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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Video Cassette Recorder
VHR-H690
(CA)
Only cassettes marked w can be used with this video cassette recorder.
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner,
SANYO has determined that
this product meets the
®
VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks
of Gemstar Development Corporation.
The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under
license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
ENERGY STAR® guidelines for
energy efficiency.
Please read this manual carefully before connecting your VCR and operating it for the first time.
Be sure to follow all the PRECAUTIONS on page 1.
Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference.
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FEATURES
CONTENTS
TIMER/CLOCK
Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
œ VCR Plus+® programming system
œ Selectable standard/daylight saving time
œ 1-year/8-event program timer with daily/weekly settings
œ Smart Speed Record function
œ Remaining tape duration display
œ Quick timer recording (QTR)
DESCRIPTION
VHS video cassette tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Locations of controls and indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Multibrand universal remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
œ Off timer (up to 6 hours)
AUDIO/VIDEO
œ VHS Hi-Fi stereo audio recording and playback
œ MTS stereo/second audio program (SAP) recording and
playback
CONNECTIONS
œ Digital picture control
Basic antenna/cable connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Alternative cable TV connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Audio/video connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
SPECIAL PLAYBACK/SEARCH
œ Ad JUMPTM
œ Recording contents on-screen list (Rec. List Super)
œ Double-Azimuth 4-head video recording/playback system for
clean special playback:
BASIC OPERATION
Forward/reverse search, double-speed playback, clean still
image, frame advance, variable-speed slow motion
œ High-speed fast forward/rewind
œ Zero search
Initial setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Multifunction on-screen displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
On-screen menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Setting the clock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Changing the menu language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Programming channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Viewing TV only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Playing a rental tape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Normal playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Tracking control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Rec. List super . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
œ Index search
AUTOMATIC FUNCTIONS
œ Automatic clock setting and adjustment
œ Automatic head cleaner
œ Endless playback
œ Automatic digital tracking
œ Automatic channel programming
œ Full auto playback functions: power-on, rewind, eject, record
auto cancel, power-off eject
GENERAL
œ Multilanguage, multicolor on-screen menu
œ Multibrand universal remote control with MoonlightTM buttons
œ Vibration-suppressing mid-mount design
œ Child lock
ADVANCED USE
œ Front/rear audio/video inputs
VHS Hi-Fi audio and MTS broadcasts . . . . . . . . . . 29
Audio output mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Special playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Zero search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Index search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
VCR Plus+® programming system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Program timer recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Quick timer recording (QTR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Child lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Ad JUMPTM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Copying a tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
ACCESSORIES
Make sure that all the accessories listed below have been
included with your VCR.
Power cord
Multibrand universal
remote control
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
75-ohm coaxial cable
Two AA batteries (1.5 volt)
Remote control code label
Quick Start Guide
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VHS VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES
Record/Play Times
Tape Length
T-60
T-120
T-160
2
SP Mode
1 hour
(60 minutes)
2 hours
(120 minutes)
2- ⁄ hours
highest video quality
excellent video quality
3
(160 minutes)
1
LP Mode
(playback only)
2 hours
(120 minutes)
4 hours
(240 minutes)
5- ⁄ hours
3
(320 minutes)
SLP Mode
3 hours
(180 minutes)
6 hours
(360 minutes)
8 hours
(480 minutes)
good video quality (longest
recording time)
NOTE: This unit cannot record in LP mode.
When Handling Video Cassettes
Safety Tab
œ Do not expose video cassettes to extreme heat, high
humidity or strong magnetic fields.
œ Do not tamper with the cassette mechanism.
œ Do not touch the tape with your fingers.
œ Always store an unused cassette in its case.
Arrow mark (
)
Label side up
(Arrow pointing toward slot)
To record again, cover
the hole with vinyl tape.
To prevent accidental
erasure, remove the
tab after recording.
Unloading
Loading
1 When in the STOP mode, press the STOP/EJECT
button on the front panel. In any other mode, press
the button twice.
1 Gently push the center of the cassette until it is drawn
in automatically.
The clock display changes to the tape counter
display automatically and the Tape-In icon (o)
lights.
The tape counter display changes to the clock
display automatically.
2 After the cassette appears in the loading slot, gently
NOTES:
pull it out.
œ If the cassette is not inserted correctly, it will be ejected
AUTO POWER-OFF/EJECT: The cassette is ejected
when the STOP/EJECT button on the front panel is
pressed, even if the VCR’s power is off. (The power cord
must be connected to an AC wall outlet.)
in approximately 3 seconds.
œ Do not try to pull the cassette out once automatic
loading starts.
œ Do not force the cassette into the VCR.
CAUTION: To avoid possible injury or accident, keep
children away from this unit. Do not put your hand or
other objects into the cassette loading slot.
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LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
Front Panel
1
2
3 4 5
h
PAUSE/STILL
POWER
f
e
c
REW
FF
PLAY
bSTOP/iEJECT
AV INPUT
L-AUDIO-R
aREC
VIDEO
REC. LIST
CHANNEL
I
H
G
F
9 8 7
6
Reference pages are shown in square brackets.
1 POWER button
9 REC (record) button [25, 38]
2 Cassette loading slot
F Indicator panel [5]
3 REW (rewind) button [31]
G Remote control sensor
This button is used both for rewind and reverse
picture search.
H CHANNEL selection buttons (l and j) [15, 24, 38]
I Front-panel AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks [25, 40]
4 PAUSE/STILL button [25, 31]
Connect the audio and video outputs from an
external unit (i.e. a video camera, second VCR) to
these jacks. To record the signals coming from the
external unit, press the INPUT button on the
remote control to display “L2” instead of a channel
number (see page 25). If only one audio jack is to
be used, connect it to the L (left) jack.
œ Press this button in the record mode to
temporarily stop a recording (PAUSE).
œ Press this button in the playback mode to view a
still frame (STILL).
œ Press this button repeatedly in the still mode to
advance the picture one frame at a time.
Auto A/V Selection [18]
5 FF (fast forward) button [31]
There is no need to unplug the VCR from the TV to
view another video source on-screen. When the
VCR power is off and the output cable from an
external unit is connected to these front A/V input
jacks, the signal from the external unit is
This button is used both for fast forward and
forward picture search.
6 REC. LIST button [27]
œ Press this button when a cassette tape is
automatically sent to the connected TV screen.
loaded, the Rec. List Super menu appears.
7 STOP/EJECT button [3, 23]
8 PLAY button [23]
NOTE: The POWER, STOP/EJECT, REC,
PAUSE/STILL, FF, PLAY and REW buttons illuminate
according to each VCR mode.
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LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
Indicator Panel
1 Operation Icons (see below).
1
2
3 4
2 VCR indicator
Use the TV/VCR button on the remote control to turn
this indicator ON or OFF.
C
AM VCR
LR
REC
ON: for playback, VCR programming or watching
TV programs through the VCR tuner
OFF: for watching TV programs through TV tuner
3 Audio output indicators (Left and Right)
4 Tape-In icon
SP LP SLP
SAP ST OFF
PM
G F987
6
5
5 Tape Speed indicators
6 Clock/ Tape Counter/ QTR (Quick Timer Recording)
indicators
Operation Icons
7 Timer icon
Play,
Forward
Search, Slow
Reverse
Search
Fast
forward
Rewind
8 ST (stereo) indicator
9 Input source indicator:
Channel number or audio/video input (L1 or L2)
J K L M
F SAP (Second Audio Program) indicator
(blinking)
(blinking)
G CATV indicator
Record
Record pause
P P
and
O
(blinking)
Still
Frame advance
J
and
O J
and
N
(blinking)
Example of Indications
POWER OFF
POWER ON
CATV
indicator
Clock
Audio output
indicators
CATV
indicator
Clock
Audio output
indicators
AM
C
AM
LR
SP
Channel indicator
Tape speed indicator
Channel indicator
Tape speed indicator
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LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
Back Panel
1
2
3
VHF/UHF
FROM ANT.
IN
OUT
VIDEO
IN
L
AUDIO
R
TO TV
OUT
AC IN
6 5 4
1 AC power input
4 VHF/UHF antenna output jack
2 Rear-panel AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks
5 VIDEO output jack (yellow)
Connect the audio and video outputs from an
external unit (i.e. a video camera, second VCR) to
these jacks. To record the signals coming from the
external unit, press the INPUT button on the
remote control to display “L1” instead of a channel
number (see page 25). If only one audio jack is to
be used, connect it to the L (left) jack.
6 AUDIO output jacks (Red for right and white for left)
3 VHF/UHF antenna input jack
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MULTIBRAND UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL
This universal remote control will operate the basic functions of TVs and cable (CATV) converters/decoders, when the
brand matches one of those shown on pages 8 and 9.
Reference pages are shown in square brackets.
Locations of Controls
1 Number buttons (0 – 9) [15, 20]
2 100/ENTER button [15]
3 VCR Plus+ button [33]
4 INPUT button [25]
VCR
5 DISPLAY button [16, 32]
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
TV
1
2
J
6 SP/SLP button [25]
7 TYPE button [28]
8 DPC button [23]
9 Ad JUMP button [39]
F x2 button [31]
CATV/
DSS
7
9
SET
100/ENTER
TV/VCR
K
L
VCR Plus
INPUT CH/TRACK VOLUME
3
5
4
6
DISPLAY SP/SLP
M
N
O
P
TYPE
DPC
RESET
SLOW
0
7
8
G POWER button [14]
H Control stick
Ad JUMP
2
INDEX
9
F
Q
R
I MENU button [17]
POWER
REW
REC
J VCR, CATV/DSS and TV remote control mode
buttons [8, 9, 14]
G
H
S
PAUSE/STILL
PLAY
OK
Lets you select the unit to be operated (VCR, TV or
cable converter/DSS receiver).
FF
STOP
I
T
K TV/VCR mode button [14]
Lets you select TV or VCR mode. When VCR mode
is selected, the VCR indicator lights on the front panel.
L SET button [15]
M VOLUME buttons [8]
Increases (+) or decreases (–) TV volume.
