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VT-MX935E(UK)

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Page 1: ...NAL OPERATIONS SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION QR32069 VIDEO Plus and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation The VIDEO Plus system is manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation Auto Installation System only plug in all leads and press the OPERATE button FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER HELP LINE ON 01628 643029 ...

Page 2: ... and the plug removed If you intend to record during your absence remember there is no necessity for the TV receiver to be switched on The mains lead on this equipment is supplied with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse the value of which is indicated on the pin face of the plug Should the fuse need to be replaced an ASTA or BSI approved BS1362 fuse must be used of the same rating If the fuse cov...

Page 3: ...zer 28 Timer Recording 29 VIDEO LINK Recording Using Satellite Decoder or TV 37 This section tells you how to use the additional functions Section 4 Subsidiary Information Tape Navigation 39 Navi Lock 46 Soap Recording 48 MOVIETEXTTM 50 Special Characteristics Linear Time Counter 51 Automatic Rewind 51 Rewind Shut Off 51 Tape Remaining Display Function 51 Index Function 52 Rental Play 52 Menu Feat...

Page 4: ...7 8 9 0 Aerial Cable for connecting this VCR and a TV Remote Control Handset Batteries for remote control handset R6 The VIDEO Plus programming system function allows you to programme the VCR for timer recording by simply entering a PlusCode programming number MOVIETEXTTM MOVIETEXT is a registered trademarks of Hitachi Home Electronics Europe Ltd Tape Navigation allows you to automatically locate ...

Page 5: ...te TV tuner just like your normal TV and can be pre tuned to receive up to 49 TV programmes Guide Channel Setting Page 18 This tells you how to match VCR channel to PlusCode ShowView Guide Channel when timer programming with PlusCode ShowView is used Auto Clock Setting using PDC Signal and Setting the Clock Manually Pages 19 20 The clock display area in the VCR s display panel will look like until...

Page 6: ...ive dust mechanical vibrations or shocks Never bring a magnet or magnetized object near the VCR because it will adversely affect the performance of the VCR Ensure the VCR is installed on a flat surface The unit is designed for operation in a horizontal position DECODER CANAL PLUS EURO A V AERIAL ANTENNE RF OUT SORTIE RF Aerial Aerial cable supplied TV set To AC outlet AC 230V 50Hz AERIAL Aerial so...

Page 7: ...art lead Set your TV to its proper AV line scart lead to receive signal via the scart connection lead This connection will improve the picture and sound quality Make sure the indicator lights in the VCR display to feed the audio and video signals from the VCR to TV If not press the VCR TV button on the hand set to display it This connection also allows you to record the TV programme selected on th...

Page 8: ...dby button 10 14 AUDIO IN socket 56 15 VIDEO IN socket 56 16 Decoder socket 58 17 AERIAL signal input 6 18 RF OUT signal out to TV 6 19 Scart socket 7 VCR Display 20 Time 20 Time counter or 51 VCR mode indicator 23 PLAY playback 23 SRCH visual search 24 SLOW slow play 23 REW rewind 24 FF fast forward 24 STILL play pause and frame advance 23 21 VCR operate mode 23 22 record flashes during 26 record...

Page 9: ... 23 23 PLAY playback 23 24 TAPE NAVI buttons to use for the 41 TAPE NAVIGATION function 25 EJECT button press to eject a cassette 21 26 CH1 2 button Not apply for this model PDC button for PDC setting during 65 recording 27 VCR TV select button 23 REMOTE OPERATION Power source of infrared remote control handset The infrared remote control handset is powered by two batteries size IEC standard R6 Th...

Page 10: ...VCR display will show Press the OPERATE button will appear in the VCR display During this time if your set up include scart connector and the TV is set to scart input the TV screen will display as shown 1 2 3 4 Tune your TV consult your TV instruction manual until the test pattern shown appears The correct tuning position is when the picture is clear Ensure this programme is stored in your TV 5 If...

