Thomson VPH7090 User Manual

SAFETY INFORMATION

Mains connection

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.

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Do NOT mains socket as this could result in electric shock.

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

The OFF button Bon the remote control does not completely disconnect

the unit from the mains supply but switches operating power on and off.

under any circumstances plug the severed plug into any

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

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

Guarantee

10 cm

7 cm

10 cm

7 cm

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

• 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.

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

Precautions

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.

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.

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. To avoid deterioration of your video recorder's heads, never use a cleaning tape.

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

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

CONTENTS

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MULTi-TV-VCR-DVD

REMOTE CONTROL

Multi-TV/VCR and THOMSON DVD

remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

- Controlling the TV set

- Storing the TV code

Controlling the VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

- Controlling the VCR

- Storing another VCR code or a THOMSON DVD code

Controlling the operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

- Display

- Tapes

Viewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9

- A TV channel

- A tape

Recording a tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11

- Recording

S.O.S. record

feature

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13

Subtitle feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Tape Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-17

- Configuration

- Use

Programming a recording . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-19

- With Videoplus+ codes

- Without Videoplus+ codes

Tape control while playing . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21

Adjusting the picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23

Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-25

HI-FI functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-27

- In the play mode

- In the recording mode

Sound dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Splicing by insertion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Sequence editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Additional information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Understanding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Technical features

Identifying and correcting problems . . . . . . . . 33

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MULTI-TV/VCR AND DVD 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.

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

available.

CONTROLLING THE TV SET

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

To control your TV set,

position the selector on

To switch your TV set on or off.

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

To increase the image size / zoom +.

To decrease the image size / zoom -.

These two functions are available on THOMSON TV sets only.

To change the channel.

To adjust the sound volume.

To switch off the sound.

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.

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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.

STORING THE TV CODE

1 - Position the remote

control selector on

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BRAND NAME OF YOUR TV

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

CODE

BRAND NAME OF YOUR TV

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

CODE

2 - Press and hold down the

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

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.

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

CONTROLLING THE VCR

Pour commander le téléviseur,

To control your VCR, position the selector on

appuyez d’abord sur cette touche.

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To start instant recording of what you are watching (only with compatible TV)

To add or remove an index

To double the recording time of a tape with LP

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 select the VPS function

To display the programme menu

To display the information screen

To call up the NAVICLICK menu

To display the subtitles

To navigate through the menus and to validate with OK

To display the SUMMARY menu

To leave a menu at any moment

To change the channel To select a channel. For 2-

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

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

Reverse

Stop

Record

Forward Play Pause

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

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Your remote control is a MULTI-MAKE model which fits a great number of VCR’s. Prior to controlling your VCR’s functions, note down the code (3 digits) matching the make of your VCR and follow the steps below. Note: You may not be able to control all of the functions, depending on the model and the make of your VCR. Some older models are not compatible with this remote control.

STORING ANOTHER VCR CODE OR A THOMSON DVD CODE

Important: If you wish to control independently two video recorders of the makes BRANDT, FERGUSON, NORDMENDE, SABA, TELEFUNKEN or THOMSON, prior to carrying out steps 1, 2 and 3 described below, disconnect the set whose code you wish to change from the mains. Enter the new code (usually 002) and then control the VCR with this new code.

1 - Position the

remote control

MAKE OF YOUR VCR

AIWA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .067-068

AKAI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .003-004-005-006-007-008

BLAUPUNKT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .008-009-062

BRANDT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .001-012-002-059-010

DAEWOO . . . . . . . . . .040-041-042-043-044-045-046-047

FERGUSON . .001-002-060-012-053-055-057-059

FISHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .035-036-037

FUNAI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .030

GOLDSTAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .023-034

GRUNDIG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .061-069-070

HITACHI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .010-012-022-023

JVC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06-010-011-012-013

MITSUBISHI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .048-049

NEC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .039

NOKIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .003-010-035-038

NORDMENDE 001-002-012-054-057-058-059-010

ORION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .024-025-026-027-028-029

PANASONIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .008-009-062

PHILIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .061-062-063-064-065-066

RADIOLA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .061-062-063-064-065-066

SABA . . . . . .001-002-012-053-055-057-058-059

SAMSUNG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .033

SANYO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .019-020-021

SCHNEIDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .061-062-063-064-065-066

SHARP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .031-032

SONY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .015-016-017-018

TELEAVIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .001-012-059-010

TELEFUNKEN . . . . . . . .001-002-012-055-059-010

THOMSON . .001-002-012-054-057-058-059-010

TOSHIBA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .010-011-014

BRAND CODE

selector on mode

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2 - Press the

key and while holding it down, key in the 3-digit code corresponding to the make of your VCR. Depending on the VCR model you own, you may have to try out several of the codes proposed.

