THOMSON M9950 User manual

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A propos de cette notice - Ce document est commun à plusieurs modèles de magnétoscope. Par
conséquent certaines fonctions ou certains réglages peuvent être absents du modèle que vous
avez acheté.
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Avant de commencer . . . . . . . . . . .2
Brancher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Préparer le magnétoscope . . . . . . .4
Préparer le téléviseur .. . . . . . . . . .4
Installer les chaînes . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Installation automatique . . . . . . . . .5
Classer les chaînes . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Compléter l'installation . . . . . . . . .6
Régler l'horloge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Nouvelle chaîne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Récepteur satellite /câble . . . . . . . .7
Branchements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Réglage du magnétoscope . . . . . . . .8
Codes satellites/câble . . . . . . . . . . .9
Autres appareils . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Prises AV1/ AV2 .. . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Prise AV3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Prise AV4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Utiliser le télécommande . . . . . . . .13
Contrôler le fonctionnement . . . . .14
Regarder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Enregistrer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Programmer un enregistrement . .17
Contrôle de bande . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Contrôle d'images . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Contrôle du son . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Réglage des préférences . . . . . . . .21
Autres fonctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Plus d'infos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Caractéristiques techniques . . . . .25
Réglage des préférences . . . . . . . 21
Autr fonctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Plus d'infos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Réglage des préférences . . . . . . . 21
Autr fonctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Plus d'infos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Caractéristiques techniques . . . . 25
Le certificat de garantie livré avec votre magnétoscope porte le type et le numéro
de fabrication de votre appareil. Conservez-le avec la facture. Ils constituent les
documents indispensables pour faire valoir vos droits à la garantie. Toute
réparation pendant la période de garantie doit être effectuée par un technicien
agréé représentant notre marque. Toute dérogation à cette règle entraîne
l'annulation de vos droits à la garantie. N'ouvrez jamais votre appareil vous-même.
Cela peut être dangereux pour vous, ou pourrait endommager l’appareil. Thomson
Multimédia dégage sa responsabilité en cas d’utilisation non conforme aux
indications de cette notice.
Garantie
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NSTALLATION
- Assurez-vous que la tension-secteur de votre habitation est
conforme à celle indiquée sur l'étiquette d'identification, située à l'arrière de votre
appareil. Installez le magnétoscope horizontalement, loin de toute source de
chaleur importante (cheminée...) ou d'appareils produisant des champs
magnétiques ou électriques élevés. Les composants de cet appareil sont sensibles
à la chaleur. La température maximale ambiante ne doit pas dépasser 35°
Celsius. Laissez suffisamment d’espace autour pour assurer une ventilation
correcte. Laissez 10 cm minimum de chaque côté ainsi qu’à l’arrière de l’appareil
et 7 cm minimum au dessus. L’humiditédes locaux où est placé l’appareil ne doit
pas dépasser un taux hygrométrique de 85 %. Si vous devez utiliser votre appareil
à l’extérieur, évitez de l’exposer à l’eau de pluie ou aux éclaboussures. Le
passage d’une atmosphère froide à une ambiance chaude peut provoquer de la
condensation sur l’écran (et sur certains composants à l’intérieur de l’appareil).
Laissez-la disparaître d’elle-même avant de remettre l’appareil en marche.
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TILISATION
- Si votre appareil, ou si une cassette, a séjourné dans une atmosphère
froide quelque temps, comme par exemple après un transport l’hiver, attendez
environ 2 heures avant d’utiliser votre magnétoscope. Les ouvertures situées au-
dessus et en-dessous sont prévues pour la ventilation. Elles ne doivent pas être
obstruées. En cas d’orage, il est recommandé d’isoler l’appareil du réseau
électrique et de l’antenne afin de ne pas le soumettre à des surcharges électriques
ou électromagnétiques qui peuvent l’endommager. A cette fin, laissez la fiche
secteur et la fiche d’antenne accessibles pour les débrancher.En cas d’absence
prolongée, éteignez l’appareil avec l’interrupteur marche/arrêt. Même à l’arrêt,
certains composants restent en contact avec le réseau électrique. Pour l’isoler
complètement vous devez débrancher la fiche d’alimentation de la prise secteur.
