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FOR YOUR SAFETY - 1 -
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
VT-FX614A
Owner's manual
w/Cable Channel Changer
Using these quality features:
• The VCR Plus+* programming system allows you to program the VCR for timer recording by simply
entering a PlusCode* number.
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* VCR Plus+C and Pluscode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.
VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
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With the VCR Plus+C system, this video cassette recor
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FOR YOUR SAFETY - 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR YOUR SAFETY..................................................................................................................3 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS.....................................................................................................4 CUSTOMER CONTROLS ..........................................................................................................8 REMOTE OPERATION ..........................................................
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FOR YOUR SAFETY - 3 - FOR YOUR SAFETY POWER SUPPLY: AC 120V, 60 Hz ONLY. The POWER button turns the VCR on and off, leaving the clock/timer unaffected. If the unit is to be left unattended for a long period, it is recommended that the unit be completely switched off and unplugged. Illustrated below is the label on the back of your unit. This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock. Therefore, it is dang
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS - 4 - IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product, safety is a major factor in the design of every instrument. But, safety is your responsibility too. This page lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of a Video Cassette Recorder and accessory equipment. Please read it carefully before operating your video product and keep it in a handy place
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS - 5 - 9 Attachments -- Do not use attachments unless recommended by the video product manufacturer as they may cause hazards. Caution: Maintain electrical safety. Powerline operated equipment or accessories connected to this unit should bear the UL listing mark or CSA certification mark on the accessory itself and should not have been modified so as to defeat the safety features. This will help avoid any potential hazard from electric shock or fire. If in dou
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS - 6 - This will prevent damage to the video product due to lightning and power-line surges. SERVICE 17 Servicing -- Do not attempt to service this video product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 18 Conditions Requiring Service -- Unplug this video product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following condi
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS - 7 - Item Function No. 1 POWER button 2 Infrared receiver 3 Cassette compartment 4 REC/IRT button 5 REW button 6 Infrared Transmitter 7 F.FWD button 8 PLAY button 9 STOP/EJECT button 10 CHANNEL (channel up/down)/ TRACKING buttons 11 AUDIO IN L (mono), R jacks 12 VIDEO IN display VCR Display 13 AM/PM indicators 14 Time, Tape counter, Tape remaining or VCR mode indicator 15 PLAY – playback SRCH - double-speed play, SLOW - slow play REW - rewind S
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CUSTOMER CONTROLS - 8 - CUSTOMER CONTROLS Accessories supplied Check and identify the accessories supplied. If any are missing or appear damaged, consult your dealer. Cable for connecting this VCR to a TV
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CUSTOMER CONTROLS - 9 - Batteries for remote control handset (R6) VCR Customer Controls VCR Rear Panel Item No. Function 22 AUDIO IN L, R jacks 23 VIDEO IN jack 24 IN FROM ANT. - signal input 25 OUT TO TV - signal to TV 26 VIDEO OUT jack 27 AUDIO OUT L, R jacks Remote Control Customer Controls click for image of Remote Control Item No. Function 1 Transmission window 2 POWER button 3 GUIDE - to recall OSD menu 4 VCR/TV mode select button 5 CLEAR - to recall on-screen
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CUSTOMER CONTROLS - 10 - 16 STOP button - stops play/record function F.FWD button - fast forward or search 17 CH (channel up/down) button 18 LAST CH button - switches to the TV channel you 19 watched previously during the current viewing session MUTE button - turns off the audio until you press 20 MUTE again AVX button - select L1 or L2 21 Number buttons 22 * Refer to the camcorder's instruction manual for its operation.
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REMOTE OPERATION - 11 - REMOTE OPERATION • Install batteries in the remote control The remote control requires two "AA" batteries. 1 Push the mark and hold it, then slide the cover in the direction of the arrow to remove it. Note: When replacing the batteries, remove the old batteries and keep the POWER button depressed for 10 seconds before inserting fresh batteries. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
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REMOTE OPERATION - 12 - • Operating in the remote control Operating the VCR: 1 Make sure there is no obstacle between the remote control and VCR's infrared receiver. Note: You cannot operate the VCR if there is an obstacle (for example, coffee table, sofa, etc) between the VCR and remote control. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 2 Point the remote control at the VCR's infrared receiver and press the r
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CASSETTE TAPES - 13 - CASSETTE TAPES • Types Only use video cassettes with the mark in this VCR. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • The table shows the recording time of different cassettes. • To get the best quality picture record at standard recording speed (SP) • This VCR does not record at the LP speed, but it can play cassette that were recorded at the LP speed. • Safety tabs prevent erasu
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CASSETTE TAPES - 14 -
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BASIC ANTENNA HOOKUP [A] - 15 - BASIC ANTENNA HOOKUP [A] WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN... • WATCH AVAILABLE TV CHANNELS • RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL • RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER Hook-up A Illustration • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Switch the RF Channel When the VCR is on, its video signal can come into your TV on either channel 3 or channel 4. You need to select the appropriate cha
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ADVANCED ANTENNA HOOKUP -AV HOOKUP [B] - 16 - ADVANCED ANTENNA HOOKUP -AV HOOKUP [B] WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN... • WATCH AVAILABLE TV CHANNELS • RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL • RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER Hookup B Illustration • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
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BASIC CABLE HOOKUP [C] - 17 - BASIC CABLE HOOKUP [C] WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN... • WATCH AVAILABLE CABLE CHANNELS • RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL • RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER Hookup C Illustration • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Switch the RF Channel When the VCR is on, its video signal can come into your TV on either channel 3 or channel 4. You need to select the appropriate chann
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ADVANCED CABLE HOOKUP -AV HOOKUP [D] - 18 - ADVANCED CABLE HOOKUP -AV HOOKUP [D] WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN... • WATCH AVAILABLE CABLE CHANNELS • RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL • RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER Hookup D Illustration • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
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BASIC CABLE HOOKUP -WITH CABLE BOX [E] - 19 - BASIC CABLE HOOKUP -WITH CABLE BOX [E] WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN... • WATCH AVAILABLE CABLE CHANNELS • RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL YOU CAN'T... • RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER ALL CHANNEL SELECTIONS MUST BE MADE AT THE CABLE BOX. BE SURE TO CONSULT YOUR CABLE BOX MANUAL FOR THE CABLE BOX OUTPUT CHANNEL. Hookup E Illustration • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
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ADVANCED CABLE HOOKUP -WITH CABLE BOX [F] - 20 - ADVANCED CABLE HOOKUP -WITH CABLE BOX [F] WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN... • WATCH AVAILABLE CABLE CHANNELS • RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL YOU CAN'T... • RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER ALL CHANNEL SELECTIONS MUST BE MADE AT THE CABLE BOX. BE SURE TO CONSULT YOUR CABLE BOX MANUAL FOR THE CABLE BOX OUTPUT CHANNEL. Hookup F Illustration • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
