Hitachi VTMX935EUK User Manual

Auto Installation System – only plug in all leads and press the OPERATE button.
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
VT-MX935E(UK)
Instruction manual
BASIC OPERATIONS SETTING UPADDITIONAL OPERATIONSSUBSIDIARY INFORMATION
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Dear Hitachi Customer
Congratulations on your choice of a Hitachi Video Cassette Recorder (VCR). And welcome to our company-wide commitment to your complete satisfaction and viewing enjoyment.
INFORMATION FOR YOUR SAFETY
Please read the following instructions carefully before using this VCR.
The mains lead on this equipment is supplied with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse, the value of which is indicated on the pin face of the plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, an ASTA or BSI approved BS1362 fuse must be used of the same rating. If the fuse cover is detachable never use the plug with the cover omitted. If a replacement fuse cover is required, ensure it is of the same colour as that visible on the pin face of the plug. Fuse covers are available from your dealer. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer. If there is no alternative to cutting off the mains plug, ensure that you dispose of it immediately, having first removed the fuse, to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.
IMPORTANT
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue = Neutral, Brown = Live As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter N or coloured BLUE or BLACK. The wire coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter L or coloured BROWN or RED. On no account connect either of these wires to the terminal marked E or by the earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow.
Mains supply: AC 230V, 50 Hz only
AC 230V, 50Hz
DECODER/CANAL PLUS
EURO. A/V
AERIAL ANTENNE
RF OUT SORTIE RF
• The OPERATE button located on the front of the VCR switches the VCR on and off, leaving the clock facility unaffected.
• The OPERATE button is labelled “ / l”, this button allows you to select operate on or electrical power standby.
• The OPERATE button is secondarily connected and does not separate the apparatus from the mains supply in the switched-off position.
Safety
• Do not remove panel covers by unscrewing. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, remove the mains lead and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.
• To disconnect the mains lead, pull out the plug itself. Never pull the lead.
• If the unit is to be left unattended for a long period and it is not intended to use the timer recording function, it is recommended that the VCR be switched off and the plug removed. If you intend to record during your absence, remember there is no necessity for the TV receiver to be switched on.
WARNING: To prevent fire or electric shock,
do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.
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Cautions:
When the VCR is moved from a cold to a warm place, dew condensation can occur on the cylinder. To avoid damaging the cylinder or tape, do not operate the set immediately. Allow it to dry by leaving it powered on for 2 ~ 3 hours.
CONTENTS
CAUTION: AUTO INSTALLATION SYSTEM - Please ensure that all leads are connected as illustrated as in page 6 and 7, otherwise auto installation will not work.
This instruction manual consists of the following four sections.
Section-1 Setting Up
This section tells you how to set up your new VCR and how to use the VCR’s controls.
Connection................................................................................. 6
Customer Controls ................................................................... 8
Customer Control and Remote Operation ............................ 9
Auto Installation Function ..................................................... 10
Pre-tuning of Built-in TV Tuner ............................................ 12
Guide Channel Setting........................................................... 18
Auto Clock Setting Using PDC Signal ................................. 19
Setting the Clock Manually ................................................... 20
Cassette Tapes........................................................................ 21
Section-2 Basic Operations
This section tells you how to playback a tape and record a TV programme.
Playback ................................................................................... 23
Recording TV Programmes................................................... 26
Tape Analyzer ......................................................................... 28
Timer Recording ..................................................................... 29
VIDEO LINK-Recording Using Satellite Decoder or TV ......37
Section-3 Additional Operations
This section tells you how to use the additional functions.
Tape Navigation ..................................................................... 39
Navi Lock .................................................................................46
Soap Recording ...................................................................... 48
MOVIETEXTTM......................................................................... 50
Special Characteristics
Linear Time Counter...................................................... 51
Automatic Rewind ......................................................... 51
Rewind Shut Off............................................................. 51
Tape Remaining Display Function............................... 51
Index Function................................................................ 52
Rental Play ...................................................................... 52
Menu Features ........................................................................ 53
Editing
Tape Dubbing ................................................................. 56
Satellite/Cable Box Decoder Operation ............................... 58
Section-4 Subsidiary Information
Problem Guide........................................................................ 61
User Guide Display..................................................................62
Maintenance............................................................................ 63
Specifications .......................................................................... 64
PDC (Programme Delivery Control) function...................... 65
Battery Safety Guidelines...................................................... 66
Warranty Letter ....................................................................... 67
Some Dos and Don'ts........................................................... 69
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FEATURES
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• The VIDEO Plus+®programming system function allows you to programme the VCR for timer recording by simply entering a PlusCode programming number.
