Sylvania VCR 6221CVB User Manual

VIDEO  
CASSETTE  
RECORDER  
OWNER’S  
MANUAL  
6221CVB  
TABLE OF CONTENTS  
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS..................................... 2  
PRECAUTIONS ............................................................ 3  
FEATURES ................................................................... 4  
OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS......... 4  
PREPARATION FOR USE .......................................... 6  
INITIAL SET UP FOR USE ........................................ 7  
SET UP FOR USE AGAIN........................................... 8  
PLAYBACK FUNCTION.............................................. 9  
RECORDING FUNCTION ........................................ 10  
TIMER RECORDING................................................. 11  
SPECIAL FEATURES................................................ 12  
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE................................. 12  
SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................... 13  
MAINTENANCE......................................................... 13  
WARRANTY ................................................................ 14  
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES  
ACCESSORIES  
Coaxial Cable  
Remote Control Unit  
Batteries  
PART NO.  
WPZ0901LW001  
N9373UD or N9376UD  
AA x 2  
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PRECAUTIONS  
INSTALL LOCATION  
For safety and optimum performance of your VCR:  
REMOTE CONTROL  
We do not recommend the use of universal remote con-  
trols. Not all of the functions may be controlled with a  
universal remote control.  
If you decide to use a universal remote control with this  
unit, please be aware that the code number given may  
not operate this unit. In this case, please call the manu-  
facturer of the universal remote control.  
Install the VCR in a horizontal and stable position.  
Do not place anything directly on top of the VCR. Do  
not place the VCR directly on top of the TV.  
Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from  
sources of intense heat. Avoid dusty or humid places.  
Avoid places with insufficient ventilation for proper  
heat dissipation. Do not block the ventilation holes  
on the sides of the VCR. Avoid locations subject to  
strong vibration or strong magnetic fields.  
FCC WARNING  
This equipment may generate or use radio frequency  
energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may  
cause harmful interference unless the modifications are  
expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user  
could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an  
unauthorized change or modification is made.  
AVOID THE HAZARDS OF ELECTRICAL  
SHOCK AND FIRE  
Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.  
Do not pull on the power cord when disconnecting it  
from AC wall outlet. Grasp it by the plug.  
IMPORTANT COPYRIGHT INFORMATION  
If, by accident, water is spilled on your VCR, unplug  
the power cord immediately and take the unit to our  
Authorized Service Center for servicing.  
Unauthorized recording or use of broadcast television  
programming, video tape, film or other copyrighted ma-  
terial may violate applicable copyright laws. We as-  
sume no responsibility for the unauthorized duplication,  
use, or other acts which infringe upon the rights of copy-  
right owners.  
Do not put your fingers or objects into the VCR cas-  
sette holder.  
MOISTURE CONDENSATION  
WARNING  
Moisture condensation may occur inside the unit when  
it is moved from a cold place to a warm place, or after  
heating a cold room or under conditions of high humid-  
ity. Do not use the VCR at least for2 hours until itsinside  
is dry.  
A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING  
This products packaging materials are recyclable and  
can be reused. Please dispose of any materials in accord-  
ance with your local recycling regulations.  
Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated  
but disposed of in accordance with your local regula-  
tions concerning chemical wastes.  
VIDEO CASSETTE TAPE  
This VCR will operate with any cassette that has the  
SERIAL NUMBER  
mark. For best results, we recommend the use  
of high-quality tapes. Do not use poor quality ordam-  
aged tapes.  
The serial number of this product may be found on the  
back of the VCR. No other VCR has the same serial  
number as yours. You should record the number and  
other vital information here and retain this book as a  
permanent record of your purchase to aid identification  
in case of theft. Serial numbers are not kept on file.  
Avoid moisture. Moisture condensation may occur  
on the tape if it is moved from a cold place to a warm  
place or visa versa. Before using a tape with these  
conditions, to avoid damage of the tape and your  
VCR, wait until the tape has warmed to room tem-  
perature and the moisture has evaporated.  
Avoid extreme heat, high humidity and magnetic  
fields.  
Date of Purchase  
Dealer Purchase from  
Dealer Address  
Dealer Phone No.  
Model No.  
Do not tamper with the cassette mechanism.  
Do not touch the tape with your fingers.  
Serial No.  
You can prevent accidental erasing  
of a recording by breaking off the  
tab on the back edge of the cassette.  
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,  
MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,  
FULLY INSERT.  
If you decide to record on the tape  
Tab  
again, cover the hole with plastic  
tape.  
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FEATURES  
Hardware specifications  
Auto Head Cleaner  
Playback  
S-VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB)  
Bilingual on-screen menu display selectable in  
English or French  
(Allows you to view a tape recorded in S-VHS for-  
mat.)  
