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FIT THE BATTERIES
Remove
the cover.
1
Insert the batteries
according to this
drawing.
2
Replace
the cover.
3
Please respect the environment! Before throwing any batteries away, consult your
distributor who may be able to them back for specific recycling.
1
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For other connection options, refer to the end of this manual, as well as
to page 10, 11 and 12 of the user manual.
CONNECTIONS
Disconnect the outside aerial cable from
the TV set and reconnect it to the
1
2
3
4
( IN socket) on your video recorder.
Connect the TV set to the video recorder
( OUT socket) with the supplied aerial
cable.
Connect the video recorder
(AUDIO/VIDEO 1 socket) to the TV
set using the supplied Scart cable.
Connect the video recorder to a mains
socket with the mains lead. The display
on the video recorder comes on.
2
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AV1
4
1
AV1
3
2
Connections 2 and 3 are necessary to make your
video recorder work. If your TV set does not have
a SCART socket, please consult your dealer who
will indicate which cable to use.
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The settings on this page allow you to search and automatically store the channels in your
region. To help identify the programmes, we suggest that you have to hand a TV guide or
daily newspaper.
AUTOMATIC SET-UP
Press the VCR key on
your remote control.
1
2
3
Hold key A down on the remote
control.
If the menu does not appear,
select the AV socket on your
TV set).
BBB
CCC
ATTENDEZ SVP
CH02 L
The video recorder looks for
the channels you can receive
in your region and stores them.
TERMINE
Wait a moment until the
following menu appears.
A
E
CONTINUER
SORTIE
TERMINE
Press A
to continue.
A
E
CONTINUER
SORTIE
4
To check the automatic channel set up, please turn to pages 6 and 7.
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It is essential that the time and date are correctly set in order to
successfully programme recordings.
SETTING THE CLOCK
Your video recorder recognises the automatic time setting signals transmitted by certain
channels. Once the automatic set up of the channels is complete, check the information
displayed.
HEURE JOUR MOIS ANNEE
When date and time are set
09:30
18
10
1998
correctly, press E several
HORLOGE REGLEE.
SORTIE
times to leave the menus.
E
If not press PR+ to
continue.
5
6
If the time is incorrect or
has not been transmitted:
Set the clock with
HEURE JOUR MOIS ANNEE
- - : - -
- -
- -
199 -
the digital keys.
Example: 09, 30, 18, 10
and 8 for 9.30 a.m., 18th
October 1998.
Press B to switch off the
automatic clock (oui/NON).
B
D
HEURE AUTO. oui/NON
MEMORISER
HEURE JOUR MOIS ANNEE
09:30 18 10 1998
Press D to store
the time setting.
HORLOGE REGLEE.
SORTIE
E
7
Press E to leave the menus.
8
5
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CHECKING THE AUTOMATIC CHANNEL SET UP
Press the VCR key on your remote control.
MENU PRINCIPAL
PROGRAMMATION
INSTALLATION
REGLAGE DE L’HORLOGE
REGLAGE IMAGE
MESECAM oui / NON
SHOW VIEW
1
2
3
4
5
6
Press MENU, then
select INSTALLATION
by pressing key 2.
1
MODE ECO OUI/non
FONCTIONS HIFI
SORTIE
7
8
E
ShowView is a registered trademark of
Gemstar Development Corporation.
The ShowView system is manufactured
under licence from Gemstar Development
Corporation.
CH 21
L
PR
1
<- ->
I
1
2
3
4
INSTALLATION CHAINES
REGLAGE FIN
CHAINES SHOW VIEW
REVOIR LES CHAINES
Select REVOIR LES
CHAINES with key 4.
ANNULER
SORTIE
0000
E
2
If the programme number
(PR-) corresponds to the
picture on the screen,
go to the next channel
using key D.
If the programme number
(PR-) does not correspond
to the picture, enter the
correct programme number and
validate by pressing key D.
Go to the next channel by
pressing D.
For 2-digit channels,
press 0/-- first
(example: 0, 1, 2 for Pr12).
