Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product VCR9688 Palsonic
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VCR-9688 OWNER’S MANUAL VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER G- CODE Type Tested Electrical Safety AS/NZS 3250 Lic 4168 Standards Australia.
How to Use This Manual Please read this Owner ’s Manual carefully before using the VCR and store it in a safe place for future reference. This Owner ’s Manual explains how to use your VCR and, in particular , using the remote control unit keys to control the VCR.
Remote control unit.
IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS Front panel Rear panel Multi-display.
Front Panel REMOTE SENSOR Multi-display REC.button (REC/OTR) CHANNEL V/ buttons STOP/EJECT button FF button PLAY button REW button Cassette loading slot OPERATE/TIMER button Rear Panel AC Mains cord CLEAR button TEST SIGNAL switch AUDIO OUT Jack AUDIO IN Jack RF OUT socket CH ADJ (RF CHANNEL ADJUSTER) ANT.
NOTICE: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted television programmes, films, video tapes and other materi- als may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
INTRODUCTION........................................... E-4 RemoteControl Operation....................... E-4 Video Cassette Tape............................... E-4 INSTALLATION............................................. E-5 Equipment Connection...
. Remote Control Operation This VCR can be operated with the remote control from up to a distance of about 23 feet (7 meters) and within an angle of 15 degrees either side of center. There must be no obstacles between the remote control unit and the remote sensor of the VCR.
Equipment Connection TV Antenna T o watch a picture from the VCR using this connection, it is necessary to set one of the TV channels as the "Video channel". See Preparations in V ideo Channel Setting (on Page 6). 1. Connect the antenna (or CATV) connector to the ANT.
Language Clock AMS Video Channel Setting Initial Settings This setting is necessary for RF connections (when the SCART cable is not used to connect this unit and the TV). This setting is not necessary for AV connections using the SCART cable. Start from the initial Settings in the next section.
1. Set the On-screen Language 1. 2. 1. 2. 3. Initial Setting Up Select the language you want by using the buttons to display it inverted. When you press the MENU button, that language is set and the CLOCK SET screen appears automatically. Changing the Language after the Initial Settings Press the MENU buttonand call up the menu screen.
Select the item you want by using the buttons, then press the SHIFT> button. Set the data you want by using the buttons. Menu Screen/Mode Screen Using the Menu Screen When you press the MENU button, the menu screen is called up. When you press the MENU button again, the unit returns to the normal screen.
CHANNEL PRESET There are two ways to preset channels: Automatic tuning with AMS and manual tuning. AMS Operation Automatic tuning with AMS is executed during the initial settings, so normally it is not necessary. AMS is neces- sary at such times as when you take the unit to another region.
To make the initial setting for G-Code programming, prepare the list below. For all TV stations you have stored on the VCR following the procedure by AMS/Manual tuning, fill in the blanks with the position number you used, and the corresponding TV stations.
Tuning with the Buttons 1. 2. Press the OPERATE/TIMER button to turn on the VCR. Press the buttons to select the position number to which the desired channel has been preset.
Basic Operation 1. 2. 3. 4. Press the OPERATE/TIMER button. Insert a cassette tape into the CASSETTE LOADING SLOT. Turn on the TV and select the channel for video viewing. Press the PLAY button to start playback. To stop playback: Press the STOP/EJECT button.
Search The Picture Search function is a convenient way to locate a desired portion of the tape quickly . Forward Search: To view high-speed pictures in the forward direction 1. In the Playback mode, press the FF button. 2. Press the FF button again to search faster.
1 Minute Skip With this feature you can skip over one minute’s worth of commercials recorded on a tape. Pressing the SKIP/ZERO RTN button in Play mode to forward search the tape for 60 seconds, then returns the VCR to Play mode.
Basic Operation Auto Turn on System 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press the OPERATE/TIMER button. Press the buttons to select a desired channel to be recorded. Insert a cassette tape with a safety tab. Press the REC button to start recording. To finish recording, press the STOP/EJECTbutton.
One-touch Timer Recording (OTR) This allows you record for up to 5 hours with automatic turn-off. 1. 2. Press the REC button during recording. The VCR enters OTR mode. Select the recording duration by pressing the REC button repeatedly. The OTR indication appears on the TV screen.
A maximum of 8 events can be programmed within a period of one month including the present day for timer recording. A timer recording can be activated at the same time on the same day every week, on every day or on weekdays, as well as on a particular day.
Hints on Programming In Step 4, you can select various "EV" (every week) recording of the same channel at the same time modes as well as recording on a particular day. Press the V button when the current day on the calendar blinks or press the button, exceeding the last day of the calendar (the day after one month).
Note G-Code program can record a program by using the G- Code numbers (up to 9 digits) in newspaper and maga- zine TV listings to set the VCR. G-Code is a trademark applied for by Gemstar Devel- opment Corp. G-Code system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
Use the screen below to check the settings. If this is the first time G-Code has been used for a channel, use the buttons to enter the position number. Refer to the table on page 10 for details. This setting is only required the first time. The POS settings can be changed.
Check the following list of problems and remedies before calling service personnel. The problem may be one you can solve yourself. SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY No power supply to the VCR. AC Mains Cord is not connected. Connect the AC Mains cord to the AC outlet.
SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL SECTION Power Requirements Power Consumption Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Video Recording System Number of Video Heads Tape Speed Tape .
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