Hitachi DZ-BD7HA Camcorder User Manual
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1. The VCR will automatically store channels received in your area It takes about 2 3 minutes After the channels are stored in memory the channel with the lowest number appears in the VCR s display 7 Press GUIDE to return to regular viewing 35 PRE TUNING THE VCR TUNER PRE TUNING THE VCR TUNER cont pg 2 When automatic presetting of channels are finished Press the CH channel button or numbered buttons to check the channels you can receive Cree re JLU gt TRACKING V W nos uc n E j LA i ne VA or 4 Selects Channel 7 ZR iiaii PLAY To add or erase channels The auto channel set procedure may memorize channels that are blank have snowy pictures or interference You may skip these channels by erasing them Very weak stations might not be memorized at all You may receive these stations by adding them pic 1 Press the GUIDE button The main on screen menu will appear on the TV screen e DVHS e VcR Od SETUP SETUP CHANNEL zi o 36 PRE TUNING THE VCR TUNER REVIEW CLOCK END amp 2 Press the 3 button to select the CHANNEL PRESET operation a amarem n Atm Wi 1 CHANNEL lt CATV1 gt 2 AUTO CHANNEL SET 3 ADD ERASE CHANNEL 3 Press the 3 button to select ADD ERASE CHANNEL XL m CTh qo E Wi CHANNEL 02 SELECT CHANNEL ERASE ADD END amp 4 Use the number buttons to select the number of the channel you want2. 69 PROGRAM REVIEW Reviewing what you have programmed You can look back over any of the analog recordings you have preset and if you need to clear out any of the programs Normal programs will clear automatically once recording is complete but daily and weekly setting must be cleared out manually pic 1 Press the GUIDE button The main on screen menu will appear on the TV screen e DVHS VCR cx SETUP SETUP CHANNEL REVIEW CLOCK 2 Press the 4 button for the PROGRAM REVIEW option 4 M This brings up the screen setting for the first program If you want to clear this program press the CLEAR EXIT button to remove this program pic 08 06 00PM 06 30PM 07 10 98 FRI NEXT G CORRECT END amp 3 Keep pressing the 4 button to cycle through all the programs you have preset 70 PROGRAM REVIEW The screen will display the next program if there are more or it will switch back to the main menu a fh O3 06 30PM 07 00PM 07 17 98 FRI NEXT G CORRECT t END amp 4 Press the GUIDE button to end 71 PROGRAMMING THE VCR REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV The VCR remote control can be programmed to control many TV brands that are remote controlled 2 Point VCR remote control toward TV pic pic 3 Press and hold the TV button tv E 4 Press the remote button corresponding to your TV brand as shown in the set up chart The TV channel will change to confirm th
3. Jump to an Index Mark with INDEX A quick way to access specific program segments is with the index search feature This lets you move through a tape that has several recordings on it by searching for the INDEX mark This function only works with recordings that have been set up with indexing Your VCR will automatically create an invisible INDEX mark when you start recording or when you press the PAUSE button during recording change the channel and press the PAUSE again to restart recording pic 1 Press the DISP INFO button in the stop mode The index screen appears on TV pic SP EP lt INDEX INDEX gt 07 08 97 TUE 10 20AM EP 2 Press the 7 button for rewind or the 9 button for forward to begin the index search SLA or rewind forward INDEX e The tape rewinds or fast forwards until an index mark is detected During this search the word INDEX is displayed at the top left corner of the 48 USING THE INDEX FEATURE screen e When the VCR finds an index mark it plays 15 seconds of the program that begins at that spot 3 If this is the program you were looking for press the PLAY button for normal playback e To stop the index search before an index mark is reached press the STOP button SL TRACKING pic Lugo sss gc PAARE 49 VIEWING THE ON SCREEN DISPLAY Switching between the clock time counter and time of remaining tape Press the DISP INFO button while the on screen disp
4. Movie Return If your videocassette has the safety tab removed the VCR will stop and automatically rewind the videocassette eject it and turn off the power when it reaches the end of the tape or a blank section of tape which lasts for more than 30 seconds To remove noise from the picture Auto Tracking The auto tracking feature will start and adjust playback automatically to eliminate any static lines or picture noise that may appear on the screen e when you insert a tape and press the PLAY button e when you press the PLAY button on the remote control during playback Or e when the playback speed STD SP or EP changes during playback 42 PLAYBACK Manual Tracking scratched tapes or poorly recorded tapes may require additional picture adjustment You can do this with the remote control 1 Press the CH or V button on the remote control or TRACKING button on the VCR when viewing a cassette Press either the or V buttons until picture is clear pic pic e During playback the tracking level meter with a number will appear in the VCR s display Press the or V button to adjust the playback level so the number is the largest SPECIAL PLAYBACK EFFECTS SPECIAL PLAYBACK EFFECTS Variable speed playback Still Playback Pause Press the PAUSE SELECT button on the remote control or PLAY STILL on the VCR to still the tape during play pic X pic The picture will freeze You may see some min
5. W x 9 9 cm H x 28 2 cm D Weight 9 2 lbs 4 2 kg otorage Temperature 4 F to 131 F Operating Temperature 41 F to 104 F Accessories 1 coaxial cable Part No E5861682 1 remote control unit Part No HL10702 1 digital A V cable Part No EW11381 1 D VHS video tape Part No GU10141 2 AA batteries Check your cable company s compatibility requirements For information about how to obtain these and other HITACHI accessories please call HiT RON Inc TOLL FREE at 1 800 995 4500 in the continental United States For ALASKA and HAWAII please contact the nearest Hitachi Regional Office Design and specifications subject to change without notice Hitachi Service Hotline Authorized Hitachi service facilities are available throughout the US and Canada For the location nearest to you call the Hitachi Service Hotline at one of these numbers TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS In the continental U S A DIAL TOLL FREE 7 days a week 24 hours a day 1 800 HITACHI 1 800 448 2244 You must state your zip code when calling In Canada MONTREAL 514 956 9882 TORONTO 905 821 4545 VANCOUVER 604 214 0777 85