N CH (channel) selection/TRACK (tracking) buttons
(l and j) [15, 24, 38]
NOTE: The shaded buttons are used for VCR operation
only.
O →0← (Zero Search) button [32]
P Tape counter RESET button [32]
Q INDEX button [32]
R SLOW button [31]
Notes on using the control stick
S REC (record) button [25, 38]
T CLEAR button [15]
Front
Example:
Tilt towards the front
Right
Left
Described below are the uses of the control stick to
command the tape movement and indicated in brackets
are the operations for on-screen menus.
Press straight down: PLAY (OK) button
Tilt towards the front: PAUSE/STILL (û) button
Tilt towards the back: STOP (ù) button
Tilt towards the left: REW (<) button
Rear
œ It is recommended to
control the stick using
your thumb.
The control stick has five functions depending on the
direction it is moved. In this manual, since the
explanations are based on the displayed menu screens
and the indications on the indicator panel, similar
operations may be described differently.
Tilt towards the right: FF (>) button
Control the stick using your thumb.
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MULTIBRAND UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL
Battery Installation and Operation
Setting the remote control code
The multibrand universal remote control can operate the
basic functions of TVs and cable (CATV)
converters/decoders made by the manufacturers listed
below.
1 Install the two supplied AA batteries as shown.
2 Aim the remote control at the VCR and press the
desired buttons to operate.
To enter the remote control code for your brand of TV or
cable converter/decoder, follow the steps below.
For TV operation
1 In the chart below, find the code corresponding to
your brand of TV.
2 While holding down the TV button, enter the 2-digit
code using the number buttons (0 – 9).
The remote control is now set to operate your TV.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
TV brands
ADMIRAL
Code
05, 10, 13
17
SPENT OR DISCHARGED BATTERIES MUST BE
RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF IN A SAFE
MANNER IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL
APPLICABLE LAWS.
EMERSON
FISHER
03
GE
07
GOLDSTAR
HITACHI
JVC
01
Using the remote control
02
1 Before using the remote control, press the VCR,
TV or CATV/DSS button to select the device to be
operated.
15
MAGNAVOX
MATSUSHITA
MITSUBISHI
PANASONIC
QUASAR
RCA
08
12, 18
14
2 To switch the remote control mode (to operate a
different device), be sure to press the VCR, TV or
CATV/DSS button first.
12, 18
12, 18
06
NOTES:
œ The remote control will not operate properly if
something comes between the VCR and the remote
control.
SAMSUNG
SANYO
16
03
SHARP
00, 13
11
œ The POWER, 0 – 9, 100/ENTER, INPUT and
CH/TRACK l and j buttons are used to operate the
VCR, TV, cable box and DSS receiver.
SONY
TECHNOL ACE
TOSHIBA
ZENITH
05
04
œ VOLUME buttons operate TV volume regardless of the
remote control mode selected.
09, 10
NOTE: There may be some older TV models that
cannot be operated with this remote control. If this is
the case, use the original remote control supplied with
the TV.
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MULTIBRAND UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL
Cable converter/decoder
brands
Code
For cable (CATV) converter/decoder or DSS
(Digital Satellite System) receiver operation
STARGATE
SYLVANIA
TEKNIKA
05, 11, 22
38, 39
1 In the chart, find the code corresponding to your
30
brand of cable converter/decoder or DSS receiver.
TELECAPTION
TELEVIEW
TEXSCAN
TOCOM
26
2 While holding down the CATV/DSS button, press
20, 22, 39
38, 39
2 number buttons (0 – 9) to enter the code.
01, 07, 10, 11
00, 11, 29
00, 24, 27, 29
02, 03, 14
15, 20, 36, 40, 41
02, 03, 14
The remote control is now set to operate your
converter/decoder or DSS receiver.
UNIKA
UNIVERSAL
VIDEOWAY
VIEWSTAR
ZENITH
Cable converter/decoder
brands
Code
ARCHER
00, 01, 06, 29
CABLE CINEMA
CABLETENNA
CABLEVIEW
CENTURY
CITIZEN
01, 32
DSS receiver brands
Code
77
01, 32
DRAKE
01, 32
HITACHI
HUGHES
MAGNAVOX
OPTIMUS
PANASONIC
PRIMESTAR
PROSCAN
RCA
70, 75
70, 75
78, 79
78, 79
73
00, 29
00, 24, 29
CURTIS
19, 25, 32
DIAMOND
EAGLE
01, 32
15, 20, 36, 40, 41
76
EXPLORER
GC ELECTRONICS
GEMINI
19, 32
71
00, 11, 29
71
05
SONY
72
GENERAL ELECTRIC
GENERAL INSTRUMENT
GERRARD
HAMLIN
01, 18
TOSHIBA
UNIDEN
74
01, 05, 07, 09, 16, 28, 33, 65
78, 79
00, 29
12, 17, 37
HITACHI
13
JASCO
05
NOTES:
JERROLD
MACOM
01, 05, 07, 09, 16, 28, 33, 65
13
30
œ Only remote-controlled products can be operated using
this remote control. (Refer to the instruction manuals
for your TV, CATV converter/decoder or DSS receiver
instruction manual for more details.)
MAESTRO
MAGNAVOX
MATSUSHITA
NEC
43
08, 19, 21
20, 39
œ There may be some TV, CATV converter/decoder or
DSS receiver models that cannot be operated with this
remote control. If this is the case, use the original
remote control supplied with your equipment.
NEXT LEVEL
NOVAVISION
NSC
01, 05, 07, 09, 16, 28, 33, 65
19, 32
20, 39
OAK
04, 34
OAK SIGNA
PANASONIC
PHILIPS
04, 34
œ Cable companies may charge an extra monthly fee to
activate the remote control feature of a rented CATV
converter/decoder. If this is the case, this remote
control will not operate the cable converter/decoder
unless such arrangements are made with the cable
company.
08, 19, 21
14, 31, 36, 40
06, 23
PIONEER
PULSER
05, 11
QUEST
06, 23
RADIO SHACK
RCA
00, 29
08, 19, 21
00, 29
REALISTIC
RECOTON
REGAL
00, 29
IMPORTANT NOTE: If the batteries in the remote
control are replaced, the codes for the TV , CATV
converter/decoder and DSS receiver must be reset.
12, 17, 37
00, 11, 29
06, 11, 22
19, 25, 32
44
REMBRANDT
SAMSUNG
SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA
SHERITECH
SIGNAL
Write your code numbers below for future reference.
TV: ______
CATV: ______
DSS: ______
43
Place the supplied label on the back of the remote control.
SL MARX
06, 11, 22
08, 19, 21
SPRUCER
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BASIC ANTENNA/CABLE CONNECTIONS
Antenna
VCR
(Back panel)
TV
(Back panel)
75 ohm
antenna
cable
VHF/UHF
FROM ANT.
VHF/UHF
ANTENNA
IN
or
IN
1
TO TV
AC Wall
outlet
OUT
AC IN
CABLE TV
3
2
(supplied)
4
NOTES:
1 Connect an antenna (or a cable TV system) to the
VCR.
œ If you have a cable converter connected to your TV,
see “ALTERNATIVE CABLE TV CONNECTIONS”,
next page.
2 Connect the VCR to the TV with the 75 ohm coaxial
cable (supplied).
œ If your antenna has a twin-lead cable or your TV has
screw-type antenna terminals, use a matching
transformer (not supplied).
3 Plug the power cord (supplied) into the AC power
input (AC IN ~) on the VCR back panel. Insert the
plug firmly.
4 Insert the plug end of this power cord into a wall
300 ohm
outlet.
Twin-lead Cable
Matching Transformer
(not supplied)
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ALTERNATIVE CABLE TV CONNECTIONS
Your VCR can receive all unscrambled cable channels
without the use of an external converter. If you wish to
view and record scrambled cable channels, you must
connect a converter/decoder as described below.
Your local cable TV company will advise you of the
channels available in your area.
We recommend that you consult your cable TV company
to make sure that the cable is properly connected.
When the TV does not have a built-in cable converter
Connect the cable TV converter between the VCR and
the TV so that you can watch a cable TV program while
recording another program.
NOTE: Set the TV channel to the cable converter output
channel (CH02 ~ 07).
VCR
TV
Cable
CATV
(Back panel)
(Back panel)
converter
75 ohm
VHF/UHF
ANTENNA
IN
VHF/UHF
FROM ANT.
coaxial
cable
IN
OUT
IN
TO TV
OUT
AC IN
(not supplied)
(supplied)
When you have both cable and pay TV (scrambled channels)
NOTES:
œ With this method the TV and VCR receive the same
channel. Recording one program while watching
another is not possible.
œ With this connection, the VCR must be set to the cable
converter/decoder output channel. (See next page.)
VCR
(Back panel)
TV
Cable
converter/
Decoder
(Back panel)
VHF/UHF
ANTENNA
IN
VHF/UHF
FROM ANT.
IN
TO TV
CATV
OUT
75 ohm
AC IN
coaxial cable
(supplied)
NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER (USA only): This
reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s
attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides
guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular,
specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the
grounding system of the building, as close to the point of
cable entry as practicable.
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ALTERNATIVE CABLE TV CONNECTIONS
Cable converter/decoder output channel setup
1 Be sure the cable connections are correct.
8 Press the ù (or û) button to select the Cable box
(See page 11.)
option.
2 Turn on the TV, VCR and cable converter/decoder.
9 Press the > (or <) button to set your cable
converter/decoder output channel. The output
channel should be indicated on the cable
converter/decoder back panel. If not, please refer to
the cable converter/decoder instruction manual for
details.
3 Set the TV to channel 3 or 4.
4 Press the VCR button on the remote control to select
the VCR operation mode.
5 If the VCR indicator is off, press the TV/VCR button
Press the > (or <) button repeatedly. Each time
you press the button, the selection changes:
on the remote control.
The VCR indicator lights.
No
Ch02
Ch03 ... Ch07
NOTE: If the initial setup has not yet been
completed, the “Auto Setup” and “RF Channel Setting
Ch03 (or RF Channel Setting Ch04)” message will
appear. In that case, first follow steps 5 – 7 under
“INITIAL SETUP” on page 14.
