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PAGE 1. Features PAGE 10. Operating the VCR
2. Introduction 11. Operating the VCR - Recording
3. The Video Cassette Tape 12. Operating the VCR - Playback
4. Controls and Functions 13. Operating the VCR - Setting the Clock
5. Controls and Functions 14. Operating the VCR - Timer Recording
6. Controls and Functions 15. Remote Control
7. Installation 16. Camera Recording
8. TV Tuner Setting 17. Checklist
9. VCR Tuner Setting 18. Specifications
19. Service Information
FEATURES
REMOTE CONTROL : A cable operated remote control handset is supplied, enabling the fol toning functions to be
pers Orage? Play, Pause, Cue/Review, Stop.
LED TAPE COUNTER
AUTOMATIC REWIND : The unit will automatically rewind the video cassette when the end of the tape is reached.
DEW INDICATOR : If there is excessive condensation inside the VCR, a safety device will prevent the unit being
operated while the. ALONE is on.
14 DAY TIMER 1 The built-in timer allows you to eet TV. programmes up to two weeks ahead hd there is also
an everyday recording facility.
AUDIO IN/OUT SOCKETS
VIDEO IN/OUT SOCKETS
CAMERA REMOTE SOCKET
PICTURE SHARPNESS CONTROL

INTRODUCTION
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TRIUMPH
products
are
the
proud
result
of
intensive
research
and
development.
To
obtain
the
best
results
from
your
Triumph
VR9500,
please
read
the
following
instructions
carefully.
WARNING:
To
prevent
fire.
or
shock
hazard,
do
not
expose
this
unit
to
rain
or
moisture.
CAUTION: Before removing any panels, disconnect this unit from the mains supply.
No user serviceable parts,
consult a qualified technician for repairs.
POWER SUPPLY
MAINS OPERATION
A
This
unit
will
work
on
240V
50Hz.
Check
your
loca]
supply
is
suitable.
Connect
your
AC
Mains
plug
as
follows:
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: |
BLUE - Neutral (N) BROWN - Live (L)
If the wire colours in this mains lead do not corréspond
as follows:
BLUE wire to terminal marked N (Neutral) or coloured Black
BROWN wire to terminal marked L (Live) or coloured Red
with
the
terminal
identification
of
your
plug,
connect
If
a
13amp
(BS1363)
plug
is
used
a
Samp
fuse
must
be
fitted,
or
if
any
other
type
of
pluq
is
used
a
5amp
fuse
must
be
fitted either
in
the
plug or
adaptor
or at
the distribution
board.

SC V ONO EVO
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THE
VIDEO
CASSETTE
|
TAPE
CR eT TTL IT A PE
IMPORTANT
Tne
recorder
will
accept
any
cassette
tape
which
is
of
the
VHS
type,
£30,
E60,
E120,
E180
and
E240.
It
is
recommended
that
you
use
good
quality
tape
at
all
times.
The
cassette
can
only
be
inserted
with
the
window
side
up
and
the
arrow
pointing
away
from
you.
Avoid storing the cassette in the following places:
* Extremely hot, cold, dusty or damp places.
* In direct sunlight or near sources of heat.
* Places subject to shocks or strong vibrations.
To
prevent
accidental
l
m
*
Near
strong
magnetic
fields
such
as
generated
by
motors,
transformers,
erasure
To record again
speakers
etc.
Always
rewind
the
tape
after
use
as
this
will
prevent
the
tape
from
being
damaged.
Always
put
the
cassette
back
in
its
case
and
store
it
in
a
vertical
position,
You
can
prevent
accidental
erasure
of
recorded
material
by
breaking
off
the
tab
on
the
back
of
the
cassette
using
a small
screwdriver
or
other
suitable
object
(See
diagram).
Afterwards,
the
cassette
can
only
be
used
for
Cover
the
hole
with
playback.
To
record
again
on the
cassette
that
has
a
tab
removed,
simply
adhesive
tape
cover
the
hole
with
adhesive
tape.
Break off the tab with
a screwdriver
IMPORTANT
"Unauthorized recording of copyrighted tele-
vision programmes, films, video tapes and
other materials may infringe on the rights
of copyright owners and be contrary to copy-
right laws."
WARNING
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT
EXPOSE
THIS
EQUIPMENT
TO
RAIN
OR
MOISTURE.