Débranchez immédiatement l’appareil si vous constatez qu’il dégage une odeur
de brûlé ou de la fumée. En aucun cas vous ne devez ouvrir l’appareil vous-
même, vous risquez l’électrocution. Cet appareil ne doit en aucun cas être utilisé
à des fins industrielles. Il est uniquement prévu pour un usage domestique. La
recopie totale ou partielle d’enregistrements protégés par la législation sur les
droits d’auteur, sans autorisation explicite du titulaire des droits, contrevient à la
législation en vigueur. E
NTRETIEN
- Utilisez un chiffon doux, sec et propre, en
excluant tout produit décapant, solvant, abrasif, etc... Dépoussiérez régulièrement
les ouvertures de ventilation à l’arrière ou sur le côté. L’utilisationde solvants, de
produits abrasifs ou de produits à base d’alcool risque d’endommager l’appareil.
Si un objet ou un liquide pénètre dans l’appareil, débranchez-le immédiatement et
faites-le vérifier par un technicien agréé. Pour ne pas endommager les têtes de
votre magnétoscope, n’utilisez jamais de cassette de nettoyage.
Précautions Sommaire
Installation
Utilisation
Avant d’utiliser votre magnétoscope
vous devez suivre la procédure
d’installation et de réglages décrite
dans les pages 2 à 8.
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ON THIS USER MANUAL: This user manual being common to several VCR models, some
functions or settings may not be available on the model you have bought.
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Before you start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Concerning video tapes
Making the connections . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Basic connections
Programme set-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Settings to be made on the video recorder
(modulator)
Settings to be made on the television
(video channel number)
Automatic channel search
Clock setting
Sorting the channels
New or encoded channel
Further connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
AV1 / AV2
Hi-Fi video recorder and stereo effect
(depending on the model)
Using the remote control . . . . . . . . . . .7
Controlling the video recorder
Programming the remote control
with the TV code
Controlling the television set
Viewing a tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Playing a tape
Accelerated play
Still image - Pause
Variable slow motion
Stop
Rewind or Fast forward
Ejection of the tape
Index search
Time counter
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Getting prepared
Simple recording
Recording with automatic stop
Continuous play / recording
Programming a recording . . . . . . . . .10
With the ShowView codes
Storage of the programme numbers with the
ShowView feature
ShowView and the satellite demodulator
Without the ShowView codes
When the video recorder is programmed
Deleting a programmed recording
Recording programmed on a connected set
Adjusting the sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Adjusting the sound in play mode
Setting the type of sound to be recorded
Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Language
Eco mode
Auto clock
Colour systems supported
ShowView +10 mn
Format
More information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Playing NTSC tapes
Tracking and stability in the play mode
Technical data
Contents
Set-up
Use
The type and production number of your appliance are printed on the
guarantee certificate delivered with your video recorder. Keep this
certificate as well as the invoice. These documents are indispensable for
claiming your guarantee rights. All repairs during the guarantee period
must be carried out by an authorised technician representing our brand. If
this condition is not met, your rights will no longer be valid. Never open
the appliance yourself, since this may be dangerous for you or damage the
equipment. Thomson Multimédia is not liable if the television is used
other than in accordance with this manual.
Guarantee
SETTING UP - Ensure that the mains supply in your house complies with
that indicated on the identification sticker located on the back of your
appliance. Install the video recorder horizontally, away from any source of
heat (fireplace) or appliances creating strong magnetic or electric fields.
The components of this video recorder are sensitive to heat. The
maximum ambient temperature should not exceed 40° Celsius. Leave
sufficient space around the video recorder to allow adequate ventilation:
10 cm on either side and at the rear, as well as 7 cm above the top are
minimum requirements. The humidity of the room should not exceed
80%. If you have to use the video recorder outdoors, do not expose it to
water from rain or splashing. Moving it from a cold atmosphere into a
warm one is likely to cause condensation on some components inside the
video recorder. Let the condensation disappear by itself before turning the
video recorder on again.
USE - If your appliance, or a cassette, has been stored in a very cold
atmosphere for a certain amount of time (transported during winter for
example), wait approximately 2 hours before using your video recorder.
The openings located on the top and the bottom are for ventilation
purposes. They should not be obstructed. During thunder storms, we
recommend that you disconnect the video recorder from the mains and
aerial so that it is not affected by electrical or electromagnetic surges that
could damage it. For this reason, keep the mains socket and aerial socket
accessible so they can be disconnected. When the unit is on standby,
some components remain connected to the mains. To fully disconnect
your set, you have to unplug the mains connector from the mains socket.
Immediately disconnect the video recorder if you notice it giving off a
smell of burning or smoke. Under no circumstances whatsoever must
you open the video recorder yourself. You risk electrocution if you do so.
