Grundig VIVANCE GV 3042 NIC User manual

VIDEO RECORDER
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VIVANCE
GV 3042 NIC
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CONTENTS __________________________________________________________________________
4GV 3042 NIC video recorder
Packing contents
Special features of your video recorder
5 Set-up and safety
6 Overview
The front of the video recorder
The back of the video recorder
The remote control
10 Connection and preparation
Connecting the antenna, television and mains cable
Inserting batteries in the remote control
Switching the video recorder on and off (power save mode)
13 Tuning
Tuning the video recorder and the television
Automatic channel tuning (using ATS euro plus)
17 Playback
Basic playback functions
Additional playback functions
21 Search functions
Zero setting
Finding recordings using the Video Index Search System (VISS)
22 Recording
Three recording options
The Video Programming System (VPS/PDC)
Immediate recording
Delayed recording by entering the ShowView number
Delayed recording by entering the data for the required television program
Checking, modifying or deleting recording information

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Interrupting recording standby mode
Reactivating recording standby mode
34 Copying
Connection and preparation
Recording from external devices
36 Satellite receiver
Connection and preparation
Recording TV programs from the satellite receiver
39 Using a Decoder
Connection and preparation
Recording PAY TV programs
41 Audio playback
42 Special settings
Sorting, deleting and renaming television stations
Skipping television stations
Tuning new television stations
Switching the station on the video recorder on and off
47 Setting the date and time
Automatically updating the date and time
Setting the date and time manually
48 Special features
51 Television remote control
52 Information
Rectifying minor problems
Technical data
GRUNDIG Service

Packing contents
1 GV 3042 NIC video recorder
2Remote control
3Operating manual
42 Batteries, 1.5 V, type AA
5Mains cable
6 HF (antenna) connection cable
Special features of your video recorder
Three recording options:
– Immediate recording, in which you select the required channel on the video
recorder and start recording immediately.
– Delayed recording using the ShowView number.
– Delayed recording by entering the time and channel of the program you want
to record (if you do not know the ShowView number).
ShowView* recording
This function makes recording child’s play. Find the program in your TV guide,
enter the code number and the video recorder is programmed automatically.
High Speed Drive
The High Speed Drive reduces the rewind time, for example 48 seconds for an
E-180 Cassette.
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* SHOWVIEW® is a registered trademark of the Gemstar Development Corporation. The
SHOWVIEW system was manufactured under licence from the Gemstar Development
Corporation.
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SET-UP AND SAFETY______________________________________________
This video recorder is designed to receive, record and play back video and
audio signals.
Any other use is expressly prohibited.
If the video recorder is subject to sudden changes in temperature, for example if
it is brought in from the cold to a warm room, connect it to the mains supply and
let it stand for at least two hours before you insert a video cassette.
The video recorder is designed for use in dry rooms. If you do use it in the open,
please ensure that it is protected from moisture, such as rain or water splashes.
Do not expose the video recorder or cassettes to moisture.
Place the video recorder on a hard, level surface. Do not place any objects
(newspapers, for example) on top of the video recorder or any cloth or similar
items underneath it.
Do not place the video recorder near heating units or in direct sunlight, as this
will impair cooling. Keep the video recorder away from devices which generate
magnetic fields, such as loudspeakers.
Do not insert any foreign objects into the video tape compartment, as this may
damage its precision mechanics.
Do not place any vessels such as vases on the video recorder as they may spill
liquid and present an electrical safety risk.
Thunderstorms present a danger to all electrical devices. Even when the video
recorder is switched off it can be damaged by a lightning strike to the mains or
antenna cable. Always disconnect the mains and antenna plugs during a storm.
Do not open the video recorder casing under any circumstances. The manu-
facturer accepts no liability for damage resulting from improper handling.
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OVERVIEW__________________________________________________________________________
The front of the video recorder
VIDEO IN Camcorder video input.
L AUDIO IN R Left and right camcorder audio inputs.
AASwitches off the video recorder.