Page 11: ...ived If the STOP button on the remote control or on the VCR is pressed the RF from the VCR will be turned off The VCR RF channel will change as follows 400x DRIVE PROG O LINK REC STOP PLAY STILL Safety Tab REW F FWD 8 9 Press the PLAY STILL button the test pattern will disappear and the VCR will now come out of the standby mode into the operate mode You should now be able to playback a prerecorded...

Page 12: ...rated will appear on the TV screen Press the ENTER button to select AUTO The display as illustrated will appear on the TV screen and will appear in the VCR display The VCR will automatically store channels received in your area It takes about 3 minutes The following stations are stored in programme numbers 01 05 automatically 01 BBC1 02 BBC2 03 ITV 04 CH4 or S4C 05 CH5 Note If the station does not...

Page 13: ... or STOP button until an unwanted channel is found For example press the STOP button to select channel 42 programme number 04 This is indicated by an arrow on the left of the screen Press the 0000 button The channel number changes to indicating that the channel has been deleted Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all unwanted channels have been erased After deleting them press the MENU button N M UAL A R 0...

Page 14: ... the F FWD or REW button to adjust the picture so it appears clearly After fine tuning for the best picture press the PAUSE button to store the channel 7 Repeat steps 3 through 6 for other channels 8 After fine tuning them press the MENU button N M UAL A R 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 O 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 G P C 2 3 2 4 4 2 2 H 6 3 3 2 7 1 2 DE C BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4 Exit MENU SELECT CHANGE 0 9 0000 Exit MENU N M UAL A D...

Page 15: ... C BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4 Exit MENU SELECT CHANGE 0 9 0000 5 Press the PAUSE button so the channel is selected Then press two numbered button or F FWD or REW button to change the channel For example PROG 04 CH42 change to PROG 04 CH23 Exit MENU N M UAL A D CH FINE ECODER C H PROG 04 2 3 0000 Exit MENU N M UAL A D F INE ECODER C H PROG 04 2 3 0000 OK SELECT Exit MENU AUTO N M UAL OK S P H C E R ET A G D...

Page 16: ...TV CH4 Exit MENU SELECT CHANGE 0 9 0000 3 Press the STOP button to move the cursor to channel 42 Programme number 04 Press the and then number button to directly enter the programme number Channel 42 will change position to programme number 03 Cursor still in the programme number 04 Press the PLAY button to programme number 03 to confirm the channel change Note You will be unable to do programme n...

Page 17: ...ellite cable box programme press the PAUSE button Exit MENU N M UAL A D I CH ECO F NE DER CH PROG07 22 0000 Exit MENU N M UAL A D I CH ECO F NE DER CH PROG07 22 0000 5 6 Press the PLAY button to change the display from DECODER to DECODER Press the PAUSE button twice to store the programme The DEC display changes to indicating that the channel has been stored 7 To end press the MENU button N M UAL ...

Page 18: ...ROG 0000 2 3 Exit MENU I G DE CHANNEL U G C G 0 0 0 0 0 0 C 1 2 3 H H PROG 0 9 PROG 0000 3 2 3 0 0 2 3 Press the two numbered buttons to assign your VCR channel to the corresponding Guide Channel In this example the VCR channel 23 is assigned to G CH001 Exit MENU I G DE CHANNEL U G C G 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C 1 2 3 4 5 H H PROG 0 9 0000 2 0 4 0 0 PROG 3 2 4 5 Exit MENU I G DE CHANNEL U G C G 0 0 0 0...

Page 19: ...ENU 1 4 2 5 6 3 7 8 9 0 Notes If the PDC signal being broadcast by a station does not contain a time signal the VCR s clock will not be set automatically by pre tuning the VCR to the channel In this case use the procedure on page 20 to set the clock manually The time which has been set automatically may drift from the correct time depending on the signal condition or the programme being broadcast ...

Page 20: ... correct digit The clock must be set to the correct time before programming the timer for unattended recording 0 Press the MENU button The menu as illustrated appears on the TV screen Turn the VCR and TV on then set the TV to the video programme number Press the and cursor button to select the clock option and press the ENTER button The CLOCK display as illustrated will appear on the TV screen Set...