CLEANING – Use a soft, dry and clean cloth. Regularly dust the vents at the
back or sides. Using solvents, abrasive or alcohol based products risks
damaging the set. If an object or liquid enters inside the appliance, unplug
it immediately and have it checked by an authorised technician. To avoid
deterioration of your video recorder’s heads, never use a cleaning tape.
Precautions
Prior to using your video recorder, you'll have to follow the set-up
procedure and make the settings described on pages 2 to 5.
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Set-up
Before you start
JThank you for purchasing one of our videos.
Unpack the set completely and tear off the protection films.
To respect the environment, we have printed
this document on unbleached recycling paper.
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Coaxial cable (75 Ω)
Power cord
2 non-rechargeable batteries, type AA
Video recorder
Remote control of the video recorder or
of the television set, depending on the
selection of either VCR or TV.
Please respect the environment and prevailing regulations. Before you dispose of batteries
or accumulators, ask your dealer whether they are subject to special recycling and if they
will accept them for disposal.
Set-up and user manual
Tapes are sensitive to utilisation and storage conditions. Keep them away from dust, humidity or
excessive heat. Do not place them next to appliances producing strong magnetic or electrical fields
(electro-magnet, motor, etc.). Tapes may vary in quality. The difference in quality not only concerns
the tape itself but also the different mechanical elements of the video cassette. A poor quality tape can
damage your video recorder. You should therefore use quality brand tapes.
To avoid erasing one of your tapes by accident, we recommend you to protect them by breaking the
security tab. To reuse a protected tape, just stick a piece of adhesive tape on this place.
Concerning video tapes
VHS
VHS
VHS
Unprotected Protected Re-recordable
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Making the connections
Set-up
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AUDIO/VIDEO 1
AUDIO/VIDEO 2 DECODER OUT ANTENNA
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VIDEO AUDIO
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OUT
220V/240V - 50Hz
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Basic connections
1Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV set and reconnect it to the IN socket of your
video recorder.
2By means of the coaxial cable supplied, connect the video recorder’s OUT socket to the
television’s aerial socketgg.
3Connecting your VCR to your television set with a SCART cable (not supplied)
facilitates operation and considerably improves the image and sound quality. Should
you have such a cable, connect the video recorder AV 1 socket (Audio/Video 1) to the
television's SCART socket (labelled AV 1, EXT 1 or AUX 1, depending on the make).
4Connect the video recorder to the mains with the power cord supplied by first plugging
in the connector at the video recorder rear.
Refer to page 6 for further possible connection schemes.
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Set-up
1Press key VCR (1) on your remote control.
2Press the OK (10) key.
ðAlanguage selection menu comes up.
3With key CC(13) or BB(11) select the language you prefer to display the menus on the
screen.
4Validate with the OK (10) key.
5Press key CC(13) or BB(11) to select the country where you usually live.
6Validate with the OK (10) key.
ðYou will be informed by a message that your VCR is searching and storing the
channels that can be received in your region. You’ll have to wait a while until this
procedure is completed, before being able to set the clock.
Automatic channel search
Programme set-up
JThe video recorder is not pre-set to receive the programmes available in your region. Therefore, you'll
have to carry out channel set-up yourself with the automatic channel set-up procedure described
below. First of all, you'll have to prepare the video recorder and television.
1Switch the video recorder on by pressing key BB(ON) on its front side.
2Press key VCR (1) on the remote control.
3Hold down key MENU (15) on the remote control until SY1,2 or 3 comes up on the
video recorder display.
4Press key BB(11) to select the TV standard of your country (depending on the model):
SY 1: Standard L (France)
SY 2: Standard BG (Western Europe)
SY 3: Standard DK (Eastern Europe)
5Validate your choice with the OK (10) key.
ðPlease wait: the video recorder is searching for a channel, within the range 21 to 69,
available for transmitting its pictures to the television via the coaxial cable. After a
while, the video recorder display indicates the channel that will be used for this
purpose. Note down the number here .
6If your video recorder is connected to the television via a SCART cable, you can
immediately start the Automatic channel search; otherwise, you'll first have to follow
the instructions given in the following section “Settings to be made on the television”.
Settings to be made on the video recorder (modulator)
J Take the user manual of your television and carry out the steps below.
7Switch on your television set.
8Select an available channel number (a channel which has no picture).
9Follow the instructions of your television user manual to find the video channel of the
video recorder (the one you noted down above).
