GC971NM_OM_For_Standard 12/8/03 12:01 PM Page 1 Before connecting, operating or adjusting your new VCR, please read this user guide carefully. Thank you.
12/8/03 12:01 PM Page 2 RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
12:01 PM Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 12/8/03 This product has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this product will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use, and servicing. This product does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user. DO NOT REMOVE THE CABINET COVER, OR YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO DANGEROUS VOLTAGE.
12/8/03 12:01 PM Page 4 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • MTS Hi-Fi Stereo OPR (Optimum Picture Response) Easy Graphic Menu Video Doctor (Advanced Self-Diagnosis) 181 Channel Frequency Synthesized Cable Compatible Tuner with Autochannel Programming and Multichannel Scan 1 Year/7 Event Timer with DAILY and WEEKLY Function Auto Power and Playback Functions ITR (Instant Timer Recording) Real-Time Tape Counter Visual Search, Logic Search, CM Skip Clean Still, Slow, Frame Advance Auto Tracking Function On-scr
12/8/03 12:01 PM Page 5 Video IN Audio IN To rewind a tape To play a tape Remote Control Sensor To record the program you are watching Video IN and Audio IN jacks are for connecting devices such as Video Cameras, Games Consoles and other Video Cassette Recorders. You will need to connect to them using an Audio/Video cable. Display Panel To Pause a tape or view it frame by frame Tape Compartment To select a channel you want to watch To stop or eject the tape To turn the VCR on or off.
12/8/03 12:01 PM Page 6 2-1Connect the supplied Coaxial Cable to VHF/UHF/CATV on the VCR and antenna connector on your TV. OR OR OR OUT CABLE CH3 CH4 IN 1 Disconnect the coaxial cable (from antenna or cable company) from your TV and connect it to ANT.IN on the VCR. Cable TV Wall Jack Cable TV Wall Jack Flat Wire (300 ohm) CABLE CONVERTER 300/75 ohm Adaptor (Not provided) Antenna 3 Select the channel to view at the Cable Converter Box.
12/8/03 12:01 PM Page 7 See page 11 For slow motion playback (see page 8) To watch one TV channel whilst recording another. Use the 3/4/1/2 buttons to move through the menus, after accessing them via the MENU button. Select the channel you want to watch (3/4). Press ENTER to approve a menu item or show the clock or counter. To select the input source for recording Don’t forget to install three AAA type batteries in the Remote Control. To fast forward picture search by 30 secs.
12/8/03 12:01 PM Page 8 During slow playback, V/v) on the Remote CH/TRK (V Control can be used to minimize noise bands. Picture Search Press REW m or FF M to make the tape play rapidly forwards or backwards. When the slow mode continues for more than 3 minute, the VCR will automatically change to play mode. The tape will be played back at a speed 1/19 times slower than the normal speed. Simply press STOP x to halt video play. The VCR will revert to television mode.
12/8/03 12:01 PM Page 9 1 Turn on your VCR and television. Insert a video tape into the VCR. Select the video channel on your television. ITR begins recording immediately, either for a set period of time or until the tape runs out. Instant Timer Recording(ITR) • EP provides three times as much recording time as SP, although SP produces better picture and audio sounds. • If a cassette with no prevention tab is loaded, the cassette will be ejected automatically.
12/8/03 12:01 PM Page 10 T I ––:–– ––:–– ––:–– ––:–– ––:–– ––:–– ––:–– DELETE: DATE – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – M E ––:–– ––:–– ––:–– ––:–– ––:–– ––:–– ––:–– SP SP SP SP SP SP SP then 5 Press B and enter the date of the program that you wish to record. Press ENTER before entering a date to select one of the automated features. They are DLY (daily) to record every day except Saturday and Sunday at the set time, or individual days e.g.
12/8/03 12:01 PM Page 11 The tape counter displays the play or recording time elapsed in hours minutes and seconds. Press CLEAR to reset the counter to 0:00:00. When you press STOP x and press REW m, the VCR will stop at 0:00:00, the point where you reset the counter. Resetting the digital tape counter This enables you to skip past small sections of the video tape, such as commercial messages, television adverts or film trailers. Press CM SKIP button on the remote control, during play.
/8/03 12:01 PM Page 12 using the b or B 4 Press MENU to store the settings. 3 Press ENTER to reveal the language choice screen. Select your desired language using the v or V buttons. 2 Select buttons. 1 Press MENU to enter the main menu. TIME --:-- -- 4 Once you are satisfied press MENU to store your settings. The new time will be displayed on the Display Panel. 3 Use the v or V to set MONTH first, then press B to move to next option. And then set DAY, YEAR and TIME by using V, v and B.
12/8/03 12:01 PM Page 13 then TAPE STATUS NOT RECORDABLE: The Cassette in the VCR has had its protection tabs removed, insert a tape suitable for recording. HEAD STATUS PLEASE CLEAN: The tape heads need cleaning ANTENNA CONNECT PLEASE CHECK : Connect the VCR to the antenna and TV correctly and securely. OK ANTENNA CONNECT HEAD STATUS TAPE STATUS NO. OF TIMER PROGRAM NEXT TIMER PROGRAM 3 Use the v or V buttons to check the following features. 2 Use b or B to select press ENTER.
12/8/03 12:01 PM Page 14 then If audio output selection is selected at STEREO position while playing a prerecorded SAP audio program, the main language (Left) and the sub language (Right) will be heard simultaneously. For SAP BILINGUAL playback do not use STEREO position. Select the RIGHT position. 4 Press MENU to exit the menu. 3 Use the v or V buttons to choose among below: STEREO LEFT (left channel only) RIGHT (right channel only) MONO 2 Use b or B to select press ENTER.
12/8/03 12:01 PM Page 15 Check that the VCR plug has been plugged in and switched on at a mains wall outlet and that the television has been plugged in and switched on. Check the antenna wire is undamaged and securely connected to the correct jacks in both the television and the VCR. Check that you have tuned into a video channel on your television. • • • Try a different video cassette. If the problem is resolved, the problem may have been the cassette itself.
12/8/03 12:01 PM Page 16 Antenna VHF Output Signal Channel Coverage TUNER Rewind Time Tape Width Maximum Recording Time Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Timer Weight Tape Speed 75 ohms (UHF), 75 ohms (VHF) Channel 3 or 4 (Switchable) VHF; 2-13 UHF; 14-69 CATV; 4A, A~W, W+1~W+84, A-5~A-1 Coaxial Cable (1) Remote control (1) P/NO : 3834RM0057F -6.0 dBm more than 47 kohms (LINE) -6.0 dBm less than 1.