The selection is indicated by the “ z” next to it.
NOTE: Select “No” if you are not using the cable box.
F When finished, press the MENU button to exit the
menu display.
6 Press the MENU button on the remote control.
The main MENU appears.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
@@@@@@@@@MENU
Timer@program
VCR@setup
When the cable converter/decoder output channel is
selected as described above,
œ The VCR tuner remains set to receive the same
channel as the output channel of the cable
converter/decoder. Auto channel programming and
manual channel selection using the VCR tuner are
not possible.
Clock@set
Language@select
Rec.List@super
Auto@tuning@memory
[ùû]†Select
[OK]†Set@@@@@@[MENU]†TV
œ If you turn on the cable converter/decoder after
turning on the VCR, no image will appear on the TV
screen. In this case, turn off the VCR, then turn it on
again.
7 Press the ù (or û) button to select the VCR setup
option, then press the OK button.
The VCR setup menu appears.
œ Leave the cable converter/decoder on until timer
recording is complete.
CATV/TV@@@@@@@zCATV@TV
Cable@box@@@@@zNo@@@Ch02
MTS@@@@@@@@@zST@SAP@Mono
Audio@out@@@zST@L@R@Mono
Child@Lock@@@@@On@@zOff
Off@timer@@@zOff@2Hr@6Hr
Auto@AV@Select@On@@zOff
œ For timer recordings, you must select the channel to
be recorded using the channel selector on the cable
converter/decoder.
[ùû]†Option
[<>]†Select@@@[MENU]†TV
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AUDIO/VIDEO CONNECTIONS
Stereo Connections
Connecting your VCR to your stereo TV through
audio/video jacks usually provides better picture and
sound quality. It also enables you to play back stereo
broadcast programs in stereo.
When you have a stereo monitor TV
Stereo monitor TV
(Back panel)
VCR
(Back panel)
VHF/UHF
VHF/UHF
ANTENNA
IN
OUT
FROM ANT.
VIDEO
IN
L
AUDIO
R
TO TV
VIDEO AUDIO IN
75 ohm coaxial cable (supplied)
OUT
L
R
IN
AUDIO OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT
R: Red L: White Yellow
VIDEO INPUT AUDIO INPUT
R: Red
Yellow L: White
3-wire monitor cable (not supplied)
When you have a monitor TV and a stereo system
Be sure to turn the TV volume all the way down and set
the TV speaker selector switch to EXTERNAL or OFF (to
disconnect the TV speakers). Adjust the volume with the
volume control on the stereo system.
Monitor TV
(Back panel)
VHF/UHF
ANTENNA
IN
VCR
(Back panel)
VHF/UHF
FROM ANT.
OUT
VIDEO
IN
AUDIO
IN
VIDEO
IN
L
AUDIO
R
TO TV
OUT
75 ohm coaxial cable
(supplied)
Audio receiver
(Back panel)
VIDEO
INPUT
Yellow
AUDIO OUTPUT
R: Red L: White OUTPUT
Yellow
VIDEO
AUDIO INPUT
L
R
Video connection cable (not supplied)
Audio connection cable (not supplied)
AUDIO INPUT
L: White
R: Red
NOTES:
œ Even when audio/video connections are made, always
make the antenna connection between the VHF/UHF
OUT (VCR) and the VHF/UHF IN (TV) using the
supplied 75-ohm coaxial cable.
œ If video and/or audio connections are made between
the VCR and the TV, set the source selector on the
television to A/V input.
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INITIAL SETUP
When you are setting up the VCR for the first time, or
after the power has failed for more than 1 hour, follow the
steps below. This AUTO SETUP operation automatically
sets the RF output channel, enters all available channels
in your area into the VCR tuner memory and sets the
VCR internal clock.
5 Press the OK button to save the RF output channel
setting.
The “RF-03 (or RF-04)” display on the indicator
panel will change to the clock display.
The Language select menu will appear.
Many TV stations transmit a signal called Extended Data
Services (XDS). This VCR uses the XDS signal to
automatically set the clock. If no XDS signal is available
in your area, the VCR prompts you to set the clock
manually.
@@@@Language@select
@@@@@@@@English
@@@@@@@@Español
@@@@@@@@Français
6 Press the ù (or û) button to move down or up the list
and highlight the language of your choice. Press the
OK button.
AUTO SETUP
œ During AUTO SETUP, do not press any buttons other
than the ones indicated here.
The menu language is selected.
“Auto tuning memory” appears on screen. The VCR
scans all 125 channels and memorizes each active
channel in your area in succession. It takes about
4-6 minutes.
Before starting
œ Be sure the antenna or cable connections are correct.
(See pages 10 and 11.)
7 When Auto Tuning is completed, the VCR will select
the channel that carries the XDS signal and proceed
to Auto Clock setting.
1 Press the POWER button on the VCR.
Auto RF output channel setting will start.
RF output channel setting rule
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@01
@@@@@@@Clock@set
Channel 3
No broadcast
No broadcast
Broadcasting
Broadcasting
Channel 4
No broadcast
Broadcasting
No broadcast
Broadcasting
RF output channel
Channel 3
Channel 3
The Auto Clock setting normally takes about
3 minutes. During this time, the VCR’s front panel
shows the channel number that is sending the XDS
signal for Auto Clock setting. Make a note of this
number, which you may need to refer to for
readjusting the clock later (see page 19).
Channel 4
Channel 3
The setting is completed, and “RF-03” (or “RF-04”)
will light on the indicator panel.
2 Turn on the TV power and turn to the indicated RF
channel.
If the Auto Clock setting entered the incorrect date
and/or time, correct it by following the steps under
Automatic Clock Adjustment on page 19.
3 Press the VCR button on the remote control to select
the VCR operation mode.
If no XDS signal is available in your area:
4 If the VCR indicator is off, press the TV/VCR button
“Clock set” will not appear on the screen when the
Auto Tuning operation is completed. Instead, the TV
program on the lowest channel that the VCR
memorized will appear on screen. In this case, you
must set the clock manually. Follow the steps under
Manual Clock Setting on page 20.
on the remote control.
The VCR indicator will light.
The “Auto Setup” and “RF Channel Setting Ch03
(or RF Channel Setting Ch04)” message will
appears.
NOTES:
@@@@@@@Auto@Setup
œ The VCR will search for and memorize channels in the
@@RF@Channel@Setting
@@@@@@@@@@Ch03
CATV (cable TV) mode and TV mode.
œ If the AC power to the VCR is interrupted for more than
1 hour, the memorized RF output channel, channel and
clock may be erased.
This is your VCR channel. The TV must be set to
this channel whenever the VCR is used for playing
a tape or watching a TV program.
To change the RF output channel setting, press the
number button 3 (or 4).
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INITIAL SETUP
To modify the RF output channel
setting after the Auto setup is
completed
Manual Erase
You can eliminate unwanted channels or channels with
weak or scrambled signals from the memorized channel
sequence.
1 With the VCR turned off, press the SET button for
1 Select the channel you want to erase.
about 3 seconds or more.
2 Press the CLEAR button for about 2 seconds.
“Erase” is displayed on-screen for about 3 seconds.
The channel is now erased from the memory.
The current RF output channel setting will light on
the indicator panel and will appear on the screen.
2 Press the number button 3 (or 4).
After about 5 seconds, the RF channel setting
value is saved, and the VCR will turn off.
Manual Programming
You can add channels to the memorized channel
sequence by manually adding them to the tuner memory.
Channel Selection Convenience
You can select a channel on your VCR by using one of
the two methods shown below:
1 Select the channel you want to add using the number
buttons on the remote control.
2 Press the SET button for about 2 seconds.
“Add” is displayed on-screen for about 3 seconds.
The channel is now added to the memory.
10-KEY RANDOM ACCESS TUNING
Select the desired channel number by using the number
buttons and 100/ENTER button on the remote control.
For single-digit numbers, press 0 first. For channel
numbers higher than 99, press the 100/ENTER button
first.
UP/DOWN SELECTION
Press and hold the CH/TRACK down (l) or up (j) (or
CHANNEL on the front panel) button until the desired
channel is received.
NOTE: When an inactive TV channel is selected on the
VCR, the “No Signal” message appears and the sound is
muted.
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MULTIFUNCTION ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS
Various displays appear, superimposed over the screen
image, indicating the operation mode and features in use.
Status display
1 Press the DISPLAY button on the remote control.
Operation mode
MTS mode
Program title
Channel/AV
QTR end time
The status display appears.
p QTR10:30PM SAP ST C 10
SAP ST C 10
SPORTS DIGEST
SP 0:00:00
LR 09:30PM
Clock
Audio output
Recording
tape speed
SP 0:00:00
LR 09:30PM
Counter
2 To remove the status display, press the DISPLAY
button (press the button twice if a tape is loaded in
the VCR).
Operation Mode Display
When an operation button is pressed, the corresponding
operation mode icon is displayed in the top left corner of
the screen for about 3 seconds.
NOTE: The status display will not appear if a menu is
displayed on screen, or during special playback.
NOTE: The recording pause mode icon will remain
displayed until recording is resumed or stopped.
Remaining Tape Duration Display
Operation
Play
Icon
c
Operation
Record
Icon
a
1 Press the DISPLAY button twice.
The remaining tape duration appears at the bottom
of the screen. It is calculated in hours and minutes
from the current position to the end of the tape.
Fast-forward
Rewind
c c
d d
Record pause
a h
SP Tape remain 2:30
Channel Number and MTS Mode
Displays
The channel number and the MTS mode displays appear
for about 3 seconds when a channel is selected.
If “ --:--” is displayed, the remaining tape
duration has not been calculated.
2 To remove the remaining tape duration display, press
the DISPLAY button again.
Program Title Display
When a channel is tuned or when normal playback is
started, the program title (maximum 24 characters) will be
displayed for about 4 seconds.
NOTES:
œ The remaining tape duration display will not appear if a
menu is displayed on screen or during special playback.
œ This feature will not work properly on T-140 tapes or
tapes longer than T-160. (The feature will work on
T-160 tapes.)
