CONTENTS
1. HOW TO CONNECT YOUR VIDEO RECORDER . . . . . . . . . |
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How to connect your video recorder to the TV set . . . . . |
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Connecting with a scart cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Connecting without a scart cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Connecting a decoder or other equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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2. INSTALLING YOUR VIDEO RECORDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Initial installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Allocating a decoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Manual TV channel search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Channel number or frequency display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Satellite receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Special installation functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Automatic TV channel allocation (Follow TV) . . . . . . . . . |
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Automatic TV channel search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Monitor function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Sorting and clearing TV channels manually . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Setting the language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Setting the time and date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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3. IMPORTANT NOTES FOR OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Saving energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Emergency interrupt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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The symbols on your video recorder display . . . . . . . . . |
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Summary of user guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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User guide (OSD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Playing a cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Playing NTSC cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Tape position indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Searching for tape position with the picture (picture |
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search) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Still picture/Slow motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Searching for tape position without the picture (wind |
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and rewind) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Instant View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Automatic search for a tape position (index search) . . |
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Automatic search for a blank space on the tape . . . . . |
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Selecting the picture setting (SMART PICTURE) . . . . . . |
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Picture interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Tracking during playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Tracking during still picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Cleaning the video heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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MANUAL RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Recording without automatic switch-off . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Recording with automatic switch-off (OTR |
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one-touch-recording) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Protecting your recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Auto-assembling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Selecting the recording speed (SP or LP) . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Automatic recording from a satellite receiver (SAT |
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RECORDING) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Switching on ’Direct Record’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
6. PROGRAMMED RECORDING (TIMER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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’VPS’ (Video Programming System) and ’PDC’ (Programme Delivery Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Programming a recording (with ’SHOWVIEW’) . . . . . . . 17 Programming a recording (without ’SHOWVIEW’) . . . . 18 How to check or change a programmed recording (TIMER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 How to clear a programmed recording (TIMER) . . . . . . 19
7. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Switching the TV system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Child lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Setting the on-screen display (OSD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Switching the remote control command . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Continuous playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Automatic switch-off (tuner mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Reducing picture disturbance (’optimizing the modulator’) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Switching off the modulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Selecting the sound track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Using your video recorder remote control with your
TV set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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Before you call an engineer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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GLOSSARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Technical terms used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN BRIEF
The remote control
SMART SMART: To adjust the picture setting during playback
STANDBY m Switch off : To switch off set, interrupt menu function, interrupt a programmed recording (TIMER)
CLEAR (CL) Delete : To delete last entry/Clear programmed recording (TIMER)
SYSTEM Switching the TV system: To select the TV system while you record or play a cassette
SP/LP SP/LP: To select the recording speed (Standard Play/
Long Play)
MONITOR TV monitor : To switch between TV reception and
VCR playback
0-9 Number buttons: 0 - 9
SELECT Select: To select a function
TIMER k TIMER: To make a manual TIMER programming or to alter or clear a programmed TIMER
MENU Menu : To call up or end main menu
OK Store/Confirm: To store or confirm entry
D Select: Cursor left
C Select: Cursor right
P q Select: One line up
P r Select: One line down
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Playback : To play a recorded cassette |
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Rewind : During STOP and STANDBY: rewind, during PLAYBACK: reverse scanning |
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Pause/Stop: To stop the tape, except while a TIMER-recording is being made |
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IForward wind: During STOP and STANDBY: forward wind, during PLAYBACK: forward scanning
INDEX E Index search: In combination with H / I : to search for previous or next recording on the cassette.
nRECORD/OTR Record: To record the programme selected
STILL R Still picture : To stop the tape and show a still picture
Additional TV functions
qS TV volume: To regulate the TV volume up
Sr TV volume: To regulate the TV volume down
y TV sound off : To switch off/on the sound completely TV m TV Switch off : To switch off the TV
qTV TV Programme number: TV programme number up TV r TV Programme number: TV programme number down
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STANDBY m Standby : To switch off, interrupt a function, interrupt a programmed recording (TIMER) RECORD n Record: To record the programme selected
PROGRAMME r Select: One line or programme number down.
