Hitachi VTMX100EUK User manual

Videorecorder
VTMX100EUK
Operating instructions

The remote control
VTR/TV TV monitor: To switch between TV reception
and VCR playback
STANDBY mSwitch on or off: Switching device on/off,
cancelling function, Cancelling programmed
recordings (TIMER)
0-9 Number buttons:0-9
SELECT Select: To select a function
CLEAR (CL) Delete: To delete last entry/Clear
programmed recording (TIMER)
REC/OTR nRecord: To record the TV channel selected
on the video recorder. Press REC/OTR n
and Aat the same time
ATo activate recording
STILL RStill picture: To stop the tape and show a
still picture
INDEX EIndex search: In combination with H/
I: to search for previous or next
recording on the cassette.
GPlayback: To play a cassette
HRewind: During STOP and STANDBY:
rewind, during PLAYBACK: reverse scanning
IForward wind: During STOP and STANDBY: forward wind, during
PLAYBACK: forward scanning
hPause/Stop: To stop the tape, except during TIMER-recording
;P+ Select: To select the next line or programme number
OK Store/Confirm: To store or confirm entry
MENU Menu: To call up or end main menu
P- =Select: To select the previous line or programme number
TIMER TIMER: To make a TIMER programming or to alter or clear a
programmed TIMER
IN BRIEF
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Front of the device
mSwitch on or off: To switch off or on, interrupt a function, interrupt a programmed
recording (TIMER)
VCR/TV TV monitor : To switch between TV reception and VCR playback
PROG rSelect: One line or programme number down
PROG qSelect: One line or programme number up
REC nRecord: To record the TV channel selected at this moment
HRewind: During STOP and STANDBY: rewind, during PLAYBACK: reverse
scanning
IForward wind: During STOP and STANDBY: forward wind, during PLAYBACK:
forward scanning
hPause/Stop: To stop the tape, except during TIMER-recording
GPlayback: To play a cassette
JEject: To eject a cassette
Back of the set
4Mains socket: To connect the mains cable
EXT.1 AV. 1 Scart socket 1: To connect the TV set (programme number 'E1')
2Aerial input socket: To connect the aerial cable
TV Aerial output socket: To connect the TV set
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Thank you for buying a HITACHI video recorder. The
VT-MX100EUK is one of the most sophisticated and
easy-to-use video recorders (VCR) on the market.
Please take the time to read this operating manual before
using your video recorder. It contains important information
and notes regarding operation.
The video recorder should not be turned on immediately
after transportation from a cold to a hot area or vice versa, or
in conditions of extreme humidity.
Wait at least three hours after transporting the device. The
video recorder needs this time in order to become acclimatised
to its new environment (temperature, air humidity, etc.).
We hope you enjoy your new video recorder
This video recorder is used for the recording and playback of
VHS video cassettes.
Cassettes with the VHS-C label (VHS cassettes for
camcorders) may only be used with a suitable adapter.
Important notes regarding operation
ADanger: High voltage!
Do not remove the top cover as there is a risk of an electrical
shock!
AThe video recorder does not contain any components that can be
repaired by the customer. Please leave all maintenance work for
qualified personnel.
AAs soon as the video recorder is connected to the power supply,
there are some components that are in constant operation. To
switch off the video recorder completely you must disconnect it
from the power supply.
CThese operating instructions have been printed on non-polluting
paper.
CDeposit old batteries at the appropriate collection points.
CPlease make use of the facilities available in your country for
disposing of the packaging of the video recorder in a way that
helps to protect the environment.
CThis electronic device contains many materials that can be
recycled. Please enquire about the possibilities for recycling your
old device.
BMake sure that air can circulate freely through the ventilation
slots on the video recorder. Do not place the device on an
unsteady base.
BMake sure that no objects or liquids enter the video recorder. Do
not place vases or the like on the video recorder. If liquid is spilt
into it, immediately disconnect the video recorder from the power
supply and call After-sales Service for advice.
BDo not place any combustible objects on the device (candles,
etc.).
BMake sure that children do not place any foreign objects within
the openings or ventilation slots.
So that you can identify your machine for service questions or
in the event of theft, enter the serial number here. The serial
number (PROD.NO.) is printed on the type plate fixed at the
back of the device.
MODELNO. VT-MX100EUK
PROD. NO. ...........................
