GV 9000 SV - VCR GRUNDIG - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL GV 9000 SV GRUNDIG

Special features of your video recorder

Contents of delivery

5 Installation and Safety

6 At a Glance

Front side of the video recorder

Rear side of the video recorder

The remote control

9 Connecting and Preparation

Connecting the aerial, TV set and mains cable

Switching the video recorder on and off (energy-saver mode)

Inserting batteries into the remote control

11 Settings

Adjusting the TV set to the video recorder

Channel programming with the automatic tuning system ATS euro plus

14 Playback

Basic playback functions

Additional playback functions

16 Recording

The three recording options

The video programme system (VPS/PDC)

Instant recording

Assembling recordings with clean joints

Locating certain recordings using the Video Index Search System (VISS)

Programmed recording - by entering the ShowView number

Programmed recording – by entering the data for the desired TV programme

Checking and clearing programmed recording data

Interrupting the recording standby mode of the video recorder

Re-activating the recording standby mode of the video recorder

25 Copying

from a second video recorder or a DVD player

26 Operation with a Satellite Receiver

Connection

Recording satellite programmes

Recordings controlled from a satellite receiver

28 Operation with a Decoder

29 Special Settings

Re-sorting TV channels

Clearing TV channels from the station table

Changing or entering station names

Manual channel programming

Skipping TV channels

33 Setting the Time and Date

Updating the time and date automatically

Setting the time and date manually

34 Special Functions

Selecting the MODE* menu

On-screen display on/off

Activating the automatic switch-off function

NTSC playback

Adjusting the DECODER/EURO-AV2 socket for external devices

Child lock

Selecting the video recorder's control address

Continuous playback

36 Remote Control of TV Sets

37 Fixing Faults Yourself

38 Technical Data

39 Help in the Case of a Defect

Grundig After-Sales Points

Special features of your video recorder

Three recording options

• Instant recording, i.e. you select the desired programme on the video recorder and start recording immediately.
• Programmed recording at a later date with the help of the ShowView numbers.
• Programmed recording at a later date by entering the data for the desired programme if you do not know the ShowView numbers.

High-speed drive

With this high-speed drive the fast rewind time of, for example, of an E-180 cassette is reduced to about 100 seconds.

ShowView recording

Really easy programming of recordings. Select the desired programme from your TV guide, enter the ShowView number indicated there, ready.

Energy-saver mode

Very low energy consumption in standby mode.

The consumption lies below 2 W.

NTSC playback

The video recorder enables playback of recordings made with the NTSC colour norm.

Contents of delivery

Video recorder GV 9000 SV
2 Remote control
3 2 batteries, 1.5V- Mignon type
4 RF (aerial) connection cable
5 Mains cable
6 User manual

In order that you may enjoy this high-quality and comfortable video recorder for a long time it is very important that you observe the following points when installing the recorder.

This video recorder is intended for the reception, recording and reproduction of TV picture and sound signals.

Any other application is expressly prohibited.

If the recorder is exposed to drastic temperature changes, for example when taking it from a cold to a warm place, connect the recorder to the mains supply and let it stand at the new place for at least two hours without a cassette loaded. The recorder is intended for use in dry rooms. If you wish to operate it in the open air, make absolutely sure that it is protected against moisture (rain, splashes of water). Do not expose the recorder or the cassette to any moisture.

Place the recorder on a flat and hard surface. Do not place any objects (e.g. newspapers) on the recorder and no tablecloth or similar below the recorder.

Do not place the recorder in the immediate vicinity of a heat source or in direct sunlight as this would prevent appropriate cooling. Keep the recorder away from magnetic fields (e.g. loudspeakers).

Never insert any foreign objects into the cassette compartment. This might damage the high-value mechanism.

Never open the recorder. Damage caused by unqualified work is not covered by the manufacturer's guarantee.

Do not place any object filled with water (vases and similar) on the recorder. The object might fall over and the liquid spilling into the unit would impair its electrical safety.

Thunderstorms are a danger for any electrical appliance. Even when switched off, the recorder might be damaged by lightning striking the mains supply and/or the aerial lead. During a thunderstorm you must always disconnect the mains and aerial plugs.

For this video recorder, technology and ecology form a convincing overall idea. Only ecologically high-grade materials are used. The packing consist of almost 100% recycled paper, its plastic parts have been reduced to a minimum. The batteries supplied are free of mercury and cadmium. For environmental reasons no buffer battery is used. To enable a high-grade recycling after use, the number of plastic parts has consequently been reduced. All large plastic parts are marked. To facilitate service and for optimum recycling, this device has been designed in a specially disassembly-friendly and recycling-friendly way.

