RERECORD @) starts recording. U, 09, (=1, [ Cursor buttons down/up, left/right. ~ Navigate and confirm in OSD mode, ~ select certain functions, select programmables step by step, gat titillate step by step, adjust picture sharpness, {MEN] calls up the OSD page MAIN MENU, terminates 08D mode, {GLARE | clears entries. [LAY ™| starts playback. {2 In STOP position: rewinds the tape.
SRR +» « with "VIDEO plus+” with "Standard Timer" VIED Switch on the TV sst and select the programmer position for the video recorder. Insert a cassette without erase protection into the cassette compartment of the video recorder. ® Press the button. Use the (& or button to select *VIDEO plus+" on the screen then confirm with the (E] button. ® Enter the three-digit to nine-digit VIDEO Plus+ code with the numeric buttons [G=3, The VIDEO Plus code can be found in your TV guide.
Playing a cassette How do I record? @ Switch on the video recorder and the TV set. When playing from the video recorder, many TV sets automatically switch over to the video recorder’s channel number. With the “Easy Link” function, the TV set even switches itself on automatically. This only functions, however, when the video recorder and TV set are connected with a scary cable. Otherwise, select the programmer number on the TV set that you had chosen for video playback.
QUICK START GUIDE To connect your video recorder B Synchrony-edit socket Audio input sockets, prizefighter Video input socket Switching griffon [RECORD @ § Recording Automatic channel search &1 Programmer plus [¥7 Deprogramming minus (W] Pause/Stop (‘5] Fast rewind B Playback Fast forward wind [3] Cassette eject Jog/Shuttle nonfood, Still picture (&1 Jog/Shuttle Storing TV Channels {Auto install) The video recorder makes a search for all TV channels.
OPERATING MANUAL VR 768/05 Dear customer, with this video recorder (VCR), you own one of the moats sophisticated yet simple-to-use video recorders on the market. Naturally, you can't wait to use your new video records, but before you start, it's worthwhile taking the time to read through this operating manual. Acquainting yourself with the video recorder's features is the best way o guarantee trouble-free operation.
1. BUTTONS, CONTROLS AND SOCKETS For detailed explanations of the functions, see the corresponding chapters.
2. INSTALLATION. HOW DO | INSTALL THE VIDEO RECORDER ? Connecting the video recorder The scary socket has an input/output function. Connect your TV set to this socket. The socket has an input function. Connect additional units to this socket. A detailed explanation to this illustration is 10 be found 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 put it off < © 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’ € Remove the aerial cable plug from the TV set and insert it into the [T socket at the rear of the video recorder.
RN Warning ! Connecting to the mains supply In case this appliance is supplied with a Safety Standard Approved mains lead fitted with a non~ rewire able 13 Amp mains plug which, if unsuitable for your socket, should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted by a qualified electrician.
Saving energy Connecting to a satellite receiver There are two ways of switching off to choose from, 1. Norma switch-off. Switch off by pressing the button [FLOWERPOT STANDBY 1. The time remains visible. 2. Energy-saving mode. Press the button [UNDERSTANDABLY &1 once again. The time in the display disappears. You can switch back on again by pressing the same button.
0SD 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 bottom line of the pictures screen designate the buttons on the remote control which are to be used to carry out the various functions. You will be guided in & simple and understandable way 10 the next possible operating steps.
3. STORING TV CHANNELS In order that your video recorder can record TV programmed, the TV channels {e.g. "BBC) 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 ONE This function enables your video record to exchange information with the TV set.
00 Assigning TV channels automatically (Follow TV) @ Wait until 8.9, “SELECT TV P02” appears in the video recorder display. The following setting is not necessary if the TV channels have been set using the “Easy Link” or “Auto install” functions, Only i the video recorder (socket [EXTERNALIZATION-AV 1) and the TV set are connected by means of a scary cable can the TV channels be allocated automatically. This means that the video recorder takes on the same channel sequence as the TV set.
Assigning TV channels manually The following setting is not necessary if the TV channels have been set using the "Easy Link” or "Auto install” functions. This function enables you to allocate any TV channel found to the programmer nurturer of your choice so that yau have, for example, the same TV channel sequence as on your TV set, € Switch on the TV set and select the programmer number for the video recorder. © Call up the "INSTALLATION MENU“ by pressing button The line “TV channel list” becomes active.
