Table of contents
Important notes for operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4
The most important functions of your new video recorder . . . . . . .Page 5
Important information for customers in Great Britain . . . . . . . . . . Page 6
Preparing the remote control for operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 7
Connecting to a TV set with a scart socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 7
Connecting to a TV set without a scart socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8
Connecting additional devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 9
Setting TV channels, date and time for the first time . . . . . . . . . . Page 10
Searching for TV channels manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 11
Allocating decoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 12
Using a satellite receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 13
Searching for TV channels automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 14
Sorting and clearing of TV channels manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 15
Changing the time and date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 16
General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 17
Navigation in the main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 17
Playing cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 18
Playing back NTSC cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 18
Selecting tape position display type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 19
Display / reset tape position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 20
Searching for tape position with picture (picture search) . . . . . . . Page 20
Searching for tape position without picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 20
Searching automatically for tape position (index search) . . . . . . . Page 21
Finding a blank position on tape automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 21
Still picture / slow motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 22
Skipping commercials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 22
Selecting picture setting (Smart Picture) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 23
Optimizing tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 24
Optimizing still picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 24
Starting and stopping of recording manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 25
Starting recording manually and stopping automatically . . . . . . . . Page 26
Lining up manual recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 27
Selecting the recording speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 27
Recording automatically from a satellite receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 28
Programming timer withVIDEO Plus+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 29
Problem solving (VIDEO Plus-Programming) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 31
Programming timer withoutVIDEO Plus+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 32
Problem solving (Timer programming) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 34
“Turbo Timer”-Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 35
Problem solving (Turbo Timer programming) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 36
Delete / check / change programmed recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 37
Using the “NexTView Link” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 37
Adjusting automatic switch-off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 38
Adjusting the child lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 38
Replaying cassette continuously . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 39
Changing the TV system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 40
Adjusting the OSD information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 41
Selecting the sound channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 41
Energy-saving mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 42
Adapting remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 43
Using the TV remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 44
Optimizing the modulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 45
Switching the modulator on / off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 46
Problem solving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 47
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 47
Introduction
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Connecting the
video recorder
Initial
installation
Settings
Operating
instructions
Playback
Removing picture
interference
Manual
recording
Programmed
recordings
Other
10 functions
Suppressing
11
interference
Before you call
12 an engineer
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Remote control
You will find explanations for
the controls and the displays
on your video recorder on the
second to last page of these
SMART *
ä Select picture adjustment
ä Switch set on / off
ä Interrupt function
ä Interrupt programmed recording
ä Delete entry
ä Delete programmed recording
ä Select function
STANDBY/ON m
operating instructions.
CLEAR / CL
TIP
SELECT
CHILD LOCK u
ä Activate / deactivate child lock
ä Change between TV reception and video
recorder reception
MONITOR
0-9
ä Enter data
ä Select programme number
ä Programme Turbo Timer recordings
ä Programme recordings
ä Check / change recordings
ä Delete recordings
TURBO TIMER
TIMER k
MENU
OK
ä Switch main menu on / off
ä Store
ä Confirm
; P+ / = P-
ä Select next / previous menu point
ä Select next / previous programme number
ä Select entry field
Q / P
TV functions
+ S -
y/ TV
TV / m
+ TV -
ä Increase / reduce TV volume
ä Switch sound on / off
ä Switch TV on / off
ä Select next / previous programme number
H
ä In STOP or STANDBY mode: Rewind
ä In playback mode: Fast reverse
ä Play back recorded cassette
ä In STOP or STANDBY mode:Wind forward
ä In playback mode: Fast forward
ä Stop tape
PLAY G
I
STOP h
RECORD/OTR n
INDEX E
ä Starting recording manually
Accessories
4 Operating instructions
4 Quick Start Guide
4 Remote control
4 Batteries
H I
or
ä With
: Searching for index
marking
STILL R
ä Stop tape and show still picture
4 Aerial cable
4 Mains cable
4 Scart cable
REMOTE CONTROL
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Introduction
Welcome to the family of owners
of Philips VHS video recorders.
Thank you for choosing to buy our product. Please wait at
least three hours after transporting the appliance before
starting installation. The set needs this time in order to
become acclimatised to its new environment (temperature, air
humidity, etc.).
Your Philips Team hopes that
you will enjoy using your new
video recorder.
This product complies with the requirements of Directive 73/23/EEC + 89/336/EEC + 93/68 EEC.
Important notes for operation
You should not under any circumstances open the set yourself. You
would expose yourself to the risk of an electric shock from the
hazardous high voltage inside.
When the appliance is connected to the power supply, there are some
components which are constantly operational. To switch off the video
recorder completely, you must disconnect it from the power supply.
The video recorder does not contain any components that can be
repaired by the customer.
Make sure that air can circulate freely through the ventilation slots on the
video recorder.
Make sure that no objects or liquids enter the video recorder. If liquid is
spilt into it, disconnect the video recorder immediately from the power
supply and call the After Sales Service for advice.
The video recorder should not be used immediately after transportation
from a cold to a hot area or vice versa, or in conditions of extreme
humidity.
!
These operating instructions have been printed on non-polluting paper.
Please deposit old batteries at the relevant collection points.
Please make use of the facilities available in your country for disposing of
the video recorder packaging in a way that helps to protect the
environment.
This electronic device contains many materials which can be recycled.
Please enquire about the possibilities for recycling your old set.
IMPORTANT NOTES FOR OPERATION
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The most important functions of your new video recorder
Your Philips video recorder can be used, not only for recording and playing back VHS
cassettes, but it also has a whole range of special functions which will make day-to-day
use of your new video recorder easier for you.
Plug in and off you go - getting started with your new video recorder just couldn’t be simpler. Once you
have connected the cables, you will immediately see text on the screen which will assist you at all stages
of operation.
Philips has developed a system which makes it possible for you to get the best possible playback quality
from video cassettes. Interference on old, often-played tapes is minimised, and in new or high quality
cassettes, details are even clearer.
The precision mechanism developed by Philips guarantees short rewind times and, by automatically
detecting the length of the tape, makes operation as easy as possible for the user.
The simple programming system VIDEO Plus+ revolutionized the video world when it was introduced.
Instead of having to enter many different details (date, starting time, finish time, programme), which was
often tiresome and liable to errors, all you have to do is enter a number, up to nine digits long, which can
be found in any TV programme listing.
VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.
The VIDEO Plus+ system is manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation.
So that you can identify your machine in the event of theft, enter the serial number (PROD. NO)
here.You will find it on the type plate on the back of the set.
MODEL NO.
PROD. NO.
VR 617/07
..............................
If you have any problems using the video recorder, please read the corresponding
chapters in this instruction manual. If you have any questions, there is also a customer
support service available in your country. You can find the telephone number in the
guarantee information enclosed in the packaging. Please have your model number
(MODEL NO.) and production number (PROD. NO.) ready.
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Important information for customers in Great Britain
This set is fitted with an approved moulded 13 amp plug.To change the fuse in this plug or to
attach a different plug, please proceed as follows:
1 Take off the fuse cover and remove the old fuse
2 Insert a new fuse. Suitable fuses are those of the type BS 1362 3A,A.S.T.A.
standard or BSI standard
3 Close the fuse cover
If the attached plug does not meet your requirements, you can cut it off and replace it with a
suitable plug. Please observe the following conditions:
If your new plug uses a built-in fuse, this should be a 3A fuse.
If your new plug does not contain a built-in fuse,please do not use any fuses in your fusebox with a rating
of more than 5A.
Please destroy the old cut-off plug so that it cannot be used elsewhere.
4 Connect the blue cable (neutral “N”) to the terminal in the plug which is
marked with the letter “N” or coloured black
5 Connect the brown cable (live, “L”) to the terminal in the plug which is
marked with the letter “L” or coloured red
6 Do not in any circumstances connect either of the two cables to the terminal
in the plug which is marked with the letter“E”, the symbol “ \” or coloured
green or green / yellow
Before you refit the plug cover, make sure, that the grip at the bottom of the plug is clamped
over the plastic cover of the lead, not just over the two wires.
!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CUSTOMERS IN GREAT BRITAIN
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Connecting the video recorder
Preparing the remote control for operation
1 Take the remote control of the video recorder
and the enclosed batteries (2 batteries)
2 Open the battery compartment, insert the
batteries as shown and then close the battery
compartment.The remote control is now ready
to use
Connecting to a TV set with a scart socket
1 Have the following cables ready:An aerial cable
Aerial cable
(enclosed), a mains cable (enclosed) and a scart
cable
Mains cable
What is a scart cable?
The scart or Euro-AV cable serves as the universal
recording and playback connector for picture-, sound-
and control signals.With this type of connection, there
is practically no loss of quality during the signal transfer.
We recommend that you use a scart cable (available
from specialist stores) when using this video recorder.
Scart cable
PARDON?
2 Switch off your TV set
3 Remove the aerial cable plug from the back of
your TV set and insert it into the aerial
2
socket
on the back of the video recorder
4 Take the enclosed aerial cable and connect
the appropriate end to the aerial socket of
3
your TV set and to the TV socket
back of the video recorder
on the
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CONNECTION WITH A SCART SOCKET
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5 Take a scart cable and connect one end to the
scart socket on the back of your TV set and
AV1 EXT1
the other to the scart socket
the back of the video recorder
on
V1 EXT1
A
8 My TV set has more than one scart socket
4
Then you have a more modern TV set. Please
check first (with the aid of the operating
instructions for theTV set), which of the available
scart sockets is intended for use with the video PROBLEM
recorder.
