Grundig GV 900 SV/1 User Manual

VIDEORECORDER

GV 900 SV/1

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4 Videorecorder GV 900 SV/1

Special features of your video recorder
Contents of delivery

5 Installation and Safety

6 At a Glance

Front side of the video recorder
Rear side of the video recorder
The remote control

9 Connecting and Preparation

Connecting the aerial, TV set, satellite receiver, and mains cable
Switching the video recorder on and off (energy-saver mode)
Inserting batteries into the remote control

12 Settings

Adjusting the TV set to the video recorder
Channel programming with the automatic tuning system ATS euro plus

15 Playback

Basic playback functions
Additional playback functions
Index search

18 Recording

The three recording options
The video programme system (VPS/PDC)
Instant recording
Assembling recordings with clean joints
Selecting the audio track
Locating certain recordings using the Video Index Search System (VISS)
Programmed recording – by entering the ShowView number
Programmed recording– by entering the data for the desired TV programme
Checking, altering and clearing programmed recording data
Interrupting the recording standby mode of the video recorder
Re-activating the recording standby mode of the video recorder

27 Copying

from a second video recorder or a DVD player

28 Operation with a Satellite Receiver

30 Operation with a Decoder

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31 Special Settings

Re-sorting TV channels manually
Clearing TV channels from the station table
Changing or entering station names
Channel programming with the manual tuning system or by entering
the channel numbers manually
Skipping TV channels

35 Setting the Time and Date

Updating the time and date automatically
Setting the time and date manually

36 Special Functions

Selecting the »MODE« menu
On-screen display on/off
Continous playback
Selecting the video recorder’s control address
Child lock

38 Remote Control of TV Sets

39 Fixing Faults Yourself

40 Technical Data

41 Help in the Case of a Defect

Grundig After-Sales Points

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Special features of your video recorder

Three recording options

– Instant recording, i.e. you select the desired programme on the video recorder

and start recording immediately.
– Programmed recording at a later date with the help of the ShowView numbers.
– Programmed recording at a later date by entering the data for the desired

programme if you do not know the ShowView numbers.

High-speed drive

With this high-speed drive the fast rewind time of, for example, of an E-180
cassette is reduced to about 72 seconds.

GRUNDIG Megalogic

Three Megalogic options are available:
– Transfer of the TV channels to the recorder in the order programmed on the

TV set.
– Automatic selection of the AV programme position on the TV set when starting

playback on the video recorder.
– Instant recording of the currently running TV programme when starting

recording on the video recorder.

ShowView recording

Really easy programming of recordings. Select the desired programme from your
TV guide, enter the ShowView number indicated there, ready.

SAT video control

Socket for the timer control of a Grundig satellite receiver connected.

Contents of delivery

VIDEO RECORDER GV 900 SV/1

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1 Video recorder GV 900 SV/1
2 Remote control
3 2 batteries 1.5 V–, Mignon type
4 RF (aerial) connection cable
5 EURO-AV cable
6 User manual

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1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

SV 0

TIMER/V+

INFO RECORD

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ON/OFF

CLEAR

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In order that you may enjoy this high-quality and comfortable video recorder for
a long time it is very important that you observe the following points when instal­ling the recorder.

This video recorder is intended for the reception, recording and reproduction of
TV picture and sound signals.
Any other application is expressly prohibited.

If the recorder is exposed to drastic temperature changes, for example when
taking it from a cold to a warm place, connect the recorder to the mains supply
and let it stand at the new place for at least two hours without a cassette loaded.
The recorder is intended for use in dry rooms. If you wish to operate it in the open
air, make absolutely sure that it is protected against moisture (rain, splashes of
water). Do not expose the recorder or the cassette to any moisture.

Place the recorder on a flat and hard surface. Do not place any objects (e.g.
newspapers) on the recorder and no tablecloth or similar below the recorder.

Do not place the recorder in the immediate vicinity of a heat source or in direct
sunlight as this would prevent appropriate cooling. Keep the recorder away from
magnetic fields (e.g. loudspeakers).

Never insert any foreign objects into the cassette compartment. This might
damage the high-value mechanism.

Never open the recorder. Damage caused by unqualified work is not covered by
the manufacturer’s guarantee.

Do not place any object filled with water (vases and similar) on the recorder. The
object might fall over and the liquid spilling into the unit would impair its electrical
safety.

Thunderstorms are a danger for any electrical appliance. Even when switched
off, the recorder might be damaged by lightning striking the mains supply and/or
the aerial lead. During a thunderstorm you must always disconnect the mains and
aerial plugs.

