Philips VR1000 User Manual

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ONTENTS

Safety Precautions

WARNING: DANGEROUS

VOLTAGE INSIDE

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

•The STANDBY/ON and VCR POWER buttons do not completely shut off

the mains power from the unit, but switch operating current on or off only.

•The rating plate is on the rear of the unit.

Table of Contents

Some Do's and Dont's............................................................................................. 3

Description of Controls.........................................................................................4

Front Panel..................................................................................................4

Rear Panel...................................................................................................5

On-Screen Display......................................................................................5

Remote Control...........................................................................................6

Display Window..........................................................................................8

Getting Connected Up...........................................................................................9

VCR to TV Connection using the RF Connection......................................9

VCR to AV TV Connection using the SCART Connection........................9

VCR to AV TV Connection using the S-video Connection......................10

Setting Up.............................................................................................................11

Auto Set Up/Preset Download..................................................................11

Setting the Video Channel.........................................................................14

Power Save Mode.....................................................................................15

Preset Download.......................................................................................15

Auto Channel Setting................................................................................15

Manual Channel Setting............................................................................16

Clock Setting.............................................................................................20

VIDEO Plus+

Basic Operations..................................................................................................21

Playback....................................................................................................21

Recording..................................................................................................22

Automatic Operations...............................................................................22

Advanced Operations..........................................................................................23

Special Effect Playbacks...........................................................................23

Tracking Adjustments...............................................................................23

Index Search..............................................................................................23

SmartPicture..............................................................................................24

DSPC........................................................................................................24

Digital TBC/NR........................................................................................25

Digital 3R..................................................................................................25

Receiving/Recording NICAM Stereo and Bilingual Programmes...........25

Selecting Monitor Sound..........................................................................25

Using On-Screen Display.........................................................................26

One Touch Recording (OTR)....................................................................26

Selecting Recording Format.....................................................................27

Selecting AV1 and AV2 Input signal.........................................................27

Automatic Satellite Programme Recording..............................................28

EasyLink Functions..................................................................................28

Timer Recording Using the VIDEO Plus+ System...................................29

Timer Recording.......................................................................................30

Tape Duplication.......................................................................................32

Audio Dubbing.........................................................................................33

System Connections.............................................................................................34

Connection To a Satellite Tuner (Simple Connections)............................34

Connection To a Satellite Tuner (Perfect Connections)............................34

Connection To a Decoder..........................................................................35

Operating TV.......................................................................................................36

Before Requesting Service..................................................................................37

Specifications........................................................................................................38

VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trade-

marks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The

VIDEO Plus+ system is manufactured under license

from Gemstar Development Corporation.

Set Up..............................................................................20

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625

Introduction

Congratulations on purchasing your new VCR. You can’t wait to get it working, but before you do, spare a few moments to read this brief introduction to the world of video recording. It may repay you handsomely in terms of improved results, and avoiding of costly mistakes.

Important for the United Kingdom.

This machine is fitted with an approved moulded 13 Amp plug. To change a fuse in this type of plug,

please follow these instructions.

Take off the fuse cover and take out the fuse.

Put in a new fuse which should be a BS1362 3A, A.S.T.A or BSI approved type.

Refit the fuse cover.

If the plug fitted is not suitable for your socket, cut it off and fit another type.

If the plug you fit contains a fuse, it should be a 3Amp fuse. If you fit a plug which does not need a fuse, make sure the fuse on your fuse box is not greater than 5 Amps.

i Note: Please destroy the plug

you have cut off so that it cannot be used in a 13 Amp socket somewhere else.

How to connect a plug

The wires in the lead from the video recorder are coloured as follows.

* Blue - 'neutral' ('N') * Brown - 'live' ('L')

Connect the blue wire to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter 'N' or coloured black.

Connect the brown wire to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter 'L' or coloured red.

Do not connect either of the wires to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter 'E', the symbol or coloured green or green and yellow.

Before you refit the plug cover, make sure that the grip at the bottom of the plug is clamped over the plastic cover of the lead, not just over the two wires.

OME

This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.

DOread the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment. DOensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections

between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections.

