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Quick Setup Guide

Video Cassette Recorder

VHR-768E

• CONNECTIONS
- AUTO SETUP
- SORTING THE TV STATIONS
• CLOCK SETTING

Dear Customer,

Thank you for buying Sanyo. Please follow this Quick Setup Guide for an easy setup of your VCR.

For more details, please refer to the supplied instruction manual.

Accessories

Is everything in the box?

Caution concerning condensation

Be careful of condensation!

Condensation can form inside a VCR when it is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm, humid one, or when a heater has been turned on to quickly heat the room.

Do not insert a video cassette if you use this VCR in areas subject to condensation.

Wait for 1 to 2 hours to completely eliminate condensation before using the VCR.

SETUP 1 CONNECTIONS

Aerial/RF connection

1 Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV, then connect it to the VCR.

2 Connect the supplied aerial output cable between the VCR and the TV.

3 Connect the mains lead straight and firmly.

To a wall socket

Note:

AUTO SETUP will start if the VCR is switched to the power on mode by pressing the ⏻/I button.

Go to "SETUP2 AUTO SETUP".

SETUP 2 AUTO SETUP (Tuning & Video channel setting)

The AUTO SETUP function will do the following.

• Auto tuning
  • Auto video channel (RF output channel) setting

Note on AUTO SETUP

During the AUTO SETUP, please do not press any of the buttons or controls on the VCR or remote control.

■ With an RF connection – For non EURO-AV connector users

The first steps of the AUTO SETUP should be done with the TV turned off, using the display on the VCR.

1 Press the ⏻/I button to turn the VCR on.

• The initial video channel number (21) is displayed.

- The AUTO SETUP operations will take a few minutes to find the optimum appropriate video channel (between 21 and 69), please be patient.

- The selected optimum video channel number is displayed.

(e.g.)

2 Make a note of the displayed video channel number.

3 Press the OK button.

4 TV setup.

1. Turn on the TV.

2. Set it to the designated video channel (on modern TVs it is normally 0, on older ones 8).

3. Tune its UHF channel to your VCR video channel (e.g. 52) as noted at setp 2.

(e.g. 52... in case of Sanyo's TV)

■ With an AV connection – For EURO-AV connector users

1 TV setup before proceeding with the AUTO SETUP.

Turn on the TV and set it to AV mode.

2 Press the ⏻/I button to turn the VCR on.

• This message screen is displayed for 5 seconds.

- The AUTO SETUP operations will take a few minutes to find the video channel (between 21 and 69), please be patient.

- The displayed video channel (e.g. 52) is for the RF connection. It is not needed for the AV connection. Go to step 3.

3 Press the OK button.

SETUP 3 / SORTING THE TV STATIONS

It is possible to sort the TV stations as desired.

Example: To change BBC2 from programme position "4" to programme position "2".

Programme position		“1”	“2”	“3”	“4”
TV station	(Before)	BBC1	C4	ITV	BBC2
	(After)	BBC1	BBC2	ITV	C4

1 Press the PRESET button.
2 Using the CH (+ or -) button select the TV station for sorting (e.g. BBC2, select programme position "04").

3 Using the numeric buttons (0 - 9), enter the target programme position number (e.g. "2"). Enter 02.

4 Press the OK button.

• The VCR will interchange the locations of BBC2 and C4.
• To sort another TV station, repeat steps 2 to 4.

5 When finished, press the PRESET button.

SETUP 4 CLOCK SETTING

Example: To set December 1st, 1998, 16:15

1 Press the MENU/TV button.

2 Set the day, month, year and time using the numeric buttons (e.g. enter 01 12 98 16 15).

If you entered a wrong number, press the CLEAR button to delete it, then enter the correct number.

3 Press the OK button.

Remote control batteries insertion

1. Open the lid.
2. Insert the 2 supplied batteries according to the ⊕ and ⊖ signs.
3. Replace the lid.

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AV connection

After step2, connect an EURO-AV cable (sold separately) between the VCR and the TV. You can get a higher quality of picture and sound during playback.

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

VHR-768E

Video cassette recorder

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CONTENTS

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Make sure these settings are done before operating the VCR.

CONTENTS 1

1 INTRODUCTION

PRECAUTIONS.... 2

CONTROLS.... 3

2 PREPARATION

SETUP1 CONNECTIONS 4

Accessories 4

Remote control batteries insertion.... 4

SETUP2 AUTO SETUP 5

SETUP3 SORTING THE TV STATIONS.... 7

SETUP4 CLOCK SETTING 7

ON-SCREEN MENUS AND BASIC CONTROL 8

VCR PRESETTING 9

Additional tuning controls 9

Changing the clock.... 9

Function setup.... 10

Hi-Fi Stereo/Bilingual programmes sound selection..... 10

Display function 11

3 BASIC OPERATION

PLAYBACK 12

Variable playback modes.... 12

Index search.... 12

Counter memory 12

Endless play 13

Playback of a NTSC tape 13

Picture adjustments 13

RECORDING TV PROGRAMMES 14

Setting the recording type.... 14

Quick Start Recording timer 14

4 ON-SCREEN OPERATION

VIDEO PLUS+ TIMER RECORDING PROGRAMMING .... 15

On-screen programming 15

Programming on the VCR display 16

ON-SCREEN TIMER RECORDING PROGRAMMING .... 17

Confirmation/Cancelling 17

PDC function (for option) 18

Notes on timer recording 18

TAPE LIBRARY SYSTEM 19

5 ADVANCED OPERATION

TAPE COPY 20

6

TROUBLESHOOTING.... 21

SPECIFICATIONS.... 22

GUARANTEE TO CUSTOMER ....Back cover

Safety precautions

DANGER:

This VCR contains live parts. Do not remove the cabinet.