6. amp 10 Press the 5 button to select the recording speed EP ts 08 06 00PM 06 30PM 68 DELAYED RECORDING 07 10 98 FRI SP EP G CORRECT END amp 11 Press the PROGRAM button to set the program in memory pic 12 Press the POWER button to turn off the VCR The delayed recording indicator will display on the VCR This tells you that the VCR will automatically record at the times and dates you have programmed e f you are using a cable box you must select the channel you want to record on the cable box in this case 8 and turn on the cable box pic X pic To stop recording while in the timed recording mode 1 Press POWER button 2 Press the STOP button within 10 seconds pic pic e This can be done either on the VCR or with the remote control When you have set up all the timed recordings you want Don t forget to load a videocassette with the safety tab still attached to record on e f using a cable box turn on the cable box and tune it to the channel you want to record before the time the recording is to begin e f you use a DSS box press the AVX button to select DSS or LINE 1 in the step 5 not a channel to be recorded then turn on the DSS box before the time the delayed recording is to begin and tune the DSS box to the channel which you want to record e If the VCR and DSS box are connected via a digital A V cable press the AVX or DSS VCR button in step 5 to display DSS
7. mode Audio indicators o record flashes during record CUSTOMER CONTROLS Auxiliary L1 L2 51 DSS indicator dSS 27 Tracking Level Meter 28 Accessories supplied 1 2 3 4 5 pic A pic pic p Hemote control Digital A V cable D VHS video a c7 em cassette E os Batteries for remote control handset Cable for R6 connecting this VCH toa TV CUSTOMER CONTROLS cont pg 7 VCR Customer Controls pic DIGITAL A V jack AUDIO IN L R jacks VIDEO IN jack IN FROM ANT signal input OUT TO TV signal out to TV VIDEO OUT jack AUDIO OUT L R jacks Remote Control Customer Controls Remote Control Keys pic Hem No Function Page 1 Transmission window 2 POWER button 3 GUIDE to recall OSD menu 24 4 PROGRAM programming button 44 5 CLEAR EXIT clears time counter 34 6 DISP INFO to recall on screen display 83 7 100 ENT button 36 8 VCR TV DSS device buttons let you 8 set the remote to control one of the three devices 9 MUTE button turns off the audio until you47 press MUTE again CUSTOMER CONTROLS 10 VOL button increase or decrease the 47 audio volume 11 REC record button 36 12 REW button fast rewind or search 27 13 PLAY button playback 27 14 DSS GUIDE button 48 15 PAUSE SELECT button 29 16 Shuttle ring 31 17 LIGHT button illuminates key function 8 buttons for a few seconds 18 DSS MENU button 48 19 STOP button stops play reco
8. to add or erase Example 2 215 SE A Selects channel 7 37 PRE TUNING THE VCR TUNER CHANNEL 07 SELECT CHANNEL ERASE ADD END amp 5 Press the STOP button to delete the channel or press the PLAY button to add it pic or pic CHANNEL 07 ERASED SELECT CHANNEL ERASE ADD END amp 6 Press the GUIDE button to return to regular viewing PRE TUNING THE VCR TUNER cont Auto blue setting 1 Turn on the TV and select the video channel 3 or 4 Or if you are hooked up with an audio video cable set the TV to AUX or VIDEO pic 2 Press the GUIDE button The main on screen menu will appear on the TV screen 38 pg 2 PRE TUNING THE VCR TUNER e DVHS e VCR cx SETUP SETUP CHANNEL o REVIEW CLOCK 3 Press the 2 button to select VCR SETUP m T AUTO BLUE ON SAP HIFI STEREO OFF AUDIO SETUP END amp 4 Press the 1 button to select AUTO BLUE ON or OFF AUTO BLUE ON SAP HIFI STEREO OFF AUDIO SETUP END amp ON The screen becomes blue and mutes sound when a channel without a broadcast signal on the VCR or a channel on which broadcasting has finished 39 PRE TUNING THE VCR TUNER e f the signal is too strong this function may not operate even if you specify ON During playback this function does not operate OFF The AUTO BLUE feature is switched off 5 Press the GUIDE button to end the setting 40 PLAYBACK To playback a
9. AM RECORDING TIPS cont pg 4 To record a Second Audio Program SAP some stations transmit a Second Audio Program such as in a second language If a station broadcasts in SAP the SA indicator will display on your TV screen You can set the VCR to record a second audio program by activating the SAP option How to set the SAP option pic 1 Press the GUIDE button N y ress the 2 button to select the VCR SETUP operation p T 3 Press the 6 button to set the SAP option to ON 60 RECORDING A PROGRAM RECORDING TIPS pole AUTO BLUE ON SAP HIFI STEREO OFF AUDIO SETUP END amp 4 Press the 5 button to set the STEREO MONO option to STEREO zm 3 AUTO BLUE ON SAP HIFI STEREO ON AUDIO SETUP END amp 5 Press the GUIDE button twice to end the setting 6 Follow the Step 1 through 5 on VHS Recording Step on pages 35 and 36 Stereo vs mono sound When you select the STEREO option in the initial setup operation your VCR records in stereo any station that broadcasts stereo sounds When a TV channel broadcasts in stereo you ll see a stereo indicator on the TV screen oet to MONO if the stereo signal is weak and the sound is too noisy AUTO 61 RECORDING A PROGRAM RECORDING TIPS BLUE ON SAP HIFI STEREO OFF AUDIO SETUP END amp 62 INSTANT RECORDING TIMER INSTANT RECORDING TIMER Using the Instant Recording Timer IRT The Inst
10. CT DSS BOX WITH DIGITAL INTERFACE HOOKUP AV HOOKUP A DSS BOX WITH DIGITAL INTERFACE HOOKUP AV HOOKUP A WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN e WATCH AVAILABLE TV OR DSS CHANNELS e RECORD AND PLAYBACK A DSS CHANNEL IN THE D VHS FORMAT WITH DSS BOX e RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL e RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER e RECORD A CHANNEL OTHER THAN DSS AND WATCH A DSS CHANNEL Hookup A Illustration pic TABLE A VCR indicator CHANNEL SELECTION Press the VCR TV FUNCTION mode select button to turn the VCR indicator on or off Channels using TV Watch TV mode Watch Record Watch Record TV mode Watch Record Select Channel to Select dSS Select Channel to OFF Record TV mode ee Watch Playback ofa Tape AUX or VIDEO DSS BOX WITH DIGITAL INTERFACE HOOKUP S CABLE HOOKUP B DSS BOX WITH DIGITAL INTERFACE HOOKUP S CABLE HOOKUP B WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN e WATCH AVAILABLE TV OR DSS CHANNELS e RECORD AND PLAYBACK A DSS CHANNEL IN THE D VHS FORMAT WITH DSS BOX e WATCH DSS CHANNELS WITH HIGHER PICTURE QUALITY e RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL e RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER e RECORD A CHANNEL OTHER THAN DSS AND WATCH A DSS CHANNEL Hookup B Illustration pic TABLE B VCR indicator CHANNEL SELECTION Press the VCR TV FUNCTION mode select button to turn the VCR indicator Channels using TV Watch TV mode Channels using VCR Wa
11. HITACHI VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER VI DX815A Owner s manual ID VHS cz Using these quality features e D VHS recording playback e Multi channel TV sound MTS 8 program 1 year preset recording Auto clock set feature allows you to automatically set the present time in the DSS box clock only when the VCR is connected to a DSS box with digital interface function DSSG is a registered trademark of DIRECTV Inc a unit of GM Hughes Electronics Auto head cleaning system minimizes the need for accessory cleaners and professional head cleaning e Auto tracking system automatically adjusts the tracking so the picture is optimized e Frequency synthesized tuner provides easy preset tuning of up to 68 broadcast TV channels and 125 cable channels e VHS Hi Fidelity sound in playback e Illuminated remote control for use with your VCR and TV e On screen programming guide FOR YOUR SAFETY TABLE OF CONTENTS IFOR YOUR SAFETY __ IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS FOR YOUR SAFETY FOR YOUR SAFETY USING THE VCR REMOTE TO OPERATE HITACHI OR HUGHES DSS BOX HITACHI HOME ELECTRONICS CORPORATION FOR YOUR SAFETY AMERICA INC OF HAWAII INC 3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd 3219 Koapaka Street Honolulu Norcross GA 30093 HI 96819 Tel 770 279 5600 Tel 808 836 3621 HITACHI HSC CANADA INC 6740 Campobello Road Mississauga Ontario L5N 2L8 CANADA Tel 905 821 4545 QR17951 Hitachi Ltd 1997 Printed in Japan FOR YOU
