User manual SANYO VHR-H531

[. . . ] index I INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHR-H531 English Video Cassette Recorder Magnétoscope à cassette Videograbador Français Español PAUSE POWER STOP/ EJECT REW PLAY FF CHANNEL POWER TAPE IN VCR REC TIMER REC Hi-Fi 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. 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. WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN IMPORTANT COPYRIGHT INFORMATION: Many television programs and films are copyrighted. In certain circumstances, copyright law may apply to private in-home video taping of copyrighted materials. FCC WARNING: This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. [. . . ] If this interference occurs, locate the VCR away from the TV. 18 VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES SAFETY TAB This VCR will operate with any video cassette which has the mark. The table below shows the recording/playback time of VHS cassettes when they are used in the SP, LP and SLP speeds. (LP speed is for playback only. ) TYPE SPEED To prevent accidental erasure, remove the tab after recording. 480 mins. PREPARATION WHEN HANDLING VIDEO CASSETTES To record again cover the hole with vinyl tape. · Do not expose video cassettes to extreme heat, high humidity, or strong magnetic fields. · Always store an unused cassette in its case. LOADING Hold the cassette with the arrow side up (top). Insert the cassette gently into the slot in the direction of the arrow (on the cassette) until the loading mechanism automatically pulls the cassette into the unit. · If the cassette is not loaded correctly, the VCR will eject the cassette automatically after approximately 3 seconds. UNLOADING Press STOP/EJECT twice or press EJECT on the remote control. After the cassette is visible in the tape slot, pull it out to remove it. · Unloading the cassette is possible only when the power cord is connected to the wall outlet. · The cassette can be ejected when STOP/EJECT is pressed, even if the VCR's power is OFF. 19 SETTING THE CLOCK PAUSE Things to know before starting FF REW PLAY STOP MENU CH TRACK CLK/COUNT ENTER CLEAR VOL VOL TV CH TV CH · The clock uses the 12-hour system. (Be sure to set AM and PM correctly. ) · The buttons for setting the clock are on the remote control. · An illogical date will not be accepted (for example: February 30). · If a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between the VCR and the TV, set the TV's source selector to VIDEO. The VCR gives you two ways to set the time and date: the Auto Clock Feature or manually. The Auto Clock Feature enables the VCR to set up the clock when the VCR is turned off. PREPARATION TV POWER TV INPUT MAIN MENU CLOCK PROGRAM TUNING SETUP SELECT ENTER TO EXIT PRESS CLOCK SET MENU MONTH : JANUARY DAY : 1 MON YEAR : 2001 TIME : 12 : 00 AM AUTO CLOCK SET : ON DAYLIGHT SAVING: AUTO TIME ZONE: AUTO AUTO CLOCK SET 1 Press MENU and the MAIN menu will appear. 2 Press D or E to choose the CLOCK menu. Press ENTER and the CLOCK menu will appear. SELECT ADJUST TO EXIT PRESS 3 Press E to choose the AUTO CLOCK SET item. Press F or G to choose ON. In the ON setting, the VCR looks for a channel carrying XDS (Extended Data Services) information. XDS updates the clock using the Coordinated Universal Time. MONTH : JANUARY DAY : 1 MON YEAR : 2001 TIME : 12 : 00 AM AUTO CLOCK SET : ON DAYLIGHT SAVING: AUTO TIME ZONE: AUTO SELECT ADJUST TO EXIT PRESS 4 Press E to choose the DAYLIGHT SAVING item. MONTH : JANUARY DAY : 1 MON YEAR : 2001 TIME : 12 : 00 AM AUTO CLOCK SET : ON DAYLIGHT SAVING: AUTO TIME ZONE: AUTO Press F or G to choose AUTO, ON or OFF. If you choose AUTO, the VCR sets the clock using the DST information broadcast in the signal (channel). If you choose ON, the VCR sets the clock when the Daylight Saving Time is started and ended. SELECT ADJUST TO EXIT PRESS NOTE 5 Press E to choose the TIME ZONE item. Press F or G to choose the correct time zone (AUTO, ESTERN, CENTRAL, MOUNTAIN, PACIFIC, ALASKA or HAWAII). If "AUTO" is selected as the time zone, the VCR sets the clock using the first Coordinated Universal Time information it finds in a broadcast signal. There are cases that TV station does not send or send wrong date and/or time information and VCR set the incorrect time accordingly. [. . . ] The cassette will stop at the beginning of the tape and be ejected, and the VCR will turn itself off. After you have finished using the VCR, rewind, eject, and remove the cassette. It is not necessary to rewind the cassette before removing it, but if you do, it will be ready to play or record the next time you use it. Be sure the VCR Channel Selector is on the correct channel you wish to record. [. . . ]