Palsonic VCR VCR9688 User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL  
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER  
VCR-9688  
G-CODE  
Type Tested  
Electrical  
Safety  
AS/NZS 3250 Lic 4168  
Standards Australia  
 
Remote control unit  
 
IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS  
Front panel  
Rear panel  
Multi-display  
 
Remote Control Unit  
Number buttons (1-9, 0)  
0/AUX button  
Front Panel  
REMOTE SENSOR  
Multi-display  
MENU-button  
REC.button (REC/OTR)  
V
RESET button  
CHANNEL V/ buttons  
CLOCK button  
STOP/EJECT button  
FF button  
REC button  
PLAY button  
PLAY button  
OPERATE/TIMER button  
STOP/EJECT button  
PAUSE button  
REW button  
Cassette loading slot  
OPERATE/TIMER button  
REW button  
FF button  
Rear Panel  
SKIP/ZERO RTN button  
AC Mains cord  
OSD button  
V
CLEAR button  
V CH buttons  
TEST SIGNAL switch  
AUDIO OUT Jack  
AUDIO IN Jack  
< SHIFT > buttons  
G-CODE button  
SLOW button (8, 9)  
RF OUT socket  
PICTURE CONTROL button (5, 6)  
CH ADJ (RF CHANNEL ADJUSTER)  
ANT. IN socket  
VIDEO IN Jack  
VIDEO OUT Jack  
Multi-display  
One-touch timer recording indicator [OTR]  
Timer set indicator  
REC indicator [  
]
Operation mode indicator  
(CH/TIME/COUNTER etc.)  
Digital tracking indicator [ATR]  
Power indicator [  
]
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CAUTION AND CARE  
MAINTAIN GOOD VENTILATION  
There are many ventilation holes on the bottom of the  
VCR. For maximum ventilation place the VCR on a  
hard level surface only.  
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.  
DO NOT PLACE ANYTHING ON THE VCR  
Heavy objects placed on the VCR will cause damage.  
The top of the VCR is also slotted to provide ventila-  
tion. Do not obstruct these ventilation slots.  
WARNING:  
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO  
NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR  
MOISTURE.  
NEVER INSERT ANY OBJECT INTO THE CABINET  
Do not insert any kind of foreign object into the VCR.  
This not only creates a safety hazard but can also  
cause extensive damage to the mechanism.  
CAUTION:  
PROTECT THE MAINS CORD  
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,  
DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SER-  
VICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING  
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.  
Do not damage the Mains Cord. Damage to the  
Mains Cord may cause a fire or shock hazard. When  
unplugging the Mains Cord, please hold by the plug  
and remove it carefully.  
CABINET CARE  
CAUTION:  
Clean with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild  
detergent and water. Wipe with a dry cloth.  
NEVER USE ANY PETROLEUM BASE SOLUTIONS.  
When the VCR is suddenly moved from a cold  
environment to a warm environment, some con-  
densation will occur inside the VCR. If the VCR is  
operated as it is, the tape may stick to the tape head  
and damage to the tape and/or the deck will result.  
Under these circumstances, do not operate the  
VCR for about 2 hours with the Mains cord  
connected so as the VCR will dry out.  
WHEN NOT IN USE  
When you finish operating the VCR, always unload  
the cassette and turn OFF the OPERATE/TIMER  
button.  
UNPLUG THE MAINS CORD AND DISCONNECT  
THE ANTENNA CABLES DURING A LONG ABSENCE  
When you leave your home for a long period of time,  
turn OFF the OPERATE/T/MER button, unplug the  
Mains Cord and disconnect the antenna cables.  
Please note that on your return the calendar. clock  
data and channels will have to be reprogrammed.  
Serial Number:  
Purchase Date:  
For your reference, please record the serial number  
of your VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER and the  
date you purchased it in the following space:  
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CONTENTS  
INTRODUCTION...........................................  
RemoteControl Operation.......................  
Video Cassette Tape...............................  
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Forward Search..................................  
Reverse Search..................................  
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Still Frame  
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Frame Advance.......................................  
SlowPlayback..........................................  
1 Minute Skip...........................................  
Zero Return.............................................  
Blueback Function...................................  
INSTALLATION.............................................  
Equipment Connection............................  
TV Antenna.........................................  
Connection of VCR and TV Using  
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Audio/Video Connector.......................  
Power Supply Cable...........................  
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RECORDING..................................................  
Basic Operation.......................................  
Checking the Picture Being Recorded.....  
Recording One Programme While  
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PREPARATIONS..........................................  
Video Channel Setting............................  
Initial Settings.........................................  
Menu Screen/Mode Screen....................  
On Screen Display (OSD).......................  
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Viewing Another.......................................  
Auto Turn on System...............................  
Pause Function........................................  
REC Review............................................  
Recording from Another VCR..................  
One-touch Timer Recording (OTR).........  
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CHANNEL PRESETTING.............................  
AMS Operation.......................................  
Manual Tuning........................................  
Automatic Channel Changing.................  
Preparation for G-Code Instant Video  
Programming..........................................  
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COUNTER FUNCTION..................................  
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Counter Display.......................................  
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PROGRAMMABLE TIMER RECORDING.....  
Before Programming................................  
Programming Procedure..........................  
Hints on Programming.............................  
