Stereo Video Cassette RecorderHV-FX5950D

© 2003 Sony Corporation

9-885-031-61

PAL

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WARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit torain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not openthe cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

PrecautionsSafety• This unit operates on 200-240 V AC, 50 Hz. Check that the

unit's operating voltage is identical with your local powersupply.

• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have itchecked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

• The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it isconnected to the mains, even if the unit itself has been turnedoff.

• Unplug the unit from the AC outlet if you do not intend to use itfor an extended period of time. To disconnect the cord, pull itout by the plug, never by the cord.

• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled withliquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

Installing• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup.• Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near

materials (curtains, draperies) that may block the ventilationslots.

• Do not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators orair ducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessivedust, mechanical vibration or shock.

• Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It is designed tobe operated in a horizontal position only.

• Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment with strongmagnets, such as microwave ovens or large loudspeakers.

• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location,

moisture may condense inside the VCR and cause damage tothe video head and tape. When you first install the unit, orwhen you move it from a cold to a warm location, wait forabout 3 hours before operating the unit.

CautionTelevison programs, films, video tapes and other materialsmay be copyrighted.Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary tothe provisions of the copyright laws. Also, use of thisrecorder with cable television transmission may requireauthorization from the cable television transmitter and/orprogram owner.

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WelcomeThank you for purchasing this product.To optimize the performance of thisunit, please read through this manualcarefully.

Main featuresof this VCRFavorite ProgramThe VCR memorizes the previouslyrecorded programs with the timerrecording. Just select the program youwant to record from the list, and theVCR will set the timer recordingautomatically.

ZWEITON broadcastYou can receive, record, and playback stereo and bilingual TVprograms.

Auto TuningYou can easily finish the VCR settingsof the TV channels at once.

Rec. End SearchYou can fast-forward or rewind thetape at the end of the recordedprogram automatically.

NTSC Playback on PAL-TVTapes recorded in the NTSC systemcan be played back on this VCR.

High Speed RewindingA E-180 video tape can be rewound atabout 1 minute.

PreparationConnecting the VCR ........................................ 4

Preparing the remote control ........................... 6

Tuning your TV to the VCR .............................. 6

Setting the VCR channels – Auto Tuning ........ 7

Setting the VCR channels manually ................ 9

Changing the channel position assignment..... 10

Setting the language ...................................... 10

Setting the clock............................................. 11

PlaybackPlaying back a tape........................................ 12

Various search functions................................ 15

RecordingRecording a TV program................................ 17

Recording ZWEITON stereo and bilingualprograms ........................................................ 18

Recording with One-Touch Recording ........... 19

Setting the timer ............................................. 20

Setting the timer with Favorite Programsystem............................................................ 22

Duplicating ..................................................... 23

Other functionsOn-screen display .......................................... 24

Recording or playing back the wide aspectratio programs ................................................ 25

Setting Child Lock mode ................................ 25

Setting Power Save mode ............................. 26

Additional informationCare and maintenance................................... 26

Head cleaning ................................................ 26

Troubleshooting ............................................. 27

Specifications ................................................. 27

Parts and controls .......................................... 28

Table of contents

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EURO AV1 AUDIO/ VIDEO

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Connecting the VCR

Basic connections

PREPARATION

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24To AC outlet

Antenna cord(supplied)

TV

Antenna cord(not supplied)

Disconnect the antenna cord from your TV and connect it tothe AERIAL jack on this VCR.

Connect the supplied antenna cord to the RF. OUT jack on theVCR and the antenna jack on your TV.

Connect the optional 21-pin scart cord to the EURO AV1AUDIO/VIDEO jack on the VCR and the 21-pin scart jack onyour TV.This connection is recommended as an easier way to set-up the VCR, andimproves the picture and sound quality.If you do not use this connection, go to the next step.

Connect the power cord to the AC outlet.

Satellite receiver

Cable box

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Notes• All connections should be made with both the VCR and your TV unplugged from the AC outlet.• If your TV has more than one 21-pin scart jack, please refer to the TV operation instructions.• If you do not have a house hold antenna jack or you are uncertain of it, you should seek the advice of a local antenna dealer.

To antenna jack

To 21-pin scartjack

Additional connections

To connect a stereo systemThis connection improves the sound quality. If you connect a stereo system, you can listen to ZWEITON sound from thespeakers of the system.Connect the AUDIO OUT L/R jacks of the VCR to the audio input jacks of the stereo system using the optional audio cord.

Stereo system

to audio input jacks

Audio cord (not supplied)

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DECODER TVVIDEODECODER

PAY-TV decoder

Antenna cord(supplied)

21-pin scart cord (not supplied)

Satellite receiver/cable box

TV

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Notes• If your satellite receiver or cable box has more than two scart jacks, use

the TV jack to connect to the VCR and not the VIDEO jack. Otherwise youmay not receive a proper picture.

• If you connect the VCR to a cable box or satellite receiver, please refer tothe operating instruction of those appliances.

21-pin scart cord(not supplied)

To enjoy the sound and picture from the VCR (VCR mode)Press TV/VIDEO on the remote control to display “VCR” on the display window. The VCR automatically switches to VCR modewhen the VCR is turned on.

To watch a program on the TV while recording another program on the VCR (TV mode)Select the program to be watched using the TV’s tuner. The sound and picture of the channel selected for recording arereceived by the VCR.

VCR TVDuring power on VCR mode AV input selected

TV mode Input from TV’s tuner∗During power off – Input from TV’s tuner

∗ When the VCR is set to the TV mode and the PAY-TV channel is selected, the signals are scrambled even when PAY-TV isselected by the TV’s tuner. In this case, either set the VCR to the VCR mode or switch the TV’s input signals to AV input.

Antenna cord(not supplied)

To antenna jack

To connect to a satellite receiver, cable box or PAY-TV decoder with a 21-pin scart jackConnect the VCR and the satellite receiver, cable box or PAY-TV decoder with an optional 21-pin scart cord.

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Preparing the remote control

Inserting the batteries

Caution

To prevent damage from leakage or explosion, followthe descriptions below.• Insert two R03 (size AAA) batteries (supplied) with the0 and 9 marks correctly as illustrated.

• Do not mix old batteries with new ones or differenttypes of batteries.

• Do not throw the batteries into a fire, apply heat tothem or take them apart.