NOTES:
œ The program title is only displayed if the broadcast
carries the title information or if it has been recorded on
the tape.
œ Depending on the condition and type of tape used, the
VCR may not accurately detect the remaining tape
duration.
œ Depending on the TV signal or tape condition the
program title may not be displayed even if it is available.
Recording Tape Speed Display
The recording tape speed is displayed for about 3
seconds after recording is started or when the tape speed
is changed. The “SS” display means that the smart speed
record function is used (see page 26).
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ON-SCREEN MENU
Your new VCR is designed with user-friendly on-screen
menus to help you operate its many features.
Color-coded menus prompt you step-by-step through
operations by highlighting the sections awaiting your
entries.
Main Menu Options
Reference pages are shown in square brackets.
Timer program [35 – 37]
œ Select this to program, check or cancel a timer
recording setting.
Displaying the On-Screen Menus
VCR setup [18]
œ Select this to set the VCR functions.
Clock set [19, 20]
1 Turn on the power (TV and VCR).
2 Set the TV to channel 3 or 4.
œ Select this to set the clock or change the clock
3 Press the VCR button on the remote control to select
setting.
the VCR operation mode.
Language select [21]
4 If the VCR indicator is off, press the TV/VCR button
œ Select this to change the on-screen language.
Rec. List super [27, 28]
on the remote control.
The VCR indicator lights.
œ Select this to list the recordings on the tape
NOTE: If the initial setup has not yet been
completed, the “Auto Setup” and “RF Channel Setting
Ch03 (or RF Channel Setting Ch04)” message will
appear. Follow steps 5 – 7 under “INITIAL SETUP”
on page 14.
inserted in the VCR.
Auto tuning memory [21]
œ Select this to program the channels into the VCR’s
tuner memory.
5 Press the MENU button on the remote control.
The main MENU appears.
@@@@@@@@@MENU
Timer@program
VCR@setup
Menu title
Option
selected
Clock@set
Language@select
Rec.List@super
Auto@tuning@memory
[ùû]†Select
[OK]†Set@@@@@@@[MENU]†TV
Operations
indications
The menu items are color-coded as shown below:
œ Menu title:
On magenta background
Highlighted in green
œ Option selected:
œ Operations indications: On blue background
œ Others:
On gray background
NOTE: If the clock has not yet been set, the Clock
set menu appears. To set the clock, see “SETTING
THE CLOCK” on page 19.
Press the ù (or û) button to select the desired
option, then press the OK button.
6 Press the MENU button to exit the menu.
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ON-SCREEN MENU
Displaying the VCR Setup Menus
Before starting
VCR Setup Menu Options
Reference pages are shown in square brackets.
CATV/TV [21]
œ Turn on the power (TV and VCR).
œ Indicate whether you subscribe to cable TV or use
œ Set the TV to channel 3 or 4.
antenna.
œ Press the VCR button on the remote control to select
Cable box [12, step 9]
the VCR operation mode.
œ If you use a cable converter/decoder (cable box),
œ If the VCR indicator is off, press the TV/VCR button
set the output channel.
on the remote control.
MTS [29]
The VCR indicator lights.
œ Select the MTS (Multichannel TV Sound) mode -
stereo, SAP or mono.
1 Press the MENU button on the remote control.
Audio out [30]
The main MENU appears.
œ Select the audio output mode.
Child Lock [39]
2 Press the ù (or û) button to select the VCR setup
option, then press the OK button.
œ Select this to block picture and sound.
Off timer
The VCR setup menu appears.
œ Select this to set the VCR to automatically shut off
CATV/TV@@@@@@@zCATV@TV
Cable@box@@@@@zNo@@@Ch02
MTS@@@@@@@@@zST@SAP@Mono
Audio@out@@@zST@L@R@Mono
Child@Lock@@@@@On@@zOff
Off@timer@@@zOff@2Hr@6Hr
Auto@AV@Select@On@@zOff
after a specified period of non-operation.
Off: The power will not be turned off automatically.
2Hr: The power is turned off after 2 hours.
6Hr: The power is turned off after 6 hours.
NOTE: The Off timer begins counting down after the
last VCR activity. Approximately 5 minutes before the
power is turned off, the “Your VCR will be off shortly”
message is displayed.
[ùû]†Option
[<>]†Select@@@[MENU]†TV
3 Press the ù (or û) button to highlight the desired
Auto AV Select
option.
œ Turn on and off the A/V output on the rear panel
4 Press the > (or <) button once or more to move the
when the VCR power is off.
“z” indicator in front of your selection.
On: The input signal at the front A/V input jacks is
sent to the rear A/V output jacks.
5 When finished, press the MENU button to save the
settings.
Off: No output signal when the VCR power is off.
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SETTING THE CLOCK
Generally, during the initial setup, your VCR will
automatically set the clock by detecting a channel that is
transmitting the XDS (Extended Data Services) signal.
However, if the XDS signal necessary for Automatic
Clock Setting was poor or unavailable at the time,
Automatic Clock Setting may not have been possible.
Automatic Clock Adjustment
1 Press the MENU button.
The main MENU appears.
2 Press the ù (or û) button to select the Clock set
option, then press the OK button.
Follow the steps below to set the clock.
The Clock set menu appears.
Before starting
@@@@@@@Clock@set
œ Turn on the power (TV and VCR).
@03/07[Wed]2001@09:30@PM
Clock@adjust@@zAuto@Off
œ Set the TV to channel 3 or 4.
œ Press the VCR button on the remote control to select
the VCR operation mode.
[DISPLAY]†Clock@adjust
[ùû]†Day/STD@shift
[>]†AM/PM
œ If the VCR indicator is off, press the TV/VCR button
on the remote control.
[<]†Cancel
[OK]†Set
The VCR indicator lights.
3 Press the < button until the wrong clock setting is
1 Press the STOP button, then enter the channel
number that you have made note of during Automatic
Clock Setting (see page 14).
erased, then enter the correct time.
4 Press the DISPLAY button to set the Clock adjust
option to Off.
2 Press and hold the PAUSE/STILL button for more
5 When finished, press the OK button to exit from the
than 2 seconds.
menu.
If the channel is transmitting the XDS signal,
“Clock set” starts blinking on screen after
approximately 4 seconds.
When you set the Clock adjust option to Auto, the
time will automatically be adjusted twice a week
(every Sunday at 3:00 AM and 6:00 AM) according
to the XDS signal.
When Automatic Clock Setting is completed, the
screen shows the current TV program.
If the automatic clock setup procedure enters the
wrong time, make sure to select Off for the Clock
adjust option. If set to Auto, an incorrect time will
be entered again at the next automatic clock
adjustment.
If the screen returns to the current TV program
immediately, the XDS signal for clock setting is not
available in your area. Use the Manual Clock
Setting procedure on page 20.
NOTES:
NOTE: If the Automatic Clock Setting procedure set the
wrong clock time, follow the steps under Automatic Clock
Adjustment.
œ The Clock adjust option appears only when the clock
has been set automatically.
œ The automatic clock adjustment will not be performed if
the power is on, or if a program timer recording is set to
start within 5 minutes of the automatic clock adjustment
times (2:55 AM – 3:05 AM and 5:55 AM – 6:05 AM).
œ If using a cable converter/decoder, the automatic clock
adjustment may not function properly.
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SETTING THE CLOCK
Manual Clock Setting
Standard/Daylight Time Adjustment
The clock time can be easily changed to daylight saving
time (by adding one hour) or standard time (by
subtracting one hour).
1 Follow the steps in Before starting.
2 Press the MENU button.
The main MENU appears.
1 Press the MENU button.
If the clock has not yet been set, the Clock set
menu appears.
The main MENU appears.
2 Press the ù (or û) button to select the Clock set
3 Press the ù (or û) button to select the Clock set
option, then press the OK button.
option, then press the OK button.
3 Press the ù (or û) button.
The Clock set menu appears.
Every time the ù (or û) button is pressed, 1 hour is
subtracted (or added) to the displayed time.
@@@@@@@Clock@set
4 When finished, press the OK button to save the
@MM/DD[@@@]@@YY@HH:MM
settings.
[<]†Cancel
[MENU]†Back@to@TV
4 Press the number buttons (0 – 9) to set the date and
time.
œ EXAMPLE: Setting the clock to standard time.
March 7, 2001, 9:30 PM (03/07/01, 9:30 PM).
œ Date March 7:
Press 0 – 3 – 0 – 7
Press 0 – 1
Year ’01:
Time 9:30:
PM:
Press 0 – 9 – 3 – 0
Press >
@@@@@@@Clock@set
@03/07[Wed]2001@09:30@PM
[ùû]†Day/STD@shift
[>]†AM/PM
[<]†Cancel
[OK]†Set
NOTES:
œ When entering the year, press the two number
buttons that correspond to the last two digits of the
year (i.e. 00 for 2000, 05 for 2005 or 25 for 2025).
œ If you press the wrong button, press the < button to
erase the wrong number. Then press the correct
button to continue.
5 When finished, press the OK button to save the
settings.
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CHANGING THE MENU LANGUAGE
English, Spanish or French can be selected by the user.
1 Press the MENU button.
The main MENU appears.
Before starting
2 Press the ù (or û) button to select the Language
œ Turn on the power (TV and VCR).
select option, then press the OK button.
œ Set the TV to channel 3 or 4.
3 Press the ù (or û) button to select the language of
œ Press the VCR button on the remote control to select
your choice, then press the OK button.
the VCR operation mode.
The Language select menu disappears, and the
on-screen menu language has been selected.
œ If the VCR indicator is off, press the TV/VCR button
on the remote control.
The VCR indicator lights.
PROGRAMMING CHANNELS
Once the initial setup is completed, the channels can be
programmed again. This may be necessary if you are
switching from cable service to antenna reception.
4 Press the ù (or û) button to select the CATV/TV
option, then press the > (or <) button to select
“CATV” (if you subscribe to a cable TV service) or
“TV” (for normal broadcast reception through an
antenna).