Manual search In certain cases, the "Automatic channel search* will not be able to find all TV channels (e.g. encoded channels). In this case, you can set the channels using the “Manual search” function. @ Switch the TV set on and select the programmer number for the video recorder. © Call up the “INSTALLATION MENU” using button [AUTO INSTALL ] The line “TV CHANNEL LIST” becomes active, © Confirm the line by pressing the button The OSD page "TV CHANNEL LIST” appears. The last selected programmer number, e.
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 cassette is very easy. (f you wish to record at first, go to chapter 5. © Switch the video recorder and the TV set on, When starting play on the video 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 The JOG/SHUTTLE functions @ Press the button. © Tress the button. The picture *freezes® and the display indicates * »i« *. Each time you press the button, the still picture advances ane step. Press and hold down the TAILLIGHT OR® ] button. The video recorder switches to super slow motion. © Press the [FLARE] button to return to carnal play. Slow motion © Press the [INSTILLATION B ] button. The video recorder switches to still picture mode. © Press the [B5] button repeatedly.
Correcting picture interference. The ¢leaning 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 to improve the automatically made optimum adjustment as follows, © During playback or still picture mode, press the [MENU ] button, © Select the menu line *Picture”. Confirm with the [button. © The "PICTURE’ menu appears on the screen.
4 R How do | 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.
5. HOW CAN | RECORD DIRECTLY ? 1f you wish to record, proceed as follows: @ Switch the video recorder on. Insert a cassette not protected against recording. © Use the (¥ or CA] button to select the programmer position from which you wish 1o record, e.g. "POOP. Note on TV sets with *Easy Link” function: * The video recorder will always record the TV programmer currently selected an 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 1f you wish to record a TV programmer you are watching, press the button on the video recorder when the VCR is switched-off. The video recorder “calf 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 sandwiched to *on” as described’in Chapter 8 in the section entitled "Personal preferences”.
6. HOW DO | PROGRAMMER A RECORDING? This chapter deals with the ways in which the video recorder can be programmed. It switches itself on automatically, records the desired programmer and then switches itself off automatically.
Programming using “VIDEO Plus+” Using this method, programming becomes as easy as dialing a telephone number, Your need only enter the {three to nine-digit) VIDEO Plus+ aced that is printed beside the start time of the TV programmer. The VIDEO Plus+ code can be entered in the OSD page on screen or in the video recorder display. Ensure that a cassette without erase protection is’ inserted. @ Switch on the TV set and select the channel number for the video recorder.
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.
Programming TIMER {Standard Timer} Data on six recordings can be entered and stored in the video recorder. The OSD page on screen or the video recorder display will lead you “step by step” to 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? 1t is also possible to programmer recordings from an external satellite receiver. @ Connect the satellite receiver with the socket [EXTERNAL 7TDEC-AVZ] Make sure that the satellite receiver is switched on and tuned to the desired satellite station.
A How do I stop a TIMER recording 7 While a programmed recording is running, the drive mechanism buttons of the idea recorder are blocked. 1f you want to stop the recording, press the button. How can I check a TIMER block ? © Switch on the TV set and select the programmer position intended for the video recorder. © Press the button on the remote control. The OSD page "MAIN MENU’ appears on the picture screen. © Select the option "Timer insist, Confirm with the [ button.
Sorting TV programmed for TIMER programming Do you prefer certain TV programmed for TIMER according? With the Sort function, you can create & 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. € 3 Switch on the TV set and select the programmer position intended for the video recorder. © Press the (MERE] button on the remote control.
7. EDITING VIDEO RECORDINGS It is not possible to simply cut video tapes with a pair of scissors then splice them. {f you wish 1o join and/or insert new scenes without disturbing transitions and exactly to the picture into existing recordings, it is necessary to use an electronic cutting facility when copying from one video tape to 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. Connect the video/audio source to the input caskets and (= E3) of the video recorder. The sockets are located behind the left flap at the front of the recorder, or connect the video/audio sours to the Cart sockets or (EXTERNAL 7DEC-AVZ | of the video recorder. The sockets are located on the back of the video recorder.
4 Adjusting the video recorder {(VCR) to the camcorder (CC) {edit-setup) You can synchronously copy between this idea 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 mime. . Various operating and cabling variants are possible.
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. © Stop copying with the button on the video recorder. @ End copying with the button or the [STANDEE | 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 B or figure 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. O Stop copying with the PAUSE or STILL button on the camcorder or on its remote control. © End copying with the [MEN button or the [STANDBY ] button on the cremate control.