• Do not carry the batteries with keys or other metallicobjects.

NoteRemove the batteries when they have no more power, or whenyou do not use the remote control for a long period of time.

Using the remote control

Point the remote control toward the remote sensor.

Notes• The remote control may not operate when there is any

obstruction between the remote control and the remotesensor.

• Strong ambient light sources such as a fluorescent lamp ordirect sunlight may cause unreliable operation.

• Using a TV with the same type of infrared remote controlfacing the same direction may cause incorrect operation.

• The maximum distance for effective control between theremote control and the remote sensor is 7 meters.

• Although you can use the remote control within an angle ofup to 30 degrees in any direction from directly in front of theremote sensor, we recommend a narrower angle for stableoperation.

• During Power Save mode, the remote control does notoperate.

Remote sensor

Tuning your TV to the VCR

When using the VCR, the signals passes from the antennato the VCR and then out to the TV. Before you use yourVCR, a video output channel must be set on your TV.If you have connected the VCR to the TV with a 21-pinscart cord, this procedure is not necessary.

Press l /6 on the remote control to turn on theVCR.Make sure your TV is turned on.

Select a spare channel position on the TV andtune the TV so that the blue screen appearsclearly on the TV screen.Refer to the TV operating instructions for tuning.Whenever you want to play back a tape, select thischannel position.

If there is interference on thepicture (wavyline, picture roll, etc.)

During power off, press and hold CHANNEL +or - on the VCR for more than 4 seconds.“RF 36” appears on the display window.

Press CHANNEL + or - to select anotherchannel.You can select any number between 22 and 68.

Tune the TV so that the RF CHANNEL screenappears clearly on the TV screen.Refer to the TV operating instructions for tuning the TVpicture.

Press l /6 to turn off the VCR.The VCR is now tuned to your TV. Whenever you wantto use the VCR, select the VCR channel on your TV.

If there is still interference on the TVscreenConnect the VCR to the TV with an optional 21-pin scart cord.Whenever you want to play back a tape, simply select achannel on your TV called AV or AUX.You can set RF out to OFF in step 2.

TipIf “RF 36” does not appear on the display window in step 1, theVCR is in Power Save mode. In this case, press l /6 on theVCR to turn on the VCR, and press l /6 on the remote controlto turn the VCR off. Then perform step 1 again.

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Setting the VCR channels —Auto Tuning

The Auto Tuning function can search and tune all availableTV stations and assign them in the VCR.

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Press OK to start Auto Tuning.A scan bar appears on the TV screen.In a few minutes, after the VCR has finished setting theVCR channels, VCR channel table appears on the TVscreen.

Press i/MENU to return to the normal screen.

If the desired TV stations could not bepresetSet the VCR channels manually. See page 9.(Presetting the VCR channels is necessary for recording TVprograms.)

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To re-start Auto Tuning, press i/MENU. And press j or l toselect ACMS, then press OK. Press j or l to select the letterof your country, then press OK to start Auto Tuning.

Notes• Even if the power supply is interrupted, the VCR will

automatically receive the preset channels when the power isrestored once you have completed Auto Tuning.This function does not operate if the TV station is notbroadcasting when the power is restored.

• Once you conduct Auto Tuning, the previous settings will becanceled.

Turn on the TV and set the TV for VCRreception.• When the VCR and TV are connected with a 21-pin

scart cord, set the TV to the AV mode.• When they are connected with only the antenna cord,

set the TV to the video output channel.

Press l /6 on the remote control to turn on theVCR.When you press l /6 for the first time after unpacking theVCR, this screen appears on the TV screen.

Press j or l to select the country so that itcorresponds to the following chart:

Indicated letter CountryA AustriaB BelgiumCH SwitzerlandD GermanyDK DenmarkE SpainF FranceI ItalyN NorwayNL NetherlandsP PortugalS SwedenSF FinlandOTHERS Others CONTINUE

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To change a TV station’s nameIn step 5, press l. The first letter of the station nameflashes. And press i+ or k- repeatedly to display thedesired letter, then press l. You can change up to 5 letters.Press OK to enter the name, then press i/MENU to return tothe VCR channel table. Press i/MENU again to return to thenormal screen.

Using the PAY-TV decoder

When the PAY-TV decoder is connected to the EURO AV2DECODER jack on the rear, set DECODER in the menu toON.

Press i/MENU.

Press j or l to select DECODER, then pressOK.

Press i+ or k- to select ON.

Press i/MENU to return to the normal screen.

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You can return to the menu by pressing j or l in step 3.

Notes• For using the PAY-TV decoder, connect to the EURO AV2

DECODER jack.• When you change the setting in step 3, the picture on the

screen will disappear momentarily. This is not a malfunction.

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Registering the TV station’s name

You can enter the TV station’s name manually.

Press i+ or k- or the number buttons toselect the channel position you want to registerthe name.

Press i/MENU.The selected item appears on the right hand corner ofthe menu.

Press j or l to select PR SET, then pressOK.

Press l twice, then press OK.

The TV station’s name list appears.

Press i+ or k- to select the desired TVstation’s name, then press OK.You can change the TV station’s name manually. See“To change a TV station’s name” on this page.

Press i/MENU to display the VCR channel table.

To register the other TV station’s name, pressi+ or k- to select the channel position, thenpress OK to display the screen in step 4. Repeatsteps 4 through 6 until all required stations areset.

Press i/MENU to return to the normal screen.

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Setting the VCR channelsmanually

You must set the VCR channels manually for recording TVprograms, if Auto Tuning does not set them correctly.

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Select the channel position to be tuned usingthe number buttons.

Press i/MENU.

Press j or l to select PR SET, then pressOK.

Press INPUT SELECT to select the normal TVstation or cable TV.If you receive the program from VHF/UHF antenna,press INPUT SELECT to display “C02” below CH.If you receive cable TV program, press INPUT SELECTto display “S01” below CH.

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Enter the VCR channel number of TV stationyou want to tune using the number buttons.• You can also select the VCR channel number usingi+ or k-.

• If the TV station is received, the VCR displays the TVprogram.

Press i/MENU to display the VCR channel table.

To set the other VCR channel, press i+ or k-to select the channel position, then press OK toreturn to the screen in step 4. Repeat steps 4through 6 until all required VCR channels areset.

