DV-T27N-SJ 99.11.26 5:3 PM ` A1 Video Cassette Recorder User's Guide AVR-1040 DV-T27N-SJ 99.11.26 5:17 PM ` A2 Safety information CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION : TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. Safety information, continued have it replaced by your service technician 7 Power-Cord Protection- Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the video product. 8 Ventilation- Slots and openings in the case are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the video product and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the video product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This video product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This video product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the video product manufacturer's instruction's have been followed. 9 Attachments- Do not use attachments unless recommended by the video product 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. Caution : Maintain electrical safety. Powerline operated equipment or accessories connected to this unit should bear the UL listing mark or CSA certification mark on the accessory itself and should not be modified so as to defeat the safety features. This will help avoid any potential hazard from electrical shock or fire. If in doubt, contact qualified service personnel. 11 Accessories- Do not place this video product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The video product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult as well as serious damage to the video product. Use this video product only with a cart, stand , tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the video product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer's instructions and use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. 11A A video product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessiveforce, and uneven surfaces may cause the video product and cart combination to overturn. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product, safety is a major factor in the design of every instrument. However, safety is your responsibility too. This sheet lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of the video product and accessory equipment. Please read them carefully before operating and using your video product. Installation 1 Read and Follow Instructions- All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the video product is operated. Follow all operating instructions. 2 Retain Instructions- The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3 Heed Warnings-Comply with all warnings on the video product and in the operating instructions. 4 Polarization- This video product is equipped with a polarized alternating -current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. To prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted without blade exposure. If you need an extension cord, use a polarized cord. 5 Power Sources-This video product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your video dealer or local power company. For video products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. 6 Overloading- Do not overload wall outlets of extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Overloaded AC outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, damaged or cracked wire insulation, and broken plugs are dangerous. They may result in a shock or fire harzard. Periodically examine the cord, and if its appearance indicates damage or deteriorated insulation, i Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in 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. 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. 70-1984 (Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the leadin wire to an antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See example as shown. NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250 PART H) ii DV-T27N-SJ 99.11.26 5:3 PM ` A4 Safety information, continued 13 Power Lines- An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines, other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching or approaching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal. Installing an outdoor antenna can be hazardous and should be left to a professional antenna installer. Contents Overview of the equipment ..................................................... 1 Front panel ...............................................................................................................1 Front panel display....................................................................................................2 Back panel ................................................................................................................3 Remote control .........................................................................................................4 Connecting your VCR................................................................. 7 Connecting an antenna to the VCR ........................................................................... 7 Connecting your VCR to your TV ...............................................................................8 Connecting a cable system ......................................................................................10 Use 14 Cleaning- Unplug this video product from the wall outlet before 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 system. This will prevent damage to the video product due to lightning and power line surges. Setting up your VCR ................................................................ 12 Turning the VCR on ................................................................................................12 Changing the on-screen menu language ..................................................................12 Setting the clock......................................................................................................13 Selecting cable or antenna viewing..........................................................................14 Programming the channel memory .........................................................................14 Setting the Cabel Box (Cable Box Setup) ................................................................17 Using video cassettes.............................................................. 18 Protecting video cassettes from accidental erasure .................................................18 Inserting /Removing video cassettes ........................................................................18 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 controls 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 vido 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. 21 Wall or Ceilling Mounting- The product should be mounted to a wall or ceilling only as recommended by the manufacturer. 22 Heat-The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. iii. Watching recorded programs ................................................19 Playing a video cassette ...........................................................................................19 Searching forward while viewing a video cassette ...................................................19 Searching backward while viewing a video cassette ................................................19 Pausing a video cassette during playback................................................................19 Stopping video cassette playback ............................................................................19 Fast forwarding the video cassette...........................................................................19 Rewinding the video cassette...................................................................................20 Slow motion/Adjusting the picture ..........................................................................20 Recording programs .................... ...