User manual SANYO VHRH690

SC4H/CA3 (VHR-H690 GB) Tue. Mar. 14/2000 Language Contents INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHR-H690 Video Cassette Recorder (CA) Only cassettes marked w can be used with this video cassette recorder. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, SANYO has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. ® VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation. Please read this manual carefully before connecting your VCR and operating it for the first time. Be sure to follow all the PRECAUTIONS on page 1. Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference. SC4H/CA3 (VHR-H690 GB) Tue. Mar. 14/2000 PRECAUTIONS 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 of electrical outlet and insert fully. Location For safe operation and satisfactory performance of your VCR, keep the following in mind when selecting a place for its installation: oe Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from sources of intense heat. oe Avoid dusty or humid places. oe Avoid places with insufficient ventilation for proper heat dissipation. Do not block the ventilation holes of the VCR. Do not place the unit on a carpet because this will block the ventilation holes. oe Install the VCR in a horizontal position only. oe Avoid locations subject to strong vibrations. oe Avoid moving the VCR between cold and hot locations (see "Moisture Condensation Problems", this page). oe Do not place the VCR directly on top of the TV, as this may cause playback or recording problems. Moisture Condensation Problems Cause: When the VCR is first installed, moved from a cold area to a warm area or placed in a location with high humidity, dew (moisture) may form inside the unit. If you operate the VCR with dew inside, damage may result. Prevention: 1 2 3 4 Make all necessary connections. Plug the power cord into a 120 V AC wall outlet. Turn on the power. Do not operate the VCR or insert a cassette for approximately 2 hours. This allows the VCR to warm up to the temperature of the room where it will be used. Avoiding Electric Shock or Fire oe Do not handle the power cord with wet hands. oe Do not pull on the power cord when disconnecting it from an AC wall outlet. Grasp it by the plug. oe If any liquid is spilled on the VCR, unplug the power cord immediately and have the unit inspected at a factory-authorized service center. oe Do not place anything directly on top of the VCR. WARNING: Unauthorized recording or use of television broadcast, video tape, film or other copyrighted material may violate applicable copyright laws. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for unauthorized duplication, use or other acts that infringe upon the rights of copyright owners. 1 SC4H/CA3 (VHR-H690 GB) Tue. Mar. 14/2000 FEATURES TIMER/CLOCK oe oe oe oe oe oe oe VCR Plus+® programming system Selectable standard/daylight saving time 1-year/8-event program timer with daily/weekly settings Smart Speed Record function Remaining tape duration display Quick timer recording (QTR) Off timer (up to 6 hours) CONTENTS Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 DESCRIPTION VHS video cassette tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Locations of controls and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Multibrand universal remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 AUDIO/VIDEO oe VHS Hi-Fi stereo audio recording and playback oe MTS stereo/second audio program (SAP) recording and playback oe Digital picture control CONNECTIONS Basic antenna/cable connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Alternative cable TV connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Audio/video connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 SPECIAL PLAYBACK/SEARCH oe Ad JUMPTM oe Recording contents on-screen list (Rec. List Super) oe Double-Azimuth 4-head video recording/playback system for clean special playback: Forward/reverse