Philips VR605A-58 User Manual

CONTENTS

1. CONNECTING YOUR VIDEO RECORDER 4..............

Placingthebatteriesintheremotecontrol4...........

ConnectingyourvideorecordertotheTVset4.........

Connectingwithascartcable4......................

Connectingwithoutascartcable5...................

Connectingotherequipment5........................

2. INSTALLING YOUR VIDEO RECORDER 6...............

Initialinstallation6..................................

Allocatingadecoder6..............................

ManualTVchannelsearch7.........................

Satellitereceiver7..................................

Specialinstallationfunctions7.......................

AutomaticTVchannelallocation(FollowTV)8.........

AutomaticTVchannelsearch8......................

Monitorfunction9..................................

SortingandclearingTVchannelsmanually9...........

Settingthelanguage9..............................

Settingthetimeanddate10..........................

3. IMPORTANT NOTES FOR OPERATION 11..............

Generalinformation11..............................

Savingenergy11...................................

Emergencyinterrupt11..............................

Thesymbolsonyourvideorecorderdisplay12.........

Summaryofuserguide13...........................

Userguide(OSD)13.................................

6. PROGRAMMED RECORDING (TIMER) 20...............

’VPS’(VideoProgrammingSystem)and’PDC’

(ProgrammeDeliveryControl)20.....................

Programmingarecording(with’ShowView’)20........

Programmingarecording(without’SHOWVIEW’)21....

Programmingarecordingwith’TURBOTIMER’22......

Howtocheckorchangeaprogrammedrecording

(TIMER)23.........................................

Howtoclearaprogrammedrecording(TIMER)23......

7. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS 24.........................

SwitchingtheTVsystem24..........................

Childlock24.......................................

Switchingtheon-screendisplay(OSD)offoron24.....

Continuousplayback25.............................

Automaticswitch-off25.............................

Reducingpicturedisturbance-optimizingthe

modulator26.......................................

Switchingoffthemodulator26.......................

Usingyourvideorecorderremotecontrolwithyour

TVset27..........................................

Selectingthesoundtrack27.........................

8. Before you call an engineer 28.......................

9. GLOSSARY 29......................................

Technicaltermsused29.............................

4. PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS 14..........................

Playingacassette14................................

PlayingNTSCcassettes14...........................

Tapepositionindication14...........................

Searchingfortapepositionwiththepicture(picture

search)15.........................................

Stillpicture/Slowmotion15..........................

Searchingfortapepositionwithoutthepicture(wind

andrewind)15.....................................

InstantView15.....................................

Automaticsearchforatapeposition(indexsearch)15..

Automaticsearchforablankspaceonthetape16.....

Pictureinterference16..............................

Trackingduringplayback16.........................

Trackingduringstillpicture16.......................

5. MANUAL RECORDING 17............................

Recordingwithoutautomaticswitch-off17............

Recordingwithautomaticswitch-off(OTR

one-touch-recording)17.............................

Protectingyourrecordings17........................

Auto-assembling17.................................

Selectingtherecordingspeed(SPorLP)18............

Automaticrecordingfromasatellitereceiver(SAT

RECORDING)18....................................

’DirectRecord’19...................................

Switching’DirectRecord’onoroff19.................

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN BRIEF

The remote control

SMART No function

STANDBY/ON m

CLEAR (CL) Delete : To delete last entry/Clear programmed recording

SELECT Select: To select a function

CHILD LOCK

MONITOR

TURBO TIMER

TIMER k TIMER: To make a TIMER programming with SHOWVIEW or to

Switch on or off : To switch set on or off, interrupt menu
function, interrupt a programmed recording (TIMER)

(TIMER)

Child lock : To switch child lock on/off

TV monitor : To switch between TV reception and VCR

playback

0-9 Number buttons:0-9

TurboTimer: To programme a recording with the function Turbo
Timer

alter or clear a programmed TIMER

MENU Menu : To call up the main menu

OK

Store/Confirm: To store or confirm entry

Q

Select: Cursor left

PLAY G

STOP h

INDEX E Index search: In combination with H / I : to search for previous/next recording

RECORD n Record: To record the programme selected

STILL R

Playback : To play a recorded cassette

H

Rewind : During STOP and STANDBY: rewind, during PLAYBACK: reverse scanning

Pause/Stop: To stop the tape, except while a TIMER-recording is being made

I

Forward wind: During STOP and STANDBY: forward wind, during PLAYBACK: forward
scanning

on the cassette.

Still picture: To stop the tape and show a still picture

Additional TV functions

Sq TV volume: TV volume up

Sr

TV volume: TV volume down

TV y

TV sound off : To switch the sound on or off

TV m

Switch off : To switch off the TV

TV q

TV Programme number: TV programme number up

TV r

TV Programme number: TV programme number down

P

Select: Cursor right

;P q

Select: One line or programme number up

rP =

Select: One line or programme number down

Front of the set

Back of the set

STANDBY m Standby : To switch off or on, interrupt a function, interrupt a programmed recording

(TIMER)

RECORD n Record: To record the programme selected

PROGRAMME r

PROGRAMME q

STOP/EJECT h/J

PLAY G

STILL R

White and red socket

L AUDIO R

Yellow socket

Select: One line or programme number down.

Select: One line or programme number up.

Pause/Stop, eject cassette: To stop the tape and eject the cassette

Playback : To play a cassette

Still picture: To stop the tape and display the actual position on the tape as a still picture

o

Rotary control: turn left: during STOP and STANDBY: rewind, during PLAYBACK: reverse
scanning
turn right: during STOP and STANDBY: wind, during PLAYBACK: forward scanning

Behind the flap at the lefthand corner on the front:

Audio input socket left/right : To connect a camera recorder or video recorder

(programme number ’

: Video input socket : To connect a camera recorder or video recorder (programmenumber

VIDEO

E3’)

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E3’)

4 Mains socket: To connect the mains cable

AUDIO OUT L R

AV2 EXT2

AV1 EXT1

2

3

Audio output socket, left/right : To connect a HiFi-set

Scart socket 2: To connect a satellite receiver, decoder, video recorder, etc.(programme

E2’)

number ’

Scart socket 1: To connect the TV set (programme number ’E1’)

Aerial input socket: To connect the aerial cable

Aerial output socket: To connect the TV set

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PHILIPS VR605A/58

Thank you for buying a PHILIPS video recorder. The

VR605A/58 is one of the most sophisticated and simple-to-use
video recorders (VCR) on the market. Withthis VCR you can
record and play VHS-standard cassettes.

Please take the time to read this operating manualbefore
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 thevideo recorder is
connected to the power supply there aresome components that
are constantly operational. To switchoff the video recorder
completely you must disconnect itfrom the power supply.

BMake sure that air can circulate freely through the ventilation

slots on the video recorder.

So that you can identify your machine in the eventof theft,
enter the serial number (PROD.NO) here. The serialnumber is
printed on the type plate fixed at the rear of the set.