DOconsult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equipment. DObe careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.

DON'Tcontinue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is damaged

in any way — switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.

DON'Tremove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages. DON'Tleave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for

unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family knows how to do this. Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people.

DON'Tuse equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of road

safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.

DON'Tlisten to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing. DON'Tobstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings. Overheating will

cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.

DON'Tuse makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety always fit the

manufacturer's approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions.

DON'Tallow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.

O'S

ONT'S

ABOVE ALL...

—NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the case —

this could result in a fatal electrical shock;

—NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe than sorry!

Positioning

Do not place the VCR directly on top of or underneath your TV set. Ensure that there is at least 20 cm between the VCR and the TV set, and that air can circulate freely through the ventilation openings of the VCR.

IMPORTANT

Audio-Visual material may consist of copyrighted works which must not be recorded without the authority of the owner of the copyright. Please refer to relevant laws in your country.

WARNING

Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment void the user’s authority to operate it.

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

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ESCRIPTION

Front Panel

ONTROLS

STANDBY/ON

OPEN AV FRONT CONNECTORS

VR 1000 VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

REC LINK

DIGITAL TBC/NR

TIME BASE CORRECTOR DIGITAL NOISE REDUCTION SMARTPICTURE

DISPLAY

SPEED

AUDIO DUBBING

NEX TVIEWLINK

OPEN

Open the lid.

NEX TVIEWLINK

1 STANDBY/ON button

• Turns the VCR on or off.

• Sets the VCR for an unattended recording (timer recording) after timer settings are completed. (✈P.29, P.30)

2 REC LINK button

Engages auto satellite programme record mode. The lamp (the button itself) will light. (✈P.28)

3 DIGITAL TBC/NR button

Removes jitter from fluctuating video to deliver a stable picture. The lamp (the button itself) will light. (✈P.25)

4 SPEED button

Selects the tape speed for recording (SP, LP). During playback, the tape speed is automatically selected (SP, LP or EP (for NTSC signal only). (✈P.22, P.29, P.30) SP, LP : For PAL signal SP, EP : For NTSC signal

+8 4 0 6

NORM

SUPER VHS

VPS/PDC

VCR

S-VIDEO

SP SLP

VIDEO

11 12

REVIEW

L AUDIO R

PROGRAMME

RECORD

6 Cassette compartment

Where a video cassette is inserted.

7 RECORD ¶ button

• Starts recording when pressed once.

(✈P.22)

• Starts a recording for 30 minutes to 6 hours long when pressed more than once. The shut-off time increases in 30 minute intervals. (✈P.26)

8 STOP/EJECT 7 / 0 button

Stops the tape when the tape is running. (✈P.21, P.22) Press again to eject the cassette when the tape is not running. (✈P.21, P.22)

9 SHUTTLE ring

• Rewinds or fast forwards the tape when the tape is not running. (✈P.23)

• Starts reverse or forward rapid visual search during playback or still picture mode. (✈P. 21, P.23)

STOP/EJECT

For connecting to the S-Video output jack on another VCR or a portable video camera. (✈P.32)

11 VIDEO input jack

10 S-VIDEO input jack

For connecting to the video output jack on another VCR or a portable video

camera. (✈P.32)

12 AUDIO input jacks

PLAYPAUSE/STILL

625

For connecting to the audio output jacks on another VCR or a portable video camera. (✈P.32)

13 AUDIO DUBBING button

Replaces the normal audio sound of a previously recorded tape with a new soundtrack, using an audio component (✈P.33)

14 Display window

See page 8.

15 IR (infrared) remote sensor

Receives the signal from the (IR) remote control.

16 PROGRAMME +/- buttons

• Changes the channels on the VCR. Release at a desired channel.

• Adjusts the tracking during playback, and slow motion picture. (✈P.23)

17 PAUSE/STILL 8 button

Stops the tape during recording (pause) or playback (still picture). (✈P.21, P.22) Press PLAY 3 to resume normal playback or recording. Activates slow motion picture when pressed for more than 2 seconds during playback. (✈P.23)

18 PLAY 3 button

Starts normal playback. (✈P.21)

19 Jog dial

Advances or reverses the picture frame by frame in the still picture mode. (✈P.23)

5 DISPLAY button

Switches display between present time, tape remaining time, time counter and channel position. (✈P.22)

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Rear Panel

S OUT

1 AC (alternating current)

power cord

Connect the AC power cor d to an AC outlet.

