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1. HOW TO CONNECT YOUR VIDEO RECORDER 4.........
How to connect your video recorder to the TV set 4.....
Connecting with a scart cable 4......................
Connecting withouta scart cable 5...................
Connecting a decoder or other equipment 5............
2. INSTALLING YOUR VIDEO RECORDER 6...............
Initialinstallation 6..................................
Allocatinga decoder 6..............................
Manual TV channel search 7.........................
Channel number or frequency display 7...............
Satellitereceiver 7..................................
Special installationfunctions 8.......................
AutomaticTV channel allocation (FollowTV) 8.........
AutomaticTV channel search (Autoinstall) 8...........
Monitorfunction 9..................................
Sortingand clearing TV channels manually 9...........
Settingthe time and date 9...........................
3. IMPORTANT NOTES FOR OPERATION 10..............
General information 10..............................
Saving energy 10...................................
Emergencyinterrupt 10..............................
The symbolson your video recorder display 10.........
Summaryofuserguide 11...........................
User guide (OSD) 11.................................
4. PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS 12..........................
Playinga cassette 12................................
PlayingNTSC cassettes 12...........................
Tape position indication 12...........................
Searching for tape position withthe picture (picture
search) 13.........................................
Stillpicture/Slowmotion 13..........................
The SHUTTLE functions on the video recorder 13.......
Searching for tape position withoutthepicture(wind
and rewind) 13.....................................
InstantView 13.....................................
Automaticsearchfora tape position (indexsearch) 13..
Automaticsearchfora blank space on the tape 13.....
Pictureinterference 14..............................
Trackingduring playback 14.........................
Trackingduring stillpicture 14.......................
Cleaning the video heads 14.........................
5. MANUAL RECORDING 15............................
Recording withoutautomaticswitch-off 15............
Recording with automaticswitch-off(OTR
one-touch-recording) 15.............................
Protectingyourrecordings 15........................
Auto-assembling 15.................................
Selecting the recording speed (SP or LP) 16............
Automaticrecordingfromasatellitereceiver(SAT
RECORDING) 16....................................
Switchingon ’DirectRecord’ 16......................
6. PROGRAMMED RECORDING (TIMER) 17...............
’VPS’ (Video ProgrammingSystem)and’PDC’
(ProgrammeDeliveryControl)(UK) 17.................
Programminga recording(with’VIDEOPlus+’) 17.......
Programminga recording(without’VIDEOPlus+’) 18....
How to check or change a programmed recording
(TIMER) 20.........................................
How to clear a programmed recording (TIMER) 20......
7. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS 21.........................
Child lock 21.......................................
Settingthe on-screendisplay(OSD) 21................
Switchingthe remotecontrolcommand 21.............
Continuousplayback 21.............................
Automaticswitch-off(tunermode) 22.................
Reducing picture disturbance(’optimizingthe
modulator’) 22......................................
Switchingoffthe modulator 22.......................
Selecting the sound track 23.........................
Using your video recorderremotecontrolwithyour
TV set 23..........................................
8. Before you call an engineer 24.......................
9. GLOSSARY 25......................................
Technical termsused 25.............................
CONTENTS
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The remote control
SMART SMART:To adjust the picture setting during
playback
STANDBYm 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 Special function:Forinstance,to switch on
the test picture
SP/LP SP/LP: To select the recording speed
(Long Play/Standard Play)
MONITOR TVmonitor :Toswitch between TV reception
and VCR playback
0-9 Numberbuttons:0- 9
SELECT Select: To select a function
TIMERk TIMER:To make a manual TIMER
programmingwith VIDEO Plus+ or to alter or
clear a programmed TIMER
MENU Menu:Tocallupor end main menu
OK Store/Confirm:To storeorconfirm entry
D Select: Cursor left
C Select: Cursor right
P q Select:Onelineup
P r Select:Onelinedown
PLAYG Playback :Toplay a recorded cassette
H Rewind : During STOP and STANDBY: rewind, during PLAYBACK: reverse
scanning
STOPh Pause/Stop: To stop the tape, except while aTIMER-recordingis being made
I Forward wind: During STOP and STANDBY: forward wind, during PLAYBACK:
forwardscanning
INDEXE Indexsearch:Incombinationwith H / I :tosearch for previous/next
recording on the cassette.
RECORD/OTRn Record: To record the programmeselected
STILLR Still picture:To stop the tape and show astillpicture
Additional TV functions
Sq TV volume: TV volume up
Sr TV volume: TV volume down
TV y TV soundoff : To switch the sound on oroff
TV m Switch off : To switchoffthe TV
TV q TV Programme number: TV programme number up
TV r TV Programme number: TV programme number down
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN BRIEF
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Front of the set
STANDBYm Switchoff:Toswitchoffset,interrupt menu function, interrupt programmed recording
(TIMER)
RECORDn
Record:Torecordtheprogrammeselectedatthismoment
PROGRAMMEr
Programme numberMinus:Programmenumberdown
PROGRAMMEq
Programme numberPlus:Programmenumberup
STOP/EJECT?
Pause/Stop,ejectcassette:Tostopthetapeand eject the cassette
PLAYG
Playback :Toplayarecordedcassette
o
Rotary control:Turnleft:duringSTOPand STANDBY: rewind, during PLAYBACK: reverse
scanning
Turn right:duringSTOPandSTANDBY:wind,duringPLAYBACK: forward scanning
Sockets atthelefthandcorneronthefront:
White and redsocket:Audioinputsocketleft/right: To connect a camera recorder or
video recorder(programmenumber’
E3’)
Yellowsocket:Videoinputsocket:Toconnect a camera recorder or video recorder
(programmenumber’
E3’)
Back of the set
4 Mains socket: To connect the mains cable
L AUDIOOUTR
Audio outputsocket,left/right:To connect a HiFi-set
EXT.2
Scart socket2:Toconnectasatellitereceiver,decoder,video recorder, etc. (programme
number ’
E2’)
EXT.1
Scart socket1:ToconnecttheTVset(programmenumber ’E1’)
2
Aerial inputsocket:Toconnecttheaerialcable
3
Aerial outputsocket:ToconnecttheTVset
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Acura 02 GoldStar 15, 20, 27 Proline 31
Adyson 20 Goodmans 07, 10, 20, 29, 36 Protech 02, 12, 20, 23, 25, 38
Akai 18, 33 Gorenje 35 Quelle 03, 04, 33
Akura 21, 25 Graetz 33 Questa 07
Alba 02, 07, 21 Granada 10, 18, 20 Rank Arena 07
Allorgan 28 Grandin 26 Rediffusion 33
Amplivision 20 Grundig 17 Rex 25
