Video Recorder VS-K207M-E3(S) 4G0A001A[D] COVER-IN 1 3/9/04, 9:07
Features • High Quality (HQ) Images • On-Screen Displays (OSD) • CATV Tuner with Hyperband • 80 Memories for Presets • Automatic TV station presetting • 30 Minutes Back-Up in case of Power Failure • Timer Recording of up to 8 Programs per Month • One-Touch Timer Recording (OTR) • Video Index Search System • NTSC Video Cassette Tape Playback on PAL TV • Auto Power ON and Auto Playback when inserting a Cassette Tape 4F37001A (E)COVER 2 • Auto Rewind, Auto Eject, and Auto Power OFF • Real-Time Tape Counter
Contents Preparation Precautions .......................................................... 2 Locations of Indicators and Controls .................... 4 Remote Control .................................................... 5 Connections and Installation ................................ 7 Setting the TV to the AV-Channel ........................ 9 On-screen Language Selection .......................... 10 Setting the Time and Date ................................. 10 Automatic TV station presetting ..........
Precautions Moisture condensation Video Head Drum If the unit is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm place, do not operate it for two or three hours. What is moisture condensation? When cold water is poured into a glass, for example, water vapour in the air will condense on the surface of the glass. This is called moisture condensation. Moisture will condense on the unit in the following cases; When you move this VCR from a cold to a warm place.
Precautions Do not insert fingers or any other objects into the cassette loading slot. Also, when cleaning the unit, never spray cleaner or furniture wax directly on the unit housing. NO ! Cleaning Precautions For cleaning the VCR we recommend a mild soap solution and a slightly moistened soft cloth as it is used for furniture. To avoid electrical shocks unplug the AC power cord from its wall outlet before cleaning. Be especially careful when cleaning plastic components.
Locations of Indicators and Controls Front view Tape fast forward Playback Cassette loading slot Tape rewind PLAY REW REC/OTR STOP/ EJECT F.
Remote Control Page 10 On/Off 0 1 ~ 91 Use as the Number buttons in various setting modes Select channel 10~13 11,13 AV Scart Input – CH/TR + 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 22 Select channel step by step 11,18 Manual Tracking 15 REC/OTR Recording/OTR 0 PAUSE/STILL REC/OTR Still picture Pause for recording On/Off 15 18 Playback Menu setting 14 Reverse picture search/Tape rewind 14,15 Menu setting – CH/TR + AV 18,19 Forward picture search/Fast forward 14,15 Menu setting PAUSE/STILL Tap
Remote Control How to install the batteries Use micro batteries type UM-4 (AAA-Size). cover in direction of 1 Move arrow and take it off. the batteries as shown 3 Replace cover. 2 Install below, pay attention to polarities. Distance of Remote Control Operation Remote sensor • Point the remote control directly at the remote sensor. approx. 5m Effective angle: approx.
Connections and Installation Connect your VCR to your home's aerial and to your TV-set as shown in the illustration. When you have finished these connections you connect your VCR to the 230 V / 50 Hz mains.
Connections and Installation The SCART-Socket is suitable to connect the video recorder to other units. Connection to a Stereo Amplifier If the VCR is connected to a stereo amplifier, the video soundtrack can be output through the loudspeakers of the stereo system. (The playback sound is in Mono.
Setting the TV to the AV-Channel Don’t execute, if you already installed a scart connection. This VCR incorporates a TV-transmitter, which broadcasts at channel 36 in UHFband. Your TV-set can receive this TVtransmitter via the supplied DIN-DINcoaxial cable. If there is already a TVtransmitter in your neighborhood broadcasting at channel 36, or if you connected another set (e.g. SatReceiver) to your VCR via the coaxial cable, you must change the output channel in your VCR (see below).
On-screen Language Selection / Setting the Time and Date On-screen Language Selection Setting the Time and Date Turn on your TV and select the AV-Program position, on which you have already set your VCR. (it will happen automatically by Scart-cable connection). So you can follow up the all setting on TV screen. This VCR can display the all setting on the TV screen in English, German, French, Italian or Spanish. The Clock has a 24-Hour-Display.
Automatic TV station presetting / Mapping TV stations Automatic TV station presetting Mapping TV stations This VCR has one built-in tuner to receive the broadcast. Before you record one TV-broadcast, you must set and preset the whole of the broadcasts. This VCR can preset up to 80 broadcast. Changing TV station names For a number of TV stations (such as MTV) no name code will be displayed because these TV stations do not provide the necessary information. You can enter the respective names yourself.
Mapping TV stations Reassigning TV station positions Skipping unwanted TV stations Preparation Turn on the TV, and select the AV-program position on TV. Example: Reassign the TV station under No. 6(TV3) to position No. 2(NRK). (Skip those TV stations that are not wanted to be selected by pressing the CHANNEL button.) Preparation Turn on the TV, and select the AV-program position on TV. the "CHANNEL MAPPING" in Menu1 Select 1 Press MENU.