3 - Release the

key.

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DVD: When the code 000 is entered, the remote control is configured for -

made DVD's. Refer to the user manual of your DVD to find out the key assignment.

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

YOUR VIDEO RECORDER

RECORD

CONTROLLING THE VCR

THE KEYS ON THE FRONT

To switch the video recorder on and off.

Channel selection

Stereo/Mono

See page 28

Selector

Source

selection

Accelerated play

Variable slow motion

Add an index

- Remove an index (See page 20)

- Reset the counter (in copy mode page 21, in insertion mode page 29)

See page 29

Sound

dubbing

Tape eject

Stop

Play - Pause

Forward- Reverse

To double the recording

time of a tape with LP.

Record

DISPLAY

MAN

he display

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

Au 1-2

: AV1-AV2 -

AV unit connected to the SCART sockets (AUDIO/VIDEO) on the back of the video recorder.

Au 3

: AV3 -

unit connected on the front of the video recorder.

Au 4

: AV4 -

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.

Picture and sound from an

Picture and sound from an AV

pictures and sound from a set

MAN

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: VIDEO: The video recorder transmits the picture

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

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

HIFI : Hi-fi sound

1 : Left channel 2 : Right channel

Play in NTSC for a PAL TV set

and the sound to the TV set

connected to the AUDIO/VIDEO 2 socket is on

: Presence of a tape

in the video recorder

: Mixed sound

: Mono track

The sound proposed by the channel or the tape

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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.

VIEWING

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.

WATCHING EITHER A VCR OR TV CHANNEL

TV pictures

Video recorder

pictures with

video recorder

information

VCR

Video recorder

pictures without

video recorder

information

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).

The information depends on the operating

mode of the video recorder

(STOP, PLAY...).

VHS

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.

VIEWING A TAPE

If you don't want this menu to come up every time you load a tape, deactivate the option Tape library in the PREFERENCES menu (page 24). Refer also to pages 15 to 17, TAPE LIBRARY function.

Play

If the picture is poor, check that the MESECAM and S-VHS functions are disables (see page 22 menu PICTURE). In case of poor quality PAL sources or old PAL tapes, please turn MESECAM off.

Fast search

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

On your remote

Sur votre

télécommande

control

On the front side of

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the video recorder

magnétoscope

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Freeze frame - Pause

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

Variable slow motion

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

Stop

Press the key.

Forward or reverse

Press several times on the keys.

Ejection of the tape

then

RECORDING A TAPE

VHS

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

RECORDING

Insert a tape.

To check the settings for your recording. You can call up the information screen (see page 8).

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.

Switch to pause-record then start the recording.

Pause then resume recording.

Finish the recording.

Record with automatic stop: Press the key twice.

then

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

Recording will stop at the programmed time.

INS-R --:--

VHS

The option S.O.S. RECORD is available only if your TV

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set is fitted with the NexTView Link feature (or similar).

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

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

To record the programme you are watching, just press the control selector must be on

s.o.s. record

key (the remote

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

To control the video recorder, switch to

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).

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.

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

Tab

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REC Pr6

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

To control the video

recorder, switch to

Full operation of the NAVICLICK function will be achieved the day following the first installation of your video recorder. When pressing the status key, the name of the current programme is displayed in the lower part of the screen.

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• Choose the station on your VCR.

• Press key.

• The NAVICLICK TV guide comes up.

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

• Press

to validate your selection.

The menu TIMER REVIEW comes up (see boxed text on page 13).

• Press

exit

, your programming is completed.

• Switch the video recorder off (TIMER mode).

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.

QUICKLY CHECK WHAT'S ON TV WITH NAVICLICK

Display the NAVICLICK menu of a station. Press the keys PR+/PR- or

This provides a simple way of checking what’s on TV at any particular time of day.

C/B to display the NAVICLICK TV guide of the other channels.

Note: This function is available on most channels with Teletext; for satellite channels, select SA with the AV key (Channel change is not possible on satellite channels).