Amstrad 02 HCM 02, 26 Roadstar 02, 21, 25, 38
Anitech 02 Hanseatic 30, 33 SEG 07, 20, 25
Arcam 19, 20 Hinari 02, 07, 21 SEI 12, 28
Asuka 21 Hisawa 26, 40 Saba 15
Audiosonic 15 Hitachi 05, 07, 08, 13, 15, 20, 22 Saisho 02, 04, 25
BPL 26 Huanyu 19, 36 Salora 33
BSR 28 Hypson 25, 26 Sambers 12
BTC 21 ICE 20, 25 Samsung 01, 02, 20, 25, 27, 35
Basic Line 02, 21 ICeS 21 Sandra 19
Baur 03, 33 ITT 33 Sanyo 04, 07, 10, 18
Beko 35 Imperial 23, 35, 38 Schaub Lorenz 33
Binatone 20 Inno Hit 10 Schneider 21, 23, 37
Blaupunkt 17 Interfunk 23, 33 Sei-Sinudyne 03
Blue Sky 21 Intervision 12, 20, 25 Sentra 06
Blue Star 26 Isukai 21 Sharp 07, 11
Bondstec 23 JVC 07, 09 Shorai 28
Boots 20 Kaisui 02, 19, 20, 21, 26 Siarem 12
Brandt 15 Kathrein 01 Siemens 17
Britannia 19 Kingsley 19 Silver 07
Bush 02, 07, 21, 26, 28, 36, 42 Koyoda 02 Sinudyne 12, 28
CGE 23 Leyco 10, 25, 28 Solavox 05
CS Electronics 19 Lloytron 05 Sonitron 18
CTC 23 Luxor 33 Sonoko 02
Carrefour 07 M Electronic 02, 13, 15, 20, 32, 36, 41 Sonolor 18
Cascade 02 Magnadyne 12, 23 Sony 03, 04, 07
Cimline 02 Magnafon 12 Soundwave 38
Clatronic 23, 35 Manesth 20, 25, 30 Standard 02, 20, 21
Condor 30, 35 Marantz 01 Sunkai 28, 31
Contec 02, 07, 19 Matsui 02, 04, 06, 07, 10, 18, 20, 28, 39 Susumu 21
Crown 02, 35, 38 Memorex 02 Tandy 10, 20, 21
Cybertron 21 Metz 34 Tashiko 07, 20
Daewoo 02, 36 Mitsubishi 07, 14, 16 Tatung 10, 20
Dainichi 21 Mivar 19, 27 Tec 20, 23
Dayton 02 Multitech 02, 12, 19 Technema 30
De Graaf 18 Neckermann 01 Technics 24
Decca 10 Nikkai 05, 06, 10, 19, 21, 25 Telefunken 15
Dixi 02 Nobliko 12 Telemeister 30
Dual 42 Nokia 33, 41 Teletech 02
Dual Tec 20 Nordmende 15 Teleton 20
Elite 21, 30 Oceanic 33 Tensai 21, 28, 29, 30
Elta 02 Orion 28, 30, 31 Texet 19, 21
Emerson 33 Osaki 05, 10, 20, 21, 25 Thomson 15
Ferguson 15 Oso 21 Thorn 06, 10, 33
Fidelity 19, 33 Osume 05, 10 Tomashi 26
Finlandia 18, 32 Otake 29 Toshiba 06, 07
Finlux 10, 13, 32 Otto Versand 01, 03, 07, 20, 30 Uher 30
Firstline 02, 19, 20, 23, 28, 31 Palladium 35, 38 Ultravox 12
Fisher 18, 20, 35 Panama 20, 25 Universum 13, 25, 32, 35
Flint 40 Panasonic 24, 34 Videosat 23
Formenti 30 Pathe Cinema 19, 30 Videotechnic 20
Frontech 23, 25 Pausa 02 Visa 02
Fujitsu 10 Perdio 30 Vision 30
Funai 25, 28 Phase 05 Waltham 20
GEC 10, 20 Philco 23 Watson 30
GPM 21 Philips 01, 36 Watt Radio 12
Geloso 02 Pioneer 15 Wega 07
Genexxa 21 Profex 02, 33 White Westinghouse 19, 30
Yoko 20, 25
Remote codes
3103 166 21961
8392/001 VR800/02
(WwnnNNNwwnwNNnwnWwnNwNnNwNwwnN)
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Congratulations!Younowownone of the most sophisticated
and simple-to-usevideorecorders(VCR)onthemarket.With
thisVCR you can record and play VHS-standard cassettes.
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 videorecorder does notcontain any components thatcan
be repairedby the customer.When the appliance isconnected
to thepower supply thereare some components that are
constantlyoperational. To switchoff the video recorder
completelyyou must disconnectit from the powersupply.
BMake surethat air can circulate freely through theventilation
slotson the video recorder.
BMake surethat no objects or liquids enter thevideo recorder. If
liquidis spilt intoit, disconnect the videorecorder immediately
fromthe power supply andcall the After-salesService for
advice.
BThe videorecorder should not be used immediately after
transportation from a cold toa hot area orvice versa, orin
conditionsof extreme humidity.
Afterunpacking the video recorder,it should beallowed to
acclimatize for at least three hours before installation.
C Theseoperating instructions have been printedon nonpolluting
paper.
C Depositoldbatteries at the relevantcollection points.
C Pleasemakeuse of the facilitiesavailable in yourcountry for
disposingof the packaging ofthe video recorder in a way that
helpsto protect the environment.
C Thiselectronicequipment contains manymaterials that can be
recycled.Please inquire aboutthe possibilities forrecycling
yourold set.
DVIDEO Plus+and PlusCode areregistered trademarks of
GemstarDevelopment Corporation.The VIDEO Plus+
systemis manufactured underlicence from Gemstar
DevelopmentCorporation.
So that you can identify your machine in the event of theft,
enter the serial number (PROD.NO)here.Theserialnumberis
printed on the type plate fixed at the rear of the set.
MODEL NO. VR605/07
PROD.NO:......
Thisproduct complies withthe requirements of theDirective
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) :lessthan6W(Savingenergy
mode)
Voltage : 220-240V/50Hz
Number of heads : 4 Video / 2 Audio
Winding time:approx.100seconds(CassetteE-180)
Recording/Playback time :SP(StandardPlay)4hours
(CassetteE-240)/ LP(LongPlay)8hours(CassetteE-240)
Interference
The Department of Trade and Industry operatesa Radio
InvestigationServicetohelpTVlicenceholdersimprove
reception of BBC and ITC programmes where these are being
spoiltbyinterference.
If your dealer cannot help, ask at a Main Post Office for the
booklet’How to ImproveTelevisionandRadioReception’.
List of accessories
• Operatinginstructions
• Remotecontrol and batteries
• Aerialcable
• Mainscable
• Quickinstall quide
• Scartcable (AV-Euro cable)
• Coverfor the audio/video sockets
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PHILIPS VR605/07
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Special functions on your video recorder
Philipshasdevelopeda systemwhichproducesthebestpossibleplayback
quality.Itreducesdisturbanceonold,wornvideocassettes,andemphasises
the detail on very good quality cassettes.
This function allowsyouto savethe playbacksettingsthatsuityoubest.Select
your own personal settingsforthetypeoffilmyouarecurrentlywatching.
When you connect your video recorder to your televisionand plug it into the
mains,you willbe welcomed with an OSD picture. All you have to do is follow
the instructionsinthe"intelligenthelpline"forthenextstep.EnjoytheAutomatic
TV channel search/savefunctionand the automatic time adjustment.
You can operate the main functions on your television using your video recorder
remote control,evenifyourtelevisionisnotaPhilipsone.
We guarantee that your video recorder willswitchtothenew millenniumwith
no problems whatsoever.
This function automaticallytransfersall the television channel settings onto
your video recorder.
Your video recorder can ascertain which channel is currentlyplayingon your
televisionandrecordfromitatthe touch of a button.
Simple programmingsystemforvideorecorders.Makes programming as easy
as making a telephone call. Simply enter the programme code which you will
find in your listingsmagazine.
The precision tape drive from Philipswithshortrewindtimesandautomatic
tape length recognition.
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Important for the United Kingdom
This machine is fittedwithan approved moulded 13 Amp plug.
To change a fuse in this type of plug, please follow these
instructions.
a Takeoffthefusecoverandtakeoutthe fuse.
b Putinanew fuse which should be a BS1362 3A, A.S.T.A.
or BSI approved type.
c Refitthefusecover.