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CHANNEL SELECTION...............................  
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Buttons.............  
Tuning with the V CH  
Tuning with the Number Buttons  
(Remote Control Only)...........................  
Selecting AUX Position..........................  
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G-Code INSTANT VIDEO PROGRAMMING.  
Before Programming................................  
Extending the Recording Time................  
G-Code Programming.............................  
About Error Messages.............................  
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PLAYBACK..................................................  
Basic Operation......................................  
Digital Tracking Control.....................  
Full Auto/Auto Playback System.......  
Auto Head Cleaner............................  
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OTHERS.........................................................  
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Specifications...........................................  
SPECIAL EFFECT PLAYBACK...................  
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ACCESSORIES  
Before installing your VCR, please check you have the following items.  
Remote Control Unit  
Owner’s Manual  
Coaxial Cable  
Moisture Condensation  
Never operate this unit immediately after moving it from a cold location to a warm location. When the VCR  
is exposed to such a change in temperature, moisture may condense on the cylinder inside the machine.  
If the VCR is operated as it is, the tape may stick to the tape head and cause damage to the tape and/or the  
deck. Under these circumstances, do not operate the VCR for about 2 hours. Leave the power cord  
connected so that the VCR can dry out.  
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INTRODUCTION  
Loading and Unloading  
Loading  
Insert a cassette tape with its labeled side up as shown  
in the cassette compartment. The cassette will be auto-  
matically drawn inside the compartment.  
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.  
Battery Installation  
Remove the battery cover on the rear of the unit.  
(See Figure 1.)  
Install two size “AA” batteries into the battery com-  
partment. (See Figure 2.)  
Close the battery cover. (See Figure 3.)  
Unloading  
Press the STOP/EJECT button. The cassette will be  
ejected from the cassette compartment.  
Remove the cassette by pulling it toward you.  
To Prevent Accidental Erasure  
Every video cassette has a safety tab to prevent  
accidental erasure. Breaking off the safety tab is  
recommended for prevention from accidental erasure of  
the contents. If a tape without the safety tab is to be  
reused, cover the gap with a piece of adhesive tape.  
Fig. 1  
Fig. 2  
Fig. 3  
Notes  
.
Be sure to install batteries properly to match the  
polarity diagrams drawn inside the battery compart-  
ment.  
.
Do not mix a new battery with an old one.  
Do not heat, disassemble, short or throw used batteries  
into a fire.  
.
Precautions on Use  
.
Pressing two or more function buttons on the remote  
control unit at the same time may result in improper  
operation or damage.  
Tape Speeds and Maximum Recording  
Playback Time  
.
Do not place the remote control unit in an area where  
it may become wet.  
Do not place the remote control unit near high heat.  
Dropping the remote control unit on a hard surface  
may result in damage.  
Do not use benzene, thinner or other petroleum  
based solvent to clean the remote control unit. To  
clean, wipe a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild  
detergent, and then wipe dry with a soft cloth.  
TYPE OF THE VIDEO CASSETTE TAPE  
TAPE SPEED  
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SP (Standard Play) 5hrs  
3 hrs  
2 hrs 1 hr  
Care of the Video Cassette Tape  
.
Avoid violent vibration or shock.  
Do not place in a location where strong magnetic  
.
fields exist (near a motor, transformer or magnet).  
Never place or store in direct sunlight.  
Avoid dusty places,  
Place the cassette in the cassette case and store  
vertically.  
Video Cassette Tape  
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Only the video cassette tapes marked with  
be used in this VCR.  
A cassette tape cannot be loaded or unloaded unless the  
AC power cord is connected to the AC outlet.  
can  
Never store tape in a humid location.  
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INSTALLATION  
Equipment Connection  
TV Antenna  
To 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 Video Channel  
Setting (on Page 6).  
1. Connect the antenna (or CATV) connector to the  
ANT. IN socket.  
2. Connect the accessory coaxial cable between the  
RF OUT socket and the TV.  
Connection of VCR and TV Using  
Audio/Video Connector  
In this case use the A/V mode specified on your TV,  
instead of UHF channel 32 or another unoccupied  
channel.  
Power Supply Cable  
Connect to a wall AC outlet.  
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PREPARATIONS  
Video Channel Setting  
Initial Settings  
When the video channel setting is complete and you  
press the OPERATE/TIMER button to switch on the  
power, the on-screen language setting screen appears  
as the first of the initial settings. Set the initial settings in  
the order below.  
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.  
.
Switch on the test signal switch on the rear panel of  
the main unit.  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Order for initial Settings  
1
Press the OPERATE/TIMER button and switch on  
the power for the VCR.  
Language  
Clock  
2
3
Switch on the power for the TV and select the TV  
channel 32 so that the test picture is clearly dis-  
played on the TV.  
AMS  
4
If channel 32 of your TV is occupied, select another  
unoccupied TV channel eg. between channels 30  
and 39.  
Menu  
4. If the TEST screen does not appear or not clear, use  
a small screwdriver and turn the RF channel adjust-  
ment (CH ADJ) on the rear panel so that the test  
picture is clearly displayed on the TV.  
On-screen Language Setting  
You can select one of five languages (English,  
German, French, Italian, Spanish) to be used for  
the OSP display.  
1
2
Switch off the test signal switch on the rear panel of  
the main unit.  
