Grundig GV 940 NIC User Manual
Grundig GV 940 NIC User Manual

Grundig GV 940 NIC User Manual

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VIDEORECORDER
GV 940 NIC
ENGLISH
NEDERLANDS
FRANÇAIS
ESPAÑOL
PORTUGUÊS

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  • Page 1 VIDEORECORDER GV 940 NIC ENGLISH NEDERLANDS FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL PORTUGUÊS...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS ________________________________________________________________________ Videorecorder GV 940 NIC Special features of your video recorder Contents of delivery Installation and Safety At a Glance Front side of the video recorder Rear side of the video recorder The remote control Connecting and Preparation Connecting the aerial, TV set, satellite receiver, and mains cable...
  • Page 3 On-screen display on/off Continous playback NICAM sound Selecting the video recorder’s control address Operation with a 16:9 format TV set Child lock Remote Control of TV Sets Fixing Faults Yourself Technical Data Help in the Case of a Defect Grundig After-Sales Points...
  • Page 4: Videorecorder Gv 940 Nic

    Really easy programming of recordings. Select the desired programme from your TV guide, enter the ShowView number indicated there, ready. SAT video control Socket for the timer control of a Grundig satellite receiver connected. Contents of delivery Video recorder GV 940 NIC Remote control 2 batteries 1.5 V–, Mignon type...
  • Page 5: Installation And Safety

    INSTALLATION AND SAFETY _________________________ In order that you may enjoy this high-quality and comfortable video recorder for a long time it is very important that you observe the following points when instal- ling the recorder. This video recorder is intended for the reception, recording and reproduction of TV picture and sound signals.
  • Page 6: At A Glance

    AT A GLANCE ________________________________________________________________ Front side of the video recorder VIDEO IN AUDIO IN INFO Video input for camcorder . VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R Left/right audio inputs for camcorder. Switches the video recorder off. Ejects the cassette. › ›...
  • Page 7: Rear Side Of The Video Recorder

    AT A GLANCE _____________________________________________________________________________ Rear side of the video recorder LINE 2 ( II ) IN/DECODER ANTENNA IN CANAL PLUS / L2 ( II ) ENTREE ANTENNE AUDIO OUT SORTIE SON LINE 1 ( I ) IN/OUT RF OUT SON / VIDEO ( L1/ SORTIE ANTENNE Ü...
  • Page 8: The Remote Control

    AT A GLANCE _____________________________________________________________________________ The remote control On this page you will find a brief description of the important remote control functions. Refer to the corresponding chapters of this manual for more infor- mation on operation. Direct the remote control at the video recorder. Switches the video recorder off (standby).
  • Page 9: Connecting And Preparation

    CONNECTING AND PREPARATION _______ INPUT-SAT VIDEO CONTROL 220-240 V~ EURO AV TV EURO AV DECODER EURO AV VCR 50-60 Hz LINE 2( ) IN/DECODER ANTENNA IN CANAL PLUS / L2( ENTREE ANTENNE AUDIO OUT SORTIE SON LINE 1( ) IN/OUT RF OUT SON / VIDEO(L1/ SORTIE ANTENNE...
  • Page 10 CONNECTING AND PREPARATION _______________________________________ If a satellite receiver equipped with a SAT control socket is connected to the LINE 2( II ) IN/DECODER video recorder: II ) ANTENNA IN CANAL PLUS / L2( ENTREE ANTENNE AUDIO OUT SORTIE SON LINE 1( I ) IN/OUT RF OUT connect the...
  • Page 11: Switching The Video Recorder On And Off (Energy-Saver Mode)

    CONNECTING AND PREPARATION _______________________________________ Switching the video recorder on and off (energy-saver mode) Switch the video recorder on with the » « button. Switch the video recorder to standby with the » « button. – The video recorder is now in standby and the time is visible in the display.
  • Page 12: Settings

    SETTINGS ____________________________________________________________________________ Adjusting the TV set to the video recorder This adjustment is not necessary if the video recorder and the TV set are con- nected with a EURO-AV cable. Preparation Switch the TV set on. Select the »AV« programme position for video playback via the aerial socket. Consult also the user manual of your TV set.
  • Page 13: Channel Programming With The Automatic Tuning System Ats Euro Plus

    SETTINGS ____________________________________________________________________________________ Channel programming with the automatic tuning system ATS euro plus The recorder has a built-in receiver. It can therefore receive and record television programmes independently of the TV set. For this, you must programme the TV channels on the video recorder. When carrying out this function, the time is automatically updated, provided a TV programme with teletext is received on programme position 1.
  • Page 14 SETTINGS ____________________________________________________________________________________ COUNTRY Select the country (place of installation) using the » « buttons. If the country you require is not given in the table, select the »OTHERS« line. Confirm your selection with the » « button. OTHERS A table asking you whether the aerial cable or the EURO-AV cable has been connected to the video recorder appears.
  • Page 15: Playback