CH21
L
PR
2
<- ->
I
ENTRER LE N° DE CHAINE
AV
D
E
DECODEUR oui / NON
CHAINE SUIVANTE
SORTIE
CH21
L
PR
4
<- ->
I
3
MEMORISER
SORTIE
D
E
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After the automatic set up, some channels may not have the right number. Follow the steps given below to correct the set-up by
changing the channel numbers or by fine tuning.
Your video recorder automatically attributes TV channel number 99 to channel 38. This channel is usually used by satellite
receivers to transmit pictures through the aerial cable to another unit (TV or video recorder in this case).
CH21
L
PR
2
<- ->
I
ENTRER LE N° DE CHAINE
If the channel is scrambled,
choose DECODEUR OUI with
AV and enter the number
of the correct channel.
AV
D
E
DECODEUR oui / NON
CHAINE SUIVANTE
SORTIE
CH21
L
PR
2
<- ->
I
Validate with D.
4
Continue with D.
D
E
MEMORISER
SORTIE
CH 21
L
PR
1
<- ->
I
1
2
3
4
INSTALLATION CHAINES
REGLAGE FIN
CHAINES SHOW VIEW
REVOIR LES CHAINES
If the picture is poor, press
E and select REGLAGE FIN
(press key 2, then adjust
with PR-/PR+) or erase the
channel with key 0000.
ANNULER
SORTIE
0000
E
CH21
L
PR
1
<- ->
I
5
Return to stage 2 to check
all the programmes.
MEMORISER
D
-
E
+
/
REGLER
SORTIE
When all the channels are
checked, press E several
times to leave the menus.
6
7
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MANUAL CHANNEL SET UP
Press the VCR key on your remote control.
MENU PRINCIPAL
PROGRAMMATION
INSTALLATION
REGLAGE DE L’HORLOGE
REGLAGE IMAGE
MESECAM oui / NON
SHOW VIEW
MODE ECO OUI/non
FONCTIONS HIFI
SORTIE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
E
Press MENU.
Press button 2
to select INSTALLATION.
1
CH 21
L
PR
1
<- ->
I
1
2
3
4
INSTALLATION CHAINES
REGLAGE FIN
CHAINES SHOW VIEW
REVOIR LES CHAINES
Press 1 to select
INSTALLATION CHAÎNES.
ANNULER
SORTIE
0000
E
2
3
4
5
CH21
L
PR
1
<- ->
I
Press AV to choose the
reception standard.
L = SECAM (France)
BG = Western Europe.
ENTRER LE N° DU CANAL
+
-
/
CHERCHER CHAINES
AV L/BG
B
E
CABLE / CANAL
SORTIE
CH21
L
PR
1
<- ->
I
Press B to choose the cable
channels (CC) or the
channels received via your
roof aerial (CH) (channel).
ENTRER LE N° DU CANAL
+
-
/
CHERCHER CHAINES
AV L/BG
B
E
CABLE / CANAL
SORTIE
CH21
L
PR
1
<- ->
I
The channel set up starts
when you press PR- or PR+
or enter the channel numbers
(CH21).
ENTRER LE N° DU CANAL
+
-
CHERCHER CHAINES
/
AV L/BG
B
E
CABLE / CANAL
SORTIE
8
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Some countries (Switzerland, Netherlands...) have staggered or half-channels. To receive the channels from your cable network, for each TV
channel you should enter the nearest channel (e.g. 45 for 45.5) and use the fine tuning in stage 6. Consult your cable operator to obtain the list of
the channels.
When a channel is found, the
CH21
L
PR
1
<- ->
I
pictures appear. If the pictures
are poor, try REGLAGE FIN
(press B, then adjust with
PR-/PR+). If the adjustment
is correct, press B to carry on
with channel set-up.
ENTRER LE N° DE CHAINE
AV DECODEUR oui/NON
B
D
E
REGLAGE FIN
MEMORISER
SORTIE
For 2-digit channels,
6
press 0/-- first
(example: 0, 1, 2 for Pr12).
If you have a decoder
connected to AV2, choose
DECODEUR OUI to turn the
connection on and enter the
channel number.
