Grundig VIVANCE GV 3242 NIC/2 User Manual

VIDEORECORDER

VIVANCE

GV 3242 NIC/2

ENGLISH

SVENSKA

NORSK DANSK

SUOMI

CONTENTS

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4 GV 3242 NIC/2 video recorder

Packing contents Special features of your video recorder

5 Set-up and safety

6 Overview

The front of the video recorder The back of the video recorder The remote control The display on the video recorder The OSD display on the television

11 Connection and preparation

Connecting the rooftop antenna or cable connection and the television Connecting the satellite receiver and the television Inserting batteries in the remote control Switching the video recorder on and off (power save mode)

15 Tuning

Tuning the video recorder and the television Tuning television stations Tuning television stations with the Megalogic function Tuning television station with the automatic station search

19 Playback

Basic playback functions Additional playback functions Continuous playback

23 Search functions

Zero setting Finding recordings using the Video Index Search System (VISS)

24 Recording

The recording options The Video Programming System (VPS/PDC)

25 Recording – immediate

Recording television programs from the antenna or the cable connection Recording television programs from the satellite receiver Entering the switch-off time Seamless compilation of recordings (Assemble)

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27 Recording – delayed

– by entering the ShowView number – by entering the data for the required television program Checking, modifying or deleting recording information Interrupting recording stand-by mode Reactivating recording stand-by mode – controlled by a satellite receiver

35 Copying

Connection and preparation Recording from external devices

37 Using a Decoder

Connection and preparation Recording PAY TV programs

39 Audio playback

40 Special settings

Sorting, deleting and renaming television stations Re-tuning television channels Skipping television stations Tuning new television stations Switching the station on the video recorder on and off

45 Setting the date and time

Automatically updating the time and date Setting the time and date manually

46 Special features

Selecting special features in the »MODE« menu Selecting special features in the »SERVICE« menu

50 Parental lock

51 Television remote control

52 Information

Rectifying minor problems Technical data GRUNDIG Service (page 55 ,)

GV 3242 NIC/2 VIDEORECORDER

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Packing contents

1 GV 3242 NIC/2 video

recorder

2 Remote control 3 Operating manual 4 2 batteries, 1.5 V, mignon

type

5 Antenna cable

Special features of your video recorder

The recording options

– Immediate recording, in which you select the required chan-

nel on the video recorder and start recording immediately. – Delayed recording using the ShowView number. – Delayed recording by entering the time and channel of the

programme you want to record (if you do not know the

ShowView number). – Delayed recording by entering the data in the TIMER menu of

a Grundig television with the Megalogic function.

ShowView* recording

This function makes recording child’s play. Find the program in your TV guide, enter the code number and the video recorder is programmed automatically.

GRUNDIG Megalogic

Megalogic options: – Receiving television stations from the television set – in the

same order, see page 16. – Starting playback on the video recorder automatically selects

the video channel position on the television(page 19). – The television station currently being shown on the television

screen is immediately recorded after the start of the recording

(page 25). – You can enter the data for a program in the TIMER menu of

the television, and the television then controls the recording of

the video recorder. The video recorder can be switched off

(power-saving mode) during this procedure.

* SHOWVIEW® is a registered trademark of the Gemstar Development Cor-

poration. The SHOWVIEW system was manufactured under licence from the Gemstar Development Corporation.

VIDEORECORDER

Tele Pilot 92 V

Digital FX

OSD

Clear

Timer/SV

SP/LP Timer on

Index

Dub

Audio Monitor

SET-UP AND SAFETY

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This video recorder is designed to receive, record and play back video and audio signals. Any other use is expressly prohibited.

If the video recorder is subject to sudden changes in temperature, for example if it is brought in from the cold to a warm room, connect it to the mains supply and let it stand for at least two hours before you insert a video cassette.

The video recorder is designed for use in dry rooms. If you do use it in the open, please ensure that it is protected from moisture, such as rain or water splashes. Do not expose the video recorder or cassettes to moisture.

Place the video recorder on a hard, level surface. Do not place any objects (newspapers, for example) on top of the video recorder or any cloth or similar items underneath it.

Do not place the video recorder near heating units or in direct sunlight, as this will impair cooling. Keep the video recorder away from devices which generate magnetic fields, such as loudspeakers.

Do not insert any foreign objects into the video tape compartment, as this may damage its precision mechanics.

Do not place any vessels such as vases on the video recorder as they may spill liquid and present an electrical safety risk.

Thunderstorms present a danger to all electrical devices. Even when the video recorder is switched off it can be damaged by a lightning strike to the mains or antenna cable. Always disconnect the mains and antenna plugs during a storm.

Do not open the video recorder casing under any circumstances. The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage resulting from improper handling.

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OVERVIEW

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The front of the video recorder

A Switches the video recorder in and out of stand-

by mode (in stand-by mode the time is displayed; in power-saving mode there is no display).

