Philips VR200/05 User manual

1. HOW TO CONNECT YOUR VIDEO RECORDER 4.........
How to connect your video recorder to the TV set 4.....
Connecting with a scart cable 4......................
Connecting without a scart cable 5...................
Connecting a decoder or other equipment 5............
2. INSTALLING YOUR VIDEO RECORDER 6...............
Initialinstallation 6..................................
Allocating a decoder 6..............................
Manual TV channel search 6.........................
Channel number or frequency display 7...............
Satellitereceiver 7..................................
Special installation functions 7.......................
Automatic TV channel search (Autoinstall) 7...........
Monitorfunction 8..................................
Sorting and clearing TV channels manually 8...........
Setting the time and date 8...........................
3. IMPORTANT NOTES FOR OPERATION 9...............
General information 9...............................
Saving energy 9....................................
Emergencyinterrupt 9...............................
The symbols on your videorecorder display 9..........
Summary of user guide 10...........................
User guide (OSD) 10.................................
4. PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS 11..........................
Playing a cassette 11................................
Tape position indication 11...........................
Searching for tape position with the picture (picture
search) 11.........................................
Stillpicture 11......................................
Searching for tape position without the picture (wind
and rewind) 11.....................................
InstantView 12.....................................
Automatic search for a tape position (index search) 12..
Automatic search for a blank space on the tape 12.....
Pictureinterference 12..............................
Tracking during playback 12.........................
Tracking during still picture 12.......................
Cleaning the video heads 12.........................
5. MANUAL RECORDING 13............................
Recording without automatic switch-off 13............
Recording with automatic switch-off (OTR
one-touch-recording) 13.............................
Protecting your recordings 13........................
Auto-assembling 13.................................
Selecting the recording speed (SP or LP) 14............
Automatic recording from a satellite receiver (SAT
RECORDING) 14....................................
6. PROGRAMMED RECORDING (TIMER) 15...............
’VPS’ (Video Programming System) and ’PDC’
(ProgrammeDelivery Control)(UK) 15.................
Programming a recording (with ’VIDEO Plus+’) 15.......
Programming a recording (without ’VIDEO Plus+’) 16....
How to check or change a programmed recording
(TIMER) 17.........................................
How to clear a programmed recording (TIMER) 17......
7. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS 18.........................
Setting the on-screen display (OSD) 18................
Continuousplayback 18.............................
Automaticswitch-off (tunermode) 18.................
Poor TV reception - Optimize the modulator 19.........
Switching off the modulator 19.......................
8. Before you call an engineer 20.......................
9. GLOSSARY 21......................................
Technical terms used 21.............................
CONTENTS
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The remote control
TV To call up additional TV functions : Additional
TV functions for TV sets with the same remote
control code (RC5)
TV/STANDBYmSwitch off : To switch off set, interrupt menu
function, interrupt a programmed recording
(TIMER)
CHILDLOCK uNo function
EJECT JEject: To eject a cassette
MONITOR TV monitor : To switch between TV reception
and VCR playback
SYSTEM Special function: For instance, to switch on
the test picture
0-9 Number buttons:0-9
SELECT Select: To select a function
TIMER TIMER: To make a manual TIMER
programming with VIDEO Plus+ or to alteror
clear a programmed TIMER
MENU Menu : To call up the main menu
OK Store/Confirm: To store or confirm entry
D/Sr Select:Cursor left
C/Sq Select:Cursor right
PqSelect: One line or programme number up
PrSelect: One line or programme number down
SP/LP,AV SP/LP : To select the recording speed (Long
Play/StandardPlay)
CLEAR(CL), yDelete : To delete last entry/Clear programmed recording (TIMER)
PLAYGPlayback : To play a recorded cassette
[Rewind : During STOP and STANDBY: rewind, during PLAYBACK:reverse
scanning
STOPhPause/Stop: To stop the tape, except while a TIMER-recording is being made
IForward wind: During STOP and STANDBY: forwardwind, during PLAYBACK:
forwardscanning
INDEXEIndex search: In combination with [/I: to search for previous/next
recording on the cassette.
RECORD/OTRnRecord: To record the programme selected
STILLRStill picture: To stop the tape and show a still picture
Additional TV functions
Pressthe TV button and the correct buttonon the remote control at the same
time
D/Sr TV volume: TV volume down
C/Sq TV volume: TV volume up
SP/LP,AV To switch the TV to Audio-/Video input socket
CLEAR(CL), yTV volume off: To switch off the TV volume
TV/STANDBYmSwitch off : To switch off set
PqTV programme number : TV programme number up
PrTV programme number : TV programme number down
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN BRIEF
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Front of the set
STANDBYmStandby : To switch off, interrupt a function, interrupta programmed recording(TIMER)
RECORDnRecord: To record the programme selected
PROGRAMMErSelect: One line or programme number down.
PROGRAMMEqSelect: One line or programme number up.
