Manual for NEC VN23
Contents
1. 9 Additional Programming Timer Stand by Mode e Press the OPERATE button The power will be off and TIMER REC indicator will be lit For additional programming on PROGRAM No 2 repeat the step PROGRAM No 3 8 be set in the same way Press MENU then the following the instruction will appear on the screen OPERATE 1030 20 9 95 SAT CH START END DATE 06 1130 13 30 20 5 1 ENTER 4 CORRECT 0 CLEAR MENU END FOR PROGRAM RECORDING _ 1 INSERT THE CASSETTE 2 TURNVCROFF OPERATION 2 FOR WEEKLY PROGRAMMING Press 1 7 to select the Repeat the step 1 6 in OPERA TION 1 and press 8 twice 10 30 20 5 95 SAT CH START END DATE 06 11 30 13 30 W SAT desired DAY 1 2 3 4 SUN MON TUE WED 5 6 THU SAT Repeat the step OPERA TION 1 and press 9 twice CH START DATE 1 06 1130 13 30 DALY JI CORRECT END DAY SUN SAT o CLEAR MENU NOTE You correct the preset contents by gt button on the remote control When you press or gt button will move to the left and right or to previous or next step If you select the PROGRAMMING mode when the current time is not adjusted PLEASE SET THE CLOCK appears on the screen f any program is not input perfectly NONE OF appears on the screen 26 ONE TOUCH TIMER RECORDING OTR OTR is2. After playing a video casssette remove it from the recorder DO NOT move the recorder with a cassette in the compartment Store video cassettes in their sleeve or case and position them vertically e f a cassette has been subjected to cold temperature allow it to warm to room temperature before recording or playback VHS Only cassettes marked VHS can be used with this video cassette recorder PAL ACCESSORIES gt Check to be sure the following items are packed with your VCR 1 RF CABLE 2 REMOTE CONTROL RB 26 3 BATTERY AAA SIZE IDENTIFICATION 1 FRONT OF VCR CASSETTE COMPARTMENT PLAY BUTTON EJECT BUTTON FAST FORWARDING CUE BUTTON OPERATE BUTTON DISPLAY PANEL STOP BUTTON CHANNEL SELECTION BUTTONS REWINDING REVIEW BUTTON REC ONE TOUCH TIMER RECORDING BUTTON DISPLAY PANEL PLAY FAST FORWARD CUE REWIND REVIEW TIMER RECORDING TAPE IN CLOCK REAL TIME COUNTER TUM BHIBHHGBS VCR RECORDING STILL CHANNEL gt 3 FAST FORWARDING 4 REVIEW PP D PLAY 5 REWINDING 6 RECORDING 1 lt 7 AUTO TRACKING STILL PAUSE l means blinking Malfunction might happen due to externai influences In that case emergency sign appears on Multi Function Display Pressing OPERATE button will release the VCR from emergency mode NOTE When you press the OPERATE button a CHANNEL NO or AV will be lit up IDENTIF
3. 3 Select the TV channel you want VCR TV NOTE Since the VCR has its own TV tuner it is not necessary to turn on the TV in order to make a recording Turning on the TV merely allows confirmation of proper channel settings on your VCR 23 NORMAL TIMER PROGRAMMING The Programmable Timer Recording function allows you to record up to 8 different programs as long as 1 year in advance Once you have set the time for timer programming the timer will turn on and off the VCR automatically at the time you have preset PROGRAM MODE SINGLE Record a program on any day you choose within 1 year One Time Recording of a single DAILY Record a program every day at the same time as you have preset Daily Recording WEEKLY Record a program on one certain day of every week Weekly Recording MAKE SURE THAT Set the VCR to the VCR mode by pressing the VCR TV button when the VCR indication does not appear on the Multi function display The clock is adjusted to the current time The safety tab is not missing on the cassette tape The tape is long enough to record the desired program NUMBER i PONE EE BUTTONS oo REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RB 25 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RB 26 24 EXAMPLE Program the TIMER as follows Current Time 10 30 20 May 1995 The recording time 20 May 11 30 13 30 Recording content TV CH 06 at SINGLE mode on PROGRAM No 1 Turn on the TV and set it to your VCR channel Load a casset
4. TIMER PROGRAMMING SUPER SIMPLE SYSTEM 35 is the simplest and most convenient programming method which requires only once pressing for basic 2 hour recording Moreover extra steps as changing channel number and tape speed as well as starting and ending times can be easily done by simple key operation This is similar to Normal Timer Programming on pages 25 26 but this is differentiated from it in the simplicity of program ming operation PREPARATION e Turn on the TV and VCR Set the TV to your VCR channel Set the VCR to the VCR mode by pressing the VCR TV button when the VCR indicator does not appear on the Multi function display Make sure that the clock is adjusted to the current time VHS INDEX SEARCH SYSTEM DIGITAL TRACKING NUMBER BUTTONS CH O NEC REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RB 26 OPERATION 1 When you want to program the timer to record a program of the same channel which you are viewing for basic 2 hours 1 3S Program Mode 2 Timer Stand by Mode Press the 3S button on the remote END time is automatically set to e After 9 seconds following instruc control to set the START time finish recording after 2 hours from tion will appear on the screen start time 35 PROGRAMI t CH 06 DATE TODAY DATE TODAY FOR PROGRAM RECORDING STARF 10 00 START 10 00 END 11200 5 ge usc 2227 j8SECONDSWAIT 20 2 17 1 INSERT THE CASSETTE END 2120