NOTES:
œ Make sure the antenna or cable connections are
The CATV indicator “C” displayed on the indicator
panel means that the cable TV system is selected.
correct. (See pages 10 and 11.)
œ If the input source is set to L1 or L2, press the INPUT
button on the remote control until the indicator panel
shows a channel number.
5 Press the MENU button twice.
The main MENU appears.
6 Press the ù (or û) button to select the Auto tuning
memory option, then press the OK button.
Channel Programming
The VCR programs all unscrambled channels that
are available in your area into the tuner memory.
1 Follow the steps in Before starting above.
2 Press the MENU button.
The “Auto tuning memory” message is displayed
while the channels are automatically set.
The main MENU appears.
3 Press the ù (or û) button to select the VCR setup
option, then press the OK button.
The VCR setup menu appears.
CATV/TV@@@@@@@zCATV@TV
Cable@box@@@@@zNo@@@Ch02
MTS@@@@@@@@@zST@SAP@Mono
Audio@out@@@zST@L@R@Mono
Child@Lock@@@@@On@@zOff
Off@timer@@@zOff@2Hr@6Hr
Auto@AV@Select@On@@zOff
[ùû]†Option
[<>]†Select@@@[MENU]†TV
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VIEWING TV ONLY
You do not need to disconnect the VCR from the TV in
order to watch a TV program without recording it.
1 Turn off the VCR.
2 Turn on the TV and set it to the channel you want to
watch.
PLAYING A RENTAL TAPE
When you load a cassette with the safety tab removed,
the VCR starts playing it automatically.
Before starting
œ Turn on the TV.
œ Set the TV to channel 3 or 4.
This VCR features full automatic playback and rewind.
Load a cassette (with the safety tab removed).
œ The power turns on automatically and playback begins.
œ At the end of the tape, the VCR stops, then rewinds.
œ The cassette is ejected after rewinding.
No safety tab
Playback of Copyguarded Tapes
Some prerecorded tapes employ a copyguard system
that may cause intermittent distortion in the upper portion
of the picture during playback. (This distortion is more
likely to be visible on an older TV.) If you experience this
problem, do the following:
1 Select a TV station with a strong, clear signal.
2 Record a brief segment of that station’s programming.
3 Play back the recording.
If the playback picture is clear, the VCR is operating
properly. The distortion on the prerecorded tape is due to
the copyguard system.
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NORMAL PLAYBACK
Manual Picture Control
Before starting
1 Press the DPC button during playback.
œ Turn on the power (TV and VCR).
œ Set the TV to channel 3 or 4.
œ Load a cassette.
The DPC (picture control) screen appears.
2 Press the DPC button to set the picture control.
Auto: Automatic picture control.
Manual: Manual picture control.
œ Select the desired audio output mode. (See “AUDIO
OUTPUT MODE” on page 30.)
Every time the DPC button is pressed, the setting
will change: “Auto” Ö “Manual” Ö “Auto” ...
1 Press the PLAY button.
Normal playback begins.
The tape counter starts.
When “Manual” is selected, the DPC (picture
control) screen is displayed.
The tape stops and rewinds when the end of the
tape is reached.
2 Press the STOP button (or STOP/EJECT on the front
panel) to stop playback.
œ To rewind the tape, press the REW button.
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œ To fast forward the tape, press the FF button.
NOTES:
œ When the tape comes to a blank segment during
playback, the “No Signal” message appears and the
sound is muted.
3 While looking at the picture displayed on-screen,
press the > (or <) button, until the picture is adjusted
as desired.
œ If the playback picture shows noise or no video at all
while audio is properly heard, first try the manual
tracking adjustment. If this does not correct the
problem, it may indicate that the video heads need
maintenance. Contact an authorized service center.
Press the > button for a sharper image, or press
the < button for a softer image.
After about 5 seconds, the adjustment values are
saved, and the screen disappears.
NOTES:
œ When DPC is set to “Manual”, the picture adjustment
made will be kept until changed again or until the DPC
setting is changed to “Auto”. Also, when the DPC
screen is displayed, the adjustment values are
displayed.
œ The adjustment can only be done during playback.
Automatic Picture Control
Advanced technology developed by Sanyo enables your
VCR to detect imperfections in the condition of a
recording (an old recording that has been played back
many times, for example) then automatically adjust the
playback signal to deliver the best possible image.
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TRACKING CONTROL
TAPES WITH Hi-Fi SOUND
Tracking Control Adjustments
When a tape with Hi-Fi sound is played, the L and R
indicators must be on for Hi-Fi sound to be heard.
When you play a tape that was not recorded on this VCR,
some noise may appear in the picture due to incorrect
head-to-tape tracking.
Watch the L and R indicators on the indicator panel while
pressing the CH/TRACK l or j button (or CHANNEL on
the front panel). Make sure that the L and R indicators
remain on.
The VCR will automatically adjust the tracking for the
optimum results.
If noise still appears:
MANUAL TRACKING CONTROL
1 Press the VCR button on the remote control to select
the VCR operation mode.
2 Press and hold the CH/TRACK l or j button (or
CHANNEL on the front panel) during playback to
eliminate the noise streaks from the picture.
The automatic tracking control mode is canceled.
To return to automatic tracking, eject the cassette,
then reinsert it.
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RECORDING
Before starting
Rec. List Super Feature
The Rec. List Super feature lets you keep track of all
recordings you make on this VCR. The information
automatically includes the channel number, date and start
time. In addition you have an option to add the program
type to the information list. See page 27 for more detailed
instructions on the Rec. List Super feature.
œ Turn on the power (TV and VCR).
œ Set the TV to channel 3 or 4.
œ Press the VCR button on the remote control to select
the VCR operation mode.
œ If the VCR indicator is off, press the TV/VCR button
on the remote control.
The VCR indicator lights.
Recording One Program While
Viewing Another
œ Press the INPUT button on the remote control to
select the tuner mode. (See “Recording Input
Options”.)
1 Follow the steps 1 – 4 in “RECORDING”.
A channel number appears.
2 Press the TV/VCR button.
œ Load a cassette.
The VCR indicator goes off.
3 Tune the TV to the channel you want to watch.
1 Select a channel to record (on the VCR).
NOTES:
2 Set the MTS mode as desired. (See page 29.)
œ If you have connected your cable converter/decoder to
the input of the VCR, recording one program while
watching another is not possible.
3 Press the SP/SLP button on the remote control to
select the tape record speed, if necessary.
Selected Tape Speed indicator lights.
œ If audio/video connections are made between the VCR
and the TV, set the source selector on the television to
TV.
If the SP and SLP indicators are both on, the smart
speed function is set (see the next page).
4 Press the REC button.
The Record indicator (Z) lights.
Recording begins.
Recording Input Options
You can record not only from the VCR tuner (TV
programs), but also from the external equipment (i.e,
another VCR, camcorder or digital camera) connected to
the front- or rear-panel A/V inputs.
RECORD AUTO CANCEL: Recording will not start if
the safety tab has been removed from the cassette.
The cassette will automatically be ejected.
Before starting to record, make sure the correct input
source is shown in the front-panel indicator. If not, press
the INPUT button on the remote control until you see the
correct input source.
5 Press the PAUSE/STILL button to temporarily stop
recording (record pause mode).
The Pause/Still indicator (r) blinks.
During the pause, if you want to change the
channel, press the CH/TRACK l or j button on
the remote control (or CHANNEL on the front
panel).
Recording source
Indicator shows:
VCR Tuner (TV programs)
Selected channel number
External unit connected to
the front-panel A/V jack
L2
L1
If the record pause mode continues for
approximately 5 minutes, the VCR automatically
stops recording.
External unit connected to
the rear-panel A/V jack
6 Press the REC button, or press the PAUSE/STILL
button again.
The Pause/Still indicator goes off.
Recording continues.
7 Press the STOP button (or STOP/EJECT on the front
panel) when you want to stop recording.
The Record indicator goes off.
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RECORDING
Smart Speed Record Function
When the Smart Speed Record function is set, the VCR
automatically calculates the remaining time left on the
tape during recording. If there is not enough time left for
the program to be recorded, the VCR switches the
recording speed from SP (standard play) to SLP (super
long play) to enable the entire program to fit onto the
remaining tape.
œ To set the Smart Speed Record function, press the
SP/SLP button until “SS” is displayed on-screen at the
Recording tape speed display position (or both SP and
SLP indicators light on the indicator panel).
Recording will start in SP mode. During recording, based
on a calculation using the remaining tape and the XDS
signal information, if the remaining tape duration is not
enough to record the program to the end, the recording
speed will be automatically switched to SLP mode. If the
necessary information is not contained in the received
XDS signal, the recording will be done in SP mode.
For example, when recording a 150-minute program
onto a T-120 (120-minute) tape:
The recording will be done in SP mode for almost 105
minutes and in SLP mode for the last 45 minutes.
During Smart Speed Recording, the current recording
speed indicator will flash on the display.
During Smart Speed Recording, SS will appear on the
screen.
NOTES:
œ During timer recording, the set end time will be
considered as the time the program ends.
œ If during Quick Timer Recording (QTR), the end time is
set using the REC and/or CH/TRACK l (or j) buttons,
the duration until the set end time will be considered as
one single program.
œ This feature will not work properly on T-140 tapes or
tapes longer than T-160. (The feature will work on
T-160 tapes.)
œ If two or more timer recordings are programmed, all the
programs may not fit onto a single tape. In that case,
make sure the Smart Speed Record mode is not set,
and select the recording speed manually.
œ There may be some interference in the image at the
point where the speed has been switched.
œ If a program to be taped cannot fit into the remaining
time left on the tape, even in SLP mode, the program
will not be recorded till the end.
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Rec. List SUPER
5 Press the STOP button, if the desired recording is
Rec. List (Recording Contents List)
Super
listed.
6 Press the ù (or û) button to set the desired recording,
Every time a recording is made with this VCR, the
channel number, date and start time information is
automatically recorded on the tape. When you call up the
Rec. List super menu, the VCR scans the information on
the tape and displays it on screen. You can then use the
menu to easily find a desired recording and play it back at
the touch of a button.
then press the OK button.
