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VN-212
User's Manual
IMPORTANT
Please forward your warranty card to NEC
Australia Pty Ltd.
This instruction manual is very important. Please read
this manual carefully and completely before connecting,
operating or adjusting the VCR in order to ensure the
best performance. This instruction manual gives instruc-
tions on the effective use of your VCR. Please check
this manual before you call for help, so you may save
the cost of unnecessary service.
PAL
Only video cassettes marked "VHS" can be used with
this video cassette recorder.
VHS High Quality technology is incorporated into VCRs
marked "HQ". This VCR is compatible with the conventional
VHS.
Video Cassette Recorder
OPERATE
CH
VN-212
FC240W NA2ANN
Getting Started
Features ............................................................2
Controls and Components ................................3
On-Screen Display ............................................6
Remote Control Unit..........................................7
Inserting and Removing Video Cassettes .........9
Connections
VCR & TV Connection ....................................10
Antenna Connection ........................................11
Setting
On-Screen Menu Programming ......................13
Setting the Clock .............................................14
Setting the Reception Channels ....................16
Playback
Playing Back Video Cassettes ........................24
Searching for Particular Scenes......................25
Special Playback .............................................26
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ez(easy) operations.........................................27
Convenient Features .......................................28
Recording
Recording TV Programmes.............................30
Quick Start Recording (QSR)..........................31
Display.............................................................33
Editing
Dubbing Tapes ................................................38
Important Information
Before Requesting Service .............................40
General Notes .................................................42
Specifications ..................................................43
P/STILL
REC/QSR
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Inserting and Removing Video Cassettes ..9 Connections VCR & TV Connection ........10 Antenna Connection ........11 Setting IMPORTANT Please forward your warranty card to NEC On-Screen Menu Programming ......13 Australia Pty Ltd. Setting the Clock ..........14 Setting the Reception Channels ....16 Playback Playing Back Video Cassettes ......24... -
Page 2: Features
WARNING: FRONT TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. OPERATE BUTTON This button is used to turn the unit on and off. CAUTION: When this button is pressed to ON, the VCR indicator and Dangerous voltage inside. -
Page 3: Controls And Components
1 OPERATE Button 4 REW Button 3 Cassette 2 STOP/EJECT Button Compartment 5 PLAY Button 6 FF Button OPERATE P/STILL VN-212 REC/QSR 7 P/STILL Button 8 REC/QSR Button CH Buttons Remote Sensor Window 10 Multi-Function Display Rear Panel 12 Mains Lead... - Page 4 Multi-Function Display TIMER Cassette- in Indicator Appears whenever there is a cassette tape in the VCR. Appears when the VCR is in Recording mode. Switchable Display Clock QSR (Quick Start Recording) off time Channel number Tape recording speed Current tape mode Timer Appears when the VCR is set to record a programme in TIMER mode Appears when the TV/VCR button is set to VCR mode.
- Page 5 Function Indicator RECORD PLAYBACK FAST FORWARD RECORD PAUSE REWIND FAST FORWARD SEARCH STOP STILL PLAYBACK REVERSE SEARCH...
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Page 6: On-Screen Display
On-Screen Display VCR-Operation Mode/ Channel Programme Number/ Tape speed/ (AV) in Audio/Video mode system STOP PR-01 AUTO M 0:02:01 1. 2003 WED Day/Month/Year/Day of Week Switchable Display (Clock, Tape Counter, Tape Remaining Length) CH/TRK CH/TRK When OK button is pressed, OSD (On-Screen Display) displays VCR operation mode, tape speed, system, channel programme number, date, year and day of the week will appear on the TV screen. -
Page 7: Remote Control Unit
Remote Control Unit Almost all VCR functions can be controlled from the wireless remote control unit. The remote control must have line of sight to the remote sensor on the front panel of the VCR and must be within an angle of 30 degrees either side of it. The maximum operating distance is about 7.5 m (25 feet). - Page 8 1 OPERATE Turns the VCR ON or OFF. 2 TV/VCR Set this button to; VCR: To monitor, view playback or view the video recorder’s tuner. TV: To watch TV or view one programme while recording another programme. NOTE: When you have set the TV/VCR button to TV mode, “VCR” indicator will disappear on the Multi-Function Display.
