VIDEO
CASSETTE RECORDER
Hi-Fi NICAM & A2 STEREO
V-E78
Instruction Manual
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AUDIO
MENU
SLOW
PLAY
REW
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COUNT.RST
TIMER
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INDEX
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AC68-01219A (Rev.01)
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Contents
x FOREWORD
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Safety Instructions .........................................................................................
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x VCR OVERVIEWS
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Front View of the VCR...................................................................................
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Rear View of the VCR ...................................................................................
5
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Infrared Remote Control ................................................................................
6
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Display Indicator ............................................................................................
7
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Accessories ...................................................................................................
7
x CONNECTING YOUR VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
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Deciding How to Connect Your VCR.............................................................
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Connecting Your VCR to the TV using the Coaxial Cable.............................
9
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Connecting Your VCR to the TV using the RCA Cable .................................
9
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Connecting Other Equipment to Your VCR ...................................................
10
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Plug & Auto Set Up........................................................................................
11
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Tuning your Television for the VCR...............................................................
12
x SETTING UP YOUR VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
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Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control......................................................
12
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Setting the Date and Time.............................................................................
13
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Displaying/Hiding On-Screen Information .....................................................
14
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Setting the VCR Output Channel...................................................................
15
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Selecting the RF OUT sound Mode (G. I or K)..............................................
15
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Presetting the Stations Automatically ............................................................
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Presetting the Stations Manually ...................................................................
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Clearing a Preset Station...............................................................................
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Changing the Preset Station Table................................................................
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x RECORDING TELEVISION BROADCASTS
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Selecting the Cassette Type..........................................................................
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Selecting the Recording Speed .....................................................................
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NICAM ...........................................................................................................
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Protecting a Recorded Cassette....................................................................
22
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Recording a Programme Immediately ...........................................................
22
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Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop...............................................
23
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Using the Timer Programming Feature .........................................................
24
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Checking a Preset Recording........................................................................
25
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Cancelling a Preset Recording ......................................................................
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Contents (cont.)
x PLAYING BACK
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Playing a Cassette.........................................................................................
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Adjusting Picture Alignment Manually ...........................................................
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Selecting the Colour Mode ............................................................................
27
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Selecting the Audio Output Mode..................................................................
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x SEARCHING FOR A SEQUENCE
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Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion ................................................................
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Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame ...........................................................
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Picture Search, Fast Forward/Rewind...........................................................
30
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Searching for a Specific Sequence ...............................................................
30
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Auto Repeat Play...........................................................................................
31
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Using the Tape Counter ................................................................................
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x ADVANCED RECORDING FEATURES
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Connecting RCA Audio/Video Input Cable ....................................................
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Using the Assemble Edit Function.................................................................
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Recording from Another VCR or Camcorder.................................................
34
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Audio Dubbing a Pre-recorded Cassette.......................................................
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x OTHER FUNCTIONS AND USEFUL RECOMMENDATIONS
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Auto Power Off ..............................................................................................
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Technical Specifications ................................................................................
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x SOLVING PROBLEMS
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Problems and Solutions.................................................................................
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TV Frequency Table ( System B/G-D/K-I) .....................................................
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Note
Important
Hold down
Press/push
Symbols
1
1
1 = Step number
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The following illustrations represent precautions.
The lightning bolt is a warning sign alerting you to dangerous voltage inside the product.
DO NOT OPEN THE VCR. Refer to service personnel.
HH
5°C
40°C
10%
75%
THIS DEVICE IS NOT FOR USE IN INDUSTRIAL
ENVIRONMENTS
Safety Instructions
Do NOT expose the VCR to
extreme temperature condi-
tions (below 5°C and above
40°C) or to extreme humidity
conditions (less than 10% and
more than 75%).
Do NOT expose the VCR to
direct sunlight.
Do NOT expose the VCR to
any liquids.
Do NOT place any objects on
the VCR or remote control.
During a storm and/or light-
ning, unplug the VCR from the
mains socket and aerial.
If the remote control is not
used for a long period of time,
remove the batteries and store
it in a cool, dry place.
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Front View of the VCR
Rear View of the VCR
TV
LINE IN 1
VIDEO
AUDIO
LINE OUT
R
L
AERIAL IN
CONNECTOR
AUDIO L, R OUTPUT
SOCKETS
AUDIO L, R INPUT
SOCKETS
VIDEO INPUT
SOCKET
VIDEO OUTPUT
SOCKET
OUT TO TV
CONNECTOR
VIDEO CASSETTE
COMPARTMENT
STOP
BUTTON
REW
BUTTON
FF
BUTTON
RECORD
BUTTON
EJECT
BUTTON
CHANNEL
SELECTION
BUTTONS
PLAY
BUTTON
ON/STANDBY
BUTTON
LINE IN 2 VIDEO
INPUT SOCKET
LINE IN 2 AUDIO L, R
INPUT SOCKETS
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