Matsui VP9408 User manual

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Safety Warnings
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VCR
Playing a
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Recording
Programmes
Advanced
Features
Help and
Specification
Interference – Do not place your VCR near
appliances which may cause electromagnetic
interference (i.e. TV, HI-FI speakers). If you do, it may
adversely affect the working of the unit, causing the
picture or sound to distort.
Covers – Do not remove any fixed covers as this may
expose dangerous voltages.
Weather – It is advisable to unplug the aerial during a
thunderstorm.
Ventilation – The ventilation holes on the casing of
your VCR prevent it from over heating. Do not block or
cover these holes - especially with cloth or paper. It is
recommended you leave a 10cm gap all around your
VCR.
Damage – Never use your VCR if it is damaged in any
way. Always place your VCR on a flat level surface
avoiding anywhere which may be subject to strong
vibration.
Batteries – Batteries are easily swallowed by young
children. Do not allow young children to play with the
remote control unit.
Temperature – Avoid extremes of temperature, either
hot or cold, place your VCR well away from heat
sources such as radiators or gas/electric fires.
Moisture – Do not allow your VCR to be exposed to
rain, moisture, dust. If any liquid is spilt into your
television it can cause serious damage. If you spill any
liquid into your VCR switch it off at the mains
immediately. Contact your store immediately.
Your VCR is supplied with an approved
13AMP fused mains plug. When
replacing the fuse always use a 3AMP
(BS 1362) approved type.
To obtain a replacement fuse contact
your store.
If the mains sockets in your home differ
or are not suitable for the type of plug
supplied, then the plug should be cut
from the mains lead and a suitable
type fitted. You must use a 13 AMP
plug (BS 1363) and fit a 3 AMP fuse
(BS 1362).
If any other type of plug is used a 3
AMP fuse must be fitted, either in the
plug, adaptor or at the distribution
board.
Please refer to the wiring instructions on
page 45 of this book.
Please read before installation
If this VCR has been moved from a cold place to a warm place, DO NOT plug it in for 2-3 hours
(e.g. from a cold car boot to a warm room).
There is a possibility that moisture may have condensed on the head drum of this VCR, this can cause damage to your VCR or
any tapes played on it. To avoid damage please unpack your VCR and allow it to stand at room temperature for 2-3 hours
before use. This will help any moisture evaporate and prevent unnecessary damage to your VCR.
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VCR
Setting up your
VCR
Playing a
Video Tape
Recording
Programmes
Advanced
Features
Help and
Specification
Contents
Introduction & Contents
Safety Warnings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
VCR Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
How to use this Instruction Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Installing your VCR
Putting batteries into your Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Connecting your VCR to a TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Basic VCR Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Connecting your VCR to a TV and Decoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Setting up your VCR
Automatic SET-UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11
Removing Interference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Selecting a Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Get to know your VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Selecting and Skipping TV Stations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Playing a Video Tape
Playing a Video (VCR) tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 -17
Rewind (REW) and Fast Forward (F.FWD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Video Index Search System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Clock/Counter Display and Zero Return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Recording Programmes
What are VIDEO Plus+ and PDC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
One Touch Recording (OTR). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23
Recording using VIDEO Plus+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-25
Timer Recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-27
Checking VIDEO Plus+ or Timer Recordings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Cancelling VIDEO Plus+ or Timer Recordings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Advanced Features
Using the Playback Sharpness feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Auto Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Manually setting the correct Time and Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-33
Manual Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-35
Checking VIDEO Plus+ Set-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36-37
Setting the Security Protection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38-39
Automatic Tracking and Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Help and Specification
Help and Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41-42
Connecting your VCR to another VCR or a Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Connecting to a Hi-Fi and SCART Socket Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Wiring Instructions and Record Protection Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
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VCR Features
Your Matsui VP9408 VCR has all the following features:
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• Your VCR features VIDEO Plus+, with VIDEO Plus+ you simply enter the PlusCode from your TV listings for the program you want to record and all the details are
set automatically. Your VCR also features PDC which lets your VCR know when programs are running early or late.
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• On screen programming allows easy use of the functions you are likely to use during everyday playback and recording.
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• The built in timer allows automatic unattended recording of up to 8 programmes within a 1 month period.