MODEL NO. VR605A/58

PROD.NO: ......

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

Interference

The Department of Trade and Industry operates a Radio
Investigation Service to help TV licence holders improve
reception of BBC and ITC programmes where these are being
spoilt by interference.
If your dealer cannot help, ask at a Main PostOffice for the
booklet ’How to Improve Television and Radio Reception’.

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 callthe After-sales Service for
advice.

BThe video recorder should not be used immediately after

transportation from a cold to a hot areaor vice versa, or in

conditions of extreme humidity.
After unpacking the video recorder, itshould be allowed to
acclimatize for at least three hours before installation.

C This operating instruction has been printedon nonpolluting

paper.

C Deposit old batteries at the relevantcollection points.
C Please make use of the facilitiesavailable in your country for

disposing of the packaging of the videorecorder in a way that
helps to protect the environment.

C This electronic equipment contains manymaterials that can be

recycled. Please inquire about the possibilitiesfor recycling
your old set.

DShowVIiew is a registered trademark of Gemstar

Development Corporation. ShowView ismanufactured
under licence from Gemstar DevelopmentCorporation.

Technical information

Voltage : 220-240V/50Hz
Power consumption : 16W
Power consumption (Standby) : less than 4W(clock display

off)

Winding time: approx. 100 seconds (CassetteE-180)

Measurements in cm (W / H / D): 38.0/ 9.3 / 26.0
Number of video heads :4
Number of audio heads (HIFI):2
Recording/Playback time: 4 Hours (CassetteE-240)
8 Hours (LP) (Cassette E-240)

List of accessories

• Operating instructions

• Remote control and batteries

• Aerial cable

• Mains cable

• Scart cable (AV-Euro cable)

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Special functions on your video recorder

Philips has developed a system which produces thebest possible playback
quality. It reduces disturbance on old, worn videocassettes, and emphasises
the detail on very good quality cassettes.

When you connect your video recorder to your televisionand plug it into the
mains, you will be welcomed with an OSD picture. Allyou have to do is follow
the instructions in the "intelligent help line" forthe 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 isnot a Philips one.

This function automatically transfers all thetelevision channel settings onto
your video recorder.

Recordings made on your video recorder can be controlled byan external
satellite receiver.

Your video recorder can ascertain which channel is currentlyplaying on your
television and record from it at the touch of abutton.

Simple programming system for video recorders.Makes programming as easy
as making a telephone call. Simply enter the programmecode which you will
find in your listings magazine.

The precision tape drive from Philips with shortrewind times and automatic
tape length recognition.

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1. CONNECTING YOUR VIDEO RECORDER

Placing the batteries in the remote control

a Open up the battery compartment of your remote control

and place the batteries in it as shown in the picture.

b Close the battery compartment.

Connecting your video recorder to the
TV set

We recommend the use of a scart cable. This willgive you the
best picture and sound quality.

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.

If you install your video recorder for thefirst time, select one of
the following options:

E ’Connecting with a scart cable’

If your TV set has a scart socket and youare using a
scart cable.

E ’Connecting without a scart cable’

If you are not using a scart cable.

d Plug one end of a scart cable into the AV1 EXT1 scart

socket at the back of the video recorder and the other
end into the suitable scart socket on your TV set(see
instruction manual TV set).

e Switch on the TV set.

f Insert 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.

g If your TV set automatically switches to programme

number e.g.: ’EXT’, ’0’, or ’AV’, this text willappear on the
TV screen:

CONGRATULATIONS
YOU NOW OWN A NEW
PHILIPS
VIDEO RECORDER

CONTINUEpOK

DIf your TV set does not switch to programme number

e.g.: ’EXT’, ’0’, or ’AV’ automatically, selectthe
programme number for the video recorder manually
(see instruction manual TV set).

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h Then, read the paragraph ’Initial installation’ in the

chapter ’INSTALLING YOUR VIDEO RECORDER’.

Connecting without 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.

g When the TV has been tuned read the paragraph ’Initial

installation’ in the chapter ’INSTALLING YOURVIDEO
RECORDER’.

Connecting other equipment

You can connect additional equipment to the AV2 EXT2 socket.
For example: a decoder, a satellite receiver ora camera
recorder.
You can connect a hifi-stereo set to the socket

AUDIO OUT L R (audio output left/right).

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 Insert 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.

e Switch on your TV set and select the programme number

that you have chosen for video playback (see instruction
manual TV set).

f Tune in the TV set until this picture appears.

DThe video recorder will now transmit on channel 36/

Frequenz 591MHz.

CONGRATULATIONS
YOU NOW OWN A NEW
PHILIPS
VIDEO RECORDER

CONTINUEpOK

DIf the picture quality of TV channels on your TV is

poor, please read the section ’Reducing picture
disturbance - optimizing the modulator’ in the
chapter ’ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS’.

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2. INSTALLING YOUR VIDEO RECORDER

Initial installation

a Confirm the picture on the TV screen with OK on the

remote control.

b Select the language for the on-screen display (OSD) with

rP = or ;P q .

The display on the video recorder will only showenglish
text.

c Confirm with OK .

d Select the country of your residence with rP = or

;P q .

If this country does not show up, select ’OTHERS’.
Confirm with OK .
’Automatic TV channel search’ starts. This picture will
appear on the screen:

AUTO TUNING

SEARCHING
00 TV CHANNELS FOUND

h Check ’MONTH’ and ’DATE’,’TIME’ in the same way.

i When all the information is correct, confirm with OK .

The initial installation is now complete.
DIf you have connected a satellite receiver, please

read the section ’Satellite receiver’.

DIf you have connected a decoder, you must install it

as described in the next section.

DIf you experience sound distortion or no sound at all

with some TV channels, you may have selected the
wrong TV system for these TV channels. In the
chapter ’Manual TV channel search’ you will find the
information on how to change the TV system.

Allocating a decoder

Some TV stations will send coded TV channels, that youcan
only watch when you use a decoder. You can connect such a
decoder (descrambler) to your video recorder. Withthe
following function, the connected decoder will automatically
be activated for the TV programme you want to watch.

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Wait until all TV channels have been found. This can take
several minutes.

e When all TV channels have been found, ’STORED’ will

appear on the TV screen.
’YEAR’, ’MONTH’, ’DATE’, ’TIME’ will appear on the TV
screen.

CLOCK

YEAR è 2000 p
MONTH 01
DATE 01
TIME 20:00

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a Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme

number for the video recorder.

b On the video recorder, use ;P q or rP = or number

buttons 0-9 on the remote control to select the
programme number you want to allocate the decoder to.

c Press MENU on the remote control. The main menu will

appear.

d Select the line ’MANUAL SEARCH’ with ;P q or

rP = and confirm with OK .

MANUAL SEARCH

PROGRAMME NUMBER è P01 p
S-CHANNEL NO
CHANNEL NUMBER 21
DECODER OFF
TV SYSTEM AUTO
NICAM ON

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f Check if the year in line ’YEAR’ is correct. Change it if

required with the number buttons 0-9 on the remote
control.

g Select the next line with ;P q or rP = .

