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Video Cassette Recorder
W-704C
OWNER’S MANUAL
REV FF
PLAY
POWER EJECT
PROG.TV STOP
PAUSE/STILL
REC
This publication is printed
on recycled paper
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsu- lated “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 applian
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INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS Save Original Packing Materials The original shipping carton and packing materials will come in handy if you ever have to ship your VCR. For maximum protection, repack the set as it was originally packed at the factory. Avoid Volatile Liquid Do not use volatile liquids, such as an insect spray, near the unit. Do not leave rubber or plastic products touching the unit for a long time. They will mar the finish. Moisture Condensation Never operate this unit immedia
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND THOSE MARKED ON THE UNIT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This set has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this unit will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use and servicing. This unit is fully transistorized and does
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INTRODUCTION 6. Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water - for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool and the like. 7. Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 8. Power-Cord Protection Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against the
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 12. Lightning For added protection for this product during storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges. 13. Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fir
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INTRODUCTION Contents INTRODUCTION Variable Speed Playback .................. 21 Provides important notes and general • Picture Search explanation of the VCR, including names of the • Still Picture buttons, jacks, etc. • Slow-motion Picture • Frame Advance SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .................... 2 • Double Speed Playback IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS .............. 3 • Shuttle Dial Operation IMPORTANT SAFETY Useful Functions in Tape INSTRUCTIONS ................................... 4 Operation ..........
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INTRODUCTION Identification of Controls See the page in for details. This manual shows the names of buttons in italics. Front Panel CHANNEL 25 EJECT 19 PLAY 20 Cassette compartment 19 POWER 15 STOP 20 REV FWD ( ) PLAY POWER c EJECT STOP SHUTTLE CHANNEL 22 LINE IN 2 REC PAUSE/STILL LINE IN 2 VIDEO L-MONO-AUDIO-R VIDEO jack PAUSE/STILL Remote sensor 21 10 LINE IN 2 AUDIO (L/MONO, R) jacks VCR display 9 REC 25 Remote Control To operate this VCR. VCR 14 VCR TV POWER POWER 15 To operate your TV. TV
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INTRODUCTION VCR Display VCR indicator Timer recording indicator Cassette indicator REMAIN indicator OFF indicator POWER indicator REMAIN AM PM POWER L Hi-Fi (L/R) indicators SLP OFF R L: Left channel VCR TIMER R:Right channel REC DT CH HM S off: Normal track Multifunctional indicator REC (Recording) DT (Digital Auto Tracking) indicator indicator Channel indicator Tape speed indicator Tape running direction/speed indicator (SP/SLP) Rear Panel LINE OUT VIDEO jack RF IN (FROM ANT.) terminal LINE I
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PREPARATION How to Use the Remote Control This section explains how to get ready for remote control operation. Setting up the Remote Control Open the battery compartment lid on the 1 rear panel. Install 2 batteries (“AAA” size) following 2 the polarity diagrams. Close the battery compartment lid. 3 Point the remote control at the VCR and press the buttons within the operating range. 4 Distance: within about 7 m from the front of the remote sensor Angles: within about 30˚ in every direction Notes
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PREPARATION PREPARATION Connections Before you use this VCR, it is necessary to connect it to your TV. Several ways of connecting are available depending on your use of TV or cable box. Select one which is applicable to your equipment. Antenna/VCR/TV Connection Disconnect the antenna cable from your TV and connect it to the RF IN terminal on the 1 VCR. Connect the RF OUT terminal to the TV. 2 VHF/UHF combinaion VHF antenna UHF antenna antenna only only 1 IN (FROM ANT.) VHF/UHF 2 OUT (TO TV) VH
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Connections (continued) Cable Connection Choose one of the below according to your usage of the cable box. This set-up will enable you to: – record an unscrambled channel. – watch an unscrambled channel while recording it. – record an unscrambled channel while watching another (only when you connect a cable- compatible TV). Incoming cable You will need to: • select TV channel 3 or 4 to receive video signals. (See page 11.) • to record a channel while watching another, press TV/VCR on the remote
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PREPARATION This set-up will enable you to: – watch an unscrambled or scrambled channel while recording it. – record any channels through the cable box. Cable Box You will need to: • set TV channel 3 or 4 to receive video signals. IN OUT (See page 11.) • set VCR channel to the output channel of the cable box, and select a desired cable channel on the cable box. • while the VCR is turned off or the “VCR” indicator is not lit in the VCR display, set TV channel to the output channel of the cable bo
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PREPARATION Auto Set Up The Auto Set Up function automatically sets the tuner channels and clock when power is first connected to the VCR. Preparation • Turn on the TV, and select the video channel (3 or 4), or the video input mode if you made the Audio/Video connection (page 11). • Press I.SELECT so that the channel number will appear if “L1” or “L2” is displayed in the VCR display. • Press VCR to set the remote control operating the VCR. Auto Set Up Connect the antenna cable to the VCR (see pa
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PREPARATION PREPARATION Initial Settings Using On-screen Display Language selection must be set first when the VCR is first plugged in, or after it encounters a power failure. You can also easily make necessary settings using the on-screen displays. Preparation • Turn on the TV, and select the video channel (3 or 4), or the video input mode if you made the Audio/Video connection (page 11). • Press VCR to set the remote control operating the VCR. Setting the Language VCR POWER Press POWER to turn
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Initial Settings Using On-Screen Display (continued) Setting the Clock Press ENTER to start the “AUTO” clock 8 set feature. Example: To set the clock to 2:30 p.m. on After a while, the VCR automatically updates August 25 (summer time) 2000. the clock using the data broadcast by the local TV stations. Press PROG.. 1 The following screen will appear on TV The MENU screen appears on the TV. depending on the broadcast at your location. Select “PRESET” using FF or REW, and 2 PROGRAM SET UP PRESET pr
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PREPARATION PREPARATION Storing Channels on the VCR This section is required if you receive only normal TV or unscrambled cable channels, or use a cable box between your TV and the VCR. Incoming Antenna/Cable (CATV) Signals The VCR scans through all receivable TV and CATV channels and stores only the active ones in your area into the memory. Once the storing is finished, you can select a desired channel using CH/TRK. Preparation • Turn on the TV, and select the video channel (3 or 4), or the vi
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Storing Channels on the VCR (continued) 3) Enter a channel number of 1 to 125 using Adding or erasing channels number buttons. Adding channels For more than 100 number, first press 100. If a desired channel cannot be scanned For CATV channels, refer to the chart below. automatically because of a weak signal, it can be (For other orders, check with your cable added to the memory. company.) Erasing channels 4) Repeat steps 2) and 3) to add or erase You can erase a stored channel from the memory ch
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PREPARATION PREPARATION Video Cassette Use Video Cassette Use Loading a cassette Push the cassette into the cassette compartment with the window side facing up and the label side towards the front. The VCR is automatically turned on. The indicator will appear in the VCR display. Ejecting a cassette Press EJECT. The cassette is ejected from the cassette compartment. Warning Do not insert your hands or any foreign objects into the compartment. This may result in injury or damage. T
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PLAYBACK Playback This section explains the basic playback operation. Preparation • Select the video channel (3 or 4) or video input mode on the TV. • Press VCR to set the remote control operating the VCR. Basic Playback VCR 1 23 CH/TRK 4 5 6 Load a recorded cassette. 1 POWER 78 9 Power is turned on. 0 100 If the cassette has no safety tab, playback starts automatically. PLAY/x2 2 Press PLAY/x2 to start playback. 2 POWER REW FF SP VCR FF DT STOP 3 19µ To stop playback, press STOP. 3 REW Rewindin