WARNING:

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.

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CAUTION:

Do not put your hand or other objects in the cassette loading slot because of the risk of injury or an accident. Be sure to keep small children away from the VCR.

Caution concerning condensation

Be careful of condensation

Condensation can form inside a VCR when it is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm, humid one, or when a heater has been turned on to quickly heat the room.

Do not insert a video cassette if you use this VCR in areas subject to condensation.

Wait for 112 to 2 hours to completely eliminate condensation before using the VCR.

Operating precautions

• Place the VCR on a flat, stable, level surface. Never subject it to violent shaking or any other shock or impact.
• Do not expose the unit to high temperatures. Excessive heat (heat sources such as heaters, ovens, closed car on hot days, etc.) may damage the unit.
• Be sure to use this VCR only in a temperature range of 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 105°F) and at less than 80% humidity.

• Do not use the unit under the following conditions:

• in locations with high humidity
  – in presence of excessive dirt or dust
  – in areas subject to strong vibrations

• near strong magnetic fields (e.g. transmitting antennas, motors, fluorescent lights, etc.)

• Do not stack anything on top of your VCR, or block the air vents, to prevent damaging or overheating.

• Do not place anything, except VHS video cassette tapes, in the unit.
• Do not allow rain, steam, dew, salt water, sand, oily smoke, metal objects, etc. to enter the unit.
• Clean with a dry and soft cloth, or soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution.
• Do not use any type of solvent, such as alcohol or benzine.

Power on/standby mode

Power is switched on/off by pressing the Ⓗ/1 button.

VCR display

Standby mode (⏻)

Power on mode (1)

"Standby mode" is the condition in which only the time is displayed.

• Do not forget that even in the power off state there is an electrical voltage inside the VCR as long as it is connected to a wall socket.
• Disconnect the mains lead from the wall socket if the VCR is not to be used for a long time.

Only cassettes marked VHS can be used with this VCR.

Note:

If the unit does not operate properly, switch it off, refer to "TROUBLESHOOTING" (see page 21) or contact your Sanyo authorized service agent.

VCR display

Mode	Display
Cassette in
Playback
Double speed playback
Forward search
Slow motion
Fast-forward
Rewind
Reverse search
Still picture
Record	REC
Record pause	REC

(*: Flashing)

PDC option

If it does gain wider use and you want to make use of it, this VCR can be adapted. Please consult your Sanyo authorized service agent.

(See page 18 for more information on PDC.)

Remote control sensor

Operate the remote control unit within a range of approx. 30° and approx. 6m (20 ft.) from the front of the VCR.

	Indication	Function	Page
1	∅/I	Power on/standby mode	2
2	CHANNEL+, -	Programme selection, picture adjustment	13, 14
3	REC	Recording	14, 20
4	REW	Rewind, reverse search during playback	12
5	FF	Fast-forward, forward search during playback	12
6	STOP/EJECT	Tape stop, cassette ejection (VCR only)	12
7	PLAY	Playback	12
8	PAUSE/STILL	Pause during recording, still picture during playback	12, 14

(On the remote control only)

9	0 - 9	Direct programme selection, for various input	14
10	CLEAR	Clears data	17
11	VIDEO Plus+	VIDEO Plus+ timer programme set	15, 16
12	TYPE	Recording type set	14
13	PDC	PDC function on/off (for option)	18
14	SP/LP	Recording tape speed selection	14
15	SLOW	Slow motion	12
16	X2	Double speed playback	12
17	STOP	Tape stop	12
18	PRESET	Tuner preset	7, 9
19	CH+, -	Programme selection, picture adjustment	13, 14
20	OK	Data/settings entry	8
21	MENU/TV	On-screen operation	8
22	DISPLAY	Programme positon, day/time display	11
23	RESET	Counter reset	12
24	AUDIO	Sound track selection	10
25	MEMORY	Counter “0:00:00” position memory	12
26	INDEX	Index search	12
27	INPUT	External input mode selection	14, 17, 20

Aerial/RF connection

1 Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV, then connect it to the VCR.
2 Connect the supplied aerial output cable between the VCR and the TV.

• Stereo sound can only be enjoyed when the VCR is connected to a stereo monitor/TV or stereo audio system using an AV or Hi-Fi audio connection.
  3 Connect the mains lead straight and firmly.

- AUTO SETUP will start if the VCR is switched to the power on mode by pressing the ⏻/I button. Go to "SETUP2 AUTO SETUP".

Additional connections

AV connection

Connect the supplied aerial output cable and an EURO-AV cable (sold separately) between the VCR and the TV.

• You can get a higher quality of picture and sound during playback.
• When the PLAY or VIDEO Plus+ button is pressed, the TV is automatically switched to the AV mode.

Hi-Fi audio connection

You can obtain a dynamic sound output through your Hi-Fi system when you playback a tape recorded in Hi-Fi stereo on this VCR.

Audio-cable (sold separately)

Mains lead connections

- If the plug supplied with this appliance is not suitable for the wall socket in your home, it should be cut off and the correct type fitted.

The wires in the mains lead are coloured according to the following code:

Blue: Neutral Brown: Live

If the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus do not correspond with the colour markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
- The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured blue or black.

• The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured brown or red.
• Do not connect either wire to the Earth terminal.

Disposal of plug

If the non rewireable plug is to be cut off, the removed plug should be disposed of carefully as there is a shock hazard should the plug be inserted into a live socket.