search, double-speed playback, clean still image, frame advance, variable-speed slow motion oe High-speed fast forward/rewind oe Zero search oe Index search BASIC OPERATION Initial setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Multifunction on-screen displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . On-screen menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Changing the menu language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Programming channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Viewing TV only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Playing a rental tape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Normal playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tracking control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rec. List super . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 16 17 19 21 21 22 22 23 24 25 27 AUTOMATIC FUNCTIONS oe oe oe oe oe oe Automatic clock setting and adjustment Automatic head cleaner Endless playback Automatic digital tracking Automatic channel programming Full auto playback functions: power-on, rewind, eject, record auto cancel, power-off eject Multilanguage, multicolor on-screen menu Multibrand universal remote control with MoonlightTM buttons Vibration-suppressing mid-mount design Child lock Front/rear audio/video inputs GENERAL oe oe oe oe oe ADVANCED USE VHS Hi-Fi audio and MTS broadcasts . . . . . . . . . . Audio output mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Special playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zero search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Index search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VCR Plus+® programming system . . . . . . . . . . . . . Program timer recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quick timer recording (QTR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Child lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ad JUMPTM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Copying a tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 30 31 32 32 33 35 38 39 39 40 ACCESSORIES Make sure that all the accessories listed below have been included with your VCR. Power cord Multibrand universal remote control 75-ohm coaxial cable Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Two AA batteries (1.5 volt) Quick Start Guide Remote control code label X X XXX X XXX : X XX XXX : XX XXX XX : XX XX XX X :X X XX XXX XXX X XX XX XX X X xxxx xxxx xxx xxx xxxx xxxx x xxxx xxx xxxx x xx xxx xxx xxxx xxxx x xxx xxx x xxxx xxx xxx xxx xxxx xxxx x xxxx xxx xxxx xxx x xx xxx xxx xxx xxxx xxxx x xxx xxx x xxxx xxx xxx xxx xxxx xxxx x xxxx xxx xx xxxx xxxx xxx x xxxx xx xxxx xxx xxx xxxx x xxx x xxx x xxxx xxx xxx xxx xxxx xxxx x xxxx xxx xxxx x xx xxx xxx xxxx x xxx xxx x xxx Quick Star t Gu ide xxxx xxxx xxx xxx xxxx xxxx x xxxx xxx xxxx x xx xxx xxx xxxx xxxx x xxx xxx x xxxx xxx xxx xxx xxxx xxxx x xxxx xxx xxxx xxx x xx xxx xxx xxx xxxx xxxx x xxx xxx x xxxx xxx xxx xxx xxxx xxxx x xxxx xxx xx xxxx xxxx xxx x xxxx xx xxxx xxx xxx xxxx x xxx x xxx x xxxx xxx xxx xxx xxxx xxxx x xxxx xxx xxxx x xx xxx xxx xxxx x xxx xxx x xxx Guide simplif ié d'utilis ation 2 SC4H/CA3 (VHR-H690 GB) Tue. Mar. 14/2000 VHS VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES Record/Play Times Tape Length Tape Speed SP Mode LP Mode (playback only) SLP Mode T-60 1 hour (60 minutes) 2 hours (120 minutes) 3 hours (180 minutes) T-120 2 hours (120 minutes) 4 hours (240 minutes) 6 hours (360 minutes) T-160 2-2/3 hours (160 minutes) 5-1/3 hours (320 minutes) 8 hours (480 minutes) highest video quality excellent video quality good video quality (longest recording time) NOTE: This unit cannot record in LP mode. When Handling Video Cassettes oe Do not expose video cassettes to extreme heat, high humidity or strong magnetic fields. oe Do not tamper with the cassette mechanism. oe Do not touch the tape with your fingers. oe