Press i/MENU to return to the normal screen.

If you cannot get a clear pictureIn step 5, press l to highlight MFT, then press i+ or k-repeatedly until the clear picture is obtained.

To erase the channelAfter step 6, press i+ or k- to select the TV station youwant to erase, then press j to erase.

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To search all the receivable channels, press and hold i+ ork- for more than 4 seconds in step 5.

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Setting the language

The on-screen menu can display one of following sixlanguages: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish andDutch.

Press i/MENU.

Press j or l to select OSD, then press OK.

Press i+ or k- to select the desiredlanguage.

Press i/MENU to return to the normal screen.

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You can return to the menu by pressing j or l in step 3.

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Changing the channel positionassignment

You can change the channel position assignment as you like.

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Press i/MENU.

Press j or l to select PR SET, and pressOK, then press i/MENU.The VCR channel table appears.

Press i+ or k- to select the TV station youwant to move, then press l.

Press i+ or k- to select the channelposition where you want to insert the selectedTV station.• The selected TV station will be inserted into the new

position.• If you assign a channel position which has already

been assigned to another TV station, the succeedingprogramed TV stations shift up/down in order.

Press OK.

Press i/MENU to return to the normal screen.

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Setting the clock

You must set the date and time for timer recordings.

Press i/MENU.

Press j or l to select TIME DATE, then pressOK.

Set the hours using the number buttons.• When selecting a number less than 10, press 0 to enter

the tens digit and then press the buttons 1 through 9 toenter the ones digit.

• You can also select the hour using i+ or k-, thenpress l.

Set the minutes, day, month and year in thesame way as in step 3.The day of the week automatically appears when you setthe year.

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To correct the digits while settingBefore pressing i/MENU in step 5, press j or l to selectthe item you want to correct. Reset the digits using thenumber buttons, i+ or k-.

TipWhen the power supply is interrupted for more than 3 seconds,the clock setting is cleared. In this case, you have to set theclock again.

NoteThe date can be set from A.D. 2001 to A.D. 2100.

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If you cannot get a clear playbackpicture

Although the VCR adjusts the tracking automatically, youmay need to adjust the tracking manually if the tape qualityis too poor.While the VCR is adjusting the tracking automatically,“A-tr” flashes on the display window. It goes off after theadjustment is complete.

If the picture and the sound have noise, try manual tracking.

To adjust the tracking manuallyDuring playback, press CH/TRACKING i+ or k-repeatedly until you get the best possible picture.(Automatic Tracking is canceled.)

To return to the automatic trackingPress AUTO TRACKING.

Note“A-tr” does not appear while playing back unrecorded portionsof the tape.

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Playing back a tape

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Before startingTurn on the TV and set the TV for VCR reception.• When the VCR and TV are connected with a 21-pin scart

cord, set the TV to the AV mode.• When they are connected with only the antenna cord, set

the TV to the video output channel.

Insert a cassette.

The power turns on automatically.Playback starts immediately if the erasure prevention tabhas been removed from the cassette.

Press C PLAY to start playback.

To stop playbackPress s STOP.

TipWhen you can not see the playback picture on the screen,press TV/VIDEO to display “VCR” on the display window.

Notes• When the tape reaches the end during playback, fast-

forward, forward search, skip search or CM skip, the VCRautomatically rewinds the tape to the beginning, ejects thecassette, and turns the power off. (Automatic rewindfunction)

• The VCR selects the tape speed, SP, LP or EP (NTSC only)automatically.

• Do not put your hands into the tape compartment. Injury mayresult. Be especially careful that young children do not do so.

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Additional functions

To

Make apicture still

Fast-forwardthe tapeRewind thetapeEject thecassetteSearchforwardSearchreversePlay frame-by-frame

To watch the picture of a tape during fast-forward or rewind – Skip searchHold down g F FWD/] or f REW/[ during fast-forward or rewind. The VCR switches forward or reversesearch.Release the button to return to the fast-forward or rewindmode.

To skip an advertisementPress CM SKIP during playback. The VCR searchesforward approximately 30 seconds of the recorded time.Each press changes the recorded time of forward search in30 seconds increments to a maximum of 3 minutes.

After forward search, VCR returns to the normal playback.During CM skip, the counter does not register blank portionswith no recorded signal.

To turn off automatically after rewindingPress l /6 during rewind. “REW” flashes on the TV screen.The VCR turns the power off after rewinding the tape to thebeginning.

Selecting stereo or bilingual sound

Press i/MENU.

Press j or l to select AUDIO and then pressOK.

Press i+ or k- to select the adjustment ofyour choice.

Adjustment For listening

Stereo transmission Bilingual transmission

STEREO Stereo Mixed sound (mainand secondary)

LEFT Left channel Main sound

RIGHT Right channel Second sound

MONO Standard sound Standard sound (inprinciple, the mainsound)

Press i/MENU to return to the normal screen.

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You can return to the menu by pressing j or l in step 3.

NoteWhen you play back a cassette recorded in mono mode, thesound is always played back in mono, regardless of the audiosetting.

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• You can eject the cassette by pressing z during power off.(This does not work during Power Save mode.)

• You can adjust unstable pictures during still by pressing CH/TRACKING i+ or k- repeatedly.

• Depending on the tape, noise lines may appear or color mayfade during still, forward and reverse searches.You can move the noise lines during forward and reversesearches by pressing CH/TRACKING i+ or k-repeatedly.

Notes• If a still picture lasts for more than 5 minutes, the VCR will

automatically enter stop mode to protect the tape.• If forward and reverse searches last for more than 3 minutes,

the VCR will automatically enter playback mode to protectthe tape.

• The sound will be muted during forward and reversesearches, and still.

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To return to theoriginal mode

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Press s STOP.

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Setting the color system manually

Normally the AUTO setting is sufficient. If the playbackpicture color is abnormal, select the color system of thecassette you are using.

Press MENU.

Press j or l to select SYSTEM, then press OK.

Press i+ or k- to select the color system,PAL or MESECAM.

Press i/MENU to return to the normal screen.

To return to the automatic selection modeSelect AUTO in step 3.

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You can return to the menu by pressing j or l in step 3.

NoteThe color system setting is automatically returned to AUTO ifthe cassette is ejected.

