VHRH900 - Videorekorder SANYO - Kostenlose Bedienungsanleitung

Produkttyp	Videorekorder
Marke	Sanyo
Modell	VHRH900
Aufnahmeformat	VHS
Anzahl der Videoköpfe	4
Maximale Aufnahmezeit (LP)	8 Stunden
Timer-Aufnahme	Ja, mit Wochenprogramm
Fernbedienung	Ja, Infrarot
Anschlüsse	1× SCART (AV), 1× Antenneneingang, 2× Cinch (Audio/Video)
Abmessungen (B×H×T)	430 × 90 × 280 mm
Gewicht	ca. 4 kg
Stromversorgung	220–240 V, 50 Hz
Leistungsaufnahme	ca. 20 W
Betriebstemperatur	5 °C bis 40 °C
Farbe	Schwarz
Lieferumfang	Videorekorder, Fernbedienung, Bedienungsanleitung, Netzkabel
Besondere Funktionen	Indexsuche, automatische Kanaleinstellung, S-Video-Ausgang
Reinigungsfunktion	Automatische Kopfreinigung
Kindersicherung	Ja, über Tastensperre

Häufig gestellte Fragen - VHRH900 SANYO

Wie schließe ich den Videorekorder an den Fernseher an?

Verbinden Sie den SCART-Ausgang des Rekorders mit dem SCART-Eingang des Fernsehers. Schalten Sie den Fernseher auf den entsprechenden AV-Kanal. Alternativ können Sie auch die Cinch-Kabel (gelb, weiß, rot) verwenden.

Wie kann ich Timer-Aufnahmen programmieren?

Drücken Sie die Taste Timer auf der Fernbedienung. Stellen Sie Datum, Start- und Endzeit sowie den gewünschten Kanal ein. Bestätigen Sie mit OK. Achten Sie darauf, dass das Gerät während der Aufnahme nicht ausgeschaltet ist.

Warum wird das Bild beim Abspielen verzerrt oder hat Streifen?

Dies kann an verschmutzten Videoköpfen liegen. Führen Sie eine Reinigungskassette durch oder nutzen Sie die integrierte Automatische Kopfreinigung. Auch ein schlechtes Band kann die Ursache sein.

Wie reinige ich die Videoköpfe?

Verwenden Sie eine handelsübliche Videokopf-Reinigungskassette. Legen Sie sie ein und starten Sie die Wiedergabe für ca. 10–20 Sekunden. Wiederholen Sie dies nicht zu häufig, da es die Köpfe abnutzen kann.

Die Fernbedienung funktioniert nicht, was kann ich tun?

Überprüfen Sie die Batterien (Typ AA) und ob sie richtig eingelegt sind. Reinigen Sie die Kontakte. Richten Sie die Fernbedienung direkt auf den Infrarot-Empfänger des Rekorders. Testen Sie die Fernbedienung mit einer Kamera, ob sie Infrarot-Licht aussendet.

Kann ich mit diesem Gerät aufnehmen, während ich ein anderes Programm sehe?

Ja, der Sanyo VHRH900 besitzt einen eigenen Tuner und einen AV-Durchgang. Sie können ein Programm aufnehmen und gleichzeitig ein anderes über den SCART-Ausgang am Fernseher ansehen.

Wie kann ich die automatische Sendersuche durchführen?

Drücken Sie die Menu-Taste, wählen Sie Sendersuchlauf oder Auto-Programm aus. Starten Sie die Suche mit OK. Der Rekorder speichert alle gefundenen Sender automatisch.

Das Band wird nicht richtig eingelegt oder ausgeworfen.

Schalten Sie das Gerät aus und wieder ein. Überprüfen Sie, ob das Band nicht verkantet ist. Bei anhaltenden Problemen kann ein mechanischer Defekt vorliegen; ziehen Sie dann einen Fachmann hinzu.

Was bedeuten die Fehlermeldungen im Display?

Häufige Anzeigen: „Cass“ (Band nicht richtig eingelegt), „Err“ (allgemeiner Fehler) oder „Auto“ (Autoprogramm läuft). Details entnehmen Sie bitte dem Kapitel Fehlerbehebung in der Bedienungsanleitung.

Gibt es eine Möglichkeit, die Bildqualität zu verbessern?

Verwenden Sie SVHS-Kabel oder SCART mit RGB für die beste Qualität. Reinigen Sie die Köpfe und nutzen Sie Bänder mit hoher Aufzeichnungsqualität. Aktivieren Sie ggf. die Bildverbesserungsfunktion (z.B. „Image“ oder „Noise Reduction“).

BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG VHRH900 SANYO

SANYO

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

VHR-H900E

VIDEOPlus

VHS

PAL NTSC4.43

Hi-Fi

| |RAPIDE 48 48 SECOND WIND MECHANISM

Thank you for buying Sanyo. This guide will enable the quick and easy setup of your new VCR, simply follow the procedures 1 - 3 inside.

For further details of features please refer to the instruction manual.

IS EVERYTHING IN THE BOX?

INSERTING THE BATTERIES

CONNECTING THE VCR

Connect your equipment as in the following illustrations.

SCART CONNECTIONS:

This VCR is a Nicam Stereo product and we strongly recommend that you use SCART connections as indicated. This will provide better quality picture and sound during playback.

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    D --> E["Mains lead (supplied)"]
    E --> F["SCART lead (optional/not supplied)"]
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SKY DIGITAL/ON DIGITAL USERS:

This VCR will not automatically store the Digital set top box broadcast signal during Auto Setup. This is due to the differences in the broadcast signal.

SATELLITE & CABLE USERS:

When you have connected up as above, turn on the satellite or cable receiver and select SKY1. This will allow the VCR to store the station automatically during Auto Setup.

NOTE:

If you wish to repeat the Auto Setup process press and hold both the CHANNEL (+ and−) buttons on the VCR for at least 3 seconds. Auto Setup will start. Press the SET button when the process is complete.

SCART CONNECTIONS:

The TV will automatically switch to show a VCR tape picture in any playback mode. To access any of the VCR's on screen menus switch the TV to AV mode.

Switch off your TV during this process.

1 Turn on the VCR using the ⏻/l button.

AUTO SETUP will start automatically.

The VCR display will show...

Setup will take a few minutes.

During AUTO SETUP the TV stations available in your area will be stored in order starting from Position number "1".

Programme Position	TV Station
1	BBC1
2	BBC2
3	ITV
4	C4
5	*CH5
6	*SKY1

*CH5, if available in your area *SKY1, if you have satellite/cable connected

2 When the AUTO SETUP is complete SET will flash in the VCR display... LR

Press the SET button

AUTO CLOCK SETTING

The date and time will be set automatically.

If you have connected the VCR to the TV using only the supplied Aerial output cable continue over to section 3. If you are using SCART connections the VCR is ready for use. For further details about all the features and functions of this product please read the Instruction manual.

SCART USERS DO NOT NEED TO COMPLETE THIS SECTION.

1 Turn on your TV. Select a spare programme position not currently used, or a specific VCR programme position, (on modern TVs it is normally 0, on older ones 8).
2 Insert a prerecorded video cassette.
3 Press PLAY to playback the tape.
4 Tune the TV until you see the picture from the video tape.
Refer to your TV instructions for tuning.
5 STORE this programme position on your TV. Set the TV to this programme position whenever you want to playback a tape.
6 Press STOP when you have finished.

You have now completed the setup of your Sanyo VCR and it is ready for use. For further details about all the features and functions of this product please read the Instruction manual.

SIMPLE TIMER RECORDING USING VIDEO Pharm

NOTE:

VIDEO Plus+ code numbers can be found in Newspaper or TV guides.

1 Turn on the TV and select the video programme position.

2 Press the VIDEO Plus+* button.

3 Enter the PlusCode number for the programme (e.g. 489135) using the NUMBER BUTTONS.

Use the (◀) cursor key to delete any wrong numbers.

4 Press the SET button.

5 When all the settings are as desired, PRESS THE SET BUTTON AGAIN.

You can programme another recording by repeating steps 2 to 4.

Insert a blank video cassette tape that is longer than the total recording time.

6 Press the VIDEO Plus+ button.

The VCR must be in STANDBY mode to activate the Timer. The timer indicator (☐) will light on the VCR display.

SANYO

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

VHR-H900E

VIDEOPlus4

PAL NTSC4.43

Hi-Fi

Please read carefully to ensure you get the best from this product.

DANGER:

This VCR contains live parts. Do not remove the cabinet.

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WARNING:

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.

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CAUTION:

Do not put your hand or other objects in the cassette loading slot because of the risk of injury or an accident. Keep small children away from the VCR.

DEW/CONDENSATION CAUTION

Condensation can form inside the VCR when it is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm or humid environment.

In any such circumstance do not use this VCR for 1½ to 2 hours allowing complete elimination of any condensation.

OPERATING PRECAUTIONS

• Place the VCR on a flat, stable, level surface. Never subject it to violent shaking or any other shock or impact.