ðOnce the television has found the video channel of the video recorder, the following
message will be displayed on the screen ( VCR, CCCH 60 BB).
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If the picture is poor (snowy, torn), change the communication channel of the video
recorder with keys
CC/BB(11/13).
10 Store channel and its number on the television set.
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From now on, to watch the video recorder pictures or menus, you’ll have to switch on the
television on the channel assigned to the video recorder, i.e. the channel number chosen in
step 8.
11 Continue with the steps below.
Settings to be made on the television (video channel number)
The sound from a TV channel or a cassette transmitted via the coaxial cable is monophonic. To
make the television reproduce stereo sound, you must use a SCART cable.
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7a If date and time are correct, press EXIT (14) to leave the menus.
7b If the displayed time is incorrect or was not transmitted, set the clock with the number
keys 0to 9 (19): press key BB(11), then enter time and date in the following order:
hour, minute, day, month, year.
8Store with OK (10).
9Quit with EXIT (14).
Clock setting
Should the picture of a channel be poor or encrypted, please refer to the section “New or
encoded channel”.
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JThe automatic channel set-up assigns the numbers to the channels in a predefined order. These
numbers may therefore not match the actual channel numbers. Should this be the case, change
these numbers by carrying out the instructions below. For easy channel identification, we suggest
that you have a TV magazine at hand.
1With key MENU (15) call up the SUMMARY menu.
2The Installation line is already selected, press OK (10).
3With key
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(12)select the Channel swapping line and confirm with OK (10).
4a If the proposed channel number matches the picture displayed, press OK (10) to switch
over to the next channel.
4b Should the channel number not match the TV picture, scroll the channels with the keys
C(13) or B(11).
5When the channel number matches the TV picture, press OK (10) to validate and
switch over to the next channel.
6To delete a channel, press 0000 (21).
7When all channels are sorted, press EXIT (14) to leave the menus.
Sorting the channels
New or encoded channel
JTo complete the set-up of your video recorder when the automatic channel set-up has not stored all
of the channels or when you wish to store a new channel.
1Press key VCR (1)on your remote control.
2With key MENU (15) call up the SUMMARY menu.
3The Installation line is already selected, press OK (10).
4With key W(12), select the Manual set up line and confirm with OK (10).
5Depending on the model - The Standard line is already selected. Press C(13) or B
(11) to select the reception standard:
L: France, BG: Western Europe, DK: Eastern Europe.
6Select the Reception line with W (12) and choose CH (for the channels received via
your roof aerial) or CC (for the cable network channels) with C(13) or B (11).
7Press W (12)to select the Autosearch line.
8Press C(13) or B(11) several times to search for the channel of a programme (you
may also directly enter a number with keys 0 to 9 (19)).
ðWhen a channel is found, the pictures come up on the screen.
9When the programme is encoded (and you have a decoder connected to socket AV2),
press the DEC (4) on the remote control (the symbol is then displayed on the
screen).
10 When the picture is poor, try the Fine tuning (</>) with W (12),
then C (13) or B (11).
11 Position the cursor on Store on PR and assign a channel number by means of the
number keys 0 to 9 (19) (example: 0, 1 for Pr1).
12 Press OK (10) to store this number.
13 If you wish to continue with TV channel set-up, repeat the steps 7 to 12. Otherwise
press EXIT (14).
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FURTHER CONNECTIONS
JTo view and/or copy pictures from a connected AV unit.
AUDIO/VIDEO 1
AUDIO/VIDEO 2 DECODER OUT ANTENNA
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VIDEO AUDIO
Video disk player
DVD
Camcorder
Satellite receiver
Other video recorder
TV set
The pictures from another set operating in the play mode and connected to AV2 are
conveyed to the socket AV1. When your television is connected to this socket, you can
watch the pictures from the set connected.
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VIDEO AUDIO
AV2 AV1 / AV2
The two cinch sockets AUDIO OUT
(red and white) and the cinch socket
VIDEO OUT (yellow) enable you to
connect your video recorder to an
Audio/Video amplifier.
The two cinch sockets AUDIO OUT (red and white)
enable you to connect your video recorder to the Hi-Fi
stereophonic system. Thus, you’ll be able to reproduce
all the sound effects of your tapes (musicals, films…)
on your Hi-Fi system.
Hi-Fi system Audio/Video or Dolby
Pro Logic amplifier
Decoder
JPress the STATUS (6) key to call up the control screen and select the socket
AV1 or AV2 with key AV (23) of the remote control.