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• Your VCR is pre-set to standard play but you may extend the recording time of your video tapes by using the long play feature.
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• Your VCR is designed to playback NTSC colour tape to a standard TV (PAL system). This means you can playback VCR tapes from USA or Japan (see page 17).
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• Video index search system automatically records marks on the tape whenever you start a recording. These marks are easily located so that you can go straight to
your desired recording without having to keep stopping and viewing your tape.
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• Your VCR includes a security PIN feature that protects your VCR from unauthorised use after being disconnected from the mains supply.
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• Your VCR automatically adjusts itself to give the best possible picture during playback.
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Press the INDEX button on your
remote control during playback or
while the video is stopped.
The word ‘INDEX’ will appear on
your TV screen.
Select the Index
feature
If you have any
problems setting up
your VCR, call the
Mastercare Service
Helpline.
Our trained operators
will be able to help you
solve your problem.
Please call the Helpline
before returning a
product to a Store.
All calls are charged at
the national rate.
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How to use this Instruction Book
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STEP NUMBER – Each
page is broken down
into simple steps.
WHAT YOU SEE – A
picture of your TV screen
or on-screen display.
WHAT TO PRESS – A
picture of the remote
control or the front of
your VCR, showing you
which buttons to press
for the step, highlighted
in white.
STEP EXPLANATION
– A brief explanation of
the step.
INSTRUCTIONS – The
instructions for the step in
full.
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Putting Batteries into your Remote Control
Remove battery
cover
Carefully slide back and remove the
BATTERY COVER from the back of
your remote control.
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11Insert batteries
Insert two AAA / R03 / UM-4 size
batteries into the battery
compartment. Make sure they are
inserted the correct way round.
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22Replace battery
cover
Slide the BATTERY COVER back into
place.
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••
••Remote control operation may become erratic if direct sunlight, fluorescent lamp,
standard household lamp (incandescent) or any other strong light source shines on
the remote sensor on your VCR.
••
••Make sure there are no obstacles between your VCR and the remote control.
••
••Do not operate your VCR from a distance greater than 5 meters.
••
••Do not operate your VCR away from the normal viewing angle; over 30oeither
side of the remote sensor on your VCR.
••
••Use two AAA/R03/UM-4 size batteries for the remote control.
••
••The batteries may last approximately one year depending on how much the
remote control is used. For best performance it is recommended batteries are
replaced every year, or when remote control operation becomes erratic.
••
••Do not mix old and new batteries or different types.
••
••Weak batteries can leak and severely damage your remote control. Always
remove batteries when they become weak, or if your VCR is not to be used for a
long time.
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Connecting your VCR to a TV
We recommend connecting your VCR to your TV using a SCART lead AND a normal aerial lead.
If you connect using a SCART lead you will find it easier to set-up your VCR,
you will also benefit from improved picture quality playback from your VCR.
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••
••We recommend all connections
are made with both your VCR and
TV unplugged from the mains
supply.
••
••If you use a cable service then
connect the aerial lead to your
cable decoder box instead of your
main aerial wall socket.
(Consult your cable decoder box
instructions for more details)
••
••The type of household aerial
required depends on the position
of your home, it’s distance from the
transmitter and local interference. If
you do not have a household
aerial and you are uncertain of
what to buy, you should seek the
advice of a local aerial contractor.
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Back view of TV(not supplied).
Back view of VCR.
Aerial lead
(not supplied).
SCART lead
(not supplied).
Aerial lead (supplied).
DO NOT PLUG
YOUR VCR INTO
THE MAINS
SUPPLY YET.
NOTE: If your TV has
more than one
SCART socket please
refer to your TV’s
Instruction Book for
information about
which SCART socket
to use.
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Basic VCR Installation
This page shows the most basic way to connect your VCR to your TV if you do not have a SCART lead or SCART socket on your TV.
We recommend you connect your VCR to your TV using a SCART lead (see the previous page).
We recommend all connections must be made with both your VCR and TV unplugged from the mains supply.
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••
••Before you can use your VCR, it
must be connected to your TV
using an aerial lead. You must also
connect your VCR to your
household aerial.