181 channel capability PLL frequency synthesizer  
Auto Repeat  
tuner with direct station call  
2 Step Picture Search Operation  
(A cable converter box may be necessary to view  
scrambled cable channels)  
Recording  
1 Year, 7 events (including Daily and Weekly  
Timer Recording)  
Automatic functions  
Auto power on and off system  
OTR (One Touch Recording)  
Digital Auto Tracking (DTR)  
OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS  
VCR FRONT PANEL  
1
2
3
4
5
6
REMOTE CONTROL  
P
REW  
F.FWD  
REC  
OTR  
PAUSE  
STILL  
POWER  
VCR/TV EJECT  
3
E
7
3
8
POWER  
VCR/TV  
CHANNEL  
1
2
5
8
0
TAPE  
SPEED  
POWER  
VCR/TV  
TAPE IN  
TIMER  
REC  
MENU  
CHANNEL  
4
7
6
9
12  
15  
MENU  
+100 AUTO REPEAT  
19  
18  
17  
4
14  
16  
11  
7 8  
9
10  
11 12  
13  
14  
23  
DISPLAY SPEED EXIT COUNTER  
VCR REAR PANEL  
MEMORY  
PLARYESET  
20  
2122  
REW  
F.FWD  
2
3
5
6
STOP  
PAUSE/STILL  
ANT  
RECORD  
IN  
13  
AUDIO  
OUT IN  
OUT  
CH3 CH4  
VIDEO  
242526 27  
1. Cassette Compartment  
4. PLAY buttonPress to begin playback.  
2. REW buttonPress to rewind the tape, or to view  
the picture rapidly in reverse during the playback  
mode. (Rewind Search)  
Press to enter digits when setting program (For ex-  
ample: setting clock or timer program).  
Press to select the setting modes from the on screen  
menu.  
Press to cancel a setting of timer program. Press to cor-  
rect digits when setting program (For example: setting 5. F.FWD buttonPress to rapidly advance the tape, or  
clock or timer program). Press to add or delete channel  
numbers during channel preset.  
view the picture rapidly in forward during playback.  
(Forward Search)  
3. EJECT buttonPress to remove the tape from the  
When setting program (For example: setting clock or  
timer program), press to determine your selection  
and proceed to the next step you want to input. Press  
to determine the setting modes from the on screen  
menu. Press to add or delete channel numbers during  
channel preset.  
VCR. (only on the VCR)  
STOP buttonPress to stop the tape motion.  
Press to enter digits when setting program (For ex-  
ample: setting clock or timer program). Press to se-  
lect the setting modes from the on screen menu.  
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6. PAUSE/STILL buttonPress to temporarily stop 16. DISPLAY buttonPress to display the current time,  
the tape during recording or to view a still picture  
during playback.  
7. POWER buttonPress to turn VCR on and off.  
Press to activate timer recording, when the timer pro-  
gram has been set.  
channel number, real time tape counter, and other in-  
formation on the TV screen. (only on the remote con-  
trol)  
Each time you press this button, TV screen will  
change as shown. The status display (STOP, PLAY  
etc.) and the tape speed display (SP, LP (playback  
only), or SLP) will disappear after 5 seconds.  
8. VCR/TV buttonPress to select TV or VCR mode.  
VCR position: to view playback, to monitor video  
recordings or watch TV using the VCR tuner.  
TV position: to watch TV or to view one program  
while recording another.  
<COUNT mode>  
<CLOCK mode>  
<OFF mode>  
STOP  
STOP  
5:40PM  
CH 02  
Press  
once  
Press  
once  
SP  
0:12:34  
SP  
9. Remote sensor windowReceives the infrared  
signals from the remote control.  
Press once  
10. Indicators  
POWER indicatorIndicates that the power is  
17. COUNTER MEMORY buttonPress to set counter  
turned on.  
memory on and off. (only on the remote control)  
VCR/TV indicatorIndicates that the VCR is in the  
VCR position.  
TAPE IN indicatorIndicates that there is a tape in  
the VCR.  
TIMER indicatorIndicates that the timer recording  
or OTR has been set.  
REC indicatorIndicates that it is recording.  
Flashes when a recording has been paused.  
18. COUNTER RESET buttonPress to reset counter  
to 0:00:00. (only on the remote control)  
EXIT buttonPress to exit the menu on the TV  
screen. (only on the remote control)  
19. AUTO REPEAT buttonPress to repeat playback  
automatically. (only on the remote control)  
20. Power cordConnect to a standard AC outlet  
(120V/60Hz).  
11. TAPE SPEED buttonPress to choose the desired  
21. AUDIO OUT jackConnect to the audio input jack  
recording speed : SP/SLP.  
of your audio equipment or another VCR.  
12. CHANNEL Up or Down buttonsPress to select  
22. AUDIO IN jackConnect to the audio output jack of  
the desired channels for viewing or recording.  
your audio equipment or another VCR.  
Tracking functionPress to minimize video noise’  
(lines or dots on screen) during playback (only on the  
VCR).  
Press to stabilize the picture in the Still mode when  
the picture begins to vibrate vertically.  
23. ANT. IN terminalConnect to an antenna, Cable  
system or Satellite system.  
24. VIDEO OUT jackConnect to the video input jack  
of your video camera or another VCR.  
25. VIDEO IN jackConnect to the video output jack of  
13. RECORD buttonPress for manual recording.  
your video camera or another VCR.  
OTR buttonPress to activate One Touch Record-  
ing. (only on the VCR)  
26. CH3/CH4 selector switchUse to select a video  
output channel (3 or 4) for VCR playback.  
