Video Cassette Recorder User’s Guide D V- T 8 D N As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, DAEWOO has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR¨ guidelines for energy efficiency.
Safety information Safety information, continued CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Safety information, continued 13 Power Lines- An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines, other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching or approaching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal. Installing an outdoor antenna can be hazardous and should be left to a professional antenna installer.
Overview of the equipment, continued Overview of the equipment This section summarizes the buttons, controls, and terminals that you will use with your VCR. Front panel 9 REC/OTR Press to record the program currently airing on the channel. Press multiple times to process onetouch-recording (OTR)time options. 10 Display panel Displays information to assist you in operating the VCR successfully. 11 Remote Sensor This receiver receives a signal from your remote control. Do not block it.
Overview of the equipment, continued Overview of the equipment, continued Back panel Remote control 1 2 3 4 1 1 VIDEO IN/OUT Attach the VCR’s video input/output at these terminals. 2 AUDIO IN/OUT Attach the VCR’s audio input/output at these terminals. 3 Antenna terminal Attach an antenna or cable system at this terminal. 4 RF OUT Use this terminal to connect to a VHF/UHF antenna or to your television RF input.
Overview of the equipment, continued 13 EJECT 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 5 Daewoo Video Cassette Recorder User’s Guide • Do not mix different types of batteries, or mix an old and a new battery. • Remove and replace weak batteries. Weak batteries can leak and damage your controller. Dispose of batteries properly; never throw them into a fire. 2 Install two AAA size batteries as shown. Make sure the “+” and “–” terminals are oriented correctly. 3 Replace the cover.
Overview of the equipment, continued Accessories Carefully remove the VCR from the carton. Check that the VCR has not been damaged. The following accessories are included. 1 Wireless Remote Control NOTE : Required 2 ‘AAA’ batteries. 2 Coaxial cable for connecting the VCR to your TV’s VHF terminal. Connecting your VCR You must connect your VCR to an external antenna or cable system. Next you will connect the VCR to the television. Follow the directions below to make these connections.
Connecting your VCR, continued Connecting your VCR, continued • If you have a coaxial terminal for VHF signals and twin lead terminals for UHF signals, you need an adapter(Not supplied) as shown below: VCR ANT.IN TV . • If your antenna system has two sets of twin 300-ohm leads, purchase a combiner (available at electronics stores). Place one set of twin leads underneath the screws on the combiner and tighten the screws. Do the same with the other set of twin leads.
Connecting your VCR, continued 3 Connect a pair of audio cables to the AUDIO OUT terminal on the back of the VCR. If you have a mono (non-stereo) TV, connect only the white (left) terminal. Connecting your VCR, continued • If your cable system requires you to use a converter box for all channels, connect the incoming cable to the IN terminal on the converter box. Connect another cable between the OUT terminal on the converter box and the ANT. IN terminal on the VCR.
Setting up your VCR, continued Setting up your VCR Setting the clock Once you have connected your VCR and put batteries in the remote control, you are ready to use the VCR. Before you start, however, you must be certain to do the following: • • Turn on the television. Tune the television to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel you selected when connecting the VCR). Turning the VCR on The clock displays the current time and is used for timer recording.
Setting up your VCR, continued 7 Press Menu to save the settings and exit from the Time and Date Set menu. 8 Press MENU again to exit the menu system and return to normal viewing. Selecting cable or antenna viewing You must set the viewing mode for your VCR, choosing either CABLE (cable system connection) or ANTENNA (antenna connection). To set the viewing mode: 1 Press MENU to display the menu. 2 Press 3 to select Channel Set. 3 Press 3 to toggle the setting between CABLE and ANTENNA.
Setting up your VCR, continued 3 Setting up your VCR, continued 4 Press 2 to select Add/Remove Channels. Press 2 to select Add/Remove Channels. ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS Channel 06 is now REMOVED. DISPLAY Add MENU Exit 4 5 6 Use 0-9 to enter the channel you want to remove. Press CLEAR to erase the channel. When you are finished removing channels, press MENU three times to exit from the menus. Press DISPLAY to add the channel. 6 Press MENU three times to exit from the menus.
