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The remote control unit

2

CHANNEL

3

C O N T R O L S

max. 7 m.

30°

30°

TV/VCR

PROG

PR

PR

MENU

EJECT

PAL/SEC

A.SEL

AV

SP/LP

INDEX

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

30

A

TV/VCR

AV

30

EJECT

SP/LP

PAL/SEC

A.SEL

INDEX

PR

PR

MENU

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

PROG

The remote control is the principle means of control, but the main playback and record
functions are also available on the front of the machine.

Press any button 

to turn on the power. 

power on/off 

this button is not available for this set

a button for selecting input sources for recording: 
TV stations – input sockets
You can select the external line by using “00”, “AV”, or
“PR+/-“ button. (refer to page 24)

clock/counter on-screen display

this button is not available for this set

this button is not available for this set

this button is not available for this set

CM skip button to cue the tape for 30 seconds

to eject the cassette

the variable slow motion button

this button is not available for this set

to search the beginnings of records (index)

a button that doubles the maximum recording time for very
long recordings 

the record or OTR button
(One Touch Recording means: each time you press the
button recording is extended by 30 minutes)

pause (record), still (playback)

playback start

playback stop

rewinding/fast forwarding a cassette from stop, or 
picture search backwards/forwards from playback mode

number buttons to select programmes (stations) or to type
in numbers

the menu controls, programme (station) selection (PR +/–)

to select the sound output (if available)

The buttons to
use are marked
on the following
pages.

C O N T R O L S

The machine

Press any button 

to turn on the power. 

On screen display

MAIN MENU

example

The menus show you
which button to press for
the next step.

In addition, some other
functions appear on
screen temporarily.

REW   SP            PR04     EURO   

The video’s menu system
gives you easy-to-understand
access to the less used
functions such as tuning to
stations, clock setting and
more.
“Tape Control” Menu
appears only when a tape is
in the VCR.

*

TIMER PROGRAM

PR PRESET
VCR SETUP
TAPE CONTROL

PR+/-:SELECT
OK:CONFIRM         MENU:END

VCR SETUP

CLOCK SET

RF OUTPUT SET
16:9 SET
OSD ON/OFF

PR+/-:SELECT
OK:CONFIRM         MENU:END

Though the ”16:9 Set” is displayed on the screen, this function is not available for this set.

STANDBY/ON

playback stop and ejecting the cassette

front input sockets for connecting a camcorder

CHANNEL

CHANNEL

programme (station) selection

recording or OTR 

(One Touch Recording means: each time you press the button recording is extended by 
30 minutes)

rewinding / fast forwarding a cassette from Stop, or picture search
backwards / forwards from playback mode.

playback start

MENU

2x

PR

STEREO ON

Summary of Contents for VS-J4600

Page 1: ...Operator s manual 6HEAD VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER VS J4600 AKAI ELECTRIC CO LTD JAPAN...

Page 2: ...own safety There are no components in this video recorder you can service or repair yourself Do not open the case of the video recorder Only allow qualified personnel to repair or service your set Th...

Page 3: ...ayback stop rewinding fast forwarding a cassette from stop or picture search backwards forwards from playback mode number buttons to select programmes stations or to type in numbers the menu controls...

Page 4: ...the mains lead The display of the video should now light Plug a phone cable into Audio L R jack on the rear panel and into the Audio jack on any audio amplifier if needed Fit the batteries as shown b...

Page 5: ...roblems on CH 52 type in an other transmission channel between 21 and 69 using the number buttons OSD ON OFF ON OFF PR SELECT OK CONFIRM MENU END OSD On Screen Display ON OFF This VCR is set to OSD On...

Page 6: ...color system on this VCR you can watch the pictures on a PAL TV Clock Counter Remaining time page 16 P L A Y I N G c a s s e t t e s Still Variable picture search Variable slow motion Accessing new r...

Page 7: ...xit with MENU button CLOCK SET 0 9 SETUP HOUR CORRECT MENU END TIME DATE CLOCK SET 0 9 SETUP HOUR CORRECT OK CONFIRM MENU END TIME 06 05 DATE 11 07 2003 FRI 2x 2x MENU MENU 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 PR CM S...

Page 8: ...nt to record If the programme you wish to record is very long double the possible recording time with LP Long Play Up to eight hours with an E 240 cassette VCR STOP SP PR09 EURO STEREO ON The video st...

Page 9: ...P PR CORRECT OK CONFIRM MENU END Wait a few seconds after typing a one digit number If you have made a mistake move to the position you want to change using the buttons and change the setting If progr...

Page 10: ...TER RESET PR SELECT OK CONFIRM MENU END Resetting the counter to zero Accessing counter zero position Reset the counter The video will wind to the position 0 00 00 and stop COUNTER RESET REW SP GO TO...

Page 11: ...top the video displays what the current station is broadcasting When you switch to another station or the current station changes the sound mode your video displays the programme and sound mode on scr...

Page 12: ...R 03 RECEPTION AERIAL AUTOSEARCH CH03 FINE TUNING NAME ____ PR UP DOWN 0 1 CHANGE CREATE OK CONFIRM MENU END T u n i n g i n NEW STATIONS Station names If your video is showing no station name or is s...

Page 13: ...video If you are not using a RCA cable your video can transmit pictures and sound to the TV via the coax aerial cable Just tune the TV to the video s transmitting channel factory set to UHF CH 52 Tun...

Page 14: ...eo input or the AV Audio Video button Start playback Stop playback Fast forward or rewind the cassette from stop Still picture from playback Each press of the button advances the picture one frame PLA...

Page 15: ...ill picture Remote control doesn t work General a cassette won t load the cassette won t rewind fast forward play or record mode timer is recording incorrectly a loud noise when left in Stop mode ERR...

Page 16: ...tion 5 20 23 Still frame adjustment 8 Test picture 23 Tracking 8 Dimensions W x H x D 360 x 91 x 280 mm Weight 3 3 kg Power supply Voltage AC 200 240V 50 60Hz Power consumption 16 Watt System Video PA...

Page 17: ...07 PR08 P 08 PR09 P 09 PR10 P 10 PR11 P 11 PR12 PR13 PR14 TIME DATE If other stations are positioned on near the current RF OUTPUT CH the guide message appears automatically Press the OK button to co...

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