12. LECTION Press the VCR TV FUNCTION mode select button to turn the VCR indicator on or off Channels using TV Watch TV mode Channels using VCR Watch ZEN ils Same Channel Record Watch Another Watch Record Same DSS Channel Watch Record han DSS and Record a Watch Record DSS Channel Switch the RF Channel When the VCR is on its video signal can come into your TV on either channel 3 or channel 4 You need to select the appropriate channel Turn on the power of both the TV and the VCR Press the ANT OUT button on front of the VCR Pressing the button alternates between RFCH 03 channel 3 and RFCH 04 channel 4 in the VCR s display Display the channel which is not used by a commercial channel in your area 22 BASIC ANTENNA HOOKUP F BASIC ANTENNA HOOKUP F WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN e WATCH AVAILABLE TV CHANNELS e RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL e RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER Hookup F Illustration pic TABLE F VCR indicator CHANNEL SELECTION Press the VCR TV FUNCTION mode select button to turn the VCR indicator on or off Select and Watch Select Channel to Watch EE Channels using TV TV mode Channels using VCR Record and Watch the 3 or 4 Select Channel to Record E Camel to Record Watch Another a GNU Switch the RF Channel When the VCR is on its video signal can come into your TV on either channel 3 or channel 4 You need to select the appropriate channel T
13. NCTION mode select button to turn the VCR indicator on or off RM C i RN TV Output Channel Watch TV mode Channels using VCR Output Channel Watch oame Channel Output Channel Watch ues peo Watch Another iilis NN C Y Switch the RF Channel When the VCR is on its video signal can come into your TV on either channel 3 or channel 4 You need to select the appropriate channel Turn on the power of both the TV and the VCR Press the ANT OUT button on front of the VCR Pressing the button alternates between RFCH 03 channel 3 and RFCH 04 channel 4 in the VCR s display Display the channel which is not used by a commercial channel in your area 2 ADVANCED CABLE HOOKUP WITH CABLE BOX K ADVANCED CABLE HOOKUP WITH CABLE BOX K WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN e WATCH AVAILABLE CABLE CHANNELS e RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL e RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER ALL CHANNEL SELECTIONS MUST BE MADE AT THE CABLE BOX BE SURE TO CONSULT YOUR CABLE BOX MANUAL FOR THE CABLE BOX Hookup K Illustration pic TABLEK VCR indicator CHANNEL SELECTION Press the VCR TV FUNCTION mode select button to turn the VCR indicator on or off TV NCR X CABLE BOX Watch Cable Channels on Select Cable Box 0000 eem Channel to TV Output Channel Watch TV mode Sama OC See poco m Channels using VCR Output Channel Watch Ergo poe Erano alos pu oame Channel Output Channel Record mE Watch Anothe
14. R SAFETY POWER SUPPLY AC 120V 60 Hz ONLY The POWER button turns the VCR on and off leaving the clock timer unaffected If the unit is to be left unattended for a long period it is recommended that the unit be completely switched off and unplugged Illustrated below is the label on the back of your unit lt 5 This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock Therefore it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this unit 1000 Gut etot Ve OO L1 This symbol alerts the user that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of this unit has been included Therefore it should be read carefully in order to avoid any problems 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 WARNING Many television programs and films are copyrighted In certain circumstances copyright law may apply to private in home videotaping of copyrighted materials WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF POWER PLUG TO WIDE SLOT OF AC OUTLET AND FULLY INSERT Caution to the user Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s aut
15. REO OFF AUDIO SETUP 45 SPECIAL PLAYBACK EFFECTS END amp 3 Press the 4 button to select HIFI or LINEAR e Select Hi Fi to playback sound recorded on the Hi Fi track and for normal use The L and R indicators will light in the VCR s display panel e Select LINEAR to play back the sound recorded on the linear monaural track Also if the audio sounds distorted or unusual or there is no audio select LINEAR 4 fh AUTO BLUE ON SAP LINEAR STEREO OFF AUDIO SETUP END amp 4 Press the GUIDE button to end the setting 46 SHUTTLE CONTROL SHUTTLE CONTROL Using the shuttle ring on the remote control The shuttle feature lets you control all the playback functions PLAY PAUSE SLOW MOTION and SEARCH using one convenient ring If the shuttle ring is operated when the key function buttons are illuminated the illumination goes off How to use the shuttle ring pic A Turn the shuttle ring during playback or still playback pause As you turn the ring you get different playback speeds and forward or reverse motion Try using the shuttle to explore backward and forward through your next video pic B Turn the ring while in the stop mode to fast forward or rewind the tape e The tape continues to be wound even after you release the dial pic 47 USING THE INDEX FEATURE USING THE INDEX FEATURE To find specific sections on a tape using the INDEX feature
16. a record The VCR must be hooked up properly for recording See the Simple Hookups at the beginning of this manual Copyright infringement warning To re record on a cassette Most television programs and films are copyrighted which has its safety tab This means that someone has legal rights governing removed the reproduction and distribution of this material In certain circumstances copyright law may apply to private in home taping of copyrighted materials In most cases it is okay to record for personal use as long as you do not sell the material You must act responsibly in this area check into the matter if you are unsure Cover the hole with cellophane tape Basic recording steps 1 Turn on the TV and select the video channel 3 or 4 Or if you are hooked up with an audio video cable set the TV to AUX or VIDEO a a siem maa OE 0 pic 2 Insert a blank or erasable tape pic The power comes on automatically and the tape indicator lights on the display A oo F If a cassette without its safety tab is inserted playback starts automatically and you cannot complete the record operation pic 52 VHS RECORDING STEP 3 Press the DISP INFO button This screen appears on the TV pic SP EP INDEX INDEX 07 08 97 TUE 11 08AM SP 4 Press the 5 button to select SP standard play for the best picture quality or EP extended play for the longest re
