THOMSON VTH6080 - annexe 1, Chroma Pro II VTH6080 User Manual

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SAFETY INFORMATION

Mains connection

A fused plug must be fitted with a 3A fuse approved by ASTA or

BSI to BS 1362 and fuse covers must always be securely replaced.

If your Video Recorder does not work, the fuse may be blown.

This video is suitable for use on A.C. mains supply, 220-240 V - 50 Hz only. It must not be connected to D.C. mains.

Note: The mains lead of the video is fitted with a moulded plug. Because the lead is detachable and because it contains safety components we cannot recommend re-wiring.

Do NOT

under any circumstances plug the severed plug into any

mains socket as this could result in electric shock.

The OFF button Bon the remote contr ol does not completely disconnect the unit from the mains supply but switches operating power on and off.

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The guarantee certificate delivered with your video recorder mentions its type and production number. Keep it with the invoice. They will be required to assert your warranty rights.

Guarantee

Set up - Make sure the mains voltage in your home complies with that indicated on the identification label on the back of your video recorder. Install the video recorder horizontally, far from any heat sources (e.g. fireplace...) or appliances producing high magnetic or electric fields.

Use - If your video recorder or a tape has been kept in a cold place for some time, like for example in a car boot in winter, wait approximately 2 hours before using your video recorder. The openings above and below are for ventilation purposes. They should not be blocked. In the case of a thunder storm, it is recommended to disconnect the video recorder from the aerial socket.

This video recorder should under no circumstances be used for industrial purposes. It is intended for domestic use only.

Cleaning - Use a soft, dry and clean cloth. Do not use any stripper, abrasive or solvent products. If an object or liquid penetrates into the video recorder, disconnect it immediately and have it checked by an authorised technician.

If you place your video recorder in a specific unit, make sure there is enough ventilation. Leave 7-10 cm around your video recorder as shown in the diagram below.

Precautions

• All repairs during the warranty period should be carried out by an authorised technician representing our brand.

• All exceptions to this rule will lead to the cancellation of your warranty rights.

• Never open the appliance yourself, since this may be dangerous for you or damage the equipment.

Total or partial copying of recordings protected by copyright law, without explicit

authorisation from the copyright owners, constitutes a breach of the law.

10 cm

7 cm

10 cm

7 cm

Thomson multimedia is not liable if the video recorder is used other than in accordance with this manual.

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CONTENTS

Multi-TV

remote control

............................................................ 2-3

- Controlling the TV set

- Storing the TV code

Controlling the VCR ............................................................... 4

- Controlling the VCR

Monitoring the operation ....................................................... 5

- Display

Viewing ................................................................................ 6-7

- Watching either a VCR or TV channel

- Viewing a tape

Recording a tape................................................................... 8-9

- Recording

S.O.S. (Snap On-Screen) RECORD

...................................................................... 10

Subtitle feature...................................................................... 11

Programming a recording...................................................... 12-13

- With Videoplus+ codes

- Without Videoplus+ code

Tape control while playing ..................................................... 14-15

Adjusting the picture.............................................................. 16-17

Preferences ........................................................................... 18-19

HI-FI functions ....................................................................... 20-21

- In the play mode

- In the recording mode

Sound dubbing...................................................................... 22

Insert edit.............................................................................. 23

Sequence editing................................................................... 24

Additional information........................................................... 25

Understanding ...................................................................... 26

Technical features .................................................................. 27

Identifying and correcting problems ....................................... 27

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CONTROLLING THE TV SET

MULTI-TV REMOTE CONTROL

Your remote control can be used to control certain functions on most TV sets. Before using it, you need to programme it with one of the codes listed on the next page.

These keys are the same as certain functions on your TV s remote control (if it is our brand).

To switch off the sound.

To adjust the sound volume.

To switch the TV set on or to select a channel.

To select a SCART socket and view the pictures of the AV unit connected to this socket.

To change the channel.

To increase the image size / zoom +.

To decrease the image size / zoom -.

Depending on the type of TV set you own, this remote control may not be compatible or certain functions may not be available.

These two functions are available on THOMSON TV sets only.

Pour commander le téléviseur, appuyez d’abord sur cette touche.

To control your TV set, press this key first.

To switch your TV set on or off.

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When changing batteries, the TV brand may require resetting again.

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STORING THE TV CODE

Your remote control is a MULTI BRAND TV remote controlller. Before controlling the TV functions, check out the Brand Code (3 digits) from the table below and carry out the following procedures.

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1 - Press key TV.

2 - Press and hold down the

MENU key and enter 3 digits

brand codes. Depending on your TV set model, it may be necessary to try several of the proposed codes.

3 - Release the MENU key.

Remark: Not all functions are

applicable depending on model of TV brand used. Some old TV set cannot be controlled by this remote control.