••
••The type of household aerial
required depends on the position
of your home, it’s distance from the
transmitter and local interference. If
you do not have a household
aerial and you are uncertain of
what to buy, you should seek the
advice of a local aerial contractor.
••
••If you use a cable service then
connect the aerial lead to your
cable decoder box instead of your
main aerial wall socket.
(Consult your cable decoder box
instructions for more details)
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Back view of TV(not supplied).
Back view of VCR.
Aerial lead
(not supplied).
Aerial lead (supplied).
DO NOT PLUG
YOUR VCR INTO
THE MAINS
SUPPLY YET.
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Installing your
VCR
Connecting your VCR to a TV and Decoder
If you are connecting your VCR to a TV and a digital or satellite decoder and you only have a single scart socket on your TV and
decoder we recommend you connect your equipment as shown below.
Please consult your satellite decoder instruction book for more connection options.
We recommend all connections are made with both your VCR, TV and decoder unplugged from the mains supply.
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••
••Before you can use your VCR, it
must be connected to your TV
using an aerial lead. You must also
connect your VCR to your
household aerial.
••
••You can connect your VCR to a
TV and a Satellite decoder using a
2-way SCART lead. Call Partmaster
Direct on 0870 9090444 and ask
for part number SAT2.
••
••If you use a cable service then
connect the aerial lead to your
cable decoder box instead of your
main aerial wall socket.
(Consult your cable decoder box
instructions for more details)
Back view of a Decoder (not supplied).
Connect this lead to your
satellite dish or socket.
Back view of TV(not supplied).
Back view of VCR.
Aerial lead
(not supplied).
2 way SCART lead (not supplied).
Aerial lead
(supplied).
DO NOT PLUG
YOUR VCR INTO
THE MAINS
SUPPLY YET.
NOTE: If your TV has more than one
SCART socket please refer to your TV’s
Instruction Book for information about
which SCART socket to use.
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Automatic SET-UP
MAKE SURE YOUR VCR IS FULLY INSTALLED (pages 7-9)
YOU MUST FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS ON THESE PAGES CAREFULLY TO MAKE SURE YOUR VCR IS INSTALLED CORRECTLY.
YOUR VCR WILL NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY UNTIL AUTO SET-UP HAS BEEN COMPLETED.
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Make sure you have fully installed
your VCR (pages 7-9) and that an
aerial lead is connected from your
household aerial or cable decoder
(if you subscribe to a cable service)
If a satellite decoder is connected,
make sure it is switched on and
SKY One is selected.
Plug your VCR into a mains socket.
The AUTO SET-UP process will
start.
Plug your VCR into
a mains socket 22
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start 33
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ON
AUTO
TUNE
STOP/EJECT PLAY
EL REW F.FWD
REC/OTR
PRESS and HOLD the ON button
on the front of your VCR until ‘CH
1’ then ‘OUT 36’ appears in the
VCR’s display.
If ‘CH 1’ stays in the display, press the
ON button once, then press and hold
the ON button until ‘OUT 36’ appears.
If the time still shows in the display,
then press and hold the ON button
until ‘OUT 36’ appears.
Press and HOLD the
ON button
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••
••The AUTO SET-UP feature makes
installing your VCR easy. It
automatically searches and tunes
all available TV Stations and stores
them in the correct order in your
VCR, it then sets the correct time
and date.
••
••You should not adjust the time or
date after AUTO SET-UP has set
them unless they have been set
incorrectly. If you do adjust them
the VIDEO Plus+ feature and timer
recordings might not work
correctly.
••
••To restart the AUTO SET-UP
feature at a later date, press and
hold the PROGRAMME UP and
DOWN buttons together until the
word ‘AUTO ‘ flashes in the
VCR’s display.
The word ‘AUTO’ will flash in the
VCR’s display.
Your VCR is now automatically
tuning in all available TV stations
and setting the correct time and
date.
This will take approximately 4
minutes. Do NOT touch any
controls while ‘AUTO’ is flashing in
the display.
When AUTO SET-UP is complete,
the current time will be displayed
in the VCR’s display window.
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Setting up your
VCR
AUTO SET-UP is
complete
Your VCR is now fully installed and
ready for use.