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Page 9: Inserting And Removing Video Cassettes
Inserting and Removing Video Cassettes Insertion Insert the video cassette into the compartment with the window side up and the label facing you. The VCR does not have to be ON. So long as it is connected to a power outlet, it will turn itself ON and continue the loading process. -
Page 10: Vcr & Tv Connection
VCR and TV Connection If your TV is equipped with an Audio/Video connector, it is possible to connect the VCR directly to the TV. The advantages of this type of connection are superior picture and better sound quality during playback. Aerial Stereo TV Coaxial cable... -
Page 11: Antenna Connection
Antenna Connection In order to receive TV programmes with your VCR, an antenna must be connected as illustrated. Aerial To aerial terminal Coaxial cable (Supplied) To RF OUT AERIAL To AERIAL AUDIO RF.OUT VIDEO To AC outlet ~110 - 240V, 50/60Hz 12W Unplug the coaxial aerial cable from your TV set and plug it into the AERIAL terminal on your VCR. - Page 12 OPERATE During power off mode (the clock indicator will be dimmed) hold down both the G.CODE CHILD LOCK VN-212 “CH ” and “CH ” buttons on the VCR for more than 4 seconds. Then, “RF 68” will be displayed on the Multi-Function Display.
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Page 13: On-Screen Menu Programming
On-Screen Menu Programming The i button on the remote control can be used to activate the menu on the TV screen. Set-up Menu Display Press i on the remote control. The following menu will appear on the TV screen. OPERATE CH/TRK CH/TRK CH/TRK... -
Page 14: Setting The Clock
Setting the Clock Use the On-Screen Display and the remote control unit to set the clock. Before You Start The clock uses a 24-hour system. When you first plug in your VCR, the clock will read “- - - -”. While you are setting the clock, a menu on the TV screen will prompt you to go through the correct procedure. - Page 15 CH/TRK OPERATE CH/TRK CH/TRK CH/TRK CH/TRK CH/TRK CH/TRK CH/TRK CH/TRK Set the hour by pressing 2 number buttons on the remote control. Enter 2 more for the minutes (e.g. 1530 for 15:30). CH/TRK SKIP CH/TRK CH/TRK 15 : - - . - - - - - TIME DATE...
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Page 16: Setting The Reception Channels
Setting the Reception Channels The built-in frequency-synthesized tuner in the VCR allows you to receive TV broadcasts and to record programmes without having to turn the TV set on. The VCR tuner can be pre-set for a maximum of 99 stations. Once you have pretuned these stations, you can select them using CURSOR ( ), which advances the VCR directly to the highest or lowest pre-programmed channel. - Page 17 Press CURSOR ( ) to select “MFT”. When the correct station is in view, if necessary, adjust picture quality using the CH/TRK CURSOR ( ) buttons. CH/TRK CH/TRK CH/TRK CH/TRK STATION CH/TRK C 28 CH/TRK CH/TRK CH/TRK CHANNEL/CABLE : AV CH/TRK CH/TRK CH/TRK...
- Page 18 To manually change the name of the station, for example; change SBS to NRTV. CH/TRK Use the CURSOR ( ) to input the station name manually. CH/TRK CH/TRK STATION CH/TRK NRTV CH/TRK OK i CH/TRK 1) Enter the first letter of the station name by pressing the CURSOR ( ) and ( CH/TRK buttons repeatedly.
- Page 19 Auto Channel Tuning Important: This VCR has the following channels preset when it is shipped from the factory. Channel Indication 11-27 Channel Number It must be noted that by entering the Auto Channel Tuning mode (ACMS), all factory preset channels and manually stored channels will be automatically erased, therefore, if you wish to add any channels to the factory preset channels, refer to the manual channel tuning section.
- Page 20 When Automatic channel tuning is complete, “TV Station table” menu appears on the TV screen. PR-01 PR-02 PR-03 PR-04 PR-05 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - MOVE: DELETE: NOTE: AUTO SEARCH will stop if all channels are scanned or if the i button is pressed again.
