Philips VR620/58 User's Manual

Table of contents

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Introduction ....................................

2

Dear Philips customer, 2

Specifications 3

Supplied accessories 3

Important notes regarding operation 4

Special functions of your new video recorder 5

B

Connecting the video recorder .....

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Preparing the remote control for operation 7

Connecting your video recorder to the TV set 7

Connecting with a scart cable 8

Connecting without a scart cable 9

Connecting additional devices 10

C

Installing your video recording ...

11

Initial installation 11

Decoder allocation 13

Manual TV channel search 14

Using the satellite receiver 15

Sorting TV channels automatically (Follow TV) 16

Automatic TV channel search 18

Monitor function 18

Sorting and clearing TV channels manually 19

Setting on-screen menu language 20

Setting the time and date 21

D

Important notes for operation ....

22

Navigation in the screen menu 22

E

Tape List ........................................

23

General information 23

Adding a cassette to the Tape List 23

Editing recording titles 25

Searching for a title in the Tape List 26

Removing a title from the Tape List 27

F

Playback28

Playing cassettes 28

Playing back NTSC cassettes 29

Displaying current tape position 29

Searching for a tape position with picture (scanning) 30

Still picture / slow motion 30

Searching for tape position without picture (forward wind and rewind) 31

Instant View 31

Automatic search for a tape position (index search) 31

Automatic search for a blank space on the tape 32

G

Eliminating picture interference .

33

Optimising tracking 33

Optimising still picture 33

H

Manual recording ..........................

34


Recording without automatic switch-off 34

Recording with automatic switch-off (OTR One-Touch-Recording) 35

Preventing accidental erasing of cassettes 35

Lining up recordings (assemble cut) 36

Selecting the recording speed (SP or LP) 36

Automatic controlled recording from a satellite receiver (RECORD

LINK) 37

'Direct Record' 38

Switching 'Direct Record' on or off 39

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Programming a recording

(TIMER) ..............................................

40


Programming a recording (with 'ShowView') 40

Problems and solutions for programmed recordings 42

Programming a recording (without ShowView) 43

Problem solving for programmed recordings 45

Programming a recording with 'TURBO TIMER' 46

Problems and solutions for programmed recordings 47

How to check, change or delete a programmed recording (TIMER) 48

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Other functions ............................

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Changing the video (colour) system 49

Child lock 50

Switching the on-screen display (OSD) off or on 50

Switch off the clock display 51

Switching the remote control command 52

Continuous playback 53

Automatic switch-off 54

Using your video recorder remote control with your TV set 55

Selecting the sound channel 56

K

Suppressing interference .............

57

Optimising the modulator 57

Switching the modulator on / off 58

L

Before you call an engineer .........

59

HOTLINE telephone numbers 59

Table of contents

The remote control

TAPE LIST

STANDBY/ON m

MENU

OK

Q

P

;qP

P r=

PLAY G

H

CLEAR (CL)

SELECT

CHILD LOCK

MONITOR

0..9

TURBO TIMER

TIMER k

STOP h

I

INDEX E

RECORD/OTR n

STILL R

Tape List: To call up the Tape List

Switch on or off: To switch set on or off, interrupt menu function, interrupt a programmed recording (TIMER)

Delete: To delete last entry/Clear programmed recording (TIMER)

Select: To select a function

Child lock: To switch child lock on/off

TV monitor: To switch between TV reception and VCR playback

Number buttons: 0 - 9

TurboTimer: To programme a recording with the function Turbo

Timer

TIMER: To make a TIMER programming with SHOWVIEW or to alter or clear a programmed TIMER

Menu: To call up or end main menu

Store/Confirm: To store or confirm entry

Select: Cursor left

Select: Cursor right

Select: To select the next line or programme number

Select: To select the previous line or programme number

Playback: To play a cassette

Rewind: During STOP and STANDBY: rewind, during PLAYBACK: reverse scanning

Pause/Stop: To stop the tape, except during TIMER-recording

Forward wind: During STOP and STANDBY: forward wind, during

PLAYBACK: forward scanning

Index search: In combination with H / I : to search for previous or next recording on the cassette

Record: To record the TV channel selected at this moment

Still picture: To stop the tape and show a still picture

Additional TV functions

qS

Sr

TV y

TV m qTV

TV r

TV volume: TV volume up

TV volume: TV volume down

TV sound off: To switch the sound on or off

Standby: To switch off the TV

TV programme number: To select next programme number

TV programme number : To select previous programme number

Front of the device

STANDBY/ON m/I

RECORD n

PROGRAMME r

Switch on or off: To switch off or on, interrupt a function, interrupt a programmed recording (TIMER)

Record: To record the TV channel selected at this moment

Select: One line or programme number down

PROGRAMME q Select: One line or programme number up

STOP/EJECT ?

Pause/Stop, eject cassette: To stop the tape and eject the cassette

H Rewind: During STOP and STANDBY: rewind, during PLAYBACK: reverse scanning

G Playback: To play a cassette

I Forward wind: During STOP and STANDBY: forward wind, during

PLAYBACK: forward scanning

Behind the flap at the left3hand corner on the front

White and red socket

L AUDIO R

Yellow socket

VIDEO

Audio input socket left/right : To connect a camera recorder or video recorder (programme number ' E3')

Video input socket: To connect a camera recorder or video recorder

(programme number ' E3')

The symbols on your video recorder display

These symbols can light up on your video recorder display:

LP

DEC

k

D

W

DATE

START

PROG.

END

VPS/PDC

This is where the current operating mode is shown as a symbol.

When you have switched on the LP (Long Play) function or when you play a tape that has been recorded in LP (Long Play).

When you have switched on the child lock.

When a satellite recording has been programmed.

When a decoder has been allocated to the TV channel (currently selected programme number on the video recorder) you have currently selected on the video recorder.

When you play a cassette that has been recorded with hifi sound, or when a hifi sound is transmitted.

When you are making a recording.

When you have programmed a recording or when a programmed recording is being made.

When you are programming daily recordings.

When you are programming weekly recordings.

When you have put a cassette in the video recorder.

When the date of the programmed recording is shown.

When the start time of the programmed recording is shown.

When the programme number of the programmed recording is shown.

When the end time of the programmed recording is shown.

Video Programming System / Programme Delivery Control: when a VPS or PDC code is being transmitted.

Display of programme number of the TV channel / tape position / channel name / function.

Tape position in seconds.

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A

Introduction

Dear Philips customer,

Instruction manuals are usually very dry since they are technically-oriented and often poorly translated. I have been employed by Philips for this reason.

Allow me to introduce myself.

My name is Phil. I will be guiding you through the instruction manual and try to be of help in operating your new device. At appropriate points along the way, I will be providing you with the following information:

Excuse me?

Here I will be explaining seemingly unimportant things.

Tip

Here I will be giving you instructions on functions that help make it easier to use your device.

Problem

Here I will help you to find the cause of problems and their solutions.

For experts

Here I will be giving you instructions on functions that are necessary for special applications.

I hope you have lots of fun with your new device.

Phil

P.S. If you have questions or if problems come up during operation, please see the helpful information in the chapter 'Before you call an engineer'. If this doesn't help you to resolve the problem, please call the customer support service for your country. The corresponding telephone numbers and e-mail addresses can be found on the last page of this instruction manual.

Introduction

Introduction

Welcome to the large family of owners of PHILIPS VHS video recorders.

Thank you for buying a VR620/58 .

Please take the time to read this operating manual before using your video recorder. It contains important information and notes regarding operation.

The video recorder should not be turned on immediately after transportation from a cold to a hot area or vice versa, or in conditions of extreme humidity.

Wait at least three hours after transporting the device. The video recorder needs this time in order to become acclimatised to its new environment (temperature, air humidity, etc.).

Your Philips team hopes that you will enjoy using your new video recorder.

This video recorder is used for the recording and playback of VHS video cassettes.

Cassettes with the VHS-C label (VHS cassettes for camcorders) may only be used with a suitable adapter.

This product complies with the requirements of Directive 73/23/EEC +89/336/EEC +93/68 EEC.

Specifications

Voltage: 220-240V/50Hz

Energy consumption : 16W

Energy consumption (Standby): less than 4W (clock display switched off)

Rewind time: approx. 100 seconds (cassette E-180)

Dimensions in cm (B/H/T): 38.0/9.3/26.0

Number of video heads : 4

Number of video heads (HIFI): 2

Recording/playbacktime: 4 hours (SP) (cassette E-240)

8 hours (LP) (cassette E-240)

Supplied accessories

Operating instructions

Remote control and batteries

Antenna cable

Power cable

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Important notes regarding operation

Danger: High voltage!

Do not remove the top cover as there is a riskof an electrical shock!

The video recorder does not contain any components that can be repaired by the customer. Please leave all maintenance work for qualified personnel.

As soon as the video recorder is connected to the power supply, there are some components that are in constant operation. To switch off the video recorder completely you must disconnect it from the power supply.