PROGRAMME q Select: One line or programme number up.
STOP/EJECT ? Pause/Stop, eject cassette: To stop the tape and eject the cassette PLAY G Playback : To play a cassette
oRotary control: Turn left: during STOP and STANDBY: rewind, during PLAYBACK: reverse scanning
Turn right: during STOP and STANDBY: wind, during PLAYBACK: forward scanning
STILL R Still picture: To stop the tape and show a still picture
Sockets at the lefthand corner on the front:
White and red socket: Audio input socket left/right : To connect a camera recorder or video recorder (programme number ’E3’)
Yellow socket: Video input socket : To connect a camera recorder or video recorder (programme number ’E3’)
4Mains socket: To connect the mains cable
L AUDIO OUT R Audio output socket, left/right : To connect a HiFi-set
EXT.2 AV 2 Scart socket 2: To connect a satellite receiver, decoder, video recorder, etc. (programme number ’E2’)
EXT.1 AV 1 Scart socket 1: To connect the TV set (programme number ’E1’)
2Aerial input socket: To connect the aerial cable
3Aerial output socket: To connect the TV set
Remote codes
Acura |
02 |
GoldStar |
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15, 20, 27 |
Proline |
31 |
Adyson |
20 |
Goodmans |
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07, 10, 20, 29, 36 |
Protech |
02, 12, 20, 23, 25, 38 |
Akai |
18, 33 |
Gorenje |
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35 |
Quelle |
03, 04, 33 |
Akura |
21, 25 |
Graetz |
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33 |
Questa |
07 |
Alba |
02, 07, 21 |
Granada |
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10, 18, 20 |
Rank Arena |
07 |
Allorgan |
28 |
Grandin |
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26 |
Rediffusion |
33 |
Amplivision |
20 |
Grundig |
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17 |
Rex |
25 |
Amstrad |
02 |
HCM |
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02, 26 |
Roadstar |
02, 21, 25, 38 |
Anitech |
02 |
Hanseatic |
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30, 33 |
SEG |
07, 20, 25 |
Arcam |
19, 20 |
Hinari |
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02, 07, 21 |
SEI |
12, 28 |
Asuka |
21 |
Hisawa |
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26, 40 |
Saba |
15 |
Audiosonic |
15 |
Hitachi |
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05, 07, 08, 13, 15, 20, 22 |
Saisho |
02, 04, 25 |
BPL |
26 |
Huanyu |
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19, 36 |
Salora |
33 |
BSR |
28 |
Hypson |
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25, 26 |
Sambers |
12 |
BTC |
21 |
ICE |
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20, 25 |
Samsung |
01, 02, 20, 25, 27, 35 |
Basic Line |
02, 21 |
ICeS |
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21 |
Sandra |
19 |
Baur |
03, 33 |
ITT |
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33 |
Sanyo |
04, 07, 10, 18 |
Beko |
35 |
Imperial |
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23, 35, 38 |
Schaub Lorenz |
33 |
Binatone |
20 |
Inno Hit |
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10 |
Schneider |
21, 23, 37 |
Blaupunkt |
17 |
Interfunk |
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23, 33 |
Sei-Sinudyne |
03 |
Blue Sky |
21 |
Intervision |
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12, 20, 25 |
Sentra |
06 |
Blue Star |
26 |
Isukai |
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21 |
Sharp |
07, 11 |
Bondstec |
23 |
JVC |
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07, 09 |
Shorai |
28 |
Boots |
20 |
Kaisui |
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02, 19, 20, 21, 26 |
Siarem |
12 |
Brandt |
15 |
Kathrein |
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01 |
Siemens |
17 |
Britannia |
19 |
Kingsley |
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19 |
Silver |
07 |
Bush |
02, 07, 21, 26, 28, 36, 42 |
Koyoda |
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02 |
Sinudyne |
12, 28 |
CGE |
23 |
Leyco |
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10, 25, 28 |
Solavox |
05 |
CS Electronics |
19 |
Lloytron |
