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How to use your video
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Safety Warnings Basic VCR features
Your VCR is supplied with an approved 13 amp fused mains plug. When replacing the fuse always use a 3 amp (BS 1362) approved type. To obtain a replacement fuse or fuse cover contact your store. Never use this plug if the fuse cover is missing.
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If the mains sockets in your home differ or are not suitable for the type of plug supplied, then the plug should be cut from the mains lead and a suitable type fitted. You must use a 13amp plug (BS 1363) and fit a 3 amp fuse (BS 1362). If any other type of plug is used a 3 amp fuse must be fitted, either in the plug, adaptor or at the distribution board. Please refer to the wiring instructions on page 15.
Damage - Never use your VCR if it is damaged in any way. Always place your VCR on a flat level surface avoiding anywhere which may be subject to strong vibration.
Temperature Avoid extremes of temperature, either hot or cold, place your VCR well away from heat sources such as radiators or gas/electric fires.
Weather - It is advisable to unplug the aerial during an electrical storm.
Ventilation The VCR must be well ventilated. Do not cover your VCR or place inside a small confined space. It is recommended that you leave a 10cm gap all around your VCR.
Moisture - Do not allow your VCR to be exposed to rain, moisture or dust. If any liquid is spilt into your VCR it can cause serious damage. If you do spill liquid into your VCR switch it off at the mains immediately and contact your store. Interference Do not place your VCR on or near appliances which may cause electromagnetic interference (TV or HiFi speakers). If you do, it may adversely affect the working of the unit, causing erratic playback and distorted picture or sound.
Batteries Batteries are easily swallowed by young children. Do not allow young children to play with the remote control unit. Covers - Do not remove any fixed covers as this may expose dangerous voltages.
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Contents
Help & specification
Basic VCR Features Playing a Video Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 1 Skipping channels/Removing interference . . .page 2 Selecting Channels/Video Index Search . . . .page 3
Advanced Features continued.... Automatic Tracking & Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 9 Checking Video Plus+ Set-Up . . . . . . . . . . .page 10 Setting the Security Protection . . . . . . . . . . .page 11
Recording a program One Touch Recording (OTR) . . . . . . . . . . . . Recording Using the VIDEO Plus+ System . . . Timer Recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Checking or Cancelling VIDEO Plus+ Recordings & Timer Recordings
Help and Specification Help & Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . Connecting Your VCR to Another VCR Connecting Your VCR to a Camcorder Connecting Your VCR to a Hi-Fi . . . . SCART Socket Information . . . . . . . . Wiring Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . Record Protection Tab . . . . . . . . . . . Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Advanced features Clock/Counter Display & Zero Return . . . . . .page 8 Auto Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 8 Using the Playback Sharpness Feature . . . . . .page 9
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Playing a tape
Press the VCR ON button to switch your VCR on. Insert a tape. If you insert a prerecorded video tape with the tab removed (for example a rented or bought film) your VCR will start to play automatically. If playback doesn’t start press PLAY.
Basic VCR features
Playing a Video Tape Your VCR can playback video tapes recorded using the NTSC colour system (TV system usually used in USA and Japan) on a PAL I TV (TV system used in the UK). Play an NTSC tape as you would a normal VHS tape.
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Your VCR will playback NTSC
Press the PAUSE button while the tape is playing to pause the tape. Press the PLAY button to resume playback.
(EP). However, there will be a
Press the STOP button to stop the tape.
tapes recorded using Standard play (SP), Long play (LP) and Extended play
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Stop or pause a tape
deterioration in sound quality in the LP and EP modes. If your TV supports the NTSC
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Ejecting a tape
Press the STOP button to stop the tape. Press the EJECT button. The tape will be ejected from the VCR.
system, the picture from your VCR will fill the whole screen, if not, the picture will have a black band at the top and bottom of the screen. Please note that there will be no sound during PAUSE.
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To rapidly wind the tape backwards or forwards, press the REW or F.FWD buttons when a VCR tape is NOT playing.