Replacing the fuse

The detachable fuse cover must be replaced after changing the fuse. Only a 3A fuse should be used, it should comply with BS1362, and should carry the ASTA mark.

Accessories

Is everything in the box?

Remote control batteries insertion

1 Open the lid.
2 Insert 2 "AA (IEC R6)" 1.5 volt batteries (supplied) according to the ⊕ and ⊖ signs.
3 Replace the lid.

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SETUP2

AUTO SETUP

This VCR is equipped with an AUTO SETUP function. The necessary settings are entered automatically before the VCR is used for the first time.

The AUTO SETUP function will do the following.

Auto tuning

The VCR will automatically search and preset all the available TV stations in the area of use to programme position numbers (1 to 44).

Auto video channel (RF output channel) setting

The VCR will automatically search for an available channel (21 - 69) to set the video channel for the RF connection.

Notes on AUTO SETUP:

• During AUTO SETUP operations, please do not press any of the buttons or controls on the VCR or remote control.
• AUTO SETUP is not possible if the VCR is set to external input mode.
• The skip function will be automatically set for all position numbers where no TV station has been preset.

With an AV connection – For EURO-AV connector users

1 TV setup.

Turn on the TV and set it to AV mode.

2 Press the ⏻/l button to turn the VCR on.

- This message screen is displayed for about 5 seconds. If not, press both CHANNEL (− and +) buttons on the VCR for at least 3 seconds.

(TV screen)

- The AUTO SETUP operations will take a few minutes, please be patient.

- The displayed video channel (e.g. 52) is for the RF connection. It is not needed for the AV connection. Go to step 3.

3 Press the OK button.

With an RF connection – For non EURO-AV connector users

The first steps of the AUTO SETUP should be done with the TV turned off, using the display on the VCR.

1 Press the ⏻/I button to turn the VCR on.

• The initial video channel number (UHF 21) is displayed.
  If not, press both CHANNEL (− and +) button on the VCR for at least 3 seconds.

- The AUTO SETUP operations will take a few minutes to find the optimum appropriate video channel (between 21 and 69), please be patient.

- The selected optimum video channel number is displayed.

(e.g.)

2 Make a note of the displayed video channel number.

3 Press the OK button.

4 TV setup.

1. Turn on the TV.

2. Set it to the designated video channel (on modern TVs it is normally 0, on older ones 8).

3. Tune its UHF channel to your VCR video channel (e.g. 52) as noted at step 2.

(e.g. 52...in case of Sanyo's TV)

Note:

If channel position 0 or 8 on your TV is preset to a TV station, select another channel position where no TV station is received.

(For more details, please refer to your TV instruction manual.)

ALTERNATIVE METHODS

If it is difficult to tune on your TV, the UHF channel for the video channel, instead of step 4, follow one of the methods below.

Using the test pattern

1 Press the ⏻/I button to turn the VCR off.
2 Press and hold the PRESET button for at least 3 seconds.
- The video channel number (e.g. 52) is dispayed.

3 Turn on the TV and set it to the designated video channel 0 or 8.

4 Turn the TV's UHF channel to the selected video channel number (e.g. 52).

- The test pattern (below) appears when the video channel is tuned.

5 When finished, press the PRESET button.

• The VCR is turned off.

Using a playback picture

1 Playback a tape.
2 Turn on the TV and set it to the designated video channel 0 or 8.
3 Tune the TV's UHF channel to the selected video channel number (e.g. 52).

- The playback picture appears when the video channel is tuned.

4 When finished, stop the tape.

With an RF connection, on-screen AUTO SETUP

1 Turn on the TV and set it to the designated video channel 0 or 8.
2 Tune the TV UHF channel to the initial video channel number (21).

- The on-screen display will not be possible if the video channel receives any TV station. Please do the AUTO SETUP using the display on the VCR.

3 Go to step 2 under "With an AV connection" on page 5.

- If the video channel is changed, tune the TV UHF channel to the displayed video channel number after pressing the OK button.

PREPARATION

SETUP3 SORTING THE TV STATIONS

It is possible to sort the TV stations as desired.

Example: To change BBC2 from programme position "4" to programme position "2".

Programme position		“1”	“2”	“3”	“4”
TV station	(Before)	BBC1	C4	ITV	BBC2
	(After)	BBC1	BBC2	ITV	C4

1 Press the PRESET button.

2 Using the CH (+ or -) button select the TV station for sorting (e.g. BBC2, selected programme position "04").

(TV screen)

(VCR display)

3 Using the numeric buttons (0 - 9), enter the target programme position number (e.g. "02", enter 02).

4 Press the OK button.

- The VCR will interchange the locations of BBC2 and C4.

To sort another TV station, repeat steps 2 to 4.

5 When finished, press the PRESET button.

SETUP4 CLOCK SETTING

Example: To set December 1st, 1998, 16:15.

1 Press the MENU/TV button.

2 Set the day, month, year and time using the numeric buttons (e.g. enter 01 12 98 16 15).

If you enter a wrong number, press the CLEAR button to delete it, then enter the correct number.

3 When finished, press the OK button.

• Seconds will start counting from "00" as the OK button is pressed.
• The normal TV broadcast screen will return.

Power interruption

If the power to the VCR has failed or has been disconnected for more than 1 hour, the date, time, function setup memory and any recording information regarding future recordings should be reset.

However, the tuner preset memory will not be erased.

So there is no need to retune the VCR stations.

ON-SCREEN MENUS AND BASIC CONTROL

The VCR can easily be programmed by using the menus displayed on-screen.

The menus are controlled from the remote control.