• MOVIETEXT
TM
* MOVIETEXT is a registered trademarks of
Hitachi Home Electronics (Europe) Ltd.
• Tape Navigation allows you to automatically locate a programme you want to view, and also to list on the TV screen the recorded contents of every tape you have recorded on this VCR.
• “Satellite/Cable box” decoder socket provided.
• 12-programme/1-year preset recording.
• Dynamic picture equalizer.
• Auto Install System (Plug and Play) tunes in
stations, sorts into correct order, sets clock and date.
• Auto Tuning tunes in stations, sorts into correct order, and sets clock.
• High quality slow motion/still frame pictures.
• NTSC playback.
• Graphic OSD.
• 2 Scart Sockets.
• Setting the clock using a PDC signal (Auto clock set).
• Up to 8 hours recording and playback.
• Sound System–This VCR records monaural sound using the same format as with a non­HiFi VCR.
• Automatic controls for easier operation.
Auto Programme Play immediately starts to
play a recorded programme by simply turning the VCR on after timer recording has finished.
Auto Head Cleaning system minimizes the
need for accessory cleaners and professional head cleaning.
Auto Tracking system automatically adjusts
the tracking so the picture is optimized.
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Rental Play immediately starts to play a tape
without its safety tab, rewinds the tape after play is ended and eject it, then turns the VCR off .
Auto Play immediately starts to play a tape
without its safety tab.
Auto Eject & Auto Tape Canceller ejects a
cassette without its tab when the REC button is pressed.
Auto Operate On turns the VCR on by simply
inserting a cassette.
Auto Rewind/Rewind Shut-off automatically
rewinds a tape at its end and automatically shuts off at its beginning if the VCR is switched off into the standby mode, while rewinding.
• Fine slow motion.
• Easy preset tuning provides up to 49 programmes.
• Index function — convenient for locating the desired programme on your tape.
• PDC (Programme Delivery Control) function — no chance of missing your programme.
• Video Link function allows you to easily prepare the VCR to record signals from a satellite/cable decoder or TV.
• Soap Recording function is an easy way to set timer programming by choosing a registered programme from Tape Navi data menu.
• Navi Lock function prevent accidently deleting of important programmes.
• Tape Analyzer (ATRS) automatically detect the type of tape used during recording.
Accessories supplied Check and identify the accessories supplied.
If any are missing or appear damaged, consult your dealer.
Aerial Cable for connecting this VCR and a TV
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Remote Control Handset Batteries for remote
control handset (R6)
Section-1 Setting Up
Connection Pages 6 — 7
This tells you how to connect your VCR to an aerial, TV, etc.
Customer Controls and Remote Operation Pages 8 — 9
This tells you the location and the detailed functions of the switches, buttons, VCRs display and connection terminals on the VCR. This also tells you how to insert batteries into the remote control handset and how to operate your VCR remotely.
Auto Installation Function Pages 10 — 11
This tells you how to automatically tune in all broadcast channels and set the clock and date.
Pre-tuning of Built-in TV Tuner Pages 12 — 17
This VCR incorporates a complete TV tuner (just like your normal TV) and can be pre-tuned to receive up to 49 TV programmes.
Guide Channel Setting Page 18
This tells you how to match VCR channel to PlusCode/ ShowView Guide Channel when timer programming with PlusCode/ShowView is used.
Auto Clock Setting using PDC Signal and Setting the Clock Manually Pages 19 — 20
The clock display area in the VCRs display panel will look like “–– :––” until you set the 24-hour clock. The clock must be set
to the correct time before you can programme the VCR for timer recording. This section explains the two clock setting methods. A. Setting the VCRs clock automatically using a PDC signal. B. Setting the VCR's clock on the TV screen.
Cassette Tapes Page 21
This tells you how to insert and remove a cassette, and how to protect recordings from accidental erasure.
