Grundig GV 560 HiFi User manual

VIDEORECORDER
GV 560 HiFi

rInstallation and Safety Precautions 2
rConnecting 3
rThe Remote Control 4-5
Inserting batteries into the remote control . . . . . 4
The two levels of the remote control . . . . . . . . . 4
At a glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5.
rThe User Guide 6
rSettings 7-12
Tuning the TV set to the recorder 7-8
Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Improving picture quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Switching the recorder´s transmitter
off and on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Tuning TV stations 9-12
Tuning TV stations using the automatic
channel search and memory system
(ATS euro plus) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Resorting TV stations –
with the Follow TV function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Resorting TV stations –
manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Entering data manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Deleting the data for a programme position . . . 12
rThe Cassette 13
rPlayback 14-16
At a glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Additional playback functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Adjusting picture/sound quality . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Locating certain recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
rRecording 17-19
At a glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Entering a stop time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Assembling recordings
with clean joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Recording title lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Special features of sound recording . . . . . . . . . 18
Recording subtitles, manual selection . . . . . . . 19
Recording subtitles with immediate recordings
and TIMER recordings, automatic selection . . . 19
rTIMER Recording 20-24
The options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Programming with the ShowView
system, variant 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Recorder messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Checking the occupied TIMER positions . . . . . 22
Altering the data of a TIMER position . . . . . . . . 22
Deleting an occupied TIMER position . . . . . . . . 22
Interrupting the record stand-by mode
of the recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Reactivating the record stand-by mode
of the recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Programming with the teletext pages
from the broadcasters, variant 2 . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Programming with the user guide
and manual data entry, variant 3 . . . . . . . . . . . 24
rCreating title lines 25
rTeletext Mode 26-27
rCopying from a Second
Recorder, Camcorder,
CD-i Player 28
rInsert-Splice Function 29-30
Insert/Dubbing function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Insert/Video function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Insert/Copy function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
rSynchro-Edit Function 31
rAudio Recording 32
rDubbing 33
rOperation with a PAY-TV Decoder 34
rOperation with a Satellite Receiver 35
rSpecial Functions 36-39
Recording – controlled from external devices . . . 36
Continuous playback mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
The child lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37.
Operation with a 16:9 format TV set . . . . . . . . . 37
Checking/setting time and date . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Selecting the language for the user guide . . . . . 38
Remote control of other GRUNDIG video
recorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Remote control of the TV set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
rUseful Information 40-42
Fixing faults yourself . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Overview of code numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
GRUNDIG Service Germany/Europe . . . . . . . . . 42
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Contents GV 560 HiFi

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!This video recorder is intended for the reception,
recording, and reproduction of picture and sound
signals.
Any other application is expressly prohibited.
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!If the recorder is exposed to drastic temperature
changes, for example when taking it from a cold to
a warm place, connect the recorder to the mains
supply and let it stand for at least two hours without
a cassette loaded.
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!Place the recorder on a flat and hard surface.
Do not place the recorder on a table mat or any-
thing similar. Do not place any objects (e.g. news-
papers) on the recorder that cover the ventilation
slits, which are necessary for cooling.
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!Do not place the recorder in the immediate vicinity
of a heat source or in direct sunlight, as this also
prevents proper cooling.
Keep the recorder away from magnetic fields (e.g.
loudspeakers).
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!Do not expose the recorder or the cassette to any
moisture.
The recorder is intended for use in dry rooms.
If you wish to operate it in the open air, make abso-
lutely sure that it is protected against moisture
(rain, splashes of water).
Do not place any object filled with water (vases or
the like) on the recorder. The object might fall over
and spill liquid into the unit, thus impairing its elec-
trical safety.
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!Thunderstorms pose a danger for any electrical
appliance. Even when switched off, the recorder
can be damaged by lightning striking the mains
and/or aerial lead.
During a thunderstorm, you should always dis-
connect the mains and aerial plugs.
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!Never insert any foreign object into the cassette
compartment or the ventilation slits. This might
damage the sensitive mechanism.
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!Certain parts of the recorder (e.g. the display) are
protected with foil.
You may remove these protective foils.
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!Warning! Lithium battery in the video recorder!
Tampering may result in explosion.
The battery may be changed only by qualified per-
sonnel (as described in the “Service Manual”).
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!Never open the recorder.
Damage caused by unqualified tampering is not
covered by the manufacturer’s guarantee.
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Installation and Safety Precautions

rConnecting the recorder to the aerial
Remove the plug of the aerial cable from the aerial
socket on the TV set and insert it into the aerial
socket –II
–on the recorder.
rConnecting the recorder and the TV set
With EURO-AV cable
If the TV set is equipped with a EURO-AV socket,
connect this socket to the EURO-AV A1 socket on
the recorder using the EURO-AV cable supplied
with the recorder.
– The advantage of this connection is better picture
and sound quality during playback and transfer
(EE) mode.