If you memorize the basic operations, each setting can easily be made by following the steps of the concerned menu.

Turn on the TV, then set it to the preset video channel or AV mode (if using the "AV connection").

Multicoloured on-screen display

For easier viewing, the menu colours have the following appearance.

- If a wrong sub-menu has been selected, press the MENU/TV button and start again.

MENU/TV

Menu title:

White letters on magenta background

To select a menu

Operation indications:
Blue letters on white background

Setup item:
White letters on green background
- The buttons that can be used with each menu are displayed at the button of the screen.
VIDEO Plus+

PLUSCODE

VIDEO Plus+ timer recording programming (See page 15)

TYPE

Recording type setting (See page 14)

Timer recording programming

(See page 17)

Confirmation/cancelling (See page 17)

Function setup (See page 10)

Clock setting (See page 9)

Tape library system (See page 19)

VCR PRESETTING

Turn on the TV, then set it to the video channel or AV mode (if using AV connection).

Additional tuning controls

Fine tuning

If the tuning is not optimum, it can be improved by manual fine tuning.

1 Press the PRESET button.
2 Press the FF or REW button to obtain the best possible picture and sound.
3 Press the OK button.
4 When finished, press the PRESET button.

Skip function

If only programme position numbers 1 to 30 have been preset, you can set the skip function for programme position numbers 31 to 44, so that only the preset TV stations will appear when pressing the CH (+ or -) button.

1 Press the PRESET button.
2 Using the numeric buttons or the CH (+ or -) button, select the programme position number to skip.
3 Press the CLEAR button. • The "S" indicator will light. To cancel the skip function, press the CLEAR button again to erase the "S" indicator.

4 Press the OK button.

Repeat steps 2 to 4 for every programme position number to skip.

5 When finished, press the PRESET button.

Manual tuning

This tuning mode can be used to modify the settings entered by the Auto tuning function, or to manually preset the TV stations to particular programme position numbers.

1 Press the PRESET button.
2 Using the CH (+ or −) button, select the desired programme position number.

3 Press the PLAY button. If the search stops on a broadcast other than the one desired, press the PLAY button again until the broadcast from the desired TV station appears on the TV screen.

4 Press the OK button when the desired TV station appears on the TV screen.

Repeat steps 2 to 4 to preset another TV station to another programme position number.

5 When finished, press the PRESET button.

Changing the clock

1 Press the MENU/TV button, then select the CLOCK SET using the CH (+ or -) button.

2 Press the OK button.

3 Continue pressing the CLEAR button to delete the incorrect numbers, then enter the new settings using the numeric buttons.

Summer/Standard time setting

Each press of the CH (+ or -) button will advance or retard the clock by 1 hour.

4 When finished, press the OK button.

Function setup

1 Press the MENU/TV button, then press the CH (+ or -) button to select the VCR SETUP.

2 Press the OK button.

3 Press the CH (+ or -) button to select the desired item to set (1 - 3).

①NICAM broadcasts setting

AUTO: To record NICAM stereo broadcasts and bilingual broadcasts.

OFF: To record the normal sound (FM mono).

②NTSC playback system

PAL TV: When using a PAL (I) system TV.

NTSC443: When using an NTSC 4.43 system TV. (Please use the EURO-AV terminal.)

③Child lock function

ON: "BLOCKED" is displayed on the TV screen and the sound is muted.

OFF: The child lock function is not engaged.

4 Press the OK button to set the desired mode.

- Every time the OK button is pressed, the symbol "0" will move from one setting to the next. To set a mode, make sure the "0" is displayed to the left of the desired setting.

5 When finished, press the MENU/TV button.

Hi-Fi Stereo/Bilingual programmes sound selection

Using the AUDIO button, select the desired sound to listen.

Stereo sound selection

When a stereo broadcast is received, the stereo indicator "ST" illuminates on the VCR display.

VCR display	Selected sound
“LR”	Left and Right tracks
“L”	Left track
“R”	Right track
No indicator	Monaural

Bilingual sound selection

When a bilingual broadcast is received, the bilingual indicator "BIL" illuminates on the VCR display.

VCR display	Selected sound
“LR”	Main and Sub
“L”	Main
“R”	Sub
No indicator	Main

Display function

When pressing the buttons shown in the table below, each mode can be seen displayed on the TV screen for about 2 seconds.

Tape mode

Press....	Mode	Display
PLAY	Playback	▶
FF	Fast-forward	▶▶
REW	Rewind	◀◀
REC	Recording	● 02
PAUSE/STILL in recording mode	Recording pause	●11 02

Programme position mode

Press....	Mode	Display
CH (+ or -)Numeric (0 - 9)	Programme position number	01 - 44
INPUT	External input (EURO-AV)	L1

By pressing the DISPLAY button, the programme position number and current day/time can be seen displayed.

To cancel the function display, press the DISPLAY button one more time.

Turn on the TV, then set it to the preset video channel.

1 Insert a recorded video cassette.

Cassette loading Gently push the centre of the cassette until it is loaded automatically.

2 Press the PLAY button.

Stop

Press the STOP button.

Eject the cassette

Press the EJECT button on the VCR.

Rewind

Press the REW button during stop or play for reverse search operation.

Fast-forward

Press the FF button during stop or play for forward search operation.

Variable playback modes

Double speed playback

Press the X2 button during normal playback operation.

Forward search

Press the FF button during playback or fast-forward operation.

Reverse search

Press the REW button during playback or rewind operation.

Still picture

Press the PAUSE/ STILL button during normal playback.

Frame advance

Press the PAUSE/ STILL button during still picture.

Slow motion

Press the SLOW button during normal playback or during still picture.

