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- Page 2 Please read these instructions before attempting to use your combined television and video cassette recorder (TV/VCR) Never use your TV/VCR if it Interference - Do not place your TV/VCR on or near appliances which may cause is damaged in any way. electromagnetic interference (TV or HI-FI speakers).
- Page 3 Features of your TV/VCR Video index search system automatically records marks on The built-in timer allows the tape whenever you start a automatic unattended recording Get to know your recording. of up to 8 TV programmes combined 14" within 1 month. Using the serial These marks are located by (34cm) colour facility you can easily record a...
- Page 4 Useful background information If you have any difficulty inserting the batteries in the remote control please refer to your Quick Start guide of this instruction book. Remote control operation may become erratic if: Direct sunlight, fluorescent lamp, standard household lamp (incandescent) or any other strong light source shines on the remote sensor.
- Page 5 Contents Your instruction book is divided into four sections. Page Setting up your combined Television and Video Cassette Recorder This will explain how to set up your Television and Video Cassette Recorder for all its uses. Page Television operation This will explain how to use all the features of the Colour Television. Page Video Cassette Recorder operation This will explain how to use all the features of the...
- Page 6 Installing your TV/VCR (not supplied) To complete your installation you will need to connect your TV/VCR to an aerial (not supplied) Insert the aerial into the aerial socket of your TV/VCR. The type of aerial required depends on the position of your home, its distance from the transmitter and local interference.
- Page 7 Connecting your TV/VCR to a Satellite system using a SCART lead Due to the wide variety of satellite receivers, decoders and systems available, the connection diagram given on this page is only a basic guide. If you require a more detailed explanation please refer to your satellite system instructions. Back view of your TV/VCR If you wish to view your satellite system using a...
- Page 8 How to set the clock Your TV/VCR is fitted with a 24 hour clock and a year 2000 compliant calendar. You will be unable to use your TV/VCR properly unless the time and date is set and keeping time correctly. Please note that you will be unable to select TIMER from the main menu until you have set the CLOCK.
- Page 9 Your TV/VCR will NOT timer record if the clock is not set. After a power failure or being unplugged from the mains the clock and all programmed settings will continue to operate for approximately 30 minutes. If the power failure lasts for more than 30 minutes How to set the clock settings will be lost.
- Page 10 How to tune in television stations Before you can view a television station it must be tuned into your TV/VCR's memory, this section will show you how to achieve this. You cannot tune TV channels if an aerial (not supplied) is not connected.
- Page 11 How to tune in television stations Should you need to make the picture even clearer and sharper, press PLAY or STOP. When you have a clear crisp picture store this setting by pressing ENTER. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - SEARCH / F.
- Page 12 Get to know your TV/VCR Each button listed in this section has the same function as its corresponding button on the remote control. Cassette compartment MAIN POWER switch Stand by indicator Headphone socket Timer REC indicator Power ON button REC/OTR indicator Volume Up/Down buttons Record and One touch record (OTR) button...
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Page 13: Table Of Contents
Basic TV operation Selecting a channel .............. 14 Adjusting the sound ............15 How to mute sound ............15 Call ..................15 Headphone socket .............. 15 Advanced TV operation Adjusting the picture ............16 ON and OFF Timer............18 Sleep Timer ................20 5451401A/12-13 8/25/99, 06:54 PM... -
Page 14: Selecting A Channel
Selecting a channel POWER Make sure that your TV/VCR is properly installed. Press MAIN POWER switch on the front panel, the PHONES red standby indicator will light. Switch on your TV/VCR by pressing ON on the front panel or on the remote control. Switch on your TV/VCR then press ON on the set or on the remote control To put your TV/VCR into standby mode, press ON on the remote control. -
Page 15: Adjusting The Sound
Adjusting the volume and call feature Press VOLUME up ( ) or down ( ) to adjust the sound level. VOLUME The sound level can be adjusted by using VOLUME Press MUTE to switch off the sound. MUTE When the sound is switched off the mute symbol will appear on screen. -
Page 16: Adjusting The Picture
Adjusting the picture The picture settings have been adjusted by the factory under optimum signal reception conditions, however conditions may not be the same in your area. After turning on your television, allow it to warm up for a few minutes before making any adjustments. Should you wish to reset picture controls back to factory settings press CANCEL. - Page 17 Adjusting the picture Press ENTER to display the contrast bar; press REW or F.FWD to adjust the contrast of the picture. CONTRAST EXIT : MENU Pictures appear sharpest in the daytime by increasing the INITIAL : CANCEL NEXT : ENTER contrast.
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Page 18: On And Off Timer
Timer functions The on timer feature allows you to automatically turn on your TV/VCR at a set time. The on timer will turn on your TV/VCR everyday at the same time and select the same channel. The off timer allows you to turn off your TV/VCR at a set time. You can set the off timer in conjunction with the on timer. - Page 19 Remember if you are to leave your TV/VCR unattended for a long period of time then for safety reasons you must unplug your unit Timer functions from the mains supply. The channel digit will flash. ON/OFF TIMER SET ON TIMER 7 : 45 CH 2 SUN–SAT...
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Page 20: Sleep Timer
Sleep function The sleep function allows you to automatically switch your television into standby after a preset amount of time (up to 120 minutes). In addition should you fall asleep or leave your TV/VCR unattended it will automatically switch into standby 15 minutes after the end of transmissions. - Page 21 Basic video operation How to insert and play a tape.......... 22 Visual rewind and forward ..........23 Rapid rewind and fast forward ........23 How to stop and remove a tape ........23 Pause ..................24 Manual and automatic tracking ........24 Counter display with zero return ........
