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Panasonic AG-1680 Manual

1. The V DUB indicator appears in the Multi Function Display Qe n both VCRs simultan ly 65 Push STOP on both VCRs to stop the dubbing e Hi Fi sound will be erased while the normal mono sound remains unchanged Dubbing Over Audio and Video Make sure both Audio and Video connections are made Select Input LINE1 or LINE2 See the Selecting the Input Mode section on page 25 Push PLAY and then push PAUSE where you want the dubbing to begin Both VCRs and your audio source should now be in Still mode Push A V DUB three times on the ral The A DUB and V DUB indicators appear in the Multi Function Display Push PAUSE on both VCRs and at the same time start the audio source playback Push STOP on both VCRs and your audio source to stop the Audio Video dubbing Both Hi Fi and normal mono audio sound will be replaced by the new recording a 27 S O lt O c O m g Lar Using the 5 Pin Editing Controller A A 5 Pin Editing Connector For greater flexibility and control over the editing process this VCR is equipped with a 5 pin editing terminal for connection to an Editing Controller or to a Personal Computer via a Computer Interface The simplified diagrams below give you an idea of how PEO Ne your VCRs can be hooked up to meet your editing needs Back of iN ao Sa iie Detailed instructions on connection and operation c
2. continue pase al paso 5 Si ha elegido NO siga las instruciones alternativas de la p gina 40 Oprimir la rueda para continuar PROCEED PUSH WHEEL END PUSH MENU KEY Girar y oprimir Caja de TV la rueda para CABLE DSS Box SET UP IS YOUR CABLE Girar y oprimir CABLE DSS BOX SET UP elegir NES e pa E gt tt 1 YESI la rueda para RECEIVER OUTPUT HANNEL S o NO NO fijar el canal de 01 Si ud usa una caja de Receptor DSS salida de la ca a SELECT ROTATE WHEEL TV por cable y ha de TV por cab e ser PUSH WHEEL elegido YES Si 1S YOUR DSS RECEIVER o el receptor cia A lA Bt A siga al paso 10 RECEIVING CH 200 DSS el amp sintonizad Si ud t ES el canal sintonizado en i ud usa un receptor el televisor para ver la emision DSS y ha elegido ser ROTATE wee de la caja de TV por cable o YES Si siga las E receptor DSS instrucciones alternativas de la p gina 40 j t fii j Si esta usando los dos fije el canal de salida del Si ha elegido NO aparecer de nuevo la receptor DSS ed 7 F antalla del paso 7 Intente fijar un c digo e Si ud est usando los terminales de audio video elija y di t bie g fije a SALIDA DE VIDEO para el canal de salida lrerente para su Marca y 0 cambie la conexi n de su equipo Si su respuesta es todav a NO el control de la caja de TV por cable o el receptor Girar y oprimir
3. O salir desde este modo P_DT STAAT STOP CH SPD 1DAY 9 00A412 004 08 SP 2 o no ae E a 4 mn e SELECT 1 8 A WHEEL END PUSH PROG KEY gp Oprimir POWER y Pantalla O apaque el aparato multifuncional para la grabaci n con OE ET temporizador AMEN e s Sila fuente de la grabaci n es una caja de TV por cable aseg rese de que la caja de TV por cable est encendido y est sintonizado al canal que desea grabar 42 Note Quick Use Guide This guide should only be used once you are familiar with the operations inside this manual f you have any problems or need more information please refer to the page listed Clock Reset page 14 ROTATE TO SELECT ROTATE TO SELECT MENU ET UP VER L BOSH WHEELS PUSH TO SET SET PUSH WHEEL PUSH TO SET Display PUSH MENU KEY PUSH MENU KEY the menu Select Select SET CLOCK MANUAL SET SET CLOCK ROTATE TO SELECT DST ON ASH MENU key PUSH TO SET Start the clock amp Set the clock exit this mode Playback a Tape page 19 Insert a tape AtVCR PLAY STOP Turn TV on EJECT Select VCR Channel 3 4 Start playback Stop playback Eject tape Make a Recording page 20 Insert a tape D A Channel 3 4 MELO O SLP C Select channel Select speed Start recording Stop recording Set a Timer Recording page 22 AT START STOP CH ROTATE TO SELECT P DT STAAT _ STOP CH SPD 1 PROG
4. 2 SELECT 1 8 ROTATE WHEEL Ro H WHEEL PUSH WHEEL M PUSH TO SET TO END PUSH PROG KEY END PUSH PROG KEY Enter the Enter timer Once to finish the Turn VCR off Program mode information program twice to to i exit this mode Panasonic Latin America S A P O BOX 7592 Panama 5 Republic of Panama Tel 507 229 2955 Fax 507 229 2536 Printed in Japan P VQTS3420 A
5. Special VCR and Remote Features VCR Lock Warning Beeper Shuttle Search oooconicininocoon coo 34 Multi Brand Control Foto a aaa a A ENAS 35 Other Information Before Requesting Service Self check items ecesesssssesssssssesseesecsecssssessestecsesssseeesseeseeseaeaee 36 37 Spanish Quick Use Guide Guia para r pida CONSU LA ooooccconocacononccnnonananonananonoonnononos 38 42 G lek WISE GUS lcd Back Cover Ax Important Safeguards and Precautions INSTALLATION 1 FOR YOUR SAFETY READ AND RETAIN ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS HEED ALL WARNINGS IN THE MANUAL AND ON THE UNIT POWER SOURCE CAUTION Operate only from a power source indicated on the unit or in this manual If necessary have your Etectric Utility Service Company or Video Products Dealer verify the power source in your home 2 POLARIZED OR GROUNDING PLUG As a Safety feature this Video product comes with either a polarized power cord plug one blade is wider than the other or a three wire grounding type plug POLARIZED PLUG CAUTION This plug will only fit into an outlet one way If you cannot fully insert the plug try reversing it If it still will not fit have an electrician install the proper wall outlet Oo not defeat the safety feature by tampering with the plug GROUNDING PLUG CAUTION This plug will only fit into a three hole grounding outlet If necessary have an electrician install the proper out
6. must be turned off CONNECT ANTENNA CABLE PLEASE PUSH CH UP KEY Push VCR CH A to start CHANNEL AUTO SET and AUTO CLOCK SET The following displays will appear in sequence CH AUTO SET PROCEEDING CH AUTO SET COMPLETED AUTO CLOCK SET PROCEEDING This screen appears to confirm that auto clock set is completed 7 25 1997 FRI 12 00PM DST ON SETTING CHO2 confirm that the AUTO CLOCK SET time is correct push VCR CH A COMPLETED to exit this screen END PUSH CH UP KEY If this screen appears auto clock set is not available in your area Please set the clock manually as described at right AUTO CLOCK SET IS INCOMPLETE PUSH MENU TO SET CLOCK If the displayed auto clock set time and D S T are not correct If you live close to two different time zones the VCR may recognize the wrong PBS station as the setting channel If this happens please complete the following steps 1 Make a note of the SETTING CH number on screen and push VCR CH A to exit 2 Delete the setting channel from channel memory See the Add or Delete a Channel section on page 17 3 Push MENU button to display the menu 4 Use the Wheel to select SET CLOCK and then to select AUTO SET If you use a cable box and have multiple PBS stations tune the cable box to a different PBS station and try auto clock set again using the menu 16 Manual Clock Set In case Auto Clock Se
7. you choose for viewing or recording Switch back and forth between the recording To resume TV control channel selection push VCR and viewing channel with the VCR TV selector TV to turn VCR indicator off or simply turn VCR off Holding down the VCR CH A buttons will increase the channel search speed NOTES Push PAUSE to pause a recording in progress After the VCR has been in Pause mode for 5 minutes it will stop automatically to protect the tape and video head The recording time remaining appears if the DISPLAY button is pushed during OTR mode See page 18 TA Tape Operation mL Our Vacation Your VCR is equipped with several time saving features as well as convenient automatic functions which make tape operation easier than ever 00 00 Auto Operation Functions Auto Playback When a tape is inserted the power comes on Auto If the record tab is removed playback begins Auto Auto Rewind After a tape reaches its end during playback fast forward or manual record the VCR will rewind and go into Stop mode Playback Auto Eject After a tape without a record tab is played to its end the VCR will rewind and then eject the tape Memory Rewind Off When the POWER button is pushed during rewind the VCR will turn off after rewind is complete Eject Cassette A cassette may be ejected with power on or off For record tab information see page 5 Repeat Play You
8. 3 Perform the One Time VCR Setup section on page 14 Build in Head Cleaner A clean video head helps produce a clear picture So we have equipped your VCR with a built in non chemical head cleaning system that helps prevent clogging of the video heads Cleaning is performed each time you load or unload a video cassette Note This feature is preventative only If your video heads are seriously clogged consider the use of a chemical nonabrasive head cleaning kit or take your VCR to a Service Center Blue Back or During playback of E b pre recorded tape ers IE Clogged Video Blue Back Head Picture Screen Clogged Video Heads While your VCR will not normally require head cleaning however the heads may become clogged when playing an old or damaged tape If the image on your screen resembles the illustration on the left or the screen becomes solid blue when playing back a pre recorded signal on the tape the heads probably require cleaning Cleaning the Heads it is recommended that head cleaning be performed by a qualified service technician Please contact your nearest Panasonic Service Center An alternate solution is to obtain a head cleaning cassette Be sure to follow the cleaning instructions carefully Excessive use of a cleaning cassette could shorten head life Use this cassette only when symptoms occur Maximum Record Playback Time Only use tapes with the VHS or S VHS mark in this unit SP Sta
9. I NE L CONVENTIONAL TV CONNECTION S VHS SELECTOR S VHS Indicator A conventional VCR will not be able to play back your S VHS recordings To make recordings that are compatible with conventional VHS VCR s use your S VHS VCR with the S VHS Selector switch set to OFF The S VHS Indicator lights up when the power comes on when using an S VHS tape to make an S VHS recording and during S VHS tape playback 24 S VHS and VHS Tapes Both Super VHS and VHS recordings can be made on an S VHS tape Tapes recorded in VHS may be played back on either an S VHS or VHS type VCR Tapes recorded in S VHS cannot be played back on a conventional VHS VCR When a VHS recorded tape is played back on your S VHS VCR the VHS mode is automatically selected e Playback and Recording operations are described on pages 19 and 20 When making an S VHS recording SP or SLP tape speed must be used Compatibility RECORDING PLAYBACK S VHS A Sues rape SVHS p S VHS SVHS RECORDED L S VHS YCR Xa Y e gt pat an VHS VHS RECORDED Fe aoe When the S VHS Selector switch is set to on the recording mode is automatically set according to the type of cassette tape used S VHS or VHS When the S VHS Selector switch is set to off recording is done inthe normal VHS mode regardless of the type of cassette tape inserted Use the off pos