CH21
L
PR
4
<- ->
I
ENTRER LE N° DE CHAINE
AV DECODEUR OUI/non
B
D
E
REGLAGE FIN
MEMORISER
SORTIE
CH21
L
PR
1
<- ->
I
Store this channel with D.
ENTRER LE N° DU CANAL
+
-
/
CHERCHER CHAINES
To search for another channel,
return to step 5.
AV L/BG
B
E
CABLE / CANAL
SORTIE
7
8
When all the channels are
set up, press several times
on E to leave the menus.
9
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Further information can be found in the
User Manual, page 10,11 and 12.
CONNECTING A SATELLITE RECEIVER
With a Scart cable the video recorder takes priority.
1
TV
Satellite receiver
1
With an R.F. lead (satellite sound in mono only), the video recorder takes
priority.
2
Satellite receiver
2
With a Scart cable the satellite receiver takes priority.
3
VIDEO
Satellite receiver
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Guarantee
The type and production number of your appliance are printed on the guarantee certificate
delivered with your video recorder. Keep this certificate as well as the invoice. These
documents are indispensable for claiming your guarantee rights.
• All repairs during the guarantee period must be carried out by an authorised
technician representing our brand.
• If this condition is not met, your rights will no longer be valid.
• Never open the appliance yourself, since this may be dangerous for you or damage
the equipment.
Precautions
Setting up - Ensure that the mains supply in your house complies with that indicated on
the identification sticker located on the back of your appliance.
Install the video recorder horizontally, away from any source of heat (fireplace) or
appliances creating strong magnetic or electric fields.
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.
7 cm
7 cm
10 cm
10 cm
10 cm
Use - If your appliance, or a cassette, has been stored in a very cold atmosphere for a
certain amount of time (transported during winter for example), wait approximately 2
hours before using your video recorder. The openings located on the top and the bottom
are for ventilation purposes. They should not be obstructed. In the event of lightning, the
appliance should be disconnected from the external aerial.
Even when the on/off switch is off, the video recorder is not completely cut off from the
mains. To disconnect it completely, it is necessary to remove the mains plug from the mains
socket
Under no circumstances should this appliance be put to industrial use. It is designed solely
for domestic operation.
Maintenance - Use a dry, clean, soft cloth. Do not use any scouring agents, solvents or
abrasive products, etc. If an object or liquid enters inside the appliance, unplug it
immediately and have it checked by an authorised technician.
It is illegal to make total or partial copies of recordings protected by copyright laws without
explicit permission of the copyright holder.
3615 THOMSON
*
MINITEL IN FRANCE
* 1.29 FF per minute
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C O N T E N T S
Guarantee - Precautions
Controlling the TV set
Controlling the video recorder
Monitoring the operation
The menus
2
3
4
5
6
Viewing a tape
Preparing - Recording
Recording a programme
7
Record with automatic pause
Programming
a recording
With ShowView codes
8-9
Without ShowView codes
Audio/Video 1 - 2 - 3
10-11
12
HiFi video recorder and stereo effect
HiFi system
13
Programming the VPS/PDC recording
VPS/PDC system
14
15
Functions available on VPS programmes only
Programming options
Checking the programming
Erasing the programming
Regarding programming
Recording programmed on a connected set
Mesecam - NTSC tape
Protection of the tapes
Additional informations
Technical features
Transition to the year 2000 - Eco mode
Auto LongPlay - ShowView
16-17
18
ShowView and the satellite demodulator
Identifying and correcting problems
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Depending on the type of TV set you
own, this remote control may not be
compatible or certain functions may
not be available.
CONTROLLING
t h e T V s e t
!
Your remote control can be used for controlling certain functions of most of the TV sets of our make. To
this end, you will have to programme it with one of the following codes: 000 for TV sets of the last
generation and 001 for the others.
To control your TV set, press this key first.
To switch the TV set
on or off.
These keys are the same as
certain functions on your TV
s remote control (if it is our
brand).
To increase the
To adjust the
sound
These two functions
are available on
THOMSON TV sets
only.
image size / zoom +.
volume.