(cables not supplied)
AUDIO/VIDEO 1
AUDIO/VIDEO 2 DECODER
Hi-Fi video recorder and stereo effect (depending on the model)
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Using the remote control
Press key TV to control your television set.
To switch your television on* or off.
To zoom in / zoom+
To zoom out / zoom-
JYour remote control enables you to operate the video recorder or television set without leaving your
seat. All you have to do is to press either key VCR for the video recorder or TV for the television.
For the television set, you’ll have to programme the remote control as explained below.
The main functions of your remote control can be found on the VCR frontside.
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These keys have the same functions as the
corresponding keys of the remote control of
your television set (when the latter is of our
make).
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To switch over to another channel.
To navigate through the menus
and validate with OK.
To adjust the sound volume.
Mute.
To switch the television set on*
or to select another channel.
To select a SCART socket and watch the
pictures of the set connected to this socket.
Controlling the television set
Press key VCR to control your video
recorder.
To exit a menu at any time.
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To switch your video recorder on and off.
To select the decoder function.
To call up the SHOWVIEW menu.
To display the information screen.
inactive.
To call up the SUMMARY menu.
18 To switch over to another channel.
Rewind.
Play.
Fast forward.
Not active.
Counter reset.
To double the recording time with LP.
Stop.
Pause / Still image.
Recording.
To select a channel.
For 2-digit channels, first press 0/--
(0, 1, 2for Pr12).
To select the units connected to the
Audio/Video sockets (AV1, AV2).
Controlling the video recorder
Programming the remote control with the TV code
1Press key TV on the remote control
2Hold down the MENU (15) key on your remote control and key in one of the following
codes: 000 or 001.
3Release key MENU (15) and try to control the television set.
J When you replace the batteries of the remote control, you have to programme it again.
JYour remote control can be used for controlling certain functions of most of the TV sets of our make.
To this end, you will have to programme it with one of the following codes: 000 for TV sets of the
last generation and 001 for the others. Depending on the type of TV set you own, this remote control
may not be compatible or certain functions may not be available.
*key(s) for switching the television on and off depending on the model.
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Viewing a tape
Use
JTo view a tape and explore the recordings, to view a still
image and retrieve particular scenes in the accelerated
play mode, to rewind to the beginning or wind fast
forward to the end of a tape.
1Load a tape.
2Press key PLAY (25).
ðThe video recorder display indicates PPLLAAYY.
J Should the image be poor, please refer to page 14 (Tracking and stability in the play mode).
Playing a tape
Press key REW. (24) or FWD. (26) repeatedly to change the speed and direction of
accelerated play.
ðThe message PPLLAAYYon the video recorder display flashes.
Accelerated play
Press key PAUSE (28) repeatedly to wind forward image by image.
ðThe message PPLLAAYYon the video recorder display flashes.
Still image - Pause
1Press key PAUSE (28).
2Press key REW. (24) or FWD. (26) repeatedly to change the speed and direction of slow
motion.
ðThe message PPLLAAYYon the video recorder display flashes.
Variable slow motion
1Press key STOP (27).
2Press key REW. (24) or FWD. (26).
ðThe video recorder display indicates or .
1Switch the video recorder to STOP.
2Press key STOP/EJECT on the video recorder front.
Rewind or Fast forward
Press key STOP (27).
ðThe video recorder display indicates .
Stop
Ejection of the tape
When a menu is displayed on the screen, you cannot activate your VCR’s main functions (play,
rewind...).
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JIndices allow you to mark particular tape sections (beginning of films, sequences, etc.) to retrieve
them quickly. At the beginning of every recording, the video recorder automatically marks an index
on the tape.
To retrieve the previous or next index mark, press C (13) or B(11); this function
requires the video recorder to be on STOP.
Index search
JWhen you press the STATUS (
6 ) key while the video recorder is either on Play, Pause or Record,
the time counter indicates the elapsed time in hours, minutes and seconds in the STATUS menu.
Counting is initiated either by loading a tape or by re-setting the counter to 00h00m00s.
To reset the counter, call up the STATUS menu with the STATUS (6) key and press key
0000 (21) (re-setting the counter requires a tape to be loaded).
Time counter
The remote control doesn’t
work? Press key VCR.
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JYou can record the pictures and the sound of the TV
programmes or the pictures and the sound of a unit
connected to one of the available AV sockets.
1Load a tape and position it to the desired section with keys REW.,FWD.,STOP,PLAY
(24, 26, 27, 25).