17. ant Recording Timer REC IRT button on the VCR will let you make a simplified timer recording without having to use the programming timer In order to set the IRT properly the clock must be set before starting 1 Follow the steps 1 through 5 on VHS recording step 2 Press the REC IRT button twice to indicate the recording time on the display Fi EIN Des ee EL l rj pE L rM e REC IRT Settings Illustration pic e You may increase the recording time by 30 minutes each time you press the REC IRT button While you are recording the remaining recording time is shown on the VCR display e At the end of your recording the display will read 0 00 recording will stop automatically and the VCR will turn itself off To stop recording while in the IRT mode 1 Press the POWER button 2 Press the STOP button within 10 seconds pic e This can be done either on the VCR or with the remote control 63 DELAYED RECORDING DELAYED RECORDING cum the VCR to record later To re record on a cassette which has its safety tab With the delayed recording feature you can set this removed VCR so that it automatically turns on and records programs whenever you like without your being around You can record a program one time only or you can automatically record a show every weekday or every week at the same time You can preset as many as 8 timed recordings at once Cover the hole with c
18. at the remote control has been set Press TV Press TV Press TV TV Brana Gna this TV Brana im this TV Brand and this remote button remote button remote button Hitachi 1 Goldstari 6 Panasonic 1 Zenith 2 foshiba 7 Mitsubishi Soy 3 JQoldsar2 8 amp 8 Sharp1 LASTCH Magnavox 4 Panasonic2 9 Sharp2 DISPLAY Sanyo 5 RCA O0 Using the VCR remote to control your TV pic 1 Press the TV button on remote control 72 PROGRAMMING THE VCR REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV 2 Point VCR remote control toward TV 3 Press buttons corresponding to the functions available on your TV remote control 73 USING THE VCR REMOTE TO OPERATE HITACHI OR HUGHES DSS BOX USING THE VCR REMOTE TO OPERATE HITACHI OR HUGHES DSS BOX The VCR remote control can be programmed to control Hitachi or Hughes When using a DSS box other than these two brands refer to the DSS box manual pic 1 Press and hold the DSS button pic 2 Press 1 or 2 button corrsponding to your DSS box receiver ID number as shown in the chart below f M FK 2 J T Z qu 4 or DSS box DSS box Press Brand receiver ID DSS and number this button DSS 1 1 Hitachi 2 2 DSS2 p Remote Control Customer Controls Remote Control Illustration pic Item No Name of the button 1 Transmission window 2 CLEAR EXIT to clear the main menu from the display and will return to the channel t
19. ble appears during D VHS playback e You have played tapes other than D VHS and VHS e Tracking is off Correct it h MAINTENANCE Maintenance Regular periodic maintenance is required to maintain optimum VCR performance Such maintenance and adjustments should not be attempted by the user Please consult your service dealer for further information Auto Head Cleaning System O O This system cleans the video heads automatically when a cassette is inserted and ejected or the VCR is turned on or off while a cassette is in the VCR to prevent dirt from accumulating on the heads lt is recommended that you run a cleaning tape periodically to maintain the high quality of D VHS 83 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Technical specifications Format D VHS VHS Video Signal System D VHS D VHS system standard CTP STD MODE2 VHS NTSC color EIA standard Record Playback System D VHS Digital 2 Head record playback system VHS Video 4 head Audio VHS Hi Fi stereo record playback system Tape Speed D VHS 16 67 mm sec STD VHS 33 35 mm sec SP 16 67 mm sec LP playback only 11 12 mm sec EP RF Input UHF VHF 75 ohm Tuner USA 181 channel tuning ability 125 cable channels Canada 178 channel tuning ability 122 cable channels Type Auto programming frequency synthesis Power Input AC 120V 60 Hz Power Consumption 26W nominal Cabinet Size 17 1 8 W x 3 7 8 H x 11 1 8 D 43 5 cm
20. cleaning 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 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 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 power supply 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 c
21. cording time on a single tape SP EP lt INDEX INDEX gt 07 08 97 TUE 11 08AM SP e An indicator on the VCR s display shows which speed is selected VHS RECORDING STEP cont 5 Press the CH V button or the number buttons to select the channel you want to record Example Select channel 8 NP EUN or ORC e 100 ENT and 2 and 4 for channel 124 pic 53 pg 3 VHS RECORDING STEP 6 Press the REC button on the remote control or the REC IRT button on the VCR REG IRT pic or WJ pic Recording will start and the REC indicator on the VCR will light red 7 Press the STOP button to finish recording pic X pic To watch a DSS program while recording a program other than DSS pic 1 Press the DSS VCR button on the remote control so that a DSS program appears on the TV screen Le L TRACKING t PLAY d T J Fini peg I pic SS PAE 2 Use the DSS box to select the DSS channel you want to view To view the program being recorded press the DSS VCR button on the remote control again 54 D VHS RECORDING SETUP D VHS RECORDING SETUP Setup Procedure Hookups A B or C Perform the following program D VHS recording DSS programs 1 Turn on the TV and select the video channel 3 or 4 Or if you are hooked up with an audio video cable set the TV to AUX or e DVHS ce VcR cx SETUP SETUP CHANNEL amp REVIEW CLOCK 3 P
22. cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the appliance 8 Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet 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 instructions have been followed 9 Attachments Do not use attachments unless recommended by the video product manufacturer as they may cause hazards 10 Water and Moisture Do not use this video product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like 11 Accessories Do not place this video product on an unstable card stand tripod bracket or table The video product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the appliance Use 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 should use a mounting accessory rec
23. ellophane tape Before you begin Assemble the information you need for timed recording Be sure that the clock is set to the correct time e Date and day of the program e Starting time e Ending time e Channel to be recorded Blank or erasable videocassette safety tab intact Method for programming a DSS program for delayed D VHS recording e Insert a D VHS tape into the VCR e Connect the VCR and DSS box via a digital A V cable Use the DSS box to select the program for delayed D VHS recording Refer to the DSS box manual Turn off the VCR Delayed Recording Steps You set up the delayed recording using the on screen Easy Guide system 1 Insert blank or erasable tape 64 DELAYED RECORDING e The power comes on automatically and the tape indicator lights on the display as e f a cassette without its safety tab is inserted playback starts automatically and timed record won t operate 2 Turn on the TV and select the video channel 3 or 4 Or if you are hooked up with an audio video cable set the TV to AUX or VIDEO 65 060 DELAYED RECORDING cont pg 4 EXAMPLE Set the VCR to record one time in the analog format a program on Channel 8 that starts at 6 00 PM and ends at 6 30 PM on 7 10 98 at the EP recording speed pic 3 Press the PROGRAM button The screen will appear pic ONE TIME DAILY WEEKLY 65 DELAYED RECORDING Types of Delayed Reco