6 Take the enclosed mains cable and connect
4
the appropriate end to the mains socket
on the back of the video recorder and the
other to the nearest free socket
7 Your set should automatically switch over to
the programme number allocated to video
recorder operation (usually:EXT,0 orAV).You
will see the welcome screen.
CONGRATULATIONS
YOU NOW OWN A NEW
PHILIPS
VIDEO RECORDER
8 My screen is still blank
4 If a TV set receives a signal via the scart socket, it
usually switches automatically to the correspon-
ding programme number.This automatic function
might be adversely affected. Please switch manu-
ally to the corresponding programme number
(usually: EXT, 0 or AV)
CONTINUEPOK
4 Check the cable connections
8 I can not see the welcome screen, only the
message “EASYLINK IS LOADING DATA FROM TV”
4 Congratulations! The TV set supports the “Easy-
link” function. It automatically sends the settings
for the available TV channels and the time and
date information straight to the video recorder.As
soon as the transfer is complete, the current
settings for year, month, date and time appear on
the screen. Correct and/or confirm with the
arrow keys ;P+, =P-, Q and P or with the number PROBLEM
0-9
OK
.
keys
and confirm with
8 You can find more details in the chapter
“Initial Installation”
Connecting to a TV set without a scart socket
Aerial cable
1 Have the following cables (provided with your
new video recorder) ready: An aerial cable
and a mains cable
Mains cable
2 Switch off your TV set
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3 Remove the aerial cable plug from the back of
your TV set and insert it into the aerial
2
socket
on the back of the video recorder
4 Take the enclosed aerial cable and connect
the appropriate end to the aerial socket of
3
your TV set and to the TV socket
back of the video recorder
on the
5 Take the enclosed mains cable and connect
4
the appropriate end to the mains socket
on the back of the video recorder and the
other to the nearest free socket
6 Switch on your TV set and select on your TV
set the programme number which will in
future be used for operation with the video
recorder
7 Change the settings of this programme
number on your TV set until you see the
adjacent welcome screen clearly and in
colour on the screen
CONGRATULATIONS
YOU NOW OWN A NEW
PHILIPS
VIDEO RECORDER
8 There is no test image
CONTINUEPOK
4 Your video recorder “broadcasts” on the
frequency 583MHz (CH35) in the UHF range (ultra
high frequency). Repeat the matching of the
selected programme numbers on the TV set
4
Check the cable connections
PROBLEM
8
Switch off the video recorder with the
m
Standby button
Connecting additional devices
Additional devices, such as a decoder, camcorder, satellite receiver, etc., can be
AV2 EXT2
connected to the scart socket
on the back of the video recorder.
You will need a scart cable for this (available from specialist stores).
AV2 EXT2
AUDIO OUT
There are two audio output sockets on the back of the video recorder -
AUDIO OUT L R
.You can connect a stereo system to these.
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Initial installation
Setting TV channels, date and time for the first time
OK
1 Using the
button activate the automatic
initial installation
“Aim” correctly
Always point the remote control at the video recorder
and not at the TV set.
TIP
2 The set seeks out and stores all available TV
channels as well as time and date. This
procedure may take several minutes.As soon
as all the data has been stored, the screen will
show the message “STORED”.
AUTO INSTALL
SEARCHING
00 TV CHANNELS FOUND
The Teletext clock resets automatically
hhhh_______________
If a TV channel which has Teletext is stored as
programme number P01, the video recorder
automatically takes in the date and time from the text
function.The change from summer to winter time and
vice versa should also occur automatically.
PLEASE WAIT...
TIP
8 Despite a continued search the video recorder
finds no TV channels (“00 TV CHANNELS FOUND”)
4
Please be patient!The video recorder will search
through the entire frequency range in order to
identify the maximum possible number of availa-
bleTV channels. TV channels transmitted in your
country may use a higher frequency band. As
soon as this range is reached, the video reorder
will find all available channels.
PROBLEM
3 The initial setting of channel, date and time is
completed
8 The time is not shown in the display of the video
recorder (“--:--”) or is shown incorrectly
4
While initial installation was going on, the set was
unable to recognise the time. Please read the
paragraph in Section 4 “Changing the time and
date” to correct this problem
PROBLEM
SETTING TV CHANNELS, DATE AND TIME FOR THE FIRST TIME
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Searching for TV channels manually
In exceptional cases, it may happen that on initial installation the
set does not find all the available TV channels. In this case, the
missing TV channels must be searched for and stored manually.
1 Switch on the TV set and - if necessary -
select the programme number set for video
recorder operation
MENU
2 Press the
button on the remote
control.The on-screen menu appears
What is an on-screen menu?
The on-screen menu takes the mystery out of using
your new video recorder. All settings and recording
steps can be done easily via the on-screen menu by
following the corresponding instructions on the
screen.
MAIN MENU
CLOCK
PARDON?
AUTO INSTALL
MANUAL SEARCH
TV CHANNEL ALLOC.
RECORD SPEED
AUTO STANDBY
TV SYSTEM
=P-
;P+
3 Use
or
to select the option
“MANUAL SEARCH”
SPECIAL SETTINGS
OK
4 Confirm with
EXITPMENU
OK
P
Q
0-9
(or ) to select the
5 Use
or
programme number (e.g.:“P 01”), which you
want to manually allocate to a TV channel
MANUAL SEARCH
6 If you are looking for a special channel, use
PROGRAMMENUMBER QP01P
=P-
;P+
or
to select the option
S-CHANNEL
NO.
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CHANNEL NUMBER
DECODER
P
Q
“S-CHANNEL” and use
or
to
OFF
activate the “YES” setting. To search for a
“normal” channel, the “NO” setting must be
selected
EXITPMENU
STOREPOK
What is a channel, or a special channel?
TV channels are transmitted on precisely-defined
frequency ranges.These ranges are also referred to as
“channels”. Each channel has its own TV station
allocated to it. Most cable and satellite TV providers
supply tables of channel allocations. Special channels
(hyperband channels) are transmitted on special
frequencies.
PARDON?
=P-
;P+
7 Use
“CHANNEL NUMBER” and use
0-9
or
to select the option
P
Q
or
) to enter the number of the TV
(or
channel required
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8 I don’t know the channels for my TV stations
4
P
No problem. Hold down the button
the automatic channel search. A changing channel
number will appear on screen. Continue the
to start
automatic channel search until you have found the PROBLEM
desired TV station
OK
8 Press
to store the TV channel found.The
screen will briefly show “STORED”
8 I can’t find the TV channels from my satellite
receiver
4 These do not have to be stored as actual TV
channels. On your video recorder, select the
programme number “E2”. Individual TV channels
must be selected on the actual satellite receiver
itself
PROBLEM
9 Finish manual searching of TV channels by
MENU
pressing the
button or return to
step 3 to allocate additional TV channels
Allocating decoder
=P- ;P+
and
0-9
to
1 Use
or the number keys
select the TV channel, which will in future be
automatically decoded by your decoder
What is a decoder?
Like a deciphering machine, a decoder (available in TV
and video stores) deciphers theTV channels for which
additional charges must be paid. Without the
appropriate decoder, you will receive these TV
channels distorted.
PARDON?
MENU
2 Press the
button
ALLOCATING DECODER
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3 The on-screen menu appears. Use the buttons
=P-
;P+
and
to select the menu point
OK
“MANUAL SEARCH” and confirm with
What is an on-screen menu?
The on-screen menu takes the mystery out of using
your new video recorder. All settings and recording
steps can be done easily via the on-screen menu by
following the corresponding instructions on the
screen.
MAIN MENU
CLOCK
PARDON?
AUTO INSTALL
MANUAL SEARCH
TV CHANNEL ALLOC.
RECORD SPEED
AUTO STANDBY
TV SYSTEM
=P-
;P+
4 Use
or
to select the option
“DECODER”
SPECIAL SETTINGS
EXITPMENU
OK
5
Using P or Q, activate the setting “ON”.The
display will show “DEC”. When selecting
“OFF” the decoder will not be allocated
MANUAL SEARCH
PROGRAMMENUMBER QP01P
OK
MENU
briefly show “STORED”
6 Confirm with
and leave the on-screen
S-CHANNEL
CHANNEL NUMBER
DECODER
NO.
21
menu with the
button The screen will
OFF
AUTO
ON
TV SYSTEM
NICAM
Check decoder allocation at a glance
EXITPMENU
STOREPOK
There is no need to call up the on-screen menu to check
to whichTV channel on the video recorder a decoder is
=P-
;P+
to select aTV channel.
allocated. Simply use
If “DEC” appears in the display, a decoder is allocated to
and
this channel.
TIP
Using a satellite receiver
Those TV channels which are received via a satellite receiver
AV2 EXT2
connected (to the scart socket
) can be viewed on the
video recorder on programme number “E2”. Press the number
0
=P-
button on the remote control and then the button
to select
this programme number.The TV channels of the satellite receiver
are selected not on the video recorder itself, but directly on the
satellite receiver.
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Settings
Searching for TV channels automatically
On initial installation, the video recorder performs an automatic
channel search. If the channel assignments of your cable or
satellite TV provider change or if you are reinstalling the video
recorder, e.g. after moving house, you can start this procedure
again.The video recorder finds all the available TV channels and
stores the new settings.