5. TV set Make sure the main power of the TV set is ON OPERATE Press and hold the TV OPERATE button on the remote control OPERATE At the same time press the TV CHANNEL A button Each time this button is 2 V CHANNEL pressed the remote code will be changed Once the TV set turns on release the OPERATE and TV CHANNEL button OPERATE button Release the button when the power of the TV is activated 4 Confirm that power of the set be turned on and off by pressing the OPERATE TV You can control the TV set by pressing the buttons OPERATE CHANNEL V A VOLUME w a of the remote control when the power of the TV set is ON Y CHANNEL v VOLUME A NOTE This remote control can operate only the following models and remote code is preset for the models in group 1 when shipped from the factory 1 FS 8010S FS 6325 FS 6315S FS 6835S FS 6850S FS 5180 N 3450 N 4850 N 3451 4851 FS 6330 FS 6331 5 63405 5 63415 FS 6860S FS 6861S N 3452 N 3453 N 3461 N 4853 FS 5190 2 N 3445 N 4845 3 N 3440 N 3430 N 4830 N 4840 OPERATION BASIC OPERATIONS Press the operate button and select the VCR channel If the VCR is connected to a TV with A V input terminals set the input select button on the TV to VCR VHS INDEX SEARCH SYSTEM DIGIALTRACKNG OPERATE YCHANNELA VOLUME A 74 PLAY TV REW REV LD C3 FF CUE
6. a long period of time it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet IMPORTANT NOTES Audio visual material may include works of copyright which must be recorded without the authority of the owner of copyright 2 Note that main voltage is supplied to the unit whenever the main plug is connected to the supply socket e Clock display on the front panel indicates that the mains supply is on To avoid the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose the unit to rain or moisture Do not attempt to open the cabinet There are no user serviceable parts inside Refer all servicing to qualified service per sonnel Keep the unit away from radiators or other sources of heat Do not operate or store the unit close to strong magnetic fields Do not spill liquid of any kind onto the unit If liquid is accidently spilled onto the unit immediately remove the main plug from the supply socket and consult a qualified service engineer Use the video recorder in a horizontal flat position only DO NOT COVER VENTILATION OPENINGS ON TOP AND SIDES OF THE RECORDER DURING OPERATION When a cassette is inserted into the loading compartment the power is switched on automatically as long as the power cord is plugged into an AC outlet DO NOT force a cassette into the compartment when the power cord is unplugged Keep the recorder and video cassette away from strong magnetic fields
7. button is pressed repeatedly the picture will advance NOTE frame by frame The STILL indicator appears on the 1 No sound will be heard in the SEARCH or STILL display panel mode 2 The picture may appear distorted briefly when switch ing between SEARCH mode and PLAYBACK mode This is NOT a sign of malfunction 3 The VCR automatically start to play when STILL mode is operated for more than 5 minutes Press the PLAY button to resume PLAYBACK mode 12 TRACKING TRACKING Press the CH TRK W buttons to minimize picture noise during playback CHANNEL TRK e This VCR has a function of adjustment to minimise the picture noise automatically Auto Tracking Adjustment The PLAY indicator blinks gt during auto tracking adjustment When the tracking adjustment is completed the indicator will stop blinking To reduce the picture noise manually use the CH TRK W buttons HOW TO ADJUST PICTURE SHARPNESS AND V HOLD SHARPNESS V HOLD Images on the screen can be adjusted to a preferred Press the 4 button on menu select to eliminate softer or sharper definition by pressing the 4 or P gt but picture sharpness in the STILL mode ton on the menu select situated of the remote control inside the door while in the PLAY mode Each time you press these buttons it will operate 13 VIDEO CASSETTE LOADING UNLOADING 00 Push the cassttte into the cassette compartment gently with