If the plug fitted is not suitable for your socket,cutitoffand 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.
DNote: Please destroy the plug you have cut off so
that it cannot be used in a 13 Amp socket
somewhereelse.
How to connect a plug
The wires in the lead from the video recorder are coloured as
follows.
* Blue - ’neutral’ (’N’).
* Brown - ’live’ (’L’).
d Connectthebluewiretothe terminalinthe plug which is
markedwiththe letter’N’orcoloured black.
e Connect the brown wire to the terminal in the plug which
is markedwiththe letter’L’orcolouredred.
f Donotconnecteitherofthe wiresto the terminalin the
plug which is marked with the letter ’E’, the symbol\or
coloured green or green and yellow.
Before you refitthe 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.
How to connect your video recorder to the
TV set
We recommend the use of a scart cable. This will give you the
best pictureand sound quality.
When you installyourvideorecorderforthefirsttime,please
read:
E If your TV set has a scart socket and you are using a
scartcable, please read the section ’Connecting with a
scartcable’.
E The section ’Connecting without a scart cable’, if you are
not using a scart cable.
Connecting with a scart cable
a SwitchofftheTVset.
b RemovetheaerialcableplugfromyourTVsetand insert
it into the 2 socket at the back of the video recorder.
c Plugoneend of the aerial cable provided into the 3
socketon the video recorder and the other end into the
aerial input socketon your TV set.
d Plugoneend of the scart cable into the EXT.1 scart
socketat 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.
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f Insertoneendofthemainscable into the mains socket
4 at the back of the video recorder and the other end
into the wall socket.
g IfyourTVsetautomaticallyswitches to programme
number e.g.: ’EXT’, ’0’,or ’AV’,thistextwillappearonthe
TV screen:
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,selectthe
programmenumberforthe video recordermanually
(see instructionmanualTVset).
h Thenread’Initialinstallation’in chapter ’INSTALLING
YOUR VIDEO RECORDER’.
Connecting without a scart cable
a SwitchofftheTVset.
b RemovetheaerialcableplugfromyourTVsetand insert
it into the 2 socket at the back of the video recorder.
c Plugoneend of the aerial cable provided into the 3
socketon the video recorder and the other end into the
aerial input socketon your TV set.
d Insertoneendofthemainscable into the mains socket
4 at the back of the video recorder and plug the other
end into the wall socket.
e Switch on your TV set and select the programme number
that you have chosen for video playback (see instruction
manual TV set).
f Tuneinthe TV set until this pictureappears.
DThe video recorder will now be sending a
welcoming texton channel 35 or 583MHz.
CONGRATULATIONS ON THE
PURCHASE OF YOUR NEW
PHILIPS VIDEO RECORDER
TO CONTINUE PRESS OK
g WhentheTVhasbeen tuned read the paragraph ’Initial
installation’inthechapter’INSTALLINGYOUR VIDEO
RECORDER’.
Connecting a decoder or other equipment
You can connect additional equipment to the EXT.2 socket.
For example:a decoder, a satellite receiverora camera
recorder.
You can connect a hifi-stereo set to the socket
L AUDIO OUTR (audiooutputleft/right).
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Initial installation
a Openupthe batterycompartmentofyourremotecontrol
and place the batteries in it as shown in the picture.
b Closethebatterycompartment.
c ConfirmthepictureontheTVscreenwiththe OK button
on the remote control.
d Ifyouhaveconnectedtheaerialtothe video recorder,
pressthe OK button. ’Autoinstall’ starts. This picture will
appear on the screen:
AUTOINSTALL 00
Waituntilall TV channels have been found. This can take
severalminutes.
e When ’AUTOINSTALL’ is complete, ’READY’ will appear
on the TV screen.
DIf the autoinstall procedure is interruptedbythe
standbybutton,presstheMENUbuttontoobtainthe
welcome screen again.
f Toend,pressthe MENU button.
The initial installationisnowcomplete.
Check the time and date. Please read ’Setting the time
and date’ in this chapter.
DIf you have connected a decoder, you must install it
as described in the next section.
DIf you have connected a satellite receiver, please
read the section ’satellitereceiver’.
Allocating a decoder
Some TV stations willsend coded TV channels, that you can
only watch when you use a decoder. You can connect such a
decoder (descrambler)toyourvideorecorder.Withthe
followingfunction,theconnecteddecoder will automatically
be activated for the TV programme you want to watch.
a SwitchontheTVset.Ifrequired,selecttheprogramme
number for the video recorder.
b Choosethetelevisionchannelonwhichyouwishtouse
the decoder with the P q or Pr buttonson the video
recorderor the number buttons 0-9 on the remote
control.
c Pressthe MENU buttononthe remotecontrol.The main
menu will appear.
d Selecttheline’MANUAL SEARCH’withthe Pq or
P r button.
e Confirm with the OK button.
f Pressthe INDEX E button. ’DEC’ will appear in the
display.
CH21
g Confirmwiththe OK button.
h Toend,pressthe OK button again. Then, press the
STANDBYm button.
This channel is now assigned to the decoder.
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Manual TV channel search
In certain cases the ’AutomaticTV channel search’ may not be
able to find all of the TV channels (e.g. coded TV channels). In
that case, use this manual method to set the channels.
DWhen you search for TV channels manually, you can
choose between the indication for ’channel’ or
’frequency’.Pleasereadthenextparagraph
’Channel number or frequency display’.
a SwitchontheTVset.Ifrequired,selecttheprogramme
number for the video recorder.
b Pressthe MENU buttononthe remotecontrol.The main
menu will appear.
c Selecttheline’MANUAL SEARCH’withthe Pq or
P r buttonand confirmwiththe OK button.
CH 26 P01
-----------------------SEARCH g+ 0-9 OK
d Holdthe Pq buttonuntil you have found the rightTV
channel. A changing channel number or frequency will
appear on the screen.
DIf you know the frequency or channel number of the
desiredTV channel, you can enter the information in
line with the number buttons 0-9 on the remote
control.
DTo enter a special/hyperband channel, you must
enter a ’9’ before the first channel digit. The
indicationchanges from’CH’to ’CA’. Forexample,
for special channel ’S 30’, enter ’9 30’.
DThis video recorder can receive HIFI sound
transmissionsin ’NICAM’.Youcan switch’NICAM’
off or on with the SELECT button.
e Confirm with the OK button.
f Withthe Pq or Pr buttonor with the number buttons
0-9 , select the programme number you want to give to
thisTV channel, for instance, ’P01’.
g Confirmwiththe OK button.
If you want to allocate more TV channels, repeat steps
d through g .
h Toend,pressthe STANDBY m button.
Channel number or frequency display
You can switch between the display for ’channel number’ or
’frequency’formanualchannel search.
a SwitchontheTVset.Ifrequired,selecttheprogramme
number for the video recorder.
b Pressthe MENU buttononthe remotecontrol.The main
menu will appear.
c Selecttheline’CHANNEL/FREQUENCY’withthe
P r or Pq buttonand confirm with the OK button.
d Withthe Pq button,select ’CHANNEL’or
’FREQUENCY’ and confirm with the OK button.
e To end, press the STANDBYm button.
Satellite receiver
You can receive channels from the satellite receiverviathe
scartsocket EXT.2 .
To do this, select the channel number ’E2’ by pressing the
buttons Pq or Pr .You will have to select the channels to
be received by the satellite receiveron the receiveritself.
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Special installation functions
You can select one of the following installation functions in
order to adapt the video recorder to your own specific
requirements.