• Do not expose the unit to high temperatures. Excessive heat (heat sources such as heaters, ovens, closed car on hot days, etc.) may damage the unit.
  ● This VCR should only be used within a temperature range of 5^ C to 40^ C ( 41^ F to 105^ F) and at less than 80% humidity.
  ● Do not use the unit under the following conditions:

• in locations with high humidity

• in presence of excessive dirt or dust
• in areas subject to strong vibrations

• near strong magnetic fields (e.g. transmitting antennas, motors, fluorescent lights, etc.)

• Do not stack anything on top of your VCR, or block the air vents, to prevent overheating or damage.

• Do not place anything, except VHS video cassette tapes, in the unit.
• Do not allow rain, steam, dew, salt water, sand, oily smoke, metal objects, etc. to enter the unit.
  ● Clean with a dry and soft cloth, or soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution.
• Do not use any type of solvent, such as alcohol or benzine.

POWER ON/STANDBY MODE

Power is switched on/off by pressing the ⏻/1 button.

VCR display:

Standby mode

Power on mode

"Standby mode" is the condition in which only the time is displayed.

• Do not forget that even in the power off state there is an electrical voltage inside the VCR as long as it is connected to a wall socket.
• Disconnect the mains lead from the wall socket if the VCR is not to be used for a long time.

Note: Only video cassette tapes marked VHS can be used with this VCR.

Note: If the unit does not operate properly, switch it off, refer to "TROUBLE SHOOTING" (see page 34) or contact your Sanyo authorised service agent.

FOR PROTECTION OF THE ENVIROMENT

When the time comes to

dispose of this product, please take it to a recycling collection centre or facility. Thank you for your co-operation.

VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are

registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.

VIDEO Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

CONTENTS

CONTROLS 1 - 2
PLUG & PLAY - CONNECTIONS 3 - 4
PLUG & PLAY - AUTO SETUP 5 - 8

A-USING SCART CONNECTIONS B-USING AERIAL OUTPUT CABLE CONNECTIONS

RF OUTPUT CHANNEL ADJUSTMENT 9
RF OUTPUT CHANNEL DEACTIVATION 10
ADDITIONAL TUNING 11 - 12
SORTING TV STATIONS & FINE TUNING MANUAL TUNING & SKIP FUNCTION
VCR PRESETTING 13 AUTO & MANUAL CLOCK ADJUSTMENT
FUNCTION SETUP 14 CHILDLOCK
PLAYBACK VARIABLE PLAYBACK MODES NTSC TAPE PLAYBACK PICTURE ADJUSTMENTS SUPER ACTIVE 3D SURROUND ENDLESS PLAY & REMAINING TAPE DURATION FUNCTION RETURN TO ZERO & INDEX SEARCH
DIGITAL EFFECT FUNCTIONS 21 - 24 MULTI INDEX SCAN & MULTI STROBE MULTI TV PROGRAMME SCAN & PICTURE IN PICTURE
RECORDING TV PROGRAMMES 25 - 26 SETTING THE RECORDING TYPE QUICK START RECORDING
TIMER RECORDING USING VIDEO PLUS+ 27 - 28
MANUAL ON-SCREEN TIMER RECORDING 29 - 30
TIMER RECORDING WITHOUT THE REMOTE 31
SATELLITE AUTO RECORDING 32
RECORDING FUNCTIONS JUST REC. & PDC FUNCTION 33
TAPE LIBRARY DELUXE SYSTEM 34 - 38 TIMER RECORDING & AUTOMATIC PLAYBACK
TAPE COPYING 39
AUDIO DUBBING 40
ERROR MESSAGES GUIDE 41
TROUBLE SHOOTING 42
SPECIFICATIONS 43

ACCESSORIES

Aerial output cable

Mains lead

Remote control

2 AA(IEC R6)size, 1.5-volt batteries

INSERTING THE BATTERIES

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CONTROLS

VCR FRONT PANEL

BUTTON ILLUMINATION MODE

The VCR function buttons, indicated here, will illuminate in stop mode (Cassette in). Individual or combinations of these buttons will illuminate when pressed or used by specific functions.

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ENERGY SAVING ECO MODE

The ECO mode reduces the electricity consumption by turning off the VCR display and other components while the VCR is in standby mode.

To set the ECO mode:

1. Press the ⏻/I button to switch the VCR to standby mode.
2. Press and hold the ⏻/l button for more than 3 seconds.

● The ECO mode indicator will light up.
● The VCR display will be blank.
● ECO mode is cancelled when the VCR is turned on.

NOTES:

• When a timer recording is programmed the ECO mode cannot be set.
• When watching TV, do not set the ECO mode. If the ECO mode is set, the aerial output from the VCR will deteriorate giving very poor TV reception.

REMOTE CONTROL

VIDEO Plus+	VIDEO Plus+ programme timer setting
SLOW	Slow motion
MENU/TV	On-screen menu operation
TYPE	Recording type setting
DISPLAY	Programme position, day/time display
SP/LP	Recording tape speed selection
REMAIN	Tape remaining time
RESET	Counter reset
0 /M	Counter zero ("0:00:00") return,Sub-screen picture freeze
DPC•PDC	Digital Picture Control on/offProgramme Delivery Control on/off
SURROUND	Super Active 3D Surround on/off
A-DUB	Audio dubbing
AUDIO	Sound track selection

INPUT	External input mode selection
PRESET	Tuner preset
CLEAR	Clears data
0 - 9	Direct programme selection, various input
OK	Data/settings entry
INDEX	Index search
/	Power on/standby mode
CH/TRACK + , -	Tuning, programme selection, tracking adjustment
REC	Recording

ON-SCREEN MENU OPERATION BUTTONS

SET	To store data in the menu
▼▲◀	Cursor keys

DIGITAL EFFECT FUNCTION BUTTONS

M-INDEX	Multi index scan
STROBE	Strobe effect
TV-SCAN	Multi TV scan
PIP	Picture in picture

VCR DISPLAY

ST BIL	LR	REC	II	SP
2			12:00
		PDC	LP

DISPLAY	MODE
	CASSETTE IN
	PLAYBACK, X2 PLAYBACK
	FORWARD SEARCH, SLOW MOTION
	FAST-FORWARD
	REWIND
	REVERSE SEARCH
	STILL PICTURE
REC	RECORD
REC-II	RECORD PAUSE
	TIMER ON
1-88	PROGRAMME POSITION NUMBER
L1	EXTERNAL INPUT (EURO-AV1)
L2	EXTERNAL INPUT (EURO-AV2)
L3	EXTERNAL INPUT (AV INPUT)
Id P:1	INDEX SEARCH
PDC	PDC SIGNAL INDICATOR
LR	SOUND TRACK
ST, BIL	STEREO/BILINGUAL PROGRAMME
LP, EP	TAPE SPEED MODE*

* SP: Best image & sound quality. (NO DISPLAY) LP: Recording & playback times are double SP mode. EP: NTSC playback times are triple SP mode.

TV SCREEN DISPLAY

When pressing the buttons shown below, the mode is displayed on-screen for 2 seconds.

TAPE MODE

▶	PLAYBACK
▶▶	FAST-FORWARD
◀◀	REWIND
●	RECORDING
●II	RECORDING PAUSE
▶▶ 0:00:00◀◀	RETURN TO ZERO DISPLAYED IN CENTRE OF SCREEN

PROGRAMME POSITION MODE

01-88	PROGRAMME POSITION NUMBER
L1	EXTERNAL INPUT (EURO-AV1)
L2	EXTERNAL INPUT (EURO-AV2)
L3	EXTERNAL INPUT (AV INPUT)

ERROR MESSAGE

If you make an error when controlling the VCR, warning messages indicating the problem are displayed for about 3 seconds. See page 33 for details.

Connect all your equipment together according to the illustrations shown in this section. Be sure you have all leads and remote control batteries correctly installed before proceeding to the next section.

MAINS LEAD CONNECTIONS

• If the plug supplied with this appliance is not suitable for the wall socket in your home, it should be cut off and the correct type fitted.
  The wires in the mains lead are coloured according to the following code:

Blue: Neutral

Brown: Live

If the colours of the wires do not correspond with the colour markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows.

● The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured blue or black.

● The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured brown or red.

DISPOSAL OF PLUG

If the non rewireable plug is to be cut off, the removed plug should be disposed of carefully as there is a shock hazard should the plug be inserted into a live socket.

REPLACING THE FUSE

The detachable fuse cover must be replaced after changing the fuse. Only a 3A fuse should be used, it should comply with BS1362, and should carry the ASTA mark.

AERIAL OUTPUT CABLE (RF) CONNECTION & ADDITIONAL SCART/AV CONNECTION

Connect your equipment together using the aerial output cable (supplied).

Connect an additional SCART/AV lead (not supplied) between the VCR and TV as shown above to obtain better quality picture and sound during playback.

When using a SCART lead connection the TV will automatically switch to AV mode whenever the PLAY or VIDEO Plus+ button is pressed.

To access any of the VCR's on-screen menus switch your TV to AV mode.

