Orion 14VROT, 20VROT User Manual

Operating Instructions

Combination Colour TV and
Video Cassette Recorder

14VROT

TELETEXT

20VROT

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly.

IMPORTANT

Unauthorized recording of copyright television programmes, films, video tapes and other materials
may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.

MAINS SUPPLY

This unit is designed to operate from AC 240V 50Hz Power supply.

HQ

This TV/VCR is equipped with HQ (High Quality) recording capability. A built-in detail enhancer is used to
boost the recorded signal for cleaner, sharper images and maximum picture playback.

FEATURES

• TELETEXT

• Auto Channel Memory

•4 Video Head

•1 Month, 8 Programmes Timer

• One-Touch Timer Recording (OTR)

• 30 Minutes Back Up

• Real Time Tape Counter

• NTSC Playback (PAL 60Hz)

• On-Screen Programming

• TV Monitor

• Slow Motion
/

• Front A

V IN jack

• Video Index Search System

• Digital Auto Tracking

• Auto Head Cleaning

• Programmable ON/OFF Timer

• Auto Power On/Auto Play

• Auto Rewind/Auto Eject

• Dual Picture Search

•2 Speed (SP/LP) Record/Playback

• On Screen 5 Language Display

• Programmable TV Sleep Timer

• Auto Repeat Play

• Frame By Frame Advance

CONTENTS

PREPARATION

PRECAUTIONS .................................................................................................................................................... 2

LOCATION OF CONTROLS ................................................................................................................................. 4

REMOTE CONTROL ............................................................................................................................................ 5

ANTENNA CONNECTIONS ................................................................................................................................. 7

TV OPERATION

ON-SCREEN LANGUAGE SELECTION ............................................................................................................... 8

TUNING THE TV CHANNELS ...............................................................................................................................9

TO SET THE CLOCK........................................................................................................................................... 12

TV OPERATION .................................................................................................................................................. 13

PICTURE CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS ............................................................................................................... 15

TO SET THE ON TIMER ..................................................................................................................................... 17

TO SET THE OFF TIMER.................................................................................................................................... 18

HOTEL LOCK (CHILD LOCK) ............................................................................................................................. 19

PLAYBACK

LOADING AND UNLOADING THE VIDEO CASSETTE TAPE ........................................................................... 21

PLAYBACK .......................................................................................................................................................... 22

SPECIAL PLAYBACK ..........................................................................................................................................23

RECORDING

RECORDING A TV PROGRAMME ..................................................................................................................... 25

TIMER RECORDING ...........................................................................................................................................27

OTHER FUNCTIONS FOR TIMER RECORDING ............................................................................................... 29

ONE-TOUCH TIMER RECORDING (OTR) ......................................................................................................... 30

OTHER FUNCTIONS

USING THE REAL TIME TAPE COUNTER ........................................................................................................ 31

USING ZERO RETURN ....................................................................................................................................... 32

VIDEO INDEX SEARCH SYSTEM (INDEX) ........................................................................................................ 33

VIDEOTEXT (TELETEXT) ................................................................................................................................... 34

DUPLICATING A VIDEO TAPE ...........................................................................................................................36

RECEPTION DISTURBANCE ............................................................................................................................. 37

BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE ..................................................................................................................... 38

SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................................... 40

1

PRECAUTIONS

MOISTURE CONDENSATION

If the unit is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may form inside
the unit. In this case, do not operate it for two or three hours.

WHAT IS MOISTURE CONDENSATION?

When cold water is poured into a glass, for, example, water vapor in the air will condense on the surface
of the glass. This is called moisture condensation.

MOISTURE WILL CONDENSE ON THE UNIT IN THE FOLLOWING CASES;

• When you move this TV/VCR from a cold to a warm place.

• After heating a cold room or under extremely humid conditions.

IF YOU EXPERIENCE THE ABOVE CONDITIONS;

Plug the AC cord to AC outlet, set the Main Power Switch to ON and leave at the room temperature until
moisture condensation disappears.
Depending on the surrounding conditions, this may take two or three hours.

Head Drum

Video Tape

Under certain conditions, such as low humidity or walking across wool carpet, you may experience a static
discharge when touching the TV/VCR. If this happens and it fails to function, follow the procedure below.

1) Un-plug the TV/VCR from the AC outlet.

2) This may take two or three hours.

3) Re-plug the unit again.

Do not place the unit on or near appliances which
may cause electromagnetic interference e.g. TV or
hi-fi speakers, etc. Doing so may affect operation of
unit causing erratic playing or recording, picture or
sound distortion, or noise.

Avoid extreme heat and cold.

2

Avoid extreme moisture and dust.

The ventilation holes prevent overheating. Do not
block or cover these holes. Especially avoid covering
the holes with soft materials such as cloth or paper.

Do not insert fingers or any other objects into the
cassette loading slot. Do not spray cleaner or wax
directly on the unit or use forced air to remove dust.

Keep the unit away from flower vases, sink etc.
Liquids spilled into the unit can cause serious
damages. Switch OFF the Power Supply to the unit
and consult a qualified service personnel before
attempting to use the unit again.

Place the unit on a flat, stable, level surface, and
never subject it to violent shaking or any other
shock or impact.

When you finish operating the unit, always
unload the cassette and turn off the power.

When you leave your home for a long period of time,
unplug the AC power cord.

To protect the unit from lightning strike during a
thunder storm, unplug the AC power cord from the
wall outlet and disconnect the antenna.

3

LOCATION OF CONTROLS

STAND BY

VOLUME

T.REC REC/OTR

STAND BY

REC/OTR

CHANNEL

FRONT REAR

17

1

5

STAND BY

43 6

STAND BY

REC/OTR

T.REC REC/OTR

VOLUME

CHANNEL

2

78

PLAY

STOP/EJECT

REW F.FWD

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DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS

FRONT:

1. Cassette Loading Slot - To insert or remove a video

tape.

2. Main Power ( ) switch - Turn the TV/VCR power
on or off completely.

3. STAND BY Button - Press to turn the TV/VCR on
or off.

4. STAND BY Indicator - Lights when the Main Power
switch is turned on.

5. T. REC Indicator - This lights when the TIMER REC
button is pressed.

6. REC/OTR Indicator - Lights when the TV/VCR is
recording.

7. STOP/EJECT Button - Press once to stop the tape in
any mode. Press again to eject the tape.

8. F.FWD (Fast Forward) Button - In the Stop mode,
this button rapidly winds the tape forward. In the Play
mode, this button activates forward search.

9. Remote Sensor - Signals from the Remote Control
are received here.

10. REC/OTR Button - Press once to start normal
recording. Additional presses activate One-Touch
Timer Recording.

11. VOLUME ▲ / ▼ Buttons - Press to raise or lower
the volume of the sound.

12. CHANNEL ▲ / ▼ Buttons - Press to select a channel
for viewing or recording.

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2

13. PLAY Button - Press to play a prerecorded tape.

14. REW (Rewind) Button - In the Stop mode, this

button rapidly winds the tape backwards. In the Play
mode, this button activates reverse search.

15. VIDEO/AUDIO IN Jacks - Audio and video signal
cables from an external source can be connected
here.

16. PHONES Socket - Plug monaural headphones or an
earphone with a 3.5 mm miniplug into this socket for
private listening.

REAR:

17. Indoor Antenna Holder - The indoor antenna

inserted here.

18. 21 Pin SCART socket (AV1) - Scart lead from an
external source can be connected here.