24. en the VCR is on its video signal can come into your TV on either channel 3 or channel 4 You need to select the appropriate channel Turn on the power of both the TV and the VCR Press the ANT OUT button on front of the VCR Pressing the button alternates between RFCH 03 channel 3 and RFCH 04 channel 4 in the VCR s display Display the channel which is not used by a commercial channel in your area 25 ADVANCED CABLE HOOKUP AV HOOKUP I ADVANCED CABLE HOOKUP AV HOOKUP I WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN e WATCH AVAILABLE CABLE CHANNELS e RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL e RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER Hookup Illustration pic TABLE VCR indicator CHANNEL SELECTION Press the VCR TV FUNCTION mode select button to turn the VCR indicator on or off T and Watch Cable VOR CN Channel to Watch OFF Channels using TV TV mode Channels using VCR adage NNNM Same Channel Watch Another Watch Playback of a Tape AUX or VIDEO 2 acu 26 BASIC CABLE HOOKUP WITH CABLE BOX J BASIC CABLE HOOKUP WITH CABLE BOX J WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN e WATCH AVAILABLE CABLE CHANNELS e RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL e RECORD ONE CHANNEL WHILE YOU WATCH ANOTHER ALL CHANNEL SELECTIONS MUST BE MADE AT THE CABLE BOX BE SURE TO CONSULT YOUR CABLE BOX MANUAL FOR THE CABLE BOX OUTPUT CHANNEL Hookup J Illustration pic TABLE J VCR indicator CHANNEL SELECTION Press the VCR TV FU
25. essing the button alternates between RFCH 03 channel 3 and RFCH 04 channel 4 in the VCR s display Display the channel which is not used by a commercial channel in your area 20 DSS BOX WITHOUT DIGITAL INTERFACE HOOKUP AV HOOKUP D DSS BOX WITHOUT DIGITAL INTERFACE HOOKUP AV HOOKUP D WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN e WATCH AVAILABLE TV OR DSS CHANNELS e RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL e RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER e RECORD A CHANNEL OTHER THAN DSS AND WATCH A DSS CHANNEL Hookup D Illustration pic TABLE D VCR indicator CHANNEL SELECTION Press the VCR TV FUNCTION mode select button to turn the VCR indicator on or off Channels using TV Watch TV mode Channels using VCR Watch AUX or VIDEO Select Channel to Same Channel Hecord Watch Another Watch Record TV mode Same DSS Channel Watch Record Select Channel to Select L1 Select Channel to OFF han DSS and Record a Watch Record TV mode DSS6 Channel Dass Watch Playback of a Tape AUX or VIDEO 21 DSS BOX WITHOUT DIGITAL INTERFACE HOOKUP RF HOOKUP E DSS BOX WITHOUT DIGITAL INTERFACE HOOKUP RF HOOKUP E WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN e WATCH AVAILABLE TV OR DSS CHANNELS e RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL e RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER e RECORD A CHANNEL OTHER THAN DSS AND WATCH A DSS CHANNEL Hookup E Illustration pic TABLE E VCR indicator CHANNEL SE
26. hat was being viewed prior to entering the menus BH Nds screen BOUE ate aisi several different channels watching DSS video 6 DSSMENU to show the main menu on the TV screen Cursor keys for DSS box to select DSS to control from three devices VCH TV DSS 9 DSS IV o select the DSS mode or the TV mode 74 INTEGRATING YOUR STEREO SYSTEM WITH YOUR VCR INTEGRATING YOUR STEREO SYSTEM WITH YOUR VCR Hookup When your VCR is connected to a stereo system you can Make high quality audio only recordings for up to 6 hours on a T 120 video cassette tape Receive quality stereo sound from your VCR through your stereo system Use the VCR as an extra audio tape deck for dubbing BACK OF TV Left and Right i d WHF a Audio Combes Advanced Hookup Stereo System PURCHASED SEPARATE Y To record from stereo BEFORE YOU BEGIN Make sure the VCR is connected to your stereo system as shown above Make sure that STEREO audio is selected from the VCR Set Up Menu as shown on Page 41 of RECORDING OPERATION Section Stereo vs mono sound e Select VCR recording speed SP or EP as shown on page 35 of RECORDING OPERATIONS Section VHS Recording Step pic 1 Press the AVX button on remote control so that L1 line appears CLEAR 900 8999 0 000 ies 0 gg m mm 0 LINE1 19 INTEGRATING YOUR STEREO SYSTEM WITH YOUR VCR 3 P
27. hority to operate the equipment Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical 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 But safety is your responsibility too This page lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of a Video Cassette Recorder and accessory equipment Please read it carefully before operating your video product and keep it in a handy place for future reference INSTALLATION 1 Read and Follow Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the video product is operated Follow all operating and use instructions PLEAS WAIT 2 Retain Instruction 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 Polarized Plug 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 o
28. ic 4 Press the REC IRT button on VCR 1 to start recording Press the STOP button or PAUSE SELECT to finish recording HEC IRT fh PROBLEM GUIDE Problem guide No power Make sure the VCR is plugged into an AC outlet installed a Sd Safety tab has been removed from cassette VCR will automatically eject the tape Won t play back Make sure the TV VCR switch is set to the VCR mode Make sure the TV is set to the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AUX if using direct audio video hookup Won t make timer recordings e The VCR power must be turned off to activate timer recording Clock is not set correctly Programs entered incorrectly Programs exceed the length of the cassette Use the EP recording speed for maximum programming e Safety tab has been removed from cassette Snowy picture in playback e Snow or picture noise is normal during search still and slow Playback Head cleaning may be required Tape is worn or of inferior quality adjust tracking controls ccv Check antenna or cable connections viewing ene Power has been interrupted reset the clock e Reset the clock Push the reset switch behind the cover on the VCR front with a sharp pointed instrument pen toothpick m 12s LN A DSS broadcast programmed f Turn off the VCR before the delayed recording starts for delayed recording but not Use the DSS box to select a DSS program recorded a digital A V ca