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05 |
Sonitron |
18 |
CTC |
23 |
Luxor |
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33 |
Sonoko |
02 |
Carrefour |
07 |
M Electronic |
02, 13, 15, 20, 32, 36, 41 |
Sonolor |
18 |
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Cascade |
02 |
Magnadyne |
12, 23 |
Sony |
03, 04, 07 |
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Cimline |
02 |
Magnafon |
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12 |
Soundwave |
38 |
Clatronic |
23, 35 |
Manesth |
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20, 25, 30 |
Standard |
02, 20, 21 |
Condor |
30, 35 |
Marantz |
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01 |
Sunkai |
28, 31 |
Contec |
02, 07, 19 |
Matsui |
02, 04, 06, 07, 10, 18, 20, 28, 39 |
Susumu |
21 |
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Crown |
02, 35, 38 |
Memorex |
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02 |
Tandy |
10, 20, 21 |
Cybertron |
21 |
Metz |
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34 |
Tashiko |
07, 20 |
Daewoo |
02, 36 |
Mitsubishi |
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07, 14, 16 |
Tatung |
10, 20 |
Dainichi |
21 |
Mivar |
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19, 27 |
Tec |
20, 23 |
Dayton |
02 |
Multitech |
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02, 12, 19 |
Technema |
30 |
De Graaf |
18 |
Neckermann |
01 |
Technics |
24 |
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Decca |
10 |
Nikkai |
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05, 06, 10, 19, 21, 25 |
Telefunken |
15 |
Dixi |
02 |
Nobliko |
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12 |
Telemeister |
30 |
Dual |
42 |
Nokia |
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33, 41 |
Teletech |
02 |
Dual Tec |
20 |
Nordmende |
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15 |
Teleton |
20 |
Elite |
21, 30 |
Oceanic |
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33 |
Tensai |
21, 28, 29, 30 |
Elta |
02 |
Orion |
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28, 30, 31 |
Texet |
19, 21 |
Emerson |
33 |
Osaki |
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05, 10, 20, 21, 25 |
Thomson |
15 |
Ferguson |
15 |
Oso |
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21 |
Thorn |
06, 10, 33 |
Fidelity |
19, 33 |
Osume |
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05, 10 |
Tomashi |
26 |
Finlandia |
18, 32 |
Otake |
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29 |
Toshiba |
06, 07 |
Finlux |
10, 13, 32 |
Otto Versand |
01, 03, 07, 20, 30 |
Uher |
30 |
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Firstline |
02, 19, 20, 23, 28, 31 |
Palladium |
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35, 38 |
Ultravox |
12 |
Fisher |
18, 20, 35 |
Panama |
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20, 25 |
Universum |
13, 25, 32, 35 |
Flint |
40 |
Panasonic |
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24, 34 |
Videosat |
23 |
Formenti |
30 |
Pathe Cinema |
19, 30 |
Videotechnic |
20 |
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Frontech |
23, 25 |
Pausa |
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02 |
Visa |
02 |
Fujitsu |
10 |
Perdio |
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30 |
Vision |
30 |
Funai |
25, 28 |
Phase |
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05 |
Waltham |
20 |
GEC |
10, 20 |
Philco |
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23 |
Watson |
30 |
GPM |
21 |
Philips |
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01, 36 |
Watt Radio |
12 |
Geloso |
02 |
Pioneer |
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15 |
Wega |
07 |
Genexxa |
21 |
Profex |
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02, 33 |
White Westinghouse |
19, 30 |
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Yoko |
20, 25 |
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PHILIPS VR605/58
Congratulations! You now own one of the most sophisticated and simple-to-use video recorders (VCR) on the market. With this VCR you can record and play VHS-standard cassettes.
