User manual SANYO VWM-900 INSTRUCTION MANUAL

[. . . ] INSTRUCTION MANUAL VWM-900 English 4-HEAD Hi-Fi STEREO VCR Only cassettes marked can be used with this video cassette recorder. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, SANYO has determined that this product or product model meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. SANYO'S HELP-LINE Call the toll-free number below if you have any difficulties operating this product. 1-800-813-3435 (Weekdays: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM Central Time) Please read this manual carefully before connecting your VCR and operating it for the first time. Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK); NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This 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. 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 product. REGULATORY INFORMATION: FCC Part 15 This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. [. . . ] · When TVG starts to work, the TVG information may appear on the TV screen. · TVGuardian® and TVG® are registered trademarks of Principle Solutions, Inc. 9 NORMAL PLAYBACK PREPARATION · · · Turn on the TV. Be sure the TV is set to the VCR Output Channel (CH 3 or 4). If a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between the VCR and the TV, set the TV's source selector to VIDEO. TO WATCH A STILL (or Frame Advance) PICTURE During PLAYBACK mode: 1 Press PAUSE or PAUSE/STILL on the front panel. A still picture will appear on the TV screen. · If the still picture vibrates vertically, stabilize it by pressing CH/TRACK (v/V) on the remote control. · If the VCR is left in STILL mode for more than 5 minutes, the VCR will automatically enter the STOP mode to protect the tape and video heads. 1 Insert a prerecorded video cassette. The TAPE IN indicator will light and the VCR will power-up automatically. · Make sure that the TIMER indicator in the VCR indicator panel is not lit. · If a tape without a safety tab is inserted the unit will start playback automatically. 2 Press PAUSE repeatedly to advance the video picture one frame at a time while viewing in STILL mode. 3 To continue normal playback, press PLAY. USING THE SLOW MOTION FEATURE During PLAYBACK mode: 1 Press SLOW. The tape will be played back at a speed 1/19 times slower than the normal speed. · During slow playback, CH/TRACK (v/V) on the Remote Control can be used to minimize noise bands. · When the slow mode continues for more than 3 minutes, the VCR will automatically change to PLAYBACK mode. 2 Press PLAY once. The PLAY appears on the TV screen . · It is not necessary to select the tape speed for playback. It will be automatically selected by the VCR. · In playback, the TV/VCR selector switches to VCR mode automatically. 3 Press STOP to stop playback. The STOP appears on the TV screen. · If the tape reaches the end before STOP is pressed, the VCR will automatically stop, rewind, eject, and turn itself off. 2 Press PLAY to return to normal playback speed or press STOP to stop the tape. TRACKING CONTROL AUTO TRACKING The automatic tracking function adjusts the picture to remove snow or streaks. The AUTO TRACKING function works in the following cases: · A tape is played back for the first time. · Tape speed (SP, LP, SLP) changes. · Streaks or snow appear because of scratches on the tape. Ad JUMP (Advertisement Jump) This is useful for skipping commercials or short program segments. 1 Press Ad JUMP during PLAYBACK mode. The tape will fast forward through 30 seconds of recording. The skipping time can be extended by pressing Ad JUMP again. Subsequent presses result in advancing the fast forward picture search time by 30-second increments (maximum 3 minutes). MANUAL TRACKING If noise appears on the screen during playback, press either CH/TRACK (v/V) on the remote control or CHANNEL (V/v) on the front panel until the noise on the screen is reduced. · In case of vertical jitter, adjust these controls very carefully. · Tracking is automatically reset to normal when the tape is ejected or the power cord is unplugged for more than 3 seconds. 2 When the search is completed, the VCR will go into PLAYBACK mode automatically. SPECIAL EFFECTS PLAYBACK NOTES: · Horizontal lines (noise bars) will appear on the TV screen. · The audio is automatically muted during special effect modes, so there is no sound during search. · During high-speed picture search modes, a short period is needed to stabilize tape speed when re-entering PLAYBACK mode. [. . . ] Stick a piece of cellophane tape over the safety tab hole or select a different cassette. The Auto Clock Setup procedure enters the wrong date and/or time. · The TV station sent the wrong XDS information. Use the Manual Clock Set procedure on page 8. SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Head System Four head helical scan azimuth system Power Source AC 120V, 60Hz Power Consumption Approx. [. . . ]