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e Select the line ’DECODER’ with rP = or ;P q .

f Select function ’ON’ with Q or P .

DWhen you select ’OFF’, the decoder will not be

allocated.

g Confirm with OK .

h To end, press MENU .

Your decoder has now been allocated to this TV channel.
DWhen the function is switched on, ’DEC’ will appear

in the video recorder display for the TV channel you
have selected.

DIf you don’t know the channel number of the desired

TV channel, hold P in line ’CHANNEL NUMBER’
to start the automatic search.
Repeat automatic search you until have found the
desired TV channel. A changing channel number
will appear on the TV screen.

h If you want to allocate a decoder, in line ’DECODER’

select ’ON’ with P .

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Manual TV channel search

In certain cases the ’Automatic TV channel search’ maynot 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.

a Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme

number for the video recorder.

b Press MENU on the remote control. The main menu will

appear.

c Select the line ’MANUAL SEARCH’ with rP = or

;P q and confirm with OK .

MANUAL SEARCH

PROGRAMME NUMBER è P01 p
S-CHANNEL NO
CHANNEL NUMBER 21
DECODER OFF
TV SYSTEM AUTO
NICAM ON

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i This video recorder can receive Hi-Fi sound

transmissions in ’NICAM’. However, ifsound distortion
occurs with poor reception, you can switch ’NICAM’off.
To do this, select ’OFF’ in line ’NICAM’ with P or

Q .

j To change the TV system, in line ’TV SYSTEM’, select

the TV system with Q or P .

k Press OK to store the TV channel. ’STORED’ will briefly

appear on the TV screen.
DIf you want to search for further TV channels, start

again at step c.

l To end, press MENU .

Satellite receiver

You can receive channels from the satellite receivervia the
scart socket AV2 EXT2 .
To do this, select programme number ’E1’ with 0 on the
remote control and then select programme number ’E2’ with

rP = . You should select the satellite channels on the

satellite receiver itself.

d Select the line ’PROGRAMME NUMBER’ with rP = or

;P q .

e Select the desired programme number (e.g.: ’P01’) with

Q or P .

f In the line ’S-CHANNEL’, use P to select:

’NO’: To enter the channel
’YES’: To enter a special channel

g Enter the channel of the desired TV channel in line

’CHANNEL NUMBER’ with the number buttons 0-9 .

Special installation functions

You can select one of the following installation functions in
order to adapt the video recorder to your own specific
requirements.

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Automatic TV channel allocation
(Follow TV)

With this function, the video recorder storesthe channels in
the same order as on the TV set. This only works ifthe video
recorder (socket AV1 EXT1 ) and the TV set are connected
with a scart cable.

DYou must switch off any equipment connected to

socket AV2 EXT2 .

i Confirm with OK on the video recorder-remote control.

DIf you have allocated the wrong TV channel, you can

go back one step with CLEAR (CL) .

j Repeat steps gto juntil all TV channels have been

allocated.

k To end, press MENU .

a Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme

number for the video recorder.

b Press MENU on the remote control. The main menu will

appear on the screen.

MAIN MENU

CLOCK
AUTO TUNING
MANUAL SEARCH
FOLLOW TV
TV CHANNEL ALLOC.
RECORD SPEED
AUTO STANDBY
TV SYSTEM
LANGUAGE
SPECIAL SETTINGS

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c Select the line ’FOLLOW TV’ with rP = or ;P q

and confirm with OK . Take notice of the message on the
TV screen.

d Press OK .’TV01’ will appear in the video recorder

display.

Automatic TV channel search

The video recorder will search for all available TVchannels.

DIf you want to start the automatic TV channel search

again, then follow the instructions below.

a Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme

number for the video recorder.

b Press MENU on the remote control. The main menu will

appear on the screen.

c Select the line ’AUTO TUNING’ with rP = or

;P q .

d Confirm with OK .

e Select the country of your residence with ;P q or

rP = .

If your country doesn’t show up, select ’OTHERS’.

f Press OK . The ’Automatic TV channel search’ starts.

TV01

e Select programme number ’1’ on the TV set.

f Confirm with OK on the video recorder-remote control.

The video recorder compares the TV channels on the TV
set and the video recorder.
When the video recorder finds 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, the TV channels can not be allocated
automatically. In this case, read paragraph: ’Manual
TV channel allocation’.

g Wait until e.g.: ’TV02’ appears.

h Select the next programme number, e.g.: ’2’ on the TV set.

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AUTO TUNING

SEARCHING
00 TV CHANNELS FOUND

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g When the TV channel search is complete, ’STORED’ will

appear on the screen.

h To end, press MENU .

How to search for a TV channel manually, you can read in the
section ’Manual TV channel search’.

Monitor function

Setting the language

You can switch backwards and forwards between TV picture
and video recorder picture with MONITOR . But this only
works when you use a scart cable to connect the video
recorder to 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 Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme

number for the video recorder.

b Press MENU on the remote control. The main menu will

appear.

c Select the line ’TV CHANNEL ALLOC.’ with rP = or

;P q .

d Confirm with OK .

You can select the language for the on-screen display (OSD).
The small display on the video recorder will onlyshow english
text.

a Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme

number for the video recorder.

b Press MENU on the remote control. The main menu will

appear.

c Select the line ’LANGUAGE’ and confirm with OK .

d Select your language with rP = or ;P q and

confirm with OK .
This will appear in the display: ’STORED’

e To end, press MENU .

TV CHANNEL ALLOC.

ALLOCATE ON P01
TV CHANNEL è BBC1 p

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e With P or Q , select the TV channel you want to

assign a programme number to (starting with ’P01’).
DIf you want to delete a TV channel, press

CLEAR (CL) .

f Confirm with SELECT . The following message will briefly

appear on the TV screen: e.g.: ’BBC1 ALLOCATED
ON P01’.

DWhen you have assigned a programme number to

the last TV channel, you will automatically returnto
the main menu when you confirm with SELECT .To
end, press MENU .

g Repeat steps eto funtil you have given a programme

number to all TV channels.

h To end, press MENU .

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Setting the time and date

DIf a TV channel which transmits TXT/PDC is stored

under programme number ’P01’, time and date will
automatically be taken from the TXT/PDC
information.

If the time in the video recorder display isnot correct or if
’--:--’ appears in the display, please set the clockmanually.

a Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme

number for the video recorder.

b Press MENU on the remote control. The main menu will

appear.

c Select the line ’CLOCK’ with rP = or ;P q and

confirm with OK .

CLOCK

YEAR è 2000 p
MONTH 01
DATE 01
TIME 20:00

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d Check the year in line ’YEAR’. If required, please change

the year with the number buttons 0-9 on the remote
control.

e Select the next line with ;P q or rP = .

f Check ’TIME’, ’MONTH’ and ’DATE’ in the same way.

g When all information is correct, confirm with OK .

