Hitachi VT-FX960E Instruction Manual

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VT-FX960E(UKN)

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BASIC OPERATIONS SETTING UPADDITIONAL OPERATIONSSUBSIDIARY INFORMATION

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VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VIDEO Plus+ system is manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation.

Auto Installation System – only plug in all leads and press the OPERATE button.

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Dear Hitachi Customer

Congratulations on your choice of a Hitachi Video Cassette Recorder (VCR). And welcome to our company-wide commitment to your complete satisfaction and viewing enjoyment.

Mains supply: AC 230V, 50 Hz only

• The OPERATE button located on the front of the VCR switches the VCR on and off, leaving the clock facility unaffected.

• The OPERATE button is labelled “ / l”, this button allows you to select operate on or electrical power standby.

• The OPERATE button is secondarily connected and does not separate the apparatus from the mains supply in the switched-off position.

INFORMATION FOR YOUR SAFETY

Please read the following instructions carefully before using this VCR.

WARNING: To prevent fire or electric shock,

do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.

Cautions:

When the VCR is moved from a cold to a warm place, dew condensation can occur on the cylinder. To avoid damaging the cylinder or tape, do not operate the set immediately. Allow it to dry by leaving it powered on for 2 ~ 3 hours.

Safety

• Do not remove panel covers by unscrewing. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, remove the mains lead and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

• To disconnect the mains lead, pull out the plug itself. Never pull the lead.

• If the unit is to be left unattended for a long period and it is not intended to use the timer recording function, it is recommended that the VCR be switched off and the plug removed. If you intend to record during your absence, remember there is no necessity for the TV receiver to be switched on.

The mains lead on this equipment is supplied with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse, the value of which is indicated on the pin face of the plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, an ASTA or BSI approved BS1362 fuse must be used of the same rating. If the fuse cover is detachable never use the plug with the cover omitted. If a replacement fuse cover is required, ensure it is of the same colour as that visible on the pin face of the plug. Fuse covers are available from your dealer. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer. If there is no alternative to cutting off the mains plug, ensure that you dispose of it immediately, having first removed the fuse, to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.

IMPORTANT

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue = Neutral, Brown = Live As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter N or coloured BLUE or BLACK. The wire coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter L or coloured BROWN or RED. On no account connect either of these wires to the terminal marked E or by the earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow.

DECODER/CANAL PLUS

EURO. A/V

AERIAL ANTENNE

RF OUT SORTIE RF

AUDIO OUT/ SORTIE SON

R/D. L/B.

AC 230V, 50Hz

CONTENTS

This instruction manual consists of the following four sections.

Section-1 Setting Up

Section-2 Basic Operations

Section-3 Additional Operations

This section tells you how to set up your new VCR and how to use the VCR’s controls.

Connection................................................................................. 6

Customer Controls ................................................................... 8

Customer Control and Remote Operation ............................ 9

Auto Installation Function ..................................................... 10

Pre-tuning of Built-in TV Tuner ............................................ 12

Guide Channel Setting........................................................... 18

Auto Clock Setting Using PDC Signal ................................. 19

Setting the Clock Manually ................................................... 20

Cassette Tapes........................................................................ 21

This section tells you how to playback a tape and record a TV programme.

Playback ................................................................................... 23

Playback Using Shuttle Ring................................................. 26

Recording TV Programmes................................................... 27

Tape Analyzer ......................................................................... 30

Timer Recording ..................................................................... 31

VIDEO LINK-Recording Using Satellite Decoder or TV ......39

This section tells you how to use the additional functions.

Section-4 Subsidiary Information

Tape Navigation ..................................................................... 41

Navi Lock .................................................................................48

Soap Recording ...................................................................... 50

MOVIETEXTTM......................................................................... 52

Special Characteristics

• Linear Time Counter...................................................... 53

• Automatic Rewind ......................................................... 53

• Rewind Shut Off............................................................. 53

• Tape Remaining Display Function............................... 53

• Index Function................................................................ 54

• Rental Play ...................................................................... 54

Menu Features ........................................................................ 55

Editing

• Tape Dubbing ................................................................. 58

Satellite/Cable Box Decoder Operation ............................... 60

Hi-Fi Sound.............................................................................. 62

Problem Guide........................................................................ 64

User Guide Display..................................................................65

Maintenance............................................................................ 66

Specifications .......................................................................... 67

PDC (Programme Delivery Control) function...................... 68

Battery Safety Guidelines...................................................... 69

Warranty Letter ....................................................................... 71

Some Do’s and Don'ts........................................................... 73

CAUTION: AUTO INSTALLATION SYSTEM - Please ensure that all leads are connected as illustrated as in page 6 and 7, otherwise auto installation will not work.

FEATURES

— Auto Head Cleaning system minimizes the

need for accessory cleaners and professional head cleaning.

— Auto Tracking system automatically adjusts

the tracking so the picture is optimized.

— Rental Play immediately starts to play a tape

without its safety tab, rewinds the tape after play is ended and eject it, then turns the VCR off .

— Auto Play immediately starts to play a tape

without its safety tab.

— Auto Eject & Auto Tape Canceller ejects a

cassette without its tab when the REC button is pressed.

— Auto Operate On turns the VCR on by simply

inserting a cassette.

— Auto Rewind/Rewind Shut-off automatically

rewinds a tape at its end and automatically shuts off at its beginning if the VCR is switched off into the standby mode, while rewinding.

• Fine slow motion.

• Easy preset tuning provides up to 49 programmes.

• Index function — convenient for locating the desired programme on your tape.

• PDC (Programme Delivery Control) function — no chance of missing your programme.

• Video Link function allows you to easily prepare the VCR to record signals from a satellite/cable decoder or TV.

• Soap Recording function is an easy way to set timer programming by choosing a registered programme from Tape Navi data menu.

• Navi Lock function prevent accidently deleting of important programmes.

• Tape Analyzer (ATRS) automatically detect the type of tape used during recording.

2 pcs.

142563

7 8 9

Aerial Cable for connecting this VCR and a TV

Remote Control Handset Batteries for remote

control handset (R6)

• The VIDEO Plus+®programming system function allows you to programme the VCR for timer recording by simply entering a PlusCode

programming number.

• MOVIETEXT

* MOVIETEXT is a registered trademarks of

Hitachi Home Electronics (Europe) Ltd.

• Tape Navigation allows you to automatically locate a programme you want to view, and also to list on the TV screen the recorded contents of every tape you have recorded on this VCR.

• “Satellite/Cable box” decoder socket provided.

• The built-in digital stereo sound decoder permits the reception of NICAM (Near Instantaneous Compand Audio Multiplex) broadcast.

• 12-programme/1-year preset recording.

• Dynamic picture equalizer.

• Shuttle function on VCR — shuttle control for

fast search and variable speed playback.

• Auto Install System (Plug and Play) — tunes in stations, sorts into correct order, sets clock and date.

• Auto Tuning — tunes in stations, sorts into correct order, and sets clock.

• High quality slow motion/still frame pictures.

• Stereo Sound — record and playback.

• Phono audio outputs.

• NTSC playback.

• Graphic OSD.

• 2 Scart Sockets.

• Setting the clock using a PDC signal (Auto clock set).

• Up to 8 hours recording and playback.

• Automatic controls for easier operation.

— Auto Programme Play immediately starts to

play a recorded programme by simply turning the VCR on after timer recording has finished.

Accessories supplied Check and identify the accessories supplied.

If any are missing or appear damaged, consult your dealer.

Section-1 Setting Up

Connection Pages 6 — 7

This tells you how to connect your VCR to an aerial, TV, etc.

Customer Controls and Remote Operation Pages 8 — 9

This tells you the location and the detailed functions of the switches, buttons, VCR’s display and connection terminals on the VCR. This also tells you how to insert batteries into the remote control handset and how to operate your VCR remotely.

Auto Installation Function Pages 10 — 11

This tells you how to automatically tune in all broadcast channels and set the clock and date.

Pre-tuning of Built-in TV Tuner Pages 12 — 17

This VCR incorporates a complete TV tuner (just like your normal TV) and can be pre-tuned to receive up to 49 TV programmes.

Guide Channel Setting Page 18

This tells you how to match VCR channel to PlusCode/ ShowView Guide Channel when timer programming with PlusCode/ShowView is used.

Auto Clock Setting using PDC Signal and Setting the Clock Manually Pages 19 — 20

The clock display area in the VCR’s display panel will look like “–– :––” until you set the 24-hour clock. The clock must be set

to the correct time before you can programme the VCR for timer recording. This section explains the two clock setting methods. A. Setting the VCR’s clock automatically using a PDC signal. B. Setting the VCR's clock on the TV screen.

Cassette Tapes Page 21

This tells you how to insert and remove a cassette, and how to protect recordings from accidental erasure.

CONNECTION

Basic Method

For even better sound and picture quality, we recommend to use scart connection. Please refer to page 7 for scart connection.

PRECAUTIONS

On Installation

• Do not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibrations or shocks.

• Never bring a magnet or magnetized object near the VCR because it will adversely affect the performance of the VCR.

• Ensure the VCR is installed on a flat surface. The unit is designed for operation in a horizontal position.

DECODER/CANAL PLUS

EURO. A/V

AERIAL ANTENNE

RF OUT SORTIE RF

AUDIO OUT/ SORTIE SON

R/D. L/B.

Aerial

Aerial cable (supplied)

TV set

To AC outlet AC 230V/50Hz

AERIAL

Aerial socket

RF OUT

Do not connect to the mains supply socket before connecting all leads, refer to page 10.

On Operation

• Moisture condensation Moisture condensation on the cylinder, one of the most crucial parts of the VCR, will cause damage to the tape. The VCR should not be operated for at least 2 hours after being moved from a cold to a hot environment to avoid condensation from occurring on the cylinder.

On Cleaning

• DO NOT use volatile agents such as benzine, alcohol, thinner, or chemically processed cloth to wipe the surface of the VCR case. These agents may cause the surface finish to deteriorate or peel off.

On Repacking

• It is wise for you to save the packing materials and box in case you ever need to ship or store your unit.

SETTING UP

Connecting your VCR to your television using a scart lead

Set your TV to its proper AV line (scart lead) to receive signal via the scart connection lead. This connection will improve the picture and sound quality.

Make sure the indicator lights in the VCR display to feed the audio and video signals from the VCR to TV. If not, press the VCR/TV button on the hand set to display it.

This connection also allows you to record the TV programme selected on the TV. To do this, press the AUX button on the remote control handset to display the “L1” indicator in the VCR’s display instead of a VCR programme number.

DECODER/CANAL PLUS

EURO. A/V

AERIAL ANTENNE

RF OUT SORTIE RF

AUDIO OUT/ SORTIE SON

R/D. L/B.

Aerial

Satellite/Cable box decoder

Aerial cable (supplied)

TV set

To AC outlet AC 230V/50Hz

AERIAL

Aerial socket

RF OUT

Scart connector lead available from your dealer (not supplied)

Scart socket

Do not connect to the mains supply socket before connecting all leads, refer to page 10.

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PROG

VIDEO IN L (MONO)–AUDIO IN-R

VIDEO LINK REC

STOP

TAPE

NAVIGATION

PLAY/STILL

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CUSTOMER CONTROLS

VCR Customer Controls

Item No.

Function

Page

1 Cassette compartment 21 2 STOP button 24 3 PLAY/STILL button 23 4 Shuttle ring 26 5 Tape navigation programme select 44

up/down buttons 6 TAPE NAVIGATION button 41 7 REC button 27 8 PROG (programme up/down) buttons 12 9 Remote control receiving window 9

10 VIDEO LINK button 39 11 EJECT button 21 12 OPERATE (Operate/Standby) button 10 13 AUDIO IN (L-mono),(R) sockets 58 14 VIDEO IN socket 58 15 Decoder socket 60 16 AUDIO OUT (L), (R) sockets for —

stereo system connection

17 AERIAL — signal input 6 18 RF OUT — signal out to TV 6 19 Scart socket 7

VCR Display

20 Time, 20

Time counter or 53

VCR mode indicator 23

PLAY — playback 23

SRCH — visual search 24

SLOW — slow play 23

REW — rewind 24

FF — fast forward 24

STILL — play pause and frame advance 23

21 VCR, operate mode 23 22 Audio indicators 25 23 — record (flashes during 27

record pause) 24 Tape-in indicator 21 25 TV programme number or 27

Auxiliary (L1/L2/L3) 58

26 Timer indicator 31

REC

DECODER/CANAL PLUS

EURO. A/V

AERIAL ANTENNE

RF OUT SORTIE RF

AUDIO OUT/ SORTIE SON

R/D. L/B.

400x DRIVE

PROG

VIDEO LINK REC

STOP

TAPE

NAVIGATION

PLAY/ST

26 2425

20 21 2322

“–” appears during reverse direction

viewing

SETTING UP

Remote Control Handset Customer Controls

Item No.

Function

Page

1 Transmission window 9 2 OPERATE — switch between operate 31

and standby mode

TRACKING button 25

PROG (programme up /down ) 12 5 Cursor buttons 12 6REW — rewind or search 24 7REC — record button 27 8 MENU — to recall OSD menu 12 9 DISP — to recall on-screen display, 53

change VCR's display 10 VIDEO Plus+ programming 32 11 0000 — to correct an incorrect digit, 20

reset the time counter when it 53

appears in the VCR's display 12 SP/LP — changes tape speed during 21

record 13 F. ADV button — advance the picture by 23

one frame during still playback 14 MOVIE TEXT button 52 15 INDEX button — INDEX feature 54 16 This button is not used. 17 AUX button — select L1, L2 or L3 input 58 18 Number buttons 20 19 STOP — stops play/record function 24 20 SLOW button — press during playback 23

to view slow motion picture 21 F. FWD —

fast forward or search

24 22 PAUSE/ENTER button 23 23 PLAY — playback 23 24 TAPE NAVI — buttons to use for the 43

TAPE NAVIGATION function 25 EJECT button — press to eject a cassette 21 26 CH1/2 button — for audio channel 25

selection in playback

PDC button — for PDC setting during 68

recording 27 VCR/TV select button 23

REMOTE OPERATION

Power source of infrared remote control handset

The infrared remote control handset is powered by two batteries (size IEC standard R6). The life of the batteries is about a year although this depends on the number of times the handset is used. Replace the batteries when operation is not possible or when the operating distance becomes too small. Note: When replacing the batteries, remove the used batteries and press the OPERATE button and hold it pressed for 10 seconds, then insert the new batteries and replace the battery cover.