Automatic TV channel allocation (Follow
TV)
Withthisfunction,thevideorecorderstoresthechannelsin
the same order as on the TV set. This only works if the video
recorder(socket EXT.1 ) and the TV set are connected with a
scart cable.You must switch off anyequipmentconnectedto
socket EXT.2 .
a SwitchontheTVset.Ifrequired,selecttheprogramme
number for the video recorder.
b Pressthe MENU buttononthe remotecontrol.The main
menu will appear.
CLOCK
OSD
CHANNEL ALLOCATION
CHANNEL/FREQUENCY
MANUAL SEARCH
AUTOINSTALL
FOLLOW TV
DIRECT RECORD
COUNTER
------------------------
-/+ OK
c Selecttheline’FOLLOW TV’withthe Pr or Pq
button.
d Pressthe OK button. ’TV01’ will appear on the video
recorderdisplay.
TV01
e Select programme number ’1’ on the TV set.
f Confirmwiththe OK button on the video
recorder-remotecontrol.Thevideorecordercompares
the TV channels on the TV set and the video recorder.
If the video recorder found the same TV channel as the
TV set, then it stores it at ’P01’.
DWhen ’NOTV’ (no signal from TV set) appears in the
display,theTV channels can not be allocated
automatically.Inthiscase,read’ManualTVchannel
allocation’.
g Waituntil,forexample,’TV02’ appears.
h Selectthenextprogrammenumber,forexample,’2’on
the TV set.
i Confirm with the OK buttonon the video
recorder-remotecontrol.
DIf you allocated the wrong TV channeL, you can go
back one step with the CLEAR (CL) button.
j Repeatstepsg toi untilallTV channels have been
allocated.
k Toend,pressthe STANDBY m button.
Automatic TV channel search (Autoinstall)
The video recorder will search for all TV channels. It storesTV
channels found in the following sequence: BBC 1, BBC 2, ITV,
CH 4, CH 5, SKY, others.
DIf you want to start the automatic TV channel search
again, then follow the instructionsbelow.
a SwitchontheTVset.Ifrequired,selecttheprogramme
number for the video recorder.
b Pressthe MENU buttononthe remotecontrol.The main
menu will appear.
c Selecttheline’AUTOINSTALL’withthe Pr or
P q button.
d Pressthe OK button. The ’Automatic TV channel search’
starts.
AUTOINSTALL 00
Waituntilall TV channels have been found. This can take
severalminutes.
e When Autoinstall is complete, ’READY’ will appear on the
display.
The time and date information have been set.
How to search for a TV channel manually, you can read in the
section’ManualTV channel search’.
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Monitor function
You can switch backwards and forwardsbetween TV picture
and video recorder picture with the MONITOR button. But this
only workswhenyou use a scart cable to connect the video
recorderto your TV set and if your TV set responds to this
switch-over.
Sorting and clearing TV channels manually
You can assign any programme number to a TV channel that
you have stored and you can also delete unwanted TV
channels.
a SwitchontheTVset.Ifrequired,selecttheprogramme
number for the video recorder.
b Pressthe MENU buttononthe remotecontrol.The main
menu will appear.
c Selecttheline’CHANNEL ALLOCATION’with Pr or
P q buttonand confirmwiththe OK button.
P01 CH26
------------------------
-/+ CL OK
d Withthe Pr or Pq button,select the TV channel to
which you want to give a programme number (starting
with ’P01’).
e Confirm with the OK button.
DIf you want to delete a TV channel, press the
CLEAR(CL) button.
f Repeatstepsdtoeuntilyouhavegivenaprogramme
number to all TV channels.
g Toend,pressthe STANDBY m button.
Setting the time and date
DIf a TV channel which transmits TXT/PDC is stored
under programme number ’P01’,timeanddate will
automaticallybetakenfromtheTXT/PDC
information.
If the time in the video recorder display is not
corrector if ’--:--’ appears in the display, please
set the clock manually.
a SwitchontheTVset.Ifrequired,selecttheprogramme
number for the video recorder.
b Pressthe MENU buttononthe remotecontrol.The main
menu will appear.
c Selecttheline’CLOCK’withthe Pr or Pq button
and confirm with the OK button.
TIME 20:00
YEAR 1999
MONTH 01
DATE 01
------------------------
-/+ 0-9 OK
d Checkthetimeinline’TIME’.Ifrequired,pleasechange
the time with the 0-9 buttons on the remote control.
e Confirm with the OK button.
f Check’YEAR’,’MONTH’and’DATE’in the same way.
Confirmeach entrywiththe OK button.
g Toend,pressthe STANDBY m button.
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General information
DYou can switch on with the STOP h button, the
0-9 buttons or by putting in a cassette.
DIf you do not use the video recorder for a few
minutes,itwillswitchtostandbyautomatically.
Please read the section ’Automaticswitch-off(tuner
mode)’ in chapter ADDITIONALFUNCTIONS.
DIf you have switched the video recorder off with the
STANDBYm button, the time will show in the display,
for instance, ’18:00’.
If the clock has not been set, ’--:--’ will appear.
DKeep your video recorder connected to the mains at
all timesto ensure that programmedrecordingscan
be made and that the television works normally.
DIf the video recorder is not plugged into the mains, it
will usuallystoreTVchannelsfora year,and date
and timer informationforsevenhours.
Saving energy
There are two ways to switch to standby.
Switching to standby with clock display:Switchtostandby
using the STANDBY m button.Thetimewillbedisplayed.
To save energy: Pressthe STANDBY m button twice.The time
will disappearfromthedisplay.
Emergency interrupt
You can use the STANDBY m button on the video recorder or
the remote control to interruptanyfunction.
So if you are having operating problems, you can just interrupt
the function and start again.
And you can practise operating your set without any worries.
No matter which buttonsyou press,youcannotdamage it.
The symbols on your video recorder display
These symbolscan lightup on your video recorder display:
This is where the current operating mode is shown
as a symbol.
LP When you play a tape that has been recorded in LP
(Long Play).
When you have switched on the child lock.
When a satellite recordinghas been programmed.
DEC When a decoder has been allocated to the TV
channel you have currently selected.
When you play a cassette that has been recorded
with hifi sound, or when a hifi sound is transmitted.
When you are recording a progamme.
When you have programmed a recording or when a
programmedrecordingisbeing made.
D When you are programming daily recordings.
W When you are programming weekly recordings.
When you have put a cassette in the video recorder.
DATE When the date of the programmed recording is
shown.
START When the start time of the programmed recording is
shown.
PROG. When the programme number of the programmed
recording is shown.
END When the end time of the programmed recording is
shown.
Video programmingsystem/programmedelivery
control:when a VPS or PDC code is being
transmitted.
Displayofprogrammenumber/tape position/
channel name / function.
Tape position in seconds, but only if the display
mode ’LINEAR COUNTER’ has been selected.
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Summary of user guide
The OSD menu offers the following functions.Moredetailsoneach can be found in the appropriate chapter.
CLOCK
OSD
CHANNEL ALLOCATION
CHANNEL/FREQUENCY
MANUAL SEARCH
AUTOINSTALL
FOLLOW TV
DIRECT RECORD
COUNTER
------------------------
-/+ OK
User guide (OSD)
The OSD (On-screen display)showsthevariousfunctionsin
the form of a menu on the television screen. You can then
choose the settingsyourequire.Thereisa summaryofthe
menus on this page. The main button functions are displayed
in a help line along the bottom of the screen.
E To call up the menu: With the MENU button.
E To select a line: With the P r or P q button.