Always store an unused cassette in its case. Safety Tab Arrow mark ( ) Label side up (Arrow pointing toward slot) To prevent accidental erasure, remove the tab after recording. To record again, cover the hole with vinyl tape. Loading 1 Gently push the center of the cassette until it is drawn in automatically. Unloading 1 When in the STOP mode, press the STOP/EJECT button on the front panel. In any other mode, press the button twice. The clock display changes to the tape counter display automatically and the Tape-In icon (o) lights. The tape counter display changes to the clock display automatically. NOTES: oe If the cassette is not inserted correctly, it will be ejected in approximately 3 seconds. oe Do not try to pull the cassette out once automatic loading starts. oe Do not force the cassette into the VCR. CAUTION: To avoid possible injury or accident, keep children away from this unit. Do not put your hand or other objects into the cassette loading slot. 2 After the cassette appears in the loading slot, gently pull it out. AUTO POWER-OFF/EJECT: The cassette is ejected when the STOP/EJECT button on the front panel is pressed, even if the VCR's power is off. (The power cord must be connected to an AC wall outlet.) 3 SC4H/CA3 (VHR-H690 GB) Tue. Mar. 14/2000 LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Front Panel 1 2 345 hPAUSE/STILL POWER f REW c PLAY e FF VIDEO AV INPUT L-AUDIO-R aREC bSTOP/iEJECT CHANNEL REC. LIST I H G F 98 7 6 Reference pages are shown in square brackets. 1 POWER button 2 Cassette loading slot 3 REW (rewind) button [31] This button is used both for rewind and reverse picture search. 4 PAUSE/STILL button [25, 31] oe Press this button in the record mode to temporarily stop a recording (PAUSE). oe Press this button in the playback mode to view a still frame (STILL). oe Press this button repeatedly in the still mode to advance the picture one frame at a time. 9 F G H I REC (record) button Indicator panel [5] [25, 38] Remote control sensor CHANNEL selection buttons (l and j) Front-panel AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks [15, 24, 38] [25, 40] Connect the audio and video outputs from an external unit (i.e. a video camera, second VCR) to these jacks. To record the signals coming from the external unit, press the INPUT button on the remote control to display "L2" instead of a channel number (see page 25). If only one audio jack is to be used, connect it to the L (left) jack. Auto A/V Selection [18] There is no need to unplug the VCR from the TV to view another video source on-screen. When the VCR power is off and the output cable from an external unit is connected to these front A/V input jacks, the signal from the external unit is automatically sent to the connected TV screen. 5 FF (fast forward) button [31] This button is used both for fast forward and forward picture search. 6 REC. LIST button [27] oe Press this button when a cassette tape is loaded, the Rec. List Super menu appears. 7 STOP/EJECT button [3, 23] 8 PLAY button [23] NOTE: The POWER, STOP/EJECT, REC, PAUSE/STILL, FF, PLAY and REW buttons illuminate according to each VCR mode. 4 SC4H/CA3 (VHR-H690 GB) Tue. Mar. 14/2000 LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Indicator Panel 1 C REC 2 AM VCR 34 LR 1 Operation Icons (see below). 2 VCR indicator Use the TV/VCR button on the remote control to turn this indicator ON or OFF. ON: for playback, VCR programming or watching TV programs through the VCR tuner SAP ST OFF PM SP LP SLP OFF: for watching TV programs through TV tuner G F987 Operation Icons Play, Reverse Forward Search Search, Slow 6 5 3 4 5 6 Audio output indicators (Left and Right) Tape-In icon Tape Speed indicators Clock/ Tape Counter/ QTR (Quick Timer Recording) indicators Fast forward Rewind 7 Timer icon 8 ST (stereo) indicator 9 Input source indicator: Channel number or audio/video input (L1 or L2) JKLM Record (blinking) (blinking) Record pause F SAP (Second Audio