Page 21: ...assette can be ejected with operate on or off Remember that The VCR automatically enters the playback mode when a cassette without its safety tab is inserted If you have inserted a cassette without the safety tab and press the REC button will flash in the VCR display for several seconds and the cassette will be ejected automatically Be sure to check the safety tab before inserting a cassette for t...

Page 22: ...tion to detect type of tape used during recording Timer Recording Pages 29 36 The built in 24 hour timer permits unattended recording of up to 12 preselected programmes within a period of 1 year including daily and weekly programmes In additional to the conventional timer programming procedure this VCR incorporates a new programming procedure called VIDEO Plus programming system VIDEO LINK Recordi...

Page 23: ... appear in the display This is necessary for viewing the picture through the scart connection Note If you press the PLAY button without a cassette inserted will flash in the VCR display to warn you During playback you can use the following features Pause playback Press the PAUSE button on the remote control unit or PLAY STILL button on the VCR to pause the picture on the screen during playback Pre...

Page 24: ...al noise bars during visual search These noise bars may be much more noticeable with tapes recorded in the LP mode Fast forwarding a tape during stop mode Press the F FWD button Note When a cassette has not been inserted will flash in the VCR display to warn you Playing an NTSC tape If your TV has a PAL60 system mode you can play an NTSC tape on the TV Note NTSC is a different picture format used ...

Page 25: ... insert a tape that has not been recorded by this VCR auto tracking operates automatically If you want to do auto tracking again press the PLAY button on the remote control during playback Auto tracking may not operate when a tape recorded on this VCR is inserted Auto tracking may not operate correctly when the tape is scratched or the recorded condition is poor In this case press the TRACKING but...

Page 26: ...screen display will appear on the TV screen Press the SP LP button to select the recording speed Press the REC button Now recording will start and the REC indicator on the VCR will light Notes When a cassette without safety tab is inserted will flash in the VCR display for several seconds and the cassette will be ejected automatically If you press the REC button without a cassette inserted will fl...

Page 27: ...hile viewing another You can record one programme while viewing another by selecting the programme you want to view on your TV The recorded programme can be viewed later at your convenience After the recording has been made press the STOP 7 button on remote control or press the STOP button on the VCR VIDEO PROGRAMME NUMBER 1 4 2 5 6 3 7 8 9 STOP 400x DRIVE PROG REC STOP PLAY STILL TA NAVIG REW F F...

Page 28: ...he menu to on Note If you have specified Tape Analyzer off ATRS will not operate If you have specified Tape Navi off the ATRS will function but data will not be stored 3 Press MENU to exit R C V MODE O V T P I A R D P O E E G O A A L N M I A N L K Y PLAY ZER AUTO R SD SELECT SET Exit MENU 2 L 1 L 1 4 2 5 6 3 7 8 9 0 Cursor MENU Tape Analyzer function during recording Controls TV Screen 1 2 Insert ...

Page 29: ...ramme the timer See pages 30 to 36 for details Press the OPERATE button to turn the VCR off To interrupt a recording after it starts press the OPERATE button and then the STOP button within 10 seconds If a cassette with its safety tab snapped off is inserted it will be ejected automatically and the indicator in the VCR s display will start flashing when the VCR is turned off In this case insert a ...

Page 30: ...ll appear on the TV screen If you wish to change the programme allocations the start time or end time press the 0000 button to display the cursor Press the 0000 button repeatedly until the cursor reaches the digit you want to change then enter the programme number start time or end time 4 Press the VIDEO Plus button The VIDEO PLUS PROGRAMME display appears on the TV screen Notes If the clock has n...

Page 31: ...date using the number buttons 7 7 5 6 Notes If you change the TV programme number by the above procedure the TV programme number will be automatically replaced by the new programme number in subsequent programming Use of PlusCode programming numbers PlusCode numbers only record programmes at the times shown in the TV guide The VCR timer will not follow the TV programme if the time is changed for a...

Page 32: ... programme another event repeat steps 2 to 7 To activate the VCR s timer and make a recording at the preselected time be sure to press the OPERATE button to turn the VCR off Of course a cassette which has an intact safety tab must be inserted To stop the timer recording press the OPERATE button and then the STOP button within 10 seconds Note See page 36 for recalling and clearing the programming f...