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CONTROLS
AND
FUNCTIONS
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EJECT
Push to raise the cassette compartment.
, REWIND
Push to rewind the tape.
„ FAST FORWARD
Push to wind the tape quickly forward.
4. PLAY BUTTON :
Push to play a recorded tape.
5. DEW INDICATOR
© Moisture indicator lights up if excessive moisture condenses inside the unit. A safety device will prevent the
unit being operated while the indicator light is on. If this happens, leave the VCR ON and let it remain at
room temperature until it goes off. The time required varies with the environment but the moisture will
disappear within a few hours. `
6. RECORD BUTTON
Push together with play button to start recording.
7. TIMER REC
Indicator light showing timer recording
8. CLOCK/TIMER l
Programmable clock/timer constantly displays time of day and is used for timer recording.
8.
TAPE
COUNTER
ere
The
counter
indicates
how
much
tape
has
been
used
during
playback
or
recording.
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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
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21.
22.
e RESET
Tape Counter Reset Button, push to reset the tape counter to zero.
. CHANNEL SELECTOR BUTTONS/ INDICAORS
Push the desired channel selector button to select the channel you wish to record or monitor.
e VCR ON/STANDBY
Press this button in to switch The VCR on. The clock will operate regardless of the position of the switch.
. TRACKING
If the picture is noisy of streaky during playback, rotate this control slowly in either direction until the
picture is dear, The control should normally be in the 'FIX' position.
. PICTURE SHARPNESS CONTROL
Adjust as desired on playback to soften or sharpen picture outlines. It has no effect ‘when recording.
. REMOTE CONTROL SOCKET
Socket for connection of remote control
, INPUT SELECT
Used to select between the two incoming signals from which recordings can be made. i
1. In the 'CAMERA' position, the signal which is connected to the Video and Audio Input Sockets will be
recorded.
2. In the 'TUNER' position, the signal from the built-in tuner will be recorded.
. AUDIO IN
For connection of a video camera audio output or other audio signals to be recorded.
. CAMERA PAUSE
For connection of a remote control cable from a video camera.
. STOP BUTTON
Push to stop tape. Must be pushed before 'EJECT'.
„ VIDEO IN
Socket for connection of video input signals
, PAUSE/STILL
Press to temporarily stop the tape during recording in order to avoid recording unwanted material, or to view a
single still-frame picture during playback. Push again to release the tape from-pause. The pause/still
function will automatically disengage after EES 5 minutes, to avoid damage to the tape and video
head.
CUE
Press during playback to scan picture at approximately 5 times normal speed, cueing will continue until the
button is pressed again. When changing from Review to Cue or Cue to Review it is not necessary to press stop
in between,
REVIEW m =
Press during playback to scan picture in reverse at approximately 5 times normal speed, reviewing will continue
until the button is pressed again.

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
TOP and FRONT
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23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
AFT
(AUTOMATIC-FINE
TUNING
CONTROL
SWITCH)
To
ensure
optimum
tuning,
the
automatic
Fine
Tuning
control
switch
should
be
left
in
the
'ON'
position
by
ensuring
lid
is
closed
after
tuning.
When
the
cover
of
the
tuning
controls
is
open
the
AFT
is
automatically
switched
'0FF'.
TUNING CONTROLS
Use
to
tune
to
any
broadcast
in
your
area,
DIGITAL CLOCK/TIMER CONTROLS
The
clock
displays
the
time
constantly.
The
timer
controls
are
used
to
set
the
ctock
for
the
correct
time
and
to
programme
start
and
stop
times
for
timer
recordings.
l
AUDIO OUT i
Socket
for
connection
to
a
TV
monitor
or
another
video
cassette
recorder,
Not
used
with
an
ordinary
TV.
RF IN
Socket
for
connection
to
your
UHF
TV
Aerial
(Co-Axial
type).
RF
SIGNAL
LEVEL
SWITCH
If
you
are
in
an
area
with
extremely
high
signal
reception
and
a
striped
pattern
appears
on
your
TV
screen,
move
this
switch
to
Tow.
For
normal
reception,
set
to
high.
RF
OUT
l
Socket
to
connect
VCR
to
TV
with
Co-Axial
type
lead
supplied.
VIDEO OUT
Socket
for
connection
to
a
TV
monitor
or
another
Video
Cassette
Recorder,
Not
used with
ordinary
TV.
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COLOUR/TEST SIGNAL SWITCH
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S “INSTALLATION
eem 1, Connect your UHF TV aerial (Co- axial, SE to the
RF In packer: oe
2. Connect your TV to the RF Out Socket using the
Co-Axial Cable suppl ied.
"me 3, Connect to your mains supply in accordance with the
af instructions on page 2 (Power Supply).
PRECAUTIONS
*
Do
not
use
or
store
the
VCR
for
a
long
period
of
time
in
direct
sunlight,
excessive
heat
or
cold,
damp
or
dusty
places
or
anywhere that
is
subject
to
heavy
vibration.
*
Do
not
operate
or
store
the
VCR
near
appliances
generating
strong
magnetic
fields
(large
motors,
power
transformers
or
large audio speakers).
* Do not block or cover the ventilation slots on top, back and bottom of the VCR.
* Do not place anything heavy on the VCR.
* Use the VCR in the horizontal position only.
*
Do
not
store
or
use
the
VCR
near
flower
vases,
sinks
etc.
If
liquids
should
be
spilled
into
the
VCR
serious
;
damage
will
be
caused.
If
you
spill
any
liquid
into
the
VCR
consult
Mastercare
Service
Personnel.
*
Do
not
spray
any
cleaner or
wax
directly
on
the
unit
or
use
forced
air
bo
remove dust.