14. MENU buttonPress to display the menu on the TV  
27. ANT. OUT terminalConnects to the antenna input  
screen. Press to exit the menu on the TV screen.  
terminal on your TV.  
15. NUMBER buttonsPress to select desired channels  
for viewing or recording. To select channels from 1  
to 9, first press "0" button then 1 to 9. (only on the  
remote control)  
INSTALLING THE BATTERIES  
1) Open the battery compartment cover by pressing the  
+100 buttonWhen selecting cable channels which  
are higher than 99, press this button first, then press  
the last two digits. (To select channel 125, first press  
"+100" button then press "2" and "5"). (only on the  
remote control)  
cover on the remote unit in the direction of the arrow.  
2) Insert 2 "AA" penlight batteries into the battery com-  
partment in the direction indicated by the polarity  
(+/-) markings.  
3) Replace the cover.  
Install 2 X AA battery  
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PREPARATION FOR USE  
ANTENNA/CABLE CONNECTIONS  
For some of the most common types of connections, please refer to the diagram below. Use only one connection.  
For any further complex connections, please contact your local dealer. (You may need additional accessories which  
are not supplied).  
1 Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TV.  
2
Connect the antenna orcable totheANT.IN(Topjack)  
of your VCR.  
3 Connect one end of the coaxial cable (supplied) to  
4
Connect the other end of the coaxial cable (supplied)  
to the UHF/VHF antenna jack of your TV.  
the ANT.OUT (Bottom jack) of your VCR.  
Basic Connections  
[Cable Box or Satellite Box]  
OUT  
IN  
From  
Cable or  
Satellite  
Company  
ANT  
IN  
OR  
Audio "Y" cable (not supplied)  
AUDIO  
OUT IN  
VIDEO  
Indoor or  
OUT  
Outdoor  
Video cable (not supplied)  
Coaxial Cable  
(Supplied)  
CH3 CH4  
Antenna  
OR  
From  
Cable Company  
(No Cable Box)  
Back of the VCR  
IN  
IN  
L
R
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
OR  
VHF  
UHF  
VHF  
UHF  
ANT in  
TV A/V Terminal  
TV Antenna Terminal  
USING OPTIONAL AUDIO/VIDEO  
OUTPUT JACKS  
If your TV has A/V input jacks, you may connect your  
VCRs AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT jacks to the  
audio/video input jacks on back of your TV.  
Direct audio/video connections usually result in a better  
picture and sound quality for tape playback. Please see  
your TVs owners manual for A/V input connections.  
USING AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT JACKS  
You can use the A/V input jacks on the back of the VCR.  
When you connect the external source to the input  
jacks on the back of the VCR, select "Line-in" posi-  
tion for recording by pressing the 0 button on the  
remote control twice or CHANNEL Up/Down but-  
ton.  
Note: "Line-in" is found before the lowest memo-  
rized channel. (Example: CH2)  
Note to CATV system installer  
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installers attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that  
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected  
to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.  
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INITIAL SET UP FOR USE  
5
Begin channel preset  
SETTING THE CH3/CH4  
SWITCH  
by pressing the F.FWD button  
once. The tuner scans and  
memorizes allactivechannels  
in your area.  
CH 01  
If your TV does not have A/V terminals:  
AUTO SET UP  
When the VCR is in the Playback mode or when the  
VCR is in the VCR position, your TV will receive sig-  
nals from the VCR on either channel 3 or 4.  
The VCR distinguishes be-  
tween standard TV channels  
and cable channels.  
To use the VCR with your TV, set the selector switch to  
CH3 or CH4 (which is located  
6
After scanning, the tuner stops on the lowest  
in the back of your VCR),  
memorized channel. The TV screen returns to TV  
mode.  
whichever is not used for nor-  
OUT  
CH3  
CH4  
CH3 CH4  
mal broadcasts in your area.  
Then set your TV to the same  
channel.  
If "AUTO SET UP" appears on the TV screen again,  
check the cable connections. Press the F.FWD button  
once again and the VCR will begin preset again.  
[Back of the VCR]  
AUTOMATIC CHANNEL SET UP  
You can automatically program the tuner to scan only  
the channels you receive in your area.  
TO SELECT A DESIRED CHANNEL  
You can select the desired channel by using the CHAN-  
NELUp or Down button or directly pressing the number  
buttons on the remote control.  
Channel memory programming is NOT needed  
Note for using the number buttons:  
when you connected the VCR to a cable box or  
satellite box as in "Basic connections" on page 6. In  
this case, select the VCR and TV to channel 3 or 4  
the same channel as the CH3 or CH4 switch on the  
back of the VCR. Then, the channel you want to re-  
cord or view may be selected at the cable box or sat-  
ellite box.  
When selecting cable channels which are higher than  
99, press the +100 button first, then press the last two  
digits.  
You must precede single-digit channel numbers with  
a zero (For example: 02, 03, 04 and so on).  
Follow the steps below once. Repeat it only if there  
CLOCK SET UP  
Set the clock accurately for proper automatic timer re-  
cording. We suggest that you use a TV or radio station  
as your time source.  
is a power failure orif the VCR is unplugged formore  
than 30 seconds. (In these cases, the programmed  
channels are erased.)  
