Audiovox AVR-1228 User's Manual
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1. LP Long Play an intermediate tape recording speed that combines most of the picture audio quality obtainable at the standard recording speed with some of the tape economy of Extended Play EP OSD On screen display of information pertinent to the features of the VCR OTR One touch recording a feature that allows you to record the program you re watching by pressing the REC OTR button Each press of the key increases the recording time by 30 minutes up to four hours RF Radio frequency the composite audio video signal supplied to a TV receiver or other video component by an antenna or cable system Safety tab The plastic tab at the back of a video tape cassette which when removed prevents accidental erasure of a recording SP Standard play the recording speed to use when best picture quality is of prime importance and when total recording time is not AUDIOVOX Video Cassette Recorder User s Guide DV K286N SJ AUDIOVOX 98 5 4 99 12 10 nagp 32 Troubleshooting Your AUDIOVOX VCR is designed to give you trouble free performance for many years If you have a problem with your VCR try the solutions listed below If the suggestions listed below do not solve your problem contract your AUDIOVOX dealer or an authorized AUDIOVOX service center You can also call AUDIOVOX directly at 1 800 688 3135 The front panel display is blank Make sure the VCR is plugged in The power is on but the VCR does no2. 99 12 10 nagp 20 Recording programs V See Selecting cable or antenna viewing p 14 for information on setting the viewing mode Wf Press P S if you would like to momentarily stop the recording Press REC OTR to resume recording If you do not press REC OTR with in five minutes of pressing P S the VCR will automati cally release the pause and stop the recording to pre vent damage to the tape W since the VCR has its own TV tuner it is not nec essary to turn on the TV in order to make a record ing Turning on the TV merely allows confirmation of proper channel settings on your VCR You have three options for recording TV programs Manual Timer and One touch recording Preparing to record a program manual or timer Before you begin recording Turn on the television e If your television is connected to an antenna set the viewing mode to ANTENNA acable system set the viewing mode to CABLE Tune the television to your VCR channel either 3 or 4 e Insert a video cassette with a safety tab into the VCR e If the VCR indicator is not lit press TV VCR Manual recording Watching and recording the same channel To watch and record the same channel 1 Be certain to do the tasks in the section Preparing to record a program above 2 Use 0 9 or CH TRK to select the channel number 3 Press SPEED to select the recording speed 4 Press REC OTR to begin r
3. Troubleshooting Specifications Waan einna EEE TEESE AUDIOVOX Video Cassette Recorder User s Guide DV K286N SJ AUDIOVOX 98 5 4 99 12 10 nagp O I Overview of the equipment This section summarizes the buttons controls and terminals that you will use with your VCR Front panel 10 9 8 7 6 1 POWER Press to turn the VCR on or off 2 STOP EJECT Press to stop the VCR and to eject a video cassette 3 Cassette compartment Insert a video cassette into this slot 4 REC Press to record the program currently airing on the channel Press multiple times to display one touch recording OTR time options 5 PLAY PAUSE Press to play a video cassette or press during video cassette playback to temporarily stop playback 6 FF Press to fast forward a video cassette 7 REW Press to rewind a video cassette 1 AUDIOVOX Video Cassette Recorder User s Guide ee DV K286N SJ AUDIOVOX 98 5 4 99 12 10 ngk gt 2 Overview of the equipment continued 8 Remote sensor This receiver receives a signal from your remote control Do not block it 9 Display panel Displays information to assist you in operating the VCR successfully 10 WCH TRACKINGA Press the up and down buttons to change the channel or to adjust the tracking during playback Front panel display POWER RECORD VCR TIMER E 1 POWER Indicates that the VCR Power is on 2 RECORD Indicates that the
4. or 4 for Weekly PROGRAM 1 ONE TIME End Time 3 Start Date Tape Speed EP Press MENU to cancel 7 Use 0 9 to enter the channel number to record While the VCR is in the CABLE mode if a channel over 100 is desired press 100 s key and then the next 2 digits in order PROGRAM ONE TIME Channel 06 Cable Start Time E End Time Start Date Tape Speed EP Press CLEARIto correct Press MENU to cancel AUDIOVOX Video Cassette Recorder User s Guide DV K286N SJ AUDIOVOX 98 5 4 99 12 10 ngk 22 Recording programs continued 8 Use 0 9 to enter the recording start time V see page 17 for infor mation about tape speed Understanding tape speed options will ensure that you are able to completely record a program without running out of tape and that you are able to record programs with the level of picture quality you desire You cannot review timer programs while a timer recording is in progress Wr turn the VCR off after setting up a timer recording program press PO W ER on the remote control or PO W ER on the VCR The timer recording indicator will light To stop a timer recording program in process press and hold STO P for about five seconds e W hen the timer recording indicator appears the VCR is in standby and cannot be operated To release the VCR from standby press P