5.  
Clock Setting  
Timer recording and other such functions require  
that the current time (hour and minute) and date  
(day, month, year) be set.  
TEST  
TEST  
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TEST  
TEST  
TEST  
TEST  
TEST  
TEST  
TEST  
TEST  
TEST  
TEST  
TEST  
TEST  
TEST  
TEST  
TEST  
TEST  
TEST  
TEST  
TEST  
TEST  
TEST  
TEST  
TEST  
TEST  
TEST  
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4
AMS (Auto Memory System)  
This automatically stores the channels in memory  
and assigns positions.  
Ends (the unit returns automatically to the Menu  
screen.)  
Note  
If you press the OPERATE/TIMER button to turn off  
while setting the initial settings, the next screen is  
displayed when the power is turned on again.  
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CLOCK SET  
1. Set the On-screen Language  
<-(OUT)-> (lN):  
One hour automatically  
added to time  
(IN)-> (OUT):  
SUMMER TIME ( OUT )  
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Initial Setting Up  
1. Select the language you want by using the  
buttons to display it inverted.  
TIME 19 : 57  
DATE 31 / 1 TUE  
YEAR . 95  
One hour automatically  
subtracted from time  
V
DATA = [  
]
V
SHIFT = [ < > ]  
END = [MENU]  
When you press the MENU button, that language is  
set and the CLOCK SET screen appears  
automatically.  
2.  
Notes  
.
Changing the Language after the Initial  
Settings  
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When setting dates after 29th, set the month first.  
The <SHIFT> button can be used to move items.  
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Press the MENU buttonand call up the menu screen.  
1.  
2.  
Select the language you want with the  
buttons.  
3 AMS (Auto Memory System)  
.
Initial Setting Up  
When you press the MENU button, the selected  
language is set and the unit returns to the Menu  
screen.  
3.  
Press the SHIFT> button to start AMS.  
1.  
2.  
AMS ends automatically and the unit returns to the  
Menu screen.  
LANGUAGE  
.
To Execute AMS again after the  
Initial Setting  
ENGLISH  
DEUTSCH  
FRANCAIS  
ITALIANO  
ESPANOL  
Press the MENU button to call up the menu screen,  
1.  
select AMS with the  
SHIFT > button.  
buttons, and press the  
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SELECT = [  
END  
]
V
=[MENU]  
2.  
3.  
If you execute AMS, the position data programmed  
in the initial settings is cleared.  
To execute AMS, press the SHIFT> button. (The  
data previously stored in memory is cleared and  
AMS is executed again.) To cancel AMS, press the  
MENU button.  
2. Clock Setting  
.
Initial Setting Up  
Using the  
buttons  
AMS  
Select summer time in and out, then set this with the  
SHIFT > button.  
1.  
2.  
3.  
AMS START=[>]  
Select the hour and minute and set them with the  
SHIFT> button.  
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  
Select the day and month and set them with the  
SHIFT > button.  
QUIT=[MENU]  
Select the year and set it with the SHIFT > button.  
4.  
5.  
When you press the MENU button, the clock starts.  
Next the AMS screen appears.  
AMS  
AUTO MEMORY SYSTEM  
PROCEEDING  
.
Changing the Time after the Initial  
Setting  
l l l l l l - - - - - -  
1. Press the MENU button to call up the menu screen,  
QUIT=[MENU]  
select CLOCK SET with the  
press the SHIFT> button.  
buttons, then  
Change the time according to Steps 1.-4 in the initial  
settings.  
2.  
Note  
If the power to the unit is cut off because of a power  
failure or the plug being unplugged from the socket,  
the initial settings must be made again. However, the  
channel preset memory is retained.  
3. When you press the MENU button the clock starts  
and the unit returns to the Menu screen.  
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Menu Screen/Mode Screen  
On Screen Display (OSD)  
.
You can display the on-screen information which tells  
you the tape operation mode, the channel selected, the  
recording speed, the tape count, or the time.  
To call up the on-screen information, press the OSD  
button. All information is displayed. Press the button  
again to turn the display off.  
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.  
Select the item you want by using the  
to highlight its screen setting, then press the SHIFT>  
button to move to the selected screen.  
buttons  
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MENU  
<-- See Page 17.  
<-- See Page 9.  
<-- See Page 9.  
<-- See Page 7.  
<-- See Page 7.  
TIMER PROGRAM  
CHANNEL PRESET  
AMS  
CLOCK SET  
LANGUAGE  
MODE  
NOT AVAILABLE NOW  
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-1 36:59  
[MON] 23:35  
SELECT =[ V  
]
ENTER =[>]  
END =[MENU]  
: PLAY  
: FF  
: REW  
: STOP  
: REC  
: PAUSE  
: EJECT  
When AU position is selected, or during playback or  
recording, the CHANNEL PRESET and AMS screen  
cannot be selected. This message will appear, and  
the normal TV screen will be restored.  
.
Using the Mode Screen  
Even if the VCR is in OSD off mode, the superimposed  
information will appear on the TV screen and multi-  
display for a few seconds when you press any tape  
operation button or when you select a channel. After a  
few seconds, it disappears from the screen. When OSD  
is on, the on-screen information remains on the screen  
Select the item you want by using the  
then press the SHIFT> button. Set the data you want  
by using the buttons.  
buttons,  
MODE  
[OFF]  
G-CODE EXTEND  
<-- (OFF) - (5MIN).  