10. Out S Video In cect Y Audio Out L R Audio In L R Stereo Receiver Compact Disc Cassette Player STOP PLAY Dubbing from Your Audio Make sure audio connections are complete Select Input LINE1 or LINE2 See the Selecting the Input Mode section on page 25 PAUSE PLAY Multi Function Display Push PLAY and then push PAUSE where you want the dubbing to begin The VCR and your audio source should now be in Still mode Push AeV DUB The A DUB indicator appears in the Multi Function Display Push PAUSE on the VCR and at the same time start the audio source playback PAUSE A V DUB Push STOP on the VCR and your audio source to stop the audio dubbing An audio dub will only be performed on the normal mono track Hi Fi audio sound will not be affected STOP PLAY PAUSE PLAY Multi Function Display PAUSE SN Do not use the VCR Plus feature during udio NOTES Video or Audio Video NY dubbing If both units are not S VHS connect the VIDEO OUT of the playing VCR to the VIDEO IN of the recording VCR Dubbing over the Video Select Input LINE1 or LINE2 See the Selecting the Input Mode section on page 25 Push PLAY and then push PAUSE where you want the dubbing to begin Do this fi laying and then th recording VOR Both VCRs should now be in Still mode Push A V DUB twice on the recording VCR
11. PUSH CH UP KEY DA r g y luego oprimir CRCH A ara terminar a fijaci n Si aparece esta pantalla la fijaci n autom tica no es disponible en su zona Por favor fije la hora manualmente como describe al siguiente AUTO CLOCK SET IS INCOMPLETE PUSH MENU TO SET CLOCK 40 Spanish Quick Use Guide Gu a para r pida consulta Si la hora y la hora veraniega es incorrecta por favor siga los siguientes pasos Raras veces en caso de que ud vive cerca de dos zonas con hora diferente el aparato puede elegir un canal PBS con diferente hora de su zona En este caso haga los siguientes pasos 1 Tome nota del canal que est fijado en la ty 4 salga desde este modo oprimiendo el bot n VCR CH A 2 Anule este canal desde los canales memorizados en la combinaci n de VCR TV 3 Oprima el bot n MENU para que aparezca la pantalla del MENU 4 Use la rueda para elegir SET CLOCK Fijar reloj y luego para elegir AUTO SET Auto matico Si ud esta usando una caja de TV por cable y tiene muchos canales PBS sintonize la caja de TV por cable a un canal PBS diferente e intente la fijaci n autom tica otravez Fijaci n manual del reloj 1 Oprimir MENU para que aparezca la pantalla de la fijaci n del reloj 2 Girar y oprimir la rueda para elegir y fijar el mes la fecha el a o la hora y la hora veraniega SELECT MONTH BY ROTATING WHEEL PUSH WHEEL TO END PUSH MENU KEY Para hacer correcci
12. PUSH CLEAR PUSH WHEEL E TO START PUSH MENU KEY To Set or Reset Auto Clock Set Complete the following steps if Auto clock set displayed time was incorrect Auto clock set was not available at the time one time setup was done but is available now The PBS channel over which clock data is sent was changed by the broadcast company 1 Push MENU to display the menu 2 Rotate and push the Whee to or delete the channel To select a deleted channel use the NUMBERED keys on the remote control Deleted channels will flash in the Multi Function Display when selected select SET CLOCK and then r n select AUTO SET AAE ET 3 Follow the one time setup instructions on page 14 16 SELECT ROTATE WHEEL S PUSH WHEEL PUSH MENU KEY To Replace Channels in Memory To setup the VCR in case a cable box or Example if you have cable installed etc DSS receiver was installed or replaced 1 Push MENU to display the menu oa 1 Push MENU to display the menu lt er ue ver 2 Rotate and push the Wheel marma ET UP CH to select SET UP CHANNEL 2 Rotate and push the Wheel to SET UP CHANNEL gt from menu and then push cl ROTATE WHEEL select SET UP CHANNEL from antenna system catv to set your antenna system PUSH MENU KEY menu AE TV or CATV VCR Plus CH SET UP Seen ONE oak SELECT ROTATE WHEEL 3 joule ree a Wheel Se Sc ar 3 ponte rts push he ee ne p eo PUSH WHEEL O Es me f ROSE aa ae ea
13. amp receiver with speakers see page 30 For playback tapes must be recorded in Hi Fi stereo For TV viewing programs must be broadcast in stereo Push MENU three times to exit this mode Q D lt O 3 O O When adjusting the tracking during playback the Hi Fi audio sound may revert to normal audio sound This is normal There may be a difference in audio level Q ae Push SPATIALIZER SPATIALIZER HIGH between Hi Fi and normal audio playback repeatedly to choose If you select HIFI the Hi Fi indicator the desired setting SPATIALIZER LOW lights in the Multi Function Display Each push will change the SPATIALIZER OFF Rec Level Meter will show the audio level display in the order shown during recording or playback Portions of this product manufactured under a licence from Desper Products Inc SPATIALIZER and the circle in square device are trademarks owned by Desper Products Inc 31 af VCR Plus Set Up Easy Taping This setup is for VCR Plus and timer programming only VCR Plus programming allows you to set most items of a timer recording by simply entering a special code found in TV GUIDE magazine as well as the TV listings in selected newspapers In order for the VCR to read this special code some set up is required A Guide VCR Plus channel number is assigned to each local broadcast and cable station Because this number sometimes differs from the channel your TV receiv
14. case ass eox ser ue DSS no es disponible Oprimir MENU y la rueda para WIRELESS geuTe Contao pase a las instrucciones alternativas de la elegir Y S vE p gina 40 Si o NO ROTATE WHEEL PUSH WHEEL PUSH MENU KEY Si ha elegido YES S continue al paso siguiente Si ha elegido NO siga las instruciones alternativas de la p gina 40 38 Girar y oprimir SET CLOCK la rueda para PLEASE ENTER YOUR LOCAL elegir y fijar el PBS CHANNEL ON CABLE BOX canal PBS de su local que est recibiendo en su caja de TV por cable Si ud vive cerca de una zona con diferente hora fije el canal de su zona ROTATE WHEEL PUSH WHEEL PUSH MENU KEY Verifique que su caja de TV por cable est Oprimir la rueda para iniciar la fijacieon automeatica de los canales Las siguientes informaciones aparecer n seguidamente CH AUTO SET PROCEEDING AUTOPROGRAMACION EN PROCESO CH AUTOSET COMPLETED AUTOPROGRAMACION COMPLETO AUTO CLOCK SET PROCEEDING FIJACION AUTOMATICA DEL RELOJ EN PROCESO Esta pantalla aparece cuando la fijaci n 7 25 1997 FRI 12 00PM autom tica del reloj SETTING cHO2 es incompleto AUTO CLOCK SET mpr rsil COMPLETED hora est fijada eno _ Push cH up key correctamente y luego oprimir VCR CH A para terminar la fijaci n encendido y su receptor DSS est apagado Si la hora fijada autom ticamente es incorrecto Si ud usa
15. desired audio mode STEREO SAP MONO SET PUSH WHEEL PUSH MENU KEY Please refer to Receivable Broadcast Types section on previous page O Push MENU three times to exit this mode Do a recording See the Record On a Tape section on page 20 90900 Selecting the Audio Mode for Playback Select the type of sound track you desire for playback Do steps 1 2 and 3 above 60060 SET AUDIO MODE AUDIO MODE STEREO Rotate the WHEEL to select EMB tur PLAY AUDIO and then SELECT ROTATE WHEEL push to select the desired ser Push wHeeL audio mode HIFI NORMAL 82 PUSH MENU Key Please select HIFI to listen to your stereo recordings with stereo sound or MONO for monaural sound When purchasing or renting prerecorded tapes remember that only those recorded in Hi Fi stereo will play Playback the tape back with true stereo al A sound Standard stereo tapes will play See the Playback a Tape section on page 19 back with monaural sound In order to listen to Hi Fi stereo playback the VCR AUDIO L R jacks must be H i connected to a stereo TV or stereo amp S pati al izer Featu re and speakers See previous page This feature allows you to enhance the stereo sound so that it seems to Compe surround yn Spatializer indicator lights in the VCR front panel when set to HIGH or LOW Your VCR needs to be hooked up to a stereo TV or stereo
16. equipment 5 USING ACCESSORIES Use only accessories recommended by the manufacturer to avoid risk of fire shock or other hazards 6 CLEANING THE UNIT Unplug the unit Then use a clean dry chemically untreated cloth to gently remove dust or debris DO NOT USE cleaning fluids aerosols or forced air that could over spray or seep into the unit and cause electrical shock Any substance such as wax adhesive tape etc may mar the cabinet surface Exposure to greasy humid or dusty areas may adversely affect internal parts NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANTENN POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM HEC ART 256 PART H 1 DO NOT SERVICE THIS PRODUCT YOURSELF If after carefully following the detailed operating instructions this Video product does not operate properly do not attempt to open or remove covers or make any adjustments not described in the manual Unplug the unit and contact a qualified service technician 2 IF REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE REQUIRED Make sure the service technician uses only parts specified by the manufacturer or those having the same safety characteristics as the original parts The use of unauthorized substitutes may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 3 HAVE THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN PERFORM A SAFETY CHECK After any service or repairs to the unit request the service technician to conduct a thorough safety check as described in the manufacture s service literatu
17. explicaciones durante su fijaci n A Ud ha elegido NO en el paso 3 de la p gina 38 ud no est usando una caja de TV por cable o un receptor DSS B Ud ha elegido la segunda conexi n VCR CABLE DSSBOX TV en el paso 4 de la p gina 38 C Ud ha elegido NO en el paso 6 de la p gina 38 su caja de TV por cable o receptor DSS no tiene un control remoto D Ud est usando un receptor DSS y ha elegido SI en el paso 9 de la p gina 38 E No se puede controlar la caja de TV por cable o receptor DSS en el paso 9 de la p gina 38 Encienda la caja de TV por cable y fije la caja de TV por cable al canal PBS de su zona Si ud vive cerca de una zona con diferente hora asegurese de fijar el canal de su zona Si ud usa un receptor DSS ste debe estar apagado vcr Oprimir VCR CH A para iniciar la OF fijacieon automeatica de los cn 3 canales CHANNEL CLOCK AUTO SET CONNECT ANTENNA CABLE AND IF YOU USE A CABLE BOX TUNE 17 TO YOUR LOCAL PBS CH THEN PLEASE PUSH CH UP KEY Las siguientes informaciones aparecer n seguidamente CH AUTO SET PROCEEDING AUTOPROGRAMACION EN PROCESO CH AUTOSET COMPLETED AUTOPROGRAMACION COMPLETO AUTO CLOCK SET PROCEEDING FIJACION AUTOMATICA DEL RELOJ EN PROCESO Esta pantalla aparece para informarle que la fijaci n autom tica de la hora es incompleto 112511997 FRI 12 00PM DST ON SETTING CHO AUTO CLOCK SET COMPLETEO END
18. may condense in the unit and on the tape 6 TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY Do not place unsecured equipment on a sloping surface Support for the unit should be firm level and adequately strong An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn Carefully follow all operating instructions and use the manufacturer s recommended accessories when operating this unit or connecting it to any other equipment OUTDOOR ANTENNA INSTALLATION 1 SAFE ANTENNA AND CABLE CONNECTION If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the equipment be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against built up static charges and voltage surges Section 810 of the Nationa Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 in Canada part 1 of the Canadian Electrical Code provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode 2 KEEP ANTENNA CLEAR OF HIGH VOLTAGE POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS An outside antenna system should be located well away from power lines electric light or power circuits and where it will never come into contact with these power sour