This will appear in the display: ’STORED’

h To end, press MENU .

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3. IMPORTANT NOTES FOR OPERATION

General information

DYou can switch on with STANDBY/ON m , the number

buttons 0-9 or by putting in a cassette.

DIf you have not used the video recorder for a few

minutes, it will switch to standby automatically.For
more information, please read the section
’Automatic switch-off’ in chapter ’additional
functions’.

DIf you have switched the video recorder off with

STANDBY/ON m , the time will show in the display, for

instance , ’18:00’.
If the clock has not been set, ’--:--’ will appear.

DWhen the video recorder is switched off and the

time isn’t shown in the video recorder display,the
clock display may be switched off. You will find more
information in the section ’Saving energy’.

DKeep your video recorder connected to the mains at

all times to ensure that programmed recordings can
be made and that the television works normally.
Your video recorder uses less than 4 Watts(with
clock-display switched off).

Saving energy

To save energy, you can switch off the clock displayon the
video recorder. Programmed (TIMER ) recordings willtake
place even if the clock display has been switched off.

a Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme

number for the video recorder.

b Press MENU on the remote control. The main menu will

appear.

c Select the line ’SPECIAL SETTINGS’ with rP = or

;P q and confirm with OK .

SPECIAL SETTINGS

OSD è ON p
CLOCK DISPLAY OFF
COUNTER T.LEFT
SAT RECORDING OFF
REPEAT PLAY OFF
DIRECT RECORD OFF

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DIf the video recorder is not plugged into the mains, it

will usually store TV channels for one year andtimer
and date information for three hours.

d To switch off the clock display on the video recorder,

select ’OFF’ in line ’CLOCK DISPLAY’ with P .
DTo switch the clock display on, select ’ON’.

e Confirm with OK .

’STORED’ will briefly appear on the TV screen.

f To end, press MENU .

Emergency interrupt

You can use STANDBY/ON m on the video recorder or the
remote control to interrupt any function.
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 buttons you press, you cannot damage it.

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The symbols on your video recorder display

These symbols can light up on your video recorder display:

VPS/PDC Video Programming System / Programme Delivery

Control: when a VPS or PDC code is being
transmitted.

This is where the current operating mode is shown
as a symbol.

LP When youhave switched on the LP (Long Play)

function or when you play a tape that has been
recorded in LP (Long Play).

When you have switched on the child lock.

When a satellite recording has 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 making a recording.

k When you have programmed a recording or when

a programmed recording is being made.

D When you are programming daily recordings.

W When you are programming weekly recordings.

Display of programme number / tape position /
channel name / function.

Tape position in seconds, but only if the display
mode ’LINEAR’ has been selected.

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.

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Summary of user guide

The OSD menu offers the following functions. Moredetails on each can be found in the appropriate chapter.

MAIN MENU

CLOCK
AUTO TUNING
MANUAL SEARCH
FOLLOW TV
TV CHANNEL ALLOC.
RECORD SPEED
AUTO STANDBY
TV SYSTEM
LANGUAGE
SPECIAL SETTINGS

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Main menu

User guide (OSD)

The OSD (On-screen display) shows the variousfunctions in
the form of a menu on the television screen. You can then
choose the settings you require. There is a summaryof the
menus on this page. The main button functions are displayed
in a help line along the bottom of the screen.

E To call up or close the menu: with MENU .
E To select a line: with rP = or ;P q .
E To enter or change your selection: with the number

buttons 0-9 or with Q or P .

E To cancel: with STANDBY/ON m .
E To save or confirm: with OK .
E To close the main menu: with MENU .

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Sorting and clearing TV channels manually

DThe summary of the OSD (On-screen display) menus on this page should help you selectthe various functions. The

OSD text shown on your TV screen may sometimesslightly differ from the OSD text shown in this manual.

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4. PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS

Playing a cassette

a Put a cassette into the cassette slot. ’v’ will appear on

the display.

b Press the PLAY G button.

This will, for example, appear in the display.

0:00:02

c To stop, press the STOP h button.

Tape position indication

When playing a tape, by pressing the OK button, you can
show the present tape position on the TV screen.

You have a choise of selecting ’LINEAR’or’T.LEFT’.

• ’LINEAR’ will show the tape position in hours, minutes

and seconds.

• ’T.LEFT’ will show the actual amount of

playing/recording time left on the tape in hours and
minutes.

DWhen you play an NTSC cassette, the video

recorder will only show ’LINEAR’.

a Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme

number for the video recorder.

b Press MENU on the remote control. The main menu will

appear.

c Select the line ’SPECIAL SETTINGS’ with ;P q or

rP = and confirm with OK .

d To eject the cassette, press STOP/EJECT h/J on the video

recorder when the video recorder is in STOP mode.
DSome functions switch off automatically after a

while (for example, pause, still picture, picture
search). This helps to protect the cassette and
avoids wasting power.

DFor playback, the correct recording speed will

automatically be selected. Please read the section
’Selecting the recording speed (SP or LP)’ in the
chapter ’MANUAL RECORDING’.

Playing NTSC cassettes

With this set you can playback cassettesthat have been
recorded on another video recorder in the NTSC standard (for
example, American cassettes). But this only worksfor
PAL-television sets which are suitable fora picture frequency
of 60 Hz.

DWhen you play an NTSC cassette ’60HZ’ will appear

on the display.

DSome special features (for example, still picture) are

not possible while you are playing an NTSC
cassette.

SPECIAL SETTINGS

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COUNTER T.LEFT
SAT RECORDING OFF
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d Select the line ’COUNTER’ with ;P q or rP = .

e Select ’LINEAR’or’T.LEFT’ with Q or P and

confirm with OK .
DThe counter ’LINEAR’ will be set to ’0:00:00’ when

you put a cassette in the machine. You can also
reset the tape position to ’0:00:00’ when you press

CLEAR (CL) .

DIf you rewind a cassette from the tape position

’0:00:00’, the counter ’LINEAR’ will show for
instance, ’-0:01:20’ (the cassette will be rewound
to 1 minute and 20 seconds before ’0:00:00’).

DIf there is an empty space on the tape, the counter

’LINEAR’ will stop running.

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DThe counter type ’T.LEFT’ will automatically

recognise the length of the tape.
When you put in a cassette the video recorder must
first calculate the time played. Therefore, ’-:--’
appears first and only after the tape has been
running for a few seconds the playing time willbe
shown.

f To end, press MENU .

Searching for tape position with the picture
(picture search)

a While a cassette is playing, press H (reverse) or

I (forward) once or several times.

This will, for example, appear in the display.

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

a Stop the tape with STOP h .

b Press H (reverse) or I (forward).

This will, for example, appear in the display.

0:30:02

c To stop a certain place on the tape, press STOP h .

Instant View

With this function you can switch to picturesearch during
wind and rewind.

0:30:21

b To stop a certain place on the tape, press PLAY G .