ORION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .005-020

PANASONIC . . . . . . . .012-005-026

PHILIPS . . . . . . . . . . . .019-020-021

PHONOLA . . . . . . . . . .019-020-021

PIONEER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .001-005

POLYTRON . . . . . . . . .020-027-029

RADIOLA . . . . . . . . . . .019-020-021

RADIOMARELLI . . . . . . . . . . . . . .019

REX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .005

SABA . . . . . .001-000-005-010-019

SALORA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .005

SAMSUNG . . . . . . . . . . . . .020-030

SANYO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .008-018

SCHAUB-LORENZ . . . .005-016-020

SCHNEIDER . . . . . . . . .019-020-021

SELECO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .005

SHARP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .022-018

SIEMENS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .023

SINGER . . . . . . . . . . . .001-002-019

SINUDYNE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .019

SONITRON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .008

SONY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .014-018

TELEAVIA . . . . . . . . . . .001-010-020

TELEFUNKEN .001-002-000-010-020 THOMSON . .001-000-002-010-020

TOSHIBA . . . . . . .006-018-024-016

WEGA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .019

YOKAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .020-025

YOKO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .020

BRAND NAME OF YOUR TV

BRAND

CODE

AKAI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .008-020

AKARI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .028

BANG & OLUFSEN . . . . . . .009-019

BLAUPUNKT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .023

BRANDT . . . . . . . .001-000-010-020

BRIONVEGA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .019

BLUESKY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .020

CGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .016

CONTINENTAL EDISON . . . . . . .004

DAEWOO . . . . . . . . . . . . .020-025

ELBE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .005-015-023

FERGUSON . .001-003-004-000-010

FINLUX . . . . . . . . . . . .020-024-019

FISHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .008

FORMENTI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .019

GOLDSTAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .020

GRUNDIG . . . . . . . . . .023-024-016

HITACHI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .007

IMPERIAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .016

JVC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .013

KNEISSEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . .020-025

LOEWE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .020

LOEWE OPTA . . . . . . . . . . .019-020

LUXOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .005

METZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . .013-019-023

MITSUBISHI . . . . . . . . .017-018-020

MIVAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .016

NOKIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .005

NORDMENDE . . . .001-010-020-000

BRAND NAME OF YOUR TV

BRAND

CODE

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CONTROLLING THE VCR

CONTROLLING THE VCR MONITORING THE OPERATION

Point the remote control towards the video recorder when you press a key.

Pour commander le téléviseur, appuyez d’abord sur cette touche.

To control your video recorder, press this key first.

To select a channel. For 2digit channels, press 0/-- first (example: 0, 1, 2 for Pr12)

The controls/functions below are also to be

found on the front of the video recorder

To switch the video recorder on and off

To double the recording time of a tape with LP

To select the function decoder

To add or remove an index

To call up the NAVICLICK menu

To display the subtitles

To display the information screen

To display the SUMMARY menu

To leave a menu at any moment

To select the AV units connected to the audio/video sockets (AV1, AV2, AV3, AV4)

To change the channel

Forward Play Pause

Reverse

Stop

Record

To display the menu SHOWVIEW

To navigate through the menus and to validate with

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DISPLAY

he display

n the screen

The video recorder automatically detects the type of standard tape loaded (E30, 60, 120…). When you call the information screen up, the video recorder indicates the cassette type and the time remaining until the end of the tape.

MAN

STOP : Stop - tape stopped FFWD : Forward REW : Reverse (rewinding)

PLAY : Play SR : Fast play SM : Variable slow motion PAUSE : Freeze frame

REC-P : Pause-record REC : Currently recording TIMER : Programmed recording

: Picture and sound from a TV channel

Au1-2

: AV1-AV2 -

Picture and sound from an AV unit connected to the SCART sockets (AUDIO/VIDEO) on the back of the video recorder.

Au3

: AV3 -

Picture and sound from an AV unit connected on the front of the video recorder.

Au4

: AV4 -

pictures and sound from a set connected to the cinch sockets (AUDIO/VIDEO) at the rear of the VCR.

Picture and sound from a satellite channel

01 15 35 : Tape counter 09:53 : Time

Display of the clock or of the time: the length of the tape played since the beginning during play or record, the time remaining until the end of the tape (r) in STOP.

SP : Play/record at standard speed

(Standard Play)

LP : Play/record in long play (Long Play) SLP : Very long play of an NTSC tape

(Super Long Play)

NTSC PAL :

Play in NTSC for a PAL TV set

VIDEO: The video recorder transmits the picture

and the sound to the TV set

16/9 : Play/record in 16/9 format MESEC : Play/record in Mesecam DECOD : A decoder or any other AV unit

connected to the AUDIO/VIDEO 2 socket is on

: Presence of a tape

in the video recorder

VPS : The current programme is in VPS PDC : The current programme is in PDC NIC : Nicam sound

HIFI : Hi-fi sound

: Mixed sound

1 : Left channel 2 : Right channel

: Mono track

The sound proposed by the channel or the tape

MAN

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TV pictures

Video recorder

pictures with

video recorder

information

Video recorder

pictures without

video recorder

information

VIEWING

WATCHING EITHER A VCR OR TV CHANNEL

The information depends on the operating

mode of the video recorder

(STOP, PLAY...).