5. EE E EEEE 3 Remote Control sra ag rnisa reune naea raii A aE AE ENRON AR 4 CONMECHNG your VOR iinanicsiniionrnsiaiineaasg 7 Connecting an antenna to the VCR n 7 Connecting your VCR to your TV nousunsa 8 Connecting a cable system 6 cece ccc ec raare 10 m A YOUR VCR E A A A A A A 12 Turning the VERON 65 v4 tous eed tynne adirat aa odata eia kh 12 Changing the on screen menu language ce cece eee eee eee eee nee es 12 setting the ClOCK serapan romian souns aa snes sees ban sow hen EEEE GA Selecting cable or antenna viewing Programming the channel memory Using VIGGO Cassettes icmimar aun ANA Protecting video cassettes from accidental erasure 0 ccc cect eee eee ees 17 Inserting Video CaSsettOS 0 ccc cece eee e eet e nee n tere e nee n een aens 17 Removing video cassettes 0 cece cece cece cee ene e tee teen teen aes 17 Watching recorded progrettns isscsisiscsscccscicecaceessessessccceccarecavvevcvesbscccccaercanevescessccccctirertiersnnceesnnoiteuiiiiinn LO Playing a video cassette 0 0 cece cece cence tern ent e tere n nee eenes 18 Searching forward while viewing a video cassette 0 cc cece cece renee renee 18 Searching backward while ae a video cassette cece cect cece e renee eens 18 Pausing a video cassette during playback 0 cece eee c eee e ete eee eee 18 Playing a video cassette at different speeds 0 0 cece cee c ence teen ee nes 18 Stopping video cassette playbac
6. Written authorization must be obtained before any mer chandise is returned to the factory This warranty does not extend to any of our electronic products which have been subjected to misuse neglect accident incorrect wiring not our own improper installation unauthorized modification or used in violation of instructions furnished by us nor units which have been repaired or altered outside of our factory nor to cases where the serial number thereof has been removed defaced or changed This warranty is in lieu of all warranties expressed or implied and no representative or person is authorized to assume for us any other liability in connection with the sale of our electronic products Over the counter ex change of initially defective units A unit is described as initially defective when the dealer opens the unit and finds that it is inoperative or a customer opening a new unit finds that it is initially defective This unit may be returned to the factory by the dealer for exchange Under no circumstances will a customer be permitted to return an initially defective unit directly to the factory Model Parts Labor AVR 1228 1 Year 3 months This instrument is listed by Underwriter s Laboratories Inc It is designed and manufactured to meet rigid U L safety standards against X radiation fire casualty and electrical hazards AUDIOVOX Speciality Markets Co LP 23319 CO O PER DR ELKHART IN 46514 For Service Information Cal
7. length of the recording Press REC OTR To record V Be certain when using one time normal no recording time limit manual or one touch record ing that your recording does two times 30 mins not conflict with timer record three times 1 hour ings that you set up four times 1 hour 30 mins five times 2 hours six times 3 hours seven times 4 hours eight times normal no recording time limit To stop the recording in progress press and hold STOP approximately 5 seconds AUDIOVOX Video Cassette Recorder User s Guide 24 DV K286N SJ AUDIOVOX 98 5 4 99 12 10 nagp gt 25 Using advanced features Searching a cassette tape for programs indexing When you record programs the VCR places an index mark at the start of the recording To search for an index mark 1 Press MENU to display the menu 2 Press 4 to choose Preferences e If two recordings overlap the index mark for the second pro 3 Press 4 to choose Index Search gram will be erased Therefore i when you use the index feature INDEX SEARCH to find the second program the VCR will skip over it Press REWlor FF to begin searching Enter 8 specific If you record multiple pro Index number grams in one recording session Press MENU to exit the VCR will only find the index ts oe re a 4 Ifyou want to search through a certain number of recording session b gan index marks press two numb
8. Channel 14 69 CATV Channels A1 A5 A8 A W W 1 W 84 Channel 3 or 4 selectable Phono type connector 1 0V p p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative Phono type connector 1 0V p p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative More than 43dB SP 220 lines Phono type connector more than 47K 0 8 8 dBm unbalanced Phono type connector less than 1 5K ohms 7 8 dBm More than 47K ohms load unbalanced Normal 100Hz 10KHz SP Normal more than 40 dB Normal less than 3 SP 12 65 mm 1 2 SP 33 35 mm sec EP 11 12 mm sec 480 min with T 160 tape EP Approx 3 min T 120 tape 120 V 60 Hz AC only 17W 14 17 x 3 54 x 10 78 inches 18 07 x7 67 x 14 13 inches 10 7 pounds 34 DV K286N SJ AUDIOVOX 98 5 4 99 12 10 nagp o gt or 439 Warranty AUDIOVOX warrants each new electronic product manufactured by it to be free from defective material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect or to furnish a new part at the Company s option in exchange for any part of any unit of its manufacture which under normal installation use and service dis closed such defect provided the unit is delivered by the owner to us or to our authorized distributor from whom purchased or authorized service station intact for our examination with all transportation charges prepaid to our factory To establish and receive warranty service at our factory or authorized service facilities proof of puchase dated sales invoice is required
9. DV K286N SJ AUDIOVOX 98 5 4 99 12 10 ngk Sa AUDIOVOX Video Cassette Recorder User s Guide AVR 1228 DV K286N SJ AUDIOVOX 98 5 4 99 12 10 ngk lt b Safety information CAUTION AN RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK A N DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert AN the user to the presence of uninsulated Oe Oe within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the A N o of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the iterature accompanying the appliance WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION ie EREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product safety is a major factor in the design of every instrument However safety is your responsibility too This sheet lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of the video product and accessory equipment Please read them carefully
