This video recorder is intended for reception, recor- Do not expose the recorder or the cassette to any ding, and reproduction of picture and sound moisture. signals. The recorder is intended for use in dry rooms. Any other application is expressly prohibited. If you wish to operate it in the open air, make abso- lutely sure that it is protected against moisture If the recorder is exposed to drastic temperature...
EXT 1 EXT 1 EXT 2 EXT 2 EURO-AV MOD. FREQ. Connecting the recorder to the aerial Connecting the recorder to the mains Remove the aerial cable from the aerial socket on Insert the supplied mains cable into the mains the TV set and insert it into the aerial socket –...
Inserting batteries into the remote At a glance control The buttons on the remote control are explained briefly on this page and the following page. For operation please see the respective chapter of these operating instructions. START PROG. STOP ON/OFF Press the catch and remove the cover from the bat- tery compartment.
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Switch for selecting the VCR address Buttons for various entries ¢ No function. STOP SP/LP ¢ Initiates ShowView programming. SV/V+ Numbered buttons various INS/DUB entries. No function. Selects programme position A1 or A2 for recording or TIMER program- ming. Switches to the info table and back Buttons under the cover flap to the TV picture.
The GRUNDIG user guide on the screen of the TV set Preparation … offers a dialogue between you and the recorder. The recorder responds to many functions which Switch the TV set on. you select using the remote control, with info tables and dialogue lines on the screen of the TV set.
Tuning the TV set to the recorder The TV set receives programmes from different stations on certain channels. Store the channel at the TV set (see the operating The recorder also transmits on such a channel (bet- instructions for the TV set). ween channels 30 and 40 ±...
Setting the time and date Tuning TV stations Television stations broadcast programmes on diffe- The digital clock continues to operate (for up to 7 rent frequencies/channels. days) after the recorder has been disconnected from the mains supply. However, the time is not The recorder has a built-in receiver.
Tuning to TV stations with the automatic tuning system (ATS euro plus) Preparation The station identification is inserted automatically in the » TV Station Table « for TV stations which Switch the TV set on. broadcast a VPS signal. Select the programme position for the video recor- The station identification may be entered manually der at the TV set (AV programme position).
Resorting TV stations – with the Resorting TV stations – manually Follow TV function Preraration Here the recorder receives the same programme position allocation as the TV set. Switch the TV set on. The recorder and the TV set must be connected Select the programme position for the video recor- with a EURO-AV cable.
Entering data manually Preparation Instead of entering the channel number you can enter the frequency of the TV station. To do this Switch the TV set on. press the Z button. VPS (red) – The display changes from » CHANNEL « to Select the programme position for the video recor- »...
Inserting a cassette The tape length display is automatically set to » 0.00.00 « when a cassette is inserted. Push the cassette with the window facing upwards It can also be reset manually to » 0.00.00 « using into the cassette compartment until it is automati- ¢...
At a glance START PROG. STOP ON/OFF Preparation Switch the TV set on. Select the programme position for the video recor- der at the TV set (AV programme position). Insert a recorded cassette into the cassette com- partment. The video recorder automatically deter- mines the playing time of the cassette.
Adjusting picture/sound quality Locating a certain recording Video Index Such System (VISS) Adjusting picture/sound quality – This system allows you to locate the beginning of automatic any of your own recordings quickly and accurately. After having inserted a cassette and started playb- ack, the recorder adjusts automatically for the best Marking a tape position –...
At a glance START PROG. STOP ON/OFF Preparation Switch the TV set on. Select the programme position for the video recor- der at the TV set (AV programme position). Insert a cassette with sufficient playing time into the cassette compartment. Operation Select programme position, step by step using the DC buttons on the remote control or the a b...
Entering a stop time Assembling recordings with clean joints (assembly editing) Recording continues to the end of the tape. But you can also enter a stop time. There are two During playback, locate the tape position where you options for this: wish to join the new recording.
The options for TIMER programming The recorder can be programmed to record at a Programming a number of TV later date. programmes on one day If you wish to record a number of TV programmes You can programme: on one day, you must decide which one is to be recorded completely if there is a risk of alterations –...
Programming with the ShowView system, variant 1 All you have to do is activate the ShowView system If the programme is to be recorded daily or weekly by pressing a button, enter the ShowView number at the same time, press the Z button ED/EW (green) code –...
Recorder messages Checking the occupied TIMER positions These indicate various operating states and errors. ¢ Press the button. SET/CHECK The messages appear on the TV screen or in the – The » Record Programming « table appears. display on the recorder. After an interval the recorder switches the table off SET CLOCK automatically and returns to record stand-by mode.
Programming with the user guide and manual data entry, variant 2 Preparation Programme a new recording. To do this press the Switch the TV set on. G button. Select the AV programme position for the video PROG START STOP recorder at the TV set. 10 CNN 01.
… from a second recorder, a CD-i player, a satellite receiver EURO-AV EXT 1 EXT 1 EXT 2 EXT 2 MOD. FREQ. satellite receiver EURO-AV TV EURO-AV DECODER EURO-AV VCR second recorder AUDIO EURO-AV CD-i-player EURO-AV Connecting Operation Connect the EXT. 2 socket on the recorder to the Select programme position for the second recorder or the CD-i player.
For this purpose you must be able to select » AV « on any programme position at the TV (e.g. GRUNDIG TV sets). Setting a programme position for a deco- Select » AV « on programme position 4 or program- me position AV on your TV set.
Controlling recording from Continuous playback mode external units Preparation for continuous playback If the recorder is connected at socket EXT. 2 with an mode external unit which is equipped with a timer with control signal, the external unit can be used to con- Insert a recorded cassette.
The child lock Setting the function display (OSD – ON SCREEN DISPLAY) It is possible to lock all functions using the child lock. It is possible to adjust the duration of the function Even a cassette which is inserted later must remain displays which appear on the TV screen.
With this remote control you can control different Remote control of two recorders GRUNDIG video recorders independently of each other. When the switch is in the VIDEO 2 position, you can You can use it with your GV 500 and a second control your GV 500;...
Remote control of a TV set user guide With this remote control you can also control GRUNDIG colour TV sets that use the remote con- It is possible to alter the language of the user guide. trol TP 590 onwards.
Fixing faults yourself Not every picture and sound fault means a defect in your recorder. Disturbed reception can also be caused by a cable which is accidentally pulled out, a defect in the TV set, or failure of the transmitter or the TV aerial system.
RF (aerial) connecting cable EURO-AV cable Mains cable Alignment pin for channel adjustment Operating instructions The complete range of accessories can be found in the » GRUNDIG-REVUE «, which you can obtain from authorized dealers. Subject to alteration and error.