User manual SYLVANIA 6221CVB

[. . . ] OWNER'S MANUAL VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER 6221CVB TABLE OF CONTENTS s IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 s PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 s FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 s SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] 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. AUTOMATIC CHANNEL SET UP You can automatically program the tuner to scan only the channels you receive in your area. q Channel memory programming is NOT needed 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 record or view may be selected at the cable box or satellite box. Repeat it only if there is a power failure or if the VCR is unplugged for more than 30 seconds. (In these cases, the programmed channels are erased. ) q 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 button. To program the tuner again, see "CHANNEL SET UP AGAIN" on the next page. TO SELECT A DESIRED CHANNEL You can select the desired channel by using the CHANNEL Up or Down button or directly pressing the number buttons on the remote control. Note for using the number buttons: q When selecting cable channels which are higher than 99, press the +100 button first, then press the last two digits. q You must precede single-digit channel numbers with a zero (For example: 02, 03, 04 and so on). CLOCK SET UP Set the clock accurately for proper automatic timer recording. We suggest that you use a TV or radio station as your time source. 1 Select main menu by pressing the MENU button. In this case, follow step [3]. ) 2 3 1 2 You need to connect the antenna or cable to the VCR first. Turn on the TV and set the TV to channel 3 or 4. Select "CLOCK SET" by pressing the PLAY or STOP button. Set the clock. Now set the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR to match the channel selected on the TV. 3 Turn on the VCR by pressing the POWER button. Select the On Screen Language ("ENGLISH" or "FRANCAIS") by pressing LANGUAGE SELECT -------------------------------- B ENGLISH FRANCAIS [ON] 4 the PLAY or STOP button. Then, press the F. FWD button. Press the PLAY or STOP button repeatedly. CLOCK SET Set the AM or PM Press the PLAY or STOP button MONTH DAY YEAR repeatedly. 03 / 19 MON 2001 HOUR MINUTE 05 : 40 AM/PM PM AM PM Set the month q To go back one step, press the REW button. 4 Start the clock by pressing the RESET/EXIT or F. FWD button after setting the AM or PM. -7- EN 0J01 SET UP FOR USE AGAIN TO ADD/DELETE CHANNELS When the VCR automatically programs the tuner to scan only the channels you receive in your area, some channels may be skipped due to a weak signal. (Of course, you can later delete the added channel from the memory again. ) CHANNEL SET UP AGAIN 1 2 Select main menu by pressing the MENU button. B -MENUTIMER PROGRAMMING AUTO REPEAT [OFF] CHANNEL SET UP CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SELECT Select "CHANNEL SET UP" 1 2 Select main menu by pressing the MENU button. B by pressing the PLAY or STOP button. Then, press the F. FWD button. -MENUTIMER PROGRAMMING AUTO REPEAT [OFF] CHANNEL SET UP CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SELECT Select "CHANNEL SET UP" by pressing the PLAY or STOP button. Then, press the F. FWD button. 3 Press the PLAY/v or STOP/w CHANNEL SET UP -- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- -- B TV CATV MANUAL SET UP [ON] button repeatedly to point to "TV" or "CATV". 4 3 Select "MANUAL SET UP" Press the F. FWD/B button once or twice. [. . . ] Please visit your local Audio/Video store and purchase a good quality VHS Video Head Cleaner. 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. NOTES: q Remember to read the instructions included with the video head cleaner before use. q Clean video heads only when problems occur. q CABINET CLEANING q q Wipe the front panel and other exterior surfaces of the VCR with a soft cloth immersed in lukewarm water and wrung dry. [. . . ]