User's Manual

IMPORTANT COPYRIGHT INFORMATION : Many television
programs and films are copyrighted. In certain circumstances,
copyright law may apply to private in-home video taping of
copyrighted materials.
FCC WARNING: This equipment may generate or use radio fre-
quency energy. Changes or modifications to this
equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifica-
tions are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user
could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unautho-
rized change or modification is made.
REGULATORY INFORMATION: FCC Part 15
This product has been tested and found to comply with the lim-
its for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protec-
tion against harmful interference when the product is operated
in a residential installation. This product generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this product does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turn-
ing the product off and on, the user is encouraged to try to cor-
rect the interference by one or more of the following measures:
 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
 Increase the separation between the product and
receiver.
 Connect the product into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
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If you pour a cold liquid into a glass, water vapor in the air will
condense on the surface of the glass. This is moisture conden-
sation. Moisture condensation on the head drum, one of the
most crucial parts of the unit, will cause damage to the tape.
When the VCR is exposed to a rapid temperature change from
cold to warm, some condensation will occur. Under this condi-
tion, connect the power cord to the AC line, press POWER on
and allow at least two hours for the VCR to dry out.
MOISTURE CONDENSATION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION
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.
The serial number is found on the back of this unit. This
number is unique to this unit and not available to others. You
should record requested information here and retain this guide
as a permanent record of your purchase.
Model No. VWM-900
Serial No.
This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an
equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
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.
Note to CATV system installer (USA only): This reminder is
provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to
Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for prop-
er grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground
shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as
close to the point of cable entry as practical.
WARNING :
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOIS-
TURE.
CAUTION : TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
USE THIS PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTA-
CLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE PLUG CAN BE
FULLY INSERTED WITHOUT EXPOSING ANY PARTS OF
THE BLADES.
Video Head Cleaning
Video head clogging
The video heads are the means by which the unit reads the picture from the tape during playback. In the unlikely
event that the heads become dirty enough to be clogged, no picture will be played back. This can easily be deter-
mined if, during playback of a known good tape, there is good sound, but no picture (picture is extremely snowy).
If this is the case, use a high quality head cleaning system or have them cleaned professionally.
Video head cleaning
Video head cleaning is needed when the playback picture becomes unclear. This signifies that the heads are getting dirty and can occur
when playing poor quality or damaged tapes. If the heads require cleaning, use an equivalent high quality chemical non-abrasive (wet)
head cleaning tape or have them cleaned professionally. If playing a head cleaning tape in the unit once does not improve the picture,
play it several times before requesting service.
Notes
 DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN THE VIDEO HEADS OR SERVICE THE UNIT BY REMOVING THE TOP COVER.
 Video heads may eventually wear out and should be replaced when they fail to produce clear pictures.
 To help prevent video head clogging, use only good quality VHS tapes. Discard worn out tapes.
Snowy Picture