1 Switch on the TV set and - if necessary -
select the programme number set for video
recorder operation
MENU
2 Press the
button on the remote
control.The on-screen menu appears
MAIN MENU
=P-
;P+
3 Use
or
to select the option
CLOCK
AUTO INSTALL
MANUAL SEARCH
TV CHANNEL ALLOC.
RECORD SPEED
AUTO STANDBY
TV SYSTEM
“AUTO INSTALL” (automatic channel
OK
search) and confirm with
SPECIAL SETTINGS
Sequence of TV channels
EXITPMENU
OK
TV channels are stored in the following sequence: BBC1,
BBC2, ITC, CH 4, CH 5, others.
TIP
4 The set seeks out and stores all available TV
channels. This procedure may take several
minutes. As soon as all the TV channels have
been stored, the screen will show the
message “STORED”.
8 The video recorder is not finding all the TV
channels
AUTO INSTALL
SEARCHING
4
In exceptional cases, it may happen that the set
does not find all the available TV channels. In this
case, the missing TV channels must be searched
for and stored manually.You can look up how to
do this in the chapter “Initial installation”
(“Searching for a TV channel manually”).
00 TV CHANNELS FOUND
hhhh_______________
PROBLEM
PLEASE WAIT...
MENU
5 Finish with the
button
SEARCHING FOR TV CHANNELS AUTOMATICALLY
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Sorting and clearing of TV channels manually
After you have performed the automatic channel
search you may not agree with the sequence in which
the individual TV channels have been allocated to the
programme positions of the video recorder.You can
use this function to individually sort the TV channels
found or to delete unwanted TV channels or those
with poor reception.
MAIN MENU
CLOCK
AUTO INSTALL
MANUAL SEARCH
TV CHANNEL ALLOC.
RECORD SPEED
AUTO STANDBY
TV SYSTEM
1 Switch on theTV set and - if necessary - select
the programme number set for video recorder
operation
SPECIAL SETTINGS
EXITPMENU
OK
MENU
2 Press the
button on the remote
control.The on-screen menu appears
=P-
;P+
3 Use
or
to select the option
“TV CHANNEL ALLOC.” and confirm
OK
with
4 Use P or Q to select the TV channel, to be
TV CHANNEL ALLOC.
allocated a programme position
ALLOCATE ON
TV CHANNEL
QP01P
BBC1
Sorting:
Delete:
SELECT
Press ,to allocate theTV
channel to the programme
position set P 01
5
ALLOCATEPSELECT EXITPMENU
Delete the TV channel which
CLEAR (CL)
has been set with
6 Continue repeating the steps 4 and 5, to
allocate additionalTV channels (P 02, P 03,...)
or to delete additional TV channels
7 Finish the manual sorting / clearing of TV
MENU
channels with the
button
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Changing the time and date
If the display shows an incorrect time or “--:--”, the time and date
must be set manually.
MENU
1 Press the
button on the remote
control.The on-screen menu appears
=P-
;P+
2 Use
or
to select the option
OK
“CLOCK” and confirm with
MAIN MENU
CLOCK
3 In the “YEAR” option – if the setting displayed
AUTO INSTALL
MANUAL SEARCH
TV CHANNEL ALLOC.
RECORD SPEED
AUTO STANDBY
TV SYSTEM
is incorrect - enter the current year with the
0-9
number buttons
(or with P and Q)
SPECIAL SETTINGS
Enter the values correctly
EXITPMENU
OK
Numbers less than 10 must be entered with an
additional “0”.Therefore for “9” you must enter “09”.
TIP
=P- ;P+
or
4 Use
to select the option “MONTH”
and - if the setting displayed is incorrect -
enter the current month with the number
0-9
buttons
(or with P and Q)
=P- ;P+
5 Use
or to select the option “DATE”
and - if the setting displayed is incorrect -
enter the current calendar date with the
0-9
number buttons
(or with P and Q)
CLOCK
=P- ;P+
6 Use
or
to select the option “TIME”
YEAR
MONTH
DATE
TIME
Q2000P
01
and - if the setting displayed is incorrect -
enter the current time with the number
01
20:00
0-9
buttons
(or with P and Q)
7
8
Check the settings displayed for year, month,
date and time and store them by pressing
EXITPMENU
STOREPOK
OK
.The screen will briefly show “STORED”
MENU
Leave the on-screen menu with the
button
The Teletext clock resets automatically
If you store a TV channel which has Teletext as
programme number P01, the video recorder
automatically takes in the date and time from the text
function.The change from summer to winter time and
vice versa should also occur automatically.
TIP
CHANGING THE TIME AND DATE
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Operating instructions
General information
If the video recorder is in standby mode, it can be switched on either by pressing
Switching on
m
0-9
or by inserting
the Standby button , by pressing one of the number buttons
a cassette.
If the video recorder is not used for several minutes, it switches itself off
automatically.This function can be deactivated (e.g. if you want to use the video
recorder as aTV receiver).You can find out more about this in the chapter“Other
functions” (“Adjusting automatic switch off”).
Automatic switch-off
Energy consumption
Saving energy
The video recorder should always be connected to the mains so as not to affect
programmed recordings and use of the TV set. Power consumption (in energy
saving mode) is less than 4W.
In standby mode, the display of the video recorder shows the current time.This
display can be deactivated manually, in order to reduce power consumption to a
minimum in standby mode.You can find the necessary steps in the section“Other
functions” (“Energy-saving mode”).
The video recorder and the remote control have the option of an “Emergency
exit”.You can use the Standby button mto interrupt any step during use. But even
without an “emergency brake” your new video recorder is safe: there is no risk
whatsoever of damaging the set by performing user steps incorrectly.
Emergency exit
In the event
of a power cut
Channel data are stored for around 1 year, time and timer data remain in the
memory of the video recorder for around 3 hours.
Navigation in the main menu
You can check and / or change many functions and settings of your
video recorder via the main menu. The individual functions are
selected as follows via the on-screen menu of the video recorder
MENU
Call up:
Select:
MENU
P+
; or =
P-
CLOCK
AUTO INSTALL
MANUAL SEARCH
TV CHANNEL ALLOC.
RECORD SPEED
AUTO STANDBY
TV SYSTEM
OK
Confirm:
Enter:
0-9
or P and Q
STANDBY/ON m
MENU
Interrupt:
Abandon:
SPECIAL SETTINGS
EXITPMENU OK
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Playback
Playing cassettes
1 Insert aVHS cassette in the cassette opening on
the front of the video recorder.The tape will be
caught and automatically placed in the correct
v
position.The display will show “ ”
What does VHS mean?
The “Video Home System” (VHS) has become the
world-wide standard for recording and playback of
amateur video cassettes.The popular standard has since
been refined. Super-VHS (S-VHS) offers greater
sharpness and less noise, Digital-VHS (D-VHS) now only
works with digital picture and sound signals.Your video
recorder can only record and play standard VHS
cassettes.
P01
v
PARDON?
C
2 Press the Playback button
to play the tape
8 Picture / sound quality is poor
4 Please read the section “Removing picture
interference” in this chapter.
4 When playing many rental videos or older, poorer
quality cassettes, it may not be possible to
completely filter out picture and sound
interference. There is nothing wrong with the PROBLEM
video recorder.
3 Press the Stop button h on the remote
control (or the Stop/Eject button ?on the
front of the video recorder) to stop playback
4 Press the Stop/Eject button ?on the front
of the video recorder to remove the tape
Automatic switch-off
Many functions (pause, still picture, search, ...) switch
themselves off automatically after a short time in order
to protect the cassette and to save energy.
TIP
?
Playing back NTSC cassettes
If you are using a PAL TV set which is capable of showing a frame
frequency of 60 Hz, you can play cassettes which have been recorded
on the NTSC standard (USA, Japan, etc.). During an NTSC playback,
some special functions (e.g. still picture) are not possible. The display
will show “60HZ”
PLAYING CASSETTES / PLAYING BACK NTSC CASSETTES
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Selecting tape position display type
OK
If the
button is pressed during playback and recording the
current tape position (hours : minutes : seconds) is shown in the
display.There are two different types of display available.
MENU
1 Press the
button on the remote
control.The on-screen menu appears
=P-
;P+
2 Use
or
to select the option
“SPECIAL SETTINGS”
and
confirm
MAIN MENU
CLOCK
OK
with
AUTO INSTALL
MANUAL SEARCH
TV CHANNEL ALLOC.
RECORD SPEED
AUTO STANDBY
TV SYSTEM
=P-
;P+
3 Use
or
to select the option
“COUNTER”
SPECIAL SETTINGS
What types of display are available to me?
EXITPMENU
OK
“LINEAR”:
The display shows the number of
minutes of tape already played
(00:00:00- hours/minutes/seconds)
“TIME LEFT”:
The display shows the playing time
remaining until the end of the
cassette (00:00- hours/minutes)
PARDON?
P Q
4 Use
or
to select the desired display
OK
type and confirm with
The screen will
briefly show “STORED”
SPECIAL SETTINGS
8 The counter stops running when unrecorded
places are found (“LINEAR” display type)
OSD
ON
OFF
CLOCK DISPLAY
4
This is normal, and is necessary for technical
reasons.
COUNTER
QT.LEFTP
SAT RECORDING
REPEAT PLAY
OFF
OFF
8 The display shows a negative playing time
4
This may happen, for example, when you insert an
incompletely-rewound cassette into the video
recorder and rewind it to the start of the tape.