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‘REW’ or ‘FF’ will appear in the VCR display.
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Picture search
To rewind or fast forward the tape with the tape’s picture on your TV screen (picture search) press PLAY then either REW or F.FWD. ‘REVEW’ or ‘CUE’ will appear in the VCR display.
The speed of the search time depends on the speed used during recording, either standard play (SP) or long play (LP). Standard Play (SP) 1st press . . . . . . 5 times normal speed 2nd press . . . . . 7 times normal speed (NTSC times are slower) Long Play (LP) 1st press . . . . . .7 times normal speed 2nd press . . . . .13 times normal speed
Press PLAY to return to normal playback.
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Rewind and Fast Forward
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Skipping channels/Removing Interference Basic VCR features
Sometimes during SET-UP you may store more than one copy of the same channel or leave a channel with a poor picture. Using the SKIP feature you can disable these unwanted channels.
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Skipping channels
Select the channel you want to skip. Press the CANCEL button. The channel number will then flash in the top right of the TV screen and in the VCR display. When a channel is skipped you will not be able to select it with the -CH/TR+ buttons. Press the relevent NUMBERED buttons and then press CANCEL to unskip a channel.
Removing Interference
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Only follow these instructions if you notice interference on your TV screen when watching TV stations on your VCR. If you have connected your VCR to your TV using a scart lead you can ignore this stage.
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VCR in standby
Make sure your TV is switched on and your VCR is in standby.
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Select the VCR’s test pattern
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Try changing output number
Press the -CH/TR+ buttons on the front of your VCR to change the number. Now tune your VCR channel on your TV again until the black and white test pattern appears.
CANCEL
TIMER REC VIDEO PLUS +/
CLOCK/ COUNTER
Press and HOLD the ON button on the front of your VCR until ‘RF 36’ appears in the display. If ‘CH 1’ stays in the display, press the ON button once, then press and hold the ON button until ‘RF 36’ appears.
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CALL
COUNTER RESET
ZERO RETURN
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Store your selection
If the pattern is now clear, press the ON button to remove the black and white test pattern. If the pattern is still not clear, try changing the number again (see stage 3) and re-tune your TV until the pattern is clear.
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Select VCR channel on TV
If your VCR is in standby, press the VCR ON button on your remote control to switch it on. Select the VCR channel on your TV (e.g. AV or channel 0).
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Change channels
Press the -CH/TR+ buttons on the remote control to change channels. You can also select channels directly by pressing the NUMBERED buttons on the remote control.
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Selecting channels/Video Index Search
The Video index search system allows you to easily locate the beginning of any recording made on your VCR. Your VCR automatically records index marks on the tape whenever a recording is started.
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Video Index Search
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Select the index feature
Press the INDEX button on your remote control during stop or playback. The word ‘index’ will appear on your TV screen.
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e.g. your VCR tape is at the beginning and you want to watch the third recording on the tape, press number 3 on the remote control.
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Find the index position
Press the F.FWD button to search the selected number of index positions forward through the tape or REW to search backwards. Playback will start automatically when the index position is found.
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Video indexing z The Video Index Search system will only work once several recordings have been made on a VCR tape. z Occasionally, when a recording starts at the very beginning of a VCR tape the index mark will be missed. z When your VCR is searching for an index mark it will not fast forward or rewind as fast as normal because it is searching for the index marks. z A maximum of 9 index marks can be searched on a single VCR tape.
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PROGRAM
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Press the NUMBERED buttons on the remote control to select the number of index positions to skip.
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Select an index position
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One Touch Recording (OTR) Basic VCR features
If you wish to record for a set length of time (e.g. 1 hour) you can set an REC/OTR recording to stop after a set length of time. Each time you press the REC/OTR button the record time is increased by 30 minutes (or 1 hour after 5 presses), e.g:
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.continuous recording .30 minutes .1 hour .1 hour 30 minutes .2 hours .3 hours .4 hours .5 hours
e.g. four presses will start recording immediately but stop after 1 and a half hours. You can add to the OTR recording time at any point by pressing the REC/OTR button again. When the tape speed LP is selected, the recording time can be set up to 10 hours.
