Fisher FVH-E439 User Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSFVH-E439Video Cassette RecorderOnly cassettes marked w can be used with this video cassette recorder.Please read this manual and

MULTIBRAND UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROLFor cable (CATV) converter/decoder or DSS(Digital Satellite System) receiver operation1 In the chart, find the code

BASIC ANTENNA/CABLE CONNECTIONS1 Connect an antenna (or a cable TV system) to theVCR.2 Set the RF CHANNEL switch on the back of the VCRto 3 or 4.3 Con

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 setup1 Be sure the cable connections are correct.(See page 12.)2 Turn 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

INITIAL SETUPWhen you are setting up the VCR for the first time, orafter the power has failed for more than 5 seconds, followthe steps below. This AUT

INITIAL SETUPChannel Selection ConvenienceYou can select a channel on your VCR by using one ofthe two methods shown below:10-KEY RANDOM ACCESS TUNINGS

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 Press the VCR button on the remote contr

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

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

BASIC OPERATIONSETTING THE CLOCKManual Clock Setting1 Follow the steps in Before starting.2 Press the MENU button.The main MENU appears.If the clock h

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 Pre

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

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

RECORDINGœ Turn on the power (TV and VCR).œ Set the TV to channel 3 or 4.œ Press the VCR button on the remote control to selectthe VCR operation mode.

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)1 Press the FF or REW button during normal playback.The picture plays forward or backward rapidly.

SPECIAL PLAYBACKIf noise appears on double-speed or slow motionplay:Press and hold the CH/TRACK l (or j) button (orCHANNEL on the front panel) to redu

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

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

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 RECORDING7 Press the TYPE button.The Type and Smart Time Rec. setting menuappears.Ch@@Date@@Start@@End10@3/09Th@9:00»@ï:00»@™@@@@@@@Type

PROGRAM TIMER RECORDINGSmart Time Record FunctionSometimes, TV program start or end times are later thanpublished schedules. With the Smart Time Recor

PROGRAM TIMER RECORDINGChecking the Program Timer1 Turn on the power (TV and VCR).2 Set the TV to channel 3 or 4.3 Press the MENU button.The main MENU

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.1 Connect the VCRs as shown.2 Insert the recorded c

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

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LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORSFront PanelReference pages are shown in square brackets.1 POWER button2 Cassette loading slot3 REW (rewind) button

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

LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORSBack Panel1AC power input2 Rear-panel AUDIO/VIDEO input jacksConnect the audio and video outputs from anexternal u

MULTIBRAND UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROLThis universal remote control will operate the basic functions of TVs and cable (CATV) converters/decoders, when th

MULTIBRAND UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROLBattery Installation and Operation1 Install the two supplied AA batteries as shown.2 Aim the remote control at the