Since the display is automatically reset to
“00:00:00” when you insert a cassette, the
actual start of the cassette for the set is less than
zero - thus in the negative range. The tape
position is displayed with a minus sign “-”.
EXITPMENU
STOREPOK
8 After inserting a cassette the video recorder
shows no remaining playing time
4
The set needs a little time to calculate the
remaining playing time. After a few seconds, the
display should change from --:-- to the PROBLEM
corresponding value
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Display / reset tape position
OK
Call up:
Reset:
CLEAR (CL)
“LINEAR” display mode)
(only in the
Automatic reset
Whenever a cassette is inserted the display is
automatically reset to “00:00:00”.
TIP
Searching for tape position with picture
(picture search)
1 During playback press H (rewind) or I
(forward)
2 Interrupt the search wherever you like with
the Playback button G
Reduced quality
During picture search the picture quality is affected.
The sound is switched off.
Different search speeds
If you press Hor Press Itwice, the search speed
will increase.
TIP
Searching for tape position without picture
(forward wind and rewind
1 Stop the tape with the Stop button h
2 Press H (rewind) or I (forward)
3 Interrupt the search wherever you like with
the Playback button G
Switching between rewind / forward wind and
picture search (instant view)
When winding the tape backwards or forwards if you
hold down H (rewind) or I (forward wind), the
set will immediately switch without a break to
picture search (with picture). When you release the
rewind or forward wind button the rewind or
forward wind process (without picture) will continue
FOR
EXPERTS
DISPLAY / RESET / FIND TAPE POSITION
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Searching automatically for tape position
(index search)
1 Insert a tape recorded on this video recorder
or on another set with index marking
What is an index marking?
At the start of each new recording the video recorder
automatically places a magnetic marking - similar to a
bookmark - at the appropriate place on the tape.
These positions can be found again quickly and easily
PARDON?
later by pressing a button.
2 Press the Index button E and then I
(next index marking) or H (previous index
marking)
3 The video recorder searches for the desired
index marking and automatically switches to
playback
8 The tape has been stopped
4 The video recorder was unable to find an index PROBLEM
marking on the tape inserted.
Finding a blank position on tape automatically
1 Press the Index button E and then the Stop
button h
2 The video recorder searches for the next
blank part - longer than one minute - of the
tape and automatically switches to pause
8 The cassette is ejected
4 The video recorder was unable to find any blank PROBLEM
space on the tape inserted
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Still picture / slow motion
1 To stop the picture, press the Still button R
during playback
2 Keep R pressed down to play back the
picture in slow motion or press R several
times in succession in order to move the
picture forward frame by frame
3
Press I once to start automatic slow
motion playback
Increase playback speed
In automatic slow motion mode press I several
times to increase the playback speed.
No sound during slow motion
During slow motion there will be no sound
TIP
4
To resume playback press the Play button G,
to stop the tape press the Stop button h
Skipping commercials
Do you get annoyed about the commercial breaks which have
also been recorded? With the function “Commercial Skip” you
can skip these quickly and easily.
1 During playback, press button G
2 The video recorder winds the tape forward
for about 2 minutes playing time and then
switches to playback again. Repeat step 1
until the end of the commercial break has
been reached
Interrupt “Commercial Skip”
During winding, press the button G to switch back
immediately to playback.
TIP
STILL PICTURE
/
SLOW MOTION
/
SKIPPING COMMERCIALS
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Selecting picture setting (Smart Picture)
SMART
Using the button
* the picture settings can be
displayed and altered during playback. There are four different
settings available.
SMART
1 Press once on the button
*. The
current picture setting will be displayed
SMART
2
Press several times on the button
*
to change the picture setting. Each time the
button is pressed, the next picture setting will
be displayed.
What types of picture setting are available to me?
“NATURAL” :
Standard setting
(for all types of films)
“DISTINCT” : Emphasises details
(e.g. for sports programmes)
“SOFT” :
Suppression of interference
(when using rented cassettes)
“SHARP”:
Increase in sharpness
(e.g. for animated films)
PARDON?
SMART
3 As soon as the
button *has not
been pressed for a few seconds, the last
selected picture setting will be accepted.
Play compact VHS cassettes
You can, of course, also use this video recorder to play
back compact VHS cassettes.To do this, you will need
the appropriate cassette adapter. Its dimensions match
those of a normal VHS cassette. The adapter is
recognised and treated by the set as aVHS cassette.
FOR
EXPERTS
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Removing picture interference
Optimizing tracking
;P+
1 During playback, hold down the button
until the display shows “TRAC”
What is tracking?
Tracking is the name given to the process of
optimizing picture and sound playback. During this
process the speed of the tape is adjusted in such a way
that all kinds of interference are removed or (in the
case of oldVHS cassettes) minimised.
PARDON?
=P- ;P+
or
2 Hold down the button
until the
v TRAC
playback quality is at its best
3 Wait a few seconds until the message “TRAC”
disappears from the display
Tracking adjustment is retained
The adjustments made are stored until the cassette is
removed.After that, the standard tracking adjustment
is restored.
TIP
Optimizing still picture
1 When still picture is activated hold down the
=P- ;P+
button
or
until the optimal picture
quality is obtained. The display will show
“JITT”
8 I can’t get optimal quality
4 When using rental cassettes or older tapes, it may
not be possible to get rid of all interference
completely
PROBLEM
2 Wait a few seconds until the message “JITT”
disappears from the display
v JITT
The setting is retained
The adjustments made are stored until the cassette is
removed. Then the still picture standard setting is
restored.
TIP
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Manual recording
Starting and stopping of recording manually
1 Switch on theTV set and - if necessary - select
the programme number set for video recorder
operation
2 Insert a cassette without erase protection
What is erase protection?
VHS cassettes can be protected from over-recording by
breaking off a thin strip of plastic (arrow). This erase
protection can be overridden by sticking one or more
strips of adhesive tape tightly over the gap which has
been created.
PARDON?
=P- ;P+
or
3 Use the buttons
to select the
programme number, under which your video
recorder has stored the desiredTV channel
8 I can’t find the TV channels from my satellite
receiver
8 I want to record from an additional device
4 Signals from additional devices - such as a
camcorder, other video recorder, PCs, etc. - are
received via the scart socket of the video recorder.
The programme numbers “E1” and “E2” are PROBLEM
allocated for these sources.
Selecting the recording speed
You have the option of two playback and recording
speeds: Standard Play (SP) offers the usual first-class
picture quality. By using Long Play (LP), you can (with
somewhat reduced picture quality) for example record
about 360 minutes of programmes on a 180 minute
cassette.This chapter explains how to set the desired
recording speed (“Selecting the recording speed”).
FOR
EXPERTS
4 Start recording by pressing the Record
button n (remote control or on front of
set).The display will show “ ”.
Displaying tape position
With the OK button you can display the current tape
position (see chapter “Playback”)
TIP
v P01
5 End the recording by pressing the Stop
button h
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Starting recording manually /
stopping automatically
1 Insert a cassette without erase protection
What is erase protection?
VHS cassettes can be protected from over-recording by
breaking off a thin strip of plastic (arrow). This erase
protection can be overridden by sticking one or more
strips of adhesive tape tightly over the gap which has
been created.
PARDON?
=P- ;P+
or
2 Use the buttons
to select the
programme number, under which your video
recorder has stored the desiredTV channel
8 I can’t find the TV channels from my satellite
receiver
8 I want to record from an additional device
4 Signals from additional devices - such as a camcor-
der, other video recorder, PCs, etc. - are received
via the scart socket of the video recorder. The
programme numbers “E1” and “E2” are allocated PROBLEM
for these sources.
Selecting the recording speed
You have the option of two playback and recording
speeds: Standard Play (SP) offers the usual first-class
picture quality. By using Long Play (LP), you can (with
somewhat reduced picture quality) for example record
about 360 minutes of programmes on a 180 minute
cassette.This chapter explains how to set the desired
recording speed (“Selecting the recording speed” ).
FOR
EXPERTS
3 Press the Record button n several times.The
time faded in corresponds to the duration of
recording to be selected. Each time the Record
button is pressed again this is increased in
regular steps (30 minutes). Stop the
adjustment when you have reached the desired
duration. Recording will start.
Delete entry
The recording period displayed can be reset to
CLEAR (CL)
00:00:00with the
button.
TIP
STARTING RECORDING MANUALLY/STOPPING AUTOMATICALLY
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Lining up manual recordings
When you add a further recording to a cassette, which
already has a recording on it, a short blank (flicker) usually
appears between the old and the new recording.This is how
to avoid such an effect.
1 Look at the last minute of the old recording
(playback)
2 Press the Stop button h at the point where
you want the new recording to start (the display
will show 9)
3 Press the Record button nin the usual way to
start the new recording
MAIN MENU
CLOCK
Selecting the recording speed
AUTO INSTALL
MANUAL SEARCH
TV CHANNEL ALLOC.
RECORD SPEED
AUTO STANDBY
TV SYSTEM
MENU
1 Press the
button on the remote
control.The on-screen menu appears
=P-
;P+
2 Use
or
to select the option
SPECIAL SETTINGS
OK
“RECORD SPEED” and confirm with
EXITPMENU
OK
P Q
3 Use
or
to select the desired recording
speed (“SP” - Standard Play or“LP” - Long Play
or “AUTO” - Auto Long Play)
Standard Play / Long Play / Auto Long Play
Standard Play (SP) offers the usual first-class picture
quality. By using Long Play (LP), you can (with somewhat
reduced picture quality) for example record about 360
minutes of programmes on a 180 minute cassette.With
the Auto Long Play (AUTO) setting, the video recorder
calculates, before starting the recording, how much
playing time remains on the cassette inserted.