STOP/EJECT?Pause/Stop, eject cassette: To stop the tape and eject the cassette
HRewind : During STOP and STANDBY: rewind, duringPLAYBACK:reverse scanning
PLAYGPlayback : To play a cassette
IForward wind: During STOP and STANDBY: forward wind, during PLAYBACK: forward
scanning
Back of the set
4Mains socket: To connect the mains cable
EXT.2 AV 2 Scart socket 2: To connect a satellitereceiver, decoder, video recorder,etc. (programme
number ’E2’)
EXT.1 AV 1 Scart socket 1: To connect the TV set (programme number ’E1’)
2Aerial input socket: To connect the aerial cable
3Aerial output socket: To connect the TV set
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Acura 02 GoldStar 15, 20, 27 Proline 31
Adyson 20 Goodmans 07, 10, 20, 29, 36 Protech 02, 12, 20, 23, 25, 38
Akai 18, 33 Gorenje 35 Quelle 03, 04, 33
Akura 21, 25 Graetz 33 Questa 07
Alba 02, 07, 21 Granada 10, 18, 20 Rank Arena 07
Allorgan 28 Grandin 26 Rediffusion 33
Amplivision 20 Grundig 17 Rex 25
Amstrad 02 HCM 02, 26 Roadstar 02, 21, 25, 38
Anitech 02 Hanseatic 30, 33 SEG 07, 20, 25
Arcam 19, 20 Hinari 02, 07, 21 SEI 12, 28
Asuka 21 Hisawa 26, 40 Saba 15
Audiosonic 15 Hitachi 05, 07, 08, 13, 15, 20, 22 Saisho 02, 04, 25
BPL 26 Huanyu 19, 36 Salora 33
BSR 28 Hypson 25, 26 Sambers 12
BTC 21 ICE 20, 25 Samsung 01, 02, 20, 25, 27, 35
Basic Line 02, 21 ICeS 21 Sandra 19
Baur 03, 33 ITT 33 Sanyo 04, 07, 10, 18
Beko 35 Imperial 23, 35, 38 Schaub Lorenz 33
Binatone 20 Inno Hit 10 Schneider 21, 23, 37
Blaupunkt 17 Interfunk 23, 33 Sei-Sinudyne 03
Blue Sky 21 Intervision 12, 20, 25 Sentra 06
Blue Star 26 Isukai 21 Sharp 07, 11
Bondstec 23 JVC 07, 09 Shorai 28
Boots 20 Kaisui 02, 19, 20, 21, 26 Siarem 12
Brandt 15 Kathrein 01 Siemens 17
Britannia 19 Kingsley 19 Silver 07
Bush 02, 07, 21, 26, 28, 36, 42 Koyoda 02 Sinudyne 12, 28
CGE 23 Leyco 10, 25, 28 Solavox 05
CS Electronics 19 Lloytron 05 Sonitron 18
CTC 23 Luxor 33 Sonoko 02
Carrefour 07 M Electronic 02, 13, 15, 20, 32, 36, 41 Sonolor 18
Cascade 02 Magnadyne 12, 23 Sony 03, 04, 07
Cimline 02 Magnafon 12 Soundwave 38
Clatronic 23, 35 Manesth 20, 25, 30 Standard 02, 20, 21
Condor 30, 35 Marantz 01 Sunkai 28, 31
Contec 02, 07, 19 Matsui 02, 04, 06, 07, 10, 18, 20, 28, 39 Susumu 21
Crown 02, 35, 38 Memorex 02 Tandy 10, 20, 21
Cybertron 21 Metz 34 Tashiko 07, 20
Daewoo 02, 36 Mitsubishi 07, 14, 16 Tatung 10, 20
Dainichi 21 Mivar 19, 27 Tec 20, 23
Dayton 02 Multitech 02, 12, 19 Technema 30
De Graaf 18 Neckermann 01 Technics 24
Decca 10 Nikkai 05, 06, 10, 19, 21, 25 Telefunken 15
Dixi 02 Nobliko 12 Telemeister 30
Dual 42 Nokia 33, 41 Teletech 02
Dual Tec 20 Nordmende 15 Teleton 20
Elite 21, 30 Oceanic 33 Tensai 21, 28, 29, 30
Elta 02 Orion 28, 30, 31 Texet 19, 21
Emerson 33 Osaki 05, 10, 20, 21, 25 Thomson 15
Ferguson 15 Oso 21 Thorn 06, 10, 33
Fidelity 19, 33 Osume 05, 10 Tomashi 26
Finlandia 18, 32 Otake 29 Toshiba 06, 07
Finlux 10, 13, 32 Otto Versand 01, 03, 07, 20, 30 Uher 30
Firstline 02, 19, 20, 23, 28, 31 Palladium 35, 38 Ultravox 12
Fisher 18, 20, 35 Panama 20, 25 Universum 13, 25, 32, 35
Flint 40 Panasonic 24, 34 Videosat 23
Formenti 30 Pathe Cinema 19, 30 Videotechnic 20
Frontech 23, 25 Pausa 02 Visa 02
Fujitsu 10 Perdio 30 Vision 30
Funai 25, 28 Phase 05 Waltham 20
GEC 10, 20 Philco 23 Watson 30
GPM 21 Philips 01, 36 Watt Radio 12
Geloso 02 Pioneer 15 Wega 07
Genexxa 21 Profex 02, 33 White Westinghouse 19, 30
Yoko 20, 25
Remote codes
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3103 166 21961 8392/001 VR800/02
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Congratulations!You now own one of the most sophisticated
and simple-to-use videorecorders (VCR) on the market.With
this VCR you can record and play VHS-standard cassettes.
Please take the time to read this operating manual before
using your video recorder.
Safety instructions and other notes
ADanger: High voltage!
Do not remove the top coveras there is a risk of an electrical
shock!
AThe video recorder does not contain any components that can
be repaired by the customer.When the appliance is connected
to the power supply thereare some components that are
constantly operational.To switch off the video recorder
completely you must disconnect itfrom the power supply.