E To enter or change your selection: With the 0-9 , Pr
or P q button.
E To cancel: With the STANDBYm button.
E To save or confirm: With the OK button.
E To close the main menu: With the STANDBYm button.
TIME 20:00
YEAR 1999
MONTH 01
DATE 01
------------------------
-/+ 0-9 OK
Chapter:INSTALLING YOUR VIDEO RECORDER-
’Settingthe time anddate’
OSD
ON
OFF
------------------------
-/+ OK
Chapter:ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS - ’Switching OSD
Informationon or off’
P01 CH26
------------------------
-/+ CL OK
Chapter:INSTALLING YOUR VIDEO RECORDER-
’Sortingand clearing TVchannels manually’
CHANNEL
FREQUENCY
------------------------
-/+ OK
Chapter:’INSTALLING YOUR VIDEO RECORDER-
’Channel number or frequencydisplay’
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Playing a cassette
a Putacassetteintothecassetteslot.’v’ willappearon
the display.
b Pressthe PLAY G button.
c Tostop,pressthe STOP h button.
d Toejectthecassette,pressthe STOP/EJECT ? button
on the video recorder.
To eject a cassette, you can also use the EJECTJ button
on the remote control.
DSome functions switch off automaticallyaftera
while (forexample,pause,stillpicture,picture
search).Thishelpstoprotectthecassetteand
avoidswastingpower.
Playing NTSC cassettes
Withthissetyoucan playbackcassettesthathavebeen
recorded on another video recorder in the NTSC standard (for
example,Americancassettes).But thisonlyworksfor
PAL-televisionsetswhich are suitableforapicturefrequency
of 60 Hz.
DSome special features (for example,stillpicture)are
not possiblewhileyou are playing an NTSC
cassette.
Tape position indication
When playing a tape, by pressing the OK button, you can
show the present tape positionon the TV screen.
You have a choise of selecting ’LINEAR COUNTER’or
’TIME LEFT’. The LINEAR COUNTER showsthe tape position
in hours, minutesand seconds. This LINEARCOUNTERisreset
to 0:00:00everytimea cassetteisinsertedevenifthetapeis
not at the beginning. You can also reset to 0:00:00 by pushing
the CLEAR (CL) button. ’TIME LEFT’ showstheactual amount of
playing/recordingtimeleftonthecassetteinhoursand
minutes.
DWhen you play an NTSC cassette, the video
recorderwillonlyshow’LINEAR COUNTER’.
a SwitchontheTVset.Ifrequired,selecttheprogramme
number for the video recorder.
b Pressthe MENU buttononthe remotecontrol.The main
menu will appear.
c Selecttheline’COUNTER’withthe Pq or P r button
and confirm with the OK button.
d Selectthetypeofcounterwiththe Pq button and
confirmwiththe OK button.
DTo reset the tape position ’LINEAR COUNTER’to
’0:00:00’,press the CLEAR(CL) button.
e To end, press the STANDBYm button.
DThis video recorder will automaticallyrecognisethe
length of the tape.
DWhen you put a cassette in the video recorder and
you want to see ’TIME LEFT’, the video recorder
mustfirstcalculatethetimeplayed.Therefore,’-:--’
appears firstandonlyafterthetape has been
running for a few seconds the playing time will be
shown.
DIf the video recorder does not find a recording at a
certain tape positionwith’LINEAR COUNTER’
switchedon, the counter will stop.
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Searching for tape position with the picture
(picture search)
a Whileacassetteisplaying,press the H (reverse) or
I (forward)buttononceorseveraltimes.
b Tostopacertainplace on the tape, press the PLAY G
button.
DDuring picture search, the picture quality may not be
so good and there will be no sound.
Still picture/Slow motion
a Pressthe STILL R button. A still picture will appear on
the screen.
b Eachtimeyoupress STILL R again, the picture will
move on one step.
c Whenyouholdthe STILL R button, the tape will be
played in slow motion.
d Whenyoupressthe I button several times, you have
a choice of several playback speeds.
During slow motiontherewillbe no sound.
The SHUTTLE functions on the video
recorder
You will find a large rotary knob (Shuttle) o on the video
recorder.
a Switchthefunctiononwiththe STILL R button on the
video recorder.
You will see a still picture.
b Theouter(shuttle)ringenablesyoutoselectdifferent
tape speeds for the picture search.
Searching for tape position without the
picture (wind and rewind)
a Stopthetapewiththe STOP h button.
b Pressthe H (reverse) or I (forward)button.
c Tostopacertainplace on the tape, press the STOP h
button.
Instant View
Withthisfunctionyoucan switchto picturesearchduring
wind and rewind.
a Ifyouholdthe H (rewind) or I (wind) button
during wind or rewind, you will switch to picture search.
b Whenyoureleasethebutton,thevideorecorderwill
automaticallyswitchbacktorewindorwind.
Automatic search for a tape position
(index search)
At the start of each recording, the video recorder will writean
index code on the tape.
a Pressthe INDEX E button and then the I button to
selectthe next code mark or the H button for the
previouscode mark.
b Whenthevideorecorderfindsthecodemark,itwill
automaticallyswitchtoplay.
Automatic search for a blank space on the
tape
You can search for a space on the tape (at least 1 minute of
blank tape) for a new recording, for example, after an existing
recording on the tape.
a Pressthe INDEX E button. Then pressthe STOP h
button.
b Whenthevideorecorderfindablankspace,itwill
automaticallyswitchto’pause’.
DIf no empty space has been found when the end of
the tape is reached, the cassette will be ejected.
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Picture interference
If the picture qualityispoor when you play a cassette, please
followtheseinstructions.
Tracking during playback
a Whileacassetteisplaying,hold the P q button until
’TRAC’ (tracking)appearsonthedisplay.
b Holdthe Pr or P q button until the picture quality is
at its best.
c Waitafewseconds,until’TRAC’disappearsfrom the
display.Thispicturesettingwillnotchangeuntilyou
eject the cassette.
Tracking during still picture
If the stillpicturevibratesvertically,you can improve the still
picture as follows:
a Duringstillpicture,hold the Pq or P r button until
the picture qualityisat itsbest.
The video recorder will storethissettingautomatically.
DPlease note, however, that interferencemaystill
occur with poor quality cassettes.
Cleaning the video heads
If horizontallinesappearon the screen when you play a
cassette,youshouldcleanthe video heads.
a Whileacassetteisplaying,hold the PLAYG button until
’HEAD’ appears on the display. The video heads will now
be cleaned. The video recorder will automaticallyswitch
to play again.
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Use ’Manual Recording’ to make a spontaneous recording (for
example,a programme currentlybeingshown).
E If you want to start and stop a recording manually, read
the section: ’Recordingwithoutautomaticswitch-off’.
E If you want to start a recording manually but have it
stopped automatically,readthesection:’Recordingwith
automaticswitch-off’.
E If you want to record a programme currently being
shown, read the section ’Directrecord’.
E If you want a recording to be controlled automatically by
a satellitereceiver,readthesectionentitled’Automatic
recording froma satellitereceiver’.
Recording without automatic switch-off
a Insertacassette.
b Usethe Pq or P r button to select the programme
number you want to record, for example, ’P01’.Onthe
displayappears:
BBC1
DWhen a TV channel transmits a channel name, it will
show on the video recorder display.
DProgramme numbers ’E1’ and ’E2’ are for recording
from other sources(throughscartsockets EXT.1
and EXT.2 ). Programme number ’E3’ is for
recording fromthe frontsockets VIDEO and
L AUDIO R .
c Tostartrecording,pressthe RECORD/OTRn button on the
remote controlor RECORD n on the video recorder. On
the displayyou willsee:
0:00
d Stoprecordingwiththe STOP h button.