Depending on the calculated remaining playing time and
the duration of the programmed recording, the
recording will be made in Standard Play or Long Play.
PARDON?
OK
4 Confirm with
“STORED”
.The screen will briefly show
MENU
5 Stop selection of recording speed with
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Recording automatically from a satellite receiver
You can only use this function if you have a satellite
receiver which can control other devices via a scart
cable
What is a scart cable?
The scart or Euro-AV cable serves as the universal
recording and playback connector for picture-, sound-
and control signals.With this type of connection,there
is practically no loss of quality during the signal
transfer. We recommend that you use a scart cable
PARDON?
when using this video recorder.
MAIN MENU
CLOCK
1 Insert a cassette without erase protection
AUTO INSTALL
MANUAL SEARCH
TV CHANNEL ALLOC.
RECORD SPEED
AUTO STANDBY
TV SYSTEM
2 Check that the satellite receiver is connected
EXT.2 AV 2
to the scart socket
the video recorder
on the back of
SPECIAL SETTINGS
MENU
button on the remote
control.The on-screen menu appears
EXITPMENU
OK
3 Press the
=P- ;P+
4 Use
or
to select the option
and confirm
“SPECIAL SETTINGS”
OK
with
=P-
;P+
5 Use
or
to select the option
“SAT RECORDING”
P Q
6 Use
or
to select the setting “ON”, to
activate automatic recording from a satellite
SPECIAL SETTINGS
receiver, or “OFF”, to deactivate it. Confirm
OK.
with
The screen will briefly show the
OSD
ON
OFF
CLOCK DISPLAY
message “STORED”
COUNTER
QT.LEFTP
SAT RECORDING
REPEAT PLAY
OFF
OFF
7 Programme the data on the satellite receiver
for the desired recording. If necessary, you
should refer to the instructions for your
satellite receiver for assistance.
EXITPMENU
STOREPOK
SWITCH OFF THE VIDEO RECORDER WITH THE
8
STANDBY/ON BUTTON m. IF YOU DON’T DO
THIS, THE SET WILL NOT RECORD.
When automatic recording has been activated
by a satellite receiver, “x” will light up in
the display
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Programmed recordings
Programming timer with VIDEO Plus+
TIMER
1
Press the
button k
What is a Timer?
The timer controls the programmed recordings of your
video recorder. Requirements for a timer which works
correctly: The clock in the video recorder must be
correctly set or the reception of the TV signal must be
as free from interference as possible (for example, if
there is interference, the video recorder might not
orrectly recognise theVPS signal of aTV channel).
VIDEO PLUS+
PLUSCODE NUMBER
5431241--
REP.
ONCE
PARDON?
2
TheVIDEO Plus screen will appear
What is VIDEO Plus+?
REP.PSELECT
STOREPOK
TIMER LISTPTIMER
A programming system which replaces the often
tiresome entry of date, starting time, finish time and
programme number by the simple entry of a number
up to nine digits long (which can be found in any TV
programme listing).
PARDON?
0-9
3 Use the
keys to enter the PlusCode
programming number of the TV programme
selected: Incorrect entries can be cancelled
CLEAR (CL)
with the
button
Daily / weekly recordings
If you like, you can use SELECT “ONCE” for one-off
recordings, “MO-FR” for recordings, which are
repeated daily (Mon-Fri) or “WEEK.” for recordings,
which are repeated each week on the same day.
FOR
EXPERTS
OK
Confirm with
4
8 I get the error message “SELECT PROG. NR.”
4
You have entered
programming number
a
correct PlusCode
but automatic
-
recognition of the correct TV channel has failed.
Please enter the programme number under
which your video recorder has stored the
dcoesnifriremd TwVithchOanKn.el using the buttons 0-9 andPROBLEM
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5 The data of previously entered VIDEO Plus+
TIMER
recordings are displayed Switch entry field – if
VPS
DATE REP. PROG. START PDC END
21 ONCE 01 20:00 * 21:30
S+ P QS-
necessary - with
change the settings with the buttons
or
and
or
=P-
;P+
Activate VPS/PDC
VPS (Video Programming Service) and PDC signals
(Programme Delivery Control) are transmitted by TV
channels at the start and end of transmissions and
ensure that programmes will be completely recorded,
even if they are rescheduled. In the entry field,
REP.PSELECT STOREPOK
FOR
SELECT
“START” use
to switch recognition of these
EXPERTS
signals on (*) or off ( ).
OK
6 Confirm with
The screen will briefly
show “STORED”
Selecting the recording speed
You have the option of two playback and recording
speeds: Standard Play (SP) offers the usual first-class
picture quality, and with Long Play (LP) you can for
example (with somewhat reduced picture quality)
record about 360 minutes on a 180-minute cassette.
In Auto Long Play, the video recorder recognises how
much remaining playing time is available and automa-
tically selects SP or LP. In the entry field “END” use
SELECT to enter the required setting.
FOR
EXPERTS
7 Insert a cassette without erase protection
What is erase protection?
VHS cassettes can be protected from over-recording by
breaking off a thin strip of plastic (arrow). This erase
protection can be overridden by sticking one or more
strips of adhesive tape tightly over the gap which has
been created.
PARDON?
SWITCH OFF THE VIDEO RECORDER WITH THE
8
STANDBY/ON m BUTTON. IF YOU DON’T DO
THIS, THE SET WILL NOT RECORD.
The video recorder switches itself off
automatically.The display will show “k”
YOU WILL FIND TIPS FOR SOLVING
PROBLEMS TO DO WITH VIDEO PLUS
RECORDING ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE.
PROBLEM
PROGRAMMING TIMER WITH VIDEO PLUS+
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Problem solving (VIDEO Plus-Programming)
SOLUTION
PROBLEM
A correct PlusCode programming number has been entered - but automatic
recognition of the correct TV channel has failed. Please enter the programme
number under which your video recorder has stored the desiredTV channel using
Error message:
“SELECT PROG. NR.”
0-9
OK
and confirm with
the buttons
Error message:
“PLUSCODE NUMBER
NOT VALID”
The Pluscode programming number entered is incorrect or does not match the
STANDBY/ON m
date entered.Please repeat the entry or finish with the button
.
Error message:
“MO-FR PROGRAMMING NOT
POSSIBLE FOR WEEKEND”
The attribute “MO-FR” has been selected for a recording at the weekend.This is
only possible for recordings from Monday to Friday. Please repeat the entry or
finish with the button STANDBY/ON m.
A recording was programmed, but the video recorder was not switched into
Error message:
“SWITCH TO STANDBY -
TIMER RECORDING”
timer mode with the Standby button m. Press STANDBY/ON m, in order to
make the programmed recording. Warning: if you do not do this, the video
recorder will not record.
Error message:
“NO CASSETTE”
A recording was programmed, but there is no cassette in the machine. Insert a
cassette without erase protection ready for recording.
All the available memory locations in your video recorder for timer and VIDEO
Plus programming are full.Delete a programmed recording (see chapter“Deleting
a programmed recording”).
Error message:
“ALL TIMERS OCCUPIED”
A recording was programmed, but there is no cassette in the machine. Insert a
cassette without erase protection ready for recording.
“s” and/or “v”
flash in the display
of the video recorder
A recording was programmed, but the video recorder was not switched into
m
STANDBY/ON m
, in order to
timer mode with the Standby button . Press
make the programmed recording. Warning: if you do not do this, the video
recorder will not record.
Cassette is ejected
after programming
A cassette with erase protection was inserted. Please deactivate the erase
protection or insert another cassette which is ready for recording.
Cassette is ejected
during recording
The end of the tape was reached during a programmed recording.The recording
could not be completed satisfactorily.
Once started,a recording can only be interrupted by pressing the STANDBY/ON
The set cannot be
used during recording
button m. WARNING: This will not only stop the recording, but it will also
delete the programmed recording from the memory of the video recorder.
Year/month/date/time
screen appears
The time has not been set or not set correctly.After entering / confirming year,
month, date and time, you can continue programming.
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Programming timer without VIDEO Plus+
2x
TIMER
1 Press the
button k twice
2 The Timer screen will appear
=P- ;P+
3 Use - if necessary -
or
to select a free
TIMER
memory location and confirm with
k.
What is a memory location?
TIMER
For technical reasons, your video recorder has access
to a limited number of “drawers” in which you can
store your programming requirements. “Drawers”
occupied by programme recording details are only
available for use again after the video recorder has
successfully completed a programmed recording or if
it has been manually deleted. There are six available
memory locations for programmed recordings on
your video recorder.
VPS
DATE REP. PROG. START PDC END
21 ONCE 01 20:00 * 21:30
REP.PSELECT
STOREPOK
PARDON?
P Q
4 Use
or
to select the entry field
“DATE” and enter the date of your desired
recording
Daily / weekly recordings
If you like, you can use SELECT “MO-FR” for
recordings, which are repeated at the same time daily
(Monday-Friday) or“WEEK.” for recordings,which are
repeated each week on the same day.
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EXPERTS
P Q
or
5 Use
to select the entry field“PROG.”
and enter the programme number under which
the video recorder has stored the desired TV
channel
Enter the values correctly
Numbers less than 10 must be entered with an
additional “0”.Therefore for “9” you must enter “09”.