2You may call up the information on the television screen by pressing key STATUS (6).
JWith key STATUS (
6 ), you can display the information concerning video recorder operation (tape
type, time remaining before end of tape, type of sound, image format, tape speed, channel,
time...).
3a Choose a programme with the keys PR+/- (18) or 1,2, …9 (19).
3b Or make use of key PR+/- (18) or AV (23) to select the AV socket of the external set
connected.
JFor 2-digit channels, first press 0/-- (
19 ) (0, 1, 2or PR 12).
4Select standard play (SP) or long play (LP) with key SP/LP (22).
JLP doubles the length of your tape (240 minutes in SP become 480 minutes, i.e. 8 hours in LP).
Getting prepared
Is recording impossible? Check whether the protection tab of the tape
is not broken. Should this be the case, cover the opening with a piece
of thick adhesive tape.
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VHS
1Press key REC (29).
ðThe video recorder switches on Record Pause.
2Press key PLAY (25).
ðThe video recorder starts the recording.
The video recorder display indicates REC.
JInterrupt recording with key PAUSE (
28 ); resume recording with PLAY ( 25 )
or end with STOP ( 27 ).
Simple recording
1Press key REC (29) twice.
ðThe video recorder starts recording for a 30-minute period.
J
An information screen comes up on your TV, but it will not be recorded on the tape.
2Press key REC (29)again to increase the recording by another 30-minute period: press
once for 30 minutes, press twice for 60 minutes, and so on…
3Press EXIT (14) to erase the information screen.
Recording with automatic stop
JYou can permanently play or record a tape. When the end of the tape is reached, it is automatically
rewound until the beginning and play or recording is resumed. This function, used in combination
with the LP feature, provides you with a recording of 8 hours when using an E240 tape.
- Continuous play: press PLAY (25) for 6 seconds.
- Continuous recording: press REC (29) and then PLAY (25) for 5 seconds.
ðThe message PPLLAAYYon the video recorder display flashes.
Continuous play / recording
The remote control doesn’t
work? Press key VCR.
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ShowView is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation.
The ShowView system is manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation.
ShowView and the satellite demodulator
JIf you use the ShowView codes to record a programme broadcast by satellite, the ShowView
programmer can ask you to confirm the channel number (Pr99 / AV1 / AV2).
• Connection by the aerial cable - During the automatic channel set-up, the video recorder
has assigned channel number 99 to the satellite receiver connected by the aerial socket. Select
this number to view the pictures of the satellite channels. Should these pictures not come up on
the screen, refer to the chapter “New or encoded channel” (page 5).
• Connection by the AUDIO/VIDEO 1 or 2 socket - If your satellite receiver is connected to
the video recorder by the audio video socket, do not choose a number but select the
AV1 or AV2 socket.
Programming a recording
J
You can programme a recording with the ShowView codes indicated in your TV magazine or by
means of timer programming if you don’t know these codes. Your video recorder has 4 programming
memories. Thus, you’ll be able to programme 4 recording over a 1-year period.
With the ShowView codes
1Call up the SHOWVIEW menu with key PROG. (5).
2
Enter the code of the programme with the number keys (19).
3Confirm with OK (10).
ðThe TIMER menu comes up.
ðYou may complete your programming by choosing daily or weekly repetition, double
length or VPS- or PDC-signal triggered recording.
JWhen programming for the first time, the cursor positions itself on PR; confirm or enter the
desired programme number.
4 Leave the menu with EXIT (14).
5Switch the video recorder on standby with key BB(3).
ðThe indication , appears on the display of your video recorder to tell you that your
programming was successful.
Load a tape and position it to the desired section with keys REW.,FWD.,STOP,PLAY
(24, 26, 27, 25).
Storage of the programme numbers with the ShowView feature
JTo spare yourself from having to enter the corresponding programme number in addition to the
ShowView code, the video recorder automatically stores the numbers of the channels you have
chosen to record with the ShowView feature.
This is to say that on your FIRST selection of a channel to programme a recording with the
ShowView feature, the video recorder will prompt you to confirm or enter the channel number. When
programming your next ShowView recording, the video recorder will automatically identify the
channel concerned.
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JWhen the video recorder is on standby, waiting for the time at which the recording shall be
triggered, a special indication ( ) is to be seen on its display. Then you can’t operate the video
recorder any longer unless you quit this mode by pressing key B ( 3 ).
When the video recorder is programmed
1Display the SUMMARY menu with key MENU (15), select Record timer with keyW (12)
and confirm with OK (10).