You must follow the steps below before attempting  
to play or record a video tape. If you want to play or  
record a video tape BEFORE programming the tuner,  
you can cancel it by pressing the RESET/EXIT but-  
ton. To program the tuner again, see "CHANNEL  
SET UP AGAIN" on the next page.  
1
Select main menu by pressing the MENU button.  
(If the clock is not set, the CLOCK SET menu ap-  
pears first. In this case, follow step [3].)  
2
Select "CLOCK SET" by pressing the PLAY or  
STOP button. Then, press the F.FWD button.  
1 You need to connect the antenna or cable to the VCR  
first. Then, connect the VCR power plug into a stand-  
ard AC outlet.  
3
Set the clock.  
Set the month  
Press the PLAY or STOP button repeatedly.  
Then, press the F.FWD button.  
Press the PLAY or STOP button repeatedly.  
Then, press the F.FWD button.  
Press the PLAY or STOP button repeatedly.  
Then, press the F.FWD button.  
2 Turn on the TV and set the TV to channel 3 or 4.  
Now set the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR  
to match the channel selected on the TV.  
Set the day  
Set the year  
3 Turn on the VCR by pressing the POWER button.  
Both the POWER indicator and the VCR/TV indica-  
tor on the VCR come on.  
The day of the week will appear automatically.  
Press the PLAY or STOP button repeatedly.  
Then, press the F.FWD button.  
Set the hour  
Press the PLAY or STOP button repeatedly.  
Set the minute  
Set the AM or PM  
4 Select the On Screen Lan-  
LANGUAGE SELECT  
Then, press the F.FWD button.  
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CLOCK SET  
guage ("ENGLISH" or  
Press the PLAY or STOP button  
repeatedly.  
B
ENGLISH  
[ON]  
"FRANCAIS") by pressing  
the PLAY or STOP button.  
Then, press the F.FWD but-  
ton.  
MONTH DAY  
03 19  
YEAR  
MON 2001  
FRANCAIS  
/
HOUR MINUTE  
05 40  
AM/PM  
PM AM  
PM  
:
To go back one step, press the REW button.  
Start the clock by pressing the RESET/EXIT or  
4
F.FWD button after setting the AM or PM.  
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SET UP FOR USE AGAIN  
TO ADD/DELETE CHANNELS  
CHANNEL SET UP AGAIN  
When the VCR automatically programs the tunerto scan  
only the channels you receive in your area, some chan-  
nels may be skipped due to a weak signal. You can  
manually add the channel in the VCR memory. (Of  
course, you can later delete the added channel from the  
memory again.)  
1
Select main menu by press-  
- M E N U -  
ing the MENU button.  
TIMER PROGRAMMING  
AUTO REPEAT  
[OFF]  
B
CHANNEL SET UP  
CLOCK SET  
LANGUAGE SELECT  
2
Select "CHANNEL SET UP"  
by pressing the PLAY or STOP  
button. Then, press the F.FWD  
button.  
1 Select main menu by press-  
ing the MENU button.  
- M E N U -  
TIMER PROGRAMMING  
AUTO REPEAT  
[OFF]  
B
CHANNEL SET UP  
CLOCK SET  
CHANNEL SET UP  
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LANGUAGE SELECT  
2 Select "CHANNEL SET UP"  
by pressing the PLAY or STOP  
button. Then, press the F.FWD  
button.  
3
Press the PLAY/or STOP/■  
button repeatedly to point  
to "TV" or "CATV".  
B
TV  
CATV  
[ON]  
MANUAL SET UP  
4
Press the F.FWD/B button  
once or twice. After scanning, the tuner stops at  
3 Select "MANUAL SET UP"  
by pressing the PLAY or STOP  
button. Then, press the F.FWD  
button.  
CHANNEL SET UP  
——————————————————  
the lowest memorized channel.  
TV  
[ON]  
CATV  
B
MANUAL SET UP  
SELECTING THE ON SCREEN  
LANGUAGE  
- M E N U -  
1
Select main menu by press-  
4 Enter the desired channel  
number by pressing the  
PLAY or STOP button.  
TIMER PROGRAMMING  
ing the MENU button.  
AUTO REPEAT  
[OFF]  
MANUAL SET UP  
CHANNEL SET UP  
CLOCK SET  
———————————————  
CHANNEL 30 ( TV )  
DELETE  
B
LANGUAGE SELECT  
2
Select "LANGUAGE SE-  
LECT" by pressing the  
PLAY or STOP button. Then,  
press the F.FWD button.  
5 Add or Delete it from memory by pressing the  
F.FWD or REW button so that "ADD" or "DELETE"  
flashes on the TV screen accordingly.  
3
Select the On Screen Lan-  
guage ("ENGLISH" or "FRAN-  
CAIS") by pressing the  
PLAY or STOP button.  
LANGUAGE SELECT  
——————————————  
B
ENGLISH  
[ON]  
FRANCAIS  
MANUAL SET UP  
MANUAL SET UP  
———————————————  
———————————————  
CHANNEL 30 ( TV )  
ADD  
CHANNEL 30 ( TV )  
DELETE  
4
Exit the preset mode by pressing the RESET/EXIT  
button.  