2 S-VIDEO out jack

For connecting to the S-Video input jack on a TV or another VCR. (✈P.9, P.32)

On-Screen Display

5 AUDIO OUT jacks

For connecting to the audio input jack on a TV or another VCR. (✈P.9, P.32)

6 ANT. (antenna) IN (input)

terminal (from Antenna)

Connect your antenna or Cable to this terminal. (✈P.9)

AV1 OUT

COMP. Y/C

AV1 IN/OUT

AV2 IN/DECODER

AUDIO

OUT

ANT. IN

PAUSE

RF OUT

7 AV2 IN/DECODER Connector

For connecting to the AV terminal on another VCR, satellite tuner or decoder. (✈P.32, P.34, P.35)

8 Remote PAUSE Connector

Enables connection to second recorder equipped with R.A. Edit connector.

9 RF OUT (output) terminal (to

3 AV1 OUT switch

Selects the type of signal output via the 21 pin AV1 IN/OUT connector. (✈P.9)

4 AV1 IN/OUT Connector

TV)

Use the supplied RF coaxial cable to connect this terminal to the UHF/VHF input terminal on the TV. (✈P.9)

(SCART)

For connecting to the AV terminal on TV or another VCR. (✈P.9, P.32)

The following information (VCR operating status) appears on the TV screen. (✈P.26)

1. Operation mode

2. Cassette-In Indicator

3. SmartPicture setting or Timer warning display

PR. 12 ABC ] SP

23:59

31.12.99

NTSC PAL

AUTO

ST 0------------+---- -----+--------+-----+

HIFI 1:23:45

4. TV station name

5. Channel position

6. Current time

number

L R REMAIN 1:00

7. Current date

8. Received broadcast

9. Tape position indicator

10. Sound output mode

11. Tape speed

12. NTSC playback display

13. Tape direction

14. Counter display

15. Tape remaining time indicator

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ESCRIPTION

Remote Control

ONTROLS

(CONTINUED)

1 2

MUTE

VCR/TV

START STOP DATE

VPS/PDC DAILY

SPEED

POWER

AUDIO

EJECT

QUICK PROGRAMMING

123

-+-

456

WEEKLY

789

CLEAR

PLAY

VCR

5 6

7 8

11 12

TV VOL

SMART

PICTURE

JOG/SHTL

PROG +

PROG –

STOP

PAUSE/STILL

DISPLAY

TV CH

TIMER

RECORD

Using this remote control to operate TV

You can use this remote control to operate PHILIPS TV and other manufacturers’ TV. To operate TV, see page 36.

15 16 17

20 21

22 23

24 25

26 27 28

1 MUTE button

Minimizes the TV volume instantly. Press again to return to the previous volume level.

2 AUDIO button

Selects the sound output mode. (✈P.25)

3 VCR/TV button

ONLY FOR SCART CONNECTION (✈P.8) USERS: Switches TV mode between AV and TV. When pressed and VCR indicator on the display window lights, TV mode changes to AV mode. When pressed and VCR indicator goes off, TV mode changes to TV mode.

4 SPEED button

• Selects the tape speed for recording (SP or LP). During playback, the tape speed is automatically selected (SP or LP). (✈P.22, P.29, P.30)

• Enables/disables auto tracking mode during playback (✈P.23).

5 button

Rewinds the tape. Also, during playback, starts rapid reverse visual search.

6 PROG. +/5 button

• Moves up the channel position on the VCR.

• Moves up the cursor when using the VCR menus.

• Adjusts the tracking during playback and slow motion picture (✈P.23).

4/2

• Locates an index marked at the

• Goes back to the previous menu

button

beginning of every recording. (✈P.23)

screen when using the menus.

8 PROG. –/∞ button

• Moves down the channel position on the VCR.

• Moves down the cursor when using the menus.