19. VHF/UHF Antenna Socket - Connect the 75 ohm
coaxial cable from the antenna or Cable TV service
to this socket.

20. AC Power Cord - Connect to a 240V, 50Hz AC outlet.

REMOTE CONTROL

1

POWER SLEEP TV MONI. EJECT

2

3

4

123

456

7809

CALL AV

SP/LP

REC/OTR

PLAY/SLOW

CH/TRACKING
PAGE

VOLUME

MUTESPEED

PAUSE/STILL

+

–

+

–

F.FWDREW

5

6

7

PROGRAM

MENU

REVEAL/

ATR

COUNTER

8

HOLD
ENTER

RESET

STOP

F/T/B

CANCEL

ZERO

RETURN

TIMER REC

TEXT/

MIX/TV

SUB PAGE

INDEX

9

10

11

12

13

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DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS

1. POWER Button - Press to turn the TV/VCR on.

Press again to turn the TV/VCR off.

2. Direct Channel Selection Buttons (0-9) - Allows
direct access to any channel.

3. CALL Button - Displays the present time/day of the
week, channel, counter, and tape speed (and VCR
mode if VCR is operating) on the TV screen.

4. REC/OTR Button - Press once to start normal
recording. Additional presses activate One-Touch
Timer Recording.

5. REW (Rewind)/

button rapidly winds the tape backwards. In the Play
mode, this button activates reverse search. Used to
set or adjust in the menu mode.

6. PROGRAM Button - Press to confirm the pro­grammed timer recording and ON/OFF timer.

7. MENU Button - Press to display the On-Screen
menu function.

8. REVEAL/ATR (Auto Tracking) Button - Automatic
adjustment of tracking to minimize picture noise during
playback or used to utilize the Videotext operation.

9. TV MONITOR Button - Used to temporarily view a
TV channel selected on the TV/VCR while in the
playback mode.

10. CH/TRACKING PAGE + / – Buttons - Press the +
button to change a higher numbered channel set into
memory. Press the – button to change to a lower
numbered channel set into memory. During playback,
they are used to adjust tracking manually.

11. MUTE Button - Press to turn off the sound. Press
again to turn the sound back on.

12. F.FWD (Fast Forward)/

mode, this button rapidly winds the tape forward. In
the Play mode, this button activates forward search.
Used to set or adjust in the menu mode.

Button - In the Stop mode, this

Button - In the Stop

15

16

17

18

POWER SLEEP

123

456

7809

CALL AV

REC/OTR

TV MONI.

SP/LP

PLAY/SLOW

EJECT

CH/TRACKING
PAGE

VOLUME

MUTESPEED

PAUSE/STILL

+

–

+

–

F.FWDREW

21

22

23

24

19

20

PROGRAM

MENU

REVEAL/

ATR

COUNTER

HOLD
ENTER

RESET

STOP

F/T/B

CANCEL

ZERO

RETURN

TIMER REC

TEXT/

MIX/TV

SUB PAGE

INDEX

25

26

27

28

13. F/T/B CANCEL Button - Used to clear the selected
program and to skip a channel or used to utilize the
Videotext operation.

14. SUB PAGE/INDEX Button - Used to search for the
INDEX mark or used to utilize the Videotext operation.

15. SLEEP Button - Sets the TV to turn off automatically
after up to 120 minutes.

16. AV Button - Select input signal source when
recording from an external unit.

17. SPEED Button - Sets the tape speed for recording.

18. PLAY/SLOW /

Button - Press to play a prere-

corded tape, press again to switch to slow motion.
Used to set or adjust in the menu mode.

19. HOLD/ENTER Button - Use to enter information in
the menu mode or used to utilize the Videotext
operation.

20. COUNTER RESET Button - Used to reset the
counter to 00:00:00.

21. EJECT Button - Press to eject the tape.

22. VOLUME + / – Buttons - Press the + button to

increase, or the – button to decrease the volume level.

23. PAUSE/STILL Button - During recording, this button
temporarily stops the tape. During playback, it stops
the tape and displays a still image on the TV screen.

24. STOP /

Button - Press once to stop the tape.

Used to set or adjust in the menu mode.

25. TIMER REC Button - Used to set the TV/VCR to
start recording at a preset time.

26. TEXT/MIX/TV Button - Press the TEXT/MIX/TV
button to select Videotext operation.

27. ZERO RETURN Button - Used to stop the tape
when the counter reaches 00:00:00.

28. Four Colored Videotext Buttons - Used to display
the Videotext associated pages easily.

5

REMOTE CONTROL (CONTINUED)

BATTERY INSTALLATION

Open the battery compart­ment cover.

Install two “AAA/R03/UM-4”
(penlight size) batteries.

Replace the cover.

BATTERY CAUTIONS

• Use two "AAA/R03/UM-4" size penlight batteries for the remote control handset.

• The batteries may last approximately one year depending on how much the remote control is used. For best

performance the batteries be replaced on a yearly basis, or when remote operation becomes erratic.

• Do not mix old and new batteries.

• Weak batteries can leak and severely damage the remote control transmitter. Always remove batteries as

soon as they become weak.

REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION

NOTE: When direct sunlight, an incandescent lamp, fluorescent lamp or any other strong light shines on the

remote sensor, the remote control operation may be unstable.

6

ANTENNA CONNECTIONS

Connect an indoor or outdoor antenna to the antenna socket at the rear panel as shown below.
For all antenna circuit problems, please consult your local dealer.

(B)

(A)

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(A) INDOOR ANTENNA

If an external antenna is not available, the telescopic antenna (supplied) may be used in areas of good TV
reception. Adjust position for best reception.

(B) EXTERNAL ANTENNA

The type of antenna required depends on the position of your home, it's distance from the transmitter and local
interference. If you do not have an antenna and you are uncertain of what to buy, you should seek the advice of
a local antenna contractor.

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ENTER

ON-SCREEN LANGUAGE SELECTION

The on-screen menu can display five languages, English, German, French, Italian or Spanish.

• Make sure that the MAIN POWER

) switch is pushed in (ON).

(
(The STAND BY indicator lights up.)

• Press the POWER button or

STAND BY button to turn on the
TV/VCR.
(The STAND BY indicator goes off.)

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1 4

Press the MENU button.
Press the ▲ or ▼ button to
select the SYSTEM SETUP
mode. Then press the
ENTER button.

MENU

TIMER REC SET
AUTO REPEAT OFF
CHANNEL SETUP
TV SETUP
SYSTEM SETUP

SELECT
ENTER
EXIT

SPEED

REC/OTR

REW

PROGRAM

MENU

COUNTER

RESET

HOLD

ENTER

ZERO

RETURN

INDEX

STOP

CANCEL

SUB PAGE

F/T/B

TEXT/

MIX/TV

TIMER REC

REVEAL/
ATR

:
: ENTER
: MENU

78

CALL

SP/LP

PLAY/SLOW

1

456

2

0

9

AV

MUTE

PAUSE/STILL

F.FWD

POWER

–

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to
select the LANGUAGE mode.
Then press the ENTER button.

SYSTEM SETUP

CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE/SPRACHE/LANGUE
LINGUA/LENGUA

SELECT
ENTER
EXIT

SLEEP

TV MONI.

3

VOLUME

+

CH/TRACKING

PAGE

–

EJECT

+

ENTER

:
: ENTER
: MENU

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the desired
language. Then press the ENTER button.

Press the MENU button to return to normal TV
screen.

ENTER

MENU

LANGUAGE/SPRACHE/LANGUE
LINGUA/LENGUA

ENGLISH
DEUTSCH
FRANCAIS
ITALIANO
ESPANOL

SELECT OK : ENTER:

NOTE: When you plug the AC Power cord into the AC outlet for the first time the menu screen at Step 1 and Step 2

will be skipped and move to the language screen at Step 3. This is not a fault, please select the language at
first before operating this unit.

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9

TUNING THE TV CHANNELS (CONTINUED)

TO CHANGE THE TV STATIONS TO ANOTHER CHANNEL POSITION

EXAMPLE : Changing the TV Station from CH 4 to CH6 position.

Press the MENU button.
Press ▲ / ▼ button to select
the CHANNEL SETUP mode,
then press the ENTER button.

