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 ...