8. simple and convenient way to make a timer recording without using the Programmable Timer When the OTR is completed the POWER of VCR is automatically off INSTANT OTR OTR PREPARATION Recording starts immediately Before setting OTR MAKE SURE THAT ER You can record programs by 30 minutes up to four hours The clock is set correctly to the current time maximum or to the end of the tape The cassette tape has the safety tab The tape is long enough to record the program 2 CHANNEL SELECTION _ Press the number buttons or CH or button to select the channel to be recorded 1 LOADING Insert a cassette tape with the safety tab intact The VCR will be automatically turned on and the TAPE IN indicator will light 7 8 wo 3 RECORDING Press the REC OTR button to begin recording Press the button once more to record for 30 minutes Whenever pressing the REC OTR button the recording time will be increased by 30 minutes up to 4 hours maxi mum as shown in the table below OTR is convenient especially e When you have an unexpected visitor e When you receive a call When you are called away unexpectedly To release the OTR mode Turn off the power or Set the OTR recording time to normal recording and then press the STOP button REC OTR Press the REC OTR button to increase the time needed for n 27 SUPER SIMPLE SYSTEM 35 FOR
9. 0 OTURNVCROFF BSECONDS WAIT 738 PROG CANCEL CANCEL 3s proc CANCEL cancer START CORRECT START START CORRECT 28 END END CORRECT END END CORRECT SE CH is automatically set e Press the OPERATE button CH The channel which you are The power will be off and TIMER viewing REC indicator 2 will light 28 OPERATION 2 When you want to decrease or increase the recording time by 5 minutes up to 8 hours maximum 1 3S Program Mode 2 Start Time Setting 3 End Time Setting 4 Timer Stand by Mode Press the 3S button on Press the START Press the END or but After 9 seconds following the remote control button to set the START ton to set the END time advice will appear on the screen 39 oe 1 DATE TODAY po DATE ae TODAY DATE TODAY 5 Er FOR THE PROGRAM RECORDING START 10 00 START 10 00 START 10 00 END 12 00 END 12 00 END 12 00 8 SECONDS WAIT SECONDS WAIT SECONDS WAIT t INSERT THE CASSETTE eae 1 2 TART CORRECT H Is END CORRECT END 5 END COHRECT END END CORRECT Whenever pressing the END Press the OPERATE button or button the time is The power will be off and decreased or increased by 5 TIMER REC indicator will minutes light Recording channel is automatically set to the current channel which you are viewing But if necessary the
10. CT 5 FUNCTION 1 5 SELECT MENU END Press 1 to enter Press 2 to enter into Press 3 to enter into Press A to enter Press 5 to enter into the CLOCK SET PROGRAMMING the CHANNEL PRE the LANGUAGE into the FUNCTION mode mode SET mode SELECT mode mode CLOCK SET _ PROGRAMMING CHANNEL PRESET LANGUAGE SELECT FUNCTION 4 g CH START EN a sm n 1 AUTO SEARCH ff ENGLISH Ae ee BATE ly H 2 MANUAL PRESET GERMAN COUNT RESET d uc 4 9 CHANNEL CLEAR ITALIAN E COUNT GO TO ZERO 00 23 HOUR PROGRAM NUMBER CLOCK COUNT 4 CORRECT PROGRAM 5 8 1 3 SELECT 1 8 SELECT E 1 5 SELECT MENU END END MENU END MENU END MENU END For setting the clock y For channel preset Press the wanted button to select pro gram No 10 30 20 5 95 SAT 2 PROGRAM 1 7 CH START END DATE She 01 40 GHANNEL AUX SELECT TV AUX MENU END 16 SELECTING THE ON SCREEN PROGRAM LANGUAGE English German or Italian can be selected by the user Turn on the TV and VCR Set the VCR VCR mode by pressing the VCR TV button on the remote control if the VCR indicator does not appear on the display panel Set the TV to VCR channel Press the MENU button then the Press 4 to select LANGUAGE Press 1 3 to select the MENU screen will appear SELECT mode desired language The LANGUAGE menu d
11. ICATION 2 REMOTE CONTROL 1 BASIC FUNCTIONS By using the remote control unit you can select the main operating functions as on the VCR VHS INDEX SEARCH SYSTEM DIGITAL TRACKING ERATE SO n TV OPERATE 9 O OO O TV VOLUME TV CHANNEL VCR ism Q o o Q PAUSE STILL VCR OPERATE PLAY REWINDING REVIEW FAST FORWARD CUE STOP VCR TV SELECTION TRACKING CHANNEL VHS INDEX SEARCH SELECTION SYSTEM REMOTECONTROLUNITRB 26 NOTE CH TRK BUTTONS You can select channels at the STOP mode and adjust tracking at the PLAYBACK mode REMOTE CONTROL 2 EXTENDED FUNCTIONS DIGITALTRACKING _ TV AUX INPUT SELECTION TV OPERATE VCR TV SELECTION NUMBER BUTTONS CH GSELECTION CH SELECTION 3S SUPER SIMPLE SYSTEM REC BUTTONS MENU SELECTION SHARPNESS V HOLD VHS INDEX SEARCH SYSTEM RECORD ONE TOUCH RECORDING BUTTON REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 26 NOTE If the door is opened the shaded buttons are not operable HOWTOUSE THE REMOTE CONTROL 1 Any object between the remote control and VCR will block the path of the beam when it is being used Dark walls direct sunshine or very bright incandescent light will reduce the remote sensitivity 2 Hold the remote control within an angle range of about 30 from either side of the remote sensor as shown below 3 When the remote control is vertical to the remote sensor it wil