For this video recorder, technology and ecology form a convincing overall idea.
Only ecologically high-grade materials are used. The packing consist of almost
100% recycled paper, its plastic parts have been reduced to a minimum. The
batteries supplied are free of mercury and cadmium. For environmental reasons
no buffer battery is used. To enable a high-grade recycling after use, the number
of plastic parts has consequently been reduced. All large plastic parts are
marked. To facilitate service and for optimum recycling, this device has been
designed in a specially disassembly-friendly and recycling-friendly way.

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INSTALLATION AND SAFETY

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RF OUT

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Front side of the video recorder

AT A GLANCE

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AA

Switches the video recorder off.

NN

Ejects the cassette.

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OK Calls up data, confirms and saves settings.

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INFO Displays the menu, switches back to the TV picture.

**

P

Selects programmes downwards.

ÜÜ

P

Selects programmes upwards.

● Starts recording.

rr

During playback: reverse picture search;
after stop: fast rewind.

I I Pause during recording, freeze-frame during playback.

e

Starts playback.

ee

During playback: forward picture search;
after stop: fast forward wind.

■ Switches the video recorder on;

ends all tape mechanism functions.

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RF OUT

SORTIE ANTENNE

ANTENNA IN

ENTREE ANTENNE

LINE1

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Mains cable to mains supply socket.

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SAT control socket for satellite receiver.

LINE 2 (II) IN/DECODER Euro/AV connector for external device.

LINE 1(I) IN/OUT Euro/AV connector for TV set.

ANTENNA IN Input socket for domestic aerial.

RF OUT RF output socket for aerial cable connection

with TV set.

Rear side of the video recorder

AT A GLANCE

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AT A GLANCE

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The remote control

On this page you will find a brief description of the important remote control
functions. Refer to the corresponding chapters of this manual for more infor­mation on operation.

Direct the remote control at the video recorder.

88

Switches the video recorder off (standby).

1 … 0 Numeric buttons for various entries ,

the » 0 « button selects the »

A I

«, »

A 2

« programme

positions.

SV Initiates programmed recording with ShowView.

TIMER/V+

I I Pause in recording mode, freeze-frame in playback mode.

rr Reverse picture search during playback,

fast rewind after stop.

e

Starts playback.

ee Forward picture search during playback,

fast forward after stop.

■ Switches the video recorder on; ends all tape mechanism func-

tions and switches the video recorder to stop.

i INFO Switches to the menu and back to the TV picture.

● RECORD Starts recording.

CC

DD

Select channels, » + « up, » – « down;
select various functions in the menus.

OK Calls up, confirms and stores data.

FF EE

Finetuning;
select various functions in the menus.

TIMER Activates and de-activates programmed recording.

ON/OFF

SP/LP No function.
CLEAR Clears data, activates entries, resets the playing time display to

»

0:00:00

«.

MONITOR Switches the picture screen between TV picture and video recor-

der picture (monitor mode).

AUDIO No function.
INDEX Activates the INDEX search function.
DUB No function.
VIDEO 2 Switches to the video control address 2.
TV Swiches to TV control mode.

See page 38 for the possible functions.

1 2 3

4 5 6

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SV 0

TIMER/V+

INFO RECORD

CLEAR

SP/LP

AUDIOMONITOR INDEX DUB

OK

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TIMER

ON/OFF

TV VIDEO 2

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Notes:

If the TV set is equipped with the Megalogic function, the video recorder and
the TV set must be connected via the EURO-AV cable supplied, see point 3.

If you wish to connect a satellite receiver equipped with a SAT control socket to
the video recorder, this must be done before carrying out the settings. Start
with step 2 of the example.

Connecting the aerial, TV set, satellite receiver and
mains cable

1 Connect the aerial cable from the domestic aerial with the aerial socket

»ANTENNA IN« of the video recorder.

2 Connect the aerial cable supplied with the »RF OUT« socket of the video

recorder and the aerial socket of the TV set.

3 If the TV set is equipped with one or several EURO-AV sockets:

connect the EURO-AV cable supplied with the »LINE1(I) IN/OUT« socket
of the video recorder and the AV 1 socket of the TV set.
– The advantage of this connection is a better picture and sound quality

during playback.

CONNECTING AND PREPARATION

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RF OUT

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INPUT-SAT

VIDEO CONTROL

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EURO AV VCREURO AV DECODEREURO AV TV

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4 If a satellite receiver equipped with a SAT control socket is connected to the

video recorder:
connect the »LINE 2 (II) IN/DECODER« socket of the video recorder and

the VCR socket of the satellite receiver via a commercially available EURO-AV
cable (connection 4A).

Connect the »

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« socket of the video recorder and the »VIDEO CONTROL«

socket (control line) of the satellite receiver via a commercially available Cinch
cable (connection 4B).

Connect the domestic aerial with the (

 ) aerial socket of the satellite receiver.

Connect the aerial cable from the satellite aerial with the corresponding aerial
socket (INPUT-SAT) of the satellite receiver (connection 4C).