V
SELECT = [  
]
V
SHIFT = [< >]  
END = [MENU]  
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CHANNEL PRESETTING  
There are two ways to preset channels: Automatic  
tuning with AMS and manual tuning.  
Automatic Channel Changing  
If a channel you have placed at some position already  
exists at another position, those channels and their skip  
settings are automatically swapped.  
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. See Initial Settings 3 AMS (Auto Memory Sys-  
tem) on Page7.  
Example:  
If you changed from Channel 022 to Channel 045 at  
Position 02, since Channel 045 is already at Position 01  
Channel 022 is swapped to Position 01.  
Manual Tuning  
CHANNEL PRESET  
POS  
01  
CH  
045  
022  
SKIP  
NO  
Manual tuning is used when there is a channel that was  
not preset by AMS or when you want to swap the channel  
at any position.  
02  
YES  
1. Press the MENU button to call out the menu screen  
CHANNEL PRESET  
Using the  
buttons  
POS  
CH  
SKIP  
01  
02  
045  
022  
YES  
NO  
Select CHANNEL PRESET and press the SHIFT>  
button. The channel preset screen appears.  
2.  
3.  
Only five positions are displayed on the screen.  
Select the number of the position to be changed and  
press the SHIFT> button.  
The picture for the selected channel is displayed  
while the OSD button is being pressed.  
4.  
5.  
Select the channel and press the SHIFT> button.  
Select whether or not this channel is to be skipped  
when you move through the channels with the  
buttons (yes: skipped; no: not skipped),  
then press the SHIFT> button.  
6. To add or change other positions, repeat Steps 3.-5.  
CHANNEL PRESET  
POS  
01  
02  
CH  
002  
* 022 *  
045  
SKIP  
NO  
NO  
<-- YES: Skipped  
NO: Not Skipped  
03  
NO  
04  
05  
101  
121  
YES  
YES  
Display while a channel  
is being tuned.  
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SELECT =[ V  
ENTER =[>]  
]
END  
=[MENU]  
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Preperation for G-Code Instant Video Programming  
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.  
For G-Code programming procedure, see page 19.  
Position number which  
the TV station has been  
memorized on the VCR  
Position number which  
the TV station has been  
memorized on the VCR  
TV stations  
ex. XXX  
TV stations  
ex. 01  
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CHANNEL SELECTION  
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Tuning with the Number Buttons  
(Remote Control Only)  
For channels preset in single-digit position  
Press the 0 button, then the corresponding number  
button (1 to 9) within three seconds.  
Tuning with the V CH Buttons  
Press the OPERATE/TIMER button to turn on the  
VCR.  
1.  
Press the  
buttons to select the position  
number to which the desired channel has been  
preset.  
2.  
For channels preset in two-digit position  
1. First enter the ten’s digit with one of the NUMBER  
buttons 1-9  
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2. Then enter the one’s digit within 3 seconds with the  
NUMBER buttons 1-9 and 0  
Notes  
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Notes  
If the  
buttons are pressed and immediately  
released, the preset position steps up or down and the  
corresponding channel is tuned.  
If the  
second, the position numbers will keep changing until  
the button is released.  
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.
If you select a position with no assigned channel, it is  
not valid, and the previous channel will reappear.  
If you wait more than 3 seconds to enter the second  
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buttons are held in for longer than 0.5  
digit, the first digit will disappear and the previous  
position number will reappear.  
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Even when "SKIP" is set to "NC" on the CHANNEL  
PRESET Screen (see page 9) it is possible to select  
channels with the NUMBER Button.  
Selecting AUX Position  
The AUX (auxiliary input) position (displayed as "AU")  
may be selected with the 0/AUX button. When the AUX  
position is selected, recording from an external A/V  
source may be performed with the AUDIO/VIDEO socket.  
.
Press the 0/AUX button twice to select the AUX  
position.  
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PLAYBACK  
Picture Control (Video Enhancer)  
Basic Operation  
During playback, press the NUMBER button 5 or 6 to  
obtain desired picture enhancement.  
To make the picture softer, press the NUMBER button 5.  
To make the picture sharper press the NUMBER button  
6.  
Press the OPERATE/TIMER button.  
1.  
Insert a cassette tape into the CASSETTE  
LOADING SLOT.  
2.  
Turn on the TV and select the channel for video  
viewing.  
3.  
4.  
The enhaticement level is indicated by figures (-9 to 9)  
on the Multi-display.  
Press the PLAY button to start playback.  
Auto Rewind System  
When a tape reaches its end in Playback, Fast Forward  
or Record mode except OTR and Programme Timer  
Recording, it will be automatically rewound to its  
beginning and the unit will be switched to Stop mode.  
To stop playback:  
Press the STOP/EJECT button.  
To rewind a tape in Stop mode:  
Press the REW button.  
Full Auto/Auto Playback System  
To advance a tape rapidly in Stop mode:  
Press the FF button.  
Full Auto Playback  
Simply insert a cassette tape without a safety tab into the  
VCR while the unit is turned off. The following operations  
will be performed automatically:  
To stop fast forwarding or rewinding:  
Press the STOP/EJECT button.  
