VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
VT-FX980E(UKN)
Instruction manual
Auto Install System — simply
plug in all leads and press the
OPERATE button.
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BASIC OPERATIONS SETTING UPADDITIONAL OPERATIONSSUBSIDIARY INFORMATION
QR32061
is a
registered trademark of SRT,
Inc. A Jerry lggulden invention
licensed in association with
Arthur D. Little Enterprises, Inc.
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.
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 “ / I” 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.
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 to switch off the VCR and
removed the plug. If you intend to record
during your absence, remember there is
no necessity for the TV receiver to be
switched on.
DECODER/CANAL PLUS
EURO. A/V
AERIAL
ANTENNE
RF OUT
SORTIE
RF
AUDIO OUT/
SORTIE SON
R/D. L/G.
AC 230V, 50Hz
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 cut off the mains
plug, ensure that you dispose 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.
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.
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CONTENTS
This instruction manual consists of the following four sections.
CAUTION:
AUTO INSTALL SYSTEM — Please ensure that all leads are connected as illustrated as in page 6 and 7,
otherwise auto installation will not work.
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
controls.
Connections............................................................................... 6
Customer Controls ................................................................... 8
Remote Operation .................................................................. 10
Auto Installation Function ..................................................... 11
Pre-tuning of Built-in TV Tuner ............................................ 13
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 Jog/Shuttle Ring ......................................... 26
Recording TV Programmes................................................... 27
Tape Analyzer...........................................................................30
Instant Recording Timer (IRT)............................................... 31
Timer Recording ..................................................................... 32
VIDEO LINK — Recording Using Satellite Decoder or TV .40
This section tells you how to use the
additional functions.
Section-4 Subsidiary Information
Tape Navigation ..................................................................... 42
Navi Lock ..................................................................................49
Soap Recording........................................................................51
MOVIETEXT™ ........................................................................ 53
.......................................................... 54
Special Characteristics
• Linear Time Counter...................................................... 55
• Automatic Rewind ......................................................... 55
• Rewind Shut Off............................................................. 55
• Mode Lock Function ...................................................... 55
• Tape Remaining Display Function............................... 56
• Index Function................................................................ 57
• Rental Play ...................................................................... 57
Menu Features ........................................................................ 58
VIDEO Plus+®System Setup ................................................ 62
Editing
• VIDEO Dubbing................................................................63
• AUDIO Dubbing...............................................................65
• Tape Dubbing ................................................................. 67
• Synchro Editing.............................................................. 69
“Satellite/Cable box” Decoder Operation ........................... 71
Satellite Receiver Operation.................................................. 73
Hi-Fi Sound.............................................................................. 78
How to Operate Your TV by Using
the Remote Control Handset ............................................ 79
Problem Guide........................................................................ 82
User Guide Display..................................................................83
Maintenance............................................................................ 84
Specifications .......................................................................... 85
PDC (Programme Delivery Control) function...................... 86
Battery Safety Guidelines...................................................... 87
Warranty Letter ....................................................................... 89
Some Do’s and Don’ts........................................................... 91
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FEATURES
— 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 off the
VCR.
— 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 or
REC/IRT button is pressed.
— Auto Operate On turns on the VCR 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 standby mode, while
rewinding.
• Fine slow motion.
• Easy preset tuning provides up to 49
programmes.
• Instant Recording Timer (IRT) allows you to
quickly set-up the VCR to record a TV
programme for a specified period.
• The supplied remote control handset can
operate not only two VCRs but also 15
different types of TVs.
• Index function — convenient for locating the
desired programme on your tape.
• PDC (Programme Delivery Control) function —
corrects the start and stop times of a timer
recording if the TV station delays programme.
• Video and audio dubbing allows you to simply
and easily insert new video and audio
sequence into existing tape.
• VIDEO LINK allows you to easily prepare the
VCR to record signals from a satellite/cable
decoder.
• 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.
Aerial Cable for
connecting this VCR
and a TV
Remote Control Handset Batteries for remote
control handset (R6)
• The VIDEO Plus+®programming system 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.
• Satellite receiver controller.
• 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.
•– a feature which allows
the VCR to automatically or manually skip past
detected commercial groups during replay of a
recorded television broadcast.
•“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 remote control and VCR —
shuttle control for fast search and variable
speed playback.
• Auto Install System (Plug and Play) — tunes in
stations, selects correct order, sets clock and
date.
• Auto Tuning — tunes in stations, sorts correct
order, and sets clock.
• High quality slow motion/still frame pictures.
• Stereo Sound — record and playback.
• Phono audio outputs.
• NTSC playback.
• Graphic OSD.
• Setting the clock using a PDC signal (Auto
clock set).
• Automatic controls for easier operation.
— Auto Programme Play immediately starts to
play a recorded programme by simply
turning on the VCR after timer recording has
finished.
— Auto Head Cleaning system minimizes the
need for accessory cleaners and professional
head cleaning.
Accessories supplied Check and identify the accessories supplied.
If any are missing or appear damaged, consult your dealer.
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Section-1 Setting Up
Connection Pages 6 — 7
This tells you how to connect your VCR to an aerial, TV, etc.
Customer Controls Pages 8 — 9
This tells you the location and the detailed functions of the
switches, buttons, VCR display and connection terminals on the
VCR.
Remote Operation Page 10
This tells you how to insert batteries into the remote control
handset and how to operate your VCR remotely.
Auto Installation Function Page 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 13 — 18
This VCR incorporates a complete TV tuner (just like your
normal TV) and can be pre-tuned to receive up to 49 TV
programmes.
To preset satellite programmes, see page 73.
Auto Clock Setting using PDC signal and
Setting the Clock Manually Pages 19 — 20
The clock display area in the VCR 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 and instant recording timer.
This section explains the two clock setting methods.
A. Setting the VCR clock automatically using a PDC signal.
B. Setting the remote control clock, then transferring the set
time to the VCR to set the VCR clock.
Cassette Tapes Page 21
This tells you how to insert and remove a cassette, and how to
protect recordings from accidental erasure.
SETTING UP
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CONNECTION
DECODER/CANAL PLUS
EURO. A/V
AERIAL
ANTENNE
RF OUT
SORTIE
RF
AUDIO OUT/
SORTIE SON
R/D. L/G.
Aerial
Aerial cable
(supplied)
TV set
To AC outlet
AC 230V/50Hz
AERIAL
Aerial socket
RF OUT
Basic Method
For even better sound and picture quality we
recommend to use scart connection.
Please refer 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.
Do not connect to the mains
supply socket before
connecting all leads, refer to
page 11.
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.
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.
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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SETTING UP
DECODER/CANAL PLUS
EURO. A/V
AERIAL
ANTENNE
RF OUT
SORTIE
RF
AUDIO OUT/
SORTIE SON
R/D. L/G.
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
Connecting your VCR to your television using scart lead.
Set your TV to its proper AV line (scart lead) to
receive signal via the scart connector 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 handset 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.
Do not
connect to the
mains supply
socket before
connecting all
leads, refer to
page 11.
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
VIDEO LINK
REC/
IRT
REW
FWD
TAPE
NAVIGATION
VIDEO LINK
CA
2930
31
25 26
27 28
Item No.
Function
Page
8
CUSTOMER CONTROLS
VCR Customer Controls
1 OPERATE ( / I) (Standby/operate) 2
button
2 EJECT (0) button 21
3 VIDEO LINK button 40
4 Cassette compartment 21
5 STOP (7) button 24
6 PLAY/STILL (6) button 23
7 Infrared transmitter 73
8 Jog dial 26
9 Shuttle ring 26
10 Tape navigation programme select 45
up/down (5/∞) buttons
11 TAPE NAVIGATION button 42
12 REC/IRT button 27
13 PROG (5/∞) (programme up/down) 12
button
14 Remote control receiving window 10
15 CA ( ) indicator 54
- lights when CA function is in use.
16 Reset switch 82
17 VIDEO LINK indicator –– lights when 40
VIDEO LINK function is in use
18 AUDIO IN (L-mono),(R) sockets 67
19 VIDEO IN socket 67
20 Decoder socket 71
21 AUDIO OUT (L), (R) sockets for –
stereo system connection
22 AERIAL — signal input 6
23 RF OUT — signal out to TV 6
24 Scart socket 7
VCR Display
25 Time, 20
Time counter or 55
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 23
advance
26 VCR, operate mode 23
27 Audio indicators 25
28 — record (flashes during 27
record pause)
29 Tape-in indicator 21
30 TV programme number or 27
Auxiliary (L1/L2/L3) 63
31 Timer indicator 32
REC
“–” appears
during reverse
direction
viewing
21
DECODER/CANAL PLUS
EURO. A/V
AERIAL
ANTENNE
RF OUT
SORTIE
RF
AUDIO OUT/
SORTIE SON
R/D. L/G.
24
23
22
20
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
REC/
IRT
REV
FWD
L (MONO)-AUDIO IN-R
VIDEO IN
VIDEO LINK
19
18
TAPE
NAVIGATION
VIDEO LINK
CA
4
56
8
7
9
10
1112
13
15
16
17
2
1
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
VIDEO LINK
REC/
IRT
REV
FWD
TAPE
NAVIGATION
3
14
VIDEO LINK
CA
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
VIDEO LINK
VIDEO LINK
CA
To open the
cover:
Pull the cover
forward.
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SETTING UP
Remote Control Handset Customer Controls
Item No.
Function
Page
ENTER
TRANS
321
1
4
2
3
654
98
0
7
PROG
SP/LP
MENU
CLOCK
COUNT
DISP
CH1/2
0000
VCR1/2/TV
CLOCK
CORRECT
PDC
DLY/WKL
AUX
EXTEND
CL
FWDREV
INDEX
ENTER
MENU
CA
PROG
PROG
AUXVCR/TVOPERATE
MOVIE TEXT
REC
TV
NAVI
22
1
21
18
19
20
17
16
14
15
13
1210
9
6
5
4
33
2
7
8
11
23
32
31
29
27
26
30
28
25
24
42
41
40
39
35
34
33
38
37
36
VIDEO
PLUS
A. DUB V. DUB
1 Transmission window 10
2 OPERATE — switch between operate 32
and standby mode
3 VCR/TV select button 23
4 MENU — to recall OSD menu 58
5 NAVI button 44
6 Cursor buttons 13
7 ENTER button 13
8REC — record button 27
9 Tape transport button 24
— playback
— rewind or search
— fast forward or search
— stops play/record function
10 Pause/still button 23
11 Shuttle knob 26
12 Frame advance during still 23
13 INDEX button — INDEX feature 57
14 button 54
15 MOVIE TEXT button 53
16 TV mute button 80
17 TV PROG button 80
18 TV Operate button 80
19 TV volume button 80
Note: Four buttons 16 – 19 are used
only when operating the TV.
20 PROG (programme up/down) button 13
21 AUX button — select L1, L2 or L3 67
input
22 Display clock/timer programme 20
information
23 VIDEO Plus+ programming button 33
24 Number buttons 20
25 PROG — to enter timer programme 36
information
26 SP/LP — changes tape speed during 21
record
27 VCR1/2/TV select button 10
28 PDC button 86
29 DISP — to recall on-screen display 56
30 CLOCK/COUNT — changes VCR 55
display
31 CH1/2 button 25
32 A. DUB button 66
33 V. DUB button 64
34 0000 — clears time counter 55
35 MENU — to recall OSD menu 58
36 CORRECT button 20
37 CLOCK — enter or correct time on 20
handset
38 EXTEND (– or +) 33
39 AUX — to select L1 or L2 input 36
40 CL buttons — mode lock 55
41 TRANS button — transmits data 34
42 ENTER button — to enter PlusCode 33
programming
number
Buttons used
exclusively to
operate the TV
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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 six months 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
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
VIDEO LINK
REC/
IRT
REV
FWD
TAPE
NAVIGATION
ENTER
TRANS
321
1
4
2
3
64
9807
PROG
SP/LP EXTEND
MENU
CLOCK
COUNT
DISP
CH1/2
0000
VCR1/2/TV
CLOCK
CORRECT
PDC
DLY/WKL
AUX
VIDEO
PLUS
CL
5
VCR1/2/TV
select button
Display
A. DUB
V. DUB
VIDEO LINK
CA
To operate this VCR with the remote control
handset, press the VCR1/2/TV select button on the
handset to display “VCR 1” or “VCR 2”, then
point it at the receiver on the front of the VCR.
• The REC, play , rewind , fast forward
,
stop , pause and frame advance
buttons can control your VCR even if “TV” is
displayed when the “REMOTE ” display (see
page 60 for details) is set to (1) or (–)
• This VCR is designed so it can be controlled
when either “VCR 1” or “VCR 2” is selected
(see page 60).
Note: Be sure to press the mark (
, , ,
) of the tape transport button on the remote
control to operate the VCR, not the centre of the
buttons. Pressing the centre of the button could
cause a malfunction.
VCR 1/2/TV Select button
ENTER
TRANS
321
1
4
2
3
64
9807
PROG
SP/LP EXTEND
MENU
CLOCK
COUNT
DISP
CH1/2
FWDREV
0000
VCR1/2/TV
CLOCK
CORRECT
PDC
DLY/WKL
AUX
VIDEO
PLUS
CL
5
VCR1/2/TV
select button
A. DUB
V. DUB
The supplied remote control handset is designed
to operate up to two types of Hitachi VCRs and 15
different types of TV.
• Refer to page 79 when using the handset to
operate the TV.
• For dubbing your own tapes, as an example,
the recording VCR and playback VCR can be
controlled by a single handset. In order to
operate two VCRs, set this VCR remote code to
“VCR 2”, and the other VCR to “VCR 1”,
following the “REMOTE (1), (2) or (–)” section
on page 60.
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SETTING UP
AUTO INSTALLATION FUNCTION
Controls VCR/TV screen
Auto Install (Plug & Play) function
This automatically tunes all broadcast channels, sets the clock and date.
Switch on the mains supply socket after
completely connecting all leads (as described on
pages 6 and 7).
The VCR will be in 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 includes Scart
connector and the TV is set to Scart input, 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.
COMMERCIAL
VIDEO LINK
(OPERATE)
VIDEO LINK
CA
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
R
VIDEO LINK
CA
1
2
3
Exit
=
M
ENU
AUTO
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
VIDEO LINK
CA
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.
4
6
5
If “” appears, press the stop button on the
VCR or on the remote control handset. 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.
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
REC/
IRT
REV
FWD
TAPE
NAVIGATION
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.
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(AUTO INSTALLATION FUNCTION)
VCR TV
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
REC/
IRT
REW
FWD
TAPE
NAVIGATION
7
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:
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
REC/
IRT
REW
FWD
TAPE
NAVIGATION
VIDEO LINK
CA
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
VIDEO LINK
REC/
IRT
REV
FWD
TAPE
NAVIGATION
Safety Tab
8
9
Press the play/still (6) button, the test pattern
will disappear and the VCR will now come out of
standby mode into 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 (6) button and the picture will
appear on the screen.