NNEjects the cassette.
**PSelects the next channel down.
ÜÜPSelects the next channel up.
●Starts recording.
rr During playback: reverse search;
when stopped: fast rewind.
I I Pause during recording, freeze-frame during playback.
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OVERVIEW__________________________________________________________________________________
The back of the video recorder
AC IN~Socket for the mains power cable.
XEURO-AV1 Euro-AV (Scart) socket (to the television).
DECODER/YEURO-AV2 Euro-AV (Scart) socket (to an external device).
AUDIO R L OUT Audio outputs to the HiFi system.
ÄÄAntenna input socket (from the roof antenna).
ÖAntenna socket (to the television).
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The remote control
The following section describes the most important features of the remote control.
See the relevant chapters in this manual for information on how to operate the
remote control.
Point the remote control at the video recorder.
88Switches off the video recorder (standby).
1 ... 0 Numerical buttons for entering various data;
»0« selects channels »
A I «, » A 2 «, » CV «.
SV Activates ShowView recording.
TIMER/V+
I I Pause during recording, freeze-frame during playback.
rr Reverse search during playback;
fast rewind in ”Stop” mode.
eStarts playback.
ee Forward search during playback;
fast forward in ”Stop” mode.
■Switches on the video recorder; stops all drive functions and
switches the video recorder to ”Stop” mode.
i INFO Switches between the menu and the TV image.
● RECORD Starts recording.
CCDDSelect channels, » +« up, » –« down;
select various menu functions.
OK Calls up, confirms and saves data.
FFEEFor fine channel tuning;
select various menu functions.
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TIMER Press briefly to activate TIMER-recording;
ON/OFF press and hold down to deactivate TIMER recording.
SP/LP Switches between standard and long play mode.
CLEAR Deletes data, activates settings, sets the playing time indicator to
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0:00:00 «.
MONITOR Switches the screen display between the picture on the television
and the video recorder signal (Monitor mode).
AUDIO Selects the audio channel for recording and playback.
INDEX Activates the INDEX search function.
DUB Switches the menus to a blue background.
VIDEO 2 Switches to secondary video operation.
TV Switches to television remote control.
The options are described on page 51.
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OVERVIEW__________________________________________________________________________________

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CONNECTION AND PREPARATION_______________
Connecting the antenna, television and mains cable
1Plug the roof antenna cable into the antenna socket »ÄÄ« on the video
recorder.
2Plug the antenna cable supplied into the »Ö« socket on the video recorder
and the antenna socket on the television.
3Plug a standard Scart cable in the »XEURO-AV1« socket on the video
recorder and the AV 1 socket on the television.
– Stereo sound can only be played back on a stereo television set if this
connection is used.
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4Plug the mains cable supplied into the »AC IN~« socket on the video
recorder and plug it into the mains wall socket.
– The video recorder is now in standby mode.
Caution:
The only way to separate the video recorder from the mains supply is to pull
the plug.
Note:
Instructions on connecting other devices, such as another video recorder, a
decoder, a HiFi or a satellite receiver, can be found starting on Page 34.
Inserting batteries in the remote control
1Open the battery compartment by pressing the snap-catch and removing
the lid.
2When inserting the batteries (UM-3 or AA, 2 x1.5 V), observe the polarity
marked on the base of the battery compartment.
Note:
If the video recorder no longer reacts properly to remote control commands
the batteries may be flat. Always remove flat batteries. No liability is accep-
ted for damage resulting from leaking batteries.
Environmental note
Batteries, including those which are heavy metal-free, may not be disposed
of with household waste. Please dispose of used batteries in an environ-
mentally sound way, for example at public collection points. Find out about
the legal regulations which apply in your area.
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Switching the video on and off (power save mode)
1Press »DD« or »CC« to switch on the video recorder.
2Press »88« to switch to standby.
– The video recorder is now in standby mode and the display shows the
current time.
3Press »88« to switch off.
– The video recorder is now switched off, the time is no longer visible in the
display and the green indicator lights up. The power consumption is now
less than 2 Watts.
