OPERATING MANUAL VR 668/16 Dear customer, with this video recorder (VCR), you own one of the most sophisticated vet simple-to-use voids recorders on the market, Naturally, you can't wait to use your new video recorder, but before you start, it's worthwhile taking the time to read through this operating manual.
1. BUTTONS, CONTROLS AND SOCKETS For detailed explanations of the functions, see the corresponding chapters.
2. INSTALLATION. HOW DO I INSTALL THE VIDEO RECORDER ? Connecting the video recorder The scary socket (EXTERNAL PEDRO-AV 11 has an outputting function. Connect your TV set to this socket, The socket [EXTERNALIZATION ] has an input function. Connect additional units to this socket. A detailed explanation to this lust ration is to be fond in the next paragraphs.
Inserting the batteries into the remote control Remove the battery holder from the back of the remote control. To do this, squeeze the holder at the lateral marks (1. and pull it off (2.} © Insert the batteries as indicated in the battery holder. © Close the battery holder by sliding it into the remote control until you hear a "click” Note: . * 8o that the battery operates correctly, it must always be pointed at the TV set.
Connecting to the TV set If your TV set does net have a Cart socket, do not read here but continue with chapter "Additional functions of your video carder. In the chapter "Playback via the aerial cable” you will find the required formation. @ unsent one plug of the Cart cable supplied into the Cart socket (EU RD-BVT] on the back panel of the video recorder. Insert the other plug of the Cart cable into the Cart socket on the TV set.
Saving energy Connecting to a satellite receiver There are two ways of switching off to choose from. 1. Normal switch-off. Switch off by pressing the visible. 2. Energy-saving mode. Press the bunion [LOW POWER T STANDEE & ] once again. The time in the display disappears. You can switch back on again by pressing the same button. Note: * Iris not possible to switch to energy-saving mode as long as a TV set connected with a scary cable is switched on. “TY ACTIVE” appears in the video recorder display.
T S 08D ~ On Screen Display, the user's guide on the picture screen The user's guide on the picture screen enables you to dialogue with your video recorder, The indications given in the hibernator line of the picture screen designate the buttons on the remote control which are to be sad to catty out the various functions. You will be guided in a simple and understandable way to the next possible operating steps.
3. STORING TV CHANNELS In order that your video recorder can record TV programmed, the TV channels must first be stored in the video recorder, You can store channels. Your video recorder has a receiver of its own. This means it can be used independently of the TV set. The “Easy Link” function LONE) This function enables your video record to exchange information with the TV set. For this reason, also take note of the operating instructions that accompany your TV set.
R Note: *When an Auto store is restarted, the “INSTALL ATE ON MENU" appears after Step €. Select "Auto store” and proceed with Step ©. TY channels already stored will be retained, i the message “FULL” appears briefly in the video recorder display, all of the video recorder's channel storage places have been occupied. For details of how to change the sequence, please read the section entities “Channel preset”. At this stage, you can still determine special functions for certain channel numbers.
T Assigning TV channels manually The following setting is not necessary if the TV channels have been set using the “Easy Link” or “ATS Euro+” functions. This function enables you to allocate any TV channel found to the programmer number of your choice so that you have, for example, the earns TV channel sequence as on your TV set. @ Switch on the TV set and select the programmer nurturer for the video recorder. € Call up the “INSTALLATION MENU” by pressing button [CREOSOTE IV ).
e T S Manual search In certain cases, the “Automatic channel search” will not be able to find all TV channels {e.g. encoded channels), [ this case, you can set the channels using the "Manual search” function. © Switch the TV set on and select the programmer amber for the video recorder. @ Call up the “INSTALLATION MENU" using button [FOLLOW TV, the hone “TV channel list” becomes active. © Confirm the line by pressing the button [, The QSD page "TV CHANNEL LIST” appears.