SATELLITE, CABLE OR DIGITAL SET TOP BOX CONNECTION

Connect your satellite, cable or digital set top box receiver as shown above.

If you have connected a standard satellite or cable box, switch the unit on and select SKY1. The programme will then be stored in programme position number 6 during the Auto Setup procedure.

Due to the digital broadcast signal being different to terrestrial analogue broadcast signals, the VCR will not be able to store the signal from your set top box during the Auto setup process.

Please refer to your satellite/cable/digital instructions for detailed information on connection.

HI-FI CONNECTION

Connecting your Hi-Fi to the VCR as shown above you can obtain a dynamic sound output when you playback a tape recorded in Hi-Fi stereo on this VCR.

Please refer to your Hi-Fi instructions for connection lead details.

NOTES ON AUTO SETUP:

• Do not press any buttons or controls during the AUTO SETUP process.
  ● The process is not possible if the VCR is set to external input mode.
  ● The skip function will automatically be set for all programme position numbers where no TV station has been preset.
• Due to possible changes made by broadcasts, TV stations may not always be sorted in the correct order (e.g. BBC1 may be set to programme position 7 or higher).

This VCR is equipped with a Plug & Play function, which automatically enters necessary settings before the VCR is used for the first time. The following settings will be set:

AUTO TUNING

The VCR will automatically search and preset all available TV stations in the area of use to programme position numbers (1 to 88).

AUTO SORTING OF THE TV STATIONS

The TV stations available in your area will be automatically sorted and placed in order starting from programme position number "1" to programme position number "6", as follows:

Programme Position	1	2	3	4	5	6
TV Station	BBC1	BBC2	ITV	C4	*CH5	*1 or *SKY1

*CH5, if available in your area.
*1, for areas where there is a satellite broadcasting service, the TV station with the lowest frequency will be preset to this programme position. (select SKY1 on the Satellite/Cable box).
*SKY1, to ensure that your satellite receiver is preset to programme position number 6 during AUTO SETUP, make sure it is switched on and that SKY1 is selected.

AUTO RF OUTPUT/VIDEO CHANNEL SETTING

The VCR will automatically search for an available channel location between (21 - 69) to set the video output channel for RF connection.

AUTO CLOCK SETTING

The date and time on the VCR will be set automatically.

Every Sunday at 3am or 6am the clock is checked and adjusted, therefore the manual setting of summer/standard time is not necessary.

SCART CONNECTIONS:

The TV will automatically switch to show a VCR tape picture in playback mode.

To access any of the VCR's on-screen menus switch the TV to AV mode.

SCART CONNECTOR USERS ONLY

If you have connected your equipment using only the supplied aerial output cable, please go to AUTO SETUP B (page 7).

1 Turn on the TV and set it to AV mode.
2 Press the ⏻/l button. The message screen is displayed for about 5 seconds.

• If this does not appear, or "NO SIGNAL" appears press both CHANNEL (+, -) buttons on the VCR for at least 3 seconds.
  ● The AUTO SETUP process will start automatically and may take a few minutes. Please be patient.
• When the AUTO SETUP process is complete, press the SET button.

This completes the initial setup of your VCR. You do not need to complete Auto setup B on pages 7 & 8.

Please read carefully through the rest of this manual to find out about the features and functions that this VCR incorporates.

NOTE:

The RF output numbers you see on your VCR display may differ from those shown, depending on the area you live in.

AERIAL OUTPUT CABLE (RF) CONNECTIONS

Proceed through this section if you have connected your TV to the VCR using just the supplied aerial output cable (RF connection).

Switch off your TV as you will only be using the VCR display for the moment.

1 Press the ⏻/I button.

AUTO SETUP will start automatically. The VCR display will show...

If this does not appear, press both CHANNEL (+ and -) buttons on the VCR for at least 3 seconds.

The Auto setup process will take a few minutes, please be patient.

2 When the AUTO SETUP is complete, OK will flash in the VCR display...

Press the OK button.

To complete the initial setup of your VCR you now need to tune your TV to the VCR in order that you can view a video tape in playback. You may use either method illustrated on the opposite page.

TEST PATTERN TUNING NOTES:

TV programmes are broadcast in a similar way to that of radio programmes. To receive a radio station you need to tune the radio to a particular frequency.

For the TV to receive the signal from the VCR you need to tune the TV to a particular output channel. Auto Setup automatically selects a free output channel between 21 & 69.

When tuning, you are searching on the TV tuner for the output channel signal from the VCR. In this example it is channel 52.

TV TUNER EXAMPLE

BBC1	BBC2	ITV	C4	C5	VCR Output channel/Test screen signal
21	26	31	36	41	46

TUNING THE TV USING THE TEST PATTERN

1 Turn on your TV. Select a spare programme position not currently used, or a specific VCR programme position, (on modern TVs it is normally 0, on older ones 8).
2 Make sure the VCR is in standby mode, using the ⏻/I button.
3 Press and hold the PRESET button for at least 3 seconds.

The video output channel number (e.g.52) will show in the VCR display...

4 Tune the TV until you see the test screen, which in this instance is channel 52. Refer to your TV instructions for tuning.

5 STORE this programme position on your TV. Set the TV to this programme position whenever you want to playback a tape.
6 Press the PRESET button when you have finished. The VCR will return to standby mode.

TUNING THE TV TO THE VCR USING A TAPE

1 Turn on your TV. Select a spare programme position not currently used, or a specific VCR programme position, (on modern TVs it is normally 0, on older ones 8).
2 Insert a prerecorded video cassette and press PLAY to playback the tape
3 Tune the TV until you see the picture from the video tape. Refer to your TV instructions for tuning.
4 STORE this programme position on your TV. Set the TV to this programme position whenever you want to playback a tape.
5 Press STOP when you have finished.

Proceed through this section if you are having trouble tuning the TV to the VCR. This may be due to the area you live, whereby the Auto Setup has selected an available output channel but a TV station output channel is clashing with it.

To change the RF output channel follow the steps below:

1 Switch the VCR to standby mode.
2 Press and hold the PRESET button for at least 3 seconds.

The VCR display will show the current RF output channel number. e.g...

3 Enter a new number between 21 & 69 using the NUMBER BUTTONS

or use the CH/TRACK(+, -) button to change the current number, e.g...

4 Turn on your TV and select a spare programme position not currently used, or a specific VCR programme position, (on modern TVs it is normally 0, on older ones 8).

5 Tune the TV until you see the test screen.

Refer to your TV instructions for tuning.

6 STORE this programme position on your TV. Set the TV to this programme position whenever you want to playback a tape.
7 Press the PRESET button to return the VCR to standby mode.

NOTE:

When the RF output is turned off the VCR can only be used to playback tapes or watch a TV station programme tuned on the VCR using a SCART lead connection.

In extreme cases there may be interference between the VCR output and TV stations that cannot be solved by following the "RF OUTPUT CHANNEL ADJUSTMENT" procedure on page 9. To overcome this you can turn off the RF output as follows:

1 Switch the VCR off using the ⏻/l button.
2 Press and hold the PRESET button for at least 3 seconds.

The VCR display will show the current RF output channel number. e.g...

Make a note of this number should you wish to turn the RF output back on.

3 Press the 0 NUMBER BUTTON twice.
4 Press the PRESET button.

Repeat the procedure if necessary.

TO REACTIVATE RF OUTPUT

Follow the same procedure as above but at step 3 enter the RF number you noted.

MANUAL TUNING

1 Press the PRESET button.
2 Using the CH/TRACK(+,-) button select the desired programme position number you wish to tune a TV station to.

This section shows you how to manually preset TV stations.

3 Press the PLAY button to start the tuning process. If the search stops on a broadcast other than the one desired, press the PLAY button again until the desired broadcast appears on the TV screen.

4 Press the OK button to set the TV station to the programme position. If you wish to tune another TV station, repeat steps 2 to 4.

5 Press the PRESET button when you have finished.

SKIP FUNCTION

This function enables you to skip programme position numbers which have been preset so that they do not appear when pressing the CH(+,-) button.

1 Press the PRESET button.

2 Using the CH/TRACK(+, -) button, select the desired programme position number you wish to skip.

3 Press the CLEAR button to activate the skip function. The "5" indicator will light. To cancel the skip function, press the CLEAR button again to erase the "5" in

4 Press the OK button.

Repeat steps 2 to 4 for every programme position number you wish to skip.

5 Press the PRESET button when you have finished.

NOTES ON THE YEAR DISPLAY:

● The year is displayed on screen in full, however, to set the year you only need to enter the last two digits.
● The year 2000 is set by entering "00":
- For a single digit number, first press the "0" NUMBER BUTTON, then the desired number.

CLOCK ADJUSTMENT NOTES:

- When the ECO mode is set, the Auto clock adjustment will not operate.

AUTO CLOCK ADJUSTMENT SETTING

1 Press the MENU/TV button. Select CLOCK SET using the (▲,▼) cursor keys. Press the SET button.

2 Press the DISPLAY button to select the desired setting, then press the SET button. The mode is set when the symbol “•” is to the left of the selected setting.

