Symphonic SL260D owner manual Special Features, Vcr

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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 per- formed. Please insert a recordable tape.

To Stop an Automatic Timer Program already started Press [STOP/EJECT] on the VCR.

To Check, Correct, or Cancel an Automatic Timer Program

1

Turn the power on by pressing [POWER].

 

2

Select main menu by pressing [MENU].

3

Select "TIMER PROGRAMMING" by pressing [PLAY] or

[STOP]. Then, press [F.FWD].

 

 

 

4

Select the program number which you want to check

by pressing [PLAY] or [STOP]. The details of the selected

program appears on the TV screen.

Go to the digit you want to change by pressing [F.FWD] or [REW]. Then, enter correct numbers by pressing [PLAY] or [STOP].

You may cancel the entire program by pressing [REW] dur- ing the program number flashes.

5

Press [C.RESET/EXIT] to exit.

6

Press [POWER] to return to timer stand-by mode.

SPECIAL FEATURES

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.

Audio/Video cables

[Recording VCR]

[TV set]

(this unit)

(not supplied)

(Use for monitoring)

 

 

 

AUDIO

ANT

RF cable

 

 

 

L

IN

 

OUT

OUT

IN

 

(supplied)

LEFT RIGHT

IN

 

R

 

 

 

VIDEO

 

ANT in

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Playing VCR]

OUT

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

(another source)

 

 

 

 

1

Insert a pre-recorded tape into the playing VCR.

 

 

 

 

2

Insert a tape with its safety tab into the recording

VCR.

 

 

 

 

3

Press [SPEED] on the remote control of the recording

VCR to select the desired recording speed (SP/SLP).

 

 

 

 

4

Select the “L1” or “L2”position on the recording VCR.

See page 3, under “Using AUDIO/VIDEO Input Jacks”.

 

 

5

Press [REC/OTR] on the recording VCR.

 

6

Begin playback of the tape in the playing VCR.

For best results during dubbing, use the VCR’s front panel controls whenever possible. The remote control might affect the playing VCR’s operation.

Always use video-quality shielded cables with RCA-type con- nectors. Standard audio cables are not recommended.

You can use a video disc player, satellite receiver, or other audio/video component with A/V outputs in place of the play- ing VCR.

To Monitor the Recording

1

Turn on the TV and set the TV to channel 3. If channel 3

is already occupied for broadcasting, change the RF output

 

 

to CH 4, and change the TV channel to CH4.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(See “RF Output Channel” on page 3 for the detail.)

 

 

 

 

2

Press [VCR/TV] on the remote control of the recording

VCR so that the VCR/TV indicator comes on.

 

 

 

 

 

MTS (Multi-Channel Television Sound) System

 

 

 

 

 

When you play a VHS tape, or receive a

STOP

12:00AM

 

 

 

 

 

broadcast on the VCR tuner channel

 

CH 32

 

1)

 

 

 

STEREO

 

 

 

you are watching, the status shown

 

SAP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

below will appear when you press [DIS-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PLAY] on the remote control. When you

SP 0:00:00

HIFI

 

 

2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

record the MTS broadcast signal, you

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

need setting the MTS mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

Press [MENU] and select "TV STEREO" or "SAP" by

 

pressing [PLAY] or [STOP]. Then, press [F.FWD] for fix

mode. To exit, press [C.RESET/EXIT].

Although a program may be broadcast in both stereo and second audio, you must select the Recording mode in TV STEREO or SAP before you record a broadcast.

2

Press [MENU] and select "AUDIO OUT" by pressing

[PLAY] or [STOP]. Then, press [F.FWD]. Next, select

"HIFI" or "MONO" by pressing [PLAY] or [STOP]. To exit, press [C.RESET/EXIT].

While the VCR is set in HIFI stereo mode, HIFI appears on the TV screen. While the VCR is set in monaural (MONO) mode, HIFI disappears from the TV screen.

MTS Recording / Monitor Mode

Type of

Display on the

STEREO/SAP

Hi-Fi audio track

Normal audio

broadcast

TV screen

Selection

(2-channel)

track

Regular

-None-

-Invalid-

L-channel

R-channel

Mono

(monaural audio)

Mono

Mono

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stereo

STEREO

-Invalid-

L

R

L+R

broadcast

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV STEREO*

Main audio

Main audio

Main audio

Bilingual

SAP

 

program

program

program

broadcast

SAP*

Sub audio

Sub audio

Sub audio

 

 

 

program

program

program

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stereo &

STEREO

TV STEREO*

L

R

L+R

Bilingual

 

Sub audio

Sub audio

Sub audio

SAP

SAP*

broadcast

program

program

program

 

 

* You must select the recording mode in TV STEREO or SAP before you record a broadcast.

Auto Rewind

When a tape has reached the end during recording, playback, or fast-forward, the tape will automatically rewind to the begin- ning. After rewinding finishes, the VCR will eject the tape and turn itself to off.

The VCR will not rewind the tape automatically during timer recording or One Touch Recording.

Real Time Tape Counter

This shows the elapsed recording or playback time in hours, minutes, and seconds. (The displayed time will not change dur- ing blank portions on the tape.)

The indication will appear when the tape is rewound further than “0:00:00” on the tape counter.

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Contents SL260D Precautions Description of ControlsSetup Preparation for USEPlayback Function Timer Recording Recording FunctionActivated Unless YOU Turn the VCR OFF Special Features VCRTroubleshooting Guide SpecificationsMaintenance Pulse C.RESET/EXIT o F.FWD para Poner en funcionamiento el relojPara volver atrás un paso, pulse REW