DDuring picture search, the picture quality may not be

so good and there will be no sound.

Still picture/Slow motion

a Press STILL R . A still picture will appear on the

screen.
This will, for example, appear in the display.

0:00:21

b Each time you press STILL R again, the picture will

move on one step.

c When you hold STILL R , the tape will be played in

slow motion.

a If you hold H (rewind) or I (wind) during wind or

rewind, you will switch to picture search.

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 Press INDEX E and then I button to select the next

code mark or INDEX E and then H for the previous
code mark.
This will, for example, appear in the displayfor the next
index code.

0:30:02

b When the video recorder finds the code mark, it will

automatically switch to play.

d When you press I several times, you have a choice

of several playback speeds.
DDuring slow motion there will be no sound.

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Automatic search for a blank space on the
tape

You can search for a space on the tape (at least 1 minuteof
blank tape) for a new recording, for example, afteran existing
recording on the tape.

a Press INDEX E . Then press STOP h .

This will, for example, appear in the display.

0:00:00

b When the video recorder find a blank space, it will

automatically switch to ’pause’.
DIf no empty space has been found when the end of

the tape is reached, the cassette will be ejected.

Picture interference

If the picture quality is poor when you play a cassette, please
follow these instructions.

Tracking during playback

a While a cassette is playing, hold rP = or ;P q until

the picture quality is at its best.
’TRAC’ (tracking) will appear on the display.

b Wait a few seconds, until ’TRAC’ disappears from the

display. These picture settings will not change until you
eject the cassette.

Tracking during still picture

If the still picture vibrates vertically,you can improve the still
picture as follows:

a During still picture, hold ;P q or rP = until the

picture quality is at its best.
’JITT’ will appear in the display.

b When you release the button, ’JITT’ will disappear. The

video recorder will store these settingsautomatically.
DPlease note, however, that interference may still

occur with poor quality cassettes.

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5. MANUAL RECORDING

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

E If you want to start and stop a recording manually, read

the section ’Recording without automatic switch-off’.

E If you want to start a recording manually but have it

stopped automatically, read the section ’Recording with
automatic switch-off’. This is important ifyou, for
instance, don’t want to record to the end of the cassette.

E Read the section ’Direct record’ if you want to record a

programme currently being shown.

E Read the section ’Automatic recording from a satellite

receiver’, if you want a recording to be controlled

automatically by a satellite receiver.

Recording without automatic switch-off

a Insert a cassette.

b Use ;P q or rP = to select the programme number

you want to record, for example, ’P01’. This will appear on
the display:

Recording with automatic switch-off
(OTR one-touch-recording)

a Put a cassette in the machine.

b Use ;P q or rP = to select the programme number

you want to record.

c Press RECORD n on the remote control.

d Each time you press RECORD n you will add 30 minutes to

the recording time.
DTo cancel this information, press CLEAR (CL) .

Protecting your recordings

So that you don’t accidentally delete an important recording,
remove the special tab on the narrow side of the cassettewith
a screwdriver or slide the special tab to theleft. Later, if you
no longer want to protect your recording, you can sealthe gap
again with sticky tape or slide the special tab to the right.

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 (through scart sockets

AV1 EXT1 and AV2 EXT2 ).

Programme number ’E3’ is for recording from the
audio and video front sockets.

c To start recording, press RECORD n on the remote control

or RECORD n on the video recorder. This will, for
instance, appear in the display.

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DWith OK you can show the tape position in the

display.

d Stop recording with the STOP h button.

Auto-assembling

You can use the auto-assembling function to join individual
recordings without any major picture disturbance between
them.

a While the cassette is playing, search for the correct

position on the tape.

b Stop the cassette by pressing STOP h .’9’ will appear

in the display.

c Now start recording as usual by pressing RECORD n on

the remote control.

d To stop recording, press STOP h .

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Selecting the recording speed (SP or LP)

c Select the line ’SPECIAL SETTINGS’ with rP = or

;P q , and confirm with OK .

You can reduce the recording speed by half. This makes it
possible to record, for example, eight-hours insteadof
four-hours on an ’E240’ (four-hour) cassette.

a Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme

number for the video recorder.

b Press MENU on the remote control. The main menu will

appear.

c Select the line ’RECORD SPEED’ with rP = or

;P q and confirm with OK .

d Select the required recording speed with Q or P .

D’LP’: Long Play = half recording speed (double

recording time).
’SP’: Standard Play = normal recording speed.

e Confirm with OK .

f To end, press MENU .

DThe picture quality will be adversely affected when

recording at half recording speed (’LP’).

DFor playback, the correct recording speed will

automatically be selected.

Automatic recording from a satellite
receiver (SAT RECORDING)

You can only use this function, when you have a satellite
receiver which can control other equipment by a
’programming’ function.

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d Select the line ’SAT RECORDING’ with rP = or

;P q .

e Select ’ON’ with Q or P .

DIf you want to switch off the function, select ’OFF’.

f Confirm with OK .

g To end, press MENU .

h Put a cassette in the machine.

i Use a scart cable to connect scart socket AV2 EXT2 on

the video recorder to the corresponding scart socketon
the satellite receiver.

j Programme the satellite receiver with the required

information (programme number of the TV channel, start
time, end time).

DThe information on how to programme your satellite

receiver can be found in the instruction manual of
your satellite receiver.

k Switch off the video recorder with STANDBY/ON m .

a Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme

number for the video recorder.

b Press MENU on the remote control. The main menu

appears.

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The video recorder is now ready to record. The beginning and
end of the recording is controlled via scart socket AV2 EXT2 .

DIf this function is switched on ’x’ will appear on the

video recorder display.

’Direct Record’

Switching ’Direct Record’ on or off

With this function is switched on and the videorecorder
switched to standby, it will automaticallyrecord the
programme selected on the television by means ofa scart
cable.

DYou will find more information on how to switch

’Direct record’ on in the next section ’Switching
’Direct Record’ on or off’.

a On the TV set, select the programme number you want

make the recording from.

b Press RECORD n with the video recorder switched off.

DDon’t select another programme number on your TV

set, until the ’search symbol’ on the video recorder
display has disappeared. This can take up to one
minute.

DIf ’NOTV’ appears on the video recorder display, this

means the video recorder cannot find this
programme number. In this case, read the section
’Recording without automatic switch-off’.

c If you want to stop recording, press STOP h .

a Switch on the TV set and select the programme number

for the video recorder.

b Press MENU on the remote control. The main menu will

appear.

c Select the line ’SPECIAL SETTINGS’ with rP = or

;P q and confirm with OK .

SPECIAL SETTINGS

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d In line ’DIRECT RECORD’ select ’ON’ with Q or P .

DIf you want to switch this function off, select ’OFF’.

e Confirm with OK .

f To end, press MENU .

g Switch off with STANDBY/ON m .