AUTO: The clock is adjusted automatically every Sunday at 3am or 6am. The setting of summer/standard time is not required.

MANUAL: The clock is not adjusted automatically.

MANUAL CLOCK ADJUSTMENT

1 Follow step 1 above to display the CLOCK SET menu.
2 Press the DISPLAY button to select MANUAL.
3 Adjusting the clock

Press the (◀) cursor keys button to delete incorrect numbers. Enter the new settings using the NUMBER BUTTONS.

4 Adjusting Summer/Standard time settings.

Pressing the (▲, ▼) cursor keys will advance or decrease the clock by one hour.

5 Press the SET button when you have finished.

• The seconds will start counting from "00" as you press SET.
  ● The normal TV broadcast will return.

POWER INTERRUPTION:

If the power to the VCR has failed or been disconnected for more than one hour, the date, time, function setup memory and any other timer recording data entered should be reset.

The Auto clock setting function will reset the date and time when the power is restored to the VCR.

The tuner preset memory will not be erased, so retuning TV stations is not necessary.

1

Press the MENU button.

Select VCR SETUP using

the (▲,▼) cursor keys.

Press the SET button to enter menu.

2

Press the (▲,▼) cursor keys,

to select the desired function to set.

Use the (◀,▶) cursor keys to activate the required setting.

NICAM Broadcasts settings

AUTO: To record NICAM stereo broadcasts and bilingual broadcasts.

OFF: To record the normal FM mono sound only.

NTSC playback system

PAL TV: When using a PAL(I) system TV.

NTSC443: When using an NTSC4.43 system TV. (Use the EURO-AV terminal.)

Child lock function

ON: "BLOCKED" is displayed on the TV screen and sound is muted.

OFF: Function is not engaged.

Off timer

Auto power off setting. The VCR will be turned off automatically if it is not used for a programmed period time. (The auto power off delay is timed after any VCR action or operation).

OFF: Not active.

2HR: The VCR will go off after 2 hours.

6HR: The VCR will go off after 6 hours.

TV SCAN: Setting the number of sub-screens

6PICS: 6 Sub-screens

8PICS: 8 Sub-screens

3

Press the MENU/TV button when you have finished.

| |RAPIDE 48 48 SECOND WIND MECHANISM

This VCR is equipped with a high speed tape winding system. An E-180 tape is wound end-to-end in approximately 48 seconds. To avoid damaging a cassette tape, the speed is automatically controlled as follows:

• If the STOP button is pressed during high speed winding, the tape speed is slowed before stopping.
  ● The high speed mechanism will not function on longer or shorter tapes than an E-180 to prevent damage caused by excessive speed.

1 Turn on your TV and select the video programme position. If you are using SCART connections the TV will automatically switch to show a VCR tape picture during playback mode.
2 Insert a recorded video cassette. Gently push the centre of the cassette until it loads automatically.
PLAY Press the PLAY button.
■ STOP Press the STOP button.
EJECT Press the EJECT button on the VCR.
REWIND Press the REW button during Stop or Reverse Search mode.
FAST-FORWARD Press the FF button during Stop or Forward Search mode.

VARIABLE PLAYBACK MODES

x2 DOUBLE SPEED PLAYBACK

Press the X2 during normal playback.

▶▶ FORWARD SEARCH Press the FF button during playback or fast-forward mode.
REVERSE SEARCH Press the REW button during playback or rewind mode.
II STILL PICTURE Press the PAUSE/STLLL button during normal playback.
II FRAME ADVANCE Press the PAUSE/ STILL button during still picture.

SLOW SLOW MOTION

Press the SLOW button during normal playback or during still picture. The tape speed can be set at 1/5 or 1/30 of normal speed.

VIDEO CASSETTE TAPE FUNCTIONS

This section details the various functions and operations regarding cassette tapes. Please note that only video cassette tapes marked VHS can be used with this VCR.

AUTO POWER ON

The power is automatically switched on as a cassette is inserted while the VCR is in standby mode.

AUTO PLAY

The VCR will automatically playback a tape when inserted, whose erasure prevention tab has been removed.

AUTO EJECT

When a tape without an erasure prevention tab is played to the end it will be rewound and ejected.

POWER OFF EJECT

A video cassette can still be ejected even when the unit is in standby mode.

NOTES:

● The picture quality of tapes recorded in LP mode cannot be guaranteed with this VCR during variable playback modes.
● During variable playback modes some noise or vibration may occur and cannot be corrected. This is not a malfunction.

NTSC TAPE NOTES:

● A NTSC tape cannot be copied normally.
● Picture quality of NTSC tapes cannot be guaranteed with this VCR.
- When a NTSC Hi-Fi tape is played back, only monaural sound will be heard.

PLAYBACK OF A NTSC TAPE

This VCR can playback a NTSC tape on a PAL (I) or NTSC 4.43 system TV. For NTSC system setting, refer to "FUNCTION SETUP" on page 13.

When playing back a NTSC tape on a PAL TV:

• If the image is unstable, rolling vertically, use the TV vertical hold button to stabilize the image.
  ● The image may shrink vertically and a black band may appear at the top and bottom of the screen.

NOTE:

- If still picture or slow motion playback is continued for about 5 minutes, the VCR will automatically go into stop mode in order to prevent damage to the tape.

DPC NOTE:

- The DPC function setting will be kept even if the cassette is ejected or the power turned off.

TRACKING NOTE:

- Any picture adjustments made manually to a particular cassette will be cancelled when the cassette is ejected.

DPC (DIGITAL PICTURE CONTROL) FUNCTION

This function sets the sharpness automatically to give the best possible picture during playback. To adjust the picture to the desired sharpness,

1 Press the DPC·PDC button.

The DPC mode selected will be displayed on screen for several seconds.

2 To select the desired mode, DPC AUTO or DPC MANUAL, press the DPC·PDC button again.

3 To adjust the picture in DPC MANUAL mode use the (◀, ▶) cursor keys.

TRACKING ADJUSTMENTS

This VCR is equipped with an auto tracking function. During playback of a video tape this function will automatically adjust the tracking to obtain the best possible picture.

• If there is any noise or interference in the picture during playback: Use the CH/TRACK(+,-) button to obtain a clearer picture.
• When the tracking is adjusted manually using the CH/TRACK(+,-) button the auto tracking mode is cancelled.

To return to auto tracking mode:

Eject the cassette (press EJECT on the VCR), then reload it again.

• If the CHANNEL(+, -) buttons on the VCR are pressed simultaneously in playback mode, the tracking adjustment will move to a centred position and the auto tracking mode will be cancelled.
• If the still picture moves up and down:

Use the CH/TRACK(+,-) button to correct the picture.

● Any picture adjustments made manually to a particular cassette will be cancelled when the cassette is ejected.

SUPER ACTIVE 3D SURROUND

This model incorporates the Super Active 3D Surround processor, which creates a 3D sound during reception of stereo or mono broadcasts.

WHAT IS SUPER ACTIVE 3D SURROUND

Conventional stereo surround sound creates a stereo effect by moving sound between the left and right channels for a deep, realistic tone that sounds like its coming from several feet behind the monitor. Using the latest in Super Active 3D Surround technology, we are now able to bring you even greater levels of audio impact. Super Active 3D Surround literally envelops you, with sound coming from not only the sides, but also from right above and behind you. Imagine the impact of a jet fighter as it approaches you from a distance, screams right past you, and fades into the distance. Super Active 3D Surround puts this kind of thrill into everything you watch!

SETTING THE SUPER ACTIVE 3D SURROUND

To turn on/off the surround mode, press the SURROUND button on the remote control.

- The selected surround mode is displayed on-screen for about 3 seconds.

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    A["3D SURROUND NORMAL"] --> B["3D SURROUND SUPER"]
    B --> C["3D SURROUND OFF"]
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    style C fill:#000,stroke:#fff,color:#fff

REMAINING TAPE DURATION NOTES:

● This function will only give accurate duration times using E-180 or E-240 cassette tapes.
● The remaining tape duration calculations are cancelled when the tape is ejected.

HI-FI STEREO/BILINGUAL SOUND SELECTION

1 Using the AUDIO button, select the desired sound setup.

- When a stereo or bilingual broadcast is received, ST or BIL will appear in the VCR display.

VCR DISPLAY	STEREO	BILINGUAL
LR	Left & Right tracks	Main & sub
L	Left track	Main
R	Right track	Sub
No indicator	Monaural	Main

REMAINING TAPE DURATION FUNCTION

When the REMAIN button is pressed, the remaining tape duration from the current position to the end of the tape can be displayed. The tape duration is displayed in hours and minutes.

Press the REMAIN button again to exit the function.

The VCR display will return to the counter display indication.

On-screen display

VCR display

DISPLAY FUNCTION

Pressing the DISPLAY button will show on-screen the current programme position number, date and time.

When a cassette is loaded the remaining tape duration can also be displayed.

Press the DISPLAY button again to exit the on screen display.

RETURN TO ZERO NOTES:

• Return to zero is possible from the playback or stop mode.
  ● The RESET button cannot be used while the tape is being returned to zero.
• Whenever you load a cassette tape, the counter is reset to "0:00:00".
• If you playback a blank tape or a blank portion of tape, the counter will not operate.