Now turn to page 13 to set
the language.
If you connected your VCR to your
TV with a SCART and aerial lead,
select the AV (or EXT) channel on
your TV when you want to view
your VCR. Some TVs will
automatically switch to display
your VCR when you play a tape or
press the CALL or MENU button.
If you connected your VCR to your
TV using just an aerial, select the
channel you chose as your VCR
channel on your TV when you want
to view your VCR.
Select this TV channel every time
you wish to use your VCR.
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Turn on your TV and select an unused
channel on your TV to use as your
VCR channel (for watching your
VCR).
Tune in the channel you have selected
on your TV until the test pattern
(shown here) appears clearly on your
TV screen.
Consult your TV’s Instruction Book for
details about tuning your TV.
When you have tuned in your TV,
press the ON button on the front of
your VCR. The current time will
appear again in the VCR display.
Your VCR is now fully installed and
ready for use.
If you
connected your
VCR to your TV using
just an aerial lead...
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ON SCREEN PROGRAMMING
AUTO TUNE & SORT SYSTEM = NTSC PLAYBACK
AUTO
TUNE
STOP/EJECT
CHANNEL REW
REC/OTR
AUTO
TUNE
STOP/EJECT
CHANNEL
REC/OTR
Repeatedly press the CHANNEL DOWN button on the front of your
VCR until the word ‘OFF’ appears in the VCR’s display.
The TV picture might change while you are pressing the programme down
button - ignore this for now.
Press the ON button on the front of your VCR. The current time will
appear again in the VCR’s display.
Your VCR is now fully installed and ready for use.
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Removing Interference
Only follow the instructions on this page if you notice interference on your TV screen when watching TV Stations on your VCR.
If you have connected your VCR to your TV using a SCART lead you can ignore this page.
ON
AUTO
TUNE
STOP/EJECT PLAY
CHANNEL REW F.FWD
REC/OTR
Make sure your VCR is in standby.
Press and HOLD the ON button on
the front of your VCR until ‘OUT
36’ appears in the VCR’s display.
If ‘CH 1’ stays in the display, press the
ON button once, then press and hold
the ON button until ‘OUT 36’ appears.
If the time still shows in the display,
then press and hold the ON button
until ‘OUT 36’ appears.
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ON
AUTO
TUNE
STOP/EJECT PLAY
CHANNEL REW F.FWD
REC/OTR
Press the CHANNEL UP or
DOWN buttons on the front of
your VCR to change the number
(try changing it to 37).
Now tune your VCR channel on
your TV again until the black and
white test pattern appears.
Try changing the
output number 33
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ON
AUTO
TUNE
STOP/EJECT PLAY
CHANNEL REW F.FWD
REC/OTR
If the pattern is now clear, press the
ON button to remove the black
and white test pattern.
If the pattern is still not clear, try
changing the number again (see
stage 2) and re-tune your TV until
the pattern is clear.
Remove the VCR’s
Test Pattern
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••
••In certain areas of the country
you may experience interference
on your TV screen when you are
watching TV Stations on your VCR.
This interference can be due to
another TV Station (will appear as
a shaky picture or as lines across
the screen) or a digital signal (will
appear as speckles on the
screen).
Both types of interference are easy
to remove if you follow the advice
on this page.
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11Select the VCR’s Test
Pattern
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Setting up your
VCR
Selecting a Language
Your VCR will default to English Language but you can choose to display the on screen displays in English, German or French.
The first time you press the MENU button your VCR will go straight to the LANGUAGE menu.
SELECT :
TIMER REC SET
CHANNEL SETUP
AUTO REPEAT
SYSTEM SETUP
ENTER
EXIT
: ENTER
: MENU
OFF
PIN CODE REGISTRATION
PLAYBACK SHARPNESS
Press the MENU button on the
remote control.
The MAIN menu appears.
Press the PLAY or STOP buttons to
highlight SYSTEM SETUP, then press
ENTER.
Select the SYSTEM
SETUP menu
SELECT :
LANGUAGE / SPRACHE / LANGUE
ENTER
EXIT
: ENTER
: MENU
CLOCK SET
SYSTEM SETUP
Press the PLAY or STOP buttons to
highlight LANGUAGE.