VCR

With the

STATUS

key, you can select the image to be displayed on your TV screen. Press this key successively to display: (1) • the current TV programme image, (2) • the VCR image including display of VCR status, (3) • the VCR image, (1) • the TV programme image… When VCR is displayed on the screen, you’re watching the VCR image.

When pressing the

STATUS

key, the name

of the current programme is displayed at

the bottom of the screen (provided that the

channel broadcasts Teletext).

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To view a tape and explore the recordings on it, freeze a frame, find precise sequences with the fast search, rewind to the start or the end of the tape.

VHS

Sur la façade du

magnétoscope

Sur votre

télécommande

Press several times on this key to forward picture by picture.

Press several times on the keys to vary the speed and direction of the slow motion.

Press several times on the keys to vary the speed and direction of the fast search.

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On the front side of

the video recorder

On your remote

control

Press several times on the keys.

Ejection of the tape

Press the key.

then

End of the tapeStart of the tape

When the picture is poor, check the PICTURE menu (see page 16) to see whether the MESECAM feature is deactivated.

Freeze frame - Pause

Variable slow motion

Fast search

Play

Forward or reverse

Stop

VIEWING A TAPE

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RECORDING A TAPE

RECORDING

You can record TV programmes or the pictures from a set connected to one of the sockets AV1/AV2/AV3 or AV4.

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Insert a tape.

To check the settings for your recording. You can call up the information screen (see page 6).

Switch to pause-record.

Start the recording.

Pause then resume recording.

Finish the recording.

Record with automatic stop: Press the key twice.

Enter the time of the end of the current programme with the digital keys.

Recording will stop at the programmed time.

INS-R -- : --

then

Choose a channel or a AV unit connected to the audio/video sockets (AV1, AV2, AV3, AV4 or SA).

Select the sockets with AV.

For 2-digit channels, press 0/-- first (example: 0, 1, 2 for Pr12).

Choose the SP or LP length.

SP for normal play. LP for long play.

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S.O.S. (Snap On-Screen) RECORD

The channel selected or the type of appliance chosen to record, appears on the display of your video recorder. Origin of the pictures and the sound:

• Pr - terrestrial channel

• SA Satellite channel

• AV1 and AV2 sockets on the back

• AV3 sockets on the front

• AV4 yellow, red and white cinch

sockets at the rear.

• HiFi to record in HIFI, without pictures (AUDIO IN sockets on the back).

Auto Long Play

The video recorder has an Auto Long Play function. If you have programmed a recording which exceeds the recording time remaining on the tape, the video recorder automatically transfers to Long Play mode (LP).

Recording is impossible: See if the safety tab of the cassette isn’t broken.

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Tab

REC Pr6

The VCR is switched on and selects by itself the same channel as the current TV programme to start recording.

To record the programme you are watching, just press the REC key twice.

You can record the TV channel you are watching at any moment.

The option S.O.S. RECORD is available only if your TV set is fitted with the NexTView Link feature (or similar).

s.o.s. record

Unless the VCR is already programmed (AUTO or TIMER is displayed) or playing. With some TVs equipped with the NexTView Link or similar, you may programme a recording on the TV and upload to the VCR.

With Nextview Link / AV Link TV set the channel will change automatically to the one you are watching.

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Symbol indicating the presence of a tape in the video recorder. It flashes if there is an error (protected tape or no tape).

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To control the video recorder,

press the VCR key on your

remote control.

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When pressing the

STATUS

key, the name of the current programme is displayed in the lower part of the screen.

SUBTITLE FEATURE

Once you have programmed one or more recordings, you may want to check your programming:

- either select the line Timer review of the RECORD TIMER menu; when proceeding this way, you can change or cancel a programmed recording; select the programmed recording with key V or W and

follow the indications displayed at the bottom of the menu (should you wish to make any change, refer to page 13 – PROGRAMMING OPTIONS);

- or press the MENU key when the VCR is set on standby-programming (VCR switched off).

Note: If you have programmed two recordings with overlapping times, the VCR will indicate this problem in the menu TIMER REVIEW. In such a case, change your programming accordingly (page 25).

The menu TIMER REVIEW consists of two

pages. To access the other page, select Next

page and then validate with OK.

Note: This function is supported by any channel sending Teletext (for the satellite channels, select SA with the AV key).

• Choose a VCR channel.

• Scroll the programmes one by one and with key V or W, select the telecast you wish to record.

• Press OK to validate your selection.

The menu TIMER REVIEW comes up (see box below).

• Press EXIT, your programming is completed.

• Switch the video recorder on off (TIMER mode) standby-recording.

• Press key

GUIDE

• Wait until the NAVICLICK page comes up.

TIMER REVIEW

Note: a great number of satellite receivers – and among them most digital models – must be left

on to ensure that your timer-programmed recordings work properly.

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When you are watching a programme, you may display the subtitles by pressing the TEXT key. Press EXIT to quit. You can also record the subtitles:

- in the RECORD TIMER menu, select Subtitle Yes

to record the subtitles of the programme;

- For permanent recording of the subtitles broadcast by the programmes. To activate this function, tick this box (

þ) off (OK key).