So that you can identify your machine in the event of theft, enter the serial number (PROD.NO) here. The serial number is printed on the type plate fixed at the rear of the set.
Please take the time to read this operating manual before using your video recorder.
Safety instructions and other notes
ADanger: High voltage!
Do not remove the top cover as there is a risk of an electrical shock!
AThe video recorder does not contain any components that can be repaired by the customer. When the appliance is connected to the power supply there are some components that are constantly operational. To switch off the video recorder completely you must disconnect it from the power supply.
BMake sure that air can circulate freely through the ventilation slots on the video recorder.
BMake sure that no objects or liquids enter the video recorder. If liquid is spilt into it, disconnect the video recorder immediately from the power supply and call the After-sales Service for advice.
BThe video recorder should not be used immediately after transportation from a cold to a hot area or vice versa, or in conditions of extreme humidity.
After unpacking the video recorder, it should be allowed to acclimatize for at least three hours before installation.
CThese operating instructions have been printed on nonpolluting paper.
CDeposit old batteries at the relevant collection points.
CPlease 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.
CThis electronic equipment contains many materials that can be recycled. Please inquire about the possibilities for recycling your old set.
D SHOWVIEW is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. SHOWVIEW is manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation.
MODEL NO. |
VR605/58 |
PROD.NO: . . . . . .
This product complies with the requirements of the Directive 73/23/EEC + 89/336/EEC + 93/68/EEC.
Technical information
Measurements in cm (W / H / D): 38.0 / 9.3 / 26.0
Power consumption (Standby) : less than 6W (Saving energy mode)
Voltage : 220-240V/50Hz
Number of heads : 4 Video / 2 Audio
Winding time: approx. 100 seconds (Cassette E-180) Recording/Playback time :SP (Standard Play) 4 hours (Cassette E-240) / LP (Long Play) 8 hours (Cassette E-240)
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Special functions on your video recorder
Philips has developed a system which produces the best possible playback quality. It reduces disturbance on old, worn video cassettes, and emphasises the detail on very good quality cassettes.
This function allows you to save the playback settings that suit you best. Select your own personal settings for the type of film you are currently watching.
When you connect your video recorder to your television and plug it into the mains, you will be welcomed with an OSD picture. All you have to do is follow the instructions in the "intelligent help line" for the next step. Enjoy the Automatic TV channel search/save function and the automatic time adjustment.
You can operate the main functions on your television using your video recorder remote control, even if your television is not a Philips one.
We guarantee that your video recorder will switch to the new millennium with no problems whatsoever.
Recordings made on your video recorder can be controlled by an external satellite receiver.
This function automatically transfers all the television channel settings onto your video recorder.
Your video recorder can ascertain which channel is currently playing on your television and record from it at the touch of a button.
Simple programming system for video recorders. Makes programming as easy as making a telephone call. Simply enter the programme code which you will find in your listings magazine.
The precision tape drive from Philips with short rewind times and automatic tape length recognition.
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1.HOW TO CONNECT YOUR VIDEO RECORDER
How to connect your video recorder to the TV set
We recommend the use of a scart cable. This will give you the best picture and sound quality.
fInsert one end of the mains cable into the mains socket 4 at the back of the video recorder and the other end
into the wall socket.
gIf your TV set automatically switches to programme number e.g.: ’EXT’, ’0’, or ’AV’, this text will appear on the TV screen:
When you install your video recorder for the first time, please read:
EIf your TV set has a scart socket and you are using a scart cable, please read the section ’Connecting with a scart cable’.
EThe section ’Connecting without a scart cable’, if you are not using a scart cable.