This product complies with the requirements of Directive
73/23/EEC +89/336/EEC +93/68 EEC.
Specifications
Voltage: 220-240V/50Hz
Energy consumption (Standby): less than 4W
Rewind time : Forward/rewind approx. 260/170 seconds
(cassette E-180)
Dimensions in cm (B/H/T): 38.0/9.3/26.0
Number of video heads:2
Recording/playback time:4 hours (SP) (cassette E-240)
8 hours (LP) (cassette E-240)
Supplied accessories
• Operating instructions
• Remote control and batteries
• Antenna cable
• Power cable
• Quick install guide
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS HITACHI VT-MX100EUK
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1. Connecting the video recorder 4..............
Preparing the remote control for operation 4...........
Connecting your video recorder to the TV set 4.........
Connecting with a scart cable 5.....................
Connecting without a scart cable 6...................
Connecting additional devices 7.....................
2. Installing your video recorder 8...............
Initial installation 8...............................
Manual TV channel search 8.......................
Using the satellite receiver 9.......................
Automatic TV channel search 9.....................
Monitor function 9................................
Sorting and clearing TV channels manually 9..........
Setting the time and date 10........................
3. Important notes for operation 11..............
4. Playback 12...............................
Playing cassettes 12..............................
Displaying current tape position 12...................
Searching for a tape position with picture
(scanning) 12...................................
Still picture 13...................................
Searching for tape position without picture (forward
wind and rewind) 13..............................
Easy View 13...................................
Tape Finder 13..................................
5. Eliminating picture interference 14............
Optimising tracking 14............................
Optimising still picture 14..........................
6. Manual recording 15........................
General information 15............................
Recording without automatic switch-off 15.............
Recording with automatic switch-off (OTR
One-Touch-Recording) 15.........................
Preventing accidental erasing of cassettes 15..........
Lining up recordings (assemble cut) 16...............
Selecting the recording speed (SP or LP) 16...........
7. Programming a recording (TIMER) 17..........
General information 17............................
Programme recordings 17.........................
Problem solving for programmed recordings 18.........
How to check, change or delete a programmed
recording (TIMER) 18.............................
8. Other functions 19.........................
Changing the video (colour) system 19...............
Child lock 19....................................
Automatic switch-off 19...........................
9. Suppressing interference 20.................
Optimising the modulator 20........................
Switching the modulator on / off 20..................
10.Before you call an engineer 21...............
Table of contents
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Important information for customers
in Great Britain
This set is fitted with an approved moulded 13 amp plug. To
change the fuse in this plug or to attach a different plug,
please proceed as follows:
1Take off the fuse cover and remove the old fuse.
2Insert a new fuse. Suitable fuses are those of the type BS
1362 3A, A.S.T.A. standard or BSI standard.
3Close the fuse cover.
If the attached plug does not meet your requirements, you can
cut it off and replace it with a suitable plug. Please observe the
following conditions:
• If your new plug uses a built-in fuse, this should be a 3A
fuse.
• If your new plug does not contain a built-in fuse, please do
not use any fuses in your fusebox with a rating of more
than 5A.
• Please destroy the old, cut-off plug so that it cannot be
used elsewhere.
1Connect the blue cable (neutral 'N') to the terminal in the
plug which is marked with the letter 'N' or coloured black.
2Connect the brown cable (live, 'L') to the terminal in the
plug which is marked with the letter 'L' or coloured red.
3Do not in any circumstances connect either of the two
cables to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the
letter 'E', the symbol "\" or coloured green or green /
yellow.
Before you refit the plug cover, make sure, that the grip at
the bottom of the plug is clamped over the plastic cover of
the lead, not just over the two wires.
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Preparing the remote control for
operation
The remote control and its batteries are packed separately in
the original video recorder packaging. You must install the
batteries in the remote control before use - described in the
following section.
1Take the remote control and the enclosed batteries (2
batteries).
2Open the remote control's battery compartment and place
the batteries in it as shown in the picture and close the
battery compartment.
The remote control is now ready to use. Its range is
approximately 5 metres.
Connecting your video recorder to
the TV set
The necessary cable connections must be made before you
can record or playback TV programmes using your video
recorder.
We recommend that you use a scart cable to connect your TV
set and video recorder.
What is a scart cable?