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.)
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SETTING UP
PRE-TUNING OF BUILT-IN TV TUNER
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
VIDEO LINK
REC/
IRT
REV
FWD
TAPE
NAVIGATION
VIDEO LINK
CA
The VCR should display “– –:– –” in it’s LCD panel
after the main supply is connected.
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.
1
2
Press the MENU button.
The menu, as illustrated, appears on the TV screen.
NEMU
SELECT
Exit
M
ENU
REVI EWCH
ANVI
OMDE
AST
OK
SELECT
Exit
M
ENU
AUTO
NMUAL
OK
SPHCERET
A
NICAM
–
Exit
=
M
ENU
AUTO
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
VIDEO LINK
CA
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
REC/
IRT
REV
FWD
TAPE
NAVIGATION
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
REC/
IRT
VIDEO LINK
CA
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 start auto tuning, auto channel mapping,
auto clock setting, and auto RF seek function. 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 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.
3
4
5
7
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
VIDEO LINK
INDEX
ENTER
MENU
PROG
PROG
AUXVCR/TVOPERATE
MOVIE TEXT
CA
REC
TV
NAVI
PROG
Cursor
MENU
VIDEO LINK
CA
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
REC
IRT
VIDEO LINK
CA
Press the PLAY/STILL button.
The test pattern will disappear and the VCR change to the operate mode.
6
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
REC/
IRT
REV
FWD
TAPE
NAVIGATION
14
(PRE-TUNING OF BUILT-IN TV TUNER)
1
2
Press the cursor button to select MANUAL,
and then press the ENTER button.
The programme number, station name and
channel number will appear in this display.
This is indicated by an arrow on the left of the
screen.
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.
3
4
5
6
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).
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.
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
CA
FWDREV
INDEX
ENTER
MENU
PROG
PROG
AUXVCR/TVOPERATE
MOVIE TEXT
CA
REC
NAVI
TV
Cursor
MENU
Deleting Unwanted Preset Channels
NMUALA
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BBC1
BBC2
ITV
CH4
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M
ENU
SELECT,CHANGE
0~9,
0000
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—
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—
—
C
BBC1
BBC2
ITV
CH4
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M
ENU
SELECT,CHANGE
0~9,
0000
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M
ENU
NMUALA
R
0
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–
–
C
SELECT,CHANGE
0~9,
0000
SELECT
Exit
M
ENU
AUTO
NMUAL
OK
SPHCERET
A
NICAM
–
15
SETTING UP
1
2
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.
3
4
5
6
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 fast forward or rewind 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
Repeat steps 3 through 6 for other channels.
8
After fine tuning them, press the MENU button.
FWDREV
INDEX
ENTER
MENU
PROG
PROG
AUXVCR/TVOPERATE
MOVIE TEXT
CA
REC
NAVI
TV
Cursor
MENU
Fine tuning of the picture of the received channel:
NMUALA
R
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0
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P C
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—
—
—
—
—
—
—
C
BBC1
BBC2
ITV
CH4
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M
ENU
SELECT,CHANGE
0~9,
0000
NMUALA
R
0
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—
—
—
—
—
—
—
C
BBC1
BBC2
ITV
CH4
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M
ENU
SELECT,CHANGE
0~9,
0000
Exit
M
ENU
NMUALA
—
DECO
FINE
DER
+
CHPROG ——
04—42
0000
OK
Exit
M
ENU
NMUALA
—
DECO
FINE
DER
+
CHPROG ——
04 42
0000
OK
NMUALA
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—
—
—
—
—
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BBC1
BBC2
ITV
CH4
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M
ENU
SELECT,CHANGE
0~9,
0000
SELECT
Exit
M
ENU
AUTO
NMUAL
OK
SPHCERET
A
NICAM
–
16
1
2
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.
3
Press the cursor button to select MANUAL,
and then press the ENTER button.
4
5
Press the play or stop button to display
the channel to be changed on the VCR 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.
Press the pause button, so the channel is
selected. Then press two numbered button or fast
forward or rewind 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 again
to store the channel.
FWDREV
INDEX
ENTER
MENU
PROG
PROG
AUXVCR/TVOPERATE
MOVIE TEXT
CA
REC
NAVI
TV
Cursor
MENU
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)
NMUALA
R
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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P C
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—
—
—
—
—
—
—
C
BBC1
BBC2
ITV
CH4
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M
ENU
SELECT,CHANGE
0~9,
0000
NMUALA
R
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—
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BBC1
BBC2
ITV
CH4
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ENU
SELECT,CHANGE
0~9,
0000
Exit
M
ENU
NMUALA
—
D
FINE
ECO
CH
DER
+
CHPROG ———04
—
23
0000
Exit
M
ENU
NMUALA
—
DECO
FINE
DER
+
CHPROG ——
04 23
0000
OK
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–
–
–
–
–
–
C
BBC1
BBC2
CH4
ITV
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M
ENU
SELECT,CHANGE
0~9,
0000
SELECT
Exit
M
ENU
AUTO
NMUAL
OK
SPHCERET
A
NICAM
–
17
SETTING UP
To change the programme number (To exchange the channel)
1
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
M
ENU
AUTO
NMUAL
OK
SPHCERET
A
NICAM
–
2
Press the cursor button to select MANUAL
and then press the ENTER button.
NMUALA
R
0
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BBC1
BBC2
ITV
CH4
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M
ENU
SELECT,CHANGE
0~9,
0000
3
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 BBC2 CH33.
3
0
NMUALA
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BBC1
BBC2
CH4
ITV
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M
ENU
SELECT,CHANGE
0~9,
0000
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C
BBC2
CH4
ITV
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M
ENU
SELECT,CHANGE
0~9,
0000
To end, press the MENU button.
4
FWDREV
INDEX
ENTER
MENU
PROG
PROG
AUXVCR/TVOPERATE
MOVIE TEXT
CA
REC
NAVI
TV
Cursor
MENU
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:
18
(PRE-TUNING OF BUILT-IN TV TUNER)
To preset “Satellite or cable box” programme (Refer to page 7 for connection)
1
2
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.
3
Press the play or stop button to display a
“Satellite/cable box” programme.
4
If the picture displayed is a “Satellite/cable box”
programme, press the pause button.
5
6
Press the play button to change the display
from “DECODER (—)” to “DECODER (√)”.
Note:
If the selected channel has been preset to satellite
receiving channel, you will be unable to perform
the above selection.
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.
FWDREV
INDEX
ENTER
MENU
PROG
PROG
AUXVCR/TVOPERATE
MOVIE TEXT
CA
REC
NAVI
TV
Cursor
MENU
NMUALA
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ENU
SELECT,CHANGE
0~9,
0000
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M
ENU
NMUALA
—
D
FINE
ECOCDHER
+
CHPROG ——
07
—
22
0000
Exit
M
ENU
NMUALA
—
D
FINE
ECOCDHER
+
CHPROG ——
07 22
0000
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M
ENU
SELECT,CHANGE
0~9,
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SELECT
Exit
M
ENU
AUTO
NMUAL
OK
SPHCERET
A
NICAM
–
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BBC1
BBC2
ITV
CH4
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M
ENU
SELECT,CHANGE
0~9,
0000
19
SETTING UP
AUTO CLOCK SETTING USING PDC SIGNAL
Setting the clock using a PDC signal (Auto clock set)
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
2
Press the MENU button. Press the cursor
button to select MODE, and then press the ENTER
button.
Turn on the VCR and TV, and then tune the TV to
the video programme number.
3
Press the cursor button to select AUTO .
4
Press the or cursor button to switch the
auto clock setting function between √ (on) and ––
(off).
FWDREV
INDEX
ENTER
MENU
PROG
PROG
AUXVCR/TVOPERATE
MOVIE TEXT
CA
REC
NAVI
TV
Cursor
MENU
Notes:
• If the PDC signal being broadcast by a station which does not contain a time signal, the VCR clock
cannot 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 remote control handset to set the
time on the VCR clock.
• If the time set in the remote control is transferred to the VCR and the VCR clock has already been set,
the function to set the clock using a PDC signal is disabled automatically.
RCVMODE
O
VTIADPEEO ALNIANLK
Y
ZE
R
PROGRAM PLAY
SD
SELECT SET
Exit
M
ENU
–
2
–
L
–
AUTO
–
1L
REMOTE
– 21
–
AU
DIO
MIX
RCVMODE
O
VTIADPEEO ALNIANLK
Y
ZE
R
PROGRAM PLAY
SD
SELECT SET
Exit
M
ENU
–
2
–
L
–
AUTO
–
1L
REMOTE
– 21
–
AU
DIO
MIX
RCVMODE
O
VTIADPEEO ALNIANLK
Y
ZE
R
PROGRAM PLAY
SD
SELECT SET
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M
ENU
–
2
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DIO
AUTO
MIX
–
1L
REMOTE
– 21
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20
SETTING THE CLOCK MANUALLY
Things to know before starting
• While you are setting the clock, the display
panel on the remote control handset will
prompt you through the procedure.
• Always press “0” before a single-digit hour,
minute, day, month or year.
• If you press the wrong digit during clock
setting, press the CORRECT button repeatedly
until the incorrect digit flashes then enter the
correct digit.
• You have about one minute to complete each
step in the procedure. If you do not proceed to
the next step within this time, all entries are
erased and you must start again.
• The clock must be set to the correct time before
programming the timer for unattended
recording or Instant Recording Timer (IRT).
Notes:
• If you wish to correct the time in the VCR
display after transmitting the information to the
VCR, follow the steps above correcting the
information and transmit it again.
• If the power is interrupted for more than 30
minutes, “– –:– –” will appear in the VCR
display. The time and date will need to be reset.
Controls Remote Display
1
2
3
4
Be sure to check that “VCR1” or “VCR2” is
displayed.
This VCR is designed so it can be controlled when
either “VCR1” or “VCR2” is selected.
See “REMOTE” on page 60.
Press the CLOCK button.
Set the time and date.
For example, press 1 0 2 0 for 10:20, and then
1 2 0 5 0 1 for the 12th of May, 2001.
(0:00 for midnight, 12:00 for noon)
The day of week appears automatically.
After setting the date, press the CLOCK button.
The clock starts counting and the blinking
“TRANS” appears.
5
Press the TRANS button while aiming the remote
control handset at the receiver on the VCR.
The transferred time appears on the display of the
VCR.
“TRANS” now stop blinking in the display.
DAY MONTH
VCRTRANS
YEAR
SA
1
6
Press the CLOCK button.
The remote control handset and the VCR clock
have now been set up.
DAY MONTH
VCRSA1
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
LINK
R
E
I
R
VIDEO LINK
CA
VCR
DAY MONTH
YEAR
1
▲
▲
▲
▲
DAY MONTH
▲
▲
▲
▲
▲
▲
VCR
YEAR
SA
1
DAY MONTH
VCRTRANS
YEAR
SA
1
▲
▲
▲
▲
▲▲
▲▲
ENTER
TRANS
321
1
4
2
3
64
9807
PROG
SP/LP
MENU
CLOCK
COUNT
DISP
CH1/2
FWDREV
0000
VCR1/2/TV
CLOCK
CORRECT
PDC
DLY/WKL
AUX
CL
5
CLOCK
CORRECT
VCR1/2/TV
TRANS
~
0 9
EXTEND
VIDEO
PLUS
A. DUB
V. DUB
VCR
DAY MONTH
1
21
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 its safety tab has
been removed
Cover the hole with
cellophane tape.
CASSETTE TAPES
Only use video cassettes with mark in this
VCR.
Insertion
VIDEO LINK
CA
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
VIDEO LINK
REC/
IRT
REV
FWD
TAPE
NAVIGATION
VIDEO LINK
CA
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
VIDEO LINK
REC/
IRT
REV
FWD
TAPE
NAVIGATION
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
R
IR
VIDEO LINK
CA
1
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.
Removal
1
Press the eject (0) button on the VCR.
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 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
ENTER
TRANS
321
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2
3
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9807
PROG
SP/LP EXTEND
MENU
CLOCK
COUNT
DISP
FWDREV
0000
VCR1/2/TV
CLOCK
CORRECT
PDC
DLY/WKL
AUX
VIDEO
PLUS
CL
5
CH1/2
SP/LP
A. DUB
V. DUB
22
Section-2 Basic Operations
Playback Pages 23 — 26
This tells you how to playback a tape and how to view a scene
at variable tape speed.
Jog Dial and Shuttle Ring/Knob; 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.
Instant Recording Timer (IRT) Page 31
This tells you how to use the IRT feature.
The IRT feature allows you to quickly set-up the VCR to record a
TV programme for a specified period.
Timer Recording Pages 32 — 39
The built-in 24-hour timer permits the 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 40
“VIDEO LINK” function allows you to easily prepare the VCR to
record signals from a satellite/cable decoder or TV.
23
BASIC OPERATIONS
PLAYBACK
Controls VCR Display
1
Start point: Turn on the TV set 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
To engage slow, use the Shuttle knob on the
remote control or shuttle ring on the VCR.
Turn the Shuttle during playback to the right for
forward slow or to the left for reverse slow. The
tape will be played back at slow speed.
Release the Shuttle knob/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.
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
REC/
IRT
REV
FWD
TAPE
NAVIGATION
2
Press the play button on the remote control
handset or play/still (6) 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
handset or play/still (6) button on the VCR to
stop the picture on the screen during playback.
Press the button again to reset to normal playback.
If the screen “jitters” vertically, press the PROG (▲
or ▼) buttons on the VCR for tracking adjustment.
Frame advance
Press the pause button to still the picture.
Press the frame advance on the remote control
button to advance the picture to the next
frame.
Pressing and holding the frame advance
button advances the frames continuously.
Press play or pause button to reset to
normal playback.
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
VIDEO LINK
REC/
IRT
TAP
NAVIG
FWDREV
INDEX
ENTER
MENU
PROG
PROG
AUXVCR/TVOPERATE
MOVIE TEXT
CA
REC
NAVI
TV
VCR/TV
Shuttle knob
VIDEO LINK
CA
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
REC/
IRT
REV
FWD
TAPE
NAVIGATION
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
REC/
IRT
REV
FWD
TAPE
NAVIGATION
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
REC/
IRT
REV
FWD
TAPE
NAVIGATION
PLAY/STILL
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
REC/
IRT
REV
FWD
TAPE
NAVIGATION
PLAY/STILL
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
REC/
IRT
REV
FWD
TAPE
NAVIGATION
Shuttle ring
24
(PLAYBACK)
Press the stop button to stop a tape.
3
Controls VCR Display
Rewinding a tape during stop mode.
Press the rewind button.
Note: When a cassette has not been inserted,
“ ” will flash in the VCR display to warn you.