Program) indicator G CATV indicator P Still and PO and (blinking) Frame advance and JOJN (blinking) Example of Indications POWER OFF POWER ON CATV indicator Clock Audio output indicators AM CATV indicator C Clock Audio output indicators AM LR SP Channel indicator Tape speed indicator Channel indicator Tape speed indicator 5 SC4H/CA3 (VHR-H690 GB) Tue. Mar. 14/2000 LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Back Panel 1 2 3 IN VIDEO L AUDIO R OUT VHF/UHF FROM ANT. IN TO TV OUT AC IN 654 1 AC power input 2 Rear-panel AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks Connect the audio and video outputs from an external unit (i.e. a video camera, second VCR) to these jacks. To record the signals coming from the external unit, press the INPUT button on the remote control to display "L1" instead of a channel number (see page 25). If only one audio jack is to be used, connect it to the L (left) jack. 4 VHF/UHF antenna output jack 5 VIDEO output jack (yellow) 6 AUDIO output jacks (Red for right and white for left) 3 VHF/UHF antenna input jack 6 SC4H/CA3 (VHR-H690 GB) Tue. Mar. 14/2000 MULTIBRAND UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL This universal remote control will operate the basic functions of TVs and cable (CATV) converters/decoders, when the brand matches one of those shown on pages 8 and 9. Locations of Controls Reference pages are shown in square brackets. VCR 1 2 5 8 0 3 TV 1 4 7 100/ENTER 6 CATV/ DSS J 9 SET TV/VCR 2 3 VCR Plus INPUT CH/TRACK VOLUME K L M N O P Q R S 4 5 6 7 8 9 F G H DISPLAY SP/SLP TYPE DPC RESET 0 Ad JUMP 2 SLOW INDEX POWER PAUSE/STILL REC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 F G H I J Number buttons (0 ­ 9) 100/ENTER button VCR Plus+ button INPUT button SP/SLP button TYPE button DPC button x2 button [25] DISPLAY button [15] [33] [15, 20] [16, 32] [25] [28] [23] [39] [14] [17] Ad JUMP button [31] POWER button Control stick MENU button PLAY REW OK M FF I EN U STOP E CL AR T VCR, CATV/DSS and TV remote control mode buttons [8, 9, 14] Lets you select the unit to be operated (VCR, TV or cable converter/DSS receiver). Lets you select TV or VCR mode. When VCR mode is selected, the VCR indicator lights on the front panel. K TV/VCR mode button [14] L SET button [15] M VOLUME buttons [8] Increases (+) or decreases (­) TV volume. N CH (channel) selection/TRACK (tracking) buttons (l and j) [15, 24, 38] [32] [32] NOTE: The shaded buttons are used for VCR operation only. Notes on using the control stick Front Right Example: Tilt towards the front O P Q R S T 0 (Zero Search) button Tape counter RESET button INDEX button SLOW button CLEAR button [32] [31] REC (record) button [15] [25, 38] Left Rear oe It is recommended to control the stick using your thumb. The control stick has five functions depending on the direction it is moved. In this manual, since the explanations are based on the displayed menu screens and the indications on the indicator panel, similar operations may be described differently. Described below are the uses of the control stick to command the tape movement and indicated in brackets are the operations for on-screen menus. Press straight down: PLAY (OK) button Tilt towards the front: PAUSE/STILL (û) button Tilt towards the back: STOP (ù) button Tilt towards the left: REW (<) button Tilt towards the right: FF (>) button Control the stick using your thumb. 7 SC4H/CA3 (VHR-H690 GB) Tue. Mar. 14/2000 MULTIBRAND UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL Battery Installation and Operation 1 Install the two supplied AA batteries as shown. 