BMake sure that aircan circulate freely through the ventilation
slots on the video recorder.
BMake sure that no objects orliquids enter the video recorder.If
liquid is spiltinto it, disconnect the video recorderimmediately
from the power supplyand call the After-sales Servicefor
advice.
BThe video recorder shouldnot be used immediately after
transportation from a cold to a hot area or viceversa, or in
conditions of extremehumidity.
After unpacking the videorecorder, it should be allowedto
acclimatize for at least three hours beforeinstallation.
CThese operating instructions have been printed on nonpolluting
paper.
CDeposit old batteriesat the relevant collection points.
CPlease make use of the facilitiesavailable in yourcountry for
disposing of the packagingof the video recorder in a way that
helps to protect the environment.
CThis electronic equipmentcontains many materialsthat can be
recycled. Pleaseinquire about the possibilitiesfor recycling
youroldset.
DVIDEO Plus+ and PlusCodeare registered trademarksof
Gemstar DevelopmentCorporation. The VIDEOPlus+
systemis manufactured under licence from Gemstar
DevelopmentCorporation.
So that you can identify your machine in the event of theft,
enter the serial number (PROD.NO) here. The serial number is
printed on the type plate fixed at the rear of the set.
MODEL NO. VR200/05
PROD.NO:......
This product complieswith the requirements of the Directive
73/23/EEC + 89/336/EEC+ 93/68/EEC.
Interference
The Department of Trade and Industryoperates a Radio
Investigation Service to help TV licence holders improve
reception of BBC and ITC programmes where these are being
spoilt by interference.
If your dealer cannot help, ask at a Main Post Office for the
booklet ’How to Improve Televisionand Radio Reception’.
Technical information
Measurements in cm (W / H / D): 38.0/ 9.3 / 26.0
Power consumption (Standby) : less than 6W (Saving energy
mode)
Voltage : 220-240V/50Hz
Number of heads: 2 Video
Winding time: approx. 100 seconds (Cassette E-180)
Recording/Playback time :SP (Standard Play) 4 hours
(Cassette E-240) / LP (Long Play) 8 hours (CassetteE-240)
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PHILIPS VR200/05
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Special functions on your video recorder
Philips has developed a system which produces the best possible playback
quality. It reduces disturbance on old, worn video cassettes, and emphasises
the detail on very good qualitycassettes.
When you connect your video recorder to your television and plug it into the
mains, you will be welcomed with an OSD picture. All you have to do is follow
the instructions in the "intelligenthelp line" for the next step. Enjoy the Automatic
TV channel search/save function and the automatic time adjustment.
We guarantee that your video recorder will switch to the new millennium with
no problems whatsoever.
Recordings made on your video recordercan be controlled by an external
satellitereceiver.
Simple programming system for video recorders.Makes programming as easy
as making a telephone call. Simply enter the programme code which you will
find in your listings magazine.
The precision tape drive from Philips with short rewind times and automatic
tape length recognition.
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Important for the United Kingdom
This machine is fitted with an approved moulded 13 Amp plug.
To change a fuse in this type ofplug, please follow these
instructions.
aTake off the fuse cover and take out the fuse.
bPut in a new fuse which should be a BS13623A, A.S.T.A.
or BSI approved type.
cRefit the fuse cover.
If the plug fitted is not suitable for your socket, cut it off and fit
another type.
If the plug you fit containsa fuse, it should be a 3Ampfuse. If
you fit a plug which does not need a fuse, make sure the fuse
on your fuse box is not greater than 5 Amps.
DNote: Please destroy the plug you have cut off so
that it cannot be used in a 13 Amp socket
somewhereelse.
How to connect a plug
The wires in the lead from the video recorder are coloured as
follows.
* Blue - ’neutral’ (’N’).
* Brown - ’live’ (’L’).
dConnect the blue wire to the terminal in the plug which is
marked with the letter ’N’ or coloured black.
eConnect the brown wire to the terminal in the plug which
is marked with the letter ’L’ or colouredred.
fDo not connect either of the wires to the terminal in the
plug which is marked with the letter ’E’, the symbol \or
coloured green or green and yellow.
Before you refit the plug cover, make sure thatthe grip at the
bottom of the plug is clamped over the plastic cover of the
lead, not just over the two wires.
How to connect your video recorder to the
TV set
We recommend the use of a scart cable. This will give you the
best picture and sound quality.
When you install your video recorder for the first time, please
read:
EIf your TV set has a scart socket and you are using a
scart cable, please read the section ’Connecting with a
scartcable’.
EThe section ’Connecting withouta scart cable’, if you are
not using a scart cable.
Connecting with a scart cable
aSwitch off the TV set.
bRemove the aerial cable plug from your TV set and insert
it into the 2socket at the back of the video recorder.
cPlug one end of the aerial cable provided into the 3
socket on the video recorderand the other end into the
aerial input socket on your TV set.
dPlug one end of the scart cable into the EXT.1AV 1 scart
socket at the back of the video recorder and the other
end into the scart socket on your TV set (see instruction
manual TV set).
eSwitch on the TV set.
