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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
31B-250 31B-254 (PDC)
31B-450 31B-454 (PDC)
PAL
Owner’s Manual
Table of Contents
Safety Information .............................................................................................................................................2
Before Using This Product ................................................................................................................................3
Installation .........................................................................................................................................................5
Basic Operation ................................................................................................................................................9
Advanced Operations .....................................................................................................................................10
Maintenance ...................................................................................................................................................14
Troubleshooting Guide ...................................................................................................................................15
Specifications ..................................................................................................................................................15
Declaration of Conformity ...............................................................................................................................16
Features
• Automatic Operations
• On Screen Display
• Auto Repeat Playback
• Picture Select
• One Touch Recording
• Parental Lock
• Timer Recording
• Auto Head Cleaner
• NTSC Playback
• Auto Clock Setting (31B-254/31B-454)
• PDC (31B-254/31B-454)
• Quick-Find (31B-450/31B-454)
• Index/Time Search (31B-450/31B-454)
• Auto Return
Supplied Accessories
• Remote control
• Two R6 batteries
• RF cable
• Quick setup guide
Important Copyright Information
This product consists of materials which can be
recycled and reused if disassembled by a
specialised company.
Batteries should never be thrown away or
incinerated but disposed of in accordance with
your local regulations concerning chemical
wastes.
Unauthorised recording or use of broadcast television
programming, video tape, film or other copyrighted material
may violate applicable copyright laws. We do not take
responsibility for the unauthorised duplication, use, or other
acts which infringe upon the rights of copyright owners.
A Note About Recycling
This product’s packaging materials are recyclable and can be
reused. Please dispose of any materials in accordance with your
local recycling regulations.
Model/Serial Number
This appliance has a serial number located on the rear panel.
Please note down the model number and serial number and
retain the information for your records.
Model number:
Serial number:
1VMN22718
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Before Using This Product
Description of Controls
Front Panel
1
AUTO RETURN REC/OTR STOP/EJECT REW
PLAY
F.FWD
FUNCTION CHANNEL
TAPE
I
7
5 4 3 2
6
10 9
8
1. Cassette compartment
2. F.FWD (Fast Forward) button
3. PLAY button
4. REW (Rewind) button
5. STOP/EJECT button
6. REC/OTR button
7. AUTO RETURN button
8. Indicator (See below.)
9. CHANNEL (K/L) buttons
10. FUNCTION button
Indicator
11 12 13 14 15
T
APE IN
11. STANDBY indicator
12. FUNCTION indicator
13. TAPE IN indicator
14. TIMER indicator
15. REC indicator
Rear Panel
16
17
18
AV2(DECODER)
AV1(TV)
AERIAL
RF OUT
19
20
16. Power cord
17. AV2 (DECODER) socket
18. AV1 (TV) socket
19. RF OUT socket
20. AERIAL socket
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Remote Control
1. FUNCTION button
2. number buttons
3. MENU button
4. DISPLAY button
AUDIO
FUNCTION
5. REW/s button
SELECT
EJECT
6. STOP/L button
18
17
1
2
7. REC/OTR button
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
8. QUICK-FIND button
(Only functions for 31B-450/31B-454)
9. SEARCH MODE button
(Only functions for 31B-450/31B-454)
10. PAUSE/STILL F button
11. SPEED/SYSTEM button
(Only the function of SPEED is available for this VCR.)
12. F.FWD/B button
CHANNEL
SLOW
16
Only functions
for 31B-450/
31B-454
0
MENU
DISPLAY
TAPE COUNTER
3
4
15
RESET
MEMORY
14
13. PLAY/K button
PLAY
13
14. TAPE COUNTER RESET button
15. TAPE COUNTER MEMORY button
16. SLOW button
REW
F.FWD
5
6
12
11
STOP
SPEED/
REC/OTR
SYSTEM
PAUSE/STILL
(Only functions for 31B-450/31B-454)
17. CHANNEL (K/L) buttons
18. EJECT A button
7
10
9
QUICK-FIND
SEARCH MODE
8
Onlyfunctions
for 31B-450/
31B-454
Only functions
for 31B-450/
31B-454
* These buttons do not function for this VCR.
Two Different Tape Speeds
To insert the batteries:
Before recording, select the tape speed : SP mode (Standard
Play) or LP mode (Long Play). The table below shows the
maximum recording/playback time using E-60, E-120, E-180
or E-240 tapes in each mode.
Install two R6 batteries matching the polarity indicated inside
the battery compartment.
Tape Type
Tape Speed
Recording/Playback Time
SP Mode
LP Mode
2 hours
4 hours
6 hours
8 hours
E-60
E-120
E-180
E-240
1 hour
2 hours
3 hours
4 hours
Caution
TV Colour System
Do not mix old and new batteries. (Also never mix alkaline
batteries with manganese batteries.)
Different countries use different television colour systems.
Tapes recorded in the PAL or NTSC system can be played
back on this unit. Usually, the picture on the TV screen will
be in black and white when you play back a tape that is
recorded in a different colour system.
Video Cassette Tape
This VCR will operate with any cassette that bears the VHS
mark. For best results, we recommend the use of high-quality
tapes. Do not use poor quality or damaged tapes.
Tapes recorded in the NTSC system can be played back on
this unit and a PAL system TV set. This feature is only
available in the SP mode. When playing back such tapes, the
picture may roll up or down, shrink vertically and black bars
may appear both at the top and bottom of the screen. Adjust
the vertical hold control on your TV, if the TV features this
control.
You can prevent accidental erasing of a recording by breaking
off the erase-prevention tab on the back edge of the cassette. If
you decide to record on the tape again, cover the hole with
plastic tape.