Connecting with a scart cable
a Switch off the TV set.
b Remove the aerial cable plug from your TV set and insert it into the 2 socket at the back of the video recorder.
c Plug one end of the aerial cable provided into the 3 socket on the video recorder and the other end into the aerial input socket on your TV set.
d Plug one end of the scart cable into the EXT.1 AV 1 scart socket at the back of the video recorder and the other end into the scart socket on your TV set (see instruction manual TV set).
e Switch on the TV set.
CONGRATULATIONS ON THE
PURCHASE OF YOUR NEW
PHILIPS VIDEO RECORDER
TO CONTINUE PRESS OK
DIf your TV set does not switch to programme number e.g.: ’EXT’, ’0’, or ’AV’ automatically, select the programme number for the video recorder manually (see instruction manual TV set).
hThen read ’Initial installation’ in chapter ’INSTALLING YOUR VIDEO RECORDER’.
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Connecting a decoder or other equipment
Connecting without a scart cable
You can connect additional equipment to the EXT.2 AV 2 socket. For example: a decoder, a satellite receiver or a camera recorder.
You can connect a hifi-stereo set to the socket 
(audio output left/right).
a Switch off the TV set.
b Remove the aerial cable plug from your TV set and insert it into the 2 socket at the back of the video recorder.
c Plug one end of the aerial cable provided into the 3 socket on the video recorder and the other end into the aerial input socket on your TV set.
dInsert one end of the mains cable into the mains socket 4 at the back of the video recorder and plug the other
end into the wall socket.
eSwitch on your TV set and select the programme number that you have chosen for video playback (see instruction manual TV set).
fTune in the TV set until this picture appears.
D The video recorder will now be sending a welcoming text on channel 36 or 591MHz.
CONGRATULATIONS ON THE
PURCHASE OF YOUR NEW
PHILIPS VIDEO RECORDER
TO CONTINUE PRESS OK
gWhen the TV has been tuned read the paragraph ’Initial installation’ in the chapter ’INSTALLING YOUR VIDEO RECORDER’.
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2.INSTALLING YOUR VIDEO RECORDER
Initial installation
aOpen up the battery compartment of your remote control and place the batteries in it as shown in the picture.
b Close the battery compartment.
c Confirm the picture on the TV screen with the OK button on the remote control.
dSelect the language for the on-screen display (OSD) with the P r or P q button.
The display on the video recorder will only show English text.
eConfirm with the OK button.
’Automatic TV channel search’ starts. This picture will appear on the screen:
SEARCH |
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Wait until all TV channels have been found. This can take several minutes.
fWhen all TV channels have been found, ’READY’ will appear on the TV screen.
E’TIME’, ’YEAR’, ’MONTH’, ’DATE’ will appear on the TV screen.
TIME |
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YEAR |
1999 |
MONTH |
01 |
DATE |
01 |
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-/+ 0-9 OK
g Check if the TIME in line ’TIME’ is correct. If required, change the time with the number buttons 0-9 on your remote control.
h Confirm with the OK button.
iCheck ’YEAR’, ’MONTH’ and ’DATE’. Confirm each line with the OK button.
jAfter you have confirmed the line ’DATE, the video recorder will switch to standby.
The initial installation is now complete.
D If you have connected a decoder, you must install it
as described in the next section.
D If you have connected a satellite receiver, please read the section ’satellite receiver’.
Allocating a decoder
Some TV stations will send coded TV channels, that you can only watch when you use a decoder. You can connect such a decoder (descrambler) to your video recorder. With the following function, the connected decoder will automatically be activated for the TV programme you want to watch.
aSwitch on the TV set. If required, select the programme number for the video recorder.
b Choose the television channel on which you wish to use the decoder with the qP or P r buttons on the video recorder or the number buttons 0-9 on the remote control.
cPress the MENU button on the remote control. The main menu will appear.
d Select the line ’MANUAL SEARCH’ with the qP or P r button.
e Confirm with the OK button.
fPress the INDEX E button. ’DEC’ will appear in the display.
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g Confirm with the OK button.
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