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Playing back the NTSC tape

Tapes recorded in the NTSC color system can be playedback on this unit.If you play back the NTSC tape on this unit, you can watchthe picture on a PAL color system TV.

• Depending on the tape, the playback picture shrinksvertically to some degree.

• Depending on the tape, the playback picture may scrollvertically on the screen. If your TV has a V-HOLD control,adjust for a stable picture. If not, you cannot stop scrolling.

• Depending on the tape, noise lines may appear or color mayfade during still.

• Noise lines may appear or color may fade during forwardand reverse searches.

• Although NTSC tapes can be played back on a PAL systemTV, these tapes cannot be dubbed by a PAL system VCR.

• Depending on the tape, the quality of the playback pictureand sound are not clear and the auto tracking function maynot be performed properly.

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Improving the quality of the picture– OPR (Optimum Picture Response)

Press i/MENU during playback.

Press j or l to select OPR, then pressOK.

Press i+ or k- to select SOFT or SHARP.SOFT makes the picture softer.SHARP makes the picture clearer.

Press i/MENU to return to the normal screen.

To turn off OPRSelect OFF in step 3.

Tip

You can return to the menu by pressing j or l in step 3.

Notes• You can select OPR in step 2 only during playback.• OPR is automatically set to OFF when a cassette is ejected

or the power is turned off.

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Various search functions

Playing at various speeds

During playbackPress j or l repeatedly during playback. Each pressvaries the playback speed gradually as follows:

Press The VCR switchesl once forward playback at twice speedl twice forward searchj once or forward slow motion playbackSLOW Tj twice stillj 3 times reverse playbackj 4 times reverse playback at 3 times speedj 5 times reverse search

During stillPress j or l repeatedly during still. Each press varies theplayback speed gradually as follows:

Press The VCR switchesl once or forward slow motion playbackSLOW Tl twice forward playbackl 3 times forward playback at twice speedl 4 times forward searchj once or reverse playbackj twice reverse playback at 3 times speedj 3 times reverse search

Tips• You can adjust unstable pictures during still by pressing CH/

TRACKING i+ or k- repeatedly.• Depending on the tape, noise lines may appear or color may

fade during still, and forward and reverse searches.You can move the noise lines during forward and reversesearches by pressing CH/TRACKING i+ or k-repeatedly.

• If noise lines appear on the still picture, press l to play backat slow speed. Press CH/TRACKING i+ or k- to movethe noise lines, then j to return to the still picture.

Notes• If slow motion playback lasts for more than 30 seconds, the

VCR will automatically enter playback mode to protect thetape.

• Reverse slow motion playback can not be made.

Rewinding or fast-forwarding to aspecific point – Zero Return

Before startingMake sure the on-screen display is set to ON (page 24).

Press OK/CLOCK/COUNTER until the tapecounter appears on the TV screen. See page24.

Press CLEAR at the point you want to locatelater.The tape counter on the TV screen resets to “0:00:00”.

After playback or recording, press s STOP,then ZERO RETURN.The tape automatically stops when the tape counterreturns to “0:00:00”.

Notes• When you insert a cassette, the tape counter is reset to

“0:00:00”.• The tape counter does not work while playing unrecorded

portions of a tape.

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CONTINUE

s STOP

ZERO RETURN

CLEAR

CH/TRACKINGk-

lj

CH/TRACKING i+OK/CLOCK/COUNTER

0 : 3 0 : 0 0S E

0 : 0 0 : 0 0S E

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SLOW T

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Searching the end of the recordedprogram – REC. End Search

You can fast-forward or rewind the tape at the end of therecorded program automatically.

Press REC. END SEARCH during stop.The unit starts searching.

Searching stops automatically after fast-forwarding orrewinding as below:

Fast-forward

Rewind

recordedrecorded

Press REC. END SEARCH

Fast-forwardStop

blankblankrecorded blank

Press REC. END SEARCH

Fast-forwardStop

last recordedlast recorded blankblank

Previous recorded

recordedrecordedrecorded blankblankblank

Press REC. END SEARCH

Rewind (after fast -forwarding for a few seconds)

Stop

Various search functions (continued)

s STOP

REC. ENDSEARCH

REC. END SEARCH

FF

To stop REC. End SearchPress s STOP.

Notes• When the tape does not have blank space, searching stops

at the end of the tape.• If a recorded portion left is less than 7 minutes in SP mode

or 14 minutes in LP mode when REC. END SEARCH ispressed, this function does not work correctly.

• If a tape has been recorded over in a different mode, eitherSP or LP mode, REC. End Search may not work completely.

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To stop recordingPress s STOP.

To pause recordingPress a PAUSE/FRAME F. The REC indicator on thedisplay window flashes. To resume recording, pressa PAUSE/FRAME F again.

To prevent an accidental recordingBreak off the erasure prevention tab on the back edge of thecassette.To record over the tape again, cover the gap with adhesivetape.

To watch another TV program whilerecording• When the VCR and the TV are connected with a 21-pin

scart cord, set the TV to TV mode, and select the channelto watch. Some TVs cannot be switched to TV mode byoperating the TV. In this case, press TV/VIDEO to turn off“VCR” on the display window.

• When they are connected with only the antenna cord,press TV/VIDEO to turn off “VCR” on the display window,and select the channel to watch.

Tips• If you want to record a program through the line input, press

INPUT SELECT to display “AV1” (from the EURO AV1AUDIO/ VIDEO jack on the rear) or “AV2” (from the EUROAV2 DECODER jack on the rear) on the display window andthe TV screen.

• You can select the stereo or bilingual sound while recordingwithout affecting the recorded program. See page 13.

Notes• If you try to record on a cassette without its erasure

prevention tab, the VCR will eject the cassette.• If recording pause lasts for more than 5 minutes, the VCR

will automatically enter stop mode to protect the tape.

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Adhesive tape

Erasure prevention tab

Recording a TV program

RECORDING

Before startingTurn on the TV and set the TV for VCR reception.• When the VCR and TV are connected with a 21-pin scart

cord, set the TV to the AV mode.• When they are connected with only the antenna cord, set

the TV to the video output channel.

Insert a cassette with its erasure prevention tabin place.Make sure the tape has enough blank space forrecording.

The power turns on automatically.If “VCR” does not appear on the display window, pressTV/VIDEO so that “VCR” appears.

