Cleaning is performed each time you load or unload a video cassette. Note: This feature is preventative only. If your video heads are seriously clogged, consider the use of a chemical nonabrasive head cleaning kit or take your VCR to a Service Center. Head Cleaning Your VCR will not normally require head cleaning, however the heads may become clogged when playing an old or damaged tape. Video Heads Sensor System If head cleaning becomes _ necessary, the VCR will display the screen at right while playing back a recorded signal. To exit this screen, push PLAY on the remote control or VCR. VIDEO HEADS MAY NEED CLEANING PLEASE INSERT HEAD CLEANING CASSETTE OR REFER TO MANUAL END:PLAY KEY • Use “dry” type head cleaning cassette* only. * Be sure to follow the cleaning tape instructions carefully. Excessive use of a cleaning cassette can shorten head life. • If using a head cleaning cassette does not solve the problem, contact your nearest Factory Service Center or authorized Service Center. * Cleaning cassette part No. NV-TCL30PT is recommended. D.S.T. (Daylight Saving Time) Spring (First Sunday in April) When the VCR is set to DST:ON, it automatically adds one hour and adjusts the clock. NORMAL TIME 1:00 a.m. 2:00 a.m. DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME 3:00 a.m. 4:00 a.m. Autumn (Last Sunday in October) When the VCR is set to DST:ON, it automatically turns back one hour and adjusts the clock. DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME 1:00 a.m. 2:00 a.m. NORMAL TIME 1:00 a.m. 2:00 a.m. Specifications Power Source: Power Consumption: Video Signal: Video Recording System: Audio Track: Tuner: Broadcast Channels: CATV Channels: Operating Temperature: Operating Humidity: Weight: Dimensions: 120V AC, 60 Hz Approx. 23 watts (Power on) Approx. 7 watts (Power off) El A Standard NTSC color 4 rotary heads helical scanning system 1 track (Normal) 2 channel (Hi-Fi Audio Sound) VHF2-13, UHF 14-69 Midband A through I (14-22) Superband J through W (23-36) Hyperband AA-EEE (37-64) Lowband A-5-A-1 (95-99) Special CATV channel 5A (01) Ultraband 65-94, 100-125 41°F~104°F (5°C-40°C) 10%-75% 7.7 lbs. (3.5 kg) 16-15/16" (W) x 3-7/8" (H) x 11-13/16” (D) 430 (W) x 98 (H) x 300 (D) mm Note: Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. 5 with the RF Coaxial Cable (OUT TO TV). - WARNING- When using “Nut type” RF coaxial cables, tighten with fingers only. Overtightening may damage terminals. 6 Between Antenna and VCR Between VCR and TV Case 1 : Twin Lead Cable Only To VCR Terminal (Flat) Twin Lead 300 Ohm Cable 300-75 ohm Transformer (not supplied) Case 2: Twin Lead & Coaxial Cables ^C3 (Round) 75 Ohm coaxial Cable UHF/VHF Band Mixer (not supplied) D To VCR Terminal Case 3: Two Twin Lead Cables ira 300-75 ohm Transformer (not supplied) UHF/VHF Band Mixer (not supplied) D To VCR Terminal If your TV has both post and plug-type VHF terminals, the post connection is recommended to minimize signal loss. Case 1: Screw & Plug Type Terminal UHF/VHF Band Separator "*"V (not supplied) ^ BUS ^ UHF RF Coaxial Cable Case 2: Screw Type Terminal 75-300 ohm Transformer (not supplied) TV Case 3: Double Screw Type Terminal TV UHF/VHF Band Separator (not supplied) VHF UHF Case 4: Complex TV Terminal TERMINALS ON BACK OF TV SET Connect to one of the ANT terminals and select the same antenna number on the TV. 7 Connections Additional Connections CATV(Cable) Connections All connections on this page are made with 75 Ohm coaxiai cables. Without a Converter/Descrambler Box You can: 1) Use your VCR Remote Control to select channels. 2) Program one or more unscrambled channels for unattended recording. You cannot: record or view scrambled channels with this connection. With a (CABLE to VCR) Converter/Descrambler Box You can: 1) Record and view any channel including scrambled channels; channel selection must be made at the Cable TV Converter Box. 2) Program one channel for unattended recording. You cannot: select channels from VCR or TV. VCR OUT TO TV TV With a (VCR to TV) Converter/Descrambler Box You can: 1) Use your VCR Remote Control to select channels. 2) Program unattended recordings of more than one unscrambled channel. You cannot: record scrambled channels with this connection. With Two Converter/Descrambler Boxes If you want to record and view a combination of scrambled and unscrambled channels, you will need additional equipment. This connection requires two converter boxes, an A/B switch, and a 2-way splitter as shown here. IN FROM CABLE Converter Box 1 IN FROM ANT. OUT A/B Switch OUT TO TV 8 With a DSS Receiver You can: 1) IN FROM CABLE or Record and view any channel including scrambled channels; channel selection must be made at the DSS Receiver. 2) Program one channel for unattended recording. NOTE: The DSS receiver must be turned off to view programs from a cable box or antenna. See the DSS manual for details. **DSS® is a registered trademark of DIREC...