More information can be found on page 13 (menu RECORD TIMER) and 18 (menu

PREFERENCES).

SUBTITLES

Subtitles in colour available in certain programmes will be recorded and reproduced in black and white by your video recorder.

In case of identification problems of a channel’s page, please follow the instructions displayed on the screen.

Note: Some channels may modify the structure of their Teletext pages. To allow

and SUBTITLES to continue

to operate in this case (unless the structure of the Teletext is completely changed), just select the menu NAVICLICK (call up the menu SUMMARY and INSTALLATION) and update the number of the first

Teletext page assigned to the TV guide along with the page assigned to the subtitles (you can also make use of this feature when setting up a new channel).

You should know that the channel displayed on the screen and its programme list is not a channel stored in your TV set but in your video recorder.

Certain programmes (mainly the evening telecasts) include subtitles.

Note: When searching for a given programme in the NAVICLICK menu and reaching the last page available on the TV screen, press key

to continue the search. Then wait a moment until another series of pages is displayed.

SUBTITLE FEATURE

IN THIS MANUAL

OK B

EXIT MENU

To control the video recorder,

press the VCR key on your

remote control.

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NAVICLICK function: It provides an easy

way of seeing what’s on TV and programming your VCR to record by a few simple “clicks”.

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WITH VIDEOPLUS+ CODES

PROGRAMMING A RECORDING

You can programme a recording using the Videoplus+ codes in your TV listings magazine or using the manual programming procedure, if you do not know the codes.

16.2516.25

FUNNY TIMESFUNNY TIMES

filmfilm

Drama-comedy

5862458624

TUESDAY

Call up the VIDEOPLUS+ menu and enter the programme code. Validate with OK.

The menu RECORD TIMER comes up.

The line Stop time is selected. You can use a certain number of options to complete programming.

If you wish to check your programming, press OK (see the boxed menu TIMER REVIEW - see page 10), if not, press EXIT.

When programming some channels the first time, the VCR positions itself on Programme N° and prompts you to enter the channel number.

Switch off the video recorder to switch to pause-record.

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Choose where the pictures are coming from:

• Pr - terrestrial channel

• SA Satellite channel

• AV1 and AV2 sockets on the back

• AV3 sockets on the front

• AV4 prises cinch jaunes, rouges et

blanches à l’arrière.

OPTIONS

To complete your programming you can choose the following options:

- VPS/PDC (available in some countries

and by satellite): to record when the programme really starts, however late (the programme provider needs to transmit VPS signals).

- Once for a unique recording.

- Mo.-Fri. or Weekly to record the same

programmes at the same times from Monday to Friday or every week (Weekly).

- LP : long play to double the available

length of the tape.

- Subtitles: to record programmes with

their subtitles.

In the United Kingdom and in Ireland,

SHOWVIEW

DELUXE is replaced by

VIDEOPLUS+ DELUXE.

When you press key

B (STANDBY),

AUTO or TIMER is displayed on your video

recorder, depending on the language of the menus.

Prior to any recording, we recommend that you check the menus Preferences and Picture. Via HiFi controls, you may also modify the sound of the channels to be recorded.

Select Record timer in the menu SUMMARY.

Programme the recording of the pictures of a given channel by entering (or with B) its number (Pr-) or select AV1, AV2, AV3, AV4 or SA.

For 2-digit stations, press 0 first (for Pr 12, you must enter 0, 1, 2). Then position the cursor on the corresponding line and enter:

- start time

- end time of the programme and

- date, when the recording is not programmed on the current day.

Switch off the video recorder to switch to pause-record.

To interrupt a programmed recording under way, press successively

(STANDBY) and STOP.

Recording is impossible: See if the safety tab of the cassette isn’t broken.

VHS

Tab

IN THIS MANUAL

OK B

EXIT MENU

In the case of error, or to quit, press the key.

To control the video recorder,

press the VCR key on your

remote control.

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WITHOUT VIDEOPLUS+ CODES

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TAPE CONTROL WHILE PLAYING

•

MARKING AN INDEX – INDEX SEARCH – INTROSCAN – ERASING A INDEX COUNTER – REMAINING TIME – TAPE TYPE

With the MENU key, call up the SUMMARY menu and with W or V, select the line Tape controls. Validate with OK.

Use C or B to go to the next or previous index mark. The video recorder immediately rewinds to the required position and starts to play at this point if you have ended your entry by pressing PLAY.

INDEX SEARCH

Intro search gives you an overview of all the indices on the tape. This function explores the tape in fast forward mode and provides accelerated momentary play of all index marks. Start Introscan with the key OK.

INTRO SEARCH

First search the cassette for the index mark as explained above. The VCR then stops before the index mark. Select the line Clear index with W. Validate with key OK (the VCR must be on STOP).

CLEAR INDEX

Enter a value with key C or B. Validate with the OK key. The video recorder immediately rewinds to the required position and starts to play at this point if you have ended your entry by pressing PLAY.