Press SP/LP to select the tape speed, SP or LP.LP provides twice as much recording time as SP,although SP produces better picture and audio sounds.

Press CH/TRACKING i+ or k- repeatedly orthe number buttons to select the channelposition to record.

Press w REC to start recording.

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SP

CONTINUE

Numberbuttons

TV/VIDEO

s STOP

CH/TRACKINGk-

a PAUSE/FRAMEF

w REC

CH/TRACKINGi+

INPUT SELECTINPUT SELECT

SP/LP

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Playing back the portion you justrecorded – One-Touch Playback

Recording a TV program (continued)

OTPB

ONE-TOUCHPLAYBACK

Using One-Touch Playback after timer recording (page 20)is convenient. You can play back only the portion you justrecorded by pressing a single button later.

Stop recording (when recording without timer).The ONE-TOUCH PLAYBACK button on the VCR lights.If another operating button is pressed after you stoprecording, One-Touch Playback will be canceled.

Press ONE-TOUCH PLAYBACK on the VCR orOTPB on the remote control.The tape rewinds to the start of the recorded portion andbegins playback.

When you set the timer for more than twotimer programsThe VCR starts playing back from the earliest one when youuse One-Touch Playback.

NoteOne -Touch Playback does not work for recordings of less than1 minute.

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Recording ZWEITON stereoand bilingual programsThis VCR receives and records stereo and bilingualprograms in ZWEITON system automatically.When the VCR receives stereo, “STEREO” appears on theTV screen.If the broadcast is bilingual, “BIL” appears on the TV screen.

When recording ZWEITON stereo andbilingual programsZWEITON broadcasts are recorded according to thefollowing table:

To select the sound when playing back aZWEITON - recorded tapeSee “Selecting stereo or bilingual sound” on page 13.

Sound recorded

Track

Hi-Fi audioLeft channel

Hi-Fi audioRight channel

Normal audio(mono)

Stereo

Left channel

Right channel

Standard (usuallythe mixed soundof the left andright channels)

Bilingual

Main sound

Sub sound

Standard (usuallythe main sound)

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Recording with One–TouchRecordingYou can immediately start recording the current channel fora specified time with One-Touch Recording.

l /6

s STOPa PAUSE/FRAMEF

w REC

VCR REM BILSAP STLP EP

M Hi-FiSPREC

Before setting the Recording• Turn on the TV and set the TV for VCR reception.

- When the VCR and TV are connected with a 21-pin scartcord, set the TV to the AV mode.

- When they are connected with only the antenna cord, setthe TV to the video output channel.

• Insert a cassette with its erasure prevention tab in place.Make sure the tape has sufficient recording time.

• Select the channel position to record and tape speed.

Press w REC.The VCR starts recording.

Press w REC repeatedly to set the recordingduration.Each press changes the recording duration on thedisplay window and the TV screen in the following way:

0H30 l 1H00 l 1H30 l ... l 8H30i

regular recording j 9H00 j

The recording time indicator on the display windowcounts down to “0H00”.The recording stops at “0H00” and the VCR turns off.

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2

To stop, pause, or turn off the powerwhile recordingPress s STOP, a PAUSE/FRAME F or l /6.

To extend the recording duration whilerecordingPress w REC until the new duration you want appears onthe display window.

NoteDuring One-Touch Recording, when the tape reaches the end,VCR turns off and “TIMER” flashes on the display window.

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Setting the timer

You can set up to 7 programs within one month of thecurrent date.

Before setting the timer• Turn on the TV and set the TV for VCR reception.

- When the VCR and TV are connected with a 21-pin scartcord, set the TV to the AV mode.

- When they are connected with only the antenna cord, setthe TV to the video output channel.

• Check that the VCR clock is set correctly.• Insert a cassette with its erasure prevention tab in place.

Make sure the tape has sufficient recording time.• To set the timer for a satellite, cable TV or PAY-TV

channel, check that the satellite (or cable) receiver orPAY-TV decoder is turned on and the channel you want torecord is selected.

Press i/MENU.

Press j or l to select REC, then pressOK.

Press OK to begin setting the timer recordingprogram.

INPUT SELECT

i/MENU

k-

i+

j

OK

l /6

l

2

3

1

Numberbuttons

REC TIMEDATE

SYS- TEM OSD

OPR

REC

AUDIOONOFF

fOSD

,DELETE:

PR DATE

– – –– – – : – – ~ – – : – – SP– – –– – – : – – ~ – – : – – SP

– – –– – – : – – ~ – – : – – SP– – –– – – : – – ~ – – : – – SP– – –– – – : – – ~ – – : – – SP– – –– – – : – – ~ – – : – – SP– – –– – – : – – ~ – – : – – SP

T I M E

Enter the channel position using the numberbuttons.• When selecting the numbers less than 10, press 0 to

enter the tens digit, then press the button 1 through 9to enter the ones digit.

• You can also select the channel using i+ or k-,then press l.

• If you registered the name manually, the TV station’sname appears instead of the channel position number.

Enter the date using the number buttons.• If you want to set daily/weekly recordings, see “To set

the daily /weekly timer” on page 21.• You can also select the date using i+ or k-, then

press l.

Set the start time (hours and minutes), and endtime (hours and minutes) using the numberbuttons.• When selecting the numbers less than 10, press 0 to

enter the tens digit, then press the button 1 through 9to enter the ones digit.

• You can also select the start and end times usingi+ or k-, then press l.

Press i+ or k- to select the tape speed, SP,IP or LP.

IP (Intelligent Play): This feature is convenient if youwant to record in SP mode first but you are not sure ifthe remaining tape length is enough for the expectedrecording time.IP mode will automatically switch to LP mode from SPmode if it detects the remaining tape length will not lastto the end of the program.