TIP
P or Q
6 Use
to select the entry field
“START.” and enter the start time of your
desired recording
Activate VPS/PDC
VPS (Video Programming Service) and PDC signals
(Programme Delivery Control) are transmitted by TV
channels at the start and end of transmissions and
ensure that programmes will be completely recorded,
even if they are rescheduled. In the entry field,
SELECT
signals on (*) or off ( ).
“START” use
to switch recognition of these
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P Q
or
7 Use
to select the entry field “END”
and enter the finish time of your desired
recording
8 Check that the date,programme number,start
and finish time are shown correctly on the
OK
screen. Confirm with the
button The
screen will briefly show “STORED”
Selecting the recording speed
You have the option of two playback and recording
speeds: Standard Play (SP) offers the usual first-class
picture quality, and with Long Play (LP) you can for
example (with somewhat reduced picture quality)
record about 360 minutes on a 180-minute cassette.
In Auto Long Play, the video recorder recognises how
much remaining playing time is available and
automatically selects SP or LP. In the entry field“END”
use SELECT to enter the required setting.
FOR
EXPERTS
9 Insert a cassette without erase protection
What is erase protection?
VHS cassettes can be protected from over-recording by
breaking off a thin strip of plastic (arrow). This erase
protection can be overridden by sticking one or more
strips of adhesive tape tightly over the gap which has
been created.
PARDON?
SWITCH OFF THE VIDEO RECORDER WITH THE
0
STANDBY/ON m BUTTON. IF YOU DON’T DO
THIS, THE SET WILL NOT RECORD.
The display will show “k”
ON THE NEXT PAGE, YOU WILL FIND
SOME TIPS FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS
CONCERNING TIMER RECORDING.
PROBLEM
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Problem solving (Timer programming)
SOLUTION
PROBLEM
Error message:
“NO CASSETTE”
A recording was programmed, but there is no cassette in the machine. Insert a
cassette without erase protection ready for recording.
Error message:
“SWITCH TO STANDBY -
TIMER RECORDING”
A recording was programmed, but the video recorder was not switched into
STANDBY/ON m
timer mode with the Standby button. Press
the programmed recording.Warning:if you do not do this, the video recorder will
, in order to make
not record.
A recording was programmed, but there is no cassette in the machine. Insert a
cassette without erase protection ready for recording.
“k” and/or “v”
flash in the display
of the video recorder
A recording was programmed, but the video recorder was not switched into
timer mode with the Standby button. Press STANDBY/ON m, in order to make
the programmed recording.Warning:if you do not do this, the video recorder will
not record.
All the available memory locations in your video recorder for timer and VIDEO
Plus programming are full. Delete a programmed recording (see chapter “Delete
/ check / change programmed recordings”).
Error message:
“ALL TIMERS OCCUPIED”
The end of the tape was reached during a programmed recording.The recording
could not be completed satisfactorily.
Cassette is ejected
during recording
Cassette is ejected
after programming
A cassette with erase protection was inserted. Please deactivate the erase
protection or insert another cassette which is ready for recording.
Once started,a recording can only be interrupted by pressing the STANDBY/ON
The set cannot be
used during recording
button m. WARNING: This will not only stop the recording, but it will also
delete the programmed recording from the memory of the video recorder.
Year/month/date/time
screen appears
The time has not been set or not set correctly.After entering / confirming year,
month, date and time, you can continue programming.
Recording via external sources
If you want to watch or record transmissions from a
satellite receiver, films from a video camera (or from
other external devices), connect the device to the
scart socket EXT1 AV1 or EXT2 AV2 and select the
programme number on your video recorder “E1”
or “E2”.
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“Turbo Timer”-Recording
Using the “TurboTimer”, you can make a programmed
recording within the next 24 hours quickly and simply,
without having to switch on theTV set.All you need to
do now is enter or confirm the desired programme
number and start and finish time in the video recorder.
TURBO TIMER
remote control.
1 Press the
button on the
01
2 The display shows the programme number to
which the video recorder is currently set, e.g.:
“PROG. 01”. Change – if necessary – the
=P-
displayed programme number with
or
;P+.
TURBO TIMER
Confirm with the
button
20:00
3 The display shows the actual starting time,
e.g.:“START 20:00”. Change – if necessary –
=P- ;P+
the displayed start time with
0-9
or
(or
with
)
TURBO TIMER
button
4
Confirm with the
5 The display shows a suggestion for the end of
the recording e.g.:“END 22:00” (Start time +
2 hours). Change – if necessary – the
22:00
=P- ;P+
displayed finish time with
0-9 .
or
(or with
TURBO TIMER
) Confirm with the
button.The display briefly shows “OK”.
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6 Insert a cassette without erase protection
OK
What is erase protection?
VHS cassettes can be protected from over-recording by
breaking off a thin strip of plastic (arrow). This erase
protection can be overridden by sticking one or more
strips of adhesive tape tightly over the gap which has
been created.
PARDON?
SWITCH OFF THE VIDEO RECORDER WITH THE
7
STANDBY/ON BUTTON
. IF YOU DON’T
m
DOTHIS, THE SET WILL NOT RECORD.
The display will show “k”
Problem solving (Turbo Timer programming)
SOLUTION
PROBLEM
Error message: “CASS”,
A recording was programmed, but there is no cassette in the machine. Insert a
cassette without erase protection ready for recording.
“k” and “v” will blink
in the display
All the available memory locations in your video recorder for timer and VIDEO
Plus programming are full. Delete a programmed recording (see chapter “Delete
/ check / change programmed recordings”).
Error message: “FULL”
Cassette is ejected
during recording
The end of the tape was reached during a programmed recording.The recording
could not be completed satisfactorily.
Cassette is ejected
after programming
A cassette with erase protection was inserted. Please deactivate the erase
protection or insert another cassette which is ready for recording.
Once started,a recording can only be interrupted by pressing the STANDBY/ON
The set cannot be
used during recording
button m. WARNING: This will not only stop the recording, but it will also
delete the programmed recording from the memory of the video recorder.
The time has not been set or not set correctly.A Turbo Timer recording is not
possible. Please enter the correct time (Section “Changing the time and date”)
Error message: “CLK”
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Delete / check / change programmed recordings
2x
TIMER
remote control
1 Press the
button k twice on the
=P- ;P+
or
2 Use the buttons
to select the
memory location in the display which you
want to check/change/delete
What is a memory location?
TIMER
For technical reasons, your video recorder has access
to a limited number of “drawers” in which you can
store your programming requirements. “Drawers”
occupied by programme recording details are only
available for use again after the video recorder has
successfully completed a programmed recording or if
it has been manually deleted.
VPS
DATE REP. PROG. START PDC END
21 ONCE 01 20:00 * 21:30
PARDON?
EXITPMENU CHANGEPTIMER
Delete:
Check:
CLEAR (CL)
and finish
3
Press
OK
with the button
.
TIMER k
Press
, check the
stored details and (once you
have checked) end with the
m
Standby button
Change:
TIMER k
Press
buttons
and use the
0-9 =P- ;P+
(or and ) to
enter the new value(s). Confirm
OK
with
and activate the timer
m
again with the Standby button .
Using the “NexTView Link”
If your TV set supports the “NexTView Link” function, there is
another option for you to quickly and simply programme
recordings: With theseTV sets,you can call up the listings for the
TV channels, mark the programmes you want to record and
automatically transfer their details into the memory of the video
recorder. Please look in the instructions for your TV set to find
out whether and how you can benefit from this function.
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10 Other functions
Adjusting automatic switch-off
If the video recorder is not used for several minutes, it
switches itself off automatically. If you want to use the video
recorder as a TV receiver, you can deactivate the automatic
switch-off as follows:
MENU
1 Press the
button on the remote
MAIN MENU
CLOCK
control.The on-screen menu appears
AUTO INSTALL
MANUAL SEARCH
TV CHANNEL ALLOC.
RECORD SPEED
AUTO STANDBY
TV SYSTEM
=P-
;P+
2 Use
or
to select the option
OK
“AUTO STANDBY” and confirm with
SPECIAL SETTINGS
P Q
3 Use
or
to select the setting “OFF”
EXITPMENU
OK
(automatic switch-off deactivated) or “ON”
(automatic switch-off activated) and confirm
OK
with
. The screen will show the message
“STORED”
4 Complete the adjustment of automatic
MENU
switch-off with the
button
Adjusting the child lock
You can prevent unauthorised use of your video recorder with
this function. Once it is activated, the buttons on the front of the
set are locked. Previously entered programmes will of course be
recorded
CHILD LOCK
button for a few
1
Press the
seconds,until the display shows“u”.The child
lock is now activated. Switch off the video
m
recorder with the Standby button
on the
remote control. The set can now only be
switched on with the remote control. Put away
the remote control in a secure place
2 To deactivate the child lock, press the button
CHILD LOCK
for a few seconds until “u”
disappears in the display
AUTOMATIC SWITCH-OFF / CHILD LOCK
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Replaying cassette continuously
This function can be used to play a tape over and over again. If
the end of the cassette or of the recording has been reached, the
video recorder automatically rewinds to the start of the tape and
starts to play back again.This function is activated or deactivated
as follows:
MAIN MENU
CLOCK
MENU
1 Press the
button on the remote
control.The on-screen menu appears
AUTO INSTALL
MANUAL SEARCH
TV CHANNEL ALLOC.