The tape speed can be set at 1/5 or 1/30 of normal speed by pressing the SLOW button.

Index search

An index signal is automatically placed at the beginning of each recording made on this VCR. This index can be used to search for the next (or present) recording.

graph LR
    A["Current position"] --> B["REW"]
    B --> C["FF"]
    C --> D["Present programme"]
    D --> E["Following programme"]
    F["Index signal"] --> G["Index signal"]

Notes:

• Make sure that indexes are at least five minutes apart from each other.
• Index signals are not recorded after a recording pause.

1 Press the INDEX button while in the stop or playback mode.
To cancel the index search mode, press the INDEX button again.

2 Press the FF or REW button. To stop the search function, press the STOP button.

- Playback will start automatically when an index is found.

Counter memory

This convenient feature for finding the beginning of a specific recording etc., is made possible by the "Linear Time counter" that indicates the tape run time in hours, minutes and seconds.

1 Press the RESET then the MEMORY button before starting recording or playback.

- The zero point of the counter is now memorized and the memory indicator "M" will illuminate.

2 Press the REW button at the end of the recording or playback, the tape will be rewound and stop automatically at the memorized position.

Notes:

• Whenever you load a cassette tape, the counter is reset to "0:00:00".
• If you play back a blank tape or a blank portion of tape, the counter will not operate.

Auto power on

The power is automatically switched on as a cassette is inserted while the VCR is in the standby mode.

Auto play

The VCR will play back a tape automatically when a video cassette is inserted whose erasure-prevention tab has been removed.

Auto eject

When a video cassette without an erasure-prevention tab is played to the end of the tape, the tape will be automatically rewound and then the cassette will be ejected.

Power off eject

The video cassette will be ejected when the EJECT button is pressed, even when the VCR is in standby mode.

Endless play

This function will play back a tape to the end, rewind it then replay it again, and again until you stop it.

1 In the stop or playback mode, first press the PLAY button then while holding it down press the REW button on the VCR.

2 To cancel the endless play, press the STOP button.

- If the counter memory function is used in combination with endless play, the VCR will play back the tape to the counter reading "M 0:00:00" then start again from the beginning.

graph LR
    A["Beginning"] --> B["Playback"]
    B --> C["M 0:00:00"]
    C --> D["End"]
    B --> E["Rewind"]
    E --> C

Note:

During endless play, please do not press FF, REW or PAUSE/STILL button because the endless play will be cancelled.

Playback of a NTSC tape

This VCR can playback a NTSC tape on a PAL (I) or NTSC 4.43 system TV. For NTSC playback system setting, refer to "Function setup" on page 10.

graph TD
    A["NTSC"] --> B["Device"]
    B --> C["PAL"]
    C --> D["NTSC 4.43"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#bbf,stroke:#333

When you playback a NTSC tape on a PAL TV,

• If the image is unstable, rolling vertically, use the TV vertical hold button to stabilize the image.
• The image may shrink vertically and a black band may appear at the top and bottom of the screen.

Notes about NTSC tape

• A NTSC tape cannot be copied normally.
  ● Picture quality of NTSC tapes cannot be guaranteed with this VCR.
• When a NTSC Hi-Fi tape is played back, the monaural sound only will be heard.

Picture adjustments

Tracking adjustment

This VCR is equipped with an auto tracking function. During playback this function will adjust the tracking to the best possible image. If noise appears in the playback picture, press the CH (+ or -) button, to reduce the noise interference in the image.

Note:

Depending on the quality of the cassette tape, you may find that some noise interference cannot be completely corrected using the tracking controls.

Correcting noise interference during variable playback modes

If noise interference (bars) appears during double speed playback

Use the CH (+ or -) button, to correct.

If noise interference (bars) appears during still picture, frame advance or slow motion modes

From still picture or frame advance go into slow motion mode, then use the CH (+ or -) button, to correct.

If the still picture moves up and down

Use the CH (+ or -) button, to correct.

Once the cassette tape is unloaded, the VCR is reset and the next time the VCR is used you may need to do the corrections again.

Notes:

• During variable playback modes the picture may contain some noise or vibration that cannot be corrected. This is not a malfunction.
• If still picture or slow motion playback is continued for about five minutes, the VCR will automatically change to stop mode in order to prevent the tape from being damaged.
• This VCR will not guarantee the variable playback modes picture quality of tapes recorded in LP mode.

Turn on the TV, then set it to the preset video channel or AV mode (if connected by a EURO-AV cable).

Insert a video cassette with erasure-prevention tab.

1 Press the numeric buttons, or the CH (+ or -) button, to select the TV station to be recorded.
2 To select the tape speed, press the SP/LP button.
3 If necessary, press the TYPE button to set the recording type. Please refer to "Setting the recording type" below.
4 Press the REC button.
5 To stop the recording, press the STOP button.

Setting the recording type

If a recording type is selected, it will be displayed and make programme selection easier when listing the tape recordings data. It can be used to easily find a desired recording. (Refer to "TAPE LIBRARY SYSTEM" on page 19.)

1 Press the TYPE button repeatedly until the desired type is displayed.
2 When the desired type has been selected, press the OK button.

FILM (F): Film

SPORT (S): Sports

DRAMA (d): Drama

MUSIC (M): Music

NEWS (n): News

ANIMA (A): Animation, cartoon

EDUC. (E): Educational programme

GAME (g): Game

THRIL (t): Thriller

COMED (c): Comedy

The letter in brackets (e.g. (F)) shows the display on the VCR display.

(Tape library system)

Note:

The selected recording type is cancelled if the VCR is turned off (standby mode) or if the cassette tape is ejected.

If you wish to avoid recording unwanted material

1 Press the PAUSE/ STILL button.
2 To continue recording, press the PAUSE/ STILL button or REC button.

Note:

If the record pause mode continues for about five minutes, the VCR will automatically go into the stop mode in order to prevent damage to the tape.

Recording one programme while watching another

1 Start recording the desired TV station programme selected on the VCR.
2 Select on the TV receiver the TV station you want to watch. If using the "AV connection", set the TV to the TV mode.

Quick Start Recording timer

Timer recording is simple.

You can start a recording and then programme when the VCR will automatically stop recording and go into standby mode.

1 Press the REC button twice.
2 Set the recording end time by using REC and CH (+ or -) buttons.

REC: Units of 30 minutes

CH (+, -): Units of 1 minute

- The timer indicator (☐) will light after the recording end time is set.

To stop the recording at any time, press the STOP button.

Checking/Changing

When the REC button is pressed during Quick Start Recording, the recording end time will blink.

The recording end time can be changed by pressing REC and CH (+ or −) buttons.

To record from an external source

At step 1,

Press the INPUT button.

"L1" is displayed instead of the programme position number.

Tape speed

SP	Best image and sound quality.No display.
LP	Recording or playback times are double the SP mode.LP
EP	NTSC playback onlyEP

Mis-erasure prevention eject

The cassette will automatically be ejected if recording is attempted on a video cassette without an erasure-prevention tab.

Auto rewind

The VCR automatically rewinds the tape when it reaches the end. This function does not operate with timer recording or Quick Start Recording timer.

Erasure-prevention tab

To prevent accidental erasure, remove the tab after recording. To record again, cover the hole with vinyl tape.

This VCR has a built-in VIDEO Plus+ system. Programming timer recordings is now as simple as entering a PlusCode number (1 to 9 digits) listed next to each programme in your local TV guide or newspaper TV programme listing.

VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corp. VIDEO Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

Newspaper or TV guide

PlusCode

Easy process

1 Press the VIDEO Plus+ button.

2 Enter the PlusCode number.

3 Press the OK button.

Additional settings

4 Press the OK button.

5 Press the VIDEO Plus+ button.

VIDEO PLUS+ TIMER RECORDING PROGRAMMING

There are two ways of programming VIDEO Plus+ timer recordings.

One is using the on-screen display and the other one is using the VCR display.

- You can set up to 6 programmes to be recorded upon a period of up to 1 year.

On-screen programming

Turn on the TV, then set it to the preset video channel.

1 Press the VIDEO Plus+ button.

PLUSCODE

[Unreadable]

2 Using the numeric buttons, enter the PlusCode number for the programme you want to record. (e.g. 489135)

PLUSCODE

489135---

If you entered a wrong number, press the CLEAR button to delete it, then enter the correct number.

3 Press the OK button.

PLUSCODE

489135--- PR DATE START END 01 25.12 15:00 16:00

If the programme position number (PR) displays “--”

Enter the programme position number the TV station has been preset to.

- That setting will be memorized and set the next time the same TV station is selected.

4 When all the settings are as desired, press the OK button.

You can programme another recording by repeating steps 2 to 4.

Insert a video cassette with erasure-prevention tab.

Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time.

5 Press the VIDEO Plus+ button.

- The timer indicator (☐) will light on the VCR display and the VCR goes into timer recording standby mode.

Additional settings

After pressing the OK button in step 3.

Recording tape speed setting

Press the SP/LP button repeatedly to display the desired tape speed.

Daily/Weekly recording

Press the MENU/TV button repeatedly to display the desired recording mode.

M-F: for daily recording (Monday through Friday)

WK: for weekly recording (the same programme every week)

Setting the recording type

Press the TYPE button repeatedly until the desired type is displayed.

Changing the end time

Each press of the CH (+ or -) button will change the recording end time by units of 10 minutes.

PDC function (for option)

Press the PDC button repeatedly.

- When the "PDC" indicator appears, the PDC function is set.

(See page 18 for more information on PDC.)

Programming on the VCR display

You can programme a VIDEO Plus+ timer recording on the VCR display even if the TV is turned off.

1 Press the VIDEO Plus+ button.

2 Using the numeric buttons, enter the Plus Code number for the programme you want to record. (e.g. 489135)

If you entered a wrong number, press the CLEAR button to delete it, then enter the correct number.

3 Press the OK button.

Note:

If the programme position number (PR) displays “--”, please refer to page 15.

4 When all the settings are as desired, press the OK button.

You can programme another recording by repeating steps 2 to 4.

Insert a video cassette with erasure-prevention tab.

Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time.

5 Press the VIDEO Plus+ button.

- The timer indicator (☐) will light on the VCR display and the VCR goes into timer recording standby mode.

Additional settings

After pressing the OK button in step 3.

Recording tape speed setting

Press the SP/LP button repeatedly to display the desired tape speed.

Daily/Weekly recording

Press the MENU/TV button repeatedly to display the desired recording mode.

M-F: for daily recording (Monday through Friday)

WK: for weekly recording (the same programme every week)

Setting the recording type

Press the TYPE button repeatedly until the desired type is displayed.

Changing the off time

Each press of the CH (+ or -) button will change the recording off time by units of 10 minutes.

PDC function (for option)

Press the PDC button repeatedly.

- When the "PDC" indicator appears, the PDC function is set.

(See page 18 for more information on PDC.)

To record from an external source

At step 3,

Press the INPUT button.

The setting under "PR"

(programme position) will change to "L1".