Recording with automatic switch-off
(OTR one-touch-recording)
a Putacassetteinthemachine.
b Usethe Pq or P r button to select the programme
number you want to record.
c Pressthe RECORD/OTRn button on the remote control.
d Pressthe RECORD/OTRn button again and again until the
displayon the video recorder showsthe desiredend time
or length of the recording.
DTo cancel this information, press the CLEAR (CL)
button.
Protecting your recordings
So that you don’t accidentally delete an important recording,
removethe special tab on the narrow side of the cassette with
a screwdriverorslidethespecialtabto the left. Later,ifyou
no longer want to protect your recording, you can seal the gap
again with stickytapeor slidethe specialtab to the right.
Auto-assembling
You can use the auto-assembling function to join individual
recordingswithoutanymajorpicturedisturbancebetween
them.
a Whilethecassetteisplaying,search for the correct
positionon the tape.
b Stopthecassettebypressingthe STOPh button. ’9’
will appear in the display.
c Nowstartrecordingasusualbypressingthe
RECORD/OTRn button on the remote control.
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Selecting the recording speed (SP or LP)
You can reduce the recording speed by half. This makes it
possibletorecord,forexample,eight-hoursinsteadof
four-hoursonan ’E240’(four-hour)cassette.
a SwitchontheTVsetand, if required,selectthe
programmenumberforthe video recorder.
b Withthevideorecorderswitchedon, and before you
start recording,selecttherecordingspeedwiththe
SP/LP button. On the video recorderdisplayyouwillsee:
’LP’: Long Play = half recording speed (double recording
time).
’SP’: Standard Play = normal recording speed.
DThe picture quality may suffer when you record at
half speed (LP).
DWhen you play back your recording, the machine
will automaticallyselectthecorrectspeed.
Automatic recording from a satellite
receiver (SAT RECORDING)
You can only use this function, when you have a satellite
receiverwhichcan control other equipment by a
’programming’function.
a Useascartcabletoconnect the scartsocket EXT.2 to
the scart socketon the satellitereceiver.
b Putacassetteinthemachine.Switchoffwiththe
STANDBYm button on the remote control.
c Holdthe MONITOR buton on the remote control,until
’SAT.P’appearson the video recorder display.
The video recorder is now ready to record. The EXT.2
plug controls the startand the end of the recording.
DWhen this function is switched on and the video
recorderisswitchedoff,’x’appearsonthe video
recorderdisplay.
DIf you want to cancel this function before the
recording has started,youmustholdthe
MONITOR buttonuntil’SAT.P’disappears.
DIf you want to cancel this function while a
programmeisbeing recorded, pressthe
STANDBYm button on the remote control.
Switching on ’Direct Record’
When this functionisswitchedon,the video recorderwill
automaticallyrecordtheprogrammeselectedonthetelevision
by means of a scart cable.
DThe video recorder must be switched off .
a SwitchontheTVsetand select the programme number
for the video recorder.
b Pressthe MENU buttononthe remotecontrol.The main
menu will appear.
c Selecttheline’DIRECT RECORD’withthe Pr or
P q button.
d Confirmwiththe OK button.
e Select the function ’ON’ with the P q button. If you
select’OFF’,the functionwillbe switchedoff.
f Confirmwiththe OK button.
g OntheTV set,selecttheprogrammenumberyouwantto
record from.
h Pressthe RECORD/OTRn button with the video recorder
switched off.
DDon’t select another programme number on your TV
set,untilthe ’searchsymbol’onthevideorecorder
displayhasdisappeared.Thiscantakeup to one
minute.
DIf ’NOTV’ appears on the video recorder display, this
means the video recorder cannot find this
programmenumber.In thiscase,read the section
’Recording withoutautomaticswitch-off’.
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Use programmedrecordingto automaticallystartandstopa
recording at a later date.
To make a programmed recording, your video recorder needs
to know:
* the date you want to make the recording;
* the programme number for the TV channel you want to
record;
* the start and stop time of the recording;
* whether you want to use VPS or PDC
The video recorder storesallthe informationina TIMER block.
You can programme up to 6 TIMER blocks a month in advance.
’VPS’ (Video Programming System) and
’PDC’ (Programme Delivery Control) (UK)
With’VPS and PDC’, the TV station controls the starttimeand
the length of the recording. This means that the video recorder
switchesitselfonandoffat the right time even if a TV
programmeyou want to record begins earlier or finisheslater
than expected.
You must enter the start time exactly to the minute.
If you want to programme a time that is different fromthe VPS
or PDC time, you must switchoffVPS or PDC.
Programming a recording
(with ’VIDEO Plus+’)
All the informationrequiredfora programmingiscontainedin
the PlusCode-programmingnumber.
a SwitchontheTVsetand select the programme number
for the video recorder.
b Pressthe TIMER button on the remote control.
c EntertheentirePlusCode-programmingnumber (up to 9
digits)printedinyourTV guide next to the start time of a
TV programme.
For example,5-234-89or 5 234 89
Enter 523489forthePlusCode-programmingnumber.
If you make a mistake,you can clear your instructions
with the CLEAR (CL) button.
VIDEOPLUS
53124----
ONCE
-----------------------D/WgSELECT CLEAR gCL
0-9 OK
d Usethe SELECT button to select daily or weekly
programming.
’D’: recordingseverydayfromMondaytoFriday.
’W’: recordingseveryweekonthe same day of the week.
e Confirm with the OK button. Your programming details
will then appear on the TV screen.
DATE PROG START V/P END
01 01 20:00 21:30
-----------------------CHANGE gTIMER CLEAR gCL
V/P g SELECT OK
DYou need to confirm the programme number the first
time you programmethe video recorderwithVIDEO
Plus+.
DIf VIDEO Plus+ does not recognise the TV channel,
’SELECT PROG’ will appear on the TV screen.
Insteadof ’E2’, you can select the programme
number you want with the number buttons 0-9 and
confirmwiththe OK button.
DIf ’CODE ERROR’ appears on the TV screen, this
means you entered an incorrect PlusCode number
or the incorrect date. Correct yourinstructionsor
end with the STANDBY m button.
DIf ’DAILY ERROR’ appears on the TV screen, the
date was incorrectlyentered.Dailyprogramming
can only be used for recordings to be made from
Monday to Friday.
DUse the SELECT button to switch ’VPS/PDC’ on or
off.
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DIf you want to set a later end time for a recording,
pressthe P q button. Each time you press the
P q button, you will add 15 minutes to the end time.
f Confirmwiththe OK button when the information is
correct.
DThe programming information has been stored in a
TIMER block.
g SelecttherecordingspeedSPorLPwiththe SP/LP
button.
h Makesurethatthecassetteyouhaveputincanbe
recorded on.
i Switch off with the STANDBYm button.
The programmed recording will only functionwhen the
video recorderisswitched off withthe STANDBY m
button.
DIf any of the TIMER blocks are in use, ’k’ will light up
on the video recorder display.
DWhile a programmed recording is being made, you
cannot operate your video recorder manually.Ifyou
want to cancel the programmed recording, press the
STANDBYm button.
DIf the video recorder is switched on a few minutes
before a programmed recording is supposed to
begin, ’TIMER RECORD’ will flash on the TV
screen.
DIf you reach the end of the cassette during a
recording,the video recorderwillautomatically
eject the cassette.