Press the ENTER button on the
remote control.
Select a Language
LANGUAGE / SPRACHE / LANGUE
ENGLISH
FRANCAIS
SELECT : OK : ENTER
DEUTSCH
Press the PLAY or STOP buttons to
select the language you require.
Press ENTER to store your setting.
Press the MENU button twice to
remove the on screen display.
Store your selection
If your VCR is in standby, press the
VCR ON button on your remote
control to switch it on. Select the
VCR channel on your TV (e.g. AV
or channel 0).
Select your VCR
channel
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Specification
Get to know your VCR
This page will give you an overview of what the buttons on the front of your VCR do.
ON SCREEN PROGRAMMING
AUTO TUNE & SORT SYSTEM = NTSC PLAYBACK
ON
AUTO
TUNE
STOP/EJECT PLAY
CHANNEL REW F.FWD
REC/OTR
Cassette tape door
VCR display window
Record/One Touch
Record (OTR) button
Rewind button
Play button
Fast Forward
button
VCR ON/
Standby
button
Stop/Eject button
Channel UP and DOWN/
AUTO SET-UP buttons
Remote control sensor
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Setting up your
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Selecting and Skipping TV Stations
Sometimes during AUTO SET-UP your VCR will store more than one copy of the same channel or leave a
channel empty or with a poor picture. Using the SKIP feature you can disable these unwanted channels.
e.g. You skip channel 6, now when you press the CHANNEL UP button the channel will change from channel 5 to 7.
CH 29
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To skip unwanted channels, select the channel you wish to skip and then
press the CANCEL button.
The Channel number will flash in the VCR’s display to show this channel has
been skipped. When a channel is skipped you will not be able to select it
with the CHANNEL UP or DOWN buttons.
To unskip a channel, select it with the NUMBERED buttons then press
CANCEL again. You will now be able to select the channel with the
CHANNEL UP or DOWN buttons.
Skipping unwanted channels on your VCR
PDC CH 5
PDC CH 4
If your VCR is in standby, press the VCR ON button on your remote control
to switch it on. Select the VCR channel on your TV (e.g. AV or channel 0).
Press the CHANNEL UP or DOWN button on the remote control or front of
your VCR to change the channels.
You can also select channels directly by pressing the NUMBERED buttons on
the remote control. e.g. press button 4to select channel 4.
To select channels 10-80, press the -/- - button then the 2 NUMBERED buttons, e.g.
press -/- - then 2then 9for channel 29.
Selecting channels on your VCR
AUTO
TUNE
STOP/EJECT
CHANNEL
REC/OTR
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Playing a Video (VCR) Tape
Your VCR is marked with ‘HQ’ which means it incorporates VHS High Quality technology. A built in detail enhancer is used to boost the
recorded signal and provide maximum picture quality.
Only use VHS video cassette tapes (or NTSC for playback only).
Insert a video tape.
If you insert a pre-recorded video
tape with the record protection tab
removed (for example a rented or
bought film) your VCR will start to
play automatically.
Automatic play from
pre-recorded tapes
If playback does not start
automatically, press the PLAY
button.
The word ‘PLAY’ will appear in the
VCR’s display followed by the VCR
counter.
Start playing a tape
Press STOP to stop playing a
video tape, ‘STOP’ will appear in
the VCR display and the TV Station
currently selected on your VCR will
be displayed on your TV.
Press PLAY again to resume
playback.
Stop playing a tape
If your VCR is in standby, press the
VCR ON button on your remote
control to switch it on. Select the
VCR channel on your TV (e.g. AV
or channel 0).
Switch your VCR
and TV on
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If you do not press the STOP button, the tape will continue until it reaches the end. The auto rewind facility will automatically rewind
the tape to the beginning, your VCR will then automatically eject the tape and turn off into standby.
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Press PAUSE while a tape is
playing to view a still picture.
The pause feature will automatically
change to play after 5 minutes to avoid
stretching your tape.
Press PLAY to resume playback.
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Press STOP to stop playback.
Press EJECT and the tape will eject
from the VCR.
The TV Station currently selected on
your VCR will be displayed on your TV.