- DELETED -  
- MEMORIZED -  
6
Exit the preset mode by pressing the RESET/EXIT  
button.  
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PLAYBACK FUNCTION  
NORMAL PLAYBACK  
STILL  
You can freeze the picture on TV screen by pressing the  
1 Insert the prerecorded tape. The VCR will turn on.  
If the safety tab has been removed, the VCR will start  
playback automatically.  
PAUSE/STILL button during playback.  
Usually there will be video "noise" lines (black and  
white streaks or dots) on the screen. This is not a  
fault of the machine but is a by-product of the  
technology involved in producing a 2 Head VCR.  
2 Turn on the TV and set the TV to channel 3 or 4.  
Now set the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR  
to match the channel selected on the TV.  
Only a tape recorded in the SLP mode will show a clear  
picture. You can change position of the noise lines on a still  
picture by pressing the PAUSE/STILL button repeatedly.  
After the VCR has been in Still mode for 5 minutes, it will  
stop automatically to protect the tape and the video head.  
3 Begin playback by pressing the PLAY button.  
Tracking adjustment will be set automatically (Digi-  
tal Tracking function) when you start playback. To  
adjust the tracking manually, press the CHANNEL  
Up or Down button on the VCR.  
To return playback, press the PLAY button.  
When a tape has reached the end, the VCR will re-  
wind the tape to the beginning, eject the tape, and turn  
off the VCR automatically.  
S-VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB)  
This unit allows you to view a tape recorded in S-VHS  
format. (Noise lines may appear on the picture.)  
AUTO REPEAT PLAYBACK  
Use this feature allows you to play a tape over and over.  
1) Select main menu by pressing the MENU button.  
2) Select "AUTO REPEAT" by pressing the PLAY or  
STOP button.  
3) Begin auto repeat playback by pressing the F.FWD  
button so that [ON] will appear next to "AUTO RE-  
PEAT" on the TV screen.  
4 To stop playback, press the STOP button.  
PICTURE SEARCH  
If you want to skip or repeat a scene  
while in the play mode, press the  
F.FWD or REW button.  
If the on-screen menu still remains, press the RE-  
SET/EXIT button to exit the menu.  
You cansetAUTO REPEAT to ON orOFFbypressing  
the AUTO REPEAT button on the remote control.  
Press it again and the VCR will now  
search in super high speed. (in the  
LP / SLP modes only)  
To cancel the auto repeat mode, press the F.FWD  
button at step [3] so that [OFF] appear next to  
"AUTO REPEAT" on the TV screen.  
When you set the auto repeat mode to [ON] while the  
counter memory mode is ON, the VCR will exit the  
counter memory mode automatically.  
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RECORDING FUNCTION  
Before recording, make sure:  
COPYING A VIDEO TAPE  
You can make copies of video tapes made by friends or  
relatives for your enjoyment.  
Warning:Unauthorized recordings of copyrighted  
video tapes may be an infringement of copyright laws.  
Connect the recording VCR(this unit), the playing  
VCR(another source) and your TV using the following  
diagram.  
The desired channel is selected by pressing the num-  
ber buttons on the remote control or the CHANNEL  
Up/Down button. (If you connected the VCR to a  
cable box or satellite box as in "Basic connections"  
on page 6, select the VCR to channel 3 or 4 the same  
channel as the CH3 or CH4 switch on the back of the  
VCR. Then, select the channel you want to record at  
the cable box or satellite box. In this case, you can  
ONLY record and view the SAME channel. )  
[Recording VCR]  
(this unit)  
There is a tape with its safety tab into the VCR.  
The desired recording speed is selected in SP(stand-  
ard play) or SLP(super long play) mode by pressing  
the TAPE SPEED button.  
Audio/Video cables  
(not supplied)  
[TV set]  
(Use for monitoring)  
ANT  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT IN  
VIDEO  
OUT  
Tape Speed  
Type of tape T60  
SP mode 1 hour  
SLP mode 3 hours 6 hours 8 hours  
Recording/Playback Time  
T120 T160  
2 hours 2-2/3 hours  
CH3 CH4  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
AUDIO VIDEO  
ANT in  
[Playing VCR]  
(another source)  
Coaxial cable (supplied)  
VIEWING AND RECORDING  
THE SAME PROGRAM  
1) Insert a pre-recorded tape into the playing VCR.  
2) Insert a tape with its safety tab into the recording  
VCR.  
1) Begin the recording by pressing the RECORD button.  
3) Press the TAPE SPEED button on therecording VCR  
to select the desired recording speed (SP/SLP).  
4) Select the "Line-in" position on the recording VCR.  
See page 6, under "Using audio/video input jacks".  
To temporarily stop recording or resume it, press the  
PAUSE/STILL button. After the VCR has been in  
Pause mode for 5 minutes, it will stop automatically  
to protect the tape and the video head.  
2) Stop the recording by pressing the STOP button  
when recording is completed.  
5) Press the REC/OTR button on the recording VCR.  
6) Begin playback of the tape in the playing VCR.  
For best results during dubbing, use the VCRs front  
OTR(One Touch Recording)  
panel controls whenever possible. The remote con-  
trol might affect the playing VCRs operation.  