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OTR information With the one touch recording feature you can make recordings quickly and easily. Make sure your VCR is properly installed and all the channels are tuned in the correct order. • Your VCR can record in Standard Play (SP) or Long Play (LP). When you record in SP a 3 hour tape will be able to record 3 hours of programmes. • When you record in LP a 3 hour tape will be able to record 6 hours of programmes. You may notice a slightly lower quality of recording in LP mode, especially when using the PAUSE or PICTURE SEARCH features.
• If the record protection tab has been removed from a tape or you try to record onto a bought or rented tape, the tape will eject when you press the REC/OTR button.
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Select a station
Insert a blank tape into your VCR. Press the NUMBERED buttons or the -CH/TR+ buttons on the remote control to select the TV Station you wish to record.
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Select the speed
Press the SPEED button to select the recording speed, standard play (SP) or long play (LP).
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Start recording
Press the REC/OTR button to start recording. The VCR will start recording. ENTER
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CALL
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Stop recording
Recording will end when either: • The STOP button is pressed. • The tape runs out. • The VCR has finished recording for the programmed OTR time.
Recording Using Video Plus+ system Basic VCR features
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This feature is only available on certain models.
In order for the VIDEO Plus+ system to work correctly the channels in your VCR must be stored in the order opposite. See the Quick Start Guide tuning stations into your VCR to change channel order.
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Enter a PlusCode
This recording system makes programming a recording much easier. By entering the PlusCode (the long number after each programme in your TV listings) the correct start time, end time, channel and date are set for you automatically.
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Insert a blank tape. Press VIDEO Plus+/PROGRAM button on the remote control. Enter the PlusCode number for the programme you wish to record using the NUMBERED buttons. If an incorrect PlusCode is entered, the word ‘ERROR’ will be displayed.
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Select how often to record
Repeatedly press PLAY or STOP to select once, daily or weekly.
The VCR's timer allows up to 8 programmings to be set within a 1 month period.
Select once for a single recording, daily to record at the same time each day and weekly to record at the same time weekly.
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Set tape recording speed
Press PLAY or STOP to select SPEED (see page 4 for more details). Press REW or F.FWD to select the tape recording speed (SP or LP).Press ENTER to confirm your recording. To edit a recording, press PLAY or STOP to highlight the recording and then press ENTER.
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PLUSCODE NO. DATE START END CH SPEED SELECT SET MENU EXIT
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Press ENTER.
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Set to Timer Record Mode
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Press the MENU button twice to remove the timer recording screen.To programme further recordings repeat stages 1 to 3. Press the TIMER REC button to set your timer recording. (If the record protection tab has been removed from your tape it will be ejected.) Your VCR will go into timer record mode (this looks like standby, but the timer set symbol will appear in the VCR display).If you do not put your VCR into timer record mode your recording will not take place. Your timer recording is now set. At the set time your VCR will switch on and record your programme then go back into timer record mode.When your VCR has recorded all your programmes, press the TIMER REC button to bring it out of timer record mode.
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VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VIDEO Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
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Timer Recordings Basic VCR features
Timer recordings allow you to program your VCR to switch on and record a programme at a preset time. Make sure your VCR is properly installed and all the channels are tuned in and the correct time and date are set before making a timer recording.
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If you make a mistake during programming a timer recording, press the PLAY or STOP buttons to select the information you want to change and then press the REW or F.FWD buttons to make your changes.
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Set a timer position
Press the VIDEO PLUS+/PROGRAM button twice on the remote control.The timer event menu will appear. Press the PLAY or STOP buttons to select a free timer position (blank dotted line), then press ENTER. The timer record screen will appear.
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Set the timer recording
Press the REW or F.FWD buttons to select the date, start and end times, channel and tape speed. Press the STOP button to confirm all of these settings.
