Philips VR605/58 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 7.........................
Channel number or frequency display 7...............
Satellitereceiver 7..................................
Special installation functions 7.......................
Automatic TV channel allocation (Follow TV) 8.........
Automatic TV channel search 8......................
Monitorfunction 8..................................
Sorting and clearing TV channels manually 9...........
Setting the language 9..............................
Setting the time and date 9...........................
3. IMPORTANT NOTES FOR OPERATION 10..............
General information 10..............................
Saving energy 10...................................
Emergencyinterrupt 10..............................
The symbols on your videorecorder display 10.........
Summary of user guide 11...........................
User guide (OSD) 11.................................
4. PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS 12..........................
Playing a cassette 12................................
Playing NTSC cassettes 12...........................
Tape position indication 12...........................
Searching for tape position with the picture (picture
search) 13.........................................
Stillpicture/Slow motion 13..........................
Searching for tape position without the picture (wind
and rewind) 13.....................................
InstantView 13.....................................
Automatic search for a tape position (index search) 13..
Automatic search for a blank space on the tape 13.....
Selecting the picture setting (SMART PICTURE) 13......
Pictureinterference 14..............................
Tracking during playback 14.........................
Tracking during still picture 14.......................
Cleaning the video heads 14.........................
5. MANUAL RECORDING 15............................
Recording without automatic switch-off 15............
Recording with automatic switch-off (OTR
one-touch-recording) 15.............................
Protecting your recordings 15........................
Auto-assembling 15.................................
Selecting the recording speed (SP or LP) 15............
Automatic recording from a satellite receiver (SAT
RECORDING) 16....................................
Switching on ’Direct Record’ 16......................
6. PROGRAMMED RECORDING (TIMER) 17...............
’VPS’ (Video Programming System) and ’PDC’
(ProgrammeDelivery Control) 17.....................
Programming a recording (with ’SHOWVIEW’) 17.......
Programming a recording (without ’SHOWVIEW’) 18....
How to check or change a programmed recording
(TIMER) 19.........................................
How to clear a programmed recording (TIMER) 19......
7. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS 20.........................
Switching the TV system 20..........................
Child lock 20.......................................
Setting the on-screen display (OSD) 20................
Switching the remote control command 20.............
Continuousplayback 21.............................
Automaticswitch-off (tunermode) 21.................
Reducing picture disturbance (’optimizing the
modulator’) 22......................................
Switching off the modulator 22.......................
Selecting the sound track 22.........................
Using your video recorder remote control with your
TV set 23..........................................
8. Before you call an engineer 24.......................
9. GLOSSARY 25......................................
Technical terms used 25.............................
CONTENTS
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The remote control
SMART SMART: To adjust the picture setting during
playback
STANDBYmSwitch off : To switch off set, interrupt menu
function, interrupt a programmed recording (TIMER)
CLEAR (CL) Delete : To delete last entry/Clear programmed
recording (TIMER)
SYSTEM Switching the TV system: To select the TV system
while you record or play a cassette
SP/LP SP/LP: To select the recording speed (Standard Play/
Long Play)
MONITOR TV monitor : To switch between TV reception and
VCR playback
0-9 Number buttons:0-9
SELECT Select: To select a function
TIMERkTIMER: To make a manual TIMER programming or to
alter or clear a programmed TIMER
MENU Menu : To call up or end main menu
OK Store/Confirm: To store or confirm entry
DSelect: Cursor left
CSelect: Cursor right
PqSelect: One line up
PrSelect: One line down
PLAYGPlayback : To play a recorded cassette
HRewind : 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: forward wind, during PLAYBACK: forward
scanning
INDEXEIndex search: In combination with H/I: to search for previous or next
recording on the cassette.
