User manual AUDIOVOX AVR-1228

DV -K286N-SJ (AUDIOVOX) 98.5.4. 99.12.10 10:9 AM `a Video Cassette Recorder User's Guide AVR-1228 DV -K286N-SJ (AUDIOVOX) 98.5.4. 99.12.10 10:9 AM `b 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 to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (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. 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 i. AUDIOVOX Video Cassette Recorder User's Guide DV -K286N-SJ (AUDIOVOX) 98.5.4. 99.12.10 10:9 AM `c Safety information, continued harzard. Periodically examine the cord, and if its appearance indicates damage or deteriorated insulation, have it replaced by your service technician. 7 Power-Cord Protection- Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the video product. 8 Ventilation- Slots and openings in the case are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the video product and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the video product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This video product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This video product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the video product manufacturer's instruction's have been followed. 9 Attachments- Do not use attachments unless recommended by the video product 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, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the video product and cart combination to overturn. Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in 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) provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See example as shown. EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAMP ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUND CLAMPS NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250 PART H) ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) AUDIOVOX Video Cassette Recorder User's Guide ii. DV -K286N-SJ (AUDIOVOX) 98.5.4. 99.12.10 10:9 AM `d Safety information, continued 13 Power Lines- An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead Use 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. cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 14 Cleaning- Unplug this video product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid 15 Object and Liquid Entry-Never push objects of any kind into this video product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or "short-out" parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the video product. 16 Lightning-For added protection for this video product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the video product due to lightning and power line surges. Service 17 Servicing-Do not attempt to service this video product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 18 Conditions Requiring Service-Unplug this video product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions. A. When the 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 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. 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. AUDIOVOX Video Cassette Recorder User's Guide DV -K286N-SJ (AUDIOVOX) 98.5.4. 99.12.10 10:9 AM `1 Contents Overview of the equipment ...............................................................................................................................1 Connecting your VCR .......................................................................................................................................... 7 Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Front panel display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Back panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Connecting an antenna to the VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Connecting your VCR to your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Connecting a cable system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 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 Protecting video cassettes from accidental erasure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Inserting video cassettes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Removing video cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Playing a video cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Searching forward while viewing a video cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Searching backward while viewing a video cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Pausing a video cassette during playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Playing a video cassette at different speeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Stopping video cassette playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Fast forwarding the video cassette. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Rewinding the video cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Adjusting the picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Preparing to record a program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Manual recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Timer recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Reviewing timer programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Cancelling timer programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 One touch timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Searching a cassette tape for programs (indexing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Searching with the tape counter (go-to search). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Play the tape automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Switch the VCR to TV or VCR mode automatically. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Energy Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Child Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 CM Skip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Daylight -Saving Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Duplicating video cassette tapes with another VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Setting up your VCR ......................................................................................................................................... 12 Using video cassettes ....................................................................................................................................... 17 Watching recorded programs..........................................................................................................................18 Recording programs ..........................................................................................................................................20 Using advanced features..................................................................................................................................25 Glossary.............................................................................................................................................................. 31 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................................. 32 Specifications...................................................................................................................................................... 34 Warranty............................................................................................................................................................. 35 AUDIOVOX Video Cassette Recorder User's Guide DV -K286N-SJ (AUDIOVOX) 98.5.4. 99.12.10 10:9 AM `1 Overview of the equipment This section summarizes the buttons, controls, and terminals that you will use with your VCR. Front panel 1 2 3 4 5 POWER STOP/EJECT POWER RECORD VCR TIMER REC REW PLAY/PAUSE FF CH/TRACKING 10 9 8 7 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 POWER Press to turn the VCR on or off. STOP/EJECT Press to stop the VCR and to eject a video cassette. Cassette compartment Insert a video cassette into this slot. REC Press to record the program currently airing on the channel. Press multiple times to display onetouch-recording (OTR)time options. PLAY/PAUSE Press to play a video cassette or press during video cassette playback to temporarily stop playback FF Press to fast forward a video cassette. REW Press to rewind a video cassette. 1 AUDIOVOX Video Cassette Recorder User's Guide DV -K286N-SJ (AUDIOVOX) 98.5.4. 99.12.10 10:9 AM `2 Overview of the equipment, continued 8 Remote sensor This receiver receives a signal from your remote control. Do not block it. 9 Display panel Displays information to assist you in operating the VCR successfully. 10 wCH/TRACKINGv Press the up and down buttons to change the channel or to adjust the tracking during playback. Front panel display RECORD POWER VCR TIMER 1 POWER Indicates that the VCR Power is on. 2 RECORD Indicates that the VCR is recording a program. 3 VCR Indicates that the VCR is in VCR mode when lit. When not lit, the VCR is in TV mode. 4 TIMER Indicates that a timer recording has been programmed. AUDIOVOX Video Cassette Recorder User's Guide 2 DV -K286N-SJ (AUDIOVOX) 98.5.4. 99.12.10 10:9 AM `3 Overview of the equipment, continued Back panel 2 ANT. IN VIDEO AUDIO IN 3 RF OUT 1 3 CH. 4 OUT 5 4 1 2 3 4 5 VIDEO IN/OUT Attach the VCR's video input/output at these terminals. AUDIO IN/OUT Attach the VCR's audio input/output at these terminals. Antenna terminal Attach an antenna or cable system at this terminal. CH. 3-4 Set this switch to the appropriate channel (channel 3 or channel 4) for VCR output at your location. RF OUT Use this terminal to connect to your television RF input. 3 AUDIOVOX Video Cassette Recorder User's Guide DV -K286N-SJ (AUDIOVOX) 98.5.4. 99.12.10 10:9 AM `4 Overview of the equipment, continued Remote control 1 REMOTE CONTROLLER POWER 1 2 1 4 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 100 10 11 12 13 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 INPUT TV/VCR REC/OTR SPEED PLAY REW STOP MENU CLEAR 3 4 ­ CH/TRK + P/S FF DISPLAY CM SKIP 14 15 16 17 5 6 7 8 9 10 · Objects between the remote control and VCR will block the path of the remote control beam. · Dark walls, direct sunshine or very bright light will reduce the remote sensor's sensitivity. · The remote control will not work correctly if you press several buttons at the same time. 11 POWER Press to turn your VCR on or off. INPUT Press to select between the VCR tuner and the Audio/Video Input jacks. (auxiliary). TV/VCR Press to select the TV or VCR tuner. SPEED Press to select tape recording speed (SP, or EP) REC/OTR Press once to record; press multiple times to display one-touch-recording (OTR) options. PLAYBACK Press to play a video cassette. REW Press to rewind a video cassette. CLEAR Press to delete previous selections. MENU Press to display the main menu. 0-9 Press to select channels or to make certain selections when using the menu system. 