Ejecting the tape PP
PPll llaa aayy yyii iinn nngg gg NN NNTT TTSS SSCC CC
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ttaa aapp ppee eess ss oo oonn nn yy yyoo oouu uurr rr
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VVCC CCRR RR
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••Your VCR can playback video
tapes recorded using the NTSC
colour system (TV system usually
used in USA and JAPAN) on a
PAL I TV (TV system used in the
UK).
Play an NTSC tape as you would a
normal VHS tape.
Your VCR will playback NTSC
tapes recorded using Standard
play (SP), Long play (LP) and
Extended play (EP). However, there
will be a deterioration in sound
quality in the LP and EP modes.
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••If your TV supports the NTSC
system, the picture from your VCR
will fill the whole screen, if not, the
picture will have a black band at
the top and bottom of the screen.
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••Please note that there will be no
sound during any PAUSE mode.
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Rewind (REW) and Fast Forward (F.FWD)
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To rewind or fast forward the tape
with the tape’s picture on your TV
screen (picture search) press PLAY
then either REW or F.FWD.
Review ‘REVEW’ or ‘CUE’ will
appear in the VCR’s display.
Picture search
To rapidly wind the tape backwards or forwards, press the REW or F.FWD
buttons when a tape is NOT playing.
‘REW’ or ‘FF’ will appear in the display.
Rewind (REW) and Fast Forward (F.FWD)
The speed of the search time
depends on the speed used during
recording, either standard play
(SP) or long play (LP).
Standard Play (SP)
1st press 5 times normal speed
2nd press 7 times normal speed
(NTSC times are slower)
Long Play (LP)
1st press 7 times normal speed
2nd press 13 times normal speed
Press PLAY to return to normal
playback.
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You can wind forwards or backwards through a cassette tape. With the picture search feature you can also wind forwards or
backwards with the picture on the screen at the same time.
During picture search the sound will be muted and white lines will appear across the screen.
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Playing a
Video Tape
Video Index Search System
The Video Index search system allows you to easily locate the beginning of any recording made on your VCR.
Your VCR automatically records index marks on the tape whenever a recording is started.
Press the NUMBERED buttons on
the remote control to select the
number of index positions to skip.
e.g. your VCR tape is at the beginning
and you want to watch the third
recording on the tape, press the
number 3 on the remote control.
Select an Index
position
Press the F.FWD button to search
the selected number of index
positions forward through the tape
or REW to search backwards.
Playback will start automatically
when the index position is found.
Search for the Index
position VV
VVii iidd ddee eeoo oo II IInn nndd ddee eexx xxii iinn nngg gg
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••The Video Index search system
will only work once several
recordings have been made on a
VCR tape.
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••Occasionally, when recording
starts at the very beginning of a
VCR tape the index mark may be
missed.
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••When your VCR is searching for
an index mark, it will not wind as
quickly as normal because it is
searching for the index marks.
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••A maximum of 9 index marks
can be searched on a single VCR
tape.
Press the INDEX button on your
remote control during playback or
while the video is stopped.
The word ‘INDEX’ will appear on
your TV screen.
Select the Index
feature
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Clock/Counter Display and Zero Return
Your VCR has a counter which can display the actual amount of time (in seconds) that a VCR tape has been playing. The Zero return
feature allows you to set the counter to 0:00:00 at any point in the tape and then rewind and start playing from that point when you
press the ZERO RETURN button.
Select the counter and then press
COUNTER RESET to reset the
counter to 0:00:00.
When you load a tape the counter
will reset.
If you rewind a tape from 0:00:00, a
minus sign (-) will appear in front of the
counter.
Reset the counter
When the VCR is not playing press
the ZERO RETURN button, the
tape will rewind or fast forward
until the counter reaches 0:00:00
automatically.
This feature is useful for returning to a
point in a tape you wish to view again.
Zero return
When you rewind or fast forward
through blank sections of the tape,
the counter will stop counting.
Counter pause
The clock displays the current time in
the VCR display. The counter displays
how much time (in seconds) has
elapsed since the point at which you
started playing a tape.
To switch between the two press
the CLOCK/COUNTER button.
Selecting the counter
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