• Adjusts the tracking during playback, and slow motion picture (✈P.23).

9 TV VOL (volume) +/– buttons

Changes the TV volume. Release at desired volume.

10 PAUSE/STILL 8 button

Stops the tape during recording (pause) or playback (still picture). Press PLAY 3 to resume normal playback or recording. Activates slow motion picture when pressed for more than 2 seconds during playback. (✈P.23)

11 SMARTPICTURE button

Selects the SmartPicture mode. (✈P.24)

12 MENU button

Calls up the main menu.

13 JOG/SHTL (Shuttle) button

and lamp

Activates the jog dial and shuttle ring on the remote control when the lamp (the button itself) is lit. (✈P.23)

14 Shuttle ring

Starts reverse or forward rapid visual search during playback or still picture mode. (✈P.23)

15 TV POWER button

Turns the TV on or off.

16 VCR POWER button

• Turns the VCR on or off.

• Sets the VCR for an unattended recording (timer recording) after timer settings are completed.

17 EJECT 0 button

Ejects the cassette. (✈P.21, P.22)

18 Number buttons

(0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and

• Selects a channel position on the VCR. To select channel positions 1 to 9, press 0 then the channel position you want. For example, for channel position 4, press 0 then 4.

• Also used to programme the Timer Recordings. (✈P.29, P.30)

19 CLEAR button

• Erases unwanted timer programmes. (✈P.31)

• Resets counter to 0:00:00.

20 PLAY 3 button

Starts normal playback.(✈P.21)

21 button

Fast forwards the tape. Also, during playback, starts rapid forward visual search.(✈P.21)

¢ /3

• Locates an index marked at the

• Selects the items on the menus or

button

beginning of every recording.(✈P.23)

goes to the next menu screen when using the menus.

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23 STOP 7 button

Stops the tape.

24 TV CH +/– button

Changes the TV channels. Release at a desired channel.

25 DISPLAY button

Switches display between present time, tape remaining time, time counter and channel position. (✈P.22)

26 TIMER button

Displays the Timer Recording menu. (✈P.29, P.30)

27 OK button

Changes the selection when using the menus.

28 RECORD ¶ button

• Starts recording when pressed once.

(✈P.22)

• Starts a recording for 30 minutes to 6 hours long. When pressed more than once, the shut-off time increases in 30-minute intervals. (✈P.26)

To insert the batteries:

29 Jog dial

Advances or reverses the picture frame by frame in the still picture mode. (✈P.23)

Note:

The following buttons will light for 10 seconds when you press one of them.

• PROG. +/

• PROG. –/

•

w2/2

•¢/

• TV VOL (ume) +/–

• TV CH (annel) +/–

∞

1 Remove the battery compartment lid

from the bottom of the remote control.

2 Install two AA batteries —

R6(SUM-3)/AA — matching polarity indicated inside the battery compartment.

CAUTION On Battery Replacement

Do not mix old and new batteries. (Also never mix alkaline batteries with manganese batteries.)

Note:

This remote control and batteries are supplied accessories. Check to make sure they are included. Also, check “Specifications” to see what other accessories are included.

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Display Window

4 0

NORM

VPS/PDC

VCR

91011 12

1 Sound level indicator

Indicates the audio signal level.

2 Programme Time Indicators

: Start programme time.

\\ ||

: Stop programme time.

3 Operation mode indicators

‡‡

‡

: Lights up during recording.

‡‡ ##

: Lights up during playback.

## **

: Lights up during a pause.

:“

” lights up and

## ‡‡

“

‡

” blinks during audio dubbing.

‡‡

4 (Timer) indicator

Lights up when the VCR is set for an unattended recording (timer recording). (✈P.29, P.30)

5 S-VHS indicator

Lights up while playing a tape recorded in S-VHS format and while recording on an S-VHS tape using S-VHS format.

SP EP

6 Speed indicator

Indicates the tape speed. SP – Standard Play LP – Long Play EP – Super Long Play

(For NTSC playback only)

7 Sound output mode indicator

Indicates audio output mode currently selected. (✈P.25)

8 Tape Remaining Time

indicator

Displays the time remaining on tape after pressing DISPLAY.