1. HOW TO CONNECT YOUR VIDEO RECORDER
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fInsert one end of the mains cable into the mains socket
4at the back of the video recorder and the other end
into the wall socket.
gIf your TV set automatically switches to programme
number e.g.: ’EXT’, ’0’, or ’AV’, this text will appear on the
TV screen:
CONGRATULATIONS ON THE
PURCHASE OF YOUR NEW
PHILIPS VIDEO RECORDER
TO CONTINUE PRESS OK
DIf your TV set does not switch to programme number
e.g.: ’EXT’, ’0’, or ’AV’ automatically, select the
programme number for the video recorder manually
(see instruction manual TV set).
hThen read ’Initial installation’ in chapter ’INSTALLING
YOUR VIDEO RECORDER’.
Connecting without a scart cable
aSwitch off the TV set.
bRemove the aerial cable plug from your TV set and insert
it into the 2socket at the back of the video recorder.
cPlug one end of the aerial cable provided into the 3
socket on the video recorderand the other end into the
aerial input socket on your TV set.
dInsert one end of the mains cable into the mains socket
4at the back of the video recorder and plug the other
end into the wall socket.
eSwitch on your TV set and select the programme number
that you have chosen for video playback (see instruction
manual TV set).
fTune the TV set until this picture appears.
DThe video recorder will now be sending a
welcoming text on channel CH35 or 583MHz:
CONGRATULATIONS ON THE
PURCHASE OF YOUR NEW
PHILIPS VIDEO RECORDER
TO CONTINUE PRESS OK
DIf you were using a video recorder before, you will
probably need to retue the ’video channel’ on your
TV to obtain this picture.
gWhen the TV has been tuned read the paragraph ’Initial
installation’ in the next chapter.
Connecting a decoder or other equipment
You can connect additional equipment to the EXT.2AV 2
socket. For example:a decoder, a satellite receiveror a
camera recorder.
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Initial installation
aOpen up the battery compartment of your remote control
and place the batteries in it as shown in the picture.
bClose the battery compartment.
cConfirm the picture on the TV screen with the OK button
on the remote control.
dIf you have connected the aerial to the video recorder,
pressthe OK button. ’Autoinstall’ starts. This picture will
appear on the screen:
AUTOINSTALL 00
Wait until all TV channels have been found. This can take
severalminutes.
eWhen ’AUTOINSTALL’ is complete, ’READY’ will appear
on the TV screen.
DIf the autoinstall procedure is interrupted by the
standby button, press the MENU button to obtain the
welcome screen again.
fTo end, press the MENU button.
The initial installation is now complete.
Check the time and date. Please read ’Setting the time
and date’ in this chapter.
DIf you have connected a decoder, you must install it
as described in the next section.
DIf you have connected a satellite receiver, please
read the section ’satellite receiver’.
Allocating a decoder
Some TV stations will send coded TV channels, that you can
only watch when you use a decoder. You can connect such a
decoder (descrambler) to your video recorder.With the
following function, the connected decoder will automatically
be activated for the TV programme you want to watch.
aSwitch on the TV set. If required, select the programme
number for the video recorder.
bChoose the television channel on which you wish to use
the decoder with the Pqor Prbuttons on the video
recorder or the number buttons 0-9 on the remote
control.
cPressthe MENU button on the remote control. The main
menu will appear.
dSelect the line ’MANUAL SEARCH’ with the Pqor
Prbutton.
eConfirm with the OK button.
fPressthe INDEX Ebutton. ’DEC’ will appear in the
display.
CH21
gConfirm with the OK button.
hTo end, press the OK button again. Then, press the
TV/STANDBYmbutton.
This channel is now assigned to the decoder.
Manual TV channel search
In certain cases the ’Automatic TV channel search’ may not be
able to find all of the TV channels (e.g. coded TV channels). In
that case, use this manual method to set the channels.
DWhen you search for TV channels manually, you can
choose between the indication for ’channel’ or
’frequency’. Please read the next paragraph
’Channel number or frequency display’.
aSwitch on the TV set. If required, select the programme
number for the video recorder.
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bPressthe MENU button on the remote control. The main
menu will appear.
cSelect the line ’MANUAL SEARCH’ with the Pqor
Prbutton and confirm with the OK button.
CH 26 P01
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SEARCH g+ 0-9 OK
dHold the Pqbutton until you have found the right TV
channel. A changing channel number or frequency will
appear on the screen.
DIf you know the frequency or channel number of the
desired TV channel, you can enter the information in
line with the number buttons 0-9 on the remote
control.
eConfirm with the OK button.
fWiththe Pqor Prbutton or with the number buttons
0-9 , select the programme number you want to give to
this TV channel, for instance, ’P01’.
gConfirm with the OK button.
If you want to allocate more TV channels, repeat steps
dthrough g.
hTo end, press the TV/STANDBYmbutton.
Channel number or frequency display
You can switch between the displayfor ’channel number’ or
’frequency’ for manual channel search.
aSwitch on the TV set. If required, select the programme
number for the video recorder.
bPressthe MENU button on the remote control. The main
menu will appear.
cSelect the line ’CHANNEL/FREQUENCY’ with the
Pror Pqbutton and confirm with the OK button.
dWiththe Pqbutton, select ’CHANNEL’or
’FREQUENCY’ and confirm with the OK button.
eTo end, press the TV/STANDBYmbutton.
Satellite receiver
You can receive channels from the satellite receiver via the
scartsocket EXT.2 AV2 .
To do this, select the channel number’E2’ by pressing the
buttons Pqor Pr. You will have to select the channels to
be received by the satellite receiver on the receiveritself.
Special installation functions
You can select one of the following installationfunctions in
order to adapt the video recorder to your own specific
requirements.
