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Video Deck VHS
VT-M190A/VT-M291A
Owner's Manual
Your Complete Guide
to Videocassette Viewing
and Recording
Using These quality features:
Auto Power On and Off System
Automatic Rewind
Auto Repeat
Digital Auto Tracking (DTR)
Three Different Record/Playback Speeds
Automatic Playback Speed Selection
1 Year, 7 events (including Daily and Weekly Timer Recording)
IRT (Instant Recording Timer)
Rental Play Mode
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .................................................................................................................. 5 PRECAUTIONS ......................................................................................................................................... 9 LOCATION ............................................................................................................................................ 9 FEATURES...........................................
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TO STOP RECORDING.................................................................................................................... 53 AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING HINTS................................................................................... 53 IRT (INSTANT RECORDING TIMER).................................................................................................. 55 MONITOR RECORDING............................................................................................
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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. THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT DANGEROUS VOLTAGE CONSTITUTING A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK IS PRESENT WITHIN THIS UNIT. THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT THERE ARE IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE APPLIANCE. 4
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1. Read Instructions-All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2. Retain Instructions-The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings-All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Follow Instructions-All operating and use instructions should be followed. 5. Cleaning-Unplug this video product from the wall ou
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS by placing the video product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This video product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to. 10. Power Sources-This video product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking Label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your applianc
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal. 16. Overloading-Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the video product. 17. Object and Liquid Entry-Never push objects of any kind into this video product through any openings as t
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS and other vital information here and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of theft. Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased from Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Model No. Serial No. 8
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PRECAUTIONS PRECAUTIONS LOCATION For safe operation and satisfactory performance of your VCR, keep the following in mind when selecting a place for its installation: Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from sources of intense heat. Avoid dusty or humid places. Avoid places with insufficient ventilation for proper heat dissipation. Do not block the ventilation holes at the top and bottom of the VCR. Do not place the unit on a carpet because this will block
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PRECAUTIONS WARNING : Moisture condensation may occur inside the unit when it is moved from a cold place to a warm place, or after heating a cold room or under conditions of high humidity. do not use the VCR until its inside is dry. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. ATTENTION: POUR PRÉVENIR LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE F
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FEATURES FEATURES Auto Power On and Off System- Automatically turns the VCR on as you insert the cassette, and turns off after auto-rewind, ejects when the beginning of the tape is reached. Automatic Rewind-Automatically rewinds at the end of the tape except during timer recording. Auto Repeat-Lets you set the VCR to automatically repeat a tape when it reaches the end. Digital Auto Tracking (DTR)-Adjusts the tracking automatically for each tape you play. Three Diffe
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FEATURES tape counter position "0:00:00". Direct Button Operation-When a tape is in the VCR and the power is off, just pressing PLAY, REW or F.FWD button on the main unit will automatically turn on the VCR and playback, rewinding or fast-forwarding will start immediately. On-Screen Programming-All operating and programming functions appear on your TV screen. Bilingual on-screen menu display selectable in English or Spanish 12
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MEMO MEMO 1 13
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OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS -FRONT VIEW- 1 Cassette Compartment 2 REW button-Press to rewind the tape, or to view video in reverse direction at a faster than normal speed. Press PLAY button to return VCR to normal playback speed. 3 PLAY button-Press to begin playback of a tape. 4 F.FWD button-Press to advance the tape, or to view video in forward direction at a faster that normal speed. Press PLAY button to return VCR to normal playback sp
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OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 13 Power cord-Connect to a standard AC outlet (120V/60Hz). 14 AUDIO OUT jack-For connection to the audio in jack of your audio equipment or another VCR. 15 AUDIO IN jack-For connection to the audio output jack of your audio equipment or another VCR. 16 ANT. IN terminal-For connection to an antenna or CATV. 17 ANT. OUT terminal-For connection to an antenna in terminal of your TV. 18 CH3/CH4 selector switch-Use to select the video output channel (3 or
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REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION You can operate most of your VCR's functions from the Remote Control (included). The buttons on the Remote Control have the same functions as the corresponding buttons on the VCR. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE CONTROL See Remote Control Diagram. 1 POWER button-Press to turn VCR on and off. Press to activate the automatic timer recording. 2 MENU button-Press to display main menu on the TV screen. 3 SELECT button-Press to select setti
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REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION 12 PAUSE button-Press to temporarily stop the tape during recording or to view a still picture during playback. 13 F.FWD button-Press to rapidly advance the tape or to view the picture rapidly in forward during playback. (Forward Search) 14 CH button-Press to select desired channel by using either (up) or (down) button. They cannot be used during Timer Recording. 15 COUNTER MEMORY button-Press to set counter memory on and off. 16 VCR/TV button-Press to sele
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REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION Insert 2 "AA" penlight batteries into the battery compartment in the direction indicated by the polarity (+/-) markings. 3 Replace the cover. 18
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ANTENNA/CABLE SYSTEM CONNECTIONS ANTENNA/CABLE SYSTEM CONNECTIONS For some of the most common types of connections, see the following drawings. Use only one connection. For any further complex connections, please contact your local dealer or other qualified persons. (You may need additional accessories which are not supplied). COMBINATION VHF/UHF ANTENNA (1) Disconnect the round 75-ohm combination VHF/UHF coaxial antenna cable from the back of your TV set (2) Reconnect the
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ANTENNA/CABLE SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper 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. SEPARATE VHF (75-OHM) / UHF (300-OHM) ANTENNA (1) Disconnect the VHF coaxial antenna cable and the UHF flat twin-lead