    PLAYBACK _________________________________________________________________________ Basic playback functions Preparation Switch the TV set on. Select the »AV« programme position for video playback on the TV set. Insert a recorded cassette with its window up into the cassette compartment until it is automatically pulled in. –...
  • Page 16: Additional Playback Functions

    PLAYBACK __________________________________________________________________________________ Additional playback functions Double playback speed Press the » « button during playback. Press the » « button once again to return to normal playback. Slow motion During freeze-frame (playback-pause): press the » I I I « button a longer time. –...
  • Page 17: Index Search

    PLAYBACK __________________________________________________________________________________ Selecting the sound track When playing back cassettes which have been recorded with stereo or two- channel sound broadcasts, it is possible to select the desired sound track with the »AUDIO« button: – stereo (helical hifi track) – display »L R«;...
  • Page 18: Recording

    RECORDING ____________________________________________________________________ The three recording options With your video recorder you may record programmes in three different ways: Right away, that is you select the desired programme on the video recorder then start recording. At a later time using the ShowView number. At a later time by entering the data of the desired TV programme if you do not know the ShowView numbers.
  • Page 19: Instant Recording

    RECORDING _______________________________________________________________________________ Instant recording Preparation Switch the TV set on. Select the »AV« programme position for video playback on the TV set. Insert a cassette with sufficient playing time and intact erase tab (cassette not erase-protected) into the cassette compartment until it is fully pulled in. –...
  • Page 20: Assembling Recordings With Clean Joints

    RECORDING _______________________________________________________________________________ Assembling recordings with clean joints With this function you will have no disturbing transitions between the individual recordings during playback. During playback, locate the end of the picture scene at which you wish to join the new recording. Press the »II «...
  • Page 21: Programmed Recording - By Entering The Showview Number

    RECORDING _______________________________________________________________________________ Programmed recording – by entering the ShowView number Notes: The time and date must correctly be set on the recorder. The ShowView numbers of the different broadcasts can be found in TV programme guides. If all programmed recording positions (TIMER positions) are occupied, you must clear one position, refer to “Clearing programmed recording data”...
  • Page 22 RECORDING _______________________________________________________________________________ Confirm the ShowView number with the »OK« button. DATE PR START STOP – The current recording data appears on the picture screen. 02 12 19:30 20:15 – – / – – – – – – : – – –...
  • Page 23 RECORDING _______________________________________________________________________________ Programmed recording – by entering the data for the desired TV programme Use this programmed recording mode if you do not know the ShowView numbers of the TV programmes. Notes: The time and date must correctly be set on the recorder. If all programmed recording positions (TIMER positions) are occupied, you must clear one position, refer to “Clearing programmed recording data”...
  • Page 24 RECORDING _______________________________________________________________________________ Change the programme position number (PR) with » « or » «, or DATE PR START STOP enter it with two digits using the » 0 … 9 « buttons. 12 – – : – – – – : – – SP Confirm with the »OK«...
  • Page 25: Checking, Altering And Clearing Programmed Recording Data

    RECORDING _______________________________________________________________________________ Checking, altering and clearing programmed recording data Preparation Switch the TV set on. Select the »AV« programme position for video playback on the TV set. Checking programmed recording data If recording standby is activated, press the » TIMER ON/OFF«...
  • Page 26: Interrupting The Recording Standby Mode Of The Video Recorder

    RECORDING _______________________________________________________________________________ Clearing recording data If recording standby is activated, press the » TIMER ON/OFF« button. DATE PR START STOP 02 12 19:30 20:15 SP 02 14 21:00 22:00 SP Press the » « button. – – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – – –...
  • Page 27: Copying

    COPYING ___________________________________________________________________________ … from a second video recorder, a DVD player, or a camcorder 2 EXTERNAL / DEC. - AV 2 AUDIO 1 EXTERNAL / EURO - AV 1 INFO VIDEO IN AUDIO IN LINE 2( II ) IN/DECODER ANTENNA IN CANAL PLUS / L2( II ) ENTREE ANTENNE...
  • Page 28: Operation With A Satellite Receiver

    SATELLITE RECEIVER _________________________________________________ Operation with a satellite receiver not equipped with a SAT control socket PAY-TV INPUT-SAT 220-240 V~ EURO AV TV EURO AV DECODER EURO AV VCR 50-60 Hz LINE 2( ) IN/DECODER ANTENNA IN CANAL PLUS / L2( ENTREE ANTENNE AUDIO OUT SORTIE SON...
  • Page 29 SATELLITE RECEIVER __________________________________________________________________ Connect the »ANTENNA IN« socket on the video recorder with the corre- sponding socket (TV) on the satellite receiver using a commercially available aerial cable. Connect the aerial cable supplied with the »RF OUT« socket of the video É...
  • Page 30: Operation With A Decoder