RECORD SPEED
AUTO STANDBY
TV SYSTEM
=P-
;P+
2 Use
or
to select the option
SPECIAL SETTINGS
“SPECIAL SETTINGS”
and
confirm
OK
OK
with
SPECIAL SETTINGS
OSD
ON
OFF
=P-
;P+
3 Use
or
to select the option
CLOCK DISPLAY
COUNTER
QT.LEFTP
“REPEAT PLAY”
SAT RECORDING
REPEAT PLAY
OFF
OFF
EXITPMENU
STOREPOK
P
Q
4 Use
or
to select the setting “ON”
(continuous playback) or “OFF” (no
OK
continuous playback) and confirm with
.
The screen will briefly show “STORED”
5 Complete the adjustment of continuous
MENU
playback with the
button
6 Insert a cassette
C
7 Press the Playback button
to start the
playback or continuous playback (depending
on the setting)
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Changing the TV system
When playing back cassettes which have been recorded
with signals from a different TV system there may be
interference with the colour. To deactivate the automatic
change to a different TV system, you must follow these
steps.
TV systems
Other countries, other TV systems: In central Europe
transmissions are broadcast in the PAL-System (Phase
Alternation Line) Standard, while in France SECAM
(Séquentiel à mémoire) is used. In some countries
(USA and Japan), TV viewers receive their
programmes as an NTSC signal (National Television
System Committee). Many TV and video sets can
MAIN MENU
CLOCK
PARDON?
process and show several transmission systems,
AUTO INSTALL
MANUAL SEARCH
TV CHANNEL ALLOC.
RECORD SPEED
AUTO STANDBY
TV SYSTEM
MENU
1 During playback press the
button on
the remote control. The on-screen menu
appears
SPECIAL SETTINGS
=P-
;P+
2 Use
or
to select the option
OK
OK
“TV SYSTEM” and confirm with
P Q
or
3 Use
to select the desired TV
system or “B/W” for black and white playback
OK
and confirm with
Reactivating automatic change-over
As soon as the cassette is ejected with the Stop/Eject
button ? the set switches automatically back to
the “AUTO” setting (automatic switching). To change
the setting during playback, perform the steps 1-3
again and select “AUTO”.
TIP
4 End the change-over to automatic TV system
MENU
changing with the
button
Black and white recordings
Of course, you can also make recordings in black and
white from connected video signal sources
(Camcorder, second video recorder,ꢀ) with this
function. To do this, before starting the recording select
the setting “B/W”.
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Adjusting the OSD information
If this function is activated, the current operating
details of the video recorder will be briefly displayed
on the screen
What is an OSD?
The on-screen menu or OSD (“On Screen Display”)
takes the mystery out of using your new video recorder.
Using the main menu (MENU button on your remote
control), all settings and recording steps can be done
easily via the on-screen menu by following the
MAIN MENU
CLOCK
AUTO INSTALL
MANUAL SEARCH
TV CHANNEL ALLOC.
RECORD SPEED
AUTO STANDBY
TV SYSTEM
corresponding instructions on the screen.
PARDON?
MENU
1 Press the
button on the remote
control.The on-screen menu appears
SPECIAL SETTINGS
OK
=P- ;P+
2 Use
or
to select the option
and confirm
“SPECIAL SETTINGS”
OK
with
SPECIAL SETTINGS
=P- ;P+
or
3 Use
to select the option “OSD”
OSD
ON
OFF
CLOCK DISPLAY
COUNTER
QT.LEFTP
P
Q
4 Use
or
to select the setting “ON”
SAT RECORDING
REPEAT PLAY
OFF
OFF
(OSD information on) or “OFF” (OSD
OK
information off) and confirm with
EXITPMENU
STOREPOK
What goes on behind the settings?
ON:
For each type of operation selected
(playback, recording, etc.) the corresponding
symbol appears briefly on the screen
TIP
OFF:
OSD information is not shown
5 Complete the adjustment of the OSD
MENU
information with the
button
Selecting the sound channel
During playback or while receiving a TV channel via the video
recorder, one or more sound channels can be selected. This
means, for example, if there are multilingual transmissions, you
can select the language you want.
SELECT
1 Press the
button on the remote
control.The current sound channel setting is
displayed
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What goes on behind the settings?
STEREO: Both left and right stereo sound tracks can
be heard
LEFT:
The left stereo sound track can be heard
RIGHT: The right stereo sound track can be heard
MONO:
MIX:
The mono sound track can be heard
The mono sound track as well as the left and
right stereo sound tracks can be heard
TIP
SELECT
2 Press the
button several times until
the desired setting can be seen on the screen
Automatic switch-over to mono
If no stereo signal is recorded on a video cassette, the
video recorder automatically switches over to the
“MONO” sound channel setting
Make dubbing audible
When dubbing video recordings, the mono track is
recorded with a new sound signal.The original stereo
signal is retained. To make dubbing audible, you must
select the “MIX” or “MONO” sound channel setting.
TIP
Energy-saving mode
To reduce the power consumption of the video
recorder you can switch the clock in the display of
the video recorder on or off as follows:
SPECIAL SETTINGS
MENU
1 Press the
button on the remote
OSD
ON
OFF
CLOCK DISPLAY
COUNTER
control.The on-screen menu appears
QT.LEFTP
OFF
SAT RECORDING
REPEAT PLAY
OFF
=P-
;P+
2 Use
or
to select the option
OK
“SPECIAL SETTINGS” and confirm with
EXITPMENU
STOREPOK
=P-
;P+
3 Use
or
to select the option
“CLOCK DISPLAY”
P Q
4 Use
or
to select the setting “ON” or
OK
“OFF” and confirm with
. The screen will
briefly show “STORED”
5 Complete the adjustment of the clock display
MENU
with the
button
ENERGY-SAVING MODE
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Adapting remote control
If you are using two video recorders which both react to the same
remote control codes, you can use this function to change remote
control and video recorder to other codes.
What are remote control codes?
Each time the button on your remote control is
pressed, an invisible infra-red signal is sent to the video
recorder. Each button has been allocated a specific
code, which ensures, that the video recorder will carry
out the corresponding function. If two video recorders
respond to the same codes, the remote control signal
emitted will be recognised and performed by both.
Therefore the possibility exists, to allocate different
remote control commands (with other codes) to this
video recorder.This means that the uninterrupted use
MAIN MENU
CLOCK
AUTO INSTALL
MANUAL SEARCH
TV CHANNEL ALLOC.
RECORD SPEED
AUTO STANDBY
TV SYSTEM
PARDON?
of both video recorders is possible once more.
MENU
1 Press the
button on the remote
control.The on-screen menu appears
SPECIAL SETTINGS
2
On the remote control press the buttons
OK
SELECT
2 simultaneously
and
, to set the video
SELECT
1
recorder to “VCR 2” (or
and , to set
it to “VCR 1”)
What must I set?
If two video recorders respond to the same codes,
they are either both set to “VCR 1” or “VCR 2”.
Please change the setting of only one video recorder!
The factory setting of the video recorder is “VCR 1”.
TIP
OK
3 Confirm with
. The screen will show
“RESPONDS TO VCR 2” or “RESPONDS TO
VCR 1”.The on-screen menu disappears The
adjustment of the remote control is
complete
8 My on-screen menu does not disappear
4
The video recorder does not recognise the change
of remote control codes. Repeat steps 2 and 3
8 After the buttons are pressed “
” or “
”
VCR 1
VCR 2
appears in the display of the video recorder
4 Repeat step 2 to reset the remote control to PROBLEM
the displayed settings
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Using the TV remote control
With the enclosed multicode remote control you can control the main
functions of your TV set.To do this, you must first enter the make of your
TV set.
1 Find the make of your TV set from the list below and take note of
the corresponding remote control code(s)
y/ TV
2
3
Hold down the button
the number buttons
and enter one of the listed codes with
0-9
.