These operating instructions have been printed on non-polluting paper.

Deposit old batteries at the appropriate collection points.

Please make use of the facilities available in your country for disposing of the packaging of the video recorder in a way that helps to protect the environment.

This electronic device contains many materials that can be recycled. Please enquire about the possibilities for recycling your old device.

Make sure that air can circulate freely through the ventilation slots on the video recorder. Do not place the device on an unsteady base.

Make sure that no objects or liquids enter the video recorder. Do not place vases or the like on the video recorder. If liquid is spilt into it, immediately disconnect the video recorder from the power supply and call After-sales Service for advice.

Do not place any combustible objects on the device (candles, etc.).

Make sure that children do not place any foreign objects within the openings or ventilation slots.

Introduction

Introduction

Special functions of your new video recorder

Your PHILIPS video recorder is not just for recording and playing back VHS cassettes. It also has a whole range of special functions which will make the day-to-day use of your new video recorder much easier.

Philips has developed a system which produces the best possible playback quality. For old and often-used video cassettes, this system reduces interference. For new or high quality cassettes, it emphasises the details.

When you connect your video recorder to your television and plug it into the wall socket, you will be welcomed with a screen menu. All you have to do is follow the instructions in the 'intelligent help line' for the next step. Enjoy the automatic TV channel search/save function and the automatic time setting.

You can operate the main functions on your television using your video recorder remote control, even if your television is not a Philips.

This function automatically transfers all the television channel settings onto your video recorder.

Recordings made on your video recorder can be controlled by an external satellite receiver.

Your video recorder can ascertain which channel is currently playing on your television and record from it at the touch of a button.

The precision tape drive from Philips provides short rewind times and automatic tape length recognition.

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Simple programming system for video recorders. Makes programming as easy as making a telephone call. Simply enter the number code associated with your television programme. This number is located in your favourite television listings magazine.

ShowView is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The ShowView system is manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation.

So that you can identify your machine for service questions or in the event of theft, enter the serial number here. The serial number (PROD.NO.) is printed on the type plate fixed at the back of the device.

MODEL NO.

PROD. NO.

VR620/58

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Introduction

B

Connecting the video recorder

Preparing the remote control for operation

The remote control and its batteries are packed separately in the original video recorder packaging. You must install the batteries in the remote control before use - described in the following section.

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2

Take the remote control and the enclosed batteries (2 batteries).

Open the remote control's battery compartment and place the batteries in it as shown in the picture and close the battery compartment.

The remote control is now ready to use. Its range is approximately 5 meters.

Connecting your video recorder to the TV set

The necessary cable connections must be made before you can record or playback TV programmes using your video recorder.

We recommend that you use a scart cable to connect your TV set and video recorder.

What is a scart cable?

The scart or Euro AV cable serves as the universal connector for picture, sound and control signals. With this type of connection, there is practically no loss of quality during the picture or sound transfer.

When you install your video recorder for the first time, select one of the following options:

'Connecting with a scart cable'

If your TV set has a scart socket and you are using a scart cable.

'Connecting without a scart cable'

If you do not wish to use a scart cable.

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Connecting the video recorder

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Connecting with a scart cable

Have the following cables ready: an aerial cable (1, supplied), a mains cable (2, supplied), a scart cable (3).

1

Remove the aerial cable plug from your TV set. Insert it into the socket 2 at the back of the video recorder.

2

Insert one end of the supplied aerial cable into the socket TV at the back of the video recorder and the other end into the aerial input socket at the back of the TV set.

3

Plug one end of a scart cable into the scart socket EXT.1 AV. 1 at the back of the video recorder and the other end into the suitable scart socket on your TV set reserved for the video recorder operation (see your TV's operating instructions).

My TV set has several scart sockets. Which one should I use?

Select that scart socket which is suited for the video output as well as for the video input.

My TV offers me a selection menu for the scart socket.

Select 'TV' as a connection source of this scart socket.

4

Switch on the TV set.

5

Insert one end of the supplied mains cable into the mains socket

4 at the back of the video recorder and the other end into the wall socket.

6

If the connection was properly made and your TV was automatically

switched to the programme number for the scart socket, e.g. 'EXT',

'0', 'AV', you will see the following picture:


CONGRATULATIONS

YOU NOW OWN A NEW

PHILIPS

VIDEO RECORDER

CONTINUEpOK aMy screen is empty b Many TV sets are switched to the programme number for the scart socket by way of a control signal sent through the scart cable.

b If the TV set does not automatically switch to the scart socket programme number, manually change to the corresponding programme number on your

TV set (see your TV's operating instructions).

Then, read the paragraph 'Initial installation' in the chapter 'Installing your video recorder'.

Connecting without a scart cable

Have the following cables ready: an aerial cable (1, supplied), a mains cable (2, supplied).

1

2

Switch off your TV set.

Remove the aerial cable plug from the aerial input socket of the TV set. Insert it into the socket 2 at the back of the video recorder.

3

Insert one end of the supplied aerial cable into the socket TV at the back of the video recorder and the other end into the aerial input socket at the back of the TV set.

4

Insert one end of the supplied mains cable into the mains socket

4 at the back of the video recorder and the other end into the wall socket.

5

Switch on your TV set and select the programme number used for video playback on your TV set (see your TV's operating instructions).

Which programme number is used for video recorder operation?

To ensure the stability of the television picture during cassette playback

(prevention of waves or streaks), special programme numbers have been set aside on the TV for the use of video recorders. This is usually the highest possible programme number, e.g. '12', '16', '99' or even programme number

'0'. For more information, please see your TV's operating instructions.


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10

CONGRATULATIONS

YOU NOW OWN A NEW

PHILIPS

VIDEO RECORDER

CONTINUEpOK

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Select this programme number and manually start the TV's channel search as if you wanted to save a new TV channel until the 'test image' appears.

aI do not see a 'test screen' b Check the cable connections.

b The video recorder 'transmits' on the 591MHz frequency (channel 36)

Repeat the channel search on your TV set.

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Save this programme number setting on your TV set for video recorder operation.

Programme number for video recorder operation

You have now saved a programme number for use by your video recorder as you would a regular TV channel. This programme number must now be used in future for video recorder playback ('video recorder' TV channel).

You can find more details in chapter 'Initial Installation'.

Connecting additional devices

You can connect additional devices such as decoders, satellite receivers, camcorders, etc. to the socket EXT.2 AV. 2 .

Two audio sockets AUDIO OUT L R are located on the back of the video recorder (audio signal output left/right). These can be used to connect stereo systems.


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Installing your video recording

Initial installation

This chapter shows you how to start the initial installation. The video recorder automatically seeks out and stores all available TV channels.

'Aim' correctly

In the following sections, you require the remote control for the first time.

When using, always aim the front of the remote control at the video recorder and not at the TV set.

Connecting additional devices

After you have connected additional devices (satellite receiver, etc.) through the aerial cable, switch them on. The automatic channel search will recognise them and save them.

AUTO TUNING

SEARCHING

00 TV CHANNELS FOUND

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PLEASE WAIT...

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2

Confirm the image on the TV screen by pressing the OK button on the remote control.

Select the desired language for the on-screen menu by pressing

P r= or ;qP .

What is an on3screen menu?

The multi-language on-screen menu takes the mystery out of using your new video recorder. All settings and/or functions are displayed on your TV screen in the corresponding language.

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Confirm with OK .

The automatic TV channel search starts. This picture will appear on the screen: aThe video recorder does not find any TV channels during the search b Select channel 1 on the TV set. Can you see the saved TV channel on the

TV set?

If not, check the cable connection of the aerial (aerial socket), video recorder, TV set.

b Please have patience.

The video recorder searches the entire frequency range in order to find and save the largest possible number of TV channels. It is possible that the

TV channels in your country are broadcast in a higher frequency range. As soon as this range is reached during the search, the video recorder will find the TV channels.

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Installing your video recording

CLOCK

YEAR

MONTH

DATE

TIME

SMART CLOCK

è 2001 p

01

01

20:00

ON

________________________________

EXITpMENU STOREpOK

4

When the automatic TV channel search is complete, 'STORED' will briefly appear on the TV screen.

'YEAR', 'MONTH', 'DATE', 'TIME' will appear on the TV screen.

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6

7

8

Check the year in line 'YEAR'. If required, please change the year with the number buttons 0..9 on the remote control.

Select the next line with ;qP or P r= .

Check if the displayed settings for 'MONTH', 'DATE' and 'TIME' are correct.

When all information is correct, save by pressing OK . 'STORED' will briefly flash in the video recorder display.

The initial installation is now complete.

Satellite receiver

If you are connecting a satellite receiver, please read the section 'Using the satellite receiver'.

Decoder

If you are connecting a decoder, you must install it as described in the next section.

aSound disruptions can occur on several TV channels b If sound disruptions should occur for several saved TV channels or there is no sound at all, it is possible that the incorrect TV system was saved for this TV channel. In the chapter 'Manual TV channel search' you will find the information on how to change the TV system.