19. r gt M 3 pr O r 3 Q pe O 37 Spanish Quick Use Guide Gu a para r pida consulta Fijaci n del Idioma de la pantalla fijaciones para la conexi n con la caja de TV por cable y receptor DSS memorizar los canales y fijaci n autom tica de la hora Girar y oprimir fogat aiton fare aome ON mea ose jar el n mero Ms de c digo de la SELECT ROTATE WHEEL caja de TV por END PUSH MONK KEY ver Encienda el televisor y la a videograbadora El televisor debe estar fijado al mismo canal cable o receptor que ha seleccionado en la parte trasera de DSS que coincide con su marca la videograbadora canal 3 o 4 desde la lista de la p gina 13 Este determinar si la videograbadora controlar la caja de TV por cable o el Oprimir MENU receptor DSS para elegir nec o YES Si o GS APOE para ao O a as O NO TV por cable sintonice al canal 2 Siusa un eox to choz NP Si ha elegido YES S continue al paso siguiente Si ha elegido NO siga las receptor DSS instruciones alternativas de la p gina 40 sintonice a cualquier Receptor DSS canal fuera de 200 PLEASE TUNE YOUR DSS Girar y oprimir CABLE DSS BOX SET UP RECEIVER TO CH 270 SELECT YOUR CABLE BOX OR la rueda para DSS RECEIVER SET UP elegir la conexi n de VCR CABLE DSS BOX TV su equipo SET PUSH WHEEL ENO PUSH MENU KEY Si es CABLE DSS BOX VCR TV
20. the recording to be on a weekly basis enter WEEKLY MON TUE etc SELECT STAAT DATE TO END PUS BY ROTATING WHEEL PUSH WHEEL TO END PUSH PROG KEY Remaining Items to be set START time STOP time CH annel number or LINE for outside source recording Speed SP LP SLP Rotate and push the WHEEL to select and set remaining items at right To Make Corrections Repeatedly push the Wheel to move forward or the CLEAR button to move back to the desired item Push the WHEEL when program is completed PROGRAM COMPLETED will appear on screen If PROGRAM IS INCOMPLETE appears on screen check all entries and make necessary corrections If you enter a channel number of 100 125 the screen at right 1S tT CABLE CHANNEL appears a few seconds later OR DSS RECEIVER CHANNEL Rotate and push the CABLE WHEEL to select DSS ROTATE WHEEL or CABLE Push PROG to end the program If you want to enter more programs select a blank P OT START STOP CH SPD 1DAY 9 00A12 00A 08 SP 2 tere ets cee mm Sree Uy ee ee AU A ee SELECT 1 8 ROTATE WHEEL program number with Wheel NTER PUSH WHEEL CANCEL PUSH CLEAR KEY and repeat steps 2 and 3 ENO PUSH DAOG KEY Push PROG to exit this mode Push VCR POWER 7 I off to set the timer Me When recording programs via a cable box make sure the cable box Multi Function Display i
21. 1 For rear audio video SELECT ROTATE WHEEL want to start copying connection END PUSH MENU KEY LINE2 For front audio video connection us an You can also select 1 or 2 using the Push REC and PLAY atth ved an ls os ct LINE LINE2 using th u same time on Recording VCR The numbers will change in the order shown Push PAUSE immediately ra nae CATV TV LINE24 LINE1i4 125 or 69 Push PAUSE on both VCRs at the same time to_begin copying Edit Out Unwanted Parts When LINE is selected L1 or L2 is displayed i ser f played in of the original recording by using the PAUSE button the Multi Function Display for about 4 seconds on the Recording unit while copying is in progress Caution Push STOP on both Unauthorized exchanging and or copying of copyrighted VCRs to stop copying recordings may be copyright infringement S O O S c 2 A 3 O O Dubbing Over Your Recording Because your VCR uses Flying Erase Head technology you can dub over the original video audio or both video and audio portion of your recording with exceptional quality M cneck list before you begin O Connections below are complete The master tape is inserted into the playing VCR or camcorder and the tape with record tab to be dubbed over is inserted into the recording VCR Connections TV for Monitoring Recording Editing VCR Playing Source VCR E Your audio source S Video
22. 88 91 MovietiM8 cooonocrcccccccnnoncnnnono 29 32 39 42 44 88 Universal occcconcnccnnccananananos 42 43 44 52 63 88 NSC O A 32 38 40 Viewstar a an 13 20 22 26 40 58 62 A EEE TEE ieee 11 46 MIO TON EOE E OES E E 64 Panasonic alias anar 16 17 A ILe EREE EEE coactsvibionarereee eee TTE 64 PONS ae ase ient 13 20 23 24 96 MOM ia 07 23 50 A A A ener r Eran 05 06 78 LM da 07 23 50 AA oinar 30 42 44 52 63 88 i A EE E 16 17 S Digital Satellite System Receiver FRO AI SUNG o iiiesserriss kicerscsrasrieiirt aseri da 51 88 gt BUM A ea canes a aNs 14 41 POA DEE E EAE E E E EEEE 99 Note During setup you will be instructed to enter your brand code number As some brands have multiple codes it may be necessary to try different codes to attain the proper results These codes are for Cable box or DSS Box setup for Auto Clock and VCR Plus recording only For TV Cable Box Universal Remote Control operation please see page 35 Positionina Your Cable Box or DSS Receiver If your cable box or DSS receiver is remote controllable place it on or near the VCR as shown in the example below The VCR transmits an infrared signal from two locations Be sure nat to cover the transmitter windows Transmitters o e corcrrsssito VCR s Signal 13 Q D 3 Q 2 mr a gt O Q W One Time VCR Setup Follow along in the manual as 7 Pe AE a a Cable box DSS receiver Setup p
23. A O o Se or Cable LOD hier O O Cable E pencho ccoo rn i OUT TO TV i Stal ease JUDIOS Vpro Antenna D Du i i 2a D E D ae e DL 0 me Om e A as i NAE APT se yro aaka m x ss E4 6 Dd A E o A A VCR a AF Coaxial Cable supplied 5 x RF Coaxial Cable supplied Cable a Antenna Back of TV B A B Saad a a B lt ANT CABLE BOX gt DSS BOX gt VCR gt TV gt u D lt VCR gt CABLE BOX gt TV gt u a Cable i Pata Back of VCR Back of TV or Antenna Back ot DSS Box E Dish From Aa O E ee A caba A Dee OP OF antenna E a ace AUDIO1 VIDEO E D ii a n Do O Q de i a i 5 e E O o EMO F y a RF Coaxial Cable 5 a supplied yo x RF Coaxial T 4 A Cable Box Devo Daw ng O e B B ONE TIME SETUP IMPORTANT NOTES For detailed DSS receiver connection instruction please see your DSS operating manual The DSS receiver must be turned off to view programs from the cable box or antenna If you use a DSS receiver it must be turned off for auto clock set If your cable box is not remote controllable it must be tuned to your PBS channel If you use Audio Video Jack connection between the VCR and cable box or DSS receiver you must also connect the RF coaxial cable in order to use the auto clock set and channel auto set features 12 Cable Box DSS Receiver Code Number List If your cable box or DSS receiver is remote controllable refer to this list during set
24. CLOCK BEFORE PROGRAMMING PROGRAM IS INCOMPLETE TURN VCR OFF FOR TIMER RECORDING CHECK CASSETTE RECORD TAB NO CASSETTE PLEASE INSERT A CASSETTE TO CANCEL TIMER REC PUSH POWER THEN STOP KEY Y Playback a Tape Insert a cassette VCR power comes on automatically This indicator lights in the Multi Function Display Soy sw Push PLAY to start playback CJ Playback begins automatically if cassette has no record tab oe 1 O Or VCR or Remote Control q D Push REW or FF to quickly locate a scene SP mode tapes have a search speed of 9 times and SLP mode tapes 27 times VCR or Remote D the normal speed M check list before you begin C All connections are made See pages 6 9 O TV and VCR are plugged in _ TV is turned on and set to the VCR channel CH 3 or 4 PAUSE Multi Some noise bars will appear during search Function O di i ea O5 Push STOP to stop playback VCR or Remote Control Push EJECT to eject the are This button only on VCR Special Effects Durin Playback These features work best in SP or SLP mode The sound will be muted After the VCR is in the Still or Slow mode for 3 minutes it will go into the Stop mode automatically to protect the tape and video head Slow Motion Playback Push SLOW to start and PLAY or SLOW to release the Slow mode Still Freeze Frame Picture Push PAUSE to freeze and release the picture To reduce picture noi
25. Level Y Connection INDOOR OUTDOOR Cable TV ANTENNA ANTENNA Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TV and connect it to the VCR IN FROM ANT Antenna Cable VCR Set the Output Channel of your VCR i to channel 3 or 4 whichever is not being RF Coaxial Cable transmitted on by a Local TV broadcast VCR TV Connection Cable supplied Connect the VCR to your TV with the RF Coaxial Cable OUT TO TV Between Antenna and VCR Between VCR and TV Case 1 Twin Lead Cable Only Case 1 Screw 8 Plug Type Terminal O O 5 3 D O O 3 0 TV To VCR Terminal UHF VHF Band Separator VHF not supplied Flat Twin Lead 300 300 75 ohm Transformer DO Ohm Cable not supplied RF Coaxial Cable Case 2 Twin Lead 4 Coaxial Cables Case 2 Screw Type Terminal 75 300 ohm Transformer not supplied UHF VHF DD Band Mixer not supplied Case 3 Double Screw Type Terminal Round 75 Ohm UHF VHF Band Separator TV coaxial Cable To VCR Terminal not supplied VHF Case 3 Two Twin Lead Cables Case 4 Complex TV Terminal UHF VHF Band Mixer TERMINALS ON BACK OF TV SET not supplied 300 75 ohm Transformer not supplied To VCR Terminal Split out ANT1 If your TV has both post and screw type VHF terminals using the post connection is recommended to minimize signal loss Connect to one of the ANT terminals and select the same antenna number on t
26. NU TO SET CLOCK Push MENU to display the manual clock set screen See the Manual Clock Set section on page 16 Note If you use a cable box and receive more than one PBS station you may exit the manual clock set screen and try auto clock set again Follow the Set or Reset Auto Clock Set steps and when the instructions call for you to enter a PBS station make sure to enter the one you have not tried yet Auto clock set will be performed when the VCR is turned off for the first time each day If you use a cable box and you want auto clock set to be performed the cable box must be left on at the time the VCR power is turned off 15 Q O 0 y D Q b One Time VCR Setup Alternative Instructions Complete the following steps if during one time setup any of the following applies A You selected NO in step 3 on page 14 you do not use a cable box or DSS receiver B You selected connection method 2 VCR CABLE DSS BOX TV in step 4 on page 14 C You selected NO in step 6 on page 14 your cable box or DSS receiver is not remote controllable D You use a DSS receiver and selected YES in step 9 on page 15 E Cable Box or DSS receiver can not be controlled in step 9 on page 15 Turn on the cable box and set it to the local PBS channel GHANHEL CLOCK AUTO SET e If you live near a different time zone make sure to set the channel in your time zone If you use a DSS receiver it
27. SH CLEAR TO END PUSH VCA Plus To cancel program contents Push the CLEAR button If you use Connection Method 1 on page 12 the channel shown in the on screen display in this step will always be the cable box output channel number Push VCR Plus GR BER VCR Plus to com plete the FOR TIMER RECORDING O prog ram LEAVE CABLE BOX POWER ON When recording programs via a cable box make sure the cable box is left on If the cable box can not be controlled with the VCR you must manually select the desired channel This display may differ depending on your cable box hook up VCR Push VCR OS Multi Function Display POWER off to S set the timer iM VCR PlusCodes can not be used to program the VCR to record DSS channels An on screen display will indicate if an invalid PlusCode number has been entered An on screen display will indicate when all timer programs are full O O lt je c O 0 g O L Spe M check list before you begin O All connections are made See pages 6 9 D VCR is Plugged in DO TV is turned on and set to the VCR channel CH3 or CH4 34 cial VCR and Remote Features STOP VCR Lock Feature When activated this feature prohibits ali operations except for timer recording and tape eject This is useful to prevent misoperation and protect your VCR from curious children Hold down STOP on the VCR zop for 7 seconds durin
