NEC VN-212 User Manual

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.
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.
l Features ............................................................2
l Controls and Components ................................3
l On-Screen Display............................................6
l Remote Control Unit..........................................7
l Inserting and Removing Video Cassettes.........9
l VCR & TV Connection ....................................10
l Antenna Connection........................................11
l On-Screen Menu Programming ......................13
l Setting the Clock.............................................14
l Setting the Reception Channels ....................16
l Playing Back Video Cassettes........................24
l Searching for Particular Scenes......................25
l Special Playback.............................................26
l ez(easy) operations.........................................27
l Convenient Features.......................................28
l Recording TV Programmes.............................30
l Quick Start Recording (QSR)..........................31
l To set colour System.......................................32
l Timer Recording Using the On-Screen
Display.............................................................33
l Dubbing Tapes ................................................38
l Before Requesting Service .............................40
l General Notes.................................................42
l Specifications ..................................................43
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VN-212
User’s Manual
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Getting Started
Connections
Setting
Playback
Recording
Editing
Important Information
Video Cassette Recorder
CH
REC/QSR
P/STILL
OPERATE
VN-212
FC240W NA2ANN

NEC VN-212 Specifications

General

Tape Format	VHS
Tuner	Yes
Remote Control	Yes
Type	VCR
Playback Speeds	SP
Inputs	Composite
Outputs	Composite

Summary

Product Features

Child Lock

Restricts front panel operations for safety.

Programmable Timer

Allows automatic recording of multiple TV shows over a month.

Operational Aids

Includes diagnostic system, easy operations, and remote control.

Controls and Components

Front Panel

Identifies and describes buttons and displays on the front.

Rear Panel

Identifies and describes input/output terminals on the rear.

VCR and TV Connection

Antenna Connection

On-Screen Menu Programming

Setting Menu Options

Details options like REC, PR SET, ACMS, TIME DATE, SYSTEM, etc.

Setting the Clock

Setting the Reception Channels

Manual Channel Tuning

Store channels manually in preferred order.

Auto Channel Tuning

Skipping or Scanning Channel Positions

Channel Deletion

Delete unused channels from the program list.

Changing TV Station Order

Playing Back Video Cassettes

Normal Playback

Standard procedure for playing recorded tapes.

Automatic Playback

VCR automatically plays tape without safety tab.

OPR (Optimum Picture Response)

Adjusts playback picture quality based on tape condition.

Searching for Particular Scenes

Fast Forward & Rewind Search

Quickly wind tape forward or backward to find scenes.

Picture Search (CUE & REVIEW)

Visual search during playback for specific tape sections.

Tracking Adjustment

Stabilizes image quality when playing tapes from other VCRs.

Special Playback

Still Playback

Freezes the picture during playback.

Skip Search

Skips commercials or program material by time increments.

ez (easy) Operations

ez (easy) Power Off

Automatic sequence to stop, rewind, eject, and power off.

ez (easy) Repeat

Replays a held section of tape twice automatically.

Convenient Features

Diagnostic Advising System

Informs of errors with messages for troubleshooting.

Auto Memory Power Shut-off

Automatically turns off power after tape rewinding.

Child Lock Function

Disables front panel buttons except STOP/EJECT.

Zero Stop

Recording TV Programmes

To Avoid Recording Unwanted Programme Materials

Quick Start Recording (QSR)

To Set the Colour System

PAL Settings

Set PAL or MESECAM signals for recording/playback.

NTSC Settings

Adjust NTSC playback or recording modes.

Timer Recording Using the On-Screen Display

Daily Event Recording

Records up to 7 programmes broadcast at the same time, Mon-Fri.

Weekly Event Recording

Records up to 7 programmes on a specific day each week.

Erasing A Timer Programme

If Timer Recording Events Overlap...

Dubbing Tapes

Connecting Two VCRs to Each Other

Describes how to link two VCRs for copying tapes.

Before Requesting Service

Power Failures

Tape Movement Safety

Cleaning the VCR

Video Head Cleaning

General Notes

Precautions

Moisture Condensation

Specifications