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5

6

7

PR DATE

– – –– – – : – – ~ – – : – – SP– – –– – – : – – ~ – – : – – SP

– – –– – – : – – ~ – – : – – SP– – –– – – : – – ~ – – : – – SP– – –– – – : – – ~ – – : – – SP– – –– – – : – – ~ – – : – – SP– – –– – – : – – ~ – – : – – SP

T I M E

PR DATE

– – –– – – : – – ~ – – : – – SPPR-01 –– – – : – – ~ – – : – – SP

– – –– – – : – – ~ – – : – – SP– – –– – – : – – ~ – – : – – SP– – –– – – : – – ~ – – : – – SP– – –– – – : – – ~ – – : – – SP– – –– – – : – – ~ – – : – – SP

T I M E

PR DATE

– – –– – – : – – ~ – – : – – SP– – –– – – : – – ~ – – : – – SP– – –– – – : – – ~ – – : – – SP– – –– – – : – – ~ – – : – – SP– – –– – – : – – ~ – – : – – SP– – –– – – : – – ~ – – : – – SP

SPPR-01 17 2 1 : 0 0 ~ 2 1 : – –T I M E

PR-01 17 2 1 : 0 0 ~ 2 1 : 4 5 LPPR DATE

17 2 1 : 0 0 ~ 2 1 : 4 5– – –– – – : – – ~ – – : – – SP– – –– – – : – – ~ – – : – – SP– – –– – – : – – ~ – – : – – SP– – –– – – : – – ~ – – : – – SP– – –– – – : – – ~ – – : – – SP– – –– – – : – – ~ – – : – – SP

T I M E

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Press i/MENU.The timer program list sorted by the start time appears.

If you want to set another program, repeatsteps 3 through 8.

Press i/MENU.

The normal screen returns after a few seconds.

Press l /6 to turn off the VCR.• “TIMER” appears on the display window, and the VCR

stands by for the timer recording.• The cassette is ejected and the guide message

appears if the cassette’s erasure prevention tab hasbeen removed. The cassette-in indicator flashes on thedisplay window.

• If a cassette is not inserted, the guide messageappears and the cassette-in indicator flashes.

To set the daily/weekly timerIn step 5, press OK before entering the date. Then press jor l to select the recording type.

DLY: For daily recording from Monday to FridaySU indication to SA indication: For a weekly recording

Press OK.To cancel the daily/weekly timer setting, press OK to turn offthe daily/weekly display. Press j to highlight the date, thenpress i+ or k- to correct the date.

To correct the data while setting the timerBefore pressing i/MENU in step 8, press j or l until theitem you want to correct is highlighted, then set the correctdata using the number buttons, i+ or k-.

To cancel a programPress i/MENU and select REC by pressing j or l, thenpress OK. Press i+ or k- to select an unnecessaryprogram, then press j to cancel.

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8

PROGRAM COMPLETEDPLEASE PUSH POWER FORTIMER RECORDING START

PR-01 17PR DATE

17– – –– – – : – – ~ – – : – – SP– – –– – – : – – ~ – – : – – SP– – –– – – : – – ~ – – : – – SP– – –– – – : – – ~ – – : – – SP– – –– – – : – – ~ – – : – – SP– – –– – – : – – ~ – – : – – SPDLY SU MO TU WE TH FR SA

– – : – – ~ – – : – – SPT I M E

If the program overlaps anotherDo not overlap programs, since overlapping portions of theconflicting programs will not be recorded. Earlier recordingtimes have priority over later recording times as shown inthe diagram.

Tips• If the timer program list and “PROGRAM FULL” appear on

the TV screen in step 2, 7 programs are already set. Cancelan unnecessary program.

• When the power supply is interrupted for more than 3seconds, the preset program and the clock are cleared. Inthis case, set the clock and the program again and turn theVCR off so as to stand by for timer recording.

• If you want to record a program through the line input, pressi+, k- or INPUT SELECT to display “AV1” (from theEURO AV1 AUDIO/VIDEO jack on the rear) or “AV2” (fromthe EURO AV2 DECODER jack on the rear) in step 4instead of the TV station.

• To confirm the setting, select REC in the menu to display thetimer program list. Press i/MENU to return to the normalscreen.

Notes• If you make an irregular setting, “PLEASE CHECK” appears.• During timer recording, when the tape reaches the end, VCR

turns off and “TIMER” flashes on the display window.

→

→

→

→

8:00 9:00 10:00 11:00

Actual recordedportions

Program 2

Program 3

Non-recorded portion

Prog. 1 Prog. 2

Program 1

Prog. 3

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Before setting the timer• Turn on the TV and set the TV for VCR reception.

- When the VCR and TV are connected with a 21-pin scartcord, set the TV to the AV mode.

- When they are connected with only the antenna cord, setthe TV to the video output channel.

• Check that the VCR clock is set correctly.• Insert a cassette with its erasure prevention tab in place.

Make sure the tape has sufficient recording time.• To set the timer for a satellite, cable TV or PAY-TV

channel, check that the satellite (or cable) receiver orPAY-TV decoder is turned on and the channel you want torecord is selected.

Press FAVORITE PROGRAM.The Favorite Program screen appears and shows thepreviously recorded programs.

The guide message appears when there is no programon the list. In this case, press i/MENU twice to return tothe normal screen.

Press i+ or k- to select the program youwant to record.

Setting the timer withFavorite Program system

You can easily set the timer recording for your favorite TVprogram with the Favorite Program system. The VCRmemorizes the previously recorded programs with the timerrecording. Just select the program you want to record fromthe list, and the VCR will set the timer recordingautomatically.

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Press OK.The selected program is added to the timer program listand listed in order by the start time. The date from aweek ahead is displayed instead of the day of a week.

If you want to set another program, repeatsteps 1 through 3.

Press i/MENU.

The normal screen returns after a few seconds.

Press l /6 to turn off the VCR.• “TIMER” appears on the display window, and the VCR

stands by for timer recording.• The cassette is ejected and the guide message

appears if the cassette’s erasure prevention tab hasbeen removed. The cassette-in indicator flashes on thedisplay window.

• If a cassette is not inserted, the guide message appearsand the cassette-in indicator flashes.

To correct the data while setting the timer1 After step 3, press i+ or k- to select the program you

want to correct, then press OK.2 Press j or l until the item you want to correct is

highlighted.3 Set the correct data using the number buttons, i+ ork-.

To cancel a favorite programIn step 2, press i+ or k- to select an unnecessaryprogram, then press j to cancel.

Notes• If 7 programs are already listed on a page, the old data will

be shifted to the list on the next page in order.• If the 14 programs are already memorized, the data will be

deleted in order from the oldest one and the other programsshift down in order.

• If the program with the same data is already on the list, theold data will be deleted.

• Favorite Program data will not be cleared even if the powersupply is interrupted.