4. PLAYING A RECORDED CASSETTE In chapter 2, you have learned how to connect the video recorder to the TV set. When this is done, playback of a cassettes is very easy. if you wish to record at first, go to chapter 5. @ Switch the video recorder and the TV set on. When starting play on the voids recorder, many TV sets switch automatically to the programmer position prepared for video playback. With the “Easy Link” function, your TV set is even automatically switched on from standby.
Still picture/super slow motion @ F Press the button, O Press the [INSTILLATION button. The picture ‘freezes” and the display indicates " »ie *. Each time you press the [ETIOLOGY BN button, the silt picture advances one step. Press and hold down the button. The video recorder switches to super slow motion, © Press the [PLAYS ] button to rectum to normal play. Slow motion @ Press the [INSTILLATION] button, The video retarder switches to still picture mode. © Press the (35 button repeatedly.
ENGLISH Correcting picture interference. The cleaning function Each time you start a new playback, the video recorder automatically adjusts the correct tracking for the cassette. For cassettes recorded on another recorder, it is possible o improve the automatically made optimum adjustment as follows, @ During playback or still picture mode, press the [MENU] button. O Select the menu line "Picture”. Confirm with the (%1 button. © The PICTURE’ menu appears on the screen.
How do I know where | am currently on the tape? The length of the tape is indicated in minutes on the cassette, e.g. "E180° corresponds to 180 minutes playing time {= 3:00 hrs). The length indication is found on the front narrow side of the cassette to the left. The actual playing time may be slightly longer than indicated (e.g. 3:05 hrs). © Start the tape measurement function with the [COUNTER] button on the remote control. The video recorder's display indicates "WAIT".
5. HOW CAN | RECORD DIRECTLY ? If you wish ta record, proceed as follows: @ Switch the video recorder on. Insert a cassette not protected against recording. @ Use the [Jorge Buttonhole to select the programming position from which you wish 1o record, e.g. *POT. Note on TV sets with "Easy Link" function: * Tha video recorder will always record the TV programmer currently selected on the TV set. You can switch off the TV set, switch it on again or change the programmer without affecting the recording.
Direct recording with TV sets without "Easy Link" function if you wish 10 record & TV programmer you are watching, press the button on the video recorder when the VCR is switched-off. The video recorder "calls up” the current programmer position number from the TV set via the Cart cable and starts recording. Notes: * In order for “Direct Record” to function, it must be switched to “on” as described in Chapter 8 in the section entitled "Personal preferences” .
6. HOW DO | PROGRAMMER A RECORDING? in this chapter you will learn how to programmer the video recorder, it switches itself on automatically, records the TV programmer you want, and then switches itself off again autocratically.
Programming with "Show View' This method makes programming your video recorder as easy as sidling a telephone number, Al you need to do is enter the (thereto nine-digit) Show View code which is printed in your TV guide next 10 the starting time for the TV programmer. You can enter the Show View code in the OSD page on the picture screen or in the display on the video recorder, Be sure you have inserted a cassette without erase protection.
Programming with TXT pages With the help of the remote control handset, the onscreen user's guide and the page memory, TIMER programming is considerably facilitated. The general use of the TXT decoder is to be found in the chapter “Additional functions” later in this booklet. Be sure you have inserted a cassette without erase protection. € Switch on the TV set and select the programmer position intended for the video recorder.
R — Programming TIMER (Standard Timer) Data on six recordings can be entered and stored in the video recorder. The OSD page on screen of the video recorder display will lead you “step by step” 1o the next and possible data entry. The data is stored in the next free TIMER block of the video recorder. Ensure that a cassette without erase protection is inserted. @ Switch on the TV set and select the programmer number for the video recorder.
How can [ record from a satellite receiver? it is also possible to programmer recordings from an external satellite receiver. @ Connect the satellite receiver with the socket [(DECORATIVE. Make sure that the satellite receiver is switched on and tuned to the desired satellite station. © Programmer a TIMER block using one of the already described methods. Select the programmer position "E2" for the external programmer source (satellite receiver).