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Timer record mode
Press the ENTER button to confirm the timer recording. To programme further recordings repeat stages 1 to 2. Press the TIMER REC button to set your timer recording. Your VCR will go into timer record mode (this looks like standby, but the timer set symbol will appear in the VCR display).
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If you do not put your VCR into timer record mode your recording will not take place.
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CALL
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At the set time your VCR will switch on and record your programme then go back into timer record mode.When your VCR has recorded all your programmes, it will remain in standby mode.
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Recordings & Timer Recordings Basic VCR features
Checking or Cancelling Video Plus+ This feature is only available on certain models.
Cancel Timer Set
If your VCR is in timer record mode press the TIMER REC button to switch on your VCR.The timer set symbol will go out. Press the VIDEO PLUS+/PROGRAM button twice. The timer event menu will appear.
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Select a recording
Press PLAY or STOP to highlight the recording that you wish to amend or cancel.
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You can easily check the details of a VIDEO Plus+ recording or timer recording before it takes place. After a recording has been made it will automatically be removed from the timer event menu. You can cancel VIDEO Plus+ recordings or timer recordings before they take place.
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Cancel/Check a recording
To cancel the recording press CANCEL; the timer recording details will be deleted. If you only want to check the details of a timer recording repeatedly press the MENU button to clear the screen. If you wish to amend a timer recording, press the ENTER button. See page 6 for details on setting the timer recording.
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Press TIMER REC to put your VCR back into timer record mode if there are any more recording to be made. If you do not, the recordings will not take place.
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Clock/Counter Display & Zero Return Basic VCR features Recording
Your VCR has a counter which can display the actual amount of time (in seconds) that a VCR tape has been playing. The Zero Return feature allows you to set the counter to 0:00 at any point in the tape and then rewind and start playing from that point when you press the ZERO RETURN button.
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Selecting the counter
The clock displays the current time in the VCR display. The counter displays how much time has elapsed since the point at which you started playing a tape.To switch between the two press the CLOCK/COUNTER button.
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Counter Reset
Select the counter and then press COUNTER RESET to reset the counter to 00:00. When you load a tape the counter will reset. If you rewind a tape from 00:00, a minus sign () will appear in front of the counter.
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Zero Return
When the VCR is not playing, press the ZERO RETURN button, the tape will rewind or fast forward until the counter reaches 00:00 automatically. This feature is useful for returning to a point in a tape you wish to view again.
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Counter Pause
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When the Auto Repeat feature is switched ON your VCR tape will play continuously. When the end of the tape is reached, it will rewind to the beginning and start to play again.
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Select Auto Repeat
Press MENU; the main menu will appear. Press PLAY or STOP to highlight AUTO REPEAT. Press REW to select ON or OFF. Press MENU to clear the screen. Press PLAY to start playing your tape.
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Play a tape
Start playing a VCR tape. Press MENU, the main menu will appear. Press PLAY or STOP to highlight PLAYBACK SHARPNESS. You will not be able to select the playback sharpness feature unless a VCR tape is playing.
Basic VCR features
Using the Playback Sharpness Feature
Your VCR has a Playback Sharpness feature which can be used to improve the picture quality from a VCR tape during playback.
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Select/Adjust Sharpness
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Press ENTER, the playback sharpness screen will appear. Press REW or F.FWD to adjust the playback sharpness to the level you require. Moving the bar to the left makes the picture appear softer. Moving the bar to the right increases the definition on the picture.
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Exit the Menu
Press the MENU button twice to remove the playback sharpness screen.
The playback sharpness screen disappears automatically after 60 seconds if no buttons are pressed.
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Manual/Automatic Tracking
If white lines appear during playback or the picture starts to shake you can try to adjust the tracking manually. Press the TRACKING + or - buttons to obtain the best picture. To return to automatic tracking eject the tape and play again.
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Call
When you press the CALL button, the current time, channel and any other relevant information (e.g. tape counter, record sign) will appear on the screen. Press CALL again to remove the information.