This function enables you to set the recording length sim-  
Always use video-quality shielded cables with RCA-  
ply by pressing the REC/OTR button on the VCR.  
type connectors. Standard audio cables are not rec-  
ommended.  
1) Begin OTR by pressing the REC/OTR button on the  
VCR repeatedly until the desired recording length  
appears.  
You can use a video disc player, satellite receiver, or  
other audio/video component with A/V outputs in  
place of the playing VCR.  
Recording stops when 0:00 is reached.  
Press  
1 press  
2 presses  
3 presses  
Display  
Recorded Length  
TO MONITOR THE RECORDING  
1) Turn on the TV and set the TV to channel 3 or 4. Now  
set the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR to  
match the channel selected on the TV.  
2) Press the VCR/TV button on the recording VCR so  
that the VCR/TV indicator comes on.  
(normal recording)  
0:30  
1:00  
30 minutes  
60 minutes  
17 presses  
8:00  
480 minutes  
18 presses  
(normal recording)  
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TIMER RECORDING  
You may set the VCR to start recording while you are  
HINTS FOR TIMER  
RECORDING  
If there is a power failure or the VCR is unplugged  
for more than 30 seconds, the clock setting and all  
timer settings will be lost.  
If the tape runs out before the end time, the VCR will  
switch to the Stop mode immediately, eject the tape  
and the VCR power will be turned off. The TIMER  
indicator will flash.  
If a tape is not in the VCR or does not have the safety  
tab, the TIMER indicator flashes and timer recording  
cannot be performed. Please insert a recordable tape.  
away. You can set seven programs to record on specific  
days, daily or weekly within a 1 year period.  
1) Insert a tape with its safety tab into the VCR.  
2) Select main menu by pressing the MENU button.  
3) Select "TIMER PROGRAMMING" by pressing the  
PLAY or STOP button. Then, press the F.FWD button.  
If you have not yet set the clock, "CLOCK SET" ap-  
pears. If so, follow the steps [3] and [4] in "CLOCK  
SET UP " section. Then, set the timer recording.  
4) Set the timer.  
Set the program number (1~7)  
PROGRAM NUMBER  
4
TO STOP AN AUTOMATIC TIMER  
PROGRAM ALREADY STARTED  
Press the STOP/EJECT button on the VCR.  
DATE  
START TIME  
END  
CHANNEL  
- - / - -  
- - : - - - -  
- - : - - - -  
- -  
Program number which is not set up flashes.  
Press the PLAY or STOP button repeatedly  
for the desired program number.  
TIME  
REC SPEED  
- -  
Then, press the F.FWD button.  
Select once, daily or weekly recording  
For once: Press the PLAY or STOP button  
to point to "ONCE".  
For daily (Monday~Friday):  
Press the PLAY or STOP button  
to point to "DAILY".  
For weekly: Press the PLAY or STOP  
button to point to "WEEKLY".  
Then, press the F.FWD button.  
TO CHECK, CORRECT, OR CANCEL AN  
AUTOMATIC TIMER PROGRAM  
1) Turn the power on.  
PROGRAM NUMBER  
4
ONCE  
DAILY  
WEEKLY  
2) Select main menu by pressing the MENU button.  
3) Select "TIMER PROGRAMMING" by pressing the  
PLAY or STOP button. Then, press the F.FWD but-  
ton.  
Set the date  
4) Select the program number which you want to  
check by pressing the PLAY or STOP button. The  
details of the selected program appears on the TV  
screen.  
First, press the PLAY or STOP button for the month,  
then, press the F.FWD button.  
Next, press the PLAY or STOP button for the day.  
Then, press the F.FWD button.  
Set the start time  
First, press the PLAY or STOP button for the hour,  
then, press the F.FWD button.  
Next, press the PLAY or STOP button for the minute,  
then, press the F.FWD button.  
And then, press the PLAY or STOP button for AM or PM.  
Then, press the F.FWD button.  
Go to the digit you want to change by pressing the  
F.FWD or REW button. Then, enter correct num-  
bers by pressing the PLAY or STOP button.  
You may cancel the entire program by pressing the  
REW button during the program number flashes.  
5) Press the RESET/EXIT button to exit.  
Set the end time  
6) Press the POWER button to return to timer stand-  
by mode.  
Follow the instructions of "Set the start time"  
to set the end time.  
Set the channel number  
Press the PLAY or STOP button repeatedly  
AVOIDING OVERLAPPING PROGRAMS  
There may be times when a program will not record.  
When programs overlap:  
for the desired channel number.  
Then, press the F.FWD button.  
If you connected the VCR to a cable box or satellite box as in  
"Basic connections" on page 6, select the VCR to channel 3  
or 4 the same channel as the CH3 or CH4 switch on the back  
of the VCR. Then, select the channel you want to record at  
the cable box or satellite box. Leave the cable box or satellite  
The program with the earliest start time has priority.  
Once the earliest program finishes, the overlapping  
program with the lower number will begin recording  
in sequence.  
The illustration below demonstrates the sequence of  
recordings.  
box on for timer recording.  