• For using the Favorite Program system, you must make arecording for more than 10 minutes in SP mode or 20minutes in LP mode.

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PROGRAM COMPLETEDPLEASE PUSH POWER FORTIMER RECORDING START

PR DATE

26– – –– – – : – – ~ – – : – – SP

– – –– – – : – – ~ – – : – – SP– – –– – – : – – ~ – – : – – SP– – –– – – : – – ~ – – : – – SP

LP20PR-03 2 1 : 0 0 ~ 2 1 : 4 5PR-01 1 9 : 0 0 ~ 1 9 : 3 0 SP

,DELETE:

– – –– – – : – – ~ – – : – – SP

T I M E

i/MENU

l /6

FAVORITEPROGRAM

k-

i+

j l

OK

PR-02 FRI 9 : 0 0 ~ 1 0 : 0 0 LPPR-01 SAT 1 9 : 0 0 ~ 1 9 : 3 0 SP

P1/2FAVORITE PROGRAM

,DELETE:

PR-02 FRI 9 : 0 0 ~ 1 0 : 0 0 LPPR-01 SAT 1 9 : 0 0 ~ 1 9 : 3 0 SP

P1/2FAVORITE PROGRAM

,DELETE:

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Duplicating

Connecting with another VCR

Operation

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5

6

Insert a pre-recorded source cassette intoanother (playback) VCR.

Insert a blank cassette with its erasureprevention tab in place into this VCR (recorder).

Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to display“AV2” on the TV screen.

Press SP/LP to select SP or LP.

Press w REC and a PAUSE/FRAME F on therecording VCR.

Set the other VCR to playback.

Press a PAUSE/FRAME F on the recordingVCR.

TipIf the other VCR is a monaural type, use the 1phono ××××× 2 phono type audio cord or you can notrecord sound on the both L and R tracks.

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This VCR (Recorder)

ENTREEANTENNE

SORTIEANTENNE

AERIAL

RF.OUT

EURO AV1 AUDIO/ VIDEO

EURO AV2DECODER

To audio/video out jacks

Another VCR (Player)

TV

Video camera(Player)

(not supplied)

or

or

EURO AV2DECODER

To audio/video out jacks

w REC

a PAUSE/FRAMEF

To 21-pin scart jack

INPUT SELECT

SP/LP

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Changing the on-screen display

Press OK/CLOCK/COUNTER. Each press changes the on-screen display as follows:

Notes• The tape counter and the remaining tape length appear only

when a cassette is inserted.• The remaining tape length indicator may not be displayed

correctly depending on the type or condition of the tape orwhen you use a VHS-C tape. The remaining tape lengthindicator is not displayed just after you insert a cassette, orwhen playback or recording begins.

• The remaining tape length indicator is intended for roughmeasurement only.

Turning the on-screen display off

Press i/MENU.

Press j or l to select OSD ON/OFF, thenpress OK.

Press i+ or k- to select OFF.The blue screen appears.

Press i/MENU to return to the normal screen.

To turn the on-screen display onPress i+ or k- to select ON in step 3.

Tip

You can return to the menu by pressing j or l in step 3.

After 3seconds

After 3seconds

All indicators are turned off.

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3

4

PR-01STOP

1 5 : 1 42 1 . 0 4 . 0 3 S U N

SP

1 5 : 1 4

REC TIMEDATE

SYS- TEM OSD

OPRAUDIOONOFF

fOSDONOFF

fOSD

REC TIMEDATE

SYS- TEM OSD

OPRAUDIO OFFON

ONOFF

fOSDONOFF

fOSD

Identifying the on-screen displayitems

On-screen display

Operatingmodeindicator

Tape counter/Current time

Day/Month/Year/Day ofthe week

Remaining tape length

Channel position/TVstation/AV indicator

When you record a video signal output from your VCR ontoanother VCR, turn off the on-screen display. (See the right.)Otherwise, the mode indicators displayed on the TV screenwill be recorded on the tape.

Operating mode indicatorThe current tape operation is indicated as follows:

PLAY: Play

REW: Rewind

FF: Fast-forward

EJECT: Cassette eject

RECORD: Record

RECP: Recording pause

STOP: Stop

Hi-Fi Audio indicator

Tape speedindicator

STEREO/BIL (bilingual)/MONO indicator

OTHER FUNCTIONS

0 : 3 0 : 0 0

PR-01STOP

S E

SP

0 : 3 0 : 0 0S E

i/MENU

k-

i+

j l

OK/CLOCK/COUNTER

PR-01STOP Hi-Fi

0 : 3 0 : 0 02 1 . 0 4 . 0 3 S U NS E

SP STEREO

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Recording or playing back thewide aspect ratio programs

This VCR can record and playback the 16:9 wide aspectratio programs.

Press i/MENU.

Press j or l to select 16:9/4:3, then pressOK.

Press i+ or k- to select the desired setting.AUTO: To play back the wide screen programs as wide,

and to play back the normal programs as normal4:3: To record or playback in normal format16:9: To record or playback in wide-screen format

Press i/MENU to return to the normal screen.

Tip

You can return to the menu by pressing j or l in step 3.

NoteThe programs can be watched in 16:9 only with the TVcorresponding to the wide-screen format.

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3

4

REC TIMEDATE

SYS- TEM OSD

OPRAUDIOONOFF

fOSD

REC TIMEDATE

SYS- TEM OSD

OPRAUDIO 1 6 : 9

4 : 3AUTO

ONOFF

fOSD

Press CHILD LOCK.“SAFE” flashes on the display window for a few seconds.The buttons except z EJECT and s STOP on the VCR arenot operable. You can control the VCR only by the remotecontrol.

To cancel the Child Lock modePress CHILD LOCK again.“OFF” flashes on the display window for a few seconds.

Setting Child Lock mode

During Child Lock mode, the buttons on the front panel ofthe VCR are not operable.

CHILD LOCK

VCR REM BILSAP STLP EP

M Hi-FiTIMERSPREC

i/MENU

k-

i+

j l

OK

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Care and maintenance

To clean the cabinetWipe with a soft dry cloth.If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth lightlymoistened with mild detergent solution. Do not use strongsolvents, such as alcohol, benzine or thinner as these coulddamage the finish of the unit.

Do not stick a seal or an adhesive labelDo not stick a seal or an adhesive label on the surface for along time. The finish of the unit may be damaged or comeoff.