28. TEM CATV select VCR Pluss AO SET aay eer ue CH SET UP VCA Plus CH SET UP SELECT ROTATE WHEEL SET PUSH WHEEL END PUSH MENU KEY IMPORTANT NOTE For this step use the list you prepared You may leave lines blank if you don t receive that station or the GUIDE CH number and the CATV or TV CH numbers are the same Push the WHEEL VCR Plus CH SET UP to move the GUIDECH CATV CH shaded area on gt the right side j a SELECT ROTATE WHEEL SET PUSH WHEEL END PUSH MENU KEY Then rotate the Wheel to change CATV or TV CH number Next push the Wheel to enter CATV or TV CH number Now rotate the Wheel to continue Repeat this operation until the list is complete To Make Corrections Rotate and push the Wheel to select the incorrect CATV or TV CH number Then push CLEAR to delete the numbers Now use the Wheel to re enter the channel Push MENU twice to Mew exit the VCR Plus CH SET UP mode N Make your entries within 60 seconds or the VCR will leave this mode NOTES Once local channels have been programmed they will My stay in memory even in the case of a power failure VCR Plus C and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation The VCR Plus system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation ret a VCR Plus Programming Easy Taping A check list before you begin The clock is set O One Time VCR Setup is comp
29. Thank you for choosing YOTSI420 A anasonic E a a LE TON a aa EA ee E Video Cassette Recorder Erm Easy Taping Operating Instructions Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to connect operate or adjust this product Please save this manual Spanish Quick Use Guide is included Gula para r pida consulta en espa ol asta includo Quick Use Guide is on the back cover UOHEWIOJU JBUIO payers Bure suo nogauuo uonesado 91seg 6d 9d Bld Od Lod 6ld eg 9d x a lt an Things You Should Know Congratulations on your purchase of one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market ey k Used properly we re sure it will bring you and your tamily years of enjoyment Please take time to fill in the information at right The serial number is on the tag located on the back of your VCR You ll want to keep this manual handy as your convenient VCR information source Safety Precautions Warning To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture This video recorder equipped with the HQ System is compatible with existing VHS equipment Only use those tapes with the or SVHS mark It is recommended that only cassette tapes that have been tested and inspected for use in 2 4 6 and 8 hour VCR machines be used This video recorder is equipped with recording functions for both conventional and SIVHS syst
30. an be found in VCR VHFHE AS A ele your Editing Controller or PC Interface Product O TO TV a 3CH4 NAB A AB Editing Controller Hook up Both VCRs must have a 5 pin editing terminal Playing Source VCR Recording Editing VCR Monitor TV AN Cable A V Cable 5 Pin Cable optional 5 Pin Cable optional AG A96 optional Personal Computer_Hook up l Monitor TV A V STATION must be used EE Playing Source A VCR Recording Editing VCR ANIS OUTPUT A V S INPUT Playing Source B VCR 386 486 PC Panasonic E RS 232C Cable GPI 5 Pin Cable Future Video 5 Pin Cable optional 5 Pin Cable optional 28 Product Information for Edit Controllers and 5 Pin VCRs Camcorders The following chart lists commands available with the Panasonic Edit Controller AG A96 command JOG SHUTTLE CONTROL Teoma ESA Editing may not be performed correctly if more than 10 hours have lapsed on the Time Counter If necessary reset the Time Counter to 0 00 00 see page 21 before starting the edit When the VCR is connected to an edit controller buttons on the VCR unit and on the remote control may not function properly during the dubbing 29 lt 9 5 O 5 O O Mcheck list before you begin The VCR is connected to a stereo TV or a mono TV and stereo amp or receiver with s
31. arar la reproducci n Videograbadora o Control Remoto Oprimir EJECT para expulsar A la cinta Este bot n se encuentra solamente en la videograbadora Operaciones b sicas para la grabaci n Dias una cinta o E La videograbadora se enciende autom ticamente Oprimir VCR stor CHO2 CH A V para elegir el canal U oprimir CHANNEL A V en la videograbadora Para grabar desde una fuente externa oprimir VCR CH A para elegir LINEA1 ou LINEA2 Oprimir SPEED para SLP cambiar la velocidad de la cinta SP Reproducci n est ndar LP Larga duraci n SLP Superlarga duraci n 4 acre Oprimir REC TIME con el contro remoto para empezar a grabar U oprimir PLAY y REC TIME en la videograbadora Grabaci n de un toque OTR La videograbadora termina la grabaci n a una hora programada Oprima sucesivamente REC TIME para fijar el tiempo de la grabaci n Cada presi n cambiar la hora de parada como demuestra al siguiente A normal 0 30 1 00 4 004 3 00 2 00 4 1 as La indicaci n TIMER aparece en la pantalla multifuncional o AA STOP para U oprimir ER en la videograbadora Si mantiene oprimiendo el bot n de VCR CH A V aumentar la velocidad del cambio del canal e Oprimir PAUSE para hacer una pausa en la grabaci n en progreso 41 O mt gt r s O a 3 D le m Spanish Quick Use Gui
32. can set your VCR up to play a recording over and over Push MENU to display the menu SET CLOCK SET UP CHANNEL Rotate and push the ed WHEEL to select SET ser UP VCR ROTATE WHEEL gt PUSH WHEEL END PUSH MENU KEY Rotate the WHEEL to select REPEAT PLAY then push to select ON or OFF SET UP VCR REPEAT PLAY ON BEEPER ON INPUT SELECT TUNER SET AUDIO MODE SELECT ROTATE WHEEL SET PUSH WHEEL END PUSH MENU KEY The VCR plays to the end of a tape or until a blank portion of 30 seconds or more is reached Erased portions of tape are not considered blank The tape is then automatically rewound and played again and again until Repeat Play is cancelled All function buttons REW FF etc are operational during Repeat Play 4 C menu Push MENU twice to leave this screen One Minute Skip With this feature you can skip over commercials recorded on a tape O Push ZERO 1MIN in Play mode O e The VCR will go into FF search mode and skip over 60 seconds of recorded time Then normal playback will resume Zero Search You can reset the Time Counter to zero and then return to that point Push DISPLAY to STOP 12 00AM _ CHOS DISPLAY display the Time STEREO SLP O Counter overlay MONO Push COUNTER RESET Reser to reset the Time Counter This may be done at as many places as you wish on the tape Push ZERO 1MIN Ss in Stop mode T
33. ces if it should happen to fall When installing an outside antenna extreme care should be taken to avoid touching power lines circuits or other power sources as this could be fatal Because of the hazards involved antenna installation should be left to a professional USING THE VIDEO UNIT If the unit has been in storage or moved to a new location refer first to the INSTALLATION section of these safeguards 1 KEEP THIS VIDEO UNIT AWAY FROM WATER OR MOISTURE OF ANY KIND 2 IF EQUIPMENT IS EXPOSED TO RAIN MOISTURE OR STRONG IMPACT unplug the unit and have it inspected by a qualified service technician before use 3 DURING AN ELECTRICAL STORM During a lightning storm whether indoors or outdoors or before leaving the unit unused for extended periods of time disconnect all equipment from the power source as well as the antenna and cable system 4 WHEN THE UNIT IS PLUGGED IN Never expose the unit to rain or water DO NOT OPERATE if liquid has been spilled into the unit Immediately unplug the unit and have it inspected by a service technician Fire and shock hazards can result from electrical shorts caused by liquid contact inside Never drop or push any object through openings in the unit Some internal parts carry hazardous voltages and contact can cause electric shock or fire hazard Avoid placing the unit directly above or below your TV set as this may cause electrical interference Keep all magnets away from electronic
34. de Gu a para r pida consulta Programaci n facil para la grabaci n con temporizador PROG Oprimir PROG para START STOP CH 1 O que aparezca la pantalla de la SELECT START DATE programaci n BY ROTATING WHEEL A PUSH WHEEL e Si ya existe una programaci n To eno PUSH PROG KEY elija usando la rueda un n mero sin programaci n Girar y oprimir la rueda para elegir y fijar la fecha Fecha de hoy e WEEKS 7 9 890 31 weekly Orden de selecci n con la rueda N WEEKLY SUN j DAILY m eaaa e0 ATE START STOP CH AN SLP Grabaci n diaria y semanal Si ud desea programar una grabaci n diaria lunes a viernes elija DAILY Diario en vez de la fecha en el paso 2 Si desea una grabaci n semanal elija WEEKLY MAN Semanal Lun TUE Mar etc SELECT START DATE BY ROTATING WHEEL PUSH WHEEL TO ENO PUSH PROG KEY Girar y oprimir la ruedad para elegir y fijar las fijaciones que sobran Fijaciones Hora de inicio Hora de parada Canal o LINEA para una fuente externa Velecidad de la cinta SP LP SLP Para hacer correcciones Oprimir la rueda sucesivamente para avanzar u oprimir CLEAR para retroceder hasta el paso que desea corregir eoe Oprimir PROG O para terminar la programaci n Si desea hacer m s programaciones elija un n mero de programa en blanco con la rueda y repita los paso 2 y 3 5 eros Oprimir PROG para
35. display and remove the overlay shown below Function Status Time Channel amp Call Letter REC 12 00AM CHO8 0 25 0 00 00 STEREO SAP MONO Rec Time Remaining OTR mode only see page 20 SVHS Tape Speed Receivable Broadcast Types Counter See page 30 S Super VHS See page 24 Blank Tape and will be Blue Screen If a blank section of tape is encountered in the Play mode or the channel you select has no broadcast the TV screen will change to a solid blue field The screen will remain blue until a recorded signal is again detected or an active channel is selected 18 Warning and Instruction Displays These displays will alert you to a missed operation or provide further instructions If no active channels are found for CHANNEL MEMORY If you attempt to set or review a Timer Recording and the Clock is not set lf a Timer Program was not completed before exiting the Program mode After a Timer Program has been set If you push REC on the remote contro or REC and PLAY on the VCR and a cassette is inserted with no record tab If you push PLAY FF REW or REC on the remote control or if you push REC and PLAY PLAY FF REW or REC on the VCR without a cassette inserted If you push POWER or STOP during a Timer Recording visible in VCR mode only NO CH FOUND PLEASE CHECK ANTENNA CABLE CONNECTION THEN PUSH VCR CH UP KEY AGAIN PLEASE SET
