FUNAI 31B-454 VCR User Manual


 
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the timer is not programmed correctly, the incorrect timer
setting stays in effect unless you cancel it. To cancel the
incorrect timer setting, refer to “To Cancel or Check the Start/
End Time’’.
QUICK-FIND
Operation for 31B-450/31B-454 only
This function enables you to search and confirm the contents
of the recorded programme(s) using the index mark.
Use the remote control for this procedure.
The tape must be fully rewound.
1) Press
QUICK-FIND.
To Skip to the Beginning of Next Programme
1) Press QUICK-FIND.
To View at Normal Speed
1) Press PLAY/K. The Quick-Find is cancelled.
Note: This function will not operate in the Recording mode.
When you want to cancel the Quick-Find while in
progress, press STOP/L.
When the end of a tape is reached during the Quick-
Find, the tape will automatically rewind to the
beginning. After rewinding finishes, the VCR will
eject the tape and turn itself off.
INDEX SEARCH
Operation for 31B-450/31B-454 only
The index mark will be made automatically when
REC/OTR is pressed. It will also be marked at the starting
point of Timer Recording and OTR.
The index mark is not recorded if
PAUSE/STILL F is
pressed and released during recording.
The time gap between index marks on the tape should be
greater than 1 minute for SP recording and 2 minutes for
LP recording.
Use the remote control for this procedure.
1) Press SEARCH MODE.
2) Press
PLAY/K or STOP/L repeatedly until the number of
programmes that you want to skip appears.
3) Press
REW/s or F.FWD/B.
The VCR begins rewinding or fast forwarding to the
beginning of desired programme.
When the preset programme is reached, the VCR will start
playback automatically.
Note: Index Search can be set up to 20.
This function will not operate in the Recording mode.
Operations must be followed up within 30 seconds
from steps 2) to 3), otherwise the Index Search mode
will be cancelled.
To exit the Index Search mode, press MENU in step 2)
or press STOP/L after step 3).
TIME SEARCH
Operation for 31B-450/31B-454 only
If a tape includes both programmes recorded in the PAL
system and ones recorded in the NTSC system, this function
may not be operated correctly.
Use the remote control for this procedure.
1) Press
SEARCH MODE twice.
2) Press
PLAY/K or STOP/L repeatedly until the desired
time appears.
3) Press
REW/s or F.FWD/B.
The VCR begins rewinding or fast forwarding to the
specified point.
When 0:00 is reached, the VCR will start playback
automatically.
Note: Time Search can be set up to 9 hours 59 minutes
(9:59).
This function will not operate in the Recording mode.
Operations must be followed up within 30 seconds
from steps 2) to 3), otherwise the Time Search mode
will be cancelled.
To exit the Time Search mode, press MENU in step 2)
or press STOP/L after step 3).
Copying a Video Tape
You can make copies of videotapes made by friends or relatives
for your own enjoyment.
WARNING:
Unauthorized recordings of copyrighted video
tapes may be an infringement of copyright
laws.
Connect the recording VCR (this unit), playing VCR (another
VCR) and your TV as outline in the following diagram.
1) Insert a pre-recorded videocassette into the playing VCR.
2) Insert a blank videocassette, or one you want to record
over, into the cassette compartment of the recording
VCR.
3) Press
SPEED/SYSTEM on the remote control to select the
desired recording speed (SP/LP).
4) Select “AV2” position on the recording VCR. See “Other
Connections”.
5) Press REC/OTR on the recording VCR.
6) Begin playback of the tape in the playing VCR.
7) To stop recording, press
STOP/EJECT on the recording
VCR, then stop playback of the tape in the playing VCR.
Note: For best results during dubbing, use the VCR’s front
panel controls whenever possible. The remote control
might affect the playback VCR’s operation.
If video or colour fades in and out, you may be
copying a copy guarded video tape.
To Monitor the Recording
Turn on the TV and select the video channel on the TV.
RF OUT
AERIAL
AV2(DECODER) AV1(TV)
to RF OUT
to aerial
socket
[Source (Playing) VCR <Monaural>]
(another VCR)
to 21-Pin
Scart socket
[TV set]
(Use for monitoring)
[Editing (Recording) VCR]
(this unit)
RF cable (supplied)
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