Setting up your VCR, continued Selecting output channel (CH3 or CH4) Using video cassettes you must set output channel for your VCR choosing either CH3 or CH4. To set the out channel : ✔Audio-visual material 1 Press MENU to display the menu. 2 Press 5 to select output channel. may include works of copyright which must not be recorded without authorization of the copyright owner. ✔If you insert a video cassette without a safety tab into the VCR: 3 Press 5 to toggle the setting between CH3 and CH4.
Watching recorded programs, continued Watching recorded programs Rewinding the video cassette To watch a program recorded on a video cassette tape: •Turn on the television. •Set the TV to channel 3 or 4 or to the video input. •Insert a video cassette. To rewind the video cassette: 1 Press STOP if the VCR is currently playing. 2 Press REW. The video cassette will rewind at high speed without picture and sound. Playing a video cassette Slow motion If the video cassette has no safety tab(e.g.
Recording programs, continued Recording programs Timer recording You have three options for recording TV programs: Manual, Timer, and One touch recording. Preparing to record a program (manual or timer) ✔See “Selecting cable or antenna viewing. “p.15, for information on setting the viewing mode. ✔Press P/S if you would like to momentarily stop the recording. Press REC/OTR to resume recording.
Recording programs, continued ✔See page 20 for information, about tape speed. Understanding tape speed options will ensure that you are able to completely record a program without running out of tape and that you are able to record programs with the level of picture quality you desire. 8 Use 0-9 to enter the recording start time. Recording programs, continued Reviewing timer programs If you want to review the timer programs that you set up: 1 Press MENU to display the menu.
Recording programs, continued 3 Press 2 to select Review/Cancel Programs. Press MENU to cycle the programs. Using advanced features This section describes the advanced features of your VCR. ✔The following guidelines will help you decide on the best method for recording programs. Choose: 4 When the program contents to be erased is displayed, press CLEAR to cancel it. 5 Press MENU repeatedly to return to normal viewing.
Using advanced features, continued 3 4 Using advanced features, continued - Select OFF if you want the VCR to remain in the TV mode. This is useful if you watch your VCR on the TV’s video input and you don’t want your antenna/cable signal interrupted by the VCR. Press 2 repeatedly to select Hi-Fi, Linear, or Mix. Press Menu twice to exit the menu system. Play the tape automatically This feature allows the VCR to automatically start playing when you insert a tape with the safety tab removed.
Using advanced features, continued 2 3 Press 4 to choose Functions. Press 4 to display Go-To Search. Using advanced features, continued CM Skip ✔ Use the tape counter to note the current location of playback on the video cassette. 4 The tape counter is displayed on the screen. Input the tape counter you want to go and press REW or FF, the VCR will search for the time counter you want. • To reset the tape counter, press CLEAR and the time counter will be reset to 00:00 anywhere on a tape.
Using advanced features, continued Using advanced features, continued Duplicating video cassettes tape with another VCR You can duplicate a video cassette tape if you connect a second VCR to this VCR. Connecting another VCR to this VCR Make all connections before turning on the power. Be sure to press INPUT on the recording VCR. PLAYBACK VCR AUDIO OUT • It is recommended that the tape speed be set to the SP mode on the recording VCR for best results.
Glossary Troubleshooting AFT: Automatic fine tuning, a circuit that automatically adjusts TV reception to optimum condition. CABLE: Cable television. EP: Extended play, the slowest recording speed. Designed to store the maximum amount of program material on a single video cassette. There is some degradation in picture/audio quality. Index Search: A feature of this VCR that automatically records an index each time recording begins. It helps you locate a particular segment of the tape quickly and easily.
Troubleshooting, continued side of the remote sensor centre and no more than 23 feet from the VCR. • Make sure there is no obstruction between the remote control and the VCR. Timer clock does not work. • Make sure the VCR is plugged in and receiving power. • If the unit has been without power for some period of time, you must reset the clock and all your timer programs. Video cassette won’t go into the cassette compartment. • Make sure there is not a tape already loaded into the cassette compartment.
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