User manual SANYO FVH-T619

[. . . ] 09/1999 Language Contents OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FVH-T619 Video Cassette Recorder ® Only cassettes marked w can be used with this video cassette recorder. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, FISHER has determined that this product or product model meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. (CA) Please read this manual and accompanying "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" sheet carefully before connecting your VCR and operating it for the first time. Be sure to read carefully and follow all the PRECAUTIONS on page 2. Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference. NOTE: Locate serial number (shown on rear panel of unit) and record it here ¬ SU4H/UF2 (FVH-T619 GB) Tue. 09/1999 PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The 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. [. . . ] 2 Record a brief segment of that station's programming. 3 Play back the recording. If the playback picture is clear, the VCR is operating properly. The distortion on the prerecorded tape is due to the copyguard system. 23 SU4H/UF2 (FVH-T619 GB) Tue. 09/1999 NORMAL PLAYBACK Before starting oe Turn on the power (TV and VCR). oe Select the desired audio output mode. (See "AUDIO OUTPUT MODE" on page 29. ) Digitally-Adjusted Clean Playback Advanced technology developed by Fisher enables your VCR to detect imperfections in the condition of a recording (an old recording that has been played back many times, for example) then automatically adjust the playback signal to deliver the best possible image. 1 Press the PLAY button. Normal playback begins. The tape stops and rewinds when the end of the tape is reached. 2 Press the STOP button (or STOP/EJECT on the front BASIC OPERATION panel) to stop playback. oe To rewind the tape, press the REW button. oe To fast forward the tape, press the FF button. NOTES: oe When the tape comes to a blank segment during playback, a blank blue screen appears and the sound is muted. oe If the playback picture shows noise or no video at all while audio is properly heard, first try the manual tracking adjustment. If this does not correct the problem, it may indicate that the video heads need maintenance. Contact an authorized service center. TRACKING CONTROL Tracking Control Adjustments When you play a tape that was not recorded on this VCR, some noise may appear in the picture due to incorrect head-to-tape tracking. The VCR will automatically adjust the tracking for the optimum results. If noise still appears: TAPES WITH Hi-Fi SOUND When a tape with Hi-Fi sound is played, the L and R indicators must be on for Hi-Fi sound to be heard. Watch the L and R indicators on the indicator panel while pressing the CH/TRACK l or j button (or CHANNEL on the front panel). Make sure that the L and R indicators remain on. MANUAL TRACKING CONTROL 1 Press the VCR button on the remote control to select the VCR operation mode. 2 Press and hold the CH/TRACK l or j button (or CHANNEL on the front panel) during playback to eliminate the noise streaks from the picture. The automatic tracking control mode is canceled. To return to automatic tracking, eject the cassette, then reinsert it. 24 SU4H/UF2 (FVH-T619 GB) Tue. 09/1999 RECORDING Before starting oe Turn on the power (TV and VCR). oe Press the VCR button on the remote control to select the VCR operation mode. oe If the VCR indicator is off, press the TV/VCR button on the remote control. Rec. List Super feature lets you keep track of all recordings you make on this VCR. The information automatically includes the channel number, date and start time. [. . . ] oe Place vinyl tape over the safety tab hole in the cassette. oe Select the correct channel (CH 02 ~ 07). oe During playback, set the TV's channel selector to channel 3 or 4 to match the VCR's channel switch setting. oe If the playback picture is still poor, contact a factory-authorized service center. [. . . ]