2 Aim the remote control at the VCR and press the desired buttons to operate. Setting the remote control code The multibrand universal remote control can operate the basic functions of TVs and cable (CATV) converters/decoders made by the manufacturers listed below. To enter the remote control code for your brand of TV or cable converter/decoder, follow the steps below. For TV operation 1 In the chart below, find the code corresponding to your brand of TV. 2 While holding down the TV button, enter the 2-digit code using the number buttons (0 ­ 9). The remote control is now set to operate your TV. IMPORTANT NOTE: SPENT OR DISCHARGED BATTERIES MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF IN A SAFE MANNER IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS. TV brands ADMIRAL EMERSON FISHER GE GOLDSTAR HITACHI JVC MAGNAVOX MATSUSHITA MITSUBISHI PANASONIC QUASAR RCA SAMSUNG SANYO SHARP SONY TECHNOL ACE TOSHIBA ZENITH Code 05, 10, 13 17 03 07 01 02 15 08 12, 18 14 12, 18 12, 18 06 16 03 00, 13 11 05 04 09, 10 Using the remote control 1 Before using the remote control, press the VCR, TV or CATV/DSS button to select the device to be operated. 2 To switch the remote control mode (to operate a different device), be sure to press the VCR, TV or CATV/DSS button first. NOTES: oe The remote control will not operate properly if something comes between the VCR and the remote control. oe The POWER, 0 ­ 9, 100/ENTER, INPUT and CH/TRACK l and j buttons are used to operate the VCR, TV, cable box and DSS receiver. oe VOLUME buttons operate TV volume regardless of the remote control mode selected. NOTE: There may be some older TV models that cannot be operated with this remote control. If this is the case, use the original remote control supplied with the TV. 8 SC4H/CA3 (VHR-H690 GB) Tue. Mar. 14/2000 MULTIBRAND UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL For cable (CATV) converter/decoder or DSS (Digital Satellite System) receiver operation Cable converter/decoder brands STARGATE SYLVANIA TEKNIKA TELECAPTION TELEVIEW TEXSCAN TOCOM UNIKA UNIVERSAL VIDEOWAY VIEWSTAR ZENITH DSS receiver brands DRAKE HITACHI HUGHES MAGNAVOX OPTIMUS PANASONIC PRIMESTAR PROSCAN RCA SONY TOSHIBA UNIDEN Code 05, 11, 22 38, 39 30 26 20, 22, 39 38, 39 01, 07, 10, 11 00, 11, 29 00, 24, 27, 29 02, 03, 14 15, 20, 36, 40, 41 02, 03, 14 Code 77 70, 75 70, 75 78, 79 78, 79 73 76 71 71 72 74 78, 79 1 In the chart, find the code corresponding to your brand of cable converter/decoder or DSS receiver. 2 While holding down the CATV/DSS button, press 2 number buttons (0 ­ 9) to enter the code. The remote control is now set to operate your converter/decoder or DSS receiver. Cable converter/decoder brands ARCHER CABLE CINEMA CABLETENNA CABLEVIEW CENTURY CITIZEN CURTIS DIAMOND EAGLE EXPLORER GC ELECTRONICS GEMINI GENERAL ELECTRIC GENERAL INSTRUMENT GERRARD HAMLIN HITACHI JASCO JERROLD MACOM MAESTRO MAGNAVOX MATSUSHITA NEC NEXT LEVEL NOVAVISION NSC OAK OAK SIGNA PANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER PULSER QUEST RADIO SHACK RCA REALISTIC RECOTON REGAL REMBRANDT SAMSUNG SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA SHERITECH SIGNAL SL MARX SPRUCER Code 00, 01, 06, 29 01, 32 01, 32 01, 32 00, 29 00, 24, 29 19, 25, 32 01, 32 15, 20, 36, 40, 41 19, 32 00, 11, 29 05 01, 18 01, 05, 07, 09, 16, 28, 33, 65 00, 29 12, 17, 37 13 05 01, 05, 07, 09, 16, 28, 33, 65 13 30 43 08, 19, 21 20, 39 01, 05, 07, 09, 16, 28, 33, 65 19, 32 20, 39 04, 34 04, 34 08, 19, 21 14, 31, 36, 40 06, 23 05, 11 06, 23 00, 29 08, 19, 21 00, 29 00, 29 12, 17, 37 00, 11, 29 06, 11, 22 19, 25, 32 44 43 06, 11, 22 08, 19, 21 NOTES: oe Only remote-controlled products can be operated using this remote control. (Refer to the instruction manuals for your TV, CATV converter/decoder or DSS receiver instruction manual for more details.) oe There may be some TV, CATV converter/decoder or DSS receiver models that cannot be operated with this remote control. If this is the case, use the original remote control supplied with your equipment. oe Cable companies may charge an extra monthly fee to activate the remote control feature of a rented CATV converter/decoder. If this is the case, this remote control will not operate the cable converter/decoder unless such arrangements are made with the cable company. IMPORTANT NOTE: If the batteries in the remote control are replaced, the codes for the TV , CATV converter/decoder and DSS receiver must be reset. Write your code numbers below for future reference. TV: ______ CATV: ______ DSS: ______ Place the supplied label on the back of the remote control. 