MENU

TIMER REC SET
AUTO REPEAT [OFF]
CHANNEL SETUP
TV SETUP
SYSTEM SETUP

SELECT

: ▲ ▼

ENTER

: ENTER
: MENU

EXIT

1

5

1

ENTER

3

Press ▲ / ▼ button to select
the CH ALLOCATION mode,
then press the ENTER

REVEAL/
ATR

button.

PROGRAM

MENU

HOLD

ENTER

COUNTER
RESET

ZERO

RETURN

INDEX

STOP

CANCEL

SUB PAGE

CHANNEL SETUP

CH TUNING
AUTO TUNING
CH ALLOCATION

SELECT : ▲▼
ENTER : ENTER
EXIT : MENU

REC/OTR

REW

TIMER REC

F/T/B

TEXT/

MIX/TV

ENTER

SPEED

SP/LP

PLAY/SLOW

CALL

1

456

78

0

AV

MUTE

PAUSE/STILL

F.FWD

Press ▲ / ▼ or number button
to select the TV station to be
moved. Then press the ENTER
button.

ENTER

CH 4

CH ALLOCATION CH 1

: ▲▼/ 0-9SET
OK : ENTER
EXIT : MENU

POWER

SLEEP

2

TV MONI.

3

EJECT

CH/TRACKING

–

VOLUME

+

PAGE

+

–

43

9

4

10

Press ▲ / ▼ or the number button to select the
new CH number you want the station to be.

CH 4

CH ALLOCATION CH 6

: ▲▼/ 0-9SET
OK : ENTER
EXIT : MENU

Press the ENTER button.

ENTER

Press the MENU button to return
to the normal screen.

MENU

CH ALLOCATION CH 4

: ▲▼/ 0-9SET
OK : ENTER
EXIT : MENU

CH 6

In certain areas of the countries which have poor reception the Automatic Tuning System may not tune your TV/VCR
to the strongest broadcast signal. If you are not satisfied with the automatic tuning you may manually tune your TV/
VCR.

MANUAL TUNING

Press the MENU button.
Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the CHANNEL
SETUP mode, then press the ENTER button.

MENU

ENTER

TIMER REC SET
AUTO REPEAT [OFF]
CHANNEL SETUP
TV SETUP
SYSTEM SETUP

SELECT

: ▲ ▼

ENTER

: ENTER
: MENU

EXIT

3

REVEAL/
ATR

MENU

COUNTER

RESET

PROGRAM

HOLD

ENTER

ZERO

RETURN

INDEX

1

4

STOP

CANCEL

SUB PAGE

F/T/B

REW

TEXT/

MIX/TV

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the CH TUNING
mode, then press the ENTER button.

ENTER

CHANNEL SETUP

CH TUNING
AUTO TUNING
CH ALLOCATION

SELECT

: ▲▼

ENTER

: ENTER
: MENU

EXIT

POWER

REC/OTR

TIMER REC

SPEED

SP/LP

PLAY/SLOW

456

78

CALL

0

AV

PAUSE/STILL

F.FWD

1

9

MUTE

SLEEP

2

TV MONI.

3

VOLUME

–

+

CH/TRACKING

PAGE

–

EJECT

+

11

ENTER

TO SET THE CLOCK

Your TV/VCR will not work properly unless the time and date is set and kept running. Please note that you will not be
able to set TIMER or ON/OFF TIMER RECORDING from the main menu until you have set the clock.

EXAMPLE: Setting the clock to 11:30, 26th October, 2002.

Press the MENU button.
Press the ▲ or ▼ button to
select the SYSTEM SETUP

mode, then press the ENTER button.

ENTER

MENU

TIMER REC SET
AUTO REPEAT OFF
CHANNEL SETUP
TV SETUP
SYSTEM SETUP

SELECT

:

ENTER

: ENTER

EXIT

: MENU

1 2

1

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to
select the CLOCK SET mode,
then press the ENTER button.

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CALL

SPEED

REC/OTR

SP/LP

PLAY/SLOW

TIMER REC

TEXT/

REVEAL/
ATR

MENU

COUNTER

RESET

PROGRAM

HOLD

ENTER

ZERO

RETURN

INDEX

STOP

F/T/B

CANCEL

TIME TEXT

REW

MIX/TV

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1

456

78

0

AV

PAUSE/STILL

F.FWD

9

MUTE

5

2

POWER

–

SLEEP

3

VOLUME

+

Press the or button to
select the current day, then
press the ▼ button.

CLOCK SET

DAY 26 SUN
MONTH 1
YEAR
TIME

SELECTOK:
SET : / 0-9

: ENTER EXIT : MENU

TV MONI.

EJECT

CH/TRACKING

PAGE

+

–

3 4

STOP

2000

0:00

Set the month, year and hour in the same way as
in step 3.

Press or button to select current minute, then
press the ENTER button.
The time and day will be displayed.

ENTER

STOP

CLOCK SET

DAY 26SAT
MONTH 10
YEAR
TIME

SELECTOK:

:/0-9

SET

: ENTER EXIT : MENU

2002
11:00

CLOCK SET

DAY 26SAT
MONTH 10
YEAR
TIME

SELECTOK:

:/0-9

SET

: ENTER EXIT : MENU

2002
11:30

NOTES: • During a power failure or disconnection of the mains lead the clock and all its programmed setting will

remain in the memory for 30 minutes. If the power failure is longer than 30 minutes you will have to reset
the present time.

• If you want to correct the setting, press the ▲ button until the item you want to correct appear then press

or butter to correct the desired setting.

the

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TV OPERATION

Press the POWER button to
turn on the TV/VCR.

POWER

2

Select channels either with the Direct Channel Selection buttons or
with the CH buttons.
To select with the Direct
channel selection buttons:

1-9: Press one digit

button for in between
channel 1 - 9.

10-99: Press two digits buttons

for in between channel
10 - 99.

100-110 Press three digits

buttons for in between
channel 100 - 110.

REW

PROGRAM

HOLD

ENTER

STOP

F/T/B

CANCEL

ZERO

RETURN

INDEX

TIME TEXT

TEXT/

MIX/TV

REC/OTR

TIMER REC

SPEED

SP/LP

PLAY/SLOW

456

78

CALL

0

AV

PAUSE/STILL

F.FWD

1

MUTE

REVEAL/
ATR

2

MENU

COUNTER

RESET

To select with the CH buttons:
Press and release the CH + or –
button. The channel changes one
by one. Hold the button down to
scan through unwanted channels.

CH/TRACKING
PAGE

•••••••••••••••••• ••

POWER

SLEEP

2

9

—

3

VOLUME

+

TV/REC

MONITOR

CH/TRACKING

PAGE

+

—

EJECT

3

+

–

1

The VOLUME can be adjusted to a desired level by pressing the VOLUME + or – button. The VOLUME
level is represented by a green bar on the screen.

VOLUME

+

–

VOLUME 32

NOTE: If the station being viewed stops broadcasting, the TV will shut itself off after 15 minutes.

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TV OPERATION (CONTINUED)

CALL

Press the CALL button. The current time, channel
number, real time tape counter and tape operation will
be indicated.
Press the CALL button again to cancel the call display.

Current time

CALL

11 : 30 SAT

CH 2

01 : 30:21 SP

Real Time Tape Counter

VCR operation

Channel No.
Auto Repeat

Tape In

Tape Speed

PROGRAM

MENU

HOLD

REVEAL/

ENTER

ATR

COUNTER
RESET

ZERO

RETURN

INDEX

STOP

F/T/B

CANCEL

SUB PAGE

MUTE

To cut off the sound, press this button once. The TV/
VCR will be silenced and the symbol "MUTE" will appear
on the screen. The muting can be released by pressing
the MUTE button again or the VOLUME +/– buttons.

MUTE

POWER

1

MUTE

SLEEP

2

9

—

3

VOLUME

+

TV MONI.