1. The VCR is turned on and the tape starts to  
playback.  
Digital Tracking Control  
Auto tracking  
2. The tape is rewound to the beginning when it reaches  
the end.  
When playback starts or playback speed is changed  
during playback, VCR enters Auto tracking mode.  
At this time, the indication ATR blinks on the multi-  
display for a few seconds.  
3. The tape is ejected and the VCR is turned off.  
Auto Playback  
Auto Playback is used when the VCR has already been  
turned on.  
Manual tracking  
If video noise appears in the picture after putting the  
VCR into Auto tracking mode, use the Manual tracking  
adjustment function. Press the  
the best possible picture is obtained.  
1. The tape starts to playback.  
buttons until  
2. The tape is rewound to the beginning when it reaches  
the end. The VCR is not turned off.  
To return to Auto tracking mode, press the PLAY button  
for more than 2 seconds.  
Notes  
Notes  
The Auto Playback or Full Auto Playback mode will be  
released if one of the tape related buttons (FF, REW,  
PAUSE, STOP/EJECT, PLAYor OPERATE/TIMER)  
is pressed.  
The noise on the screen may not be completely  
removed depending on the tape used, especially  
when the tape has been recorded on another VCR.  
Auto Head Cleaner  
This VCR is equipped with an Automatic Video Head  
Cleaner. This feature will ensure that your VCR always  
performs at its best by keeping the video heads clean of  
dirt that can distort picture quality. The Auto Head  
Cleaner engages automatically each time a tape is  
inserted or ejected.  
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SPECIAL EFFECT PLAYBACK  
Still Frame  
Search  
To freeze the picture  
The Picture Search function is a convenient way to  
locate a desired portion of the tape quickly.  
1. In the Playback mode, press the PAUSE button to  
freeze the picture.  
Forward Search:  
2. To resume normal playback, press the PLAY button.  
To view high-speed pictures in the forward direction  
Notes  
1. In the Playback mode, press the FF button.  
2. Press the FF button again to search faster.  
3. To resume normal playback, press the PLAY button.  
.
If the VCR is left in Still mode for longer than five  
minutes, it will automatically release Still mode to  
prevent damages to the tape.  
.
The audio output is muted in Still mode.  
A noise bar will appear during the still frame. Please  
note that this is normal.  
Reverse Search:  
.
To view high-speed pictures in the reverse direction  
1. In the Playback mode, press the REW button  
2. Press the REW button again to search faster.  
3. To resume normal playback, press the PLAY button  
Frame Advance  
Each time you press the PAUSE button in still mode the  
still picture advances one frame.  
Notes  
.
The audio output is muted during picture search  
operation.  
Noise bars may appear on the picture during picture  
search. This does not indicate a malfunction of the  
Slow Playback  
.
1. Press the NUMBER 8 button or the NUMBER 9  
button to perform slow playback.  
VCR.  
2. Each time these buttons are pressed, the playback  
speed changes.  
.
Press the  
buttons in the course of Forward  
Search or Reverse Search to move noise bars up and  
down for the best screen.  
3. Press the  
buttons during Slow Playback to  
move noise bars up and down.  
Press the PAUSE button when the screen gets the  
best condition to make a still frame.  
When the  
buttons are continuously held in  
such a situation, the shake of the picture screen will  
be stopped.  
4.  
To return to normal play, press the PLAY button.  
Notes  
A noise bar will appear during slow playback.  
Please note that this is normal.  
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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.  
.
Pressing the SK/P/ZERO RTN button while it is fast  
forwarding through the commercials (Skip mode) will  
return the VCR to Play mode.  
Zero Return  
In Stop mode, this rewinds the tape until the counter  
setting is 0:00:00  
.
During Play mode, press the RESET button to set the  
counter to 0:00:00 at a scene you wish to watch again.  
When you have finished watching the tape, pressing  
the STOP/EJECT button then the SKIP/ZERO RTN  
button causes the VCR to fast forward or rewind until  
the counter setting is 0:00:00  
Blueback Function  
If an empty channel is selected or a blank section of tape  
is encountered in Play mode, the TV screen automatically  
changes to a solid blue color. The screen will remain blue  
until an active channel is selected or a recorded signal is  
again detected.  
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RECORDING  
Auto Turn on System  
Basic Operation  
When a cassette tape with a safety tab is inserted with  
the VCR turned off, the VCR will be automatically turned  
on.  
Press the OPERATE/TIMER button.  
1.  
2.  
Press the  
buttons to select a desired  
channel to be recorded.  
Insert a cassette tape with a safety tab.  
3.  
Pause Function  
4. Press the REC button to start recording.  
To finish recording, press the STOP/EJECTbutton.  
5.  
To stop recording momentarily  
1. Press the PAUSE button during recording.  
Checking the Picture Being  
Recorded  
Turn on the TV and tune to the channel for video viewing.  
2. To release the pause mode and resume recording,  
press the REC button  
REC Review  
Notes  
During normal recording (excluding timer recording and  
OTR), pressing the PAUSE button causes the VCR to  
rewind and display the last half second of the recording.  
This allows you to check a recording while it is being  
recorded.  
.
If a cassette without a safety tab is inserted, it will  
automatically eject when the REC button is pressed.  
This protects the recorded contents on tape against  
accidental erasure.  