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6. PROGRAMMED RECORDING (TIMER)

Use programmed recording to automatically startand stop a
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;
* VPS or PDC on or off

The video recorder stores all the information ina TIMER block.
You can programme up to 6 TIMER blocks a month in advance.

’VPS’ (Video Programming System) and
’PDC’ (Programme Delivery Control)

With ’VPS and PDC’, the TV station controls thestart time and
the length of the recording. This means that the videorecorder
switches itself on and off at the right time even if a TV
programme you want to record begins earlier or finisheslater
than expected.
Usually the start time is the same asthe VPS or PDC time. But
if your TV guide gives a VPS or PDC time which isdifferent to
the programme’s start time (for example,20.15 and VPS 20.14),
you must enter ’20.14’ as the starttime.
If you want to programme a time that is differentfrom the VPS
or PDC time, you must switch off VPS orPDC.

DIf you make a mistake, you can clear your

instructions with CLEAR (CL) .

SHOWVIEW

SHOWVIEW NUMBER REP.

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d Use SELECT to select daily or weekly programming.

’ONCE’: Recording once
’MO-FR’: Recordings every day from Monday to Friday.
’WEEK.’: Recordings every week on the same day ofthe

week.

e Confirm with OK . Your programming details will then

appear on the TV screen.

TIMER

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Programming a recording
(with ’ShowView’)

All the important information needed for a programming is
contained in the ShowView-programming number.

a Switch on the TV set and select the programme number

for the video recorder.

b Press TIMER k on the remote control.

c Enter the entire ShowView-number (up to 9 digits) printed

in your TV guide next to the start time ofa TV programme.
For example, 5-312-4 or 5 3124
Enter 53124 for the ShowView-number.

DIf SHOWVIEW does not recognise the TV channel,

’SELECT PROG. NR.’ will appear on the TV
screen. Select the desired programme number (or
channel name) with the number buttons 0-9 on the
remote control and confirm with OK .

DIf ’SHOWVIEW NUMBER NOT VALID’ appears on

the TV screen, this means you entered an incorrect
ShowView number or the incorrect date for the
recording. The start of the programmed recording
must be within the next 7 days. Correctyour
instructions or end with TIMER k .

DIf ’MO-FR PROGRAMMING NOT POSSIBLE

FOR WEEKEND’ appears on the TV screen, you

have programmed a the wrong day for the daily
recording. Daily programming can only be used for
recordings to be made from Monday to Friday.

DUnder ’START’, use SELECT to switch ’VPS/PDC’ on

or off. If ’]’ appears on the screen, the functionhas
been switched on.

f Confirm with OK when the information is correct.

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DThe programming information has been stored in a

TIMER block.

g Make sure that the cassette you have put in can be

recorded on.

h Switch off with STANDBY/ON m .

The programmed recording will only function when the
video recorder is switched off with STANDBY/ON m .

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. If you
want to cancel the programmed recording, press

STANDBY/ON m .

DIf the video recorder is switched on a few minutes

before a programmed recording is supposed to
begin, ’SWITCH TO STANDBY- TIMER
RECORDING’ will flash on the TV screen.

DIf you reach the end of the cassette during a

recording, the video recorder will automatically
eject the cassette.

DIf you forget to load a cassette, ’NO CASSETTE’

will appear on the TV screen and ’k’ will flash onthe
video recorder display.

DIf you have put in a cassette which cannot be used

for recording, the video recorder will automatically
eject it.

DIf ’ALL TIMERS OCCUPIED’ appears on the TV

screen when you press TIMER k , you have used up
all the available TIMER blocks. If you want to clear
or check a TIMER block, select it with ;P q or

rP = .

DProgramme numbers ’E1’ and ’E2’ are for

recordings from other sources (through scartsocket

AV1 EXT1 or AV2 EXT2 ).

Programming a recording
(without ’SHOWVIEW’)

a Switch on the TV set and select the programme number

for the video recorder.

b Press TIMER k on the remote control twice . The free

TIMER block will be highlighted.

c Press TIMER k . The information will appear on the

screen.

TIMER

DATE REP. PROG. START PDC END

21 MO-FR 01 20:00 ] 21:30

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d With TIMER k , P or Q you can select ’DATE’ (date),

’PROG.’ (programme number), ’START’ (start time)and
’END’ (end time).
Enter or change your information with ;P q or

rP = , or with the number buttons 0-9 .

DUnder ’DATE’, use the SELECT button to select daily

or weekly programming.

’ONCE’: Recording once
’MO-FR’: Recording from Monday to Friday.
’WEEK.’: Recording every week on the same day.

DUnder ’START’, use SELECT to switch ’VPS/PDC’ on

or off. If ’]’ appears in the display, ’VPS/PDC’has
been switched off.

e Confirm with OK when the information is correct.

DThe programming information has been stored in a

TIMER block.

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f Make sure that the cassette you have put in can be

recorded on.

g Switch off with STANDBY/ON m

The programmed recording will only function when the
video recorder is switched off with STANDBY/ON m .

DIf any of the TIMER blocks are in use, ’k’ will light up

on the video recorder display.

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DWhile a programmed recording is being made, you

cannot operate your video recorder manually. If you
want to cancel the programmed recording, press

STANDBY/ON m .

DIf you reach the end of the cassette during a

recording, the video recorder will automatically
eject the cassette.

DIf you have put in a cassette that cannot be

recorded on, the cassette will be ejected.
’PROTECTED CASSETTE’ will briefly appear on
the TV screen.

DIf the video recorder is switched on a few minutes

before a programmed recording is to start, ’SWITCH
TO STANDBY- TIMER RECORDING’ will flash
on the TV screen.

DIf you forget to put a cassette in the machine, ’NO

CASSETTE’ will appear on the TV screen. ’k’ will

flash In the video recorder display.

DIf ’ALL TIMERS OCCUPIED’ appears on the TV

screen when you press TIMER k , you have used up
all the available TIMER blocks. If you want to clear
or check a programmed recording (TIMER block),
select it with ;P q or rP = .

DIf ’DATA ERROR’ briefly appears on the screen, this

means that the TIMER information has not been
transferred. Please check date, start timeand end
time of the programmed recording

Programming a recording with ’TURBO
TIMER’

With the ’TURBO TIMER’, programming a recording thattakes
place within the next 24 hours, will be quickand easy. This
preset information will appear in the display:

• Programme number = the programme number selected on
your TV

• Start time = current time

• End time = current time + 2 hours

a Press TURBO TIMER on the remote control.

The currently selected programme number will appear in
the display, for instance, ’PROG. 01’. If required, change
the programme number with rP = or ;P q .

01

DIf ’CLK’ briefly appears in the display, you must set

the clock. Please read the section ’Setting the time
and date’ in chapter ’INSTALLING YOUR VIDEO
RECORDER’

b Press TURBO TIMER .

The current time (= start time) will appear inthe display,
for instance, ’START 20:00’. If required, change the
start time with rP = or ;P q .