How do | stop a TIMER recording ? While a programmed recording is running, the drive mechanism buttons of the video recorder are blocked. If you want to stop the running recording, press the [STANDBY.® ] button, How can | check a TINIER block ? © Switch on the TV set and select the programmer position intended for the video recorder. © Press the [MERIT] button on the remote control. The OSD page "MAIN MENU" appears on the picture screen. © Select the option "Timer list’. Confirm with the [57] Hutton.
Sorting TV programmed for TIMER programming Do you prefer certain TV programmed for TIMER recording? With the Sort function, you can create a separate programmer list to your preferences. Note: * The programmer order stored in the video recorder is not changed. Only the TV programmed in the OSD page "EASY TEXTPROGRAMMING® are brought in a new order. @ Switch on the TV set and select the programmer position intended for the video recorder. © Press the (MENIAL] button on the remote control.
7. EDITING VIDEO RECORDINGS Iris not possible to simply cut video tapes with a pair of scissors then splice them. 1f you wish 1o join and/or insert new scenes without disturbing transitions and exactly to the picture into existing recordings, it is necessary o use an electronic cutting facility when copying from one video tape o anther. This creation of "new” video recordings is called “editing". For editing, different methods can be used.
The insert functions With the insert functions, it is possible to conveniently insert other picture and for sound recordings into existing recordings, S Connect the videodisc source to the input sockets [DIVED | and [T AUDIO R 1 of the video recorder. The sockets are located behind the left flap at the front of the retarder, or connect the video/audio source to the Cart sockets [Ed 1] or [BEG-AV.2 ] of the video recorder. The caskets are located on the back of the video recorder.
T A —— Adjusting the video recorder (VCR) to the camcorder {CC) (edit-setup) You cant synchronously copy between this video recorder (VCR) and an appropriately equipped camcorder (CC). Both units are started at the same time with the help of a synchronous impulse and an adjustable start delay {= propeller time}. Various operating and cabling variants are possible. You will find an overview of the synchrony-edit cables at the end of this operating manual.
Variant as shown in figure B or figure if the video recorder is to control the camcorder. © Start copying with the button on the video recorder. The camcorder starts with "PLAYBACK” and at the same time the video recorder starts with "RECORDING". The sound level is automatically controlled. O Stop copying with the button on the video recorder. € End copying with the button or the [STARGAZE @] button on the remote control. Notes: * If the beginning of the scene is missing, the propeller time is too long.
Variant 2 as shown in figure H or figure B if the camcorder is to control the video recorder. © Start copying with the corresponding button on the camcorder or its remote control. The camcorder starts with "PLAYBACK" and at the same time the video recorder starts with "RECORDING”. The sound level is automatically controlled. @ Stop copying with the PAUSE or STILL button on the camcorder or on its nonvoter control. € End copying with the button or the {8 YT button on the remote control.
Insert-edit functions With the insert-edit functions, it is possible to conveniently insert other picture and for sound recordings into existing recordings. Connect the two units with the corresponding synchronicity cable (socket (SYNCHRONY EDIT ] on your video recorder). Connect the video/audio source to the input sockets {VIDEO] and [TAU BIO K on the video recorder.
Variant 2 "Insert CC". The camcorder controls the video recorder © Use the [SELECT button to select the OSD page "Recorder" (for video recorder mode). Search on the cassette in the video recorder the tape position where the recording is to begin. Switch the video recorder to playback-pause. Folio the user guide on the OSD page. © Use the [SELECT button to select the OSD page "Player” {for camcorder mode). Search on the cassette in the camcorder the tape position where the insert recording is to begin.
8. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS OF YOUR VIDEO RECORDER Setting the video recorder to your individual operating requirements For certain record and play functions, you can determine your individual settings in advance. You will find detailed explanations of the functions in the various chapters. @ Switch on the TV set and select the channel number for the video recorder. © Press the remote control button [MERIT, @O Select the line *Personal preferences”. Confirm this by pressing the button [2].
