[RECORG®] starts recording. Cursor buttons downpour, left fright. ~ Navigate and confirm in OSD Meade, ~ select certain functions, select programmed step by step, ~ set time/date step by step, ~ adjusts picture sharpness. [MERE calls up the OSD page MAIN MENU, terminates OSD mode. [TERR] clears entries. [PLAY® ] starts playback. [ in STOP position; rewinds the tape.
.. . with "Show View" . . . with "Standard Timer" Overview Switch on the TV set and select the programmer position for the video reorder, Insert a cassette without erase protection into the cassette compartment of the video recorder. ® Press the button. Use the [A7 or button to select “Show View" on the screen then confirm with the [ button. # Enter the three-digit to nine-digit Show View code with the numeric buttons [G=91 The Show View code can be found in your TV guide.
OPERATING MANUAL VR 768/16 Dear customer, with this video recorder (VCR), you own ore of the most sophisticated yet simple-to-use video 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. Acquainting yourself with the video recorder's features is the best way to guarantee trouble-free operation.
1. BUTTONS, CONTROLS AND SOCKETS For detailed explanations of the functions, see the corresponding chapters.
A The front of the video recorder [SYNCHRONICITY] Synchrony-edit socket (W] Pause/Stop Audio input sockets, left fright (] Fast rewind/ Video input socket picture search reverse [E] Playback [LOW POWERS ] Switching griffon [®E] Fast forward wind/ [RECORD® ] Recording picture search forward [FOLLOWER] Automatic channel search [Z] Cassette eject A7 Cursor programmer number plus [JOGSHUTTIE/STILL ] Still picture, ¥ Cursor deprogramming number minus Jog/Shuttle on/off Jog/Shuttle The back of the video recorder
2. INSTALLATION. HOW DO | INSTALL THE VIDEO RECORDER ? Connecting the video recorder The scary socket (EXTERNAL / EURO-AV 1] has an input/output function. Connect your TV set 1o this socket. The socket has an input function. Connect additional units to this socket. A detailed explanation to this illustration 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 © 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 Nate: * So that the battery operates correctly, it must always be pointed at the TV set.
Connecting to the TV set Connecting to the mains supply {f your TV set does not have a Cart socket, do not read here but continue with cheater "Additional functions of your video recorder”. In the chapter "Playback via the aerial cable’ you will find the required information, @ Insert one plug of the Cart cable supplied into the Cart socket 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 button (WILLPOWER STANDEE The time remains visible. 2. Energy-saving mode, Press the bunion 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.
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 bottom line of the picture screen designate the buttons on the remote control which are 1o be used to carry out the various functions. You will be guided in a simple and understandable way to the next possible operating steps.
3. STORING TV CHANNELS i 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 nearness 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.
Note: *When an Auto store is restarted, the "INSTALLATION MENU" appears after Step Select "Auto store” and proceed with Step @. TV channels already stored will be retained. if the message “FULL™ appears briefly in the video recorder display, all of the video recorder’s channel storage places have been coupled. For details of how to change the sequence, please read the section entitled “"Channel preset”. At this stage, you can still determine special functions for certain channel numbers.
e 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 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 [ATE].
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 [AIDE, 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.g.
4. PLAYING A RECORDED CASSETTE in chapter 2, you have learned how to connect the video recorder to the TV set. When this is Dane, playback of a cassette 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 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 autocratically switched on from standby.
Still picture/super slow motion The JOG/SHUTTLE functions © Press the [FAVE T button, © Press the button. The picture *freezes’ and the display indicates " P14 *. Each time you press the button, the still picture advances one step. Press and hold down the [STHL7JOG ON P button. The video recorder switches to super slow motion. © Press the [FLAY] button to return to Norma! play. Slow motion @ Press the [STERILIZATION] button. The video recorder switches to still picture mode.
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 to improve the automatically made optimum adjustment as follows. @ During playback or still picture mode, press the [MENKENT button, @ Select the menu line *Picture’, Confirm with the [ button. © The *PICTURE" menu appears on the screen.
How do | know where | am currently on the tape? The length of the tee 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 then indicated {e.g. 3: 05 hrs}. @ Start the tape measurement function with the button on the remote control. The video recorder’s display indicates "WAIT".
5. HOW CAN | RECORD DIRECTLY ? If you wish to record, proceed as follows: @ Switch the video recorder on. insert a cassette not protected against recording. @ Use the (X7 button to select the programmer position from which you wish to record, e.g, "POOP. Note on TV sets with "Easy Link® function: * The 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.
S Direct recording with TV sets without “Easy Link” function i you wish to record a TV programmer you are watching, press the button (RECORD® | 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 8in 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 automatically.
Programming with "Show\View' This method makes programming your video recorder as easy as dialing a telephone number. All you need to do is enter the (thereto nine-digit) Show View code which is printed in your TV guide next 1o 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 retarder. Be sure you have inserted a cassette without erase protection.