CH/TRACKING

PAGE

+

—

EJECT

REW

TEXT/

MIX/TV

REC/OTR

TIMER REC

SPEED

SP/LP

PLAY/SLOW

456

78

CALL

0

AV

PAUSE/STILL

F.FWD

MUTE

SLEEP

To set the TV to turn off at a set time, press the SLEEP button on the remote control. The clock will count down

10 minutes each time the button is pressed in the order of 120, 110.....20, 10, 0. After the sleep time is

programmed, the display will disappear and will reappear every 10 minutes. To confirm the sleep time setting,
press the SLEEP button once and the remaining time will be a momentarily displayed. To cancel the sleep
time, press the SLEEP button repeatedly until the display turns to 0.

SLEEP

SLEEP

90

NOTE: If the SLEEP button is pressed when the TV/VCR is in the REC mode, the clock will count down to shut off

the TV section at the set time, the recording will continue.

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PICTURE CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS

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PICTURE CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS (CONTINUED)

ENTER

ENTER

Each time you press the ENTER button, the picture adjustment Screen changes as follows.

BRIGHTNESS

Press the ENTER button until "BRIGHTNESS"
appears on the screen, then press the
button to adjust the brightness. When the
button is pressed, the darker portions of the
picture become lighter.

ENTER

BRIGHTNESS

SET EXIT : MENU

:

RESET

: CANCEL
: ENTER

NEXT

0

or

CONTRAST

Press the ENTER button until "CONTRAST"
appears on the screen, then press the
button to adjust the contrast. Pressing the
button improves the contrast and enhance the
colour. Picture looks sharper in the daytime by
increasing the contrast level and shaper at
night by lowering the contrast level.

CONTRAST

SET EXIT : MENU

:

RESET

: CANCEL
: ENTER

NEXT

0

or

SHARPNESS

Press the ENTER button until "SHARPNESS"
appears on the screen, then press the
button to adjust the sharpness.
The picture may be more pleasing when the
SHARPNESS is set at a lower level.

ENTER

SHARPNESS

SET EXIT : MENU

:

RESET

: CANCEL
: ENTER

NEXT

0

or

Press the ENTER button until "COLOUR"
appears on the screen, then press the
button to adjust the intensity of the colours.
This should be set to where the colours appear
normal in intensity and brilliance.

COLOUR

COLOUR

SET EXIT : MENU

:

RESET

: CANCEL
: ENTER

NEXT

0

or

NOTES: •The picture settings can only be adjusted by using the or button when they are displayed on the

screen.

•The On-screen display will disappear about one minute after finishing an adjustment.

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REVEAL/
ATR

MENU

COUNTER
RESET

PROGRAM

HOLD

ENTER

ZERO

RETURN

INDEX

STOP

CANCEL

SUB PAGE

F/T/B

REW

TEXT/

MIX/TV

REC/OTR

TIMER REC

SPEED

SP/LP

PLAY/SLOW

456

78

CALL

0

AV

PAUSE/STILL

F.FWD

POWER

1

SLEEP

2

TV MONI.

3

EJECT

CH/TRACKING

9

PAGE

+

–

MUTE

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ENTER

TO SET THE OFF TIMER

This feature allows you to have the TV turn off automatically at a predetermined time. If you programme the OFF
TIMER once, the TV will be automatically turned off at the same time daily.

EXAMPLE: Turning off the TV at 8:30.

Press the MENU button.
Select the TV SETUP mode
using the ▲ or ▼ button, then
press the ENTER button.

MENU

ENTER

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select
the ON/OFF TIMER SET mode,
then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to set
the OFF TIMER mode, then
press the ENTER button.

ENTER

TIMER REC SET
AUTO REPEAT OFF
CHANNEL SETUP
TV SETUP
SYSTEM SETUP

SELECT

:

ENTER

: ENTER

EXIT

: MENU

–

1 6

3

61

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to set
the desired hour, then press
the button.

F.FWD

TV SETUP

ON/OFF TIMER SET
PICTURE

SELECT
ENTER
EXIT

SPEED

REC/OTR

REVEAL/
ATR

MENU

COUNTER

RESET

PROGRAM

HOLD

ENTER

ZERO

RETURN

INDEX

STOP

CANCEL

SUB PAGE

REW

F/T/B

TEXT/

MIX/TV

PLAY/SLOW

TIMER REC

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to set
the desired minute, then press
the button.

:
: ENTER
: MENU

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CALL

0

SP/LP

F.FWD

F.FWD

POWER

1

456

2

9

AV

VOLUME

MUTE

PAUSE/STILL

—

ON/OFF TIMER SET

SELECT
ENTER
EXIT

SLEEP

TV MONI.

3

+

CH/TRACKING

PAGE

+

—

EJECT

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to
select the SET mode, then
press ENTER button. Press
the MENU button to return to
normal TV screen.

ENTER

ON TIMER

7 : 45 CH 3

MON-FRI

OFF TIMER

0 : 00

:
: ENTER
: MENU

4 5

MENU

SET

CANCEL

ON/OFF TIMER SET

ON TIMER

7 : 45 CH 3

MON-FRI

OFF TIMER

8 : 00

SELECT

:

SET

:

/ 0-9

: ENTER

EXIT: MENU

OK

SET

CANCEL

ON/OFF TIMER SET

ON TIMER

7:45 CH 3

MON-FRI SET

OFF TIMER

8:30

SELECT

:

SET

:/0-9
: ENTER

OK

EXIT: MENU

CANCEL

ON/OFF TIMER SET

ON TIMER

7 : 45 CH 3

MON-FRI SET

OFF TIMER

8 : 30

SELECT

:

SET

:
: ENTER

OK

EXIT: MENU

NOTES: • If a station being viewed stops broadcasting, the TV will automatically shut itself off after 15 minutes.

• To cancel the OFF TIMER function:

Follow above step 1-5, then press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the CANCEL position. Press the MENU
button to return to the TV.

• To confirm the ON/OFF TIMER:

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Press the PROGRAM button twice to indicate the programmes on the screen.

SET

HOTEL LOCK (CHILD LOCK)

Hotel Lock feature enables you to limit the maximum volume and channel tuning. This special feature prevents
someone from altering the VOLUME LIMIT or CHANNEL SETUP mode. These convenient functions are useful for
hotel or hospital usage.

VOLUME LIMIT

You can adjust the maximum volume by setting VOLUME LIMIT mode.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the VOLUME
LIMIT mode, then press the ENTER button.

VOLUME

POWER

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20

LOADING AND UNLOADING THE VIDEO CASSETTE TAPE

Use only video cassette tapes marked .

LOADING

Push the centre of the tape until it is automatically inserted.

AUTOMATIC POWER ON AND PLAY

When loading a cassette tape without the erase prevention tab intact, playback will start immediately and the
TV will turn on.

Insert the cassette with its labelled side facing you.
An inverted cassette cannot be inserted.

UNLOADING

To unload a video cassette, press the EJECT button
on the remote control, or press the STOP/EJECT
button on the TV/VCR twice. The first press will stop
the tape in any mode. The second press will eject
the tape.

EJECT

AUTOMATIC EJECT

When the VCR is automatically rewinding the tape and
reaches its end (AUTO REWIND), the tape will be ejected
automatically. (See NOTE on page 26.)

STOP/EJECT

OR

TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL ERASURE

After recording, break off the erase prevention tab if
you do not wish to record over the tape.

Pull the cassette out.

TO RECORD AGAIN

Cover the hole with vinyl tape.
Be careful the tape does not extend past the edges of
the cassette housing.

TAPE SPEED AND MAXIMUM RECORDING/PLAYBACK TIME

TAPE SPEED

E-300 E-60E-180E-240 E-90 E-30

SP (Standard Play )

LP (Long Play)

NOTES: • Always eject the tape when not in use.

4 hours5 hours

VIDEO CASSETTE TAPE

3 hours

• The cassette can be ejected even if the POWER button is OFF.

30 minutes1 hour1-1/2 hours

1 hour2 hours3 hours6 hours8 hours10 hours

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PLAYBACK

To play a pre-recorded cassette tape.