36. e BEE for down da Push SET FF repeatedly to move to a particular item for setting or correction Push REW or PLAY to make your selection for up Push FF to set and move on to the next item items to be Set e recording DATE e START time e STOP time e CH annel or LINE SPEED SP LP SLP When the program is completed Toa Push REC TIME and FF to display program contents at the same time To set the next program repeat steps 2 3 and 4 before continuing with step 5 Joa Push REC TIME and FF to exit this mode at the same time El Push POWER off noi gt to set the timer els A l Multi Function Display Itis not possible to clear a timer program using the VCR buttons Please use the Remote Control When recording programs via a cable box make sure the cable box is left on If the Cable box cannot be controlled with the VCR you must manually select the desired channel 23 lt VHS Super S VHS System S VHS tape playback is superior to VHS even when using a conventional TV And your S VHS VCR can also play back VHS format tapes S VHS VIDEO SYSTEM CONNECTION S VHS MONITOR RECEIVER N l A Audio IN Bey S Video S Video In udio SY Cron Eee 101 A z E A A 4 os SK a REEN Pa Va L gt cam Q Soe CVHF OUT Connecting Audio Out Cable L R NES E
37. e box or antenna See the DSS manual for details Audio Video Connections lf your TV has AUDIO IN and VIDEO IN terminals you can connect your VCR to them to receive a higher quality picture and sound The antenna VCR and VCR TV connection is as shown Audio Video Connections 2 O 3 3 O O a O 5 Y IN FROM ANT 1 Connect the VIDEO OUT terminal on the VCR to the VIDEO IN terminal of your TV 2 Connect the L and R AUDIO OUT terminals on the VCR to the L and R AUDIO IN terminals of your TV 3 Set the VIDEO TV selector of your TV Monitor Receiver to VIDEO NOTE To use your TV as a VCR monitor set the VIDEO TV selector on the TV Monitor Receiver to VIDEO Stereo Amplifier Connections When you connect your VCR to a Stereo Component System you can Stereo Amplifier view the picture from the VCR while enjoying stereo from your audio system Connect the L and R AUDIO OUT terminals on the VCR to the L and R AUDIO IN terminals of your stereo DSSO is a registered trademark of DIRECTV INC a unit of GM Hughed Electronics Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC in USA and to the Canadian Electrical code in Canada that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of t
38. e es ae 10 ext IS MOGE pus a 10 XI IS mode pus MENU twice nes ee twice ARE YOU USING A CABLE PUSH WHEEL BOX OR DSS RECEIVER 4 Follow the one time setup PUSH MENU KEY instructions on page 14 16 Whenever channels are replaced in memory auto clock set is also reprogrammed 4 Rotate and push the Wheel to select YES and continue with steps 4 9 on pages 14 and 15 This VCR wilt accurately maintain its calendar up to Dec 31 2014 11 59PM Normal TV or Cable channels are automatically selected and placed in memory depending on how your VCR is hooked up By pushing the Wheel or CLEAR button repeatedly you can skip forward or backward over correct entries and go directly to a specific item NO SELECT ROTATE WHEEL SET PUSH WHEEL END PUSH MENU KEY C On Screen Displays OSD Channel amp Function Display Whenever the channe is changed the Channel number will appear for a few seconds on screen Some station names may also appear When a function button is pushed PLAY FF etc the VCR mode will be displayed Menu Screen 1 Push MENU to display SET CLOCK the menu SET UP CHANNEL 2 Rotate and push the wheel secect rotate wneeL to make your selection A eee WHEEL see page 14 To get the most from each feature it is recommended that you read the Operation Manual before attempting any operation E a a a a VCR Status amp Clock Display Push DISPLAY to
39. elector AR cc rl cr T pag See pages 20 25 bs es PAUSE See pages 19 20 PLAY 25 27 See pages 19 20 23 25 27 REWIND SEARCH See pages 19 23 dal RECORD TIME REMOTE SHUTTLE Ring See page 25 See pages SENSOR See page 34 20 23 25 AUDIO Input PLAY Multi Function Display Connector L R See pages 19 See pages 11 19 20 22 See page 25 20 23 25 27 23 26 27 30 33 FAST FORWARD SEARCH See pages 19 23 10 Multi Function Display Audio Dub Indicator Record Indicator See pages 26 27 See page 20 Timer Indicator See pages 20 22 23 33 Stereo Indicator Cassette In See page 30 Indicator SAP Indicator Function Indicators See page 30 See below Speed Indicator g HO mana enn peer Dn Rec Level Meter See page 31 Video Dub Indicator Channel Display See page 27 G 2 3 Q Y O ms Q Repeat Indicator Hi Fi Indicator See page 31 VCR Indicator See pages 19 20 Clock Status Display Rewind Mar Fast Forward Rewind ane Fast Forward Search i Search Record m Slow Frame Advance Rear View of the VCR 5 Pin Editing Connector See page 28 S Video output Connector See pages 24 26 AC Power Plug When plugged into an AC outlet the VCR consumes 10 5W of electric power in OFF condition Video Output Connector Audio Output Connector L R See pages 25 26 30 See pages 24 26 30 VHF UHF Antenna In
40. ems to enable users to select either mode An cassette recorded in the SHS mode cannot be played back with conventional VCRs Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No eee Model No AG 1680 Serial No 7 FCC Warning Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user s authority to operate SU TON This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit AN AN may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock Therefore it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this unit E INOT REMOVE COVER ORBACK This symbol alerts the user that important literature concerning the ES Be AA operation and maintenance of this unit has been included Therefore it should be read carefully in order to avoid any problems Table of Contents important Safeguards and Precautions cnccccoononsorannonioonocacnnnonncnanoconnoranonnanno sio ronooranr noo rranss 3 Unpacking Your VCR Product Features oocooimocconconmescocanoonnonocncinnroosnenoccnanarcarannancnncoconara 4 VCR and Cassette Information Record Tab Head Cleaning Tape Speeds D S T Specifications 5 Basic Connection Antenna and VCR VCR and TV oocccononnonncocnnnarenanncconorononecnonncnonnerecnnnccnnoos 6 7 Additional Connections CATV Audio Video o 8 9 Getting Started Location of Controls Remote Control VCR sssccescssecssnsscesscestescc
41. ere are basically two types of Wheel operation Emiro ios ton Sint besetting e cid Rotate and push the GHBRRE 085 20 SET UES OPERATION f MAPEL IO Ot the Cable PaE a oler box or DSS receiver MANUAL AND ENTER NUMBER Mn Oak code number that le p like a button matches your brand Ser ea ae ROTATE TO SELECT ROTATE TO SELECT from the list on page 13 E2 PUSH MENU key This determines whether the E VCR will control your cable SET box or DSS receiver to make selection to enter selection 14 Continued on the next page channel 02 CABLE DSS BOX SET UP If you use a DSS receiver tune it to any channel other than 200 O If you use a cable box tune it to If Cable Box PLEASE TUNE YOUR CABLE BOX TO CHO2 If DSS Receiver Push the WHEEL to continue PLEASE TUNE YOUR OSS RECEIVER TO CH 270 PROCEED PUSH WHEEL END PUSH MENU KEY Rotate and push the If Cable Box WHEEL to select YES or NO CABLE DSS ES SET UP tS YOUR CABLE RECEIVING CH 09 gt YES NO If you use a cable box and selected YES go to step 10 If you use a DSS receiver and selected YES go to the Alternate instructions on page 16 If NO the screen in step 7 will reappear Try entering a different code assigned to your brand and or repositioning the equipment see page 13 If the answer is still NO cable box or DSS receiver control is not available Push MENU and go to the A
42. es the station on it is necessary to program the VCR with local channel information Channel Set Up Preparations NOTE Complete the steps on this page if you are using Connection Method 2 on page 12 for VCR hookup Prepare a list like the example below This list will help you smoothly enter the information needed in step 4 at right You will need the following to complete the list MW A line up of normal and or cable stations you receive along with the channel numbers your TV receives them on A cable channel line up chart is supplied by your cable company WA list of Guide VCR Plus channel numbers assigned to the stations you receive This list is available in TV Guide and the TV listings found in selected newspapers 4 Make a chart with 3 columns like the example below in the left column fill in the name or call letters of the stations you receive 2 In the middle column fill in each station s assigned Guide VCR Plus number found in TV Guide newspapers etc 3 In the right column fill in the channel number that aa TV receives the station on from your channel ine up EXAMPLE ONLY Assigned Channel no Broadcast or Cable Station Name VCR Plus Channel Set Up Connection Method 2 on page 12 Push MENU COvew to display the menu SET UP VCR SET CLOCK Reet and push SELECT ROTATE WHEEL Me etue E Reese CHANNEL Rotate and push ser ur cuannet the WHEEL to ANTENNA SYS
43. g Stop Or oR Lock acrivareo Power OFF mode dia Ai To Cancel the VCR Lock feature Hold down STOP on the VCR VCR LOCK OFF for 7 seconds again during Stop or Power OFF mode VCR Lock mode is cancelled automatically after 24 hours when the clock is set VCR Lock feature is not available if the cassette is inserted Warning Beeper Feature When you select BEEPER ON as described below a short warning will sound each time an invalid entry or operation is made and a timer program is set Push MENU to display Coven the menu SELECT ROTATE WHEEL Rotate and push the SET PUSH WHEEL WHEEL to select SET END PUSH MENU KEY UP VCR l ET CLOCK SET UP CHANNEL SET UP VCR REPEAT PLAY ON Rotate the WHEEL CRRA cect Ponen to select BEEPER SET AUDIO MODE then push to select SET PUSH WHEEL ON or OFF PUSH MENU KEY Push MENU twice to exit Cowen this screen Shuttle Variable Speed Search The SHUTTLE Ring allows you to smoothly control the tape speed during special effects playback in both forward or reverse Turn SHUTTLE Ring on the VCR or ES remote while in Play or Still mode to place the VCR in Shuttle mode and start a forward or reverse search The Shuttle indicator lights The more you turn the Ring the faster the search speed will be Push a function button such as PLAY STOP etc on the VCR or remote to release the Shuttle mode The VCR performs t
44. h of the following U A functions O 29 32 39 42 44 88 Some TV and Cable Box brands require you to turn Samsung 32 40 42 78 94 on the power manually Scientific Atlanta 08 09 56 61 87 90 Sheritech TV Cable Box SL Marx POWER ON OFF POWER ON OFF Sprucer Stargate Stargate osease Sylvania Telecaption Teleview 32 40 42 78 94 4 30 42 44 52 63 85 88 Videoway Ed Lia aa oO 2 Find your TV or Cable Box Brand Code Numbers See left chart for TV or Cable Box Brand Code Numbers Hold down TV POWER O 2 or CO or CATV POWER CATV and CHANNEL UP DOWN CHANNEL UP DOWN VOLUME UP DOWN Depending on your TV or Cable Box model not all functions listed may be controlled by this remote Please repeat the TV Cable Box Set Up procedure when you replace the remote s batteries The remote control is designed to control the brands listed However it will not operate all TVs or Cable Boxes made by these manufacturers If you get no results your particular product brand cannot be controlled by this remote EN Before Requesting Service o Check the following points once again if you are having some trouble with your VCR Power No power Recording amp Playback TV program can t be recorded Timer recording can t be performed There is no playback picture or the playback picture is noisy or contains streaks During special effects playback t