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E
E
(1)
Turn
TV
ON
and
select
the
VCR
channel.
em
(2)
Turn
the VCR
ON.
Set
the
INPUT
SELECT
Switch
to
tuner,
==
(3)
Set
COLOUR/TEST
SIGNAL
Switch
to
‘TEST!
position
and
tune
the
selected
VCR
channel
on
the
TV
until
the
pattern
shown
opposite
is
received,
mmm
(4)
Set
COLOUR/TEST
SIGNAL
Switch
to
‘AUTO!.
Your
TV
is
now
rae
to
receive
the
RF
Output
signal
from
the
video.
NOTE:
When
COLOUR/TEST
SIGNAL
Switch
is in
'TEST',
the
black
pattern
will
be
seen
on
TV.
Switch
to
'AUTO'
for
normal
use,
If
during
recording
or
playback,
the
colour
is
it
may
be
improved
by
setting
this
switch
to
‘COLOUR!
fi
satisfactory,

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(1) Turn the TV ON.
=(2) Turn the VCR ON.
(3) Switch INPUT SELECT to 'TUNER'.
(4) Push the Channel Selector Button you wish to tune.
m (5) Lift tuning control lid using finger hole on right hand
side at the front.
pote
(6) Turn tuning control corresponding to the channel
selected until picture is satisfactory. A coloured
indicator shows approximate position of tuning range.
(7) Close the lid after tuning operation has _ been
completed.
NOTE: Any of the eight channel buttons can be tuned to
any desired programme.

TO PREPARE FOR RECORDING AND PLAYBACK
me (1)
= (2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(2)
10. E ae
Turn the T.V. "ONT,
Select the Video Channel on the TY.
Switch on VCR by depressing ON/STANDBY Switch.
Push EJECT Button, insert video cassette into cassette
compartment and press this down until it locks into
position.
Ensure INPUT SELECT is set to TUNER (In case of camera
recording set this selector to CAMERA). It is not
necessary to use this selector for playback.
AT THE END OF RECORDING OR PLAYBACK
(1) Push EJECT Button, remove video cassette from cassette
compartment
and
press
cassette
compartment
down
until
` it locks in position.
REMEMBER
Always rewind the tape by pushing REWIND Button before
EJECT, this will prevent the tape from being damaged.
If
you
experience
difficulty
in
ejecting
a
video
cassette,
wind
the
tape
forwards
or
backwards
slightly
before
operating
EJECT
Button.
Switch off VCR and TV.
REMEMBER
Do not leave a cassette in the VCR when not in use,
Do
not
leave
the
cassette
compatment
in
the
open
position
when
the
VCR
is
not
in
use.