    OPERATION WITH A DECODER __________________ Activating the decoder If you wish to receive encrypted TV programmes from private broadcasters with your video recorder, you will require an appropriate decoder. Consult a specialized dealer about the decoder. Connection Connect the »LINE2 (II) IN/DECODER«...
  • Page 31: Sound Playback

    SOUND PLAYBACK __________________________________________________ Your recorder has two different systems for recording and playing back the sound. – The hifi (helical) track for stereo and two-channel sound recordings. – The mono (longitudinal) track for sound playback on standard VHS video recorders and for audio dubbing. Hifi sound playback Connection LINE 2(...
  • Page 32: Audio Dubbing

    SOUND PLAYBACK ___________________________________________________________________ Audio dubbing You can add an audio track to the video recording at a later date. Connection Connect the »L AUDIO R« sockets at the front of the video recorder with the corresponding input sockets of the sound source (hifi system, CD player) using a commercially available Cinch cable.
  • Page 33: Special Settings

    SPECIAL SETTINGS ____________________________________________________ Re-sorting TV channels manually Preparation Switch the TV set on. Select the »AV« programme position for video playback on the TV set. Setting Call up the main menu with the » INFO« button. – The »MENU« table appears on the picture screen. Select the »INSTALLATION «...
  • Page 34: Changing Or Entering Station Names

    SPECIAL SETTINGS ____________________________________________________________________ Select the » CANCEL« line using the » « or » « button then activate it with CHANNEL SORT the »OK« button. MOVE – On the picture screen appears the station table and in the background the CANCEL NAME picture of the selected programme position.
  • Page 35: Channel Programming With The Manual Tuning System Or By Entering

    SPECIAL SETTINGS ____________________________________________________________________ Channel programming with the manual tuning system or by entering the channel numbers manually If you do not know the channel/special channel numbers of the TV stations you wish to programme, or if the recorder could not find a TV station with the help of the automatic tuning system, you can use the manual search for programming.
  • Page 36: Skipping Tv Channels

    SPECIAL FUNCTIONS ________________________________________________________________ Skipping TV channels Use this function if you wish to skip one ore more programme positions when selecting these step by step with the » « or » « button. Preparation Switch the TV set on. Select the »AV« programme position for video playback on the TV set. Setting Call up the main menu with the »...
  • Page 37: Setting The Time And Date

    SETTING THE TIME AND DATE _____________________ The digital clock of the recorder continues running for approximately 1 hour even when the recorder is disconnected from the mains. However, the time is not visible in the display Automatic updating If a TV channel which has Teletext is set on programme position 1 of the recorder, the recorder takes over the time and updates automatically its internal clock.
  • Page 38: Special Functions

    SPECIAL FUNCTIONS _____________________________________________ The functions “On-screen display on/off“, “Continuous playback“, “Nicam sound“, “Selecting the video recorder’s control address” and “Operation with a 16:9 format TV set” can be selected in the »MODE« menu. Selecting the »MODE« menu Switch the TV set on. Select the »AV«...
  • Page 39: Nicam Sound

    Press the » INFO« button to end the setting. Selecting the video recorder’s control address Your remote control can be used to operate different GRUNDIG video recorders independently of one another. Ask your specialized dealer which GRUNDIG video recorders are suited.
  • Page 40: Remote Control Of Tv Sets

    REMOTE CONTROL OF TV SETS _________________ With the video remote control you can also control GRUNDIG colour TV sets. The functions that can actually be operated depend, of course, on the technical features of your GRUNDIG TV set. Note: Point the remote control at the TV set.
  • Page 41: Fixing Faults Yourself

    FIXING FAULTS YOURSELF ______________________________ Not all picture and sound faults mean that there is a defect in your recorder. Disturbed reception can also be caused by a cable which is accidently pulled out, a defect in the TV set, or failure of the transmitter or the TV aerial system. Fault Cause Remedy...
  • Page 42: Technical Data

    TECHNICAL DATA _______________________________________________________ This video recorder complies with the VDE 0860 safety regulation and consequently also with the international safety specifications IEC 65 and CEE 1. This device complies with the requirements of the guidelines 89/336/ECC and 73/23/ECC. TV standard: CCIR, PAL B/G, 625 lines CCIR, MESEC B/G, 625 lines System:...
  • Page 43: Help In The Case Of A Defect

    HELP IN THE CASE OF A DEFECT _______________ GRUNDIG After Sales Points GRUNDIG GRUNDIG GRUNDIG Kundendienst Nord Kundendienst Mitte Kundendienst Süd Dudenstraße 45-53 Beuthener Straße 65 Kolumbusstraße 14 D-22113 Hamburg D-68167 Mannheim D-90471 Nürnberg +49/40-7 33 31-0 +49/6 21-33-76-70 +49/9 11-7 03-0...
  • Page 44 Grundig AG Kurgartenstraße 37 D-90762 Fürth http://www.grundig.de • • •...

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