Tab
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Installation
AV1 (TV) Connection to TV
Connecting the VCR
Basic Connection
1) Disconnect the TV’s power cord from the AC outlet.
2) Disconnect the VHF/UHF TV aerial coaxial cable from
the TV.
If your TV has Scart sockets, you may connect your VCR’s
AV1 (TV) scart socket to the Scart socket on the back of your
TV. Please see the instruction manual for your TV.
AV2 (DECODER) Connection for Other External Devices
The second Scart socket AV2 (DECODER) is designated for
other external devices, e.g. decoder, another VCR, video
camera and so on.
3) Connect the VHF/UHF TV aerial coaxial cable to the
VCR.
4) Connect the VCR to the TV using the RF cable.
5) Plug the power cords of the VCR and TV into the AC
outlets.
Note: If you want to connect a TV with Scart socket to your
VCR, the TV must be connected to the VCR through
AV1 (TV). A connection to AV2 (DECODER) will not
function correctly.
VHF
UHF
(TV)
External Input Mode
To receive the signal from an external source (decoder, video
camera, another VCR, etc.), connect the source to the AV2
to aerial socket
VHF/UHF
MIXER
(DECODER) socket, and press CHANNEL
“002” with the number buttons. “AV2” appears on the TV
screen. If you use the AV1 (TV) socket, press CHANNEL K/L
(K/L) or enter
RF cable
(supplied)
(
)
AERIAL
RF OUT
to AERIAL
or enter “001” with the number buttons. “AV1” appears on the
TV screen.
to RF OUT
(Back of the unit)
Other Connections
Euro Scart (AV) Sockets
Your VCR is provided with two Scart sockets which you may
connect to other external devices with Scart sockets. We
recommend this connection to ensure a better audio and
picture quality.
(TV)
to aerial
socket
Decoder (Not supplied)
to 21-Pin
Scart socket
to 21-Pin Scart socket
AER)
AERIAL
RF OUT
to RF OUT
Euro Scart cables are obtainable at your dealer.
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Initial Settings
4) (31B-254 and 31B-454 only)
Press PLAY/K or STOP/L to select “MANUAL” or
“AUTO”, then press F.FWD/B.
Video Channel Setting
Video channel setting will be necessary, if your VCR is
connected to the TV via the RF cable.
•If you select “MANUAL”, continue with step 5).
•If you select “AUTO”, Auto Clock Setting becomes
“ON”. Press FUNCTION. The clock will appear on the
TV screen when you turn on the VCR again.
5) Press PLAY/K or STOP/L until the relevant year appears,
then press F.FWD/B.
• Use the remote control for this procedure.
1) Insert a pre-recorded tape into the VCR.
The VCR will turn on and start playback automatically.
If playback does not start, press PLAY/K.
2) Select and adjust your TV to channel 35.
•If the playback picture appears on the TV screen,
continue with step 8).
6) Press PLAY/K or STOP/L until the relevant month
appears, then press F.FWD/B.
7) Press PLAY/K or STOP/L until the relevant day appears,
then press F.FWD/B.
•If channel 35 is set for broadcasting, or interference lines
appear on the picture, the RF converter must be set to a
different channel between CH22 and CH69. Continue
with step 3).
8) Press PLAY/K or STOP/L until the relevant hour appears,
then press F.FWD/B.
9) Press PLAY/K or STOP/L until the relevant minute
appears.
10)Press MENU to start the clock.
3) Press MENU.
4) Press PLAY/K or STOP/L repeatedly to select to
“INITIAL”. Then, press F.FWD/B.
Note:
5) Press PLAY/K or STOP/L repeatedly to select to “RF
OUT”. Then, press F.FWD/B. The RF OUT CH menu
will appear.
6) Press PLAY/K or STOP/L to select a channel which is not
used for broadcasted between channel 22 and channel 69
in your area, then press F.FWD/B.
• Press REW/s to go one step back from the current step
during steps 5) to 9).
• Although seconds are not displayed, they begin counting
from 00 when you exit by pressing MENU. Use this feature
to synchronize the clock with the correct time.
• If the VCR is unplugged or if there is a power failure for
more than 30 seconds, you may have to reset the clock.
7) Press MENU to exit.
Set the TV channel to the RF OUT CHANNEL which
was selected on the VCR. A picture from the VCR will
appear on the TV screen. If a picture does not appear,
repeat steps 3) to 7) using a different channel which is not
used for broadcast.
[AUTO CLOCK] (31B-254 and 31B-454 only)
• Channel Presetting must be set before the Auto Clock is
set.
• To set the clock automatically, the channel assigned to
position 01 must have the PDC signal.
• The clock cannot be set automatically if you are not
receiving a channel that carries a time signal in your area. In
this case, set the clock manually.
• Once the auto clock setting is performed, the VCR will
correct the current time by receiving PDC broadcasts
whenever you turn off the VCR.
8) Press STOP/L to stop the tape.
Note: You may also access the RF OUT CH menu by pressing
and holding MENU on the remote control for 3 seconds
during power off until the RF OUT CH menu appears.
MENU
INITIAL
TIMER
SET UP
INITIAL
• The VCR will correct the current time automatically at
8:00, if the VCR power is turned off.
CH TUNING
CLOCK
RF OUT
• Between 23:00~1:00, the AUTO CLOCK function does
not work even if the VCR power is turned off.
MENU
INITIAL
TIMER
CH TUNING
SET UP
CLOCK
INITIAL
RF OUT
RF OUT CH 35
Setting the Clock
This VCR incorporates a 24-hour clock. The clock must be set
for the Timer Recording function to operate correctly.
CLOCK
YEAR
2 0 0 6
0 1
MONTH
DAY
0 4 WE
_ _
HOUR
MINUTE
• Use the remote control for this procedure.