.
If the tape reaches its end during recording, it will be  
automatically rewound to its beginning and the unit  
will be switched to Stop mode.  
Recording from Another VCR  
With this VCR, you can make recordings from an  
external source, e.g. copying onto this VCR from a  
second VCR.  
.
In the Pause mode, it is possible to change a channel.  
Recording One Programme  
While Viewing Another  
Connect another VCR or an external equipment to  
1.  
this VCR.  
Press the OPERATE/TIMER button.  
1.  
Press the 0/AUX button twice so that the line input  
indicator "AU" appears.  
2.  
3.  
Set the TV for normal TV viewing and select the  
channel to be viewed.  
2.  
Play the tape on VCR A for playback and press the  
REC button on VCR B.  
Select a desired channel to be recorded with the  
buttons.  
3.  
4. Insert a cassette tape with a safety tab.  
Press the REC button to start recording.  
5.  
6.  
VCR A (another VCR)  
To finish recording, press the STOP/EJECT button  
VCR B (your VCR)  
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Changing OTR Duration  
One-touch Timer Recording  
(OTR)  
This allows you record for up to 5 hours with automatic  
turn-off.  
The OTR duration can be changed by pressing the REC  
button even after the OTR recording has started.  
When the REC button is pressed once, the next record-  
ing duration is selected.  
Press the REC button during recording.  
The VCR enters OTR mode.  
1.  
e.g. When the remaining recording time is 13 minutes,  
the indication changes:  
2. Select the recording duration by pressing the REC  
button repeatedly. The OTR indication appears on  
the TV screen.  
0:13  
0:30  
1:00  
......  
Notes  
The OTR recording will start immediately.  
.
If the tape reaches its end during OTR recording, it will  
be automatically stopped and the unit will be turned  
Off.  
OTR 1:30  
P23  
.
When OTR recording has finished, the VCR will auto-  
matically switch to Timer Recording Standby mode if  
there is Timer program data.  
2:00  
OTR 2:00  
OTR 0:30  
O
OTR 1:00  
OTR 5:00  
OTR 1:30  
OTR 4:00  
OTR 3:00  
Notes  
If the REC button is pressed during OTR recording,  
the remaining recording time is indicated on the TV  
screen and is automatically reduced.  
COUNTER FUNCTION  
Counter Display  
When a cassette tape is inserted, the counter display  
appears. The counter starts counting up or down when  
the PLAY, REC, FF or REW button is pressed.  
CLOCK/COUNTER Display Switching  
To change the counter display to the clock display, press  
the CLOCK (clock/counter) button.  
Notes  
Counter Display  
The counter display automatically reverts to the clock  
display when the unit is turned off or a cassette tape  
is ejected.  
Clock Display  
Counter Reset  
To reset the counter to "0:00:00", press the RESET button.  
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PROGRAMMABLE TIMER RECORDING  
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.  
Correcting a programme  
Press the SHIFT </> buttons, during programming, to  
return to the item to be corrected, then correct it by  
selecting the appropriate data again with the  
buttons.  
Cancelling a programme  
If you press the RESET button during programming, the  
data for the program set number being set is cleared.  
Program example  
Current time and date August 20, 1995 (Sunday),  
10:20 am  
TIMER PROGRAM  
NO. DATE  
START  
--------------------------------------------------  
23/ 8 19 : 30 20 : 25 04  
STOP  
POS  
This example records Channel 32 stored in memory  
at Position 07 on Program Set No. 2 from 7:30 PM  
until 8:25 p.m. on August 23rd (Wednesday).  
1
2
3
4
--------------------------------------------------  
--------------------------------------------------  
12345678  
V
SELECT =[ V  
ENTER =[>]  
]
Before programming  
END  
=[MENU]  
.
Check that a tape cassette with the safety tab in place  
is inserted in the unit.  
Check that the clock is set correctly.  
Checking a Programme  
.
.
While the timer is standing by  
Press the MENU button. The programme confirma-  
tion screen is displayed. After checking the  
programme, press the MENU button again to return  
to the normal screen.  
Programming procedure  
1.  
Press the MENU button to call up the menu screen.  
2. Press the SHIFT > button to call out the timer  
program screen.  
While the timer is recording  
Press the MENU button. The programme confirma-  
tion screen is displayed and the programme line  
being recorded blinks. After checking the programme,  
press the MENU button again to return to the normal  
screen.  
.
.
The items to set blink inverted. For each item,  
press the  
buttons to select the appropri-  
ate data. When you press the SHIFT> button to  
enter that data, the next item blinks. If there is no  
need to select that item, press the SHIFT> button  
to move to the next item.  
3. Set the program set number.  
4. Set the date.  
5. Set the starting time.  
Set the ending time.  
6.  
7. Set the channel position. When recording an exter-  
nal input source, set AU with the buttons.  
8. To program for another program set number, repeat  
Steps 3.-7.  
9. Press the MENU button to end the program. The  
unit returns to the menu screen.  
If you hold down the OPERATE/TIMER button for  
more than three seconds, the unit goes on timer  
standby. Check that the multi display indicator [  
lights up. To cancel this mode, hold the OPERATE/  
TIMER button down for three seconds again.  