To decrease the
image size / zoom -.
To change the channel.
To switch off the sound.
To switch the TV set on or
to select a channel.
To select a SCART socket
and view the pictures of
the AV unit connected to
this socket.
STORING THE TV CODE
- Press the TV key on your remote control.
- Hold down the MENU key on your remote control and key in one
of the following codes: 000 or 001.
- Release the MENU key.
When you change the batteries, it is necessary to re-enter the brand code.
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CONTROLLING
the video recorder
Point the remote control towards the video recorder when you press a key.
To control your video recorder,
press this key first.
To display the main
menu.
To switch the video
recorder on or off.
To adjust the
picture.
To display the programme
menu.
To store or confirm.
To leave the menu at any
time, or display the
information screen.
To display the main menu.
To leave the
menu at any
time.
To navigate through the
menus and to validate
with OK.
To select the AV units
connected to the
audio/video sockets
(AV 1/2/3).
To change the channel.
To double the recording
time of a tape with LP.
To select a channel.
For 2-digit channels,
press 0/-- first
(example: 0, 1, 2 for
Pr12).
The controls/functions below are also to be
found on the front of the video recorder.
Reverse
Stop
Forward
Play
Record
Pause
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M O N I TO R I N G
t h e o p e r a t i o n
S
P
VPS
PDC
VIDEO
G
–––––
01H 15M 35S
he display
T
01H 15H 35S : Tape counter (running time).
––––– : Play.
–>
––––– : Fast play.
–> –>
09:53 : Time.
––––– : Forward.
–> –> –>
: Presence of a tape in
the video recorder.
––––– : Reverse (rewinding).
– > – > – >
––––– : Freeze frame.
VIDEO: The video recorder transmits the picture
–<–– –––>– : Variable slow motion.
and the sound to the TV set.
M
M
: Pause-record (flashing).
: Currently recording.
S P
LP
: Play/record at standard speed
(Standard Play).
: Programmed recording.
Pr
3
: Picture and sound from a TV channel.
: Play/record in long play (Long Play).
AU 1-AU 2
:
:
AV1-AV2 - Picture and sound from an
AV unit connected to the SCART
sockets (AUDIO/VIDEO) on the back
of the video recorder.
SLP : Very long play of an NTSC tape (Super
Long Play).
VPS : The current programme is in VPS.
AU 3
AV3 Picture and sound from an AV
-
unit connected on the front of the
video recorder.
PDC : The current programme is in PDC.
n the screen
O
COMPTEUR T.REST.
The video recorder automatically detects the type
of standard tape loaded (E30, 60, 120…).
When you call the information screen up, the
video recorder indicates the cassette type and the
time remaining until the end of the tape.
00H03M35S
0H15M
E180
VCR
PR3
SP
G
14:30
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T
H
E
The menus allow access to the functions by
selecting the corresponding numbers.
m e n u s
or
Example: with a tape
loaded in the play
mode (B).
SHOWVIEW
> 5 8 6 2 4
MENU PRINCIPAL
PROGRAMMATION
INSTALLATION
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
ENTREZ LE CODE
REGLAGE DE L’HORLOGE
REGLAGE IMAGE
MESECAM oui / NON
SHOWVIEW
MODE ECO oui / NON
FONCTIONS HIFI
SORTIE
CONFIRMER
0000 ANNULER
SORTIE
C
E
8
E
To leave the menu at
any time.
To choose, enter the
digit found in front of
the function.
or
or
-
+
/
PHASE MANUELLE
-
▼
+
E
SORTIE
-
+
/
RÉGLER STABILITÉ
-
▼
+
With the freeze frame feature
(K) activated, you can
improve the picture quality.
E
SORTIE
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V I E W I N G
To view a tape and explore the recordings on it,
t a p e
freeze a frame, find precise sequences with the fast
search, rewind to the start or the end of the tape.
a
Play
If picture quality is poor, checked that
the MESECAM function is deselected
in the MENU PRINCIPAL.
In case of poor quality PAL sources or old
PAL tapes, please turn MESECAM off.