S Insert-edit functions With the insert-edit functions, it is possible to conveniently insert other picture and/or sound recordings into existing recordings. Connect the two units with the corresponding synchronicity cable (socket on your video recorder). Connect the video/audio source to the input sockets and {= E3) on the video recorder.
A Method 2 “insert CC™: © Theseus button to select the OSD page “Recorder” {for video recorder mode). Search on the cassettes in the video recorder the tape position where the recording is to begin. Switch the video recorder to still picture {playback-pause}. Depending on the camcorder type connected, iris possible to mark the beginning and the end of the recording. Follow the user guide on the osp page. © Use the button to select the OSD page *Player’ {for camcorder mode).
8. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS OF YOUR VIDEO RECORDER How to select the display language on the video recorder ‘You can select ane of several languages for the dialogue with the TV set and the indications on the video recorder's display. © Switch on the TV set and select the channel number for the video recorder. © Press the button on the video recorder. The OSD page “INSTALLATION MENU" appears on the screen @ Select the line “Language”. Confirm this by pressing the [E] button.
S Special settings for the video recorder and TV set Checking/setting time and date on video recorder This is where you can make various basic settings, e.g. frequency/channel number display, wide-screen format, VCR1/VCR2 switching, @ Switch the TV set on and select the channel number for the video recorder. © Press the button [INSTABILITY] on the video recorder. ) © Select the line “Special settings”.
How to select the display language on the video recorder You can select one of severs! languages for the dialogue with the TV set and the indications on the video recorder's display. @ Switch on the TV set and select the programmer number for the video recorder. © Press the button on the video recorder, The OSD page "INSTALLATION MENU” appears on the screen. © Select the line “Language”. Confirm this by pressing the [ button. O The OSD page "LANGUAGE" appears on the screen.
S 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 external device via the Cart socket or EXTERNALIZATION Insert a cassette not protected against recording, @ Switch the video recorder off with the [STANDBY S | button on the remote control. © Press the button on the remote control for more than three seconds.
Recording from another video/audio source With this video recorder, you can make recordings from an external video/audio source, for example a second video recorder or a camcorder, To do this, a Cart cable will be required. @ Connect this video recorder with the unit you wish to record from, for example a second video recorder, For this, connect the Cart socket of each unit with a Cart cable. On this video recorder, use the [EXTERNALIZATION) Cart socket.
T View mode Switching between VCR 1 and VCR 2 You can view the picture from an external unit connected to the Cart socket of your video recorder on the picture screen (monitor} of & TV set. The external unit can be, for example, a second video recorder, a decoder or a satellite receiver. « {f the external unit transmits a control signal, this is recognized by the video recorder and this switches automatically to the view mode. You can switch the view mode on and off with the button.
R — Playback via the aerial cable I you do not wish to use a Cart cable, you must use he 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), @ Press the buttons and (&1 {Playback} on the video recorder simultaneously. A test picture emitted by the video recorder appears on the picture screen.
Switching the built-in modulator on and off In the previous section, possible TV reception interference was discussed, i picture/sound interference cannot be eliminated using the methods mentioned, the built-in modulator can be switched off. *Playback via the aerial cable” is no longer possible when the modulator is switched off. . @ Press the buttons [TEETER] and (¥ (Playback on the video recorder simultaneously. © Press the cursor button [B] for more than five seconds. A message, ¢.g.
9. NOTES Safety instructions/notes « Do not use your video recorder immediately after moving it from a cold o a warm location or vice versa, or under conditions of high humidity. Before 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, etc.} * Ensure that air can circulate freely through the video recorder’s ventilation openings. Do not place the idea recorder on soft surfaces.
10. BEFORE YOU CALL A TECHNICIAN Problem The video recorder does not respond when a button 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 Picturesqueness distortions during TV reception 42 Possible cause * No power supply. » Programmed recording is in progress. * Technical disturbance: disconnect from the mains for 30 seconds, then reconnect. if this has no effect, you can: 1.
11. TECHNICAL DATA, ACCESSORIES Technical data Accessories supplied * Mains voltage 220 240 Ve~ + Mains frequency 48-52 Hz * Power consumption 20 W typical {typ. 16 W in standby) {typ. £ 1 Win low power mode} s Wind/rewind time, 80 s typical for E-180 * Ambient temperature during operation +10°C to +85°C * Relative humidity 20% bis 80% * Weight approx. 4,6 kg * Position for use rax.