_ _
1) Press MENU.
2) Press PLAY/K or STOP/L to select “INITIAL”, then press
F.FWD/B.
3) Press PLAY/K or STOP/L to select “CLOCK”, then press
F.FWD/B.
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Manual Channel Preset
• Use the remote control for this procedure.
Channel Presetting
Tuning of broadcast channels not already preset in the VCR
can be performed in two ways.
1) Press MENU.
2) Press PLAY/K or STOP/L to select “INITIAL”, then press
Automatic Channel Preset
F.FWD/B.
• By “AUTOMATICALLY” tuning channels and placing
them in sequential order in the VCR’s memory i.e. the first
channel found will be memorized into the VCR’s channel
position 1, the second channel found will be memorized
into the VCR’s channel position 2 and so on.
• Execution of the “Automatic” channel presetting cancels all
the preset channels. DO NOT use this feature if you intend
to use some of the pre-tuned channels. Use the “Manual”
channel presetting function to tune in the additional
channels you require.
3) Press PLAY/K or STOP/L to select “CH TUNING”, then
press F.FWD/B.
4) Press PLAY/K or STOP/L to select “MANUAL”, then
press F.FWD/B.
5) Press PLAY/K or STOP/L to select “POSITION”, then
press F.FWD/B.
•When a weak signal is received in Manual Tuning mode,
you can change the background to solid blue or the
static screen by pressing TAPE COUNTER RESET.
6) Press the number buttons, PLAY/K, or STOP/L to select
your desired position number, then press F.FWD/B.
•You can select position number 01-99.
•If [ON] appears on the right side of “SKIP”, press
PLAY/K or STOP/L to point to “SKIP”. Then, press
F.FWD/B to select [OFF].
Manual Channel Preset
• Each channel is tuned manually and individually. Follow
the steps laid out in the “Manual Channel Preset” section.
Before you preset Channel...
• It is necessary to set the video channel if your VCR is
connected to the TV via the RF cable, and TV channel 35
is set for broadcasting, or interference lines appear on the
picture. Please refer to “Video Channel Setting”.
•If you want to remove scrambled signals, press PLAY/K
or STOP/L repeatedly to point to “DECODER”. Then,
press F.FWD/B to select [ON].
Automatic Channel Preset
You can programme the tuner to scan only the channels that
you can receive in your area.
7) Press PLAY/K or STOP/L to select “CHANNEL”, then
press F.FWD/B.
Press PLAY/K or STOP/L. The VCR tuner will begin to
search up or down automatically. When a channel is
found, the VCR will stop searching and the picture will
appear on the TV Screen.
•You can select desired channel number by using the
number buttons. You must refer to the following
Channel Plan table and press three digits to select the
channel number.
(To select channel 24, press “0” button first and then
press “2” and “4”.)
•If this is the channel you want, press F.FWD/B.
• Use the remote control for this procedure.
1) Turn on the TV and select the TV channel to the video
channel on the TV.
2) Press MENU.
3) Press PLAY/K or STOP/L to select “INITIAL”, then press
F.FWD/B.
4) Press PLAY/K or STOP/L to select “CH TUNING”, then
press F.FWD/B.
5) Press PLAY/K or STOP/L to select “AUTO”, then press
F.FWD/B.
• The tuner scans and memorizes all the active channels in
your area. After scanning, the tuner stops on the lowest
memorized channel.
Channel Plan
CH Indication
01 – 10
21 – 69
74 – 78
80 – 99, 100
121 – 141
TV Channel
IRA – IRJ, GAP
E21 – E69
X, Y, Z, Z+1, Z+2
S1 – S20, GAP
S21 – S41
INITIAL
MENU
CH TUNING
CLOCK
TIMER
SET UP
INITIAL
RF OUT
This VCR can receive Hyper and Oscar frequency bands.
8) Press MENU to exit.
Note: To confirm that a channel has been added, press
CHANNEL (K/L).
CH TUNING
MENU
INITIAL
AUTO
MANUAL
MOVE
TIMER
SET UP
INITIAL
CH TUNING
CLOCK
scanning
RF OUT
To Select a Desired Channel
You can select a desired channel by using CHANNEL (K/L), or
directly pressing the number buttons on the remote control.
CH TUNING
MANUAL
• Enter a channel number as a two-digit number for the
quickest results. For example, to select channel 6, press 0
and 6. If you only press 6, channel 6 will be selected after a
brief delay.
AUTO
P08
008
[OFF]
[OFF]
POSITION
CHANNEL
DECODER
SKIP
MANUAL
MOVE
• You can only select channels 1–99.
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To Skip a Preset Channel
Channel Reprogramming
The channels you can no longer receive or seldom watch can
be set to be skipped when you access channels by pressing
CHANNEL (K/L).
You can replace two channels.
• Use the remote control for this procedure.
1) Press MENU.
2) Press PLAY/K or STOP/L to select “INITIAL”, then press
F.FWD/B.
• Use the remote control for this procedure.
1) Press MENU.
2) Press PLAY/K or STOP/L to select “INITIAL”, then press
3) Press PLAY/K or STOP/L to select “CH TUNING”, then
F.FWD/B.
press F.FWD/B.
3) Press PLAY/K or STOP/L to select “CH TUNING”, then
press F.FWD/B.
4) Press PLAY/K or STOP/L repeatedly to select “MOVE”,
then press F.FWD/B.
5) Press PLAY/K or STOP/L repeatedly to select the position
number you want to change the channel, then press
F.FWD/B.
4) Press PLAY/K or STOP/L to select “MANUAL”, then
press F.FWD/B.
5) Press PLAY/K or STOP/L to select “POSITION”, then
press F.FWD/B.