Fast search
Press several times on the keys to vary the
speed and direction of the fast search.
Freeze a picture - Pause
Press to move onto the next picture.
Variable slow motion
Press several times on the keys to vary the
speed and direction of the slow motion.
Stop
Press the key.
Forward or reverse
Press the keys several times.
Start of the tape
End of the tape
Ejection of the tape
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R E C O R D I N G
a p r o g r a m m e
You can record TV programmes or pictures
transmitted by a AV unit connected to the
back of the video recorder (SCART sockets
AV1/AV2).
Preparing
Insert a tape.
To proceed to the settings for your recording,
always call up the information screen.
Choose a channel or a AV
unit connected to the audio/video
sockets (AV1, AV2 or AV3).
COIMPTEUR T.REST.
00H02M15S
PR12
SP
0H17M
E180
AV1
AV2
AV3
Select the sockets with AV.
G
14:30
VCR
For 2-digit channels, press 0/-- first
(example: 0, 1, 2 for Pr12).
COIMPTEUR T.REST.
00H02M15S
0H17M
E180
PR 5
MK
SP
Choose the SP or LP length.
SP for normal play.
LP for long play.
LP
G
14:30
VCR
Recording
Switch to pause-record
then start the recording.
COIMPTEUR T.REST.
then
then
00H02M15S
0H17M
E180
VCR
PR 5
MK
SP
Pause then resume recording.
Finish the recording.
G
14:30
Record with
automatic pause
Press the key twice.
COIMPTEUR T.REST.
00H02M15S
0H17M
E180
VCR
Enter the time of the end of the current
programme with the digital keys.
PR4
M
- - H - - M
SP
To leave the menus,
press E several times.
G 14:30
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PROGRAMMING
a r e c o r d i n g
You can programme a recording using the ShowView
codes in your TV listings magazine or using the manual
programming procedure, if you do not know the codes.
with ShowView codes
Display the SHOWVIEW menu.
Enter the programme code.
Confirm.
SHOWVIEW
>
5
8
6
2
4
ENTREZ LE CODE
CONFIRMER
ANNULER
SORTIE
C
0000
E
First programme ?
1 PROG DEBUT FIN DATE
Pr
-
17:30
20:00 18.04
The first time you programme a channel, the
video recorder asks you to enter the channel
number (PROG-).
B
E
OPTIONS
SORTIE
For 2-digit channels, press 0/-- first
(example: 0, 1, 2 for Pr12).
1 PROG DEBUT FIN DATE
Pr
5
17:30
20:00 18.08
SP
LUN-VEN
To access the programming options,
press B. See also page 14 and 15.
1
2
3
4
B
LUN-VEN/HEBDO.
HEURE DE FIN : +10 MINS
SP/LP
VPS ou PDC
RETOUR
End programming.
Switch off the video recorder
to set it to recording standby.
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With a tape loaded,
on the display will confirm a successful programming.
!
our video recorder has 8 programme memories.
Y
ou can therefore programme 8 recordings over a
Y
Comédie dramatique française
one year period. The memory
number is indicated in the
1
2
top left-hand corner
of the screen.
ShowView codes
8
Without ShowView codes
Display MENU PRINCIPAL.
MENU PRINCIPAL
PROGRAMMATION
INSTALLATION
REGLAGE DE L’HORLOGE
REGLAGE IMAGE
MESECAM oui / NON
SHOWVIEW
MODE ECO oui / NON
FONCTIONS HIFI
SORTIE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
E
1 PROG DEBUT FIN DATE
Select PROGRAMMATION.
Pr
-
- - : - -
- - : - - 01.01
SP
1
2
3
ENTRER INFOS
ANNULER PROG.
CONTROLE PROGRAMMES
SORTIE
E
Select ENTRER INFOS.
1 PROG DEBUT FIN DATE
Pr
-
- - : - -
- - : - - 01.01
SP
Programme the recording of a channel by
entering its number (PR-) or selecting a set
connected to the audio-visual sockets AV1,
AV2 or AV3 if you want to trigger
programming from another programmed
set (satellite receiver).