2With keys W (12)and V(9) select the programming to be deleted. Press key 0000 (21).
ðThe programming is now deleted.
3Leave the menu with EXIT (14).
Deleting a programmed recording
JThe recording of a programme can be triggered by a satellite receiver or another appliance
designed for the purpose and connected to socket AV1 or AV2 with a SCART cable. This avoids
having to programme both units.
Programme the connected set and select AV1 or AV2 as appropriate in the video recorder
Record timer menu.
Recording programmed on a connected set
Without the ShowView codes
With a tape loaded, on the display confirms your successful programming.
JIf you don’t know the ShowView code of the telecast you wish to record, you’ll have to use
the TIMER menu.
1Display the SUMMARY menu with key MENU (15).
2
Select Record timer with key
WW(12).
3Confirm with OK (10).
ðThe TIMER menu comes up.
4With key W (12)and V(9) select a blank line in the recording programming menu.
JIf there no empty line, please read the explanations below to find out how to free a line through
the deletion of a programming.
5Make use of the number keys (19) to enter the channel number or select the
corresponding AV socket if you want to record a satellite and / or encoded programme.
6With the number keys (19), enter the following information:
• start time of the programme,
• end time of the programme,
• the date, if the recording is not to take place on the same day.
7Press OK (10) key to select between Once, Monday to Friday (5/7) or Weekly (1/7)
timer recording.
8Press SP/LP (22) key to select between Standard Play or Long Play recording.
JLong Play recording may enable you to record up to twice the length of the tape.
9Activate the VPS/PDC feature (þ) with OK (10) to make sure that recording starts at
the exact start time of the programme, provided that the channel concerned broadcasts
VPS or PDC signals (the television screen then displays this information).
10 Switch the video recorder on standby with key B (3).
ðThe indication appears on the display of your video recorder to tell you that your
programming was successful.
J
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Adjusting the sound
JYour video recorder receives and records the digital NICAM sound
broadcast by some channels in Europe. This sound remains
compatible with the analogue stereo sound system broadcast in the
other European countries.
JIn everyday use, these settings need not be modified.
1Load a tape and press PLAY (25).
2Display the SUMMARY menu with key MENU (15), then select HiFi controls with
key WW(12).
3Confirm with OK (10).
ðThe HIFI CONTROLS menu comes up.
4With key C (13) or B (11) select the sound track(s).
ðIf the tape was recorded in Dolby Surround or Dolby Pro Logic Surround, connection
of a special audio/video amplifier will allow you to reproduce these sound effects:
- STEREO: stereo sound of the Hi-Fi tracks,
- MONO: mono sound of the linear track,
- TRACK 1: sound of the left track
- TRACK 2: sound of the right track,
- MIX: sound of the mixed Hi-Fi and mono tracks.
Adjusting the sound in play mode
“DOLBY”, “Prologic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of DOLBY Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.
JThe broadcast sound types are different from channel to channel. It can be: mono, stereo, bilingual.
Your video recorder uses 3 tracks to record the sound:
- two Hi-Fi tracks for stereo or bilingual sound (track 1 and 2),
- one normal track for mono sound or track 1 for a bilingual telecast.
Depending on the actual sound type of the TV channel (stereo, NICAM or mono), the video recorder
will distribute the sound on these different tracks.
1Load a tape and press REC (29).
2Display the SUMMARY menu with key MENU (15) then select HiFi controls
with key WW(12).
3Confirm with OK (10).
ðThe HIFI CONTROLS menu comes up.
4With key WW(12), select the sound mode line, then choose either Stereo or Mono or
else, Track 1 or Track 2.
5Set the cursor on Level line, then adjust with key C(13) or B(11).
JIn everyday use, these settings need not be modified.
Setting the type of sound to be recorded
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JWith the functions provided in the menu
PREFERENCES, you may customise your control of
the video recorder, automate some functions, complete
your programming or modify settings.
JYour video recorder can save energy thanks to its ECO feature, that decreases power consumption
(down to approx. 3 W) when switched on standby, by only leaving a red indicator on (on some
models only). With this mode activated, time is no longer displayed.
1Select Eco mode with key W (12).
2To activate the function (þ), tick off the box with key OK (10).
Eco mode
JShould the daily broadcast automatic clock-setting feature not match the official time in the area
where you live:
1Select Auto clock with key W (12).
2Deactivate the function (¨) by pressing key OK (10).