Page 33: ...back of the VCR press the AUX button so that L1 is displayed on the TV screen in place of a programme number To record via the DECODER socket on the back of the VCR press the AUX button again to display L2 4 0 1 2 3 Programming the timer without using VIDEO Plus programming system Things to know before starting programming Turn the VCR and TV on then set the TV to the video programme number While ...

Page 34: ...te using the number buttons Press the button twice to display WKL Note When the button is pressed again WKL will disappear and the screen will return to the programming mode for one time recording 7 7 Select the start time For example press for 16 00 4 00 p m 0 00 for midnight and 12 00 for noon 0 0 6 1 4 1 4 2 5 6 3 7 8 9 0 SP LP 0 9 7 M MM E E R T I OGRA PR MENU Exit 0 0 0 0 CH 4 SP 6 00 0 1 M M...

Page 35: ... OPERATE button to turn the VCR off Of course a cassette which has an intact safety tab must be inserted 9 10 8 Now programming has been completed to record one event Press the MENU button The VCR shows the timer programme number for a few seconds 1 4 2 5 6 3 7 8 9 0 OPERATE MENU Must be lit M MM E E R T I OGRA P R MENU Exit 0 0 0 0 7 DLY WKL 7 05 01 TH DAY A D TE MONTH YEAR SP 1 CH04 16 00 18 00 ...

Page 36: ...e 2 9 00 10 00 Programme 3 10 00 11 00 Programme 4 7 00 9 00 Programme 2 9 00 10 00 Programme 1 10 00 11 00 Programme 3 11 00 Programme 4 The actual programme recorded and the sequence is as shown in the shaded part of the diagram 1 4 2 5 6 3 7 8 9 0 Cursor MENU 0 N E M U SELECT Exit MENU REV I EW CH A N V I O M DE L C OCK OK No V P V E R 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DATE T I ME CH I EW 17 5 H 1 2 16 00 00 18 ...

Page 37: ...ed to interrupt or to stop the recording you can do one of the following a Press and hold VIDEO LINK button for more than 2 seconds b Press the OPERATE button followed by STOP button within 10 seconds To cancel the VIDEO LINK mode setting you can do one of the following a Press the VIDEO LINK button for more than 2 seconds b Eject the tape Note During VIDEO LINK mode is set to L2 and if you turn o...

Page 38: ...elapsed time in hours minutes and seconds Automatic Rewind Automatic Rewind Shut Off automatically rewinds the tape at its end and automatically shuts off at its beginning if the VCR is switched to the standby mode Tape remaining display shows the remaining time on the TV screen Index locates the desired programme on your tape Rental play the VCR automatically starts playback when a cassette witho...

Page 39: ...cessary to select it again for future recordings on the same tape The VCR recognises only programmes with recorded times of more than 5 minutes If you have selected an incorrect tape length the correct data will not be stored in memory 4 Tape Navigation Function Whenever the VCR records a programme the Tape Navigation function stores specific information in the VCR memory This information can be d...

Page 40: ...1 6SP 30LP 1 3 5 G O R P I V A N E P A T 5SP 20LP 11 00 19SP No 2 3 No of Programmes Recording Date day month Recorded Channel Recording Start Time Recording Length Recording Speed Tape Bar Mark showing that you have previously viewed the programme Tape No Genre mark Programme No Blank Tape remaining SP 0 2 SELECT SOAP Exit NAVI 6 Operating Guide Interpreting the TAPE NAVI Data Menu Tape Number Nu...

Page 41: ...s and the VCR will prompt you to input the type of tape 1 Press the TAPE NAVIGATION button on the VCR or the NAVI button on the remote control The search menu will appear on the TV screen and the TAPE NAVIGATION button will flash for a few seconds in the search mode If the VCR cannot find the tape data NO TAPE NAVI DATA will appear on the TV screen Broadcast without PDC signal The programme data w...

Page 42: ...ing playback Select the programme and press the STOP button on the remote control or the STOP button on the VCR The searching stop menu will appear on the TV screen When the beginning of the programme is located the VCR will stop automatically 5 If you want to turn the VCR off at the beginning of a non recorded blank section Select the blank section REMAIN and press the OPERATE button on the remot...