DIf you forget to load a cassette, ’NO CASSETTE’
will appear on the TV screen and ’k’ will flash on the
video recorderdisplay.
DIf you have put in a cassette which cannot be used
for recording,the video recorderwillautomatically
eject it.
DIf ’TIMER FULL’ appears on the TV screen when
you pressthe TIMER button, you have used up all
the available TIMER blocks.Ifyouwantto clear or
check a TIMER block, select it with the P q or
P r button.
DProgramme numbers ’E1’ and ’E2’ are for
recordingsfromothersources(throughscartsocket
EXT.1 or EXT.2 ).
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Programming a recording
(without ’VIDEO Plus+’)
a SwitchontheTVsetand select the programme number
for the video recorder.
b Pressthe TIMER button on the remote control twice .
c SelectafreeTIMERblockwiththe Pq or P r button.
Pressthe TIMER button.
DATE PROG START V/P END
01 01 20:00 21:30
------------------------
NEXT gTIMER CLEAR gCL
-/+ 0-9 D/WgSELECT OK
d Withthe TIMER , C or D button you can select
’DATE’ (date),’PROG’ (programmenumber),’START’
(starttime)and’END’(endtime).
Enter or change your information with the P q or
P r button, or with the number buttons 0-9 .
DUnder ’DATE’, use the SELECT button to select daily
or weeklyprogramming.
’D’: Recording from Mondayto Friday.
’W’: Recordingseveryweekonthe same day.
DUnder ’START’, use the SELECT button to switch
’VPS or PDC’ on or off.
e Confirm with the OK button when the information is
correct.
DThe programming information has been stored in a
TIMER block.
f Makesurethatthecassetteyouhaveputincanbe
recorded on.
DUse the SP/LP button to select the recording speed
’SP’ or ’LP’.
g Switchoffwiththe STANDBY m button.
The programmed recording will only functionwhen the
video recorderisswitched off withthe STANDBY m
button.
DIf any of the TIMER blocks are in use, ’k’ will light up
on the video recorder display.
DWhile a programmed recording is being made, you
cannot operate your video recorder manually.Ifyou
want to cancel the programmed recording, press the
STANDBYm button.
DIf the video recorder is switched on a few minutes
before a programmed recording is supposed to
begin, ’TIMER RECORD’ will flash on the TV
screen.
DIf you reach the end of the cassette during a
recording,the video recorderwillautomatically
eject the cassette.
DIf you forget to load a cassette, ’NO CASSETTE’
will appear on the TV screen and ’k’ will flash on the
video recorderdisplay.
DIf you have put in a cassette which cannot be used
for recording,the video recorderwillautomatically
eject it.
DIf ’TIMER FULL’ appears on the TV screen when
you pressthe TIMER button, you have used up all
the available TIMER blocks.Ifyouwantto clear or
check a programmed recording (TIMER block),
selectit withthe P q or P r button.
DProgramme numbers ’E1’ and ’E2’ are for
recordingsfromothersources(throughscartsocket
EXT.1 or EXT.2 ).
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How to check or change a programmed
recording (TIMER)
a SwitchontheTVsetand select the programme number
for the video recorder.
b Pressthe TIMER button on the remote control twice.
c Selecttheprogrammedrecording(TIMER)you want to
check or change with the P q or Pr button.
d Pressthe TIMER button.
e Select the entry field with the D or C button.
f Changeanyinformationwiththe Pr or P q button or
with the 0-9 buttons.
g Confirmwiththe OK button.
h Makesurethatthecassetteyouhaveputincanbe
recorded on. Switch off with the STANDBY m button.
DThe programmed recording will only function when
the video recorder is switched off withthe
STANDBYm button.
DThe video recorder will always record the
programmedrecordingatthe speed you have
selectedbefore the recording starts.
How to clear a programmed recording
(TIMER)
a SwitchontheTVsetand select the programme number
for the video recorder.
b Pressthe TIMER button on the remote control twice.
c Selecttheprogrammedrecording(TIMER)you want to
clear with the P r or P q button.
d Pressthe CLEAR (CL) button.
e Confirm with the OK button.
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Child lock
This function willpreventunauthoriseduseofyourvideo
recorder.Allbutton-functionswillbelocked.
DYou can make programmed recordings while the
child lock is on.
a Withthevideorecorderswitchedon, pressthe
STANDBYm button on the remote control.
’{’ will appear on the video recorder display.
Keep the remote control in a safe place.
b Ifyouwanttoswitchoffthechildlock,pressthe
STANDBYm button again.
’{’ will disappearfromthevideorecorderdisplay.
DIf you press a button when the child lock is on, ’{’
will flashon the display for a few seconds.
Setting the on-screen display (OSD)
You can switch the on-screen display of the current operating
informationonor off.
a SwitchontheTVsetand select the programme number
for the video recorder.
b Pressthe MENU buttononthe remotecontrol.The main
menu will appear.
CLOCK
OSD
CHANNEL ALLOCATION
CHANNEL/FREQUENCY
MANUAL SEARCH
AUTOINSTALL
FOLLOW TV
DIRECT RECORD
COUNTER
------------------------
-/+ OK
c Selecttheline’OSD’withthe Pr or P q buttons and
confirmwiththe OK button.
d Selectoneoftheoptionsshownwiththe Pq button.
’ON’: Shows the OSD for a few seconds only.
’OFF’: SwitchesofftheOSD.
e Confirm with the OK button.
Switching the remote control command
If you have two video recorders withthe same remote control
command, you can change the remote control command of the
remote controlforone of the video recorders.
a SwitchontheTVsetand select the programme number
for the video recorder.
b Pressthe MENU buttononthe remotecontrol.The main
menu will appear.
CLOCK
OSD
CHANNEL ALLOCATION
CHANNEL/FREQUENCY
MANUAL SEARCH
AUTOINSTALL
FOLLOW TV
DIRECT RECORD
COUNTER
------------------------
-/+ OK
c Ontheremotecontrol,pressthe SELECT button and
button 2 at the same time, to switch the remote control
to VCR 2.
DIf you want to switch back to VCR 1, press the
SELECT button and button 1 at the same time.
d Confirmwiththe OK button.
On the TV screen, for example, VCR 2 OK will appear.
Then the video recorder automaticallyswitchesoff.
DIf you change the batteries of the remote control, it
will switchbackto VCR 1.
Continuous playback
You can automatically play a cassette again and again. When
the video recorder reaches the end of the tape or the end of
the recording, it will rewindand startagain.
a Putacassetteinthemachine.
b Pressthe PLAY G button.
c Pressthe MONITOR button on the remotecontrolandthe
PLAYG button on the video recorder at the same time .
On the video recorder display you will see:
REP
d Ifyouwanttocancelcontinuousplayback,repeatstep
c .
DDuring continuous playback, no other button will
work.Afterapower failure,playbackwill
automaticallystartagain.
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Automatic switch-off (tuner mode)
If you do not use the video recorder for a few minutes in
certain modes (e.g.:STOP),itwillswitchtostandby
automatically.Youcan cancel this functionto use the video
recorderas a televisionreceiver(tuner).
a Holdthe STOP h button until +appears on the video
recorderdisplay.
b Selecttheprogrammenumberyouwantwiththe Pr or
P q button or with the number buttons 0-9 .
c Switchoffthevideorecorderwiththe STANDBY m button,
if you no longer want to watch TV.
Reducing picture disturbance (’optimizing
the modulator’)
You may experience picture disturbanceifyou have not used
a scart cable to connect your video recorder and TV. This is
because another TV station in your reception area may
alreadybe using UHF-channel CH35or583MHz.
a Makesurethatthereisno cassetteinthevideorecorder.