10. GRAM1 ONE TIME Channel 06 Cable Start Time 04 30AM End Time 05 30AM Start Date 07 10 00 Sat Tape Speed EP Press CLEARIto cancel Press MENU for next prog 4 Press MENU to view additional timer programs Cancelling timer programs To cancel timer recording programs before recording starts 1 Press MENU to display the menu 2 Press 1 to select Timer Recordings TIMER RECORDINGS Make a New Program Review Cancel Programs MENU to exit 23 AUDIOVOX Video Cassette Recorder User s Guide 4 DV K286N SJ AUDIOVOX 98 5 4 99 12 10 ngk 7 24 Recording programs continued 3 Press 2 to select Review Cancel Programs Press MENU to cycle the programs PROGRAM ONE TIME Channel 06 Cable Start Time 04 30AM End Time 05 30AM Start Date 07 10 00 Sat Tape Speed EP Press CLEAR to cancel Press MENU for next prog 4 When the program contents to be erased is displayed press CLEAR to cancel it 5 Press MENU repeatedly to return to normal viewing One touch timer recording OTR One touch timer records a program for a preset recording time 30 minutes to 4 hours 1 Be certain to do the tasks in the section Preparing to record a program on p 20 2 Use 0 9 or CH TRK to select the channel to record 3 Press REC OTR to begin recording 4 Continue to press REC OTR to increase the time
11. O W ER AUDIOVOX Video Cassette Recorder User s Guide PROGRAM ONE TIME Channel 06 Cable Start Time 04 30 1 AM End Time 2 PM Start Date Tape Speed EP Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to cancel 9 Use 0 9 to enter the recording end time PROGRAM ONE TIME Channel 06 Cable Start Time 04 30AM End Time 05 30AM Start DateS r Tape Speed EP Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to cancel 10 Use 0 9 to set the date that the program airs PROGRAM ONE TIME Channel 06 Cable Start Time 04 30AM End Time 05 30AM Start Date 07 10 00 Sat Tape Speed EP SP 2 EP Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to save 11 Press 1 or 2 to select the recording speed and press MENU and the following screen will appear PROGRAM 1 has been saved For program recording insert a cassette and turn the VCR off before the program start time Press MENU to continue 22 DV K286N SJ AUDIOVOX 98 5 4 99 12 10 ngk 23 Recording programs continued Reviewing timer programs If you want to review the timer programs that you set up 1 Press MENU to display the menu 2 Press 1 to select Timer Recordings TIMER RECORDINGS Make a New Program Review Cancel Programs Press MENU to exit 3 Press 2 to select Review Cancel Programs IPRO
12. Press to turn your VCR on or off INPUT Press to select between the VCR tuner and the Audio Video Input jacks auxiliary TV VCR Press to select the TV or VCR tuner SPEED Press to select tape recording speed SP or EP REC OTR Press once to record press multiple times to display one touch recording OTR options PLAYBACK Press to play a video cassette REW Press to rewind a video cassette CLEAR Press to delete previous selections MENU Press to display the main menu 0 9 Press to select channels or to make certain selections when using the menu system 100 Press in combination with the 0 9 buttons to select channels greater than 100 Overview of the equipment continued 12 CH TRK Press to change the channel channels stored in memory only or to adjust the tracking 13 P S Press to pause video tape playback for temporarily still picture Each press of the button advances the picture one frame 14 FF Press during stop mode to quickly advance video tape 15 STOP Press to stop tape movement 16 CM SKIP Press during playback mode to skip commercials or program segments 17 DISPLAY Press to display the tape counter clock and status mode on the TV screen Accessories Carefully remove the VCR from the carton Check to see that the VCR has not been damaged The following accessories are included 5 AUDIOVOX Video Cassette Recorder User s Guide Installing the remote control bat
13. VCR is recording a program 3 VCR Indicates that the VCR is in VCR mode when lit When not lit the VCR is in TV mode 4 TIMER Indicates that a timer recording has been programmed AUDIOVOX Video Cassette Recorder User s Guide 2 DV K286N SJ AUDIOVOX 98 5 4 99 12 10 ngk HE Overview of the equipment continued Back panel 2 ANT IN VIDEO AUDIO 3 OF ro o Oey OF J 4 1 VIDEO IN OUT Attach the VCR s video input output at these terminals 2 AUDIO IN OUT Attach the VCR s audio input output at these terminals 3 Antenna terminal Attach an antenna or cable system at this terminal 4 CH 3 4 Set this switch to the appropriate channel channel 3 or channel 4 for VCR output at your location 5 RFOUT Use this terminal to connect to your television RF input 3 AUDIOVOX Video Cassette Recorder User s Guide _ DV K286N SJ AUDIOVOX 98 5 4 99 12 10 ngk 0 4 SOONOO RARO N ana Y Objects between the remote control and VCR will block the path of the remote control beam Dark walls direct sun shine or very bright light will reduce the remote sensor s sensitivity The remote control will not work correctly if you press several buttons at the same time Overview of the equipment continued Remote control 1 2 AUDIOVOX Video Cassette Recorder User s Guide POWER
14. before operating and using your video product Installation 1 Read and Follow Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the video product is operated Follow all operating instructions 2 Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 3 Heed Warnings Comply with all warnings on the video product and in the operating instructions 4 Polarization This video product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug still fails to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet To prevent electric shock do not use this polarized plug with an extension cord receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted without blade exposure If you need an extension cord use a polarized cord 5 Power Sources This video product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your video dealer or local power company For video products intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions 6 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets of extension cords as this can res