Remote operations

To operate this VCR with the remote control handset, point the remote control handset at the receiver on the front of the VCR.

142

7 8 9

5 6

21 20

400x DRIVE

EJECT

PROG

VIDEO IN L (MONO)–AUDIO IN-R

VIDEO LINK REC

STOP

TAPE

NAVIGATION

PLAY/STILL

Switch on your TV and select an unused programme number, i.e. one not used for BBC1, ITV, etc. (Please consult your TV instruction

manual as your TV may have a special VCR programme number which must be used.)

Note: This programme number will be your VCR programme from now on.

400x DRIVE

PROG

REC

STOP

TAPE

NAVIGATION

PLAY/STILL

AUTO INSTALLATION FUNCTION

VCR TV screen

Auto Install (Plug & Play) function

This automatically tunes all broadcast channels, sets the clock and date.

Switch on at the mains supply socket after completely connecting all leads (as described on pages 6 and 7).

The VCR will be in the standby mode at this stage and the VCR display will show "– –:– –".

Press the OPERATE button.

“” will appear in the VCR display. During this time, if your set-up include scart connector and the TV is set to scart input, the TV screen will display as shown.

Tune your TV (consult your TV instruction manual) until the test pattern shown appears.

The correct tuning position is when the picture is clear. Ensure this programme is stored in your TV.

If “” appears, press the STOP button on the VCR or on the remote control. The RF channel data will appear in the VCR display. Press the PROG or button on the VCR to change the RF channel to “”. To stop the RF output, press the STOP button on the VCR or on the remote control again.

After this process is complete, the RF output channel will appear in the VCR display. For example, RF output channel 35.

Exit

ENU

AUTO

400x DRIVE

EJECT

VIDEO IN L (MONO)–AUDIO IN-R

VIDEO LINK

(OPERATE)

SETTING UP

VCR TV screen

400x DRIVE

PROG

REC

STOP

TAPE

NAVIGATION

PLAY/STILL

If you cannot tune your TV correctly to the test signal, or if there is distortion in the signal, it may be necessary to change the VCR RF channel. In this case, press the PROG select button ( or

) on the VCR to change the VCR RF channel, and then retune your TV. If the test signal does not improve, continue to change the VCR RF channel and retune your TV until a clear test pattern is received. If the STOP button on the remote control or on the VCR is pressed, the RF from the VCR will be turned off. The VCR RF channel will change as follows:

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PROG

VIDEO LINK REC

STOP

TAPE

NAVIGATION

PLAY/STILL

Safety Tab

Press the PLAY/STILL button, the test pattern will

disappear and the VCR will now come out of the standby mode into the operate mode.

You should now be able to playback a prerecorded cassette. Insert the cassette carefully (see page 21 for CASSETTE TAPES). If the safety tab is removed then playback will start immediately, if not press the PLAY/STILL button and the picture will appear on the screen.

400x DRIVE

PROG

REC

STOP

TAPE

NAVIGATION

PLAY/STILL

Note: When the pre-tuning of a channel is completed, the current time may appear in the VCR’s display. This is because the auto clock setting function has operated and the VCR’s clock has been set automatically. (See page 19 for details.)

PRE-TUNING OF BUILT-IN TV TUNER

VCR should display “ – – : – – ” in it’s LCD panel after the mains supply is connected.

VCR TV Screen

Turn on the TV and the VCR, then set the TV to the video programme number.

If you connect the VCR and TV using a 21-pin Scart connector lead, select the 21-pin Scart input of the TV.

Press the MENU button.

The menu, as illustrated, appears on the TV screen.

NEMU

SELECT

Exit

ENU

REVI EWCH

ANVI

OMDE

LCOCK

SELECT

Exit

ENU

AUTO

NMUAL

SPHCERET

A G NICAM

DEUI ANNELCH

–

Exit

ENU

AUTO

400x DRIVE

PROG

REC

TAPE

NAVIGATION

Press the cursor button to select the CH option, and press the ENTER button.

The CH PRESET display, as illustrated, will appear on the TV screen.

Press the ENTER button to select AUTO.

The display, as illustrated will appear on the TV screen and “” will appear in the VCR display. The VCR will automatically store channels received in your area. It takes about 3 minutes. The following stations are stored in programme numbers 01 — 05 automatically.

01 BBC1 02 BBC2 03 ITV 04 CH4 (or S4C) 05 CH5

Note: If the station does not transmit a signal which identifies itself, the station name will not appear.

Tune your TV (consult your TV instruction manual). The correct tuning position is when the picture is clear. After this process is complete, the test pattern will appear on the TV screen, and the RF output channel will appear in the VCR display.

Press the PLAY/STILL button.

The test pattern will disappear and the VCR change to the operate mode.

Press the PROG

/ buttons to check the channels you can receive.

Note: If no channels have been set or a clear picture does not appear, check the aerial or scart connection.

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PRO

VIDEO LINK

PROG

Cursor

142

7 8 9

400x DRIVE

PROG

REC

STOP

TAPE

NAVIGATION

PLAY/STILL

SETTING UP

Press the cursor button to select MANUAL, and then press the ENTER button.

The programme number, station name and channel name will appear in this display.

Note: If the station does not transmit a signal which identifies itself, the station name will not appear.

Press the MENU button. Press the cursor button to select the CH option, and then press the ENTER button.

The CH PRESET display, as illustrated, will appear on the TV screen.

NMUALA

0 0 0 0 0 0 0

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

C 2 3 2 4 4 2 2

H 6 3 3 2 7 1 2

– – – – – – –

C BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4

Exit

ENU

SELECT,CHANGE

0~9,

0000

Press the PLAY or STOP button until an

unwanted channel is found. For example, press the STOP button to select channel 42 (programme number 04). This is indicated by an arrow on the left of the screen.

Press the 0000 button.

The channel number changes to “– –”, indicating that the channel has been deleted.

Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all unwanted channels have been erased.

After deleting them, press the MENU button.

NMUALA

0 0 0 0 0 0 0

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

C 2 3 2 4 4 2 2

H 6 3 3 2 7 1 2

– – – – – – –

BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4

Exit

ENU

SELECT,CHANGE

0~9,

0000

NMUALA

0 0 0 0 0 0 0

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

C 2 3 2

–

4 2 2

H 6 3 3

–

7 1 2

– – – – – – –

BBC1 BBC2 ITV

Exit

ENU

SELECT,CHANGE

0~9,

0000

SELECT

Exit

ENU

AUTO

NMUAL

SPHCERET

A G NICAM

DEUI ANNE LCH

–

Deleting Unwanted Preset Channels

Cursor

STOP

142

7 8 9

PLAY

0000

(PRE-TUNING OF BUILT-IN TV TUNER)

Press the cursor button to select MANUAL, and then press the ENTER button.

Press the MENU button. Press the cursor button to select the CH option, and then press the ENTER button.

The CH PRESET display, as illustrated, will appear on the TV screen.

NMUALA

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

C 2 3 2 4 4 2 2

H 6 3 3 2 7 1 2

– – – – – – –

C BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4

Exit

ENU

SELECT,CHANGE

0~9,

0000

Press the PLAY or STOP button to select

the channel with a poor picture. For example, press the STOP button to select channel 42 (programme number 04).

Press the PAUSE ; button twice.

Press the F.FWD or REW button to adjust

the picture so it appears clearly.

After fine tuning for the best picture press the

PAUSE ; button to store the channel.

Repeat steps 3 through 6 for other channels.

After fine tuning them, press the MENU button.

NMUALA

0 0 0 0 0 0 0

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

C 2 3 2 4 4 2 2

H 6 3 3 2 7 1 2

– – – – – – –

BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4

Exit

ENU

SELECT,CHANGE

0~9,

0000

Exit

ENU

NMUALA

–

DECO

FINE

DER

C–H

–

PROG ––

–

4–2

–

0000

Exit

ENU

NMUALA

–

DECO

FINE

DER

C–H

–

PROG ––

04 4–2

–

0000

NMUALA

0 0 0 0 0 0 0

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

C 2 3 2 4 4 2 2

H 6 3 3 2 7 1 2

– – – – – – –

BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4

Exit

ENU

SELECT,CHANGE

0~9,

0000

SELECT

Exit

ENU

AUTO

NMUAL

SPHCERET

A G NICAM

DEUI ANNE LCH

–

Cursor

F.FWD REW

PLAY

142

7 8 9

STOP

PAUSE

Fine tuning of the picture of the received channel:

SETTING UP

Press the MENU button. Press the cursor button to select the CH option, and then press the ENTER button.

The CH PRESET display, as illustrated, will appear on the TV screen.

Press the cursor button to select MANUAL, and then press the ENTER button.

NMUALA

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

C 2 3 2 4 4 2 2

H 6 3 3 2 7 1 2

– – – – – – –

C BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4

Exit

ENU

SELECT,CHANGE

0~9,

0000

Press the PLAY or STOP button to select

the channel to be changed on the VCR’s display. For example, press the STOP button to select channel 42 (programme number 04). This is indicated by an arrow on the left of the screen.

NMUALA

0 0 0 0 0 0 0

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

C 2 3 2 4 4 2 2

H 6 3 3 2 7 1 2

– – – – – – –

BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4

Exit

ENU

SELECT,CHANGE

0~9,

0000

Press the PAUSE ; button, so the channel is selected. Then press two numbered button or F.FWD or REW button to change the channel. For example : PROG 04 … CH42 change to PROG 04 … CH23.

At a channel that is broadcasting, a picture appears on the TV screen. Press PAUSE ; button to fine tune the channel and press PAUSE ; button

again to store the channel.

Exit

ENU

NMUALA

—

FINE

ECO

DER

CHPROG ———04

—

0000

Exit

ENU

NMUALA

—

DECO

FINE

DER

CHPROG ——

04 23

0000

NMUALA

0 0 0 0 0 0 0

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

P C

2 3 2 2 4 2 2

H 6 3 3 3 7 1 2

C BBC1 BBC2 ITV ITV

Exit

ENU

SELECT,CHANGE

0~9,

0000

SELECT

Exit

ENU

AUTO

NMUAL

SPHCERET

A G NICAM

DEUI ANNE LCH

–

Cursor

F.FWD REW

PLAY

142

7 8 9

0 9

STOP

PAUSE

To change the channel manually

You may do this if you have accidently deleted a channel or particular channel was not found.

(PRE-TUNING OF BUILT-IN TV TUNER)

To change the programme number (To exchange the channel)

Press the MENU button. Press the cursor button to select the CH option, and then press ENTER button.

The CH PRESET display, as illustrated, will appear on the TV screen.

SELECT

Exit

ENU

AUTO

NMUAL

SPHCERET

A G NICAM

DEUI ANNE LCH

–

Press the cursor button to select MANUAL and then press the ENTER button.

NMUALA

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

C 2 3 2 4 4 2 2

H 6 3 3 2 7 1 2

– – – – – – –

C BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4

Exit

ENU

SELECT,CHANGE

0~9,

0000

Press the STOP button to move the cursor to

channel 42 (Programme number 04). Press the and then number button to directly enter the programme number. Channel 42 will change position to programme number 03. (Cursor still in the programme number 04) Press the PLAY button to programme number 03 to confirm the channel change.

Note: You will be unable to do programme number changeability, if channels are not installed for the programme number. For example, to exchange PROG 01 … CH_ _ with PROG 02 BBC 2 CH33.

NMUALA

0 0 0 0 0 0 0

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

C 2 3 4 2 4 2 2

H 6 3 2 3 7 1 2

– – – – – – –

BBC1 BBC2 CH4 ITV

Exit

ENU

SELECT,CHANGE

0~9,

0000

NMUALA

0 0 0 0 0 0 0

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

3 4 2 4 2 2

3 2 3 7 1 2

– – – – – – –

BBC2 CH4 ITV

Exit

ENU

SELECT,CHANGE

0~9,

0000

To end, press the MENU button.

Cursor

PLAY

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STOP

Controls TV screen

You can set your own programme number according to your wish after pre-tuning your VCR. For example, if you want to interchange programme number 03 to programme number 04 follow the procedures below:

SETTING UP

To preset satellite or cable box programme (Refer page 7 for Connection)

Press the cursor button to select MANUAL, and then press the ENTER button.

Press the MENU button. Press the cursor button to select the CH option, and then press the ENTER button.

The CH PRESET display, as illustrated, will appear on the TV screen.

Press the PLAY or STOP button to display

a satellite/cable box programme.

NMUALA

0 0 0 0 0 0 0

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

B B

– – –

B B T H

– – –

C C V 4

– – –

1 2

– – –

C 2 3 2 4 4 2 2

H 6 3 3 2 7 1 2

– – – – – – –

0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Exit

ENU

SELECT,CHANGE

0~9,

0000

If the picture displayed is a satellite/cable box programme, press the PAUSE ; button.

Exit

ENU

NMUALA

–

FINE

ECOCDHER

C–H

–

PROG ––

–

2–2

–

0000

Press the PLAY button to change the display

from “DECODER (—)” to “DECODER (√)”.

Press the PAUSE ; button twice to store the programme.

The DEC “—” display changes to “√”, indicating

that the channel has been stored.

To end, press the MENU button.