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CONNECTION
DECODER/CANAL PLUS
EURO. A/V
AERIAL ANTENNE
RF OUT SORTIE
RF
Aerial
Aerial cable (supplied)
TV set
To AC outlet AC 230V/50Hz
AERIAL
Aerial socket
RF OUT
Basic Method
Do not connect to the mains supply socket before connecting all leads, refer to page 10.
For even better sound and picture quality, we recommend to use scart connection. Please refer to page 7 for scart connection.
PRECAUTIONS
On Installation
Do not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibrations or shocks.
Never bring a magnet or magnetized object near the VCR because it will adversely affect the performance of the VCR.
Ensure the VCR is installed on a flat surface. The unit is designed for operation in a horizontal position.
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Connecting your VCR to your television using a scart lead
Do not connect to the mains supply socket before connecting all leads, refer to page 10.
To AC outlet AC 230V/50Hz
Aerial
DECODER/CANAL PLUS
EURO. A/V
Satellite/Cable box decoder
AERIAL
AERIAL ANTENNE
RF OUT SORTIE
RF
RF OUT
SETTING UP
Scart
Scart connector lead
socket
available from your dealer (not supplied)
Set your TV to its proper AV line (scart lead) to receive signal via the scart connection lead. This connection will improve the picture and sound quality.
Make sure the indicator lights in the VCR display to feed the audio and video signals from the VCR to TV. If not, press the VCR/TV button on the hand set to display it.
On Operation
Moisture condensation Moisture condensation on the cylinder, one of the most crucial parts of the VCR, will cause damage to the tape. The VCR should not be operated for at least 2 hours after being moved from a cold to a hot environment to avoid condensation from occurring on the cylinder.
TV set
Aerial cable (supplied)
Aerial socket
This connection also allows you to record the TV programme selected on the TV. To do this, press the AUX button on the remote control handset to display the L1 indicator in the VCRs display instead of a VCR programme number.
On Cleaning
DO NOT use volatile agents such as benzine, alcohol, thinner, or chemically processed cloth to wipe the surface of the VCR case. These agents may cause the surface finish to deteriorate or peel off.
On Repacking
It is wise for you to save the packing materials and box in case you ever need to ship or store your unit.
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EJECT
PROG
VIDEO IN AUDIO IN
VIDEO LINK REC
STOP PLAY/STILL
TAPE
NAVIGATION
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CUSTOMER CONTROLS
REC
VCR Customer Controls
VIDEO IN AUDIO IN
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DECODER/CANAL PLUS
EURO. A/V
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Item No.
Function
Page
1 Cassette compartment 21 2 STOP button 24 3 PLAY/STILL button 23 4 Tape navigation programme select 42
up/down buttons 5 TAPE NAVIGATION button 39 6 FWD button 24
AERIAL ANTENNE
RF OUT SORTIE RF
7 REW button 24 8 REC button 26 9 PROG (programme up/down) buttons 11
10 Remote control receiving window 9 11 VIDEO LINK button 37 12 EJECT button 21 13 OPERATE (Operate/Standby) button 10 14 AUDIO IN socket 56 15 VIDEO IN socket 56 16 Decoder socket 58 17 AERIAL signal input 6 18 RF OUT signal out to TV 6 19 Scart socket 7
VCR Display
20 Time, 20
Time counter or 51
VCR mode indicator 23
PLAY playback 23
SRCH visual search 24
SLOW slow play 23
REW rewind 24
FF fast forward 24
“–” appears during reverse direction
viewing
STILL play pause and frame advance 23
21 VCR, operate mode 23 22 record (flashes during 26
record pause)
STOP PLAY/STILL
REV FWD
TAPE
PROG
NAVIGATION
23 Tape-in indicator 21 24 TV programme number or 26
Auxiliary (L1/L2/L3) 56
25 Timer indicator 29
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Remote Control Handset Customer Controls
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Item No.