- Page 21 Skipping or Scanning Channel Positions If you want to scan the channels broadcasted in your local area, you can delete unused channels with the following steps. Press i on the remote control. The following menu will appear OPERATE CH/TRK on the TV screen. CH/TRK Pr-12 TIME...
- Page 22 Changing the programming order of the “TV station table” If you want to move the order of the TV stations, you can do it easily with the following steps: Press i on the remote control. The following menu will appear OPERATE CH/TRK on the TV screen.
- Page 23 OPERATE CH/TRK CH/TRK Move the cursor to place the cursor line at the position where you want to insert the selected programme (for example PR No. 04) and press OK. CH/TRK CH/TRK CH/TRK The selected station will be moved to the new programme number. Move other stations, if you wish, by repeating steps 3 to 4.
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Page 24: Playing Back Video Cassettes
CH/TRK OPERATE CH/TRK CH/TRK CH/TRK Playing Back Video Cassettes CH/TRK CH/TRK CH/TRK CH/TRK Normal Playback CH/TRK CH/TRK CH/TRK CH/TRK Insert a pre-recorded video cassette in the VCR. CH/TRK CH/TRK When the cassette is inserted, press PLAY to start playback. The display “PLAY” will appear briefly on the TV screen and on the Multi- Function Display. -
Page 25: Searching For Particular Scenes
CH/TRK H/TRK CH/TRK CH/TRK H/TRK CH/TRK Searching for Particular Scenes CH/TRK CH/TRK This video recorder will wind a tape forward or backward quickly to search for particular scenes on the tape. Fast forward (FF) Pressing the fast forward (FF) button with the tape in STOP mode, the video recorder will rapidly wind the tape forward. -
Page 26: Special Playback
CH/TRK EC260W CH/TRK CH/TRK CH/TRK CH/TRK CH/TRK CH/TRK CH/TRK CH/TRK CH/TRK CH/TRK CH/TRK CH/TRK Special Playback CH/TRK CH/TRK Still Playback CH/TRK CH/TRK Press P/STILL to freeze the picture during playback. To continue normal play- back, press PLAY. CH/TRK When the picture is still, unstable noise bars may appear on the TV screen and no sound will be heard. -
Page 27: Ez(Easy) Operations
ez (easy) operations ez (easy) power off : The sequence of “Stop Rewind Eject Power Off ” is operated automatically by pressing EASY OFF. ez (easy) repeat : By pressing & holding EASY RPT during play back, the holding section is replayed twice automatically. -
Page 28: Convenient Features
OPERATE Convenient Features CH/TRK CH/TRK This VCR is equipped with a number of convenient features that will enhance your enjoyment of videos. Diagnostic Advising System This function informs you of an error with a message for solving problems more easily. CH/TRK CH/TRK OPERATE... - Page 29 CH/TRK CH/TRK CH/TRK CH/TRK CH/TRK CH/TRK CH/TRK CH/TRK CH/TRK CH/TRK OPERATE CH/TRK Zero Stop The Zero Stop function stops a tape automatically when the tape counter reaches 0:00:00. This feature can be used CH/TRK to return the tape to a preselected position quickly after recording, or to playback a portion of a tape repeatedly. SKIP CH/TRK Press OK to set the counter mode.
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Page 30: Recording Tv Programmes
CH/TRK CH/TRK Recording TV Programmes CH/TRK CH/TRK CH/TRK CH/TRK CH/TRK Make sure that the timer recording indicator TIMER is OFF. If the indicator appears on the Multi-Function Display, press OPERATE once to turn it off. CH/TRK Check that the safety tab on the cassette is in place. If it has been removed, recording will not start. Full Auto Play will take over instead. -
Page 31: Quick Start Recording (Qsr)
CH/TRK CH/TRK CH/TRK CH/TRK CH/TRK CH/TRK CH/TRK CH/TRK CH/TRK CH/TRK CH/TRK To Avoid Recording Unwanted Programme Materials CH/TRK Press P/STILL to stop the tape temporarily. The indicator RECP will appear on the Multi-Function Display. RECP on the TV screen will also appear. To continue recording, press P/STILL again. -
Page 32: To Set The Colour System
To set the colour system OPERATE CH/TRK Press i. The main menu will appear on the TV CH/TRK OPERATE screen. CH/TRK Press to select the SYSTEM and CH/TRK press OK. Press to select according to the CH/TRK CH/TRK Pr-12 COLOUR system used. P SET TIME SYS-... -
Page 33: Timer Recording Using The On-Screen Display
Timer Recording Using the On-Screen Display The VCR can be programmed to record up to 7 programmes within a period of 1 month. For unattended recording, the timer needs to know the channel to be recorded and the time to start and end. Before You Start If you make an incorrect entry during programming, press CURSOR ( ) to clear the entry. - Page 34 CH/TRK CH/TRK Select the programme number that you wish to record using the number buttons (for example, 01). NOTE: Please enter the 2 digits for the programme number and the dates. (For example, “01” for 1 and “02” for 2) DATE TIME PR-01...