Exit

ENU

NMUALA

–

FINE

ECOCDHER

C–H

–

PROG ––

07 2–2

–

0000

NMUALA

0 0 0 0 0 0 0

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

B B

– – –

B B T H

– – –

C C V 4

– – –

1 2

– – –

C 2 3 2 4 4 2 2

H 6 3 3 2 7 1 2

– – – – – –

Exit

ENU

SELECT,CHANGE

0~9,

0000

SELECT

Exit

ENU

AUTO

NMUAL

SPHCERET

A G NICAM

DEUI ANNE LCH

–

NMUALA

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

C 2 3 2 4 4 2 2

H 6 3 3 2 7 1 2

– – – – – – –

C BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4

Exit

ENU

SELECT,CHANGE

0~9,

0000

Cursor

PAUSE

STOP

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7 8 9

PLAY

SELECT

Exit

ENU

AUTO

NMUAL

SPHCERET

A G NICAM

DEUI ANNELCH

–

GUIDE CHANNEL SETTING

The PlusCode/ShowView Guide Channel must match the VCR programme when timer programming with

PlusCode/ShowView is used. Perform the following procedures to set the Guide Channel.

Press the MENU button. Press the cursor button to select the CH option, and press the ENTER button.

The CH PRESET display, as illustrated, will appear on the TV screen.

Press the cursor button to select GUIDE CHANNEL and then press the ENTER button.

The GUIDE CHANNEL display, as illustrated, will appear on the TV screen.

SELECT

Exit

ENU

AUTO

NMUAL

SPHCERET

–

NICAM

DEUGI ANNELCH

Exit

ENU

IGDE CHANNELU

—GC

—

0 0 0

1 2 3

0 0

— — —

PROG

0~9

PROG

0000

1 2 3

Exit

ENU

IGDE CHANNELU

—GC

—

0 0 0

1 2 3

0 0

— —

PROG

0~9

PROG

0000

—

2 3

Exit

ENU

IGDE CHANNELU

—GC

—

0 0 0

1 2 3

PROG

0~9

PROG

0000

3 2 3

0 0

— —

Press the two numbered buttons to assign your VCR channel to the corresponding Guide Channel.

In this example, the VCR channel 23 is assigned to G-CH001.

Exit

ENU

IGDE CHANNELU

—GC

—

0 0 0 0 0

1 2 3 4 5

PROG

0~9

0000

2 0 4 0 0

PROG

3 2

—

4 5

Exit

ENU

IGDE CHANNELU

—GC

—

0 0 0 0 0

1 2 3 4 5

3 2 0 4 5

PROG

0~9

0000

2 0 4 0 0

PROG

Press cursor button to select another G - CH

number. Enter the corresponding VCR channel by pressing the number buttons. Note: Press the 0000 button to delete any wrong digit and enter the correct one.

Press MENU button to exit.

Note: If you did not set the Guide Channel (as shown above), the VCR channel may not appear for certain PlusCode/ShowView Guide Channel, when you do timer programming with PlusCode or ShowView. (A “– –” will appear instead. In that case, you can key-in the number at that moment).

0000

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Cursor

Controls TV screen

SETTING UP

Press the MENU button. Press the cursor button to select MODE, and then press the ENTER button.

Turn the VCR and TV on, and then set the TV to the video programme number.

Press the cursor button to select AUTO .

RCVMODE

VTIADPEEO ALNIANLK

PLAY

ZER

AUTO

PROGRAM

SELECT SET

Exit

ENU

–

L1L

–

Press the or cursor button to switch the auto

clock setting function between ✓ (on) and – (off).

RCVMODE

VTIADPEEO ALNIANLK

PLAY

ZER

AUTO

PROGRAM

SELECT SET

Exit

ENU

–

L1L

–

RCVMODE

VTIADPEEO ALNIANLK

ZER

AUTO

PROGRAM PLAY

SELECT SET

Exit

ENU

–

L1L

–

Cursor

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Notes:

• If the PDC signal being broadcast by a station does not contain a time signal, the VCR’s clock will not be set automatically by pre-tuning the VCR to the channel. In this case, use the procedure on page 20 to set the clock manually.

• The time which has been set automatically may drift from the correct time depending on the signal condition or the programme being broadcast. In this case, use the procedure on page 20 to set the VCR's clock manually.

• If the VCR’s clock has already been set manually, the function to set the clock using a PDC signal is disabled automatically.

AUTO CLOCK SETTING USING PDC SIGNAL

This function engages when “AUTO clock ✓ (on)” is specified on the VCR MODE setting screen. To release

this function, specify “AUTO clock – (off)”.

To switch auto clock setting between on and off

Controls TV Screen

SETTING THE CLOCK MANUALLY

Notes:

• If you wish to correct the time in the VCR's display, after setting the clock time and date, perform steps 1 through 5 to correct the time and date.

• If the power is interrupted for more than 30 minutes, "– –:– –" will appear in the VCR's display and the time and date will need to be reset.

Controls TV Screen

Things to know before starting

• Turn the VCR and TV on, then set the TV to the video programme number.

• While you are setting the clock, the display on the TV screen will prompt you through the procedure.

• Always press before a single-digit hour, minute, day, month or year.

• If you press the wrong digit during clock setting, press the 0000 button repeatedly until the incorrect digit changes to "–", then enter the correct digit.

• The clock must be set to the correct time before programming the timer for unattended recording.

Press the MENU button.

The menu, as illustrated appears on the TV screen.

Turn the VCR and TV on, then set the TV to the video programme number.

Press the and cursor button to select the clock option and press the ENTER button.

The CLOCK display as illustrated will appear on the TV screen.

Set the time.

For example, press for 10:20. (0:00 for midnight, 12:00 for noon)

020

Set the date.

For example, press for the 12th of May, 2001.

The day of the week appears automatically.

050

After setting the date, press the MENU button.

The clock appears in the display of VCR.

Cursor

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0000

0 9

NEMU

SELECT

Exit

ENU

REVI EWCH

ANVI

OMDE

LCOCK

OCKCL

: ––

ENU

Exit

0 ~ 9

––

SELECT

OCKCL

ENU

Exit

0000

:2010

DAY

EDAT

ONT H

––/ ––/ ––

/YEAR

0 ~ 9

SELECT

OCKCL

ENU

Exit

0000

:2010

DAY

EDAT

ONT H

12/05/01

/YESAAR

0 ~ 9

SELECT

SETTING UP

To avoid erasing a recording

Break off the safety tab using a screwdriver or similar tool.

To re-record on a cassette which has its safety tab removed

Cover the hole with cellophane tape.

CASSETTE TAPES

Only use video cassettes with the mark in this VCR.

Insertion

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PROG

VIDEO IN L (MONO)–AUDIO IN-R

VIDEO LINK REC

STOP

TAPE

NAVIGATION

PLAY/STILL

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PROG

VIDEO IN L (MONO)–AUDIO IN-R

VIDEO LINK REC

EJECT

Push the cassette through the door until the VCR

mechanism pulls it into the compartment.

The VCR automatically turns on and the indicator

turns on when the cassette is in place.

Press the EJECT button on the VCR or EJECT

button on the remote control. The cassette will come partially out of the compartment so you can pull it out.

• The indicator turns off when the cassette is ejected.

• The cassette can be ejected with operate on or off.

Remember that:

— The VCR automatically enters the playback

mode when a cassette without its safety tab is inserted.

— If you have inserted a cassette without the

safety tab and press the REC button, “” will flash in the VCR display for several seconds, and the cassette will be ejected automatically.

— Be sure to check the safety tab before inserting

a cassette for the above reasons.

Type of video cassette

The table below shows the recording time of different cassettes.

• Press the SP/LP button on the remote control handset to select the recording speed before recording. It is set to the correct speed automatically during play, so it is not necessary to change it over.

• It is recommended to record in the SP mode for higher quality picture and sound.

SPEED SELECT SWITCH

TYPE

SP LP

E-30 30 minutes 60 minutes E-60 60 minutes 120 minutes E-120 120 minutes 240 minutes E-180 180 minutes 360 minutes E-240 240 minutes 480 minutes

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Removal

Section-2 Basic Operations

Playback Pages 23 — 26

This tells you how to play a tape back and how to view a scene at variable tape speeds. Shuttle Ring; allow you to view a tape at variable tape speed easily.

Recording TV Programmes Pages 27 — 29

This tells you how to record a TV programme while viewing the same TV programme or while viewing another TV programme.

Tape Analyzer Page 30

This tells you how to use ATRS function to detect type of tape used during recording.

Timer Recording Pages 31 — 38

The built-in 24-hour timer permits unattended recording of up to 12 preselected programmes within a period of 1 year, including daily and weekly programmes. In additional to the conventional timer programming procedure, this VCR incorporates a new programming procedure called VIDEO Plus+ programming system.

VIDEO LINK-Recording Using Satellite Decoder or TV Page 39

“VIDEO LINK” function allow you to easily prepare the VCR to record signals from a satellite/cable decoder or TV.

BASIC OPERATIONS

PLAYBACK

Controls VCR Display

Start point: Turn the TV set on and select the

video programme number).

Insert a cassette.

Note: When a cassette (with its safety tab snapped

off) is loaded, playback starts automatically.

Slow function

Press the SLOW button on the remote control unit or turn the shuttle ring on the VCR during playback to view slow playback picture.

Press the PLAY button or release the shuttle ring to reset to normal playback.

Note: When the slow playback mode continues for about 1 minute, the VCR switches to stop mode automatically to prevent damage to the tape.

TAPE

NAVIGATION

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VIDEO LINK REC

STOP

TAPE

NAVIGATION

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TRACKING

PLAY

VCR/TV

PAUSE

SLOW

F.ADV

TAPE

NAVIGATION

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PROG

REC

STOP

TAPE

NAVIGATION

PLAY/STILL

Press the PLAY button on the remote control unit or PLAY/STILL button on the VCR.

Press the VCR/TV button on the remote control. The letter “VCR” will appear in the display. This is necessary for viewing the picture through the scart connection.

Note: If you press the PLAY button without a cassette inserted, “” will flash in the VCR display to warn you.

During playback you can use the following features.

Pause playback

Press the PAUSE button on the remote control unit or PLAY/STILL button on the VCR to pause

the picture on the screen during playback. Press the button again to reset to normal playback. If the screen “jitters” vertically, this can be improved by pressing the TRACKING / button. Note: When the pause playback mode continues for about 1 minute, the VCR switches to stop mode automatically to prevent damage to the tape.

Frame advance

Press PAUSE button to still the picture.

Press the F.ADV button to advance the picture to

the next frame.

Pressing and holding the F.ADV button advances the frames continuously.

Press PLAY or PAUSE button to reset to normal playback.

TAPE

NAVIGATION

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PROG

REC

STOP

TAPE

NAVIGATION

PLAY/STILL

TAPE

NAVIGATION

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PROG

REC

STOP

TAPE

NAVIGATION

PLAY/STILL

SHUTTLE RING

(PLAYBACK)

Press either the STOP or STOP button on the VCR to stop a tape.

Controls VCR Display

Rewinding a tape during stop mode:

Press the REW button.

Note: When a cassette has not been inserted,

“” will flash in the VCR display to warn you.

Visual search

Press either the REW or F.FWD button

during playback. Pictures can be viewed at high speed in either the forward or reverse direction. Press the button again (or press the PLAY button) to return to normal speed playback.

Notes:

• The playback picture will have some horizontal noise bars during visual search.

• These noise bars may be much more noticeable with tapes recorded in the LP mode.

• Visual search is also possible using shuttle ring (see page 26).

Fast forwarding a tape during stop mode:

Press the F.FWD button.

Note: When a cassette has not been inserted,

“” will flash in the VCR display to warn you.

Playing an NTSC tape:

If your TV has a PAL60 system mode, you can play an NTSC tape on the TV. (Note: NTSC is a different picture format, used in North America.)

Insert an NTSC tape into the VCR and press the PLAY button. Notes:

• Although this VCR can play NTSC-SP and EP tapes, the Hi-Fi sound with NTSC-EP tapes may be noisy. In this case, press the CH1/2 button to switch off the and indicators so the linear sound mode is engaged.

• OSD characters will not appear during NTSC playback or search mode.

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F.FWD

REW

PLAY

CH1/2

TAPE

NAVIGATION

400x DRIVE

PROG

REC

STOP

TAPE

NAVIGATION

PLAY/STILL

400x DRIVE

PROG

REC

STOP

TAPE

NAVIGATION

PLAY/STILL

STOP

BASIC OPERATIONS

Notes:

• If there is a noise bar in the picture during still or slow motion play, press the SLOW button and then press the TRACKING / button until the noise is reduced.

• To prevent tape damage, the VCR will switch from the still/slow mode to the stop mode after about 1 minute.

Auto Tracking

When you insert a tape that has not been recorded by this VCR, auto tracking operates automatically. If you want to do auto tracking again, press the PLAY button on the remote control during playback.

• Auto tracking may not operate when a tape recorded on this VCR is inserted.

• Auto tracking may not operate correctly when the tape is scratched or the recorded condition is poor. In this case, press the TRACKING button ( or ) to adjust tracking manually.

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CH1/2

CH1/2 select button

■ When playing stereo or monaural tapes

Press the CH1/2 select button on the remote control handset so that both the and indicators on the front panel of the VCR lights up.

• When only the (or ) indicator lights, only the left (or right) audio channel of the Hi-Fi track is heard.

• When both and indicators do not light, the sound on the mono audio track is heard.

■ When playing back bilingual broadcasts

Select the required language by pressing the CH1/2 select button.

• When only the indicator lights, the main language is heard.

• When only the indicator lights, the sub language is heard.

• When both and indicators light, the main language and sub language are heard.

• When both or indicators do not light, the mono audio track is heard.

CH1/2

PDC

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PLAY

SLOW

TRACKING

Controls VCR Display

PLAYBACK USING SHUTTLE RING

Reverse direction Forward direction

SP-tape

LP-tape

Forward search

Normal play

Slow motion

Normal play

Still play

Reverse play

Reverse search

Reverse slow motion

Use of the shuttle ring allows many different kinds of playback – slow-motion play, normal play, forward search, reverse slowmotion play, reverse play and reverse search.

Note: If the shuttle ring is operated in the stop mode, the VCR enters the fast forward or rewind mode.

• Numbers indicate tape speeds with normal play as 1.

Notes:

• The picture may contain noise, streaking or other distortion when it changes.