45. he TV Additional Connections CATV Cable Connections All connections on this page are made with 75 Ohm coaxial cables Without a Converter Descrambler Box IN FROM ANT VCR You can q 1 Use your VCR Remote Control to select channels A 2 Program one or more unscrambled channels for unattended recording ps NOTE You cannot record or view scrambled channels with this connection You can Cable TV i l Converter Bo 1 Record and view any channel including scrambled channels channel selection must be made at the Cable TV Converter Box Program one channel for unattended recording You can 1 Use your VCR Remote Control to select channels 2 Program unattended recordings of more than one unscrambled channel NOTE You cannot record scrambled channels with this connection Converter Box If you want to record and view Converter Box 1 a combination of scrambled and unscrambled channels you will need additional equipment This connection requires two converter boxes an A B switch and a 2 way splitter y F as shown here S ke OUT TO TV Coaxial Cable With a DSS Receiver IN FROM n CABLE or vouca Antenna IN FROM OUT TO TV 1 Record and view any channel including Satellite Dish scrambled channels channel selection must be made at the DSS Receiver 2 Program one channel for unattended recording NOTE The DSS receiver must be turned off to view programs from a cabl
46. he VCR will go into FF or REW mode and stop at the last point the Time Counter was set to 0 00 00 STOP 12 00AM CHOS 0 00 00 STEREO SAP MONO 0 uN O O Oo 0 a 0 O 5 Timer Recording Your VCR can be set up to do a recording while you are away or otherwise occupied Up to 8 programs can be placed in memory You can choose to record one time daily or weekly Aenecr list before you begin C All connections are made See pages 6 9 C TV and VCR are plugged in and turned on O VCR TV selector is set to VCR C Clock is set to correct time LJ Record tab in place See page 5 Multi Function Display important notes when using a DSS receiver When recording programs via a DSS receiver the DSS receiver must be left on When recording programs via an antenna or cable the DSS receiver must be turned off Ve Push PROG to display ola the program screen gt Ifa program is already in memory use the Wheel to select an unused program number SELECT START DATE BY ROTATING WHEEL PUSH WHEEL TO END PUSH PROG KEY Rotate and push Today s Date the WH E E L to s uaa T 31 ATS di WEEKLY Wheel Selection Order E WEEKLY SUN jmen DAILY me 0 099 START STOP CH Daily and Weekly Timer Recording If you want the program to be recorded daily Mon thru Fri enter DAILY in place of the DATE in step 2 If you want
47. he building as close to the point of cable entry as practical Remote Control Buttons VCR TV See pages 20 25 VCR POWER See pages 14 22 23 33 PLAY r See pages 19 26 27 REWIND SEARCH See page 19 ZERO SEARCH 1 MINUTE SKIP See page 21 SLOW See page 19 CATV CHANNEL UP DOWN See page 35 TV POWER See page 35 MENU See pages 14 18 21 25 31 32 34 PROGRAM See pages 14 22 23 DISPLAY See pages 18 20 21 30 VCR Plus See page 33 NUMBERED KEYS See pages 17 20 33 35 ADD DELETE See page 17 SHUTTLE Ring See page 34 COUNTER RESET See page 21 SPEED See pages 20 33 FAST FORWARD SEARCH See page 19 STOP See pages 19 20 23 26 27 RECORD TIME See page 20 PAUSE See pages 19 20 26 27 TV CHANNEL UP DOWN See page 35 TV VOLUME UP DOWN See page 35 CATV POWER See page 35 SELECT SET WHEEL See pages 14 18 21 23 25 31 32 34 CLEAR See pages 16 17 22 23 32 33 VCR CHANNEL UP DOWN TRACKING UP DOWN See pages 15 16 19 20 25 SPATIALIZER See page 31 AUDIO VIDEO DUB See pages 26 27 Front View of the VCR Cassette Compartment See pages 19 20 25 CHANNEL UP DOWN S VHS Switch STOP See pages 15 16 19 20 25 See page 24 See pages 19 20 23 26 27 34 POWER See pages 14 22 23 33 EJECT See page 19 SHUTTLE Indicator ope gt lt See page 34 VCR TV S
48. he function of the button pushed The Shuttle indicator goes out When the SHUTTLE Ring on the VCR is turned more than half way in Stop mode normal Fast Forward or Rewind will begin NOTES gt Some noise bars are normal during Shuttle operation C After 3 minutes in Still or Slow the VCR will go into Stop mode When the SHUTTLE Ring is released the VCR goes into Still mode Multi Brand Control Feature The Remote Control may be set up to control some of the functions on your TV or Cable Box TV Brand Code Numbers Panasonic TV POWER CATV O CHANNEL UP DOWN e Magnavox Sylvania o CATV POWER TV CHANNEL UP DOWN TV VOLUME UP DOWN NUMBERED Keys 01 29 44 88 91 4 30 42 44 52 63 85 88 4 30 42 44 52 63 85 88 08 09 56 61 87 90 13 20 22 26 40 58 62 98 Eastern eee 28 cd 30 42 44 52 63 85 88 GC Brand Gemini An General Electric General Instruments 01 02 03 04 34 55 83 85 91 93 95 14 15 28 41 97 Magnavox Matsushita Use the NUMBERED keys x Movietime to enter code number re Movietime Enter your TV or Cable Box brand code number D Due to changes in infra red commands used by some lt EN manufacturers some TV or Cable Box brands are listed O Philips more than once If your TV or Cable Box does not respond Pioneer in step 3 with the first code please try entering the next code 0 Realistic i Regal Try eac
49. he picture may contain some vertical jitter when using a TV which has an Automatic Vertical Hold Control If the top of your playback picture waves back and forth excessively VCR can t be controlled 36 Correction Check that the Power Plug is completely inserted to an AC outlet Check that the POWER button is set to on Correction Check the connections between the VCR the external antenna and your TV Check that the band selected matches your antenna or cable TV system P 17 Make sure that the record tab on the back of the cassette is still intact P 5 Set the recording start stop times correctly P 22 Make sure that the POWER button is set to off P 22 Timer recording may not be performed or continued if a power interruption of more than 1 minute occurs before or during Timer Recording even if power resumes thereafter Select the same channel on your TV as that of the Channel 3 4 switch located on the rear panel of the VCR P 6 Set the VCR TV selector to VCR P 19 Check that channel 3 or 4 of the TV is property adjusted Adjust the TRACKING control slowly in either direction P 19 Set the TV s Vertical Hold Control to MANUAL and then adjust it Because the VCR playback signal is not as stable as an off the air TV signal the top of your TV screen may be bent or unstable during playback To solve this problem slowly turn the horizontal hold control on your TV to correct t
50. he wavy picture if your TV does not have a horizontal hold contro or adjusting the contro does not help please contact your local TV service center Make sure that VCR LOCK is set to off P 34 Remote Control Correction VCR can t be remote controlled Aim the Remote Control directly at the remote sensor on the VCR Refer to Back Cover Avoid all obstacles which may interfere with the signal path Inspect or replace the batteries P 4 Make sure that VCR LOCK is set to off P 34 Exposing the VCR remote sensor to direct fluorescent or outdoor light may cause signal interference Miscellaneous Correction You can t view programs normally on TV Set the VCR TV selector to TV P 20 Video cassette can t be inserted Insert the cassette with the window side up and the record tab facing you Video cassette can t be removed Check that the power plug is completely connected to an AC outlet Video cassette ejects when the REC and PLAY Make sure the record tab on the back of the cassette is still intact buttons are pushed or when the POWER button P 5 is pushed off to set the Timer In the stop mode the motor CYLINDER To enable the quick play mechanism the cylinder will rotate for continues to rotate about 5 minutes The quick play mechanism reduces response time from stop to PLAY mode from PLAY to REWIND search mode VCR can t be controlled Make sure that VCR LOCK is set to off P 34 O
51. ition when recording on an S VHS tape in VHS mode to be played back on a VHS VCR S VH SELECTOR Cassette Tape S VHS AUTO im SUPER VHS VHS S VHS RECORDING VHS RECORDING HS RECORDING VHS RECORDING Copying Your Tapes Dubbing Connections you ll need to make on the editing S VHS VCR set the S VHS selector to on Choose front or rear connection TV for Monitoring Recording Editing VCR Playing Source VCR S Video In S VHS Connecting Cable S VHS i Audio In L R S Video Out Connecting Cable S Video Out de 7 Front View for front audio video input connection Audio In L R insert a pre recorded tape into the Playing Source VCR To Monitor the Re Recording 1 Turn the TV on and select its VCR channel CH3 or CH4 on the Recording VCR 2 Set the VCR TV selector on the Recording VCR to the VCR position 2 Insert a blank tape res with record tab into the Sesana the imut Modo Recording Editing VCR E ing put Mo Push MENU to display the menu ET CLOCK Select Input LINE on the 2 Rotate and push the Wheel 7 channe Recording Editing VCR to select SET UP VCR SELECT ROTATE WHEEL See Selecting the END PUSH MENU KEY Input Mode at right 3 Rotate the Wheel to select a INPUT SELECT and then 2 os pay on push to choose TUNER or geeeca ON Push PLAY on Playing VCR LINE LINE1 or LINE2 eS tee NE Push PAUSE at the point you LINE
52. lect SAP audio mode for the second language Mi r C STOP 12 00AM acca eo Normal monaural sound broadcast is STEREO OS i i being received SAP Equipped with dbx TV Noise eing MONO If a stereo broadcast is weak and the displa noductian or nue MTS reproduction flickers you may want to select the MONO good stereo separation and audio fidelity When recording the currently selected broadcast sound is always recorded x Technology Licensing on the left and right Hi Fi tracks as well as the normal monaural track This means your tapes can be played back on Hi Fi as well as non Hi Fi VCRs e x isa Le te trademark and is licensed by d With the Pro por suelo mode Selecting the Audio Mode for Recording ba depre sa on Select the type of broadcast and sound track you wish to record Push MENU to stereo broadcast main language in stereo Hi Fi 2 record and playback a monaural display the menu broadcast main language or SET UP CHANNEL Second Audio Program second language on the Hi Fi tracks for Rotate and push the ce oe Wee better quality monaural sound WHEEL to select SET PUSH MENU KEY 3 na ig Hi Fi tapes in UP VCR ae eT E Rotate and push the ES TUNER WHEEL to select SET SELECT ROTATE WHEEL AUDIO MODE SET PUSH WHEEL END PUSH MENU KEY Rotate the WHEEL to SET AUDIO MODE select AUDIO MODE COMETE STEREO and then push to select PLAY AUDIO HIFI the
53. let Do not defeat the safety feature by tampering with the plug 3 POWER CORD Make sure power cords are routed so that they are not likely to have anything rest on them roll over them or be in the way of walking traffic If an extension cord is used make sure it also has either a polarized or grounded plug and that the cords can be securely connected Frayed cords damaged plugs and damaged or cracked wire insulation are hazardous and should be replaced by a qualified service technician Overloaded outlets and extension cords are fire hazards and should be avoided 4 DO NOT BLOCK VENTILATION HOLES Ventilation openings in the cabinet release heat generated during operation If they are blocked heat build up inside the unit can cause failures that may result in a fire hazard or heat damage to cassettes For protection follow these rules a Never cover ventilation slots or the unit while in use or Operate the unit when placed on a bed sofa rug or other soft surface b Avoid built in installation such as a book case or rack unless proper ventilation is provided 5 AVOID EXTREMELY HOT LOCATIONS OR SUDDEN TEMPERATURE CHANGES Do not place the unit over or near any kind of heater or regulator in direct sunlight inside a closed vehicle etc Do not move the unit suddenly between areas of extreme temperature variation If the unit is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm place moisture