B
OPTIONS
E
SORTIE
1 PROG DEBUT FIN DATE
Pr
-
- - : - -
- - : - - 01.01
SP
For 2-digit channels, press 0/-- first
(example: 0, 1, 2 for Pr12).
Then enter
- start time,
B
E
OPTIONS
SORTIE
- the time the programme ends and
- the date if the recording is not for the
same day.
1 PROG DEBUT FIN DATE
Pr
5
17:30
20:00 18.08
SP
LUN-VEN
To access the programming options,
press B. See also page 14 and 15.
1
2
3
4
B
LUN-VEN/HEBDO.
HEURE DE FIN : +10 MINS
SP/LP
VPS ou PDC
RETOUR
Switch off the video recorder
to set it to recording standby.
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With a tape loaded,
on the display will confirm a successful programming.
!
AUDIO/VIDEO
To view and/or copy pictures from
connected AV unit.
a
1 / 2
Decoder
Other video recorder
TV set
Satellite receiver
Camcorder
Satellite receiver
Other video recorder
Video disk player
Display the control screen with key EXIT/STATUS
and select socket AV1 or AV2 with the AV key on
the remote control.
A
Pictures from an appliance switched on play mode
and connected to the AV2 socket are transferred to
the AV1 socket. If your TV set is connected to this
socket, you can view the pictures from the
connected appliance.
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AUDIO/VIDEO
AUDIO/VIDEO 3 sockets on the front of the video
recorder to view and/or copy your films (filmed on
your camcorder) on video tapes.
3
Display the control screen with key E and select
AV3 with the AV key on the remote control.
With compatible camcorders, the pause socket
makes copying easy by triggering off recording of
the video recorder when the camcorder transfers
from PAUSE to PLAY.
A
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HI-FI VIDEO RECORDER
For further information concerning AV units
connected to your video recorder, consult
their user manual or your dealer.
and stereo effect
Hi-fi audio system
Audio/Video or
Dolby Pro Logic amplifier
The two Cinch sockets AUDIO OUT
(red and white) enable you to
connect your video recorder to
your hi-fi audio system.
So you can reproduce the sound
effects on your tapes (musicals,
films, etc.) on your hi-fi audio
system.
You can connect your video
recorder to an audio/video
amplifier through the two Cinch
sockets AUDIO OUT (red and
white) and the Cinch socket VIDEO
OUT (yellow).
“DOLBY”, “Prologic” and the double-D symbol
Licensing Corporation.
are trademarks of DOLBY Laboratories
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Your video recorder receives and records
digital NICAM sound broadcast by certain
European channels. It remains compatible
with the sound of the analogue stereo system
broadcast by other European countries.
H I - F I
s y s t e m
Adjustment of the
recording level
The sound level of the channels varies.
If the quality of the sound of one of your
recordings is poor, you should adjust the
level.
PR 1
NICAM STEREO
A more precise adjustment
is possible for the channels
received in stereo only.
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PROGRAMMATION
INSTALLATION
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SHOWVIEW
MODE ECO OUI / non
FONCTIONS HIFI
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Press E
and select your channel.
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
E
Press MENU
and select FONCTIONS HIFI.
Status : STEREO
For mono sound, make the changes to your
liking by means of the PR+ and PR- keys.
Select the other sounds by means of key 1
and adjust with key PR+ or PR-.
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The sound of the tapes
When viewing a HI-FI-STEREO tape,
you can select the sound tracks with
the AV key.
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If the tape has been recorded in Dolby Surround or
Dolby Pro Logic Surround, connection of a special
audio/video amplifier will allow you to reproduce
these sound effects.
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- STEREO : stereo sound on the Hi-fi track
- TRACK 1 : Sound on the left track
- TRACK 2 : Sound on the right track
- MONO : mono sound on the linear track
- MIX : Sound on the mixed hi-fi and mono tracks.
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Some programmes broadcast on certain channels
are transmitted using VPS (Video Programme
System) or PDC (Programme Delivery Control).
These signals precisely start or stop the recording
even when there is a delay in the programme
schedule. Your video recorder can recognise these
signals.