Function
Page
1 Transmission window 9 2 OPERATE switch between operate 29
and standby mode
3
TRACKING button 25
4
PROG (programme up /down ) 12
SETTING UP
5 Cursor buttons 12 6REW — rewind or search 24 7REC — record button 26 8 MENU to recall OSD menu 12 9 DISP to recall on-screen display, 51
change VCR's display 10 VIDEO Plus+ programming 30 11 0000 to correct an incorrect digit, 20
reset the time counter when it 51
appears in the VCR's display 12 SP/LP changes tape speed during 21
record 13 F. ADV button advance the picture by 23
one frame during still playback 14 MOVIE TEXT button 50 15 INDEX button INDEX feature 52 16 This button is not used. 17 AUX button select L1, L2 or L3 input 56 18 Number buttons 20 19 STOP stops play/record function 24 20 SLOW button press during playback 23
to view slow motion picture 21 F. FWD 22 PAUSE/ENTER button 23
fast forward or search
24
23 PLAY playback 23 24 TAPE NAVI buttons to use for the 41
25 EJECT button press to eject a cassette 21 26 CH1/2 button Not apply for this
27 VCR/TV select button 23
TAPE NAVIGATION function
model
PDC button for PDC setting during 65
recording
REMOTE OPERATION
Power source of infrared remote control handset
EJECT
VIDEO LINK REC
VIDEO IN AUDIO IN
400x DRIVE
The infrared remote control handset is powered by two batteries (size IEC standard R6). The life of the batteries is about a year although this depends on the number of times the handset is used. Replace the batteries when operation is not possible or when the operating distance becomes too small. Note: When replacing the batteries, remove the used batteries and press the OPERATE button and hold it pressed for 10 seconds, then insert the new batteries and replace the battery cover.
STOP PLAY/STILL
/REW F.FWD/
TAPE
PROG
NAVIGATION
Remote operations
To operate this VCR with the remote control handset, point the remote control handset at the receiver on the front of the VCR.
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PROG
REC
STOP PLAY/STILL
TAPE
NAVIGATION
/REW F.FWD/
AUTO INSTALLATION FUNCTION
Exit
M
ENU
AUTO
4
EJECT
VIDEO IN AUDIO IN
VIDEO LINK
(OPERATE)
Auto Install (Plug & Play) function
This automatically tunes all broadcast channels, sets the clock and date.
VCR TV screen
1
2
3
Switch on at the mains supply socket after completely connecting all leads (as described on pages 6 and 7).
The VCR will be in the standby mode at this stage and the VCR display will show "– –:– –".
Press the OPERATE button.
“” will appear in the VCR display. During this time, if your set-up include scart connector and the TV is set to scart input, the TV screen will display as shown.
After this process is complete, the RF output channel will appear in the VCR display. For example, RF output channel 35.
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5
6
Switch on your TV and select an unused programme number, i.e. one not used for BBC1, ITV, etc. (Please consult your TV instruction
manual as your TV may have a special VCR programme number which must be used.)
Note: This programme number will be your VCR programme from now on.
Tune your TV (consult your TV instruction manual) until the test pattern shown appears.
The correct tuning position is when the picture is clear. Ensure this programme is stored in your TV.
If “” appears, press the STOP button on the VCR or on the remote control. The RF channel data will appear in the VCR display. Press the PROG or button on the VCR to change the RF channel to “”. To stop the RF output, press the STOP button on the VCR or on the remote control again.
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VCR TV screen
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PROG
REC
STOP PLAY/STILL
TAPE
NAVIGATION
/REW F.FWD/
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PROG
STOP PLAY/STILL
Safety Tab
/REW F.FWD/
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If you cannot tune your TV correctly to the test signal, or if there is distortion in the signal, it may
SETTING UP
be necessary to change the VCR RF channel. In this case, press the PROG select button ( or
) on the VCR to change the VCR RF channel, and then retune your TV. If the test signal does not improve, continue to change the VCR RF channel and retune your TV until a clear test pattern is received. If the STOP button on the remote control or on the VCR is pressed, the RF from the VCR will be turned off. The VCR RF channel will change as follows:
STOP PLAY/STILL
/REW F.FWD/
REC
PROG
NAVIGATION
TAPE
Press the PLAY/STILL button, the test pattern will
disappear and the VCR will now come out of the standby mode into the operate mode.
You should now be able to playback a prerecorded cassette. Insert the cassette carefully (see page 21 for CASSETTE TAPES). If the safety tab is removed then playback will start immediately, if not press the PLAY/STILL button and the picture will appear on the screen.