6) Press the number buttons, PLAY/K, or STOP/L to select
relevant position number, then press F.FWD/B.
7) Press PLAY/K or STOP/L to select “SKIP”, then press
F.FWD/B to select [ON].
•You cannot select a position number where “- - -”
appears next to the number. This is because SKIP is set
to [ON] for this position number.
•When a weak signal is received in Channel
Reprogramming mode, you can change the background
to solid blue by pressing TAPE COUNTER RESET.
If you press the button again, the background will return
to the static screen.
•To memorize the channel again, press F.FWD/B. “ON”
will change to “OFF”.
Note for 31B-254 and 31B-454 only
•The VCR refers to the PDC channel which was
memorized into position 01 when you set the Auto
Clock.
6) Press PLAY/K or STOP/L repeatedly until the channel
move to another position number, then press F.FWD/B.
7) Press MENU.
The position 01 must therefore be set “SKIP” to [OFF].
8) Press MENU to exit.
MENU
INITIAL
TIMER
SET UP
INITIAL
CH TUNING
CLOCK
Note: To confirm that a channel has been deleted, press
CHANNEL (K/L).
RF OUT
MENU
INITIAL
TIMER
SET UP
INITIAL
CH TUNING
CLOCK
RF OUT
MOVE
CH TUNING
P01: 01
P02: 02
P03: 03
P04: 04
P05: 05
P06: 06
P07: 07
P08: 08
P09: 09
P10: 10
AUTO
MANUAL
MOVE
CH TUNING
MANUAL
AUTO
P08
008
[OFF]
[ON]
POSITION
CHANNEL
DECODER
SKIP
Position
Number
MANUAL
MOVE
Channel
Number
MOVE
MOVE
P01: 01
P02: 02
P03: 10
P04: 04
P05: 05
P06: 06
P01: 01
P02: 02
P03: 10
P04: 04
P05: 05
P06: 06
P07: 07
P08: 08
P09: 09
P10: 03
P07: 07
P08: 08
P09: 09
[
]
P10: 03
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Basic Operation
Playback
<Note for “Speed search” and “Still Picture”>
• Usually there will be video “noise” lines (black and white
streaks or dots) on the screen. This is normal.
The still picture will, in addition to containing the “noise”
lines, be black and white.
This is not a fault of the machine but merely a by-product
of the technology involved in producing a VCR with
LP mode.
Tracking Adjustment
• Tracking adjustment will be activated automatically
(Digital Tracking function) when you start playback.
• When playing pre-recorded tapes or tapes recorded on units
other than your own, noise lines (black and white streaks)
may appear on the playback picture. If this occurs, you can
adjust the tracking control manually by pressing
CHANNEL (K/L) until the streaks disappear. To return to
the DTR function, stop the tape once and the start
playback again.
Slow Motion (31B-450 and 31B-454 only)
• Press SLOW to reduce the playback speed. The VCR mutes
the sound during slow motion. You can control the speed
by pressing F.FWD/B (faster) or REW/s (slower). Press
PLAY/K to return to normal playback.
Note for 31B-450 and 31B-454 only:
• You can reduce the noise lines by pressing
CHANNEL (K/L) in Slow mode, too. Slow tracking
adjustment is not set automatically.
• If it is left in the Slow mode for more than 5 minutes, the
VCR will automatically switch to the Stop mode.
• In the Still mode, press SLOW, and press CHANNEL (K/L)
until the streaks disappear. To return to the Still mode,
press PAUSE/STILL F again.
Recording
Viewing and Recording the Same Programme
1) Turn on the TV and select the video channel on the TV.
2) Insert a prerecorded tape.
1) Insert a cassette tape with its erase-prevention tab in place.
(If necessary, rewind or fast forward the tape to the point
at which you want to begin recording.)
The VCR will turn on automatically. If the erase-
protection tab has been removed, the VCR will start
playback automatically.
2) Press the number buttons or CHANNEL (K/L) to select
the channel to be recorded.
3) Press PLAY/K to begin playback.
3) Press SPEED/SYSTEM to select the tape speed (SP/LP).
4) Press REC/OTR to begin recording.
•The REC indicator on the VCR comes on.
5) Press STOP/L when recording is completed.
•Tracking adjustment will be activated automatically
(Digital Tracking function) when you start playback. To
adjust the tracking manually, press CHANNEL (K/L).
<If a tape is already in the VCR...>
Skipping Unwanted Programme Material During
Recording
•Using the buttons on the VCR
Just press PLAY on the VCR. Power will automatically
turn on and playback will start. (Direct Button
Operation)
1) Press PAUSE/STILL F when you want to temporarily halt
recording.
You can check the remaining pause time with
C
marks on
•Using the buttons on the remote control
Press FUNCTION to turn on, and then press PLAY/K.
4) Press STOP/L to stop playback.
the TV screen. Each
C
mark represents 1 minute. After 5
minutes, the VCR will automatically switch to the Stop
mode to prevent tape damage.
Speed Search
2) Press PAUSE/STILL F or REC/OTR to resume recording.
1) Press F.FWD/B or REW/s during playback to view a
videotape at a high speed in either a forward or reverse
direction. In this mode, the sound will be muted.
2) Press the button again, the VCR will now search in super
high speed. (This function will not operate for a NTSC
tape.)
Recording One Programme While Viewing Another
You can record one programme while viewing another. To
start recording, follow steps 1) to 4) under “Viewing and
Recording the Same Programme”. Then, set the TV to the
channel you want to watch.
3) Press PLAY/K to return to normal playback.
To Monitor the Progress of Your Recording
Select the video channel on the TV.
Still Picture
Press PAUSE/STILL F during playback to view a still picture
on the TV screen.