■ N Terminates all drive functions;

ejects the cassette.

VIDEO IN Camcorder video input (socket located behind

the cover panel).

L AUDIO IN R Left and right camcorder audio inputs (sockets

located behind the cover panel).

Starts playback.

II Pause during recording, freeze-frame during

playback.

● Starts recording.

Selects the next channel down.

Ü Selects the next channel up.

ıı

During playback: forward search; when stopped: fast forward.

ľľ

During playback: reverse search; when stopped: fast rewind.

VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R

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The back of the video recorder

Ä Antenna input jack

(for the rooftop antenna).

Ö Antenna output jack

(to the television).

AV2 (DEC./EXT.) Euro-AV (Scart) socket

(to an external device).

AV1 (EURO AV) Euro-AV (Scart) socket

(to the television).

OUT/SORTIE Audio outputs to the HiFi system. R/D AUDIO L/G

Ü Mains cable for wall socket.

AV2 (DEC./EXT.)

AV1 (EURO AV)

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The remote control

The following section describes the most important features of the remote control. See the relevant chapters in this manual for information on how to operate the remote control.

Point the remote control at the video recorder.

Ǽ Pressing once switches the video recorder to

stand-by mode; pressing again switches off the video recorder (power-saving mode).

1 ... 0 Switch the video recorder on from stand-by;

numeric keys for various inputs, » 0 « selects channel positions »

A I

«, »

« or

»CV«.

Digital FX Key has no function.

OSD Activates/deactivates the function and playing

time displays on the television screen.

Clear Deletes data, activates settings, sets the playing

time indicator to »

0:00:00

«.

d Switches off the sound on a Grundig television.

i Switches between the main menu and the TV

image.

Timer/SV Activates ShowView recording.

+ – Select channels, »

+ « up, » – « down;

Select various menu functions.

OK Calls up, confirms and saves data.

® † Select various functions in the menus.

SP/LP Switches between standard and long play

mode (select playing time before recording).

Timer on Press briefly to activate TIMER-recording;

press and hold down (ca. 3 seconds) to deactivate TIMER recording.

Digital FX

OSD

Clear

Timer/SV

SP/LP Timer on

Dub

Index

Audio Monitor

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● Starts recording.

II Pause during recording, freeze-frame during play-

back.

■ Terminates all drive functions and switches the

video recorder to ”Stop”.

Starts playback.

ľľ Reverse search during playback;

Fast rewind in ”Stop” mode; selects the direction of the INDEX search function.

ıı Forward frame search during playback;

Tape advance in ”Stop” mode; selects the direction of the INDEX search function and the zero setting function.

Monitor Switches off the switch voltage of the EURO-AV

socket. This deactivates the AV channel position on the television and activates the previously selected channel position (Monitor mode).

TV Switches the remote control from video recorder

operation to television operation. The available options are described starting on page 51.

Dub Displays the menus on a blue background.

Index Activates the INDEX search functions.

Audio Selects the audio channel for recording and play-

back.

Digital FX

OSD

Clear

Timer/SV

SP/LP Timer on

Dub

Index

Audio Monitor

Tele Pilot 92 V

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The display on the video recorder

ß Cassette inserted.

Playback.

VIDEO PIN-8 switch voltage activated.

Ȅ illuminates when a TIMER is programmed;

flashes when a TIMER is programmed but not activated.

˲ Recording.

STEREO Stereo or two-channel sound transmission.

-O:OO:OO Shows various functions and conditions:

The OSD display on the television

Playback

ıı Forward frame search or tape advance ľľ Backward frame search or tape rewind

II Freeze-frame II ıSlow motion or frame advance

● Record

● II Pause in recording

2 ACC PLUS AUTO Sharpness

END OF TAPE End of tape reached A.DUB Dubbing function SP LP Standard or long-playing mode INTRO-SCAN: Search function INDEX-SEARCH: Search function GOTO 0: 00:00 Zero setting

3 12:33 Time

21/06 02 Date

4 USED Elapsed playing time

REM Remaining playing time 2:26.12 Tape display in hours, minutes and

seconds

ACC PLUS AUTO

USED 2:55

12:33 REM 1:05 21/06 02 2:26.12

VIDEO STEREO

-8:88:88

Display Function Display Function

Auto Auto-tracking ; PLAY Playback; ASr Recording, controlled by the switch- PSE Recording pause;

timer of a satellite receiver; rE Rewind tape;

CASS No tape inserted; rEC Recording; Cant Continuous playback; SECU Parental lock activated; dub No function; St ILL Freeze-frame during playback; FF Fast forward tape; SLO Slow motion;

FSF Forward frame search; StOP Stop playback/recording; FSr Backwards frame search;

CONNECTION AND PREPARATION

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The next two chapters explain how to connect the video recorder. Use a rooftop aerial or a cable connection, as explained in the

first chapter, or read the second chapter if you are going to use a satellite receiver. In this case a rooftop antenna can also be connected.