Note:
You cannot switch off the video recorder if you have set it to record programs
later.

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TUNING_________________________________________________________________________________
Tuning the video recorder and the television
You do not need to do this if the video recorder and the television are connected
via a EURO-AV (Scart) cable.
1Switch on the television.
2Select the »AV« channel position on the television set for recorder playback
via the antenna cable.
3Tune the television to a free channel in the UHF band between channel 21
and channel 69. A free channel is one which does not carry a signal from a
television station (you can only see and hear static).
– Many televisions display the channel number.
4Store the free channel position on the television.
5Press »88« to switch the video recorder to standby, then press and hold down
»INFO«.
– The display on the video recorder reads something like » CH 27 RF «.
6Set the channel (in this example, channel 27) by pressing »**PÜÜ« on the
video recorder or » 0…9« on the remote control, until you see the test
picture from the video recorder on the television screen.
7If the quality of the test picture is OK, press » OK « to save the setting.
– The video switches to standby.
Note:
If the quality of the test picture is unsatisfactory, or if the picture quality of
other channels has deteriorated, then you should find another free channel
on the television and repeat the setting from steps 1to 5.
You can switch off the station on the video recorder. Fore more information
see the ”Switching the station on the video recorder on and off” on Page 46.

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Automatic channel tuning (using ATS euro plus)
The video recorder has its own receiver unit. It can receive and record from
television stations independently of the television.
This means you must tune the television stations on the video recorder.
During this setting the clock is automatically updated. However, this is only
possible if channel position 1 on the video recorder is occupied by a station with
teletext.
If the clock is not updated, set it manually, referring to the ”Setting the date and
time” section on page 47.
There are 99 channel positions available which can be assigned as required to
television stations received via the antenna, cable connection or satellite receiver.
Preparation
Switch on the television.
Select the channel position »AV« on the television for the video recorder.
Automatic tuning
1Press » ■«.
– The »AUTO INSTALLATION« menu appears.
Hint:
If the »AUTO INSTALLATION« menu does not appear on the screen press
»**P« and » PÜÜ« on the video recorder at the same time until you see the
menu.
2Press »OK« to begin the setting.
– The »LANGUAGE« menu appears.
LANGUAGE
ENGLISH DANSK
DEUTSCH SVENSKA
FRANÇAIS SUOMI
ITALIANO ESPAÑOL
NEDERLANDS PORTUGUES
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AUTO INSTALLATION
PRESS OK KEY TO START.
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3Select the language using the » CCDDFFEE« buttons and then press
»OK« to confirm.
– The
»COUNTRY« menu appears.
4Select the country you are in using the » CCDDFFEE« buttons.
Note:
If your country is not shown in the
»COUNTRY« menu, select »OTHERS« .
Press » OK « to confirm the country.
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A menu appears on the screen asking if all the cables have been connected
to the video. Check that they are before continuing.
5 Start the automatic channel search by pressing »OK«.
– The video recorder searches all channels for television stations, then sorts
and saves them. The automatic search can take several minutes.
– When the automatic search is completed the message »AUTO SETUP
COMPLETED!« appears on the screen along with the number of the output
channel.
Note:
If the video recorder and the television are not connected with a EURO-AV
(Scart) cable, you need to repeat the setting on Page 13 and set the channel
shown in the menu on the television (for example » CH 27 «).
6To sort the television stations press »OK«.
– The »MOVE« menu appears;
or
press » i INFO« to finish the setting.
7Press the » CCDDFFEE« buttons to select the station you want to move and
then press » OK « to highlight it.
Note:
If the television picture makes it difficult to see the menu, press » DUB« and it
will appear on a blue background.
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8 Use the » CCDDFFEE« buttons to move the highlighted station to the
required channel position and then press »OK« to confirm.
To move other television stations, repeat steps
7 and 8 .
9 Press » i INFO« to save the setting.
– The »CLOCK« menu appears.