9 SC4H/CA3 (VHR-H690 GB) Tue. Mar. 14/2000 BASIC ANTENNA/CABLE CONNECTIONS Antenna 75 ohm antenna cable or VCR (Back panel) VHF/UHF FROM ANT. IN TV (Back panel) VHF/UHF ANTENNA IN AC Wall outlet CABLE TV 1 AC IN TO TV OUT 3 4 (supplied) 2 1 Connect an antenna (or a cable TV system) to the VCR. NOTES: oe If you have a cable converter connected to your TV, see "ALTERNATIVE CABLE TV CONNECTIONS", next page. oe If your antenna has a twin-lead cable or your TV has screw-type antenna terminals, use a matching transformer (not supplied). 2 Connect the VCR to the TV with the 75 ohm coaxial cable (supplied). 3 Plug the power cord (supplied) into the AC power input (AC IN ~) on the VCR back panel. Insert the plug firmly. 4 Insert the plug end of this power cord into a wall outlet. 300 ohm Twin-lead Cable Matching Transformer (not supplied) 10 SC4H/CA3 (VHR-H690 GB) Tue. Mar. 14/2000 ALTERNATIVE CABLE TV CONNECTIONS Your VCR can receive all unscrambled cable channels without the use of an external converter. If you wish to view and record scrambled cable channels, you must connect a converter/decoder as described below. Your local cable TV company will advise you of the channels available in your area. We recommend that you consult your cable TV company to make sure that the cable is properly connected. When the TV does not have a built-in cable converter Connect the cable TV converter between the VCR and the TV so that you can watch a cable TV program while recording another program. NOTE: Set the TV channel to the cable converter output channel (CH02 ~ 07). CATV 75 ohm coaxial cable VCR (Back panel) VHF/UHF FROM ANT. IN TO TV OUT AC IN Cable converter IN OUT TV (Back panel) VHF/UHF ANTENNA IN (supplied) (not supplied) When you have both cable and pay TV (scrambled channels) NOTES: oe With this method the TV and VCR receive the same channel. Recording one program while watching another is not possible. oe With this connection, the VCR must be set to the cable converter/decoder output channel. (See next page.) Cable converter/ Decoder VCR (Back panel) VHF/UHF FROM ANT. IN TO TV OUT AC IN TV (Back panel) VHF/UHF ANTENNA IN CATV 75 ohm coaxial cable (supplied) NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER (USA only): This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practicable. 11 SC4H/CA3 (VHR-H690 GB) Tue. Mar. 14/2000 ALTERNATIVE CABLE TV CONNECTIONS Cable converter/decoder output channel setup 1 Be sure the cable connections are correct. (See page 11.) 8 Press the ù (or û) button to select the Cable box option. 2 Turn on the TV, VCR and cable converter/decoder. 3 Set the TV to channel 3 or 4. 4 Press the VCR button on the remote control to select the VCR operation mode. 9 Press the > (or <) button to set your cable converter/decoder output channel. The output channel should be indicated on the cable converter/decoder back panel. If not, please refer to the cable converter/decoder instruction manual for details. 5 If the VCR indicator is off, press the TV/VCR button on the remote control. The VCR indicator lights. Press the > (or <) button repeatedly. Each time you press the button, the selection changes: No Ch02 Ch03 ... Ch07 NOTE: If the initial setup has not yet been completed, the "Auto Setup" and "RF Channel Setting Ch03 (or RF Channel Setting Ch04)" message will appear. In that case, first follow steps 5 ­ 7 under "INITIAL SETUP" on page 14. The selection is indicated by the " z" next to it. NOTE: Select "No" if you are not using the cable box. F When finished, press the MENU button to exit the menu display. 