ONE TIME PROGRAM  
PROGRAM NUMBER  
4
Set the tape speed  
Press the PLAY or STOP button repeatedly  
for the desired tape speed.  
DATE  
START TIME  
END  
CHANNEL  
05/03 THU  
07:30 PM  
08:30 PM  
16  
TIME  
REC SPEED  
SP  
SP  
SLP  
Then, press the F.FWD button.  
Recording Sequence  
To go back one step, press the REW button.  
Program 1  
(10:00AM-11:00AM)  
5) To set another program, repeat step [4]. To exit, press  
the RESET/EXIT button.  
6) Press the POWER button to set the timer. The TIMER  
indicator on the VCR comes on.  
Program 2  
(9:00AM-10:00AM)  
Program 3  
(9:30AM-12:00PM)  
9:00AM  
10:00AM  
11:00AM  
12:00PM  
*Recording period is SHADED  
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EN  
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SPECIAL FEATURES  
COUNTER MEMORY FUNCTION  
Use this feature to memorize the beginning of recording  
start point.  
AUTO REWIND  
When a tape has reached the end during recording, play-  
back, or fast-forward, the tape will automatically rewind  
to the beginning. After rewinding finishes, the VCR will  
eject the tape and turn itself to off.  
1) Press the COUNTER RE-  
REC  
SET button on the remote  
control to reset the counter.  
The tape will not auto-rewind during timer recording  
or One Touch Recording.  
When the Counter Memory is activated, the tape will  
rewind to the M0:00:00 and the VCR will go into the  
Stop mode.  
2) Press the COUNTER  
MEMORY button on the  
SP  
M
0:00:00  
remote control so that "M"  
appears on the TV screen.  
3) Record the program.  
REAL TIME TAPE COUNTER  
This shows the elapsed recording or playback time in  
hours, minutes, and seconds. (The displayed time  
will not change during blank portions on the tape.)  
The "" indication will appear when the tape is re-  
wound further than "0:00:00" on the tape counter.  
4) After recording, press the STOP button then the  
REW button.  
When "0:00:00" is reached, rewinding operation  
goes to stop. And you can view the recording pro-  
gram.  
The COUNTER MEMORY button does not function  
if the auto repeat mode is set to [ON]. In this case, set  
the auto repeat mode to [OFF].  
To cancel the counter memory mode, press the  
COUNTER MEMORY button so that "M" disap-  
pears from the TV screen.  
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE  
If you have followed the instructions contained in this manual and have difficulty in operating your VCR, locate  
the PROBLEM in the left column below. Check the corresponding CORRECTIVE ACTION column to remedy  
the problem.  
PROBLEM  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
Make sure the power plug is connected to an AC outlet.  
Make sure the power is turned on.  
Make sure the timer recording is set correctly.  
Make sure the power is off.  
Make sure the VCR clock is set correctly.  
Make sure the tape has a safety tab. If needed, cover the hole with  
plastic tape.  
No power.  
Timer recording is not possible.  
Cannot go into Record mode.  
Playback picture is partially noisy.  
Adjust tracking control for a better picture by pressing the  
CHANNEL Up or Down button on the VCR.  
Head cleaning may be necessary. Refer to "AUTO HEAD  
CLEANING" .  
Cannot view a tape but the audio is  
OK.  
Make sure the VCR is not in the Menu mode.  
Set your TV to the VCR mode and/or press the VCR/TV button so that  
the VCR/TV indicator on the VCR comes on.  
No picture or poor picture on  
playback.  
Fine tune your TV.  
Re-check the ANT. IN and ANT. OUT connections. See page 6.  
Set your TV to the TV mode and/or press the VCR/TV button so that  
the VCR/TV indicator on the VCR disappears.  
On-the-air TV programs cannot be  
seen.  
No VCR operation from the infrared  
Remote Control.  
Make sure the power plug is connected to an AC outlet.  
Check batteries in remote control.  
You cannot copy a copyrighted video tape. You are experiencing  
copy guard protection.  
Video or color fades in and out when  
making a copy of a video tape.  
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EN  
0J01  
 
SPECIFICATIONS  
Television system :  
Video heads :  
Tape cassette :  
Tape speed  
Recording :  
Playback :  
Tuner channel  
NTSC, TV standard  
Rotary two-head  
video cassette  
Video output level :  
Video output impedance : 75Ω  
1Vp-p  
Audio output level :  
Video input level :  
Audio input level :  
Power requirement :  
Power consumption :  
Dimensions :  
-6dBv (1KHz)  
0.5~2.0Vp-p  
-10dBv  
120V, 60Hz  
12 Watts  
SP, SLP  
SP, LP, SLP  
W
H
14-1/4" (360mm)  
3-5/8" (92mm)  
VHF :  
UHF :  
#2~#13  
#14~#69  
D
8-1/2" (215.5mm)  
Cable channel :  
RF converter :  
Converter output :  
Timer indication :  
Operating temperature : 5 C~40 C (41 F~104 F)  
Terminals  
5A, A-5 ~ A-1, A ~ W+84  
Built-in VHF converter  
VHF Channel 3 or 4.  
AM/PM 12-hour system  
Weight :  
5.1 lbs. (2.3 Kg.) (approx.)  