Page 43: ... CH A N V I O M DE L C OCK OK 2 1 To switch TAPE NAVI on or off Make sure that a cassette is not inserted and press the or cursor button to select TAPE NAVI Press the or button to set TAPE NAVI to on or off and then press the MENU button Notes If you have specified TAPE NAVI off the following functions will not operate With TAPE NAVI off the TAPE NAVIGATION button or NAVI button cannot function un...

Page 44: ...m CH R L EMA IN 1 1 6 06 1 9 1 2 2 2 7 0 2 1 5 0 2 4 4 1 1 30 15 15 17 00 SP 27SP 3 4 5 G O R P I V A N E P A T 0LP 15SP 11 00 20LP 1 No SEARCH ING PLAY SP 0 2 SELECT SOAP Exit NAVI 6 d 400x DRIVE PROG REC STOP PLAY STILL TAPE NAVIGATION TAPE NAVIGATION button REW F FWD 6 4 No G O R P I V A N E P A T DAT E START i n m CH 2 3 4 4 9 10 BC 1 1 8 1 7 4 B 3 3 7 3 3 2 2 3 3 28 5 10 1 2 1 8 1 35 6 10 2 2...

Page 45: ...ording When more than 90 of the memory has been used If you press the REC button the CAUTION message will appear on the TV screen When the memory has been used up If you press the REC button the FULL message will appear on the TV screen In such cases if you want to store data of the tape you are going to record delete unnecessary tape data from the memory Please refer to page 43 A C REMAIN LESS TH...

Page 46: ...ROGRAM LOCK DELETE and TAPE LIST will not appear on the Tape Navi menu SELECT SET Exit MENU TAPE NAV I I ENU N APE T V A M DELE E T TAPE LIST PROGRAM LOCK 2 Press the TAPE NAVI and cursor to select the programme you wish to protect 3 To end press the MENU button 3 Cursor MENU 1 4 2 5 6 3 7 8 9 0 1 4 2 5 6 3 7 8 9 0 NAVI TAPE NAVI Cursor 2 3 4 DATE START i n m CH 4 9 10 BC 1 1 8 1 7 4 B 3 3 7 3 3 2...

Page 47: ...d 1 minute before the beginning of locked programme or in the locked area This position is protected will be displayed on the TV screen and the VCR will eject the tape The will be displayed in the VCR If REC button is pressed after locked programmes no warning message will appear on the OSD screen Press the MENU or NAVI button to skip this display During timer recording If the timer recording is s...

Page 48: ...a menu It is convenient for serial drama Controls TV Screen Insert a cassette recorded on this VCR The VCR will check the Tape Navigation data The Tape Navigation button will change to steady light if the VCR has recognized the tape 1 Press the NAVI button on the remote control The tape data menu will appear on the TV screen 2 Press the or cursor button to select the programme you wish to do Soap ...

Page 49: ... cassette is not loaded in the VCR the indicator starts flashing 7 Soap Recording will not operate if Programme listed in Tape data menu does not have the start time Blank of Remain section is selected If the clock is not set If the selected channel no longer exist or has been deleted Notes When 12 programmes maximum are stored for the Soap Recording and you try to register another Soap Recording ...

Page 50: ...control The subtitle will appear after about 5 seconds on the TV screen and change as follows Off a CC1 a CC2 Notes Each time the MOVIE TEXT button is pressed the text display status on the TV screen will change as follows Subtitle will also appear with external video sources with MOVIETEXTTM signal Subtitle will also appear with a tape dubbed from another tape with MOVIETEXTTM signal Subtitle can...

Page 51: ... is switched from E240 to E260 E300 no display and back to E240 in sequence Use the tape remaining display as a reference The tape remaining function is designed so it works correctly with E 30 E 60 E 120 E 180 E 240 E 260 and E 300 cassettes If you use a cassette other than these the remaining time will not be displayed correctly OP S 0 1 2 1 5 0 1 0 20 0 30 4 2 0 04 SP E T SA 1 4 2 5 6 3 7 8 9 0...