- Page 35 CH/TRK CH/TRK The clock uses a 24 hour system. Enter the start and end times by using the number buttons. Enter 2 digits for the hour and 2 for the minutes (For example, 1300 for 1:00 PM). DATE TIME PR-01 00 ~14 - - ~ - - - - ~ - -...
- Page 36 Erasing A Timer Programme OPERATE CH/TRK Press i. CH/TRK CH/TRK Press CURSOR ( ) to select the “REC” and select it with OK. CH/TRK CH/TRK CH/TRK CH/TRK CH/TRK CH/TRK CH/TRK CH/TRK Pr-12 TIME SYS- ACMS DATE CH/TRK OK i Press CURSOR ( ) to select the programme that you want to delete.
- Page 37 If Timer Recording Events Overlap... Make sure that the preset times of the timer recording events do not overlap. If they do, the earlier programme will always be given priority. Example: Programme 1 is programmed to start at 10:30 and end at 11:30. Programme 2 is programmed to start at 11:00 and end at 12:00 In this case, Programme 1 will be recorded in its entirety, but only the last 30 minutes of Programme 2 will be recorded.
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Page 38: Dubbing Tapes
Dubbing Tapes It is possible to copy recorded material from one tape to another. In order to do this, you need to connect the VCR to another VCR as follows: Connecting Two VCRS to Each Other Aerial PLAYING VCR CHANNEL RF.OUT AUDIO OUT AERIAL... - Page 39 Start playback on the playing VCR and start recording on the recording VCR. NOTES: If VN-212 is the recording VCR, select the AV mode by pressing AV. Unauthorized recording of copyrighted television programmes, films, video tapes and other material may infringe the right of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.
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Page 40: Before Requesting Service
Before Requesting Service Before requesting service, check the following items. PROBLEM CHECK CORRECTION No Power Unit plugged in? Plug in the power cord and switch on. Video cassette cannot be inserted Is there a video cassette already in? Replace it. Insert the video cassette with the window side up and the safety tab facing you. - Page 41 Power Failures If the timer was programmed, all programmed information will be lost in the course of the failure, and if timer record- ing is in progress it will be interrupted. If Tape Movement Stops Automatically If trouble occurs during tape movement or in the mechanism inside the VCR, a safety device works to stop the operation of the VCR.
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Page 42: General Notes
General Notes After playing a video tape, remove it from the VCR if the VCR is not going to be used for a long time. Do not transport the VCR with a video cassette inserted. It is a good idea to save the original shipping carton and packing material. They will come in handy for moving the VCR in the future or returning it in for service. -
Page 43: Specifications
Specifications Tape Format : Tape Width 1/2" (12.7 mm high density VHS tape) Video Recording System : Rotary 2 heads, helical scanning system Video Signal System : PAL colour format Tape Width : 12.7 mm (1/2 inch) Tape Speed : 23.39 mm/sec (SP mode) 11.69 mm/sec (LP mode) Maximum Recording Time : 4 Hours in SP mode/8 Hours in LP mode... - Page 44 Perth 45 Sarich Court, Osborne Park, 6017 (08) 9445-5901 For service in outer areas, please contact your NEC retailer for the address of the nearest NEC Australia Pty. Ltd. Authorized Service Centre. NEC Australia Pty Ltd 244 Beecroft Road EPPING 2121...
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