9 ] (Cassette-in) indicator

Lights up when there is a cassette in the VCR.

10 VCR indicator

Lights up when the VCR/TV button is pressed or when playback is started or when scrambled broadcast is received.

11 PDC indicator

Lights up when PDC is engaged for timer recording or when PDC signal is received. VPS (Video Programme System) is not currently available in the U.K. and not possible with this VCR.

12 Digital clock/counter/

Channel indicator

• Normally the present time appears.

• When a tape is inserted, the time counter appears (and is reset to 0:00:00). If you always rewind your tapes completely, you can use this counter reading as an index to find where a programme starts.

• A channel position number selected with the TV tuner built in the VCR appears. When the external line input is selected, the following display appears:

• “F-1” for the front panel Audio/

Video jacks.

• “S-1” for the front panel Audio/S-

Video jacks.

• “L-1” for the rear panel AV1 IN/

OUT connector.

• “L-2” for the rear panel AV2 IN/

DECODER connector.

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ETTING

ONNECTED

VCR to TV Connection using the RF connection

To connect to a TV with No 21-pin AV input connector.

Connection

Diagram

Outdoor antenna

1 Disconnect the antenna or cable from the TV and the AC power cord

of the TV from the AC outlet. 2 Connect the antenna or cable to the VCR. 3 Connect the VCR to the TV using the RF coaxial cable. 4 Plug the AC power cords of the VCR and TV into the AC outlets.

Indoor antenna

Back of TV

ANT. IN

AUDIO OUT

PAUSE

RF OUT

Cable

S OUT

AV1 OUT

COMP. Y/C

LP30363-002

LP20654-002

Back of VCR

AV1 IN/OUT

AV2 IN/DECODER

RF coaxial cable

RF OUT

(supplied)

CAUTION

Do not plug the AC power cords until all connections are completed.

VCR to AV TV Connection Using the SCART Connection

Make this connection if your TV has a 21-pin AV input connector (SCART) in order to reduce the possibility of interference. And if you are using a stereo TV, you will need this cable in order to enjoy stereo playback of videotapes.

1. Complete the VCR to TV connection using RF Connection.

2. Connect the scart cable between the AV1 IN/OUT connector of the VCR and the TV’s 21-pin AV input connector (SCART).

3. Set the AV1 OUT switch to either one of the following position, COMP: If your TV’s SCART is

compatible only with the regular video signal.

Y/C: If your TV’s SCART is

compatible with a signal which the luminance and chrominance signals are separated (Y/C signal). This setting gives you high-quality S-VHS pictures.

S OUT

LP30363-002

COMP. Y/C

AV1 OUT

AV1 IN/OUT

COMP. Y/C

AV2 IN/DECODER

LP20654-002

AV1 OUT

From antenna

ANT. IN

AUDIO OUT

PAUSE

RF OUT

To TV

21-pin SCART cable

T o TV`s 21-pin input connector (SCART)

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VCR to AV TV Connection Using the S-video Connection

To obtain high-quality S-VHS pictures and Hi-Fi sounds, you can also use the S-VIDEO CONNECTION described below;

1) Complete the VCR to TV connection using the RF Connection.

2) Connect an S-Video/Audio cables between

the S-VIDEO OUT/AUDIO OUT jacks on the VCR and an S-Video/Audio input jacks on a TV.

LP30363-002

S OUT

LP20654-002

AV1 OUT

COMP. Y/C

AV1 IN/OUT

AV2 IN/DECODER

AUDIO OUT

Notes:

• After you plug the AC power cord into an AC outlet, the Auto Set up/Preset Download display appears on the TV screen and on the VCR’s display window when the STANDBY/ON or VCR POWER button is pressed for the first time to power on the VCR. Go to the next page to perform Auto Set Up or Preset Download.

• If you are using a Decoder and/or Satellite Tuner, see page 34 and 35 also.

