User's Manual

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Specifications
Format
Recording system
Video heads
Audio heads
Control head
Erase
Record/play time
Antenna input/output terminals
Signal-to-noise ratio
Power source
Power consumption
Dimensions
Fuse
Weight
VHS 1/2 inch (12.7mm)
Rotary Double azimuth four-head helical scanning
DA-4 rotary heads
Linear : 1 stationary
Hi-Fi : 2 rotary
1 stationary
1 full track; 1 audio track
6 hours with T-120 in SLP mode
UHF/VHF : 75 ½ F type connector
Linear : Better than 40 dB
Hi-Fi : Better than 68 dB
12V DC
App. 12 Watts on
10.5Ó(W) x 3.64Ó(H) x 10.5Ó(D)
(265mm x 94mm x 260mm)
Internal 1.6 Amp GMA style
2.7lbs (4.5 kg)
Your VCR can receive 68 broadcast TV channels.
Type Number Channel List of Channels
On Air 12 VHF (Channels 2~13)
56 UHF (Channels 14~69)
Troubleshooting
Before calling for service, check the following:
Problem Solution
No power.
Videocassette cannot be
inserted.
No picture, distorted picture on
playback.
No broadcast picture.
Streaks (noise) on a taped
program.
Streaks (noise) or jitter with the
VCR in Still mode.
Streaks (noise) on a taped
program.
The VCR motor continues to run
even after STOP is pressed.
Make sure the VCR is on and connected to an operating
power source; check the remote for ÒgoodÓ batteries.
Press EJECT button 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.
¥ Try another videocassette to see if it plays back properly.
¥ Press
CH/TRK M / N buttons up or down to adjust the picture.
¥ Set INPUT MODE on the monitor to AUX IN, VIDEO or
EXTERNAL.
¥ Make sure the monitor is working properly.
¥ If the problem occurs on more than one tape, try using a video
head cleaner cassette.
¥ Check all connections between VCR and the monitor.
¥ Make sure the monitor is on.
¥ Press
CH/TRK M / N buttons up or down to adjust the picture.
¥ Check all connections.
¥ View another videocassette to see if it plays back properly.
¥ If the problem occurs on more than one tape, try using a video
head cleaner cassette.
Note: Copy protection schemes can distort the picture; see your
rental store operator.
Press
CH/TRK M / N buttons up or down to adjust the picture.
¥ Check if the VCR is in Still mode.
¥ Check if the cassette has been rewound
This is normal; the video heads run for five minutes even after a
cassette has been stopped.