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Automatic tracking adjusts the picture to make sure you see the best possible picture. When a VCR tape is played, the digital auto tracking system automatically adjusts the tracking of the VCR to obtain the best picture from the VCR tape. The Auto Tracking Indicator (ATR) flashes in the VCR display while your VCR searches for optimum tracking (usually the first few seconds of playing a tape). The ATR will remain lit as long as automatic tracking continues.
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Automatic Tracking and Call
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Checking VIDEO Plus+ Set-Up R
Basic VCR features
This feature is only available on certain models.
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Before VIDEO Plus+ recordings will work properly BBC1 must be stored in channel 1, BBC2 in channel 2, ITV in channel 3 etc. If your order is different or you are having problems with VIDEO Plus+ recordings, follow the instructions on this page.
z In order for the VIDEO Plus+ system to work correctly your TV Station must be in the positions in the table opposite.
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Select the MAIN menu
In the following example the Satellite channel has been incorrectly stored in channel 8 in the VCR. Press MENU; the main menu will appear. Press PLAY or STOP to select CHANNEL SETUP. Press ENTER. Press PLAY or STOP to select GUIDE CH SET. Press ENTER.
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Press PLAY or STOP until 'SAT' flashes under 'GUIDE CH'.
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Press NUMBERED button 8 to enter a number 8 underneath 'VCR CH'. This tells your VCR that the Satellite has been stored in channel 8.
Press ENTER to store the new setting. ENTER
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If you have connected your satellite using the SCART socket you must select AV underneath 'VCR CH'.
Repeat stage 2 to adjust any other channels. Press MENU three times to remove the menu.
Press MENU; the main menu will appear. Press PLAY or STOP to highlight PIN CODE REGISTRATION. Press ENTER; the pin code registration screen will appear.
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Enter Owners Name
Press ENTER to set the owners name. Press PLAY or STOP until the desired letter is displayed.Store the letter by pressing F.FWD. You can enter up to 20 letters. Press ENTER to store your OWNER’S NAME.
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Enter a Pin Code
Press PLAY or STOP to select PIN CODE, then press ENTER. Press the numbered buttons on the remote control to enter a PIN code.Your PIN code can be a combination of any 4 digits. Press ENTER to store your PIN code.
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In an effort to fight crime, we have equipped your VCR with security protection. When switched ON you have to enter a PIN code after your VCR has been unplugged from the mains for approximately half an hour or longer. You MUST write down your PIN code and keep it in a safe place.
The PIN code protection will only work if your VCR is unplugged from the mains supply for approximately half an hour or longer. If your VCR needs to be serviced, make sure that the security protection is set to OFF, otherwise you will be charged for re-setting the feature.
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Basic VCR features
Setting the Security Protection
PLEASE NOTE: In the event of losing your PIN code you will be charged by Mastercare to reset your VCR.
To switch protection off select OFF from the Pin Code Registration menu.
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Entering your Pin Code
After a power failure or after the VCR has been unplugged from the mains for longer than 30 minutes, the PIN code screen will appear when you switch your VCR on. Enter your PIN code using the numbered buttons on the remote control, then press ENTER. If you enter the correct PIN code, “PIN CODE OK” will appear and you can now use your VCR. If you entered an incorrect PIN code, “ PIN CODE ERROR” will appear and you can try to enter the correct code again. If you enter an incorrect PIN code more than 3 times your VCR will lock itself and you will not be able to use it. To unlock the VCR you must unplug the VCR from the Mains supply for a further 30 minutes, then plug the VCR back in and enter the correct PIN code.
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Press PLAY or STOP to select PROTECT. Press ENTER to select ON. Press MENU twice to exit the menu, the security protection is now on.
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Help and Trouble Shooting Basic VCR features
Before requesting service please check the following points; Symptom
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Is your VCR plugged in?
Plug your VCR into a mains socket
Is the mains power switch off?
Switch on the mains power socket
VCR will not switch ON even though the power is ON
Is your VCR in TIMER RECORD mode?