“Searching” will flash on screen while the tape
rewinds to the beginning of the selected recording.
Playback will start automatically.
NOTES:
œ To cancel the operation, press the STOP button. The
scanned section of the list will be kept in the VCR
memory until the tape is removed from the VCR.
The Rec. List super feature also gives you the option of
adding the type (or title) of program you record to the list.
To use this option, you must select the type name using
the Type input menu before setting up the recording. See
next page for more detailed instructions.
œ The scanned Rec. List super information will be kept in
the VCR memory until the tape is removed from the
VCR.
1 Load a cassette that has been recorded on this unit.
œ When 8 or more recordings are found on the tape, the
2 Press the MENU button.
list scrolls up, and the last 7 recordings are listed.
The main MENU appears.
œ The list shows “ – – ” for the sections where there is no
data or the data is unreadable (recorded by another
VCR, for example).
3 Press the ù (or û) button to select the Rec. List super
option, then press the OK button.
The Rec. List super menu appears.
œ A recording shorter than 5 minutes may not be listed.
œ When a second selection for playback is made (after
having played the first selection), the tape first rewinds
to the beginning before searching for the selected
recording.
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œ If a new recording is made over an old one, the Rec.
List super information from the old recording will be
deleted.
œ If the tape is ejected while the recording list menu is
[OK]†Start
displayed, the menu disappears.
œ After step 1, press the REC. LIST button on the front
NOTE: If no cassette tape is loaded, the Rec. List
super menu will not be displayed.
panel to jump directly to step 3.
4 Press the OK button.
The tape rewinds to the beginning. Then the VCR
begins scanning the tape for the Rec. List super
information and when detected, displays it on
screen. Wait for the desired recording to be listed.
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Rec. List SUPER
NOTES:
Entering the Program Type
œ To enter the selected program type, press the SET
To have the program type included in the Rec. List super
menu, you must enter the program type before
button within 10 seconds after selecting a program type.
proceeding to step 1 of “RECORDING” on page 25.
œ Program types set manually have priority over
automatic settings.
œ The clock must be set before the program type can be
selected.
œ After pressing the POWER button (to switch off the
power), or ejecting the cassette, the selected type will
be cancelled if no recording have been made.
1 Press the TYPE button on the remote control.
The Type input menu will be displayed on screen.
Type†Auto
2 Press the TYPE button repeatedly until the desired
program type is displayed.
Each time the TYPE button is pressed, a different
type, “-----”-Movie-Talk-Sport (Sports)-Game-
Soap-News-Child-Auto is displayed.
Auto: If the recorded program transmission carries
title information, it will automatically be entered.
Then, when using the Rec. List super function, the
title will be displayed (up to 15 characters).
“-----”: The program type is not set.
Other settings: When using the Rec. List super
function, the setting entered here will be displayed
as the program type.
3 Press the SET button to enter the settings.
The entered type code (e.g. Movie → MO) will be
displayed for about 3 seconds on the indicator
panel.
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VHS Hi-Fi AUDIO AND MTS BROADCASTS
VHS Hi-Fi VCRs record and play back two kinds of audio
tracks: Hi-Fi stereo tracks (left and right) and a normal
(linear) audio track.
MTS MODE SELECTION
To watch and/or record a stereo or SAP broadcast, set
the MTS mode as follows.
œ The Hi-Fi tracks contain two separate signals (for
example, the left and right channels of a stereo
program or the main and second SAP* signals).
1 Follow the “Before starting” steps on page 18.
Make sure the input source is set to Tuner. (A
channel number is shown in the indicator panel.).
œ The normal (linear) track is recorded and played back
monaurally.
2 Press the MENU button.
This VCR has a built-in MTS (Multichannel TV Sound)
decoder that allows programs with multichannel sound
(stereo and SAP* programs) to be received and recorded,
as well as regular, non-stereo TV programs.
The main MENU appears.
3 Press the ù (or û) button to select the VCR setup
option, then press the OK button.
The VCR setup menu appears.
MTS broadcasts may contain an optional SAP (Second
*
Audio Program) soundtrack. The SAP soundtrack may
carry the same information as the main soundtrack in
another language or information that is not related to
the video portion of the program.
4 Press the ù (or û) button to select the MTS option,
then press the > (or <) button to select the desired
mode, as indicated by the “z”.
ST (STEREO): To view and/or record a stereo TV
program (ST indicator lights).
The left and right channels are recorded separately
on the Hi-Fi audio tracks, and both signals are
recorded mixed on the linear track.
Stereo/SAP Recording
MTS INDICATORS
SAP: To record or monitor an SAP program (SAP
indicator lights).
Indicator panel
The main audio signal is recorded on the left Hi-Fi
audio track and the second audio signal is
recorded on the right Hi-Fi audio track.
The second audio signal is also recorded on the
linear audio track.
SAP ST
When the selected MTS mode is SAP, stereo
programs will be heard in monaural.
When a stereo or SAP broadcast is received, one or both
indicators (ST and SAP) light.
Mono: Use this setting to get better results when
watching or recording a program with a weak or
noisy stereo signal.
ST: Lights when a stereo broadcast is received.
SAP: Lights when an SAP broadcast is received.
œ No indicators light when a monaural program is
The left and right signals are mixed and recorded
on both Hi-Fi tracks and the linear track.
received.
œ Both indicators light when an MTS broadcast contains
5 When finished, press the MENU button to exit the
stereo and SAP signals.
menu.
NOTE: Do not change the MTS mode while recording.
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AUDIO OUTPUT MODE
Use the VCR setup menu to select the desired audio
output mode when playing a tape or viewing a television
broadcast.
4 Press the ù (or û) button to select the Audio out
option, then press the > (or <) button to select the
desired mode, as indicated by the “z”.
NOTE: Audio output mode selection is not required when
playing back a tape recorded in mono or viewing a mono
TV program.
ST (STEREO): The left channel sound is heard from
the left speaker and the right channel sound is
heard from the right speaker.
Use this setting to listen to a stereo program or
tape in stereo.
1 Follow the “Before starting” steps on page 18.
2 Press the MENU button.
L: Left channel sound is heard from both speakers.
Use this setting to listen to the left channel of a
stereo program or the main audio of a program
that contains an SAP soundtrack.
The main MENU appears.
3 Press the ù (or û) button to select the VCR setup
option, then press the OK button.
R: Right channel sound is heard from both speakers.
Use this setting to listen to the right channel of a
stereo program or the SAP soundtrack (if
available).
The VCR setup menu appears.
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Mono: The sound from the normal audio track (mono
or second audio) is heard from both speakers.
5 When finished, press the MENU button to exit the
menu.
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SPECIAL PLAYBACK
Picture Search (Forward and Reverse)
Endless Playback
This function will play back a tape to the end, rewind it
and then replay and rewind over and over until you stop it.
1 Press the FF or REW button during normal playback.
The picture plays forward or backward rapidly.
1 In the stop or playback mode, press and hold the
PLAY button on the front panel, then while holding it
down press the REW button on the front panel.
2 Press the PLAY button to resume normal playback.
FR (Fast Response) Search
The tape rewinds to the beginning, then endless
playback starts.
1 Press the FF button (in fast forward mode) or the
REW button (in rewind mode).
2 Press the STOP button (or STOP/EJECT on the front
panel) to cancel endless playback.
The forward or reverse picture can be viewed.
NOTE: If an operation button is pressed during
endless playback, the function is cancelled.
2 Press the FF or REW button again to return to the
fast forward or rewind mode.
If noise appears on double-speed or slow motion
play:
Still Image
Press and hold the CH/TRACK l (or j) button (or
1 Press the PAUSE/STILL button during normal
CHANNEL on the front panel) to reduce the noise.
playback.
The Pause/Still indicator (r) blinks.
If noise appears on a still picture:
A still image appears on the screen.
Start slow motion play, and then repeat the operation
above.
2 Press the PLAY button to resume normal playback.
œ This adjustment also corrects tracking errors for a still
picture.
Slow Motion
If the picture is unstable (vertical jitter) during
double speed playback, still or slow motion
modes
1 Press the SLOW button on the remote control during
normal playback.
Slow motion playback starts.
The slow-motion playback speed switches
between 1/5 and 1/30 of normal playback each
time the SLOW button is pressed.
1 Press the PLAY button.
2 Press the PAUSE/STILL button.
A still image appears on the screen.
2 Press the PLAY button to resume normal playback.
3 Press and hold the CH/TRACK l or j button (or
CHANNEL on the front panel) to reduce the vertical
jitter.
Frame Advance
œ This adjustment also corrects tracking errors during
1 Press the PAUSE/STILL button repeatedly during still
double speed playback and slow motion playback.
mode.
The picture advances one frame at a time.
NOTES:
2 Press the PLAY button to resume normal playback.
œ During special effects playback, the sound is muted.
œ Noise bands (narrow white lines in the picture) may
appear during picture search. This is normal and
cannot be eliminated by using the tracking control.
Double Speed Playback
1 Press the x2 button during normal playback.
œ After staying in still or slow motion playback for
The picture plays back at about 2 times the normal
playback speed.
5 minutes, the VCR automatically stops.
2 Press the PLAY button to resume normal playback.
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ZERO SEARCH
Use the zero search function to go back to the beginning
of a program immediately after you have recorded it.
NOTES:
œ The tape counter indicates tape elapsed time in hours,
1 Press the DISPLAY button.
minutes and seconds.
The status display appears.
œ When you eject a cassette, the tape counter resets to
0:00:00.
2 Press the RESET button.
œ The tape counter does not operate when a blank tape
The tape counter resets to 0:00:00.
or a blank portion of a tape is played.
3 Begin playback or recording.
œ If the tape is rewound beyond the 0:00:00 counter
reading, a negative indicator (–) appears.
4 Press the STOP button (or STOP/EJECT on the front
panel) to stop playback or recording.
5 Press the →0← button.
“ e 0:00:00 f” is displayed on screen for about
3 seconds.
The tape rewinds and will stop at or near the
counter zero (“0:00:00”) position.
INDEX SEARCH
You can easily return to the beginning of the current
program or skip to the beginning of the next program and
start playback.