Automatic TV channel search (Autoinstall)
The video recorder will search for all TV channels. It stores TV
channels found in the following sequence: BBC 1, BBC 2, ITV,
CH 4, CH 5, SKY, others.
DIf you want to start the automatic TV channel search
again, then follow the instructions below.
aSwitch on the TV set. If required, select the programme
number for the video recorder.
bPressthe MENU button on the remote control. The main
menu will appear.
cSelect the line ’AUTOINSTALL’ with the Pror
Pqbutton.
dPressthe OK button. The ’Automatic TV channel search’
starts.
AUTOINSTALL 00
Wait until all TV channels have been found. This can take
severalminutes.
eWhen Autoinstall is complete, ’READY’ will appear on the
display.
The time and date information havebeen set.
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How to search for a TV channel manually, you can read in the
section ’Manual TV channel search’.
Monitor function
You can switch backwards and forwardsbetween TV picture
and video recorder picture with the MONITOR button. But this
only works when you use a scart cable to connect the video
recorder to your TV set and if your TV set responds to this
switch-over.
Sorting and clearing TV channels manually
You can assign any programme numberto a TV channel that
you have stored and you can also delete unwanted TV
channels.
aSwitch on the TV set. If required, select the programme
number for the video recorder.
bPressthe MENU button on the remote control. The main
menu will appear.
cSelect the line ’CHANNEL ALLOCATION’ with Pror
Pqbutton and confirm with the OK button.
P01 CH26
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-/+ CL OK
dWiththe Pror Pqbutton, select the TV channel to
which you want to give a programme number (starting
with ’P01’).
eConfirm with the OK button.
DIf you want to delete a TV channel, press the
CLEAR(CL), ybutton.
fRepeat steps dto euntil you have given a programme
number to all TV channels.
gTo end, press the TV/STANDBYmbutton.
Setting the time and date
DIf a TV channel which transmits TXT/PDC is stored
under programme number ’P01’, time and date will
automatically be taken from the TXT/PDC
information.
If the time in the video recorder display is not
correct or if ’--:--’ appears in the display, please
set the clock manually.
aSwitch on the TV set. If required, select the programme
number for the video recorder.
bPressthe MENU button on the remote control. The main
menu will appear.
cSelect the line ’CLOCK’ with the Pror Pqbutton
and confirm with the OK button.
TIME 20:00
YEAR 1999
MONTH 01
DATE 01
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-/+ 0-9 OK
dCheck the time in line ’TIME’. If required, please change
the time with the 0-9 buttons on the remote control.
eConfirm with the OK button.
fCheck ’YEAR’, ’MONTH’ and ’DATE’ in the same way.
Confirm each entry with the OK button.
gTo end, press the TV/STANDBYmbutton.
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General information
DYou can switch on with the STOPhbutton, the
0-9 buttons or by putting in a cassette.
DIf you do not use the video recorder for a few
minutes, it will switch to standby automatically.
Please read the section ’Automatic switch-off(tuner
mode)’ in chapter ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS.
DIf you have switched the video recorder off with the
TV/STANDBYmbutton, the time will show in the
display, for instance , ’18:00’.
If the clock has not been set, ’--:--’ will appear.
DKeep your video recorder connected to the mains at
all times to ensure that programmed recordings can
be made and that the televisionworks normally.
DIf the video recorder is not plugged into the mains, it
will usually store TV channels for a year, and date
and timer information for seven hours.
Saving energy
There are two ways to switch to standby.
Switching to standby with clock display:Switch to standby
using the TV/STANDBYmbutton. The time will be displayed.
To save energy: Press the TV/STANDBYmbutton twice. The
time will disappear from the display.
Emergency interrupt
You can use the TV/STANDBYmbutton on the video recorder
or the remote control to interrupt any function.
So if you are having operating problems, you can just interrupt
the function and start again.
And you can practise operating your set without any worries.
No matter which buttons you press, you cannot damage it.
The symbols on your video recorder display
These symbols can lightup on your video recorder display:
This is where the current operating mode is shown
as a symbol.
LP When you play a tape that has been recorded in LP
(Long Play).
When a satellite recording has been programmed.
DEC When a decoder has been allocated to the TV
channel you have currently selected.
When you are recording a progamme.
When you have programmed a recording or when a
programmed recording is being made.
DWhen you have programmed daily recordings.
WWhen you have programmed weekly recordings.
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 recordingis
shown.
PROG. When the programme number of the programmed
recording is shown.
END When the end time of the programmed recording is
shown.
Video programming system / programmedelivery
control: when a VPS or PDC code is being
transmitted.
Display of programme number / tape position/
channel name / function.
Tape position in seconds, but only if the display
mode ’LINEAR COUNTER’ has been selected.
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Summary of user guide
The OSD menu offers the followingfunctions. More detailson each can be found in the appropriate chapter.
CLOCK
OSD
CHANNEL ALLOCATION
CHANNEL/FREQUENCY
MANUAL SEARCH
AUTOINSTALL
COUNTER
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-/+ OK
Chapter:’ADDITIONALFUNCTIONS’
User guide (OSD)
The OSD (On-screen display) showsthe various functions in
the form of a menu on the televisionscreen. You can then
choose the settings you require. There is a summaryof the
menus on this page. The main button functions are displayed
in a help line along the bottom of the screen.
ETo call up the menu: Withthe MENU button.
ETo select a line: Withthe Pror Pqbutton.
