User manual FUNAI 31B-254

[. . . ] HM210BD(EN). fm Page 1 Thursday, March 2, 2006 6:07 PM VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER 31B-250 31B-254 (PDC) 31B-450 31B-454 (PDC) PAL Owner's Manual Table of Contents Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Before Using This Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Advanced Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Features · Automatic Operations · On Screen Display · Auto Repeat Playback · Picture Select · One Touch Recording · Parental Lock · Auto Return Supplied Accessories · Remote control · Two R6 batteries · RF cable · Quick setup guide Important Copyright Information Unauthorised recording or use of broadcast television programming, video tape, film or other copyrighted material may violate applicable copyright laws. We do not take responsibility for the unauthorised duplication, use, or other acts which infringe upon the rights of copyright owners. A Note About Recycling This product's packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Please dispose of any materials in accordance with your local recycling regulations. · · · · · · · Timer Recording Auto Head Cleaner NTSC Playback Auto Clock Setting (31B-254/31B-454) PDC (31B-254/31B-454) Quick-Find (31B-450/31B-454) Index/Time Search (31B-450/31B-454) This product consists of materials which can be recycled and reused if disassembled by a specialised company. [. . . ] ·The REC indicator on the VCR comes on. 5) Press STOP/L when recording is completed. Skipping Unwanted Programme Material During Recording 1) Press PAUSE/STILL F when you want to temporarily halt recording. You can check the remaining pause time with C marks on the TV screen. After 5 minutes, the VCR will automatically switch to the Stop mode to prevent tape damage. 2) Press PAUSE/STILL F or REC/OTR to resume recording. Recording One Programme While Viewing Another 1) Press F. FWD/B or REW/s during playback to view a videotape at a high speed in either a forward or reverse direction. 2) Press the button again, the VCR will now search in super high speed. (This function will not operate for a NTSC tape. ) 3) Press PLAY/K to return to normal playback. Still Picture You can record one programme while viewing another. To start recording, follow steps 1) to 4) under "Viewing and Recording the Same Programme". Then, set the TV to the channel you want to watch. To Monitor the Progress of Your Recording Select the video channel on the TV. Assemble Function Press PAUSE/STILL F during playback to view a still picture on the TV screen. · If you press PAUSE/STILL F to freeze the picture, usually there will be noiselines on the TV screen. This is normal, however, each time you press PAUSE/STILL F the lines will change position. (Only 31B-250/31B-254) · When the picture begins to vibrate vertically, stabilize the picture by pressing CHANNEL (K/L) in the Still mode. · After the VCR has been in Still mode for 5 minutes, it will stop automatically to protect the tape and the video head. · You can record in continuation from previous programme on a pre-recorded tape. 2) Press PAUSE/STILL F at the desired point on the tape. The VCR will be in the Recording Pause mode. 4) Press CHANNEL (K/L) to select the channel to be recorded. 6) Press STOP/L when recording is completed. 9 EN HM210BD(EN). fm Page 10 Thursday, March 2, 2006 6:07 PM Advanced Operations Counter Memory This feature can be used to memorize a beginning point that you want to watch again. Rewinding or fast forwarding makes it easy to locate this point. Note: · Auto Repeat Playback The VCR has an auto repeat function that allows you to repeat a tape indefinitely without touching PLAY/K . · Use the remote control for this procedure. 2) Press PLAY/K or STOP/L to select "SET UP", then press F. FWD/B. 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) If a tape includes both programmes recorded in the PAL system and ones recorded with NTSC system, this function may not be operated correctly. · TAPE COUNTER MEMORY does not function if the Auto Repeat mode is set to ON. In this case, set the Auto Repeat mode to OFF. [. . . ] Service Should your VCR become inoperative, do not try to correct the problem by yourself. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Turn the unit off, unplug the power cord, and take the unit to a Service Centre for servicing. 14 EN HM210BD(EN). fm Page 15 Thursday, March 2, 2006 6:07 PM Troubleshooting Guide If you have followed the instructions contained in this manual and have difficulty in operating your VCR, locate the SYMPTOM in the left column below. Check the corresponding cell CORRECTIVE ACTION columns to remedy the problem. SYMPTOM CORRECTIVE ACTION No power. [. . . ]