When noises are heard from the radio or another audio/video equipmentSeparate the equipment from this unit.

Head cleaning

The VCR cleans the video heads automatically every time acassette is inserted or ejected. This will prevent the dirtaccumulating on the heads. However, manual cleaning isstill necessary after a long period of use. If the unit detectsany dirt on the heads after playing back a tape for more than30 seconds, “DUST ON THE HEADS!” is displayed on theTV screen. In this case, clean the video heads with acommercially available cleaning tape. If you continue to usethe VCR without cleaning, the picture may be clogged oryou will not be able to play back at all.Before cleaning, please refer to the cleaning tape operatinginstruction for details.

Worn out video headsIf the playback picture has not improved with the cleaning,the video heads may be worn out and needs to be changed.In this case, please seek the advice of your local dealers.

Setting Power Save modeYou can reduce the power spending during the standbymode.

Press l /6 on the VCR.The VCR goes into Power Save mode and the displaywindow turns off.The power consumption during the Power Save mode isapproximately 2.5 W.

During Power Save mode, the buttons on the remote control(except l /6) are not operable and the cassette cannot beejected.

To cancel the Power Save modePress l /6 on the VCR or the remote control.

Notes• When the VCR is set to make a timer recording, the VCR

does not go into Power Save mode even if you pressl /6 on the VCR.

• If you press l /6 on the remote control to turn off the VCR,the VCR does not go into Power Save mode.

l /6

When the noise becomes worse

When the playback picture is noisy

DUST ON THE HEADS!

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Troubleshooting

If the unit does not operate properly, read the instructionsagain, then check the following guide.

The l /6 button does not operate.Make sure the power cord is connected securely.

The playback picture is noisy.• Adjust the tracking manually when the tape quality is poor.• Although the unit cleans the video heads automatically, dirt

may be accumulated after a long period of use. Clean thevideo heads with a commercially available video headscleaning tape.

• Make sure all the connections with the VCR are madecorrectly and securely.

There is no playback picture.• Set the TV to AV mode or video output channel.• Press TV/VIDEO to display “VCR” on the display window.

TV reception is noisy or there is no TV reception.• Connect the VCR to the antenna and TV correctly and

securely.• Move the VCR away from the TV set.

Tape operation buttons do not work while the power ison and the cassette is inserted.Moisture condensation may have occurred. Wait for abouttwo hours until the moisture evaporates completely beforeyou operate the VCR.

Abnormal operation has occurred.External interference may have affected the internalmicroprocessor. Disconnect the power cord from the ACoutlet. Wait approximately 15 minutes, then connect it again.

The remote control does not operate.Replace both batteries with new ones.

There is no sound.Connect the VCR correctly and securely.

The timer does not operate.Set the VCR clock correctly.

The VCR receives no or noisy ZWEITON transmissions.Make sure that the antenna clearly picks up the ZWEITONtransmissions.

No clock display during power off.The VCR is in Power Save mode.

Specifications

Video recording systemRotary 2 head helical scanning system

Video head Double azimuth 4 headsTuner system Frequency synthesized tunerTV system B/GVideo signal system PAL/MESECAM color signal,

625 lines, 50 fieldsUsable cassettes VHS video cassettesRecording/playback time

PAL/MESECAMSP: 5 hours max. with E-300 tapeLP: 10 hours max. with E-300 tape

NTSC (Playback only)SP: 3 hours 30 minutes max.

with T-210 tapeLP: 7 hours max.

with T-210 tapeEP: 10 hours 30 minutes max.

with T-210 tapeTape speed PAL/MESECAM

SP: 23.39 mm/sec.LP: 11.69 mm/sec.

NTSC (Playback only)SP: 33.35 mm/sec.LP: 16.67 mm/sec.EP: 11.12 mm/sec.

Rewind time Approx. 1 min. with E-180 tapeChannel coverage VHF: E02 – E12

UHF: E21 – E69CATV: S01 – S41

Video input 0.5 – 2.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm, unbalancedVideo output 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm, unbalancedHorizontal resolution 240 lines (SP mode)Video S/N 43 dB (SP mode)Audio track 3 tracks (Hi-Fi sound 2 tracks, Normal

sound 1 track)Audio input –6 dBm, more than 10 KohmAudio output SCART: –6 dBm, less than 1 Kohm

RCA: –6 dBm, less than 1 KohmHi-Fi frequency response

20 Hz – 20 KHzHi-Fi dynamic range More than 87 dB (SP mode)Hi-Fi Wow and Flutter Less than 0.01% (SP mode)Operating temperature 5°C – 35°CPower requirements 200 – 240 V AC, 50 HzPower consumption 12 watts

TYP 2.5 watts (power save mode)Dimensions 360 (W) × 270 (D) × 94.5 (H) mmWeight Approx. 4.0 kgSupplied accessories Antenna cord (1)

Remote control (1)R03 (size AAA) batteries (2)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice forthe purpose of performance improvement.

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Parts and controls

Front panel

Display window

g F FWD(Fast forward) button

s STOP button

f REW (Rewind)button

a PAUSE button

C PLAY button

Remote sensor

w REC(Recording)button

z EJECT button

ONE-TOUCH PLAYBACKbutton

Cassette compartment

l /6 button

Display window

RECVCR

TIMER

VCR indicator

Cassette-in indicator

TIMER indicator

Clock/tape operationindication

REC (Recording) indicator

CHANNEL +/-buttons

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Rear panel

RF.OUT jack

EURO AV1 AUDIO/VIDEOjack

Power cordAERIAL jack

Remote Control

EURO AV2 DECODERjack

CM-SKIP button

C PLAY button

g F FWD (Fast Forward)/ ] button

ZERO RETURN button

SP/LP button

OTPB (One-Touch playback) button

CHILD LOCK button

l /6 (POWER) button

SLOW T button

TV/VIDEO button

w REC (Recording) button

CLEAR button

REC. END SEARCH button

CH/TRACKING i+/k-, j/l,buttons

z (EJECT) button

s STOP button

i/MENU button

INPUT SELECT button

f REW (Rewind)/[ button

a PAUSE/FRAME F button

AUTO TRACKING button

Number buttons

FAVORITE PROGRAM button

OK/CLOCK/COUNTERbutton

AUDIO OUT L/R jacks

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