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Clock / counter display

Remaining time and cassette length

Resetting the counter to zero

Accessing counter zero position

M

O

R

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f u n c t i o n s

The counter counts in real time from the point you load the cassette. This does not
have to be its beginning! The counter does not count unrecorded parts of the tape.

If you rewind beyond the zero position, the counter counts in negative values 
(e.g. – 0:01:15).

16

2

3

3

1

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

0

TV/VCR

AV

A.D

EJECT

MENU

SP/LP

PR  

+

OK

A.SEL

PR  

INDEX

+

SV/V+

PAL/SEC

Q. S

STOP   SP         PR01    ARD

14:00 19/02      

1x: Time and date+current

status 

Time and date 

2x: current status 

counter

3x: disappear

If didn’t wind tape (PLAY, FF, REW,...),
it doesn’t appear the tape remain
time.

Reset the counter.

The video will wind to the
position 0:00:00 and stop.

When you want the video to show the time remaining from the current video
tape position (to find out if there is sufficient space for a recording, for
example).

To ensure the remaining time shown is accurate, select the length of cassette
currently loaded by selecting this function until you reach the correct length.

Remaining time display is only possible when the cassette is loaded.

COUNTER  RESET

0:00:00

REW    SP                   
GO TO ZERO

0:02:13

TAPE CONTROL

TAPE REMAIN

E-240  01:27

AUTO SET

20 : 10

VHS

Tape Remain

Go To Zero
Counter Reset

E-180
E-240
E-300

STEREO  ON

PR+/-:select
OK:confirm     MENU:end

PR+/-:select
OK:confirm     MENU:end

Call the video’s “MAIN MENU”, choose “Tape Control”.

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Summary of Contents for Q997K

Page 1: ...Instruction manual Hi Fi Video recorder Q997K GB English DV K9A9DY AQ B_cover 01 1 30 2 3 PM 1 ...

Page 2: ...DV K9A9DY AQ B_cover 01 1 30 2 3 PM 2 ...

Page 3: ...Make sure the recorder is placed on a steady flat surface you place the recorder where there is good ventilation all around you clean the recorder only with a soft lint free cloth do not use aggressive or alcohol based cleaning agents you disconnect the power supply if the recorder appears to be working incorrectly is making an unusual sound has a strange smell has smoke emitting from it or liquid...

Page 4: ... recordings index scan 9 16 9 Wide Screen Format Playing back Recording CM Skip S VHS Quasi Playback SQ PB 10 Recording cassettes Setting time and date 11 Simple recording One touch recording OTR 12 Timer recording using ShowView 13 More functions Normal timer recording 14 Timer Review changing and erasing 15 Clock Counter display Remaining time and Cassette length Accessing counter zero position ...

Page 5: ... button is not available for this set to search the beginnings of records index a button that doubles the maximum recording time for very long recordings the record or OTR button One Touch Recording means each time you press the button recording is extended by 30 minutes pause record still playback playback start playback stop rewinding fast forwarding a cassette from stop or picture search backwa...

Page 6: ...ection recording or OTR One Touch Recording means each time you press the button recording is extended by 30 minutes rewinding fast forwarding a cassette from Stop or picture search backwards forwards from playback mode playback start front input sockets for connecting a stereo camcorder left right channels DV K9A9DY AQ B GB 01 1 30 2 14 PM 3 ...

Page 7: ...orward and turning the shuttle ring counter clockwise in stop mode tape runs in reverse at high speed without picture and sound Rewind Turning the shuttle ring clockwise in playback mode tape advances rapidly showing a picture without sound Cue and turning the shuttle ring counter clockwise in playback mode tape rewinds rapidly showing a picture without sound Review 4 C O N T R O L S DV K9A9DY AQ ...

Page 8: ...le Tape Control Menu appears only when a tape is in the VCR The menus show you which button to press for the next step In addition some other functions appear on screen temporarily REW SP PR04 EURO The video s menu system gives you easy to understand access to the less used functions such as tuning to stations clock setting and more STEREO ON MENU PR OK 2x 5 C O N T R O L S DV K9A9DY AQ B GB 01 1 ...

Page 9: ...ne Without a SCART cable you need to follow the steps described under If you are not using a SCART cable right page and page 25 Make sure the rating of the household mains supply matches the rating shown on the back of the video Now plug in the mains lead The display of the video should now light Plug a phone cable into Audio L R jack on the rear panel and into the Audio jack on any audio amplifie...

Page 10: ...locations on page 24 Else exit the basic installation function and enjoy your video recorder If you don t see this picture because you don t use a SCART cable search this picture now CH 52 with the station tuning functions of your TV set see its user manual In case of interference problems on CH 52 type in an other transmission channel between 21 and 69 using the number buttons 7 LANGUAGE SET Engl...