]
q
Child lock  
During timer standby mode, all button functions are  
blocked except MENU button. To cancel this mode, hold  
the OPERATE/TlMER button down for three seconds.  
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When two programmes overlap  
Hints on Programming  
.
If the start of the later programme overlaps with the  
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.  
recording period of the earlier programme, the ear-  
lier programme will be recorded to the end and then  
the later programme will be recorded. This means  
that the later programme will not be recorded during  
the overlapped period.  
Press the V button when the current day on the  
V
calendar blinks or press the button, exceeding the  
last day of the calendar (the day after one month).  
The DATE indication on the data set line will change  
in sequence.  
10:00 p.m.  
8:00 p.m.  
Programme 1  
Programme 2  
11:00 p.m.  
9:30 p.m.  
EV-SU...EV-SA:  
Not recorded  
Recording on every specified day of the week.  
MO-FR: Recording every weekday  
.
If the same start time is set on two or more pro-  
grammes, the programme with the lowest number  
has the priority over the other programmes and will  
be recorded to the end. Then the programme with  
the next lowest number will be recorded. This means  
that the other programmes will not be recorded  
during the overlapped period.  
V
: changes with button  
: changes with V button  
Other calendar  
days  
The day after  
one month  
The current  
day  
MO-FR  
EV-SA . . . . . . . EV-SU  
8:00 p.m.  
8:00 p.m.  
9:00 p.m.  
When a timer recording is executed, the programmed  
data except for the everyday or weekly recording is  
erased.  
Programme 1  
Programme 2  
9:30 p.m.  
Not recorded  
If a power failure occurs or the power cord is un-  
plugged, the programmed data will be erased. (How-  
ever, the programmed data will last for 20 minutes).  
Reset the date and clock and re-programme the  
timer for recording.  
Notes on Timer Settings  
.
The VCR will turn on 20 seconds prior to the pro-  
grammed recording start time and enter pause mode.  
Timer recording starts on time.  
.
If the cassette has no safety tab when you press the  
OPERATE/TIMER button to put the VCR in timer  
recording standby mode, the cassette will be auto-  
matically ejected.  
.
TIMER Recording Standby mode will not be acti-  
vated when the OPERATE/TIMER button is pressed  
for three seconds under the following conditions.  
* There is not video cassette in the VCR.  
* There is no programmed data.  
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G-Code INSTANT VIDEO PROGRAMMING  
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 Programming  
1. Press the G-CODE button to call up the G-Code  
screen.  
G-Code is a trademark applied for by Gemstar Devel-  
opment Corp. G-Code system is manufactured under  
license from Gemstar Development Corporation.  
Note  
If 8 programs have already been scheduled, you  
cannot program a G-Code schedule.  
Before Programming  
G-CODE  
1234567  
.
.
Make sure that the clock on the VCR is set to the  
correct time.  
Make sure that a blank video tape with a safety tab  
DAILY WEEKLY  
ONCE  
DATA  
STEP BACK  
DAILY/WEEKLY = [ < > ]  
= [0-9]  
= [RESET]  
has been inserted into the VCR.  
OK =[G-CODE]  
QUIT = [MENU]  
Extending the Recording Time  
To extend the recording time beyond the setting of the G-  
Code programming, follow the steps below.  
2. Enter the G-Code number on the newspaper or  
magazine TV listing.  
For example, if the G-Code number is 123456789,  
enter 123....  
Look at the screen to make sure that the number has  
been entered correctly.  
1. Press the MENU button to call up the menu screen.  
Select "MODE" and press the SHIFT > button to call  
up the mode screen.  
2.  
3. Use the  
buttons to select "G-CODE EX-  
TEND" and press the SHIFT> button.  
Correcting a number  
A digit is deleted with each press of the RESET  
button. Delete digits until the incorrect number has  
been deleted, then enter the correct numbers.  
4. Press  
"5 MIN".  
buttons to change the setting to  
5. Press the MENU button twice to end the setting.  
1234567  
G-CODE  
Note  
The recording time cannot be extended after a G-  
Code program has been set. Always extend the  
recording time before setting a G-Code recording  
time.  
G-CODE  
G-CODE  
1234567  
1234567  
3.  
Press the SHIFT> button to select the recording  
mode (ONCE, DAILY or WEEKLY).  
ONCE: on a particular day  
MODE  
(OFF)  
(5 MIN.)  
15-MIN  
G-CODE EXTEND  
DAILY: at the same time every day (MO-FR)  
WEEKLY: at the same time on the same day every  
week  
G-CODE  
DAILY WEEKLY  
1234567  
ONCE  
4. Press the G-CODE button.  
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5.  
Use the screen below to check the settings. If this is  
the first time G-Code has been used for a channel,  
About Error Messages  
.
use the  
buttons to enter the position number.  
If the G-Code number is incorrect  
Refer to the table on page 10 for details. This setting  
is only required the first time.  
The POS settings can be changed. Use the < SHIFT  
> buttons to select the item and press the  
buttons to change the settings. To cancel the  
settings, press the RESET button.  
"ERROR" and the G-Code number blink. Then cor-  
rect a G-Code number follow fhe procedure for "Cor-  
recting a number" on the previous page.  
.
If the G-Code number and the recording mode do  
not match. For example, a program on a Saturday  
or Sunday is scheduled for DAILY (MO-FR) re-  
cording.  