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PRE-TUNING OF BUILT-IN TV TUNER
NEMU
SELECT
Exit
M
ENU
REVI EWCH
ANVI
OMDE
LCOCK
OK
SELECT
Exit
M
ENU
AUTO
NMUAL
OK
SPHCERET
A
GDEUI ANNELCH
Exit
M
ENU
AUTO
400x DRIVE
PROG
REC
STOP PLAY/STILL
TAPE
NAVIGATION
/REW F.FWD/
400x DRIVE
EJECT
IO IN
VIDEO LINK
PROG
Cursor
MENU
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VCR should display “ – – : – – ” in its LCD panel after the mains supply is connected.
VCR TV Screen
Turn on the TV and the VCR, then set the TV to the video programme number.
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If you connect the VCR and TV using a 21-pin Scart connector lead, select the 21-pin Scart input of the TV.
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4
Press the MENU button.
The menu, as illustrated, appears on the TV screen.
Press the cursor button to select the CH option, and press the ENTER button.
The CH PRESET display, as illustrated, will appear on the TV screen.
Press the ENTER button to select AUTO.
The display, as illustrated will appear on the TV screen and “” will appear in the VCR display. The VCR will automatically store channels received in your area. It takes about 3 minutes. The following stations are stored in programme numbers 01 05 automatically.
01 BBC1 02 BBC2 03 ITV 04 CH4 (or S4C) 05 CH5
Note: If the station does not transmit a signal which identifies itself, the station name will not appear.
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Tune your TV (consult your TV instruction manual). The correct tuning position is when the picture is clear. After this process is complete, the test pattern will appear on the TV screen, and the RF output channel will appear in the VCR display.
Press the PLAY/STILL button.
The test pattern will disappear and the VCR change to the operate mode.
Press the PROG
/ buttons to check the channels you can receive.
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STOP PLAY/STILL
/REW F.FWD/
REC
PROG
NAVIGATION
TAPE
Note: If no channels have been set or a clear picture does not appear,
check the aerial or scart connection.
Note: When the pre-tuning of a channel is completed, the current time may appear in the VCRs display. This is because the auto clock setting function has operated and the VCRs clock has been set automatically. (See page 19 for details.)
NMUALA
R 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
O
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P
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C 2 3 2 4 4 2 2
H 6 3 3 2 7 1 2
DE
– – – – – – –
C BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4
Exit
M
ENU
SELECT,CHANGE
0~9,
0000
NMUALA
R 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
O
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
GP
C 2 3 2 4 4 2 2
H 6 3 3 2 7 1 2
DE
– – – – – – –
C BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4
Exit
M
ENU
SELECT,CHANGE
0~9,
0000
Exit
M
ENU
NMUALA
R
0 0 0 0 0 0 0
O 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
G
B B
I
– – – –
B B T
– – – –
C C V
– – – –
P
– – – –
1 2
– – –
C 2 3 2
4 2 2
H 1 5 3
7 1 2
DE
– – – – – – –
C
SELECT,CHANGE
0~9,
0000
SELECT
Exit
M
ENU
AUTO
NMUAL
OK
SPHCERET
A
GDEUI ANNELCH
Deleting Unwanted Preset Channels
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Press the MENU button. Press the cursor button to select the CH option, and then press the ENTER button.
The CH PRESET display, as illustrated, will appear on the TV screen.
SETTING UP
Press the cursor button to select MANUAL, and then press the ENTER button.
The programme number, station name and channel name will appear in this display.
Note: If the station does not transmit a signal which identifies itself, the station name will not appear.
PLAY Cursor
Press the PLAY or STOP button until an
unwanted channel is found. For example, press the STOP button to select
STOP
3
MENU
0000
channel 42 (programme number 04). This is indicated by an arrow on the left of the screen.
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6
Press the 0000 button.
The channel number changes to “– –”, indicating that the channel has been deleted.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all unwanted channels have been erased.
After deleting them, press the MENU button.