Connecting the rooftop antenna or cable connection and the television

If your television is equipped with Megalogic functions, the video recorder and television set must be connected with an appropriate EURO-AV cable (PIN-10 occupied); see item 4.

1 Switch off the television.

2 Plug the antenna cable of the rooftop antenna into the

antenna socket »Ä« on the video recorder.

3 Plug the antenna cable supplied into the socket »Ö« on

the video recorder and the antenna socket on the television set.

4 Plug a standard EURO-AV cable in the socket » AV 1

(EURO AV)« on the video recorder and the AV 1 socket

on the television set. – Stereo sound can only be played back on a stereo tele-

vision set if this connection is used.

AV2 (DEC./EXT.)

AV1 (EURO AV)

AV2 (DEC./EXT.)

AV1 (EURO AV)

TV R

AV2 (DEC./EXT.)

AV1 (EURO AV)

AV1 AV2

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5 Insert the power cord plug in the socket.

Caution:

The only way to disconnect the video recorder from the mains supply is to pull the plug.

Note:

Instructions on connecting other devices, such as another video recorder, a decoder or a hi-fi system, can be found starting on page 35.

If the video recorder and television are connected using a EURO-AV (Scart) lead, and Channel 21 is occupied by a television station where you live, you must switch off the station on the video recorder. See the chapter entitled ”SPECIAL SETTINGS, Switching the station on the video recorder on and off”.

Connecting the satellite receiver and the television set

1 Switch off the television and the satellite receiver.

2 Connect the EURO-AV socket (TV) on the satellite receiver

and the AV2 socket on the television using a standard Scart cable.

VCR

decoder

satellite receiver

SAT

TV R

INPUT-SAT

PAY-TV

EURO AV VCR EURO AV DECODEREURO AV TV

220-240 V

50-60 Hz

AV2 (DEC./EXT.)

AV1 (EURO AV)

AV1 AV2

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Note:

If the satellite receiver has an additional Euro-AV socket (DECODER) for a decoder, this can be connected to a PAY-TV decoder.

3 Connect the »AV2 (DEC./EXT.)« socket on the video

recorder to the corresponding EURO-AVsocket (VCR) on the satellite receiver using a standard Scart cable.

4 Connect the »AV1 (EURO AV)« socket on the video

recorder and the EURO-AV socket (AV1) on the television with a standard Euro-AV (Scart) cable.

5 Plug the roof antenna cable – if present – into the corre-

sponding antenna socket (É) on the satellite receiver.

6 Connect the »Ä« socket on the video recorder and the

corresponding socket (TV) on the satellite receiver using a standard antenna cable.

Note:

If the satellite receiver has no input socket for the rooftop antenna, insert the antenna in the »Ä« socket on the video recorder.

7 Plug the satellite antenna cable into the corresponding

antenna socket (INPUT-SAT) on the satellite receiver.

8 Plug the antenna cable supplied into the socket » Ö « on

the video recorder and the antenna socket (É) on the television.

9 Plug the mains cable of the video recorder into the mains.

Note:

After you have set the television channels, you must adjust the »AV2 (DEC./EXT.)« socket of the video recorder to the satellite receiver. For how to make this setting see the chapter ”SPECIAL FEATURES, Setting the EURO-AV2 socket on the video recorder for the satellite receiver”.

Instructions on connecting other devices, such as another video recorder, a decoder or a hi-fi system, can be found starting on page 35.

AV2 (DEC./EXT.)

AV1 (EURO AV)

AV2 (DEC./EXT.)

AV1 (EURO AV)

AV2 (DEC./EXT.)

AV1 (EURO AV)

AV2 (DEC./EXT.)

AV1 (EURO AV)

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Inserting batteries in the remote control

1 Open the battery compartment by pressing the tab and

removing the lid.

2 When inserting the batteries (mignon type, for example

LR 6 or AA, 2 x 1,5 V), observe the polarity designation on the battery compartment.

Note:

If the video recorder no longer reacts properly to remote control commands the batteries may be flat. Always remove flat batteries. No liability is accepted for damage resulting from leaking batteries.

Environmental note

Batteries, including those which are heavy metal-free, may not be disposed of with household waste. Please dispose of used batteries in an environmentally sound way, for example at public collection points. Find out about the legal regulations which apply in your area.

Switching the video recorder on and off (power save mode)

1 Press »1 ... 0« to switch on the video recorder.

2 Press the »

« button to switch the video recorder to standby mode. – The video recorder is now in stand-by mode and the

display shows the current time – at a reduced brightness level.

3 Press »

« to switch off the video recorder.

– The video recorder is now switched off, the time is no

longer visible in the display (power-saving mode).

Note:

You cannot switch off the video recorder if you have set it to record programs later.

The video recorder automatically switches to power-saving mode: – at the end of a recording; – when all TIMER recordings have been carried out; – when the end of the tape has been reached; – when it has been stopped for longer than 1 Minute.

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TUNING

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Tuning the video recorder and the television

You do not need to do this if the video recorder and the television are connected via a EURO-AV (Scart) cable.

1 Switch on the television.

2 Select the »AV« channel position on the television set for

recorder playback via the antenna cable.

3 Tune the television to a free channel in the UHF band bet-

ween channel 21 and channel 69. A free channel is one which does not carry a signal from a television station (you can only see and hear static). – Many televisions display the channel number.

4 Store the free channel position on the television.

Note:

When the device is switched on for the first time, »

Auto

flashes in the video recorder display. Keep pressing »i« until »--:--« appears in the display.

5 Press »

« to switch the video recorder to stand-by mode,

and then press and hold down »i«. – Display on the video recorder, for example »

CH 21

«.

6 Set the channel using » * P Ü « on the video recorder.

– The test picture of the video recorder appears on the

television screen.

7 If the quality of the test picture is OK, press »OK« to save

the setting. – The video switches to stand-by.

Note:

If the quality of the test picture is unsatisfactory, or if the picture quality of other channels has deteriorated, then you should find another free channel on the television and repeat the setting from steps 3 to 7.

If the video recorder is connected to the television with a Scart cable, switch off the station on the video recorder (see ”Switching the station on the video recorder on and off” on Page 44).

TUNING

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Setting television channels

The video recorder has its own receiver unit. It can receive and record from television stations independently of the television. This means you must tune the television stations on the video recorder.

There are 99 channel positions available which can be assigned as required to television stations received via the antenna, cable connection or satellite receiver.

There are three options for tuning to television stations: – If you have a Grundig television with the Megalogic

function, the video recorder takes over the television stations from the television – in the same order. If a satellite receiver is

connected, this function cannot be used. – You can tune television channels using an automatic search. – You can tune the television channels manually if you know the

channel numbers of the stations you wish to select. This set-

ting is described in the ”SPECIAL SETTINGS” section on page

43. There you will also find other settings such as sorting,

deleting and naming television channels.

During this setting the clock is automatically updated. However, this is only possible if channel position 1 is occupied by a station with teletext.

Tuning television channels with the Megalogic function

The television and the video recorder must be connected with a EURO-AV (Scart) cable (PIN-10 occupied).

Preparation

Switch on the television. Select the channel position »AV« on the television for the video recorder.

Setting

1 When the device is first operated, the menu »AUTO

INSTALLATION« appears automatically.

AUTO INSTALLATION

PRESS OK KEY TO START.

AUTOMATISCHE EINSTELLUNG

ZUM START DIE OK-TASTE DRÜCKEN.

OK :ENTER INFO:EXIT

TUNING

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Hint:

If the »AUTO INSTALLATION« menu does not appear on the screen: press » * P« and » P Ü « simultaneously on the video

recorder until the menu appears.

2 Press »OK« to begin the setting.

– The »LANGUAGE« menu appears.

3 Select the language using the »+ – ® †« buttons and

then press »OK« to confirm. – The

»COUNTRY«

menu appears.

4 Select the country you are in using the » + – ® †« buttons.

Note:

If your country is not shown in the

»COUNTRY«

menu,

select the line »OTHERS«.

5 Press » OK « to confirm the country.

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A menu appears on the screen asking if all the cables have been connected to the video recorder. Check that they are before continuing.

6 Press »OK« to start the Megalogic function.

– The television transmits the television stations in the same

order as the video recorder. – The » Auto« display flashes on the video recorder. – After the transmission is completed the »CLOCK« display

appears; check the time and date.

7 Conclude the setting by pressing »i«.

Setting television channels – with the automatic search

Preparation

Switch on the television. Select the channel position »AV« on the television for the video recorder.

Setting

1 When the device is first operated, the menu »AUTO

INSTALLATION« appears automatically.

LANGUAGE

ENGLISH DANSK

DEUTSCH SVENSKA FRANÇAIS SUOMI ITALIANO ESPAÑOL NEDERLANDS PORTUGUES

ɶʺ

:SELECT

OK :ENTER INFO:EXIT

PLEASE WAIT

PR 1

– – MEGALOGIC – –

COUNTRY AI BN DK P FIN E DS NL CH F OTHERS

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:SELECT

OK :ENTER INFO:EXIT

AUTO INSTALLATION

PRESS OK KEY TO START.

AUTOMATISCHE EINSTELLUNG

ZUM START DIE OK-TASTE DRÜCKEN.

OK :ENTER INFO:EXIT

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