GO TO COUNTER/GO TO REMAINING TIME

With W, select Cassette type. Use C, B or the numerical keys to enter the recording length of the tape (this information can generally be found next to the safety tab).

CASSETTE TYPE

AUTO SEQUENCE MEMORY (see page 24)

The index system mark sequences on the tape (beginning of a film, exerpts...) to help you find them easily. At the beginning of a recording, the video recorder automatically marks an index on the tape. In play, recording and pause, additional indices can be marked by pressing the key INDEX MARK.

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To reset the counter to zero (0000), press key 0000 when the VCR is on STOP.

A NON-STANDARD TAPE

The video recorder detects the type of standard tape loaded (E60, E120,... E180 for 180 minutes of recording time) to correctly display the time used and the remaining time on a tape. Hired films for example have variable recording times.

THE COUNTERS

The counter indicates the time elapsed in hours, minutes and seconds (status menu, copy mode). Counting starts upon loading of the cassette or the position 00h00m00s of the counter. If you know how many hours and minutes separate the required position from the end of the tape, select Go to remaining.

It is impossible to use the index marks: See if the safety tab of the cassette isn’t broken.

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Tab

MAN

Time remaining on the tape (0 hours 30 minutes).

= remaining

Read the information on the display.

MAN

Type of tape (E 240 = 240 minutes)

To control the video recorder,

press the VCR key on your

remote control.

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ADJUSTING THE PICTURE

With the MENU key, call up the SUMMARY menu and with W or V, select the line Picture. Validate with OK.

When you play some tapes recorded on other video recorders, they may show interference lines, flickering, on the top or bottom of the screen. To reduce these effects, choose the Tracking line, and adjust with keys

CC/BB

. Return to the standard setting with key 0000 or

select the line Tracking mode, then choose auto with CC/BB.

TRACKING

To improve the sharpness of the picture, choose Sharpness while playing, and set with keys

CC/BB

. Return to the standard setting with key 0000.

SHARPNESS

In slow motion or on pause, the picture may flicker. To reduce this effect, choose Stability then set with keys CC/BB. Return to the standard setting with key 0000.

STABILITY

To improve the quality of the copy during a recording on your VTH6080 with another video recorder or with a camcorder:

Select AV1 or AV2, press REC (REC P appears on the display), tick off the box (þ) Copy mode with the OK key and start the recording by pressing PLAY (REC C appears on the display).

COPY MODE

If the pictures of the film you wish to record are of poor quality (scrambled TV reception), if the film is in black and white or if wish to give your recording an old film effect, tick off the box (þ) Black & white with the OK key.

BLACK & WHITE (for SECAM)

If you want to exchange tapes with people living in the Middle East, you must record and play in MESECAM. If you wish to record or to play a programme in Mesecam, tick off box (þ) with the OK key.

MESECAM

- Auto: for automatic recognition of the 16:9 recording format.

- 16:9: to record or play in 16:9 (D2 MAC, Visiopass, PAL+ decoder, DVBS digital TV) from the AV2 or AV1 socket (VIDEO should not be present in the video recorder).

- 4:3: For recording or viewing in another picture format.

Select format with the keys CC/BB.

FORMAT

To view a tape recorded in NTSC 3.58 on a NTSC TV set connected to AV1, tick off the box (þ) NTSC TV in the menu with the OK key. The display indicates NTSC.

NTSC TV

2 3 4

Prior to playing a tape recorded in the S-VHS format, tick the S-VHS cassette box (þ) off (OK key).

S-VHS CASSETTE

8 9

IN THIS MANUAL

OK B

EXIT MENU

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PLAY IN NTSC ON A PAL 60 HZ TV SET

The TV standard in the United States or Japan is NTSC 3,58. If you have friends in these countries, you may swap tapes with them. To play an NTSC tape on a PAL 60 Hz TV set, the NTSC-TV function should not be selected in the menu. NTSC PAL appears on the display. SLP in the video recorder display indicates that the tape has been recorded in Super Long Play.

COPY : See the connections described on page 20 of the installation manual.

Note: NTSC recording is only possible from a read NTSC source (e.g. American or second VTH6080) not from ”NTSC playback on Pal TV”.

To control the video recorder,

press the VCR key on your

remote control.

In the case of error, or to quit, press the key.

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PREFERENCES

The setting described below enables you to obtain a beep sound each time you press a key (of the remote control or the video recorder). Tick off this box (OK key) to activate the function (þ).

BEEP SOUND

ECO MODE

With the MENU key, call up the SUMMARY menu and with W or V, select the line Preferences. Validate with OK.

To customise your control of the VCR, automate certain functions, complete your programming or modifying the settings.

Your video recorder can save energy thanks to the ECO MODE function which decreases the power consuption in STANDBY mode. Only a red light is on. With this mode activated, time is no longer displayed. Tick off this box (OK key) to activate the function (þ).

AUTO AV LINK

Some TV sets transmit at regular intervals a signal to the VCR connected (NexTView Link feature). This signal may trigger the start of your VTH6080. To avoid such untimely starts, you should deactivate this function (o).