nRECORD/OTR Record: To record the programme selected
STILLRStill picture : To stop the tape and show a still picture
Additional TV functions
qS TV volume: To regulate the TV volume up
Sr TV volume: To regulate the TV volume down
yTV sound off : To switch off/on the sound completely
TV mTV Switch off : To switch off the TV
qTV TV Programme number: TV programme number up
TV rTV 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, interrupt a 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
PLAYGPlayback : To play a cassette
oRotary control: Turn left: during STOP and STANDBY: rewind, during PLAYBACK:reverse
scanning
Turn right: during STOP and STANDBY: wind, during PLAYBACK: forwardscanning
STILLRStill picture: To stop the tape and show a still picture
Sockets at the lefthand corner on the front:
White and red socket: Audio input socket left/right : To connect a camera recorder or
video recorder (programme number ’E3’)
Yellow socket: Video input socket : To connect a camera recorder or video recorder
(programme number ’E3’)
Back of the set
4Mains socket: To connect the mains cable
L AUDIO OUT R Audio output socket, left/right : To connect a HiFi-set
EXT.2 AV 2 Scart socket 2: To connecta satellite receiver,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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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 throughthe ventilation
slots on the video recorder.
BMake sure that no objects orliquids enter the videorecorder. If
liquid is spiltinto it, disconnectthe video recorder immediately
from the power supplyand call the After-salesService for
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 shouldbe allowed to
acclimatize for at least three hours beforeinstallation.
CThese operating instructions have been printed on nonpolluting
paper.
CDeposit old batteriesat the relevant collectionpoints.
CPlease make use of the facilitiesavailablein your country for
disposing of the packagingof the video recorder in a waythat
helps to protect the environment.
CThis electronic equipmentcontains many materialsthat can be
recycled. Pleaseinquire about the possibilitiesfor recycling
yourold set.
DSHOWVIEW is a registeredtrademark of Gemstar
DevelopmentCorporation.SHOWVIEW is manufactured
underlicence from GemstarDevelopment Corporation.
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. VR605/58
PROD.NO:......
This product complieswith the requirementsof the Directive
73/23/EEC + 89/336/EEC+ 93/68/EEC.
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 : 4 Video / 2 Audio
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 VR605/58
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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.
This function allows you to save the playback settings that suit you best. Select
your own personal settings for the typeof film you are currently watching.
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.
You can operate the main functions on your television using your video recorder
remote control, even if your television is not a Philips one.
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.
This function automatically transfers all the television channel settings onto
your video recorder.
Your video recorder can ascertain which channel is currently playing on your
television and record from it at the touch of a button.
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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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 2socketat 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.1AV1 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.
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’.
1. HOW TO CONNECT YOUR VIDEO RECORDER
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Connecting without a scart cable
aSwitch off the TV set.
bRemove the aerial cable plug from your TV set and insert
it into the 2socketat 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 in the TV set until this picture appears.
DThe video recorder will now be sending a
welcoming text on channel 36 or 591MHz.
CONGRATULATIONS ON THE
PURCHASE OF YOUR NEW
PHILIPS VIDEO RECORDER
TO CONTINUE PRESS OK
gWhen the TV has been tuned read the paragraph ’Initial
installation’ in the chapter ’INSTALLINGYOUR VIDEO
RECORDER’.
Connecting a decoder or other equipment
You can connect additional equipment to the EXT.2AV2
socket. For example:a decoder, a satellite receiver or a
camera recorder.
You can connect a hifi-stereo set to the socket
L AUDIO OUT R (audio output left/right).
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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.
dSelect the language for the on-screen display (OSD) with
the Pror Pqbutton.
The display on the video recorder will only show English
text.
eConfirm with the OK button.
’Automatic TV channel search’ starts. This picture will
appear on the screen:
SEARCH 00
Wait until all TV channels have been found. This can take
severalminutes.
fWhen all TV channels have been found, ’READY’ will
appear on the TV screen.
E’TIME’, ’YEAR’, ’MONTH’, ’DATE’ will appear on the TV
screen.