TO START PLAYBACK

Load a pre-recorded tape.
(When loading a cassette tape
without the erase prevention tab,
playback will start automatically.)

Press the PLAY/SLOW button.
Playback will start.
"

" will appear on the screen.

PLAY/SLOW

456

78

CALL

SPEED

0

SP/LP

PLAY/SLOW

AV

PAUSE/STILL

F.FWD

REVEAL/

ATR

MENU

COUNTER

RESET

PROGRAM

HOLD

ENTER

ZERO

RETURN

INDEX

STOP

F/T/B

CANCEL

SUB PAGE

REW

TEXT/

MIX/TV

REC/OTR

TIMER REC

TO STOP PLAYBACK

Press the STOP button.
" " will appear on the screen.

POWER

1

9

MUTE

SLEEP

2

TV MONI.

3

EJECT

CH/TRACKING

PAGE

+

VOLUME

—

+

—

STOP

TO REWIND OR FORWARD THE TAPE RAPIDLY

Press the REW button when in the STOP mode.

" will appear on the screen.

"

REW

FORWARD/REVERSE PICTURE SEARCH

If you want to see the tape program during REW(F.FWD)mode, press down the REW(F.FWD) button.
The backward(forward) visual search picture will be seen on the screen. Release the button to return to the REW(FWD)
mode.

Press the F.FWD button when in the STOP mode.

" will appear on the screen.

"

F.FWD

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SPECIAL PLAYBACK

F.FWD

TO VISUALLY SEARCH FOR DESIRED POINTS

When either the F.FWD or REW button is pressed in the
PLAYBACK mode, the speed search picture will appear.
When pressed twice the search picture will increase in
speed. Speed search times depend upon the speed used
(SP or LP) during recording. To rewind or fast forward a
tape, press the STOP button, and then press the REW or
F.FWD button.

Press the REW button once or twice in the PLAY­BACK mode.

REW

To return to playback, press the PLAY/SLOW button.

SLOW MOTION PLAYBACK

Press the PLAY/SLOW button in the PLAYBACK
mode. Slow motion speed can be changed by REW
or F.FWD button.

PLAY/SLOW

SPEED SEARCH TIMES

PICTURE SEARCH SPEED

TAPE SPEED

SP (Standard Play)

PAL

LP (Long Play)

SP (Standard Play)

NTSC

Press the F.FWD button once or twice in the
PLAYBACK mode.

5 X

7 X

3 X

PRESS TWICEPRESS ONCE

7 X

13 X

5 X

FRAME BY FRAME ADVANCE

Press the PAUSE/STILL button in the PLAYBACK, then
press REW or F.FWD button one by one.

Press the PLAY/SLOW button again to resume mormal
playback.

NOTE: SLOW TRACKING AND VERTICAL LOCK
ADJUSTMENT

If noise bars appear in the picture during slow motion,
press the TRACKING button to reduce the noise bars.
If the still picture jitters excessively, press the TRACKING
button to stabilize the still picture.

STILL PICTURE

Press the PAUSE/STILL button in the PLAYBACK mode.

PAUSE/STILL

To continue the normal playback, press PLAY/SLOW
button again.

NOTES:

• The audio output is muted during Special Playback.

• A few noise bars will appear on the picture during Special Playback.

• To prevent damage to the tape, Special playback is automatically resumed to the PLAY mode after 5

minutes.

PAUSE/STILL

Press the PLAY/SLOW button again to resume normal
playback.

NTSC TAPE PLAYBACK

Your TV/VCR can playback Video tapes recorded in
the NTSC Colour System (TV system usually used in
America and Japan).

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SPECIAL PLAYBACK (CONTINUED)

CH/TRACKING
PAGE

–

+

DIGITAL AUTO TRACKING ADJUSTMENTS

When a tape is played, the Digital Auto Tracking system automatically
adjusts the tracking to obtain the best possible picture. If noise bars appear
during playback, adjust the tracking manually as follows:

• Press the CH/TRACKING + or – button to obtain the best possible

picture. To resume auto tracking, press the ATR button. "AUTO TR."
will appear for 4 seconds on the screen.

REVEAL/

ATR

MANUAL TR.

CH :

1

31

PROGRAM

MENU

HOLD

REVEAL/

ENTER

ATR

COUNTER
RESET

ZERO

RETURN

INDEX

STOP

CANCEL

SUB PAGE

F/T/B

REW

TEXT/

MIX/TV

AUTO TR.

REC/OTR

TIMER REC

SPEED

SP/LP

PLAY/SLOW

456

78

CALL

0

AV

PAUSE/STILL

F.FWD

TO MONITOR A TV PROGRAMME

Press the TV MONI. button while
in the playback mode. The video
tape will continue to play while
the picture switches to the TV
channel selected on the TV/VCR.
Press the button again to return
to playback picture.

TV MONI.

POWER

1

SLEEP

2

TV MONI.

9

MUTE

3

VOLUME

—

+

CH/TRACKING

PAGE

+

—

EJECT

2

TO WATCH A TAPE REPEATEDLY

Press the MENU button.
Press the ▲ or ▼ button to
select the AUTO REPEAT
mode.

MENU

TIMER REC SET
AUTO REPEAT OFF
CHANNEL SETUP
TV SETUP
SYSTEM SETUP

: /

SELECT

: ENTER

ENTER

: MENU

EXIT

Press the button to select
the ON position.

F.FWD

TIMER REC SET
AUTO REPEAT ON
CHANNEL SETUP
TV SETUP
SYSTEM SETUP

: /

SELECT

: ENTER

ENTER

: MENU

EXIT

NOTE: To cancel repeat mode, follow above steps 1 and 2, then press the button to select the OFF position.

Press the MENU button to return to the TV.

Press the MENU button to return
to normal TV screen. If you press
the PLAY button, the TV/VCR
will repeat playing the video tape
until the repeat mode is canceled.

MENU

▼

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RECORDING A TV PROGRAMME

RECORDING AND VIEWING THE SAME TV PROGRAMME

Press the POWER button to
turn on the TV/VCR.

POWER

5

Load a cassette tape with the
erase prevention tab intact.

1

3

SPEED

REC/OTR

REW

PROGRAM

MENU

HOLD

REVEAL/

ENTER

ATR

COUNTER
RESET

ZERO

RETURN

INDEX

STOP

F/T/B

CANCEL

SUB PAGE

TEXT/

MIX/TV

TIMER REC

78

CALL

SP/LP

PLAY/SLOW

1

456

2

0

9

AV

MUTE

PAUSE/STILL

F.FWD

POWER

—

SLEEP

3

VOLUME

+

Press the SPEED SP/LP
button to select the desired
tape speed (SP or LP). SP or
LP will appear on the screen.

TV MONI.

CH/TRACKING

PAGE

+

—

SPEED

EJECT

SP/LP

4

Press the Direct channel selection buttons or
CH/TRACKING + or – to select the channel to be

4

recorded. (Example: Channel 2)

2

CH/TRACKING
PAGE

OR

+

Press the REC/OTR button.
" " and the channel number will appear on the

5

screen and the REC/OTR indicator will light.
Press the STOP button to stop recording.

REC/OTR

–

CH 2

REC/OTR

INDEX

CH 2

NOTES: • If the power is switched off during recording, the TV section shuts off and the VCR section continues to record.

• Press the STOP button to stop the recording and to turn off the TV/VCR.

• If the erase prevention tab is removed, the tape will eject when the REC/OTR button is pressed.

• The TV/VCR channel cannot be changed during recording.

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RECORDING A TV PROGRAMME (CONTINUED)

TO STOP RECORDING TEMPORARILY

Select the recording channel then press the PAUSE/STILL button to stop recording of unwanted material. "

" will
appear on the screen and the REC/OTR indicator will blink on and off.
Press again to continue the recording.

PAUSE/STILL

REC/OTR

NOTE:

• To prevent damage to the video head and video tape the pause function will stop the VCR operation after about

5 minutes.