54. lete See pages 12 16 O VCR Plus Set Up is complete See page 32 SPEED CLEAR Use normal Timer Recording steps if the PlusCode for a program is not listed you anticipate the program such as a sporting event to run over the scheduled stop time See page 23 to Cancel a timer recording in progress Replace program contents Review or Clear program contents once set Important notes when using a DSS receiver When recording programs via a DSS receiver the DSS receiver must be left on When recording programs via an antenna or cable the DSS receiver must be turned off na ON NOTES uy Avoid overlapping program times Push VCR Plus VCR Plus VCR Plus tg display the VCR ENTER VGR PLUSCODE O Plus screen SIZ ZN TO ENO PUSH VCR Plus Push the Numbered Keys to enter the PlusCode number VCR Plus ENTER VCR PLUSCODE neue 123456 e Refer to your local TV listings TO CORRECT PUSH CLEAR TO ENTER PUSH VCR Plus To make corrections Push the CLEAR button repeatedly to delete the PlusCode number Then enter the correct number VCR Plus O Push 1 2 or 3 Key to as select the program type 1 AN ME ay 3 W TO SELECT PUSH 1 2 OR3 Push VCR Plus to lock in your program TO END PUSH VCR Plus To change the recording speed DATE START STOP CH Push the SPEED button for SP LP or SLP EMEKA is TO CHANGE RECORD SPEED PUSH SPEED KEY TO CANCEL PU
55. lternate Instructions on page 16 if DSS Receiver 1S YOUR OSS RECEIVER RECEIVING CH 200 NO SELECT ROTATE WHEEL SET PUSH WHEEL END PUSH MENU KEY Rotate and push the SET CLOCK WHEEL to select and set Jrcease enter voun tocar the local PBS channel PBS CHANNEL ON CABLE BOX number you receive on your cable box SET PUSH WHEEL If you live near a different ENO__ _ PUSH MENU Key time zone enter the channel in your time zone Confirm that your cable box is on and that your OSS Box is off Push the WHEEL to start CHANNEL AUTO SET and AUTO CLOCK SET The following displays appear in sequence CH AUTO SET PROCEEDING CH AUTO SET COMPLETED AUTO CLOCK SET PROCEEDING VOR This display appears when 7 25 1997 FRI 12 00 00PM a auto clock set is completed SETTING CH02 2 Confirm that the time is AUTO CLOCK SET CH S correct and push VCR COMPLETED CH A to exit END PUSH CH UP KEY If the Auto Clock Set displayed time is incorrect If you use a Cable box and receive more than one PBS station try auto clock set again Follow the Set or Reset Auto Clock Set steps and when the instructions call for you to enter a PBS station make sure to enter the one you have not tried yet If AUTO CLOCK SET IS INCOMPLETE appears The screen below will appear on screen if auto clock set data is not available in your area AUTO CLOCK SET IS INCOMPLETE PUSH ME
56. ndard Play LP 5 Hours Long Play 2hours Hous 20 Minutes SLP D S T Daylight Saving Time Spring First Sunday in April When the VCR is set to DST ON it automatically adds one hour and adjusts the clock NORMAL TIME 1 00 a m a a m DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME Autumn Last Sunday in October When the VCR is set to DST ON it automatically turns back one hour and adjusts the clock DAYLIGHT 1 00 a m 2 00 a m SAVING TIME NORMAL TIME _ _ _ _ 3 00 a m 4 00 a m c 1 00 a m 2 00 a m Specifications Power Source 120V AC 60 Hz Power Consumption Approx 28 watts Power on aos 10 5 watts Power off Video Signal EIA Standard NTSC color Video Recording System 4 rotary heads helical scanning system Audio Track 1 track Normal 2 channel Hi Fi Audio Sound Tuner Broadcast Channels VHF 2 13 UHF 14 69 CATV Channels Midband A through 14 22 Superband J pou W 23 36 Hyperband AA EEE 37 64 Lowband A 5 A 1 95 99 Special CATV channel 5A 01 Ultraband 65 94 100 125 S VIDEO CONNECTOR SEPARATED YC CONNECTOR Y CONNECTOR 1 0 Vp p 75 ohm unbalanced C CONNECTOR 0 286 Vp p 75 ohm unbalanced Operating Temperature 41 F 104 F 5 C 40 C Operating Humidity 10 75 eight 8 8 lbs 4 0 Kg Dimensions 14 15 16 W X 3 1 2 H X 11 1 4 D 430 W X 89 H X 292 D mm Note Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice 5 S VIDEO Input Output
57. ode and return to the normal TV screen Review or Clear Program Contents Recording is not in progress a DT START STOR CH SPD 1 Push the PROG button to display all currently set programs 4 SU poor 9 oop L SLP SELECT 1 8 ROTATE WHEEL WHE 2 Rotate the Wheel to select the desired START program number D 2 8 10 00P12 00P125 SLP 3 10 8 00P 9 00PR SP 4 SU 9 00P10 00P L SLP STOP CH SPD 3 Push the CLEAR button to clear the program SELECT B ROTATE WHEEL ENTER END PUSH WHEEL PUSH PROG KEY 4 Push the PROG button to exit this mode and return to the normal TV screen U600000800000009000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 Timer Recording Using VCR Buttons A timer recording can be set up using the buttons on the VCR If necessary the clock can also be set Multi Function Display POWER SET WSELECT amp A PROGRAM Hold down START STOP 9 REC TIME and NEXT PUSH SET KEY OR Push FF to TO END PUSH PROG KEY enter the If the clock is not set pushing these buttons will display the SET CLOCK screen In this case proceed with steps 2 and 3 to set the clock and then steps 2 6 to set a timer recording program mode SELECT MONTH BY SELECT a KEY NEXT PUSH SET KEY OR TO END PUSH PROG KEY Once the VCR is in the Program mode the PLAY REC FF and REW buttons on the VCR operate only as specified abov
58. ones Oprimir la rueda o el bot n CLEAR repetidamente para retroceder o SET CLOCK avanzar hasta el paso que desea PARTE corregir A 3 Oprimir MENU dos veces para AQSORRECT LEAR KEY y salir TO START PUSH MENU KEY desde este modo Fijaci n o cambio de la hora En caso de que el reloj est incorrecto o ha ocurrido un corte el ctrico 1 Oprimir MENU para que aparezca la pantalla del men SET UP CHANNEL 2 Girar y oprimir la rueda para elegir la pantalla de la fijaci n del reloj y luego fijar la hora y la fecha ROTATE WHEEL H WH PUSH MENU KEY 3 Oprimir MENU dos veces para inici j y salir BY ROTANA WHEEL W PUSH CLEAR PUSH WHEEL El TO START PUSH MENU KEY desde este modo Operaciones b sicas para la reproducci n Introducir una cinta La videograbadora se enciende autom ticamente Esta indicaci n aparece en la pantalla multifuncional aw Oprimir PLAY para comenzar gt a reproducir Si la cinta no tiene la leng eta para evitar borrado la videograbadora comienza a reproducir autom ticamente Videograbadora o Control Remoto ABW Oprimir REW o FF para o localizar r pidamente una escena Videograbadora o Control Remoto La velocidad de b squeda en el modo SP es a 9 veces m s r pida que la velocidad normal y en el mode SLP es a 27 veces m s r pida Durante la b squeda aparece alguna barras de ruido x Oprimir STOP para p
59. pages 6 9 make sure the S VHS Selector Switch O VCR is Plugged in is set to ON C TV is turned on and set to the VCR channel CH3 or CHA CHANNEL Oso O Oso Push VCR CH 4 Y or STOP CHO2 NUMBERED keys to select a channel Or push CHANNEL A on the VCR To record from an outside source push VCR CH A to select LINE1 or LINE2 see page 25 VCR TV Miah BG non Push SPEED to change i current recording speed SLP SP Standard Play LP Long Play SLP Super Long Play Select SP or SLP when making an S VHS recording mome Push REC TIME to start recording Or push PLAY and REC TIME on VCR One Touch Timer Recording OTR The VCR starts recording and turns itself off at a preset time Continue to push REC TIME to set om ee 4 the recording length Each push will change the stop time as shown TIMER lights in the Multi Function Display M4 3 00 2 01 30 Push STOP to Or push STOP on the VCR Watching Another TV Program Selecting Channels at the VCR 1 Push VCR TV while recording is in progress 1 Turn TV on to turn off the VCR indicator in the Multi erica i yer u Function Display NCR Display 2 Use the TV channel controis to select a If indicator doesn t light push VCR TV to turn it on program The VCR will continue to record your program while you watch any channel 2 Use VCR CH 4 buttons to select channels
60. peakers L The VCR and other components are plugged in and turned on In from Antenna Connections to Make sy A L id rt Stereo AMP When recording you may monitor in or Receiver stereo by connecting the VCR to either a stereo TV or a mono sound TV with stereo amp and speakers Receivable Broadcast Types The following are possible broadcast types with their accompanying on screen displays The signal s not being received is enclosed in parenthesis The currently selected audio mode is indicated with an arrow To change the audio mode for listening to or recording these broadcasts follow the steps on page 31 Push DISPLAY to display the broadcast DISPLAY signal currently being received on screen O MT re AP br STOP 12 00AM CHOS Multi channel Television Sound Stereo STEREO SL main language and Second Audio Program RAS second language broadcasts are being received simultaneously The STEREO and SAP indicators light in the Multi Function Display Select the STEREO or SAP audio mode as desired STOP 12 00AM o SHo8 DISPLAY STEREO SLP MT r r SAP MONO Multi channel Television Sound Stereo broadcast is being received The STEREO indicator lights in the Multi Function Display SAP broadcast STOP 42 00AM COS Second Audio Program second language STEREO SLP broadcast is being received The SAP indicator lignis in the Multi Function Display Se
61. put Terminal See pages 6 10 24 30 VHF UHF Antenna Output Terminal See pages 6 10 24 26 30 Channe 3 4 Switch Video Input Connector See pages 6 14 See pages 25 26 S Video input Connector Audio Input Connector L R Seg pages 25 26 See pages 25 26 4 11 W One Time VCR Setup The setup on pages 14 through 16 is vital for proper VCR operation Please read the instructions carefully and in the order presented NOTE These first two pages contain reference material needed for setup on pages 14 16 Please look over the information before you begin setup procedure Setup Overview You will be performing the following tasks Telling the VCR what kind of equipment you are using to receive channels and how it is connected Entering pertinent cable box or DSS receiver information if used Entering a local PBS channel so that the VCR can receive auto clock set data Not available in all areas Placing channels in memory and setting the clock Please Note Which Connection Method You are Using Make sure all equipment is hooked up as described on pages 6 9 The diagrams below illustrate some of the basic connection types Confirm which method you used for later reference E a Connection Method 14 Connection Method 2 A lt CABLE BOX gt VCR gt TV gt e C lt VCR gt TV gt E ge ee ees pidas om Back of VCR Back of TV Cable Box RF Coaxial D W reou O O a ier ae ea eee ne s gt _ AA
62. re to insure that the video unit is in safe operating condition 3 Unpacking Your VCR Product Features Unpacking Your VCR Loading the Batteries The accessories below are provided to help you use or set up your VCR Lift off the lid after a pressing in and up on the latch with your thumb nai or other narrow object Remote Control VSQS1462 an 9 Install three batteries 3 AAA 2 as indicated inside the Batteries Battery Compartment RF Coaxial Fit the lid s hinge Cable 3 piece into the indent VJAS0183 on the case and snap the lid into place Accessories S VHS Connecting Cable VJAS0148 Battery replacement caution Do not mix old and new batteries To order accessories Do not mix alkaline with manganese batteries call toll free 1 800 332 5368 Product Features 5 Pin Eating CONTO a cd 28 29 All Channel Auto Set 181 CH TV CATV Tuner sicsicctsseccceecss coeescaccsaasececeustescscssconcencstecseaseosiaseuss 14 Advanced Noise RECUCUON a ii cda 19 Audio DUDO ac o ia 26 AUTO COCK SOU IS 14 15 16 Auto Daylight SAVING TIME a idad 7 Auto Operation Functions Auto Playback Rewind Tape Eject Power Off oooooooooncnonoonacancnccarconoranoraconos 21 Auto Repeat FUNCION nuroa a a dias 21 Cable Box Channel CONO aa 13 Color NOISE Reducir ada 19 Digita AUTO FICE ad ctas 19 DynAmorohous Metal Gad aan ado 19 SU EPASOO A A A 26 Front mounted A V In Terminals ia di a cited 25 PICA O A O RA 5 MTS Broadcas