S S Programming with TXT pages © Select the desired TV programmer. The cursor Bl marks the start ime of the selected TV programmer. With the help of the remote contra handset, the onscreen user's guide and the page memory, TIMER © Confirm with the (0K ] button. programming is considerably facilitated. The general The picture screen and the video recorder's display use of the TXT decoder is to be found in the chapter indicate the TIMER data. “‘Additional functions® later in this booklet.
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.
1 S How can I record from a satellite receiver? A few general notes on programming iris also possible to programmer recordings from an external satellite receiver. @ Connect the satellite receiver with the socket [DECADE. 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.
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 button. How can | check a TIMER block ? @ Switch on the TV set and select the programmer position intended for the video retarder. © Press the [TERM] button on the remote control. The 0SD page "MAIN MENU" appears on the picture screen, © Select the option “Timer list". Confirm with the (B button.
0 R 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 O8D page "EASY TEXTPROGRAMMING® are brought in a new order, @ Switch on the TV set and select the programmer position intended for the video recorder.
7. EDITING VIDEO RECORDINGS iris not possible to simply cut video tapes with a pair of scissors then splice them. If you wish to 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 another. 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/or sound recordings into existing recordings, Connect the video/audio source to the input sockets [VIBE and of the video recorder, The sockets are located behind the left fap at the front of the recorder, or connect the video/audio source to the Cart sockets [EU RD-AVT] or of the video recorder. The sockets are located on the back of the video recorder. You have the choice between three insert functions.
Adjusting the video recorder (VCR) to the camcorder (CC) (edit-setup) You can 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 H or figure B 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 autocratically controlled. O Stop copying with the CS TOPI] button on the video recorder. © End copying with the [FIEND] button or the [STANDBY 1 button on the remote control.
Variant 2 as shown in figure B or figure M if the camcorder is to control the video recorder. © Start copying with the corresponding button on the camcorder or its remote contra. The camcorder starts with "PLAYBACK” and at the same time the video recorder starts with "RECORDING". The sound level is automatically controlled. 0o Stop copying with the PAUSE or STILL button on the camcorder or on its remote control. @ End copying with the [MERIT] button or the 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 on your video recorder}. Connect the video/audio source to the input sockets (VIBES Jan on the video recorder. The sockets are o be found behind the left flap at the front of the recorder.
Method 2 “Insert CC™: O Use the [SELECT] button to select the OSD page 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. Depending on the camcorder type connected, it is possible to mark the beginning and the end of the recording. Follow the user guide on the OSD page. @ Use the button to select the OSD page for camcorder mode.
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, © Cross the remote control button [LENIENT © Select the line “Personal preferences”.
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 [FOLLOW TV on the video recorder. © Select the line "Special settings”.
R 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.), even if your TV set is not provided with the TXT function.
Externally controlled TIMER recording Do you have another device, such as a satellite receiver, equipped with an integrated clog which can be used for controlling other devices? if 0, you can control the recording from such an external device via the Cart socket [DEC-AV . Insert a cassette not protected against recording. @ Switch the video recorder off with the button on the remote control. © Press the button on the remote tricolor for more than three seconds.
Recording from another video/audio source With this video recorder, you can make recordings from an external videodisc source, for example a second video recorder or a camcorder, Te 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 & Cart cable, On this video recorder, use the [DEC-AV ] Cart socket.
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 a TV set. The external unit can be, for example, a second video recorder, a decoder, a satellite receiver or a CDA player. * [f the external unit transmits a control signal, this is recognized by the video recorder and this switches autocratically to the view mode. You can switch the view mode on and off with the button.
Playback via the aerial cable 1f you do not wish to use a Cart cable, you must use the already connected aerial cable for playback from the video recorder, o o Switch on the TV set and select the programmer position intended for the video recorder {see the aerating instructions of your TV set}. Disconnect the aerial cable from the aerial socket of the video recorder [T so that only the cable connection between the TV set and the video recorder remains.
@ If 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). O Press the buttons [Z] and on the video recorder simultaneously. Use the (%7 or (& button or the numeric buttons. [8=F7to enter the "new” channel number on the video recorder. The video recorder's display indicates "MODULATOR’ and the "new’ channel! number or frequency.
9. NOTES Safety instructions/notes Do not use your video recorder immediately after moving it from a cold to 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, st) 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 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 Picture/sound distortions during TV reception Possible cause * No power supply. * Programmed recording is in progress. * Technical disturbance: disconnect from the mains for 30 seconds, then reconnect. [f this has no effect, you can: 1.
11. TECHNICAL DATA, ACCESSORIES Technical data * Mains voltage 220 240 V~ * Mains frequency 48-52 Hz * Power consumption 20 W typical {typ. 16 W in standby} {typ. power mode} * Windjammer time, 80 s typical for £-180 * Ambient temperature during operation +10°C 10 +35°C * Relative humidity 20% bis 80% * Weight approx. 5,4 kg * Position for use max.