The scart or Euro AV cable serves as the universal
connector for picture, sound and control signals. With this
type of connection, there is practically no loss of quality
during the picture or sound transfer.
When you install your video recorder for the first time, select
one of the following options:
'Connecting with a scart cable'
If your TV set has a scart socket and you are using a scart
cable.
'Connecting without a scart cable'
If you do not wish to use a scart cable.
1. Connecting the video recorder
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Connecting with a scart cable
Have the following cables ready:
an aerial cable (1, supplied), a mains cable (2, supplied), a
scart cable (3).
1Remove the aerial cable plug from your TV set. Insert it
into the socket 2at the back of the video recorder.
2Insert one end of the supplied aerial cable into the socket
TV at the back of the video recorder and the other end
into the aerial input socket at the back of the TV set.
3Plug one end of a scart cable into the scart socket
EXT.1 AV. 1 at the back of the video recorder and the
other end into the suitable scart socket on your TV set
reserved for the video recorder operation (see your TV's
operating instructions).
My TV set has several scart sockets. Which one should
I use?
Select that scart socket which is suited for the video output
as well as for the video input.
My TV offers me a selection menu for the scart socket.
Select 'TV' as a connection source of this scart socket.
4Switch on the TV set.
5Insert one end of the supplied mains cable into the mains
socket 4at the back of the video recorder and the
other end into the wall socket.
My screen is empty
* Many TV sets are switched to the programme number for
the scart socket by way of a control signal sent through the
scart cable.
* If the TV set does not automatically switch to the scart
socket programme number, manually change to the
corresponding programme number on your TV set (see your
TV's operating instructions).
Then, read the paragraph 'Initial installation' in the chapter
'Installing your video recorder'.
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Connecting without a scart cable
Have the following cables ready:
an aerial cable (1, supplied), a mains cable (2, supplied).
1Switch off your TV set.
2Remove the aerial cable plug from the aerial input socket
of the TV set. Insert it into the socket 2at the back of
the video recorder.
3Insert one end of the supplied aerial cable into the socket
TV at the back of the video recorder and the other end
into the aerial input socket at the back of the TV set.
4Insert one end of the supplied mains cable into the mains
socket 4at the back of the video recorder and the
other end into the wall socket.
5Press and hold the STOP button hon the remote
control and while holding that button, press and hold the
STOP button hon the front of the video recorder. After
several seconds the display on the video recorder will
show 'M583' or a similar number.
6Switch on your TV set and select the programme number
used for video playback on your TV set (see your TV's
operating instructions).
Which programme number is used for video recorder
operation?
To ensure the stability of the television picture during
cassette playback (prevention of waves or streaks), special
programme numbers have been set aside on the TV for the
use of video recorders. This is usually the highest possible
programme number, e.g. '12', '16', '99' or even programme
number '0'. For more information, please see your TV's
operating instructions.
Important: For a Hitachi TV use programme 0
7Select this programme number and manually start the
TV's channel search as if you wanted to save a new TV
channel until the 'test image' appears.
8Switch off the video recorder using the button
STANDBY m.
I do not see a 'test screen'
* Check the cable connections.
* The video recorder 'transmits' on the 583MHz frequency
(channel 35)
Repeat the channel search on your TV set.
9Save this programme number setting on your TV set for
video recorder operation.
Programme number for video recorder operation
You have now saved a programme number for use by your
video recorder as you would a regular TV channel. This
programme number must now be used in future for video
recorder playback ('video recorder' TV channel).
You can find more details in chapter 'Initial Installation'.
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Connecting additional devices
You can connect additional devices such as satellite receivers,
camcorders, etc. to the socket EXT.1 AV. 1 at the back of the
video recorder.
If you want to connect an additional device to the scart socket,
you must adjust the TV set to the video recorder. Please read
the section 'Connecting without a scart cable'.
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Initial installation
This chapter shows you how to start the initial installation. The
video recorder automatically seeks out and stores all available
TV channels.
'Aim' correctly
In the following sections, you require the remote control for
the first time. When using, always aim the front of the
remote control at the video recorder and not at the TV set.
Connecting additional devices
After you have connected additional devices (satellite
receiver, etc.) through the aerial cable, switch them on. The
automatic channel search will recognise them and save
them.
1Press the MENU button on the remote control.