100 Press in combination with the 0-9 buttons to select channels greater than 100. AUDIOVOX Video Cassette Recorder User's Guide 4 DV -K286N-SJ (AUDIOVOX) 98.5.4. 99.12.10 10:9 AM `5 Overview of the equipment, continued 12 ­CH/TRK+ 13 14 15 16 17 Press to change the channel (channels stored in memory only) or to adjust the tracking. P/S Press to pause video tape playback for temporarily still picture. Each press of the button advances the picture one frame. FF Press during stop mode to quickly advance video tape. STOP Press to stop tape movement. CM SKIP Press during playback mode to skip commercials or program segments. DISPLAY Press to display the tape counter, clock and status mode on the TV screen. Accessories Carefully remove the VCR from the carton. Check to see that the VCR has not been damaged. The following accessories are included. REMOTE CONTROLLER POWER 1 4 7 INPUT TV/VCR REC/OTR SPEED PLAY REW STOP MENU CLEAR 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 100 ­ CH/TRK + P/S FF DISPLAY CM SKIP 5 AUDIOVOX Video Cassette Recorder User's Guide DV -K286N-SJ (AUDIOVOX) 98.5.4. 99.12.10 10:9 AM `6 Overview of the equipment, continued Installing the remote control batteries 1 Open the battery compartment on the back of the remote control. · Do not mix different types of batteries, or mix an old and a new battery. · Remove and replace weak batteries. Weak batteries can leak and damage your controller. Dispose of batteries properly; never throw them into a fire. 2 Install two AA size batteries as shown. Make sure the "+" and "­" terminals are oriented correctly. 3 Replace the cover. Using the remote control Hold the remote control within an angle range of about 30° from either side of the remote sensor. The remote control range is about 23 feet (7m) from the VCR. Point the front of the remote control directly at the front of the VCR. Please call : 1-800-688-3135 to place the order for your replacement remote. AUDIOVOX Video Cassette Recorder User's Guide 6 DV -K286N-SJ (AUDIOVOX) 98.5.4. 99.12.10 10:9 AM `7 Connecting your VCR You must connect your VCR to an external antenna or cable system. Next you will connect the VCR to the television. Follow the directions below to make these connections. You will normally only make one of the connections shown below, not all of them. Connecting an antenna to the VCR · If your antenna ends in a single coaxial lead, press or screw the cable onto the ANT. IN terminal on the back of your VCR. ANT.IN VCR · If your antenna ends in a pair of 300 ohm twin leads, use a 300-ohm/75-ohm adapter (Not Supplied). Place the leads underneath the screws on the adapter, tighten the screws, then press the adapter onto the VCR ANT. IN terminal. VCR ANT.IN Antennas with two sets of leads You may have two sets of leads from your antenna system. · If your antenna system has both a coaxial lead and twin 300-ohm leads, purchase a combiner (available at electronics stores). Press or screw the coaxial lead onto the combiner; place the twin lead underneath the screws on the combiner and tighten the screws. Press the cable from the combiner onto the ANT. IN terminal on the back of your VCR. 7 AUDIOVOX Video Cassette Recorder User's Guide DV -K286N-SJ (AUDIOVOX) 98.5.4. 99.12.10 10:9 AM `8 Connecting your VCR, continued VCR ANT.IN · If your antenna system has two sets of twin 300-ohm leads, purchase a combiner (available at electronics stores). Place one set of twin leads underneath the screws on the combiner and tighten the screws. Do the same with the other set of twin leads. Press the cable from the combiner onto the ANT. IN terminal on the back of your VCR. VCR ANT.IN Connecting your VCR to your TV 1 Connect one end of a coaxial cable to the RF OUT terminal on the back of the VCR. TV 3 CH. 4 2 Connect the other end of the coaxial cable to the ANT. IN terminal on the back of the TV. · If you have a coaxial terminal, connect it as TV shown below IN .IN IN 3 CH. 4 AUDIOVOX Video Cassette Recorder User's Guide 8 DV -K286N-SJ (AUDIOVOX) 98.5.4. 99.12.10 10:9 AM `9 Connecting your VCR, continued · If you have a coaxial terminal for VHF signals and twin lead terminals for UHF signals, you need an adapter(Not supplied) as shown below: TV . VHF 3 CH. 4 · If you have twin lead terminals for all signals, you need an adapter(Not supplied)like this: TV . 3 CH. 4 If your TV does not have Audio/Video inputs, you have finished connecting your VCR to your TV. If your TV does have Audio/Video inputs, you may want to follow the section below. Connecting to a TV with Audio/Video inputs 1 Connect a video cable to the VIDEO OUT terminal on the back of the VCR. 2 Connect the other end of the video cable to the VIDEO IN terminal on the TV. TV . . IN IN 3 CH. 4 9 AUDIOVOX Video Cassette Recorder User's Guide DV -K286N-SJ (AUDIOVOX) 98.5.4. 