DProgramme numbers ’E1’ and ’E2’ are for

recordings from other sources (through scartsocket

AV1 EXT1 or AV2 EXT2 ).

20:00

c Press TURBO TIMER .

The end time will appear in the display, for instance,
’END 22:00’.If required, change the end time with

rP = or ;P q .

22:00

d Press TURBO TIMER .

’OK’ will briefly appear in the video recorder display.
Programming is now complete.

e Make sure that the cassette you have put in can be

recorded on.

f Switch off with STANDBY/ON m .

The programmed recording will only function when the
video recorder is switched off with STANDBY/ON m .

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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. If you
want to cancel the programmed recording, press

STANDBY/ON m .

How to clear a programmed recording
(TIMER)

a Switch on the TV set and select the programme number

for the video recorder.

DIf you reach the end of the cassette during a

recording, the video recorder will automatically
eject the cassette.

DIf you forget to load a cassette, ’CASS’ will briefly

appear in the display and then ’k’ will flash inthe
video recorder display.

DIf you have put in a cassette which cannot be used

for recording, the video recorder will automatically
eject it.

DIf ’FULL’ appears in the display when you press

TURBO TIMER , you have used up all theavailable

TIMER blocks. You can find more information on
how to clear or check a programmed recording
(TIMER block) in the next chapter.

How to check or change a programmed
recording (TIMER)

a Switch on the TV set and select the programme number

for the video recorder.

b Press TIMER k on the remote control twice.

c Select the programmed recording (TIMER) you want to

clear with rP = or ;P q .

d Press CLEAR (CL) .

The programmed recording (TIMER) has now been
deleted.

e To end, press MENU .

b Press TIMER k on the remote control twice.

c Select the programmed recording (TIMER) you want to

check or change with rP = or ;P q .

d Press TIMER k .

e Select the entry field with Q or P .

f Change any information with rP = or ;P q or with

the 0-9 number buttons.

g Confirm with OK .

h Make sure that the cassette you have put in can be

recorded on. Switch off with STANDBY/ON m .
DThe programmed recording will only function when

the video recorder is switched off with

STANDBY/ON m .

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7. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Switching the TV system

If you play recordings made on another video recorderor if
you record from another source, the automatic TV system
switch-over may lead to colour distortion.
You can switch off the automatic TV system switch-overas
follows.

a Press MENU on the remote control before you start

recording or during playback. The main menu will

appear.

MAIN MENU

CLOCK
AUTO TUNING
MANUAL SEARCH
FOLLOW TV
TV CHANNEL ALLOC.
RECORD SPEED
AUTO STANDBY
TV SYSTEM
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b Select the line ’TV SYSTEM’ with rP = or ;P q

and confirm with OK .

b If you want to switch off the child lock, press

CHILD LOCK again for five seconds, withthe video

recorder switched on.
The symbol ’u’ will disappear from the video recorder
display.

DIf you press a button when the child lock is on, the

symbol ’u’ will flash on the video recorder display
for a few seconds.

Switching the on-screen display (OSD) off
or on

You can switch the on-screen display of the currentoperating
information on or off.
Switching off the on-screen display is necessary ifyou do not
want to record the screen-messages when copying cassettes.

a Switch on the TV set and select the programme number

for the video recorder.

b Press MENU on the remote control. The main menu will

appear.

c Select the TV system with Q or P .

DSelect ’B/W’ with P or Q to switch to black and

white picture.

d Confirm with OK .

e To end, press MENU .

DIf you change the programme number, the video

recorder will switch to ’AUTO’ (automatic
switchover) again.

DIf you eject the cassette, the TV-system for playback

will switch to ’AUTO’ (automatic switchover)again.

Child lock

This function will prevent unauthorised use of yourvideo
recorder. All button-functions will be locked.

DYou can make programmed recordings while the

child lock is on.

c Select the line ’SPECIAL SETTINGS’ with rP = or

;P q and confirm with OK .

SPECIAL SETTINGS

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COUNTER T.LEFT
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d In the line ’OSD’, select one of the options shown with

P .

’ON’: Shows the OSD for a few seconds only.
’OFF’: Switches off the OSD.

e Confirm with OK .

f To end, press MENU .

a With the video recorder switched on, press CHILD LOCK

on the remote control for five seconds.
’u’ will appear on the video recorder display.
Keep the remote control in a safe place.

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Continuous playback

Automatic switch-off

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 rewind and start again.

a Press MENU on the remote control. The main menu will

appear.

b Select the line ’SPECIAL SETTINGS’ with ;P q or

rP = . Confirm with OK .

SPECIAL SETTINGS

OSD è ON p
CLOCK DISPLAY OFF
COUNTER T.LEFT
SAT RECORDING OFF
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c Select the line ’REPEAT PLAY’ with ;P q or

rP = .

d Select ’ON’ with Q or P .

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

a Switch on the TV set and select the programme number

for the video recorder.

b Press MENU . The main menu will appear.

c Select the line ’AUTO STANDBY’ with rP = or

;P q .

d Select ’OFF’ with Q or P .

DIf you select ’ON’, the function will be switched on.

e Confirm with OK .

This message will briefly appear: ’STORED’

f To end, press MENU .

DA TIMER recording only works when the video

recorder is switched to standby.

DIf you select ’OFF’, continuous playback will be

switched off.

e Confirm with OK .

This will appear on the screen: ’STORED’

f Press MENU .

g Put a cassette in the machine.

h Press PLAY G to start continuous playback.

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Reducing picture disturbance - optimizing

Switching off the modulator

the modulator

You may experience picture disturbance if you have notused
a scart cable to connect your video recorder and TV. This is
because another TV station in your reception area may
already be using UHF-channel CH36 or 591MHz. Whenthe
video recorder is switched on, the picture qualityof some TV
channels received on the TV is poor.
You may optimize the picture quality by changing the
modulator frequency (591MHz or UHF channel 36).

a Switch on the TV set and select the programme number

for the video recorder playback (see your TV operating
manual).

b Make sure that there is no cassette in the video recorder.

c Hold STOP h on the remote control and

STOP/EJECT h/J on the video recorder at the sametime,

until, for instance, ’M591’ appears in the display.
The video recorder transmits a test pictureon
UHF-channel 36 or frequency 591MHz.

OPTIMIZE MODULATOR

If you cannot clear picture or sound interference, youcan
switch off the built-in modulator. You can only switchoff the
modulator if you have connected the video recorder to theTV
set with a scart cable. ’Connecting VCR without scartcable’ is
not possible when the modulator is switched off.

a Switch on the TV set and select the programme number

for the video recorder.

b Make sure that there is no cassette in the video recorder.

c Press STOP/EJECT h/J on the video recorder and

STOP h on the remote control at the same time for

several seconds, until, for example, ’M591’ appearson
the video recorder display.