POWER

1

9

MUTE

SLEEP

2

TV MONI.

3

VOLUME

—

+

CH/TRACKING

PAGE

+

—

EJECT

REVEAL/
ATR

MENU

COUNTER

RESET

PROGRAM

HOLD

ENTER

ZERO

RETURN

INDEX

STOP

F/T/B

CANCEL

SUB PAGE

REW

TEXT/

MIX/TV

REC/OTR

TIMER REC

SPEED

SP/LP

PLAY/SLOW

456

78

CALL

0

AV

PAUSE/STILL

F.FWD

NOTES: AUTO REWIND FEATURE: This TV/VCR will automatically eject the tape on completion of rewinding

(except during OTR and TIMER REC).

• If the tab has been removed, the tape will eject whenever REC/OTR is pressed.

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27

TIMER RECORDING (CONTINUED)

Set the start time, end time, channel and tape speed as in step 4.
When you have finished setting all your recordings, press ENTER. Press MENU to return to normal TV
screen.

STOP

REVEAL/
ATR

ENTER

MENU

COUNTER

RESET

5

PROGRAM

HOLD

ENTER

ZERO

RETURN

INDEX

STOP

F/T/B

CANCEL

SUB PAGE

REW

TEXT/

MIX/TV

MENU

REC/OTR

TIMER REC

SPEED

SP/LP

PLAY/SLOW

TIMER REC SET

SELECT
SET
EXIT

456

78

CALL

0

AV

PAUSE/STILL

F.FWD

DATE

23 SAT

START

13: 00

END

14: 30

CH

3

SPEED

LP

:

: MENU:OK : ENTER

POWER

1

9

MUTE

SLEEP

2

3

VOLUME

+

—

TV MONI.

CH/TRACKING

PAGE

+

—

EJECT

23 SAT 13 : 00

SELECT
EXIT

6

:
:
:
:
:
:
:

: MENU

/ ENTER:

14 : 30

:
:
:
:
:
:
:

LP3

To set the timer for another programme, press the ▲
or ▼ button until the number of the second programme
blinks, then press the ENTER button.

Press the TIMER REC button. The T.REC
indicator will light. When the programmed time is
reached, the recording starts automatically.

Repeat steps 4 to 5 to set the second programme.

TIMER REC

4

T. REC

5

NOTES: • The VCR section cannot be used while the T.REC indicator is lit. If you want to use the VCR, press the

TIMER REC button to deactivate the timer.

• In the event of a power failure or disconnection of the power plug, all the programmed recording setting

and time display will be erased. If this happened, reset the clock (see page 12.) and reprogram the timer
recording.

• If you made an error, press the ▲ button to the location you want corrected, then press the or

button to correct the setting.

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To cancel timer recording, press the button again and
T.REC indicator will go out.

OTHER FUNCTIONS FOR TIMER RECORDING

TO SET DAILY/WEEKLY TIMER

When setting the date in step 4 on page 27, press the

button repeatedly when the current day is dis­played.
The setting changes as follows:

Example

The current day (Friday) SUN-SAT (Sunday to Saturday)

One month later MON-SAT (Monday to Saturday)
minus one day

MON-FRI (Monday to Friday)
WKL-WED
(Weekly Wednesday) WKL-THU (Weekly Thursday)

MENU

REVEAL/
ATR

COUNTER

RESET

TO CONFIRM THE SETTINGS

Press the PROGRAM button once. The TV screen
displays the timer program list.
Press the PROGRAM button again. The TV screen
displays the ON/OFF timer setting.

(once)

23 SAT 13 : 00

SELECT
CLEAR

: CANCEL EXIT: MENU

POWER

1

2

9

MUTE

—

PROGRAM

HOLD

ENTER

ZERO

RETURN

INDEX

PROGRAM

Press the PROGRAM button 3 times. The screen
returns to the normal screen.

456

78

CALL

SPEED

0

SP/LP

PLAY/SLOW

AV

PAUSE/STILL

F.FWD

STOP

F/T/B

CANCEL

SUB PAGE

REW

TEXT/

MIX/TV

REC/OTR

TIMER REC

:
:
:
:
:
:
:

/ ENTER:

SLEEP

3

VOLUME

14 : 30

+

:
:
:
:
:
:
:

TV MONI.

CH/TRACKING

PAGE

+

—

LP3

EJECT

(twice)

ON/OFF TIMER SET

ON TIMER

7 : 45 CH 3

MON-FRI SET

OFF TIMER

8 : 30

SELECT

:
: ENTER

ENTER

: MENU

EXIT

SET

TO CANCEL A PROGRAM

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the TIMER REC SET
mode in the MENU, then press the ENTER button.
Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the unwanted program
and press the CANCEL button.

CANCEL

NOTES:

SELECT
EXIT

• The daily/weekly recording can be made continuously until the recording is canceled or the tape reaches

: MENU

/ ENTER:

the end.

• During timer recording, the automatic rewinding mechanism does not function.

• You can correct or cancel the programmed setting in program confirm mode.

• If you press an invalid button during timer recording (such as PLAY, STOP, REC/OTR etc),

"RECORDING IN PROGRESS" will appear on the TV screen for approx. 4 seconds.

IF THE PROGRAM OVERLAPS ANOTHER

NOTE: Do not overlap programs as portions of the

conflicting programs will be lost. The first
recording time has priority over the next
recording time as shown in the diagram.

8 : 00

9 : 00

10 : 00

11 : 00

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ONE-TOUCH TIMER RECORDING (OTR)

The one-touch timer recording feature provides a simple and convenient way to make a timed recording.

EXAMPLE: One-touch timer recording for 30 minutes.

Press the POWER button to
turn on the TV/VCR.

POWER

3

5

REVEAL/
ATR

MENU

COUNTER
RESET

Load a video cassette with the
erase prevention tab intact.

1

78

CALL

SPEED

0

SP/LP

PLAY/SLOW

AV

PAUSE/STILL

F.FWD

PROGRAM

HOLD

ENTER

ZERO

RETURN

INDEX

STOP

CANCEL

SUB PAGE

F/T/B

REW

TEXT/

MIX/TV

REC/OTR

TIMER REC

POWER

1

456

2

9

VOLUME

MUTE

—

SLEEP

3

+

TV MONI.

CH/TRACKING

PAGE

+

—

Press the SPEED SP/LP button
to select the desired tape speed
(SP or LP). SP or LP will appear
on the screen.

SPEED

SP/LP

EJECT

4

Press the Direct Channel Selection buttons or
CH/TRACKING + or – button to select the
channel to be recorded. (Example: Channel 2)

CH/TRACKING

2

OR

PAGE

+

–

CH 2

Press the REC/OTR button to begin recording.
Press the button again for 30 minutes recording.

Each additional press of the REC/OTR button will
increase recording time as shown below, up to a maxi­mum of 5 hours. “OTR” will appear on the screen.

REC/OTR

INDEX

NOTES:•Press the REC/OTR button to increase the time needed for recording. (See the chart below.)

Press

Recording time

once

NORMAL REC

twice

0:30

3 times

1:00

4 times

1:30

5 times

2:00

6 times

3:00

7 times

4:00

8 times

5:00

NORMAL REC

When the tape speed LP is selected, the recording time can be set up to 10 hours.

To cancel OTR, press the STOP button.

•

The TV/VCR channel cannot be changed during recording.

30

•

OTR 0 : 30

CH 2

9 times

USING THE REAL TIME TAPE COUNTER

The On-Screen Real Time Tape Counter shows the tape running time in Hours, Minutes and Seconds.
You can easily determine how long the tape has been running or how much time is left on the tape.

TO VIEW THE COUNTER DISPLAY

Press the CALL button to display the Real
Time Tape counter.