99.12.10 10:9 AM ` 10 Connecting your VCR, continued 3 Connect an audio cable to the AUDIO OUT terminal on the back of the VCR. TV . . 3 CH. 4 4 Connect the other end of the audio cable to the AUDIO IN terminals on the TV. If you have a stereo TV, connect only the white (left) terminal. . TV . . 3 CH. 4 Connecting a cable system If your cable set-up is not described below, please contact your cable company for more information. · If your cable system does not require the use of a cable box, simply press or screw the incoming cable onto the ANT. IN terminal on the back of your VCR. ANT.IN VCR AUDIOVOX Video Cassette Recorder User's Guide 10 DV -K286N-SJ (AUDIOVOX) 98.5.4. 99.12.10 10:9 AM ` 11 Connecting your VCR, continued · If your cable system requires you to use a converter box for all channels, connect the incoming cable to the IN terminal on the converter box. Connect another cable between the OUT terminal on the converter box and the ANT. IN terminal on the VCR. Keep your VCR tuned to channel 3 or 4 and change channels using the converter box. ANT.IN VCR · If your cable system only requires you to use a converter box for some channels (i.e., pay-TV channels), follow these steps: Find the primary incoming coaxial cable. Plug this cable into a splitter (available at your local electronics store.). Connect one coaxial cable between one OUT terminal on the splitter and the IN terminal on the converter box. Connect another coaxial cable between the other OUT terminal on the splitter and the A-IN terminal on an A/B switch (available at your local electronics store.). Connect a third coaxial cable between the OUT terminal on the converter box and the B-IN terminal on the A/B switch. Connect a coaxial cable between the OUT terminal on the A/B switch and the ANT.IN on your VCR. VCR When the A/B switch is in the B position, use the converter box to change channels ; when the A/B switch is in the A position, use the VCR to change channels. 11 AUDIOVOX Video Cassette Recorder User's Guide DV -K286N-SJ (AUDIOVOX) 98.5.4. 99.12.10 10:9 AM ` 12 Setting up your VCR Once you have connected your VCR and put batteries in the remote control, you are ready to use the VCR. Before you start, however, you must be certain to do the following: · · Turn on the television. Tune the television to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel you selected when connecting the VCR). Turning the VCR on 1 Press POWER on the remote control. You can also press POWER on the VCR's front panel. 2 Set the VCR to VCR mode by pressing TV/VCR on the remote control if the VCR indication is not lit. Changing the on-screen menu language You may select the language in which you would like the VCR's menu to be displayed: English, Spanish, or French. 1 Press MENU to display the main menu. MENU 1 TIMER RECORDINGS 2 CLOCK SET 3 CHANNEL SET 4 PREFERENCES 5 LANGUAGE Press MENU to exit 2 Press 5 to select Language. LANGUAGE Select a language. 1 > English 2 Español 3 Français Press MENU to continue 3 Press 1 to select English, 2 to select Español or 3 to select Français. 4 Press MENU once to return the main menu, which will be displayed in the language you selected. Press MENU again to exit the menu system and return to normal viewing. AUDIOVOX Video Cassette Recorder User's Guide 12 DV -K286N-SJ (AUDIOVOX) 98.5.4. 99.12.10 10:9 AM ` 13 Setting up your VCR, continued Setting the clock The clock displays the current time and is used for timer recording. Therefore, it is important to set the time and date accurately. If you are setting the clock for the first time, or if a power failure has erased the clock settings, the clock will display --:--. 1 Press MENU to display the menu. 2 Press 2 to select Clock Set and press 1 to select Time and Date Set. TIME AND DATE SET Time Date - -: - (hh:mm) - -/- -/- - Press MENU to cancel 3 Use 0-9 to enter the hour and the minutes. TIME AND DATE SET Time Date 07: - (hh:mm) - -/- -/- - Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to cancel 4 Press 1 if it is AM; press 2 if it is PM. TIME AND DATE SET Time Date 07:11 - 1=AM 2=PM - -/- -/- - Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to cancel 5 Use 0-9 to enter the month, day, and year. The VCR will automatically adds the correct day of the week according to the date that is selected. TIME AND DATE SET Time Date 07:11 PM 07/10/00 (Sat) Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to set 13 AUDIOVOX Video Cassette Recorder User's Guide DV -K286N-SJ (AUDIOVOX) 98.5.4. 