OPERATING
THE
VCR
-
RECORDING
PREPARE
FOR
RECORDING
AS
FOLLOWS:
-
*
Turn
TV
ON
and
select
the
video
channel
on
the
TV.
x
Turn
the
VCR
ON.
*
Insert
a
cassette
as
previously
described.
*
Set
INPUT
SELECT
to
TUNER.
seenen
(1)
Select
a
VCR
channel
to
be
recorded
and
monitor
reception
on
TV.
l
Adjust
fine
tuning
on
the
VCR
or
TV
if
necessary.
When
a
channel
does
not
provide
satisfactory
reception....
Check
the
picture
quality
of
each
channel
by
pushing
the
CHANNEL
SELECTOR
buttons
on
the
VCR.
If
the
picture
is
not
satisfactory
in
any
of
the
VCR
channels,
adjust
TV
channel.
by
retuning
TV.
If
just
one
to
two
VCR
channels
are
unsatisfactory,
adjust
Fine
Tuning
Controls
on
the
VCR
as
described
on
Page
9.
a
i
(2)
Push
RECORD
Button
together
with
PLAY
Button
to
start
recording.
.
Your
TV
does
not
have
to
be
on
to
make
a
recording.
The
VCR
will
record
a
programme
previously
selected.
.
g
Léi
=s
(3)
Push
PAUSE
Button
to
temporarily
stop
the
tape
if
you
wish
to
avoid
recording
unwanted
material.
Push
again
to
release
the
tape
from
pause.
Always
use
pause
button
to
obtain
proper
recording
continuity
but
do
not
pause
for
more
than
5
minutes,
the
VCR
will
automatically
move
to
the
STOP
mode
in
order
to
protect
the
tape
and
the
video
heads.
To
obtain
proper
continuity
when
taping
from
the
STOP
mode:
a)
Play
back
the
last
part
of
the
already
recorded
material
and
push
PAUSE
Button.
b)
Push
RECORD
Button
together
with
PLAY
Button
(The
unit
is
still
in
PAUSE
mode).
c)
Push
PAUSE
Button
to
re-start
recording
(When
camera
is
being
used,
release
PAUSE
Button
or
depress
the
camera's
start/stop
switch
twice).
(4)
Push
STOP
Button
to
stop
recording.
&
*
Whilst
recording
it
is
possible
to
watch
any
broadcast
programme
by
We
selecting
a
desired
channel
on
the
TV.

a AN
_
OPERATING
THE
VCR
-
PLAYBACK
LS TLL SSeS SSS OSS E
PREPARE
FOR
PLAYBACK
AS
FOLLOWS:-
12.
*
Turn
TV
ON
and
select
the
video
channel
on
the
TV.
*
Turn
the VCR
ON.
*
Insert
a
cassette
as
previously
described,
= (1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
Push PLAY Button.
Adjust
the
picture
as
described
with
the
PICTURE
SOFT/HARD
Control.
Push
PAUSE/STILL
Button
to
view
a
still
picture.
Push
again
to
release,
l
Push
FAST
FORWARD
Button
to
wind
the
tape
quickly
forward.
Push
CUE
Button
to
scan
the
picture
faster
than
normal
©
speed
(approximately
5
times
normal
speed),
Cueing
will
continue
until
button
is
pushed
again.
This
only
Operates
in
play
mode.
Push
REWIND
Button
to
rewind
the
tape,
Push
REVIEW
Button
to
scan
the
picture
in
reverse
at
faster
than
normal
speed
(approximately
5
times
normal
speed).
Reviewing
will
continue
until
button
is
pushed
again.
This
only
operates
in
play
mode,
Push
STOP
Button
to
stop
playback.
*
Slight
interference
can
appear
on
TV
in
CUE/REVIEW
or
PAUSE
mode,
but
this
is
normal.
*
Sound
will
not
be
heard
during
CUE/REVIEW
or
PAUSE
mode.

neess (1) Turn the VCR ON.
prasina
(2)
Open
Timer
Compartment
Cover.
Ki
(ei star
=
(3)
Make
sure
that
TIMER
REC
Switch
is
OFF.
smecunamsonsimammwenancains
(
4
)
Switch
MODE
selector
to
CLOCK.
IMER REC r
==
(5)
Set
the
clock
by
pushing
DAY,
HOUR,
MIN,
buttons
as
required.
:
=
(6)
Switch
MODE
selector
to
NORMAL.
'*
As
long
as
the
unit
is
plugged
in,
the
clock
operates
irrespective
of
ON/STANDBY
switch
position,
but
when
the
“unit
is
first
plugged
in
or
if
there
is
a
power
failure,
the
clock
indication
"SUN
0:00'
will
flash
on
and
off.
Reset
the
clock
as
described
above.

