Fisher FVH-E420 Manuel d'utilisateur

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSFVH-E420Video Cassette RecorderOnly cassettes marked w can be used with this video cassette recorder.Please read this manual and

BASIC ANTENNA/CABLE CONNECTIONS1Connect an antenna (or a cable TV system) to theVCR.2Connect the VCR to the TV with the 75 ohm coaxialcable (supplied)

ALTERNATIVE CABLE TV CONNECTIONSYour VCR can receive all unscrambled cable channelswithout the use of an external converter. If you wish toview and re

ALTERNATIVE CABLE TV CONNECTIONSCable converter/decoder output channel setup1Be sure the cable connections are correct.(See page 10.)2Turn on the TV,

AUDIO/VIDEO CONNECTIONSThe VIDEO and AUDIO outputs of your VCR can beconnected separately to the input jacks of a TV monitorand an audio system. This

BASIC OPERATIONINITIAL SETUPWhen you are setting up the VCR for the first time, orafter the power has failed for more than 5 seconds, followthe steps

INITIAL SETUPTo modify the RF output channelsetting after the Auto setup iscompleted1With the VCR turned off, press the SET button forabout 3 seconds

BASIC OPERATIONMULTIFUNCTION ON-SCREEN DISPLAYSVarious displays appear, superimposed over the screenimage, indicating the operation mode and features

ON-SCREEN MENUYour new VCR is designed with user-friendly on-screenmenus to help you operate its many features.Color-coded menus prompt you step-by-st

ON-SCREEN MENUDisplaying the VCR Setup Menusœ Turn on the power (TV and VCR).œ Set the TV to channel 3 or 4.œ If the VCR indicator is off, press the T

SETTING THE CLOCKGenerally, during the initial setup, your VCR willautomatically set the clock by detecting a channel that istransmitting the XDS (Ext

PRECAUTIONSCAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENCAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).NO USER-SERVICEABLE PAR

BASIC OPERATIONSETTING THE CLOCKManual Clock Setting1Follow the steps in Before starting.2Press the MENU button.The main MENU appears.If the clock has

CHANGING THE MENU LANGUAGEEnglish, Spanish or French can be selected by the user.œ Turn on the power (TV and VCR).œ Set the TV to channel 3 or 4.œ If

VIEWING TV ONLYYou do not need to disconnect the VCR from the TV inorder to watch a TV program without recording it.1Turn off the VCR.2Turn on the TV

BASIC OPERATIONNORMAL PLAYBACKœ Turn on the power (TV and VCR).œ Set the TV to channel 3 or 4.œ Load a cassette.1Press the PLAY button.Normal playback

RECORDINGœ Turn on the power (TV and VCR).œ Set the TV to channel 3 or 4.œ If the VCR indicator is off, press the TV/VCR buttonon the remote control.T

RECORDINGSmart Speed Record FunctionWhen the Smart Speed Record function is set, the VCRautomatically calculates the remaining time left on thetape du

Rec. List SUPERRec. List (Recording Contents List)SuperEvery time a recording is made with this VCR, thechannel number, date and start time informatio

Rec. List SUPEREntering the Program TypeTo have the program type included in the Rec. List supermenu, you must enter the program type beforeproceeding

SPECIAL PLAYBACKPicture Search (Forward and Reverse)1Press the FF or REW button during normal playback.The picture plays forward or backward rapidly.2

ZERO SEARCHUse the zero search function to go back to the beginningof a program immediately after you have recorded it.1Press the DISPLAY button.The s

FEATURESTIMER/CLOCKœ Selectable standard/daylight saving time œ 1-year/8-event program timer with daily/weekly settingsœ Smart Time Record functionœ S

PROGRAM TIMER RECORDINGThe Program Timer switches your VCR on and off torecord a TV program at a preset time. On any occasion,you can preset a maximum

PROGRAM TIMER RECORDING7Press the TYPE button.The Type and Smart Time Rec. setting menuappears.Ch@@Date@@Start@@End10@3/09Fr@9:00»@ï:00»è@@@@@@@Type:@

PROGRAM TIMER RECORDINGSetting a Program Timer RecordingUsing the Buttons on the VCRIf the remote control does not operate or is not availableyou can

PROGRAM TIMER RECORDINGUsing Timer Recording for SeveralProgramsIf two or more programmed recording times overlap onthe same day, the VCR will not beg

QUICK TIMER RECORDING (QTR)As the name suggests, the QTR feature provides a quickand simple way to set the timer to record. A QTR settingoverrides Pro

CHILD LOCKWith the Child Lock function on, the picture is blankedand the sound muted, virtually blocking the ability to viewa videotape or TV program

COPYING A TAPEYou can copy recordings (such as home videos) from onetape to another using two VCRs.1Connect the VCRs as shown.2Insert the recorded cas

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEIf you have followed the instructions in this manual and still have difficulty operating your VCR, check the steps belowbefore ge

SPECIFICATIONSGeneral SpecificationsTelevision system NTSC standard systemRecording system Rotary helical scan systemNumber of heads 4, Double azimuth

VHS VIDEO CASSETTE TAPESRecord/Play TimesTape Length T-60 T-120 T-160Tape SpeedSP Mode 1 hour(60 minutes)2 hours(120 minutes)2-2⁄3 hours(160 minutes)h

LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORSFront PanelReference pages are shown in square brackets.1Cassette loading slot2STOP/EJECT button [3, 22]3FF (fast

LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORSIndicator PanelOperation IconsPlay,ForwardSearch, SlowReverseSearchFastforwardRewindJKLM(blinking) (blinking)Recor

LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORSBack Panel1AC power input2Rear-panel AUDIO/VIDEO input jacksConnect the audio and video outputs from anexternal un

REMOTE CONTROLLocations of ControlsReference pages are shown in square brackets.1TV/VCR mode button [13]Lets you select TV or VCR mode. When VCR mode

REMOTE CONTROLBattery Installation and Operation1Install the two supplied AA batteries as shown.2Aim the remote control at the VCR and press thedesire