INDEX SEARCH NOTES:

● Make sure that any indexes are at least 5 minutes apart from each other.
- Index signals are not recorded after a recording pause.

RETURN TO ZERO

The counter zero position is memorised and can be used to return to that position on the tape.

1 Press the RESET button at the position you wish to return to. The counter reading in the VCR display is reset to "0:00:00".

2 To return to the zero position after a recording or playback, press the 0 button. The tape will be rewound or forwarded and stop at the counter zero position.

INDEX SEARCH

An index signal is automatically placed at the beginning of each recording made on this VCR. This index can be used to search for the next (or present) recording.

Following programme

1 Press the INDEX button while in stop or playback mode. To cancel the Index search mode, press the INDEX button again.

2 Press the FF or REW button to start searching. To stop the search function, press the STOP button.

ENDLESS PLAY

This function will playback a tape to the end, rewind it then replay it again, and again until you wish to stop it.

1 In the stop or playback mode using the buttons on the VCR, press the PLAY button and then while holding it down press the REW button.

2 Press the STOP button to cancel endless play.

- During endless play, do not press FF, REW, or PAUSE/ STILL buttons because this will cancel the feature.

NOTE:

The multi Index scan will find and display 4 programmes at a time. Any subsequent programmes (starting from the 5th programme), will be displayed in place of the present sub-screen images, starting at sub-screen 1. The scanning will continue until the beginning or end of the tape is reached.

MULTI INDEX SCAN

By searching for the index signals recorded on a video tape, the multi index scan function can display simultaneously the pictures and recording data of 4 recordings on the tape. The 4 sub-screens display can be maintained, allowing you to see the recorded contents of the tape at a glance.

1 Insert a recorded cassette tape and then press the M-INDEX button.

2 To scan the contents towards the end of the tape, press the FF button. To scan towards the beginning of the tape, press the REW button. The beginning of each recording will be played for 5 seconds in the sub-screen then the image is frozen and than recording data is displayed

Cassette tape being scanned

• To stop the multi index scan search, press the STOP button.
• To cancel the multi index scan function, press the CLEAR button.

3 To select a recording to playback automatically, press the NUMBER BUTTON (1 - 4) which corresponds to the sub-screen where the recording picture is seen.

The VCR will locate the selected recording, and playback will start automatically.

NOTE:

The digital effect function cannot be used on an NTSC tape playback. Also, the NTSC tape and PAL tape signal distinction cannot be done from the stop mode.

MULTI STROBE

While watching a normal picture on the main screen, the multi strobe feature will display a stroscopic effect picture playback in the sub-screens.

Strobe effect is possible during:

• Playback of a tape.
  • TV programme viewing.
• External source picture.

1 Press the STROBE button. Strobe effect will start.

Black rectangular panel with a grid of white squares on the left side (no text or symbols)

CHANGING THE STROBE SPEED

The strobe playback speed can be set to 1/20, 1/10, 1/5, 1/2 or 1 sec. The default playback speed is 1/5 sec.

To change the playback speed press the CH/TRACK (+) button to increase and the CH/TRACK (−) button to decrease the speed.

MEMORY STILL

During strobe playback, press the STROBE button to freeze the picture. Pressing the STROBE button again will restart strobe playback.

MEMORY STROBE

During strobe playback a picture can be sent as a frozen frame from the main screen to a sub-screen. When the desired picture is displayed on the main scree, press the 0 /M button, the image will be displayed frozen in a sub-screen. If multiple freeze frames are selected, the images will be displayed in the next sub-screen.

- You cannot switch from memory strobe to strobe playback.

2 To cancel multi strobe, press the CLEAR button.

NOTE:

If the multi TV programme scan is started from TV programme viewing, the main screen will switch to a blue screen.

MULTI TV PROGRAMME SCAN

Using the multi TV programme scan, you can display all the programmes recieved by the VCR, 6 (or 8*) sub-screens at a time, starting from the lowest programme position number. You can then select any of the programmes to watch from the displayed sub-screens.

You can access the feature when either playing back a tape or when watching a TV programme on the VCR programme position.

1 Press the TV-SCAN button. The first 6 (or 8*) programme position sub-screens are displayed.

Pressing the TV-SCAN button again will display the next 6 (or 8*) programme position sub-screens.

To cancel the multi TV programme scan, press the CLEAR button.

2 To select a programme position you wish to view full screen, press the NUMBER BUTTON (1 - 6) or (1 - 8) which corresponds to the desired sub-screen. Selection of a sub-screen will cancel the multi TV programme scan.

* SETTING THE NUMBER OF SUB-SCREENS TO 6 OR 8. In the VCR SETUP menu, set the TV SCAN line setting to 6 or 8. See 'FUNCTION SETUP' on page 14.

NOTES ON DIGITAL EFFECTS:

● The sound of programmes seen on the digital effect function sub-screens cannot be heard.
● As the sub-screen images are processed digitally they will have less contrast than main screen pictures.
● There may be some picture disturbance when switching between normal and digital.
- If this VCR is used for commercial purposes, such as in a hotel, the digital effect characteristics applied to copyrighted materials may infringe upon the rights of the copyrights holders. Be sure to check before using this unit for commercial purposes.
● The digital effect function cannot be used from a NO SIGNAL screen, (Blue Background screen.)

PICTURE IN PICTURE (PIP)

You can watch two pictures simultaneously on the same screen. The following combinations are possible:

• Playback picture and TV picture.
• Playback picture and External source picture.

1

Press the PIP button during playback. The sub-screen containing either the TV picture or External source picture will appear.

Black background with a white square outline in the bottom-right corner (no text or symbols)

SWITCHING SCREENS

With the PIP sub-screen displayed press the PIP button again to switch over the main screen and PIP sub-screen picture.

PIP SUB-SCREEN POSITIONING

To change the position of the PIP sub-screen use the CH/TRACK (+ or -) button.

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    A[" "] --> B[" "]
    B --> C["+"]
    C --> D[" "]
    D --> E["(-)"]

SELECTING THE TV PROGRAMME

You can select the TV programme displayed in the PIP sub-screen, using the NUMBER BUTTONS.

PIP SUB-SCREEN STILL

Press the 0 /M button to freeze the sub-screen image. Press the 0 /M button again to return to a normal PIP sub-screen image.

2

To cancel the PIP sub-screen display, press the CLEAR button.

TO RECORD FROM AN EXTERNAL SOURCE:

At step 3, Press the INPUT button to select the SCART/EURO-AV socket.

The VCR display will show the selected source as "L1", "L2" or "L3".

EURO-AV socket: select "L1"

EURO-AV2 socket: select "L2"

AV INPUT sockets: select "L3"

Ensure the external source e.g. satellite receiver is switched on and the correct programme has been selected.

1 Turn on the TV and select the video programme position or switch to AV mode if you are using SCART connections.

2 Insert a blank video cassette.

3 Press the NUMBER BUTTONS, or the CH/TRACK(+,-) button, to select the TV station to be recorded.

4 To select the tape speed, press the SP/LP button.

5 If necessary, press the TYPE button to set the recording type.

SETTING THE RECORDING TYPE

If a recording type is selected and you use the "TAPE LIBRARY DELUXE" function (page 27) it will be displayed and make selection of programmes to playback easier when the tapes recording data is listed.

- Press the TYPE button repeatedly until the desired type is displayed.

On screen display

FILM F: Film

SPORT S: Sports

DRAMA D: Drama

MUSIC M: Music

NEWS n: News

ANIMA A: Animation

EDUC. E: Educational

GAME g: Game

THRIL t: Thriller

COMED c: Comedy

VCR display

6 When the desired type has been selected, press the OK button. To cancel the recording type setting, press the CLEAR button

7 Press the REC button.

8 To stop the recording, press the STOP button.

QUICK START RECORDING TIMER

You can start a recording instantly and then simply programme when you want the VCR to automatically stop recording.

1 Press the REC button twice.
2 Set the recording end time using the REC and CH(+,-) buttons.

REC Units of 30 minutes

CH/TRACK(+ or -) Units of 1 minute

The timer indicator (☐) will light in the VCR display after the recording end time is set.

To stop the recording at any time, press the STOP button.

CHECKING/CHANGING

When the REC button is pressed during Quick Start Recording, the recording end time will blink.

The recording end time can be changed by pressing the REC and CH/TRACK(+,-) buttons.

AVOIDING RECORDING UNWANTED MATERIAL

1 Press the PAUSE/ STILL button during recording.
2 To continue recording, press the PAUSE/ STILL button or REC button.

WATCHING TV WHILE RECORDING

1 Start recording the desired programme selected on the VCR.
2 On your TV, select the required programme you want to watch. If you are using SCART connections, set the TV to the TV mode.

NOTES:

RECORDING TYPE:

The selected recording type is cancelled if the VCR is switched to Standby mode or if the cassette tape is ejected.