OPTIMIZE MODULATOR

OPTIMIZE FREQUENCYè 591 p
MODULATOR ON
SOUND SYSTEM K

________________________________
EXITpMENU STOREpOK

OPTIMIZE FREQUENCYè 591 p
MODULATOR ON
SOUND SYSTEM K

________________________________
EXITpMENU STOREpOK

d Select the line ’OPTIMIZE FREQUENCY’ with

;P q or rP = . Enter the Modulator frequency with

the number buttons 0-9 .

e Tune in the TV set to the new modulator frequency shown

in the video recorder display.
DIf the picture or sound quality is poor, you may have

selected the wrong TV system.
In the line ’SOUND SYSTEM’ select the required TV
system, for instance, ’G’ (for TV-systemPAL-B,G) or
’K’ (for TV-system SECAM-D,K) using P or Q .

f Confirm with OK .

’OK’ will briefly appear in the video recorder display.

d Select the line ’MODULATOR’ on the TV screen or ’MOD+’

in the display with ;P q or rP = .

e With Q , select the function ’OFF’ on the TV screen or

’MOD-’ (modulator off) in the display.
DIf you want to switch the modulator on again, select

’MOD+’ (modulator on) in the video recorder display
with Q .

f Confirm with OK .

g To end, press MENU .

Optimizing the modulator is now complete.

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Using your video recorder remote control
with your TV set

Your video recorder remote control can transmit several
commands to TV sets of different makes.
By using the TV buttons on the panel in the middle ofthe
control, you can:

Sq increase the TV volume
Sr reduce the TV volume

TV y switch off sound

TV m switch off the TV set
TV q next programme number
TV r previous programme number

a Hold TV y and enter the correct remote control

command with the number 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.

Selecting the sound track

You can select the required sound track. This is ofparticular
interest when the audio transmissions are multilingual.

a Press SELECT . The current settings will appear on the TV

screen.

b By pressing SELECT several times you can select from

the four possibilities displayed (’STEREO’, ’RIGHT’,
’LEFT’, ’MONO’, ’MIXED’).

DDubbed sound recordings can be replayed with the

’MONO’or’MIXED’ setting.
’MONO’: Dubbed (linear) sound track.
’MIXED’: Original sound (hi-fi sound track) together
with dubbed sound (linear sound track).

DIf the cassette does not have stereo sound recorded

on it, the video recorder will automatically switchto
mono.

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8. Before you call an engineer

If, contrary to expectation, you have any problemsusing this
video recorder, it may be 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. Be prepared to give the model and production number
to the customer service. Have the model number (MODELNO)
and the production number (PROD.NO) of your video recorder
ready.

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

• There is no power supply: check the power supply.

• A programmed recording is currently being made:if desired,

cancel the programmed recording with

• Child lock is on: switch the child lockoff.

• There is a technical problem: switch off the mainspower supply

for 30 seconds, then switch iton again. If this does not have any
effect, you can:

1. Switch off the mains powersupply again.

2. Then switch it on whilst holding down
video recorder.

3. Release the button when ’
display. All the informationstored (TV channels, time and date,
TIMER) will be cleared.

OSD’ appears in the video recorder

STANDBY/ON m .

STANDBY m on the

Programmed recording does not work:

• You have not set the TIMER properly: check the TIMER blocks.

• You have programmed the wrong time or date: check timeand

date.

• You have put in a cassette that cannot be recorded on: undo the
erase protection on the cassette.

• ’VPS/PDC’ switched on but ’VPS/PDCtime’ wrong: enter
’VPS/PDCtime exactly to the minute.Have your aerial checked.

• You have programmed a recording with ’SHOWVIEW’,but the
programme number information of theTIMER block is not the
programme number you want to recordfrom:

1. Confirm the SHOWVIEW programmingnumber with

2. Press

3. Change the programme number displayedin the ’
entry field.

4. Confirm with

TIMER k .

TIMER k .

OK .

PROG.’

There is picture or sound interference on TV reception:

• Turn to chapter ’ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS’ and read’Reducing
picture disturbance - optimizingthe modulator’ and ’Switching off
the modulator’.

• Have your aerial checked.

Cassette is jammed in the video recorder:

• Don’t use force. Pull out the mains plug fora moment.

Remote control does not work:

• Remote control not pointed toward the video recorder: pointit at
the video recorder.

• There is a technical problem: Take out the batteries, waitfor 10
seconds and place them back.

• Batteries have run out: change the batteries.

No picture when you play a cassette:

• There is no recording on the cassette: change the cassette.

• You have selected the wrong programme number on the TV for

playing cassette: on the TV, selectthe correct programme
number for the video recorder.

• The cable connecting the TV set and the video recorder has
come loose: check the cable.

Poor picture quality when you play a cassette:

• Your TV set is not properly adjusted.

• The cassette badly worn or of poor quality: usenew cassette.

• Tracking is not properly adjusted: turn to chapter’PLAYBACK

FUNCTIONS’ and read the section ’Trackingduring playback’.

The video recorder will not record:

• The TV channel you want to record is not stored oryou selected
the wrong programme number: checkTV channels stored.

• You have loaded a cassette which cannot be recorded on: undo
the erase protection on the cassette.

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9. GLOSSARY

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)
which is transmitting audio/video signals tothe video
recorder.

Index marking

A marking which is automatically made on the tape atthe
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 isan
easy method of connecting various audio and video devices,
computer screens and televisions. Other signals inaddition to
audio and video signals can be transmitted on it.

Modulator channel or frequency

This frequency or channel indicates the frequency or channel
on which the audio or video signal is transmitted.

UHF frequency range

Channels 21 to 69. The video recorder ’broadcasts’on channel
36/frequency 591 MHz. This frequencyor channel can be
changed. See the section ’Reducing picture disturbance ­’optimizing the modulator’.

OSD (On-screen display)

The largest possible display area for the videorecorder - the
screen on your television set.

TV system

There are various systems for transmittingtelevision signals,
for example, PAL, SECAM, PAL BG, SECAM DK,SECAM L/L,
NTSC etc. The system used by your televisiondepends on
which country you are in.

TXT

Also known as Teletext, Fasttext, Videotext,FLOF etc.

OTR

One touch recording (to start recording by pushing justone
button). This function enables you to select the switch-offtime
in intervals of 30 minutes.

Modulator

An electronic component in a video recorder which allows
audio and video signals to be transmitted via theaerial cable.
Your television receives the signal in the same wayas a signal
from a television station.

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Remote codes

Acura 02 GoldStar 15, 20, 27 Proline 31
Adyson 05, 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 01, 30, 33 SEG 07, 20, 25
Arcam 19, 20 Hinari 02, 07, 21 SEI 12, 28
Asuka 21 Hisawa 26 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 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 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 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

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

(WwnnNNNwwnwNNnwnWwnNNwWnnWnnnW)

Geloso 02 Pioneer 15 Wega 07
Genexxa 21 Profex 02, 33 White Westinghouse 19, 30

Nokia 33, 41 Teletech 02

Panasonic 24, 34 Videosat 23

Yoko 20, 25

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