IN THIS MANUAL

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TIMER REVIEW

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 19 – PROGRAMMING OPTIONS);

- or press the

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 31).

The menu TIMER REVIEW consists of two

pages. To access the other page, select

Next page and then validate with OK.

Each morning, the NAVICLICK function works by storing the relevant TV guide pages from the broadcast teletext. It provides an easy way of seeing what’s on TV and programming your VCR to record by a few simple “clicks”. For this to operate fully, your VCR needs to be on standby (no timer programmed) at 8.00 each morning. If you have a timer programmed, the storing will not take place, but you can still use the NAVICLICK function. However, display of your NAVICLICK TV GUIDE will be slower in this case and no channel change will be possible.

Note: When searching for a given

programme in the NAVICLICK menu and reaching the last page available on the TV screen, press key

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

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

to operate in this case (unless the structure of the Teletext is completely changed), just select the menu NAVICLICK

SET UP (call up the menu SUMMARY and INSTALLATION) and update the number

of the first 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.

to continue the

and SUBTITLES to continue

Teletext page assigned to the

SUBTITLE FEATURE TAPE LIBRARY – C

Certain programmes (mainly in the evening) include subtitles.

ONFIGURATION

SUBTITLE FEATURE

When you are watching a programme, you may display the subtitles by pressing the

text

key.

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Press

You can also record the subtitles: in the RECORD TIMER menu, select Subtitle Yes to record the subtitles of the programme.

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

to quit.

To always record subtitles in your timer recordings. To activate this function, tick this

þ) off (OKkey) (See page 24).

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More information can be found on page 15 (menu RECORD TIMER) and 20 (menu PREFERENCES).

The TAPE LIBRARY function enables you:

- to create and manage a library with up to 200 tapes,

- to automatically retrieve and play a broadcast recorded by you.

TAPE LIBRARY – CONFIGURATION

WHEN LOADING A BLANK TAPE FOR RECORDING

- load a blank tape into your video recorder.

- A menu comes up, select New Tape,

then press

Note: If you don't want to use this function systematically, you may deactivate the relevant option in the PREFERENCES menu (see page 24).

- Your tape is now stored in the tape library of your VPH7090.

Don’t forget to label your tape with the number given by the video recorder when you eject it.

- Press

Now you can record one or more broadcasts on your tape.

exit

to leave.

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WHEN LOADING AN ALREADY LISTED TAPE

Load a tape (which is already listed in your library) into your VPH7090. This makes the same menu appear as above. Now enter the number assigned to the tape and confirm with

Note: If you previously de-activated the Tape

Library option in the PREFERENCES menu, choose Tape Library in the SUMMARY menu.

The TAPE LIBRARY menu comes up, displaying the tape's contents.

Select a record title with the keys V/W.

Validate with ok.

TAPE LIBRARY – Use

IMPORTANT: Your VPH7090 will automatically give the broadcast title to all recordings from channels with the NAVICLICK function active.

MANAGEMENT OF YOUR TAPE LIBRARY

You have a choice of 4 functions. Use V/W to select one and confirm with

- Play back title: The video recorder automatically

retrieves and plays the record title selected.

- Go to title: The video recorder positions itself on the

beginning of record title selected.

- Edit title: To edit and change the title of the recording

by means of the keys V/W, C/B and

- Delete title: To delete this title from the tape contents.

exit

Press

to leave.

WHEN LOADING A PRERECORDED TAPE OR TAPE RECORDED ON YOUR OLD VCR

When you have tapes recorded on another video recorder, you may integrate them in your tape library, but only with one title, as the detailed contents cannot be rebuilt.

Repeat the previously described steps. You may give a title to your tape (refer to Edit title on this page).

Tape Library: This function is active only for recordings with a length of over

10 minutes.

LISTING ALL YOUR RECORDINGS WITHOUT LOADING A TAPE

Display the SUMMARY menu, then choose Tape Library with V or W.

Confirm with The menu TAPE LIBRARY comes up:

- For title search in alphabetical order,

select Tape library: Use the keys C/B to scroll the pages and the keys V/W to step through the title list. The tape number corresponding to each title is displayed in the right column.

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- To see the contents of all tapes stored in your tape

library, choose Tape number: To skip from one tape to another, use the keys C/B. To select a title, use the keys V/W.