The automatic TV channel search starts. This will appear
on the display:
The video recorder does not find any TV channels
during the search
* Select channel 1 on the TV set. Can you see the saved TV
channel on the TV set?
If not, check the cable connection of the aerial (aerial
socket), video recorder, TV set.
* Please have patience.
The video recorder searches the entire frequency range in
order to find and save the largest possible number of TV
channels. It is possible that the TV channels in your country
are broadcast in a higher frequency range. As soon as this
range is reached during the search, the video recorder will
find the TV channels.
2As soon as the automatic TV channel search is
completed, 'OK' will briefly appear in the video recorder
display.
Next the year will appear in the video recorder display
(e.g. '2001').
2001
3If required, change the year with the number buttons
0-9 on the remote control.
4Confirm with OK .
5If required, change the month in the same way (e.g. 'M
01').
6Press OK .
7If required, change the date in the same way (e.g. 'D01').
8Press OK .
9If required, change the time in the same way (e.g.
'20:00').
0Press OK .
'OK' will briefly flash in the video recorder display.
The initial installation is now complete.
Satellite receiver
If you are connecting a satellite receiver, please read the
section 'Using the satellite receiver'.
Manual TV channel search
In some cases it could occur that all of the TV channels were
not found and saved during the initial installation. In this case,
the missing or coded TV channels must be searched for and
stored manually.
1Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme
number for the video recorder.
2Press MENU on the remote control. 'CLK' will appear in
the display.
3Using P- =or ;P+ , select 'MAN' in the display
(manual channel search).
4Press OK .
5Using P- =or ;P+ , select the desired programme
number that you want to use for the TV channel, e.g. 'P01'
and confirm with OK .
6Confirm with OK .
'CH' will flash in the video recorder display.
7Enter the channel of the desired TV station using the
number buttons 0-9 .
I don't know the channels for my TV stations
* In this case, press ;P+ to start the automatic channel
search. A changing channel number will appear in the video
recorder display.
Continue the automatic search until you have found the
desired TV channel.
8To save the TV channel, press OK as often as
necessary until 'OK' appears in the display.
9To search for other TV channels, begin again at step 4.
0To end, press MENU .
2. Installing your video recorder
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Using the satellite receiver
TV channels from a satellite receiver (connected to the scart
socket EXT.1 AV. 1 ) are received on the video recorder on
programme number 'E1'.
To do this, select the programme number 'E1' with 0on the
remote control.
You should select the TV channels to be received by the
satellite receiver directly on the receiver itself.
Automatic TV channel search
During installation, all available TV channels are searched for
and saved. If the channel assignments of your cable or
satellite TV provider change or if you are reinstalling the video
recorder, e.g. after moving house, you can start this procedure
again. This will replace the TV channels already saved with the
new ones.
1Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme
number for the video recorder.
2Press the MENU button on the remote control. 'CLK' will
appear on the display.
3In the display, select 'AUTO' (Automatic TV channel
search) with P- =or ;P+ .
4Press OK .
5The automatic TV channel search starts. This allows the
video recorder to save all available TV channels. This
procedure may take several minutes.
6When the TV channel search is complete, 'OK' will appear
on the screen.
7To end, press MENU .
You can read about how to search for a TV channel manually
in the section 'Manual TV channel search'.
Monitor function
You can switch back and forth between the TV picture and
video recorder picture with VTR/TV . But this only works
when you use a scart cable to connect the video recorder to
your TV set and your TV set responds to this switch-over.
You can also use VCR/TV on the video recorder.
Sorting and clearing TV channels
manually
After you have performed the automatic channel search you
may not agree with the sequence in which the individual TV
channels have been allocated to the programme positions
(programme numbers) of the video recorder. You can use this
function to individually sort the TV channels already saved or
to delete unwanted TV channels or those with poor reception.
1Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme
number for the video recorder.
2Press MENU on the remote control. 'CLK' will appear on
the display.
3In the display, select 'ALLO' (Manual TV channel search)
with P- =or ;P+ .
4Press OK .
CH21
5Using ;P+ or P- =, select the saved TV channel that
you want to assign to the programme number '01'.
6Confirm with OK .
7The next highest programme number (e.g. '02') will briefly
appear in the display. After that, the channel number of
the already allocated TV channel will blink.
8Using ;P+ or P- =, select the saved TV channel that
you want to assign to this programme number (e.g. '02').