Assemble Function
• You can record in continuation from previous programme
on a pre-recorded tape.
• If you press PAUSE/STILL F to freeze the picture, usually
there will be noiselines on the TV screen. This is normal,
however, each time you press PAUSE/STILL F the lines will
change position. (Only 31B-250/31B-254)
• When the picture begins to vibrate vertically, stabilize the
picture by pressing CHANNEL (K/L) in the Still mode.
• After the VCR has been in Still mode for 5 minutes, it will
stop automatically to protect the tape and the video head.
1) Insert a pre-recorded tape. Press PLAY/K to start playback.
2) Press PAUSE/STILL F at the desired point on the tape.
3) Press REC/OTR. The VCR will be in the Recording Pause
mode.
4) Press CHANNEL (K/L) to select the channel to be
recorded.
5) Press REC/OTR or PAUSE/STILL F. The recording will
begin.
6) Press STOP/L when recording is completed.
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Advanced Operations
Counter Memory
Auto Repeat Playback
This feature can be used to memorize a beginning point that
you want to watch again. Rewinding or fast forwarding makes
it easy to locate this point.
The VCR has an auto repeat function that allows you to repeat
a tape indefinitely without touching PLAY/K.
• Use the remote control for this procedure.
• Insert a pre-recorded tape.
Note: • If a tape includes both programmes recorded in the
PAL system and ones recorded with NTSC system,
this function may not be operated correctly.
1) Press MENU.
2) Press PLAY/K or STOP/L to select “SET UP”, then press
• TAPE COUNTER MEMORY does not function if
the Auto Repeat mode is set to ON. In this case, set
the Auto Repeat mode to OFF.
F.FWD/B.
3) Press PLAY/K or STOP/L to select “AUTO REPEAT”.
4) Press F.FWD/B so that “ON” appears next to “AUTO
REPEAT” on the TV screen.
1) Stop the tape at the desired point.
2) Press TAPE COUNTER RESET to display 0:00:00.
3) Press TAPE COUNTER MEMORY so that “M” appears on
the TV screen.
When in Stop mode, Auto Repeat mode will start
automatically.
If the on-screen menu still remains, press MENU to exit,
then press PLAY/K.
4) Press REC/OTR or PLAY/K.
•Press STOP/L when recording or playback is completed.
5) Press REW/s or F.FWD/B. The VCR will automatically
stop when the counter returns to 0:00:00 (approx.)
Note: • Once you select the Auto Repeat mode, it stays in
effect even after you turn off the VCR.
• TAPE COUNTER MEMORY does not function if
the Auto Repeat mode is set to ON.
• When you set the Auto Repeat mode to ON while the
Counter Memory mode is ON, the VCR exit the
Counter Memory mode automatically.
To Exit the Counter Memory
Press TAPE COUNTER MEMORY so that the “M” disappears
from the TV screen.
Note: When you set the Auto Repeat mode to ON while the
Counter Memory mode is ON, the VCR exits the
Counter Memory mode automatically.
To Stop Playback
Press STOP/L.
To Exit the Auto Repeat Mode
Repeat steps 1) to 3).Then, press F.FWD/B.
OTR (One Touch Recording)
This function enables you to set the duration of a recording
simply by pressing REC/OTR.
“OFF” will appear next to “AUTO REPEAT” on the TV
screen. Press MENU to exit.
1) Follow steps 1) to 3) in “Viewing and Recording the Same
Programme” section.
2) Press REC/OTR repeatedly until the desired recording
MENU
MENU
length appears in the upper left corner of the TV screen.
TIMER
SET UP
INITIAL
TIMER
SET UP
INITIAL
I
I [0:30]
(OTR:
I[1:00]...
I[7:30]
I[8:00]
(Normal
recording) 30 minutes)
Recording stops when 0:00 is reached.
• To check time remaining during an OTR
Press DISPLAY.
• To change the recording length during an OTR
Press REC/OTR repeatedly until the desired length appears.
• To stop an OTR before recording is finished
Press STOP/L.
SET UP
[ON]
AUTO RETURN
AUTO REPEAT
[
]
]
ON
[
PICTURE
NORMAL
• To cancel the OTR but continue recording
Press REC/OTR repeatedly until “I” appears without the
recording length.
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Picture Select
This function enables you to select the picture quality of a
tape.
• Insert a cassette tape with its erase prevention tab in place.
(If necessary, rewind or fast forward the tape to the point at
which you want to begin recording.)
1) Press MENU.
• Use the remote control for this procedure.
2) Press PLAY/K or STOP/L to select “TIMER”, then press
F.FWD/B.
1) Press MENU.
2) Press PLAY/K or STOP/L to select “SET UP”, then press
Note: If you have not set the clock yet, “CLOCK” setting
menu appears. If so, follow the steps outlined in the
“Setting the Clock” section. Then, set the timer.
F.FWD/B.
3) Press PLAY/K or STOP/L to select “PICTURE”.
4) Press F.FWD/B until the desired mode (NORMAL,
SOFT, or SHARP) is indicated on the TV screen.
5) Press MENU to exit.
• When you press F.FWD/B after pressing PLAY/K or
STOP/L during steps 3) to 9), the input mode will move to
the next step.
• If you do not press F.FWD/B within 5 seconds of setting an
item, the input mode will move to the next step.
• Press REW/s to go back one step from the current setting
during steps 4) to 10). If REW/s is pressed when the
TIMER NUMBER is flashing, the entire programme
contents will be erased.
Note: Once you select the Picture Select mode, it stays in
effect even after you turn off the VCR.
MENU
MENU
TIMER
SET UP
INITIAL
TIMER
SET UP
INITIAL
3) Programme number flashes. Press PLAY/K or STOP/L
repeatedly until the desired programme number appears.