6 Press the MENU button on the remote control. The main MENU appears. IMPORTANT NOTES: @@@@@@@@@MENU Timer@program VCR@setup Clock@set Language@select Rec.List@super Auto@tuning@memory [ùû]Select [OK]Set@@@@@@[MENU]TV When the cable converter/decoder output channel is selected as described above, oe The VCR tuner remains set to receive the same channel as the output channel of the cable converter/decoder. Auto channel programming and manual channel selection using the VCR tuner are not possible. oe If you turn on the cable converter/decoder after turning on the VCR, no image will appear on the TV screen. In this case, turn off the VCR, then turn it on again. oe Leave the cable converter/decoder on until timer recording is complete. oe For timer recordings, you must select the channel to be recorded using the channel selector on the cable converter/decoder. 7 Press the ù (or û) button to select the VCR setup option, then press the OK button. The VCR setup menu appears. CATV/TV@@@@@@@zCATV@TV Cable@box@@@@@zNo@@@Ch02 MTS@@@@@@@@@zST@SAP@Mono Audio@out@@@zST@L@R@Mono Child@Lock@@@@@On@@zOff Off@timer@@@zOff@2Hr@6Hr Auto@AV@Select@On@@zOff [ùû]Option [<>]Select@@@[MENU]TV 12 SC4H/CA3 (VHR-H690 GB) Tue. Mar. 14/2000 AUDIO/VIDEO CONNECTIONS Stereo Connections Connecting your VCR to your stereo TV through audio/video jacks usually provides better picture and sound quality. It also enables you to play back stereo broadcast programs in stereo. When you have a stereo monitor TV VCR (Back panel) OUT VIDEO L AUDIO R OUT VHF/UHF FROM ANT. IN Stereo monitor TV (Back panel) VHF/UHF ANTENNA IN 75 ohm coaxial cable (supplied) VIDEO IN AUDIO IN L R TO TV AUDIO OUTPUT R: Red L: White VIDEO OUTPUT Yellow VIDEO INPUT Yellow AUDIO INPUT L: White R: Red 3-wire monitor cable (not supplied) When you have a monitor TV and a stereo system Be sure to turn the TV volume all the way down and set the TV speaker selector switch to EXTERNAL or OFF (to disconnect the TV speakers). Adjust the volume with the volume control on the stereo system. Monitor TV (Back panel) VCR (Back panel) OUT VIDEO L AUDIO R OUT VHF/UHF FROM ANT. IN VHF/UHF ANTENNA IN VIDEO IN AUDIO IN TO TV 75 ohm coaxial cable (supplied) VIDEO INPUT Yellow Audio receiver (Back panel) AUDIO INPUT L R AUDIO OUTPUT R: Red L: White VIDEO OUTPUT Yellow Video connection cable (not supplied) AUDIO INPUT L: White R: Red Audio connection cable (not supplied) NOTES: oe Even when audio/video connections are made, always make the antenna connection between the VHF/UHF OUT (VCR) and the VHF/UHF IN (TV) using the supplied 75-ohm coaxial cable. oe If video and/or audio connections are made between the VCR and the TV, set the source selector on the television to A/V input. 13 SC4H/CA3 (VHR-H690 GB) Tue. Mar. 14/2000 INITIAL SETUP When you are setting up the VCR for the first time, or after the power has failed for more than 1 hour, follow the steps below. This AUTO SETUP operation automatically sets the RF output channel, enters all available channels in your area into the VCR tuner memory and sets the VCR internal clock. Many TV stations transmit a signal called Extended Data Services (XDS). This VCR uses the XDS signal to automatically set the clock. If no XDS signal is available in your area, the VCR prompts you to set the clock manually. 5 Press the OK button to save the RF output channel setting. The "RF-03 (or RF-04)" display on the indicator panel will change to the clock display. The Language select menu will appear. @@@@Language@select @@@@@@@@English @@@@@@@@Español @@@@@@@@Français AUTO SETUP oe During AUTO SETUP, do not press any buttons other than the ones indicated here. 6 Press the ù (or û) button to move down or up the list and highlight the language of your choice. Press the OK button. The menu language is selected. "Auto tuning memory" appears on screen. The VCR scans all 125 channels and memorizes each active channel in your area in succession. It takes about 4-6 minutes. BASIC OPERATION Before starting oe Be sure the antenna or cable connections are correct. (See pages 10 and 11.) 