AUTO LP

SHOWVIEW + 10 mins

Select this option to add 10 minutes to the end time of your Videoplus+ recordings. So you will avoid defective recordings due to programme time shifting or programmes exceeding the scheduled time (within the 10-minutes limit).

AUTO CLOCK

When the automatic daily clock set feature in your region does not match the time of the place where you reside, deactivate this function (o) and set your VCR clock manually.

VPS/PDC

Tick of this option box (þ) to start recording at the exact beginning of the programme, provided that the channel broadcasts VPS or PDC signals (this information is available on the VCR control screen).

1 2

3 4

5 6

SUBTITLE RECORD

For permanent recording of the subtitles broadcast by the programmes. To activate this function, tick this box (þ) off (OK key).

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IDENTITY TAGGING

With W, select the line Identity tagging. Validate with OK. This menu appears.

Key in a 4-digit code (example: 0796): another menu comes up.

You may now key in your “tagging”. This could be for example your name, telephone number or post code, etc. Use the number keys 1 or 2 to select a character, then move the cursor with C or B. To store in memory, press OK.

PERSONAL CODE NUMBER

Your VCR is fitted with a safety device which enables you to prove that you are the owner.

If you wish to check your identity information, press and hold the STOP key on the front of the VCR for about 10 seconds. The identity tag information will be displayed on the screen. The display will automatically reset after about 15 seconds.

MY VIDEO RECORDER

PERSONAL CODE

NUMBER IS:

Please keep in a safe place.

EXTERNAL TIMER

Recording of a programme can be started by a satellite receiver (or another set). Tick this box (þ) off (OK key) so that you have to programme only one set: your satellite receiver.

EXTERNAL TIMER (recording programmed via an external set connected). The external set controls your VTH6080 (example: satellite receiver). This option concerns you when you have adopted connection type N° 3 of the chapter “Setting up a satellite receiver” in the installation manual. The set must support this feature (control voltage applied to pin 8 of the Scart socket). The set is to be connected via a Scart cable to the AV1 socket located at the rear of your VTH6080.

LANGUAGE

To change the language of the OSD menus (French, English, German, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Czech, Dutch), use keys C and B.

To control the video recorder,

press the VCR key on your

remote control.

In the case of error, or to quit, press the key.

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HI-FI FUNCTIONS

IN THE PLAY MODE

Your video recorder receives and records digital NICAM sound broadcast by certain European channels. It remains compatible with the sound of the analogue stereo system broadcast by other European countries.

Load a tape and press the PLAY key. With the MENU key, call up the SUMMARY menu and with W or V, select the line HiFi controls. Validate with OK.

This menu comes up. Select the sound tracks with key C or B.

If the tape has been recorded in Dolby Surround or Dolby Pro Logic Surround, connection of a special audio/video amplifier will allow you to reproduce these sound effects:

- STEREO: stereo sound on the Hi-fi track

- MONO: mono sound on the linear track

- TRACK 1: Sound on the left track

- TRACK 2: Sound on the right track

- MIX: Sound on the mixed hi-fi band mono tracks.

When viewing a Hi-Fi stereo tape, you can choose the sound tracks with key AV.

on the display

NIC : Nicam sound HIFI : Hi-fi sound

: Mixed sound

1 : Left channel 2 : Right channel

: Mono track

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Make sure that the Hi-Fi

connections are set up

properly. To this end, refer to

the installation manual.

VHS

HI-FI SOUND

When the video recorder is on STOP (no tape, or the tape is stopped), the type of channel sound is indicated by the display. It can be MONO (

), STEREO (i),

BILINGUAL (1 2).

Your video recorder records sound on 3 tracks:

- 2 Hifi tracks for stereo or bilingual sound (1 and 2)

- 1 normal track for mono sound or track 1 during a bilingual broadcast.

Depending on the sound of the TV channel (stereo, NICAM or mono), the video recorder will distribute the sound on these different tracks.

Load a tape and press the REC key.

With the MENU key, call up the SUMMARY menu and with W or V, select the line HiFi controls. Validate with OK.

The sound level of the channels varies. If the quality of the sound of one of your recordings is poor, you should adjust the level. A more precise adjustment is possible for the channels received in stereo only.

This menu comes up. With the key C or B, select Adjust mode Auto… or Adjust mode Manual… to adjust the sound manually (in this case, select Level, then adjust with C or B).

Press the PLAY key. Recording begins.

See the connections described on page 22 of the installation manual.

ENGLISH

To control the video recorder,

press the VCR key on your

remote control.

In the case of error, or to quit, press the key.

IN THIS MANUAL

OK B

EXIT MENU

IN THE RECORDING MODE

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SOUND DUBBING INSERT EDIT

SOUND DUBBING

SOUND DUBBING: this feature enables you to replace the sound recorded on the mono track of a VHS tape.

Position the tape to the beginning of the sequence to be dubbed. Use the remote control to switch over to picture freeze K (PAUSE).

If you have a set connected to the rear or the front side of your VCR (sockets AV1, AV2, AV3, AV4), you can use them as a sound input source for your dubbing.