– This connection is required for playing back ste-
reo sound with a stereo TV set.
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!If the recorder is connected to a TV set with Mega-
logic functions, a EURO-AV cable must be used to
make this connection.
Please see the appropriate chapters in the Opera-
ting Instructions for details about Megalogic func-
tions.
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!If the recorder is to be connected to a TV set with
16:9 format, please observe the adjustment instruc-
tions on page 37.
With aerial cable
Insert the aerial cable supplied with your recorder
into the ńsocket on the recorder and the aerial
socket on the TV set.
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rConnecting the recorder to the mains
Insert the mains cable supplied with your recorder
into the mains socket ~on the recorder.
Insert the plug on the mains cable into the wall
socket. The recorder is now on.
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!The recorder can be isolated from the mains only
by pulling out the mains plug.
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!Connection options for additional devices such as a
second video recorder, Pay-TV decoder, satellite
receiver, stereo system, etc. are described in the
chapters about these devices.
rSwitching the recorder off
(Energy-saver switch)
With the recorder in stand-by mode – the time is
visible in the display – press the ¢Ǽbutton.
– The recorder is switched off, the time display dis-
appears, the yellow display is lit.
In this state the recorder uses very little energy.
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!If a TIMER recording has been programmed, the
recorder cannot be switched off.
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The Remote Control
Inserting batteries into the remote
control
Press the catch and remove the cover from the bat-
tery compartment.
Insert the batteries (2 x1.5 V, type Micro R03P).
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!Observe correct polarity, as marked on the bottom
of the battery compartment.
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!If your recorder no longer responds correctly to the
remote control commands, the batteries may be
exhausted.
Exhausted batteries must be removed.
The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for
damage resulting from battery leakage.
Exhausted batteries must be properly disposed of
as special refuse (environmental protection).
The two levels of the
remote control
The buttons on the remote control are located on
two separate levels.
The buttons you need for essential operating func-
tions are located on the upper level.
The buttons you need for convenience functions are
located on the level under the cover flap.
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At a glance
The buttons on the remote control are explained
briefly on this page and the following page. Please
refer to the respective chapter of these operating
instructions for operation.
rButtons for TIMER programming
ASwitches the recorder off (stand-by).
BPROG. Selects the TV station.
BDAY Selects the day.
BSTART Selects the start time.
BSTOP Selects the stop time.
¢SET/CHECK Calls up the »Record Programming«
table, for checking and altering data.
¢CLEAR Deletes data.
¢ON/OFF Interrupts/activates TIMER recor-
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SP/LP
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rSwitch for selecting the VCR address
rButtons for various entries
¢SP/LP Switches to long-play mode and
back to standard-play mode.
¢SV/V+ Opens ShowView programming.
1... 0Numbered buttons for various
entries.
gDuring TIMER programming, dis-
plays the teletext page stored in the
TV station table.
eSelects programme position A1, A 2
or CV for recording or for TIMER
programming.
hSwitches to the info table and back
to the television picture.
CCursor buttons,
FE for moving the cursor
D(marker);
for selecting various functions;
for fine-tuning the programmes.
GConfirms data.
rDrive mechanism buttons and Jog/
Shuttle
KStarts recording.
HTerminates all functions (Stop).
WPause in recording mode,
freeze-frame in playback mode.
TStarts playback.
NEjects the cassette.
Shuttle ring, for selecting various
playback speeds during playback;
for fast forward/rewind during stop.
Jog dial, advances the freeze-frame;
changes the slow motion speed.
¢INDEX Selects the INDEX Search function.
¢INDEX MARK Sets markers.
¢INDEX ERASE Erases markers.
¢TRACKING Activates the tracking function.
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The Remote Control
rButtons under the cover flap
¢ȄCalls up the time of day.
¢ǼSwitches the recorder off (stand-by).
¢ɾSelects page 100 (Overview) in tele-
text mode.
¢ƑShows hidden information in teletext
mode.
¢їIncreases character size in teletext
mode.
¢sInterrupts paging of multiple pages
in teletext mode.
ZVPS (red) Switches the VPS/PDC control
off/on; pages back one page in tele-
text mode.
ZED/EW (green) Selects a “weekly” or “daily” recor-
ding (when programming with the
TIMER); pages forward one page in
teletext mode.
Z(yellow) For selecting chapters in teletext
mode.
ZC/S (blue) Switches from channel number to
special channel number;
for selecting topics in teletext mode.
¢No function.
¢PAL/SEC Switches the colour norm (PAL or
MESECAM).
¢INS/DUB For selecting insert and dubbing
functions.
¢TIP For inserting/removing a title line in
the recording.
¢CODE For selecting various special func-
tions.
¢COUNTER Switches between playing time and
tape length display.
¢RESET Switches the tape length display to
00000.
¢AUDIO For selecting the audio track during
recording and playback;
for switching the audio on and off
during operation with on-screen dia-
logue.