• If noise bars appear on the TV screen during slow/still mode, first set the VCR to the slow mode and

then adjust the TRACKING buttons ( or ) to minimize the noise bars. The noise bars in the still mode are reduced automatically. After adjusting the tracking during slow mode, set the VCR to reverse slow mode and then press the TRACKING buttons ( or ) to minimize noise bars.

■ How to use the shuttle ring

If the shuttle ring is operated during normal or still playback, turning the ring to the positions indicated gives the special effects shown.

• Release the shuttle ring for normal play or still play.

• If the shuttle ring is operated during still play and is then

released, the VCR re-enters the still play mode. If the VCR is left for more than 30 seconds to one minute after still play is restored from reverse play, reverse slow-motion play or slow-motion play, the VCR will enter the stop mode automatically to prevent damage to the tape.

400x DRIVE

EJECT

PROG

VIDEO IN L (MONO)–AUDIO IN-R

VIDEO LINK REC

STOP

TAPE

NAVIGATION

PLAY/STILL

BASIC OPERATIONS

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DISP

PAUSE

REC

SP/LP

0 9

PROG

Controls VCR Display

Start point: Turn the TV set on and select the

video programme number.

Insert a cassette. Note: Be sure to check that the safety tab is not

missing. If it is removed, the VCR is set to the playback mode automatically.

If you insert a blank cassette (or a cassette recorded without Tape Navigation data), the TAPE NAVIGATION button on the VCR will flash and “” will flash in the VCR display for about 10 seconds.

• If you are using an E-30, E-60, E-120 or E-180 cassette, ignore this display.

• If you are using an E-240, E-260 or E-300 cassette, press the 0000 button until the type of tape you use appears in the VCR display. Refer to “Tape Navigation Function” on page 41.

• While the TAPE NAVIGATION button is flashing, recording cannot be done even if the REC button is pressed.

Press the DISP button.

The on-screen display will appear on the TV screen.

Press the SP/LP button to select the recording speed.

Press the REC button.

Now recording will start and the REC indicator on the VCR will light.

Notes:

• When a cassette without safety tab is inserted, “” will flash in the VCR display for several

seconds, and the cassette will be ejected automatically.

• If you press the REC button without a cassette inserted, “” will flash in the VCR display to warn you.

400x DRIVE

PROG

REC

STOP

TAPE

NAVIGATION

PLAY/STILL

PROG

400x DRIVE

PROG

REC

STOP

TAPE

NAVIGATION

PLAY/STILL

REC

▲▲

▲

If you want to avoid recording unwanted material, press the PAUSE button. Press the button again to continue recording.

To prevent tape damage, the VCR will automatically switch from record/pause to the stop mode after about 5 minutes.

ST12OP 0 8

05 01 SP2:010

3:00

Select the programme to be recorded by pressing

the PROG ▲ / ▼ buttons or two number buttons.

See the “NICAM” display and the table on page 29 for NICAM.

Note:

If the selected programme have PDC signal, the ”PDC“ character will appear on the TV screen. (Please refer to page 68)

RECORDING TV PROGRAMMES

Controls VCR display

To view a programme while recording it

You can view a programme while recording it by selecting the video programme number on your TV.

To record one programme while viewing another

You can record one programme while viewing another by selecting the programme you want to view on your TV. The recorded programme can be viewed later at your convenience.

After the recording has been made press the STOP

button on remote control or press the STOP

button on the VCR.

VIDEO

PROGRAMME

NUMBER

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PROG

REC

STOP

TAPE

NAVIGATION

PLAY/STILL

STOP

Recording a stereo broadcast

The basic procedure for recording a stereo broadcast is the same as it is for normal recording. The STEREO indicator will appear on the TV screen for a few seconds if a programme being broadcasted in stereo is selected.

STEREO

M1M2

Note: You can monitor the desired audio channel with the CH1/2 select button on the remote control handset. Press the CH1/2 select button until you hear the desired audio channel. The selected audio channel is shown on the VCR. During bilingual broadcasts is the main language and

is the foreign language.

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CH1/2

PDC

Recording a bilingual broadcast

The basic procedure for recording a bilingual programme is the same as it is for normal recording.

The M1M2 (bilingual) indicator will appear on the TV screen if a station broadcasting a bilingual programme is selected.

(RECORDING TV PROGRAMMES)

BASIC OPERATIONS

Audio to be recorded

Audio to be recorded according to the NICAM broadcast

Type of

broadcasting

audio

Standard

Standard + NICAM mono

Standard + NICAM stereo

Standard + NICAM bilingual

NICAM (✓) or

(—) display

Either

✓ (ON)

— (OFF)

✓ (ON)

— (OFF)

✓ (ON)

— (OFF)

Display on

TV screen

STEREO

M1 M2

Mono audio

track

Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard

Standard NICAM mono Standard NICAM L Standard NICAM main Standard

Standard NICAM mono Standard NICAM R Standard NICAM sub Standard

Hi-Fi audio track

Controls TV Screen

NICAM “ON/OFF” selection

Press the MENU button.

Press the cursor button to select the CH option, and then press the ENTER button.

The CH PRESET display, as illustrated on the TV screen.

Press the cursor button to select NICAM. Press

the or cursor button to change the NICAM setting and then press the MENU button. (√) : Usually select ( √) . The VCR discriminates whether the broadcast is NICAM or not automatically. (—): Select (—) when you do not want to receive NICAM broadcast. Please refer to table below.

SELECT

Exit

ENU

AUTO

NMUAL

SPHCERET

A G NICAM

DEUI ANNE LCH

–

SELECT

Exit

ENU

AUTO

NMUAL

SPHCERET

A G

NICAM

DEUI ANNE LCH

–

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Cursor

Tape Analyzer (ATRS) automatically detect the type of tape used during recording. ATRS will operate automatically if a new tape or a tape which first time used in this VCR is used for normal recording or timer recording.

Tape Analyzer function “on” / “off”

Controls TV Screen

Press the MENU button. Press cursor button to select MODE and press the ENTER button.

The menu, as illustrated will appear on the TV screen.

TAPE ANALYZER

RCVMODE

V T P

I A R

D P O

E E G

A A

L N M

IANLK

PLAY

ZER

AUTO

SELECT SET

Exit

ENU

–

L1L

–

Press the or cursor button to select TAPE ANALYZER. Then set the TAPE ANALYZER mode

in the menu to ✓ (on).

Note:

• If you have specified Tape Analyzer – (off), ATRS will not operate.

• If you have specified Tape Navi – (off), the ATRS will function but data will not be stored.

Press MENU to exit.

RCVMODE

IANLK

PLAY

ZER

AUTO

SELECT SET

Exit

ENU

–

L1L

–

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Cursor

Tape Analyzer function during recording

Controls TV Screen

Insert a new tape or a tape that has not been used for recording in this VCR. The VCR will check and recognise the type of tape used. Press the REC button.

The OSD will display blinking message **EXECUTING** for a few seconds.

Then, recording will start and ATRS will appear on the left of the TV screen for 8 seconds.

During execution of the Tape Analyzer function, sound will disappear for a moment.

ATRS

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REC

***TAPE ANALYZER***

**EXECUTING**

BASIC OPERATIONS

TIMER RECORDING

Your TV does not have to be on to make a recording because the VCR records TV programmes without the aid of your TV. It is only used for monitoring.

Controls VCR Display

Make sure that the clock shows the present time correctly.

Insert a cassette.

Be sure a cassette which has an intact safety tab must be inserted. If the safety tab is missing, recording will not begin.

Programme the timer.

See pages 32 to 38 for details.

Press the OPERATE button to turn the VCR off.

To interrupt a recording after it starts, press the OPERATE button and then the STOP button ( ) within 10 seconds.

If a cassette with its safety tab snapped off is inserted, it will be ejected automatically and the indicator in the VCR’s display will start flashing when the VCR is turned off. In this case, insert a cassette with its safety tab in place or cover the hole with cellophane tape.

Also, if a cassette is not loaded in the VCR, the indicator starts flashing.

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VIDEO LINK

(OPERATE)

(TIMER RECORDING)

Controls TV Screen

Programming the timer

This VCR incorporates two programming procedures for timer recording. One is conventional, whereby the TV programme No., start time, stop time, recording date, etc., must be input, and the other is called VIDEO Plus+ system whereby up to 9 digits must be input.

Programming the timer using VIDEO Plus+ programming system

Things to know before starting programming

• Turn the VCR and TV on, then set the TV to the video programme number.

• While you are programming the timer, the display on the TV screen will prompt you through the procedure.

• To find the PlusCode number, look in the TV section of most newspapers or TV guide magazines.

• Check that the time and date are correct.

Turn the VCR and TV on, then set the TV to the video programme number.

Enter the PlusCode programming number from

the TV guide or newspaper etc. for the programme you want to record, by using the number buttons.

After entering the PlusCode programming number,

press the VIDEO Plus+ button.

The programmed details appear. Note: If you have entered a non-existing number,

“” indication will appear in the VCR’s display and “ERROR” will appear on the TV screen.

If you wish to change the programme allocations, the start time or end time, press the 0000 button to display the cursor “

■

”. Press the 0000 button repeatedly until the cursor reaches the digit you want to change, then enter the programme number, start time or end time.

Press the VIDEO Plus+ button.

The VIDEO PLUS PROGRAMME display appears on the TV screen.

Notes:

• If the clock has not been set, the CLOCK SET

display will appear.

• If the VIDEO Plus+ button is pressed when all the

programme numbers that the VCR can store are occupied, a “FULL” indication will appear in the

VCR's display and on the TV screen. When the memory is full, and you wish to input further programmes, you must delete unwanted programmes from the VCR's memory. Press the button when the programme information you want to clear is displayed. Refer to page 38 for further information.

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0000

0 9

ENU

Exit

ENTER THE PLUSCODE

NUMBER

V I DEO PLUS PROGRAMME

■

MAN UAL

–

VIDEO PLUS+

ULFL

ENU

Exit

ENTER THE PLUSCODE

NUMBER

V I DEO PLUS PROGRAMME

■

123

VIDEO PLUS+

0000

MMM

EERTIOGRAPR

ENU

Exit

0000

CH0 2

17/05/01TH

DATE

AY /

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BASIC OPERATIONS

Controls TV Screen

Press the SP/LP button to select the recording

speed (SP, LP, or no display). Note: If you select no display, the VCR will record at the speed displayed by the on-screen display. Check the recording speed after programming the timer. Press the SP/LP button to display the recording speed.

If you are programming the timer for one time recording only, skip step 6 and go straight to step

To record at the same time every day of week

Press the button once.

"DLY" will appear next to the date on the TV screen.

Note: When the button is pressed twice, "DLY" will disappear and the screen will return to the programming mode for one-time recording.

If you want to change the first recording date, press the 0000 button repeatedly until the cursor reaches the first digit of day. (If the cursor passes the first digit of day, press the 0000 button repeatedly again until the cursor reaches the first digit of day.)

Then select the first recording date using the number buttons.

Notes:

• If you change the TV programme number by the above procedure, the TV programme number will be automatically replaced by the new programme number in subsequent programming.

• Use of PlusCode programming numbers. PlusCode numbers only record programmes at the times shown in the TV guide. The VCR timer will not follow the TV programme if the time is changed for any reason (e.g. delayed due to a previous programme).

• If you intend to use the PDC function, press the PDC button to switch on the PDC function. The letter PDC will appear next to the channel number on the screen. For further information on PDC, see page 68.

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CH02

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19:30 20:00

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MMM

EERTIOGRAPR

ENU

Exit

0000

DLY/WKL

CH02

7/ /0051THDLY

DATE

AY /MONTH / Y EAR SP

19:30 20:00

MMM

EERTIOGRAPR

ENU

Exit

0000

DLY/WKL

CH02

7/ /0051THDLY

DATE

AY /MONTH / Y EAR SP

19:30 20:00

MMM

EERTIOGRAPR

ENU

Exit

0000

DLY/WKL

CH02

0/ /0051SUDLY

DATE

AY /MONTH / Y EAR SP

19:30 20:00

PDC

(TIMER RECORDING)

Controls TV Screen

To record on a specified day at the same time each week

Press the button twice. "WKL" will appear next to the date on the TV screen.

Note: When the button is pressed again, "WKL" will disappear and the screen will return to the programming mode for one-time recording.

If you want to change the first recording date, press the 0000 button repeatedly until the cursor reaches the first digit of day. (If the cursor passes the first digit of day, press the button repeatedly again until the cursor reaches the first digit of day.)

Then select the first recording date using the number buttons.

Press the MENU button to end the programming.

The VCR shows the timer programme number for a few seconds.

If you want to programme another event, repeat steps 2 to 7.

To activate the VCR’s timer and make a recording at the preselected time, be sure to press the OPERATE button to turn the VCR off. Of course a cassette which has an intact safety tab must be inserted.

To stop the timer recording, press the OPERATE button and then the STOP button within 10 seconds.

Note: See page 38 for recalling and clearing the programming from the VCR memory and for programme priority.

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VCR's display

1 2 3

OPERATE

STOP

400x DRIVE

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Must be lit.

MMM

EERTIOGRAPR

ENU

Exit

0000

DLY/WKL

CH02

17/ /0051THWKL

DATE

AY /MONTH / Y EAR SP

19:30 20:00

MMM

EERTIOGRAPR

ENU

Exit

0000

DLY/WKL

CH02

17/ /0051THWKL

DATE

AY /MONTH / Y EAR SP

19:30 20:00

MMM

EERTIOGRAPR

ENU

Exit

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CH02

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DATE

AY /MONTH / Y EAR SP

19:30 20:00

(OPERATE)

BASIC OPERATIONS

Controls TV Screen

Turn the VCR and TV on, then set the TV to the video programme number.

Press the VIDEO Plus+ button twice.

Notes:

• If the VIDEO Plus+ button is pressed when all the programme numbers that the VCR can store are occupied, a "FULL" indication will appear in the VCR's display and on the TV screen.

Select the TV programme number to be recorded. For example, press for TV channel 4.

Note: If you enter a TV programme number that you have not preset in the VCR, you cannot proceed to the next setting.