Page 11: ...ill slow or search you don t hear the sound If the still picture is jittering you can steady it by using the PR buttons You can reduce horizontal interference stripes resulting from inaccurate tracking when playing tapes of poor quality or recorded on other machines by using the PR buttons during playback After approx 5 minutes in still the cassette plays back automatically NTSC PLAYBACK on PAL TV...

Page 12: ... motion speed in 6 steps 1 15 1 10 1 5 1 30 1 25 1 20 1 15 Press repeatedly PLAY switches back to normal playback Select INDEX or INDEX to search forwards or backwards The video will now wind to the beginning of the first recording play it for about 6 seconds then wind on to the next one When you see the recording you want press PLAY Access the beginning of recordings in the middle of the tape usi...

Page 13: ...format and plays the program with that format ON For recording and playing the program with 16 9 Wide Screen format OFF For recording and playing the program with 4 3 normal TV format If you watch a program which is recorded by 16 9 wide screen format with this VCR your TV must have 16 9 wide screen function and you have to connect TV and VCR with the A V scart 10 S VHS Quasi Playback SQ PB This f...

Page 14: ...d type in the new values Wait a few seconds after typing a one digit number Store with OK button and exit with MENU button MENU OK MENU CLOCK SET 0 9 setup hour correct MENU end Time Date CLOCK SET 0 9 setup minute correct OK confirm MENU end Time 06 05 Date 19 02 1999 FRI c a s s e t t e s 11 OK 2x PR 2x DV K9A9DY AQ B GB 01 1 30 2 14 PM 11 ...

Page 15: ... record is very long double the possible recording time with LP Long Play Up to eight hours with an E 240 cassette If you want to record from a source connected to your video see page 26 27 To cancel OTR press the button stop more than 5 seconds If the programme you are recording is not visible on the TV press the TV VCR button VCR in the display Clock Counter Remaining time page 16 2 3 3 1 4 5 6 ...

Page 16: ... recordings If you wish to record from a satellite receiver select under PR the satellite programme location or AV 1 2 depending on the connection with the antenna cable or the SCART cable Leave the satellite tuner switched on and to the programme you want Should programming overlap you get a warning To cancel the recording press the button stop more than 5 seconds ShowView is a trademark applied ...

Page 17: ...If you have made a mistake move to the position you want to change using the buttons and change the setting If programme timings overlap the machine will give a warning message If you don t adjust the times the machine will record the first programme completely then continue with the second one If there is no sufficient free space for the recording on the cassette the video switches automatically ...

Page 18: ...ge using the buttons Change the settings using the PR or number buttons If all setting are ok press or till you see OK confirm in the bottom line Confirm changes with OK Exit the menus 15 TIMER PROGRAM PR START END DATE 03 21 20 22 20 21 02 01 18 10 20 30 20 02 PR select OK confirm MENU end TIMER PROGRAM Once PR 03 Start Time 21 20 End Time 22 20 Start Date 21 02 SUN Tape Speed SP VPS PDC ON 0 era...

Page 19: ...wind tape PLAY FF REW it doesn t appear the tape remain time Reset the counter The video will wind to the position 0 00 00 and stop When you want the video to show the time remaining from the current video tape position to find out if there is sufficient space for a recording for example To ensure the remaining time shown is accurate select the length of cassette currently loaded by selecting this...

Page 20: ...for more than 5 minutes Use only good quality tape cassettes with the VHS logo Keep cassettes away from excessive moisture or dust magnetic and electrical fields loudspeakers and computer monitors for example Always wind the tape to the beginning when you have finished Store with the full spool at the bottom and with the cassette in its cover You can protect your precious recordings from being wip...

Page 21: ...iginal sound track and dubbed sound track VHS cassettes with Hi Fi stereo sound and VHS cassette with normal sound 2 3 3 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 0 TV VCR AV A D EJECT MENU SP LP PR OK A SEL PR INDEX SV V PAL SEC Q S 18 What you can listen to During Stop the video displays what the current station is broadcasting When you switch to another station or the current station changes the sound mode your video di...

Page 22: ...OP SP PR10 EURO BIL BIL I II BIL I II BIL OFF During playback mono tape and receiving mono broadcast and RF VCR doesn t provide Q SOUND effects When you turn on the power and change the channel initially Q SOUND is off The sound effect may be changed according to the TV stereo TV and TAPE Hi Fi tape s state The Q SOUND system In Q SOUND ON mode Q SOUND function provides positional 3D audio effects...

Page 23: ...Connect a sound source into a FRONT A V input 2 Insert a tape into a video cassette recorder 3 During playback search the position where the dubbing is to be started then press the STILL button 4 Press the A D AUDIO DUB button to start the dubbing 5 Press the OK button to activate the dubbing or press the MENU button to reject the dubbing L R IMPORTANT The OK button will start the audio dubbing OK...