29. lay is displayed The on screen display switches in the order below together with the VCR s display pic On Screen and VCR Displays Illustration pic Press the DISP INFO button to see the clock Press the DISP INFO button a second time to see just the time counter Press the DISP INFO button a third time to see the tape remaining time Press the CLEAR EXIT button repeatedly to switch the type of the tape used The correct remaining time will appear AUTO T 120 or shorter tape T 160 T 140 or T 160 tape 1 180 T 180 tape 1 210 T 210 tape INDEX WITH THE TIME COUNTER INDEX WITH THE TIME COUNTER To find specific sections on a tape Indexing with the Time Counter You can set the time counter to memorize a certain point in the video programming and you can return to that point automatically pic 1 Press the DISP INFO button two or three times The counter will appear in the VCR s display pic 2 Begin recording or playing back a tape pic 3 At the point that you want to go back to press the CLEAR EXIT button This resets the counter to 0 00 00 pic 4 Press the STOP button when you are done recording or playing back the tape pic 5 Press the REW button to rewind the tape pic It will automatically stop at the spot where you cleared the counter in step 3 Press the PLAY button to watch the tape from the selected spot 51 VHS RECORDING STEP VHS RECORDING STEP Before
30. me during Daylight Saving Time D S T The auto clock set function operates each time the VCH is turned off e When the VCR is connected to a DSS box via a digital A V cable the time can only be set by the auto clock function You cannot set the clock manually e When the clock is set automatically the displayed time may drift from the current time by up to one second e When the VCR is connected to a DSS box without digital interface function set the clock manually by using the following procedure To set the clock manually pic 1 Press the GUIDE button The main on screen menu will appear on the TV screen e DVHS VCR cx SETUP SETUP CHANNEL amp REVIEW CLOCK 30 SETTING THE CLOCK 2 Press the 5 button to bring up the CLOCK SET menu 5 b e The white dash appears for the item to be changed on the screen as you proceed e f the clock has automatically been set the CLOCK SET menu will not appear 3 Press the number buttons to fill the hour and minutes For times with only one number 1 9 press the 0 button first then the hour or minute For example if it is now 10 20AM press 1 0 2 0 AM and PM will now appear on the screen Example im a a 10 20 AMG PM a 31 SETTING THE CLOCK 10 20AM Tr NS 5 Press the number buttons to fill in the number of the month then the day then the year For dates with only one number 1 9 press the 0 button fi
31. mote control or the REC ITR button on the VCR REG IRT pic or WI pic Recording will start and the REC indicator on the VCR will light red 7 Press the STOP button to finish recording pic RECORDING A PROGRAM RECORDING TIPS RECORDING A PROGRAM RECORDING TIPS To watch one program while recording another pic 1 Once you have set the VCR for recording press the VCR TV button The VCR indicator disappears Now you will be viewing through your TV only pic To change the channel being recorded pic 1 Press the PAUSE SELECT button to stop the recording temporarily pic 2 Press the CH V button or number buttons to change the channel to the one you prefer Use the DSS box to select the DSS channel you want to record e The DSS program will appear 99 RECORDING A PROGRAM RECORDING TIPS amp m pi h C z gt TRACKING QD PLAY C OSS Ld a eH SO Pase 3 Press the PAUSE SELECT button to continue recording pic Automatic Indexing Your VCR will automatically create an invisible INDEX mark when you start recording or when you press the PAUSE button during recording change the channel and press the PAUSE again to restart recording During playback the Index Search feature will let you move through a tape that has several recordings on it by searching for the INDEX mark See Page 32 Jump to an Index Mark with INDEX RECORDING A PROGR
32. o that L2 line2 appears in the display t CLEAR LINE2 2 Press the REC then PAUSE SELECT buttons on VCR 1 The VCR will go into Record Pause pic X pic 3 Press the PLAY button on VCR 2 You will see the taped program being played on the TV 79 COPYING FROM ONE VCR TO ANOTHER VCR DUBBING 4 When you see the part of the program you wish to record press the PAUSE SELECT button on VCR 1 again to release pause and start recording Press the STOP button to finish recording pic 80 COPYING FROM ONE VT DX815A TO ANOTHER VT DX815A D VHS DUBBING COPYING FROM ONE VT DX815A TO ANOTHER VT DX815A D VHS DUBBING Hookup lf you have two VT DX815As you may use one VT DX815A to record a tape that is being played back in the other VT DX815A Copying From One VT DX815A to Another VT DX815A Illustration pic To copy from one VT DX815A to another VT DX815A 1 Holding the DSS VCR button on the VCR 2 remote control press the VCR 2 STOP button pic X pic e The VCR 2 D VHS indicator will light and dub will appear in the display 2 Holding the DSS VCR button on the VCR 1 remote control press the VCR 1 STOP button pic e The VCR 1 D VHS indicator will light and dub will appear in the display 3 Press the PLAY STILL button on VCR 2 The picture will not appear during dubbing e f still playback or visual search is engaged during dubbing no picture or sound will be recorded p
33. ommended by the manufacturer IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 11A An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS cont 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 Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode See example below EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING 13 Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or 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 be left to a professional antenna installer USE 14 Cleaning Unplug this video product from the wall outlet before
34. ontrols may result in damage and will often require extensive 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 f 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 CUSTOMER CONTROLS VCR Customer Controls POWER button EJECT button Cassette compartment CHANNEL channel up down TRACKING buttons Infrared receiver REC indicator D VHS indicator pic behind the cover AUDIO IN L R jacks VIDEO IN jack ANT OUT select button VCR Display pic AM PM indicators Time Tape counter Tape remaining or VCR mode indicator PLAY playback SRCH double speed play and visual search appears during reverse REW rewind FF fast forward STILL play pause and frame advance REM tape remaining time indicator VCR operate
35. or noise or interference on the screen This is normal e To resume play press the PLAY button or PAUSE SELECT PLAY STILL button again pic Visual Search This function let you search backward and forward through the videotape while viewing it During play Press the REW button to search in reverse M ty i pic Press the F FWD button to search ahead 44 SPECIAL PLAYBACK EFFECTS pice STIS e Press the PLAY button to return to normal playback Press REW or F FWD and hold it you can search backward or forward through the tape at a higher speed while viewing it e Press PLAY and REW then hold REW for backward search at a higher speed e Press PLAY and F FWD then hold F FWD for forward search at a higher speed e Release REW or F FWD to return to normal playback e It takes several seconds until a picture appears during D VHS playback SPECIAL PLAYBACK EFFECTS cont pg 3 Choosing a mode for audio playback The VCR records the same audio on both the Hi Fi and linear tracks on the tape The Hi Fi sound is recorded on separate left and right stereo channels Monaural sound is recorded on the linear track To enjoy Hi Fi sound connect your VCR to a stereo television or amplifier receiver using the audio video jacks see page 49 How to select playback audio pic Press the GUIDE button 2 Press the 2 button to select the VCR SETUP operation th AUTO BLUE ON SAP HIFI STE