TIME 20:00
YEAR 1999
MONTH 01
DATE 01
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-/+ 0-9 OK
gCheck if the TIME in line ’TIME’ is correct. If required,
change the time with the number buttons 0-9 on your
remote control.
hConfirm with the OK button.
iCheck ’YEAR’, ’MONTH’ and ’DATE’. Confirm each line
with the OK button.
jAfter you have confirmed the line ’DATE, the video
recorder will switch to standby.
The initial installation is now complete.
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 qPor 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 qPor
Prbutton.
eConfirm with the OK button.
fPressthe INDEX Ebutton. ’DEC’ will appear in the
display.
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gConfirm with the OK button.
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hTo end, press the OK button again. Then, press the
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.
bPressthe MENU button on the remote control. The main
menu will appear.
cSelect the line ’MANUAL SEARCH’ with the qPor
Prbutton and confirm with the OK button.
CH 26 P01
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SEARCH g+ 0-9 OK
dHold the qPbutton 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.
DTo enter a special/hyperband channel, you must
enter a ’9’ before the first channel digit. The
indication changes from ’CH’ to ’CA’. For example,
for special channel ’S 30’, enter ’9 30’.
DThis video recorder can receive HIFI sound
transmissionsin ’NICAM’. You can switch’NICAM’
off or on with the SELECT button.
eConfirm with the OK button.
fWiththe qPor 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 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 qPbutton and confirm with the OK button.
dWiththe qPbutton, select ’CHANNEL’or
’FREQUENCY’ and confirm with the OK button.
eTo end, press the STANDBYmbutton.
Satellite receiver
You can receive channels from the satellite receiver via the
scartsocket EXT.2 AV 2 .
To do this, select the channel number’E2’ by pressing the
buttons qPor 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.
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Automatic TV channel allocation (Follow
TV)
With this function, the video recorder stores the channels in
the same order as on the TV set. This only works if the video
recorder(socket EXT.1 AV 1 ) and the TV set are connected
with a scart cable. You must switch off any equipment
connected to socket EXT.2 AV 2 .
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.
CLOCK
OSD
CHANNEL ALLOCATION
CHANNEL/FREQUENCY
MANUAL SEARCH
AUTOSEARCH
LANGUAGE
FOLLOW TV
DIRECT RECORD
COUNTER
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-/+ OK
cSelect the line ’FOLLOW TV’ with the Pror Pq
button.
dPressthe OK button. ’TV01’ will appear on the video
recorderdisplay.
TV01
eSelect programme number ’1’ on the TV set.
fConfirm with the OK button on the video
recorder-remote control. The video recorder compares
the TV channels on the TV set and the video recorder.
If the video recorder found the same TV channel as the
TV set, then it stores it at ’P01’.
DWhen ’NOTV’ (no signal from TV set) appears in the
display, the TV channels can not be allocated
automatically. In this case, read ’ManualTV channel
allocation’.
gWait until, for example, ’TV02’ appears.
hSelect the next programme number, for example, ’2’ on
the TV set.
iConfirm with the OK button on the video
recorder-remotecontrol.
DIf you allocated the wrong TV channeL, you can go
back one step with the CLEAR (CL) button.
jRepeat steps gto iuntil all TV channels have been
allocated.
kTo end, press the STANDBYmbutton.
Automatic TV channel search
The video recorder will search for all TV channels.
If 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 ’AUTOSEARCH’ with the Pror Pq
button.
dPressthe OK button. The ’Automatic TV channel search’
starts.
SEARCH 00
eWhen the TV channel search is complete, ’READY’ will
appear on the screen.
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.
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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) button.
fRepeat steps dto euntil you have given a programme
number to all TV channels.
gTo end, press the STANDBYmbutton.
Setting the language
You can select the language for the on-screen display (OSD).
The small display on the video recorder will only show english
text.
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 ’LANGUAGE’ and confirm with the OK
button.
dSelect your language with the Pror Pqbutton and
confirm with the OK button.
eTo end, press the 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
------------------------
-/+ 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 STANDBYmbutton.
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General information
DYou can switch on with the STOP hbutton, 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
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 STANDBYmbutton. The time will be displayed.
To save energy: Press the STANDBYmbutton twice. The time
will disappear from the display.