From antenna

ANT. IN

PAUSE

RF OUT

To TV

S-Video Cable

Audio Cable

To S-Video and audio input jacks

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ETTING

Auto Set Up/Preset Download

For the first time you press the STANDBY/ON button on the front panel or VCR POWER on the remote control to turn on the VCR after you plug the AC power cords, the Auto Set up/Preset Download display will appear on the TV screen and the VCR’s display window. If you use Auto Set Up function, the video channel (✈P.14), clock** and guide programme numbers** (✈P.20) are also set automatically. If you use Preset Download function, the tuner channels are set by downloading preset data from TV. Also, the clock** and guide programme numbers** (✈P.20) are set automatically. However, you can use this function only when you connect between VCR and TV equipped with T-V Link, EasyLink, Megalogic, SMARTLINK, Q-Link, DATALOGIC or NEXTVIEWLINK function via fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable.

Preparation

1 Make sure the TV antenna cable is connected correctly and the VCR’s AC power cord is connected to the AC outlet. 2 If you want to use the on-screen display, set the TV to AV mode (with SCART or S-VIDEO CONNECTION ✈P.9 or

P.10) or UHF channel 52 (with RF connection ✈P.9).

3 Turn on the VCR by pressing the STANDBY/ON button or VCR POWER. 4 The following display appears on the screen and/or display window.

¶¶

If you use Auto Set Up function, go to Auto Set Up below.

¶¶ ¶¶

If you use Preset Download function, go to Preset Download on page 13.

¶¶

AUTO SET

FOLLOW TV

[5∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

If you're using RF connection, and the on-screen display looks distorted, refer to the display window.

Auto Set Up

Before performing the following steps, be sure to finish Preparation above.

1¶If you are referring to the display window, press

5/∞

to select “Auto” and press OK or 4.

Do NOT press any button on the front panel or remote control until display window shows either the display as illustrated in step 2 or “– –:– –”.

2¶If you have connected the VCR to TV via an RF

cable only (RF connection), the channel that is shown on the display window is your Video Channel.

To view picture signals from the VCR, set TV to the Video Channel. Refer to the instructions supplied with TV set for how to do this.

If you are referring to the on-screen display, press 5/ to select “AUTO SET” and press OK or 4.

AUTO SET

FOLLOW TV

[5∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

Beginning

As Auto Set Up progresses, the “7” mark moves from left to right.

If you have connected the VCR to TV via both an RF cable and a SCART cable or an S-Video cable (SCART connection or S-Video connection), you do not need the video channel so you have to set the video channel to off. Press PROG. – until the video channel changes to “– –” (off).

To view picture signals from the VCR, set TV to its AV mode. Refer to the instructions supplied with TV set for how to do this.

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To be continued on the next page

AUTO SET

PLEASE WAIT

[MENU] : EXIT

∞

+++

End

ETTING

If “––:––” appears, both Auto Channel Set and Auto Clock Set have failed. Make sure the TV antenna cable is connected correctly and press OK to re-perform the Auto Set Up.

3Press OK.

You can check if the Guide Programme numbers have been set correctly when you perform VIDEO Plus+ Timer Recording (✈P.29); if the correct channel position number is displayed on VIDEO Plus+ Programme screen, this confirms that the Guide Programme number for the PlusCode number you enter has been set correctly.

4Press PROG. +/– to make sure that all necessary stations have been stored in the VCR’s memory.

If station names (ID) (✈P.18) have also been stored in the VCR’s memory, the station name will be displayed at the top left corner of the screen for about 5 seconds when the VCR is tuned to a different station.

If you want to set the tuner manually such as to add or skip channels, to change channel positions, or to set station names, see pages 16–17.

If no station is stored in the VCR’s memory, make sure the TV antenna cable is connected correctly and turn off the VCR power once, then turn it back on again. Re-perform from Preparation on page 11.

Notes:

Auto channel set function takes place first; it assigns automatically all receivable stations in your area.

Auto clock set function sets the clock automatically by reading the clock setting data from a station transmitting a PDC signal while auto channel set is being performed.

During auto channel set, the VCR recognizes each station name of the detected stations and stores them in the VCR’s memory, then automatically sets VIDEO Plus+ system's assigned Guide Program number for those stations according to the broadcast area.

In the area where no TV station transmits a PDC signal, the VCR can perform neither auto clock set nor auto Guide Program number set.