Visual search
Press either the rewind or fast forward
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 LP mode.
• Visual search is also possible using shuttle
ring/knob (see page 26).
Fast forwarding a tape during stop mode.
Press the fast forward 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.
Insert an NTSC tape into the VCR and press the
play button.
Note:
• Although this VCR can also play NTSC-SP and
EP tapes, noise may enter the Hi-Fi sound with
NTSC-EP tapes. 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.
FWDREV
INDEX
ENTER
MENU
PROG
PROG
AUXVCR/TVOPERATE
MOVIE TEXT
CA
REC
NAVI
TV
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
REC/
IRT
REV
FWD
TAPE
NAVIGATION
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
REC/
IRT
REV
FWD
TAPE
NAVIGATION
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
REC/
IRT
REV
FWD
TAPE
NAVIGATION
PLAY/STILL
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
REC/
IRT
REV
FWD
TAPE
NAVIGATION
STOP
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
REC/
IRT
REV
FWD
TAPE
NAVIGATION
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
REC/
IRT
REV
FWD
TAPE
NAVIGATION
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BASIC OPERATIONS
Notes:
• If there is a noise bar in the picture during still
or slow motion play, press the PROG button (▲
or ▼) on the VCR to adjust tracking and reduce
noise.
• To prevent tape damage, the VCR will switch
from still/slow mode to 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 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 PROG button (▲
or ▼) on the VCR to adjust tracking manually.
ENTER
TRANS
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PROG
SP/LP EXTEND
MENU
CLOCK
COUNT
DISP
FWDREV
0000
VCR1/2/TV
CLOCK
CORRECT
PDC
DLY/WKL
AUX
VIDEO
PLUS
CL
5
CH1/2
CH1/2
A. DUB
V. DUB
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 light.
• 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
FWDREV
INDEX
ENTER
REC
PROG
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
VIDEO LINK
REC/
IRT
REV
FWD
TAPE
NAVIGATION
VIDEO LINK
CA
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1
/7
1
3
9
1
-7
1
1
/7
1
5
5
9
7
1
3
1
7
-13
-
9
-
1
7
Reverse direction Forward direction
SP-tape
LP-tape
Forward search
Normal play
Slow motion
Normal play
or
Still play
Reverse play
Reverse search
-
5
-
9
-
3
-
5
-
1
-
1
-
1
/
7
-
1
/
7
Reverse slow motion
FWDREV
PLAYBACK USING JOG/SHUTTLE RING
Use of the jog/shuttle ring/knob allows many different kinds of
playback – slow-motion play, normal play, forward search,
reverse slow-motion play, reverse play and reverse search.
Note: If the shuttle ring/knob is operated in stop mode, the VCR
enters the fast forward or rewind mode.
■ How to use the jog dial on the VCR
Turn the jog dial during play or still play for forward or reverse
frame advance.
• Every time the jog dial is brought to the point where a slight
click is felt, the picture will move by one frame.
• Releasing the jog dial returns to still play.
■ How to use the shuttle ring/knob
If the shuttle ring/knob is operated during normal or still playback,
turning the ring/knob to the positions indicated gives the special
effects shown.
• Release the shuttle ring/knob for normal play or still play.
• If the shuttle ring/knob 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 slowmotion play, the VCR will enter the stop mode automatically to
prevent damage to the tape.
• Numbers indicate tape speeds with normal play
as 1.
Notes:
• Operation of shuttle ring on the VCR is identical to shuttle knob on the remote control handset but the
speed is slightly different.
• The picture may contain noise, streaking or other distortion when it changes.
• If noise bars appear on the TV screen during slow/still mode, press the PROG button (▲ or ▼) on the
VCR to adjust tracking.
INDEX
ENTER
REC
FWDREV
Shuttle knob
Reverse direction Forward direction
REV
FWD
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BASIC OPERATIONS
Controls VCR Display
1
2
3
4
5
6
Start point: Turn on the TV set 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 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 on the remote control
handset until the type of tape you use appears in
the VCR display. Refer to “Tape Navigation
Function” on page 42.
• While the TAPE NAVIGATION button is flashing,
recording cannot be done even if the REC or
REC/IRT 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 or REC/IRT button.
Now recording will start.
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 or REC/IRT button
without a cassette inserted, “” will flash
in the VCR display to warn you.
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
REC/
IRT
REV
FWD
TAPE
NAVIGATION
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 mode to
stop mode after about 5 minutes.
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3:00
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Select the programme to be recorded by
pressing the PROG buttons or any two
numbered 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 86)
RECORDING TV PROGRAMMES
FWDREV
INDEX
ENTER
MENU
PROG
PROG
AUXVCR/TVOPERATE
MOVIE TEXT
CA
REC
NAVI
TV
PROG
REC
ENTER
TRANS
1
4
2
3
PROG
MENU
CLOCK
COUNT
CH1/2
FWDREV
0000
VCR1/2/TV
CLOCK
CORRECT
PDC
AUX
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SP/LP
DISP
DLY/WKL
CL
~
DISP
Pause
SP/LP
0 9
EXTEND
VIDEO
PLUS
A. DUB
V. DUB
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
REC/
IRT
REV
FWD
TAPE
NAVIGATION
PROG
/
REC indicator
REC/IRT
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
REC/
IRT
REV
FWD
TAPE
NAVIGATION
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
REC/
IRT
REV
FWD
TAPE
NAVIGATION
28
(RECORDING TV PROGRAMMES)
Controls VCR display
7
To view a programme while recording it
You can view a programme while recording it by
selecting the video programme number on your
TV.
8
9
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
on the remote control or stop (7) button on
the VCR .
VIDEO
PROGRAMME
NUMBER
FWDREV
INDEXREC
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
REC/
IRT
REV
FWD
TAPE
NAVIGATION
STOP
Recording a stereo broadcast
The basic procedure for recording a stereo
broadcast is the same as normal recording.
The STEREO indicator will appear on the TV
screen for a few seconds if a programme being
broadcast 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 sub language.
ENTER
TRANS
321
1
4
2
3
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PROG
SP/LP
MENU
CLOCK
COUNT
DISP
FWDREV
0000
VCR1/2/TV
CLOCK
CORRECT
PDC
DLY/WKL
AUX
CL
5
CH1/2
CH1/2
EXTEND
VIDEO
PLUS
A. DUB
V. DUB
CH1/2
Recording a bilingual broadcast
The basic procedure for recording a bilingual
programme is the same as normal recording.
The M1M2 (bilingual) indicator will appear on the
TV screen if a station broadcasting a bilingual
programme is selected.
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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
M1
STEREO
M1 M2
Mono audio
track
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
L
Standard
NICAM mono
Standard
NICAM L
Standard
NICAM main
Standard
R
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 the press the ENTER button.
The CH PRESET display, as illustrated on the TV
screen.
1
2
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 table below.
SELECT
Exit
M
ENU
AUTO
NMUAL
OK
SPHCERET
A
NICAM
–
SELECT
Exit
M
ENU
AUTO
NMUAL
OK
SPHCERET
A
NICAM
–
FWDREV
INDEX
ENTER
MENU
PROG
PROG
AUXVCR/TVOPERATE
MOVIE TEXT
CA
REC
NAVI
TV
Cursor
MENU
30
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
1
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
2
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.
3
Press MENU to exit.
RCVMODE
O
VTIADPEEO ALNIANLK
Y
ZER
AUDIO
PROGRAM PLAY
SD
SELECT SET
Exit
M
ENU
–
2
–
L
–
AUTO
MIX
–
1L
REMOTE
– 21
–
RCVMODE
O
VTIADPEEO ALNIANLK
Y
ZER
SD
SELECT SET
Exit
M
ENU
–
2
–
L1L
AUDIO
PROGRAM PLAY
–
AUTO
MIX
–
REMOTE
– 21
–
FWDREV
INDEX
ENTER
MENU
PROG
PROG
AUXVCR/TVOPERATE
MOVIE TEXT
CA
REC
NAVI
TV
Cursor
MENU
Tape Analyzer function during recording
Controls TV Screen
1
2
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 execute the Tape Analyzer, sound will
disappear for a moment.
ATRS
FWDREV
INDEX
ENTER
MENU
PROG
PROG
AUXVCR/TVOPERATE
MOVIE TEXT
CA
REC
NAVI
TV
REC
**TAPE ANALYZER**
**EXECUTING**
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BASIC OPERATIONS
INSTANT RECORDING TIMER (IRT)
Controls VCR Display
1
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
REC/
IRT
REV
FWD
TAPE
NAVIGATION
2
3
Ensure the time is correct in the VCR display.
Start recording as described on page 27.
To start IRT recording, press the REC/IRT button
again.
The recording time is then indicated in the display.
Press the REC/IRT button until you select the
required recording time; the time changes in hours
and minutes in the following sequence; 0:15, 0:30,
0:45, 1:00, 1:15, 1:30, 1:45, 2:00, 3:00, 4:00 5:00,
6:00.
During recording, the remaining time is displayed.
At the end of the recording time, when the display
shows 0:00, the VCR will turn off automatically.
To stop recording during IRT; press the stop
button on the VCR or on the remote control.
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
REC/
IRT
REV
FWD
TAPE
NAVIGATION
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
REC/
IRT
REV
FWD
TAPE
NAVIGATION
REC/IRT
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Your TV does not have to be on during recording
because the VCR records TV programmes without
the aid of your TV. It is only used for monitoring.
TIMER RECORDING
Controls VCR Display
1
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
REC/
IRT
REV
FWD
TAPE
NAVIGATION
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
REC/
IRT
REV
FWD
TAPE
NAVIGATION
2
3
4
Make sure that the clock shows the present time
correctly.
Insert a cassette.
Be sure to check that the record safety tab is not
missing. If the safety tab is missing, recording will
not begin.
Programme the timer.
See pages 33 to 39 for details.
Press the OPERATE button to turn off the VCR.
To interrupt a recording after it starts, press the
OPERATE button and then the stop button (either
on the remote control or on the VCR) 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 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.
INDEX
ENTER
MENU
PROG
PROG
AUXVCR/TV
MOVIE TEXT
CA
REC
NAVI
TV
OPERATE
OPERATE
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
VIDEO LINK
(OPERATE)
VIDEO LINK
CA
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BASIC OPERATIONS
Controls Remote Display
1
2
3
4
Programming the timer
This VCR incorporates two programming procedures for timer recording.
One is conventional, and the TV programme No., start time, stop time, recording date, etc., must be input,
and the other is called VIDEO Plus+ programming system and up to 9 digits must be input.
Programming the timer using VIDEO Plus+ programming system
Things to know before starting programming
• To find the PlusCode programming number,
look in the TV section of most newspapers or
TV guide magazines.
• Check that the time and date are correct.
• You have about one minute to complete each
step of the procedure. If you do not proceed to
the next step within this time, all entries are
erased and you must start again.
Be sure to check that “VCR1” or “VCR2” is
displayed.
This VCR is designed so it can be controlled when
either “VCR1” or “VCR2” is selected.
See “REMOTE” on page 60.
Press the VIDEO PLUS+ button.
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 ENTER button.
The programmed details appear.
If you wish to change the programme allocations,
see the additional operations page 62.
If you wish to change the start (ON) time or end
(OFF) time, press the EXTEND button – (for
start time) or + (for end time). The start (ON) time
can be brought forward by up to 10 minutes in
one minute intervals and the end (OFF) time can
be delayed by up to 60 minutes in 10 minutes
intervals.
Notes:
• Use of PlusCode programming numbers.
PlusCode programming 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 previous
programme).
• If you intend to use the PDC function, press the
PDC button to switch on the PDC function.
TRANS
1
4
2
3
PROG
SP/LP
MENU
CLOCK
COUNT
DISP
CH1/2
FWDREV
0000
CLOCK
CORRECT
AUX
ENTER
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PDC
DLY/WKL
CL
VCR1/2/TV
PDC
ENTER
~
0 9
VIDEO PLUS+
EXTEND –/+
EXTEND
VIDEO
PLUS
A. DUB
V. DUB
VCR 1
▲
▲
▲
▲
VCR 1
PDC
VCRTRANS
ON OFF
DAY MONTH
TH
CH
1
▲
▲
▲
▲
▲▲
▲▲
VCR
DAY MONTH
SA
1
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(TIMER RECORDING)
Controls Remote Display
7
5
6
SP
VCRTRANS
ON OFF
DAY MONTH
CH
1
▲
▲
▲
▲
▲▲
▲▲
TH
SP
VCRTRANS
ON OFF
DAY MONTH
CH
1
▲
▲
▲
▲
▲▲
▲▲
TH
SP
VCRTRANS
ON OFF
DAY MONTH
SU MO TU WE TH FR SA
CH
1
▲
▲
▲
▲
▲▲
▲▲
SP
VCRTRANS
ON OFF
DAY MONTH
SU MO TU WE TH FR SA
CH
1
▲
▲
▲
▲
▲▲
▲▲
▲
▲
▲
▲
▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲
▲▲
▲
▲
▲
▲
▲
▲
SP
VCRTRANS
ON OFF
DAY MONTH
SU MO TU WE TH FR SA
CH
1
▲
▲
▲
▲
▲▲
▲▲
SP
VCRTRANS
ON OFF
DAY MONTH
WKL
CH
1
▲
▲
▲
▲
▲▲
▲▲
TH
SP
VCRTRANS
ON OFF
DAY MONTH
WKL
SU
CH
1
▲
▲
▲
▲
▲▲
▲▲
To record on a specified day at the same time
each week
1. Press the (DLY/WKL) button twice.
The “WKL” appears.
7
Press the TRANS button to transfer the
programmed details to the VCR.
The VCR may be on or off when transferring the
programmed details.
The VCR shows the timer programme number for
a few seconds.
If the TV is turned on and tuned to the video
programme number, the programmed details
appear on the TV screen for a few seconds.
SP
VCRTRANS
ON OFF
DAY MONTH
TH
CH
1
ENTER
1
4
2
3
PROG
MENU
CLOCK
COUNT
DISP
CH1/2
FWDREV
0000
VCR1/2/TV
CLOCK
PDC
AUX
TRANS
321
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SP/LP
CORRECT
DLY/WKL
CL
CORRECT
SP/LP
TRANS
~
0 9
EXTEND
VIDEO
PLUS
A. DUB
V. DUB
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.
If you are programming the timer for one time
recording only, skip step 6 and go straight to step
7.
To record at the same time every day of the week
Press the (DLY/WKL) button once to display all
days.
7
2. Press the (DLY/WKL) button repeatedly until
the desired day of the week you want to record
appears.
7
If you want to change the first recording date,
press the CORRECT button repeatedly until the
first digit of day starts flashing. (If the flashing
cursor passes the first digit of day, press the
CORRECT button repeatedly until the flashing
cursor reaches the first digit of day.)
Then select the first recording date using the
number buttons.