15. ble between one OUT terminal on the splitter and the IN terminal on the converter box Connect another coaxial cable between the other OUT terminal on the splitter and the A IN terminal on an AJB switch available at your local electronics store Connect a third coaxial cable between the OUT terminal on the converter box and the B IN terminal on the A B switch Connect a coaxial cable between the OUT terminal on the A B switch and the ANT IN on your VCR When the A B switch is in the B position use the converter box to change channels when the A B switch is in the A position use the VCR to change channels DV K286N SJ AUDIOVOX 98 5 4 99 12 10 nagp or Setting up your VCR Once you have connected your VCR and put batteries in the remote control you are ready to use the VCR Before you start however you must be certain to do the following e Turn on the television Tune the television to channel 3 or 4 whichever channel you selected when connecting the VCR Turning the VCR on 1 Press POWER on the remote control You can also press POWER on the VCR s front panel 2 Set the VCR to VCR mode by pressing TV VCR on the remote control if the VCR indication is not lit Changing the on screen menu language You may select the language in which you would like the VCR s menu to be displayed Eng
16. e inserted The VCR will automatically turn on and the VCR will automatically play the tape Removing video cassettes Press STOP EJECT on the VCR front panel and the VCR will eject the tape Pull the cassette out gently AUDIOVOX Video Cassette Recorder User s Guide Watching recorded programs To watch a program recorded on a video cassette tape Turn on the television e If your television is connected to an antenna set the viewing mode to ANTENNA a cable system set the viewing mode to CABLE e Tum the television to your VCR channel either 3 or 4 e Insert a video cassette Playing a video cassette If the video cassette has no safety tab e g a rented video cassette the VCR will play the tape once you insert it If the VCR does not play the video cassette press PLAY AUDIOVOX Video Cassette Recorder User s Guide 18 DV K286N SJ AUDIOVOX 98 5 4 99 12 10 ngk o 19 Watching recorded programs continued Rewinding the video cassette To rewind the video cassette 1 Press STOP if the VCR is currently playing 2 Press REW The video cassette will rewind at high speed without picture and sound Adjusting the picture The Digital Auto Tracking System automatically adjusts the tracking to obtain the best possible picture To manually adjust the tracking during playback press CH TRK 19 AUDIOVOX Video Cassette Recorder User s Guide 4 DV K286N SJ AUDIOVOX 98 5 4
17. ecording The REC indicator lights Press STOP to stop the recording Watching one channel and recording another 1 Perform steps 1 4 in Watching and recording the same channel above 2 Press TV VCR to switch to TV mode 3 Use the television s remote control to select the television channel you want to watch The VCR will continue to record the program AUDIOVOX Video Cassette Recorder User s Guide 20 P DV K286N SJ AUDIOVOX 98 5 4 99 12 10 ngk gt 21 Recording programs continued Y timer recording allows you to record up to eight one year in advance Once you have set the timer for timer recording the VCR will turn on record the program you selected and then shut off automatically 21 Timer recording There are four timer modes One time Daily Weekdays and Weekly 1 Be certain to do the tasks in the section Preparing to record a program as shown on previous page 2 Make certain the clock is set to the correct time 3 Press MENU to display the menu 4 Press to select Timer Recordings TIMER RECORDINGS Make a New Program Review Cancel Programs Press MENUJto exit 5 Press 1 to select Make a New Program How often do you want to record program 1 One Time 2 Daily Sun Sat 3 Weekdays Mon Fri 4 Weekly Once a week Press MENU to exit 6 Press 1 for One Time 2 for Daily 3 for Weekdays
18. er buttons to enter the number of marks you want to search Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry 5 Press REW to search backward or FF to search forward The VCR will locate your index mark and begin playback If you did not enter a specific index Some index marks that may be number the VCR will locate the next index mark and missed by the VCR begin playback Press STOP to stop index searching A mark too close to your loca onon the tape Searching with the tape counter go to search Themark atthe b ginning of You can mark a segment of the video cassette with the tape recorded segment of five minutes COunter that will ov easily locate the segment later i or less 1 Press MENU to display the menu The its index mark m i 2 Press 4 to choose Preferences tape when you start at the begin ae of the ee 3 Press 5 to display Go To Search Go To SEARCH Current tape counter is 2 17 28 Press REW or FF to go to Fj T Press MENU to exit 25 AUDIOVOX Video Cassette Recorder User s Guide 4 The tape counter is displayed on the screen Input the tape counter you want to go and press REW or FE the VCR will search for the time counter you want Marking a tape for zero search 1 Use PLAY REW or FF to reach the point on the tape that you would like to mark as 0 00 00 2 Press DISPLAY to display the tape counter on the screen 3 Press CLEAR to re
19. ess CLEAR to correct Press MENU to cancel 4 Press 1 if itis AM press 2 if it is PM TIME AND DATE SET Time 07 11 1 AM 2 PM Dae Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to cancel 5 Use 0 9 to enter the month day and year The VCR will automatically adds the correct day of the week according to the date that is selected TIME AND DATE SET Time 07 11 PM Date 07 10 00 Sat Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to set AUDIOVOX Video Cassette Recorder User s Guide P DV K286N SJ AUDIOVOX 98 5 4 99 12 10 ngk I4 Setting up your VCR continued Y e Channel memory is not affected by power out ages e You will only need to reprogram the memory if you change the type of cable or antenna connect 6 Press MENU to save the settings and exit from the Time and Date Set menu 7 Press MENU repetedly to exit the menu system and return to normal viewing Selecting cable or antenna viewing You must set the viewing mode for your VCR choosing either CABLE cable system connection or ANTENNA antenna connection Make your selection based upon how you connected your television UHF VHF antenna connection To set the viewing mode 1 Press MENU to display the menu 2 Press 3 to select Channel Set CHANNEL SET Auto Channel Search Add Remove Channels Signal Type CABLE Press MENU to exit 3 Press 3 to toggle t