Check the date and time.
Note:
If the clock was not updated automatically, set it manually, referring to the
”Setting the date and time” section on page 47.
10 Press » i INFO« to finish the setting.
Note:
Other procedures – such as manual search, sorting television stations at a
later date, deleting stations or renaming stations – are described in the
section starting on Page 42.
MOVE 1/6
1ARD 17C23 13SAT03
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4RTL2 10C47 16SAT06
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PLAYBACK___________________________________________________________________________
Preparation
Switch on the television.
Select the channel position »AV« on the television for the video recorder.
Insert a recorded video tape into the compartment with the window facing
upwards until it is automatically drawn in.
– The video recorder display contains the following symbol: » « (= tape
symbol).
Note:
If you put a cassette with the protection tab removed into the video recorder,
playback starts automatically.
Basic playback functions
1Press » e« to start playback.
2To switch to freeze-frame/pause press »II«.
Press repeatedly to advance the picture frame by frame.
3Press »rr«or »ee« during playback to start a forwards or reverse
search.
Press several times to change the playback speed.
4To stop playback, press »■«.
5To eject the cassette, press »
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« on the video recorder.
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Additional playback functions
Calling up information
1Press the »OK« button to call up information.
– »USED« is the elapsed playing time on the tape
– »REM« is the remaining playing time
– »0:00:00« is the tape counter in hours, minutes and seconds
– The date and time
To set the tape counter to » 0:00:00 « press »CLEAR«.
Fast forward/rewind
1Press »■« to stop the tape.
2Press »rr« to rewind the tape or »ee« to fast forward.
Double playback speed
1Press » e« during playback.
2Press » e« again to return to normal playback speed.
Slow motion
1During freeze-frame (playback/pause) press and briefly hold down »II«.
2Press » FF« or » EE« to alter the slow-motion speed.
3Press » e« to return to normal playback speed.
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Frame-by-frame playback
1During freeze-frame (playback/pause) press »II« repeatedly.
2Press » e« to return to normal playback speed.
Improving the quality of the freeze-frame image
1During freeze-frame (playback/pause) press » CC« or » DD« to adjust the
picture to suit your taste.
2Press » e« to return to normal playback.
Note:
The video stops the freeze-frame function after a certain period of time.
Eliminating picture disturbances
(adjusting the tracking position)
1During playback, use » CC« and » DD« to improve the picture quality as you
see it.
– Your setting is retained until you remove the cassette.
2If you press » **PÜÜ« simultaneously on the video recorder it switches to
medium tracking.
Automatic picture improvement system (ACC Plus)
Tapes recorded on other devices may have poor picture and sound quality. This
does not indicate a problem with your video recorder.
1During playback you can adjust the picture quality by pressing » FF« (softer)
or » EE« (sharper).
2To return to the medium setting, hold down the »CLEAR« button until you
see the menu on the screen.
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Selecting the audio track
You can select the audio signal you want to hear when playing tapes recorded
with stereo or two-channel broadcasts:
1During playback, call up the menu by pressing »AUDIO«.
2Select the audio signal using » FF« or » EE« and press »OK« to confirm.
– On-screen display:
»STEREO« = stereo; »L« = left; »R« = right; »MONO« = mono.
3To quit the »AUDIO-MODE« menu, press » iINFO«.
Playing back NTSC recordings
During playback of NTSC recordings the video recorder automatically switches
over to this system.
Note:
A perfect freeze-frame is not possible during NTSC playback.
There may be some picture disturbances on NTSC long play recordings.
Continuous playback
When this function is activated, the video recorder automatically rewinds the
tape to position » 0:00:00 « when it reaches the end, and starts playback
again.
1Press » e« to start playback.
2Press » e« on the video recorder, hold it down and simultaneously press
»rr« on the video recorder.
– This activates continuous playback and the buttons on the video recorder
are disabled.
3Press »■« on the remote control to stop continuous playback.
AUDIO-MODE STEREO
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OK :ENTER INFO:EXIT