If a programme position number is already displayed, first press the CLEAR button.

ON-SCREEN TIMER RECORDING PROGRAMMING

Example: Programme position... 02

Date... 25 December

Start time... 21:30

End time... 23:15

Turn on the TV then set it to the preset video channel or AV mode (if connected by a EURO-AV cable).

1 Press the MENU/TV button, then press the CH (+ or -) button to select the TIMER PROGRAM SET.

2 Press the OK button.

3 Using the numeric buttons, set the programme position number (e.g. 02).

Recording tape speed setting

Press the SP/LP button repeatedly to display the desired tape speed.

4 Using the numeric buttons, set the date (e.g. 25 12).

If you entered a wrong number, press the CLEAR button to delete it, then enter the correct number.

Daily/Weekly recording

Press the CH+ button repeatedly to display the desired recording mode.

M-F: for daily recording (Monday through Friday)

WK: for weekly recording (the same programme every week)

PDC function (for option)

Press the PDC button repeatedly.

- When the "PDC" indicator appears, the PDC function is set. (See page 18 for more information on PDC.)

5 Set the recording start and end times (e.g. 21 30 23 15).

Setting the recording type

Press the TYPE button repeatedly until the desired type is displayed.

6 When all the settings are as desired, press the OK button.

You can programme another recording by repeating steps 3 to 6.

Insert a video cassette with erasure-prevention tab.

Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time.

7 Press the ⏻/I button.

- The timer indicator (☐) will light on the VCR display and the VCR goes into timer recording standby mode.

Confirmation/Cancelling

1 Press the MENU/TV button, then press the CH (+ or -) button to select the PROGRAM CHECK/CLEAR.

2 Press the OK button.

- Programmed timer recordings are listed.

Recording type confirmation

Press the TYPE button and the "TYPE" column will be displayed instead of the "END" time column.

Press the TYPE button again to return to the "END" time column display.

• To correct a programmed timer recording, first cancel it, then reprogramme it as desired.
• To cancel a programmed timer recording, continue with step 3.
• To return to the normal TV broadcast screen, press the MENU/TV button.

3 Using the CH (+ or -) button, select the programme to cancel.
4 Press the CLEAR button.
5 When finished, press the MENU/TV button.

PDC function (for option)

The PDC function ensures that the recording is made according to the recording on and off time control signals broadcasted by the TV station. Therefore, if the recording start (on) and/or end (off) time are changed, the VCR is informed of the altered times and recording is changed, whether it is at an earlier or later time.

Also, if the programme being recorded is interrupted (for example by a news special, etc.) and the PDC function is on, recording will be automatically interrupted and will automatically resume when the programme starts again.

Notes:

• Set the recording times and date exactly as advertised. If the start (on) time is different from advertised, the PDC function will not work.
• Not all TV stations transmit PDC signals. Check in your region to find out which stations transmit PDC signals.
• If the station does not transmit PDC signals or if the PDC function is not set, the recording will be done at the programmed times.

PDC standby period

When programming with the PDC function, the recording can be done anytime in the standby period if the start (on) time differs from the scheduled one.

The PDC standby period is from 20:00 (the previous day) to 4:00 (the following day).

Notes on timer recording

• The (☐) indicator will flash if no video cassette is loaded when going into timer standby mode.
• The (☐) indicator will flash and the video cassette is ejected if a video cassette with no erasure-prevention tab is loaded.
• Daily recording starting on a Saturday or Sunday is not possible.
• Daily or weekly recording using the PDC function (for option) is not possible.
• Even if a timer recording has been preset, the VCR can be used as usual up to the programmed start time. When finished using the VCR, do not forget to return it to timer recording standby mode.

Programme priority

• If several timer recordings have overlapping recording time, the recording with the earliest start time will be recorded first, until the end.
• Recordings programmed with PDC (for option) always have priority.
• If two PDC (for option)-programmed recordings overlap, the recording that starts first will have priority.

graph TD
    A["Programme"] --> B["Start"]
    B --> C["End"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#cfc,stroke:#333

These portions will not be recorded

TAPE LIBRARY SYSTEM

This function will list the tape recordings data (Programme position number, date, recording start time, type). It can be used to easily find a desired recording.

The recording type is only displayed if it has been set before recording the programme.

Insert a cassette tape recorded on this VCR.

1 Press the MENU/TV button, then press the CH (+ or -) button to select the TAPE LIBRARY SYSTEM.

2 Press the OK button.

- If the tape recordings data has already been read, it will be displayed.

3 Press the OK button one more time.

• The tape is rewound to the beginning and the recordings data is read. Every time a set of recording data is read it is displayed on-screen.
• Up to 7 sets of recording data can be displayed on-screen at the same time. If 8 or more sets of recording data are read, the last 7 sets only are displayed.

To cancel the operation, press the STOP button.

4 When the data for the desired recording is displayed, press the corresponding numeric button (1 - 7).

- This message will be flashing on-screen while the tape is rewound to the beginning of the desired recording. Playback will then start automatically.

Notes:

• This function can only be used with tapes recorded by this VCR.
• If a recording data cannot be read, “—” will be displayed.
• If a type has not been selected before recording, “----” will be displayed.
• Recording data of recordings shorter than 5 minutes may not be displayed.
• If the tape is unloaded or rerecorded, the data will be cancelled.
• If more than one search is made, starting with the second search, the tape will be completely rewound before it is fast-forwarded to the desired rewinding.

Copying (dubbing) a tape can be done using two video recorders, a playback VCR (e.g. a camcorder) and a recording VCR.

RECORDING VCR

Insert a video cassette with erasure-prevention tab.

1 Press the INPUT button to select the external input mode.

- "L1" is displayed instead of the programme position number.

2 To select the tape speed, press the SP/LP button.

PLAYBACK VCR (Camcorder)

Insert the recorded video cassette.

3 Start playback.

RECORDING VCR

4 When the desired starting position is reached, press the REC button to record.
5 When finished, press the STOP button on both VCRs.

CAUTION:

The unauthorized recording of television programmes, video tapes, films and other such material may infringe upon copyright or the rights of third parties.

Symptom	Check points
POWER TROUBLE
No power	The mains lead is disconnected.
The remote control unit doesn't operate	The batteries are low.
RECEIVER TROUBLE
No TV programmes received	Are the connections between your VCR and TV correct?Was tuning correctly preset?
Reception is poor when TV is on video channel	The video channel setting of the TV does not correspond to the video channel presetting of the VCR.
PLAYBACK TROUBLE
Playback picture does not appear	The video channel setting of the TV does not correspond to the video channel presetting of the VCR.
Interference in playback picture	Adjust the tracking control.Dust or dirt on video heads. Contact your Sanyo authorized service agent.
RECORDING TROUBLE
No recording	The erasure-prevention tab on the cassette has been removed.
VIDEO Plus+ or timer recording is not possible	The starting day and time have not been set correctly.The clock day and time are not set correctly.There has been a power interruption of more than one hour.
Hi-Fi TROUBLE
Sound of a Hi-Fi recorded tape drops out	The tape might be defective.Use a new video cassette tape.

Repairs

This VCR is a precision instrument and, if treated with care, will provide years of satisfactory performance. However, in the event of difficulty, the owner is advised not to attempt to make repairs or open the cabinet. Servicing should always be referred to your Sanyo authorized service agent.

General

Video format:	VHS PAL/NTSC 4.43
Television system:	CCIR: 625 lines, PAL colour signals
TV channel storage capacity:	44 positions
Video heads:	4 heads
Tape speed:	PALSP: 23.39 mm/secLP: 11.70 mm/secNTSC (Playback only)SP: 33.35 mm/secLP: 16.67 mm/secEP: 11.12 mm/sec
RF converter:	Built-in UHF converter
Converter output:	On channel 21 - 69
Timer indication:	24-hour indication
Power failure backup:	Approx. one hour
Timer recording:	1 year 6 programmes with daily (Monday through Friday) and weekly recording function
Power requirement:	220-240 V AC, 50Hz
Dimensions (W x H x D):	360 x 97 x 301 mm
Weight:	Approx. 3.8 kg
Power consumption:	20 W (in operation)less than 6 W (standby mode)

Electrical characteristics

Video input:	0.5 - 2.0Vp-p, 75 ± 5 ohms
Video output:	1.0 ± 0.2Vp-p, 75 ± 5 ohms
Audio input:	-3.8 dBs, more than 10 kohms
Audio output:	-3.8 dBs, less than 1 kohm
Video S/N:	More than 43 dB
Horizontal resolution:	More than 240 lines

Hi-Fi audio

Audio recording system:	VHS Hi-Fi system (2 tracks), (Normal audio track is monaural)
Frequency response:	20 Hz - 20,000 Hz
Dynamic range:	More than 90 dB
Wow and flutter:	Less than 0.005% (WRMS)
Channel separation:	More than 60 dB

Appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice.

GUARANTEE TO CUSTOMER

Sanyo U.K. Sales Ltd. (the Company) guarantees to the initial retail purchaser that if this equipment is or becomes defective and that, in the opinion of the Company, the defect is due to faulty material or workmanship the Company will, for a period of 12 calendar months from the date of sale to the original purchaser repair or replace, at its sole option, free of charge, any such defective component part of the equipment, always provided that:-

1. The equipment has at all times been used in accordance with the operating instructions issued by the Company, and has not been connected to an electrical mains supply for which it has not been adjusted.
2. Accidental damage, or damage caused by negligence or misuse by the user, including leakage from exhausted batteries, is specifically excluded.
3. Unauthorised repairs, or any modification to the equipment which has not been expressly approved by the Company, shall render this guarantee null and void.
4. Failure due to fair wear and tear of any item, such as batteries, record playing styli, and tape recording, playback and erase heads and head cleaning is specifically excluded.

This guarantee is not transferable and is only applicable within the United Kingdom (and the Republic of Ireland). Nothing in this express guarantee affects the statutory rights available to the purchaser of this equipment.

DearCustomer

Thank you for buying Sanyo. This equipment should give you many years of pleasure and faithful service but in the event that a fault occurs, the following notes for your guidance may be helpful:-

1. PLEASE RETAIN YOUR PURCHASE RECEIPT WHICH WILL BE REQUIRED FOR SERVICE DURING GUARANTEE.
2. If your Sanyo equipment proves faulty during the period of guarantee, take it or send it back to the dealer who originally supplied it together with this guarantee and the proof of purchase. We have made arrangements with our approved dealers under which they will carry out in guarantee service repairs on our behalf. In this way, we hope to reduce to a minimum the amount of time you will be without your equipment.
3. If for some reason it is impossible to return the equipment to the original supplier, please contact our Service Administration Department at the address below for further advice.
4. Should the equipment require servicing after the expiry of the guarantee period, take or send it to the original supplier or any other Sanyo dealer. He will be pleased to give you a quotation for the repair. If you are in any doubt about what to do, write to us at the address below or telephone:

Sanyo U.K. Sales Ltd.

Sanyo House Otterspool Way, Watford, Hertfordshire WD2 8JX Tel: Watford 246363