20. g commercials or program segments Press CM SKIP once during playback to advance the tape approximately 30 seconds Each press of the CM SKIP adds an additional 30 seconds up to 5 minutes Display 0 S D Press DISPLAY to display the tape counter clock and status mode on the TV screen And by pressing DISPLAY the counter and clock mode will be toggle Daylight Saving Time 1 Press MENU to display the menu 2 Press 2 to choose Clock Set 3 Press 2 in the Clock Set mode to toggle the setting between AUTO DST ON and OFF Select ON if you want the VCR s clock to automatically adjust for daylight saving time Select OFF if you do not want the VCR s clock to adjust for daylight saving time CLOCK SET Time and Date Set Auto DST ON Press MENU to exit AUDIOVOX Video Cassette Recorder User s Guide 28 Using advanced features continues Duplicating video cassettes tape with another VCR You can duplicate a video cassette tape if you connect a second VCR to this VCR Connecting another VCR to this VCR Make all connections before turning on the power Be sure to press INPUT on the recording VCR 510 i E Connecting a Camcorder to this VCR For duplicating a previously recorded tape from a cam corder follow the camcorder manufacturer s instructions A type dubbing hookup is shown below Be sure to press INPUT on the reco
21. he setting between CABLE and ANTENNA When the viewing mode desired is displayed press MENU twice to exit CHANNEL SET Auto Channel Search Add Remove Channels Signal Type ANTENNA Press MENUJIto exit Programming the channel memory The VCR s channel memory determines the channels that are visible when you press CH TRK You can add or remove channels from memory Setting channels automatically Auto Channel Search Make sure that you use the auto channel search feature during daytime broadcast hours If you use the auto ed to your TV channel search feature late at night you may eliminate channels that air only daytime programming 1 Press MENU to display the main menu AUDIOVOX Video Cassette Recorder User s Guide 14 P 2 Press 3 to select Channel Set 3 Press 1 to select Auto Channel Search mode and press 3 to detect the channel automatically and the scanning channel number appears Wait until the channel numbers stop changing one to two minutes 4 Press CH TRK to view the memorized channels Removing channels manually To erase a channel manually 1 Press MENU to display the menu 2 Press 3 to select Channel Set 3 Press 2 to select Add Remove Channels Channel is now ADDED 4 Use 0 9 to enter the channel you want to remove 15 DV K286N SJ AUDIOVOX 98 5 4 99 12 10 ngk 16 Setting up your VCR conti
22. in turned on until you turn it of 30 seconds before shutting off the VCR will warn you with a screen as shown Automatic switching off in 30 seconds Press any key to cancel AUDIOVOX Video Cassette Recorder User s Guide Using advanced features continues Y Use the tape counter to note the current location of play back on the video cassette To display the tape counter press DISPLAY The tape counter will replace the clock Press DISPLAY to return to the clock display To reset the tape counter press CLEAR and the time counter will be rest to 00 00 anywhere ona Y SPRING Forward Fall Backward In the Spring daylightsaving time begins on the first Sunday in April Because the clock automatically changes from 2 00 AM to 3 00 AM for ward one hour remember to include the extra hour for timer recording falling within this time frame In the Autumn daylightsa ving time ends on the last Sunday in O ctober The VCR clock automatically changes from 2 00 AM to 1 00 AM back one hour Therefore it can affect your recording length Child Lock To disable to usage of the VCR or to protect your timer recordings you can lock the VCR so that the buttons on the VCR or remote won t work To lock Press and hold POWER on the remote for approximately six seconds To release Press and hold POWER on the remote for approximately six seconds CM Skip This is useful for skippin
23. ithout a safety tab into the VCR During the timer recording process TIMER will blink on the display panel and the VCR will automatically eject the cassette I Do not attemptto pull out the video cassette once the VCR begins to load the video cassette Do not insert fingers or any foreign object beyond the door flaps of the cassette compartment this could lead to injury or equipment damage Do not attempt to insert a video cassette if the VCR is unplugged 17 Before you play or record on a video cassette tape be certain to read this information on the proper care and use of video cassettes Only use video cassettes that bear the VHS mark There are four types of video cassettes T 60 T 90 T 120 and T 160 The amount you can record on a tape is dependent upon the tape speed at which you record The table below lists the recording time hours minutes for each tape type according to recording speed Tape SP Mode EP Mode Type Standard Play Extended Play T60 1 00 3 00 190 1 30 4 30 7120 2 00 6 00 T160 2 40 8 00 Protecting video cassettes from accidental erasure Cassette have a safety tab to prevent erasure Break off the safety tab with a screw driver If you wish to record on a cassette without a safety tab cover the hole with cellophane tape Inserting video cassettes Firmly insert the cassette into the cassette compartment with the label up An inverted cassette cannot b