ETo enter or change your selection:Withthe 0-9 ,Pr
or Pqbutton.
ETo cancel: With the MENU button.
ETo save or confirm: With the OK button.
ETo close the menu: With the TV/STANDBYmbutton.
TIME 20:00
YEAR 1999
MONTH 01
DATE 01
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-/+ 0-9 OK
Chapter:INSTALLINGYOUR VIDEO RECORDER-
’Setting the date and the time’
OSD
ON
OFF
------------------------
-/+ OK
Chapter: ADDITIONALFUNCTIONS - ’Switching OSD
Information on or off’
P01 CH26
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-/+ CL OK
Chapter:INSTALLINGYOUR VIDEO RECORDER-
’Sorting and clearing TV channels manually’
CHANNEL
FREQUENCY
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-/+ OK
Chapter:’INSTALLINGYOUR VIDEO RECORDER-
’Channel number or frequency display’
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Playing a cassette
aPut a cassette into the cassette slot. ’v’ will appear on
the display.
bPressthe PLAY Gbutton.
cTo stop, press the STOPhbutton.
dTo eject the cassette, press the STOP/EJECT?button
on the video recorder.
DSome functions switch off automatically after a
while (for example, pause, still picture, picture
search). This helps to protect the cassette and
avoidswasting power.
Tape position indication
When playing a tape, by pressing the OK button, you can
show the present tape position on the TV screen.
You have a choice of selecting ’LINEAR COUNTER’or
’TIME LEFT’. The LINEAR COUNTER shows the tape position
in hours, minutes and seconds. This LINEAR COUNTER is reset
to 0:00:00 everytimea cassette is insertedeven if the tape is
not at the beginning. You can also reset to 0:00:00when you
push the CLEAR(CL), ybutton. TIME LEFT shows the actual
amount of playing/recording time lefton the cassette in hours
and minutes.
aSwitch on the TV set. If required, select the programme
number for the video recorder.
bPressthe MENU button on the remote control. The main
menu will appear.
cSelect the line ’COUNTER’ with the Pqor Prbutton
and confirm with the OK button.
dSelect the type of counter with the Pqbutton and
confirm with the OK button.
DTo reset the tape position ’LINEAR COUNTER’to
’0:00:00’,pressthe CLEAR (CL), ybutton.
eTo end, press the TV/STANDBYmbutton.
DThis video recorder will automatically recognise the
length of the tape.
DWhen you put a cassette in the video recorder and
you want to see ’TIME LEFT’, the video recorder
must first calculate the time played. Therefore, ’-:--’
appears first and only after the tape has been
running for a few seconds the playing time will be
shown.
DIf the video recorder does not find a recording at a
certain tape position with ’LINEAR COUNTER’
switched on, the counter will stop.
Searching for tape position with the picture
(picture search)
aWhile a cassette is playing, press the [(reverse) or
I(forward) button once or several times.
bTo stop at a certain picture,press the PLAYGbutton.
DDuring picture search, the picture quality may not be
so good and there will be no sound.
Still picture
aPressthe STILL Rbutton. A still picture will appear on
the screen.
Interference stripes willappear on the screen.
bEach time you press STILL Ragain, the picture will
move on one step.
Searching for tape position without the
picture (wind and rewind)
aStop the tape with the STOP hbutton.
bPressthe [(reverse) or I(forward) button.
cTo stop a certain place on the tape, pressthe STOP h
button.
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Instant View
With this function you can switch to picture search during
wind and rewind.
aIf you hold the [(rewind)or I(wind)button
during wind or rewind, you will switch to picture search.
bWhen you release the button, the video recorder will
automatically switch back to rewindor wind.
Automatic search for a tape position
(index search)
At the start of each recording, the video recorder willwrite an
index code on the tape.
aPressthe INDEX Ebutton and then the Ibutton to
select the next code mark or the [button for the
previous code mark.
bWhen the video recorder finds the code mark, it will
automatically switch to play.
Automatic search for a blank space on the
tape
You can search for a space on the tape (atleast 1 minute of
blank tape) for a new recording, for example, after an existing
recording on the tape.
aPressthe INDEX Ebutton. Then press the STOPh
button:
bWhen the video recorder find a blank space, it will
automatically switch to ’pause’.
DIf no empty space has been found whenthe end of
the tape is reached, the cassette will be ejected.
Picture interference
If the picture quality is poor when you play a cassette, please
follow these instructions.
Tracking during playback
aWhile a cassette is playing, hold the Pqbutton until
’TRAC’ (tracking) appears on the display.
bHold the Pror Pqbutton until the picture quality is
at its best.
cWait a few seconds, until ’TRAC’ disappears from the
display. This picture setting will not change until you
eject the cassette.
Tracking during still picture
If the still picture vibratesvertically, you can improvethe still
picture as follows:
aDuring still picture, hold the Pqor Prbutton until
the picture quality is at its best.
The video recorder will store this setting automatically.
DPlease note, however, that interference may still
occur with poor quality cassettes.
Cleaning the video heads
If horizontal lines appear on the screen when you play a
cassette, you should clean the video heads.
aWhile a cassette is playing, hold the PLAYGbutton until
’HEAD’ appears on the display. The video heads will now
be cleaned. The video recorder willautomatically switch
to play again.
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Use ’Manual Recording’ to make a spontaneous recording (for
example, a programme currentlybeing shown).
EIf you want to startand stop a recording manually,read
the section: ’Recording without automatic switch-off’.