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(PRE-TUNING OF BUILT-IN TV TUNER)
NMUALA
R 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
O
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P
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C 2 3 2 4 4 2 2
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– – – – – – –
C BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4
Exit
M
ENU
SELECT,CHANGE
0~9,
0000
NMUALA
R 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
O
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
GP
C 2 3 2 4 4 2 2
H 6 3 3 2 7 1 2
DE
– – – – – – –
C BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4
Exit
M
ENU
SELECT,CHANGE
0~9,
0000
Exit
M
ENU
NMUALA
D
FINE
ECODER
+
C–H
PROG ––
04
4–2
0000
OK
Exit
M
ENU
NMUALA
D
FINE
ECODER
+
C–H
PROG ––
04
4–2
0000
OK
NMUALA
R 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
O
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
GP
C 2 3 2 4 4 2 2
H 6 3 3 2 7 1 2
DE
– – – – – – –
C BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4
Exit
M
ENU
SELECT,CHANGE
0~9,
0000
SELECT
Exit
M
ENU
AUTO
NMUAL
OK
SPHCERET
A
GDEUI ANNELCH
Cursor
F.FWD
STOP
PAUSE
MENU
PLAY
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REW
Fine tuning of the picture of the received channel:
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Press the MENU button. Press the cursor button to select the CH option, and then press the ENTER button.
The CH PRESET display, as illustrated, will appear on the TV screen.
Press the cursor button to select MANUAL, and then press the ENTER button.
Press the PLAY or STOP button to select
the channel with a poor picture. For example, press the STOP button to select channel 42 (programme number 04).
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5
6
Press the PAUSE ; button twice.
Press the F.FWD or REW button to adjust
the picture so it appears clearly.
After fine tuning for the best picture press the
PAUSE ; button to store the channel.
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Repeat steps 3 through 6 for other channels.
After fine tuning them, press the MENU button.
NMUALA
R 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
O
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
GP
C 2 3 2 4 4 2 2
H 6 3 3 2 7 1 2
DE
– – – – – – –
C BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4
Exit
M
ENU
SELECT,CHANGE
0~9,
0000
NMUALA
R 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
O
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
GP
C 2 3 2 4 4 2 2
H
6 3 3 2 7 1 2
DE
– – – – – – –
C BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4
Exit
M
ENU
SELECT,CHANGE
0~9,
0000
Exit
M
ENU
NMUALA
D
CH
FIN
E
ECODER
+
C–H
PROG ––
04
2–3
0000
Exit
M
ENU
NMUALA
D
FINE
ECODER
+
C–H
PROG ––
04
2–3
0000
OK
SELECT
Exit
M
ENU
AUTO
NMUAL
OK
SPHCERET
A
GDEUI ANNELCH
Cursor
F.FWD
REW
PLAY
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0
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0 9
PAUSE
STOP MENU
To change the channel manually
NMUALA
R 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
O
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
GP
C 2 3 2 2 2 2 2
H 6 3 3 3 7 1 2
DE
– – – – – – –
C BBC1 BBC2 ITV ITV
Exit
M
ENU
SELECT,CHANGE
0~9,
0000
You may do this if you have accidently deleted a channel or particular channel was not found.
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2
3
Press the MENU button. Press the cursor button to select the CH option, and then press the ENTER button.
The CH PRESET display, as illustrated, will appear on the TV screen.
Press the cursor button to select MANUAL, and then press the ENTER button.
Press the PLAY or STOP button to select
the channel to be changed on the VCRs display. For example, press the STOP button to select channel 42 (programme number 04). This is indicated by an arrow on the left of the screen.
SETTING UP
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5
Press the PAUSE ; button, so the channel is selected. Then press two numbered button or F.FWD or REW button to change the channel. For example : PROG 04 CH42 change to PROG 04 CH23.
At a channel that is broadcasting, a picture appears on the TV screen. Press PAUSE ; button to fine tune the channel and press PAUSE ;
button
again to store the channel.
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(PRE-TUNING OF BUILT-IN TV TUNER)
SELECT
Exit
M
ENU
AUTO
NMUAL
OK
SPHCERET
A
GDEUI ANNELCH
NMUALA
R 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
O
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
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To change the programme number (To exchange the channel)
You can set your own programme number according to your wish after pre-tuning your VCR. For example, if you want to interchange programme number 03 to programme number 04, follow the procedure below:
Controls TV screen
1
2
3
Press the MENU button. Press the cursor button to select the CH option, and then press ENTER button.
The CH PRESET display, as illustrated, will appear on the TV screen.
Press the cursor button to select MANUAL and then press the ENTER button.
Press the STOP button to move the cursor to
channel 42 (Programme number 04). Press the and then number button to directly enter the programme number. Channel 42 will change position to programme number 03. (Cursor still in the programme number 04) Press the PLAY button to programme number 03 to confirm the channel change.