24. k 6 00 ccc ec cece reece renee nee rene ens 18 Fast forwarding the video cassette 0 0 ccc cece eet e cence een tere e nen eens 18 Rewinding the video cassette ccc cece cece cence tenet een e eee eaes 18 Adjusting the pichare siset wivis c 4sancns nts ruacan alah aid dian ticle Gig eee E tera eh 19 Recording PrOQrams cccsssssssssssssssssnssssssssssnvsssssssssnsssessssssnsssessssssusvesssssssnsvesssssasussssssussssstssssssessin 20 Preparing to record a program 0 cece cece renee tenet eee ene ens 20 Mantial recording 3 1 ccc scaaga nies areaie ga enaale rma ena ERENNERT 20 Tier reconding sa oae Bhs dhwalea tieni a aa a A E EEA 21 Reviewing timer programs s asussa 23 Cancelling timer prograMS cece cece reer rennon 23 One touch timer recording 0 ccc c eee eee ene eee e enn tee eens 24 Using advanced features crrr QD Searching a cassette tape for programs indexing cece cence neces 25 Searching with the tape counter go to search 0 cece cece eet e eee e tenes 25 Play the tape automatically Switch the VCR to TV or VCR mode automatically Energy SAVET sss say des detested a din dk ARD A EEE EEA Wa beens w aden tox AO be ild TOOK se i r E AE E EE EET EEEN backs MSRP ee eeta e ar tine dy aS E EEN AE wit AE EE E RAE Display sida deren avacwned ieat Daylight Saving Time Duplicating video cassette tapes with another VCR 0 ese c cece eter eee eas 29 GlOSSALY A A E A A E AE E E T
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26. lar specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical 12 Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the video product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Flectrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 1984 Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode See example as shown AUDIOVOX Video Cassette Recorder User s Guide ii DV K286N SJ AUDIOVOX 98 5 4 99 12 10 ngk d Safety information continued 13 Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching or approaching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal Installing an outdoor antenna can be hazardous and should he left to a professional antenna installer Use 14 Cleaning Unplug this video product from the wall outlet before cleani
27. lish Spanish or French 1 Press MENU to display the main menu MENU TIMER RECORDINGS 1 2 CLOCK SET 3 CHANNEL SET 4 PREFERENCES 5 LANGUAGE Press MENU to exit 2 Press 5 to select Language LANGUAGE Select a language 1 gt English 2 Espa ol 3 Fran ais Press MENU to continue 3 Press 1 to select English 2 to select Espa ol or 3 to select Fran ais 4 Press MENU once to return the main menu which will be displayed in the language you selected Press MENU again to exit the menu system and return to normal viewing AUDIOVOX Video Cassette Recorder User s Guide 12 P DV K286N SJ AUDIOVOX 98 5 4 99 12 10 ngk s aS Setting up your VCR continued 13 Setting the clock The clock displays the current time and is used for timer recording Therefore it is important to set the time and date accurately If you are setting the clock for the first time or if a power failure has erased the clock settings the clock will display 1 Press MENU to display the menu 2 Press 2 to select Clock Set and press 1 to select Time and Date Set TIME AND DATE SET Time J hh mm Date Press MENU to cancel 3 Use 0 9 to enter the hour and the minutes TIME AND DATE SET Time 07 8 hh mm Date Pr
28. low the section below Connecting to a TV with Audio Video inputs 1 Connect a video cable to the VIDEO OUT terminal on the back of the VCR 2 Connect the other end of the video cable to the VIDEO IN terminal on the TV T VIDEO IN ANT IN ANT IN doo VCR es o 3 Connect an audio cable to the AUDIO OUT terminal on the back of the VCR 4 Connect the other end of the audio cable to the AUDIO IN terminals on the TV Connecting a cable system If your cable set up is not described below please contact your cable company for more information If your cable system does not require the use of a cable box simply press or screw the incoming cable onto the ANT IN terminal on the back of your VCR 11 If your cable system requires you to use a converter box for all channels connect the incoming cable to the IN terminal on the converter box Connect another cable between the OUT terminal on the converter box and the ANT IN terminal on the VCR Keep your VCR tuned to channel 3 or 4 and change channels using the converter box Ww If your cable system only requires you to use a converter box for some channels i e pay TV channels follow these steps Find the primary incoming coaxial cable Plug this cable into a splitter available at your local electronics store Connect one coaxial ca
29. ng Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning 15 Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this video product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the video product 16 Lightning For added protection for this video product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the video product due to lightning and power line surges Service 17 Servicing Do not attempt to service this video product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 18 Conditions Requiring Service Unplug this video product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions A When the powersupply cord or plug is damaged B If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the video product C If the video product has been exposed to rain or water D If the video product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require e
30. not a tape already loaded into the cassette compartment e Insert the video cassette with the label side up VCR and remote control buttons don t work The REW button does not work at the very beginning of a video cassette The FF PLAY and REC OTR buttons do not work at the end of a video cassette Emergency indicator is blinking Press POWER to stop the indicator from blinking If the emergency indicator continues to blink contact a service technician The VCR buzzes when it is on The VCR may be in standby mode and the motor is running This sound is normal Video cassette recorder doesn t rewind all the way to the end To avoid video cassette tape damage the VCR stops rewinding near the end of the tape and then slowly finishes rewinding Do not prematurely eject the tape AUDIOVOX Video Cassette Recorder User s Guide Specifications System Video signal Channel coverage VHF output signal Video Input Video line in Output Video line out Signal to noise ratio Horizontal resolution Audio Input Audio line in Output Audio line out Frequency response Signal to noise ratio Audio distortion Tape transport Tape width Tape speed Maximum recording time Rewind fast forward time General Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions Set size W x Hx D Carton size W x Hx D Weight gross AUDIOVOX Video Cassette Recorder User s Guide VHS NTSC color VHF Channel 2 13 UHF