To record video and audio signals from external equipment via the Scart socket on the back of the VCR, press the AUX button so that "L1" is displayed on the TV screen in place of a programme number. To record via the DECODER socket on the back of the VCR, press the AUX button again to display "L2".

Programming the timer without using VIDEO Plus+ programming system

Things to know before starting programming

• Turn the VCR and TV on, then set the TV to the video programme number.

• While you are programming the timer, the display on the TV screen will prompt you through the

procedure.

• Always press before a single-digit programme number, hour and minute etc.

• You can correct an error in the programme any time before the last step by pressing the 0000 button repeatedly until the digit to be corrected changes to "–" and then enter the correct number.

• Check time and date are correct.

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PDC

VIDEO Plus+

0 9

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EERTIOGRAPR

ENU

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0000

CH –SPPDC–

ULFL

MMM

EERTIOGRAPR

ENU

Exit

0000

CH01

PDC

– : –––

MMM

EERTIOGRAPR

ENU

Exit

0000

PDC

– : –––

(TIMER RECORDING)

Select the stop time.

For example, press for 18:00 (6:00 p.m.).

Controls TV Screen

Select the date for recording.

To record on a single day up to one year ahead

For example, press to begin recording on the 17th of May.

Press the SP/LP button to select the recording speed (SP, LP, or no display). Note: If you select no display, the VCR will record at the speed displayed by the on-screen display. Check the recording speed after programming the timer. Press the SP/LP button to display the recording speed.

To record at the same time every day of the week

Select the first recording date using the number buttons. Then press the button once to

display "DLY".

To record on a specified day at the same time each week

Select the first recording date using the number buttons.

Press the button twice to display "WKL".

Note: When the button is pressed again,

"WKL" will disappear and the screen will return to the programming mode for one-time recording.

Select the start time.

For example, press for 16:00 (4:00 p.m.).

(0:00 for midnight and 12:00 for noon)

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0 9

MMM

EERTIOGRAPR

ENU

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0000

CH04

16:00 – : ––

–

MMM

EERTIOGRAPR

ENU

Exit

0000

DLY/WKL

CH04

2/ /0051SA

DATE

AY /MONTH / Y EAR SP

16:00 18:00

MMM

EERTIOGRAPR

ENU

Exit

0000

DLY/WKL

CH04

2/ /0051SA

DATE

AY /MONTH / Y EAR SP

16:00 18:00

MMM

EERTIOGRAPR

ENU

Exit

0000

DLY/WKL

CH04

7/ /0051TH

DATE

AY /MONTH / Y EAR SP

16:00 18:00

MMM

EERTIOGRAPR

ENU

Exit

0000

DLY/WKL

CH04

7/ /0051TH

DATE

AY /MONTH / Y EAR SP

16:00 18:00

MMM

EERTIOGRAPR

ENU

Exit

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DLY/WKL

CH04

3/ /0051SUDLY

DATE

AY /MONTH / Y EAR SP

16:00 18:00

BASIC OPERATIONS

Controls VCR's Display

If you want to programme other programmes, repeat steps 2 to 8.

Now, programming has been completed to record one event.

Press the MENU button.

The VCR shows the timer programme number for a few seconds.

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MMM

EERTIOGRAPR

ENU

Exit

0000

DLY/WKL

CH04

7/ /0051TH

DATE

AY /MONTH / Y EAR SP

16:00 18:00

(TIMER RECORDING)

Recalling and clearing programmes from the VCR’s memory

Controls TV screen

Turn the VCR and TV on.

Be sure that the TV is set to the video programme number.

VIDEO

PROGRAMME

NUMBER

Press the MENU button.

The OSD menu appears on the TV screen.

Press one of the cursor buttons to select REVIEW, and then press the ENTER button.

The TV screen will display the information you entered.

Press the cursor or to view the next programme information immediately.

When you finish reviewing the programmes, press the MENU

button to switch off the on-screen display.

Programme priority

Example 1: When the programme start time is the same for more than one programme on the same day, they are recorded in the following order of

Programme 1, 2, 3 .... 12.

Example 2: When the programmes overlap, the earlier programme has priority.

7:00 — 8:00 Programme 1 8:00 — 9:00 Programme 2 9:00 — 10:00 Programme 3

10:00 — 11:00 Programme 4

7:00 — 9:00 Programme 2

9:00 — 10:00 Programme 1 10:00 — 11:00 Programme 3 11:00 — Programme 4

The actual programme recorded and the sequence is as shown in the shaded part of the diagram.

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VER

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ENU

Programme 1

Programme 2

Programme 3

Programme 4

Programme 1

Programme 2

Programme 3

Programme 4

7:00 8:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 7:00 8:00 9:00 10:00 11:00

To clear a programme, press the button when the programme information you want to clear is displayed. One event’s timer programme data is erased from the VCR’s memory when the timer recording is finished, but daily and weekly programmes remain in the VCR’s memory even after the timer recording is finished.

• A programme without PDC signal will be deleted after it has been recorded. A programme with PDC signal will be automatically deleted after 04:00 in the morning following the day of recording.

BASIC OPERATIONS

Controls VCR's Display

Connect your decoder to L2 (the blue socket behind the VCR as shown in page 7). Then set the VIDEO LINK mode in the menu to L2. To record video and audio from TV select L1. See page 56.

For Video Link recording using satellite decoder,

set the timer programme on the satellite decoder according to proper procedure of that decoder.

Insert a cassette with safety tab intact. Turn the VCR to OPERATE off mode, then press and hold the Video Link button on the VCR for more than 2 seconds. The Video Link indicator will lights on.

At the programmed start-time, the decoder will activate your VCR to start recording. Subsequently, the VIDEO LINK recording will automatically stop if: a) No signal received by the VCR for more than 1

second.

b) When tape ended, the tape will be ejected and

the VCR goes to OPERATE off mode.

Notes:

If the recording has already started, to interrupt or to stop the recording, you can do one of the following: a) Press and hold VIDEO LINK button for more than

2 seconds.

b) Press the OPERATE button followed by STOP

button within 10 seconds.

To cancel the VIDEO LINK mode setting, you can do one of the following: a) Press the VIDEO LINK button for more than 2

seconds.

b) Eject the tape.

Note:

• During “VIDEO LINK” mode is set to L2 and if you turn on the satellite decoder, the VCR will start recording.

• During “VIDEO LINK” mode is set to L1 and if you turn on the TV, the VCR will start recording.

• VIDEO LINK function will not operate when timer programme with PDC was stored.

• VIDEO LINK function will be cancelled when a timer programme with PDC is set.

“VIDEO LINK” function allows you to easily prepare the VCR to record signals from a satellite/cable decoder or TV, without setting the timer programme. This avoids the necessity of doing timer programming twice. (For the decoder and the VCR).

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VIDEO LINK

Section-3 Additional Operations

Tape Navigation Pages 41— 47

Tape Navigation allows you to automatically locate a programme you want to view, and also to list on the TV screen the recorded contents of every tape you have recorded on this VCR.

Navi Lock Pages 48 — 49

Navi Lock function prevent accidently deleting of important programmes.

Soap Recording Pages 50 — 51

Soap Recording function is an easy way to set timer programming using Tape Navi data menu.

MOVIETEXT

Page 52

MOVIETEXT

shows the text while your are viewing a TV programme or

viewing playback.

Special Characteristics Pages 53 — 54

This explains the following additional convenient features: Linear Time Counter; shows the actual elapsed time in hours,

minutes, and seconds.

Automatic Rewind/Automatic Rewind Shut-Off; automatically

rewinds the tape at its end and automatically shuts off at

its beginning if the VCR is switched to the standby mode. Tape remaining display; shows the remaining time on the TV screen. Index; locates the desired programme on your tape. Rental play; the VCR automatically starts playback when a cassette without

the safety tab is inserted.

Menu Features Pages 55 — 57

Menu features show you various displays;

Programme Review, OSD feature on/off selection, VIDEO

LINK L1/L2, Tape Analyzer on/off selection, Auto

programme play on/off selection and Auto clock set on/off

selection.

Editing Pages 58 — 59

Tape Dubbing; allows copying from another pre-recorded tape.

Satellite/Cable Box Decoder Operation Pages 60 — 61

This tells you how to connect a Satellite/Cable box decoder receiver and record its programme.

Hi-Fi Sound Page 62

This tells you the format and specifications for Hi-Fi sound.

ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS

TAPE NAVIGATION

Controls TV Screen

Tune your TV to the video programme number.

Insert a cassette into VCR.

The VCR will check the Tape Navigation signal. The TAPE NAVIGATION button will flash and “ ” will flash in the VCR display for about 10 seconds.

• If a blank tape or a tape recorded on another VCR is inserted, you will need to store the tape data in memory, to activate Tape Navigation during playback.

If you are using an E-30, E-60, E-120 or E-180 cassette, ignore the “ ” display.

If you are using E-240, E-260 or E-300, press the 0000 button on remote control to select the type of tape you are going to use.

The type of tape you have selected will display on the TV screen.

Note: To properly store the tape in memory, you must select the type of tape you are going to use.

Press the REC button to start recording.

Notes:

• Once you have selected the length of tape, it is not necessary to select it again for future recordings on the same tape.

• The VCR recognises only programmes with recorded times of more than 5 minutes.

• If you have selected an incorrect tape length, the correct data will not be stored in memory.

Tape Navigation Function

Whenever the VCR records a programme, the Tape Navigation function stores specific information in the VCR memory. This information can be displayed on the TV screen in a directory, and used to locate either a recorded programme you want to watch or the beginning of a non-recorded section of tape. The information also includes genre marks that you can use to designate each programme in the TAPE NAVI menu.

• Tape Navigation can operate only with tapes recorded on this VCR.

• This VCR has a memory capacity which can store about 200 programmes.

• Tape Navigation data will be memorised even during power failure, and the data will not be erased unless there is a memory defect.

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REC

0000

TAPE NAVIGATION button

400x DRIVE

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STOP PLAY/STILL

TAPE

NAVIGATION

OPS

:012

150/1020

:030

420

(TAPE NAVIGATION)

Controls TV Screen

Cassette with Tape Navigation data

Insert a cassette recorded on this VCR. The VCR will check the Tape Navigation data. The TAPE NAVIGATION button will flash for a few seconds, and then change to steady light if the VCR has recognised the tape.

Press the TAPE NAVIGATION button on the VCR or the NAVI button on the remote control. The TAPE NAVI menu will appear on the TV screen.

Note: If the cassette in the VCR does not have Tape Navigation data, refer to “Cassette without Tape Navigation data” on page 43.

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Tape Navigation Operation

Press the buttons displayed in the menu to choose the operation you want.

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No. of Programmes

Recording Date (day/month), Recorded Channel, Recording Start Time, Recording Length, Recording Speed

Tape Bar

Mark showing that you have previously viewed the programme.

Tape No.

Genre mark

Programme No.

Blank

Tape remaining

Operating Guide

SELECT

SOAP

Exit

NAVI

Interpreting the TAPE NAVI Data Menu

Tape Number

Number of Programmes

Tape Bar

View Mark

Genre Mark

Blank

Tape Remaining

Operating Guide

Identifies the tape in the VCR.

Shows the number of programmes recorded on the tape.

Shows the approximate length of specific recorded programme and its location on tape.

Shows that you have already watched more than half of a recorded programme, from the start.

Select and attach genre marks to recorded programmes to identify them.

Shows the blank (non-recorded) section of tape and the remaining recording time on tape.

Shows the remaining of non-recorded section of tape and the remaining recording time on tape.

Shows the button names and operations that can be done when the TAPE NAVI data menu is being displayed.

ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS

Controls TV Screen

Cassette without Tape Navigation data

If a cassette which was not recorded on this VCR is inserted, the VCR will check the Tape Navigation data. The TAPE NAVIGATION button will flash for a few seconds, and the VCR will prompt you to input the type of tape.

Press the TAPE NAVIGATION button on the VCR or the NAVI button on the remote control. The search menu will appear on the TV screen, and the TAPE NAVIGATION button will flash for a few seconds in the search mode. If the VCR cannot find the tape data, “NO TAPE NAVI DATA” will appear on the TV screen.

Broadcast without PDC signal: The programme data will not be split.

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SELECT

SOAP

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NAVI&

Broadcast with PDC signal: The programme data will be split into three sections.

This splitting phenomenon occurs for programmes broadcast with the PDC signal in normal and timer recording modes.

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Splitting Tape Navigation data of recorded programmes broadcast with PDC signal

If the PDC signal changes during recording, the split Tape Navigation data of recorded programmes will be displayed on the programme list.

Example: If you have recorded a programme from 15:00 to 18:00

TAPE NAVIGATION button

400x DRIVE

PROG

REC

STOP PLAY/STILL

TAPE

NAVIGATION

(TAPE NAVIGATION)

If you want the VCR to stop at the beginning of a non-recorded tape (REMAIN) or blank section

Select the non-recorded tape (REMAIN) or blank section (BLANK) and press the STOP button on the remote control or the STOP button on the VCR. The screen will show non-recorded tape or a blank section in the TAPE NAVI menu.

Searching for a programme or a non-recorded (blank) section

Controls TV Screen

Insert a cassette recorded on this VCR. The VCR will automatically turn on, the tape indicator will light in the VCR display, and the TAPE NAVIGATION button will flash.

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NAVI

Press the TAPE NAVIGATION on the VCR or NAVI

button on the remote control. The TAPE NAVI menu will appear on the TV screen.

Press the TAPE NAVI or cursor button on the remote control or on the VCR to select the operation

you want.

If you want the VCR to stop at the beginning of the selected programme, before starting playback

Select the programme and press the STOP button on the remote control or the STOP

button on the VCR. The searching stop menu will appear on the TV screen. When the beginning of the programme is located, the VCR will stop automatically.

If you want to turn the VCR off at the beginning of a non-recorded/blank section

Select the blank section (REMAIN) and press the OPERATE button on the remote control or the OPERATE button on the VCR. The VCR will turn off automatically after locating the beginning of blank section.

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Cursor

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OPERATE

PLAY

STOP

If you want the selected programme to play back automatically

Select the programme and press the PLAY button on the remote control or the PLAY/STILL button on the VCR.