V P S / P D C
s y s t e m
VPS or PDC appears on the information screen and on the display when the programme
you are watching is transmitted in VPS or in PDC.
In this case, you can use the functions below.
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Programming the VPS/PDC recording
The programming menu (pages 8, 9) proposes options in which you will find the VPS or PDC
line.
Select this option to start programming at the real start and finish times of the programme.
Functions available on VPS programmes only
Recording stopped by VPS
During the recording of a VPS programme, press key D.
The recording will stop when the programme is really over.
Recording started by VPS
Switch the video recorder to standby-record, then press the D key. When the next VPS
programme is broadcast, the video recorder activates recording.
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R E G A R D I N G
p r o g r a m m i n g
Programming options
During the programming procedure, you can select the OPTIONS line that offers the
following additional recording possiblities:
(1) LUN-VEN / HEBDO
–
to record the same programme every day between
Monday and Friday or every week at the same time.
(2) HEURE DE FIN +10 MINUTES – to add 10, 20, or 30 minutes to the stop time to allow
for programming delays and overrunning.
(3) SP/LP
–
–
LP to double the recording time available on the tape.
(4) VPS ou PDC
VPS/PDC for starting the recording the moment the
programmer starts regardless of delays, provided that
the channel broadcasts these signals (VPS or PDC on
the video recorder control screen).
Checking the programming
When the video recorder is on standby with symbols
on your remote control to call the checking screen up.
and
on its display, press key C
Erasing the programming
Switch on the video recorder and select PROGRAMMATION in the main menu (keys MENU,
1). Seek the programming (from 1 to 8) with key 3 and erase it by pressing key 2.
Recording programmed
on a connected set
Recording of a programme can be triggered by a
satellite receiver or another appliance designed for the
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purpose (control voltage applied to pin 8) and
connected to socket AV1 or AV2 with a SCART cable.
This avoids having to programme both set. Programme
the connected set and in the video recorder
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programming menu select
appropriate.
AV1 or AV2 as
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A D D I T I O N A L
i n f o r m a t i o n s
Mesecam
Tapes recorded in Mesecam can by viewed
on a PAL-Mesecam video recorder.
MENU PRINCIPAL
PROGRAMMATION
INSTALLATION
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MESECAM oui / NON
SHOW VIEW
MODE ECO oui / NON
FONCTIONS HIFI
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
E
Select MESECAM OUI in the Main Menu to
record or playback a tape using Mesecam.
NTSC tape
NTSC is the television standard used in the United States, Japan and other countries. Your
video recorder can play VHS-NTSC tapes, but you must have a PAL standard TV set. Most
PAL TV sets provide satisfactory pictures from NTSC tapes.
SLP on the video recorder display indicates that the tape was recorded using Super Long Play.
Protection of the tapes
To avoid erasing one of your tapes by accidental over-recording, we recommend you protect
them by breaking the security tab.
To reuse a protected tape, just stick a piece of adhesive tape on this place.
VHS
VHS
Unprotected
Protected
Transition to the year 2000
On December 31st 1999 at midnight, the clock of your video recorder will switch over to the
year 2000. However, should your appliance be disconnected from the mains at that moment,
you will have to change the year manually.
Proceed as follows: press MENU, 3, then enter time, day, month. With the keys PR+ and PR-,
position the cursor on the 1 of 199- and press 2. To replace the other digits, proceed likewise.
Store by pressing D.
Eco mode
Your video recorder can save energy thanks to the ECO MODE
function which decreases the power consuption in STANDBY mode.
Only a red light is on.
With this mode activated, time is no longer displayed.
Press button 7 in the MENU PRINCIPAL to select MODE ECO OUI.
MENU PRINCIPAL
PROGRAMMATION
INSTALLATION
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MESECAM oui / NON
SHOW VIEW
MODE ECO OUI / non
FONCTIONS HIFI
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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A D D I T I O N A L
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Auto LongPlay
The video recorder has an Auto LongPlay function. If you have programmed a recording
which exeeds the recording time remaining on the tape, the video recorder automatically
transfers to Long Play mode (LP).