31. nued 5 Press CLEAR to erase the channel ADD REMOVE CHANNELS Chai inne 06 is now REMOVED Press DISPLAY to add Press MENU to exit 6 When you are finished removing channels press MENU thre e times to exit from the menus Adding channels to memory If you have removed a channel from memory you can easily add it back again To add channels 1 2 3 Use 0 9 to tune to the channel you would like to add Press MENU to display the main menu Press 3 to select Channel Set CHANNEL SET Press MENU Auto Channel Search Add Remove Channels Signal Typ e CABLE to exit Press 2 to select Add Remove Channels ADD REMOVE CHANNELS Channel 06 is now REMOVED Press DISPLAY to add Press MENU to exit Press DISPLAY to add the channel ADD REMOVE CHANNELS Channel 06 is now ADDED Press CLEAR to remove Press MENU to exit 6 Press MENU three times to exit from the menus AUDIOVOX Video Cassette Recorder User s Guide P 16 DV K286N SJ AUDIOVOX 98 5 4 99 12 10 nagp or ay Using video cassettes W Audio visual material may include works of copy right which must not be recorded without authoriza tion of the copyright owner Wi you insert a video cas sette w
32. nufacturer as they may cause hazards 10 Water and Moisture Do not use this video product near water for example near a bath tub A bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the ike Caution Maintain electrical safety Powerline operated equipment or accessories connected to this unit should bear the UL listing mark or CSA certification mark on the accessory itself and should not be modified so as to defeat the safety features This will help avoid any potential hazard from electrical shock or fire Ifin doubt contact qualified service personnel 11 Accessories Do not place this video product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The video product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult as well as serious damage to the video product Use this video product only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the video product Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer s instructions and use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer 11A Avideo product and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the video product and cart combination to overturn Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Section 820 40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particu
33. rding VCR 29 AUDIOVOX Video Cassette Recorder User s Guide DV K286N SJ AUDIOVOX 98 5 4 99 12 10 ngk 30 Using advanced features continues Setting up the VCRs for video cassette duplication To duplicate a video cassette Itis recommended that the 1 Load a blank video cassette tape with the safety tab ape ii be set s T intact into the recording VCR Press INPUT on the moae on the recording for best results recording VCR 2 Load a previously recorded cassette into the Unauthorized recording of playback VCR or camcorder ree fing video Geesand 3 Press REC OTR on the recording VCR then press other materials may infringe P S on the rights of copyright Swen and be contrai D 4 Press PLAY on the playback VCR or camcorder then copyright laws press P S 5 Press PLAY on the playback VCR and REC OTR on the recording VCR simultaneously to begin the duplicating process AUDIOVOX Video Cassette Recorder User s Guide 30 4 Glossary 31 AFT Automatic fine tuning a circuit that automatically adjusts TV reception to optimum condition CABLE Cable television EP Extended play the slowest recording speed Designed to store the maximum amount of program material on a single video cassette There is some degradation in picture audio quality Index Search A feature of this VCR that automatically records an index each time recording begins It helps you locate a particular segment of the tape quickly and easily
34. set the tape counter to 0 00 00 4 You can continue to play the tape or perform other functions with the VCR Play the tape automatically This feature allows the VCR to automatically start playing when you insert a tape with the safety tab removed 1 Press MENU to display the menu 2 Press 4 to choose Preferences DV K286N SJ AUDIOVOX 98 5 4 99 12 10 ngk gt 27 Using advanced features continued Switch the VCR to TV or VCR mode automatically This feature controls whether the TV VCR switch changes automatically to the VCR mode when the VCR is turned 27 on 1 2 3 Press MENU to display the menu Press 4 to choose Preferences Press 2 to switch between ON and OFF Select ON if you want the VCR to switch to the VCR mode when the VCR is turned on or a cassette is inserted This only applies if you connect the ANT IN and RF OUT jacks of your VCR and TV and watch your VCR on channel 3 or 4 of your TV Select OFF if you want the VCR to remain in the TV mode This is useful if you watch your VCR on the TVs video input and you don t want your antenna cable signal interrupted by the VCR PREFERENCES Index Search 1 Auto Play 2 Auto TV VCR ON 3 Energy Saver 2 00 4 5 Go To Search Press MENU to exit Energy Saver This feature controls the VCR to automatically turn off by setting time Default value is 2 hours If Energy Saver is set off the VCR will rema