TO
SET
START
TIME
8
Ensure
the
clock
indicates
present
time
correctly.
*
Turn
the
VCR
"ON".
Oe
i
A
gd
»*
Ensure
TIMER
REC
switch
is
OFF.
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*
Set
INPUT
SELECT
to
TUNER.
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Select
channel'to
be
recorded
by
pressing
channel
selector
button.
as
(1)
Switch
MODE
selector
to
PROGRAMME,
ON
signal
will
flash
ON
and
OFF.
=
(2)
Push
ON
button,
the
indication
ON
will
stay
illuminated
as
will
the
current
DAY
and
TIME
and
the
symbol
"
E"
meaning
the
lst
week,
a
(3)
Select
the
day
for
recording
by
pushing
DAY
button.
If
a
day
in
the
2nd
week
is
selected,
..
the
symbol
"BE"
will
light
up.
(To
record
a
programme
at“
the
same
timè
every
day-
Press
DAY
button
until
the
day
indications
pass
the
2nd
week
and
then
"EVR
DAY"
indicator
will
light
up.
Press
again
to
return
to
beginning
of
Ist
week),
=
(4)
Set
the
start
time
by
pressing
HOUR,
“MIN
buttons,
TO SET STOP TIME
(1)
Push
the
OFF
button,
then
OFF
will
light
up.
(2)
Set
the
stop
time
by
pressing
HOUR,
MIN
buttons.
(3)
Return
MODE
switch
to
NORMAL.
`
(4)
Press
TIMER
REC
switch
to
ON,
the
VCR
will
now
automatically
record
as
programmed.
Whilst
TIMER
REC
is
ON
the
indicator
light
will
stay
on
and
other
functions
cannot
be
used.
*
Check
timer
settings
by
depressing
ON/CHECK
switch.
If
timer
settings
are
incorrect,
reset
the
time.
*
Channel
cannot
be
changed
during
recording.
*
It
is
not
necessary
for
TV
to
be
ON
for
timer
recording,
*
To
stop
the
recording
during
the
timed
period
push
TIMER
REC
to
OFF.
l
*
Every-day
(EVR-DAY)
recording
will
continue
over
the
full-length
of
a
cassette
for
as
long
as
TIMER
REC
is
ON.
TIMER REC
TO
CLEAR TIMER
START/STOP
TIME
*
Ensure
that
VCR
switch
is
ON.
*
Ensure
TIMER
REC
switch
is
OFF.
(1)
Switch
MODE
selector.
to
PROGRAMME.
.
(2)
Push
'ON'
button.
The
present
time
will
be
displayed
(this
implies
us
the
elimination
of
programmed
memory).
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Return
MODE
selector
to
NORMAL.

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SPECIFICATIONS
:
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Power
Source:
AC:
240V
50Hz
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„Power
Consumption:
Approx
43
watts
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"Television
System:
CCIR
625
Lines,
50
fields
PAL
colour
signal
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Recording
System:
2
Rotary
heads,
helical
scanning
system,
Luminance
FM
azimuth
recording,
Colour
signal
converted
subcarrier,
©
Phase
shift
recording.
Audio
Track:
1
track
Tape
Format:
ge
(VHS)
Tape
width
12.7mm
high
density
tape
Record/Playback
Time:
240
min
(with
E240
Video
Cassette)
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FF/REW
Time:
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‘Less
than
7.5
min
with
E240
|
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/
Heads:
Audio/Control:
1
stationary
head
|
|
|
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Erase:
1
full
track
erase
head
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Input
Level:
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Video:
Video
IN
connector
(BNC)
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À
1.0
Vp-p
75
ohm
unbalanced
Audio: Audio In Phono Socket
EH
=
100mV
-
100kohm
unbalanced
Output
Level:
Video:
Video
OUT
connector
(BNC)
,
1.0
Vp-p
75
ohm
unbalanced
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-Audio:
Audio
Out
Phono
Socket
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|
..
500mV
6000hm
unbalanced
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RF
Output
Channel:
36
(Adjustable
34-38)
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Weight:
10
Kg
;
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Dimensions:
;
430(w)
x
130(h)
x
350(d)
mm
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Accessories
supplied:
Video/TV-connecting
lead
(Female
to
male
co-axial)
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.
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zk:
D
Remote
Control
Handset
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:
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