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
REC/
IRT
REV
FWD
TAPE
NAVIGATION
35
BASIC OPERATIONS
Controls Remote Display
If you want to programme another event, repeat
steps 2 to 8.
9
To activate the VCR timer and make a recording at
the preselected time, be sure to press the
OPERATE button to turn off the VCR.
Of course a cassette which has an intact safety tab
must be inserted.
Operating notes:
• If you have entered a wrong number in step 3,
“” will appear on the remote display
when the ENTER button is pressed. In this case,
enter the correct number again.
• If the TRANS button is pressed when all the
programme numbers that the VCR can store are
occupied, “” will appear in the VCR display
and the information transferred will be rejected.
In this case, clear unnecessary programme
numbers from the VCR memory.
• See page 39 for recalling and clearing the
programming from the VCR memory and for
programme priority.
• If the TRANS button is pressed when the VCR
clock has not been set, “– – : ––” will flash in the
VCR display. Reset the VCR clock.
• If your timer programme has a TV programme
channel number that you have not preset in the
VCR, “” will appear in the VCR display
when you try to transfer this programme to the
VCR. In this case, correct the channel, then
transfer the data to the VCR again.
Press the CLOCK button to switch the display
panel back to the clock/calendar display.
8
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
REC/
IRT
REW
FWD
TAPE
NAVIGATION
VCR
DAY MONTH
SA
1
10
321
2
3
64
9807
PROG
SP/LP
MENU
CLOCK
COUNT
DISP
CH1/2
FWDREV
0000
VCR1/2/TV
CLOCK
CORRECT
PDC
DLY/WKL
AUX
CL
5
CLOCK
MENU
PROG
PROG
AUXVCR/TV
MOVIE TEXT
CA
NAVI
TV
OPERATE
OPERATE
EXTEND
PLUS
A. DUB
V. DUB
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
VIDEO LINK
VCR display
Must be lit.
(OPERATE)
/
VIDEO LINK
CA
36
(TIMER RECORDING)
Controls Remote Display
Be sure to check that “VCR1” or “VCR2” is
displayed.
This VCR is designed so it can be controlled when
either “VCR1” or “VCR2” is selected.
See “REMOTE” on page 60.
Press the PROG button.
Note: If you intend to use the PDC function, press
the PDC button to switch on the PDC function.
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 in the display panel 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”.
To record a satellite programme, press the AUX
button twice to display “SAT”. Then enter the
programme number of the satellite receiver.
Select the start time.
For example, press 1600 for 16:00 (4:00 p.m.).
0:00 for midnight 12:00 for noon
1
2
PDC
VCRCH1
▲
▲
▲
▲
VCR
ON
CH
1
▲
▲
▲
▲
VCRON1
▲
▲
▲
▲
VCR
ON
SAT
CH
1
▲
▲
▲
▲
VCR
ON OFF
CH
1
▲
▲
▲
▲
SP
VCRTRANS
ON OFF
DAY MONTH
SA
CH
1
▲
▲
▲
▲
▲▲
▲▲
▲
▲
▲
▲
▲
▲
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▲
3
4
Select the stop time.
For example, press 1800 for 18:00 (6:00 p.m.).
5
Programming the timer without using VIDEO Plus+ programming system
Things to know before starting programming
• While you are programming the timer, the
display panel on the handset will prompt you
through the procedure.
• Always press the button before a single-
digit channel, hour and minute etc.
• You have about one minute to complete each
step of the procedure. If you do not proceed to
the next step within this time, all entries are
erased and you must start again.
• You can correct an error in the programme any
time before the last step by pressing the
CORRECT button repeatedly until the digit to be
corrected flashes and then enter the correct
digit.
• Check that the time and date are correct.
0
ENTER
TRANS
1
4
2
3
SP/LP
MENU
CLOCK
COUNT
DISP
CH1/2
FWDREV
0000
CLOCK
CORRECT
PDC
321
654
9807
PROG
VCR1/2/TV
DLY/WKL
AUX
CL
PDC
PROG
VCR1/2/TV
AUX
~
0 9
EXTEND
VIDEO
PLUS
A. DUB
V. DUB
Select the TV programme number to be recorded.
For example, press 21 for TV station 21.
VCR
DAY MONTH
SA
1
37
BASIC OPERATIONS
Controls Remote Display
Select the date for recording.
To record on a single day up to one year ahead
For example, press 1705 to begin recording on the
17th of May.
7
8
9
To record at the same time every day of the week
Select the first recording date using the number
buttons. Then press the (DLY/WKL) button
once to display all days.
7
To record on a specified day at the same time
each week
Press the (DLY/WKL) button repeatedly until
the desired day of the week you want to record
appears.
7
Press the MENU button to switch off the on-
screen display.
Now, programming has been completed to record
one event.
Press the TRANS button while aiming the handset
at the receiver of the VCR.
The VCR may be on or off when transferring the
programmed details.
The VCR shows the timer programme number for
a few seconds.
If the TV is turned on and tuned to the video
programme number, the programmed details
appear on the TV screen.
6
SP
VCRTRANS
ON OFF
DAY MONTH
SA
CH
1
▲
▲
▲
▲
▲▲
▲▲
▲
▲
▲
▲
▲
▲
▲
▲
▲
▲
SP
VCRTRANS
ON OFF
DAY MONTH
TH
CH
1
▲
▲
▲
▲
▲▲
▲▲
SP
VCRTRANS
ON OFF
DAY MONTH
SU MO TU WE TH FR SA
CH
1
▲
▲
▲
▲
▲▲
▲▲
▲
▲
▲
▲
▲
▲
▲
▲
▲
▲
▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲
▲▲
▲▲
▲▲
SP
VCRTRANS
ON OFF
DAY MONTH
WKL
WE
CH
1
▲
▲
▲
▲
▲▲
▲▲
▲
▲
▲
▲
▲▲
▲▲
▲
▲
▲
▲
▲
▲
▲
▲
▲
▲
SP
VCRTRANS
ON OFF
DAY MONTH
TH
CH
1
ENTER
1
4
2
3
PROG
MENU
CLOCK
COUNT
DISP
CH1/2
FWDREV
0000
VCR1/2/TV
CORRECT
PDC
AUX
TRANS
321
654
9807
SP/LP
CLOCK
DLY/WKL
CL
SP/LP
CLOCK
TRANS
~
0 9
EXTEND
VIDEO
PLUS
A. DUB
V. DUB
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
REC/
IRT
REV
FWD
TAPE
NAVIGATION
VCR display
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.
N
o
V,P
VER
1
2
3
4
5
6
DAT E T IMECH
IE
W
17 5 H 12 16: 00 0018:~
/
T
=
SELECT
Exit
=
0=M
ENU
S,P
TV Screen
38
Controls
If you want to programme other programmes,
repeat steps 2 to 9.
Operating notes:
• If your timer programme has a TV programme
channel number that you have not preset in the
VCR, “ ” will appear in the VCR display
when you try to transfer this programme to the
VCR. In this case, correct the channel, then
transfer the data to the VCR again.
• If the TRANS button is pressed when all the
programme numbers that the VCR can store are
occupied, “ ” will appear in the VCR display
and the information transferred will be rejected.
In this case, clear unnecessary programme
numbers from the VCR memory.
11
12
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
VIDEO LINK
Must be lit.
(OPERATE)
/
VCR Display
ENTER
TRANS
321
1
2
3
64
9807
PROG
SP/LP EXTEND
MENU
CLOCK
COUNT
DISP
CH1/2
0000
VCR1/2/TV
CLOCK
CORRECT
PDC
DLY/WKL
AUX
CL
5
CLOCK
VIDEO
PLUS
A. DUB
V. DUB
VIDEO LINK
CA
Press the CLOCK button to switch the display
panel on the handset back to the clock/calendar
display.
VCR
DAY MONTH
SA
1
10
(TIMER RECORDING)
To activate the VCR timer and make a recording at
the preselected time, be sure to press the
OPERATE button to turn off the VCR. Of course a
cassette which has an intact safety tab must be
inserted.
39
BASIC OPERATIONS
Recalling and clearing programmes from the VCR memory
Controls TV screen
Turn on the VCR and TV.
Be sure that the TV is set to the video programme
number.
1
2
3
4
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.
5
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 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
FWDREV
INDEX
MENU
PROG
PROG
AUXVCR/TVOPERATE
MOVIE TEXT
CA
REC
NAVI
TV
ENTER
Cursor
MENU
321
2
3
64
9807
PROG
SP/LP EXTEND
MENU
CLOCK
COUNT
DISP
CH1/2
0000
VCR1/2/TV
CLOCK
CORRECT
PDC
DLY/WKL
AUX
CL
5
0
MENU
PLUS
A. DUB
V. DUB
N
o
V,P
VER
1
2
3
4
5
6
DAT E T IMECH
IE
W
17 5 H 12 16: 00 0018:~
/
T
=
SELECT
Exit
=
0=M
ENU
S,P
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
memory when the timer recording is finished, but daily and
weekly programmes remain in the VCR 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 4:00 am the next morning.
0
NEMU
SELECT
Exit
M
ENU
REVI EWCH
ANVI
OMDE
AST
OK
The actual programme recorded and the sequence is as shown in the shaded part of the diagram.
40
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 59.
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.
Notes:
• 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).
VIDEO LINK-RECORDING USING SATELLITE DECODER OR TV
FWDREV
INDEX
ENTER
MENU
PROG
PROG
AUXVCR/TVOPERATE
MOVIE TEXT
CA
REC
NAVI
TV
OPERATE
STOP
1
2
3
4
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
VIDEO LINK
VIDEO LINK
button
VIDEO LINK
indicator
VIDEO LINK
CA
41
ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS
Section-3 Additional Operations
Tape Navigation Pages 42 — 48
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 Page 49
Navi Lock function prevent accidently deleting of important programmes.
Soap Recording Page 51
Soap Recording function is an easy way to set timer programming using Tape
Navi data menu.
MOVIETEXT™ Page 53
MOVIETEXT™ shows the subtitle while viewing playback.
Page 54
allows the VCR to automatically or manually skip past
detected commercial groups during replay of a recorded television broadcast.
Special Characteristics Pages 55 — 57
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 standby mode.
Mode Lock; allows you to lock VCR mode to prevent accidental
operation.
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 58 — 61
Menu features show you various displays;
Programme Review, OSD feature on/off selection, VIDEO LINK
L1/L2 selection, Tape Analyzer on/off selection, Remote code
selection, Auto programme play on/off selection, Audio Mix
on/off selection and Auto clock set on/off selection.
VIDEO Plus+®System Setup Page 62
Describes additional information for timer programming with VIDEO Plus+
system.
Editing Pages 63 — 70
Video Dubbing: allows you to simply and easily insert new video and Hi-Fi
audio into exisiting tapes while the original audio on the linear
audio track remains unchanged.
Audio Dubbing: allows you to simply and easily insert new audio recorded on
the linear sound track, while the video and Hi-Fi audio remain
unchanged.
Tape Dubbing; allows copying from another pre-recorded tape.
Synchro Edit; allows copying tape and controls the recording VCR to start and
stop copying.
Satellite/Cable box Decoder Operation/Satellite Receiver Pages 71 — 77
This tells you how to connect a “Satellite/Cable Box” decoder or satellite
receiver and record its programme.
Hi-Fi Sound Page 78
This tells you the format and specifications for Hi-Fi sound.
How to Operate Your TV by Using the Remote Control Handset
Pages 79 — 80
The supplied remote control handset is designed to operate 15 different types of
TV.You should programme the handset to match the remote codes of your TV.
42
TAPE NAVIGATION
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.
Controls TV Screen
Tune your TV to the video programme number.
1
OPS
:012
/
150/1020
:030
420
04
SP
E
T
S
A
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, " " will appear in the VCR
display. You will need to store the tape data in
memory, to activate Tape Navigation during
playback.
2
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.
3
Press the REC button on the remote control or
REC/IRT button on the VCR 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.
4
Tape Navigation Function
TAPE NAVIGATION button
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
REC/
IRT
REV
FWD
TAPE
NAVIGATION
REC/IRT
3
0
PROG
SP/LP EXTEND
MENU
CLOCK
COUNT
DISP
CH1/2
0000
VCR1/2/TV
CLOCK
CORRECT
PDC
AUX
0000
A. DUB
V. DUB
INDEX
ENTER
MENU
MOVIE TEXT
CA
REC
NAVI
REC
43
ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS
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 lighting if the
VCR has recognised the tape.
1
DAT E ST ART IN
M
CH
L
/
1
227
/
02
15
/
0
244
1
15 :15
17 :00
REMAIN
BLANK
116
SP
30
LP
1
35GORPIVANEPAT
5
SP
20
LP
11 :00
19
SP
N
o
2
3
SP
02
SELECT
SOAP
/
/
Exit
NAVI
&
6
Tape Navigation Operation
Press the TAPE NAVIGATION button on the VCR
or the NAVI button on the remote control.
The tape data 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 44.
2
Press the buttons displayed in the menu to choose
the operation you want.
3
DAT E START i n
m
CH
L
/
1
227
/
02
15
/
0
244
1
15 : 15
17 : 00
REMAIN
BLANK
116
SP
30
LP
1
35GORPIVANEPAT
5
SP
20
LP
11 : 00
19
SP
N
o
2
3
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
SP
02
SELECT
SOAP
/
/
Exit
NAVI
&
6
Operating Guide
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 record 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.
TAPE NAVIGATION button
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
REC/
IRT
REV
FWD
TAPE
NAVIGATION
REC/IRT
44
(TAPE NAVIGATION)
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.
1
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 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.
2
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
REC/
IRT
REV
FWD
TAPE
NAVIGATION
TAPE NAVIGATION button
FWDREV
INDEX
ENTER
MENU
PROG
PROG
AUXVCR/TVOPERATE
MOVIE TEXT
CA
REC
NAVI
TV
NAVI
DAT E
SEARCH I NG
START i n
m
CH
Exit
=
NAVI
––––– GORPIVANEPAT
N
o
DAT E
DATANO T AP E NAV I
START i n
m
CH
Exit
=
NAVI
––––– GORPIVANEPAT
N
o
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, IRT and
timer recording modes.
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, and broadcast send three programmes.
Splitting Tape Navigation data of recorded programmes broadcast with PDC signal
DAT E ST ART i n
m
CH
219/51
15GORPIVANEPAT
15 :00 801
SP
1
N
o
SP
02
SELECT
SOAP
/
/
Exit
NAVI
&
6
2
3
DAT E ST ART i n
m
CH
2/51
259
9
2
1
1
1
/
51
9
/
1
17 :00
16 :00
6
35GORPIVANEPAT
0
SP
60
SP
SP
15 :00 60
1
N
o
SP
02
SELECT
SOAP
/
/
Exit
NAVI
&
6
45
ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS
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.