EIf you want to start a recording manually but have it
stopped automatically, read the section:’Recording with
automaticswitch-off’.
EIf you want a recording to be controlledautomatically by
a satellite receiver, read the sectionentitled ’Automatic
recording from a satellite receiver’.
Recording without automatic switch-off
aInsert a cassette.
bUse the Pqor Prbutton to select the programme
number you want to record, for example, ’P01’. On the
displayappears:
BBC1
DWhen a TV channel transmits a channel name, it will
show on the video recorder display.
DProgrammenumbers ’E1’ and ’E2’ are for recording
from other sources (through scart sockets
EXT.1AV 1 and EXT.2AV 2 ).
cTo start recording, pressthe RECORD/OTRnbutton on the
remote control or RECORDnon the video recorder. On
the display you will see:
0:00
dStop recording with the STOPhbutton.
Recording with automatic switch-off
(OTR one-touch-recording)
aPut a cassette in the machine.
bUse the Pqor Prbutton to select the programme
number you want to record.
cPressthe RECORD/OTRnbutton on the remote control.
dPressthe RECORD/OTRnbutton again and again until the
display on the video recorder shows the desiredend time
or length of the recording.
DTo cancel this information, pressthe
CLEAR(CL), ybutton.
Protecting your recordings
So that you don’t accidentally delete an important recording,
remove the special tab on the narrow side of the cassettewith
a screwdriver or slide the special tab to the left.Later, if you
no longer want to protect your recording, you can seal the gap
again with sticky tape or slide the specialtab to the right.
Auto-assembling
You can use the auto-assembling function to join individual
recordings without any major picture disturbance between
them.
aWhile the cassette is playing, search for the correct
position on the tape.
bStop the cassette by pressing the STOPhbutton. ’9’
will appear in the display.
cNow start recording as usual by pressing the
RECORD/OTRnbutton on the remote control.
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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.
aSwitch on the TV set and, if required, select the
programme number for the video recorder.
bWith the video recorder switched on, and before you
start recording, select the recording speed with the
SP/LP,AV button. On the video recorder display you will
see: ’LP’:Long Play = half recording speed (double
recording time).
’SP’:Standard Play = normal recording speed.
DThe picture quality may suffer when you record at
half speed (LP).
DWhen you play back your recording, the machine
will automatically select the correct speed.
Automatic recording from a satellite
receiver (SAT RECORDING)
You can only use this function, when you have a satellite
receiver which can control other equipment by a
’programming’function.
aUse a scart cable to connect the scart socket
EXT.2AV 2 to the scart socket on the satellitereceiver.
bPut a cassette in the machine. Switch off with the
TV/STANDBYmbutton on the remote control.
cHold the MONITOR buton on the remote control, until
’SAT.P’ appears on the video recorder display.
The video recorder is now ready to record. The
EXT.2AV 2 plug controls the startand the end of the
recording.
DWhen this function isswitched on and the video
recorder is switched off, ’x’ appears on the video
recorderdisplay.
DIf you want to cancel this function before the
recording has started, you must hold the
MONITOR button until ’SAT.P’ disappears.
DIf you want to cancel this function while a
programme is being recorded, press the
TV/STANDBYmbutton on the remote control.
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Use programmed recording to automatically start and stop a
recording at a later date.
To make a programmed recording, your video recorder needs
to know:
* the date you want to make the recording;
* the programme number for the TV channel you want to
record;
* the start and stop time of the recording;
* whether you want to use VPS or PDC
The video recorder storesall the information in a TIMERblock.
You can programme up to 6 TIMER blocksa month in advance.
’VPS’ (Video Programming System) and
’PDC’ (Programme Delivery Control) (UK)
With ’VPS and PDC’, the TV station controls the start time and
the length of the recording. This means that the video recorder
switches itself on and off at the right time even if a TV
programme you want to record begins earlier or finishes later
than expected.
You must enter the start time exactly to the minute.
If you want to programme a time that is different from the VPS
or PDC time, you must switch off VPS or PDC.
Programming a recording
(with ’VIDEO Plus+’)
All the information required for a programming is contained in
the PlusCode-programming number.
aSwitch on the TV set and select the programme number
for the video recorder.
bPressthe TIMER button on the remote control.
cEnter the entire PlusCode-programmingnumber (up to 9
digits) printed in your TV guide next to the start time of a
TV programme.
For example, 5-234-89 or 5 234 89
Enter 523489 for the PlusCode-programmingnumber.
If you make a mistake, you can clear your instructions
with the CLEAR(CL), ybutton.
VIDEOPLUS
53124----
ONCE
------------------------
D/WgSELECT CLEAR gCL
0-9 OK
dUse the SELECT button to selectdaily or weekly
programming.
’D’: recordings every day from Monday to Friday.
’W’: recordings every week on the same day of the week.
eConfirm with the OK button. Your programming details
will then appear on the TV screen.
DATE PROG START V/P END
01 01 20:00 21:30
------------------------
NEXT gTIMER CLEAR gCL
-/+ 0-9 D/WgSELECT OK
DYou need to confirm the programme number the first
time you programme the video recorder with VIDEO
Plus+.
DIf VIDEO Plus+ does not recognise the TV channel,
’SELECT PROG’ will appear on the TV screen.
Instead of ’E2’, you can select the programme
number you want with the number buttons 0-9 and
confirm with the OK button.