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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.
To end, press the MENU button.
To preset satellite or cable box programme (Refer page 7 for Connection)
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2
3
Press the MENU button. Press the cursor button to select the CH option, and then press the ENTER button.
The CH PRESET display, as illustrated, will appear on the TV screen.
Press the cursor button to select MANUAL, and then press the ENTER button.
Press the PLAY or STOP button to display
a satellite/cable box programme.
SETTING UP
4
5
6
If the picture displayed is a satellite/cable box programme, press the PAUSE ; button.
Press the PLAY button to change the display
from DECODER (—)” to DECODER (√).
Press the PAUSE ; button twice to store the programme.
The DEC “—” display changes to , indicating
that the channel has been stored.
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To end, press the MENU button.
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SELECT
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SPHCERET
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GUIDE CHANNEL SETTING
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The PlusCode/ShowView Guide Channel must match the VCR programme when timer programming with
PlusCode/ShowView is used. Perform the following procedures to set the Guide Channel.
Controls TV screen
1
2
3
Press the MENU button. Press the cursor button to select the CH option, and press the ENTER button.
The CH PRESET display, as illustrated, will appear on the TV screen.
Press the cursor button to select GUIDE CHANNEL and then press the ENTER button.
The GUIDE CHANNEL display, as illustrated, will appear on the TV screen.
Press the two numbered buttons to assign your VCR channel to the corresponding Guide Channel.
In this example, the VCR channel 23 is assigned to G-CH001.
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Note: If you did not set the Guide Channel (as shown above), the VCR channel may not appear for certain Plus Code/ShowView Guide Channel, when you do timer programming with PlusCode or ShowView. (A “– –” will appear instead. In that case, you can key-in the number at that moment).
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Press cursor button to select another G - CH number. Enter the corresponding VCR channel by pressing the number buttons. Note: Press the 0000 button to delete any wrong digit and enter the correct one.
Press MENU button to exit.
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AUTO CLOCK SETTING USING PDC SIGNAL
This function engages when AUTO clock (on) is specified on the VCR MODE setting screen. To release
this function, specify AUTO clock – (off)”.
To switch auto clock setting between on and off
Controls TV Screen
1
Turn the VCR and TV on, and then set the TV to the video programme number.
SETTING UP
2
3
4
Press the MENU button. Press the cursor button to select MODE, and then press the ENTER button.
Press the cursor button to select AUTO .
Press the or cursor button to switch the auto
clock setting function between (on) and – (off).
Notes:
If the PDC signal being broadcast by a station does not contain a time signal, the VCRs clock will not be set automatically by pre-tuning the VCR to the channel. In this case, use the procedure on page 20 to set the clock manually.
The time which has been set automatically may drift from the correct time depending on the signal condition or the programme being broadcast. In this case, use the procedure on page 20 to set the VCR's clock manually.
If the VCRs clock has already been set manually, the function to set the clock using a PDC signal is disabled automatically.
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SETTING THE CLOCK MANUALLY
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Things to know before starting
Turn the VCR and TV on, then set the TV to the video programme number.
While you are setting the clock, the display on the TV screen will prompt you through the procedure.
Always press before a single-digit hour, minute, day, month or year.
If you press the wrong digit during clock setting, press the 0000 button repeatedly until the incorrect digit changes to "", then enter the correct digit.
The clock must be set to the correct time before programming the timer for unattended recording.
Controls TV Screen
1
2
3
4
Turn the VCR and TV on, then set the TV to the video programme number.
Press the MENU button.
The menu, as illustrated appears on the TV screen.
Press the and cursor button to select the clock option and press the ENTER button.
The CLOCK display as illustrated will appear on the TV screen.
Set the time.
For example, press for 10:20. (0:00 for midnight, 12:00 for noon)
5
Set the date.
For example, press for the 12th of May, 2001.
The day of the week appears automatically.
6
After setting the date, press the MENU button.
The clock appears in the display of VCR.
Notes:
If you wish to correct the time in the VCR's display, after setting the clock time and date, perform steps 1 through 5 to correct the time and date.
• If the power is interrupted for more than 30 minutes, "– –:– –" will appear in the VCR's display and the time and date will need to be reset.