12. IRECTION BEGINNING ENDING Note Avoid exposing the cassettes to direct sunlight Keep them away from heaters Avoid extreme humidity violent vibrations or shocks strong magnetic fields near a motor transformer or magnet and dusty places Place the cassettes in cassette cases and position vertically _ TYPES OF VIDEO CASSETTE Use type with the VHS mark in this unit PAL Recording Playback Time of Video Tape Type Maximum Recording Playback Time E 60 1 hour E 120 2 hours E 180 3 hours E 240 4 hours _ ERASE PROTECTION Video cassettes are equipped with a safety tab to prevent accidental erasure When the tab is removed recording can not be performed If you wish to record on a cassette whose tab has already been removed use adhesive tape to cover the hole prevent accidental erasure To record again After recording break off the safety tab with screw Cover the hole with adhesive tape driver if you don t want to record over the tape 422 MENU SCREEN OPERATION PREPARATION Turn on the TV and VCR Set the VCR to VCR mode by pressing the VCR TV button on the remote control if the VCR indication is not displayed on the Multi function display OPERATION Press the MENU then the MENU will appear on the TV screen Pressing this button once more makes the MENU screen disappear MENU SCREEN 1 CLOCK SET 2 PROGRAMMING 3 CHANNEL PRESET 4 LANGUAGE SELE
13. ME 10 30 DATE 01 31 DATE 0 4 CORRECT MENU END Press the MENU but ton to store the pre sent time Then CLOCK SET menu disappear TIME 10 30 DATE 20 e There is no need to set DAY because it is auto matically set according to the DATE You can correct preset contents by pressing button When you press 4 or gt button L1 will move to the left and right or to the pre vious or next step SETTING A TV CHANNEL E Turn on the TV and VCR and then set the TV to VCR channel 0 or 1 e Set the VCR mode by pressing the VCR TV button on the remote control if the VCR indication does not appear on the display panel VMSINDEXSEARCHSYSTEM DIGITALTRACKING 0 e Press the MENU button then the MENU screen will appear Press 3 CHANNEL PRESET screen will appear NUMBER BUTTONS CH UP DOWN Osum m J CJ MENU SELECTION e 40 Channels can be memorized for convenience REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RB 26 TO SET TV CHANNELS AUTOMATICALLY This is a quick method of automatically searching and programming TV stations into the VCR memory Press 1 in the CHANNEL PRE The AUTO SEARCHING indica Broadcasting channels are auto SET screen to select AUTO tor appears on the TV screen matically memorized while the SEARCH mode band mark is changed from VHF to UHF in order VL VH C3 CH UHF d
14. NEC VN23 User s Manual VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER VN 23 Vus NEC CENTRE MECHANISM i VHS INDEX SEARCH SYSTEM ff PE CHITRACKING mU clc UNES Pete ere i 2 HEAD CENTRE MECHANISM e Three Languages OSP English German ltalian Easy Programming Remote Control With Menu System CONTENTS S IDENTIFIGATION I tras tos ost con eof Puce ema ir m k 5 INSTALLATION een robs OMNE EE DE DENT tust 8 TV SELECTION AND TUR NON RR O RR Mon c r ake 9 OPERATION C BASIC OP ERATION G Se ali ee uz eck 11 SPECIAL DPEBATIDNE C S a dede e eq Dr ise sd 12 DEO DAS SERIE deno a sda apt dE tue died eder 14 Aiii SORE ERE CREATION rom I D arii n degno beside dedu 16 e SELECTING THE ON SCREEN PROGRAM LANGUAGE eerte temen tetris 17 SETTING THE PRESENT TIME WOW VORHER E 18 RRS OF lis lest b 19 RECORDING CBEGORDING TV
15. PROGBAMS Lieu tipos tee testes orti 22 CNORMAE TIMER PROGRAMMING mcdia cisco cette tcmporis ns po Ste oe E ES ca c e e orte ood 24 e ONE TOUCH TIMER RECORDING OTh oret dut duda Yay me 27 e SUPER SIMPLE SYSTEM 3S FOR TIMER PROGRAMMING rrr TERI 28 CHECKING AND CANCELLING TIMER PROGRAM ccccccscsecsssecessecessesscecsesecscsesusevsssseasacsessesescsseaceverssesensenes bins 31 eNISS VAS INDEX SEARCH SYSTEM ce a PIE Ce Sepe ege ree 32 s CLOCK COUNT COUNT RESET 2 ca 33 e TERE BR EST EEIE PS teer 34 sg eae Sot esse Iva vai eorr dirt era pa deeds evento tuo Go doe Aes 36 CAUTION To obtain the best results avoide a malfunction please read the following insturctions carefully before using WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE OF THE ENCLOSURE DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY CAUTION This video cassette recorder should be used with AC 230V 240V 50 Hz only To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards do NOT use any other power source When you don t use the VCR for