Connect the »ANTENNA IN« socket of the video recorder with the cor­responding socket (TV) of the satellite receiver via a commercially available
aerial cable (connection 4D).

Connect the EURO-AV socket (TV) of the satellite receiver with the AV2 socket
of the TV set via a commercially available EURO-AV cable (connection 4E).

Note:

It is possible to connect alternatevily a PAY-TV decoder to the »LINE 2 (II)

IN/DECODER« socket.

If a satellite receiver is already connected to this socket, use the decoder socket
on the satellite receiver for the connection of the decoder.

5 Connect the mains cable with the mains supply socket.

– The video recorder is now in standby.

Attention:

The video recorder is isolated from the mains only when the mains cable is
disconnected from the mains supply socket.

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RF OUT

SORTIE ANTENNE

ANTENNA IN

ENTREE ANTENNE

LINE1

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IN/OUT

SON/VIDEO(L1/

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LINE2

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IN/DECODER

CANAL PLUS/L2

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Switching the video recorder on and off
(energy-saver mode)

1 Switch the video recorder on with the »■« button.

2 Switch the video recorder to standby with the »

88

« button.

– The video recorder is now in standby and the time is visible in the

display.

3 Switch off with the »

88

« button.

– The video recorder is now switched off and the time indication goes out. The

power consumption falls below 2 W.

Note:

The video recorder cannot be switched off if recordings are programmed.

Inserting batteries into the remote control

1 Press the catch and remove the cover from the battery compartment.

2 Insert the batteries (Mignon type, e.g. UM-3 or AA, 2 x1.5 V). Observe the

polarity marks on the bottom of the battery compartment.

Note:

If your recorder no longer responds correctly to the remote control com­mands, the batteries may be exhausted. Exhausted batteries must be remo­ved.
The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for damage resulting from
battery leakage.

Environmental protection

The remote control batteries, even those containing no heavy metals, do not
belong in the household waste. Used batteries can be disposed of for recyc­ling at most specialized dealers without paying a fee.

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SETTINGS

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Adjusting the TV set to the video recorder

This adjustment is not necessary if the video recorder and the TV set are con­nected with a EURO-AV cable.

Preparation

Switch the TV set on.
Select the »AV« programme position for video playback via the aerial socket.

Consult also the user manual of your TV set.

Note:

The video recorder must be in standby mode (not in the energy-saver mode).

Adjustment

1 On the TV set in the UHF range between channel 21 and channel 69, search

for a “free“ channel on which no TV programme is received (only picture and
sound noise).
– Many TV sets display the channel number.

2 Store the “free” channel number on the TV set.

– For this consult the user manual of the TV set.

3 Press and hold down for about three seconds the »INFO« button on the video

recorder.
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CH 36 RF

«, for example, is displayed on the video recorder.

4 Using the »

**PÜÜ

« buttons, tune through the channels on the video recorder

until the picture from the recorder appears on the picture screen of the TV set.

5 If the picture quality of the “recorder picture” is good, store the setting with the

» OK « button.
– The video recorder switches to standby.

Note:

If the quality of the “recorder picture” is poor, or the picture quality of one or
more TV programmes on the TV set gets worse, you must search a different
“free” channel on the TV set. For this, repeat the steps 1 to 5.

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Channel programming with the automatic tuning
system ATS euro plus

The recorder has a built-in receiver. It can therefore receive and record television
programmes independently of the TV set.
For this, you must programme the TV channels on the video recorder.

When carrying out this function, the time is automatically updated, provided a TV
programme with teletext is received on programme position 1.
If the time has not been set automatically, it must be set manually as described in
the chapter “Setting the Time and Date” on page 35.

84 programme positions are available which can be assigned as desired to TV
channels received via the aerial, the cable system or a satellite receiver.

If a TV set equipped with the Megalogic functions is connnected to the video
recorder, the TV channels programmed on the TV set are automatically trans­ferred to the video recorder when carrying out channel programming.

If a satellite receiver equipped with a SAT control socket is connected to the video
recorder, the channels programmed on the satellite receiver are transferred to the
station table of the video recorder.

Preparation

Switch the TV set on.
Select the »AV« programme position for video playback on the TV set.

Programming

1 Press the » ■« button.

– The »AUTO INSTALLATION« table appears on the picture screen of the

TV set.

Help:

If the »AUTO INSTALLATION« table does not appear, press the »qP« and
» INFO« buttons on the video recorder at the same time until the table
appears.

2 Initiate programming with the »OK« button.

– The »SPRACHE« (LANGUAGE) table appears on the picture screen.

3 Use the »

CC DD

FF EE

« buttons to select the desired language then confirm

with the »OK« button.
– The

»COUNTRY«

table appears on the picture screen.

AUTO INSTALLATION
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