Then, press F.FWD/B.
4) For once-only recording : Press PLAY/K or STOP/L
repeatedly until the relevant month appears.
For daily recording : To record a TV programme at the
same time on the same channel from Monday through
Friday. While the month digit is flashing, press PLAY/K or
STOP/L repeatedly to select “MO-FR”.
SET UP
[ON]
AUTO RETURN
AUTO REPEAT
[
]
]
ON
[
PICTURE
NORMAL
For everyday recording : To record a TV programme at
the same time on the same channel everyday. While the
month digit is flashing, press PLAY/K or STOP/L
repeatedly to select “MO-SU”.
For weekly recording : To record a TV programme at the
same time on the same channel every week. While the
month digit is flashing, press PLAY/K or STOP/L
repeatedly to select “W-MO” (Example: every monday).
5) For once-only recording only : Press PLAY/K or STOP/L
repeatedly until your desired day appears.
6) Press PLAY/K or STOP/L repeatedly until the relevant
start hour appears. Next, enter the minute digit.
7) Press PLAY/K or STOP/L repeatedly until the relevant
end hour appears. Next, enter the minute digit.
8) Press PLAY/K or STOP/L repeatedly until the relevant
channel number appears.
Automatic Operations
Automatic Rewind, Eject, Off
When the end of a tape is reached during recording, playback,
or fast-forward, the tape will automatically rewind to the
beginning. After that, the VCR will eject the tape and turn
itself to off.
• The tape will not auto-rewind during Timer Recording or
One Touch Recording.
• When the Counter Memory is activated, the tape will
rewind to the M0:00:00 position and the VCR will enter
the Stop mode.
9) Press PLAY/K or STOP/L repeatedly until the desired tape
Tape Eject
speed appears.
A tape can be ejected with the VCR power on or off (but the
VCR must be plugged in).
10)(31B-254 and 31B-454 only)
Press PLAY/K or STOP/L repeatedly to set PDC “ON” or
“OFF”.
• If a Timer Recording is set, a tape can only be ejected with
the power on.
11)Press F.FWD/B. Programme is now completed.
•To set another timer programme, repeat steps 3) to 11).
12)Press MENU to exit.
Real Time Tape Counter
13)Press FUNCTION to activate the timer.
• This shows the elapsed recording or playback time in
hours, minutes, and seconds (Nothing is shown in the case
of blank portion).
• The “ – ” indication will appear when the tape is rewound
further than the tape counter position “0:00:00”.
The TIMER indicator on the front panel comes on.
TIMER NUMBER
DATE
--1/--
--:--
--:--
--
MENU
START
TIMER
SET UP
INITIAL
END
CHANNEL
--
SPEED
Timer Recording
PDC
--
You may programme the VCR to start and end a recording
while you are away. You can set 8 programmes to record on
specific days, daily or weekly within a 1-year period.
For models 31B-254/31B-454
• Use the remote control for this procedure.
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To Stop a Timer Programme Which Has Already
Started
Press STOP/EJECT on the VCR.
Note: If there are any remaining programmes, press
FUNCTION to turn on the VCR and then press
AUTO RETURN. In this case, if you press any other
button once and then press AUTO RETURN,
AUTO RETURN will not be carried out.
Note: STOP/L on the remote control will not function in the
Timer Recording mode.
Using the VCR Menu
If there are any remaining programmes including Daily,
Everyday, & Weekly, AUTO RETURN will not operate.
To Correct Timer Programmes
If you want to correct an automatic timer after you finished
setting programme,
1) Press MENU.
1) Repeat steps 1) to 3) in the “Timer Recording” section.
2) Select the setting you want to change using F.FWD/B or
REW/s.
2) Press PLAY/K or STOP/L repeatedly to point to
“SET UP”, then press F.FWD/B.
3) Press PLAY/K or STOP/L to point to
“AUTO RETURN”, then press F.FWD/B.
[ON] will appear next to “AUTO RETURN”.
4) Press MENU.
3) Enter the correct numbers using PLAY/K or STOP/L,
then press F.FWD/B.
4) Press MENU to exit.
5) Press FUNCTION to return to timer standby mode.
Watch the Recorded Timer Programme
Press FUNCTION to turn on the VCR, then press PLAY/K.
To Cancel or Check the Start/End Time
1) Repeat steps 1) to 2) in the “Timer Recording”.
2) Select a programme number you want to check using
PLAY/K or STOP/L. The details of selected programme
appears on the TV screen. You may cancel the entire
programme by pressing REW/s.
Parental Lock
Parental Lock prevents use of the VCR by making the VCR
feature buttons on the VCR and the remote control
inoperative.
3) Press MENU to exit.
• The FUNCTION indicator on the VCR comes on.
Avoid Overlap of TIMER Programmes...
A timer programme does not work while another programme
is under execution.
1) Press and hold down FUNCTION on the remote control for
5 seconds until the TIMER, REC and TAPE IN
indicators begin flash. The Parental Lock is activated.
When you want to cancel it, press and hold FUNCTION on
the remote control again for 5 seconds.
Programme 1
Programme 2
When Parental Lock is activated:
• You may insert a tape. However, the VCR power will
remain off.
• You may press EJECT A to remove the tape (unless a Timer
Recording is programmed or has finished).
• Timer Recording will take place as scheduled, even if
Parental Lock is activated. “P.L.” will appear steadily on the
TV screen during the Timer Recording.
Programme 3
9:00
10:00
11:00
Hint for Timer Recording
• If there is a power failure or if the VCR is unplugged for
more than 30 seconds, the clock setting and all timer
settings will be lost.