When performing sound dubbing, your can change over to another sound input source by pressing the AV key (the VCR must be on PAUSE).

Press AV or AUDIO DUBBING (on the front of the video recorder) to activate the dubbing feature (DUB P appears on the VCR display) and select the connected set:

- A

3 if you use the front side sockets (white, red, yellow cinch),

- A

1, Au2, or Au4 for the rear sockets (refer to the installation manual, page 20).

Press PLAY, the dubbing begins (DUB appears on the VCR display). To interrupt dubbing, use the key PAUSE. To resume dubbing, press PLAY. On completion, press STOP.

Dubbed track

DUB

To play the sound dubbing, you must press the AV key to select mono (L), bilingual (1 and 2) sound; the VCR display then indicates the sound chosen.

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VHS

INSERTION: This function precisely replaces part of an existing recording (sound and pictures) without altering the picture quality during the edit sequences. Insertion is possible using another video recorder, a camcorder, or another source (TV channel, other video unit).

Load a tape. Call up the information screen.

Select the unit or source used (video recorder, camcorder, video unit or TV channel) to record the sequence to be inserted on your VTH6080.

Position your tape on the end of the sequence to be replaced and press STOP.

Reset the counter.

Position the tape at the beginning of the sequence to be replaced

Activate the insertion mode.

Start the source (PLAY) and start the insertion on your VTH6080.

The insertion ends when the counter reaches 0000.

VTH6080

currently recording

Before insertion

After insertion

Camcorder or

other playing

video recorder

EDIT

EDIT is displayed during insertion.

Sequence to

be inserted

Beginning End

SOUND DUBBING

Sound dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded in the long play mode (LP).

INSERT EDIT

You cannot use the splicing by insertion function if the sequence to be modified contains a section of blank tape.

When loading a record-protected tape, the VCR will eject it.

then

INSERT EDIT

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This function enables you to choose different sequences on a tape on your VTH6080 and view them one after another. If you connect a second video recorder fitted with a compatible PAUSE socket you may recopy these sequences in automatic splicing. This video recorder is not as precise as professional editing equipment.

Load the tape to be copied in your VTH6080 and select the appropried AV2 socket on the other VCR.

Display the SUMMARY menu, select the line Tape controls first and then the line Auto Seq. Memory.

Find the beginning (IN) of the first sequence, validate with OK and press B. Now look for the end (OUT) and validate with OK.

Repeat this operation while observing the order of the sequences (1, 2, 3, etc.).

To start the editing, select the line Start assembling with W and validate with OK.

Connect the two VCR’s with the editing cable provided (plug the connectors into the CAM/PAUSE sockets of the video recorders).

IN OUT IN OUT IN INOUT OUT

1 3 4

432

Bande originale (lecture)

Bande enregistrée (séquences assemblées)

Prepare the other video recorder

by inserting a tape and placing

it in PAUSE-RECORD.

VTH6080 video recorder

currently playing

ASM 01:25:12

The sequences are divided into

hours, minutes and seconds.

SEQUENCE EDITING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SEQUENCE EDITING

Original tape (play)

Recorded tape (assembled sequences)

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Unlock the video recorder with the B (STANDBY) key on the remote control.

(on the display of your video recorder).

Over 10 seconds

ELECTRONIC KEY (CHILD LOCK)

LOCK 17:45

To prevent use of the video recorder, the keys on the front can be locked. Press the B (STANDBY) key on the remote control for 10 seconds and keep it in a safe place.

CONTINUOUS PLAY/RECORD

Play

6 seconds

Record

6 seconds

You can permanently play or record a tape. At the end, the tape is rewound to the beginning and continues playing or recording. This function, used with the LP function, provides for 8 hours of continuous recording or playback with an E240 tape.

- The 8 memories are full. You need to free a memory in order to programme again.

- The VIDEOPLUS+ code is not listed. Enter the channel number.

- If you programmed 2 or more recordings with overlapping start and stop times, the menu TIMER REVIEW

appears along with an error message (the programmed recordings are flashing). Delete the programmed recordings with the key 0000.

ERROR MESSAGES RELATED TO PROGRAMMING

To avoid erasing one of your tapes by accidental over-recording, we recommend you protect them by breaking the security tab. To reuse a protected tape, just stick a piece of adhesive tape on the opening.

Tapes are sensitive to utilisation and storage conditions. Keep them away from dust, humidity or excessive heat. Do not place them next to appliances producing important magnetic or electrical fields (electro-magnet, motor…). There are different types of tapes. These differences are not only due to the magnetic tapes but also to the mechanical elements of the tape. A poor quality tape can damage your video recorder. You should therefore use quality tapes or well known brands.