ShowView
If ShowView programming does not operate correctly, it may be because the video recorder
clock is not set correctly.
If the time is correctly set, check and correct if necessary the ShowView numbers assigned to
the various channels.
CHAINE
SHOWVIEW
Pr
Pr
3
4
155
Press buttons MENU, 2 ,3 one after the other
to display the menu on the right:
>
123
101
<
Pr 12
Some television programme guides give the numbers
corresponding to the channels. Follow the screen instructions
to check and change the ShowView numbers.
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Some cable or satellite channels share a transmission channel. To
programme ShowView successfully for these channels, each channel has to be set up with a
different Pr number and must also have a different ShowView number.
Refer to the «Manual Channel Setup» chapter of the Getting Started guide to modify the
channel numbers if necessary.
ShowView and the satellite demodulator
If you programme the recording, using ShowView codes, of a programme broadcast by
satellite, the ShowView programmer can ask you to confirm the channel number (Pr99).
Connection by the aerial cable - During the automatic channel set-up, the video recorder has
assigned channel number 99 to the satellite receiver connected by the aerial socket. Select
this number to view the pictures of the satellite channels. Should these pictures not come up
on the screen, refer to the Set-up manual, chapter “Manual channel set-up”.
Connection by the AUDIO/VIDEO 1 or 2 socket - If your satellite receiver is connected to the
video recorder by the audio video socket, do not choose a number but select the AV1 or AV2
socket.
ShowView is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation.
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The ShowView system is manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation.
Technical features
Mains supply
200 to 240 V ±10% - 50/60 Hz
22 W when ON - 3 W in ECO. MODE
approx. 30 minutes
Consumed power
Clock autonomy
Dimensions (W/H/D)
Weight
393 x 90 x 307,5 mm
approx. 4.0 kg
+5°C to +40°C - Surrounding humidity: 80 % maximum
Functioning conditions
Tape heads
Video - 4 rotary heads
Audio - 2 rotary heads (HiFi) - 1 fixed head (mono)
Tuner
PLL, VPS/PDC Type
Reception band
I-III-IV Hertzian (aerial)
Inter-band (cable network)
Hyper-band (cable network)
45 to 855,25 MHz
Frequency ranges
Colour system
PAL - SECAM - MESECAM
Playing of an NTSC tape on TV PAL 60Hz
LL’ - BG
Reception norms
Number of storable channels
99
Modulator
UHF - Channel 21 to 69 - Pre-set at the factory on channel 60
Standard G - K
Remote control
Infrared 33 Khz - Batteries 2 x 1,5 V (AAA)
French
Menu language
Automatic functions
On (using any key)
Play (with protected tape)
Rewinding (at the end of the tape)
Long play (LP)
Tapes
VHS format - Rewinding time: 105s with E 180
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.
VCR set cannot be turned on.
1. Make sure the power cord plug is inserted in an AC power outlet.
2. Ensure the Power On/Off switch is on.
Intermittent or no remote operation.
1. Aim the remote control directly at the VCR. Nothing should be blocking the
remote control and the VCR.
2. Use new batteries. The batteries in the remote control may be weak or dead.
Snowy picture.
Noisy sound.
1. Check your aerial or cable VCR connection.
2. Check the antenna connection on the VCR and on the wall.
Dotted lines or stripes Spotted picture 1. This may be caused by local interference (e.g. cars, neon signs, hair dryers,
(crosstalk.) Lines or streaks in picture
(interference).
personal computer, audio devices, handphone, radio stations, etc.). Try moving
the interfering equipment or adjust the aerial antenna.
Double images or“ghosts”.
1. A highly directional antenna may improve the Picture. This may be caused by
reflections from nearby mountains or building.
Good picture.
Noisy sound.
1. Check the transmission standard selected for the current VCR programme.
No picture.
No. sound.
1. Ensure the power On/Off switch is on.
2. Check the antenna connection.
Recording is impossible:
1. See if the safety tab of the cassette isn’t broken.
2. Check if you have properly performed the steps for the preparation of your
recording as set out on page 7.
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