CALL

11 : 30 SAT

01 : 30 : 21 SP

41

3

2

REVEAL/

ATR

MENU

COUNTER

RESET

PROGRAM

HOLD

ENTER

ZERO

RETURN

INDEX

STOP

F/T/B

CANCEL

SUB PAGE

REW

TEXT/

MIX/TV

REC/OTR

TIMER REC

Press the COUNTER RESET button to set the
counter to "00:00:00".

COUNTER

RESET

11 : 30 SATCH 2

00 : 00 : 00 SP

POWER

SPEED

PLAY/SLOW

CALL

SP/LP

1

456

78

0

AV

PAUSE/STILL

F.FWD

9

MUTE

SLEEP

2

TV MONI.

3

EJECT

CH/TRACKING

PAGE

+

VOLUME

—

+

—

CH 2

Press the PLAY/SLOW or REC/OTR button to
start the tape, the counter will start running.

To cancel the counter display, press the CALL
button again.

PLAY/SLOW

REC/OTR

CALL

OR

NOTES: • If the tape has rewound passed the "00:00:00", a minus sign "–" will be displayed on the counter readings.

• When you load a tape, the counter will change to "00:00:00".

• The counter does not function on non-recorded (blank) sections of the tape. When you rewind, fast

forward or play tapes through blank sections, the counter stops.

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PLAY/SLOW

32

VIDEO INDEX SEARCH SYSTEM (INDEX)

The VIDEO INDEX SEARCH SYSTEM (INDEX) enables you to locate the beginning of any recording made on the
TV/VCR. The Index Search function automatically records an INDEX mark on the tape whenever a recording is initiated.
This mark can easily be located by using the F.FWD and REW buttons.

SEARCHING FOR AN INDEX MARK

To search for an index mark, or skip over a
number of index marks:
Press INDEX button during stop or playback.

SUB PAGE

INDEX

INDEX 1

NO.
SEARCH
EXIT

1-9:
:
: INDEX

2

PROGRAM

MENU

HOLD

REVEAL/

ENTER

3

ATR

COUNTER

RESET

ZERO

RETURN

INDEX

STOP

CANCEL

SUB PAGE

F/T/B

Skip the INDEX markings on the tape by using
the Channel Number Keys (1 - 9).

4

INDEX 4

NO.
SEARCH
EXIT

EXAMPLE: When the tape has four separate recordings
with the Index Mark, select 4 to go to the beginning of the
4th programme (4th index mark).

POWER

REW

TEXT/

MIX/TV

REC/OTR

TIMER REC

SPEED

SP/LP

PLAY/SLOW

456

78

CALL

0

AV

PAUSE/STILL

F.FWD

1

MUTE

SLEEP

2

TV MONI.

3

9

VOLUME

—

+

CH/TRACKING

PAGE

+

—

EJECT

1

1-9:
:
: INDEX

Press the F.FWD or REW button. The TV/VCR will skip over the selected number of INDEX marks and
will start playback at the selected mark.

REW

F.FWD

OR

INDEX 4

NO.

1-9:

:

SEARCH

: INDEX

EXIT

NOTES: • When you recorded an INDEX mark at the very beginning of the tape, the mark may not be found.

• During INDEX search, the tape may stop and begin to play at a slightly different location.

• INDEX may not function properly with old or worn out video tapes.

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VIDEOTEXT (TELETEXT)

Most broadcasting stations offer the videotext in addition to their standard TV program.
The videotext offers news, weather forecast, winning Lotto numbers, the program overview and other interesting news.
The text is received page by page, as soon as you select the broadcasting station. A single page can be displayed on
the screen. The pages are numbered and broadcasted one by one. Therefore you'll have to wait a certain time until the
selected page is display on the screen. The page will be displayed as soon as it is broadcasted. Certain pages can be
displayed more easily by the push of one of the Four Colored Videotext buttons. (Applicable to Fast TEXT only.)

Basic operation

1 Select the broadcasting station, whose text you want to read. In order to do so, select the station's channel with the

remote handset.

2 Push TEXT/MIX/TV button.

The first push on TEXT/MIX/TV button the Videotext on.
The second push on TEXT/MIX/TV displays the TV program and the Videotext together (MIX).
The third push on TEXT/MIX/TV button the Videotext off and back to the TV program.

The first operation of the videotext normally opens the page 100 with the table of contents.

Example for a videotext page:

Selected page Momentary displaying page

P 100 TELEVIDEO 10:10:51

100

Mo 25.06.99

Date Present time

TELEVIDEO

A-Z ........................ 101

ECONOMIC .......... 300

RADIO ................... 400

TELEVISION ......... 500

SERVICE .............. 600

SPORT .................. 800

Select the desired videotext page from the broadcasting station's table of contents.

HOLD

Some pages hold more text that can be displayed in only one page. The broadcasting station separates these pages
into sub-pages, which are broadcasted one by one automatically. To study one sub-page thoroughly push the HOLD
button. The HOLD-symbol will be displayed.
The associated sub-pages will appear automatically, when you push HOLD second time.

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To call a videotext page

Leaf through the pages with the PAGE ( / ) - button (forward or
backward).
Note: you will not necessarily find an existing page. for every page

number you enter..E.g. you have called the page no. 116, but it
will not appear on your screen. This happens because the broad
casting station momentarily does not offer this page. Available
page numbers you will find inside the station's table of contents
(toc). (most stations offer this toc on Videotextpage 100).

The Four Colored buttons (red, green, yellow and blue) correspond to the colored areas in the videotext's bottom line.
These buttons enable quick access to the associated pages. (Applicable to fast text only)

Inside the videotext mode you cannot change to another broadcasting station..
To switch to another channel, leave the videotext mode by pushing the TEXT/MIX/TV button.

Push SUB PAGE button (0000).

The screen's left lower corner will display: - - - -

To call sub-page 2 enter: 0 0 0 2 .
Your input will be displayed in the left lower corner: 0002.

Enter the three-digit page number with the
number buttons.
Example:
You want to display page 300.
Enter: 3 then 0 and 0.
To correct a faulty input, enter the wrong page
number completely (all three digits), then
enter the correct page number.

It may take some time until the sub-page 2 will be broadcasted.
The sub-page will be displayed not before it's broadcast.

To leave the time text mode push SUB PAGE(0000) button again.

Within the time text mode no other pages than the sub-pages of the selected videotext page can be
called. To call other videotext pages you must leave the time text mode.

To magnify the letters push F/T/B button.

You can magnify either the upper or the lower half of the screen.

Each push on F/T/B buttons between the screen's upper and lower half and the full screen.
(F/T/B = Full / Top / Bottom)

Pushing REVEAL will give you the hidden answers to the questions on a Quiz-page.

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DUPLICATING A VIDEO TAPE

If you connect the TV/VCR to another VCR or VIDEO CAMERA, you can duplicate a previously recorded tape. Make
all connections before turning on the power.

Load a blank cassette tape with the erase
prevention tab intact into the recording VCR.
Load a previously recorded tape into the
playback VCR or VIDEO CAMERA.

CONNECTION TO ANOTHER VCR

Recording TV/VCR

Playback VCR

To VIDEO

OUT

To AUDIO
OUT

21 Pin-RCA Cable (supplied)

Press the AV button to select the AUDIO/VIDEO
input position. The "AV1" will appear on the
screen.

AV

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NOTE: You can also use the front AUDIO/VIDEO IN

Jacks. Select "AV2" by pressing the AV
button.

CONNECTION TO CAMCORDER

For duplicating a previously recorded tape from a camcorder,
follow the camcorder manufacturer’s instructions. A typical
camcorder dubbing hookup is shown below.

Recording TV/VCR

Playback
Camcorder

AV1

AERIAL

Audio/Video Cord

(not supplied)

To AV J a ck

To VIDEO/AUDIO IN

Press the REC/OTR button
on the remote control of the
TV/VCR, then press the
PAUSE/STILL button.

REC/OTR

PAUSE/STILL

Press the PLAY Button on the
playback VCR, then press the
PAUSE/STILL button.

PLAY

Release the recording
pause and still playback
to begin the duplicating
process.

PAUSE/STILL

NOTES:•It is recommended that the tape speed be set to the SP mode on the TV/VCR for best results.

Unauthorized recording of copyrighted television programs, films, video cassettes and other materials

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may infringe the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.

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PLAY

RECEPTION DISTURBANCE

The most common types of television interference are as follows.

IGNITION

Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear, picture may flutter or drift.
Usually caused by interference from car ignition systems, neon lamps, electrical
drills and other electrical appliances.

GHOSTS

Ghosts are caused by the television signal following two paths. One is the direct
path and the other is reflected from tall buildings, hills or some other object.
Changing the direction or position of the antenna may improve the reception.

SNOW

If your receiver is located in the fringe area of a television station where the
signal is weak, your picture may be marred by the appearance of small dots.
When the signal is extremely weak, it may be necessary to install a special
antenna to improve the picture.

RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE

The interference produces moving ripples or diagonal streaks, and in some
cases, causes loss of contrast in the picture.

PICTURE SIZE VARIATION

A slight picture size variation is normal when you adjust the CONTRAST or
BRIGHTNESS control.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

To prevent fire or shock hazard, disconnect the TV/VCR from the AC power source before cleaning. The finish on
the cabinet may be cleaned with mild soap and a soft damp cloth. Take care when cleaning or wiping the plastic
parts.

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BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE

If your TV/VCR does not work properly check the following before calling a service engineer.

SYMPTOM SOLUTION PAGE

CAUSE

POWER

No power.

Recorder does not work
even though STAND BY.

The AC power cord is not connected.

Main power switch is OFF.

TIMER REC button is ON.
(T.REC indicator is on.)

Moisture condensation on the video heads.

Connect the AC power cord to AC outlet.

Set it to ON.

Set it to OFF.
(T.REC indicator is off.)

Wait two or three hours until it goes off.

TV BROADCAST RECEPTION

No picture, no sound.

Sound OK, poor picture.

Picture OK, poor sound.

Poor reception.

Poor colour or no colour.

The AC power cord is disconnected.

Antenna connector is not connected or wires
are broken.

POWER button is off.

Possibly station trouble.

Possibly station trouble.

Antenna conector is not connected or wires
are broken.

Possibly local interference.

Possibly station trouble.

Possibly local interference.

Volume control set at minimum position.

Antenna connector is not connected or wires
are broken.

Possibly station trouble.

Antenna connector is not connected or wires
are broken.

Possibly station trouble.

Possibly local interference.

Colour control is not adjusted.

Connect the AC power cord to AC outlet.

Check Antenna connections or broken wires.

Press the POWER button.

Try another channel.

Try another channel.

Check Antenna connections or broken wires.

Move the Antenna away from the source of
interference.

Try another channel.

Move the Antenna away from the source of
interference.

Increase VOLUME control.

Check Antenna connections or broken wires.

Try another channel.

Check Antenna connections or broken wires.

Try another channel.

Move the Antenna away from the source of
interference.

Press the CANCEL button.

RECORDING

Recording does not work.

Timer recording does not
work.

INDEX mark was not
registered.

Protection tab on the cassette tape has been
removed.

Main power switch is OFF.

Clock is not set.

START/END time is not correctly.

TIMER REC button is OFF.

Present time is not set correctly.

One-Touch Timer Recording (OTR) is ON.

INDEX mark was recorded at the beginning
of the tape.

Place an adhesive tape over the gap.

Set main power to ON.

Set the clock.

Set the START/END time correctly.

Set the TIMER REC button to ON.

Set the present time correctly.

After OTR recording, set the timer recording.

Let the tape run for a couple of seconds
before recording the first INDEX mark.

4

4

28

2

4

7

4

13

13

7

37

13

37

13

7

13

7

13

37

15

21

4

12

27/28

28

12

30

33

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SYMPTOM

CAUSE SOLUTION PAGE

PLAYBACK

Noise bars on screen.

Can not locate INDEX
mark.

Tracking is not adjusted.

Video heads are dirty.

The tape is worn or damaged.

The tape is worn or damaged.

Adjust the TRACKING control.

Clean the video heads.

Try another tape.

Try another tape.

REMOTE CONTROL

Aim it at the remote control sensor.

Operate within 5 metres and reduce the
light of the room.

Clear the path of the beam.

Replace batteries.

Install batteries correctly.

Remote control does not
work.

It is not aimed at the remote sensor.

Distance too far or there is too much light in
the room.

Obstacle in the path of beam.

Batteries are weak.

Polarities of the batteries, + or –, are not
inserted correctly.

VIDEO HEAD CLOGGING

The video heads record and playback picture and sound on the video tape. In the event that they become
dirty you won't be able to do a perfect recording and the playback picture will be extremely snowy with
good sound. If this happens have the TV/VCR checked by qualified service personnel.

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-

6

6

6

6

6

Good Picture Snowy Picture

VIDEO HEAD CLEANING

AUTO HEAD CLEANING cleans the video heads automatically when a cassette is inserted or ejected.
This prevents dirt from accumulating onto the heads which can cause snowy picture.
When this happens (snowy picture) this signifies that the heads are either worn or needs cleaning,
consult your local service centre for servicing.

NOTES:

Video heads may eventually wear out and should be replaced when they fail to produce clear pictures.

•

To help prevent video head cleaning, use only good quality VHS tapes. Discard worn tapes.

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SPECIFICATIONS

TELEVISION

Picture Tube:

Tuner:
Receiving Channels:

Antenna Input:

Audio Output Power:
Speaker:

VCR

Operating Temperature:
Television System:

Video Recording System:

Head:

Audio Track:
Tape Format:
F. FWD/REW Time at 25°c:
Tape Speed:
Play Back/Recording Time:

Play Back Time:
Speed Search:

Input Level:

Output Level:

GENERAL

Power Source:

Power Consumption:
Weight:
Dimensions:

14VROT 20VROT

14" (34 cm "V") measured diagonally
90 degrees deflection

Electronic Tuner
VHF: 0-S41
UHF: 21 - 69
VHF/ UHF 75 ohm unbalanced

1.5 W (max)

3.8 x 6.4 cm 8 ohm

5°C to 40°C
CCIR 625 Lines 50 Fields
PAL B/G
VHS, 2 Rotary Heads Helical Scanning System
Luminance: FM azimuth recording
Color signal: converted sub-carrier phase shift recording
Video: 4 Rotary Heads
Audio/Control: 1 Stationary Head
Erase: 1 Full Track Erase
1 Track

12.65mm high density tape
Approx. 1 minutes 48 seconds (With E-180 Cassette Tape)
SP: 23.39 mm/s, LP: 11.69 mm/s (NTSC SP: 33.35 mm/s)
SP: 300 min.with E-300 video cassette (PAL)
LP: 600 min.with E-300 video cassette (PAL)
210 min.with T-210 video cassette (NTSC)
SP 5 & 7 x Normal Speed
LP 7 & 13 x Normal Speed
Video: 1.0 Vp-p 75 ohm unbalanced
Audio: 500 mV, 50k ohm unbalanced
Video: 1.0 Vp-p 75 ohm unbalanced
Audio: 500mV, 1k ohm unbalanced

AC 240V, 50Hz

50 W

11.0 kg
362(W) x 382(H) x 367(D) mm

20" (48 cm "V") measured diagonally
90 degrees deflection

2.5 W (max)

7.6 cm 8 ohm

60 W

19.0 kg
489(W) x 484.5(H) x 465(D) mm

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

Power Supply:

ACCESSORIES

DC 3V (Two batteries, AAA/ R03/ UM-4)

Remote Control unit
2 Batteries (AAA/ R03/ UM-4)
Telescopic Antenna with 300-75 ohm matching transformer
21 Pin-RCA Cable

Weight and Dimensions are approximate. Because we continually strive to improve our products we
may change specifications and designs without prior notice.

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