16. ROGRAM PREPARATION 1 LOADING Turn on the TV and set it to your VCR channel 0 or 1 Load a cassette tape with the safety tab intact The power will be on automatically and the TAPE IN indicator will light VHS INDEX SEARCH SYSTEM DIGITAL TRACKING VHS INDEX SEARCH SYSTEM DIGITAL TRACKING OPERATE NW Y CHANNEL A 7 VOLUME A VCR PLAY Press the number buttons or the CHANNEL TRK to select the chan nel to be recorded If the VCR indicator does not appear on the display press the VCR TV button to display it Press the REC OTR button Recording will start REC OTR The REC indicator appears 22 TO STOP RECORDING TEMPORARILY TO STOP RECORDING Press the PAUSE STILL button to avoid recording the Press the STOP button to stop recording unwanted material The PAUSE indicator is displayed Press the REC OTR button to continue recording PAUSE STILL REC I The pause function will be released after 5 minutes to prevent damage to the tape or the VCR and then the STOP mode will be automatically entered RECORDING ONE PROGRAM WHILE VIEWING ANOTHER You can record one program while viewing another 22 pressing the VCR TV button to watch by using TV channel The VCR indicator will disap selector on the TV receiver pear and recording will be con tinued 1 Follow step 1 through 4 of page 2 Set the VCR to the TV mode by
17. STOP VCRITV INDEX 4 Press the STOP button The tape will stop but remains fully loaded and ready to play The Video will power on automati cally when a cassette is inserted Press the PLAY button then a pic ture will appear on the screen The tape is rewound automatically to the beginning after playing to the end of the tape STOP 5 REWINDING 6 EJECTING Press the REW button the STOP Press the EJECT button on the mode front of VCR to eject tape The tape is rewound at high speed without picture and sound The TAPE IN indicator will be lit FAST FORWARDING Press the FF button in the STOP mode The tape advances at high speed without picture and sound A EJECT FF SPECIAL OPERATIONS VHS INDEX SEARCH SYSTEM _ DIGITALTRACKING OPERATE c OPERATE t Q PAUSE STILL REW REV 2055 gs D TO VISUALLY SEARCH 2 TO VISUALLY SEARCH FORWARD CUE BACKWARD REVIEW Press the FF button once in the PLAYBACK mode Press the REW button once in the PLAYBACK mode Then the tape will forward rapidly with the picture and Then the tape will rewind rapidly with picture and the the CUE indicator appears on the display panel REVIEW indicator appears on the display panel EE gt 3 TO WATCH STILL PICTURE e Press the PAUSE STILL button during playback If this
18. afety tab on the cassette intact Did you set the time correctly Did you insert a blank cassette in the VCR Is the safety tab on the cassette intact Is the timer indicator on Use MFT Manual Fine Tuning key If additional adjustment is necessary use and buttons Adjust the picture quality by pressing the CH TRK button The head may be dirty Use a head cleaning tape Are the TV and VCR both adjusted to the same channel Are the connectors between the TV and the VCR con nected correctly Problem REMOTE CONTROL Remote control doesn t work TIMER Clock does not work GENERAL Tape won t go in the cassette compartment Operation buttons don t work Emergency indicator is blinking Some buzz is heard when the VCR stops operating Check Do the batteries need replacing Make sure that you are using the remote control within the operational range no more than 30 either side of the remote sensor and no more than 7m from the VCR Make sure there is no obstruction between the remote control and the VCR Is the unit receiving power If the unit has been left for some period of time without power it will need to be adjusted again Is there another tape already in the VCR Are you loading the tape correctly i e with the window side up The REW REV button does not work at the very beginning of a tape and the FF CUE PLAY or REC OTR button does not work at the end of a tape Unplug and
19. button to number return to finish the manual search MEMORY 01 40 CH SELECT RR ANE NOTE The units has the following channels preset when shipped from the factory 20 TO ERASE A CHANNEL This is convenient way to erase a memorized channel Example To erase Channel 5 1 Channel Selection Select a channel 5 e Press 3 then the to erase by pressing the CHANNEL PRESET CH buttons screen will appear Press the MENU button then the MENU screen will appear CHANNEL PRESET aUTOSEARCH 2 MANUAL SEARCH 3 CHANNEL CLEAR MFT MANUAL FINE TUNING MEMORY This VCR has a function to tune the selected channel auto matically for the best picture If the picture or sound is poor quality the VCR may require FINE TUNING Press the 4 or P button on the remote control until the best picture is obtained You can memorize the channel as the state of MFT by pressing the selected channel number with number but tons 21 Press 3 to select the e Press the or CHANNEL CLEAR mode button to check the channel erasure that the channel 5 is not select ed CHANNEL CLEAR CH 05 PLEASE REMEMBER THIS BUTTON IS OPERATING CLEAR CHANNEL 0 EXECUTE MENU END When you press the button CH 05 will clear and the next memorized channel will display on the screen RECORDING TV PROGRAMS RECORDING AND VIEWING THE SAME TV P
