Troubleshooting
If the unit does not operate properly, read the instructions
again, then check the following guide.
The l /6 button does not operate.
Make sure the power cord is connected securely.
The playback picture is noisy.
• Adjust the tracking manually when the tape quality is poor.
• Although the unit cleans the video heads automatically, dirt
may be accumulated after a long period of use. Clean the
video heads with a commercially available video heads
cleaning tape.
• Make sure all the connections with the VCR are made
correctly and securely.
There is no playback picture.
• Set the TV to AV mode or video output channel.
• Press TV/VIDEO to display "VCR" on the display window.
TV reception is noisy or there is no TV reception.
• Connect the VCR to the antenna and TV correctly and
securely.
• Move the VCR away from the TV set.
Tape operation buttons do not work while the power is
on and the cassette is inserted.
Moisture condensation may have occurred. Wait for about
two hours until the moisture evaporates completely before
you operate the VCR.
Abnormal operation has occurred.
External interference may have affected the internal
microprocessor. Disconnect the power cord from the AC
outlet. Wait approximately 15 minutes, then connect it again.
The remote control does not operate.
Replace both batteries with new ones.
There is no sound.
Connect the VCR correctly and securely.
The timer does not operate.
Set the VCR clock correctly.
The VCR receives no or noisy A2 transmissions.
Make sure that the antenna clearly picks up the A2
transmissions.
The VCR receives no or noisy NICAM transmissions.
• Make sure that the antenna clearly picks up the NICAM
transmissions.
• Make sure the NICAM is set to OFF.
No clock display during power off.
The VCR is in Power Save mode.
Specifications
Video recording system
Rotary 2 head helical scanning system
Video head
Double azimuth 4 heads
Tuner system
Frequency synthesized tuner
TV system
B/G, D/K, I/I PAL. B/G, D/K SECAM
Video signal system
PAL/MESECAM color signal,
625 lines, 50 fields
Usable cassettes
VHS video cassettes
Recording/playback time
PAL/MESECAM
SP: 5 hours max. with E-300 tape
LP: 10 hours max. with E-300 tape
NTSC (Playback only)
SP: 3 hours 30 minutes max.
LP: 7 hours max.
EP: 10 hours 30 minutes max.
Tape speed
PAL/MESECAM
SP: 23.39 mm/sec.
LP: 11.69 mm/sec.
NTSC (Playback only)
SP: 33.35 mm/sec.
LP: 16.67 mm/sec.
EP: 11.12 mm/sec.
Rewind time
Approx. 1 min. with E-180 tape
Channel coverage
VHF: E02 – E12
UHF: E21 – E69
CATV: S01 to S41
Video input
0.5 – 2.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm, unbalanced
Video output
1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm, unbalanced
Horizontal resolution
240 lines (SP mode)
Video S/N
43 dB (SP mode)
Audio track
3 tracks (Hi-Fi sound 2 tracks, Normal
sound 1 track)
Audio input
SCART: –6 dBm, more than 10 Kohm
RCA: –6 dBm, more than 47 Kohm
Audio output
SCART: –6 dBm, less than 1 Kohm
RCA: –6 dBm, less than 1 Kohm
Hi-Fi frequency response
20 Hz – 20 KHz
Hi-Fi dynamic range
More than 87 dB (SP mode)
Hi-Fi Wow and Flutter
Less than 0.01% (SP mode)
Operating temperature 5°C – 35°C
Power requirements
200 – 240 V AC, 50 Hz
Power consumption
12 watts
TYP 2.5 watts (power save mode)
360 (W) × 270 (D) × 94.5 (H) mm
Dimensions
Weight
Approx. 4.0 kg
Supplied accessories
Antenna cord (1)
Remote control (1)
R03 (size AAA) batteries (2)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice for
the purpose of performance improvement.
with T-210 tape
with T-210 tape
with T-210 tape
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