1
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 or cursor button or TAPE NAVI
5
or ∞on the VCR to select the operation you
want.
2
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.
The screen will show non-recorded tape or a blank
section in the TAPE NAVI menu.
3
4
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.
The searching stop menu will
appear on the TV screen. When
the beginning of the programme is located, the
VCR will stop automatically.
5
SEARCH ING STOP
**
··········
If you want to turn off the VCR at the beginning
of a non-recorded/blank section
Select the blank section (REMAIN) and press the
OPERATE button.
The VCR will turn off automatically after locating
the beginning of the blank section.
6
FWDREV
INDEX
MENU
PROG
PROG
AUXVCR/TVOPERATE
MOVIE TEXT
CA
REC
NAVI
TV
ENTER
Cursor
NAVI
FWDREV
INDEX
ENTER
MENU
PROG
PROG
AUXVCR/TVOPERATE
MOVIE TEXT
CA
REC
NAVI
TV
OPERATE
PLAY
STOP
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
REC/
IRT
REV
FWD
TAPE
NAVIGATION
TAPE NAVIGATION button TAPE NAVI
If you want the selected
programme to playback
automatically
Select the programme and
press the play button.
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
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TAPE NAV I
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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.
(TAPE NAVIGATION)
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.
1
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.
1
2
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.
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AUX
CL
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PLUS
A. DUB
V. DUB
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MENU
PROG
PROG
AUXVCR/TVOPERATE
MOVIE TEXT
CA
REC
NAVI
TV
ENTER
Cursor
MENU
INDEX
MENU
PROG
PROG
AUXVCR/TVOPERATE
MOVIE TEXT
CA
REC
NAVI
TV
ENTER
Cursor
MENU
NEMU
SELECT
Exit
M
ENU
REVI EWCH
ANVI
OMDE
AST
OK
SELECT SET
Exit
M
ENU
TAPE NAV I
IENUNAPETVA
M
DELE ET
TAPE LIST
PROGRAM LOCK
–
–
SELECT SET
Exit
M
ENU
TAPE NAV I
IENUNAPETVA
M
–
TAPE L IST REMAIN 90%
No.
DATE
SELECT
Exit
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ENU
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–
OK
SELECT
Exit
M
ENU
TAPE NAV I
IENUNAPETVA
M
DELE ET
TAPE LIST
PROGRAM LOCK
–
–
OK
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M
ENU
SP
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GORP
0
TAPE L IST REMAIN 90%
No.
DATE
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Exit
M
ENU
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ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS
Controls TV Screen
To display stored tape number data
Press the cursor button to select TAPE LIST,
and then press the ENTER button.
The TAPE LIST menu will appear on the TV screen.
1
2
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
M
ENU
TAPE NAV I
IENUNAPETVA
M
DELE E
TAPE LIST
PROGRAM LOCK
–
–
TAPE L IST REMAIN 90%
No.
DATE
SELECT
Exit
M
ENU
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4
5
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7
3
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T
3
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 delete or
attached by pressing the NAVI button. The TAPE
NAVI MENU will appear. Press the or button to
delete or to attach the genre mark.
TAPE NAVIGATION Demonstration Mode
FWDREV
INDEX
ENTER
MENU
PROG
PROG
AUXVCR/TVOPERATE
MOVIE TEXT
CA
REC
NAVI
TV
NAVI
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
REC/
IRT
REV
FWD
TAPE
NAVIGATION
TAPE NAVIGATION button
2
3
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MENU
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MENU
d
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LAY
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SP
02
SELECT
SOAP
/
/
Exit
NAVI
&
6
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 NAVI screen will appear.
Choose the programme for demonstration by
pressing TAPE NAVI 5 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.
FWDREV
INDEX
MENU
PROG
PROG
AUXVCR/TVOPERATE
MOVIE TEXT
CA
REC
NAVI
TV
ENTER
Cursor
MENU
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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.
— or —
— or —
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 46.
AC UT I ON
Exit
MENU
FULL
Exit
MENU
(TAPE NAVIGATION)
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ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS
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
M
ENU
TAPE NAV I
IENUNAPETVA
M
DELE ET
TAPE LIST
PROGRAM LOCK
–
–
1
Program Lock function during recording
Controls TV Screen
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
recognized the tape and normal operation can
proceed.
1
Press the NAVI button. The tape data menu appear
on the TV screen.
2
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 “––”, the
PROGRAM LOCK, DELETE and TAPE LIST will not
appear on the Tape Navi menu.
SELECT SET
Exit
M
ENU
TAPE NAV I
IENUNAPETVA
M
DELE ET
TAPE LIST
PROGRAM LOCK
–
–
SELECT SET
Exit
M
ENU
TAPE NAV I
IENUNAPETVA
M
–
2
Press the and cursor to select the
programme you wish to protect.
3
To end, press the MENU button.
3
FWDREV
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MENU
PROG
PROG
AUXVCR/TVOPERATE
MOVIE TEXT
CA
REC
NAVI
TV
ENTER
Cursor
MENU
FWDREV
INDEX
MENU
PROG
PROG
AUXVCR/TVOPERATE
MOVIE TEXT
CA
REC
NAVI
TV
ENTER
Cursor
NAVI
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/
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NAVI
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d
IVANEPAT
2
3
4
DAT E ST ART i n
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/
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NAVI
&
6
d
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
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SP
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/
/
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NAVI
&
6
d
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.
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6
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.
4
Press the NAVI button to go to normal screen.
5
(NAVI LOCK)
INDEX
ENTER
MENU
PROG
PROG
AUXVCR/TVOPERATE
MOVIE TEXT
CA
REC
NAVI
TV
NAVI
“”
will appear
Locked
Programme
“”
will not
appear
Prog A Prog B Blank
This position
is protected.
*** NAVI LOCK ***
Exit
MENU
TV Screen
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ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS
SP
DAT E ST ART i n
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CH
02
1512
/
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SELECT
SOAP
/
/
Exit
NAVI
SP
01&06SP
65GORPIVANEPAT
N
o
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12
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BBC1
N1T
TVI
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.
1
Press the NAVI button on the remote control. The
tape data menu will appear on the TV screen.
2
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.
Note: You can do Soap Recording on programme
with PDC signal but after Soap Recording the PDC
signal is not applicable to the recorded
programme.
2
3
4
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55
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10 :00 32
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1
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SP
02
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SOAP
/
/
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NAVI
&
6
d
Press the ENTER button. The Soap Recording
menu will appear.
3
2
3
4
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51
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55
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10 :00 32
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1
IADYLERMITPAOS
SP
02
SELECT
SOAP
/
/
Exit
NAVI
&
6
d
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.
4
FWDREV
INDEX
MENU
PROG
PROG
AUXVCR/TVOPERATE
MOVIE TEXT
CA
REC
NAVI
TV
ENTER
Cursor
NAVI
MENU
OPERATE
ENTER
2
3
4
D
DLY T THUUFRSSA
E
WMO
ATE START i n
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CH
B
001
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/
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R11
/
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N1T
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5
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23 :00
09 :00
SP
51
SP
05
SP
55
SP
10 :00 32
SP
1
IADYLERMITPAOS
SP
02
SELECT
SOAP
/
/
Exit
NAVI
&
6
d
2
3
4
D
DLY T THUUFRSSA
E
WMO
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CH
B
001
12H512
/
1
TVIC11
/
03
R11
/
BBC1
N1T
9
/
6
5
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517TVI12
/
1:30
23 :00
09 :00
SP
51
SP
05
SP
55
SP
10 :00 32
SP
1
IADYLERMITPAOS
SP
02
SELECT
SOAP
/
/
Exit
NAVI
&
6
d
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.
5
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4
5
6
DAT E T IMECH
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30 11 U TVI 23: 00 5023 :~
/
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17 5 H 12 16 :00 0018 :~
/
T
SELECT
Exit
0
M
ENU
1
2
S,P
Must be lit.
(SOAP RECORDING)
Controls TV Screen
Press the NAVI button to go to REVIEW screen and
press MENU button to exit.
6
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.
7
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 no longer exist or has been deleted channel, “” will appear in the VCR's
display.
• The VCR will start recording from the current position of the tape.
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ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS
MOVIETEXT™
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.
C1C
Controls TV Screen
Insert a cassette tape with MOVIETEXT™ signal
recorded.
1
Press the play button to start playback.
2
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 subtitle display status on the TV screen will
change as follows:
• Subtitle will also appear with external video
sources with MOVIETEXT™ signal.
• Subtitle will also appear with a tape dubbed
from another tape with MOVIETEXT™ signal.
• Subtitle cannot appear SUBTITLE OF TELETEXT
signal.
• For NTSC playback, the “CCI” and “CC2” will
not appear, but the subtitle will appear after a
few seconds.
3
To display subtitle while viewing tape playback
INDEX
ENTER
MENU
PROG
PROG
MOVIE TEXT
CA
REC
NAVI
TV
MOVIE
TEXT
PLAY
OFF BOTTOM (CC1)
UPPER (CC2)
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FWDREV
INDEX
ENTER
MENU
PROG
PROG
AUXVCR/TVOPERATE
MOVIE TEXT
CA
REC
NAVI
TV
CA
VIDEO LINK
CA
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
REC/
IRT
TAPE
NAVIGATION
CA indicator
(i) Commercial Skip
(a) When the VCR detects the commercials, the
VCR will fast forward the tape to the end of the
commercial and continue to playback.
PLAY AUTOMATICALLY CUE PLAY
prog cm cm cm cm prog
allows the VCR to automatically or manually skip past detected commercial
groups during replay of a recorded television broadcast.
1
Press the CA button on the remote control handset. The CA indicator on the VCR will be lit.
Play the tape with commercials in it.
2
Note: During this commercial skip or cue mode
the CA indicator will be alight.
(b) To initiate a manual skip to the end of the next
commercial group with the
switched to on, press
forward search (F.FWD button). The skipping will
terminate as shown below.
(ii) During commercial skip or cue mode with
function on, the VCR
will change to playmode, if VCR detects the
following parts:
(a) END OF CM CUE PLAY
prog cm cm cm cm prog
(b) Beginning of next programme
CUE PLAY
prog A prog B
Notes:
will operate in the
following conditions:
• Tape Navigation is set to ON.
• Playback the self-recorded tape.
• The recording is made from antenna input.
• The channel to record in not BBC1 or BBC2.
will not operate in
the following conditions:
• CA is set to OFF (front panel light not on).
• Tape Navigation is set to OFF .
• Playback of tapes not recorded on this VCR.
•
When selected input either L1 or L2 or L3 input.
• Tape NAVI data for this tape has been
deleted.
• Commercial detection was not on during
recording (as listed above).
Operating notes:
• If a power failure has occurred during
recording, may not
operate correctly.
• is not 100%
accurate, it is normal for some commercials
is to not be skipped.
• If you press the play or rewind button during
the feature will be
turn off during this commercial break.
• may skip part of a
programme which is dark and or quiet.
• will not skip
commercials groups which are less than 55
seconds in total length.
• will not skip single
commercials.
How to override
Even when CA is set to ON, automatic skipping can be temporarily suspended (overridden). You
may override skipping by pressing PLAY or STOP while a commercial group is being automatically
skipped. If you wish to view that commercial group, you may reverse the tape back to a point
before the commercial group started and press PLAY. This time, when the start of the commercial
goup is found, the group will not be automatically skipped. Automatic skipping will be re-enabled
after the VCR detects the end of the commercial group.
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SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Linear time counter
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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.
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CL
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A. DUB
V. DUB
VIDEO LINK
CA
Rewind shut off
If the OPERATE button is pressed during the
rewind operation, the VCR will be turned off but
rewind operation will be continued until the tape
has been completely rewound.
Mode lock function
Press the buttons and (CL) buttons
simultaneously on the remote control handset.
The VCR mode is now locked and “” appears
in the VCR display and also “[]” is displayed on
the TV screen.
When the VCR operating mode is locked, the VCR
accepts remote control commands but it will not
accept any commands from the buttons on the
VCR, except the jog and shuttle control.
To release the VCR lock, press the button and
(CL) buttons simultaneously or press the
OPERATE button on the handset.
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Press the CLOCK/COUNT button to select the
linear time counter display. Every time the button
is pressed, it changes the VCR 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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CLOCK
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PDC
DLY/WKL
AUX
CL
5
0000
CLOCK
COUNT
DISP
VIDEO
PLUS
A. DUB
V. DUB
Tape remaining display function
When you start playback, recording, fast forward
or rewind, the VCR will automatically calculate the
remaining time within approx., 1 minute. The
remaining time appears on the TV screen for
approx. 5 seconds by pressing the DISP button.
Notes:
• If you are using an E-240, E-260 or E-300 tape,
press the CLOCK/COUNT 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
other than these cassettes, the remaining time
will not be displayed correctly.
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ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS
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 or
REC/IRT 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 be
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 on the VCR 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.
1
2
3
4
Press the rewind or fast forward 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 recognise
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.
FWDREV
INDEX
ENTER
MENU
PROG
PROG
AUXVCR/TVOPERATE
MOVIE TEXT
CA
REC
NAVI
TV
INDEX
Exit
=
INDEX
DIEXN
/ START
DIEXN
DIEXN
Rental play
This VCR will automatically start playback when a
cassette with its safety tab removed is inserted.
When the tape reaches its end or when the VCR
plays the non-recorded section for approximately
30 seconds, the VCR will enter the rewind mode.
When the tape is rewound the VCR will eject the
cassette and turn off the power.
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MENU FEATURES
Controls TV Screen
Turn on the VCR and TV, 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
have entered for 1 minute.
Note: If no programme information is stored, the
screen will shows no programme data.
• Press the or cursor button to
immediately view the next programme
information.
• Pressing the button will clear the
programme data.
• Press the MENU button to return to the original
picture.
0
1
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.
2
Press one of the cursor buttons to select the
required display, and then press the ENTER
button.
3
INDEX
ENTER
MENU
PROG
PROG
AUXVCR/TVOPERATE
MOVIE TEXT
CA
REC
NAVI
TV
MENU
Cursor
INDEX
MENU
PROG
MOVIE TEXT
CA
REC
NAVI
TV
ENTER
Cursor
MENU
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SP/LP EXTEND
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CH1/2
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VCR1/2/TV
CLOCK
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PDC
DLY/WKL
AUX
CL
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VIDEO
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NEMU
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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.)
INDEX
MENU
PROG
PROG
AUXVCR/TVOPERATE
MOVIE TEXT
CA
REC
NAVI
TV
ENTER
Cursor
MENU
RCVMODE
O
VTIADPEEO ALNIANLK
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R
PROGRAM PLAY
SD
SELECT SET
Exit
M
ENU
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ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS
OSD (√) or (—)
INDEX
MENU
PROG
MOVIE TEXT
CA
REC
NAVI
TV
ENTER
Cursor
MENU
FWDREV
INDEX
MENU
PROG
MOVIE TEXT
CA
REC
NAVI
TV
ENTER
Cursor
MENU
FWDREV
INDEX
MENU
PROG
MOVIE TEXT
CA
REC
NAVI
TV
ENTER
Cursor
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VCR1/2/TV
CLOCK
CORRECT
PDC
DLY/WKL
AUX
CL
5
DISP
A. DUB
V. DUB
Press the or cursor button to change the OnScreen Display setting, and then press the MENU
button. This symbol (√) means ON and this symbol
(—) means OFF.