¢SAT No function.
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The User Guide
GRUNDIG user guide on the screen
of the television set
… offers a dialogue between you and the recorder.
The recorder responds to many functions you
select with the remote control by displaying info
tables and dialogue lines on the screen of the TV
set.
Button symbols for the remote control and dialogue
lines indicate the next operating step and available
options.
You are guided step by step, simply and under-
standably.
rPreparation
Switch the television set on.
Select the programme position for the video recor-
der at the TV set (AV programme position).
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Megalogic function, the TV set switches itself on
and selects the AV programme position automati-
cally when you press the hbutton.
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Button on the Representation in Function
remote control the info table and
the dialogue lines
rhiCalls up the info table and switches back to the TV picture.
r1 2 … 90 0-9 For selecting various functions from the info table;
for entering data directly.
rDC ʺɶ For step-by-step selection of functions or lines in a table.
rFE ɼɦ For switching between tables, for selecting data, and for altering settings.
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For step-by-step entering of data for TIMER recording.
rZ VPS (red) Switches the VPS/PDC control of a TIMER recording off and back on.
rZ ED/EW (green) Selects a “daily” or “weekly” recording during TIMER programming.
r¢SP/LP ¢CLEAR LP/CL SP/LP: Switches to long-play mode and back to standard-play mode.
CL: Deletes TIMER data.
rCalling up the info table
Press the hbutton on the remote control.
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TEXT-PROGRAMMING
Info
1 : Record Programming
2 : A1/A2 Record Prepared
3 : Teletext
4 : Special Functions
5 : Installation
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: VPS/PDC On/Off
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LP/CL : Long Play/Clear timer
VPT : Program with TEXT
OK : Activate timer
i : Return to Info menu
Timer Prog. Date Start Stop
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Settings
Tuning the TV set to the recorder
The TV set receives programmes from different sta-
tions on certain channels.
The recorder also transmits on such a channel
(between channels 30 and 40 ± 2 channels in the
UHF band) to which the TV set must now be tuned.
A “transmitter” is installed in the recorder to assist
you in finding this channel.
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!This adjustment is not necessary if the recorder and
the TV set are connected with a EURO-AV cable
(see chapter “Connecting” on page 3).
If this is the case, switch the recorder’s transmitter
off to prevent picture interference (see page 8).
rPreparation
Switch the TV set on.
Select the programme position for the video recor-
der at the TV set (AV programme position).
rTuning
Press Cbutton.
Pull out the aerial cable from the socket –II
–on the
recorder.
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!Make sure there is no cassette in the recorder.
– After a short time the recorder will “transmit” the
test pattern.
– Display on recorder: »
TEST «.
Search and store the recorder test pattern at the TV
set – between channels 30 and 40 ± 2 channels in
the UHF band.
– Follow the instructions in the TV set operating
instructions.
Insert the aerial cable into the aerial socket –II
–on
the recorder.
If the picture quality is good, terminate setting
using the A button.
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!If the picture quality is poor, proceed as described
in the chapter “Improving picture quality” on the
next page.
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!If the recorder is connected to a TV set with 100 Hz
technology, and if the test pattern “skips” or “shi-
vers”, the recorder must be adjusted.
One after another, press the ¢CODE button, the
numbered buttons 8547 and the Gbut-
ton on the remote control.
– Brief display on the recorder: » ON «.
If after this adjustment has been made the recorder
is connected to a conventional TV set with 50Hz-
technology, press the ¢CODE button, numbered
buttons 8546 and the Gbutton one
after another.
– Brief display on the recorder: » OFF «.
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Settings
rImproving picture quality
If wavy lines are visible on the TV screen, the chan-
nel tuned to is already occupied by a TV station.
In this case, proceed as follows:
Press Cbutton.
On the TV set, search for a channel – in the UHF-
band between channels 30 and 40 ± 2 channels –
that is not occupied by a TV station (only snow on
the screen).
Store the channel at the TV set (see operating
instructions for the TV set).
Pull the aerial cable out of the socket –II
–on the
recorder.
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!Make sure there is no cassette in the recorder.
– After a short time the recorder will “transmit” the
test pattern.
Using a screwdriver of appropriate size, turn the
channel selector qon the back of the recorder (see
illustration) to the left or to the right until the test
pattern appears on the TV screen.
Re-insert the aerial cable into the socket –II
–on the
recorder.
Terminate setting by pressing the button A.
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rSwitching the recorder’s transmitter off
and on
If your recorder receives many TV stations between
the channels 30 and 40 in the UHF band, you may
experience picture interference when using your
recorder. To avoid this, the recorder’s transmitter
may be switched off.
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!In order for the picture/sound signal of the recorder
to be passed to the TV set, the two units must be
connected with a EURO-AV cable (see page 3).
Switch the recorder´s transmitter off by pressing
the ¢CODE button, the numbered buttons
8518and the Gbutton in sequence.