20. change of the current channel can be done by simple button operation as follows To change the channel adjust with CH or button NOTE 1 The 3S Timer Programming function allows you to record programs as long as 3 days in advance 2 To change the START time adjust with START buttons short pressing 5 minutes Long pressing 10 minutes 3 There is no need to set END time because it is automatically set to stop recording after 2 hours from the START time When you want to decrease or increase the recording time you can adjust the END tme by 5 minutes up to 6 hours max imum by pressing th END or button 4 The programs by the 3S Timer Recording are recorded only at SINGLE Program mode See page 24 for more detailed information of PROGRAM MODE 5 To check or cancel timer programs please see pages 31 29 When setting the Programmable Timer be careful not to overlap the preset times If the next one starts while a program is being recorded the rest of the first program is not recorded 19 00 20 00 21 00 22 00 7 PROGRAM 3 RECORDING PROGRAM 1 PROGRAM 2 PROGRAM3 77 NOT RECORDED PROGAMMING When the timer program has been entered improperly or the loaded cassette does not have the See tab in place the error indicator 7 will blink on the display panel The error indication appears only when you press the OPERATE button then immediately disappears The cassette w
21. isap pears and the OSP On Screen Program will display with the selected language Lf SETTING THE PRESENT TIME This clock is based on a 24 hour digital display The clock not only serves as a digital display of your current local time but is essential to the suc cessful operation of the VCR Programmable Timer Recording used for unattended recording Therefore it is of utmost importance that set the clock accurately _ VHS INDEX SEARCH SYSTEM DIGITAL TRACKING When the VCR and TV are turned on for the first time will appear on the display panel Set the VCR to VCR mode by pressing the VCR TV button on the remote control if the VCR indication does not appear on the display panel NUMBER BUTTONS MENU SELECTION PREPARATION Turn on the TV and VCR then set the TV channels to VCR CHs 0 or 1 Example Setting the clock to the imaginary current date and time 10 30 MAY 20 1995 Press the MENU but ton then the MENU screen will appear Press 1 to enter into the CLOCK SET mode Press 2 amp 0 to set DATE Press 3 amp 0 to set MINUTE Press 1 amp 0 to set HOUR CLOCKSET TIME oru 00 23 HOUR 4 CORRECT MENU END Press 0 amp 5 to set MONTH TIME 10 30 DATE 20 5 00 99 YEAR 4 CORRECT MENU END okse TIME 10 DATE Press 9 amp 5 to set YEAR 10 30 DATE 20 5 1995 SAT 18 TI
22. isplaying the broadcasting AUTO SEARCH channel numbers 01 02 40 on the display panel Channel to be set Position of Band indicator Channels VHF 0 5 LM Channels VHF 5A 12 H Vu Channels UHF 21 69 U U MEMORY After finishing the channel Press the CH or button to Auto memory of channels by the search process AUTO SEARCH check the memorized channels AUTO SEARCH function is possi menu will disappear The memorized channels are ble only during broadcast iu selected in order e When all the 40 channels are memorized AUTO SEARCH mode is automatically released 19 TO SET A CHANNEL MANUALLY 2 2 55253 This is convenient to memorize additionally a channel which is not set by the AUTO SEARCH function Press 2 in CHANNEL PRESET Press the CH or button to When detecting a broadcast the screen to select MANUAL search the wanted broadcast previous display will appear In SEARCH mode order to check the detected channel is the wanted broadcast or not press the lt button CH VIEW MANUAL SEARCH CH 04 SKIP UHF E V H SEARCHING 01 40 CH SELECT CH 4 SEARCH DOWN UP d gt MEMORY END MEN ENO Select the wanted channel num When you want to search the Press the CH or button to ber by number button and press other broadcast again please check the broadcast is memo the gt button to memorize follow steps 2 4 rized with the wanted channel Press the MENU
23. ithout the safety tab will be ejected automatically o 30 CHECKING AND CANCELLING TIMER PROGRAM Press the MENU button and select the PROGRAM MING mode Then PROGRAMMING screen will appear Select the PROGRAM No 1 in the programming mode VHS INDEX SEARCH SYSTEM DIGITAL TRACKING NUMBER BUTTONS MENU BUTTONS When you select the unprogrammed PRO GRAM No in the programming mode no con tent will appear REMOTECONTROLUNTRB26 Using the VCR during Timer Stand by for Normal Playback and Recording You can use the VCR for playback and recording even when it is in the Timer Stand by iode The TIMER REC indicator 2 will appear on the Multi function display Press the OPERATE button to Follow the normal procedures When you have finished using the turn on the VCR for recording and playback VCH for normal purposes press The TIMER REC indicator will the OPERATE button again and disappear the VCR will return to the Timer Stand by mode 31 VISS VHS INDEX SEARCH SYSTEM The VHS Index Search function gives you automatically access to locations on the tape where index marks are recorded It can perform index searching and skip searching when using the recorded tape containing index marks The index marks are automatically recorded on the tape at the time of recording start in the normal recording and timer recording INDEX 8 0 1 PREPARATION Press