Special settings for the video recorder and TV set This is where you can make various basic settings, e.g. channelization number display, wide-screen format, YCR1/VCR2 switching. @ Switch the TV set on and select the channel number for the video recorder. O Cross the button [HOLLOW TV on the video rector der. © Select the line “Special settings”. Confirm this by pressing the button 31, @ Die OSD page “SPECIAL SETTINGS” appears on screen and the line “Channel/Frequency” becomes active.
in addition to the already described functions, your video recorder has some special features which still increase its convenient use. The TXT decoder. Reading TXT with the video recorder With this video recorder, you can receive TXT programmed broadcast in your country {e.g. Videotex/ Teletext/ Top / Flo / Fastest / Super text, etc.
e L Externally controlled TIMER recording Do you have another device, such as a satellite receiver, equipped with an integrated clock which can be used for controlling other devices? If s0, you can control the recording from such an territorial device via the Cart socket [DEC-AV.Z . Insert a cassette not protected against recording. @ Switch the video recorder off with the [STANDBY & button on the remote control. @ Press the [MONITOR button on the remits control for more than three seconds.
ENGLISH Recording from another video/audio source With this video recorder, you can make recordings from an external videodisc source, for example a second video retarder or a camcorder. To do this, a Cart cable will be required. @ Conn act this video recorder with the unit you wish o record from, for example & second video recorder, For this, connect the Cart socket of each unit with a Cart cable.
T W View mode Switching between VCR 1 and VCR 2 You can view the picture from an external unit connected to the Cart socket [DECEASED] of your video recorder on the picture screen (monitor) of a TV set. The external unit can be, for example, a second video recorder, a decoder, a satellite receiver or a CD-i player. « If the external unit transmits a control signal, this is recognized by the video recorder and this switches automatically to the view mode.
T Playback via the aerial cable [f you do not wish to use a Cart cable, you must use the already connected aerial cable for playback from the video recorder. @ Switch on the TV set and select the programmer position intended for the video recorder (see the operating instructions of your TV set). © Disconnect the aerial cable from the aerial socket of the video recorder s0 that only the cable connection between the TV set and the video recorder remains.
e T O 1 the picture quality is worse only when the video recorder is on, you must search a “free” channel on the TV set on which no TV channel is received {only a "flicker" is visible on the picture screen). @ Press the buttons [ and on the video recorder simultaneously. Use the (¥ or C&T button or the numeric buttons (0= 10 enter the 'new" channel number on the video recorder. The video recorder's display indicates "MODULATOR" and the "new’ channel number or frequency. Save the setting with the button.
9. NOTES Safety instructions/notes * Do not use your video recorder immediately after moving it from a cold to a warm location or vies versa, or under conditions of high humidity. Be fare setting up the video recorder, it should be allowed to acclimatize for at least three hours after unpacking. * Do not place the video recorder close to sources of heat {radiators, tee) * Ensure that air can circulate freely through the video recorder's ventilation openings. Do not place the video recorder on soft surfaces.
10. BEFORE YOU CALL A TECHNICIAN Problem The video recorder does not respond when a bunion is pressed The remote control does not work No playback from the video recorder Poor playback from the video recorder Recording not possible Programmed recording does not work Picture/sound distortions during TV reception 42 Possible cause * No power supply. + Programmed recording is in progress. *» Technical disturbance: disconnect from the mains tor 30 seconds, then reconnect. I this has no effect, you can: 1.
11, TECHNICAL DATA, ACCESSORIES = (are ] Technical data Accessories supplied « Mains voltage 220 240 V~ * Mains frequency 48-52 Hz * Power consumption 20 W typical {typ. 16 W in standby) {typ. low power made} * Windflower time, 90 s typical for E-180 * Ambient temperature during operation +10°C to +28°C * Relative humidity 20% bis 80% * Weight approx. 5,4 kg * Position for use max.