– The recorder´s transmitter is switched off.
– Brief display at recorder: »
OFF «.
Switch the recorder´s transmitter on by pressing
the ¢CODE button, the numbered buttons
8519and the Gbutton in sequence.
– The recorder´s transmitter is switched on.
– Brief display at recorder: »
ON «.
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Tuning TV stations
Television stations broadcast programmes on diffe-
rent frequencies/channels.
The recorder has a built-in receiver for receiving
and recording television programmes independent-
ly of the TV set.
First you must tune your recorder to the channels
used by the different TV stations.
There are 99 programme positions available. You
can assign them as you wish to TV stations from
the aerial, a cable connection or a satellite.
rA number of options are available
for tuning:
1. By transfer of data from the TV set.
The TV set must be equipped with Megalogic
functions.
2. With the automatic tuning system (ATS euro
plus). The recorder searches, sorts, and stores
all channels/special channels which it can receive
at its location.
This procedure depends on the language and
country you select, as well as on the reception
quality of the TV stations.
If you are not satisfied with the order in which
the TV stations are allocated, you can change the
order later.
3. By entering data directly.
4. By searching manually, for example if there are
new TV stations, or if the recorder could not find
a TV station using the automatic tuning system.
rNotes concerning TIMER programming
using the teletext pages of the TV
stations.
For this type of TIMER programming you take the
data for the broadcast (for example programme,
date, switch-on and switch-off times) from the pro-
gramme overviews that certain TV stations provide
in the teletext pages, rather than from a programme
guide magazine.
The page numbers of the teletext pages on which
the programme overviews are found can vary from
station to station.
Now you can decide which page of the programme
overview contains the most recordings you wish to
program.
Enter the number of the required teletext page in
the »TV Station Table «.
The following pages explain how to do this.
This teletext page will then be called up automati-
cally during VPT programming.
Transfer of data from the TV set
(Megalogic function)
If the recorder is connected to a TV set with Mega-
logic function, the recorder automatically accepts
the TV stations stored in the TV set.
To enable the recorder to do this, you must carry
out the following steps in the order indicated.
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!Recorder and TV set must be connected with the
Megalogic EURO-AV cable provided with your
recorder, and the TV set must be switched on.
Remove the plug for the recorder from the mains.
Re-insert the plug for the recorder into the mains.
– The recorder automatically takes the TV pro-
grammes from the TV set. .
Thus the recorder will have the same programme
position assignments as the TV set.
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Tuning TV stations using the
automatic channel search and
memory system (ATS euro plus)
rPreparation
Switch the TV set on.
Select the programme position for the video recor-
der at the TV set (AV programme position).
rExample
Select the search function by pressing the hbut-
ton and then the numbered buttons 5and 1one
after another.
– The » Sprachwahl « (Select language) table
appears.
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!When the recorder is switched on for the first time,
the “Installation” table appears immediately after
the h button is pressed.
Use the numbered button 1 o call up the “ATS
euro plus” line and continue operation at step .
Select the language of your location using the
FE DCbuttons and confirm using the G
button.
Select the country (location) using the FE DC
buttons and confirm using the Gbutton.
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!If the country you require is not in the table, select
the »?? « line.
Start the automatic channel search using the G
button.
– Display on the recorder: »
ATS « and »
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– The recorder searches all channel numbers for TV
stations, sorts and stores them.
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GRUNDIG
ATS euro plus
Deutsch Portuguêse
Español Svenska
Français Norsk
English Dansk
Italiano Suomi
Nederlands
<ɶʺ>:Wählen
OK : Bestätigen
i : Zurück zum INFO Menü
Sprachwahl
GRUNDIG
ATS euro plus
Prog. Channel Ident VPT ķ
11 06 ARD 304 150
12 34 ZDF 304 150
13 59 BR 3 304 150
14 40 RTL 303 150
15 36 SAT 1 303 150
16 21 PRO 7 100 150
17 53 100 150
18 56 100 150
19 24 100 150
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<ɶʺ>:Select programme
n : Sort/copy station
OK : Change programme settings
CLEAR : Delete station
i : Return to Info menu
TV Station Table
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– After completion of the search the » TV Station
Table« appears.
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!The station identification for TV stations which
broadcast a VPS/PDC signal is inserted automati-
cally in the »TV Station Table «.
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!For broadcasts that do not send a VPS/PDC signal,
» VPT 100 « and » ķ150 « appear in the
»TV Station Table «, and the programme position is
marked.
The example on page 12 explains how you can
enter this data.
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!In the examples on the next pages you can read
how to change the order of TV programmes, enter
data manually or delete data.
Terminate setting with the ¢Ǽbutton.
rEliminating picture interference
If the recorder does not carry out the ATS euro plus
search correctly, shift the attenuator switch to posi-
tion and repeat the setting starting with step
of the example.