24. l work within about 7m from the VCR 4 Point the front of the remote control directly at the front of the VCR Function buttons do not work when pressing several buttons at the same time Remove the cover on the reverse side of the remote 2 Replace the battery cover control and install two batteries size into the i remote control Carefully install batteries to match the polarity diagrams t is recommended to take batteries out of the remote control when not in use for a long time Do not mix old and new batteries or different types INSTALLATION CONNECTION 1 After you have connected the antenna to the VCR you must connect the VCR to the TV This VCR has a single 75 ohm output for connection to a TV 2 If your TV has A V INPUT TERMINALS connect them to the VCR s A V OUTPUT TERMINALS With an A V cable for better sound and picture quality A V CABLE Cord which is going to be connected to the outlet XL 230 240 SETTING VIDEO CHANNEL The RF CHANNEL select switch selects the channel for TV signals to be transmitted from the RF OUT connector on the VCR Set the RF CH select switch to a vacant channel 0 or 1 CAUTION 1 This remote control can operate only some NEC TVs 2 With the cover of remote control closed this remote control can control the TV 3 You can control the TV with the remote control only when performing below procedure Point the remote control towards the
25. replug the power cord to remove the signal If the emergency indicator continues to blink contact a service technician When the VCR is turned on and a cassette is loaded some buzz can be heard in the STOP mode because motor is operating for stand by to another mode This is not a sign of malfunction If you turn off the VCR or if you eject a cassette in the VCR motor will stop operating and no sound will be heard 35 SPECIFICATIONS SYSTEM Video signal PAL standard colour Channel coverage VHF Channel 0 12 UHF Channel 21 69 Channel memory 40 positions RF output signal VHF CH 0 or 1 selectable E ee VIDEO Input Video line in Phono type connector 1 0Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative Output Video line out Phono type connector 1 0Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative Signal to noise ratio More than 43dB Horizontal resolution 240 lines E _ ea EE ESE mms AUDIO Input Audio Line in Phono type connector more than 50K ohms 8aBs unbalanced Output Audio line out Phono type connector less than 1K ohms 9dBs unbalanced Frequency response 100Hz 8KHz Signal to noise ratio More than 38dB Audio Distortion Less than 396 NENNEN TAPE TRANSPORT Tape width 12 65 1 2 Tape speed 23 39 mm sec Maximum recording time 180 min with E 180 tape FF REW time Approx 4 min 30 sec E 180 GENERAL Power requirements AC 230V 240V 50Hz Power consumption 17W DIMENSIONS Set
26. sition to locate during playback or record ing 3 COUNT GO TO ZERO Use the count go to zero function to locate the beginning of a program immediately after you have recorded it Press 4 then the tape is rewound and stopped at the 0 00 00 position NOTE n the playback stop cue review fast forward rewind or still mode the count go to zero function can be operated directly without pressing the STOP button e When you insert a cassette the counter resets to 0 00 00 e The counter does not operate when a blank tape or a blank portion of a tape is played f the tape is rewound beyond the 0 00 00 counter reading a negative indicator appears When the counter reaches to 8 59 59 it will start counting backwards 8 59 59 8 59 58 lt Tape begin Tape end gt 0 00 00 0 00 02 8 59 58 8 59 59 0 00 01 0 00 01 0 00 01 0 00 01 8 59 59 8 59 58 0 00 00 33 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem POWER The Multi function display is blank Although the power is on the VCR does not operate VCR OPERATION RECORD MODE Tape is not recorded Timer recording has failed Picture quality during on air recording iS poor VCR OPERATION PLAYBACK MODE Picture quality during playback is poor Picture does not appear in the PLAYBACK mode Check Is the unit plugged into a power outlet Is there a cassette in the VCR lf there is excessive humidity inside of the VCR it will not operate Is the s