Emergency interrupt
You can use the 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 you have switched on the child lock.
When a satellite recording has been programmed.
DEC When a decoder has been allocated to the TV
channel you have currently selected.
When you play a cassette that has been recorded
with hifi sound, or when a hifi sound is transmitted.
When you are recording a progamme.
When you have programmed a recording or when a
programmed recording is being made.
DWhen you are programming daily recordings.
WWhen you are programming 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.
3. IMPORTANT NOTES FOR OPERATION
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Summary of user guide
The OSD menu offers the followingfunctions. More details on each can be found in the appropriate chapter.
CLOCK
OSD
CHANNEL ALLOCATION
CHANNEL/FREQUENCY
MANUAL SEARCH
AUTOSEARCH
LANGUAGE
FOLLOW TV
DIRECT RECORD
COUNTER
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-/+ OK
MAINMENU
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 qPbutton.
ETo enter or change your selection:With the 0-9 ,Pr
or qPbutton.
ETo cancel: With the STANDBY mbutton.
ETo save or confirm: With the OK button.
ETo close the main menu: With the MENU button.
TIME 20:00
YEAR 1999
MONTH 01
DATE 01
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-/+ 0-9 OK
Chapter:INSTALLINGYOURVIDEO RECORDER-
’Setting the date and the time’
OSD
ON
OFF
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-/+ OK
Chapter: ADDITIONALFUNCTIONS - ’Switching OSD
Information on or off’
P01 CH26
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-/+ CL OK
Chapter:INSTALLINGYOURVIDEO RECORDER-
’Sorting and clearing TV channels manually’
CHANNEL
FREQUENCY
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-/+ OK
Chapter:’INSTALLINGYOURVIDEO 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 STOP hbutton.
dTo eject the cassette, press the STOP/EJECT?button
on the video recorder.
DSome hired cassettes may have a poor picture or
poor sound quality. This is not a fault in your
machine. Please read the section ’Selecting the
picture setting (SMART PICTURE)’, or ’Eliminating
picture interference’.
DSome functions switch off automatically after a
while (for example, pause, still picture, picture
search). This helps to protect the cassette and
avoidswasting power.
Playing NTSC cassettes
With this set you can playback cassettesthat have been
recorded on another video recorder in the NTSC standard (for
example, American cassettes). But this only works for
PAL-television sets which are suitable for a picture frequency
of 60 Hz.
DSome special features (for example, still picture) are
not possible while you are playing an NTSC
cassette.
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 choise 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 inserted even if the tape is
not at the beginning. You can also reset to 0:00:00by pushing
the CLEAR(CL) button. ’TIME LEFT’ shows the actual amount of
playing/recording time left on the cassette in hours and
minutes.
DWhen you play an NTSC cassette, the video
recorder will only show ’LINEAR COUNTER’.
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 qPor Prbutton
and confirm with the OK button.
dSelect the type of counter with the qPbutton and
confirm with the OK button.
DTo reset the tape position ’LINEAR COUNTER’to
’0:00:00’,press the CLEAR(CL) button.
eTo end, press the 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.
4. PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS
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Searching for tape position with the picture
(picture search)
aWhile a cassette is playing, press the H(reverse) or
I(forward) button once or several times.
bTo stop a certain place on the tape, pressthe PLAY G
button.
DDuring picture search, the picture quality may not be
so good and there will be no sound.
Still picture/Slow motion
aPressthe STILL Rbutton. A still picture will appear on
the screen.
bEach time you press STILL Ragain, the picture will
move on one step.
cWhen you hold the STILL Rbutton, the tape will be
played in slow motion.
dWhen you press the Ibutton several times, you have
a choice of several playback speeds.
During slow motion there will be no sound.
Searching for tape position without the
picture (wind and rewind)
aStop the tape with the STOPhbutton.
bPressthe H(reverse) or I(forward) button.
cTo stop a certain place on the tape, pressthe STOPh
button.