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Page 22: How To Insert And Play A Tape
How to play a video cassette Only use VHS video cassette tapes. Your VCR can playback Video tapes recorded in the NTSC Colour System (TV system usually used in America and Japan) on PAL 60Hz TV (TV system used in the United Kingdom). To play the NTSC tape press PLAY. -
Page 23: Visual Rewind And Forward
If you do not press STOP the tape will continue until it reaches the end. The auto rewind facility will automatically rewind the tape to the beginning. How to play a video cassette Your TV/VCR will then automatically eject the cassette. To visually rewind or forward the tape (picture search) the tape must be playing;... -
Page 24: Pause
VCR features Your TV/VCR is equipped with useful features to enhance your viewing. When playing a tape, press PAUSE to view a still picture. The sound is muted during pause. Pause is automatically changed to play after being held for 5 minutes to prevent damaging the tape. -
Page 25: Counter Display With Zero Return
Counter and Zero return Your VCR has a counter which can display the actual amount of time (in hours, minutes and seconds) a tape has been played. The Zero return feature allows you to set the counter to 00:00:00 at any point in the tape and then rewind and start playing from that point when you press the ZERO RETURN button. -
Page 26: Instant Record
How to record and view the same TV programme The one touch recording feature provides a simple and convenient way to make instant and timed recordings. When recording is taking place you will only be able to view the channel that you have selected to record. - Page 27 How to record and view the same TV programme Press SP/LP to select either standard play (SP) or long play (LP). 0 : 30 Press REC/OTR for continuous recording. If the erase protection tab has Additional presses of the REC/OTR button will been removed, the tape will eject allow you to record in timed intervals (displayed on when the REC/OTR button is...
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Page 28: Timer Record
Timer recordings Timer recordings allow you to programme your VCR so that it will record at preset times. The built-in timer allows unattended recording of up to 8 programmes within 1 month. When recording is taking place you will only be able to view the channel that you have selected to record. - Page 29 Timer recordings If you make a mistake during the setting procedure press PLAY or STOP to select the information you want to change and then press REW or F.FWD to change it. TIMER REC SET Press REW or F.FWD to select the desired day or 23 SAT DATE 11 : 30...
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Page 30: Checking Or Cancelling Timer Recordings
Checking and cancelling timer programmes You can easily check the details and cancel or make corrections for timer programmes. If the timer rec has been activated, now press TIMER 2 3 SAT 2 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 REC to deactivate the timer. -
Page 31: Video Index Search System
Video index search system The video index search system enables you to locate the beginning of any recording made on your TV/VCR. Your TV/VCR automatically records index marks on the tape whenever a recording is started. To search for an index mark; or skip over a number of I NDEX 1 index marks: Press NDEX during stop or playback. -
Page 32: Setting The User Registration
Setting the security protection In an effort to fight crime, we have equipped your TV/VCR with security protection. When activated your TV/VCR is protected against unauthorised use. You cannot operate the unit if you forget the PIN code. Please ensure that you keep a record of the PIN code in a safe place, in case you forget it. POWER Make sure that your TV/VCR is properly installed. - Page 33 If the unit needs to be serviced, make sure that the security protect Setting the security protection function is OFF, otherwise you will be charged for resetting this feature. Press PLAY or STOP to select the "PIN CODE". Write down your PIN PIN CODE REGISTRATION OWNER' S NAME Then press ENTER.
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Page 34: Connections
How to connect your TV/VCR to another VCR If you connect your TV/VCR to another VCR it is possible to duplicate a pre-recorded 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 leads. - Page 35 How to connect your TV/VCR to a video camera If you connect your TV/VCR to a Video camera it is possible to duplicate a pre-recorded 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 leads.
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Page 36: How To Select The Language
How to select the language This feature allows you to select the language you wish your TV on screen display to appear in. Press MENU. The main control menu will appear on TIMER REC SET your TV screen. AUTO REPEAT CH TUNING TV SETUP Press PLAY or STOP until the square next to the... -
Page 37: Wiring Instruction And Scart Socket Information
Wiring instruction and SCART socket information Warning: If the mains plug is cut The wires in your TV/VCR mains lead are coloured in accordance with the from the mains lead of this appliance following:- the plug must be destroyed. A mains plug with bared wires is hazardous if The wire which is coloured Blue must be engaged in a mains output socket. - Page 38 Before requesting service please check the following points 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 SYMPTOM CAUSE...
- Page 39 Before requesting service please check the following points SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION t o r o i t o r f d i v e. t f. f both power on t. i y l r e. t u l i e.
- Page 40 Nominal specifications TELEVISION Picture Tube: ..........14" (34cm "V") measured diagonally, 90˚ degree deflection Television System: .......... CCIR: 625 lines 50 fields PAL I Tuner: .............. Electronic Tuner Receiving coverage: ........UHF Channel Frequencies 21-69 Audio Output Power: ........1.5W Speaker: ............
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I have a matsui tvr 185a the remote isn't working ive tried lots ov things eg. Batteries ..on off buttons I think need a new remote control...looked on Google but none ov this number ?
The compatible remote control for the Matsui TVR 180R uses two AAA / R03 / MN2400 size batteries. It must be used within 5 metres and within a 30° angle from either side of the remote sensor. Remote control operation may be affected by strong light sources or obstacles between the remote and the TV/VCR.
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