The searching play menu will appear on the TV screen. When the beginning of the programme is located, playback will start automatically.

SEARCH ING STOP

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SEARCH ING S

STOP

TOP

SEARCH ING STOP

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SEARCH ING PLAY

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PLAY

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SOAP

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NAVI

TAPE NAV I

400x DRIVE

PROG

REC

STOP

TAPE

NAVIGATION

PLAY/STILL

TAPE

NAVIGATION

TAPE

NAVIGATION

TAPE NAVI /

ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS

To delete unnecessary tape number Press the or cursor button to select DELETE,

and then press the ENTER button. The TAPE LIST menu will appear on the TV screen.

Press the or cursor button

to select the tape number you want to delete, and then press the ENTER button.

Note: You cannot delete the tape number which is being inserted.

Using TAPE NAVI MENU

You can use the on-screen display menu to manage stored tape data. The TAPE NAVI MENU will allow you to:

• Turn TAPE NAVI on or off.

• PROGRAM LOCK on or off.

• Delete tape data.

• Display the TAPE LIST and stored programmes.

Controls TV Screen

Press the MENU button. Press the cursor button to select the NAVI

menu, and then press the ENTER button. The TAPE NAVI MENU will appear on the TV screen.

NEMU

SELECT

Exit

ENU

REVI EWCH

ANVI

OMDE

LCOCK

To switch TAPE NAVI on or off Make sure that a cassette is not inserted, and press the or cursor button to select TAPE

NAVI. Press the or button to set TAPE NAVI to on or off, and then press the MENU button.

Notes:

• If you have specified TAPE NAVI – (off), the following functions will not operate:

• With TAPE NAVI – (off), the TAPE NAVIGATION button or NAVI button cannot function until you

change the setting to ✓ (on).

• With TAPE NAVI – (off), Tape Navigation cannot be used if a cassette recorded on this VCR is inserted.

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DATE

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ENU

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3 0 0 0 0

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0 1 3 6 7

–

9 9 9 9 9

–

8 8 8 8 8

–

M T T S M

O U H U O

/ / / / / /

11 12 12 12 12

–

SELECT

Exit

ENU

TAPE NAV I

IENUNAPETVA

DELE ET

TAPE LIST

PROGRAM LOCK

–

The programme list of the tape to be deleted will appear on the TV screen. Press the button to delete the selected tape number. The TAPE LIST menu will appear on the TV screen to

show that the selected tape number has been deleted. Press MENU button to exit.

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SELECT SET

Exit

ENU

TAPE NAV I

IENUNAPETVA

DELE ET TAPE LIST

PROGRAM LOCK

–

SELECT SET

Exit

ENU

TAPE NAV I

IENUNAPETVA

–

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ENU

2 3 4 5 6 7

3 0 0 0 0

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0 1 3 6 7

–

9 9 9 9 9

–

8 8 8 8 8

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O U H U O

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11 12 12 12 12

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(TAPE NAVIGATION)

Controls TV Screen

To display stored tape number data Press the or cursor button to select TAPE

LIST, and then press the ENTER button. The TAPE LIST menu will appear on the TV screen.

Press the or cursor button to select the tape

number you want to display, and then press the ENTER button. The list of programmes stored in the selected tape number will appear on the TV screen.

SELECT SET

Exit

ENU

TAPE NAV I

IENUNAPETVA

DELE EL TAPE LIST

PROGRAM LOCK

–

TAPE L IST REMAIN 90%

No.

DATE

SELECT

Exit

ENU

2 3 4 5 6 7

3 0 0 0 0

–

0 1 3 6 7

–

9 9 9 9 9

–

8 8 8 8 8

–

M T T S M

O U H U O

/ / / / / /

11 12 12 12 12

–

To attach a genre mark to the desired programme Press the or cursor button to select the

programme, and press the cursor button to select the suitable genre mark. Press the cursor button to delete the genre mark.

Note: The genre mark can also be deleted or attached by pressing the NAVI button. The TAPE NAVI MENU will appear. Press the or button to attached or to change the genre mark.

Cursor

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NAVI

Make sure that a cassette is not inserted. Press and hold the NAVI button on the remote control and then press the TAPE NAVIGATION button on the VCR. Tape Navigation screen will appear. Choose the programme for demonstration by pressing TAPE NAVI or button. Press the PLAY or STOP button to do immediate demonstration. Otherwise, the set will automatically go to next demonstration step after 5 minutes. To release demonstration mode, press and hold the NAVI button on the remote control and then press the TAPE NAVIGATION button on the VCR.

Note: The TAPE NAVIGATION button on the VCR will flash during demonstration mode.

TAPE NAVIGATION button

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11 :11 12

GORP

Exit

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11 :11 12

GORP

SELECT

SOAP

Exit

NAVI

ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS

Caution display menu

This VCR has a memory capacity of 200 programmes. If the memory is full or does not have enough free space to store any more tape data, the on-screen display will show caution messages when you start recording.

When more than 90% of the memory has been used

If you press the REC button, the CAUTION message will appear on the TV screen.

When the memory has been used up

If you press the REC button, the FULL message will appear on the TV screen. In such cases, if you want to store data of the tape you are going to record, delete unnecessary tape data from the memory. Please refer to page 45.

REMAIN LESS THAN 10%

UT I ON

Exit

FULLFULL

Exit

— or —— or —

NAVI LOCK

Press the MENU button. Press the cursor button to select the NAVI

menu, and then press the ENTER button. The TAPE NAVI MENU will appear on the TV screen.

SELECT SET

Exit

ENU

TAPE NAV I

IENUNAPETVA

DELE ET TAPE LIST

PROGRAM LOCK

–

Program Lock function during recording

Controls TV Screen

Press the NAVI button. The tape data menu appear on the TV screen.

Press button to select PROGRAM LOCK. Press

the cursor button to set PROGRAM LOCK to “on”, and then press the MENU button. Initially Program Lock is “off”. Notes: If you have specified TAPE NAVI (off), the PROGRAM LOCK, DELETE and TAPE LIST will not appear on the Tape Navi menu.

SELECT SET

Exit

ENU

TAPE NAV I

IENUNAPETVA

DELE ET

TAPE LIST

PROGRAM LOCK

– –

SELECT SET

Exit

ENU

TAPE NAV I

IENUNAPETVA

–

Press the TAPE NAVI and cursor to select the programme you wish to protect.

To end, press the MENU button.

Cursor

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142

7 8 9

NAVI

Cursor

TAPE NAVI

3 4

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81:45

10 :19

10 :12

11 :11 12

GORP

SELECT

SOAP

Exit

NAVI

IVANEPAT

2 3 4

DAT E STAR T i n

10BC11

8174B

223

:28

510121

81:35

10221

81:45

10 :19

10 :12

11 :11 12

GORP

SELECT

SOAP

Exit

NAVI

IVANEPAT

NAVI LOCK function prevent accidently deleting of important programmes. Notes: Tape Navi function must be set to enable Navi lock function.

Program Lock function “on” / “off”

Controls TV Screen

ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS

3 4

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81:35

10221

81:45

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10 :12

11 :11 12

GORP

SELECT

SOAP

Exit

NAVI

IVANEPAT

Controls TV Screen

Press the button.

“” will appear on the left of the date at the selected programme. The programme is locked. To lock other programmes, please follow step 3 and 4. To unlock the programmes, press the button again.

Notes:

Things to know regarding Navi Lock.

During usual recording:

VCR display

• If the cassette has locked programmes and REC button is pressed before the locked area, the OSD will display “Protected programme on this tape”.

• If the REC button is pressed 1 minute before the beginning of locked programme or in the locked area, “This position is protected” will be displayed on the TV screen and the VCR will eject the tape. The “” will be displayed in the VCR.

• If REC button is pressed after locked programmes, no warning message will appear on the OSD screen.

• Press the MENU or NAVI button to skip this display.

During timer recording:

• If the timer recording is set and the cassette have programme locked, the OSD will display warning message “Protected programme on this tape”.

• If the tape position is 1 minute before the beginning of locked programme or in the lock area, the VCR will stop recording, eject the tape and goes to power off mode. The “” will still blink in the VCR display until power on again.

Press the NAVI button to go to normal screen.

142

7 8 9

Cursor

“”

will appear

Locked

Programme

“”

will not

appear

Prog A Prog B Blank

This position

is protected.

*** NAVI LOCK ***

TV Screen

DAT E STAR T i n

15H5C12/1

ITV11

0 0

RTN11

BB11C9

12 :00

23 :00

09 :00

SELECT

SOAP

Exit

NAVI

01&06SP

45GORPIVANEPAT

10 :00

ITV12

117:30

SOAP RECORDING

“Soap Recording” function is an easy way to set timer programming by choosing a registered programme from Tape Navi data menu. It is convenient for serial drama.

Controls TV Screen

Insert a cassette recorded on this VCR. The VCR will check the Tape Navigation data. The Tape Navigation button will change to steady light if the VCR has recognized the tape.

Press the NAVI button on the remote control. The tape data menu will appear on the TV screen.

Press the or cursor button to select the programme you wish to do Soap Recording. For example, programme 03, date: 30/11, channel: ITV, start-time of 23:00, recording duration of 50 minutes and recording speed in SP mode.

DLY T T HUUFRSSAEWMO

ATE START i n

001

12H512

TVIC11

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BBC1

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065

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517TVI12

10:30

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81:45

23 :00

09 :00

10 :00 32

SELECT SET

Exit

IADYLERMITPAOS

Press the ENTER button. The Soap Recording menu will appear.

DLY T T HUUFRSSA

WMO

ATE START i n

001

12H512

TVIC11

R11

BBC1

N1T

065

:00

517TVI12

10:30

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23 :00

09 :00

10 :00 32

SELECT SET

Exit

IADYLERMITPAOS

Press the or cursor to select the day you wish to record. For example, Wednesday. Then press the ENTER button. The selected day will change colour. The VCR will record the programme on that day at the same time every week.

142

7 8 9

NAVI

Cursor

ENTER

OPERATE

DLY T T HUUFRSSA

WMO

ATE START i n

001

12H512

TVIC11

R11

BBC1

N1T

065

:00

517TVI12

10:30

10221

81:45

23 :00

09 :00

10 :00 32

SELECT SET

Exit

IADYLERMITPAOS

DLY T T HUUFRSSA

WMO

ATE START i n

001

12H512

TVIC11

R11

BBC1

N1T

065

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517TVI12

10:30

10221

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23 :00

09 :00

10 :00 32

SELECT SET

Exit

IADYLERMITPAOS

You can also select more than one day. For example, Wednesday and Friday. The selected days will change colour. The VCR will record the programme on these days at the same time every week. To record at the same time everyday of the week, press the cursor to select “DLY” and then press ENTER button.

ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS

V,P

VER

3 4 5 6 7 8

DAT E T IMECH

17 5 H 12 16: 00 0018:~

SELECT

Exit

ENU

3 0 11 U ITV 2 3 : 00 5 023:~

Must be lit.

Controls TV Screen

Press the NAVI button to go to REVIEW screen and press MENU button to exit.

To activate the VCR’s timer and make a recording at the preselected time, be sure to press the OPERATE button to turn the VCR off.

• The indicator “” in the VCR display will light on.

• If a cassette is not loaded in the VCR, the indicator “” starts flashing.

Soap Recording will not operate if:

• Programme listed in Tape data menu does not have the start-time.

• Blank of Remain section is selected.

• If the clock is not set.

• If the selected channel no longer exist or has been deleted.

Notes:

• When 12 programmes (maximum) are stored for the Soap Recording and you try to register another Soap Recording, " " indication will appear in the VCR's display and on the TV screen.

• If you have selected a channel that no longer exist or has been deleted, “” will appear in the VCR's display.

• The VCR will start recording from the current position of the tape.

You can display a subtitles on the TV screen when the VCR is playing back a tape with MOVIETEXT

signal.

• The subtitle will disappear during forward/reverse search or slow motion play.

• The subtitle may not appear correctly when a tape with scratches or a poorly recorded tape is played

back.

CC1

Controls TV Screen

Insert a cassette tape with MOVIETEXTTMsignal recorded.

Press the PLAY button to start playback.

Press the MOVIE TEXT button on the remote

control. The subtitle will appear after about 5 seconds on the TV screen and change as follows:

Off a CC1 a CC2

Notes:

• Each time the MOVIE TEXT button is pressed, the text display status on the TV screen will change as follows:

• Subtitle will also appear with external video sources with MOVIETEXTTMsignal.

• Subtitle will also appear with a tape dubbed from another tape with MOVIETEXTTMsignal.

• Subtitle cannot appear SUBTITLE OF TELETEXT signal.

• For NTSC playback, the “CCI” or “CC2” will not appear, but the subtitle will appear after a few seconds.

To display subtitle while viewing tape playback

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PLAY

MOVIE TEXT

MOVIETEXT

OFF BOTTOM (CC1)

UPPER (CC2)

ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS

Automatic rewind

The VCR automatically rewinds the tape when the end of tape is reached. To prevent accidental erasure, the VCR does not rewind the tape after timer recording.

Rewind shut off

If the OPERATE button is pressed during the rewind operation, the VCR will be turned off automatically after the tape has been completely rewound.

Tape remaining display function

When you start playback, recording, fast forward or rewind, the VCR will automatically calculate the remaining time within approximately, 1 minute. The remaining time appears on the TV screen for approximately 5 seconds by pressing the DISP button.

Notes:

• If you are using an E-240, E-260 or E-300 tape,

press the DISP button to switch the VCR display to the clock indication and press the 0000 button to adjust the VCR time remaining system for an accurate read-out. Each time the 0000 button is pressed, the TV screen is switched from “E240” to “E260”, “E300”, “no display” and back to

“E240” in sequence.

• Use the tape remaining display as a reference.

The tape remaining function is designed so it works correctly with E-30, E-60, E-120, E-180, E240, E-260, and E-300 cassettes. If you use a cassette other than these, the remaining time will not be displayed correctly.

OPS

:012

150/1020

:030

420

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0000

DISP

SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Linear time counter

Press the DISP button twice to select the linear

time counter display. Every time the button is pressed, it changes the VCR’s display between the clock time display and time counter display.