63. rocedure on the screen Channel Memory and Auto Clock Real ge Ea a eecicnonivaces O ada and VCR A cni list before you begin O All TV and VCR connections are made 2 Tune your TV to the VCR channel the same channel you set on the back of the VCR CH3 or CH4 See page 6 See pages 6 9 Push MENU for YES or PROG for NO SS Rect venr If YES continue with next step If NO go to Alternate SSL a EV er Instructions on page 16 Rotate and push the CABLE DSS BOX SET UP WHEEL to select your Bss arceVer Aer upo OF equipment connection CABLE DSS BOX VCR TV method Refer to page 12 YoR CABLE OSS Box Tv If CABLE DSS BOX VCR TV SELECT ROTATE WHEEL go to next step END PUSH MENU KEY If not go to Alternate Instructions on page 16 Rotate and push Ms exgeeesais Bat Srl WHEEL to set your Cable RECEIVEA OUTPUT CHANNEL box or DSS receiver a output channel the channel you tune the TV to in order to SELECT ROTATE WHEEL watch cable or DSS stations END PUSH MENU KEY If both a cable box and DSS receiver is used set the output channel of the OSS receiver If you are using Audio Video jack connections set VIDEO OUT as the output channel Rotate and push the S CABLE DSS BOX SET UP WHEEL to select YES E gi boro or NO If YES continue with next step a If NO go to Alternate SET PUSH WHEEL instructions on page 16 EO MENU KEY Using the Select Set Wheel Th
64. s left on If the cable box cannot be controlled with the VCR you must manually select the desired channel Ifa DSS channel is selected the channel will appear as blue numbers on white background Ifthe cassette record tab is missing at the time the VCR power is turned OFF the tape ejects and the TIMER indicator flashes in the Multi Function Display Ifthe start times of two programs overlap the lower numbered program will have priority Ifthe start time for a timer recording comes up during a normal recording or One Touch Recording page 20 the timer recording will not be performed Cancel a Timer Recording Recording is in progress 1 Push the VCR POWER button to release the VCR from timer mode 2 Push the STOP button within 10 seconds of pushing the VCR Power button to cancel the recording The TIMER indicator goes out in the Multi Function Display Replace Program Contents Recording is not in progress 1 Push the PROG button to display all currently set programs P DT START STOP CH SPD 2 B 10 00P12 00P125 SLP 3 10 8 00P 9 00P KAN 4 SU 9 00P10 00P L SLP SELECT 1 8 ROTATE WHEEL 2 Rotate and push the Wheel to select and enter the desired timer recording See page 22 PUSH PROG KEY 3 Rotate and push the Wheel to select and enter replacement information SELECT START DATE BY ROTATING WHEEL PUSH CLEAR PUSH WHEEL TO END PUSH PROG KEY 4 Push the PROG button to exit this m
65. sccestactecesesscusustecceeceuass 10 11 One Time VCR Setup Cable Box DSS Receiver Setup Channel Memory Auto Clock Set 12 17 On Screen Displays OSD Function Channel Menu VCR Status amp Clock Warning Instruction 18 Basic Operation Playback a Tape Main Operation Special Effects Quality Picture Features ccessseeeeeneeeeeees 19 Record On a Tape Main Operation One Touch Record Channel Selection coocccoooncoocncncnonnrrnso 20 Tape Operation Repeat Play One Minute Skip Zero Search Auto FUNCTION rroommmomnccenornaconnncnnnas 21 More You Can Do Timer Recording Main Operation Cancel Clear or Replace Program Contents ocicococoncconaconnoniasas 22 23 Timer Recording Using VCR Buttons saab 2 Spar S VHS Systa aos 24 Copying Your Tapes Dubbing Connection Main Operation Monitoring Select Input Mode 25 Dubbing Over Your Recording Connection Main Operation occoccooncnconenonennnnccnonanononnnns 26 27 Using the 5 Pin Editing Controlar iscnvnsyanssccusecensanssvsahedevsovsestaviadslasthasvantaddedyeinovconseoundsheae 28 29 MTS Broadcast VHS Hi Fi Stereo System Stereo SAP Mono Broadcast Select Audio Mode Spatializer 30 31 VCR Plus Set Up VCR Plus Channe Set Up oomocooccooonnnconocnonononoonaconavenonnnoronoronrensararinnanos 32 VCR Plus Programming Main Operation Make Corrections ommeronccononaccnnnononoaanocncnonanoccnonos 33
66. se Place the VCR in Slow motion mode Use TRACKING A V to clear up the picture then push PAUSE Frame by Frame Advance While in Still mode hold down SLOW to advance the still picture one frame ata time Push PAUSE to release g D da o O 5 O E Q ct Q Feature for a Quality picture Digital Auto Picture This feature automatically controls the video output signal for less noise depending on the tape condition Digital Auto Tracking This feature continuously analyzes the signal and adjusts for optimum picture quality E Manual Trackin ntrol Caution Use during Kanara nd oA aran mode to de pee noise Pl i t tte tape f Push VCR CH TRACKING buttons until the picture clears up ag peeling bas E mar To return to Auto Tracking mode push VCR POWER off and then on again become jammed in your unit Y Lock Control In Still mode the VCR CH TRACKING A F buttons operate as a V Lock control to reduce jitter Push A until the picture is stabilized DynAmorphous M al Hea CNR Color Noi ed Advan Noise Reduction DynAmorphous Metal Head increases playback and record picture quality Color Noise Reduction reduces the color noise Advanced Noise Reduction reduces the luminance noise 19 Record On a Tape A k list bef begi Insert a cassette with record tab Chec AS elore you negin VCR power comes on automatically O All connections are made If you are making an S VHS recording See
67. t System Multi channe Television Sound Stereo SAP MONO coooooonoccnnccccononocnonannonoonos 30 Multi Brand TV Cable Box Remote CONTTOL ccccooooccnccaccannconannnnrnraranonornnarnononnano cnn rr acanonncnenonon 35 One Minute Ia aaa aaa caidas 21 One Month 8 Program Timer Recording ocoooooccccccccconccccnononcnonannnnnnnonocononcnnanononconornnonnnnrs 22 23 One Touch Recording O Tasa adds 20 Program Director Remote Control cccscccccessscsseeseecessncscesescecessnsenscessessnacecetcesensnensnas 22 23 Shute gt SAIC Ma dad is tc 34 SAUL A states duaslawiaegee cao E EA E E E dibasic 31 Special Elects Playa a ne 19 Special VCR Features VCR Lock Warning Bee per ccsssccssessssssssscescseesesssesscersessessevesansatecseseereasacsvenens 34 SUPOr SVHS SySte ic 24 VOR E A A A 32 33 VAS HiFi Siere O SM dido 31 VideO DUDO ia ci n 27 LO OOO e OAA 21 4 Erase Protection Record Tab Cassettes have a record tab to ensure that recordings are not accidentally erased To prevent accidental erasure break off with a screwdriver Ne To record again cover the hole with cellophane tape Reset all VCR Memory Functions Use when moving the VCR to a new location or if a mistake was made in the One Time VCR Setup section Make sure a tape is not inserted in the VCR 1 Turn VCR Power on 2 Push and hold both PLAY and Rewind buttons on the VCR for more than 5 seconds The power will shut off
68. t could not be performed 1 Push MENU to Tdy _ SET CLOCK gt display the set Clock screen SO BY ROTATING WHEEL 2 Rotate and push PUSH WHEEL the Wheel to select rto eno rush menu key and enter the month date year time and D S T Daylight Saving Time DST ON automatically adjusts for daylight saving time See page 5 To Make Corrections push the Wheel or CLEAR button repeatedly to move back or forward to the desired item 3 Push MENU twice to l e and exit this mode roconrecr C PUSH WHEEL OR CLEAR KEY TO START PUSH MENU KEY MENU WHEEL CLEAR NUMBERED keys DELETE To Add or Delete a Channel 1 Select a channel using O E the NUMBERED keys or ADDED 2 Push ADD DLT to add When Using the 100 key When selecting CATV channels 100 to 125 with the NUMBERED keys first push the 100 key and then enter the remaining two digits For example to select channel 125 Push NUMBERED keys 100 then 2 then 5 To Set or Reset the Clock In case the clock is wrong or a power failure occurred 1 Push MENU to display the menu AUTO SET MANUAL SET 2 Rotate and push the Wheel to A Select SET CLOCK B Select MANUAL SET C Set the date time and D S T Daylight Saving Time SELECT ROTATE WHEEL PUSH WHEEL PUSH MENU KEY 9311818 Buys EKI 1067 Fal mii SOPH E INS WHEEL 3 Push MENU twice to start the clock and exit this mode
69. una caja de TV por cable y recibe emisiones de m s de un canal PBS intente fijar autom ticamente otravez Siga los pasos de la fijaci n o anulaci n de la hora y cuando las instrucciones de la pantalla requiere la fijaci n del canal PBS fije un canal que no ha intentado anteriormente Si aparece en la pantaila FIJACION DEL RELOJ INCOMPLETO La pantalla a la derecha aparecer si no es displonible en zona la fijaci n autom tica de la hora AUTO CLOCK SET IS INCOMPLETE PUSH MENU TO SET CLOCK Oprimir MENU para ver la pantalla de la fijaci n manual del reloj Consulte la Fijacion Manual del reloj en la p gina 40 Notas Si ud usa una caja de TV por cable y recibe emisiones de m s de un canal PBS ud debe salir desde la pantalla de la fijaci n del reloj manual e intente fijar autom ticamente otravez Siga los pasos de la fijaci n o anulaci n de la hora y cuando las instrucciones de la pantalla requiere la fijaci n del canal PBS fije un canal que no ha intentado anteriormente La fijaci n autom tica de la hora se efectuar cada d a al apagar la sta farra por primera vez Si ud usa una caja de TV por cable y desea efectuar la fijaci n autom tica de la hora la caja de TV por cable debe permanecer encendido cuando la videograbadora se apaga 39 O D 3 md O r 3 0 O Instrucciones alternativas Complete los siguientes pasos si ha efectuado una de las siguientes
70. up on page 14 Cable Box Br r Brand Code Numbers ol A A A 01 29 44 88 91 ROJA aa 28 Cableview ccocccccccnccccinccinnnns 30 42 44 52 63 88 Rembran coccncccconncccninininnnan no 29 32 39 42 44 88 Citizen aes iiss handanini i 30 42 44 52 63 88 Salora cs ete a a ches dae s eE aeaa 68 72 A ieS 08 09 56 61 87 90 SAMSUNG ercocononcononannnnccnnnccnonannonos 32 40 42 78 94 Damona AAA iriiria 01 29 44 88 91 Scientific Atlantic 08 09 56 61 87 90 Dri d 37 67 71 Shente Reon nee oE Ee Rn tener Peters ore 27 Ellas aes 13 20 22 26 40 58 62 SMA A A 32 40 42 78 94 GIO O A A E 28 O A 16 17 GO Brand visiones 30 42 44 52 63 88 Stargate ius aida 32 40 42 78 94 SEV nex scsdiciceaneasakelehisiasebeesteera dant nrueriwnates 04 85 StarGate AA 30 42 44 52 63 88 General Elec iii 57 SA paasdastess vcutaadevndass 19 General Instruments TAlECA AAA N 77 92 Alicia 01 02 03 04 34 55 83 85 91 93 95 A A A 4 IMIG vaca vicaiede lt cxeancateachscodcecnmnoees 14 15 28 41 eleview aci id 32 40 42 78 94 o A tr TT 31 79 A ee ero oO oR 18 19 Jerrold 01 02 03 04 34 55 83 85 91 93 95 TOCON read 01 33 34 42 48 49 91 WAGON iaa 31 79 TODAS aaa 36 MagnavOX e ssrennseensrsersroressressororsrrrarrennssses 25 26 Uniden Satellite onoonononicnononcnononeniccnn nas 65 69 Movietime so icinccssiccveavesecccedceenedecsesiancones 32 38 40 A AA 01 29 44

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