"ERROR" and "DAILY" blink and the recording mode  
is forcibly set to ONCE.  
G-CODE  
1234567  
DATE  
31/12  
20:00  
23:45  
START  
STOP  
POS  
G-CODE  
1234567  
ONCE  
DAILY WEEKLY  
OK  
= [G-CODE]  
CANCEL = [RESET]  
DATA  
V
= [ V  
]
SHIFT =[< >]  
ERROR  
Notes  
.
The channel position programmed the first time the G-  
Code function is used, is automatically displayed from  
the second time.  
.
If the POS setting is changed, the new setting is used  
until it is changed again.  
6. Check that all the settings are as you wish then press  
the G-CODE button.  
The Timer Program screen appears for few sec-  
onds. Then the VCR returns to the normal screen.  
Notes  
A program cannot be set while the POS indicator is  
[
]. Always use the  
buttons to select a  
position number.  
This completes the procedure for G-Code program,  
Press the OPERATE/TIMER button for 3 seconds,  
or longer, to enter Timer Stanby mode.  
To cancel this mode, hold the OPERATE/TIMER  
button down for three seconds again.  
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OTHERS  
Check the following list of problems and remedies before calling service personnel. The problem may be one you can  
solve yourself.  
REMEDY  
CAUSE  
SYMPTOM  
AC Mains Cord is not connected.  
No power supply to the VCR.  
Connect the AC Mains cord to the AC  
outlet.  
Power is on but the VCR does  
operate.  
Leave the VCR with the AC mains  
cord connected. (It takes aprox-  
mately 2 hours for the VCR to dry out  
Dew condensation inside the VCR.  
Poor picture or no picture on TV  
during Playback or recording.  
TV channel is not set to the video  
channel.  
Set the TV channel to the correct one.  
Fine tune the video channel of the TV  
set.  
The video channel of the TV is not  
fine tuned.  
Connections between the TV and  
the VCR are not properly made.  
Check these connections and con-  
nect them correctly.  
Picture shakes No colour  
The video heads are dirty.  
Have the video heads cleaned.  
Noise in the picture during  
playback.  
Adjust thetracking using the  
buttons  
The tracking adjustment is bad.  
The cassette tape is old and/or  
defective.  
Replace with a new one.  
Noise bars, poor or no colour  
on pause mode.  
This is normal on PAUSE mode  
and is not a fault condition.  
The safety tab of the cassette is  
removed  
Place a piece of adhesive tape over  
the gap.  
The REC button does not  
operate.  
The tape has run out.  
Replace with another one with  
sufficient length.  
Recording does not complete.  
No timer recording.  
The tape has run out during  
recording.  
Replace with a new one.  
More than one programme has  
has preset within the same  
preset  
Re-programme the information.  
Re-programme data correctly.  
The programmed data is not correct.  
Select the channel on which the broad-  
casting programme is aired.  
The active channel is not tuned  
with the built-in tuner of VCR.  
Hold down the OPERATE/TIMER  
button more than 3 seconds to  
illuminate timer indicator.  
The VCR is not ready for timer  
recording.  
Clock indicates inaccurate time.  
Set clock to the current time.  
No remote control unit  
operation.  
Not operated in the proper  
operation range.  
Use the remote control unit within the  
operation range.  
Remove the obstacle.  
An obstacle exists between the  
remote control unit and the VCR.  
Batteries are exhausted or dead.  
Battery polarities are incorrect.  
Replace them with new ones.  
Insert batteries correctly.  
Correct indication does not  
appear in the display panel.  
Clear the data stored in the unit’s  
memory with the CLEAR button and  
input data again.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
GENERAL SECTION  
Power Requirements  
Power Consumption  
Dimensions (W x H x D)  
Weight  
230V AC ~ 50 Hz  
16 Watts  
370 x 95.5 x 271 mm  
Approx. 3.6 kg.  
Operating Temperature  
Operating Humidity  
Video Recording System  
Number of Video Heads  
Tape Speed  
5°Ct o 40°C  
35% to 80% R. H.  
2 Rotary Heads, Helical Scanning System  
2 Heads  
23.39 mm/sec. (SP)  
VHS l/2-inch PAL Cassette Tape  
Up to 5 Hours with E-300 tape  
Tape Format  
Record/Playback Time  
VIDEO SECTION  
Television System  
Modulation System  
PAL: 625 Lines, 50 Fields, Colour Signal  
Luminance: FM Azimuth Recording  
Colour Signal: Converted Subcarrier Phase Shift Recording  
Colour : 230 Lines, Nominal  
Horizontal Resolution  
Input Level  
1 Vp-p 75 unbalanced  
Output Level  
1 Vp-p 75 unbalanced  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio  
More than 43dB  
AUDIO SECTION  
Input Level  
Output Level  
Audio Track  
300m Vrms, 50K Unbalanced  
300m Vrms, 1K Unbalanced  
1 Track  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio  
Frequency Response  
More than 36dB  
l00 Hz to 6KHz  
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice for performance improvement.  
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PALSONIC CORPORATION PTY LTD  
1 JOYNTON AVENUE  
WATERLOO NSW 2017 AUSTRALIA  
TEL:(02)9313 7111  
FAX:(02)9313 7555  
PALSONIC CUSTOMER SERVICE  
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