Page 52: ...VCR on and insert a cassette which was recorded using the tape indexing feature then operate as follows Controls TV Screen Press the INDEX button when a cassette is loaded and the VCR is in the stop mode 1 2 3 4 Press the REW or F FWD button The tape will be rewound or fast forwarded until an index mark is detected When the VCR has located an index mark it will enter the playback mode for approxim...

Page 53: ...dset at the receiver on the front of the VCR Press the MENU button The menu as illustrated will appear on the TV screen 2 Press one of the cursor buttons to select the required display and then press the ENTER button 3 1 4 2 5 6 3 7 8 9 0 Cursor MENU 0 N E M U SELECT Exit MENU REV I EW CH A N V I O M DE L C OCK OK No V P V E R 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DATE T I ME CH I EW 17 5 H 1 2 16 00 00 18 T SELECT Exi...

Page 54: ...etect the type of tape used during recording ATRS will appear on the TV screen when you press REC button ATRS function will not operate 1 4 2 5 6 3 7 8 9 0 Cursor R C V MODE O V T I A D P E E O A L N I A N L K Y PLAY ZER AUTO PROGRAM SD SELECT SET Exit MENU 2 L 1 L R Press the or cursor button to change the On Screen Display setting and then press the MENU button Whenever you change the mode the n...

Page 55: ... at once the programme recorded last is played back The auto programme play feature is switched off R C V MODE O V T P I A R D P O E E G O A A L N M I A N L K Y PLAY ZER AUTO R SD SELECT SET Exit MENU L2 L1 1 4 2 5 6 3 7 8 9 0 Cursor AUTO or 1 Press the cursor button to select AUTO clock 2 Press the or cursor button to change the auto clock setting and then press the MENU button The clock will be ...

Page 56: ...or L1 to dub the source input via the Scart socket on the back of the VCR If L1 L2 or L3 is not displayed the picture of the TV programme being received will be dubbed 3 Insert a blank cassette into the VCR for recording and the cassette to be copied into the playback VCR 4 Connect the second video equipment to this VCR as shown above Refer to the manual of second video equipment for connection If...

Page 57: ... the playback VCR 5 To edit out unwanted material press the PAUSE button on the recording VCR while it is recording at the appropriate time Press the PAUSE button again to resume recording 6 7 To end tape dubbing press both STOP buttons Controls VCR Display 1 4 2 5 6 3 7 8 9 REC PAUSE STOP ...

Page 58: ...le Box decoder as follows What is a Satellite Cable Box Broadcast The radio waves are transmitted from the broadcasting station in the same way as with an ordinary TV broadcast in the Satellite Cable Box system however the radio waves are scrambled therefore you cannot receive them or view the broadcast on the TV without unscrambling You must connect an exclusive decoder to perform this unscrambli...

Page 59: ...2 Set the TV to the programme number for VCR video programme number 3 Press the buttons labeled AUX on the remote control until L2 is showing in the VCR display 4 Start recording You can view a Satellite Cable Box programme even when playing back a tape by pressing the VCR TV button to set the VCR to the TV mode ...

Page 60: ... items Please follow this section before you call for help or take your VCR to your dealer It could save your time and money User Guide Display Page 62 Maintenance Page 63 Specifications Page 64 PDC Programme Delivery Control function Page 65 Battery Safety Guidelines Page 66 Warranty Letter Page 67 Some Do s and Don ts Page 69 ...

Page 61: ...tivate timer recording Programmes entered incorrectly Clock was not set correctly Programme exceeded cassette length No cassette or cassette s safety tab removed Cannot store tape data in memory Check that TAPE NAVI is specified in the TAPE NAVI MENU If is specified switch it to Check the time at which the recording was made Data is not stored in memory when the recording time is less than 5 minut...

Page 62: ...existing PlusCode programming number is entered Enter the correct programming number A cassette has not been inserted or a cassette without safety tab has been inserted A cassette without safety tab will be ejected automatically Insert a cassette with safety tab intact The VCR shows the timer programme number which is occupied A cassette has not been inserted Insert a cassette A cassette without s...