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MANUAL SEARCH

PROGRAMME NUMBER

S-CHANNEL

CHANNEL NUMBER

DECODER

NICAM

TV SYSTEM

è P01

NO

21

OFF

ON

AUTO p

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EXITpMENU STOREpOK

Decoder allocation

Some TV channels transmit encoded TV signals which can only be viewed with a commercially purchased or hired decoder without disturbances. You can connect such a decoder

(descrambler) to this video recorder. The following function will automatically activate the connected decoder for the desired TV channel.

1

2

3

4

Switch the TV on. If applicable, select the programme number for the video recorder operation.

Use the buttons ;qP , P r= on the video recorder or the number buttons 0..9 on the remote control to select the TV channel which you would like to allocate the decoder to.

Press the button MENU on the remote control. The main menu will appear.

Use the buttons ;qP or P r= to select the line 'MANUAL

SEARCH' and confirm with OK .

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6

Use the buttons P r= or ;qP to select the line 'DECODER'.

Use the buttons Q or P to select 'ON' (Decoder switched on).

How can I switch off the decoder?

Use the button

P on the screen to select 'OFF' (Decoder switched off).

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Confirm with OK .

End with the button MENU .

BBC1 The decoder has now been allocated to this TV channel.

If this TV channel is chosen, the symbol 'DEC' will appear in the video recorder display.

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Manual TV channel search

In some cases it could occur that all of the TV channels were not found and saved during the initial installation. In this case, the missing or coded TV channels must be searched for and stored manually.

MANUAL SEARCH

PROGRAMME NUMBER

S-CHANNEL

CHANNEL NUMBER

DECODER

NICAM

TV SYSTEM

è P01

NO

21

OFF

ON

AUTO p

________________________________

EXITpMENU STOREpOK

1

2

3

Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the video recorder.

Press MENU on the remote control.

The main menu will appear.

Select line 'MANUAL SEARCH' using P r= or ;qP and confirm with

OK .

4

5

6

Select line 'PROGRAMME NUMBER' using P r= or ;qP .

Using Q or P , select the desired programme number that you want to use for the TV channel, e.g. 'P01'.

In line 'S-CHANNEL', select the desired display using P .

What is hidden behind the settings?

'NO': Display/Entry of channels

'YES': Display/Entry of special channels

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What is a special channel?

TV channels are transmitted in certain pre-defined frequency ranges. These ranges are divided into channels. A specific frequency/channel is assigned to each TV station. Certain frequency ranges are specified as special channels

(hyperband channels).

In line 'CHANNEL NUMBER', enter the channel of the desired TV station using the number buttons 0..9 .


Installing your video recording aI don't know the channels for my TV stations b In this case, press P in line 'CHANNEL NUMBER' to start the automatic channel search. A changing channel number will appear on the TV screen.

Continue the automatic search until you have found the desired TV channel.

What is NICAM?

NICAM is a digital sound transmission system. Using NICAM, you can transmit either 1 stereo channel or 2 separate mono channels. However, if you experience poor reception resulting in sound disruptions, you can turn off

NICAM.

In line 'NICAM', select 'OFF' using

Q or

P

.

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9

0

How can I change the TV transmission system of the TV channel?

In line 'TV SYSTEM', select the corresponding TV system using

P until the picture/sound disruptions are minimised.

Q or

Save the TV channel with OK . 'STORED' will briefly appear on the

TV screen.

To search for other TV channels, begin again at step 3 .

To end, press MENU .

Using the satellite receiver

TV channels from a satellite receiver (connected to the scart socket EXT.2 AV. 2 ) are received on the video recorder on programme number ' E2'.

To do this, select programme number ' E1' with 0 on the remote control and then select programme number ' E2' with P r= .

You should select the TV channels to be received by the satellite receiver directly on the receiver itself.

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MENU

CLOCK

AUTO TUNING

MANUAL SEARCH

FOLLOW TV

TV CHANNEL ALLOC.

RECORD SPEED

AUTO STANDBY

VIDEOSYSTEM

LANGUAGE

SPECIAL SETTINGS

________________________________

…EXITpMENU

†HOTLINEpCL

OK

Sorting TV channels automatically

(Follow TV)

When the automatic channel search function is activated, the TV channels are saved in a specific order. This may vary from the order of TV channels on the TV set.

This function changes the order of TV channels saved in the video recorder to match that of the

TV set.

This only works if the video recorder (socket EXT.1 AV. 1 ) and the TV set are connected

with a scart cable.

1

2


Press the MENU button on the remote control. The main menu will appear.

3

Select line 'FOLLOW TV' using P r= or ;qP and confirm with

OK .

4

Press the OK button. ' TV01' will appear in the video recorder display.

5

Select programme number '1' on the TV set.

TV01 aI cannot switch my TV set to programme number '1' b If you have connected additional devices to socket EXT.2 AV. 2 , please disconnect these devices. Because of other connected devices, the TV set could switch to the programme number of the scart socket.

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Confirm with OK on the video recorder remote control. The video recorder compares the TV channels on the TV set and the video recorder.

If the video recorder finds the same TV channel as on the TV set, then it stores it at 'P01'.


a'NOTV' will appear in the display. The video recorder is not receiving a video signal from the TV set.

b Check the plug on the scart cable.

b Check your TV's operating instructions to see which scart socket is used for video signals.

b If this does not help, it's not possible to use this function.

Please read the section 'Sorting TV channels manually'.

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8

9

Wait until the next number, e.g. ' TV02' appears in the display.

Select the next programme number on the TV set, e.g. '2'.

Confirm with OK on the video recorder remote control.

Deleting sorting

You can delete an incorrect TV channel sorting by pressing CLEAR (CL) .

0

A

Repeat steps 7 to 9 until you have assigned a programme number to all TV channels.



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Automatic TV channel search

During installation, all available TV channels are searched for and saved. If the channel assignments of your cable or satellite TV provider change or if you are reinstalling the video recorder, e.g. after moving house, you can start this procedure again. This will replace the TV channels already saved with the new ones.

AUTO TUNING

SEARCHING

00 TV CHANNELS FOUND

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PLEASE WAIT...

1

2

3

4


Press the MENU button on the remote control. The main menu will appear.

Select line 'AUTO TUNING' using P r= or ;qP .

Press OK .

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7

The automatic TV channel search starts. This allows the video recorder to save all available TV channels. This procedure may take several minutes.

When the TV channel search is complete, 'STORED' will briefly appear on the TV screen.


You can read about how to search for a TV channel manually in the section 'Manual TV channel search'.

Monitor function

You can switch back and forth between the TV picture and video recorder picture with

MONITOR . But this only works when you use a scart cable to connect the video recorder to your TV set and your TV set responds to this switch-over.


Sorting and clearing TV channels manually

After you have performed the automatic channel search you may not agree with the sequence in which the individual TV channels have been allocated to the programme positions (programme numbers) of the video recorder. You can use this function to individually sort the TV channels already saved or to delete unwanted TV channels or those with poor reception.

TV CHANNEL ALLOC.

ALLOCATE ON

TV CHANNEL

P01

è BBC1 p

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ALLOCATEpOK EXITpMENU

The Teletext clockresets automatically

If you save a TV channel which transmits TXT/PDC on programme number

'P01', date and time will automatically be transmitted and constantly updated.

As a result, time changes, i.e. daylight savings time, will be set automatically.

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2

3

4


Press MENU on the remote control. The main menu will appear.

Select line 'TV CHANNEL ALLOC.' using P r= or ;qP .

Confirm with OK .

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6

Using Q or P , select the saved TV channel that you want to assign to the programme number 'P01'.

Confirm with OK . The following message will briefly appear on the

TV screen: 'ALLOCATED ON P01'.

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8

Then the sorting for the next highest programme number will appear on the screen, e.g. 'ALLOCATE ON P02'.

Using Q or P , select the saved TV channel that you want to assign to this programme number, e.g. 'P02'.

Deleting TV channels

Using CLEAR (CL) poor reception.

you can delete unwanted TV channels or those with

9

Confirm with OK . The following message will briefly appear on the

TV screen: 'STORED'.


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MENU

CLOCK

AUTO TUNING

MANUAL SEARCH

FOLLOW TV

TV CHANNEL ALLOC.

RECORD SPEED

AUTO STANDBY

VIDEOSYSTEM

LANGUAGE

SPECIAL SETTINGS

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†HOTLINEpCL aThe main menu will appear on the screen b After you have confirmed the last channel that can be sorted, you will automatically return to the main menu since no more TV channels can be assigned.

0

A

B

To assign other TV channels to a programme number, repeat steps

7 to 9 .

Confirm the assignment of the TV channel with MENU .

To exit the main menu, press MENU .

Setting on3screen menu language

You have the option of setting one of the displayed languages for the on-screen menu (OSD).

However, the video recorder display will only display English text regardless of this setting.