To edit or delete a title: Go to the line concerned and press Follow the instructions displayed on the bottom of the screen.

Press

exit

to leave.

PROGRAMMING A RECORDING

16.2516.25

FUNNY TIMESFUNNY TIMES

filmfilm

Drama-comedy

5862458624

TUESDAY

You can programme a recording using the Plus Codes in your TV listings magazine or using the manual programming procedure.

WITH VIDEO Plus+ CODES

Call up the VIDEO Plus+ menu and enter the programme code.

Validate with

The menu RECORD TIMER comes up.

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

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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 page 13), if not, press

Switch off the video recorder.

With a satellite receiver, you will normally need to leave the receiver switched on.

exit

(see the boxed menu TIMER REVIEW - see

IN THIS MANUAL

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exit menu

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.

WITHOUT VIDEO Plus+ CODES

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.

With a satellite receiver, you will normally need to leave the receiver switched on.

To control the video recorder, switch to

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

In the United Kingdom and in Ireland,

SHOWVIEW

VIDEO Plus+ DELUXE.

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 yellow, red and white cinch

sockets at the rear.

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.

When you press key

AUTO or TIMER is displayed on your video recorder, depending on the language of

the menus.

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.

DELUXE is replaced by

Tab

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B (STANDBY),

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TAPE CONTROL WHILE PLAYING

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

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

With the select the line Tape controls. Validate with

INDEX SEARCH

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.

INTRO 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

CLEAR INDEX

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 STOP).

GO TO COUNTER/GO TO REMAINING TIME

Enter a value with key C or B. Validate with the 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.

CASSETTE TYPE

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).

key, call up the SUMMARY menu and with W or V,

key.

(the VCR must be on

AUTO SEQUENCE MEMORY (see page 30)

VHS

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MAN

To control the video recorder, switch to

Read the information on the display.

Type of tape (E 240 = 240 minutes)

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

THE COUNTERS

The counter indicates the time elapsed in

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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.

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.

= remaining

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

Tab

ADJUSTING THE PICTURE

With the with W or V, select the line Picture. Validate with

key, call up the SUMMARY menu and

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2 3 4

5 6 7

TRACKING

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

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

SHARPNESS 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.

STABILITY

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.

FORMAT

- 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.

S-VHS CASSETTE

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

NTSC TV

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

COPY MODE

To improve the quality of the copy during a recording on your VPH7090 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

key and start the recording by pressing PLAY (REC C appears on the display).

CC/BB

. Return to the standard setting with key 0000 or

key. The display indicates NTSC.

8 9

BLACK & WHITE (for SECAM)

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

MESECAM

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

key.

To control the video

recorder, switch to

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

Note: NTSC recording is only possible from a read NTSC source (e.g. American or second VPH7090) not from ”NTSC playback on Pal TV”.

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.

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COPY : See the connections described on

page 22 of the installation manual.

PREFERENCES

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

With the Preferences. Validate with

key, call up the SUMMARY menu and with W or V, select the line

1 2

4 5

6 7

TAPE LIBRARY

Tick off this option (þ) to display the TAPE LIBRARY menu at any time you load a tape into the video recorder.

BEEP SOUND

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 (

ECO MODE

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 (

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 VPH7090. 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.

key) to activate the function (þ).

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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).

SUBTITLE RECORD

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

key).

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EXTERNAL TIMER

Recording of a programme can be started by a satellite receiver (or another set). Tick this box (þ) off ( programme only one set: your satellite receiver.

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

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.

key) so that you have to

LANGUAGE

IDENTITY TAGGING

To control the video recorder, switch to

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

EXTERNAL TIMER (recording

programmed via an external set connected). The external set controls your VPH7090 (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 VPH7090.

PERSONAL CODE NUMBER

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

MY VIDEO RECORDER

PERSONAL CODE

NUMBER IS:

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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

Please keep in a safe place.

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.

HI-FI FUNCTIONS

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.

IN THE PLAY MODE

Load a tape and press the PLAY key. With the controls. Validate with

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.

key, call up the SUMMARY menu and with W or V, select the line HiFi

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.

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IN THE RECORDING MODE

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.

Load a tape and press the REC key.

With the menu and with W or V, select the line HiFi controls. Validate with

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).

key, call up the SUMMARY

To control the video

recorder, switch to

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

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 (

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.

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

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), STEREO (i),

Press the PLAY key. Recording begins.