Page 24: ... normal track but the original sound still remains on the Hi Fi track So during playback if you want to hear the dubbed sound you should change the audio to Hi Fi OFF by pressing the A SEL button Terminating Dubbing By pressing the STOP button the dubbing is terminated and the mode is changed to EE mode where the video A V input is remained on F AV M O R E f u n c t i o n s DV K9A9DY AQ B GB 01 1 ...

Page 25: ... and video and confirm Tune in the station you want Press button to see the picture If it isn t the station you want or the picture is disturbed carry on tuning Once you see the station you want store it Tune in further stations from step 3 onwards or exit tuning mode PR PRESET Auto Set Manual Set Canal Set PR Erase PR Align PR select OK confirm MENU end MANUAL SET PR29 P 29 PR search up down name...

Page 26: ... MANUAL SET menu Call this menu just see the left page if it isn t displayed Select name correct Either select the name from the stored list MANUAL SET PR name change name create OK confirm MENU end PR01 P 01 or you select name create and enter a 4 digit name Change the letters with the PR buttons move to the next letter with the buttons MANUAL SET PR select character select position OK confirm ME...

Page 27: ...e video s MAIN MENU choose PR Preset then PR Erase Select the programme to swap Confirm Move the station to the desired location number Confirm Select the station location number you want to clear Review the picture Clear PR ALIGN PR align PR view OK confirm MENU end PR01 ARD PR08 P 08 PR02 ZDF PR09 P 09 PR03 P 03 PR10 P 10 PR04 P 04 PR11 P 11 PR05 MTV PR12 PR06 P 06 PR13 PR07 P 07 PR14 PR01 ARD P...

Page 28: ...test picture using the channel pre set functions of your TV as described in its manual When you have found the test picture store it under the button number on your TV for video input Press the OK button of the video s remote control again longer than 5 seconds to release the test picture Call the video s MAIN MENU choose VCR Setup then RF Output Set Type in the free channel Store and exit If the ...

Page 29: ... Set the other video machine to playback and your machine to record To connect a mono audio source use the front Audio In socket marked L To copy to another video machine from your video connect the two machines by means of their EURO AV SCART sockets On the other video select its AV input and set the machine to record Switch your video to play back at the position you want copying to start Move t...

Page 30: ...r for Pay TV Switch to Decoder connect the decoder left page and tune in the pay TV station see page 22 MENU OK MENU OK PR Store and exit Premiere Setting For the Canal channel it must be set to Canal ON to recognize it as Canal channel But this Canal setting is available only when the 2nd Scart is set to Decoder MENU OK PR 2x PR PRESET Auto Set Manual Set Canal Set PR Erase PR Align PR select OK ...

Page 31: ...rding on the video tape Use PR buttons to adjust tracking if horizontal stripes appear Is the cassette of poor quality or worn out Test with another cassette If you are not using a SCART cable have you tuned the location for video input on the TV properly pages 7 25 Try a different cassette The video head drum may need cleaning ask your dealer Press pause several times Adjust with the PR buttons u...

Page 32: ... 2 steps either forwards or backwards Press repeatedly PLAY switches back to normal playback Starting from playback you can control slow motion speed in 6 steps 1 15 1 10 1 5 1 30 1 25 1 20 1 15 Press repeatedly PLAY switches back to normal playback Select INDEX or INDEX to search forwards or backwards The video will now wind to the beginning of the first recording play it for about 6 seconds then...

Page 33: ...ake changes Move to the position you want to change using the button Change the setting using the or number buttons If all setting are ok press or till you see OK confirm in the last line Confirm Call the video s MAIN MENU choose Timer Program Decide if you want to record Once Weekly or Daily and confirm If you wish to make changes Move to the position you want to change using the button Change th...

Page 34: ...25 Still frame adjustment 8 Test picture 25 TV VCR button 8 12 Tracking 8 VPS PDC 13 16 9 Set 10 Dimensions W x H x D 360 x 90 x 288 mm Weight 3 85 kg Power supply Voltage AC 230 V 50 Hz Power consumption 18 Watt System Video PAL B G D K channel range VHF 2 12 UHF 21 69 CATV S1 S41 x y z Hyperband channel locations 99 AUX RF Out UHF CH 21 69 52 Video System VHS Speeds SP LP Hi Fi Frequency respons...

Page 35: ...e basic installation function and enjoy your video recorder MANUAL SET PR01 ARD PR02 ZDF PR03 P 03 PR04 P 04 PR05 MTV PR select OK confirm MENU end sorts them in an order common for your country AUTO SET Setting AUTO SET tunes in all the stations you can receive in your country and OK for Auto Set Auto Set You should see this picture the first time you switch on the TV and video Choose your langua...

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