7 When Auto Tuning is completed, the VCR will select 1 Press the POWER button on the VCR. Auto RF output channel setting will start. RF output channel setting rule Channel 3 No broadcast No broadcast Broadcasting Broadcasting Channel 4 No broadcast Broadcasting No broadcast Broadcasting RF output channel Channel 3 Channel 3 Channel 4 Channel 3 the channel that carries the XDS signal and proceed to Auto Clock setting. @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@01 @@@@@@@Clock@set The setting is completed, and "RF-03" (or "RF-04") will light on the indicator panel. 2 Turn on the TV power and turn to the indicated RF channel. The Auto Clock setting normally takes about 3 minutes. During this time, the VCR's front panel shows the channel number that is sending the XDS signal for Auto Clock setting. Make a note of this number, which you may need to refer to for readjusting the clock later (see page 19). If the Auto Clock setting entered the incorrect date and/or time, correct it by following the steps under Automatic Clock Adjustment on page 19. If no XDS signal is available in your area: "Clock set" will not appear on the screen when the Auto Tuning operation is completed. Instead, the TV program on the lowest channel that the VCR memorized will appear on screen. In this case, you must set the clock manually. Follow the steps under Manual Clock Setting on page 20. 3 Press the VCR button on the remote control to select the VCR operation mode. 4 If the VCR indicator is off, press the TV/VCR button on the remote control. The VCR indicator will light. The "Auto Setup" and "RF Channel Setting Ch03 (or RF Channel Setting Ch04)" message will appears. @@@@@@@Auto@Setup @@RF@Channel@Setting @@@@@@@@@@Ch03 NOTES: oe The VCR will search for and memorize channels in the CATV (cable TV) mode and TV mode. oe If the AC power to the VCR is interrupted for more than 1 hour, the memorized RF output channel, channel and clock may be erased. This is your VCR channel. The TV must be set to this channel whenever the VCR is used for playing a tape or watching a TV program. To change the RF output channel setting, press the number button 3 (or 4). 14 SC4H/CA3 (VHR-H690 GB) Tue. Mar. 14/2000 INITIAL SETUP To modify the RF output channel setting after the Auto setup is completed 1 With the VCR turned off, press the SET button for about 3 seconds or more. Manual Erase You can eliminate unwanted channels or channels with weak or scrambled signals from the memorized channel sequence. The current RF output channel setting will light on the indicator panel and will appear on the screen. 1 Select the channel you want to erase. 2 Press the CLEAR button for about 2 seconds. "Erase" is displayed on-screen for about 3 seconds. The channel is now erased from the memory. 2 Press the number button 3 (or 4). After about 5 seconds, the RF channel setting value is saved, and the VCR will turn off. Manual Programming You can add channels to the memorized channel sequence by manually adding them to the tuner memory. Channel Selection Convenience BASIC OPERATION You can select a channel on your VCR by using one of the two methods shown below: 1 Select the channel you want to add using the number buttons on the remote control. 10-KEY RANDOM ACCESS TUNING Select the desired channel number by using the number buttons and 100/ENTER button on the remote control. For single-digit numbers, press 0 first. For channel numbers higher than 99, press the 100/ENTER button first. 2 Press the SET button for about 2 seconds. "Add" is displayed on-screen for about 3 seconds. The channel is now added to the memory. UP/DOWN SELECTION Press and hold the CH/TRACK down (l) or up (j) (or CHANNEL on the front panel) button until the desired channel is received. NOTE: When an inactive TV channel is selected on the VCR, the "No Signal" message appears and the sound is muted. 15 SC4H/CA3 (VHR-H690 GB) Tue. Mar. 14/2000 MULTIFUNCTION ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS