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Remote Control Operation

This VCR can be operated with the remote control from
up to a distance of about 23 feet (7 meters) and within an
angle of 15 degrees either side of center.
There must be no obstacles between the remote control

unit and the remote sensor of the VCR.

Battery Installation

Remove the battery cover on the rear of the unit.
(See Figure 1.)

Install two size “AA” batteries into the battery com-
partment. (See Figure 2.) 

Close the battery cover. (See Figure 3.)

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Notes

Loading and Unloading

Loading

Insert a cassette tape with its labeled side up as shown
in the cassette compartment. The cassette will be auto-
matically drawn inside the compartment.

Unloading

Press the STOP/EJECT button. The cassette will be
ejected from the cassette compartment.
Remove the cassette by pulling it toward you.

To Prevent Accidental Erasure

Every video cassette has a safety tab to prevent
accidental erasure. Breaking off the safety tab is
recommended for prevention from accidental erasure of
the contents. If a tape without the safety tab is to be
reused, cover the gap with a piece of adhesive tape.

Be sure to install batteries properly to match the
polarity diagrams 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 buttons on the remote
control unit at the same time may result in improper
operation or damage.

Do not place the remote control unit in an area where
it may become wet.
Do not place the remote control unit near high heat.
Dropping the remote control unit on a hard surface
may result in damage.
Do not use benzene, thinner or other petroleum
based solvent to clean the remote control unit. To
clean, wipe a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
detergent, and then wipe dry with a soft cloth.

Video Cassette Tape

Only the video cassette tapes marked with           can
be used in this VCR.
A cassette tape cannot be loaded or unloaded unless the
AC power cord is connected to the AC outlet.

Tape Speeds and Maximum Recording

Playback Time

TAPE SPEED

TYPE OF THE VIDEO CASSETTE TAPE

E-300    E-180      E-120    E-60

SP (Standard Play)     5hrs

3 hrs

2 hrs

1 hr

Care of the Video Cassette Tape

Avoid violent vibration or shock.
Do not place in a location where strong magnetic
fields exist (near a motor, transformer or magnet).

Never place or store in direct sunlight.

Avoid dusty places,

Place the cassette in the cassette case and store
vertically.
Never store tape in a humid location. 

INTRODUCTION

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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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