AUTO EJECT:

The cassette will automatically be ejected if recording is attempted on a video cassette without an erasure-prevention tab.

AUTO REWIND:

The VCR automatically rewinds the tape when it reaches the end. This function does not operate with timer recording or Quick Start Recording timer.

PAUSE MODE:

If the record pause mode continues for about five minutes, the VCR will automatically go into stop mode in order to prevent damage to the tape.

TAPE SPEED:

SP: Best image and sound quality. (No display)
LP: Recording or playback times are double the SP mode.

NOTE:

PlusCode programming numbers can be found in Newspaper or TV guides.

PROGRAMMING ON-SCREEN

You can programme a VIDEO Plus+ timer recording using the on-screen display method.

Turn on the TV and select the video programme position.

1 Press the VIDEO Plus+ button.

2 Enter the PlusCode programming number for the programme (e.g. 489135) using the NUMBER BUTTONS.

Use the (◀) cursor key to delete any wrong numbers.

3 Press the SET button.

If the programme position number PR displays “--”. Enter the programme position number the TV station has been preset to, e.g 01 = BBC1.

That setting will be memorised and set automatically the next time the station is selected.

To make additional settings to your timer recording, see far right.

4 When all the settings are as desired, press the SET button again.

You can programme another recording by repeating from step 2.

Insert a blank video cassette that is longer than the total recording time.

5 Press the VIDEO Plus+ button.

The VCR must be in STANDBY mode to activate the timer. The timer indicator (☐) will light on the VCR display.

PROGRAMMING USING THE VCR DISPLAY

You can programme a VIDEO Plus+ timer recording on the VCR display even if the TV is turned off.

1 Press the VIDEO Plus+ button.

2 Enter the PlusCode programming number for the programme (e.g. 489135) using the NUMBER BUTTONS.

Use the (◀) cursor key to delete any wrong numbers.

3 Press the OK button.

If the programme position number PR displays "--" enter the programme

position number the TV station has been preset to, e.g 01 = BBC1. That setting will be memorised and set automatically the next time the station is selected.

To make additional settings to your timer recording, see right.

4 When all the settings are as desired, press the OK button again.

You can programme another recording by repeating from step 2.

Insert a blank video cassette that is longer than the total recording time.

5 Press the VIDEO Plus+ button.

The VCR must be in STANDBY mode to activate the timer. The timer indicator (☐) will light on the VCR display.

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS

After pressing OK at step 3.

RECORDING TAPE SPEED:

Press the SP/LP button repeatedly to display the desired tape speed.

JUST REC. SETTING:

Press the SP/LP button repeatedly until "AUTO" is displayed. See page 33 for details about JUST REC.

DAILY/WEEKLY RECORDING:

Press the (▶) cursor key repeatedly to display the required recording mode. M-F: Record daily, Monday through Friday. WK: Record the same programme every week.

RECORDING TYPE:

Press the TYPE button repeatedly until the desired type is displayed.

CHANGING THE OFF TIME:

Each press of the (▲, ▼) cursor keys will change the recording off time by units of 10 minutes.

PDC FUNCTION:

Press the DPC·PDC button repeatedly. When the "PDC" indicator appears, the PDC function is set. See page 26 for more information on PDC.

TO RECORD FROM AN EXTERNAL SOURCE:

At step 3, Press the INPUT button to select the SCART/EURO-AV socket. The VCR display will show the selected source as "L1", "L2" or "L3".

EURO-AV socket: select "L1"

EURO-AV2 socket: select "L2"

AV INPUT sockets: select "L3"

Ensure the external source e.g. satellite receiver is switched on and the correct programme has been selected.

PROGRAMMING THE TIMER

Example: Programme position	Date	Start time	End time
02	25 Dec	21.30	23.15

1 Turn on the TV and select the video programme position or switch to AV mode if you are using SCART connections.

2 Press the MENU/TV button.

Press the (▲,▼) cursor keys to access the PROG. SET/CLEAR mode.

Press the SET button.

3 Enter the programme position number, (e.g 02) and the date, (e.g. 25 12) using the NUMBER BUTTONS.

Use the (◀) cursor key to delete any wrong numbers.

4 To select daily or weekly recording press

(▶) cursor key to display the desired mode. M-F: Monday to Friday. WK: Weekly.

Press the DPC-PDC button to activate PDC (Programme Delivery Control).

For more info about PDC see page 33.

5 Input the the recording start and end times (e.g. 21:30, 23:15).

6 Press the SP/LP button to select the desired tape speed, or until A (Auto) appears for JUST REC. mode.

For more info about JUST REC see page 26.

Press the TYPE button repeatedly until the desired type is displayed.

7 When all the settings are as desired, press the SET button.

You can programme another recording by repeating steps 3 to 8.

Insert a blank video cassette that is longer than the total recording time.

8 Press the ⏻/I button.

The VCR must be in standby mode to activate the timer.

The timer indicator (☐) will light on the VCR display.

CONFIRMATION/CANCELLING A PROGRAMMED TIMER RECORDING

1 Press the MENU/TV button.

Using the (▲,▼) cursor keys, select PROG. SET/CLEAR.

2 Press the SET button.

Programmed timer recordings are listed.

3 To confirm recording type setting press the TYPE button. The type will be displayed in place of the "END" time.

Press the TYPE button again to reveal the "END" time column display.

4 If all settings are correct press the MENU/TV button to exit the menu.

If you need to correct or cancel any settings please continue.

5 Using the (▲,▼) cursor keys, select the programme setting to cancel.

6 Press the CLEAR button.

The message is displayed.

7 Press the CLEAR button again to cancel the selected setting.

If you do not wish to erase the setting, press the SET button.

Press the MENU/TV button when you have finished.

NOTES ON TIMER RECORDING:

• The timer indicator (☐) will flash if no video cassette is loaded when going into timer standby mode.
• The timer indicator (☐) will flash and the video cassette is ejected if a video cassette with no erasure-prevention tab is loaded.
  ● Daily recording starting on a Saturday or Sunday is not possible.
  ● Daily or weekly recording using the PDC function is not possible.
• Even if a timer recording has been preset, the VCR can be used as usual up to the programmed start time. Make sure that you return the VCR to standby mode if you do use the VCR before a preset recording.

Programme priority

• When timer recordings overlap, the first programme will be recorded entirely, therefore the beginning of second programme will not be recorded.
  ● Recordings programmed with PDC always have priority.
• If two PDC-programmed recordings overlap, the recording that starts first will have priority.

TIMER RECORDING WITHOUT USING THE REMOTE CONTROL

NOTES:

• If the REC button is pressed before all settings are complete, the timer record setup mode will be cancelled.
• Once a programme timer recording is set, it cannot be confirmed or erased using the buttons on the VCR. It is only possible using the remote control.
• Using this method you will not be able to set the recording type, weekly or daily recording, PDC recording.

SETTING TIP:

• To record from an external input, press the CHANNEL (-) button to display "L1";
  "L2" or "L3" under "PR"
  "L1": EURO-AV
  "L2": EURO-AV2
  "L3": AV INPUT

If the remote control batteries are dead or the handset is not available a timer recording can still be programmed using the buttons on the VCR. This method does not allow the setting of the recording type, daily or weekly recording.

1 Turn on the TV and select the video programme position or switch to AV mode if you are using SCART connections.
2 Ensure that there is NOT a cassette tape in the VCR during programming.
3 Press the REC button for about 5 seconds, until the programming screen is displayed.

4 Example: Programme position Date Start time End time 02 12 Oct 15.30 17.30

Enter the required settings using the

CHANNEL - , + buttons. Press the FF

button to move to the next entry space.

Press the REW button to delete wrong settings.

5 When the required tape speed setting is entered by pressing the FF button, the timer recording is set. To make further timer recordings, proceed entering the required settings.
6 When you have finished, press the REC button. The on-screen message, NO CASSETTE can be ignored as this special process requires no tape be present during programming.
7 Now load a cassette tape that is longer than the total recording time.
8 Press the Ⓞ/I button to turn the VCR power off. The VCR will automatically enter the timer standby mode. The timer indicator (☐) will light on the VCR display.

NOTES:

• If a signal is output by the satellite receiver while it is in timer standby mode, satellite auto recording will not be possible. Please check the type of satellite receiver used.
• If a timer recording is set on the VCR, satellite auto recording will not be possible.

This function enables programmed recordings to be made without programming the VCR if your satellite receiver has a timer programming function. The VCR detects when a signal is input at the EURO-AV2 terminal, when present, starts recording and goes back to standby mode when the signal is no longer input.

RECORDING USING THE SATELLITE TIMER

On the satellite receiver timer, set the programme you wish to record. Please refer to your satellite receiver instructions for detailed information.

RECORDING USING THE VCR SATELLITE AUTO RECORDING STANDBY FUNCTION

1 Insert a blank video cassette tape, then press the SP/LP button to set the desired recording speed.
2 Press the Ⓞ/l button to turn the VCR power off.
3 Press the PAUSE/ STILL button on the VCR for more than 2 seconds, until the REC indicator starts flashing. The VCR is now in Satellite auto recording standby. To cancel the satellite standby, press the PAUSE/ STILL button.