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Select line 'LANGUAGE' and confirm with OK .

Select the desired language with P r= or ;qP and confirm with

OK .

'STORED' will appear briefly on the screen.



Setting the time and date

If the display shows an incorrect time or ' --:--', the time and date must be reset manually.

If a TV channel which transmits TXT/PDC (teletext/PDC) is stored under programme number

'P01', time/date will automatically be taken from the TXT/PDC information. (SMART CLOCK)

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CLOCK

YEAR

MONTH

DATE

TIME

SMART CLOCK

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20:00

ON

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Select line 'CLOCK' using P r= or ;qP and confirm with OK .

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Check the year in line 'YEAR'. If required, please change the year with the number buttons 0..9 on the remote control.

Select the next line with ;qP or P r= .

Check 'MONTH', 'DATE' and 'TIME' in the same way.

aTime/date is displayed incorrectly despite manual setting b With Smart Clock, time/date is transferred from the TV channel saved on

'P01' and automatically corrected.

Switch off Smart Clock. In line 'SMART CLOCK', select 'OFF' using

P

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Q or

You can switch on 'SMART CLOCK' again when you select 'ON'.

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Check the displayed settings and confirm with OK .




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Important notes for operation

Switching on

Automatic switch3off

Time in the display

Energy consumption

Power outage/no power

Emergency exit

You can switch on the video recorder with the STANDBY/ON m button, the number buttons

0..9

or by putting in a cassette.

If the video recorder is not used for several minutes, it switches itself off automatically. This function can be deactivated (e.g. if you want to use the video recorder as a TV receiver). For more information, please read the section 'Automatic switch-off' in chapter 'Additional functions'.

If you have switched the video recorder off with STANDBY/ON m , the time will show in the display, e.g. '18:00'.

If the clock has not been set, ' --:--' will appear.

When the video recorder is switched off and the time isn't shown in the video recorder display, the clock display may be switched off. You will find more information in the chapter 'Additional functions' section 'Switch off the clock display'.

The video recorder should always be connected to the mains so as not to affect the use of the TV or programmed recordings.

Your video recorder uses less than 4W (with clock display switched off).

Channel information remains saved for up to 1 year, the time and timer information is saved for up to 3 hours.

The video recorder and the remote control have the option of an 'Emergency exit'. You can use the STANDBY/ON m button to interrupt any function or step during use.

You can operate your device without worry. There is no risk whatsoever of damaging the video recorder by performing user steps incorrectly.

Navigation in the screen menu

You can check/change many functions and settings of your video recorder via the screen menu.

The individual functions are selected as follows:

MENU

CLOCK

AUTO TUNING

MANUAL SEARCH

FOLLOW TV

TV CHANNEL ALLOC.

RECORD SPEED

AUTO STANDBY

VIDEOSYSTEM

LANGUAGE

SPECIAL SETTINGS

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OK

Call up the menu: with MENU .

To select: with P r= or ;qP .

To enter or change your selection: with the number buttons 0..9 or with Q or P .

To save or confirm: with OK .

To cancel: with STANDBY/ON m .

To end: with MENU .

Important notes for operation

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Tape List

General information

The 'Tape List is an integrated database in the video recorder that remembers all recordings made by this video recorder. The Tape List helps you keep track of which film is on which cassette. The 'Tape List' also gives you quick and easy access to recordings.

And: If desired, the video recorder will rewind to the beginning of the selected recording and automatically start playback.

Can I add cassettes that already have recordings on them to the

Tape List?

Yes. Tape List can manage a maximum of 9 cassettes. However, there must be recordings on the cassettes in order to copy them to the Tape List database.

TAPE LIST

CHECKING CASSETTE

PLEASE WAIT...

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Adding a cassette to the Tape List

You can add any cassette to the 'Tape List'. Please note that the process for adding cassettes that already have recordings on them lasts longer than with new (blank) cassettes.

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Label the cassette to be inserted with a number from 1 to 9.

Insert the cassette into the video recorder.

' TAPE-' will appear in the display.

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Enter the cassette number using the 0..9 number buttons on the remote control.

The video recorder will briefly check the cassette inserted.

'CHECKING CASSETTE' appears on the TV screen.

If the cassette is new (blank), no information will appear on the screen.

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Tape List

24 aI see a cassette number and an overview of all recordings on this cassette b You have selected a number which has already been included in the Tape

Manager and contains a recording.

On the screen after 'CHECKING CASSETTE' I see the message ''

There are already recordings on the cassette. This cassette is searched for recordings and added to the Tape List.

Why must I note the cassette number?

When searching for available recordings, you will need to insert the corresponding cassettes (cassette numbers).

How many cassettes can I save in the Tape List?

You can store up to 9 cassettes. You can store a maximum number of 50 titles in the Tape Manager.

aI see the message 'TAPE LIST- MEMORY FULL' on the screen b The maximum of cassettes/titles is reached. You cannot add any cassette. It isn't possible any more to store recordings in the Tape List.

If you want to use the Tape List again, please, delete titles (recordings) or cassettes out of the Tape List.

Tape List

Editing recording titles

In the Tape List, all recordings longer than 10 minutes are displayed with cassette number, recording title and length of recording. The TV channel, time and date are saved as a title. The title of this recording can only be changed after the recording has been completed.

To do this, the corresponding cassette does not have to be in the video recorder. In the following, you will read how to customise the titles to your wishes.

TAPE LIST

CASS.

TITLE

1 RECORDING

RECORDING

2 RECORDING

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LENGTH

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Press TAPE LIST on the remote control. An overview of all saved titles/cassettes from the Tape List appears on the screen.

aI can see the message 'TAPE LIST- MEMORY EMPTY' b There are no recordings saved in the Tape List. Therefore, it is not possible to add or change a title.

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Using ;qP or P r= select the title to be edited and confirm with

P .

Using P or Q select the position where the letter/number/symbol is to be changed or re-entered.

Change the desired symbol using ;qP or P r= .

Deleting symbols

To delete all symbols of a recording title, press position.

CLEAR (CL) at a symbol

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Repeat step 3 and step 4 until you have made the desired changes.

Save the new title with OK .

If you want to change more titles, repeat step 3 through step 7 .

To end, press TAPE LIST .

Tape List

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TAPE LIST

CASS.

TITLE

1 RECORDING

RECORDING

2 RECORDING

1

2

1

LENGTH

061 MIN

065 MIN

MIN

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Searching for a title in the Tape List

This function can be used to quickly and easily find and play back a recording saved in the Tape

List. The video recorder automatically rewinds to the beginning of the selected recording and automatically starts playback.

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Press TAPE LIST on the remote control.

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An overview of all recordings saved in Tape List appears on the screen.

What do the displays on the screen mean?

'CASS.' = Cassette number

'TITLE' = Title (TV channel, time, date)

'LENGTH' = Length of the recording

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Select the title that you want to play back with P r= or ;qP .

aI see the message 'INSERT CASSETTE X' on the screen b The selected recording is located on the Tape List cassette with the displayed cassette number. Please insert the corresponding cassette. After a brief check, the video recorder will rewind to the beginning of the selected recording and start playback.

aI want to cancel the search b If you want to cancel the search, press MENU .

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Confirm with OK . The video recorder winds to the start of the selected recording and automatically starts playback.

TAPE LIST

SEARCHING

PLEASE WAIT...

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Tape List

TAPE LIST

CASS.

TITLE

1 RECORDING

RECORDING

2 RECORDING

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2

1

LENGTH

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065 MIN

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Removing a title from the Tape List

You can delete titles not used any longer to create space in the memory of the Tape List for new recordings. If all titles of a cassette are deleted, also the cassette number will be removed from the Tape List.

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Press TAPE LIST on the remote control.

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An overview of all recordings saved in Tape List appears on the screen.

Select with P r= or ;qP the title to be deleted.

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Press CLEAR (CL) .

Cassette contents are not deleted!

The title was only removed from the Tape List memory. Its contents remain unchanged!

Tape List

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Playback

Playing cassettes

You can use this video recorder to play back recorded VHS video cassettes. You can operate the video recorder using the remote control or the buttons on the front of the video recorder.

What does VHS mean?

'Video Home System' (VHS) has become the world-wide standard for the playback and recording of amateur video cassettes. This popular standard continues to be improved. Super VHS (S-VHS) provides a sharper picture and less noise. Digital VHS (D-VHS) works with digital picture and sound signals.

Your video recorder can only record and play standard VHS cassettes.

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Put a cassette into the cassette slot.

The cassette is inserted automatically. ' v ' will appear on the display.

aI see 'TAPE-' in the display b The video recorder is waiting for you to enter a cassette number from the

'Tape List'. You can find more information on the Tape List in the chapter

'Tape List'. If you don't use the Tape List, interrupt with

PLAY G .

STOP h or

0:00: 02

2

Press the Play button PLAY G to view the tape.