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Resorting TV stations –
manually
rPreparation
Switch the TV set on.
Select the programme position for the video recorder
at the TV set (AV programme position).
rExample
Select »TV Station Table« by pressing the hbutton
and the numbered buttons 5and 3one after ano-
ther.
– The »TV Station Table« appears, the selected pro-
gramme position is marked.
Select programme position using the DC E F
buttons.
Mark programme position with the ZED/EW (green)
button.
Select new programme position with the DC but-
tons.
– The data for the marked programme position are
transferred to the new programme position.
Store setting using the Gbutton.
– The subsequent TV stations are moved by one
position.
To resort additional TV programmes, repeat the pro-
cedure starting at step .
End the setting procedure using the ¢Ǽbutton.
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Resorting TV stations – with the
Follow TV function
Here the recorder receives the same programme
position assignment as the TV set.
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!The recorder and the TV set must be connected
with a EURO-AV cable.
rPreparation
Switch the TV set on.
Select the programme position for the video recor-
der at the TV set (AV programme position).
rExample
Select the Follow TV function by pressing the h
button and then the numbered buttons 5and 2
one after another.
– Display at recorder: » SELECT TV PO I «.
Select programme position 1 at the TV set.
Press the G button on the remote control of the
recorder.
– Display on recorder: » PLEASE WAIT « and »
°
«.
– The recorder “searches” for the data of the first
programme position of the TV set. It fills its first
programme position with the same TV station as
is on the TV set.
– When this procedure has been completed, the fol-
lowing display appears on the recorder:
» SELECT TV PO2 «.
Select programme position 2 at the TV set.
Press the G button on the remote control of the
recorder.
– Repeat the setting until all TV stations have been
sorted.
End the setting procedure using the ¢Ǽbutton.
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!Assignment errors can occur if two TV stations are
broadcasting the same programmes.
Repeat the setting when the stations are broad-
casting different programmes.
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Prog. Channel Ident VPT ķ
11 06 ARD 304 150
12 34 ZDF 304 150
13 59 BR 3 304 150
14 40 RTL 303 150
15 36 SAT 1 303 150
16 21 PRO 7 100 150
17 53 NTV 100 150
18 56 100 150
19 24 100 150
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<ɶʺ>:Select programme
n : Sort/copy station
OK : Change programme settings
CLEAR : Delete station
i : Return to Info menu
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Prog. Chan. Ident VPT ķ
11 06 ARD 304 150
12 34 ZDF 304 150
13 59 BR 3 304 150
14 21 PRO7 100 150
15 36 SAT 1 303 150
16 40 RTL 303 150
17 53 NTV 100 150
18 56 100 150
19 24 100 150
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<ɶʺ>:Select programme
n : Sort/copy station
OK : Change programme settings
CLEAR : Delete station
i : Return to Info menu
TV Station Table

Entering data manually
rPreparation
Switch the TV set on.
Select the programme position for the video recor-
der at the TV set (AV programme position).
rExample
Call up the » TV Station Table « by pressing the h
button and then the numbered buttons 5und 3
one after another.
– The » TV Station Table « appears, the selected
programme position is marked.
Use the DC E F buttons to select the pro-
gramme position, then press G button.
– The »Programme« table appears.
Select data line using the DC buttons.
The texts mean:
Sat – Satellite TV programme (the set-
ting »Sat: Yes« can only be sel-
ected if an external satellite recei-
ver is connected to the EURO-AV
DECODER A2 socket).
Channel – the channel number or fre-
quency of the TV station,
Name – the station identification
(max. 4 places),
Norm – PAL or MESECAM colour norm,
Decoder – activate programme position
for external decoder,
Fine Tuning – fine tuning of picture,
Teletext page – the number of the page,
Subtitle page – the number of the page.
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!For further operating steps please see the dialogue
lines of the »Programme « table.
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!For satellite TV programmes, enter the station iden-
tification and the number of the teletext page at the
same programme position as in the satellite
receiver.
No additional settings are possible.
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!Alternatively, the frequency of the TV programme
can be entered instead of the channel number, or an
automatic channel search can be started.
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!The »TV Station Table « appears again after confir-
mation of the subtitle page number.
To enter data for the next programme position,
repeat the procedure starting from step .
End the setting procedure with the ¢Ǽbutton.
Deleting the data for a programme
position
rPreparation
Switch the TV set on.
Select the programme position for the video recor-
der at the TV set (AV programme position).
rExample
Call up the » TV Station Table « by pressing the h
button and then the numbered buttons 5and 3
one after another
– The » TV Station Table « appears, the selected
programme position is marked.
Select the programme position with the DC
EFbuttons.
Delete the data line with the ¢CLEAR button.
– The subsequent TV stations are shifted up one
programme position.
End the setting procedure with the ¢Ǽbutton.