Deleting TV channels
Unwanted channels or those with poor reception can be
deleted using CLEAR (CL) .
9Confirm with OK .
0To assign other TV channels to a programme number,
repeat steps 7to 9.
AConfirm the assignment of the TV channel with MENU .
BTo exit the main menu, press MENU .
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Setting the time and date
If the display shows an incorrect time or '--:--', the time and
date must be reset manually.
1Press MENU on the remote control. CLK' will appear on
the display.
2Confirm the function 'CLK' (time and date) with OK .
2001
3Next, the year, for instance, '2001' will appear in the video
recorder display. 2001). If required, change it using
;P+ ,P- =or with the number buttons 0-9 on the
remote control.
4Confirm with OK .
5If required, change the month, for instance, 'M01' in the
same way. Confirm with OK .
6If required, change the date, for instance, 'D01' in the
same way. Confirm with OK .
7If required, change the date, for instance, '20:00' in the
same way.
8Press OK .
'OK' will briefly flash in the video recorder display. The
time/date setting is now complete.
9To end, press MENU .
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Switching on
You can switch on the video recorder with the
STANDBY mbutton, the number buttons 0-9 or by
putting in a cassette.
Automatic switch-off
If the video recorder is not used for several minutes, it
switches itself off automatically. This function can be
deactivated (e.g. if you want to use the video recorder as a
TV receiver). For more information, please read the section
'Automatic switch-off' in chapter 'Additional functions'.
Time in the display
If you have switched the video recorder off with
STANDBY m, the time will show in the display, e.g.
'18:00'.
If the clock has not been set, '--:--' will appear.
Energy consumption
The video recorder should always be connected to the
mains so as not to affect the use of the TV or programmed
recordings.
Power consumption is less than 4W.
Power outage/no power
Channel information remains saved for up to 1 year, the
time and timer information is saved for up to 3 hours.
Emergency exit
The video recorder and the remote control have the option
of an 'Emergency exit'. You can use the STANDBY m
button to interrupt any function or step during use.
You can operate your device without worry. There is no risk
whatsoever of damaging the video recorder by performing
user steps incorrectly.
The symbols on your video recorder
display
These symbols can light up on your video recorder display:
This is where the current operating mode is
shown as a symbol.
LP When you have switched on the LP (Long Play)
function or when you play a tape that has been
recorded in LP (Long Play).
When you have switched on the child lock.
When you are making a recording.
kWhen you have programmed a recording or
when a programmed recording is being made.
When you have put a cassette in the video
recorder.
DATE When the date of the programmed recording is
shown.
START When the start time of the programmed
recording is shown.
PROG. When the programme number of the
programmed recording is shown.
END When the end time of the programmed recording
is shown.
Display of programme number of the TV channel
/ tape position / channel name / function.
Tape position in seconds.
3. Important notes for operation
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Playing cassettes
You can use this video recorder to play back recorded VHS
video cassettes. You can operate the video recorder using the
remote control or the buttons on the front of the video recorder.
What does VHS mean?
'Video Home System' (VHS) has become the world-wide
standard for the playback and recording of amateur video
cassettes. This popular standard continues to be improved.
Super VHS (S-VHS) provides a sharper picture and less
noise. Digital VHS (D-VHS) works with digital picture and
sound signals. Your video recorder can only record and play
standard VHS cassettes.
1Put a cassette into the cassette slot.
The cassette is inserted automatically. ' v' will appear on
the display.
2Press the Play button Gto view the tape.
This will, for example, appear in the display:
0:00:02
Picture/ sound quality is poor
* When playing rental videos or older, poorer quality
cassettes, it may not be possible to completely filter out
picture and sound interference. This is not a fault in your
machine.
Read the chapter 'Eliminating picture interference'.
3To stop the playback, press hon the remote control or
hon the video recorder.
4To eject the cassette, press Jon the video recorder
when the video recorder stops the playback (STOP).
Automatic switch-off of special functions
Many functions (e.g. pause, still picture, search) switch
themselves off automatically after a short time in order to
protect the cassette and to save energy.
Do I need to change the playback speed when playing
back LP recordings?
For playback, the correct recording speed 'SP' will
automatically be selected. For more information, please
read the section 'Selecting the recording speed (SP/LP)' in
the chapter 'Manual recording'.
