Hitachi VTFX980EUKN User Manual

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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PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER
HELP LINE ON 01628-643029

To obtain the best performance

please read this instruction manual completely.

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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.

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.

AC 230V, 50Hz

DECODER/CANAL PLUS

EURO. A/V

AUDIO OUT/
SORTIE SON

R/D. L/G.

AERIAL
ANTENNE

RF OUT
SORTIE
RF

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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.

7

SETTING UP

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.

To AC outlet
AC 230V/50Hz

Aerial

DECODER/CANAL PLUS

EURO. A/V

TV set

Satellite/Cable box decoder

AERIAL

AUDIO OUT/
SORTIE SON

R/D. L/G.

AERIAL
ANTENNE

RF OUT
SORTIE
RF

RF OUT

Aerial cable
(supplied)

Scart connector lead
available from your dealer
(not supplied)

Scart
socket

Aerial socket

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.

11

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.

12

(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.)

13

SETTING UP

PRE-TUNING OF BUILT-IN TV TUNER

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

VIDEO LINK

CA

VIDEO LINK

COMMERCIAL ADVANCE

PROG

REV

TAPE

NAVIGATION

REC/
IRT

FWD

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

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BBC2
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ENU

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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:

AUTO

A

NMUAL

NICAM

SPHCERET

–

Exit

SELECT

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BBC1
BBC2
ITV
CH4

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BBC1
BBC2
ITV
CH4

SELECT,CHANGE

NMUALA

0~9,

0~9,

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6

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7

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ENU

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M

ENU

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ENU

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Exit

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CHPROG ——

04

DECO

DER

FINE

+

—

OK

NMUALA

CHPROG ——

04 42

DECO

DER

FINE

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OK

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—

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—

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ENU

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

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BBC2
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CH4

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BBC2
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ENU

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ECO

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DER

+

CHPROG ———04

—

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0000

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—

DECO

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DER

+

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0000

OK

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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.

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BBC2

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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

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BBC2
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ITV

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SELECT,CHANGE

0~9,

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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

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0~9,

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M

ENU

NMUALA

—

D

FINE

ECOCDHER

+

CHPROG ——

07

—

22

0000

Exit

M

ENU

NMUALA

—

D

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ECOCDHER

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CHPROG ——

07 22

0000

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NMUAL

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SPHCERET

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BBC2

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0~9,

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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

Exit

M

ENU

–

2

–

L

–

AU

DIO

AUTO

MIX

–

1L

REMOTE

– 21

–

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

E
R

VCR

DAY MONTH

YEAR

1

▲

▲

▲

▲

DAY MONTH

▲

▲

▲

▲

▲

▲

VCR

YEAR

SA

1

DAY MONTH

VCRTRANS

YEAR

SA

1

▲

▲

▲

▲

▲▲

▲▲

DAY MONTH

VCR

1

2

DLY/WKL

3

PDC

A. DUB

VIDEO
PLUS

PROG

SP/LP

CLOCK

COUNT

VCR1/2/TV

ENTER

MENU

DISP

CH1/2

4

TRANS

5

AUX

EXTEND

CLOCK

0000

321

64

9807

CORRECT

V. DUB

FWDREV

CL

TRANS

0 9

~

CLOCK
CORRECT

VCR1/2/TV

1

LINK

CA

VIDEO LINK

COMMERCIAL ADVANCE

R
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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

VIDEO

1

ENTER

PLUS

2

DLY/WKL

PROG

SP/LP EXTEND

3

VCR1/2/TV

PDC

MENU

CLOCK

COUNT

A. DUB

DISP

CH1/2

4

TRANS

321

64

5

CL

9807

AUX

CLOCK

SP/LP

CORRECT

0000

V. DUB

FWDREV

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

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(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

25

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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2

3

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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

REV

VIDEO LINK

CA

VIDEO LINK

COMMERCIAL ADVANCE

PROG

TAPE

NAVIGATION

REC/
IRT

FWD

PROG

ENTER

REC

INDEX

FWDREV

26

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

27

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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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

TV

NAVI

REC

1

2

DLY/WKL

3

PDC

A. DUB

VIDEO
PLUS

PROG

SP/LP

CLOCK
COUNT

MENU

VCR1/2/TV

ENTER

ENTER

MENU

DISP

CH1/2

MOVIE TEXT

TRANS

EXTEND

CLOCK

AUXVCR/TVOPERATE

PROG

PROG

321

654

9807

AUX

0000

V. DUB

CA

INDEX

FWDREV

CL

CORRECT

FWDREV

REV

FWD

PROG

COMMERCIAL ADVANCE

TAPE

NAVIGATION

REC/

IRT

PROG

PROG

/

REC

4

0 9

~

SP/LP

DISP

COMMERCIAL ADVANCE

REV

TAPE

NAVIGATION

REC/
IRT

PROG

FWD

REC indicator

REC/IRT

Pause

REV

FWD

COMMERCIAL ADVANCE

TAPE

NAVIGATION

REC/

IRT

PROG

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

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4

2

3

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9807

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**