECT button and SHIFT button to se-

lect "MODE".

3. Set "NTSC PLAY" to "YES" by pressing DATA button.

Notes for Using a PAL TV for NTSC Playback

Use a TV compatible with the PAL video signals of PAL 60 (525 lines).

When a TV that is not compatible with the PAL video signals of PAL 60, is used (when a TV that is compatible only with the

PAL video signals of PAL 50 (625 lines), is used), NTSC playback pictures may roll up and down. This is not a malfunction

of the VCR or the TV. If your TV is equipped with a V-HOLD control, it may be possible to stop the rolling of pictures by

adjusting this control.

About PAL 50 and PAL 60 video signals:

PAL 50 : is a normal signal and its PAL video signal is 50 fields (625 lines).

PAL 60 : a special signal and its PAL video signal is 60 fields (525 lines).

Some TV’s operate properly only with PAL 50 signals and some TV’s operate properly with both PAL 50 and 60 signals.

Therefore, if your TV is switchable between PAL 50 (625 lines) 60 (525 lines), you can view an NTSC recorded tape in

the PAL colour system with your own TV

Depending on the TV used, the picture may shrink vertically and black bars may appear both at the top and bottom of the

TV screen. This is not an indication of malfunction.

Variable speed playback (picture search, still, slow playback, etc.) may produce a skewed image and quite a bit of noise on

the picture.

If a tape pre-recorded at the SP tape speed mode is played back in the picture search mode, the picture may be reproduced

with no colour.

! NOTE

For viewing NTSC-recorded tapes, we recommend using an NTSC 4.43 TV.

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NTSC/MESCAM-RECORDED TAPE PLAYBACK

Check the following points before calling service personnel. The problem may be one you can solve yourself.

SYMPTOM

CAUSE

CORRECTION

No function and no play.

The power cord is not plugged in

Insert it firmly Into the main power outlet.

The VCR does not work even though

the power is turned on.

There is no cassette in the VCR.

Load a cassette.

The colon between the hour

and minute digits blinks in the VCR

display.

There was a short power failure.

Set the clock.

The TV picture is not good.

The TV station is not tuned precisely.

Adjust it with the TV’s fine tuning control.

The video channel is not set correctly.

Set the video channel precisely.

The antenna cable is disconnected.

Connect it again.

The TV signal is weak.

Adjust the antenna direction or use an an-

tenna booster (not supplied).

TV broadcasts cannot be received

using the buttons on the VCR.

“AU” is displayed in the VCR display.

Press the CH button so that the position

number appears.

The VCR is not set in the VCR mode.

Press the TV/VCR button to make the “VCR

indicator appear in the VCR display.

Channels on the are not received

when the VCR is on.

The VCR is not set in the TV mode.

Press the TV/VCR button to make the “VCR

indicator disappear in the VCR display.

Recording cannot be performed.

The safety tab of the cassette is removed.

Use a cassette with a safety tab or cover the

tab hole with adhesive tape.

A picture being recorded cannot be

seen on the TV.

The VCR is not set in the VCR mode.

Press the TV/VCR button to make the “VCR”

indicator appear in the VCR display.

The Playback picture is poor or

absent.

Tracking Is not adjusted appropriately.

Adjust the tracking manually.

Tuning of the TV is not good.

Fine tune the TV.

The video heads are dirty (beyond the head

cleaner’s capacity).

Consult your dealer for head cleaning.

The VCR is not set in the VCR mode.

Press the TV/VCR button to make the “VCR”

indicator appear in the VCR display.

Time recording cannot be

performed.

No cassette is loaded.

Load a cassette.

The safety tab of the cassette is removed.

Cover the tab hole or use another cassette

with a safety tab.

The timer indicator ( ) is not displayed.

Press the TIMER button.

Clock setting has not been done.

Set the clock.

The remote controller does not

operate.

The direction of the remote controller is

Point the remote controller at the remote

sensor of the VCR.

wrong.

The remote control is too far from the remote

Operate it within about 7 m from the VCR.

sensor of the VCR.

An obstacle may be in the way of the opera-

Remove the obstacle.

tion.

The batteries are exhausted.

Replace all batteries.

Correct Indication does not appear

in the multi-display.

Something is wrong with the p-corn.

Plug the power cord into the outlet again one

minute after it was disconnected.

Press the CLEAR (RESET) button on the

rear panel to clear the data stored in the

unit’s memory and input the data again.

After the CLEAR (RESET) button is pressed,

wait for about 2~3 minutes before connect-

ing the power cord again.

An Interference signal appears on the

TV screen when watching Pay-TV.

The mode is not properly set.

Set the VCR in the VCR mode by pressing

TV/VCR button.

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