DIf ’CODE ERROR’ appears on the TV screen, this
means you entered an incorrect PlusCode number
or the incorrect date. Correct your instructionsor
end with the TIMER button.
DIf ’DAILY ERROR’ appears on the TV screen, the
date was incorrectly entered. Daily programming
can only be used for recordingsto be made from
Monday to Friday.
DUse the SELECT button to switch ’VPS/PDC’on or
off.
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DIf you want to set a laterend time for a recording,
pressthe Pqbutton. Each time you press the
Pqbutton, you will add 15 minutes to the end time.
fConfirm with the OK button when the information is
correct.
DThe programming informationhas been stored in a
TIMER block.
gSelect the recording speed SP or LP with the
SP/LP,AV button..
hMake sure that the cassette you have put in can be
recorded on.
iSwitch off with the TV/STANDBYmbutton.
The programmed recording will only function when the
video recorder is switched off with the TV/STANDBYm
button.
DIf any of the TIMER blocks are in use, ’k’ will light up
on the video recorder display.
DWhile a programmed recording is being made, you
cannot operate your video recorder manually. If you
want to cancel the programmed recording, press the
TV/STANDBYmbutton.
DIf the video recorder is switched on a few minutes
before a programmed recording is supposed to
begin, ’TIMER RECORD’ will flash on the TV
screen.
DIf you reach the end of the cassette during a
recording, the video recorder will automatically
eject the cassette.
DIf you forget to load a cassette, ’NO CASSETTE’
will appear on the TV screen and ’k’ will flash on the
video recorder display.
DIf you have put in a cassette which cannot be used
for recording, the video recorder will automatically
eject it.
DIf ’TIMER FULL’ appears on the TV screen when
you press the TIMER button, you have used up all
the available TIMER blocks. If you want to clear or
check a TIMER block, select it with the Pqor
Prbutton.
DProgrammenumbers ’E1’ and ’E2’ are for
recordings from other sources (through scart socket
EXT.1AV 1 or EXT.2AV 2 ).
Programming a recording
(without ’VIDEO Plus+’)
aSwitch on the TV set and select the programme number
for the video recorder.
bPressthe TIMER button on the remote control twice .
cSelect a free TIMER block with the Pqor Prbutton.
Pressthe TIMER button.
DATE PROG START V/P END
01 01 20:00 21:30
------------------------
NEXT gTIMER CLEAR gCL
-/+ 0-9 D/WgSELECT OK
dWiththe TIMER ,C/Sq or D/Sr button you
can select ’DATE’ (date), ’PROG’ (programme number),
’START’ (start time) and ’END’ (end time).
Enter or change your information with the Pqor
Prbutton, or with the number buttons 0-9 .
DUnder ’DATE’, use the SELECT button to select daily
or weekly programming.
’D’: Recording from Monday to Friday.
’W’: Recordings every week on the same day.
DUnder ’START’, use the SELECT button to switch
’VPS or PDC’ on or off.
eConfirm with the OK button when the information is
correct.
DThe programming informationhas been stored in a
TIMER block.
fMake sure that the cassette you have put in can be
recorded on.
DUse the SP/LP, AV button to select the recording
speed ’SP’ or ’LP’.
gSwitch off with the TV/STANDBYmbutton.
The programmed recording will only function when the
video recorder is switched off with the TV/STANDBYm
button.
DIf any of the TIMER blocks are in use, ’k’ will light up
on the video recorder display.
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DWhile a programmed recording is being made, you
cannot operate your video recorder manually. If you
want to cancel the programmed recording, press the
TV/STANDBYmbutton.
DIf the video recorder is switched on a few minutes
before a programmed recording is supposed to
begin, ’TIMER RECORD’ will flash on the TV
screen.
DIf you reach the end of the cassette during a
recording, the video recorder will automatically
eject the cassette.
DIf you forget to load a cassette, ’NO CASSETTE’
will appear on the TV screen and ’k’ will flash on the
video recorder display.
DIf you have put in a cassette which cannot be used
for recording, the video recorder will automatically
eject it.
DIf ’TIMER FULL’ appears on the TV screen when
you press the TIMER button, you have used up all
the available TIMER blocks. If you want to clear or
check a programmed recording (TIMER block),
select it with the Pqor Prbutton.
DProgrammenumbers ’E1’ and ’E2’ are for
recordings from other sources (through scart socket
EXT.1AV 1 or EXT.2AV 2 ).
How to check or change a programmed
recording (TIMER)
aSwitch on the TV set and select the programme number
for the video recorder.
bPressthe TIMER button on the remote control twice.
cSelect the programmed recording (TIMER) you want to
check or change with the Pqor Prbutton.
dPressthe TIMER button.
eSelect the entry field with the D/Sr or C/Sq
button.
fChange any information with the Pror Pqbutton or
with the 0-9 buttons.
gConfirm with the OK button.
hMake sure that the cassette you have put in can be
recorded on. Switch off with the TV/STANDBYmbutton.
DThe programmed recording will only function when
the video recorder is switched off with the
TV/STANDBYmbutton.
DThe video recorder will always record the
programmed recording at the speed you have
selectedbefore the recording starts.
How to clear a programmed recording
(TIMER)
aSwitch on the TV set and select the programme number
for the video recorder.
bPressthe TIMER button on the remote control twice.
cSelect the programmed recording (TIMER) you want to
clear with the Pror Pqbutton.
dPressthe CLEAR (CL), ybutton.
eConfirm with the OK button.
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