35. ss or screw the coaxial lead onto the combiner place the twin lead underneath the screws on the combiner and tighten the screws Press the cable from the combiner onto the ANT IN terminal on the back of your VCR AUDIOVOX Video Cassette Recorder User s Guide Connecting your VCR continued If your antenna system has two sets of twin 300 ohm leads purchase a combiner available at electronics stores Place one set of twin leads underneath the screws on the combiner and tighten the screws Do the same with the other set of twin leads Press the cable from the combiner onto the ANT IN terminal on the back of your VCR Connecting your VCR to your TV 1 Connect one end of a coaxial cable to the RF OUT terminal on the back of the VCR 2 Connect the other end of the coaxial cable to the ANT IN terminal on the back of the TV AUDIOVOX Video Cassette Recorder User s Guide 8 If you have a coaxial terminal for VHF signals and twin lead terminals for UHF signals you need an adapter Not supplied as shown below If you have twin lead terminals for all signals you need an adapter Not supplied like this voeo ANTIN vF 7 i VHF 99 If your TV does not have Audio Video inputs you have finished connecting your VCR to your TV If your TV does have Audio Video inputs you may want to fol
36. t operate Make sure there is a video cassette inserted in the VCR A timer recording failed to record on the video cassette Make sure the video cassette s safety tab is in place Verify that you set the timer correctly e Make sure there is a video cassette in the VCR Make sure the VCR is plugged in Picture quality during playback is poor e Adjust the picture quality by pressing CH TRK The head may be dirty Use a head cleaning tape Picture does not appear when you attempt to play a video cassette e Make sure the TV and VCR are set to the same channel channel 3 or 4 e Verify the connections between the VCR and TV e Verify that the VCR indicator is lit on the front display Remote control doesn t work e Make sure the batteries are fresh e Make sure that you are using the remote control within the operational range no more than 30 either AUDIOVOX Video Cassette Recorder User s Guide 32 P DV K286N SJ AUDIOVOX 98 5 4 99 12 10 ngk BS 33 side of the remote sensor center and no more than 23 feet from the VCR Make sure there is no obstruction between the remote control and the VCR Timer clock does not work e Make sure the VCR is plugged in and receiving power e Ifthe unit has been without power for some period of time you must reset the clock and all your timer programs Video cassette won t go into the cassette compartment e Make sure there is
37. teries 1 Open the battery compartment on the back of the remote control 2 Install two AA size batteries as shown Make sure the and terminals are oriented correctly 3 Replace the cover Using the remote control Hold the remote control within an angle range of about 30 from either side of the remote sensor The remote control range is about 23 feet 7m from the VCR Point the front of the remote control directly at the front of the VCR AUDIOVOX Video Cassette Recorder User s Guide 6 Connecting your VCR You must connect your VCR to an external antenna or cable system Next you will connect the VCR to the television Follow the directions below to make these connections You will normally only make one of the connections shown below not all of them Connecting an antenna to the VCR If your antenna ends in a single coaxial lead press or screw the cable onto the ANT IN terminal on the back of your VCR o gogon a If your antenna ends in a pair of 300 ohm twin leads use a 300 ohm 75 ohm adapter Not Supplied Place the leads underneath the screws on the adapter tighten the screws then press the adapter onto the VCR ANT IN terminal Antennas with two sets of leads You may have two sets of leads from your antenna system If your antenna system has both a coaxial lead and twin 300 ohm leads purchase a combiner available at electronics stores Pre
38. ult in a risk of fire or electric shock Overloaded AC outlets extension cords frayed power cords damaged or cracked wire insulation and broken plugs are dangerous They may result in a shock or fire i AUDIOVOX Video Cassette Recorder User s Guide P DV K286N SJ AUDIOVOX 98 5 4 99 12 10 ngk ae Safety information continued harzard Periodically examine the cord and ifits appearance indicates damage or deteriorated insulation have it replaced by your service technician 7 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the video product 8 Ventilation Slots and openings in the case are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the video product and to protect it from overheating These openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the video product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This video product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register This video product should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the video product manufacturer s instruction s have been followed 9 Attachments Do not use attachments unless recommended by the video product ma
39. xtensive work by a qualified technician to restore the video product to its normal operation E If the video product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged E When the video product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service 19 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required have the service technician verify that the replacements he uses have the same safety characteristics as the original parts Use of replacements specified by the video product manufacturer can prevent fire electric shock or other hazards 20 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video product ask the service technician to perform safety checks recommended by the manufacturer to determine that the video product is in safe operating condition 21 Wall or Ceilling Mounting The product should be mounted to a wall or ceilling only as recommended by the manufacturer 22 Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat P DV K286N SJ AUDIOVOX 98 5 4 99 12 10 nagp O I Contents Overview of the equipMent ccsssssssssssssssssesssssssssssssssssssssssssstsssssssssstsssssssssssssssssssssssussssessee 1 PRONE panele oe nonan O aie a A AA E AE AA cm ancenn 1 Front panel Gis play simrens nnes ratan EEEa aa E e aai pE a A E dion 2 Back panel ipoe enia er eE ee EAE TAE
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