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Name: -----
Norm: PAL
Decoder: OFF/ON
Fine Tuning: -3
Teletext page: 301
Subtitle page: 320
0-9/< > : Enter channel/search
: Special channel On/Off
: Frequency/Channel-Input
ɶʺ: Select
OK : Confirm
: TV-Picture
i : Return to Info menu
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Prog. Channel Ident VPT ķ
11 06 ARD 304 150
12 34 ZDF 304 150
13 59 BR 3 304 150
14 40 RTL 303 150
15 36 SAT 1 303 150
16 21 PRO 7 100 150
17 53 100 150
18 56 100 150
19 24 100 150
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<ɶʺ>:Select programme
n : Sort/copy station
OK : Change programme settings
CLEAR : Delete station
i : Return to Info menu
TV Station Table
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Prog. Channel Ident VPT ķ
11 06 ARD 304 150
12 34 ZDF 304 150
13 59 BR 3 304 150
14 40 RTL 303 150
15 36 SAT 1 303 150
16 21 PRO 7 100 150
17 53 100 150
18 56 100 150
19 24 100 150
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TV Station Table
<ɶʺ>:Select programme
n : Sort/copy station
OK : Change programme settings
CLEAR : Delete station
i : Return to Info menu

rInserting a cassette
Push the cassette – with the window facing upward
– into the cassette compartment until it is automati-
cally pulled in.
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!If the cassette is protected against accidental
erasure, the recorder will switch automatically to
playback.
rCassette tape length/playing time
automatic recognition
After insertion of the cassette the recorder measures
the tape length (display: » ATTS «) and shows the total
playing time in hours for a standard hours cassette
(e.g., E 180 for a 3-hour cassette) and the elapsed
playing time in hours and minutes.
For all other cassettes – including 5-hour cassettes
– the playing time must be entered manually.
rEntering the playing time manually
Start playback using the Tbutton and then press
the hbutton and numbered button 1.
– The »Cassette Selection« table appears.
Select cassette playing time using the DC F E
buttons and confirm using the Gbutton.
rIndication of the total playing time
Three display options are available:
Elapsed playing time in hours and minutes,
display » UI : 30 «;
Remaining playing time in hours and minutes,
display » L I : 35 «;
Tape length in hours, minutes, and seconds,
display » 0.00.00 «.
Select the desired display using the ¢COUNTER
button.
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!If the playing time for the cassette was not deter-
mined, the recorder automatically switches to five-
digit tape length display.
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!During playback of programmes with the NTSC
system, the recorder automatically switches to five-
digit tape length display. Total playing time and
elapsed time are not displayed.
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!The tape length display is set automatically to
» 0.00.00 « when a cassette is inserted.
It can also be reset manually to » 0.00.00 « using
the ¢RESET button.
rEjecting a cassette
Press the Nbutton; the cassette is ejected.
rProtecting recordings against accidental
erasure
Whenever a recording is made on a cassette, any
recording already on the tape will automatically be
erased. To avoid accidental erasure, it is possible to
protect your cassettes against re-recording.
To do so, simply break out the tab on the cassette.
If you wish to use the cassette for recording again,
cover the opening with adhesive tape.
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EC30 E105 E210
EC45 E120 E225
EC60 E135 E240
E30 E150 E260
E45 E165 E280
E60 E180 E300
E75 E195
E90 E200
<ɶʺ>:Select
OK : Confirm
i : Return to play
Cassette Selection

rPreparation
Switch the TV set on.
Select the programme position for the video recor-
der at the TV set (AV programme position).
Insert a recorded cassette into the cassette slot.
The video recorder automatically determines the
playing time of the cassette.
rOperation
Start playback with the Tbutton.
Select pause/freeze-frame by pressing the W
button.
Advance the freeze-frames forwards/backwards one
by one by turning the jog dial to the left or right
during playback pause.
Select various forward/backward playback speeds
by turning the shuttle ring to the left or right during
playback and holding it there.
The figure illustrates the possibilities.
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!To return to normal playback from playback func-
tion pause/freeze-frame and other playback func-
tions, release the shuttle ring.
End playback using the Hbutton.
To fast-forward or rewind the tape, turn the shuttle
ring to the right or left while in the stop function.
Terminate fast winding using the Hbutton.
Remove the cassette by pressing N.
Switch the recorder off using the Abutton on the
remote control.
rMegalogic function
If the recorder is connected to a TV set with Mega-
logic functions, the TV set switches itself on after
playback is started and automatically switches to
the AV programme position.
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Additional playback functions
rPlayback of long-play recordings
The recorder automatically switches to long-play
playback mode when playing back a long-play
recording.
– Display on recorder: »LP «
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!Picture disturbances may occur during long-play
operation.
rPlayback of recordings with other colour
norms
MESECAM colour norm
Press the ¢PAL/SEC button to play back MESECAM
recordings
– Display on recorder: » MESECAM «.
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!The TV set must also correspond to this colour
norm.