36. r Watch Playback of a Tape AUX or VIDEO Jo po 28 ADVANCED CABLE HOOKUP WITH CABLE BOX AND SPLITTER L ADVANCED CABLE HOOKUP WITH CABLE BOX AND SPLITTER L WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN e WATCH AVAILABLE CABLE CHANNELS e RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL e RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER TO RECORD ALL CHANNEL SELECTIONS MUST BE MADE AT THE CABLE BOX BE SURE TO CONSULT YOUR CABLE BOX MANUAL FOR THE CABLE BOX OUTPUT CHANNEL Hookup L Illustration pic TABLE L VCR indicator CHANNEL SELECTION Press the VCR TV FUNCTION mode select button to turn the VCR indicator TV NCR V CABLE BOX Watch Cable Channels on Select Channel to TV Watch Channels using VCR Output Channel Watch Same Channel Output Channel Watch n s Channel to Select Cable Box Select Channel to Watch Another Watch Output Channel Record Watch Playback ofa Tape AUX or VIDEO do S 29 SETTING THE CLOCK SETTING THE CLOCK Tips You ll need to set the clock when first hooking up your VCR and any time the power goes out for more than 1 hour When you first plus in the VCR or after a power a d the clock display will read Auto clock set function This function can set the VCR clock to DSS box clock automatically only when the VCR is connected to a DSS box with digital interface function It also automatically sets the time differences between various time zones and sets the ti
37. rd function 27 20 F F button fast forward or search 29 21 CH channel up down button 39 22 LAST CH button switches to the TV 47 channel you watched previously during the current viewing session 23 VCR TV mode select button 40 24 DSS TV mode select button 48 25 AVX button select L1 or L2 49 26 Number buttons 22 27 DSS VCR button 36 REMOTE OPERATION Install batteries in the remote control The remote control requires two AA batteries pic 1 Push the mark and hold it then slide the cover in the direction of the arrow to remove it 2 Install batteries Align the positive and negative polarity marks on the batteries with those indicated on the remote control pic 3 Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow to close it pic Operating in the remote control Operating the VCR 1 Make sure there is no obstacle between the remote control and VCR s infrared receiver pic 2 Point the remote control at the VCR s infrared receiver and press the required button on the remote control About the illuminated buttons e f a button on the remote control is pressed one of the VCR TV and DSS buttons lights so that you know which device you are now operating pic 14 CASSETTE TAPES Types Only use video cassettes with the or D mark in this Use only D VHS video cassettes for D VHS recording Do not use any other video cassettes than D VHS video cassettes for D VHS recording Yo
38. rdings Records one show at a particular date and time Records a show at the same time every day of the week Monday through Friday Records a show at the same day and time every week ONE TIME DAILY WEEKLY 4 Press the 1 button to bring up the screen for One Time Recording SP CORRECT END amp e f you want to record from an external equipment press the AVX button to select LINE 1 or LINE 2 instead of the channel number premesso CLEAR UU 8 66 DELAYED RECORDING SP CORRECT END e f you make a mistake when entering digits press the CLEAR EXIT button repeatedly to display for the incorrect digit then reenter the correct digit 6 Enter the start time by pressing 0 6 0 and 0 for 6 00 T Th 85 8 m C 08 AM PM oe SP CORRECT END amp 7 Press the 2 button for PM T 08 06 00PM m SP CORRECT END amp 8 Enter the end time by pressing 0 6 3 and 0 for 6 30 The VCR automatically selects PM for you 67 DELAYED RECORDING T T T 08 06 00PM 06 30PM 7 08 98 WED SP EP G CORRECT END amp The screen shows today s date so no changes are needed on that line DELAYED RECORDING cont pg 4 pic 9 Enter the recording date by pressing 0 7 1 and 0 for 7 10 98 e n YAN T w 1 Ek 4d STOP MODE 08 06 00PM 06 30PM 07 10 98 FRI SP EP 6 CORRECT amp END
39. recorded tape 1 Turn on the TV and select the video channel 3 or 4 Or if you are hooked up with an audio video cable set the TV to AUX or VIDEO CAMCORDER f prs LAG owon IT If v cmm 2 Insert a recorded tape The power comes on automatically and the tape indicator lights on the display When a cassette without its safety tab is inserted playback starts automatically pic pic 3 Press the PLAY button to start playing the tape e When you connect the VCR and DSSO box via a digital A V cable and play back a D VHS tape the D VHS indicator will light and the VCR will automatically enter the D VHS playback mode e f the digital A V cable comes unplugged during D VHS playback playback will stop Re connect the digital A V cable and start playback again 41 PLAYBACK 4 Press the STOP button to end playback pic Rewinding the tape When the video cassette reaches the end of the tape the VCR will stop and automatically rewind the tape If you press the POWER button while the tape is rewinding the power will not shut off until the tape has been completely rewound You may also rewind the tape manually at any time Manual Rewind pic 1 Press the STOP button to end playback pic 2 Press the REW button The VCR rewinds the tape all the way to the beginning then stops Press the EJECT button on the VCR to eject the tape pic PLAYBACK cont pg 2 Rewinding the tape
40. ress the 1 button to select the D VHS SETUP operation v STOP MODE 1 DVHS AUTO MODE lt ON gt 4 Press the 1 button to select D VHS AUTO MODE ON or lt OFF gt 55 D VHS RECORDING SETUP 1 DVHS AUTO MODE lt ON gt lt ON gt When recording DSS programs on D VHS tape in the D VHS format Normally select lt ON gt OFF When VHS or D VHS tape is inserted DSS programs will be recorded in the VHS format 5 Press GUIDE to end the setting 96 D VHS RECORDING STEP Basic recording steps 1 Turn on the TV and select the video channel 3 or 4 Or if you are hooked up with an audio video cable set the TV to AUX or VIDEO 34 9 0 pic 2 Insert a blank or erasable tape with the D mark pic The power comes on automatically and the tape indicator lights on the display e f a cassette without its safety tab is inserted playback starts automatically and you cannot complete the record operation pic 3 Press the DSS VCR button on the remote control so that a DSS program appears on the TV screen pic e The dSS indicator will light in the VCR s display 4 Use the DSS box to select the DSS channel you want to record The DSS program will appear Ce d SL TRACKING Ge PLAY al ler _ CASS Pus 5 Make sure the D VHS indicator lights pic 57 D VHS RECORDING STEP cont pg 3 pic 6 Press the REC button on the re