This will, for example, appear in the display: aPicture/ sound quality is poor b When playing rental videos or older, poorer quality cassettes, it may not be possible to completely filter out picture and sound interference. This is not a fault in your machine.

Read the chapter 'Eliminating picture interference'.

b During playback the automatic TV system will switch-over automatically. If picture/sound interference occurs, attempt to fix the problem by manually switching the TV system. In that case, turn to chapter 'Additional functions' section 'Switching the video (color) system'.

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To stop the playback, press STOP h on the remote control or

STOP/EJECT ?

on the video recorder.

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To eject the cassette, press STOP/EJECT ?

on the video recorder when the video recorder stops the playback (STOP).

Playback

Playback

Automatic switch3off of special functions

Many functions (e.g. pause, still picture, search) switch themselves off automatically after a short time in order to protect the cassette and to save energy.

Do I need to change the playbackspeed when playing backLP recordings?

For playback, the correct recording speed 'SP' will automatically be selected.

For more information, please read the section 'Selecting the recording speed

(SP/LP)' in the chapter 'Manual recording'.

Playing backNTSC cassettes

Cassettes that have been recorded in the NTSC standard (for example, American cassettes) can be played back using this video recorder. However, this only works on PAL-television sets which are suitable for a picture frequency of 60Hz.

When you play an NTSC cassette ' 60HZ' will appear on the display.

Some special features (for example, still picture) are not possible while you are playing an NTSC cassette.

Displaying current tape position

The display shows the tape position in hours, minutes and seconds. In addition, by pressing

OK you can show the present tape position on the TV screen.

The following information is displayed on the screen: e.g.: 0:02:45 Shows the tape position in hours, minutes and seconds.

Moving/blinking arrow: This indicates the current tape position. The arrow moves in a line from left (tape start) to right (tape end).

'REMAIN 0:06': will show the actual amount of playing/recording time left on the tape in hours and minutes.

When you play an NTSC cassette, the video recorder will not show 'REMAIN 0:06'.

How can I set the counter to ' 0:00:00'?

You can set the counter to ' 0:00:00' using CLEAR (CL) .

When you put a cassette in the machine, the counter will automatically reset to 0:00:00'.

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Therefore, the video recorder cannot receive any information from the tape. This is not a fault in your machine.

aThe display/the screen shows '-0:01:20' b If you rewind a cassette from the tape position '0:00:00', the counter will show for instance, ' -0:01:20' (the cassette will be rewound to 1 minute and 20 seconds before ' 0:00:00').

a'3:33' is displayed in the 'REMAIN' counter b This counter will automatically recognise the length of the tape. In addition, when you put in a cassette the video recorder must first calculate the time played. Therefore, '-:--' appears first and only after the tape has been running for a few seconds will the correct playing time be shown.

Searching for a tape position with picture

(scanning)

0:30: 21

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While a cassette is playing, press H (reverse) or I (forward) one or more times. This will, for example, appear in the display:

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To stop at a certain place on the tape, press PLAY G .

Decreased picture quality

Scanning interferes with the picture quality. The sound is switched off. This is not a fault in your machine.

Still picture / slow motion

0:00: 02

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During playback, press STILL R to stop the tape and display a still picture. This will, for example, appear in the display:

Each time you press STILL R , the picture will advance one frame.

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When you hold down the STILL R button, the tape will be played in slow motion.

When you press I several times, you have a choice of several playback speeds for slow motion.

To continue playback, press PLAY G .

Playback

Playback

0:30: 21

Searching for tape position without picture (forward wind and rewind)

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Stop the tape with STOP h .

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Press H (reverse) or I (forward). This will, for example, appear in the display:

To stop at a certain place on the tape, press STOP h .

Instant View

With this function you can switch to picture search during wind and rewind.

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If you hold H (rewind) or I (wind) during wind or rewind, you will switch to picture search.

As soon as you release the button, the video recorder will automatically switch back to rewind or wind.

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Automatic search for a tape position

(index search)

Every time a tape is recorded an index marking is written on the tape. This marking can be compared with a bookmark. These marked positions can be found again quickly and easily later by pressing a button.

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To search for the previous marking, press INDEX E and then H .

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For the next marking, press INDEX E and then I . This will, for example, appear in the display for the next marking.

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As soon as the video recorder finds this marking, it automatically switches to playback.

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Automatic search for a blankspace on the tape

You can search for space on the tape (at least 1 minute of blank tape) for a new recording, for example, after an existing recording on the tape.

0:00: 00

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Press INDEX E . Then press STOP h . This will, for example, appear in the display:

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As soon as the video recorder finds the corresponding tape position, it automatically switches to pause.

aThe cassette is ejected b The video recorder was unable to find any blank space on the tape inserted.

Playback

G

Eliminating picture interference

Optimising tracking

This video recorder has an automatic tracking function. In order for the video heads to optimally read the video track of the newly inserted video cassette, the tape speed is slightly corrected automatically.

In some cases however, interference will still occur.

The following section will explain how to manually adjust the tracking settings.

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While a cassette is playing, hold ;qP until 'TRAC' (TRACking) appears in the display.

Hold down the buttons ;qP or P r= until the playback quality is at its best.

Wait a few seconds, until ' TRAC' disappears from the display.

These selected picture settings will not change until you eject the cassette.

Optimising still picture

If the still picture vibrates vertically, you can improve the still picture as follows:

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During still picture, hold ;qP or P r= until the picture quality is at its best.

' JITT' will appear in the display.

When you release the button, ' JITT' will disappear.

The video recorder will store these settings automatically.

aI cannot reach optimal quality for the still picture b Interference which cannot be alleviated by this function can occur in cassettes of poor quality or camcorder cassettes .

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Manual recording


Use 'Manual Recording' to make a spontaneous recording (for example, a programme currently being shown).

If you want to start and stop a recording manually, read the section 'Recording without

automatic switch3off'.

If you want to start a recording manually but have it stopped automatically, read the section

'Recording with automatic switch3off'. (e.g. not to record to the end of the tape)

Read the section 'Direct record' if you want to record a programme currently being shown.

Read the section 'Automatic recording from a satellite receiver', if you want a recording to be controlled automatically by a satellite receiver.

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Recording without automatic switch3off

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Insert a cassette.

Using 'Tape List'

To save a recording in the 'Tape List' or to use a 'Tape List' cassette, enter the cassette number using the number buttons 0..9

on the remote control.

The cassette is being checked. You can find more information on the 'Tape

List' in the chapter 'Tape List'. If you don't use the Tape List, interrupt with

STOP h .

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Use ;qP or P r= to select the programme number you want to record, for example, 'P01'. This will appear on the display:

Station name

If a TV station transmits a station name, it will be shown in the display.

Programme numbers ' E1' 'E2'

This programme number is provided for recording from external sources (via the scart socket EXT.1 AV. 1 , EXT.2 AV. 2 ) .

Programme number ' E3'

This programme number is used for recording from the audio and video front sockets.

Manual recording

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To start recording, press RECORD/OTR n on the remote control or RECORD n on the video recorder. This will, for example, appear in the display:

Displaying tape position

Using OK you can show the tape position in the display.

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Stop recording with STOP h .

Recording with automatic switch3off

(OTR One3Touch3Recording)

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Insert a cassette.






STOP h .

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Use ;qP or P r= to select the programme number you want to record.

Press RECORD/OTR n on the remote control.

Each time you press RECORD/OTR n you will add 30 minutes to the recording time.

How can I clear the recording time just setted?

To delete an entry, press recording time.

CLEAR (CL) while the display shows the

Preventing accidental erasing of cassettes

All cassettes (except for rental and store cassettes) have a security tab on the back of the cassette (see arrow).

To prevent recording over important recordings (erasing), you can remove this security tab or slide it to the left.

If you later decide to record on a protected cassette, simply cover the hole with adhesive tape or slide the tab to the right.

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Lining up recordings (assemble cut)

When you add a further recording to a cassette, which already has a recording on it, a short blank (flicker) can appear between the old and the new recording or the picture itself can flicker.

To help reduce these from occurring, proceed as follows:

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Find the tape position of the old recording where you want to insert the new recording.

Look at the last minute of the old recording (playback).

Press STOP h on the remote control at the tape position where the new recording is to go. 9 ' will appear on the display.

Now start recording as usual by pressing RECORD/OTR n on the remote control.


Selecting the recording speed (SP or LP)

You can reduce the recording speed by half. This makes it possible to record, for example, eight-hours instead of four-hours on an 'E240' (four-hour) cassette.

For playback, the correct recording speed will automatically be selected.

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Select line 'RECORD SPEED' using P r= or ;qP and confirm with

OK .

Select the required recording speed with Q or P .

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'SP'/'LP' AUTO'

'SP': StandardPlay (normal recording speed) offers the usual first-class picture quality.

'LP': LongPlay (half recording speed, double recording time). 8 hours can be recorded on a 4 hour cassette (E240) with a somewhat reduced picture quality.

