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Basic Operation

Auto Turn on System

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Press the OPERATE/TIMER button.

Press the            buttons to select a desired
channel to be recorded.

Insert a cassette tape with a safety tab.

Press the REC button to start recording. 

To finish recording, press the STOP/EJECTbutton.

Checking the Picture Being
Recorded

Turn on the TV and tune to the channel for video viewing.

If a cassette without a safety tab is inserted, it will
automatically eject when the REC button is pressed.
This protects the recorded contents on tape against
accidental erasure.
If the tape reaches its end during recording, it will be
automatically rewound to its beginning and the unit
will be switched to Stop mode.
In the Pause mode, it is possible to change a channel.

Recording One Programme
While Viewing Another

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2.

Press the OPERATE/TIMER button.

Set the TV for normal TV viewing and select the
channel to be viewed.

3.

Select 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 cassette tape with a safety tab is inserted with
the VCR turned off, the VCR will be automatically turned
on.

Pause Function

To stop recording momentarily

1. Press the PAUSE button during recording. 

2. To release the pause mode and resume recording,

press the REC button

REC Review 

During normal recording (excluding timer recording and
OTR), pressing the PAUSE button causes the VCR to
rewind and display the last half second of the recording.
This allows you to check a recording while it is being
recorded.

Recording from Another VCR

With this VCR, you can make recordings from an
external source, e.g. copying onto this VCR from a
second VCR.

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3.

Connect another VCR or an external equipment to
this VCR.

Press the 0/AUX button twice so that the line input
indicator "AU" appears.

Play the tape on VCR A for playback and press the
REC button on VCR B. 

VCR A (another VCR)

VCR B (your VCR)

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RECORDING

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Summary of Contents for VCR-9688

Page 1: ...VCR 9688 OWNER S MANUAL VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER G CODE 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: ...IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS Front panel Rear panel Multi display...

Page 5: ...O 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 Power indic...

Page 6: ...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 7: ...Checking the Picture Being Recorded E 15 Recording One Programme While Viewing Another E 15 Auto Turn on System E 15 Pause Function E 15 REC Review E 15 Recording from Another VCR E 15 One touch Timer...

Page 8: ...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 9: ...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 10: ...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 11: ...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 12: ...een will be restored Using the Mode Screen MODE G CODE EXTEND OFF SELECT SHIFT END MENU OFF 5MIN On Screen Display OSD You can display the on screen information which tells you the tape operation mode...

Page 13: ...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 14: ...ning fill in the blanks with the position number you used and the corresponding TV stations For G Code programming procedure see page 19 Preperation for G Code Instant Video Programming Position numbe...

Page 15: ...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 16: ...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 17: ...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 18: ...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 19: ...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 20: ...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 21: ...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 22: ...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 23: ...extended after a G Code program has been set Always extend the recording time before setting a G Code recording time MODE G CODE EXTEND 15 MIN OFF 5 MIN G Code Programming 1 Press the G CODE button t...

Page 24: ...ew sec onds Then the VCR returns to the normal screen A program cannot be set while the POS indicator is Always use the buttons to select a position number About Error Messages If the G Code number is...

Page 25: ...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 26: ...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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