INDEX SEARCH Operation
Tape beginning
Tape end
Recorded Tape
œ EXAMPLE: To skip to the next program.
Present tape position
1 Press the INDEX button in the play or stop mode.
“f Index Search e” will be displayed on-screen.
Current
Program
Next
Program
2 Press the FF button.
The tape quickly advances to the beginning of the
next program.
Playback
starts
Playback
starts
Playback begins.
For the current
program, press
the REW button.
For the next
program, press
the FF button.
NOTES:
œ There may be a slight discrepancy between the
position shown on the tape counter and the actual tape
position.
œ Each time a recording is made, an index code is
automatically placed on the tape at the beginning of the
recording.
œ When a recording is resumed after a record pause, no
index code is marked.
œ The index codes cannot be individually erased.
However, when recording over an indexed tape, the old
index codes will be erased along with the programs.
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VCR Plus+® PROGRAMMING SYSTEM
You can easily program a timer recording by entering the
PlusCode® programming number (3 to 8 digits) published
in your TV Guide®, CATV guide or local newspaper.
5 Check the channel number displayed on the screen.
For the channel numbers that appear highlighted
(gray background instead of green), continue the
programming until step F, and the channel will be
memorized. Once a channel has been memorized,
its number will not be highlighted.
On any occasion, you can preset a maximum of 8 programs
to be recorded during the next 1-year period, including the
ones programmed by normal timer recording. See
“PROGRAM TIMER RECORDING” on page 35.
If the channel number displayed is incorrect, press
the < button to erase the wrong number. Press the
number buttons to enter the correct channel
number.
You can also set any of the 8 time slots to repeatedly
record the same channel at the same time daily (Monday
through Friday) or weekly. Daily and weekly settings are
retained in the timer memory and will continue to cue the
VCR to record as long as tape is available.
NOTE: Enter the channel number you normally
select when using your cable converter/decoder (if
you subscribe to a cable TV service), or the channel
number you select on the TV (if you do not subscribe
to a cable TV service).
During timer programming, you may want to take advantage
of convenient features that give you the option of saving the
title/type of program being recorded (Rec. List Super, page
27) and having the VCR automatically set the proper tape
speed (Smart Speed Record Function, page 26).
6 To change the recording tape speed, press the
SP/SLP button.
NOTE: The clock time must be set before a VCR Plus+
programming system recording can be programmed.
For automatic speed selection, select “SS” for tape
speed. (See Smart Speed Record Function on
page 26.)
Setting a VCR Plus+ Programming
System Recording
7 Press the > button to select the timer recording
mode, if necessary.
1 Follow the “Before starting” steps, under
Timer Recording Modes
“RECORDING” on page 25.
Daily (M-F):
Records a program at the same
time, Monday through Friday.
2 Press the VCR Plus+ button.
Weekly (WK): Records a program on the same
The VCR Plus+ TIMER SETTING menu
(PlusCode number) appears.
day and time each week.
8 Press the ù (or û) button to change the recording end
@@@@@PlusCode@number
@@@@@@@@---------
time, if necessary.
10 minutes are subtracted from or added to the
end time.
3 Press the number buttons (0 – 9) to enter the desired
9 Press the TYPE button repeatedly to select the
desired program type for Rec. List super. (See
“Entering the Program Type” on page 28.)
PlusCode number.
œ EXAMPLE: To enter PlusCode number 4930 to
program a recording, at the SLP recording speed.
Type and the selected type name will be indicated
instead of End and the end time.
œ Press 4 – 9 – 3 – 0
NOTE: If you enter the wrong number by mistake,
press the < button to cancel, then enter the correct
number.
F When finished, press the OK button to save the
settings.
The VCR Plus+ TIMER SETTING menu
(PlusCode number) appears.
4 Press the OK button.
The recording date, start time, end time, channel
and recording tape speed appear.
G Press the VCR Plus+ button.
The VCR power turns off and the timer is set to the
recording standby mode.
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@@@@@@@@4930-----
@Ch@@Date@@Start@@End
@01@3/26Mo@8:00»@8:30»SP
The Timer icon (n) appears.
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®
VCR Plus+ PROGRAMMING SYSTEM
VCR Plus+ PROGRAMMING SYSTEM NOTES:
œ If the programmed recording falls on a Saturday or a
Sunday, the Daily recording mode will not be possible.
œ If you subscribe to cable television, and your cable
company changes the channel assignments in your
area, it may be necessary to correct some channel
numbers as described in item 5 on page 33.
œ To check, clear and change a timer recording
programmed with a PlusCode number, follow the steps
under “PROGRAM TIMER RECORDING” on page 36.
œ If the displayed data does not correspond to the
desired program to record, the wrong PlusCode
number has been entered or the clock is set incorrectly.
œ When recording cable TV programs using a cable
converter/decoder, the channel to be recorded must be
selected using the channel selector on the cable
converter/decoder.
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PROGRAM TIMER RECORDING
The Program Timer switches your VCR on and off to
record a TV program at a preset time. On any occasion,
you can preset a maximum of 8 programs to be recorded
during the next 1-year period, including the ones
programmed with the VCR Plus+ system. See “VCR
Plus+® PROGRAMMING SYSTEM” on page 33.
Each time the > button is pressed, a different
recording mode (Daily – Weekly – Once) is
selected.
Set the start and end time.
Start time 9:00 PM:
End time 10:30:
Press 0 – 9 – 0 – 0 –>
Press 1 – 0 – 3 – 0
You can also set any of the 8 time slots to repeatedly
record the same channel at the same time daily (Monday
through Friday) or weekly. Daily and weekly settings are
retained in the timer memory and will continue to cue the
VCR to record as long as tape is available.
The end time AM/PM setting will be entered
automatically.
NOTE: If you press the wrong button, press the <
button to erase the wrong number. Each time the <
button is pressed, the previous number will be
erased. Press the correct button to continue.
During timer programming, you may want to take advantage
of convenient features that give you the option of saving the
title/type of program being recorded (Rec. List Super, page
27) and having the VCR automatically set the proper tape
speed (Smart Speed Record Function, page 26).
5 To change the recording tape speed, press the
SP/SLP button.
For automatic speed selection, select “SS” for tape
speed. (See Smart Speed Record Function on
page 26.)
NOTE: The clock time must be set before a timer
recording can be programmed.
@Ch@@Date@@Start@@End
@10@3/09Fr@9:00»@ï:30»è
@--@-/--@@@-:--@@-:--@--
Timer Programming
1 Follow the “Before starting” steps, under
“RECORDING” on page 25.
6 Press the OK button.
2 Press the MENU button.
7 Press the TYPE button repeatedly to select the
desired program type for Rec. List super. (See
“Entering the Program Type” on page 28.)
The main MENU appears.
3 Press the OK button.
Type and the selected type name will be indicated
instead of End and the end time.
The Timer program menu appears.
@Ch@@Date@@Start@@End
@--@M/DD@@@H:MM@@H:MM@SP
@--@-/--@@@-:--@@-:--@--
8 Press the OK button.
The next timer recording slot can be programmed.
When two or more program timer recordings are
set, they will be listed in chronological order of the
recording start times with the earliest time listed
first.
4 Press the number buttons (0 – 9) to set the timer
program.
œ EXAMPLE: To record a program on channel 10
once (Once recording mode) on March 9, from
09:00 PM to 10:30 PM, using the SLP recording
speed (March 9 = 03/09).
9 When finished, press the MENU button to exit the
menu.
F Press the VCR POWER button.
œ Channel 10:
Press 1 – 0
Press 0 – 3 – 0 – 9
The VCR power turns off and the timer is set to the
recording standby mode.
Date March 9:
Daily/Weekly setting: Press >
The Timer icon (n) appears.
Timer Recording Modes
Daily (M-F):
Records a program at the same
time, Monday through Friday.
Weekly (WK): Records a program on the same
day and time each week.
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PROGRAM TIMER RECORDING
Setting a Program Timer Recording
Using the Buttons on the VCR
Checking the Program Timer
1 Turn on the power (TV and VCR).
If the remote control does not operate or is not available
you can use the buttons on the VCR front panel to set a
program timer recording.
2 Set the TV to channel 3 or 4.
3 Press the MENU button.
The main MENU appears.
NOTE: Eject the cassette tape, before proceeding with
the steps below.
4 Press the OK button.
1 Press and hold the REC button on the front panel for
The programmed recordings are listed.
about 5 seconds.
NOTE: To display the program type, press the TYPE
button after selecting the desired program using the ù
(or û) button.
The Timer program menu appears.
If the clock has not yet been set, the Clock set
menu appears.
5 When finished, press the MENU button to exit the
menu.
If necessary, the clock can also be set using the
CHANNEL l (or j) and FF buttons. (Refer to the
next step for button functions.)
6 Press the POWER button.
The VCR power turns off and the timer is set to the
recording standby mode.
2 Use the CHANNEL l (or j) and FF buttons on the
VCR front panel to program the timer.
The Timer icon (n) appears.
CHANNEL button: To select numbers or switch
settings
Clearing the Program Timer
FF button:
To select the next item
1 Follow steps 1 – 4 in “Checking the Program Timer”.
NOTE: If you enter the wrong number or setting,
press the REW button to return to the wrong number
or setting, then enter the correct one.
2 Press the ù (or û) button to select the program to be
cleared.
3 When the recording tape speed is set, press the FF
3 Press the CLEAR button.
button on the front panel to save the settings.
The erase confirmation screen appears.
4 When finished, press the REC button on the front
4 Press the CLEAR button again. (To cancel the erase
panel to exit from the menu.
procedure, press the SET button.)
5 Load a cassette.
The selected timer program is erased from the
program memory.
6 Press the POWER button.
5 When finished, press the MENU button to exit the
NOTES:
menu.
œ Daily or weekly recording, or the program type cannot
6 Press the POWER button.
be set using this method.
œ Once a program timer recording has been set, it cannot
be erased using the buttons on the VCR front panel.
Changing the Program Timer
1 Follow the steps under “Clearing the Program Timer”
to erase the program that you wish to change.