• If the tape runs out before the end time, the VCR will
switch to the Stop mode immediately, eject the tape and the
VCR power will be turned off. The TIMER indicator will
flash.
• If a tape is not in the VCR, Timer Recording cannot be
performed and the TIMER indicator flashes. If an erase-
prevention tab of the tape is missing, the tape will be
ejected and the TIMER indicator will flash. Please insert a
recordable tape.
• When all the Timer Recordings are completed, the TIMER
indicator also flashes. To play or eject the recorded tape,
press FUNCTION first, and then press PLAY/K or EJECT A.
To rewind the tape to the beginning of the recorded
programmes, press AUTO RETURN on the VCR.
• The TV that is connected to your VCR may be turned on
or off when the VCR is in the Timer Recording mode.
• The VCR will only perform a Timer Recording after it has
been placed into timer standby mode.
PDC (Programme Delivery Control)
Operation for 31B-254/31B-454 only
The Programme Delivery Control (PDC) is a very convenient
system which assures that the TV programmes you have
programmed for Timer Recording, will be recorded exactly
from beginning to end, even if the actual broadcasting time
differs from the scheduled time due to delayed start or
extension of the programme duration. Also, if a programme is
interrupted and, for example, some special news is broadcast,
the recording will also be interrupted automatically and
resumed when the programme continues.
When the PDC signal drop out because the broadcast signal is
weak, or when a broadcasting station does not transmit a
regular PDC signal, the Timer Recording will be performed in
the normal mode (without PDC) even if it was programmed
for PDC. When the starting time of the PDC Timer
Recording is from 0:00 to 3:59 on a given day, the PDC
function operates from 20:00 on the previous day to 4:00 on
the following day. When the starting time of the PDC Timer
Recording is from 4:00 to 23:59 on the given day, the PDC
function operates from 0:00 on the day to 4:00 on the
following day. This means that if the relevant programme is
broadcasted within this period, it will be recorded correctly. If
Auto Return
Using the AUTO RETURN Button
When all the Timer Recordings are completed (TIMER
indicator flashes), press AUTO RETURN on the VCR first. The
VCR will rewind to the beginning of the recorded
programme(s).
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the timer is not programmed correctly, the incorrect timer
setting stays in effect unless you cancel it. To cancel the
incorrect timer setting, refer to “To Cancel or Check the Start/
End Time’’.
When 0:00 is reached, the VCR will start playback
automatically.
Note: • Time Search can be set up to 9 hours 59 minutes
(9:59).
• This function will not operate in the Recording mode.
QUICK-FIND
Operation for 31B-450/31B-454 only
This function enables you to search and confirm the contents
of the recorded programme(s) using the index mark.
• Operations must be followed up within 30 seconds
from steps 2) to 3), otherwise the Time Search mode
will be cancelled.
• To exit the Time Search mode, press MENU in step 2)
or press STOP/L after step 3).
• Use the remote control for this procedure.
• The tape must be fully rewound.
Copying a Video Tape
1) Press QUICK-FIND.
You can make copies of videotapes made by friends or relatives
for your own enjoyment.
To Skip to the Beginning of Next Programme
1) Press QUICK-FIND.
WARNING:
To View at Normal Speed
• Unauthorized recordings of copyrighted video
tapes may be an infringement of copyright
laws.
1) Press PLAY/K. The Quick-Find is cancelled.
Note: • This function will not operate in the Recording mode.
• When you want to cancel the Quick-Find while in
progress, press STOP/L.
Connect the recording VCR (this unit), playing VCR (another
VCR) and your TV as outline in the following diagram.
• When the end of a tape is reached during the Quick-
Find, the tape will automatically rewind to the
beginning. After rewinding finishes, the VCR will
eject the tape and turn itself off.
[TV set]
(Use for monitoring)
[Source (Playing) VCR <Monaural>]
(another VCR)
to aerial
socket
to 21-Pin
Scart socket
INDEX SEARCH
Operation for 31B-450/31B-454 only
• The index mark will be made automatically when
REC/OTR is pressed. It will also be marked at the starting
point of Timer Recording and OTR.
RF cable (supplied)
AR)
AV1(TV)
AERIAL
RF OUT
• The index mark is not recorded if PAUSE/STILL F is
pressed and released during recording.
• The time gap between index marks on the tape should be
greater than 1 minute for SP recording and 2 minutes for
LP recording.
to RF OUT
[Editing (Recording) VCR]
(this unit)
1) Insert a pre-recorded videocassette into the playing VCR.
2) Insert a blank videocassette, or one you want to record
over, into the cassette compartment of the recording
VCR.
• Use the remote control for this procedure.
1) Press SEARCH MODE.
2) Press PLAY/K or STOP/L repeatedly until the number of
programmes that you want to skip appears.
3) Press REW/s or F.FWD/B.
3) Press SPEED/SYSTEM on the remote control to select the
desired recording speed (SP/LP).
4) Select “AV2” position on the recording VCR. See “Other
Connections”.
5) Press REC/OTR on the recording VCR.
6) Begin playback of the tape in the playing VCR.
7) To stop recording, press STOP/EJECT on the recording
VCR, then stop playback of the tape in the playing VCR.
The VCR begins rewinding or fast forwarding to the
beginning of desired programme.
When the preset programme is reached, the VCR will start
playback automatically.
Note: • Index Search can be set up to 20.
Note: • For best results during dubbing, use the VCR’s front
panel controls whenever possible. The remote control
might affect the playback VCR’s operation.
• This function will not operate in the Recording mode.
• Operations must be followed up within 30 seconds
from steps 2) to 3), otherwise the Index Search mode
will be cancelled.
• To exit the Index Search mode, press MENU in step 2)
or press STOP/L after step 3).
• If video or colour fades in and out, you may be
copying a copy guarded video tape.