(√): 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 with this
setting, the on-screen display will appear
for a few seconds.
• When the DISP button is pressed again, the
display will disappear from the TV screen.
(—): 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.
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 40.
RCVMODE
O
VTIADPEEO ALNIANLK
Y
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PROGRAM PLAY
SD
SELECT SET
Exit
M
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–
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–
1L
REMOTE
– 21
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MIX
RCVMODE
O
VTIADPEEO ALNIANLK
Y
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PROGRAM PLAY
SD
SELECT SET
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–
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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.
RCVMODE
O
O
PROGRAM PLAY
SD
SELECT SET
Exit
M
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(MENU FEATURES)
REMOTE (1), (2) or (—)
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MENU
PROG
PROG
AUXVCR/TVOPERATE
MOVIE TEXT
CA
REC
NAVI
TV
ENTER
Cursor
MENU
RCVMODE
OSD
=
SELECT=SET
Exit
=
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1. Press the or cursor button to select
REMOTE.
2. Press the or cursor button to change the
remote code setting, and then press the MENU
button.
This display lets you control your VCR when
“VCR1” or “VCR2” appears in the remote control
handset's display.
This is convenient when you want to add another
Hitachi VCR to your system, and control both VCRs
with the same handset.
“VCR1” display in the handset's display will
control the VCR to which (1) was assigned with
this display, and “VCR 2” will control the VCR to
which (2) was assigned with this display.
(1): Your VCR will respond to “VCR1”
(2): Your VCR will respond to “VCR2”
(—): Your VCR will respond to either.
For example, if you select (2), you must press the
VCR1/2/TV to display “VCR2” before the VCR will
respond to the handset.
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 on
the VCR.
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.
AUDIO MIX (√) or (—)
1. Press the or cursor button to select
AUDIO MIX.
2. Press the or cursor button to change the
audio mix setting, and then press the MENU
button.
(√): The VCR plays both the VHS Hi-Fi sound and
linear sound at the same time.
(—): The VCR plays either the VHS Hi-Fi sound or
linear sound.
Note: The display does not effect the and/or
audio indicator in the
VCR’s display.
FWDREV
INDEX
MENU
PROG
PROG
AUXVCR/TVOPERATE
MOVIE TEXT
CA
REC
NAVI
TV
ENTER
Cursor
MENU
FWDREV
INDEX
MENU
PROG
PROG
AUXVCR/TVOPERATE
MOVIE TEXT
CA
REC
NAVI
TV
ENTER
Cursor
MENU
RCVMODE
OSD
=
SELECT=SET
Exit
=
M
ENU
– 21
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–
AUTO
–
–
VTIADPEEO ALNIANLK
Y
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2
–
L
1L
REMOTE
AU
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MIX
RCVMODE
O
VTIADPEEO ALNIANLK
Y
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R
PROGRAM PLAY
SD
SELECT SET
Exit
M
ENU
–
2
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L
–
–
AUTO
–
1L
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– 21
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ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS
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 must be set manually.
Note: If you are setting the clock by remote
control, the AUTO will be set to (—).
INDEX
MENU
PROG
PROG
UC/O
MOVIE TEXT
CA
REC
NAVI
TV
ENTER
Cursor
MENU
RCVMODE
O
VTIADPEEO ALNIANLK
Y
ZE
R
PROGRAM PLAY
SD
SELECT SET
Exit
M
ENU
–
2
–
L
–
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–
1L
REMOTE
– 21
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VIDEO Plus+®SYSTEM SETUP
Changing the TV Programme Allocations
The VIDEO Plus+ System assumes that you have
tuned your VCR as follow:
BBC1 is on programme 01
BBC2 is on programme 02
ITV is on programme 03
CH4 is on programme 04
CH5 is on programme 05
For timer recording using VIDEO Plus+
programming system, please refer to page 33.
Things to know before changing the programme
allocations
• You have about one minute to complete each
step of the procedure. If you do not proceed to
the next step within this time, all entries are
erased and you must start again.
• Check that the time and date are correct.
If you wish to change the programme allocations, follow the procedure below.
Controls Remote Display
Be sure to check that “VCR1” or “VCR2” is
displayed.
This VCR is designed so it can be controlled when
either “VCR1” or “VCR2” is selected.
See “REMOTE” on page 60.
1
Press the VIDEO PLUS+ button.
2
Enter the PlusCode programming number from
the TV guide or newspaper etc. for the programme
you want to record using the number buttons.
3
After entering the PlusCode number, press the
ENTER button.
The programmed details appear.
4
5
6
Notes:
• If you change the TV programme allocations by
following the above steps, the TV programme
number will be automatically over written by the
alternate programme number when you
programme subsequently.
• If you want to record from external video
equipment connected to the Scart socket or
DECODER socket, press the AUX button to
change the TV programme number to “L1” for
Scart socket input or “L2” for DECODER socket
input.
ENTER
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MENU
CLOCK
COUNT
DISP
CH1/2
FWDREV
0000
VCR1/2/TV
CLOCK
CORRECT
PDC
DLY/WKL
AUX
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AUX
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VCR
DAY MONTH
SA
1
To change the TV programme allocation, press the
CORRECT button.
The first digit of the TV programme number starts
flashing. Then enter the correct TV programme
number.
Press the ENTER button. Now the programme
number has been memorised.
Press the CLOCK button to switch the display
panel on the remote control handset back to the
clock/calendar display.
Note: See page 77 for details on changing satellite
programme allocations.
VCR 1
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ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS
EDITING — VIDEO Dubbing
Turn on the VCR and TV on, then set the TV to the
video programme number.
2
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
REC/
IRT
REV
FWD
TAPE
NAVIGATION
L (MONO)-AUDIO IN-R
VIDEO IN
VIDEO LINK
To Scart or DECODER socket
Recording VCR
Video equipment for playback
OR
To VIDEO IN
VIDEO LINK
CA
Controls VCR Display
1
Press the AUX button to display “L1”, “L2” or
“L3” in the VCR display.
Select “L3” to dub the source input via the VIDEO
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.
3
Insert a cassette into this VCR and play the tape
then press the pause button at the point
where dubbing is to stop. The VCR enters the
play/pause mode.
4
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
VIDEO LINK
REC/
IRT
N
VIDEO LINK
CA
Connect the video source to this VCR as shown
above.
If the playback video source is connected to the
Scart socket, the TV can be connected to the RF
OUT terminal or any other Scart sockets of this
VCR.
VIDEO
PROGRAMME
NUMBER
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
VIDEO LINK
REC/
IRT
VIDEO LINK
CA
AUX
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(EDITING — VIDEO Dubbing)
Controls VCR’s Display
Press the CLOCK/COUNT button to display the
linear time counter in the display.
5
Press the 0000 button to set the linear time
counter to 0:00:00.
6
Press the rewind button to locate a point a
few seconds before dubbing is to begin.
7
Press the play button and then exactly
where dubbing is to begin.
The VCR enters the play/pause mode.
8
Press the pause button to begin dubbing.
and “”appear in the VCR’s display and
“V.DUB” appears on the TV screen.
(Press the play button on the video equipment for
playback.)
The VCR will stop at a counter reading of 0:00:00.
If you do not want the video dubbing to stop at
the predetermined point, omit steps 5 and 6, and
press the stop button to stop dubbing.
10
Press the V. DUB button.
The VCR enters the dubbing pause mode.
and “” will blink in the VCR’s display
and “V. DUB J” appears on the TV screen.
9
ENTER
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SP/LP EXTEND
MENU
CLOCK
COUNT
DISP
CH1/2
FWDREV
0000
VCR1/2/TV
CLOCK
CORRECT
PDC
DLY/WKL
AUX
CL
5
0000
CLOCK
COUNT
V. DUB
VIDEO
PLUS
A. DUB
V. DUB
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
VIDEO LINK
REC/
IRT
VIDEO LINK
CA
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
VIDEO LINK
REC/
IRT
VIDEO LINK
CA
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
REC/
IRT
VIDEO LINK
CA
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
VIDEO LINK
REC/
IRT
VIDEO LINK
CA
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
VIDEO LINK
REC/
IRT
VIDEO LINK
CA
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
VIDEO LINK
REC/
IRT
VIDEO LINK
CA
Notes:
• The dubbed picture will contain some colour noise.
• After you have performed video dubbing, use the AUDIO MIX
display (see page 60) and the CH1/2 button to select the audio
channel to be played back.
L When you have selected (√) in the AUDIO MIX display
• Press the CH1/2 button and turn on and/ or audio
indicators to play the original Hi-Fi audio mixed with the dubbed
audio on the linear track.
• Press the CH1/2 button and turn off both the and
indicators to play the dubbed audio.
L When you have selected (––) in the AUDIO MIX display
• Press the CH1/2 button and turn on and/ or audio
indicators to play the original Hi-Fi audio.
• Press the CH1/2 button to turn off both the and indicators
to play the dubbed audio on the linear track.
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SP/LP EXTEND
MENU
CLOCK
COUNT
DISP
CH1/2
0000
VCR1/2/TV
CLOCK
CORRECT
PDC
DLY/WKL
AUX
CL
5
CH1/2
VIDEO
PLUS
A. DUB
V. DUB
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
VIDEO LINK
REC/
IRT
REW
TAPE
NAVIGATION
VIDEO LINK
CA
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ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS
Turn on the VCR and TV on, then set the TV to the
video programme number.
2
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
REC/
IRT
REV
FWD
TAPE
NAVIGATION
L (MONO)-AUDIO IN-R
VIDEO IN
VIDEO LINK
Recording VCR
Audio equipment for playback
To AUDIO IN (L), (R)
VIDEO LINK
CA
To Scart or DECODER socket
OR
Controls VCR Display
1
Press the AUX button to display “L1”, “L2” or
“L3”, the source input via this Scart or DECODER
socket on the back of the VCR will be dubbed.
If the programme number is displayed, the audio
of the TV programme being received will be
dubbed.
3
Insert a cassette into this VCR and play the tape
then press the pause button at the point
where dubbing is to stop. The VCR enters the
play/pause mode.
4
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
VIDEO LINK
REC/
IRT
VIDEO LINK
CA
Connect the audio source to this VCR as shown
above.
If the audio source has single audio output,
connect it to the L-AUDIO IN socket on the front of
this VCR to record it on both the L and R channels.
VIDEO
PROGRAMME
NUMBER
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
VIDEO LINK
REC/
IRT
VIDEO LINK
CA
EDITING — AUDIO Dubbing
AUX
66
(EDITING — AUDIO Dubbing)
Controls VCR’s Display
Press the CLOCK/COUNT button to display the
linear time counter in the display.
5
Press the 0000 button to set the linear time
counter to 0:00:00.
6
Press the rewind button to locate a point a
few seconds before dubbing is to begin.
7
Press the play button and then exactly
where dubbing is to begin.
The VCR enters the play/pause mode.
8
Press the pause button to begin dubbing.
and appear in the VCR’s display and
sound input from the audio source is heard from
the TV. A.DUB appears on the TV screen.
(Press the play button on the video equipment for
playback.)
The VCR will stop at a counter reading of 0:00:00.
If you do not want the video dubbing to stop at
the predetermined point, omit steps 5 and 6, and
press the stop button to stop dubbing.
10
Press the A.DUB button.
The VCR enters the dubbing pause mode.
and “ ” will blink in the VCR’s display.
The sound input from the audio source is heard
from the TV.
Notes:
After you have performed audio dubbing, use the AUDIO MIX display
(see page 60) and the CH1/2 button to select the audio channel to be
played back.
L When you have selected (√) in the AUDIO MIX display
• Press the CH1/2 button and turn on and/ or audio
indicators to play the original Hi-Fi audio mixed with the dubbed
audio on the linear track.
• Press the CH1/2 button and turn off both the and
indicators to play the dubbed audio.
L When you have selected (––) in the AUDIO MIX display
• Press the CH1/2 button and turn on and/ or audio
indicators to play the original Hi-Fi audio.
• Press the CH1/2 button to turn off both the and indicators
to play the dubbed audio on the linear track.
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PROG
SP/LP EXTEND
MENU
CLOCK
COUNT
DISP
CH1/2
FWDREV
0000
VCR1/2/TV
CLOCK
CORRECT
PDC
DLY/WKL
AUX
CL
5
0000
A. DUB
CLOCK
COUNT
VIDEO
PLUS
A. DUB
V. DUB
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
VIDEO LINK
REC/
IRT
VIDEO LINK
CA
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
VIDEO LINK
REC/
IRT
VIDEO LINK
CA
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
REC/
IRT
VIDEO LINK
CA
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
VIDEO LINK
REC/
IRT
VIDEO LINK
CA
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
VIDEO LINK
REC/
IRT
VIDEO LINK
CA
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
REC/
IRT
VIDEO LINK
CA
ENTER
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PROG
SP/LP EXTEND
MENU
CLOCK
COUNT
DISP
CH1/2
0000
VCR1/2/TV
CLOCK
CORRECT
PDC
DLY/WKL
AUX
CL
5
CH1/2
VIDEO
PLUS
A. DUB
V. DUB
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
VIDEO LINK
REC/
IRT
REW
TAPE
NAVIGATION
VIDEO LINK
CA
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ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS
EDITING — Tape Dubbing
Turn on the VCR and TV, then set the TV to the
video programme number.
2
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
REC/
IRT
REV
FWD
TAPE
NAVIGATION
L (MONO)-AUDIO IN-R
VIDEO IN
VIDEO LINK
To Scart or DECODER socket
Recording VCR
Video equipment for playback
To AUDIO IN (L), (R)
To VIDEO IN
OR
VIDEO LINK
CA
Controls VCR Display
1
Press the AUX button to display “L1”, “L2” or
“L3” in the VCR 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.
3
Insert a cassette into the VCR for recording, and
the cassette to be copied into the playback VCR.
4
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
VIDEO LINK
RE
IR
VIDEO LINK
CA
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 can be connected to the RF
OUT terminal or any other Scart sockets 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
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
VIDEO LINK
PROG
PROG
AUXVCR/TVOPERATE
TV
AUX
VIDEO LINK
CA
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Press the REC button on the recording VCR and
the play button on the playback VCR.
5
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.
6
7
To end tape dubbing, press both stop buttons.