3Set your video recorder clock manually (see page 5).
Auto clock (depending on the model)
JSelect this option to add 10 minutes to the end time of your Showview recordings. Thus you will
avoid defective recordings due to programme time shifting or programmes exceeding the scheduled
time (within the 10-minute limit).
1Select the ShowView + 10 line with key W (12).
2To activate the function (þ), tick off the box with key OK (10).
ShowView + 10
JYour video recorder comes with an automatic colour standard detection system (PAL / SECAM - PAL
/MESECAM) that works in both play and record mode.
• When playing a tape causes problems (scrambled pictures or black and white), you’ll have to force
the play mode by selecting one of the available options (PAL, SECAM, MESECAM).
• If you wish to record a tape in a particular colour standard, choose one of the options displayed
(PAL, SECAM, MESECAM).
Example: If you want to exchange tapes with people living in the Middle East, you must record and
play in MESECAM.
1Select the Colour system line with key W (12).
2Make use of the keys C (13) / B(11).
Colour systems supported
Display the SUMMARY menu with key MENU (15),
then select Preferences with key W (12). Confirm with OK (10).
JTo change the language of the OSD menus (depending on the model).
Make use of the keys C (13) / B(11).
Language
JAuto: for automatic recognition of the 16:9 recording format.
16:9 : to record or play in 16:9 (D2 MAC, Visiopass, PAL+ decoder, digital television, DVBS) from
the AV2 or AV1 socket (the video recorder display must not indicate VCR).
4:3 : to record or view in another picture format.
Make use of the keys C (13) / B(11).
Format
PREFERENCES
Language B English
Eco mode
o
Auto clock o
Colour system PAL/SEC
ShowView +10
o
Format Auto
Preferences
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Technical data
Mains supply 200 to 240 V ±10% - 50/60 Hz
Consumed power 22 W when ON - 3 W watts in the eco mode
Clock autonomy approx. 30 minutes
Dimensions (W/H/D) / Weight 393 x 94 x 278 mm / approx. 4.0 kg
Functioning conditions +5°C à + 40°C - Surrounding humidity: 80 % maximum
Tape heads video - 4 rotary heads
audio - 2 rotary heads (HiFi) - 1 fixed head (mono linear track)
HiFi pass-band 20 to 20 000 Hz
Dynamic 80 dB
Tuner PLL, VPS/PDC Type
Reception band I-III-IV Hertzian (aerial) - Inter-band / Hyper-band (cable network)
Frequency ranges 45 to 855,25 MHz
Colour TV standards PAL - SECAM - MESECAM (depending on the model)
Playing of an NTSC tape on TV PAL 60Hz
Reception standards LL’ - BG - DK (depending on the model)
Number of storable channels 99
Modulator UHF - Channel 21 to 69 - Pre-set at the factory on channel 60
Standards L / G / K (depending on the model)
Remote control Infrared 33 Khz - Batteries 2 x 1,5 V (AA)
Automatic functions On (using any key)
Play (with protected tape) - Rewinding (at the end of the tape)
Long Play (LP) - Super Long Play (SLP)
Tapes VHS format - Rewinding time = 130s with E 180
Conception : Rensonnet / Déchamps - Réalisation : Morell / Morvan / Arbogast R9000 - Pack 1 / GB- EP / VD - BEI / 02-2000
JNTSC is the colour television standard used in the United States, in Japan and other countries. Your
video recorder is capable of playing VHS-NTSC tapes, but you must have a television set compliant
with the PAL standard. Most of the PAL television sets provide proper reproduction of the pictures
from NTSC tapes.
Playing NTSC tapes
JThe pictures of some tapes (hired or other) may flicker, show interference lines on the bottom of the
screen or be altered by other undesirable effects. With the Tracking or Stability adjustments, you'll
be able to eliminate or to reduce these image faults.
1Load a tape.
2Either start playing with key PLAY (25) or switch into slow motion with PAUSE (28)
and F.FWD. (26) or else, press PAUSE (28).
3Press W (12): a menu comes up.
ðIn the play or slow motion mode TRACKING comes up.
ðWhile in pause mode, STABILITY replaces TRACKING.
4Adjust with key
C (13) or B (11).
5Restore the standard setting with key 0000 (21).
JIn the other modes, TRACKING or STABILITY are not displayed.
Tracking and stability in the play mode
More information
JIn our efforts to improve the quality of our products, we reserve the right to change their features.
The information contained in these instructions are therefore liable to change and are not
contractual.
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