After playback, press the ¢PAL/SEC button again;
the » MESECAM « display disappears.
NTSC colour norm
The recorder automatically switches to the NTSC
system when playing back NTSC recordings.
– Brief display on the recorder: » NTSC «.
» NTSC SP « (Standard Play) or
» NTSC EP « (Extended Play).
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!The total playing time display changes to a five-digit
tape length display.
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!The freeze-frame function is not possible during
NTSC playback.
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!Picture disturbances may occur during NTSC long-
play mode playback.
rPlayback of S-VHS recordings
The recorder automatically switches to the S-VHS
system when playing back recordings that were
recorded using this format.
– Display on the recorder » «.
rSelecting the audio track
The desired audio track can be selected when play-
ing back recordings with stereo or two-channel
sound.
The basic setting is stereo (hifi helical track)
– Display on the recorder: »ɳ«.
Pressing the ¢AUDIO button repeatedly selects the
following settings:
Audio track 1 – Display on recorder: »
I « and » LEFT «;
Audio track 2 – Display on recorder: »
2 « and
» RIGHT «.
Mono/longitudinal track – Display on recorder:
» MONO «;
Mixed mode (hifi helical track and mono/longitudi-
nal track, for checking dubbed cassettes)
– Display on recorder: » MIX «.
Adjusting picture/sound quality
rPicture/sound quality adjustment –
automatic
After a cassette has been inserted and playback has
started, the recorder automatically adjusts for the
best possible picture quality (Auto Tracking).
– During adjustment, the recorder display shows
» AUTO-TRACK « and the picture/sound quality
may change.
rPicture/sound quality adjustment –
manual
Press the ¢TRACKING button.
– Display on recorder: » TRACKING «.
Use the F E buttons on the remote control to
carry out the tracking adjustment.
Store the tracking adjustment with the Gbutton.
rOptimizing the picture/sound quality for
cassettes recorded on another recorder
If the picture jumps or scrolls when playing back
tapes recorded on another recorder, press the
¢CODE button, the numbered buttons 8511
and the G button one after another.
– Brief display on the recorder: »
ON «.
rOptimizing the picture/sound quality for
special playback functions
If the picture jitters or appears uneven during the
playback functions freeze-frame, slow motion for-
ward or playback 2x forward, the picture can be
optimized.
During playback, one after another, press the
hbutton the numbered button 2.
– Display on the recorder: »
JITTER «.
Adjust the picture to suit your personal taste using
the Dor Cbuttons. Then press the Gbutton.
rOptimizing the picture definition
(Crispening)
Automatic (Automatic Contour Control)
The recorder automatically adjusts to the optimum
picture definition after the cassette has been inser-
ted and playback begins.
Manual
During playback the DC buttons can be used to
adjust the picture definition to suit your personal
taste.
– Brief display on the recorder:
» SHARPNESS + I «.
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Locating certain recordings
Video Index Seek System (VISS)
This system enables you to locate the beginning of
each of your own recordings quickly and
accurately.
rMarking a tape position – automatically
The “marks” are placed automatically at the begin-
ning of each of your own recordings.
rMarking a tape position – manually
In addition to the automatic “marks”, you can place
“marks” on the tape with the push of a button.
While recording or playing back the tape position
that is to be ”marked”, press the ¢INDEX MARK
button.
– Brief display on the recorder: » INDEX MARK «.
rLocating a tape position
The starting point is the current tape position.
The search can be carried out up to 9 preceding or
9 succeeding marks.
Press the ¢INDEX button.
Use the numbered buttons 1…9– for marks 1 to
9 – to enter a number. Then turn the shuttle ring to
the left or right.
– The tape is wound to the selected mark and play-
back is started there.
– Brief display on the recorder: »
INDEX «.
rErasing a mark from the tape
Press the ¢INDEX button.
Use the numbered buttons 1…9– for marks 1 to
9 – to enter a number. Then turn the shuttle ring to
the left or right.
– The tape is wound to the selected mark and play-
back is started there.
– Brief display on the recorder: »
INDEX «.
While the »
INDEX « display is visible you can erase
the mark by pressing the ¢INDEX ERASE button.
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rPreparation
Switch the TV set on.
Select the programme position for the video recor-
der at the TV set (AV programme position).
Insert a cassette of sufficient length into the cas-
sette compartment.
rOperation
Select a programme position, step-by-step with the
DC buttons on the remote control or the c d
buttons on the recorder;
directly with the numbered buttons 1... 0on the
remote control.
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!For two-digit programme positions, press the num-
bered buttons briefly one after another.
Select long-play recording – if desired – using the
¢SP/LP button on the remote control.
– This doubles the playing time of the cassette.
Start recording with the Kbutton.
Select recording pause using the Wbutton.
Resume recording with the Kbutton.
Terminate recording with the Hbutton.
Fast-forward or rewind tape by turning the shuttle
ring to the left or right while recorder is in stop
function.