'AUTO': AUTOmatic Long Play. If there is not enough space on the tape to record a programmed recording in standard speed, the recording will automatically be made in 'LP' (Longplay). Otherwise, the recording speed will be 'SP' (Standardplay).

Confirm with OK .


Manual recording

Automatic controlled recording from a satellite receiver (RECORD LINK)

This function automatically starts recording on the switched-off video recorder when a video signal is recognised through the connected scart cable. If your satellite receiver has a programming function, the recording will start automatically (as long as the satellite receiver is switched on).

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Select line 'SPECIAL SETTINGS' using P r= or ;qP and confirm with OK .

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Select line 'RECORD LINK' using P r= or ;qP .

Select function 'ON' with Q or P .

SPECIAL SETTINGS

OSD

CLOCK DISPLAY

RECORD LINK

REPEAT PLAY

DIRECT RECORD

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Switching off 'Record Link'

To switch off the function, select 'OFF'.

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Confirm with OK .


Insert a cassette.

Use a scart cable to connect scart socket EXT.2 AV. 2 on the video recorder to the corresponding scart socket on the satellite receiver.

Programme the satellite receiver with the required information

(programme number of the TV channel, start time, end time).

If necessary, please see the operating instructions for your satellite receiver.

Switch off the video recorder with STANDBY/ON m .

The video recorder is now ready to record. The beginning and end of the recording is controlled via scart socket EXT.2 AV. 2 .

When this function is switched on, ' x ' will appear on the video recorder display.

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'Direct Record'

Can you record the right TV channel in seconds when the video recorder is switched off? No problem. If recording is started manually, the switched3off video recorder uses the current TV channel setted on the TV set.

You will find more information on how to switch 'Direct record' on or off in the next section

'Direct record'.

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How does Direct Record work?

The video recorder compares the TV channel selected on the TV set with its stored TV channels via the scart cable. If the same TV channel is found, it switches the video recorder to the corresponding programme number and starts recording.

Please do not change the TV channel on the TV set during the search so as not to affect the process.

On the TV set, select the programme number you want make the recording from.

Press RECORD/OTR n with the video recorder switched off.

3 aA 'search symbol' appears in the display (a moving symbol) b The video recorder is comparing its saved TV channels with those of the

TV set. Please do not change the TV channel on the TV set as long as the

'search symbol' (a moving symbol) is being displayed.

a'NOTV' appears in the display b This TV channel could not be found in the video recorder's memory.

Check that all TV channels saved on the TV set are available in the video recorder. If required, save any missing channels. Please read the section

'Manual TV channel search'.


Manual recording

SPECIAL SETTINGS

OSD

CLOCK DISPLAY

RECORD LINK

REPEAT PLAY

DIRECT RECORD

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Switching 'Direct Record' on or off

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In line 'DIRECT RECORD', select 'OFF' (Direct Record off) or 'ON'

(Direct Record on) using Q or P .

Confirm with OK .


Switch off with STANDBY/ON m .

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Programming a recording (TIMER)


Use programming a recording (TIMER) to automatically start and stop a recording at a later date.

The video recorder will switch to the right programme number and begin recording at the correct time.

With this video recorder, you can pre-programme up to six recordings within a period of one month.

To make a programmed recording, your video recorder needs to know:

* the date you want to make the recording

* the programme number of the TV channel

* the start and stop time of the recording

* VPS or PDC on or off

This information is saved in a 'TIMER block'.

What is 'VPS/PDC'?

'VPS' (Video Programming System)/ 'PDC' (Programme Delivery Control) are used to control the start and duration of TV channel recordings. If a TV programme starts earlier or ends later than was scheduled, the video recorder will then turn on and off and the correct time.

What do I need to know about 'VPS/PDC'?

Usually the start time is the same as the VPS or PDC time. But if your TV guide gives a VPS or PDC time which is different from the programme's start time, e.g. '20.15 (VPS/PDC 20.14)', you must enter the VPS/PDC time

'20.14' exact to the minute as the start time.

If you want to programme a time that is different from the VPS or PDC time, you must switch off VPS or PDC.

Only one TV program of a TV channel can be controlled using 'VPS/PDC' at a time. If you want to record two or more TV programmes on a TV channel using 'VPS/PDC', you will need to programme these as two separate recordings.


(with 'ShowView')

Thanks to this programming system, you no longer need to do tediously enter the date, programme number, start and end time. All the information needed for programming is contained in the ShowView-programming number. This 9-digit ShowView number is found in every TV listings magazine.

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Press TIMER k on the remote control.

Programming a recording (TIMER)

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Enter the entire ShowView number. This number is up to 9 digits long and can be found next to the start time of the TV programme in your

TV listings magazine.

e.g. 5-312-4 or 5 312 4

Enter 53124 for the ShowView-number.

If you make a mistake, you can clear your instructions with CLEAR

(CL) .

SHOWVIEW

SHOWVIEW NUMBER

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Selecting onetime/daily/weekly recordings

Using SELECT , select from the following options:

'ONCE': Recording once

'MO-FR': Repeated daily recordings (Monday to Friday)

'WEEK.': Repeated weekly recordings (every week on the same day)

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TIMER LISTpTIMER

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Confirm with OK .

TIMER

VPS

DATE REP.

PROG. START PDC END

21 MO-FR 01 20:00 ] 21:30

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STOREpOK aThe following message appears on the screen: 'SELECT PROG.

NR.' b The programme number of the TV channel has not yet been assigned to the ShowView number. Using the number buttons 0..9

on the remote control, select the corresponding programme number (name) of the TV channel and confirm with OK .

aThe following message appears on the screen: 'SHOWVIEW NUMBER

NOT VALID' b The entered ShowView number is incorrect. Correct your instructions or end with MENU .

b Check the time/date (see chapter 'Installing your video', section 'Setting the time and date').

aThe following message appears on the screen: 'MO-FR

PROGRAMMING NOT POSSIBLE FOR WEEKEND' b A daily recording was entered for the wrong day. Daily programming can only be used for recordings to be made from Monday to Friday.

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The decoded data appears after confirmation. You can go back to change the data. Select the corresponding input field using P or

Q . Change the data with ;qP , P r= or with the number buttons 0..9 .

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Switching on 'VPS/PDC' in the 'START' input field

Select the 'START' input field using

'VPS/PDC' (']' lights up). If you press

'VPS/PDC' off (']' goes out).

P . Using SELECT switch on

SELECT again, you will switch

When all informations are correctly, confirm with OK . The programming information is stored in a TIMER block.

Insert a cassette with an intact security tab (unprotected).


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STOP h .

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The programmed recording will only function when the video recorder is switched off with STANDBY/ON m .

If any of the TIMER blocks are in use, ' k ' will light up on the video recorder display.

Problems and solutions for programmed recordings

PROBLEM

The video recorder will not operate

'SWITCH TO

STANDBY- TIMER

RECORDING' flashes on the TV screen

Cassette is ejected during recording

Error message: 'NO

CASSETTE'

k

' will flash in the video recorder display

Cassette was ejected as soon as the

OK

button was pressed

Error message: 'ALL

TIMERS OCCUPIED'

SOLUTION b While a programmed recording is being made, you cannot operate your video recorder manually.

If you want to cancel the programmed recording, press STANDBY/ON m .

b The video recorder was switched on several minutes before the start of a programmed recording.

Switch off the video recorder with STANDBY/ON m . A programmed recording (timer) will only function if the video recorder is switched off.

b The end of the tape was reached during recording.

b No cassette was inserted. Insert a cassette and switch off the video recorder using

STANDBY/ON m .

b A cassette was inserted with the security tab removed. Undo the erase protection (chapter

'Manual Recording', section 'Preventing accidental erasing of cassettes') or insert a different cassette.

b If this error message appears after pressing TIMER k , then all TIMER blocks are already programmed. No more recordings can be programmed. If you want to clear a programmed recording (TIMER block), select it with ;qP or P r= and then press CLEAR (CL) .

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TIMER

VPS

DATE REP.

PROG. START PDC END

21 MO-FR 01 20:00 ] 21:30


(without ShowView)

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Press TIMER k on the remote control twice . A free TIMER block will be highlighted.

Press TIMER k . The information will appear on the screen.

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With TIMER k , P or Q you can select 'DATE' (date), 'PROG.'

(programme number), 'START' (start time) and 'END' (end time).

Enter or change your information with ;qP or P r= , or with the number buttons 0..9 on the remote control.

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Selecting onetime/daily/weekly recordings

In 'DATE' use SELECT

'ONCE': Recording once to select from the following options:

'MO-FR': Repeated daily recordings from Monday to Friday

'WEEK.': Repeated weekly recordings (every week on the same day)

Programme numbers of the ' E1' and 'E2' scart socket

You can also programme recordings from external sources via scart socket

EXT.1 AV. 1 (' E1') or EXT.2 AV. 2 (' E2').