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CASSETTE TAPES
400x DRIVE
PROG
STOP PLAY/STILL
TAPE
NAVIGATION
/REW F.FWD/
EJECT
400x DRIVE
EJECT
PROG
VIDEO IN AUDIO IN
VIDEO LINK REC
Only use video cassettes with the mark in this VCR.
Insertion
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Removal
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SETTING UP
Push the cassette through the door until the VCR
mechanism pulls it into the compartment.
The VCR automatically turns on and the indicator
turns on when the cassette is in place.
Press the EJECT button on the VCR or EJECT button on the remote control. The cassette will come partially out of the
EJECT
3
SP/LP
compartment so you can pull it out.
The indicator turns off when the cassette is ejected.
The cassette can be ejected with operate on or off.
Remember that:
The VCR automatically enters the playback
mode when a cassette without its safety tab is inserted.
If you have inserted a cassette without the
safety tab and press the REC button, “” will flash in the VCR display for several seconds, and the cassette will be ejected automatically.
Be sure to check the safety tab before inserting
a cassette for the above reasons.
Type of video cassette
The table below shows the recording time of different cassettes.
TYPE
SPEED SELECT SWITCH SP LP
E-30 30 minutes 60 minutes E-60 60 minutes 120 minutes E-120 120 minutes 240 minutes E-180 180 minutes 360 minutes E-240 240 minutes 480 minutes
Press the SP/LP button on the remote control handset to select the recording speed before recording. It is set to the correct speed automatically during play, so it is not necessary to change it over.
It is recommended to record in the SP mode for higher quality picture and sound.
To avoid erasing a recording
Break off the safety tab using a screwdriver or similar tool.
To re-record on a cassette which has its safety tab removed
Cover the hole with cellophane tape.
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Section-2 Basic Operations
Playback Pages 23 — 25
This tells you how to play a tape back and how to view a scene at variable tape speeds.
Recording TV Programmes Pages 26 — 27
This tells you how to record a TV programme while viewing the same TV programme or while viewing another TV programme.
Tape Analyzer Page 28
This tells you how to use ATRS function to detect type of tape used during recording.
Timer Recording Pages 29 — 36
The built-in 24-hour timer permits unattended recording of up to 12 preselected programmes within a period of 1 year, including daily and weekly programmes. In additional to the conventional timer programming procedure, this VCR incorporates a new programming procedure called VIDEO Plus+ programming system.
VIDEO LINK-Recording Using Satellite Decoder or TV Page 37
“VIDEO LINK” function allow you to easily prepare the VCR to record signals from a satellite/cable decoder or TV.
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PLAYBACK
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PAUSE
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NAVIGATION
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PLAY/STILL
400x DRIVE
PROG
REC
STOP PLAY/STILL
TAPE
NAVIGATION
/REW F.FWD/
PLAY/STILL
400x DRIVE
PROG
REC
STOP PLAY/STILL
TAPE
NAVIGATION
/REW F.FWD/
Controls VCR Display
Start point: Turn the TV set on and select the
video programme number.
1
2
Insert a cassette.
Note: When a cassette (with its safety tab snapped
off) is loaded, playback starts automatically.
Press the PLAY button on the remote control unit or PLAY/STILL button on the VCR.
Press the VCR/TV button on the remote control. The letter “VCR” will appear in the display. This is necessary for viewing the picture through the scart connection.
Note: If you press the PLAY button without a cassette inserted, “ ” will flash in the VCR display to warn you.
During playback you can use the following features.
Pause playback
Press the PAUSE button on the remote control
BASIC OPERATIONS
unit or PLAY/STILL button on the VCR to pause
the picture on the screen during playback. Press the button again to reset to normal playback. If the screen “jitters” vertically, this can be improved by pressing the TRACKING / button. Note: When the pause playback mode continues for about 1 minute, the VCR switches to stop mode automatically to prevent damage to the tape.
Frame advance
Press PAUSE button to still the picture.
Press the F.ADV button to advance the picture to
the next frame.
Pressing and holding the F.ADV button advances the frames continuously.
Press PLAY or PAUSE button to reset to normal playback.
Slow function
Press the SLOW button on the remote control unit during playback to view slow playback picture.
Press the PLAY button to reset to normal playback.
Note: When the slow playback mode continues for about 1 minute, the VCR switches to stop mode automatically to prevent damage to the tape.
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