Now you can control your TV set remotely with the following buttons:
+ S -
y/ TV
TV / m
(Increase / decrease TV volume)
(Switch sound on / off)
(Switch TV on / off)
+ TV - (Next / previous TV programme number)
REMOTE CONTROL CODES
Acura . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .02
Adyson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05,20
Akai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18,33
Akura . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21,25
Alba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .02,07,21
Allorgan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Amplivision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Amstrad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .02
Anitech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .02
Arcam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19,20
Asuka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Audiosonic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Finlux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,13,32
Firstline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .02,19,20,23,28,31
Fisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18,20,35
Formenti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Frontech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23,25
Fujitsu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Funai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25,28
Metz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Mitsubishi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .07,14,16
Mivar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19,27
Multitech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .02,12,19
Shorai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Siarem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Siemens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Silver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .07
Sinudyne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12,28
Solavox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05
Sonitron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Sonoko . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .02
Sonolor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Sony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .03,04,07
Soundwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .02,20,21
Sunkai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28,31
Susumu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Neckermann . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .01
Nikkai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05,06,10,19,21,25
Nobliko . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Nokia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33,41
Normende . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
GEC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,20
GPM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Geloso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .02
Genexxa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
GoldStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15,20,27
Goodmans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .07,10,20,29,36
Gorenje . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Graetz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Granada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,18,20
Grandin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Grundig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Oceanic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Orion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28,30,31
Osaki . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05,10,20,21,25
Oso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Osume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05,10
Otake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
OttoVersand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .01,03,07,20,30
BPL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
BSR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
BTC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Basic Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .02,21
Baur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .03,33
Beko . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Blaupunkt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Blue Sky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Blue Star . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Bondstec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Boots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Brandt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Britannia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Bush . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .02,07,21,26,28,36
Tandy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,20,21
Tashiko . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .07,20
Tatung . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,20
Tec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20,23
Technema . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Technics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Telefunken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Telemeister . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Teletech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .02
Teleton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Tensai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21,28,29,30
Texet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19,21
Thomson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Thorn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06,10,33
Tomashi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Toshiba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06,07
Palladium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35,38
Panama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20,25
Panasonic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24,34
Pathe Cinema . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19,30
Pausa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .02
Perdio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Phase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05
Philco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Philips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .01,36
Pioneer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Profex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .02,33
Proline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Protech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .02,12,20,23,25,38
HCM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .02,26
Hanseatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .01,30,33
Hinari . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .02,07,21
Hisawa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Hitachi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05,07,08,13,15,20,22
Huanyu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19,36
Hypson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25,26
CGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
CS Electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
CTC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Carrefour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .07
Cascade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .02
Cimline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .02
Clatronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23,35
Condor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30,35
Contec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .02,07,19
Crown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .02,35,38
Cybertron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
ICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20,25
ICeS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
ITT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Imperial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23,35,38
Inno Hit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Interfunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23,33
Intervision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12,20,25
Isukai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Uher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Ultravox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Universum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13,25,32,35
Quelle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .03,04,33
Questa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .07
Rank Arena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .07
Rediffusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Rex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Roadstar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .02,21,25,38
Videosat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Videotechnic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Visa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .02
Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
JVC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .07,09
Kaisui . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .02,19,20,21,26
Kathrein . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .01
Kingsley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Koyoda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .02
Daewoo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .02,36
Dainichi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Dayton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .02
De Graaf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Decca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Dixi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .02
Dual Tec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
SEG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .07,20,25
SEI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12,28
Saba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Saisho . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .02,04,25
Salora . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Sambers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Samsung . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .01,02,20,25,27,35
Sandra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Sanyo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04,07,10,18
Schaub Lorenz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Schneider . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21,23,37
Sei-Sinudyne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .03
Sentra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06
Sharp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .07,11
Waltham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Watson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Watt Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Wega . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .07
White Westinghouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19,30
Leyco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,25,28
Lloytron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05
Luxor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Yoko . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20,25
Elite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21,30
Elta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .02
Emerson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
M Electronic . . . . . . . . . . . . .02,13,15,20,32,36,41
Magnadyne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12,23
Magnafon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Manesht . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20,25,30
Marantz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .01
Matsui . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .02,04,06,07,10,18,20,28
Memorex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .02
If you have no success with the code corr-
responding to your TV set, please try again
by entering one of the other remote con-
trol codes listed.
Ferguson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Fidelity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19,33
Finlandia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18,32
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11 Suppressing interference
Optimizing the modulator
If the TV set and the video recorder are only connected with an
aerial cable - rather than with an additional scart cable - it may
happen that in certain reception locations the modulator fre-
quency of the video recorder is occupied by a TV channel. As
soon as the video recorder is switched on, the reception quality
of theTV picture deteriorates.The following steps will show you
how to overcome this problem.
What is a modulator?
The purpose of this electronic assembly inside your
video recorder is to pass on the picture and sound
information read in from the video tape via an aerial
cable like a TV signal to the TV set.The modulator fre-
quency determines the frequency range in which these
signals are transmitted.
TIP
1 Switch the video recorder on and make sure
there is no cassette in the video recorder
STOP
control
2 Press simultaneously the
the remote
STOP/EJECT ?
button hon
and the
button on the front of
?
the video recorder until the modulator
frequency of the set appears in the display
(e.g.:“M583” for 583 MHz)
M583
OPTIMIZE MODULATOR
3 The video recorder will now transmit a test
OPTIMIZE FREQUENCYQ583P
image on this frequency
MODULATOR
ON
=P-
;P+
4 Use
“OPTIMIZE FREQUENCY” and enter a new
0-9
or
to select the option
frequency with the number buttons
EXITPMENU
STOREPOK
Which modulator frequency should I enter?
You can also make the video recorder search
automatically for an appropriate frequency. To do so,
simply hold down the button P. As soon as a free
frequency has been found,it will be shown in the display.
PROBLEM
5 Tune the programme number of your TV set
allocated for video use to the new modulator
frequency until you see the test image
sharply and in colour
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6 Confirm the new modulator frequency with
OK
. In the display there will briefly
appear “OK”.The screen will show “STORED”
Switching off the modulator
If you have connected the video recorder to the TV
set with a scart cable, you can switch off the
modulator when there is interference with the
picture or sound (see below).
FOR
EXPERTS
Switching the modulator on / off
If picture and sound interference cannot be removed by optimising the
modulator, the integral modulator can be switched off.Warning: this is
only possible if you have connected the video recorder to the TV set
with a scart cable.It is not possible to operate with the modulator swit-
ched off without a scart cable.
1 Switch the video recorder on and make sure
there is no cassette in the video recorder
?
STOP
control
2 Press simultaneously the
the remote
STOP/EJECT ?
button hon
and the
button on the front of
M583
the video recorder until the modulator
frequency of the set appears in the display
(e.g.:“M583” for 583 MHz)
OPTIMIZE MODULATOR
OPTIMIZE FREQUENCYQ583P
MODULATOR
ON
3 The video recorder will now transmit a test
image on this frequency
=P-
;P+
4 Use
or
to select the option
EXITPMENU
STOREPOK
“MODULATOR”
P Q
5 Use
or
to select the setting “ON”
(Modulator on) or “OFF” (Modulator off)
OK
6 Confirm with
. In the display there will
briefly appear “OK”.The screen will show the
message “STORED”
SWITCHING THE MODULATOR ON / OFF
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12 Before you call an engineer
POSSIBLE CAUSE / SOLUTION
PROBLEM
Set no longer reacts
4The power supply has been interrupted / failed
4 A programmed recording is running. Interrupt with the Standby button m
4 Child lock is activated: Switch this function off
4Technical interference: Remove the mains plug from the socket and reinsert it
when buttons are pressed
The set is still not
reacting, the display
4 Remove the mains plug from the socket, hold down the Standby button mon the front
of the video recorder and reinsert the mains plug.When“--:--” or“E1” appears in the
display you can release m. Warning: All data memories of the set (TV channel, time,
timer) have been deleted.
will show e.g. “
”
E000
Cassette is jammed
in video recorder
4 Do not use force! Briefly remove the mains plug and then reinsert it
4 Aim the end of the remote control at the display of the video recorder
4 Remove the batteries from the remote control and wait a few seconds before replacing
them
Remote control
does not work
4 Batteries weak or flat: Change the batteries
4 No recording on the cassette
No playback from
video recorder
4 Select theTV programme number allocated to video operation
4 Check that theTV channel number allocated to video operation is correct
4 Cable connection loose/missing: Check the connections
4 Check theTV to make sure that the programme number allocated to video operation
is correct
4 Cassette worn/faulty
Poor quality playback
from video recorder
4Tracking not correctly adjusted: Carry out the “Optimizing tracking” function
4TV channel not stored or wrongly selected
4 Cassette with erase protection inserted
No recording possible
4 Storage position incorrectly/incompletely programmed
4Time/date not set correctly
4 Cassette with erase protection inserted
Programmed
recording not working
Picture and/or
sound interference
in TV reception
4 Optimize the modulator or switch it off (when using a scart cable)
4 Check the aerial cable connection
4The Department of Trade and Industry operates a specialist service to help TV licence
holders improve reception of BBC and ITC programmes and to prevent interference. If
your dealer cannot help, ask at a main Post Office for the booklet “How to improve
Television and Radio Reception”.
TV reception
still not perfect
TECHNICAL DATA
Dimensions in cm (W/H/D):
Energy consumption
38,0/9,3/26,0
16W
Energy consumption (Low Power Standby)
Mains voltage:
< 4W
198-264V / 50 Hz
Number of video heads:
4
Number of audio heads:
1 linear, 2 FM
Rewind / forward wind speed:
Recording / playback speed (E240 cassette):
approx. 100 seconds (E180 cassette)
SP (Standard Play) 4 Std., LP (Long Play) 8 Std.
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Video recorder / display
1
2
3
4
5
6
1 STANDBY/ON m ä Switch set on/off
ä Interrupt function
ä Interrupt programmed recording
2 AUDIO/VIDEO IN ä Connecting the Camcorder, video recorder, sound
source (Programme number “AUX” or “E3”)
3 RECORD n
ä Record
4 PROGRAMME +/- ä Select next/previous programme number/menu point
5 STOP/EJECT ? ä During playback: Stop tape
ä In stop or standby mode:Eject tape
6 H
I
ä In stop or standby mode: Rewind tape
ä During playback: Reverse picture search
ä In stop or standby mode: Forward wind tape
ä During playback: Forward picture search
PLAY K
ä Play back recorded cassette
Timer:
Enter
programme
Timer:
Enter date Enter start
time
Timer:
k
(No
function)
Recording
Timer:
Enter
programmed
Recording
in progress
finish time
Child lock
activated
VPS/PDC
signal
Long Play
detected
Current
operating
mode
Tape
position
in seconds
Automatic
satellite receiver
recording
Daily recording
selected
Cassette
inserted
Decoder
allocated
Weekly recording - Programme number
selected
- Tape position
- Function
activated
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VR 617/07
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