Page 63: ...ads after a period of time may cause the playback picture to become blurred or part of the video information to be lost This does not mean that the recorded programme has been erased but head cleaning is required Since this VCR uses an auto head cleaning system dirt does not often adhere to the heads If dirt cannot still be removed consult your dealer Auto Head Cleaning System This system cleans t...

Page 64: ...d Video Output 1Vp p 75 ohm Unbalanced S N Ratio Video More than 43 dB Horizontal Resolution Colour 260 lines Audio Linear Input PERI 3 8 dBm 10 kohm LINE 7 8 dBm 50 kohm Output PERI 3 8 dBm 1 kohm LINE 7 8 dBm 1 kohm S N Ratio 43 dB Frequency Range 70 Hz to 12 kHz Rewind Time About 54 seconds with E 180 cassette Power AC 230V 50 Hz Power Consumption 17W including timer 2 8W standby mode Timer 24 ...

Page 65: ...ill not In this case programme the timer with the PDC off or input the other programme using another programme number to turn the PDC function on again 5 When the VCR is tuned to a station transmitting a PDC signal but the signal conditions are poor programme the timer with PDC turned off If you programme the timer with PDC turned on the PDC function may not operate normally 6 The letters PDC will...

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Page 67: ...ized Engineer 3 The product serial number is not removed or altered This guarantee does not apply to products acquired second hand or for commercial or communal use This guarantee does not extend to user control adjustments battery replacement and aerial adjustment Any parts replaced under guarantee shall become the property of HITACHI HOME ELECTRONICS EUROPE LTD Please note that evidence of the d...

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Page 69: ...e equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has a standby mode Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family know how to do this Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people DON T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted fr...

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Page 71: ...tions Even if you never used a VCR before you can connect it up and tune it in quickly by following this Quick Set Up Guide Contents Accessories Supplied 1 Connection 2 Auto Install 3 4 Pre Tuning the Built in Tuner 5 Resetting the Clock 6 Fitting the Remote Control Batteries Remove battery cover of the remote control handset Insert the two batteries provided Ensure that the batteries are inserted...

Page 72: ...ocket before connecting all leads refer to page 3 DECODER SET Satellite Cable box SCART SOCKET Please use a scart lead not supplied to get even better picture and sound quality When viewing pictures on your TV press the VCR TV button of the remote control handset so the VCR indicator lights in the VCR s display VCR AC Outlet AC230V 50Hz Aerial TV Set Aerial Lead AERIAL RF OUT Scart connector lead ...

Page 73: ...upplied from the VCR RF OUT into the TV aerial input Please refer to page 2 After this process is complete the RF output channel will appear in the VCR display For example RF output channel 35 Refer to item 6 for further tuning VCR TV screen 400x DRIVE EJECT VIDEO IN AUDIO IN VIDEO LINK OPERATE Exit MENU AUTO Switch on your TV and select an unused programme number i e one not used for BBC1 ITV etc...

Page 74: ...utton to change the RF channel to To stop the RF output press the STOP button on the VCR or on the remote control again 8 Press the PLAY STILL button the test pattern will disappear and the VCR will now come out of the standby mode into the operate mode 400x DRIVE PROG REC STOP PLAY STILL TAPE NAVIGATION REW F FWD 400x DRIVE PROG LINK REC STOP PLAY Safety Tab REW F FW 9 You should now be able to p...

Page 75: ...ENTER button The CH PRESET display as illustrated will appear on the TV screen Press the ENTER button to select AUTO The display as illustrated will appear on the TV screen and will appear in the VCR display The VCR will automatically store channels received in your area It takes about 3 minutes The following stations are stored in programme numbers 01 05 automatically 01 BBC1 02 BBC2 03 ITV 04 CH...

Page 76: ...0 button until the incorrect digit changes to then you can enter the correct number 2 3 4 After setting the date press the MENU button The time will appear in the VCR display 5 Cursor MENU 1 4 2 5 6 3 7 8 9 0 0000 0 9 1 Press the MENU button The menu as illustrated appears on the TV screen FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER HELP LINE ON 01628 643029 You should only need to reset t...

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