Terminate fast winding with the Hbutton.
Remove cassette by pressing the Nbutton.
Switch the recorder off using the Abutton on the
remote control.
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rMegalogic function
If the recorder is connected to a TV set with Mega-
logic functions, it is possible to record the TV
programme which is visible on the TV screen by
pressing the K button.
The programme position need not be selected on
the recorder.
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Recording
Entering a stop time
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!If no stop time is entered, the recording runs to the
end of the tape.
Then the recorder switches automatically to rewind,
rewinds the tape to the beginning and switches to
stand-by.
There are two otions for entering the stop time:
Entering to the exact minute;
Entering in 30-minute steps.
rEntering stop time to the exact minute
Press the Kbutton during recording.
Enter the desired stop time as a four-digit number
using the numbered buttons 1... 0and press the
Gbutton to confirm.
rEntering stop time in 30-minute steps
Press the Kbutton during recording.
Enter the desired stop time by pressing the Kbut-
ton repeatedly (max. 20 times = 600 minutes) and
press the Gbutton to confirm.
rChanging the stop time
If the stop time is to be changed during recording,
press the Kbutton, enter the new stop time using
the numbered buttons 1... 0and confirm using
the Gbutton.
Assembling recordings with clean
joints (assembly editing)
During playback, locate the tape position at which
you wish to join the new recording and press the
Wbutton.
Switch the recorder to recording-pause using the
Kbutton.
Enter the desired programme as a one- or two-digit
number using the numbered buttons 1... 0.
Start the »new « recording using the Wbutton.
– During playback you will see seamless transitions
without flaws. This is called assembly editing.
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Recording title lines
You can record a title line.
See page 25 for instructions on how to create one.
Before starting to record, or while recording, press
the ¢TIP button. The title line will be recorded.
Press the ¢TIP button to make the title line fade
out.
Special features of sound
recording
rThe different audio tracks of your
recorder
Your recorder has two different recording and play-
back systems for the audio track.
The hifi or helical track is for stereo and two-chan-
nel recordings.
The mono or longitudinal track is for sound repro-
duction on standard VHS recorders and for dub-
bing.
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!The sound is recorded on both audio tracks during
recording.
rTwo-channel-sound TV broadcasts
Both sound channels are always recorded on the
helical track.
Sound channel 1 is recorded on the longitudinal
track.
The recorder automatically switches to sound chan-
nel 1 for two-channel broadcasts.
The sound channel can be selected using the
¢AUDIO button and checked using the TV set.
rStereo-sound TV broadcasts
Both sound channels are always recorded on the
helical track.
The mono sound is recorded on the longitudinal
track.
Basic position = stereo; the recorder display shows:
»ɳ«.
rSound level control, automatic/manual
After the programme has been selected, the recor-
der automatically adjusts the sound level.
If you wish to control the sound level manually,
press the ¢MAN button at the recorder.
– Display on recorder: » MAN « and »
LEVEL I0 «.
Use the ¢– LEVEL + buttons on the recorder to
adjust the sound so that the red mark (+ 0 dB) lights
up during the loudest passages.
By pressing the ¢MAN button again you can return
to automatic sound level control.
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Recording
Recording subtitles,
Selecting subtitles manually
Certain programmes are provided with subtitles for
the hearing-impaired. The page numbers of these
subtitles (e.g. page 150) are announced before
these programmes begin.
The recorder can record these subtitles.
rExample
Insert a cassette of sufficient length that is not
erase protected.
Enter the desired TV programme using the numbe-
red buttons 1... 0.
Press the hbutton and then numbered button 3.
– Teletext page 100 appears.
Enter the number of the subtitle page using the
numbered buttons 1... 0.
– You will see the subtitles of the selected TV pro-
gramme on the TV screen.
Start recording with the button K.
Terminate recording with the button H.
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ted title lines is not possible. The title line has recor-
ding priority.
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Recording subtitles with
immediate recordings and TIMER
recordings, automatic selection
You can set the recorder to record the subtitles
offered by the broadcasters.
Prerequisite for this is that the numbers of the sub-
title pages have been entered in the » TV Station
Table « (see page 12, chapter “Settings – entering
data manually”).
These subtitle pages are automatically called up
with TIMER programming.
rExample
Press the hbutton and then the numbered buttons
4and 1.
– The »Subtitle Record« table appears
Switch the subtitle record on using the ZED/EW (green)
button.
– Display: »ї«.
If the subtitles are to be recorded at double height,
press the ¢їbutton.
– Now the subtitles will be recorded for every recor-
ding of a TV programme.
To deactivate subtitle recording (if it is no longer
desired), repeat the procedure in step and press
the ZED/EW (green) button.
– Display: »OFF «.
Switch back to the TV picture using the G
button and the h button.
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n : Subtitle Record On/Off
&: Select character height
OK : Confirm
i : Return to Info menu
Subtitle Record
Subtitle Record Off