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SOUND DUBBING INSERT EDIT

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

SOUND DUBBING

If you have a set connected to the rear or the front side of your VCR (sockets AV1, AV2, AV3, AV4) or a microphone connected to the MICROPHONE socket on the front side, 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).

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

- MIC if you use a high impedance microphone (for dubbing of a silent film) connected to the MICROPHONE socket on the VCR front side.

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.

Note: When dubbing, you may control the recording by means of a headphone set connected to the HEADPHONE socket.

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.

DUB

Dubbed track

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).

INSERT EDIT

VPH7090

currently recording

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Before insertion

After insertion

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 VPH7090.

Position your tape on the end of the sequence to be replaced

then

and press STOP.

Reset the counter.

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

Activate the insertion mode.

then

Start the source (PLAY) and start the insertion on your VPH7090.

Camcorder or

Beginning End

other playing

video recorder

Sequence to

be inserted

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.

EDIT

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

EDIT is displayed during insertion.

The insertion ends when the counter reaches 0000.

IN OUT IN OUT IN INOUT OUT

1 3 4

432

Bande originale (lecture)

Bande enregistrée (séquences assemblées)

SEQUENCE EDITING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This function enables you to choose different sequences on a tape on your VPH7090 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.

SEQUENCE EDITING

Original tape (play)

Recorded tape (assembled sequences)

VPH7090 video recorder

currently playing

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

Load the tape to be copied in your VPH7090 and select the appropried AV 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 Now look for the end (OUT) and validate with

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

and press B.

Prepare the other video recorder

by inserting a tape and placing

it in PAUSE-RECORD.

ASM 01:25:12

The sequences are divided into

hours, minutes and seconds.

To control the video

VHS

recorder, switch to

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ELECTRONIC KEY (CHILD LOCK)

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.

Over 10 seconds

LOCK 17:45

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

CONTINUOUS PLAY/RECORD

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.

Record

6 seconds

VPS/PDC SYSTEM

Some programmes broadcast on certain channels are transmitted using VPS (Video Programme System) or PDC (Programme Delivery Control). These signals precisely start or stop the recording even when there is a delay in the programme schedule. Your video recorder can recognise these signals.

VPS or PDC is displayed when the programme you are watching is broadcast in VPS or PDC. In this case you can use the functions below.

- Recording stopped by VPS - During the recording of a VPS programme, press key

the programme is really over.

- Recording started by VPS - Put the video recorder in pause-record mode, then press key

programme starts, the video recorder starts to record.

(on the display of your video recorder).

Play

vps

. The recording will stop when

vps

. As soon as the VPS

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ERROR MESSAGES RELATED TO PROGRAMMING

- 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

CONCERNING VIDEO TAPES

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.

ProtectedUnprotected

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.

UNDERSTANDING TECHNICAL FEATURES IDENTIFYING AND CORRECTING PROBLEMS

UNDERSTANDING

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.

COUNTRIES AND THEIR COLOUR TV NORMS

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

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).

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

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.

TECHNICAL FEATURES

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) 440 x 99 x 321 mm Weight approx. 6.5 kg Functioning conditions +5°C to +40°C - Surrounding humidity: 80 % maximum

Tape heads video: 4 rotary heads (VP4810C)

Hi-fi pass-band 20 to 20,000 Hz Dynamic 80 dB

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

Frequency ranges 45 to 855,25 MHz Colour system PAL - SECAM - MESECAM -

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)

Tapes VHS format - Rewinding time: 105s with E 180

audio: 2 rotary heads (HiFi) - 1 fixed head (mono linear track)

Inter-band (cable network) Hyper-band (cable network)

NTSC (3.58) viewing and recording

Playing of an NTSC tape on TV PAL 60Hz - Playback of S-VHS tapes

Play (with protected tape) Rewinding (at the end of the tape) Long play (LP) Super Long play (SLP)

IDENTIFYING AND CORRECTING PROBLEMS

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.

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

Snowy picture. Noisy sound.

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

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

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

No. sound. MESECAM 1. When the picture is poor, check the Picture menu (see page 22) to see whether the

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

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.

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

control and the VCR.

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

1. Check your aerial or cable VCR connection.

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

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.

from nearby mountains or building.

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

2. Check the antenna connection.

MESECAM feature is deactivated.

2. Check if you have properly performed the steps for the preparation of your recording as set out on page 10.

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