Try pressing the TIMER REC button to bring your VCR out of TIMER RECORD mode
When the VCR is switched on and connected with a SCART LEAD you cannot change the TV STATIONS on the TV
You may have pressed the CALL button on the remote control
Try pressing the CALL button again and then selecting a different TV STATION on your TV
Menu appears on the screen
Press the MENU button to remove the on screen display
Input selector on your TV is in the VCR (AV) position
Select the TV position on your TV
Aerial connection is incorrect
Re-connect the aerial
Aerial cable is disconnected
Reconnect the aerial
Your TV is not on your VCR channel
Switch your TV to your VCR channel
Your VCR channel is not properly tuned in on your TV
Retune a channel on your TV until you can see the VCR's picture
No tape in the VCR
Insert a VCR tape
Record Protection has been removed from the VCR tape
Place a piece of adhesive tape over the protection tab slot on the VCR tape
VCR is switched OFF
Switch the VCR on by pressing the VCR ON button on the remote control or the ON button on the front of your VCR
VCR heads are dirty
Call for a Mastercare Engineer
Your TV might not be tuned to your VCR properly
Re-tune your TV to your VCR
Your VCR tape is worn or damaged
Try another VCR tape
The tracking adjustment is beyond the range of the Automatic Tracking Circuit
Adjust the tracking manually
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The TV programme selected on your VCR does not appear on your TV screen
VCR will not record
No colour or 'snow' during playback
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In LP mode lines or distortion on picture during f.fwd, rewind or pause
This is normal and does not mean there is anything wrong with your VCR
Remote control does not work
It is not facing the remote control sensor
Aim it at the remote control sensor
It is too far away or there is too much light in room (bright direct sunlight)
Operate within 5 metres or reduce light
Obstacle in path of beam
Clear path of beam
Batteries are inserted incorrectly; the + and polarities are the wrong way around
Insert batteries correctly
Batteries are weak
Replace batteries
Playback picture does not appear
TV not set to the VCR channel
Set your TV to your VCR channel
VCR does not record the TV station or time you request
Your Stations have not been stored in the correct channel positions on your VCR
Re-tune your VCR stations
The time is not set correctly
Reset the time correctly
Basic VCR features
Connecting your VCR to Another VCR
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If you connect your VCR to another VCR or Video camera it is possible to duplicate a prerecorded tape. Please note that the picture quality will not be as good as that on the original tape. Make sure all appliances are unplugged from the mains supply and switched off before you attempt to connect the relevant connection cable.
How to connect your VCR to another VCR 1 Link the two VCR's with a SCART cable (not supplied). 2 Insert the tape you wish to record ‘ON’ into your VCR. 3 Insert the tape you wish to record ‘FROM’ into the second VCR. Press the play button on the second VCR. 4 Press the REC/OTR button on your VCR. 5 Recording will start. It is an infringement of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1956, 1988 chapter 48 and the Performers Protection Act 1958-72 to copy Records, Pre-recorded Cassettes, Pre-recorded video tapes and compact discs or to re-record them in any form without permission of the Copyright owners.
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Connecting your VCR to a Camcorder
How to connect your VCR to a video camera
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1 If you connect your camcorder, you can duplicate a previously recorded tape. 2 Make sure all connections are made before turning the power on. Insert the tape you wish to record ‘ON’ into your VCR. 3 Press the AV button to select the AV channel. 4 Insert the tape you wish to record ‘FROM’ into the video camera. 5 Press the REC/OTR button on your VCR. 6 Press the play button, on the video camera; playback and recording will start.
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Connecting your VCR to a Hi-Fi Basic VCR features How to connect your VCR to a Hi-Fi
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You can connect your VCR directly to your Hi-Fi with an audio (phono) lead.
1 All connections must be made with both your VCR and Hi-Fi unplugged from the mains supply. 2 Connect one end into the SCART socket on the back of your VCR. 3 Connect the other end to the audio in sockets (or SCART socket) on the back of your Hi-Fi. 4 Press the PLAY button on your VCR to play the video sound track through the speakers of a Hi-Fi system. The sound from your VCR through your Hi-Fi will be mono not stereo.