VHS

ProtectedUnprotected

CONCERNING VIDEO TAPES

To control the video recorder,

press the VCR key on your

remote control.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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UNDERSTANDING TECHNICAL FEATURES IDENTIFYING AND CORRECTING PROBLEMS

UNDERSTANDING

Algeria PAL B Germany PAL BG Belgium PAL BH Spain PAL BG USA NTSC France SECAM LL’

Dom-Tom* SECAM K’ Great Britain PAL I Greece SECAM BH Eire PAL I Italy PAL BG Japan NTSC M

Luxembourg PAL G Morocco SECAM B Netherlands PAL BG Portugal PAL BG Switzerland PAL BG Tunisia SECAM B

COUNTRIES AND THEIR COLOUR TV NORMS

STANDARDS SECAM: "Séquenciel Couleur à Mémoire" French TV standard PAL: "Phase Alternative Line" German colour TV standard, adopted by most West European countries. NTSC: "National Television Standard Committee" Colour TV standard used in the United States or in

Japan.

NICAM: New digital stereo quality similar to the quality of compact discs.

SHOWVIEW : Rapid programming system based on the introduction of a code of figures (indicated in

most TV magazines) containing the programming information (channel, date, start and finish).

VPS - PDC: "Video Programming System" and "Programme Delivery Control"; systems available in certain countries and on certain satellite channels that start the programmed video recorder when the programme actually starts.

SP: "Standard Play"; Standard recording speed (E240 = 4 hours) LP: "Long Play"; Long play recording speed (E240 = 8 hours) SLP: "Super Long Play, To play NTSC tapes only.

EUROCONNECTOR/SCART: A connector including 21 pins to link up to a TV set, video recorder, decoder but

other sources of pictures (satellite, games console, camcorder, computer).

VIDEOPLUS+ mapping: In order to avoid the unnecessary complication of telling the video where is the Videoplus+ number and every one of programmes, the video automatically remembers where to find

the programmes that you do select to record via Videoplus+. This means that the FIRST time you select a programme for timer recording via Videoplus+ this screen will be displayed. Simply enter in the programme number from your cable/satellite. Once you have done this the video will remember that location. The next time you use a Videoplus+ number relating to your programming the video will automatically know where to go. In this way the video will build up a library of your channel locations.

VideoPlus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VideoPlus+ system is manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development corporation.

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IDENTIFYING AND CORRECTING PROBLEMS

TECHNICAL FEATURES

If you have any problems, check the counter measure for each symptoms listed below. If the problem persists, note your VCR Model Number and Serial Number which can be found on the back of your VCR. Contact your nearest authorized service centre or dealer for assistance.

VCR set cannot be turned on. 1. Make sure the power cord plug is inserted in an AC power outlet.

2. Ensure the Power On/Off switch is on.

Intermittent or no remote operation. 1. Aim the remote control directly at the VCR. Nothing should be blocking the remote

control and the VCR.

2. Use new batteries. The batteries in the remote control may be weak or dead.

Snowy picture. Noisy sound.

1. Check your aerial or cable VCR connection.

2. Check the antenna connection on the VCR and on the wall.

Dotted lines or stripes Spotted picture (crosstalk.) Lines or streaks in picture (interference).

1. This may be caused by local interference (e.g. cars, neon signs, hair dryers, personal computer, audio devices, handphone, radio stations, etc.). Try moving the interfering equipment or adjust the aerial antenna.

Double images or“ghosts”. 1. A highly directional antenna may improve the Picture. This may be caused by reflections

from nearby mountains or building.

Good picture. Noisy sound. 1. Check the transmission standard selected for the current VCR programme. No picture.

No. sound.

1. Ensure the power On/Off switch is on.

2. Check the antenna connection.

Recording is impossible: 1. See if the safety tab of the cassette isn’t broken.

2. Check if you have properly performed the steps for the preparation of your recording as set out on page 8.

Mains supply 200 to 240 V ±10% - 50/60 Hz Consumed power 22 W when ON - 3 W in the eco mode Clock autonomy approx. 30 minutes Dimensions (W/H/D) 393 x 90 x 307.5 mm Weight approx. 6.5 kg Functioning conditions +5°C to +40°C - Surrounding humidity: 80 % maximum

Tape heads video: 4 rotary heads

audio: 2 rotary heads (HiFi) - 1 fixed head (mono linear track) Hi-fi pass-band 20 to 20,000 Hz Dynamic 80 dB

Tuner PLL, VPS/PDC Type Reception band I-III-IV Hertzian (aerial)

Inter-band (cable network)

Hyper-band (cable network) Frequency ranges 45 to 855,25 MHz Colour system PAL - SECAM - MESECAM -

NTSC (3.58) viewing and recording

Playing of an NTSC tape on TV PAL 60Hz - Playback of S-VHS tapes Reception norms LL’ - BG - I - DKK’ Number of storable channels 99

Remote control Infrared 33 Khz - Batteries 2 x 1,5 V (AA) Menu language French, English, German, Italian, Spanish, polish, Czech, Dutch Automatic functions On (using any key)

Play (with protected tape)

Rewinding (at the end of the tape)

Long play (LP)

Super Long play (SLP) Tapes VHS format - Rewinding time: 105s with E 180

In our efforts to improve the quality of our products, we reserve the right to change their features. The information

contained in these instructions are therefore liable to change and are not contractual.

MESECAM 1. When the picture is poor, check the Picture menu (see page 16) to see whether the

MESECAM feature is deactivated.

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