SATELLITE AUTO RECORDING

• During satellite auto recording the REC indicator will light.
• If an end time has been set on the satellite receiver, the VCR will return to satellite auto recording standby when the recording is finished.
• If the tape end is reached before the end of the recording, satellite auto recording mode will be cancelled.

CANCELLING SATELLITE AUTO RECORD STANDBY

• To cancel, press the PAUSE/STILL button, the REC indicator will go off.
• If the power is turned on, or the cassette is ejected while the VCR is in satellite auto record standby, it will be cancelled.

PDC NOTES:

PDC will light in the VCR display to indicate that the TV station is transmitting a PDC signal. It does not indicate that the function is on, only that should you wish to make a timer recording the PDC function will work when activated.

VCR display

JUST REC. FUNCTION

During a timer recording, the VCR will automatically calculate the remaining tape duration and, if necessary switch the recording speed from SP (standard play) to LP (long play), so that the entire programme can be recorded.

● This function is not available during Quick Start Recording.
- JUST REC. will not work properly on tapes longer than E-240 or shorter than E-180.
- If two or more timer recordings are set, all the programmes may not fit on a single tape. If that is the case do not select JUST REC. mode, select the tape recording speed manually.
● This function will not work if the PDC function is set on a timer recording.
● Some interference may occur in the image where the speed has been changed.

PDC FUNCTION

The PDC (Programme Delivery Control) function ensures that if any changes are made to the on and off times of a programme by the TV station, the timer recording will be adjusted automatically. Also, if for example the programme is interrupted by a news flash the recording will pause and resume when finished.

• If the recording start time and date is not set exactly as advertised and there is a change to the broadcast, the PDC function will not work.
  ● Not all TV stations transmit PDC signals. Check in your region for details.
• If the station does not transmit PDC signals or if the function is not set, the recording will be done at the programmed times.
• When programming with the PDC function, the recording can be done anytime in the standby period if the start (on) time differs from the scheduled one. The PDC standby period is from 20:00 (the previous day) to 4:00 (the following day).

This function memorises the settings (Programme position, time, date and type) of previous timer recordings made on this VCR and stores the data in a Tape Library. You can reuse previous timer recording data to programme new recordings, as well as search, select and automatically playback a recording from the contents list of recording data.

1 Insert a video cassette.

2 Press the MENU/TV or TAPE LIBRARY button on the VCR, select TAPE LIBRARY DELUXE using the (▲,▼) cursor keys, then press the SET button.

Depending upon the cassette loaded you will see one of the following screens. To proceed, go to the section labelled with the corresponding letter.

NOTES:

• Only E-180 & E-240 tapes can be used for TAPE LIBRARY DELUXE timer recording. Remaining tape duration times may be inaccurate if other types are used.
  ● TAPE LIBRARY DELUXE timer recordings are only possible on new tapes or tapes containing TAPE LIBRARY DELUXE timer recording data.
• We recommend that you keep tapes used for TAPE LIBRARY DELUXE timer recording separate from other types of tapes. Other types of recording data other than TAPE LIBRARY DELUXE timer recording data will mean the tape contents list will not be displayed properly.

NOTES:

● Only one recording can be programmed.
● To record from an external input, press the (▼) cursor key to display

"L1", "L2" or "L3" under "PR".

"L1": EURO-AV, "L2": EURO-AV2 or "L3": AV INPUT

● The START and or END time of a timer recording can be modified in 15 minute units, by pressing the (▲, ▼) cursor keys.

TIMER STANDBY PERIOD:

• Do not eject the cassette or turn the VCR on during the timer standby period or the programmed timer recording will be cancelled.
  ● Other timer recordings are not possible until the TAPE LIBRARY DELUXE timer recording is over.

1 Insert a video cassette.
2 Press the MENU or TAPE LIBRARY button on the VCR. Select TAPE LIBRARY DELUXE using the (▲, ▼) cursor keys, then press the SET button.

This screen will appear if you have loaded a blank or new cassette. You can now make a new TAPE LIBRARY DELUXE timer recording.

3 Press the SET button.

4 Example:

Programme position	Date	Start time	End time	Recording type	Tape speed
02	12 Oct	15.30	17.30	FILM	SP

Enter the required settings using the (▲,▼) cursor keys. Press the (▶)

cursor key to move to the next entry space. Press the (◀) cursor key to delete wrong settings.

When the required tape speed (SPEED) setting is entered by pressing the (▲,▼) cursor keys, the timer recording is set.

5 Press the REC button to switch the VCR to timer standby mode. The timer indicator (☐) will light on the VCR display.

NOTES:

● The contents list displayed on the TV screen will display the picture and recording data of 4 recordings. Any subsequent programmes (starting from the 5th) will be displayed in place of the existing displayed data and sub-screen.
- If the tape is unloaded or rerecorded, the data will be cancelled.
- If a recordings data cannot be read, “--” will be displayed.

START/END TIME ADJUSTMENT:

● The Start and or End time of a TAPE LIBRARY DELUXE timer recording can be modified in 15 minute units by pressing the (▲,▼) cursor keys.

1 Insert a video cassette.
2 Press the MENU or TAPE LIBRARY button on the VCR. Select TAPE LIBRARY DELUXE using the (▲, ▼) cursor keys, then press the SET button.

This screen will appear if you have loaded a cassette which contains TAPE LIBRARY DELUXE timer recording data. You can choose to reuse any such data or playback a desired recording.

3 Press the SET button.

• The recording data is read and the beginning of each recording will be played for 5 seconds then frozen. The recording data is then displayed.
• When the desired recording data to use is displayed, press the STOP button. If you wish to enter a new recording to be made on the blank portion of the tape, wait until the tape stops.

To reuse recording data follow from step 4. To make a new recording on the blank portion of the tape continue on the next page.

4 Using the (▲,▼) cursor keys, select the desired recording data to reuse.

5 Press the REC button.

• Only the date is updated to the following programme occurrence on the same day of the week.

• To return to the contents list, press the CLEAR button.

6 Press the REC button to switch the VCR to timer standby mode.

The VCR will find the beginning of the selected programme. The timer indicator (☐) will light on the VCR display.

NOTES:

- If a programmed recording duration is longer than the available remaining tape length the error message, "THERE IS NOT ENOUGH TAPE LENGTH TO RECORD THE ENTIRE PROGRAMME"

will be displayed on-screen for about 3 seconds. The programme screen will be displayed again.

SOLUTION:

● Change the tape speed from SP to LP mode.
- Use a different cassette tape. In such a case, programming will start from the beginning.

CONTINUED FROM STEP 3 (PREVIOUS PAGE)

4

Using the (▲, ▼) cursor keys, select the REMAIN FOR REC line to enter a new recording to be made on the blank portion of the tape.

5

Press the REC button.

To return to the contents list, press the CLEAR button.

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Example:

Programme position	Date	Start time	End time	Recording type	Tape speed
02	12 Oct	15.30	17.30	FILM	SP

Enter the required settings using the (▲,▼) cursor keys. Press the (▶) cursor key to move to the next entry space. Press the (◀) cursor key to delete wrong settings.

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When the required tape speed (SPEED) setting is entered by pressing the (▲, ▼) cursor keys, the timer recording is set.

The VCR will automatically search for the blank portion of the tape. The timer indicator (☐) will light on the VCR display.

CONTENTS LIST DISPLAY NOTE:

● The contents list displayed on the TV screen will display the picture and recording data of 4 recordings. Any subsequent programmes (starting from the 5th) will be displayed in place of the existing displayed data and sub-screen. This process will continue until the end of the tape is reached.
- If a recordings data cannot be read, "--" will be displayed.
- Recordings shorter than 5 minutes, "-" may be displayed.

1 Insert a video cassette.
2 Press the MENU/TV or TAPE LIBRARY button on the VCR. Select TAPE LIBRARY DELUXE using the (▲,▼) cursor keys, then press the SET button.

One of these screens will appear if you have loaded a cassette which contains TAPE LIBRARY DELUXE timer recording or normal timer recording data.

3 Press the SET button.

• The recording data is read and the beginning of each recording will be played for 5 seconds then frozen. The recording data is then displayed.
• When the desired recording is listed, press the STOP button.

4 Using the (▲,▼) cursor keys select the desired programme, then press the PLAY button.
5 This screen message is displayed while the beginning of the desired programme is located.

Playback will then start automatically.

To cancel the operation, press the STOP button.

CAUTION:

The unauthorised recording of television programmes, video tapes, films and other such material may infringe upon copyright or rights of third parties.

Copying or (dubbing) a tape is achievable by connecting either another VCR or a camcorder.

RECORDING VCR (THIS VCR)

1 Insert a blank video cassette.
2 Press the INPUT button to select the terminal used. "L1," "L2" or "L3" is displayed instead of the programme position number.