5 Due to the wide variety of Hi-Fi equipment, the information on this page should be used only as guidance. Refer to your Hi-Fi’s Instruction Book for more details.
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If your VCR is connected to a TV using a SCART lead, a video tape when played will automatically be displayed on the TV irrespective of the channel you are watching (unlike "normal" RF aerial connection where you must use a nominated channel). The AV button on your VCR provides a convenient method of switching between an appliance connected to the SCART socket (e.g. a Satellite Receiver) or TV stations received by your 'normal' aerial connected to the AERIAL SOCKET of your VCR. If you do not have anything plugged into the SCART SOCKET of your VCR and you press AV the screen will go blank. Press AV again and your TV will display the last station viewed on your VCR.
21 Pin SCART terminal
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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
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Audio output (right) Audio input (right) Audio output (left) Audio earth Blue earth Audio input (left) Blue In
8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.
Switching voltage (out) Green earth Date line 2 Green In Date line 1 Red earth Reserved
15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21.
Red In Blanking signal Video earth Blanking signal earth Video output Video input Shield/earth
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Wiring Instructions
Warning: If the mains plug is cut from the mains lead of this appliance the plug must be destroyed. A mains plug with bared wires is hazardous if engaged in a mains output socket. The wires in your VCR mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following:-
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The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured Black. The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured Red. No connection must be made to the earth terminal of the plug. You must use a 13 amp plug (BS 1363), and fit a 3 amp fuse (BS 1362). If any other type of plug is used a 3 amp fuse must be fitted, either in the plug, adaptor or at the distribution board.
Record Protection Tab
If you need to record onto a tape on which the tab has been removed from, cover the hole with a small piece of adhesive tape.
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Record Protection Tab When you insert a video cassette with the record protection tab removed (for example a pre-recorded tape from a video hire shop) playback will start straight away. Video Head Cleaning The video heads are the means by which the VCR reads pictures from the tape during playback. In the unlikely event that they become dirty enough to be clogged, no picture will be played back. This can easily be determined if, during playback of a known good tape, there is good sound but no picture (picture is extremely snowy). Manual cleaning may still be necessary in some cases, if this is the case, have the VCR checked and cleaned by qualified Mastercare personnel. Head cleaning cartridges are not recommended because they can be abrasive to your video heads. To help prevent video head clogging, use only good quality VHS tapes. Discard worn out tapes.
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To prevent accidental erasure of a recording, break off the record protection tab with a screwdriver.
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Specifications Basic VCR features Operating Temperature: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5oC to 40oC Heads: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Video: 2 Rotary Heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Audio/Control: 1 Stationary Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Erase: 1 Full Track Erase Video recording system: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .VHS, 2 Rotary Heads Helical Scanning System Luminance Signal: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FM azimuth recording
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Colour signal: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Low frequency converted direct recording Television System: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CCIR: 625 lines 50 fields PAL I Audio Track: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 track Tape format: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12.65mm high density tape Tape speed: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAL SP: 23.39 mm/s LP: 11.69mm/s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NTSC SP:33.35 mm/s Rewind/Fast Forward time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F.FWD : 1’48” (with E-180 cassette) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .REW : 1’48” (with E-180 cassette) Input level: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Video: 1.0Vp-p, 75 ohm unbalanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Audio: 500mV, 50k ohm unbalanced Output level: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Video: 1.0Vp-p, 75 ohm unbalanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Audio: 500mV, 1k ohm unbalanced
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RF output channel: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Channel 36 (23~69, Adjustable) Power supply: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AC 230V-240V / 50Hz Power consumption: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12W (4W Standby) Dimensions: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .380mm (W) x 272mm (D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .x 95mm (H) Weight: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.5kg
Because we continually strive to improve our products we may change specifications and designs without prior notice. Weight and Dimensions are approximate. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior permission in writing of Dixons Stores Group, nor be otherwise circulated in any form of binding or cover other than that in which is published and without a similar condition including this condition being imposed on the subsequent purchaser.
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