Displaying current tape position
The display shows the tape position in hours, minutes and
seconds.
How can I set the counter to '0:00:00'?
You can set the counter to '0:00:00' using CLEAR (CL) .
When you put a cassette in the machine, the counter will
automatically reset to 0:00:00'.
The counter does not move
* This occurs when there are no recordings on a portion of a
tape. Therefore, the video recorder cannot receive any
information from the tape. This is not a fault in your
machine.
The display shows '-0:01:20'
* If you rewind a cassette from the tape position '0:00:00',
the counter will show for instance, '-0:01:20' (the cassette
will be rewound to 1 minute and 20 seconds before
'0:00:00').
Searching for a tape position with
picture (scanning)
1While a cassette is playing, press H(reverse) or
I(forward) one or more times. This will, for example,
appear in the display:
0:30:21
2To stop at a certain place on the tape, press G.
Decreased picture quality
Scanning interferes with the picture quality. The sound is
switched off. This is not a fault in your machine.
4. Playback
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Still picture
1During playback, press STILL Rto stop the tape and
display a still picture. This will, for example, appear in the
display:
0:00:02
2Each time you press STILL R, the picture will
advance one frame.
Interference stripes
Interference stripes may appear on the screen during still
picture. This is normal and not a fault in your machine.
3To continue playback, press G.
Searching for tape position without
picture (forward wind and rewind)
1Stop the tape with h.
2Press H(reverse) or I(forward). This will, for
example, appear in the display:
0:30:21
3To stop at a certain place on the tape, press h.
Easy View
With this function you can switch to picture search during wind
and rewind.
1If you hold H(rewind) or I(wind) during wind or
rewind, you will switch to picture search.
2As soon as you release the button, the video recorder will
automatically switch back to rewind or wind.
Tape Finder
Automatic search for a tape position
(index search)
Every time a tape is recorded an index marking is written on
the tape. This marking can be compared with a bookmark.
These marked positions can be found again quickly and easily
later by pressing a button.
1To search for the previous marking, press INDEX Eand
then H.
2For the next marking, press INDEX Eand then I.
This will, for example, appear in the display for the next
marking.
0:30:02
3As soon as the video recorder finds this marking, it
automatically switches to playback.
Automatic search for a blank space
on the tape
You can search for space on the tape (at least 1 minute of
blank tape) for a new recording, for example, after an existing
recording on the tape.
1Press INDEX E. Then press h. This will, for
example, appear in the display:
0:00:00
2As soon as the video recorder finds the corresponding
tape position, it automatically switches to pause.
The cassette is ejected
* The video recorder was unable to find any blank space on
the tape inserted.
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Optimising tracking
This video recorder has an automatic tracking function. In
order for the video heads to optimally read the video track of
the newly inserted video cassette, the tape speed is slightly
corrected automatically.
In some cases however, interference will still occur.
The following section will explain how to manually adjust the
tracking settings.
1While a cassette is playing, hold ;P+ until 'TRAC'
(TRACking) appears in the display.
2Hold down the buttons ;P+ or P- =until the playback
quality is at its best.
3Wait a few seconds, until 'TRAC' disappears from the
display.
These selected picture settings will not change until you eject
the cassette.
Optimising still picture
If the still picture vibrates vertically, you can improve the still
picture as follows:
1During still picture, hold ;P+ or P- =until the picture
quality is at its best.
'JITT' will appear in the display.
2When you release the button, 'JITT' will disappear.
The video recorder will store these settings automatically.
I cannot reach optimal quality for the still picture
* Interference which cannot be alleviated by this function
can occur in cassettes of poor quality or camcorder
cassettes .
5. Eliminating picture interference
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General information
Use 'Manual Recording' to make a spontaneous recording (for
example, a programme currently being shown).
If you want to start and stop a recording manually, read the
section 'Recording without automatic switch-off'.
If you want to start a recording manually but have it stopped
automatically, read the section 'Recording with automatic
switch-off'. (e.g. not to record to the end of the tape)
Recording without automatic
switch-off
1Insert a cassette.
2Use ;P+ or P- =to select the programme number
you want to record, for example, 'P01'. This will appear on
the display:
P01
Programme number 'E1'
This programme number is provided for recording from
external sources (via the scart socket EXT.1 AV. 1 ).