2 Follow the steps under “Setting a VCR Plus+
Programming System Recording” or “Timer
Programming” to add a new timer program.
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PROGRAM TIMER RECORDING
Using Timer Recording for Several
Programs
If two or more programmed recording times overlap on
the same day, the VCR will not begin recording a new
program until the previous program has ended (as shown
below).
Program Recording Order
7:00PM
Program
8:00PM
9:00PM
10:00PM
These portions will
not be recorded
TIMER SETTING NOTES:
œ If the programmed recording falls on a Saturday or a
Sunday, the Daily recording mode will not be possible.
œ To select the A/V recording mode, press the INPUT
button instead of selecting a channel number.
œ Timer recording is not possible through the front
AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks.
œ 12:00 PM = noon; 12:00 AM = midnight.
œ If the end of the tape is reached during timer recording,
the VCR stops and the power turns off automatically.
œ If the power fails or the VCR is unplugged from the
AC outlet, the correct clock time and timer settings
are kept in memory for approximately 1 hour. After
1 hour, the clock and program timer must be reset
when power is restored. Refer to INITIAL SETUP to
set the VCR.
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QUICK TIMER RECORDING (QTR)
As the name suggests, the QTR feature provides a quick
and simple way to set the timer to record. A QTR setting
overrides Program Timer settings.
NOTES:
œ The end time can be advanced for a total of up to
24 hours.
œ The clock must be set before Quick Timer Recording
œ Recording ends if the end of the tape is reached.
can be performed.
œ To stop recording before the end time is reached, press
œ To set the type of the recording, first follow the steps
the STOP button (or STOP/EJECT on the front panel).
under Entering the Program Type on page 28.
œ Start a recording following the instructions for
“RECORDING”, steps 1 – 4 on page 25.
1 Press the REC button during recording.
“--:--” appears on the VCR display.
REC
OFF
2 Set the recording end time using the REC button (to
advance the time in 30-minute increments to the
nearest hour or half hour) or the CH/TRACK l (or j)
button (or CHANNEL on the front panel) (to increase
or decrease the time in 1-minute increments).
Auto Setting
If an XDS-encoded broadcast is being recorded, “AUTO”
appears at step 1 above and blinks for 10 seconds in the
display. The VCR timer receives the end time information
from the XDS signal and the recording continues until the
end of the program.
REC
OFF
Notes on using the AUTO setting
œ To set the recording end time manually, press the REC
button while “AUTO” is blinking. The display will switch
to “--:30” or “--:00”. Then use the REC button
and/or the CH/TRACK l (or j) button to set the
recording end time.
œ Depending on the reception conditions of TV signal or
remaining program duration, the AUTO QTR operation
may not be accurate.
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CHILD LOCK
With the Child Lock function on, the picture is blanked
and the sound muted, virtually blocking the ability to view
a videotape or TV program received through the VCR
tuner.
NOTES:
œ Even when the child lock function is activated, timer
recording and other functions can still operate normally.
œ Since the child lock function can be activated or
deactivated by remote control, you may wish to store
the remote control in a secure location while the child
lock function is activated.
1 Press the MENU button.
The main MENU appears.
2 Press the ù (or û) button to select the VCR setup
option, then press the OK button.
The VCR setup menu appears.
3 Press the ù (or û) button to select the Child Lock
option, then press the > (or <) button to select the
“On” position, as indicated by the “z”.
NOTE: Select the “Off” position to cancel the child
lock function.
4 When finished, press the MENU button to exit the
menu.
While the child lock function is active, the message
“Blocked” will appear on the TV screen.
Ad JUMPTM
The Ad JUMPTM feature allows you to skip through to the
end of a commercial break at a faster speed and resume
normal playback at the point when the program restarts.
1 During playback, press the Ad JUMP button when a
commercial starts.
Forward picture search begins.
The sound is muted.
2 Press the Ad JUMP or the PLAY button when the
commercial ends.
The tape will rewind for a few seconds, then
playback will resume.
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COPYING A TAPE
You can copy recordings (such as home videos) from one
tape to another using two VCRs.
Audio connection cable
(not supplied)
TV
Video connection cable
(not supplied)
OUT
IN
VIDEO
VIDEO
L
AUDIO
R
L
AUDIO
R
TO TV
OUT
VCR 1: To play back
VCR 2: To record
1 Connect the VCRs as shown.
6 Press the TV/VCR button on VCR 2 to select the
VCR mode.
2 Insert the recorded cassette into VCR 1.
3 Insert a blank tape into VCR 2.
7 Place VCR 2 in the record/pause mode.
8 Press PLAY on VCR 1.
4 Set the desired recording speed on VCR 2.
9 When the tape in VCR 1 has reached the desired
point, press (release) PAUSE/STILL on VCR 2.
Recording begins.
5 Turn on the TV and set it to channel 3 or 4.
If you use this model as VCR 2 to record:
œ Press the INPUT button on VCR 2 to select the rear
F Press STOP (or STOP/EJECT on the front panel) on
input jacks.
both VCRs when finished.
The AV indicator “L1” is displayed instead of a channel
number.
NOTE: When using the front AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks,
press the INPUT button until the AV indicator “L2” is
displayed.
MAINTENANCE
Head Care and Cleaning
Cabinet Cleaning
œ This VCR has a built-in automatic head cleaner. Under
normal conditions, the heads should not require
additional cleaning. If you suspect a problem, contact a
factory-authorized service center.
œ Clean the outside of the cabinet with a clean, soft cloth,
moistened with lukewarm water and wrung dry.
DO NOT USE SOLVENTS OR OTHER TYPES OF CLEANSERS. THESE CHEMICALS CAN CRACK OR
DISCOLOR THE CABINET.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
If you have followed the instructions in this manual and still have difficulty operating your VCR, check the steps below
before getting help from a factory-authorized service center.
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTIVE ACTION
No power.
œ The power cord is not connected.
œ Connect the power cord to the AC
power input socket, then to an AC wall
outlet.
œ The power is not on.
œ Turn the power on.
The “Auto Setup” message is
displayed when the power is
turned on.
œ The VCR is being used for the first
time or after the power has failed or
has been disconnected for more than
1 hour.
œ The VCR is not set or the settings
have been erased from the memory.
Please refer to INITIAL SETUP to set
the VCR.
Timer recording does not
function.
œ The clock is not set correctly.
œ Set the clock correctly.
œ The PlusCode number is set
œ Enter the correct PlusCode number.
incorrectly.
œ The program timer is set incorrectly.
œ Set the program timer correctly.
œ The timer is not set to ON.
œ Turn the power off. The timer icon (n)
appears.
Recording is not possible.
œ The record safety tab on the cassette
œ Place vinyl tape over the safety tab
is missing.
hole in the cassette.
œ The channel selected on the VCR
does not correspond to the cable
converter/decoder output channel.
œ Select the correct channel
(CH 02 ~ 07).
The picture is poor during
playback.
œ The TV channel selector is not set to
œ During playback, set the TV’s channel
selector to channel 3 or 4 to match the
VCR’s channel switch setting.
the proper channel.
œ The TV fine tuning is not set correctly.
œ Fine-tune the TV.
œ If the playback picture is still poor,
contact a factory-authorized service
center.
White lines (noise bands) in
the picture during playback.
œ Poor quality recording or tape.
œ Try a different tape.
No picture during playback.
œ The TV is not set to the proper channel. œ Set the TV’s channel selector to match
the VCR’s channel switch setting
(channel 3 or 4).
Playback picture is partially
noisy. (horizontal white lines)
œ The tracking control is not set to the
œ Adjust the tracking control for a better
proper position.
picture.
TV programs cannot be seen. œ The cable connections are incorrect.
œ Recheck all cable connections.
The remote control does not
operate.
œ Temporary problem with the internal
œ Remove the batteries from the remote
control for 10 minutes or more, then
reinstall the batteries and try again.
circuitry.
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SPECIFICATIONS
General Specifications
Television system
Recording system
Number of heads
NTSC standard system
Rotary helical scan system
4, Double azimuth video
2, Audio FM
Format
VHS standard
1/2 inch
Tape width
Tape speed
SP : 33.35 mm/sec. (1.31″/sec.)
LP : 16.67 mm/sec. (0.65″/sec.) ..... (playback only)
SLP : 11.12 mm/sec. (0.43″/sec.)
Recording time
SP : 120 minutes with T-120 cassette
SLP : 360 minutes with T-120 cassette
SLP : 480 minutes with T-160 cassette
Fast forward/rewind time
approx. 43 seconds (T-120 tape)
Tuner receivable channels
(181 total)
TV Position
VHF channels
UHF channels
CATV Position
VHF channels
Mid band channels
Super band channels
Hyper band channels
Mid low band channels
2-13
14-69
1-13
14-22
23-36
37-94, 100-125
95-99
RF converter
Converter output
Time indication
Timer
Built-in VHF converter
Channel 3 or 4 selectable
AM/PM 12-hour system
1 year/8-event programmable
Terminals
Antenna input
VHF/UHF: F type
VHF/UHF: F type
RCA jack
Antenna output
Video input/output
Audio input/output
RCA jack
Electrical Specifications
Video output level/impedance
Audio output level/impedance
Video input level/impedance
Audio input level/impedance
1 V(p-p)/75 ohms
316 mV (–10 dBV)/less than 2.2 kohms
500 mV(p-p) – 2.0 V(p-p)/75 ohms
316 mV (–10 dBV)/more than 47 kohms
Other Specifications
Power requirements
Power consumption
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Weight (approximate)
Remote control
120 V AC, 60 Hz
17 watts
360 mm x 97 mm x 277 mm (14.17″ x 3.82″ x 10.91″)
3.0 kg (6.6 lbs.)
B27900
The manufacturer reserves the right to modify product designs and specifications without notice and without incurring
any obligation.
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SANYO Canada Inc.
300 Applewood Crescent
Concord, Ontario L4K 5C7
1AC6P1P2259– –A
SC4H/CA3
(0400KP-SJC)
Issue No. 1
Copyright SANYO, 2000 All rights reserved.
Printed in Indonesia
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