99.12.10 10:9 AM ` 14 Setting up your VCR, continued 6 Press MENU to save the settings and exit from the Time and Date Set menu. 7 Press MENU repetedly to exit the menu system and return to normal viewing. Selecting cable or antenna viewing You must set the viewing mode for your VCR, choosing either CABLE (cable system connection) or ANTENNA (antenna connection). Make your selection based upon how you connected your television (UHF/VHF antenna connection). To set the viewing mode: 1 Press MENU to display the menu. 2 Press 3 to select Channel Set. CHANNEL SET 1 Auto Channel Search 2 Add/Remove Channels 3 Signal Type : CABLE Press MENU to exit 3 Press 3 to toggle the setting between CABLE and ANTENNA. When the viewing mode desired is displayed, press MENU twice to exit. CHANNEL SET 1 Auto Channel Search 2 Add/Remove Channels 3 Signal Type : ANTENNA Press MENU to exit Programming the channel memory · Channel memory is not affected by power outages. · You will only need to reprogram the memory if you change the type of cable or antenna connected to your TV. The VCR's channel memory determines the channels that are visible when you press ­CH/TRK+. You can add or remove channels from memory. Setting channels automatically (Auto Channel Search) Make sure that you use the auto channel search feature during daytime broadcast hours. If you use the auto channel search feature late at night, you may eliminate channels that air only daytime programming. 1 Press MENU to display the main menu. 14 AUDIOVOX Video Cassette Recorder User's Guide DV -K286N-SJ (AUDIOVOX) 98.5.4. 99.12.10 10:9 AM ` 15 Setting up your VCR, continued 2 Press 3 to select Channel Set. CHANNEL SET 1 Auto Channel Search 2 Add/Remove Channels 3 Signal Type : CABLE Press MENU to exit 3 · Detect Automatically ;A strong cable or antenna signal in your area may cause Auto Detect to mis-detect. If this should happen, select 1 or 2 for the system you have. Press 1 to select Auto Channel Search mode and press 3 to detect the channel automatically and the scanning channel number appears. Wait until the channel numbers stop changing. (one to two minutes). AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH Now scanning channel 14 Press any key to cancel 4 Press ­CH/TRK+ to view the memorized channels. Removing channels manually To erase a channel manually, 1 Press MENU to display the menu. 2 Press 3 to select Channel Set. CHANNEL SET 1 Auto Channel Search 2 Add/Remove Channels 3 Signal Type : CABLE Press MENU to exit 3 Press 2 to select Add/Remove Channels. ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS Channel 06 is now ADDED. Press CLEAR to remove Press MENU to exit 4 Use 0-9 to enter the channel you want to remove. 15 AUDIOVOX Video Cassette Recorder User's Guide DV -K286N-SJ (AUDIOVOX) 98.5.4. 99.12.10 10:9 AM ` 16 Setting up your VCR, continued 5 Press CLEAR to erase the channel. ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS Channel 06 is now REMOVED. Press DISPLAY to add Press MENU to exit 6 When you are finished removing channels, press MENU three times to exit from the menus. Adding channels to memory If you have removed a channel from memory, you can easily add it back again. To add channels: 1 Use 0-9 to tune to the channel you would like to add. 2 Press MENU to display the main menu. 3 Press 3 to select Channel Set. CHANNEL SET 1 Auto Channel Search 2 Add/Remove Channels 3 Signal Type : CABLE Press MENU to exit 4 Press 2 to select Add/Remove Channels. ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS Channel 06 is now REMOVED. Press DISPLAY to add Press MENU to exit 5 Press DISPLAY to add the channel. ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS Channel 06 is now ADDED. Press CLEAR to remove Press MENU to exit 6 Press MENU three times to exit from the menus. 16 AUDIOVOX Video Cassette Recorder User's Guide DV -K286N-SJ (AUDIOVOX) 98.5.4. 99.12.10 10:9 AM ` 17 Using video cassettes Audio-visual material may include works of copyright which must not be recorded without authorization of the copyright owner. Before you play or record on a video cassette tape, be certain to read this information on the proper care and use of video cassettes. Only use video cassettes that bear the VHS mark: . There are four types of video cassettes: T-60, T-90, T-120, and T-160. The amount you can record on a tape is dependent upon the tape speed at which you record. The table below lists the recording time(hours:minutes) for each tape type according to recording speed. Tape Type T-60 T-90 T-120 T-160 SP Mode (Standard Play) 1:00 1:30 2:00 2:40 EP Mode (Extended Play) 3:00 4:30 6:00 8:00 If you insert a video cassette without a safety tab into the VCR: · During the timer recording process, "TIMER" will blink on the display panel and the VCR will automatically eject the cassette. Protecting video cassettes from accidental erasure Cassette have a safety tab to prevent erasure. Break off the safety tab with a screw driver. If you wish to record on a cassette without a safety tab, cover the hole with cellophane tape. ! Inserting video cassettes Firmly insert the cassette into the cassette compartment with the label up. An inverted cassette cannot be inserted. The VCR will automatically turn on and the VCR will automatically play the tape. · Do not attempt to pull out the video cassette once the VCR begins to load the video cassette. · Do not insert fingers or any foreign object beyond the door flaps of the cassette compartment; this could lead to injury or equipment damage. · Do not attempt to insert a video cassette if the VCR is unplugged. Removing video cassettes Press STOP/EJECT on the VCR front panel and the VCR will eject the tape. Pull the cassette out gently. 17 AUDIOVOX Video Cassette Recorder User's Guide DV -K286N-SJ (AUDIOVOX) 98.5.4. 