To Monitor the Recording
Turn on the TV and select the video channel on the TV.
TIME SEARCH
Operation for 31B-450/31B-454 only
If a tape includes both programmes recorded in the PAL
system and ones recorded in the NTSC system, this function
may not be operated correctly.
• Use the remote control for this procedure.
1) Press SEARCH MODE twice.
2) Press PLAY/K or STOP/L repeatedly until the desired
time appears.
3) Press REW/s or F.FWD/B.
The VCR begins rewinding or fast forwarding to the
specified point.
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A Status Display
<CLOCK and CHANNEL
NUMBER mode>
<OFF mode>
<COUNTER mode>
To check the Counter, or Clock & Channel number, press
DISPLAY. Each time you press DISPLAY, TV screen will
change as illustrated:
■
SP
■
17:40
SP
P02
Press once.
Press once.
0:12:34
When you select the channel using the number buttons, select
the desired channel (position number).
Press once.
Note: If the on screen display or indicators on the front panel
show an abnormal reading or no reading, unplug the
VCR for 2 minutes, then replug it again.
Please note that clock, and timer settings will be cleared
after disconnection.
Maintenance
Cabinet Cleaning
Service
• Wipe the front panel and other exterior surfaces of the
VCR with a soft cloth that has been immersed in lukewarm
water and wrung dry.
• Never use a solvent or alcohol. Do not spray insecticide
liquid near the VCR. Such chemicals may cause damage
and discolouration to the exposed surfaces.
Should your VCR become inoperative, do not try to correct
the problem by yourself. There are no user-serviceable parts
inside. Turn the unit off, unplug the power cord, and take the
unit to a Service Centre for servicing.
Auto Head Cleaning
• This feature automatically cleans the heads as you insert or
remove a cassette to ensure a clear picture.
• The playback picture may become blurred or interrupted
even if the TV programme received is clear. This does not
mean that the recorded programme has been erased. This
problem is caused by dirt accumulated on the head after
long periods of use, or usage of rental or old tapes. In this
case, head cleaning requires highly technical expertise and
the nearest dealer should therefore be consulted. Clean
heads only when problems occur.
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Troubleshooting Guide
If you have followed the instructions contained in this manual and have difficulty in operating your VCR, locate the SYMPTOM
in the left column below. Check the corresponding cell CORRECTIVE ACTION columns to remedy the problem.
SYMPTOM
CORRECTIVE ACTION
• Make sure the power cord is connected to an AC outlet.
• Make sure the power is turned on.
No power.
• Make sure the Timer Recording is set correctly.
• Make sure the power is off.
• Make sure the VCR clock is set correctly.
Timer Recording is not possible.
• Make sure the erase-prevention tab on the tape is intact. If removed,
cover the hole after the tab with adhesive tape.
• Set your TV to the video channel.
• Fine tune your TV.
• Head cleaning is necessary, consult the nearest Authorized Service
Centre.
Recording mode cannot be engaged.
No picture or poor picture on playback.
No picture but the audio is OK in playback.
• Adjust tracking control for a better picture by using CHANNEL (K/L).
Playback picture is partially noisy.
• Re-check the AERIAL and RF OUT connections.
• Set your TV to the TV channel correctly.
On-the-air TV programmes cannot be seen.
• Check the batteries in the remote control.
No operation by infrared Remote Control.
• You cannot copy a copyrighted video tape. You are experiencing copy
guard protection.
Video or colour fades in and out when
making a copy of a video tape.
Make your contribution to the environment!!!
• Spent batteries do not belong in the dustbin.
• You can dispose of them at a collection point for spent
batteries or special waste.
Contact your council for details.
Specifications
General Specifications
Electrical Specifications
Television system
PAL I
Video output level
Video output impedance
Audio output level
Video input level
Audio input level
Video S/N ratio
(STANDARD)
1Vp-p
75Ω unbalanced
-6dBv
0.5 ~2.0Vp-p
-10dBv
TV standard
Video 31B-250
heads 31B-254
31B-450
31B-454
Tape width
Tape speed
Rotary two-head helical
scan system
Rotary four-head double
azimuth video system
12.65mm
SP :23.39mm/sec.
LP :11.70mm/sec.
45dB
41dB
Audio S/N ratio
(STANDARD)
Tuner channel
IRA~IRJ
E21~E69
CATV
Other Specifications
Power requirement
Power consumption
Dimensions
220-240V 50Hz
25 Watts
Note: This VCR complies with HYPER and OSCAR
frequency bands of the CATV.
W
H
D
360mm
92mm
226mm
RF converter
Built-in UHF converter
Converter output
UHF Channel 22 to 69
(adjustable)
Weight
2.5 Kg (approx.)
Timer indication
Operating temperature
24-hour system
5°C ~ 40°C
Coaxial type, female
Coaxial type, male
21 pin scart socket x 2
Note: Designs and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
Terminals AERIAL
RF OUT
AUDIO/VIDEO
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Declaration of Conformity
EMC-Directive:
Low Voltage Directive: 73 / 23 / EEC
CE Marking: 93 / 68 / EEC
89 / 336 / EEC
We: FUNAI EUROPE GMBH
Gasstrasse 18
22761 Hamburg, Germany
declare that the Video Cassette Recorder
31B-250, 31B-254
31B-450 and 31B-454
are in compliance with following norms:
EN 55013: 2001 + A1: 2003
EN 55020: 2002 + A1: 2003
EN 61000-3-2: 2000
EN 61000-3-3: 1995 + A1: 2001
EN 60065: 2002
Questions and Help on this products, please call
Help Line: 0870 383 3010 in the UK.
© 2005-2006 FUNAI EUROPE GMBH. All rights reserved.
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