L1: EURO AV1
L2: EURO AV2
L3: AV INPUT (FRONT)

3 Press the SP/LP button to select the desired recording tape speed.

PLAYBACK EQUIPMENT

4 Insert a tape you wish to view and record from.
5 Start playback.

RECORDING VCR (THIS VCR)

6 Press the REC button to start copying.
7 When complete press the STOP button on the recording VCR then on the playback equipment.

NOTES:

• If you are using a tape with a monoaural only original sound recording, the audio dubbing will erase the original sound. Audio dubbing is only possible on a tape with Hi-Fi original sound.
  ● After an audio dubbing, to listen to the Hi-Fi sound, press the AUDIO button to display the "L" & "R" indicators on the VCR display.
  ● To listen to the dubbed sound, press the AUDIO button to erase the "L" & "R" indicators from the VCR display.

Using this function, you can add a voice over or background music to the image recorded on a tape. To perform an audio dubbing on a tape recorded with a camcorder, you will have to first make a Hi-Fi copy of the camcorder tape to a VHS format video cassette using this VCR. You can then add a voice over or background music to the copy you have made.

Recording VCR (This VCR)

Camcorder
Audio source

Stereo audio system

1 Press the INPUT button to select the terminal used.

"L1," "L2" or "L3" is displayed instead of the programme position number.

L1: EURO AV1

L2: EURO AV2

L3: AV INPUT (FRONT)

2 Insert a recordable video cassette tape into the recording VCR (this VCR). Search for point on the tape you wish to start audio dubbing, then from playback mode, press the PAUSE/ STILL button.
3 Press the A-DUB button. The VCR goes into audio dubbing standby mode. The "L" and "R" indicators will go off the VCR display.
4 When you are ready, play the sound from your audio source and press the A-DUB button again to start audio dubbing.
5 When finished, press the STOP button on the recording VCR.

ERROR MESSAGE	CAUSE	REMEDY
NO SIGNAL	The antenna is not properly connected.A programme position where no station has been preset is selected.Trying to playback a blank tape.	Check & correct connectionSelect a different programme position or adjust the preset programme position.Insert a recorded cassette.
NO CASSETTE	A button for playback, fast-forward, rewind, recording etc. has been pressed, but no tape is loaded in the VCR.A timer recording is preset, but no tape is loaded in the VCR.	Load a cassette tape.
TIMER MEMORY FULL	Trying to programme a timer recording when the VCR timer memory is full (Maximum 6 programmes).	First erase one of the 6 programmes already entered.
WRITE-PROTECTED CASSETTE	When the VCR tries to got into recording standby mode but the loaded cassette does not have an erasure prevention tab (The cassette is ejected automatically).	Load a blank tape or a tape that can be recorded on with an erasure prevention tab.
TIMER RECORDING	When a timer recording is set, if the VCR power is on less than 5 minutes before the recording start time, this will indicate that the timer recording is about to start.	Set the VCR to recording standby mode.
YOUR VCR WILL BE OFF SHORTLY.	When the off timer function is set Approximately 5 minutes before the power is turned off automatically, the message is displayed on-screen for about 10 seconds to warn the user before turning the power off.	If the VCR is not being used, turn the power off.
THERE IS NOT ENOUGH TAPE LENGTH TO RECORD THE ENTIRE PROGRAMME.	The programmed recording is longer than the remaining blank portion of the tape.	Change the tape speed from SP to LP mode.Use a different tape. In such a case, programming will be restarted from the beginning.
Note: When a timer recording is programmed using the buttons on the VCR, without using the remote control, the message "NO CASSETTE" is displayed. This special method requires that no tape be loaded in the VCR when the REC button is pressed.

SYMPTOM	CHECK POINTS
POWER TROUBLE
No power.	The mains lead is disconnected.
The remote control unit doesn't operate.	The batteries are low.
RECEIVER TROUBLE
No TV programmes received.	Are the connections between your VCR and TV correct?Was tuning correctly preset?
Reception is poor when TV is on video channel.	The video channel setting of the TV does not correspond to the video channel presetting of the VCR.
Poor image quality when watching TV.	When ECO mode is set, the aerial output from the VCR will deteriorate. When watching TV do not set the ECO mode.
PLAYBACK TROUBLE
Playback picture does not appear.	The video channel setting of the TV does not correspond to the video channel presetting of the VCR.
Interference in playback picture.	Adjust the tracking control.Dust or dirt on video heads.Contact your Sanyo authorised service agent.
RECORDING TROUBLE
No recording.	The erasure-prevention tab on the cassette has been removed.
Timer recording is not possible.	The starting day and time has not been set correctly.There has been a power interruption of more than one hour.
Hi-Fi TROUBLE
Sound of a Hi-Fi recorded tape drops out	The tape may be defective. Use a new cassette tape.
TV STATION/VCR OUTPUT INTERFERENCE	Turn off the RF output (page 10) "RF OUTPUT DEACTIVATION".

REPAIRS

This VCR is a precision instrument and, if treated with care, will provide years of satisfactory performance. However, in the event of difficulty, the owner is advised not to attempt to make any repairs or open the cabinet. Servicing should always be referred to your Sanyo authorised service agent.

GENERAL

Video format:	VHS PAL/NTSC 4.43
Television system:	CCIR: 625 lines, PAL colour signals
TV channel storage capacity:	88 positions
Video heads:	4 heads
Tape speed:	▶PAL	▶NTSC (Playback only)
	SP: 23.39 mm/sec	SP: 33.35 mm/sec
	LP: 11.70 mm/sec	LP: 16.67 mm/sec
		EP: 11.12 mm/sec
Rapide 48 wind mechanism	About 48 seconds (E-180 cassette) Duration may vary according to tape type and condition. Winding speed during TAPE LIBRARY DELUXE functions is normal.
RF converter:	Built-in UHF converter
Converter output:	On channel 21-69
Timer indication:	24-hour indication
Power failure backup:	Approx. one hour
Timer recording:	1 year 6 programmes with daily (Monday to Friday) and weekly recording function
Power requirement:	220-240 V AC, 50Hz
Dimensions (W x H x D):	360 x 97 x 274 mm
Weight:	Approx. 3.3 kg
Power consumption:	23 W (in operation) and 2W (ECO mode)

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Video input:	0.5 - 2.0Vp-p, 75 ± 5 ohms
Video output:	1.0 ± 0.2Vp-p, 75 ± 5 ohms
Audio input:	-3.8 dBs, more than 10 kohms
Audio output:	-3.8 dBs, less than 1 kohm
Video S/N:	More than 43 dB
Horizontal resolution:	More than 240 lines

HI-FI AUDIO

Audio recording system:	VHS Hi-Fi system (2 tracks), (Normal audio track is monoaural)
Frequency response:	20 Hz - 200,000 Hz
Dynamic range:	More than 90dB
Wow and flutter:	Less than 0.005% (WRMS)
Channel separation:	More than 60 dB

Appearance and specification are subject to change without notice.

AUTOMATIC HEAD CLEANING

This VCR is equipped with an automatic head cleaning system which automatically cleans the heads every time a cassette is loaded or unloaded.

However if during playback, noise appears in the picture, it is recommended to use a commercially available head-cleaning cassette to completely clean the VCR heads.

CUSTOMER GUARANTEE

Sanyo Europe Ltd. (the Company) guarantees to the initial retail purchaser that if this equipment is or becomes defective and that, in the opinion of the Company, the defect is due to faulty material or workmanship the Company will, for a period of 12 calendar months from the date of sale to the original purchaser repair or replace, at its sole option, free of charge, any such defective component part of the equipment, always provided that:-

● The equipment has at all times been used in accordance with the operating instructions issued by the Company, and has not been connected to an electrical mains supply for which it has not been adjusted.
- Accidental damage, or damage caused by negligence of misuse by the user, including leakage from exhausted batteries, is specifically excluded.
- Unauthorised repairs, or any modification to the equipment which has not been expressly approved by the Company, shall render this guarantee null and void.
● Failure due to fair wear and tear of any item, such as batteries, record playing styli, and tape recording, playback and erase heads and head cleaning is specifically excluded.

This guarantee is not transferable and is only applicable within the United Kingdom (and the Republic of Ireland). Nothing in this express guarantee affects the statutory rights available to the purchaser of this equipment.

Dear Customer

Thank you for buying Sanyo. This equipment should give you many years of pleasure and faithful service but in the event that a fault occurs, the following notes for your guidance may be helpful:

• PLEASE RETAIN YOUR PURCHASE RECEIPT WHICH WILL BE REQUIRED FOR SERVICE DURING GUARANTEE.
• If your Sanyo equipment proves faulty during the period of guarantee, take it or send it back to the dealer who originally supplied it together with this guarantee and the proof of purchase. We have made arrangements with our approved dealers under which they will carry out in guarantee service repairs on our behalf. In this way, we hope to reduce to a minimum the amount of time you will be without your equipment.
• If for some reason it is impossible to return the equipment to the original supplier, please contact our Service Administration Department at the address below for further advice.
  ● Should the equipment require servicing after the expiry of the guarantee period, take or send it to the original supplier or any other Sanyo dealer. He will be pleased to give you a quotation for the repair. If you are in any doubt about what to do, write to us at the address below or telephone:

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