If you install your video recorder in a purpose-built unit, check that the air vents are not obstructed. Allow a clearance of 10 cm on either side and at the rear of the appliance and at least 7 cm above.
It must not be connected to D.C. mains. Note: The mains lead of the video is fitted with a moulded plug. If the mains sockets are not compatible or if for any reason the plug is removed please follow the directions below.
Before you start Remove all the packaging and protective films. Before setting up your video recorder, you should have all the following elements in your possession. R.F. lead Mains lead Remote control and batteries User manual In order to respect the environment we have printed this manual on unbleached recycling paper.
NAVIGATION WITHIN THE MENUS 1 - To choose a function, select a line with 2 - To confirm your choice, press 3 - To make an adjustment (i.e. to select an option, increase or decrease a given value), use the keys.
Connections BASIC CONNECTIONS Disconnect the outside aerial cable from the TV set and reconnect it to the RF IN socket on your video recorder. Connect the TV set to the video recorder (RF OUT socket) with the supplied aerial cable.
VCR set-up Upon completion of the basic connections described on the previous page To set up your VCR, you will need the user manual of your TV set.We recommend that you proceed step by step with all stages up to and including page 7.
Store the output signal found on an unused TV programme number, following your TV instruction book. Note: Remember this TV programme number as you will have to use it to watch the playback of your VCR tapes or TV programme.
Sorting your channels To ease identification of the channels, have a TV magazine to hand. Press the VCR key on your remote control. Automatic channel set-up assigns the programme numbers in a pre-defined order.These programme numbers may not match the usual order (BBC 1 on Pr 1).
Select Manual set up, and confirm with OK. With W first select Reception and then choose CH or CC with C or B (CH stands for the channels received via your aerial antenna and CC for the cable network programmes).
Pausing the picture on a video tape: Press the PAUSE key while in playback mode (Note there is no picture in SP mode pause). When a menu is displayed on the screen, you cannot activate your VCRÕs main functions (play, rewind).
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Selecting standard play (SP) or long play (LP): Press the SP/LP key. Watching the TV channels installed in your VCR: Press the digit (0-9) or PR+ / PR- keys. When a menu is displayed on the screen, you cannot activate your VCRÕs main functions (play, rewind).
To start recording, press the REC or the PLAY key again. Note: an information screen comes up on your TV, but it will not be recorded on the tape.To delete this screen, press the EXIT key. Pr1 M M SP...
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Use the number keys (0-9) to enter the start and stop time. Note: make sure that the start and stop times do not overlap another timer recording. Press number keys (0-9) to enter the Date of the timer recording in day and month format.
OK. To decrease the power consumption of your VCR in standby (the clock is not displayed): use W W to select the Eco mode line, then tick the box (þ) with the OK key. Press EXIT key to leave menu.
Your remote control can be used for controlling certain functions of most of our brand of TV sets. For this, you need to enter one of the following codes: 000 for the most recent sets and 001 for the others. Depending on the type of TV set you own, this remote control may not be compatible or certain functions may not be available.
Press the MENU key. Select Clock set with W W , and confirm with OK. With the keys C C / B B , position the cursor on the 1 of 199- and press 2.To replace the other digits, proceed likewise.
Identifying and correcting problems If you have any problems, check the counter measure for each symptoms listed below. If the problem persists, note your VCR Model Number and Serial Number which can be found on the back of your VCR. Contact your nearest authorized service centre or dealer for assistance.
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