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'Switching on 'VPS/PDC' in the 'START' input field

Select the 'START' input field using TIMER k . Using SELECT switch on

'VPS/PDC' (']' lights up). If you press SELECT again, you will switch

'VPS/PDC' off (']' goes out).

When all informations are correctly, confirm with OK . The programming information is stored in a TIMER block.


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STOP h .

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Problem solving for programmed recordings

PROBLEM

The video recorder does not react

'SWITCH TO

STANDBY- TIMER

RECORDING' flashes on the TV screen

A cassette was automatically ejected during recording

Error message: 'NO

CASSETTE' '

k


The 'PROTECTED

CASSETTE' error message appears briefly on the screen then the cassette is ejected

Error message: 'ALL

TIMERS OCCUPIED'

The 'DATA ERROR' message appears on the screen







STANDBY/ON m .



b If this error message appears after pressing TIMER k , then all TIMER blocks are already programmed. No more recordings can be programmed. If you want to clear or check a programmed recording (TIMER block), select it with ;qP or P r= .

b The data for the recording could not be transferred. Please check date, start time and end time of the programmed recording.


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BBC1

20:00

22:00

Programming a recording with

'TURBO TIMER'

With this function, programming a recording that takes place within the next 24 hours, will be quick and easy. The following pre-set information will appear in the display when you programme a recording using 'TURBO TIMER'.

Programme number = the programme number currently selected (TV channel)

Start time = current time

End time = current time +2 hours

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Press TURBO TIMER on the remote control.

The current set programme number will appear in the display, for instance, 'PROG.

01'. If required, you can change this using ;qP or

P r= .

a'CLK' will flash in the video recorder display b This display means that the video recorder clock is not set correctly. Please read the section 'Setting the time and date' in chapter 'Installing your video recorder'

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Press TURBO TIMER .

The current time (= start time) will appear in the display, for instance,

'START 20:00'. If required, you can change this using ;qP or

P r= .

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The end time will appear in the display, for instance, 'END 22:00'.

'END 22:00'. If required, you can change this using ;qP or P r= .

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5


' OK' will briefly appear in the video recorder display. Programming is now complete.


Using Tape List

Enter the cassette number with the number buttons 0..9

.


List' in the chapter 'Tape List'.


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Problems and solutions for programmed recordings

PROBLEM

The video recorder does not react

'

k


Cassette is ejected during recording

The ' PROT' error message appears briefly in the display then the cassette is ejected

Error message: ' FULL'






STANDBY/ON m .




b If this error message appears after pressing TIMER k , then all TIMER blocks are already programmed. No more recordings can be programmed. If you want to clear or check a programmed recording (TIMER block), select it with ;qP or P r= .


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How to check, change or delete a programmed recording (TIMER)

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3


Press TIMER k on the remote control twice .

Select the programmed recording (TIMER) you want to check, change or delete with P r= or ;qP .

Delete programmed recording

Press CLEAR (CL) .

'--' appears rather than the displayed values

To end, press MENU .

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5

6

Press TIMER k .

Select the input field with Q or P .

If required, change the information with ;qP , P r= or the number buttons 0..9 .

Confirm with OK .


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Other functions

Changing the video (colour) system

If you playback recordings made on other video recorders or you want to record from external sources (via the scart socket), the automatic video (colour) system switch-over may lead to colour distortion.

You can switch off the automatic TV system switch-over as follows.

MENU

CLOCK

AUTO TUNING

MANUAL SEARCH

FOLLOW TV

TV CHANNEL ALLOC.

RECORD SPEED

AUTO STANDBY

VIDEOSYSTEM

LANGUAGE

SPECIAL SETTINGS

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Video (colour) systems

Other countries, other video (colour) systems:

In central Europe transmissions are broadcast in the PAL system (Phase

Alternation Line) standard. France uses SECAM (Séquentiel à mémoire). In some countries (USA and Japan), TV viewers receive their programmes as an

NTSC signal (National Television System Committee).

Press MENU on the remote control before you start recording or during playback. The main menu will appear.

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3

Select line 'VIDEOSYSTEM' using P r= or ;qP and confirm with

OK .

Select the TV (colour) system with the least disruptions using P or

Q .

If colour interference still occurs, you can switch to 'B/W' (black and white).

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5

Confirm with OK .


How can I change backto 'Automatic Switch3over'?

If you change the programme number, the video (colour) system for recording will switch itself back to 'AUTO' (automatic switch-over).

If you eject the cassette, the video (colour) system for playback will switch itself back to 'AUTO' (automatic switch-over).

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Other functions

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Child lock

You can prevent unauthorised use of your video recorder with this function. When the child lock is active, the buttons on the front of the device are blocked (will not function). You can make programmed recordings while the child lock is on.

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With the video recorder switched on, press CHILD LOCK on the remote control for five seconds. ' { ' will appear on the video recorder display.

Put away the remote control somewhere out of reach of children.

If you want to switch off the child lock, press CHILD LOCK again for

five seconds, with the video recorder switched on. ' { ' will disappear from the video recorder display.

a' {

' will flash in the video recorder display b This symbol flashes when a button is pressed when the child lock is active.

Switching the on3screen display (OSD) off or on

Along with the on screen menu, the OSD (On Screen Display) also displays information on the current operating status (counter, playback, recording, TV channel, etc.) on the TV screen. You can switch off the information about the operating status so that the on screen display (OSD) is not recorded when copying video cassettes.

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Other functions

SPECIAL SETTINGS

OSD

CLOCK DISPLAY

RECORD LINK

REPEAT PLAY

DIRECT RECORD

è ON

OFF

OFF

OFF

ON p

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OSD

CLOCK DISPLAY

RECORD LINK

REPEAT PLAY

DIRECT RECORD

è ON

OFF

OFF

OFF

ON p

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In the line 'OSD', select the desired setting with P .

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6

Which settings can I choose?

'ON': Shows the OSD for a few seconds only.

'OFF': Switches off the OSD.

Confirm with OK .


Switch off the clockdisplay

To save energy, you can switch off the clock display on the video recorder. Programmed

(TIMER) recordings will still take place.

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2

3



Select the line 'SPECIAL SETTINGS' with P r= or ;qP and confirm with OK .

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To switch off the time display on the video recorder, select in the line

'CLOCK DISPLAY' with P 'OFF'.

How can I switch on the clockdisplay?

Select with

Q

'ON' (time display switched on).

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Confirm with OK .

'STORED' will briefly appear on the TV screen.


Other functions

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MENU

CLOCK

AUTO TUNING

MANUAL SEARCH

FOLLOW TV

TV CHANNEL ALLOC.

RECORD SPEED

AUTO STANDBY

VIDEOSYSTEM

LANGUAGE

SPECIAL SETTINGS

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Switching the remote control command

If you use a second video recorder that reacts to the same remote control command (stop, play, record, etc.) as this video recorder, then you can change the remote control and this video recorder.

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4

Press the SELECT button on the remote control. In addition, press the number button 2 to change the remote control to 'VCR2'.

Confirm with OK .

The main menu will disappear. If you have switched the remote control and the video recorder to 'VCR2', 'RESPONDS TO VCR2' will appear on the TV screen.

What do I need to pay attention to when changing the remote control and video recorder?

You must always change both video recorder and remote control to the same setting, e.g. video recorder and remote control to 'VCR1' or 'VCR2'.

After you change the batteries in the remote control, it will switch back to

'VCR1'.

How can I change backto 'VCR1'?

- Press MENU . The main menu will appear.

- Press the SELECT button on the remote control. Then press the number button 1 to change the remote control to 'VCR1'.

- Confirm with OK on the remote control. The main menu will disappear.

This picture will appear on the screen: 'RESPONDS TO VCR1' aThe main menu will not disappear and no message appears b The remote control command was not recognised by the video recorder.

Repeat step 3 .

aThis will, for example, appear in the display: 'VCR2' b Remote control and video recorder were not both changed. If you press a button for a long time, the video recorder settings appear in the display. In this case 'VCR2'. You need to also change the remote to 'VCR2' (button

SELECT and 2 ).

Other functions

Continuous playback

This function can be used to play a cassette over and over again. When the end of the cassette is reached, the video recorder will rewind and start from the beginning again. This function is activated or deactivated as follows.

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SPECIAL SETTINGS

OSD

CLOCK DISPLAY

RECORD LINK

REPEAT PLAY

DIRECT RECORD

è ON

OFF

OFF

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Select line 'SPECIAL SETTINGS' using ;qP or P r= and confirm with OK .

Select line 'REPEAT PLAY' using ;qP or P r= .

Select function 'ON' with Q or P .

If you select 'OFF', continuous playback will be switched off.

Confirm with OK .



Insert a cassette.


Enter the 'Tape List' cassette number with the number buttons remote control.

0..9

on the



STOP h or PLAY G .

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Start the continuous playback with the PLAY G playback button.

Other functions

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Automatic switch3off

If you haven't used the video recorder for a few minutes in certain modes (e.g.: STOP), it will switch to standby automatically. You can cancel this function to use the video recorder as a television receiver.

