User manual SANYO VHRH690

[. . . ] 14/2000 Language Contents INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHR-H690 Video Cassette Recorder (CA) Only cassettes marked w can be used with this video cassette recorder. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, SANYO has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. ® VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation. Please read this manual carefully before connecting your VCR and operating it for the first time. Be sure to follow all the PRECAUTIONS on page 1. Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference. SC4H/CA3 (VHR-H690 GB) Tue. [. . . ] @Sharpness [<>]Adjustment NOTES: oe When the tape comes to a blank segment during playback, the "No Signal" message 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. 3 While looking at the picture displayed on-screen, press the > (or <) button, until the picture is adjusted as desired. Press the > button for a sharper image, or press the < button for a softer image. After about 5 seconds, the adjustment values are saved, and the screen disappears. NOTES: oe When DPC is set to "Manual", the picture adjustment made will be kept until changed again or until the DPC setting is changed to "Auto". Also, when the DPC screen is displayed, the adjustment values are displayed. oe The adjustment can only be done during playback. Automatic Picture Control Advanced technology developed by Sanyo 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. 23 SC4H/CA3 (VHR-H690 GB) Tue. 14/2000 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. BASIC OPERATION To return to automatic tracking, eject the cassette, then reinsert it. 24 SC4H/CA3 (VHR-H690 GB) Tue. 14/2000 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. In addition you have an option to add the program type to the information list. See page 27 for more detailed instructions on the Rec. List Super feature. The VCR indicator lights. oe Press the INPUT button on the remote control to select the tuner mode. (See "Recording Input Options". ) Recording One Program While Viewing Another 1 Follow the steps 1 ­ 4 in "RECORDING". 2 Press the TV/VCR button. The VCR indicator goes off. A channel number appears. oe Load a cassette. [. . . ] 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. White lines (noise bands) in the picture during playback. oe Try a different tape. oe The power is not on. [. . . ]