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How to use a head cleaner
• If you use an old or contaminated videotape, the picture may not be clear due to contamination
of the VCR heads. Remove contaminants using a head-cleaner as described below.
1 Insert a head-cleaner tape into the VCR.
2 Press [PLAY] for 5 seconds, and then press [FF] for about 10 seconds.
3 Eject the head-cleaner from the VCR.
• If the picture is still not clear, repeat the above 2 or 3 more times.
PLAY (5 secs)
FF (10 secs)
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What is dew condensation symptom?
• If a VCR is moved from a cool place to a warm and damp place or to a place facing a direct cool
air flow from an air-conditioner... condensation may form on the VCR heads.
If condensation occurs,
1 First, turn the unit on for one or two hours before using it.
2 Do not use when condensation is present because it may damage the VCR or videotape.
VCR Terms
AFT
Automatic fine tuning, a circuit that automatically adjusts TV reception to optimum
condition.
CABLE
Cable television.
Index Search
A feature of this VCR that automatically records an index mark each time recording
begins. It helps you locate a particular segment of the tape quickly and easily.
SLP
Super Long Play, an intermediate tape recording speed that combines most of the
picture/audio quality obtainable at the standard recording speed with some of the
tape economy of Extended Play.
OSD
On-screen display of information pertinent to the features of the VCR.
OTR
One-touch recording, a feature that allows you to record the program you’re
watching by pressing the REC key. Each press of the key increases the recording time
by 30 minutes, up to four hours.
RF
Radio frequency, the composite audio/video signal supplied to a TV receiver (or
other video component) by an antenna or cable system.
Safety tab
The plastic tab at the back of a video tape cassette which, when removed, prevents
accidental erasure of a recording.
SP
Standard play, the recording speed to use when the best picture quality is of prime
importance (and when total recording time is not).
CHAPTER
Information recorded on a DVD. A title on a DVD is divided into many tracks, each
of which are referred to as chapters. Each chapter is numbered and can be searched
using its number.
TITLE
Information recorded on a DVD. A DVD can be divided into may titles.
TRACK
Information recorded on a video CD or audio CD. A disc consists of many tracks.
Each track is numbered and can be searched using its number.
dts
Digital Theatre System is a 5.1 -channel surround sound system that is widely used
in movie theatres around the world. It enables the bit rate to be increased to provide
excellent sound quality. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital
Theater Systems, Inc.
Multi Angle
Some DVD discs contain various scenes that have been simultaneously shot from a
number of different angles.
PCM
Linear PCM is a signal-recording format used on CDs. While a CD is recorded at
44.1kHz/16bit, a DVD is recorded at 48KHz/16bit up to 96KHz/24bit.
Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital enables the delivery of mono through 5.1-channel audio at data rates
from 32 kbps to 640 kbps, thus offering flexibility and economical performance as
well as uncompromised sound quality.
Bitstream
Digital audio data that is decoded into an analog signal for subsequent output to
speakers.
Lt/Rt
Provides a Dolby Surround-compatible downmix mode which can be decoded by a
Dolby Pro Logic decoder to produce a multi-channel surround experience.
Downmix
DOWNMIX is reproducing the proper audio when audio format recorded on a disc
differs from the output audio channel configuration. For example, with just one
stereo speaker system you can hear full 5.1 channel audio.
S-VIDEO
The S-VIDEO output separates the color (C) and luminance (Y) signals before
transmitting them to the TV set in order to achieve a sharper picture.
COMPONENT
Component Video is a technology to divide and transmit a color signal (C) into B-Y
(Pb) and R-Y (Pr) color difference signal. This technology supplies a clearer and
more vivid picture than composite video.
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Handling Discs
• To keep a disc clean, do not touch the side containing playback information.
• Do not attach paper or tape to it.
• Do not expose a disc to direct sunlight or electric heating systems.
• Keep discs in their case between uses to prevent damage.
Cleaning Discs
• Before using, gently wipe the disc from the center out with a clean cloth.
• Do not use any type of solvent such as thinner, benzol (benzene), commercial
cleaning products or antistatic sprays.