41. ress the REC IRT button on VCR or REC button on the remote control to start recording pic pic 76 COPYING TAPES FROM A CAMCORDER Hookup You may use your VCR to copy tapes from any camcorder onto standard VHS cassette tapes pic It is not necessary to connect the S VIDEO jack To copy from a camcorder BEFORE YOU BEGIN Connect the camcorder s AV output cable to the audio video jacks on the front of your VCR pic 1 Press the AVX button on remote control to display L2 line on the TV display 4 m CLEAR UU t 0 LINE2 2 Press the REC then PAUSE SELECT buttons on the VCR remote control The VCR will go into Record Pause pic X pic PAUSE LINE2 11 COPYING TAPES FROM A CAMCORDER 3 Press the PLAY button on the camcorder You will see the camcorder tape being played on the TV 4 When you see the part of the camcorder tape you wish to copy press the PAUSE SELECT button again to release pause and start copying the camcorder tape Press the stop button to finish recording pic REC LINE2 78 COPYING FROM ONE VCR TO ANOTHER VCR DUBBING COPYING FROM ONE VCR TO ANOTHER VCR DUBBING Hookup If you have two VCRs you may use one VCR to record a tape that is being played back in the other VCR Copying From One VCR to Another Illustration pic To copy from one VCR to another VCR pic 1 Press the AVX button on the remote control of VCR 1 s
42. rst then the date For example if today is July 8 1998 press 0 7 0 8 9 8 The correct day of the week will appear by itself F FP i as sti Fa j J 3 I 10 20 AM 07 08 98 WED END 32 SETTING THE CLOCK 6 Press the GUIDE button The VCR clock is now set and should show the correct time of day on the CR 33 PRE TUNING THE VCR TUNER PRE TUNING THE VCR TUNER Presetting the received channels without using a cable box Hookups A B C D E F G H or I pic 1 Press the POWER button to turn on the VCR pic 2 Turn on the TV and select the video channel 3 or 4 Or if you are hooked up with an audio video cable set the TV to AUX or VIDEO 3 Press the GUIDE button The main on screen menu will appear on the TV screen ce DVHS c VCR cx SETUP SETUP CHANNEL c REVIEW CLOCK 4 Press the 3 button to select the CHANNEL PRESET operation li Emm Wi 1 CHANNEL lt CATV1 gt 2 AUTO CHANNEL SET 34 PRE TUNING THE VCR TUNER 3 ADD ERASE CHANNEL END 9 Press the 1 button to select the type of receiving setup you have we 1 CHANNEL lt ANT gt 2 AUTO CHANNEL SET 3 ADD ERASE CHANNEL ANT Internal or external antenna CATV1 Ordinary cable CATV2 Alternate cable If CATV1 doesn t give you the channels you expect 6 Press the 2 button 1 CHANNEL lt ANT gt 2 AUTO CHANNEL SET 3 ADD ERASE CHANNEL
43. tch ee Record and Watch the AUX or VIDEO Select Channel to Same Channel Record 1S Watch Another Watch Record TV mode meme emm pes aer eem Same DSS Channel Watch Record Watch a Channel other Select Channel to Select dSS Select Channel to OFF atch Playb than DSS and Recorda Watch Record TV mode DSS Channel W ack of a Tape AUXorVIDEO ooo o DSS BOX WITH DIGITAL INTERFACE HOOKUP RF HOOKUP C DSS BOX WITH DIGITAL INTERFACE HOOKUP RF HOOKUP C WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN e WATCH AVAILABLE TV OR DSS CHANNELS e RECORD AND PLAYBACK A DSS CHANNEL IN THE D VHS FORMAT WITH DSS BOX e RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL e RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER e RECORD A CHANNEL OTHER THAN DSS AND WATCH A DSS CHANNEL Hookup C Illustration pic TABLE C VCR indicator CHANNEL SELECTION Press the VCR TV FUNCTION mode select button to turn the VCR indicator Channels using TV Watch TV mode Channels using VCR Watch NEN ddl s Same Channel Record Watch Another Watch Record ame DSS Channel Watch Record han DSS and Record a Watch Record DSS Channel Switch the RF Channel When the VCR is on its video signal can come into your TV on either channel 3 or channel 4 You need to select the appropriate channel Turn on the power of both the TV and the VCR Press the ANT OUT DSS BOX WITH DIGITAL INTERFACE HOOKUP RF HOOKUP C button on front of the VCR Pr
44. u cannot engage D VHS recording on VHS cassettes The table shows the recording time of different cassettes e To get the best quality picture record at standard recording speed SP Des SP EP STD 1 120 120 min 860 min 2 T 160 160 min 480 min T 180 180 min 540 min T 210 210 min 630 min D VHS _ DF300_ gOOmin e This VCR does not record at the LP speed but it can play cassettes that were recorded at the LP speed Safety tabs prevent erasure To avoid erasing a recording To re record on a cassette Break off the safety tab using a which has its safety tab screwdriver or similar tool removed TRACKING Cover the hole with plastic tape SA a A The VCR automatically enters the playback mode when a cassette without its safety tab is inserted The VCR won t record on a tape without a safety tab and the cassette will be ejected if the REC or REC IRT button is pressed Be sure to check the safety tab before inserting a cassette CASSETTE TAPES Insertion Push the video cassette gently into the slot on the front of the VCR e The VCR automatically turns on and the Tape In indicator turns on when the cassette is in place pic Removal Press the EJECT button on the VCR The cassette will come partially out of the compartment so you can pull it out The Tape In indicator E turns off The cassette can be ejected with the power on or off EJE
45. urn on the power of both the TV and the VCR Press the ANT OUT button on front of the VCR Pressing the button alternates between RFCH 03 channel 3 and RFCH 04 channel 4 in the VCR s display Display the channel which is not used by a commercial channel in your area 23 ADVANCED ANTENNA HOOKUP AV HOOKUP G ADVANCED ANTENNA HOOKUP AV HOOKUP G WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN e WATCH AVAILABLE TV CHANNELS e RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL e RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER Hookup G Illustration pic TABLE G VCR indicator CHANNEL SELECTION Press the VCR TV FUNCTION mode select button to turn the VCR indicator on or off Select and Watch Select Channel to Watch EE Channels using TV TV mode Channels using VCR adage poe E Same Channel Watch Another Watch Playback of a Tape AUX or VIDEO 2 acu 24 BASIC CABLE HOOKUP H BASIC CABLE HOOKUP H WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN e WATCH AVAILABLE CABLE CHANNELS e RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL e RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER Hookup H Illustration pic TABLE H VCR indicator CHANNEL SELECTION Press the VCR TV FUNCTION mode select button to turn the VCR indicator on or off Select and Watch Cable Select Channel to Watch EE Channels using TV TV mode Channels using VCR Record and Watch the 3or4 Select Channel to Record S Poet Camel to Record Watch Another iili ANN Switch the RF Channel Wh
46. utlet 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 should still fail 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 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 and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock Overloaded AC outlets and extension cords are dangerous and so are frayed power cords damaged IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS or cracked wire insulation and broken plugs They may result in a shock or fire hazard Periodically examine the cord and have it replaced by your service technician if appearance indicates damage or deteriorated insulation 1 me I cd 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
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