Controls VCR Display
FWDREV
INDEX
ENTER
MENU
PROG
PROG
AUXVCR/TVOPERATE
MOVIE TEXT
CA
REC
NAVI
TV
REC
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
RE
IR
VIDEO LINK
CA
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
R
I
VIDEO LINK
CA
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
RE
IR
VIDEO LINK
CA
(EDITING — Tape Dubbing)
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ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS
Video equipment for playback
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
REC/
IRT
REV
FWD
TAPE
NAVIGATION
L (MONO)-AUDIO IN-R
VIDEO IN
VIDEO LINK
To Scart or DECODER socket
Recording VCR
To AUDIO IN (L), (R)
To VIDEO IN
OR
VIDEO LINK
CA
Turn on the VCR and the TV, then set the TV to the
video programme number.
2
Controls VCR Display
Connect the second VCR to this VCR as shown
above. (Refer to the manual of second video
equipment for connection.)
Note: If the second video equipment has only
single audio output, connect it to the L-AUDIO IN
socket to record audio on the L and R channels.
If a playback video source is connected to the
Scart socket, the TV can be connected to the RF
OUT terminal or any other Scart Sockets of this
VCR.
This VCR can be used both for recording and
playback. Whichever case you choose, the
procedure is the same as explained below.
Synchro editing is possible if the two VCRs have
different remote control codes (“VCR1” and
“VCR2”).
Note: If “VCR1” appears in the remote display
when a button on the remote control is pressed,
and flashes in the VCR display, change the
remote control code of the recording VCR (this
VCR) to “VCR2”. See page 60 for how to change
the remote control code.
1
VIDEO
PROGRAMME
NUMBER
Press the AUX button to display “L1”, “L2” or
“L3” in the VCR display.
Select “L3” to record the source input via the
VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN jacks, “L2” to record the
source input via the DECODER socket or “L1” to
record the source input via the Scart socket on the
back of the VCR.
3
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
VIDEO LINK
PROG
AUXVCR/TVOPERATE
AUX
VIDEO LINK
CA
EDITING — Synchro Editing
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Press the pause button on the remote control
handset to start copying the tape. Both VCRs will
start together.
Controls VCR Display
Place a cassette with its safety tab intact in the
recording VCR. Set the recording VCR to
recording-pause mode.
The REC indicator on the VCR will light up.
Press the VCR1/2/TV select button on the remote
control handset to display “TV”.
5
6
7
8
Press the pause button on the remote control
handset again when you want to interrupt copying
the tape.
Both VCRs will enter the pause mode.
AUXVCR/TVOPERATE
TV
DAY MONTH
SA
If the next segment you want to copy is located at
some distance away on the tape, use the Fast
forward, Rewind or Play button on the playback
VCR to locate the place on the tape you want to
begin copying again. Then set the playback VCR
to play-pause mode. Press the pause button again
and both VCRs will begin copying.
Press the stop buttons on both VCRs when you
are finished.
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FWDREV
INDEX
ENTER
MENU
MOVIE TEXT
CA
REC
NAVI
REC
Pause
ENTER
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SP/LP EXTEND
MENU
CLOCK
COUNT
DISP
CH1/2
FWDREV
0000
VCR1/2/TV
CLOCK
CORRECT
PDC
DLY/WKL
AUX
CL
5
VCR1/2/TV
Pause
VIDEO
PLUS
A. DUB
V. DUB
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
RE
IRT
VIDEO LINK
CA
REC indicator
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
REC
IRT
VIDEO LINK
CA
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
RE
IRT
VIDEO LINK
CA
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
REC
IRT
VIDEO LINK
CA
Note: To display the remote control code in the
VCR display, press the pause button.
flashes in the VCR display.
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
REC
IRT
VIDEO LINK
CA
Insert the cassette that you want to copy in the
playback VCR. Locate the place on the tape you
want to begin copying and set the VCR to playpause mode.
4
(EDITING — Synchro Editing)
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ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS
“SATELLITE/CABLE BOX” DECODER OPERATION
DECODER/CANAL PLUS
EURO. A/V
AERIAL
ANTENNE
RF OUT
SORTIE
RF
AUDIO OUT/
SORTIE SON
R/D. L/G.
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 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.
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■ To record the “Satellite/Cable Box” programme while viewing it
1. Turn on the TV and VCR.
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 TV mode.
(“SATELLITE/ CABLE BOX” DECODER OPERATION)
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ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS
SATELLITE RECEIVER OPERATION
Connection
There are two connection methods according to the type of satellite receiver.
Programme the VCR to match the control system of your satellite receiver.
This VCR can control several types of satellite receiver to tune to satellite programmes and record them
with the timer. You must first programme the VCR to match the system control code of your satellite
receiver. Some satellite receivers do not have any corresponding codes. Such a satellite receiver cannot
be controlled by this VCR.
Notes:
• Set your satellite receiver to the 2-digit
programme number indication mode if your
receiver is switchable.
• Place the satellite receiver on the VCR so that
the VCR infrared transmitter is not blocked and
is as close as possible to the infrared receiver of
the satellite receiver.
• You can view a satellite programme even when
playing back a tape by pressing the VCR/TV
button to set VCR to TV mode. Depending on
the type of a satellite receiver, its TV output
socket must be connected to the VCR DECODER
socket, to view a satellite programme.
DECODER/CANAL PLUS
EURO. A/V
AERIAL
ANTENNE
RF OUT
SORTIE
RF
AUDIO OUT/
SORTIE SON
R/D. L/G.
When using a Scart connector lead: Method A
Aerial
Scart cable (optional)
To AC outlet
230V/50 Hz
Satellite receiver
Scart cable (optional)
DECODER/CANAL PLUS
EURO. A/V
AERIAL
ANTENNE
RF OUT
SORTIE
RF
AUDIO OUT/
SORTIE SON
R/D. L/G.
Aerial
When using an aerial cable: Method B
Scart cable (optional)
To AC outlet
230V/50 Hz
Satellite receiver
Aerial cable supplied
To “AERIAL”
To “RF OUT”
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
VIDEO LINK
REC/
IRT
REV
FWD
TAPE
NAVIGATION
Infrared transmitter
Satellite receiver position
Infrared receiver
VIDEO LINK
CA
Note: Install the satellite receiver so its
infrared receiver is not more than 15cm away
from the VCR Infrared transmitter.
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When connecting the VCR and satellite receiver using a Scart connector lead (Method A)
Controls TV Screen
Turn on the satellite receiver and select a satellite
programme other than programme number 12.
Turn on the VCR.
Point the handset at the front of VCR, then press
the MENU button.
Press one of the cursor buttons to select SAT
mode and then press the ENTER button.
The satellite control set-up menu appears on the
TV screen.
1
2
Exit
M
ENU
INPUT L2
1 L1
NEXT
TEST
2 L2
3 RF
RANDB
RANDB
19–A
=
=
Exit
=
M
ENU
INPUT L2
1 L1
=
NEXT
TEST
=
=
2 L2
=
3 RF
RANDB
NPUTI
19–A
=
=
Exit
=
M
ENU
INPUT L2
1 L1
=
NEXT
=
=
2 L2
=
3 RF
RANDB
NPUTI
12–A
=
=
Exit
=
M
ENU
INPUT L2
1 L1
=
NEXT
TEST
=
=
2 L2
=
3 RF
RANDB
NPUTI
12– B
Press the button to select “L1” or press the
button to select “L2”.
The satellite picture should now appear on the TV
screen.
2
1
3
Press the pause button to enter your satellite
receiver brand.
If this type number is incorrect for your satellite
receiver, refer to table below. Enter the code using
the number buttons on the remote control
handset. After entering the numbers, the VCR will
transmit a control signal to the satellite receiver.
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ENTER
TRANS
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2
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PROG
SP/LP EXTEND
MENU
CLOCK
COUNT
DISP
CH1/2
FWDREV
0000
VCR1/2/TV
CLOCK
CORRECT
PDC
DLY/WKL
AUX
VIDEO
PLUS
CL
5
2
MENU
PAUSE
1
A. DUB
V. DUB
FWDREV
INDEX
MENU
PROG
PROG
AUXVCR/TVOPERATE
MOVIE TEXT
CA
REC
NAVI
TV
ENTER
Cursor
MENU
Press the stop button.
If the programme number of the satellite receiver
changes to “12”, your satellite receiver can be
controlled by this VCR. Press the MENU button to
end programming. If the programme number
does not change to “12”, follow the next
procedure.
5
Press and release the play button.
If the satellite receiver programme number still
does not change to “12”, press the play
button again. Repeat this step until the
programme number changes to “12”.
If your satellite receiver does not work after
entering the code shown, please try alternative
code from the table.
Note: With some satellite receivers, the
programme number may not change to “12” even
if the code is correct. Read the instruction manual
of your satellite receiver carefully and set up the
receiver correctly, then perform the above
operation.
After programming the system control code, press
the MENU button to return to normal operating
mode.
6
7
Satellite receiver
Brand
Type Number
HITACHI
GRUNDIG
AMSTRAD
CAMBRIDGE
PACE
NOKIA
MASPRO
PHILIPS
TECHNISAT
FERGUSON
UNIDON
19
19
03
13
19
23
16
20
26
12
32
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
REC
IRT
VCR Display
VIDEO LINK
CA
(SATELLITE RECEIVER OPERATION)
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ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS
=
=
Exit
=
M
ENU
INPUT L2
1 L1
=
NEXT
TEST
=
=
2 L2
=
3 RF
RANDB
RANDB
19–A
When connecting the VCR and satellite receiver using an aerial cable (Method B)
Controls TV Screen
Turn on the satellite receiver and select a satellite
programme other than programme number 12.
Point the handset at the front of VCR, then press
the MENU button.
Press one of the cursor buttons to select SAT
mode, and then press the ENTER button.
The satellite control set-up menu appears on the
TV screen.
1
2
3
Exit
M
ENU
– +
CH
IFNE
CPROG H1605
0000
– – – –
4
Exit
M
ENU
– +
CH
IFNE
CPROG H4105
0000
– – – –
5
OK
– +
IFNE
CPROG H41– – – –05
Exit
M
ENU
0000
Press the button.
The channel preset menu appears on the TV
screen.
If you press the PROG 8/9 button the programme
number will change.
3
Press and release the fast forward or rewind
button to start searching for the satellite
programme.
If the RF output channel is known from satellite
receiver, press the 0 ~ 9 buttons on the remote
control. When a “satellite” picture appears on the
TV screen, press the pause button to store this
station number.
The programme number turns black. If not, press
the pause button again.
Press the pause button to store this
programme number.
The satellite control set-up menu appears on the
TV screen.
The connection display changes from “(L2)” to
“(RF-05)”.
6
=
=
Exit
=
M
ENU
INPUT – 50FR
1 L1
=
NEXT
TEST
=
=
2 L2
=
3 RF
RANDB
NPUTI
19–A
Press the pause button to enter your satellite
receiver brand.
If this type number is incorrect for your satellite
receiver, refer to table on the next page. Enter the
code using the number buttons on the remote
control handset. After entering the numbers, the
VCR will transmit a control signal to the satellite
receiver.
ENTER
TRANS
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2
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PROG
SP/LP EXTEND
MENU
CLOCK
COUNT
DISP
CH1/2
FWDREV
0000
VCR1/2/TV
CLOCK
CORRECT
PDC
DLY/WKL
AUX
CL
5
3
MENU
VIDEO
PLUS
A. DUB
V. DUB
ENTER
TRANS
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2
3
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PROG
SP/LP EXTEND
MENU
CLOCK
COUNT
DISP
CH1/2
FWDREV
0000
VCR1/2/TV
CLOCK
CORRECT
PDC
DLY/WKL
AUX
CL
5
MENU
PAUSE
~
0 9
VIDEO
PLUS
A. DUB
V. DUB
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Controls TV Screen
Press the stop button .
If the programme number of the satellite receiver
changes to “12”, your satellite receiver can be
controlled by this VCR. Press the MENU button to
end programming. If the programme number
does not change to “12”, follow the next
procedure.
7
8
9
=
=
Exit
=
M
ENU
INPUT L2
1 L1
=
NEXT
=
=
2 L2
=
3 RF
RANDB
NPUTI
12–A
=
=
Exit
=
M
ENU
INPUT RF– 05
1 L1
=
NEXT
TEST
=
=
2 L2
=
3 RF
RANDB
NPUTI
12– B
Press and release the play button.
If the satellite receiver programme number still
does not change to “12”, press the play
button again. Repeat this step until the
programme number changes to “12”.
If your satellite receiver does not work after
entering the code shown, please try an alternative
code from the table.
Note: With some satellite receivers, the
programme number may not change to “12” even
if the code is correct. Read the instruction manual
of your satellite receiver carefully and set up the
receiver correctly, then perform the above
operation.
After programming the system control code, press
the MENU button to return to normal operating
mode.
Satellite receiver
Brand
Type Number
HITACHI
GRUNDIG
AMSTRAD
CAMBRIDGE
PACE
NOKIA
MASPRO
PHILIPS
TECHNISAT
FERGUSON
UNIDON
19
19
03
13
19
23
16
20
26
12
32
Note: This list of satellite receiver brands is a
guide only and does not imply that all models
produced under these brand names can be
operated. It is possible that a particular model
may not work even though the brand name is
listed.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
The satellite mode must be preset before the VCR
control the satellite receiver. There are 4 common
methods:
a) There is no need to set the satellite receiver
even though the satellite receiver mode is
power off.
b) Satellite receiver must be power on.
c) If the satellite is switchable, set to the 2-digit
programme number indication mode.
d) Satellite receiver must be power on and set to
the 2-digit programme number indication
mode.
(SATELLITE RECEIVER OPERATION)
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ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS
Controls Remote Display
Press the ENTER button and hold it, then press the
VIDEO PLUS+ button.
“GUId-001” and “01CH” appear.
1
2
VIDEO Plus+ System Setup
Changing the satellite programme allocations
Satellite receivers are normally supplied pre-programmed to SKY-Order or TRANSPONDER-Order. To
check which Order your satellite receiver is using, select a programme and check the table below. The
satellite programme allocation on this VCR has been preset to SKY-Order. If your satellite receiver uses
the TRANSPONDER-Order you should change the allocations by following the procedure below.
Press the CLOCK button to switch the display on
the handset back to normal.
The allocation is now changed from SKY-Order to
TRANSPONDER-Order.
Notes:
• If some of your satellite programme numbers are still different from the table
shown below, you can alter individual programmes by following the steps
below.
• To correct a satellite programme number (see step 3 – 5 page 74), enter a
PlusCode number in the handset for the satellite programme you wish to
record then press the ENTER button to display the programme details in the
handset. Push the CORRECT button once, then enter the correct satellite
programme number. Press the ENTER button and the new programme
number will be memorised.