On the video recorder, hold the SYSTEM button for a few
seconds untile.g.:’M583’ (583Mhz/channel35) appears
in the display. The video recorder transmitsatestpicture
on this UHF-channel (or thisfrequency).
MODULATOR 583
------------------------
-/+
ON/OFF gCL OK
DWhen you press the I button, the video recorder
will searchforthe next modulatorfrequency.
b Confirmthenewmodulatorfrequencywiththe OK
button.
c Tuneinthe TV set to this channel or frequency.
d Toend,pressthe STANDBY m button.
Switching off the modulator
If you cannot clear picture or sound interference, you can
switchoffthe built-inmodulator.
You should only do this if you have connected the video
recorderto the TV set with a scart cable. ’Connecting VCR
withoutscartcable’isnotpossiblewhenthe modulatoris
switchedoff.
a SwitchontheTVsetand select the programme number
for the video recorder.
b Makesurethatno cassetteisinthevideorecorder.On
the video recorder, pressthe SYSTEM buttonforseveral
seconds,until,forexample,’M583’appearsonthe video
recorderdisplay.
c Confirmthenewmodulatorfrequencywiththe OK
button.
d Tuneinthe TV set to this channel or frequency.
e To end, press the STANDBYm button.
f Holdthe CLEAR (CL) button,until’MOFF’(modulatoroff)
appears on the video recorder display.Ifyou want to
switchthe modulatoron again, hold the CLEAR (CL)
button, until’M583’ (Modulatorswitchedon)appearson
the display.
g Toend,pressthe STANDBY m button.
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Selecting the sound track
You can select the sound track you want to record. This is
especiallyusefuliftheprogrammeismultilingual.
a Pressthe SELECT button. The current setting will appear
on the TV screen.
b Bypressingthe SELECT button several times you can
selectfromthe four possibilitiesdisplayed(’STEREO’,
’RIGHT’, ’LEFT’, ’MONO’).
DWhile a tape is playing, you can select a fifth
possibility:the’MIXED’mode.Inthismodeyoucan
play the mono sound of the normal (linear) audio
tracktogetherwiththesoundof the stereo audio
track.You can play casettes that have been dubbed
on another video recorder.
DIf there is no stereo sound recorded on the cassette,
the video recorder will automaticallyswitchtomono
sound.
Using your video recorder remote control
with your TV set
Your video recorder remote controlcan transmitseveral
commands to TV sets of differentmakes.
By using the TV buttons on the panel in the middle of the
control,you can:
Sq increasethe TV volume
Sr reducethe TV volume
TV y switchoffsound
TV m switch off the TV set
TV q nextprogramme number
TV r previousprogramme number
a Holdthe TV m button and enter the correct remote
control command with the digit buttons 0-9 .
You will find a list of all available remote control
commands on the last page of this manual.
DIf the selected code does not work with your TV set,
or if the make of your TV is not in the list, you can try
out the codes one after the other.
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If, contrarytoexpectation,youhaveanyproblemsusingthis
video recorder,itmaybe caused by one of the reasons
mentioned below. You can also call the customer service
centre in your country.
You will find the phone number in the enclosed guarantee
leaflet.
Your video recorder does not respond to any button being
pressed:
• There is nopower supply: checkthe power supply
• A programmed recordingis currentlybeing made: cancel the
programmedrecording with the
STANDBYm button.
• Continuous playback ison: switch thecontinuous playback off.
• There is atechnical problem: switchoff the mains powersupply
for30 seconds, then switchit on again.If this does nothave any
effect,you can:
1.Switch off the mainspower supply again.
2.Then switch it onwhilst holding down the
STANDBYm button
on thevideo recorder.
3.Release the button when’MENU’ appears on the video
recorderdisplay. All theinformation stored (TVchannels, time
and date,TIMER) will becleared.
Cassette is jammed in the video recorder:
• Don’t use force.Pull out the mainsplug for amoment.
Remote control does not work:
• Remote control notpointed toward the videorecorder: point itat
the videorecorder.
• Batteries have runout: change the batteries.
• You have giventhe wrong remote controlcommand: read
’Switchingremote control command’in chapter ’Additional
functions’.
No picture when you play a cassette:
• There is norecording on the cassette:change the cassette.
• You have chosenthe wrong programme numberon the TV for
playingcassette: on the TV,select the correct programme
numberfor the video recorder.
• The cable connectingthe TV set and thevideo recorder has
comeloose: check the cable.
Poor picture quality when you play a cassette:
• Your TV setis not properly adjusted.
• The cassette badlyworn or of poorquality: use newcassette.
• Tracking is notproperly adjusted orthe video heads aredirty:
turnto chapter ’PLAYBACK’and read the section’Cleaning the
videoheads’.
The video recorder will not record:
• The TV channel you want to recordis not stored oryou selected
the wrongprogramme number:check TV channels stored.
• You have loadeda cassette which cannotbe recorded on: undo
the eraseprotection on the cassette.
Programmed recording does not work:
• You have not setthe TIMER properly:check the TIMER blocks.
• You have programmedthe wrong timeor date: check timeand
date.
• You have put ina cassette that cannotbe recorded on: undothe
eraseprotection on the cassette.
• ’PDC’ or ’VPS’switched on but’PDC/VPS time’ wrong:enter PDC
orVPS time exactly tothe minute. Haveyour aerial checked.
• After a ’programmedrecording with ’VIDEOPlus+’ the
programmenumber of the TIMERblock will notagree with the
requiredprogramme number: whenyou have confirmed the
PlusCodeprogramming number, confirmthe TIMER blockby
pressingthe
TIMER button. Then change the programme
numberdisplayed in the ’
PROG’entry field and confirmby
pressingthe
TIMER button.
There is picture or sound interference on TV reception:
• Turn to chapter’ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS’and read ’Poor TV
reception- optimising the modulator’ and ’Switchingoff the
modulator’.
• Have your aerialchecked.
8. Before you call an engineer
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Technical terms used
Current tape position :The part of the tape currently being
played.
External source : A device connected via a socket (for
example,scartsocket)whichistransmittingaudio/video
signalstothe video recorder.
Index marking : A marking which is automaticallymade on the
tape at the beginning of every recording. This marking
(recordingID)can be searched for with the Index search
function.
Scart cable : Also known as a Euro-AV cable. This standard
cable is an easy method of connecting various audio and
video devices,computerscreensandtelevisions.Other
signalsin additionto audio and video signals can be
transmittedonit.
TV system : There are varioussystemsfortransmitting
televisionsignals,forexample,PAL, SECAM, PAL BG, SECAM
DK, SECAM L/L,NTSCetc. The systemusedbyyourtelevision
depends on which country you are in.
TXT : Also known as Teletext, Fasttext,Videotext,FLOF etc.
OTR : One touch recording. This function enables you to select
the switch-offtimeinintervalsof30minutes.
Modulator : An electronic component in a video recorder
which allows audio and video signals to be transmittedviathe
aerial cable. Your televisionreceivesthesignalinthesame
way as a signal from a television station.
Modulator frequency :Thisfrequencyorchannelindicatesthe
frequencyor channel on which the audio or video signal is
transmitted.
UHF frequency range : Channels 21 to 69. The video recorder
’broadcasts’onchannel 35/frequency583MHz. This frequency
or channel can be changed. See the section ’Reducing picture
disturbance(’optimizingthemodulator’).
OSD (On-screen display):Thelargestpossibledisplayarea
for the video recorder - the screen on your television set.
9. GLOSSARY
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