99.12.10 10:9 AM ` 18 Watching recorded programs To watch a program recorded on a video cassette tape: ·Turn on the television. ·If your television is connected to: ­ an antenna, set the viewing mode to "ANTENNA." ­ a cable system, set the viewing mode to "CABLE." ·Turn the television to your VCR channel (either 3 or 4). ·Insert a video cassette. Playing a video cassette If the video cassette has no safety tab(e.g., a rented video cassette), the VCR will play the tape once you insert it. If the VCR does not play the video cassette, press PLAY. Searching forward while viewing a video cassette To search forward on a video cassette, press FF. The video cassette will advance rapidly and display a picture, but no sound. Press PLAY to return to normal play. Searching backward while viewing a video cassette To search backward on a video cassette, press REW. The video cassette will rewind rapidly and display a picture, but no sound. Press PLAY to return to normal play. Pausing a video cassette during playback To temporarily stop playback, press P/S. The picture will freeze and the sound will stop. Press PLAY to return to normal play. Stopping video cassette playback To stop a video cassette, press STOP. Fast forwarding the video cassette To quickly advance the video cassette: 1 Press STOP if the VCR is currently playing. 2 Press FF. The video cassette will advance at high speed, without picture and sound. AUDIOVOX Video Cassette Recorder User's Guide 18 DV -K286N-SJ (AUDIOVOX) 98.5.4. 99.12.10 10:9 AM ` 19 Watching recorded programs, continued Rewinding the video cassette To rewind the video cassette: 1 Press STOP if the VCR is currently playing. 2 Press REW. The video cassette will rewind at high speed without picture and sound. Adjusting the picture The Digital Auto Tracking System automatically adjusts the tracking to obtain the best possible picture. To manually adjust the tracking during playback, press ­CH/TRK+. 19 AUDIOVOX Video Cassette Recorder User's Guide DV -K286N-SJ (AUDIOVOX) 98.5.4. 99.12.10 10:9 AM ` 20 Recording programs You have three options for recording TV programs: Manual, Timer, and One touch recording. Preparing to record a program (manual or timer) See "Selecting cable or antenna viewing. "p.14, for information on setting the viewing mode. Press P/S if you would like to momentarily stop the recording. Press REC/OTR to resume recording. If you do not press REC/OTR within five minutes of pressing P/S, the VCR will automatically release the pause and stop the recording to prevent damage to the tape. Before you begin recording: ·Turn on the television. ·If your television is connected to: ­ an antenna, set the viewing mode to "ANTENNA." ­ a cable system, set the viewing mode to "CABLE." ·Tune the television to your VCR channel (either 3 or 4). ·Insert a video cassette (with a safety tab) into the VCR. ·If the VCR indicator is not lit, press TV/VCR. Manual recording Watching and recording the same channel To watch and record the same channel: 1 Be certain to do the tasks in the section, "Preparing to record a program," above . 2 Use 0-9 or ­CH/TRK+ to select the channel number. 3 Press SPEED to select the recording speed. 4 Press REC/OTR to begin recording. The REC indicator lights. · Press STOP to stop the recording. Since the VCR has its own TV tuner, it is not necessary to turn on the TV in order to make a recording. Turning on the TV merely allows confirmation of proper channel settings on your VCR. Watching one channel and recording another 1 Perform steps 1-4 in "Watching and recording the same channel," above. 2 Press TV/VCR to switch to TV mode. 3 Use the television's remote control to select the television channel you want to watch. The VCR will continue to record the program. 20 AUDIOVOX Video Cassette Recorder User's Guide DV -K286N-SJ (AUDIOVOX) 98.5.4. 99.12.10 10:9 AM ` 21 Recording programs, continued Timer recording Timer recording allows you to record up to eight one year in advance. Once you have set the timer for timer recording, the VCR will turn on, record the program you selected, and then shut off automatically. There are four timer modes: One time, Daily, Weekdays, and Weekly 1 Be certain to do the tasks in the section, "Preparing to record a program," as shown on previous page. 2 Make certain the clock is set to the correct time. 3 Press MENU to display the menu. 4 Press 1 to select Timer Recordings. TIMER RECORDINGS 1 Make a New Program 2 Review/Cancel Programs Press MENU to exit 5 Press 1 to select Make a New Program. How often do you want to record program? 1 One Time 2 Daily (Sun-Sat) 3 Weekdays (Mon-Fri) 4 Weekly (Once a week) Press MENU to exit 6 Press 1 for One Time; 2 for Daily; 3 for Weekdays, or 4 for Weekly. PROGRAM1 (ONE TIME) Channel ­­ Start Time ­ ­ : ­ ­ End Time ­ ­ : ­ ­ Start Date ­ ­ / ­ ­ / ­ ­ Tape Speed EP Press MENU to cancel 7 Use 0-9 to enter the channel number to record. While the VCR is in the CABLE mode, if a channel over 100 is desired, press 100's key and then the next 2 digits in order. PROGRAM1 (ONE TIME) Channel 06 Cable Start Time ­ ­ : ­ ­ End Time ­ ­ : ­ ­ Start Date ­ ­ / ­ ­ / ­ ­ Tape Speed EP Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to cancel 21 AUDIOVOX Video Cassette Recorder User's Guide DV -K286N-SJ (AUDIOVOX) 98.5.4. 99.12.10 10:9 AM ` 22 Recording programs, continued