VCRCH1
VCRTRANSCH1
▲
▲
▲
▲
3
VCR
DAY MONTH
SA
1
VCRTRANS
ON OFF
DAY MONTH
TH
SAT
CH
1
▲
▲
▲
▲
ENTER
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2
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SP/LP EXTEND
MENU
CLOCK
COUNT
DISP
CH1/2
0000
VCR1/2/TV
CLOCK
CORRECT
PDC
DLY/WKL
AUX
CL
5
VIDEO
PLUS+
CLOCK
ENTER
VIDEO
PLUS
A. DUB
V. DUB
Press the rewind button once, then press the
ENTER button.
Note: The programme number of
TRANSPONDER-Order is displayed when “TRANS”
appears in the display.
Satellite
programme
Satellite programme
Channel
SKY-Order
TRANSPONDER-
Order
S
KY ONE
SKY NEWS
SKY MOVIE
THE MOVIE CHANNEL
SKY MOVIE GOLD
SKY SPORTS
NICKELODEON &
TV ASIA
BRAVO & THE ADULT
CHANNEL
DISCOVERY &
COUNTRY MUSIC TV
THE CHILDREN'S CH
& THE FAMILY CH
UK GOLD
QVC
UK LIVING
MTV
CNN
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
8
12
16
18
26
20
46
42
41
35
23
38
34
15
22
Satellite
programme
Satellite programme
Channel
SKY-Order
TRANSPONDER-
Order
EUROSPORT
CARTOON
NETWORK & TNT
JSTV
MTV
DAS ERSTE
RTL2
PRO7
3SAT
PREMIERE
RTL5
TV3 SWEDEN
GALAVISION
CINEMANIA
DOCUMANIA
PREMIERE
TELECLUB
GALAVISION
16
17
18
19
20
26
28
29
34
37
42
44
45
46
76
77
78
47
24
37
4
60
52
50
28
11
19
2
6
14
10
17
55
44
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Hi-Fi SOUND
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
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ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS
HOW TO OPERATE YOUR TV BY USING THE
REMOTE CONTROL HANDSET
Controls Remote Display
Install the batteries in the handset and replace the
battery cover when finished.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Turn on your TV.
Press the VCR1/2/TV select button to display
“TV”.
Press the PROG button.
“01 TV” appears in the display.
Press the SP/LP button.
“02 TV” appears in the display.
The TV code number is counted up every time the
SP/LP button is pressed.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
While this Hitachi handset is compatible with many television sets, it is possible that the handset will not
work with your TV set.
If your TV does not respond to any of the above steps, the handset cannot operate your TV.
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PROG
SP/LP EXTEND
MENU
CLOCK
COUNT
DISP
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CLOCK
CORRECT
PDC
DLY/WKL
AUX
CL
5
VCR1/2/TV
SP/LP
PROG
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VIDEO
PLUS
A. DUB
V. DUB
This remote control handset is designed to operate 15 different types of TV. You must first programme
the handset to match the remote system of your TV.
AUXVCR/TVOPERATE
TV
DAY MONTH
SA
TV
TV
Point the handset towards the front of your TV, then press the ~
button.
If your TV does not change the channel, try “03 TV”, “04 TV” .......
“15 TV”.
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After programming the TV code number, press the PROG button to
return to the normal remote display.
Point the handset towards the front of your TV, then press one of the
~ buttons.
If your TV changes channel, your TV can be controlled by this handset.
Press the PROG button to clear “01 TV” from the display. The buttons
on the handset shown on the next page will now control your TV.
If your TV channel number does not change, follow the next procedure.
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The TV operate, TV mute, TV volume / and TV PROG / buttons can control your TV even if
“VCR1” or “VCR2” is displayed. When you control the TV using the number buttons, be sure to check that
“TV” is displayed.
FWDREV
INDEX
ENTER
MENU
PROG
PROG
AUXVCR/TVOPERATE
MOVIE TEXT
CA
REC
NAVI
TV
TV operate Button
• Press to turn on your TV.
• Press again to turn off your TV.
TV mute Button
• Press the TV mute button to
quickly reduce the volume to
the minimum level without
affecting the picture.
• To restore the sound, press the
TV mute button again.
TV PROG / Buttons
• Press TV PROG or to
change the TV programme
number.
TV volume / Buttons
• Press TV volume to increase
the volume.
• Press TV volume to decrease
the volume.
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SP/LP EXTEND
MENU
CLOCK
COUNT
DISP 0000
VCR1/2/TV
CLOCK
CORRECT
PDC
DLY/WKL
AUX
CL
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Number Buttons 0 ~ 9
• Depending on the type of TV,
these buttons can either control
the TV or not.
VIDEO
PLUS
On some TVs the following is applied:
To select channels 10 ~ 19 on the TV, press the – EXTEND button and then buttons 0 ~ 9. When
selecting channel 17, for example, press the – EXTEND button and then button 7.
To select channels 20 ~ 29, press the EXTEND + button and then buttons 0 ~ 9. To select channel 26,
for example, press the EXTEND + button and then button 6.
Only the remote control of the Mute feature is different between remote transmission codes “01 TV” and
“02 TV”. When only the Mute feature is not operated properly by the handset with “01 TV” (“02 TV”)
selected, set the transmission code to “02 TV” (“01 TV”).
With some TVs, TV channel 12 can be selected by pressing the – EXTEND button and then number
buttons 1 and 2.
The handset has a memory which enables it to operate some Hitachi TVs and, in the same way, some TVs
from other manufacturers.
• Column “Type of TV” shows examples of TVs. Use this table as a reference when setting the TV code.
TV code
Coding
system
NEC$50
PAL-50
NEC$50
UK-1
NEC$53
UK-2
NOKIA-3 NOKIA-2 NOKIA-1
SIEMENS
ITT
RC-5 Sony
Panasonic
Toshiba
Sharp
Mitsubishi
JVC
Type of
TV
HitachiTVHitachiTVHitachiTVHitachi
TV
Hitachi
Finlux
TV
Hitachi
TV
Hitachi
Finlux
TV
Sony
TV
Hitachi
Philips
Loewe
TV
SonyTVPanasonicTVToshibaTVSharpTVMitsubishiTVJVC
TV
01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15
(HOW TO OPERATE YOUR TV BY USING THE
REMOTE CONTROL HANDSET)
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Section-4 Subsidiary Information
Problem Guide Page 82
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 83
Maintenance Page 84
Specifications Page 85
PDC function Page 86
Battery Safety Guidelines Page 87
Warranty Letter Page 89
Some Do’s and Don’ts Page 91
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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.
Does not respond to remote control handset
• Check to see if there are batteries in the handset, their polarities are correct, and they
are fitted correctly.
• Make sure “VCR1” or “VCR2” is displayed. (See “REMOTE” on page 60.)
• The handset is not aimed at the VCR.
• Weak batteries in the handset.
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 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 is 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 11).
Proceed with pre-tuning (See page
13).
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
VIDEO LINK
REC/
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REV
FWD
TAPE
NAVIGATION
VIDEO LINK
CA
PROBLEM GUIDE
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SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION
• The video heads are dirty. Cleaning them
is recommended. To switch off the CL
display, clean the head, turn off the power,
and press the PROG ▲ button. The CL
display automatically switches off when
recording and playback are performed for
about 5 hours after it appears.
(flashes for about 3 seconds)
When you turn on the
power
(lights for about 5 seconds)
When you press the
TRANS button on the
remote to transfer the
programme details
• The VCR shows the timer programme
number which is transferring from remote
control.
(flashes for about 5 seconds)
(flashes for about 5 seconds)
(flashes for about 5 seconds)
(flashes uninterruptedly)
(flashes for about 3 seconds)
(flashes for about 3 seconds)
(or )
(flashes for about 3 seconds)
USER GUIDE DISPLAY
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
• The VCR clock has been set to “– – : – –”.
Set the time and programme the timer.
Meaning and troubleshooting
When programming the
timer
• Your timer programme has a TV
programme channel number that you have
not preset in the VCR. Correct the channel.
When programming the
timer
• Twelve programmes have already been
stored.
Cancel unnecessary programme and
transfer the new programming.
When you turn off the
power after programming
the timer or transfer the
programming with power
off
• 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.
When you press the play,
record, fast forward or
rewind button or operate
Shuttle
• A cassette has not been inserted. Insert a
cassette.
When you press the record
button for recording or
dubbing
• A cassette without safety tab has been
inserted. It will be ejected automatically.
Insert a cassette with safety tab intact.
When you press VCR1/2/TV
button on the remote
control
• The remote code is set to “1” in the VCR
MODE menu, but “VCR2” appears in the
remote display. Press the VCR1/2/TV
button on the remote control so that
“VCR1” appears.
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Touch the video head
Cylinder
Cleaning roller
(Special material)
Tape guide
Tape
Video head
MAINTENANCE
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 still cannot 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.
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SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION
SPECIFICATIONS
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: 20W (including timer)
2.9W (standby mode)
Timer: 24-hour digital indication
Cabinet Size: 430 mm(W) × 93 mm(H) × 276 mm(D)
Weight: Approx. 4.0 kg
Accessories Included: 1 — Aerial cable
1 — Infrared remote control handset
2 — Batteries
* Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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PDC (Programme Delivery Control) FUNCTION
If the VCR is tuned to a TV station transmitting a
PDC signal, the VCR automatically takes any delay,
early starting or extension of the programme into
account when recording 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 from 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 function is 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 on the PDC function
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 does not operate normally.
6. When reviewing the programmed information
as shown in the TV screen above, you can see
the marking of “✔” at the end of the
programmed details. (Refer to programme No. 1
and 2). This indicate that the PDC function is
turned on when performing the timer
programming.
7. If the broadcast programme does not have a
PDC signal, your timer recording will function
according to the time you have preset on the
VCR.
8. A programme without PDC signal will be
deleted after it has been recorded. Whereas, the
programme with PDC signal will only be
automatically deleted after 4:00 am the next
morning.
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AUX
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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.
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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.
HITACHI HOME ELECTRONICS (EUROPE) LTD.
Dukes Meadow Millboard Road Bourne End
Buckinghamshire SL8 5XF
UNITED KINGDOM
Tel: 01628 643000
Fax: 01628 643400
Email: consumer-service@hitachi-eu.com
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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
2 pcs.
Hitachi Video Cassette Recorder
VT-FX980E(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
• Setting Your Remote Control Handset ...............6
Fitting the Remote Control Batteries
• Remove battery cover of the remote control
handset.
• Insert the two batteries provided.
• Ensure 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.
1
Aerial cable for connecting
this VCR and a TV
2
Remote control handset
3
Batteries for remote
control handset (R6)
QR32561 ©Hitachi, Ltd. 2000 Printed in Malaysia
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
satellite receiver position
Note: Install the satellite receiver so its infrared
receiver is not more than 15 cm away from the
VCR infrared transmitter.
Infrared receiver
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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 box or satellite
Do not connect to the
mains supply socket
before connecting all
leads, refer to page 3
receiver. Refer to the
diagram below for the
position in which the satellite
receiver should be installed.
Aerial
AC Outlet
VCR
AC 230V, 50Hz
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 VCR/TV button of the remote
control handset so the VCR indicator
lights in the VCR display.
Aerial Lead
AERIAL
TV set
RF OUT
Aerial cable
(supplied)
To Aerial IN
– 2 –
AUTO INSTALL
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Auto Install (Plug & Play) function
This automatically tunes all broadcast channels, sets the clock and date.
To proceed as follows;
1
2
3
4
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 TV screen
Connect to mains power supply socket 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 the OPERATE button.
“” will appear in the VCR display.
During this time, if your set-up includes Scart
connector and the TV is set to Scart input, 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.
5
Refer to item 6 for further tuning.
Switch on your TV and select an unused
programme number.
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.
i.e. one not used for BBC1,
– 3 –
AUTO INSTALL
VIDEO LINK
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COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
VIDEO LINK
REC/
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FWD
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NAVIGATION
Safety Tab
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
REC/
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VCR TV
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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 the VCR display “”, press the STOP
REV
FWD
TAPE
NAVIGATION
REC/
IRT
PROG
button. 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 on the remote control or on
the VCR button.
Press the play/still (6) button, the test pattern
will disappear and the VCR will now come out of the
standby mode into the operate mode.
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You should now be able to playback a prerecorded
cassette.
Insert the cassette as shown. If the safety tab is
removed then playback will start immediately. If not,
press the play/still (6) button and the picture will
appear on the screen.
IMPORTANT:
Insert the cassette squarely 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.
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Pre-Tuning the Built in Tuner
NEMU
SELECT
Exit
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ENU
REVI EWCH
ANVI
OMDE
AST
OK
SELECT
Exit
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AUTO
NMUAL
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SPHCERET
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NICAM
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Exit
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ENU
AUTO
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
VIDEO LINK
CA
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
REC/
IRT
REV
FWD
TAPE
NAVIGATION
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
REC/
IRT
VIDEO LINK
CA
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
VIDEO LINK
INDEX
ENTER
MENU
PROG
PROG
AUXVCR/TVOPERATE
MOVIE TEXT
CA
REC
TV
NAVI
PROG
Cursor
MENU
VIDEO LINK
CA
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
REC
IRT
VIDEO LINK
CA
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
REC/
IRT
REV
FWD
TAPE
NAVIGATION
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
1
2
3
4
5
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 start auto tuning, auto channel mapping,
auto clock setting, and auto RF seek function. 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.
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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.)
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Setting Your Remote Control Handset
VCR
DAY MONTH
YEAR
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VCR
YEAR
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VCRTRANS
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YEAR
SA
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Remove battery cover of the remote control
handset.
Insert the two batteries provided.
Ensure that the + and – terminals watch those
marked inside the battery compartment.
1
2
VIDEO LINK
CA
VIDEO LINK
VIDEO
1
ENTER
PLUS
2
DLY/WKL
PROG
SP/LP EXTEND
3
VCR1/2/TV
PDC
MENU
CLOCK
COUNT
CH1/2
A. DUB
DAY MONTH
VCR
1
AUXVCR/TVOPERATE
Replace the battery cover
Press the CLOCK button (the first digit flashes).
Initial display after inserting the batteries
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PROG
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
Enter today’s date, month and year.
e.g. 1 2 0 5 0 1 12. May 2001
4
TRANS
CLOCK
DISP
0000
321
654
9807
AUX
V. DUB
CL
CORRECT
TRANS
0 9
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CLOCK
CORRECT
2 0 0 3 0 2 20. March 2002
The day of the week appears and the first digit of
date then flashes.
Note: At any stage during the number entry you can
correct any errors by pressing the CORRECT button
until the incorrect digit flashes, then you can enter
the correct number.
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5
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CA
VIDEO LINK
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER HELP LINE ON
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
RE
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PROG
Press the CLOCK button.
“TRANS” now blink in the display.
Point the handset at your VCR, press the TRANS
button.
The time will appear in the VCR display.
“TRANS” now stop blinking in the display.
Press the CLOCK button.
The handset and the VCR clock have now been set
up.
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