3To start recording, press REC/OTR nand Aon the
remote control at the same time or REC non the video
recorder. This will, for example, appear in the display:
P01
Displaying tape position
Using OK you can show the tape position in the display.
4Stop recording with h.
Recording with automatic switch-off
(OTR One-Touch-Recording)
1Insert a cassette.
2Use ;P+ or P- =to select the programme number
you want to record.
3Press REC/OTR nand Aon the remote control at the
same time.
4Each time you press REC/OTR nand Aat the same
time you will add 30 minutes to the recording time.
How can I clear the recording time just setted?
To delete an entry, press CLEAR (CL) while the display
shows the recording time.
Preventing accidental erasing of
cassettes
All cassettes (except for rental and store cassettes) have a
security tab on the back of the cassette (see arrow).
To prevent recording over important recordings (erasing), you
can remove this security tab or slide it to the left.
If you later decide to record on a protected cassette, simply
cover the hole with adhesive tape or slide the tab to the right.
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Lining up recordings (assemble cut)
When you add a further recording to a cassette, which already
has a recording on it, a short blank (flicker) can appear
between the old and the new recording or the picture itself can
flicker. To help reduce these from occurring, proceed as
follows:
1Find the tape position of the old recording where you
want to insert the new recording.
2Look at the last minute of the old recording (playback).
3Press hon the remote control at the tape position
where the new recording is to go. 9' will appear on the
display.
4Now start recording as usual by pressing REC/OTR n
and Aon the remote control.
5Stop recording with h.
Selecting the recording speed
(SP or LP)
You can reduce the recording speed by half. This makes it
possible to record, for example, eight-hours instead of
four-hours on an 'E240' (four-hour) cassette.
For playback, the correct recording speed will automatically be
selected.
1Press MENU on the remote control. 'CLK' will appear on
the display.
2Select 'SPEE' in the display with P- =or ;P+ .
3Press OK .
4Select the required recording speed with ;P+ or
P- =.
'SP'/'LP'
'SP':StandardPlay (normal recording speed) offers the usual
first-class picture quality.
'LP':LongPlay (half recording speed, double recording
time). 8 hours can be recorded on a 4 hour cassette (E240)
with a somewhat reduced picture quality.
5Confirm with OK .
6To end, press MENU .
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General information
Use programming a recording (TIMER) to automatically start
and stop a recording at a later date. The video recorder will
switch to the right programme number and begin recording at
the correct time.
With this video recorder, you can pre-programme up to six
recordings within a period of one month.
To make a programmed recording, your video recorder needs
to know:
* the date you want to make the recording
* the programme number of the TV channel
* the start and stop time of the recording
This information is saved in a 'TIMER block'.
Programme recordings
1Press TIMER on the remote control.
An empty TIMER block will appear in the display.
'CLK' will briefly appear in the video recorder display
then 'CLK' will flash
* The internal clock of the video recorder must be reset.
Please read the section 'Setting the time and date' (starting
at step 3) in chapter 'Installing your video recorder'.
2Press TIMER .
The video recorder display will read, for instance,
'DATE 01'.
If required, change the date of the recording with
;P+ ,P- =or the number buttons 0-9 on the remote
control.
01
3Press TIMER .
The video recorder display will read, for instance,
'PROG. 01'.
If required, use ;P+ ,P- =or the number buttons
0-9 on the remote control to change the programme
number of the TV channel from which you want to record.
01
Programme number of the 'E1' scart socket
You can also programme recordings from external sources
(via scart socket EXT.1 AV. 1 ).
4Press TIMER .
The video recorder display will read, for instance,
'START 20:00'.
If required, change the start time of the recording with
;P+ ,P- =or the number buttons 0-9 on the remote
control.
20:00
5Press TIMER . The video recorder display will read, for
instance, 'END 22:00'.
If required, change the end time of the recording with
;P+ ,P- =or the number buttons 0-9 on the remote
control.
22:00
6When all informations are correctly, confirm with
TIMER .
'OK' will briefly flash in the video recorder display. The
programming information is stored in a TIMER block.
7Insert a cassette with an intact security tab (unprotected).
8Switch off with STANDBY m.
The programmed recording will only function when the
video recorder is switched off with STANDBY m.
If any of the TIMER blocks are in use, ' k' will light up on
the video recorder display.
7. Programming a recording (TIMER)
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