• The counter is reset to 0:00:00 when a tape is

ejected.

• When the tape starts, it counts up from 0:00:00

and the counter indicates the elapsed time.

• Pressing the 0000 button resets the time

counter to "0:00:00".

Notes:

• The linear time counter does not operate when

nothing is recorded on the tape.

• The counter may not be able to count the time

precisely with some types of tape and at particular positions of the tape.

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0000

DISP

second

minute

hour

(SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS)

Index function

The cassette tape may be recorded using the tape indexing feature for the rapid location of any section.

To record using the indexing feature

Record as usual. Each time you press the REC button to begin recording, an index signal is recorded on the tape.

The index signal is only recorded on the tape when you first begin to record. If you use the pause feature between different recorded programmes no new index signal will have been recorded. Press the stop button and then record between different recordings.

Note: An index signal is also recorded during recording pause by pressing the PROG button to switch the channel to be recorded.

To locate a programme using the index feature

The index function lets you view the first few seconds of all recordings on the tape. This also allows you to jot down details of all recordings on the tape easily. To locate a programme using the index feature, turn the VCR on and insert a cassette which was recorded using the tape indexing feature, then operate as follows.

Controls TV Screen

Press the INDEX button when a cassette is loaded

and the VCR is in the stop mode.

Press the REW or F.FWD button.

The tape will be rewound or fast forwarded until an index mark is detected.

When the VCR has located an index mark, it will enter the playback mode for approximately 15 seconds. This is long enough for you to recognize the programme. The VCR then winds the tape to subsequent index marks in sequence.

When you see the programme you want to watch, press the PLAY button to start playback. The INDEX indicator will disappear from the TV screen.

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INDEX

F.FWD

PLAY

REW

Exit

DIEXN

/ START

DIEXN

Rental play

The VCR will automatically start playback when a cassette with its safety tab removed is inserted into the VCR. Then the VCR will enter the rewind mode when the tape reaches its end or when the VCR plays the non-recorded section for approximately 30 seconds, and then VCR will eject the cassette at the beginning of tape and turn the power off.

ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS

Controls TV Screen

Turn the VCR and TV on, then set the TV to the video programme number.

Checking (reviewing) the programme information

Press one of the cursor buttons to select REVIEW, and then press the ENTER button.

The TV screen will display the information you entered for 1 minute.

Note: If no programme information is stored, the screen shows no programme data when you have selected the REVIEW option.

• Press the or cursor button to

immediately view the next programme information.

• Pressing will clear the programme.

• Press the MENU button to return to the original

picture.

VIDEO

PROGRAMME

NUMBER

Point the remote control handset at the receiver on the front of the VCR.

Press the MENU button.

The menu, as illustrated, will appear on the TV screen.

Press one of the cursor buttons to select the required display, and then press the ENTER button.

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Cursor

NEMU

SELECT

Exit

ENU

REVI EWCH

ANVI

OMDE

LCOCK

V,P

VER

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

DAT E T IMECH

17 5 H 12 16: 00 0018:~

SELECT

Exit

ENU

Video mode setting

You can change the VCR mode as required. Press one of the cursor buttons to select MODE, and then press the ENTER button.

The menu, as illustrated, will appear on the TV screen.

Press the or cursor button to change the required display. (See next page for details.)

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7 8 9

Cursor

RCVMODE

VTIADPEEO ALNIANLK

ZER

AUTO

PROGRAM PLAY

SELECT SET

Exit

ENU

–

L1L

–

MENU FEATURES

Cursor

142

7 8 9

Cursor

VIDEO LINK (L1) or (L2)

1. Press the or cursor button to select

VIDEO LINK.

2. Press the or cursor button to change the

VIDEO LINK setting and then press the MENU button.

(L1): To record video and audio from TV, select

L1.

(L2): Your satellite/cable decoder will

automatically activate the VCR to start and stop recording. Refer page 39.

RCVMODE

T P

A R

P O

A A

N M

IANLK

PLAY

ZER

AUTO

SELECT SET

Exit

ENU

–

– –

–

(MENU FEATURES)

OSD (✓) or (—)

142

7 8 9

Cursor

DISP

RCVMODE

VTIADPEEO ALNIANLK

ZER

AUTO

PROGRAM PLAY

SELECT SET

Exit

ENU

–

L1L

–

TAPE ANALYZER (✓) or (—)

1. Press the or cursor button to select TAPE

ANALYZER.

2. Press the or cursor button to change the

setting and then press the MENU button.

(✓): The VCR automatically detect the type of

tape used during recording. ATRS will appear on the TV screen when you press REC button.

(—): ATRS function will not operate.

142

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Cursor

RCVMODE

VTIADPEEO ALNIANLK

PLAY

ZER

AUTO

PROGRAM

SELECT SET

Exit

ENU

–

L1L

–

Press the or cursor button to change the OnScreen Display setting and then press the MENU button.

(✓): Whenever you change the mode, the new

mode is automatically displayed on the TV screen for a few seconds.

Notes:

• If the DISP button is pressed, even though

OSD "on (√)" or "off (—)" is set, the on-

screen display will appear for a few seconds.

• When the DISP button is pressed again before the display disappears, it will change the VCR's display between the clock time display and timer counter display.

(—): Any operation mode other than pressing DISP

button, OSD will not appear on the TV screen even though the VCR is operated.

Note: When an NTSC tape is played, no operation mode will appear on the TV screen regardless of

the OSD on (√) or off (—) setting.

ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS

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Cursor

PROGRAM PLAY (✓) or (—)

1. Press the or cursor button to select

PROGRAM PLAY.

2. Press the or cursor button to change the

auto programme play setting and then press the MENU button.

(✓): After the timer recording has finished, the

VCR will automatically rewind the tape to locate the programme just recorded then begin playing it back, by merely turning the VCR on. Note: If two or more programmes are recorded at once, the programme recorded last is played back.

(—): The auto programme play feature is

switched off.

RCVMODE

V T

I A

D P

E E

L N

IANLK

PLAY

ZER

AUTO

SELECT SET

Exit

ENU

– –

–

L2L1

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Cursor

AUTO (✓) or (—)

1. Press the cursor button to select AUTO

clock.

2. Press the or cursor button to change the

auto clock setting, and then press the MENU button.

(✓): The clock will be set automatically when

the VCR is tuned to a channel which is transmitting a PDC signal.

(—): The clock will need to be set manually.

Refer page 20.

RCVMODE

O VTIADPEEO ALNIANLK

PLAY

ZER

AUTO

PROGRAM

SELECT SET

Exit

ENU

–

L1L

–

EDITING — Tape Dubbing

Turn the VCR and TV on, then set the TV to the video programme number.

400x DRIVE

EJECT

PROG

VIDEO IN L (MONO)–AUDIO IN-R

VIDEO LINK REC

STOP

TAPE

NAVIGATION

PLAY/STILL

To Scart or DECODER socket

Video equipment for playback

To AUDIO IN (L), (R)

Recording VCR

To VIDEO IN

Controls VCR Display

Press the AUX button to display “L1”, “L2” or

“L3” in the VCR's display. Select “L3” to dub the source input via the VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN jacks, “L2” to dub the source input via the DECODER socket or “L1” to dub the source input via the Scart socket on the back of the VCR. If “L1”, “L2” or “L3” is not displayed, the picture of the TV programme being received will be dubbed.

Insert a blank cassette into the VCR for recording,

and the cassette to be copied into the playback VCR.

Connect the second video equipment to this VCR as shown above. (Refer to the manual of second video equipment for connection)

If the playback video source is connected to the Scart socket, the TV must be connected to the RF OUT terminal of this VCR.

Note: If using this VCR for playback during dubbing or other operation, you must use the black scart socket as a connector source.

VIDEO

PROGRAMME

NUMBER

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AUX

ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS

Press the REC button on the recording VCR and

the play button on the playback VCR.

To edit out unwanted material, press the PAUSE button on the recording VCR while it is recording

at the appropriate time. Press the PAUSE button again to resume recording.

To end tape dubbing, press both STOP buttons.

Controls VCR Display

142

7 8 9

REC

PAUSE

STOP

SATELLITE/CABLE BOX DECODER OPERATION

DECODER/CANAL PLUS

EURO. A/V

AERIAL ANTENNE

RF OUT SORTIE RF

AUDIO OUT/ SORTIE SON

R/D. L/B.

Aerial

To AC outlet 230V/50Hz

To Aerial terminal

Aerial cable supplied

To “RF OUT”

To “AERIAL”

Scart cable (option)

Scart cable (supplied with Satellite/Cable Box Decoder)

Satellite/Cable Box Decoder

Connect the Satellite/Cable Box decoder as follows.

What is a Satellite/Cable Box Broadcast?

The radio waves are transmitted from the broadcasting station in the same way as with an ordinary TV broadcast in the Satellite/Cable Box system, however, the radio waves are scrambled, therefore you cannot receive them or view the broadcast on the TV without unscrambling. You must connect an exclusive decoder to perform this unscrambling and then you can view the Satellite/Cable Box broadcast like an ordinary TV broadcast.

Consult your dealer for details.

ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS

■ To record the Satellite/Cable Box programme while viewing it

1. Turn the TV and VCR on.

2. Set the TV to the programme number for VCR (video programme number).

3. Press the buttons labeled AUX on the remote control until “L2” is showing in the VCR display.

4. Start recording.

■ You can view a Satellite/Cable Box programme even when playing back a tape by pressing the VCR/TV

button to set the VCR to the TV mode.

This VCR records sound using the following two formats.

Hi-Fi sound

FM sound recorded using the rotary audio heads.

Normal (mono) sound

Records in monaural using the same format as with a non-Hi-Fi VCR. Therefore, conventional VCRs can be used for playback.

Remarkable Specifications of Hi-Fi Sound

Recording Stereo Broadcasts

Stereo programmes are recorded in Hi-Fi on both the L and R channels and also recorded on the mono track as monaural.

Recording Bilingual Broadcasts

Both main speech and sub speech sounds are recorded on the Hi-Fi audio tracks separately. See “Audio to be recorded according to the NICAM broadcast” on page 29 for the sound that will be recorded on the mono audio track.

Frequency Range: 20 Hz to 20 kHz Dynamic Range: More than 90dB Wow and Flutter: Less than 0.005%

WRMS

Hi-Fi Sound

Section-4 Subsidiary Information

Problem Guide Page 64

Some problems you will be able to solve easily by checking a few basic items. Please follow this section before you call for help or take your VCR to your dealer. It could save your time and money.

User Guide Display Page 65

Maintenance Page 66

Specifications Page 67

PDC (Programme Delivery Control) function Page 68

Battery Safety Guidelines Page 69

Warranty Letter Page 71

Some Do’s and Don'ts Page 73

Sometimes problems can be solved easily by checking a few basic things. Check below before you call for help or take your unit to your dealer.

No power

• Check to see if the VCR is plugged into an AC mains socket.

Will not record

• No cassette in the VCR.

• Safety tab removed from cassette. (In this case, the cassette will be ejected.)

Will not playback

• No cassette in the VCR.

• For playback, TV must be tuned to the video programme number.

• Set the TV to the video input mode when the VCR and TV are connected via a Scart connector (see your TV manual).

• Press the VCR/TV button on the remote handset to display the indicator on the VCR display when the VCR and TV are connected via a Scart connector.

Snowy/Noisy picture

• Make sure the TV is fine tuned.

• Head cleaning may be required. See “MAINTENANCE”.

• Some snow or streaks are normal during visual search, still and slow playback.

Will not make timer recordings

• The VCR should be in the standby mode to activate timer recording.

• Programmes entered incorrectly.

• Clock was not set correctly.

• Programme exceeded cassette length.

• No cassette or cassette’s safety tab removed.

Cannot store tape data in memory

• Check that “TAPE NAVI ✓” is specified in the TAPE NAVI MENU. If “—” is specified, switch it to “✓”.

• Check the time at which the recording was made. Data is not stored in memory when the recording time is less than 5 minutes.

• The tape data memory is full. Delete unnecessary tape data.

Cannot locate the beginning of a programme

• You cannot search for a programme you want to view from the tape recorded on another VCR.

• Rewind the tape to its start, then press NAVI button.

Clock shows — — : — —

• Power interrupted.

Poor/No picture in normal TV viewing

• Carefully check aerial connection.

Indication of the VCR display appears abnormal/No button can be engaged

• Push the reset switch using a toothpick, etc. The display will be reset. Then set the information again.

Auto Install does not function.

• You have failed to engage Auto Install function (See page 10). Proceed with pre-tuning (See page 12).

400x DRIVE

EJECT

PROG

VIDEO IN L (MONO)–AUDIO IN-R

VIDEO LINK REC

STOP

TAPE

NAVIGATION

PLAY/STILL

PROBLEM GUIDE

SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION

(flashes for about 5 seconds)

(flashes continuously)

(flashes for about 3 seconds)

(lights for about 5 seconds)

(flashes for about 5 seconds)

Guide indications in VCR display

The following indications appear in the VCR display to tell you the current status of your VCR.

Indication

When it appears

When programming the timer

When you turn power off after programming the timer.

When you press the MENU button to end the programming

When you press the play, record, fast forward or rewind, or operate Shuttle

When you press the record button for recording or dubbing

When you turn the power on

Meaning and troubleshooting

• The VCR clock has been set to “– – : – –”. Set the time and programme the timer.

• Twelve programmes have already been stored. Cancel unnecessary programme and store the new programming.

• Non existing PlusCode programming number is entered.

• Enter the correct programming number.

• A cassette has not been inserted or a

cassette without safety tab has been inserted. A cassette without safety tab will be ejected automatically. Insert a cassette with safety tab intact.

• The VCR shows the timer programme number which is occupied.

• A cassette has not been inserted. Insert a cassette.

• A cassette without safety tab has been inserted. It will be ejected automatically. Insert a cassette with safety tab intact.

• The video heads are dirty. Cleaning them is recommended. To switch off the CL display, clean the head, turn the power off, and press the PROG button. The CL display automatically switches off when recording and playback are performed for about 5 hours after it appears.