For RF connection users: The VCR detects the channels which are not occupied by local stations and selects one channel automatically for your Video Channel that is located in the middle of more than 5 vacant channels.

If there is a power cut, or if you press STANDBY/ON, VCR POWER or MENU while Auto Set Up is in progress, Auto Set Up will be interrupted; be sure to turn off the VCR power once and try again from step 1.

Auto clock may not function properly depending on the reception condition.

If the correct current time is displayed on the display window, the Auto Channel Set and Clock Set have been completed successfully. Go to step 4.

If “1” (channel position) is displayed on the display window, the Auto Clock Set has not completed (only the Auto Channel Set has). Go to step 4 and then perform “Clock Setting” manually. (✈P.20)

(CONTINUED)

IMPORTANT

In certain reception conditions, station names may not be stored correctly, and auto Guide Programme Number Set

may not work properly. If the Guide Programme numbers are not set properly, when you timer-record a TV programme using VIDEO Plus+ system, the VCR will record a TV programme of a different station. When programming the timer using VIDEO Plus+ system, be sure to check whether the channel position on which your VCR receives the broadcasting station you wish to record is selected. (✈P.29)

Your VCR memorizes all detected stations even if reception of some of them is poor. In these cases picture quality

may be poor. To delete those stations with an unacceptable picture, see page 16.

For RF connection users: In certain reception conditions, the Video Channel may not be set correctly and interference

may appear in the TV picture while the VCR’s power is on. Set your Video Channel manually. (✈P.14)

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Preset Download

Before performing the following steps, be sure to finish Preparation on page 11.

1¶If you are referring to the display window, press

5/∞

to select “CH ––” and press OK or 4.

Channel position number increases from

If you are referring to the on-screen display, press 5/ to select “FOLLOW TV” and press OK or 4.

AUTO SET

FOLLOW TV

[

5∞]

[MENU] : EXIT

“CH 1”.

Do NOT press any button on the front panel or remote control until the display window shows either the display as illustrated in step 2 or “– –:––”.

If the correct current time is displayed on the display window, the Auto Channel Set and Clock Set have been completed successfully. Go to step 3.

If “1” (channel position) is displayed on the display window, the Auto Clock Set has not completed (only the Auto Channel Set has). Go to step 3 and then perform “Clock Setting” manually. (✈P.20)

∞

FOLLOW TV

PLEASE WAIT

[MENU] : EXIT

GUIDE PROG SET

PLEASE WAIT

[MENU] : EXIT

You can check if the Guide Programme numbers have been set correctly when you perform VIDEO Plus+ Timer Recording (✈P.29); if the correct channel position number is displayed on the VIDEO Plus+ Programme screen, this confirms that the Guide Programme number for the PlusCode number you enter has been set correctly.

3Set the Video Channel manually. (✈P. 14) 4Press PROG. +/– to make sure that all necessary stations have been stored in the VCR’s memory.

If you want to set the tuner manually such as to add or skip channels, to change channel positions, or to set station names, see pages 16–17.

If no station is stored in the VCR’s memory, make sure the SCART cable is connected correctly and press OK to reperform Preset Download.

Notes:

In the area where no TV station transmits a PDC signal, the VCR can perform neither auto clock set nor auto Guide Programme number set.

If there is a power cut, or if you press STANDBY/ON, VCR POWER or MENU while downloading or set up is on progress, it will be interrupted; be sure to turn off the VCR power once and try again from the beginning.

Auto clock may not function properly depending on the reception condition.

When you perform Preset Download function, be sure to use fullywired 21-pin SCART cable.

On this VCR, the characters available for station’s name (ID) are A-Z, 0-9, -, *, + and (space). Some downloaded station’s name may differ from those of your TV (✈P.18)

Important

In certain reception conditions, station names may not be stored correctly, and auto Guide Programme Number Set may not work properly. If the Guide Programme numbers are not set properly, when you timer-record a TV programme using VIDEO Plus+ system, the VCR will record a TV programme of a different station. When programming the timer using VIDEO Plus+ system, be sure to check whether the channel position on which your VCR receives the broadcasting station you wish to record is selected. (✈P.29)

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