Hitachi VTFX960EUKN User Manual

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

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

VT-FX960E(UKN)

Instruction manual

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

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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.

INFORMATION FOR YOUR SAFETY

Please read the following instructions carefully
before using this VCR.

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.

Mains supply: AC 230V, 50 Hz only

AC 230V, 50Hz

DECODER/CANAL PLUS

EURO. A/V

AUDIO OUT/
SORTIE SON

R/D. L/B.

AERIAL
ANTENNE

RF OUT
SORTIE
RF

• 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.

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.

WARNING: To prevent fire or electric shock,

do not expose this equipment to
rain or moisture.

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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.

CONTENTS

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.

This instruction manual consists of the following four sections.

Section-1 Setting Up

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

Section-2 Basic Operations

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

Section-3 Additional Operations

This section tells you how to use the
additional functions.

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

Section-4 Subsidiary Information

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

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FEATURES

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

• MOVIETEXT

TM

* 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.

— 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.

Accessories supplied Check and identify the accessories supplied.

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

Aerial Cable for connecting
this VCR and a TV

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Remote Control Handset Batteries for remote

control handset (R6)

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.

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CONNECTION

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

Basic Method

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

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.

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Connecting your VCR to your television using a scart lead

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

To AC outlet
AC 230V/50Hz

Aerial

DECODER/CANAL PLUS

EURO. A/V

Satellite/Cable box decoder

AERIAL

AUDIO OUT/
SORTIE SON

R/D. L/B.

AERIAL
ANTENNE

RF OUT
SORTIE

RF

RF OUT

SETTING UP

Scart

Scart connector lead

socket

available from your dealer
(not supplied)

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.

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.

TV set

Aerial cable
(supplied)

Aerial socket

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.

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.

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PROG

VIDEO IN L (MONO)–AUDIO IN-R

VIDEO LINK REC

STOP

TAPE

NAVIGATION

PLAY/STILL

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VCR Customer Controls

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EURO. A/V

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AUDIO OUT/
SORTIE SON

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AERIAL
ANTENNE

RF OUT
SORTIE
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PROG

Item No.

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

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 —

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

20 Time, 20

21 VCR, operate mode 23

STOP

TAPE

NAVIGATION

22 Audio indicators 25
23 — record (flashes during 27

PLAY/ST

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

26 Timer indicator 31

Function

up/down buttons

stereo system connection

VCR Display

Time counter or 53
VCR mode indicator 23
PLAY — playback 23
SRCH — visual search 24
SLOW — slow play 23
REW — rewind 24

“–” appears
during reverse
direction

viewing

FF — fast forward 24
STILL — play pause and frame advance 23

record pause)

Auxiliary (L1/L2/L3) 58

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Page

1 Transmission window 9
2 OPERATE — switch between operate 31

and standby mode

3

TRACKING button 25

4

PROG (programme up /down ) 12

SETTING UP

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 —
22 PAUSE/ENTER button 23

fast forward or search

24

23 PLAY — playback 23
24 TAPE NAVI — buttons to use for the 43

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

27 VCR/TV select button 23

TAPE NAVIGATION function

selection in playback

PDC button — for PDC setting during 68

recording

REMOTE OPERATION

Power source of infrared remote control handset

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VIDEO LINK REC

VIDEO IN L (MONO)–AUDIO IN-R

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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.

STOP

PLAY/STILL

TAPE

NAVIGATION

PROG

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.

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REC

STOP

TAPE

NAVIGATION

PLAY/STILL

AUTO INSTALLATION FUNCTION

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VIDEO LINK

Auto Install (Plug & Play) function

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

VCR TV screen

1

2

3

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.

(OPERATE)

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

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5

6

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.

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.

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VCR TV screen

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REC

STOP

TAPE

NAVIGATION

PLAY/STILL

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PROG

VIDEO LINK REC

STOP

TAPE

NAVIGATION

PLAY/STILL

Safety Tab

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If you cannot tune your TV correctly to the test
signal, or if there is distortion in the signal, it may

SETTING UP

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:

PLAY/STILL

STOP

REC

TAPE

NAVIGATION

PROG

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.