USER GUIDE DISPLAY

MAINTENANCE

Touch to the video head

Cylinder

Cleaning roller

(Special material)

Tape guide

Tape

Video head

1. To maintain the optimum performance of this VCR, regular periodic maintenance is required. Your dealer will advise you further.

2. Maintenance and adjustments may not be carried out by the user. In all cases of difficulty or doubt, consult your dealer.

3. Head cleaning Dirt accumulated on the video heads after a period of time may cause the playback picture to become blurred or part of the video information to be lost. This does not mean that the recorded programme has been erased but head cleaning is required.

Since this VCR uses an auto head cleaning system, dirt does not often adhere to the heads.

• If dirt cannot still be removed, consult your dealer.

Auto Head Cleaning System

This system cleans the video heads automatically when a cassette is inserted and ejected or the VCR is turned on or off while a cassette is in the VCR, to prevent dirt from accumulating on the heads.

Note: Mechanical sound is heard during head cleaning.

SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION

Format: VHS PAL Standard Recording: Rotary Two-Head Helical Scan Azimuth Recording Tape Speed: 23.39 mm/sec. — SP, 11.7mm/sec. — LP Tape Width: 12.7 mm Operation Temperature: 5°C to 40°C Video: PAL colour (system I) & CCIR monochrome signals 625 lines Recording Time: 240 min. with E-240 cassette — SP

480 min. with E-240 cassette — LP Aerial Input: UHF channels 21 — 69 RF Output: UHF channel 35 (21 — 69 adjustable) (System I) Video Input: 0.5 to 1.5Vp-p 75 ohm Unbalanced Video Output: 1Vp-p 75 ohm Unbalanced S/N Ratio (Video): More than 43 dB Horizontal Resolution: Colour 260 lines

Audio (Linear)

Input: PERI: – 3.8 dBm 10 kohm, LINE: – 7.8 dBm 50 kohm Output: PERI: – 3.8 dBm 1 kohm, LINE: – 7.8 dBm 1 kohm S/N Ratio: 43 dB Frequency Range: 70 Hz to 12 kHz

Hi-Fi Audio

Frequency Range: 20 Hz to 20kHz Dynamic Range: More than 90dB Wow and Flutter: Less than 0.005% WRMS RF Audio Reception: NICAM Digital Stereo (I-PAL)

Rewind Time: About 54 seconds with E-180 cassette Power: AC 230V, 50 Hz Power Consumption: 18W (including timer)

2.9W (standby mode) Timer: 24-hour digital indication Cabinet Size: 430 mm(W)  93 mm(H)  273 mm(D) Weight: Approx. 3.8 kg Accessories Included: 1 — Aerial cable

1 — Infrared remote control handset 2 — Batteries

* Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

SPECIFICATIONS

If the VCR is tuned to a TV station transmitting a PDC signal, the VCR automatically takes any delay, earliness or extension of the programme into account and can record the specified programme. For example, assume that you programme the timer for a football game on station 8 from 19:00 to 20:45 on Saturday and the football game which is broadcast is changed to 21:00 to 23:00, the PDC function works and the VCR records the football game automatically from 21:00 to 23:00.

Notes:

1. The first time you do timer programming with this set, the "PDC" will be off.

2. To switch on the PDC function, press the PDC button once. Pressing the button again turns PDC off.

3. Subsequently, the on/off default follows your previous setting.

4. Always programme the timer for one TV programme to record the programme with the PDC function turned on. If you programme the timer for a football game and a movie on station 3 sequentially from 10:00 to 14:00 for example, only the football game will be recorded but the movie will not. In this case, programme the timer with the PDC off or input the other programme using another programme number to turn the PDC function on again.

5. When the VCR is tuned to a station transmitting a PDC signal but the signal conditions are poor, programme the timer with PDC turned off. If you programme the timer with PDC turned on, the PDC function may not operate normally.

6. The letters "PDC" will appear on the TV screen when reviewing the programmed information.

7. If the "PDC" indication is on and the broadcast programme does not have the PDC signal, your timer recording will function according to the time you have set on the VCR.

8. Programme without the PDC signal will be deleted after the recording is done. Whereas, the programme with PDC signal only will be deleted automatically after 4:00 am the next morning.

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PDC

MMM

EERTIOGRAPR

ENU

Exit

0000

DLY/WKL

CH02

7/ /0051TH

DATE

AY /MONTH / Y EAR SP

19 : 30 20

PDC

:00

PDC function

This VCR incorporates the PDC function.

Caution:

For the PDC function to work, the start and end time must be keyed-in EXACTLY as scheduled (as advertised); even though the actual broadcast may vary from the schedule.

PDC (Programme Delivery Control) FUNCTION

SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION

HITACHI – YOUR GUARANTEE OF EXCELLENCE (for UK only)

For the period of 12 MONTHS from the date of purchase your product has the benefit of our FULL PARTS AND LABOUR GUARANTEE as detailed below.

We undertake to replace or repair any part of the product which fails due to manufacturing defect within 12 months of the date of purchase provided that:

1) The product has been installed and used only in accordance with the instructions supplied with the product.

2) The product has not been repaired, maintained, or modified by any person other than our authorized Engineer.

3) The product serial number is not removed or altered.

This guarantee does not apply to products acquired second-hand or for commercial or communal use. This guarantee does not extend to user control adjustments, battery replacement and aerial adjustment. Any parts replaced under guarantee shall become the property of HITACHI HOME ELECTRONICS EUROPE LTD. Please note that evidence of the date of purchase will be required before service under guarantee is carried out.

This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights. In all cases of difficulty consult your HITACHI dealer.

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SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION

SOME DO’S AND DON’TS ON THE

SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT

This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.

★★★★★★★★★★

DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment. DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections

between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections.

DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equipment.

DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.

★★★★★★★★★★

DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is damaged in any way — switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.

DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.

DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed

for unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family know how to do this. Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people.

DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of traffic safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.

DON’T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing.

DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings.

Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.

DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety always fit the manufacturer’s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions.

DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.

ABOVE ALL

— NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes, slots or any other opening

in the case — this could result in a fatal electrical shock;

— NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe than sorry!

★★★★★★★★★★

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QUICK SET UP GUIDE

Hitachi Video Cassette Recorder

VT-FX960E(UKN)

Dear Hitachi Customer,

Congratulations on your choice of Hitachi Video Cassette Recorder (VCR). Welcome to our companywide commitment to your complete satisfaction and viewing enjoyment.

Before using your Hitachi VCR for the first time, we suggest that you spend a few minutes reading these set-up instructions. Even if you never used a VCR before, you can connect it up and tune it in quickly by following this Quick Set-Up Guide.

Contents

• Accessories Supplied .............................................1

• Connection ..............................................................2

• Auto Install ........................................................3 – 4

• Pre-Tuning the Built in Tuner ...............................5

• Resetting the Clock.................................................6

Fitting the Remote Control Batteries

• Remove battery cover of the remote control handset.

• Insert the two batteries provided.

• Ensure that the batteries are inserted correctly,

and that the + and – terminals match those marked inside the battery compartment.

• Replace the battery cover.

Accessories Supplied

Check and identify the accessories supplied. If any are missing or appear damaged, contact your dealer immediately.

Aerial cable for connecting this VCR and a TV

Remote control handset

142563

7 8 9

Batteries for remote control handset (R6)

2 pcs.

Cautions:

When the VCR is moved from a cold to a warm place, dew condensation can occur on the cylinder. To avoid damaging the cylinder or tape do not

operate the set immediately. Allow it to dry by leaving it powered on for 2 ~ 3 hours.

Connection

Connect the set and cables as shown below but do not connect the VCR to the mains power supply just yet. Otherwise auto installation will not work.

DECODER SET

Satellite/Cable box

Do not connect to the mains supply socket before connecting all leads, refer to page 3.

AC Outlet

AC230V, 50Hz

VCR

Aerial Lead

Aerial

Mains lead

SCART SOCKET

Please use a scart lead (not supplied) to get even better picture and sound quality.

When viewing pictures on your TV, press the VCR/TV button of the remote control handset so the VCR indicator lights in the VCR’s display.

TV Set

AERIAL

RF OUT

Scart connector lead

(not supplied)

To Aerial IN

Aerial cable (Supplied)

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Auto Install

400x DRIVE

EJECT

PROG

VIDEO IN L (MONO)–AUDIO IN-R

VIDEO LINK

Operate

Exit

ENU

AUTO

Auto Install (Plug & Play) function

This automatically tunes all broadcast channels, sets the clock and date.

To operate proceed as follows;

Plug the aerial lead into the VCR. Plug the aerial cable (supplied) from the VCR RF OUT into the TV aerial input. Please refer to page 2.

VCR TV screen

Connect to main power supply after completely connecting all leads (as described in page 2, Connection).

The VCR will be in standby mode at this stage and the VCR display will show "– –:– –".

Press OPERATE button.

" " will appear in the VCR display. During this time, if your set-up include scart connector and the TV is set to AV line, the TV screen will display as shown.

After this process is complete, the RF output channel will appear in the VCR display. For example, RF output channel 35.

Refer to item 6 for further tuning.

Switch on your TV and select an unused programme number, i.e. one not used for BBC1, ITV, etc. (Please consult your TV instruction

manual as your TV may have a special VCR programme number which must be used.)

Note: This programme number will be your VCR programme from now on.

Tune your TV (consult your TV instruction manual) until the test pattern shown appears.

The correct tuning position is when the picture is clear. Ensure this programme is stored in your TV.

– 3 –

Auto Install

400x DRIVE

PROG

REC

STOP

TAPE

NAVIGATION

PLAY/STILL

400x DRIVE

PROG

REC

STOP

TAPE

NAVIGATION

PLAY/STILL

400x DRIVE

EJECT

PROG

VIDEO LINK REC

STOP

TAPE

NAVIGATION

PLAY/S

Safety Tab

VCR TV screen

If the VCR display “”, press the STOP button on the VCR or on the remote control. The RF channel data will appear on the VCR display. Press the PROG or button to change the RF channel to “”. To stop the RF output, press the STOP button on the VCR or on the remote control again.

Press the PLAY/STILL button, the test pattern will disappear and the VCR will now come out of the standby mode into the operate mode.

You should now be able to playback a prerecorded cassette. Insert the cassette carefully (as shown). If the safety tab is removed then playback will start immediately, if not press the PLAY/STILL button and the picture will appear on the screen.

IMPORTANT:

Insert the cassette into the VCR. Push the cassette until the machine carries the cassette in itself. Never force a cassette in as this may damage the mechanism.

– 4 –

Pre-Tuning the Built in Tuner

NEMU

SELECT

Exit

ENU

REVI EWCH

ANVI

OMDE

LCOCK

SELECT

Exit

ENU

AUTO

NMUAL

SPHCERET

A G NICAM

DEUI ANNELCH

–

Exit

ENU

AUTO

400x DRIVE

PROG

REC

STOP

TAPE

NAVIGATION

PLAY/STILL

400x DRIVE

EJECT

PRO

VIDEO LINK

PROG

Cursor

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400x DRIVE

PROG

REC

STOP

TAPE

NAVIGATION

PLAY/STILL

Mis-Operation of Auto Install

In the case of mis-operation on the Auto Install on page 3 and page 4, please follow the procedure of pretuning as shown below.

Controls TV Screen

Turn on the TV and the VCR, then tune the TV to the video programme number. If you connect the VCR and TV using a 21-pin Scart connector lead, select the 21-pin Scart input of the TV.

Press the MENU button.

The menu, as illustrated, appears on the TV screen.

Press the cursor button to select the CH option, and press the ENTER button.

The CH PRESET display, as illustrated, will appear on the TV screen.

Press the ENTER button to select AUTO.

The display, as illustrated will appear on the TV screen and “” will appear in the VCR display. The VCR will automatically store channels recieved in your area. It takes about 3 minutes. The following stations are stored in programme numbers 01 — 05 automatically.

01 BBC1 02 BBC2 03 ITV 04 CH4 (or S4C) 05 CH5

Note: If the station does not transmit a signal which identifies itself, the station name will not appear.

Press the PLAY/STILL button.

The test pattern will disappear and the VCR change to the operate mode.

Press the PROG

(5/∞) buttons to check the channels you can receive.

Note: If no channels have been set or a clear picture does not appear, check the aerial or scart connection.

Note: When the pre-tuning of a channel is completed, the current time will appear in the VCR display. This is because the auto clock setting function has operated and the VCR clock has been set automatically. (See page 19 for details.)

– 5 –

Resetting the Clock

Cursor

142

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0000

0 9

NEMU

SELECT

Exit

ENU

REVI EWCH

ANVI

OMDE

LCOCK

OCKCL

: ––

ENU

Exit

0 ~ 9

––

SELECT

OCKCL

ENU

Exit

0000

:2010

DAY

EDA T

ONT H

––/ ––/ ––

/YEAR

0 ~ 9

SELECT

OCKCL

ENU

Exit

0000

:2010

DAY

EDA T

ONT H

12/05/01

/YESAAR

0 ~ 9

SELECT

You should only need to reset the clock if Auto Set-up did not do this. If the clock has been set your VCR should now be fully operational and ready for use.

Turn the VCR and TV on, then tune the TV to the video programme number.

Press the MENU button.

The menu, as illustrated appears on the TV screen.

Press the and cursor button to select the

clock option and press the ENTER button.

The CLOCK display as illustrated will appear on the TV screen.

Enter the current time using the number keys in

24Hr notation.

e.g. 1 0 2 0 10:20 am

2 2 2 0 10:20 pm

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER HELP LINE ON

Enter today's date, month and year.

e.g. 1 2 0 5 0 0 12. May 2000

2 0 0 3 0 1 20. March 2001

The day of the week appears automatically.

Note: At any stage during the number entry you can correct any errors by pressing the 0000 button until the incorrect digit changes to "–", then you can enter the correct number.

After setting the date, press the MENU button.

The time will appear in the VCR display.

01628 – 643029

QR32077

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Hitachi VT-FX960E Instruction Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual