Philips E4PIN, MA4CMH20MRE, P406TAT User Manual

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1. Connecting the video recorder . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Important for the United Kingdom . . . . . . . . . . .4

Preparing the remote control for operation . . . . .4

Connecting your video recorder to the TV set . .4

Connecting with a scart cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Connecting without a scart cable . . . . . . . . . . . .5

2. Important notes for operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Navigation in the screen menu . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

The symbols on your video recorder display . . .6

3. Installing your video recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Preparation for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Manual TV channel search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Sorting TV channels automatically (Follow TV) . .8

Automatic Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Sorting and clearing TV channels manually . . . .9

Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Setting the RF out channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

4. Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Playing cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Playing back NTSC cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Displaying current tape position . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Searching for a tape position

with picture(scanning) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Still picture / slow motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Searching for tape position without picture

(forward wind and rewind) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Automatic search for a tape

position (index search) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Manual Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

5. Manual recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Recording without automatic switch-off . . . . . .13

Recording with automatic switch-off

(OTR One-Touch-Recording) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Preventing accidental erasing of cassettes . . . .13

Lining up recordings (assemble cut) . . . . . . . .13

Selecting the recording speed (SP or LP) . . . .14

'Direct Record' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Switching 'Direct Record' on or off . . . . . . . . . .14

6. Programming a recording (TIMER) . . . . . . . . .15

General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Programming a recording (with 'VIDEO Plus

') . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Problems and solutions for programmed

recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Programming a recording

(without VIDEO Plus+) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Problems and solutions for programmed

recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

How to check, or delete a programmed

recording (TIMER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

How to change a programmed

recording(TIMER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

7. Other functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Switching the status display off or on . . . . . . . .18

Continuous playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Blue Background on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Automatic switch-off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

8.Before you call an engineer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Supplied accessories

• Operating instructions

• Remote control and batteries

• Aerial cable

Interference

The Department of Trade and industry operates a Radio lnvestigation Service to help TV licence holders improve reception of BBC and ITC programmes where these are being spoilt by interference. If your dealer cannot help, ask at a Main Post Office for the booklet 'How to lmprove Television and Radio Reception'.

Table of Contents

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VR330/07

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Thank you for buying a Philips video recorder. This video recorder is one of the most sophisticated and easy-to-use video recorders (VCR) on the market. Please take the time to read this operating manual before using your video recorder. It contains impor tant information and notes regarding operation. The video recorder should not be turned on immediately after transportation from a cold to a hot area or vice versa, or in conditions of extreme humidity. Wait at least three hours after transporting the device. The video recorder needs this time in order to become acclimatised to its new environment (temperature, air humidity, etc.).

This video recorder is used for the recording and playback of VHS videocassettes. Cassettes with the VHS-C label (VHS cassettes for camcorders) may only be used with a suitable adapter.

We hope you enjoy your new video recorder.

Important notes regarding operation

Danger: High voltage! Do not remove the top cover as there is a risk of an electrical shock!

The video recorder does not contain any components that can be repaired by the customer. Please leave all maintenance work for qualified personnel.

As soon as the video recorder is connected to the power supply, there are some components that are in constant operation. To switch off the video recorder completely you must disconnect it from the power supply.

Make sure that air can circulate freely through the ventilation slots on the video recorder. Do not place the device on an unsteady base.

Make sure that no objects or liquids enter the video recorder. Do not place vases or the like on the video recorder. If liquid is spilt into it, immediately disconnect the video recorder from the power supply and call After-sales Service for advice.

Do not place any combustible objects on the device (candles, etc.).

Make sure that children do not place any foreign objects within the openings or ventilation slots.

These operating instructions have been printed on non-polluting paper.

Deposit old batteries at the appropriate collection points.

Please make use of the facilities available in your country for disposing of the packaging of the video recorder in a way that helps to protect the environment.

This electronic device contains many materials that can be recycled. Please enquire about the possibilities for recycling your old device.

VIDEO Plus

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

So that you can identify your machine for service questions or in the event of theft, enter the serial number here. The serial number (PROD.NO.) is printed on the type plate fixed at the back of the device.

This product complies with the requirements of Directive 73/23/EEC +89/336/EEC +93/68 EEC.

Specifications

Voltage: 230-240V/50Hz Power consumption : 20W Power consumption (Standby): less than 4W

(PWR. in the display switched off) Rewind time: approx. 100 seconds (cassette E-

180) Dimensions in cm/ft (WxDxH): 36.0x22.6x9.2 /

1.2x0.3x0.9

Number of video heads : 2 Recording/playback time: 3 hours (SP) (cas-

sette E-180) 6 hours (LP) (cassette E-180)

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

MODEL NO. : VR330/07

PROD. NO. ...........................

PA L

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Important for the United Kingdom

This apparatus is fitted with an approved moulded 10 Amp plug. To change a fuse in this type of plug proceed as follows:

1.Remove fuse cover and fuse.

2.Fix new fuse which should be a

BS1362 3A,ASTA or BSI approved type.

3.Refit the fuse cover.

If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in its place.

If the mains plug contains a fuse, this should have a value of 3A. If a plug without a fuse is used, the fuse at t

he distribution board should not be greater than 3A.

How to connect a plug:

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

BLUE- 'NEUTRAL' ('N') BROWN- 'LIVE' ('L')

4.The BLUE wire must be connected to the terminal

which is marked with the letter 'N' or coloured BLACK.

5.The BROWN wire must be connected to the termi-

nal which is marked with the letter 'L' or coloured RED.

6.Do not connect either wires to the earth terminai in

the plug which is marked with the letter 'E' or by the safety earth symbol

or coloured green or

green-and-yellow. Before replacing the plug cover, make certain that the cord grip is clamped over the sheath of the lead-not imply over the two wires.

Preparing the remote control for operation

The remote control and its batteries are packed separately in the original video recorder packaging. You must install the batteries in the remote control before use.

1.Ta ke the remote control and the enclosed

batteries (2 batteries).

2.Open the remote control's battery compart-

ment and place the batteries in it as shown in the picture and close the battery compart-

ment. The remote control is now ready to use. Its range is approximately 5 metres.

Connecting your video recorder to the TV set

The necessary cable connections must be made before you can record or playback TV programmes using your video recorder. We recommend that you use a scart cable to connect your TV and video recorder.

Connecting with a scart cable

Have the following cables ready: an aerial cable (1, supplied), a scart cable (2, not supplied).

1.Remove the aerial cable

plug from your TV set.

Insert it into the AERI-

AL at the back of the

video recorder.

2.Insert one end of the

supplied aerial cable

into the RF OUT at

the back of the video

recorder and the

other end into the

aerial input socket at

the back of the TV set.

3.Plug one end of a

scart cable into the

scart socket AV1(TV)

at the back of the

video recorder and

the other end into the suitable scart socket on

your TV reserved for the video recorder oper-

ation (see your TV's operating instructions).

4.Switch on the TV.

1. Connecting the video recorder

What is a scart cable?

The scart or Euro AV cable serves as the universal connector for picture, sound and control signals. With this type of connection, there is practically no loss of quality during the picture or sound transfer.

The severed plug must be destroyed to avoid a possible shock hazard should it be inserted into a 13A socket alsewhere.

AERIAL

RIAL

RF OU

RF OUT

AERIAL

RF OUT

AERIAL

RF OUT

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5.Insert AC cable into the wall socket.

6.If the connection was properly made and

your TV was automatically switched to the programme number for the scart socket, you will see the following picture:

Then, read the paragraph 'Preparation for use' in the chapter 'Installing your video recorder'.

Connecting without a scart cable

Have the following cables ready: an aerial cable.

1.Switch off your TV set.

2.Remove the aerial cable plug from the aerial

input socket of the TV set. Insert it into the

AERIAL at the back of the video recorder.

3.Insert one end of the

supplied aerial cable

into the RF OUT at

the back of the video

recorder and the

other end into the

aerial input socket at the back of the TV set.

4.Insert AC cable into the wall socket.

5.Switch on your TV set and select the pro-

gramme number used for video playback on

your TV set (see your TV's operating instruc-

tions).

6.Select this programme number and manually

start the TV's channel search as if you want-

ed to save a new TV channel until the 'test

image' appears.

7.Save this programme number setting on your

TV set for video recorder operation. You can find more details in chapter 'Preparation for use'.

PLEASE CONNECT AERIAL OR CABLE TO THE VCR

THEN...

PUSH P

+ KEY

OR...

FOR PLAY ONLY - PUSH PLAY

I do not see the picture.

* Check the cable connections. * Repeat the channel search on your TV.

Programme number for video recorder operation

You have now saved a programme number for use by your video recorder as you would a regular TV channel. This programme number must now be used in future for video recorder playback ('video recorder' TV channel).

PLEASE CONNECT AERIAL OR CABLE TO THE VCR

THEN...

PUSH P

+ KEY

OR...

FOR PLAY ONLY - PUSH PLAY

My screen is empty

* Many TV sets are switched to the programme number for the scart socket by way of a control signal sent through the scart cable. * If the TV set does not automatically switch to the scart socket programme number, manually change to the corresponding programme number on your TV set (see your TV's operating instructions).

My TV has several scart sockets. Which one should I use?

Select that scart socket which is suited for the video output as well as for the video input.

My TV offers me a selection menu for the scart socket.

Select 'TV' as a connection source of this scart socket.

V T

RF OUT

AER

RF O

AERIAL

RF O

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Navigation in the screen menu

You can check/change many functions and settings of your video recorder via the on-screen menu. The individual functions are selected, via the remote control as follows:

Call up the menu: with .

To select: with .To enter or change your selection: with the number buttons or

with .

To s ave or confirm: with . To cancel: with .

To end: with .

The symbols on your video recorder display

These symbols can light up on your video recorder display:

When you keep your video recorder on.

When you have put a cassette in the video recorder.

Display of programme number of the TV channel / time / RF channel.

When you record.

When you have programmed a recording.

STATUS/EXIT

CLEAR

LCKB

0..9

LCKB

2. Important notes for operation

Switching on

You can switch on the video recorder with the

button.

Automatic switch-off

If the video recorder is not used for several minutes, it switches itself off automatically. This function can be deactivated (e.g. if you want to use the video recorder as a TV receiver). For more information, please read the section 'Automatic switch-off' in chapter 'Other functions'.

Time in the display

If you have switched the video recorder off with

, the time will show in the display, e.g. '18:00'. If the clock has not been set, ' --:-- ' will appear.

Power consumption

The video recorder should always be connected to the mains so as not to affect the use of the TV or programmed recordings. Your video recorder uses less than 4W.

Power outage/no power

Channel information remains saved for up to 10 year, the time and timer information is saved for up to 1 minute.

STANDBY/ON

SELECT KL CHOOSE B

→TIMER

RECORD SET UP VCR SET UP TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP

END=EXIT

PWR. REC

PWR

REC

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Preparation for use

This chapter shows you how to prepare the video recorder for use. The video recorder automatically seeks out and stores all available TV channels.

1.Press

The automatic channel search starts.

2.'TIME' and 'DATE' will appear on the TV

screen.

3.Check 'TIME'. If required, please change the

time with the number buttons .

4.Check if the displayed settings for 'DAY',

'MONTH' and 'YEAR' are correct.

5.When all information is correct, save by

pressing .

The preparation for use is now complete.

Manual TV channel search

In some cases it can occur that all TV channels are not found and saved during the first installation. In this case, the missing TV channels must be searched for and stored manually.

1.Switch on the TV set. If required, select the

programme number for the video recorder.

2.Press .

The main menu will appear.

3.Use to select 'TUNER SET UP'.

Then press .

4.Use to select 'MANUAL TUNING'.

Then press .

5.Select 'PROG.' with

. Then press

6.With

, select the desired programme number that you want to use for the TV channel, e.g. 'P01'. Then press .

7.Select 'CHANNEL' with , and con-

firm with . Then enter the desired channel with

. If you set 'SKIP'on for a channel, this channel will be ignored when going through the channels

with or .

P–P+

0..9

LCKB

0..9

LCKB

STATUS/EXIT

0..9

3. Installing your video recorder

The video recorder does not find any TV channels during the search

* Select channel 1 on the TV. Can you see the saved TV channel on the TV? If not, check the cable connection of the aerial (aerial socket), video recorder, TV. * The video recorder searches the entire frequency range in order to find and save the largest possible number of TV channels.

PLEASE WAIT

START FINISH

❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚

❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚

TIME --:--

DATE --/--/--

SMART CLOCK [ON]

END=EXIT

'Aim' correctly

In the following sections, you require the remote control for the first time. When using, always aim the front of the remote control at the video recorder and not at the TV.

Connecting additional devices

After you have connected additional devices (satellite receiver, etc.) through the aerial cable, switch them on. The automatic channel search will recognise them and save them.

What is a special channel?

TV channels are transmitted in certain predefined frequency ranges. These ranges are divided into channels. A specific frequency/channel is assigned to each TV station. Certain frequency ranges are specified as special channels (hyperband channels).

MANUAL TUNING

→PROG. P55

CHANNEL 055 SKIP [OFF]

SELECT KL CHOOSE B END=EXIT

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8.Save the TV channel with .

9.To search for other TV channels, begin again

at step 5.

10.

10.To end, press

Sorting TV channels automatically (Follow TV)

When the automatic channel search function is activated, the TV channels are saved in a specific order. This may vary from the order of TV channels on the TV. This function changes the order of TV channels saved in the video recorder to match that of the TV. Make sure that the video recorder and the TV are connected by a scart cable.

1.Switch on the TV. If required, select the pro-

gramme number for the video recorder.

2.Press . The main menu will appear.

3.Select 'TUNER SET UP' with and

confirm with .

4.Select 'FOLLOW TV' with and

confirm with .

5.'P:01' will appear in the video recorder dis-

play.

6.Select programme number '1' on the TV.

7.Confirm with on the video recorder

remote control. The video recorder compares the TV channels on the TV and the video recorder. If the video recorder finds the same TV channel as on the TV, then it stores it at 'P01'.

8.Wait until the next number, e.g. 'P:02' appears

in the display.

9.Select the next programme number on the

TV, e.g. '2'.

10.

10.Confirm with

11.

11.Repeat steps 8 to 10 until you have assigned

a programme number to all TV channels.

12.

12.To end, press .

STATUS/EXIT

LCKB

STATUS/EXIT

SELECT KL CHOOSE B

AUTO TUNING MANUAL TUNING

→FOLLOW TV

MOVE

END=EXIT

'NO TV SIGNAL' will appear in the TV screen. The video recorder is not receiving a video signal from the TV.

Check the plug on the scart cable. Check your TV's operating instructions to see which scart socket is used for video signals. If this does not help, it's not possible to use this function. Please read the section 'Sorting TV channels manually'.

I don't know the channels for my TV stations

In this case, press in 'CHANNEL' to start the automatic channel search. A changing channel number will appear on the TV screen. Continue the automatic search until you have found the desired TV channel.

LCKB

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Automatic Tuning

During installation, all available TV channels are searched for and saved. If the channel assignments of your cable or satellite TV provider change or if you are re-installing the video recorder, e.g. after moving house, you can start this procedure again. This will replace the TV channels already saved with the new ones.

1.Switch on the TV. If required, select the pro-

gramme number for the video recorder.

2.Press . The main menu will appear.

3.Select 'TUNER SET UP' with and

confirm with .

4.Select 'AUTO TUNING' with

and

confirm with

5.The automatic TV channel search starts. This

allows the video recorder to save all available TV channels. This procedure may take several minutes.

6.When the TV channel search is complete,

'COMPLETED' will briefly appear on the TV screen.

Sorting and clearing TV channels manually

After you have performed the automatic channel search you may not agree with the sequence in which the individual TV channels have been allocated to the programme positions (programme numbers) of the video recorder.You can use this function to individually sort the TV channels already saved or to delete unwanted TV channels or those with poor reception.

1.Switch on the TV set. If required, select the

programme number for the video recorder.

2.Press . The main menu will appear.

3.Select 'TUNER SET UP' with and

confirm with .

4.Select 'MOVE' with , and confirm

with .

5.With , select the saved TV channel

that you want to change.

6.Confirm with .

7.Move the selected channel with to

the programme number you want to assign.

8.Confirm with .

9.To assign other TV channels to a programme

number, repeat steps 5 to 8.

10.

10.Confirm the assignment of the TV channel

with

MOVE menu

11.

11.To exit the

MOVE menu

, press

STATUS/EXIT

LCKB

PLEASE WAIT

START FINISH

❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚

❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚

MOVE

P01: 02 P06: 90 P02: 03 P07: 99 P03: 05 P08: 121 P04: 10 P09: 124

P05: 74 P10: 130 SELECT KL CHOOSE B END=EXIT

The clock resets automatically

If you save a TV channel that transmits TXT/PDC on programme number ‘P01’, date and time will constantly be updated. As a result, time changes, i.e. daylight savings time, will be set automatically.

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Setting the clock

If the display shows an incorrect time or ' --:-- ', the time and date must be reset manually. If a TV channel that transmits TXT/PDC (teletext/PDC) is stored under programme number 'P01', time/date will automatically be taken from the TXT/PDC information.

(SMART CLOCK)

1.Switch on the TV. If required, select the pro-

gramme number for the video recorder.

2.Press . The main menu will appear.

3.Select 'INITIAL SET UP' with and

confirm with .

4.Select 'CLOCK' with and confirm

with .

5.Check the time in 'TIME'. If required, please

change the time with .

6.Check 'DAY', 'MONTH' and 'YEAR' in the

same way.

7.Choose ‘SMART CLOCK’ ON or OFF with

8.To end, press .

Setting the RF out channel

In some reception locations it is possible that a TV channel will be sent on the same or similar frequency as the video recorder. Result: As soon as the video recorder is switched on, the reception quality for this or several other TV channels will decrease. The following steps will show you how to change the pre-set 'transmission' (RF out channel) frequency on the video recorder.

1.Switch on the TV. If required, select the pro-

gramme number for the video recorder.

2.Press . The main menu will appear.

3.Select 'INITIAL SET UP' with and

confirm with .

4.Select 'RF OUT' with and confirm

with .

5.Press .

6.Press

or to select the channel

which is not broadcasted between channel 22 and channel 69 in your area.

7.Press

. When you want to receive TV signals directly from the VHF/UHF TV aerial, select the channel 22 first

. Then, press

and confirm with .

8.To end, press .

STATUS/EXIT

0..9

LCKB

STATUS/EXIT

0..9

LCKB

TIME --:--

DATE --/--/--

SMART CLOCK [ON]

END=EXIT

Time/date is displayed incorrectly despite manual setting

* With Smart Clock, time/date is taken from the TV channel saved on 'P01'. If you wish to switch this automatic time correction off, select 'OFF' for Smart Clock.You can reactivate this function at anytime by selecting 'ON' for Smart Clock.

SELECT KL CHOOSE B

→RF OUT CH 35

END=EXIT

What is RF out channel?

This electronic component in the video recorder allows the device to transmit audio and video signals via the aerial cable. These signals can be received on a TV set just like TV channels. This frequency or channel indicates the channel on which the audio or video signal is transmitted.

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Playing cassettes

You can use this video recorder to play back recorded VHS videocassettes.You can operate the video recorder using the remote control or the buttons on the front of the video recorder. Your video recorder can only record and play standard VHS cassettes.

1.Put a cassette into the cassette slot. The cas-

sette is inserted automatically. ' ' will appear on the display.

2.Press to view the tape.

3.To stop the playback, press or on

the video recorder.

4.To eject the cassette, press when the

video recorder stops the playback.

Playing back NTSC cassettes

Cassettes that have been recorded in the NTSC standard (for example, American cassettes) can be played back using this video recorder. However, this only works on PAL-television sets that are suitable for a picture frequency of 60Hz.

Displaying current tape position

The following information is displayed on the screen: e.g.: 0:02:45 shows the counter in hours, minutes and seconds. SP/LP: will show the recorded speed of your cassette 'REM 0:06': will show the actual amount of playing/recording time left on the tape in hours and minutes. When you play an NTSC cassette, the video recorder will show 'REM -:--'.

4. Playback

Automatic switch-off of special functions

Many functions (e.g. pause, still picture) switch themselves off automatically after a short time in order to protect the cassette and to save energy.

Do I need to change the playback speed when playing back LP recordings?

During playback, the correct speed will automatically be selected. For more information, please read the section 'Selecting the recording speed (SP or LP)' in the chapter 'Manual recording'.

DIGITAL STUDIO PICTURE CONTROL

Philips has developed a system which produces the best possible playback quality. For old and often-used video cassettes, this system reduces interference. For new or high quality cassettes, it emphasises the details.

Picture/ sound quality is poor

When playing rental videos or older, poorer quality cassettes, it may not be possible to completely filter out picture and sound interference. This is not a fault in your machine. Read the section 'Manual tracking'.

How can I set the counter to '0:00:00'?

You can set the counter to '0:00:00' with

. When you put a cassette in the video recorder, the counter will automatically reset to '0:00:00'.

CLEAR

The counter does not move

This occurs when there are no recordings on a portion of a tape. This is not a fault in your video recorder.

The screen shows '-0:01:20'

If you rewind a cassette from the tape position '0:00:00', the counter will show for instance, '-0:01:20' (the cassette was rewound to 1 minute and 20 seconds before '0:00:00').

'-:--' is displayed in the 'REM' counter

This counter will automatically recognise the length of the tape. In addition, when you put in a cassette the video recorder must first calculate the time played. Therefore, '-:--' appears first and only after the tape has been running for a few seconds, the correct playing time will be shown.

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Searching for a tape position with picture (scanning)

1.While a cassette is playing, press

(reverse) or (forward) one or more times.

2.Press to resume playback.

Still picture

1.During playback, press to stop the

tape and display a still picture.

2.Press to resume playback.

Scanning and still interfere with the picture quality. The sound is switched off. This is not a fault in your video recorder.

Searching for tape position without picture (forward wind and rewind)

1.Stop the tape with .

2.Press (reverse) or (forward).

3.To stop the tape, press .

Automatic search for a tape position (index search)

Every time a tape is recorded an index marking is written on the tape. These marked positions can be found again quickly and easily later.

1.To search for the previous marking, press

and then .

2.For the next marking, press and

then .

3.As soon as the video recorder finds this

marking, it automatically switches to playback.

Manual Tracking

To manually adjust the tracking during playback and slow motion playback, press

or .

Tr acking will return to Automatic Tracking Adjustment when you press , insert a tape, or press .

To remove vertical jitter in a Still picture, press

or .

P-

P+

PROGRAMME

P-P+

PROGRAMME

INDEX

STILL

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General information

Use 'Manual Recording' to make a spontaneous recording (for example, a programme currently being shown).

If you want to start and stop a recording manually, read the section 'Recording without auto- matic switch-off'.

If you want to start a recording manually but have it stopped automatically, read the section 'Recording with automatic switch-off'.(e.g. not to record to the end of the tape)

Read the section 'Direct record' if you want to record a programme currently being shown.

Recording without automatic switch-off

1.Insert a cassette.

2.Use to select the programme num-

ber you want to record, for example, 'P01'.

3.To start recording, press .

4.Stop recording with .

Recording with automatic switch-off (OTR One-Touch-Recording)

1.Insert a cassette.

2.Use to select the programme num-

ber you want to record.

3.Press .

4.Each time you press you will

add 30 minutes to the recording time.

Preventing accidental erasing of cassettes

All cassettes (except for rental and store cassettes) have a security tab on the back of the cassette. To prevent recording over important recordings (erasing), you can remove this security tab. If you later decide to record on a protected cassette, simply cover the hole with adhesive tape or slide the tab to the right.

Lining up recordings (assemble cut)

When you add a further recording to a cassette, which already has a recording on it, a short blank (flicker) can appear between the old and the new recording or the picture itself can flicker. To help reduce these from occurring, proceed as follows:

1.Find the tape position of the old recording

where you want to insert the new recording.

2.Look at the last minute of the old recording

(playback).

3.Press at the tape position where

the new recording is to go and press

4.Now start recording as usual by pressing

on the remote control.

5.Stop recording with .

RECORD/OTR I

STILL

RECORD/OTR I

P-P+

RECORD/OTR I

P-P+

5. Manual recording

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Selecting the recording speed (SP or LP)

LP allows to double the recording duration on tape (for example six hours instead of three hours on an E180 cassette).

1.Switch on the TV set. If required, select the

programme number for the video recorder.

2.Press . The main menu will appear.

3.Select 'RECORD SETUP' using

and confirm with

4.Select 'RECORD SPEED' using

5.Select the required recording speed with

6.To end, press .

'Direct Record'

With Direct Record, you can record the right TV channel in seconds even if your video recorder is switched off. If the recording is started manually, the video recorder uses the current TV channel set on the TV. You will find more information on how to switch 'Direct Record' on or off in the next section. Make sure that your video recorder socket (AV1/TV) and the TV are connected by a scart cable.

1.On the TV, select the programme number you

want make the recording from.

2.Press with the video recorder

switched off.

3.Stop recording with .

Switching 'Direct Record' on or off

1.Switch on the TV. If required, select the pro-

gramme number for the video recorder.

2.Press . The main menu will appear.

3.Select 'RECORD SET UP' with

and confirm with .

4.In 'DIRECT RECORD', select 'OFF' (Direct

Record off) or 'ON' (Direct Record on) with

5.To end, press .

6.Switch off with .

STANDBY/ON

STATUS/EXIT

LCKB

RECORD/OTR I

STATUS/EXIT

LCKB

SP'/'LP'

'SP': StandardPlay (normal recording speed) offers the usual first-class picture quality. 'LP': LongPlay (half recording speed, double recording time). 6 hours can be recorded on a 3hour cassette (E180) with a somewhat reduced picture quality.

SELECT KL CHOOSE B

→RECORD SPEED [SP]

DIRECT RECORD [OFF]

END=EXIT

How does Direct Record work?

The video recorder compares the TV channel selected on the TV set with its stored TV channels via the scart cable. If the same TV channel is found, it switches the video recorder to the corresponding programme number and starts recording. Please do not change the TV channel on the TV set during the search so as not to affect the process.

SELECT KL CHOOSE B

RECORD SPEED [SP]

→DIRECT RECORD [OFF]

END=EXIT

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General information

Use a TIMER programming to automatically start and stop a recording at a later time or date. The video recorder will switch to the right programme number and begin recording at the correct time. With this video recorder, you can pre-programme up to eight recordings within a period of one year. To make a programmed recording, your video recorder needs to know: * the date you want to make the recording * the programme number of the TV channel * the start and stop time of the recording * VPS or PDC on or off This information is saved in a 'TIMER block

Programming a recording (with 'VIDEO Plus+®')

Thanks to this programming system, you no longer need to tediously enter the date, programme number, start and end time. All the information needed for programming is contained in the Plus Code. You can find this Plus Code in most TV listing magazines written next to the concerned programme.

1.Switch on the TV set. If required, select the

programme number for the video recorder.

2.Press on the remote control.

3.Enter the entire ShowView number. This

number is up to 9 digits long and can be found next to the start time of the TV programme in your TV listing magazine. [e.g: 1234-5 or 1 234 5]

If you make a mistake, you can clear your input with .

4.Press .

5.Select ONCE, DAILY, or WEEKLY recording

with . Then press .

LCKB

SV/V

CLEAR

SV/V

6. Programming a recording (TIMER)

What is 'VPS/PDC'?

'VPS' (Video Programming System)/ 'PDC' (Programme Delivery Control) are used to control the start and duration of TV channel recordings. If a TV programme starts earlier or ends later than scheduled, the video recorder will turn on and off at the correct time.

What do I need to know about 'VPS/PDC'?

Usually the VPS or PDC time is the same than the start time. But if your TV guide shows a VPS or PDC time which is different from the programme’s scheduled start time, e.g. 20.10 (VPS/PDC 20.14), you must enter the VPS/PDC time exact to the minute. If you want a start time different from the VPS/PDC time, you must switch VPS/PDC off.

Plus Code

No. :1 2 3 4 5

SET=VIDEO PLUS+ CORRECT=CLEAR END=EXIT

Plus Code

→ONCE

DAILY WEEKLY

SELECT KL CHOOSE B END=EXIT

Selecting once/daily/weekly recordings

Using , select from the following options: 'ONCE': Recording once 'DAILY': Repeated daily recordings (Monday

to Friday)

'WEEKLY.': Repeated weekly recordings (every

week on the same day)

LCKB

The following message appears on the screen: Prog. No. '- -'

* The programme number of the TV channel has not yet been assigned to the ShowView number. Using the number buttons on the remote control, select the corresponding programme number (name) of the TV channel.

The following message appears on the screen:'ERROR'

* The entered ShowView number is incorrect. Correct your input or end with . * Check the time/date (see chapter 'Installing your video', section 'Setting the time and date'). * A daily recording was entered for the wrong day. Daily programming can only be used for recordings to be made from Monday to Friday.

The following message appears on the screen:'TIMER NOT COMPLETED'

* The channel is wrong.

STATUS/EXIT

0..9

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5.The decoded data appears after confirma-

tion. You can go back to change the data. Select the corresponding input field using

. Change the data with .

6.When all information are correctly, press

. The programming information

is stored in a TIMER block.

7.Insert a cassette with an intact security tab

(unprotected).

8.Switch off with . The pro-

grammed recording will only function when the video recorder is switched off with

. If any of the TIMER blocks are in use, ' REC' will light up on the video recorder display.

Problems and solutions for programmed recordings

Programming a recording (without VIDEO Plus+)

1.Switch on the TV. If required, select the pro-

gramme number for the video recorder.

2.Press . The main menu will appear.

3.Select 'TIMER' with . Then press

4.Select ONCE, DAILY, or WEEKLY recording

with . Then press . If any of the TIMER blocks are in use, 'FULL' will appear on the TV screen.

5.Select TIMER block with .

6.With buttons you can enter 'START'

(start time) , 'STOP' (end time) , 'PROG.' (pro-

gramme number) ‘VPS/PDC’ and 'DATE'.

7.When all inputs are correct, press

. The programming information

is stored in a TIMER block.

8.Insert a cassette with an intact security tab

(unprotected).

9.Switch off with .

The programmed recording will only function

when the video recorder is switched off with

STANDBY/ON

STATUS/EXIT

0..9

LCKB

STANDBY/ON

STATUS/EXIT

0..9CLEAR

Switching on 'VPS/PDC' in the 'START' input field

Select 'VPS/PDC' using . Press '1' to switch off 'VPS/PDC' or press '2' to switch on 'VPS/PDC'.

CLEAR

The video recorder will not operate

* While a programmed recording is being made, you cannot operate your video recorder manually. If you want to cancel the programmed recording, press .

'TURN OFF VCR FOR TIMER RECORDING' flashes on the TV screen

* The video recorder was switched on several minutes before the start of a programmed recording. Switch off the video recorder with . A programmed recording (timer) will only function if the video recorder is switched off.

Cassette is ejected during recording

* The end of the tape was reached during recording.

Error message: ' ' will flash in the video recorder display

* No cassette was inserted. Insert a cassette and switch off the video recorder using .

Cassette was ejected as soon as the

button was pressed

* A cassette was inserted with the security tab removed. Undo the erase protection (chapter 'Manual Recording', section 'Preventing accidental erasing of cassettes') or insert a different cassette.

STANDBY/ON

C/A

Error message: 'FULL' * If this error message appears after pressing

, then all TIMER blocks are already programmed. No more recordings can be programmed. If you want to clear a programmed recording (TIMER block), select the programme number on TIMER LIST menu and press .

CLEAR

SV/V

SELECT KL CHOOSE B

→ONCE

DAILY WEEKLY TIMER LIST

END=EXIT

Selecting once/daily/weekly recordings

Use to select from the following options: 'ONCE': Recording once 'DAILY': Repeated daily recordings from Monday to

Friday

'WEEKLY.': Repeated weekly recordings (every

week on the same day)

LCKB

Programme numbers of the ' AV/IN ' and scart socket

You can also programme recordings from external sources via scart socket AV/IN.

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Problems and solutions for programmed recordings

How to check, or delete a programmed recording (TIMER)

1.Switch on the TV. If required, select the pro-

gramme number for the video recorder.

2.Press . The main menu will appear.

3.Select 'TIMER' with . Then press

4.Select 'TIMER LIST' with , and

confirm with

5.Select timer block with .

6.To cancel the recording, press .

7.To end, press

8.Switch off with with

How to change a programmed recording (TIMER)

1.Switch on the TV. If required, select the pro-

gramme number for the video recorder.

2.Press . The main menu will appear.

3.Select 'TIMER' with . Then press

4.Select ONCE, DAILY, or WEEKLY recording

with . Then press .

Select a TIMER block with . (The flashing number indicates an empty TIMER block.)

6.Press

to delete information and input

correct information with

7.To end, press

Switch off with

STANDBY/ON

STATUS/EXIT

0..9

CLEAR

0..9

LCKB

STANDBY/ON

STATUS/EXIT

CLEAR

The video recorder does not react

• While a programmed recording is being made, you cannot operate your video recorder manually. If you want to cancel the programmed recording, press .

• The end of the tape was reached during recording.

Switch off the video recorder with .A programmed recording (timer) will only function if the video recorder is switched off.

'TURN OFF VCR FOR TIMER RECORDING' appears on the screen

* The video recorder was switched on several minutes before the start of a programmed recording.

'' will flash in the video recorder display

* No cassette was inserted. Insert a cassette and switch off the video recorder using

Cassette is ejected during recording

* The end of the tape was reached during recording.

The 'PROTECTED CASSETTE CANNOT RECORD' error message appears briefly in the screen then the cassette is ejected

* A cassette was inserted with the security tab removed. Undo the erase protection (chapter 'Manual Recording', section 'Preventing accidental erasing of cassettes') or insert a different cassette.

STANDBY/ON

SELECT KL CHOOSE B

ONCE DAILY WEEKLY

→TIMER LIST

END=EXIT

ONCE

TIMER - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 -

SELECT TIMER NUMBER END=EXIT

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Switching the status display off or on

Along with the on screen menu, the status display also displays information on the current operating status (counter, playback, recording, TV channel, etc.) on the TV screen.You can switch off the information about the operating status so that the status display is not recorded when copying videocassettes.

1.Switch on the TV set. If required, select the

programme number for the video recorder.

2.Press . The main menu will appear.

3.Select 'VCR SET UP' with and

confirm with .

4.Select 'STATUS DISPLAY' with .

5.Select 'ON' or 'OFF' with .

6.To end, press .

Continuous playback

This function can be used to play a cassette over and over again. When the end of the cassette is reached, the video recorder will rewind and start from the beginning again. This function is activated or deactivated as follows.

1.Press . The main menu will appear.

2.Select line 'VCR SET UP' using

and confirm with .

3.Select 'REPEAT PLAY' using .

4.Select function 'ON' with .

If you select 'OFF', continuous playback will be switched off.

5.To end, press .

6.Insert a cassette.

7.Start the continuous playback with

STATUS/EXIT

LCKB

STATUS/EXIT

LCKB

7. Other functions

SELECT KL CHOOSE B

REPEAT PLAY [ON]

→STATUS DISPLAY [ON]

BLUE BACKGROUND[ON] AUTO STANDBY [OFF]

END=EXIT

Which settings can I choose?

'ON': Shows the status display for a few seconds only. 'OFF': Switches off the status display.

SELECT KL CHOOSE B

→REPEAT PLAY [ON]

STATUS DISPLAY [ON] BLUE BACKGROUND[ON] AUTO STANDBY [OFF]

END=EXIT

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Blue Background on or off

1.Switch on the TV. If required, select the pro-

gramme number for the video recorder.

2.Press . The main menu will appear.

3.Select 'VCR SET UP' using and

confrim with .

4.Select 'BLUE BACKGROUND' using

and confirm with .

5.Select 'OFF' (no blue background) or 'ON'

(blue background on) with . If you select 'OFF', the menu display will disappear.

6.To end, press .

Automatic switch-off

If you haven't used the video recorder for a few minutes in certain modes (e.g.: STOP), it will switch to standby automatically. You can cancel this function to use the video recorder as a television receiver.

1.Switch on the TV. If required, select the pro-

gramme number for the video recorder.

2.Press . The main menu will appear.

3.Select 'VCR SET UP' using and

confrim with .

4.Select 'AUTO STANDBY' using .

5.Select 'OFF' (no automatic switch-off) or 'ON'

(automatic switch-off) with .

6.To end, press .

STATUS/EXIT

LCKB

STATUS/EXIT

LCKB

SELECT KL CHOOSE B

REPEAT PLAY [ON] STATUS DISPLAY [ON] BLUE BACKGROUND[ON]

→AUTO STANDBY [ON]

END=EXIT

SELECT KL CHOOSE B

REPEAT PLAY [ON] STATUS DISPLAY [ON]

→BLUE BACKGROUND [ON]

AUTO STANDBY [OFF]

END=EXIT

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8. Before you call an engineer

Your video recorder does not respond to any button being pressed:

* There is no power supply: check the power supply. * A programmed recording is currently being made: if desired, cancel the programmed recording. Please see the section 'How to check or delete a programmed recording' in chapter 'Programming a recording' * There is a technical problem: disconnect from the mains power supply for 60 seconds, then connect again. If this doesn't help, you could reset your video recorder to the default factory settings.

Resetting devices to default factory settings * Attention:

All the information stored (TV channels, time and date, TIMER) will be cleared.

1.Switch off this video recorder with

2.Press and hold and for 2 seconds or more at the same time.

Cassette is jammed in the video recorder:

* Don't use force. Pull out the mains plug for a moment.

Remote control does not work:

* Remote control not pointed toward the video recorder: point it at the video recorder. * There is a technical problem: Take out the batteries, wait for 10 seconds and place them back. * Batteries have run out: change the batteries.

No picture when you play a cassette:

* There is no recording on the cassette: change the cassette. * You have selected the wrong programme number on the TV for playing cassette: on the TV, select the correct programme number for the video recorder. * The cable connecting the TV set and the video recorder has come loose: check the cable.

Poor picture quality when you play a cassette:

* Your TV set is not properly adjusted. * The cassette is badly worn or of poor quality: use new cassette. * Tracking is not properly adjusted: turn to section 'Manual Tracking'.

PROGRAMME+

RECORD

STANDBY/ON

No recording possible:

* The TV channel you want to record is not stored or you selected the wrong programme number: check TV channels stored. * A cassette was inserted that does not have the security tab (cannot be used to record): Insert a cassette with an intact security tab or change cassette. For more information, please see the section 'Preventing accidental erasing of cassettes' in chapter 'Manual Recording'. * 'VPS/PDC' switched on but 'VPS/PDC time' wrong: enter 'VPS/PDC time' exactly to the minute. Have your aerial checked.

There is picture or sound interference on TV reception:

* Turn to chapter 'Installing your video recorder' and read 'Setting the RF out channel'. * Have your aerial checked.

The wrong TV channel has been selected afteryou programmed a recording using VIDEO Plus+

*1. Enter the Plus Code of the desired TV chan-

nel.

2. Check the programme number/channel name in the 'PROG.' input field

3. If this does not correspond to the desired TV channel, select the input field and change the programme number/channel name.

4. Confirm with .

STATUS/EXIT

If, contrary to expectation, you have any problems using this video recorder, it may be caused by the following reasons.

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