Manual TV station presetting The Auto CH Memory function(See page 11) memorizes all broadcasts to the suitable CH positions by where you done this function. However one broadcast may not be memorized depend on the bad receiving condition. In case of these broadcast, use this Manual tuning function. Manual station presetting You activate the auto search function until your preferred station is tuned in. Then You memorize this station into the chosen channel memory.
Loading and Unloading a Cassette Tape / Playback Loading and Unloading a Cassette Tape Use only video cassette tapes marked . Loading Push the center of the tape until it is automatically inserted. VCR Playback Preparation Turn on the TV, and select the AV-program position on TV. a pre-recorded cassette tape. When loading 1 aLoad cassette tape without an erase prevention tab, playback will start automatically.
Special Playback Picture Search Adjusting the sharpness of the picture Reverse picture search function Press x 1 or x 2 during the playback. VCR . 1 Press Playback will starts. Forward picture search function Press x 1 or x 2 during the playback. • To return to playback: Press VCR 2 Press MENU. Press or repeatedly until the dot before SHARPNESS blinks. Then press ENTER. . Still Picture Press PAUSE/STILL during playback.
Repeat Playback Scene repeat playback Normal repeat playback Preparation • Turn on the TV, and select the AV-program position on TV. • Load a video cassette with the erase prevention tab intact. (Otherwise you can not select the position SCENE REPEAT in menu) Preparation • Turn on the TV, and select the AV-program position on TV. • Load a video cassette with the erase prevention tab intact. 1 Press MENU. Press or repeatedly until the dot before VCR EXTENSION blinks. Then press ENTER.
Counter Display / Video Index Search System Counter Display ZERO RETURN function Video Index Search System This function makes tape-rewinding stop at the counter 00:00:00 position automatically. Preparation • Turn on the TV, and select the AV-program position on TV. • Load a video cassette with the erase prevention tab intact. CALL. 1 Press The counter display shows the tape running time during playback or recording.
Recording a TV Program Preparation Turn on the TV, and select the AV-program position on TV. a blank cassette tape with the erase prevention 1 Load tab intact. (The VCR will automatically turn on.) Recording with a SCART Cable You can record a program using the TV receiver of the VCR and at the same time watch another program on the TV set using its receiver.
One-Touch Timer Recording (OTR) The one-touch timer recording feature provides a simple and convenient way to make a timed recording. Preparation Turn on the TV, and select the AV-program position on TV. To Extend the Recording Time Press REC/OTR repeatedly until the desired time appears on the display. a blank cassette tape with the erase 1 Load prevention tab intact. (The VCR will automatically OTR 1 : 30 CH 29 NRK2 VCR OTR INDEX turn on.) VCR To stop the OTR Press .
Timer Recording Timer recording can be programed on the TVscreen with the remote control. The built-in timer allows automatic unattended recording of up to 8 programs within 1 month. Preparation • Turn on the TV, and select the AV-program position on TV. • Load a video cassette with the erase prevention tab intact. • Make sure with CALL that the time and date are correct.(see page 18). Example: Timer recording for channel 1, 13:00 to 14:30 with Tape speed LP on timer program number 1. Press 1 Press MENU.
Timer Recording Weekly (e.g. WKL-TU: each Tuesday) or daily (e.g. MON-SAT: Monday to Saturday) Timer recording. Follow the procedure for timer recording on both pages before. At picture 3 press . When you press or WKL-SAT MON-SAT ...... SUN-SAT WKL-MON the Timer has been activated, now press TIMER 1 IfREC to deactivate the Timer. The clock symbol will disappear. repeatedly, the indicator at DATE will change as follows, in case of that today is Friday..
Duplicating a Video Tape When you try to connect with a cable, make sure the power of both units have been turned off. a blank cassette tape with the erase REC/OTR and then PAUSE/STILL of 1 Load 3 Press prevention tab intact into the recording VCR. Load Recording unit. the previously recorded cassette tape into the playback VCR or a video camera. VCR AV or CH of the recording VCR to select the 2 Use "AU" rather than the preset channel.
Error Search If your VCR does not work properly check the following points before calling a service technician. Symptoms Remedy Page Connect the AC power cord to an wall outlet. 7 Press TIMER REC to turn OFF the timer. The clock symbol will go off. 20 Antenna cable is disconnected. Reconnect the antenna cable. 7 The video channel is not assigned properly. On the TV set, select channel 36 or any other channel between 23 and 69 that is not preset to a TV station.
Video Head Clogging Video Head Clogging The video heads record and playback pictures and sound on the video tape. In the event that they become dirty you won't be able to do a perfect recording and the playback picture will be extremely snowy. Also, keep in mind that a poor tape quality and a damaged cassette may contribute to the rapid accumulation of dirt on the heads.
Specifications Power Source: Power Consumption: Operation Temperature: Television System: Channel coverage: Tape Format: Tape Speed: Rewind/Forward Time: Heads: Input Level: Output Level: RF Output Channel: Weight: Dimensions: AC 230 V/50 Hz Approx. 9 W Operation Approx. 2 W Standby 5° C to 40° C CCIR: 625 lines, 50 fields, PAL color signal NTSC tape playback with PAL/60 Hz 2-12, X, Y, Z, S1-S41, 21-69 VHS SP/LP Approx.
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