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PRE-TUNING OF BUILT-IN TV TUNER

NEMU

SELECT

Exit

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REVI EWCH

ANVI

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SELECT

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AUTO

NMUAL

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SPHCERET

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NICAM

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VIDEO LINK

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Cursor

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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.

1

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

2

3

4

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 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.

5

6

7

12

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.

PLAY/STILL

STOP

REC

400x DRIVE

TAPE

NAVIGATION

PROG

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.

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.)

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Deleting Unwanted Preset Channels

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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.

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.

PLAY

Cursor

Press the PLAY or STOP button until an

unwanted channel is found.
For example, press the STOP button to select

STOP

3

MENU

0000

channel 42 (programme number 04).
This is indicated by an arrow on the left of the
screen.

4

5

6

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.

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(PRE-TUNING OF BUILT-IN TV TUNER)

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Fine tuning of the picture of the received channel:

1

2

3

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.

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).

4

5

6

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.

7

8

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Repeat steps 3 through 6 for other channels.

After fine tuning them, press the MENU button.

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To change the channel manually

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

1

2

3

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.

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.

SETTING UP

4

5

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.

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(PRE-TUNING OF BUILT-IN TV TUNER)

SELECT

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To change the programme number (To exchange the channel)

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:

Controls TV screen

1

2

3

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.

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

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.

4

16

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.

To end, press the MENU button.

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

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1

2

3

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.

Press the PLAY or STOP button to display

a satellite/cable box programme.

SETTING UP

4

5

6

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

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.

7

To end, press the MENU button.

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GUIDE CHANNEL SETTING

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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.

Controls TV screen

1

2

3

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.

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.

4

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).

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.

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RCVMODE

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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

1

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

SETTING UP

2

3

4

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

Press the cursor button to select AUTO .

Press the or cursor button to switch the auto

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

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.

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SETTING THE CLOCK MANUALLY

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/YESAAR

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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.

Controls TV Screen

1

2

3

4

Turn the VCR and TV on, then set 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.

Set the time.

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

5

Set the date.

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

The day of the week appears automatically.

6

After setting the date, press the MENU button.

The clock appears in the display of VCR.

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.

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CASSETTE TAPES

400x DRIVE

EJECT

PROG

VIDEO IN L (MONO)–AUDIO IN-R

VIDEO LINK REC

STOP

TAPE

NAVIGATION

PLAY/STILL

400x DRIVE

EJECT

PROG

VIDEO IN L (MONO)–AUDIO IN-R

VIDEO LINK REC

EJECT

Only use video cassettes with the mark in
this VCR.

Insertion

1

Removal

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SETTING UP

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

EJECT

3

SP/LP

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.

TYPE

SPEED SELECT SWITCH
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

• 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.

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.

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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.

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PLAYBACK

TAPE

NAVIGATION

400x DRIVE

EJECT

PROG

VIDEO LINK REC

STOP

TAPE

NAVIGATION

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PAUSE

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400x DRIVE

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REC

STOP

TAPE

NAVIGATION

PLAY/STILL

PLAY/STILL

TAPE

NAVIGATION

400x DRIVE

PROG

REC

STOP

TAPE

NAVIGATION

PLAY/STILL

PLAY/STILL

TAPE

NAVIGATION

400x DRIVE

PROG

REC

STOP

TAPE

NAVIGATION

PLAY/STILL

SHUTTLE RING

Controls VCR Display

Start point: Turn the TV set on and select the

video programme number).

1

2

Insert a cassette.

Note: When a cassette (with its safety tab snapped

off) is loaded, playback starts automatically.

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

BASIC OPERATIONS

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.

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.

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TAPE

NAVIGATION

400x DRIVE

PROG

REC

STOP

TAPE

NAVIGATION

PLAY/STILL

PLAY/STILL

400x DRIVE

PROG

REC

STOP

TAPE

NAVIGATION

PLAY/STILL

STOP

Controls VCR Display

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).

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.

3

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.

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

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