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Basic Operation 

1.

2.

3.

4.

Press the OPERATE/TIMER button.

Insert a cassette tape into the CASSETTE
LOADING SLOT.

Turn on the TV and select the channel for video
viewing.

Press the PLAY button to start playback.

To stop playback:

Press the STOP/EJECT button.

To rewind a tape in Stop mode:

Press the REW button.

To advance a tape rapidly in Stop mode:

Press the FF  button.

To stop fast forwarding or rewinding:

Press the STOP/EJECT button.

Digital Tracking Control

Auto tracking

When playback starts or playback speed is changed
during playback, VCR enters Auto tracking mode.
At this time, the indication ATR blinks on the multi-
display for a few seconds.

Manual tracking

If video noise appears in the picture after putting the
VCR into Auto tracking mode, use the Manual tracking
adjustment function. Press the            buttons until
the best possible picture is obtained.
To return to Auto tracking mode, press the PLAY button
for more than 2 seconds.

The noise on the screen may not be completely
removed depending on the tape used, especially
when the tape has been recorded on another VCR.

Picture Control (Video Enhancer)

During playback, press the NUMBER button 5 or 6 to
obtain desired picture enhancement.
To make the picture softer, press the NUMBER button 5.
To make the picture sharper press the NUMBER button
6.
The enhaticement level is indicated by figures (-9 to 9)
on the Multi-display.

Auto Rewind System

When a tape reaches its end in Playback, Fast Forward
or Record mode except OTR and Programme Timer
Recording, it will be automatically rewound to its
beginning and the unit will be switched to Stop mode.

Full Auto/Auto Playback System

Full Auto Playback

Simply insert a cassette tape without a safety tab into the
VCR while the unit is turned off. The following operations
will be performed automatically:

1.

The VCR is turned on and the tape starts to
playback.

2.

The tape is rewound to the beginning when it reaches
the end.

3.

The tape is ejected and the VCR is turned off.

Auto Playback

Auto Playback is used when the VCR has already been
turned on.

1.

The tape starts to playback.

2.

The tape is rewound to the beginning when it reaches
the end. The VCR is not turned off.

The Auto Playback or Full Auto Playback mode will be
released if one of the tape related buttons (FF, REW,
PAUSE, STOP/EJECT, PLAYor OPERATE/TIMER)
is pressed.

Auto Head Cleaner

This VCR is equipped with an Automatic Video Head
Cleaner. This feature will ensure that your VCR always
performs at its best by keeping the video heads clean of
dirt that can distort picture quality. The Auto Head
Cleaner engages automatically each time a tape is
inserted or ejected.

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Notes

Notes

Summary of Contents for VCR-9600

Page 1: ...VCR 9600 OWNER S MANUAL VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER Type Tested Electrical Safety AS NZS 3250 Lic 4168 Standards Australia...

Page 2: ...Keys on the VCR itself that have the same label as their counterparts on the remote control unit perform exactly the same functions There is an Identification of Controls illustration on the back of t...

Page 3: ...Remote control unit...

Page 4: ...et VIDEO IN Jack VIDEO OUT Jack Multi display One touch timer recording indicator OTR Timer set indicator REC indicator Operation mode indicator CH TIME COUNTER etc Digital tracking indicator ATR Powe...

Page 5: ...or shock hazard When unplugging the Mains Cord please hold by the plug and remove it carefully CAUTION CABINET CARE Clean with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent and water Wipe wit...

Page 6: ...E 14 Checking the Picture Being Recorded E 14 Recording One Programme While Viewing Another E 14 Auto Turn on System E 14 Pause Function E 14 REC Review E 14 Recording from Another VCR E 14 One touch...

Page 7: ...grams drawn inside the battery compart ment Do not mix a new battery with an old one Do not heat disassemble short or throw used batteries into a fire Precautions on Use Pressing two or more function...

Page 8: ...nnel Setting on Page 6 1 Connect the antenna or CATV connector to the ANT IN socket 2 Connect the accessory coaxial cable between the RF OUT socket and the TV Connection of VCR and TV Using Audio Vide...

Page 9: ...oes not appear or not clear use a small screwdriver and turn the RF channel adjust ment CH ADJ on the rear panel so that the test picture is clearly displayed on the TV Switch off the test signal swit...

Page 10: ...e SHIFT button Change the time according to Steps 1 4 in the initial settings When you press the MENU button the clock starts and the unit returns to the Menu screen CLOCK SET SUMMER TIME OUT TIME 19...

Page 11: ...ed On Screen Display OSD You can display the on screen information which tells you the tape operation mode the channel selected the recording speed the tape count or the time To call up the on screen...

Page 12: ...HIFT button The picture for the selected channel is displayed while the OSD button is being pressed Select the channel and press the SHIFT button Select whether or not this channel is to be skipped wh...

Page 13: ...and the corresponding channel is tuned If the buttons are held in for longer than 0 5 second the position numbers will keep changing until the button is released If you select a position with no assi...

Page 14: ...the NUMBER button 5 To make the picture sharper press the NUMBER button 6 The enhaticement level is indicated by figures 9 to 9 on the Multi display Auto Rewind System When a tape reaches its end in P...

Page 15: ...ck mode press the PAUSE button to freeze the picture 2 To resume normal playback press the PLAY button If the VCR is left in Still mode for longer than five minutes it will automatically release Still...

Page 16: ...tape until the counter setting is 0 00 00 During Play mode press the RESET button to set the counter to 0 00 00 at a scene you wish to watch again When you have finished watching the tape pressing the...

Page 17: ...a desired channel to be recorded with the buttons 4 Insert a cassette tape with a safety tab 5 Press the REC button to start recording 6 To finish recording press the STOP EJECT button When a cassett...

Page 18: ...aining recording time is 13 minutes the indication changes 0 13 0 30 1 00 If the tape reaches its end during OTR recording it will be automatically stopped and the unit will be turned Off When OTR rec...

Page 19: ...her program set number repeat Steps 3 7 Press the MENU button to end the program The unit returns to the menu screen If you hold down the OPERATE TIMER button for more than three seconds the unit goes...

Page 20: ...enter pause mode Timer recording starts on time If the cassette has no safety tab when you press the OPERATE TIMER button to put the VCR in timer recording standby mode the cassette will be auto mati...

Page 21: ...de and is not a fault condition The REC button does not operate The safety tab of the cassette is removed Place a piece of adhesive tape over the gap The tape has run out Replace with another one with...

Page 22: ...Frequency Response 230V AC 50 Hz 16 Watts 370 x 95 5 x 271 mm Approx 3 6 kg 5 Ct o 40 C 35 to 80 R H 2 Rotary Heads Helical Scanning System 2 Heads 23 39 mm sec SP VHS l 2 inch PAL Cassette Tape Up t...

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