Instant View
With this function you can switch to picture search during
wind and rewind.
aIf you hold the H(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 Hbutton 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.
Selecting the picture setting (SMART
PICTURE)
You can change the picture setting whilea tape is playing.
aPressthe SMART button. This will show the current
picture setting.
bPressthe SMART button again to select the picture
setting of your choise.
’NATURAL’: for all types of movies (natural picture)
’DISTINCT’: for fast movement, sport (detailed picture)
’SOFT’: for hired tapes (interference is suppressed)
’SHARP’: for cartoons (sharp picture)
DThis picture setting will not change until you eject
the cassette.
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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 qPbutton until
’TRAC’ (tracking) appears on the display.
bHold the Pror qPbutton 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 improve the still
picture as follows:
aDuring still picture, hold the qPor 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 PLAY Gbutton 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 to record a programme currently being
shown, read the section ’Direct record’.
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 qPor 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.1AV1 and EXT.2 AV 2 ). Programme number ’E3’
is for recording from the front sockets VIDEO and
L AUDIO R .
cTo start recording, pressthe nRECORD/OTR button 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 qPor Prbutton to select the programme
number you want to record.
cPressthe nRECORD/OTR button on the remote control.
dPressthe nRECORD/OTR button 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)
button.
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 STOP hbutton. ’9’
will appear in the display.
cNow start recording as usual by pressing the
nRECORD/OTR button on the remote control.
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.
5. MANUAL RECORDING
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bWith the video recorder switched on, and before you
start recording, select the recording speed with the
SP/LP 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.2AV2 to the scart socket on the satellite receiver.
bPut a cassette in the machine. Switch off with the
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.2AV2 plug controls the start and 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
STANDBYmbutton on the remote control.
Switching on ’Direct Record’
When this function is switched on, the video recorder will
automatically record the programme selectedon the television
by means of a scart cable.
DThe video recorder must be switched off .
aSwitch on the TV set and select the programme number
for the video recorder.
bPressthe MENU button on the remote control. The main
menu will appear.
cSelect the line ’DIRECT RECORD’ with the Pror
qPbutton.
dConfirm with the OK button.
eSelect the function ’ON’ with the qPbutton. If you
select’OFF’, the function will be switched off.
fConfirm with the OK button.
gOn the TV set, select the programme number you want to
record from.
hPressthe nRECORD/OTR button with the video recorder
switched off.
DDon’t select another programme number on your TV
set, until the ’search symbol’on the video recorder
display has disappeared.This can take up to one
minute.
DIf ’NOTV’ appears on the video recorder display, this
means the video recorder cannot find this
programme number. In this case, read the section
’Recording without automatic switch-off’.
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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)
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.
Usually the start time isthe same as the VPS or PDC time. But
if your TV guide gives a VPS or PDC time which is different to
the programme’s start time(for example, 20.15 and VPS 20.14),
you must enter ’20.14’ as the starttime.
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 ’SHOWVIEW’)
All the important informationneeded for a programming is
contained in the SHOWVIEW-programming number.
aSwitch on the TV set and select the programme number
for the video recorder.
bPressthe TIMER kbutton on the remote control.
cEnter the entire SHOWVIEW-number(up to 9 digits)
printed in your TV guide next to the start time of a TV
programme.
For example, 5-312-4 or 5 312 4
Enter 53124 for the SHOWVIEW-number.
If you make a mistake, you can clear your instructions
with the CLEAR(CL) button.
SHOWVIEW
53124----
ONCE
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D/WgSELECT CLEAR gCL
0-9 OK
dUse the SELECT button to select daily 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
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CHANGE gTIMER CLEAR gCL
V/P gSELECT OK
DIf SHOWVIEW 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 SHOWVIEW-code
number or the incorrect date. Correct your
instructions or end with the STANDBYmbutton.
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.
DIf you want to set a laterend time for a recording,
pressthe qPbutton. Each time you press the
qPbutton, you will add 15 minutes to the end time.
6. PROGRAMMED RECORDING (TIMER)
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