OWNER ’S GUIDE INSTALLATION GUIDE Video Cassette Recorder with TV Tuner MODEL VC2050
Limited One-Year Warranty For a period of ONE YEAR from the date of purchase, your authorized dealer to obtain the service charge for Directed Electronics, Inc.
Safety Instructions This symbol indicates the presence of high voltage in the unit. It is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this product. 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 PERSONNEL. This symbol alerts you that important literature concerning operation and maintenance has been included with this product.
9. Unit Placement - The unit should be positioned on a flat, sturdy surface and secured in such a way that it cannot move freely about the passenger compartment or hinder operation of the vehicle in any way. 10. Object and Liquid Entry - Never insert objects (other than video cassette tapes, as instructed) into this product. Electric shock, fire, or electric short can occur. Never spill/pour liquid of any kind onto/into this product. 11.
Table of Contents Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . FCC Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Your Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Features FEATURES ACCESSORIES ■ Hi-Fi stereo. ■ VCR. ■ Audio/Video inputs. ■ Remote infrared (IR) sensor (Optional part). ■ Digital auto Tracking. ■ Antenna. ■ Built-in HQ (High Quality) video circuitry. ■ Remote control. ■ Frame advance and slow motion. ■ AA Batteries for remote. ■ DLC (Diamond Like Carbon) Head - special alloy reduces head wear and increases durability. ■ Power harness. ■ Mounting brackets (2). ■ Mounting hardware. ■ 4 machine screws.
Front Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 7 1. POWER - Turns VCR on and off. 2. Cassette Compartment - For cassette insertion/removal. 3. EJECT - Ejects cassette. 4. STOP - Stops tape movement. 5. REC - Starts recording. 6. Power Indicator Light 7. Record Indicator Light 8. SP/SLP Indicator - Lit when VCR is recording in SLP mode. 9.
Rear Panel/TV Connection/Power To connect the VCR and TV, use cable type (A/V RCA-type) appropriate to your TV. Connect the VCR and TV as shown: 6 7 3 8 Back of TV LINE IN R AUDIO AUDIO L VIDEO IN ON TV AUDIO IN On TV VIDEO DC 12V INPUT REMOTE SENSOR INPUT 1 2 9 Remote IR Sensor 1. VIDEO OUT - Connects to TV video input. 2. VIDEO IN - Connects to a second VCR for recording or video camera for recording. 3. AUDIO OUT - Connects to receiver or amplifier input. 4.
Remote Control Always aim the remote control directly at the VCR or the remote sensor eye. TV/VCR Switchs between TV or VCR source. POWER Turns VCR on and off. REC Starts recording. ENTER POWER REC TV/VCR MENU ENTER DISPLAY CH/TRK SHIFT SHIFT PLAY Press to begin playback. REW Rewinds tape from stop mode. STOP Stops tape movement. IISTILL/SLOW MENU Selects menu. CHANNEL UP/DOWN Changes channels. TRACKING UP/DOWN Adjusts cassette tracking.
Playing a Tape 1. Turn TV and VCR on. If connected with RCA cable, set TV to video mode. If connected with RF cable, set TV to channel 3 or 4 and set VCR output to channel 3 or 4 in the MAIN MENU. (Refer to page 11.) tape; this alignment is called tracking. 2. Load a video cassette tape. VCR power turns on automatically. To adjust manually, press CH/TRK up or down as 3. Press PLAY to start playback. If the tape doesn’t have a safety tab, VCR will playback automatically.
Videocassette Tapes Always insert the videocassette window-side up To record a tape that has the Record Protect with the arrow on the case pointing toward the Safety Tab removed, place a piece of cellophane VCR. tape over the space from which the tab was Use only videocassette tapes marked VHS . European-standard PAL VHS videocassette tapes and S-VHS prerecorded videocassette tapes are not compatible.
Using Special Features FORWARD AND REVERSE PICTURE SEARCH STILL AND FRAME ADVANCE While in Play mode, press REW or FF; to resume on a single still frame. Press STILL/SLOW again normal viewing, press PLAY button. to advance picture frame by frame. To resume FORWARD AND REVERSE JET SEARCH While in Play mode, press and hold REW or FF; Jet Search increases the tape speed 7 times if While in Play mode, press STILL/SLOW to stop normal viewing, press PLAY.
Setting the Main Menu ON-SCREEN MENU sure the TV is tuned to the same channel as the VCR output CH3/4 on the SETUP MENU of the Your VCR has on-screen menus that allow you to VCR. If the VCR is in the TV mode, press TV/VCR access and control the VCR’s programmable fea- on the remote control to set VCR to TV mode. tures. You will use the buttons on the remote control to work with the on-screen program- To make all of the VCR’s features available, set the ming.
AUDIO OUTPUT Press ENTER to change the AUDIO OUTPUT. The VCR can record a program in stereo. It can also be set to record the secondary Audio Program (SAP) of any broadcast with second language audio. The VCR records the same audio on both the Hi-Fi and linear tracks on the tape. CHANNEL SETUP When the VCR memorizes all the available channels, you can use CH/TRK to select channel. Select the CHANNEL SETUP using SHIFT and ENTER. 1.
Troubleshooting Before calling for service, check the following: PROBLEM SOLUTION No Power. Make sure the VCR is on and connected to an operating power source; check the remote for “good” batteries. Videocassette cannot be inserted. Press EJECT to see if a cassette is already in the VCR. Make sure the videocassette is window-side up, with the arrow pointing toward the VCR. No picture, distorted picture playback. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ No TV broadcast picture. ■ ■ Streaks (noise) on a taped program.
Specifications Format VHS 1/2 inch (12.7mm) Recording System Rotary Double azimuth four-head helical scanning Video Heads DA-4 rotary heads Audio heads Linear : 1 stationary Hi-Fi : 2 rotary Control head 1 stationary Erase 1 full track; 1 audio track Record/play time 6 hours with T-120 in SLP mode Video input Video IN terminal (RCA)1.0 Vp-p Video output Video out terminal (RCA)1.
The company behind this system is Directed Electronics, Inc. Since its inception, Directed has had one purpose, to provide consumers with the finest vehicle security, car stereo products, rear seat entertainment, and accessories available. The recipient of more than 20 patents in the field of advanced electronic technology, Directed is ISO 9001 registered. Quality Directed Electronics products are sold and serviced throughout North America and around the world.