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6

Select line 'AUTO STANDBY' using P r= or ;qP .

Select 'OFF' (no automatic switch-off) or 'ON' (automatic switch-off) with the menu buttons P or Q .

Confirm with OK . 'STORED' will briefly appear on the TV screen.


Other functions

Other functions

Using your video recorder remote control with your TV set

With the enclosed multicode remote control you can control the main functions of your TV set.

To do this, you must first enter a code number that corresponds to the make of your TV set.

You will find a summary of all available remote control commands on the last page of this manual.

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2

Hold down the TV y button.

Using the number buttons 0..9

, enter the code number that corresponds to the make (manufacturer) of your TV set.

When you have entered the code number correctly, the TV set will switch off.

aMy TV set will not switch off b Also try to enter code numbers of other manufacturers.

b In some cases, it is possible that your TV set will not react to the selected code numbers. If this is the case, you unfortunately cannot use this function.

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By using the TV buttons on the panel in the middle of the control, you can: qS

Sr increase the TV volume decrease the TV volume

TV y switch off sound

TV m switch off the TV set qTV next programme number

TV r previous programme number

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Selecting the sound channel

You can select the desired sound channel during playback or while receiving TV channels via the video recorder. This allows you to select a desired language for multi-language transmissions.

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2

Press SELECT . This will show the current sound setting.

What goes on behind the settings?

'STEREO':

Left and right stereo (HIFI) sound tracks can be heard.

'LEFT':

The left stereo (HIFI) sound track can be heard.

'RIGHT':

The right stereo (HIFI) sound track can be heard.

'MONO':

The mono (linear) sound track can be heard.

'MIXED':

The mono (linear) sound track can be heard at the same time as the stereo

(HIFI) sound tracks.

Keep pressing SELECT until the desired setting appears in the display.

Automatic switch to 'MONO'

If a TV channel does not transmit a stereo signal or if there is no stereo signal recorded on the video cassette, the video recorder will automatically switch to 'MONO'. You will not be able to select any other settings.

Playing backan audio dubbing

When dubbing video recordings, the mono (linear) sound track is recorded with a new sound signal. The stereo (HIFI) sound track is kept. To hear the dubbed section, you must select either 'MONO' or 'MIXED'.

Other functions

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Suppressing interference

Optimising the modulator

In some reception locations it is possible that a TV channel will be sent on the same or similar frequency as the video recorder.

Result: As soon as the video recorder is switched on, the reception quality for this or several other TV channels will decreased.

The following steps will show you how to change the pre-set 'transmission' (modulator) frequency on the video recorder.

What is a modulator?

This electronic component in the video recorder allows the device to transmit audio and video signals via the aerial cable. These signals can be received TV set just like TV channels.

What is an modulator frequency?

This frequency or channel indicates the frequency or channel on which the audio or video signal is transmitted.

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Switch on the TV set. Select the programme number used for video recorder playback (see TV operating instructions).

Press STOP/EJECT ? to eject any cassette that might be in the device.

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Hold the STOP h button on the remote control.

In addition press the STOP/EJECT ? button on the video recorder until the pre-set modulator frequency e.g. ' M591' (591MHz or UHF channel 36) appears in the display.

The video recorder will now transmit a test image on UHF channel

36/Frequency 591MHz.

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Select line 'OPTIMIZE FREQUENCY' using ;qP or P r= . Enter the new modulator frequency with the number buttons 0..9 .

OPTIMIZE MODULATOR

OPTIMIZE FREQUENCY 591

MODULATOR ON

SOUND SYSTEM G p

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Tune in the TV set to the new modulator frequency (channel 21 - 69) shown in the video recorder display.

aSound interference occurs b The wrong sound system could have been selected.

In line 'SOUND SYSTEM', select the TV system with the least sound disruptions using P or Q . 'G' (TV system PAL-B,G) or 'K' (TV system

SECAM-D,K).

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Suppressing interference

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Confirm with OK .


OPTIMIZE MODULATOR

OPTIMIZE FREQUENCY 591

MODULATOR ON

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Optimising the modulator is now complete.

Switching the modulator on / off

If you cannot clear picture or sound interference despite optimisation, you can switch off the built-in modulator.

Warning: this is only possible if you have connected the video recorder to the TV set with a scart cable. Without a scart cable you will not receive a picture from the video recorder on the TV set when the modulator is switched off.

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3


Press STOP/EJECT ? to eject any cassette that might be in the device.

Hold the STOP h button on the remote control.

In addition press the STOP/EJECT ? button on the video recorder until the pre-set modulator frequency e.g. ' M591' (591MHz or UHF channel 36) appears in the display.

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5

Select the line 'MODULATOR' on the TV screen or ' MOD+' in the display with ;qP or P r= .

Select 'OFF' on the TV screen with Q or in the display ' MOD-'

(modulator off).

How can I switch the modulator backon?

In the display, select ' MOD+' (modulator on) with Q

.

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Confirm with OK .


Suppressing interference

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Before you call an engineer

If, contrary to expectation, you have any problems using this video recorder, it may be caused by the following reasons. You can also call the customer service centre in your country.

The telephone numbers can be found on the back of this instruction manual. Have the model number (MODEL NO) and the production number (PROD.NO.) of your video recorder ready.

HOTLINE telephone numbers

The telephone numbers for after-sales service (HOTLINE) are also saved in your video recorder.

To call them up, proceed as follows:

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Press MENU . The main menu appears.

Press CLEAR (CL) . The after-sales service telephone numbers will appear on the screen.

Using OK , you can select more telephone numbers.


PROBLEM

Your video recorder does not respond to any button being pressed:

Resetting devices to default factory settings

Cassette is jammed in the video recorder:

Remote control does not work:

No picture when you play a cassette:

SOLUTION b b

There is no power supply: check the power supply.

A programmed recording is currently being made: if desired, cancel the programmed recording with STANDBY/ON m .

b Child lock active: switch the child lock off.

b There is a technical problem: disconnect from the mains power supply for 30 seconds, then connect again.

If this doesn't help, you could reset your video recorder to the default factory settings.

b Attention:

All the information stored (TV channels, time and date, TIMER) will be cleared.

1. Disconnect from the mains power supply.

2. Press and hold the STANDBY/ON m/I button on the device and reconnect to the mains power supply.

3. Release the button when 'OSD' appears in the video recorder display.

b Don't use force. Pull out the mains plug for a moment.

b b

Remote control not pointed toward the video recorder: point it at the video recorder.

There is a technical problem: Take out the batteries, wait for 10 seconds and place them back.

b b

Batteries have run out: change the batteries.

You have given the wrong remote control command: read 'Switching remote control command' in chapter 'Additional functions'.

b b

There is no recording on the cassette: change the cassette.

You have selected the wrong programme number on the TV for playing cassette: on the TV, select the correct programme number for the video recorder.

b The cable connecting the TV set and the video recorder has come loose: check the cable.

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PROBLEM

Poor picture quality when you play a cassette:

No recording possible:

Programmed recording does not work:

SOLUTION b Your TV set is not properly adjusted.

b b

The cassette is badly worn or of poor quality: use new cassette.

Tracking is not properly adjusted: turn to chapter 'Eliminating picture interference' and read the section 'Optimising tracking'.

b Please read chapter 'Eliminating picture interference'.

b You haven't selected the correct video (colour) system for playback: Turn to chapter 'Additional functions' section 'Changing the video (colour) system'.

b The TV channel you want to record is not stored or you selected the wrong programme number: check TV channels stored.

b A cassette was inserted that does not have the security tab (cannot be used to record): Insert a cassette with an intact security tab or change cassette. For more information, please see the section 'Preventing accidental erasing of cassettes' in chapter 'Manual Recording'.

b 'VPS/PDC' switched on but 'VPS/PDCtime' wrong: 'enter 'VPS/PDCtime exactly to the minute.

Have your aerial checked.

b b

You have programmed the wrong time or date: check time and date.

Check time and date. If time and date are wrong despite manual setting, you can switch 'SMART

CLOCK' off. Please read the section 'Setting the time and date' in the chapter 'Installing your video recorder'.

b b

You have not set the TIMER properly: Check the programmed recordings (TIMER block).

You have put in a cassette that cannot be recorded on: undo the erase protection on the cassette.

The wrong TV channel was decoded (entered) after you programmed a recording using

ShowView

There is picture or sound interference on

TV reception:

b 1. Enter the ShowView programming number of the desired TV channel.

2. Confirm with OK .

3. Check the programme number/channel name in the 'PROG.' input field

4. If this does not correspond to the desired TV channel, select the input field and change the programme number/channel name.

5. Confirm with TIMER k .

b Turn to chapter 'Suppressing interference' and read 'Optimising the modulator' and 'Switching on/off the modulator'.

b b

Have your aerial checked.

You will find information on how to switch the TV system in chapter 'Installing your video recorder' section 'Manual TV channel search'.

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