Designs and specifications are subject to change  
without notice and without legal obligation.  
o
o
o
o
If there is a discrepancy between languages, the de-  
fault language will be English.  
Antenna input :  
Antenna output :  
Video input/output :  
F type connector x 1  
F type connector x 1  
RCA connector x 2  
Audio input/output : RCA connector x 2  
MAINTENANCE  
SERVICING  
AUTO HEAD CLEANING  
Should your VCR become inoperative, do not try to cor-  
rect the problem by yourself. There are no user-service-  
able parts inside. Turn off, unplug the power plug, and  
please call our help line at 1-800-287-4871, to locate an  
Authorized Service Center.  
Automatically cleans video heads as you insert or re-  
move a cassette, so you can see a clear picture.  
Playback picture may become blurred or interrupted  
while the TV program reception is clear. Dirt accu-  
mulated on the video heads after long periods of use,  
or the usage of rental or worn tapes can cause this  
problem.  
CABINET CLEANING  
If a streaky or snowy picture appears during play-  
back, the video heads in your VCR may need to be  
cleaned.  
Wipe the front panel and other exterior surfaces of  
the VCR with a soft cloth immersed in lukewarm  
water and wrung dry.  
1. Please visit your local Audio/Video store and pur-  
chase a good quality VHS Video Head Cleaner.  
2. If a Video Head Cleaner does not solve the problem,  
please call our help line at 1-800-287-4871, to locate  
an Authorized Service Center.  
Never use a solvent or alcohol. Do not spray insecti-  
cide liquid near the VCR. Such chemicals may cause  
damage and discoloration to the exposed surfaces.  
NOTES:  
Remember to read the instructions included with the  
video head cleaner before use.  
Clean video heads only when problems occur.  
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EN  
0J01  
 
SYLVANIA HOME ENTERTAINMENT WARRANTY  
We appreciate your purchase of a SYLVANIA Home Entertainment product. We take pride in the quality  
of our products and have manufactured your new Home Entertainment unit to exacting quality standards.  
We feel confident that in normal use, it will provide you with satisfactory performance. However, should  
you experience difficulty, you are protected under the provisions of this warranty.  
SYLVANIA Home Entertainment products are warranted against manufacturing defects in materials and  
workmanship in normal use for the following periods from the date of purchase by the original user, and is  
conditional upon the unit being installed and used as directed in the instruction manual.  
Product  
Parts and Labour  
V.C.R.  
1 Year  
Video Head  
Remote Control  
6 Months  
90 Days  
SYLVANIA's obligation under this warranty shall be limited to the repair, including all necessary parts and  
the cost of the labour connected therewith, or at our option the exchange of any Home Entertainment  
product which shows evidence of a manufacturing defect within the warranty period.  
Replacement parts, furnished in connection with this warranty shall be warranted for a period equal to the  
unexpired portion of the original equipment warranty.  
CUSTOMER OBLIGATIONS  
This warranty applies to the product from the original date of purchase at retail. Therefore, the owner must  
provide a copy of the original, dated bill of sale. No warranty service will be performed without a bill of  
sale. Transportation to and from the service depot is the responsibility of the owner.  
WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS  
This warranty is extended to SYLVANIA Home Entertainment products purchased and used in Canada.  
This warranty shall not apply to appearance or accessory items including but not limited to: cabinet, cabinet  
parts, batteries, connecting cables, tapes. This warranty shall, in addition, not apply to cleaning  
video/ audio heads, pinch rollers, tape transport system damages due to handling, transportation,  
unpacking, set-up, installation, customer adjustments that are covered in the instruction book, repair or  
replacement of parts supplied by other than the SYLVANIA authorized service depot, any malfunction or  
failure caused by or resulting from abnormal environmental conditions, improper unauthorized service,  
improper maintenance, modifications or repair by the consumer, abuse, misuse, neglect, accident, fire,  
flood, or other Acts of God, and incorrect line voltage.  
This Home Entertainment product is only warranted to the original retail purchaser. This warranty  
becomes void in the event of commercial or rental use. This warranty becomes void in the event serial  
numbers are altered, defaced or removed.  
SYLVANIA reserves the right to make changes in design or to make additions to or improvements upon  
this product without incurring any obligation to install the same on products previously manufactured.  
The foregoing is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied and SYLVANIA neither assumes nor  
authorizes any person to assume for it any other obligation or liability in connection with the sale or service  
of this product. In no event shall SYLVANIA or its SYLVANIA dealers be liable for special or consequential  
damage arising from the use of this product, or for any delay in the performance of this warranty due to  
cause beyond our control.  
The purchaser may have other rights under existing provincial or federal laws, and where any terms of this  
warranty are prohibited by such laws, they are deemed null and void, but the remainder of the warranty  
shall remain in effect.  
HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE  
Should this product require service, you may obtain specific information on how to obtain service by  
contacting the SYLVANIA Dealer from whom this product was purchased, or by contacting us directly:  
SONIGEM SERVICE  
300 Alden Road  
Markham, Ontario  
L3R 4C1  
PHONE: (905) 940-5089 FAX: (905) 940-2303  
1-800-287-4871  
Printed in China  
0VMN02639  
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