27. size WxHxD 360x90x312 mm Carton size WxHxD 445x180x411 mm Weight gross 5 3Kg 36 NEC NEC Home Electronics Australia Pty Ltd A C N 001 217 527 SERVICE CENTRES NEW SOUTH WALES SYDNEY 184 Miperra Rd Revesby 2212 02 774 5055 EPPING 123 Midson Road Epping 2121 02 869 1022 NEWCASTLE 120 Parry St Newcastle 2302 049 26 2465 VICTORIA MELBOURNE 480 Prines Highway Noble Park 3174 03 238 5200 QUEENSLAND BHISBANE 20 Achievement Cres Acacia Ridge 4110 07 277 0855 Shop 3 439 Gympie Rd Kedron 4031 07 359 3019 SOUTHPORT Shop 1 48 Ferry Rd Southport 4215 075 91 3670 SOUTH AUSTRALIA ADELAIDE 58 Deeds Rd North Plymptom 5037 08 294 9477 WESTERN AUSTRALIA PERTH 45 Sarich Ct Osborne Park 6017 09 446 5333 For service in outer areas please contact your NEC retailer for the address of the nearest NEC Home Electronics Australia Pty Ltd Service Centre NEC Home Electronics Australia Pty Ltd HEAD OFFICE 244 Beecroft Road EPPING 2121 P O BOX 443 EPPING 2121 Tel 02 868 1811 FAX 02 869 1112 Printed in Korea 78821333
28. te tape with the safety tab intact The power will be automatically on and the TAPE IN indicator will light Set the VCR to the TV mode OPERATION 1 SINGLE PROGRAMMING 1 Menu Mode 2 Programming Mode 3 Program No Selection Press the MENU button on the e Press 2 to enter the PROGRAM Press 1 to select the desired remote control MING mode in the MENU screen PROGRAM No MENU screen appears e PROGRAMMING screen appears CLOCK SET CH START END DATE PROGRAM 1 AMENS xL mss MEC CH START END DATE 3 CHANNEL PRESET RETE eR le pe sc attr iE LANGUAGE SELECT Bil arise nir Wai a 2n ilm 2 RUNCTION 14 PROGRAM NUMBER CHANNEL 1 5 SELECT 4 PROGRAM 5 8 SELECT TV AUX MENU END MENU END MENU END e Press 0 amp 6 to select the desired CH 10 30 20 5 95 SAT 7 CH START END DATE 11 E E CH START END DATE 06 11 30 ES zie START MIN CORRECT 00 END HOUR ail CORRECT 10 30 20 5 95 SAT PROGRAM 1 t 06 11 30 13 30 10 30 20 5 95 SAT det END DATE _ 11 30 13 30 20 START END DATE w 1120 13 45 01 31 STARTDATE f 99 DAILY lt p CORRECT MENU END END gt MIN CORRECT 01 12 START MONTH 4 CORRECT 25 Month Setting Press 5 to set MONTH Then press 1 or MENU when you fin ish to input the data
29. the MENU button then Press 1 in the FUNCTION mode e Press 2 in the FUNCTION mode the MENU screen will appear to enter INDEX to enter INDEX Press 5 in the MENU screen The VCR will fast forward play the e The VCH will rewind play the first to enter into the FUNCTION first 6 seconds at every index 6 seconds at every index marked mode marked segment and search segment and search again This again This process will be repeat process will be repeated at every ed at every index marked seg index marked segment to the end ment to the end of a cassette of a cassette To interrupt while playing for 6 To interrupt while playing for 6 seconds to watch press the seconds to watch press the PLAY button PLAY button Playback for 6 seconds FAST FORWARDING oo o INDEX MARK INDEX Playback for 6 seconds REWINDING PROGRAM E PROGRAM _ INDEX MARK INDEX NOTE You can controls the index function directly by INDEX button of remote control unit Door outside 32 CLOCK COUNT COUNT RESET COUNT GO TO ZERO Press 5 in MENU screen to select FUNCTION mode The FUNCTION screen will appear 1 CLOCK COUNT Counter indicates tape running time in hours minutes and seconds If the clock is displayed on the display panel press 5 to enter into COUNTER mode 2 COUNT RESET When you want to locate the tape at certain position press 3 at the desired po
30. window side up Press the EJECT button on the VCR The TAPE IN indicator will no longer be displayed Upon inserting the cassette the power is turned on even if the power is off as long as the AC power cord is plugged in 2 The TAPE IN indicator will be lit up When you press the EJECT button even if the power is off the cassette will be ejected _ e Inserting a cassette with its safety tab in place turns the When a cassette with its safety tab removed is inserted recorder on automatically the VCR turns on and begins to play back automatically LOADING POWER ON LOADING POWER ON PLAY CAUTION When the REC indicator appear on the NOTES Be sure that insert the cassette firmly into the slot otherwise it will be automatically ejected The automatic loading mechanism will operate only when the cassette is inserted correctly When the unit is unplugged from a power outlet do not insert cassette display panel it is impossible to unload the cas sette Then press the OPERATE button to remove the REC indicator 2 Once the automatic loading has started please do not attempt to pull out the cassette Do not insert fingers or any foreign object beyond the door flaps of the cassette loading slot as this could lead to injury or damage to the mechanism Show special caution to the children _ CASSETTE FORWARDING D
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