Front side of the video recorder

Switches the video recorder off.
Selects programmes downwards.
Selects programmes upwards.
Ejects the cassette.
- Starts recording.
During playback: reverse picture search; after stop: fast rewind.
Starts playback.
During playback: forward picture search; after stop: fast forward wind.
Ends all drive mechanism functions.

Rear side of the video recorder

AC IN~

Socket for mains cable to mains supply socket.

EURO-AV1

Euro/AV connector (for TV set).

DECODER/EURO-AV2

Euro/AV connector (for external device).

T

Aerial socket (for domestic aerial).

TV

Aerial socket (for TV set).

The remote control

On this page you will find a brief description of the important remote control functions. Refer to the corresponding chapters of this manual for more information on operation.

Direct the remote control at the video recorder.

Switches the video recorder off (standby).

Numeric buttons for various entries,
the 0 button selects the R / programme position.

Initiates programmed recording with ShowView.

Pause in recording mode, freeze-frame in playback mode.

Reverse picture search during playback, fast rewind after stop.

Starts playback.

Forward picture search during playback, fast forward after stop.

Ends all drive mechanism functions and switches the videoe recorder to "stop".

Switches to the menu and back to the TV picture.

Starts recording.

Select channels, + up, - down; select various functions in the menus.

Calls up, confirms and stores data.

Finetuning; select various functions in the menus.

Activates and de-activates programmed recording.

No function.

Clears data, activates entries, resets the playing time display to 0:00:00

Switches the picture screen between TV picture and video recorder picture (monitor mode).

No function.

Activates the INDEX search function.

Activates the setting for the output channel of the video recorder.

Switches to the video control address 2.

Switches to TV control mode.

See page 36 for the possible functions.

Connecting the aerial, TV set and mains cable

1 Connect the aerial cable from the domestic aerial with the aerial socket of the video recorder.
2 Connect the aerial cable supplied with the TV socket of the video recorder and the aerial socket of the TV set.

3 If the TV set is equipped with one or several EURO-AV sockets: connect the EURO-AV 1 « socket of the video recorder with the AV 1 socket of the TV set using a commercially available EURO-AV cable. - The advantage of this connection is a better picture and sound quality during playback.

4 Connect the mains cable supplied with the AC IN\~ socket of the video recorder.

Connect the mains cable with the mains supply socket.

• The video recorder is now in standby.

Attention:

The video recorder is isolated from the mains only when the mains cable is disconnected from the mains supply socket.

Switching the video recorder on and off (energy-saver mode)

1 Switch the video recorder on with the button.
2 Switch the video recorder to standby with the button.

• The video recorder is now in standby and the time is visible in the display.

3 Switch off by pressing the 山 button until the display goes out.

• The video recorder is now switched off, the power consumption falls below 2W. The green energy-saver indicator illuminates.

Notes:

The video recorder cannot be switched off if recordings are programmed.

It is not allowed to switch the video recorder in the energy-saver mode if you wish to watch a TV programme which is received via the aerial cable from the video recorder on the TV set.

Inserting batteries into the remote control

1 Press the catch and remove the cover from the battery compartment.
2 Insert the batteries (Mignon type, e.g. UM-3 or AA, 2 × 1.5V ). Observe the polarity marks on the bottom of the battery compartment.

Note:

If your recorder no longer responds correctly to the remote control commands, the batteries may be exhausted. Exhausted batteries must be removed. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for damage resulting from battery leakage.

Environmental protection

The remote control batteries, even those containing no heavy metals, do not belong in the household waste. Used batteries can be disposed of for recycling at most specialized dealers without paying a fee.

Adjusting the TV set to the video recorder

This adjustment is not necessary if the video recorder and the TV set are connected with a EURO-AV cable.

Preparation

Switch the TV set on.

On the TV set, select the «AV« programme position for video playback via the aerial socket.

Consult also the user manual of your TV set.

Adjustment

Switch the video recorder on using the button.
2 Press the DUB button for about 3 seconds.

• 35 RF«, for example, is displayed on the video recorder (36 is the output channel of the video recorder).

The video recorder now emits a test pattern.

3 Search the test pattern on the TV set in the UHF range on a channel between 21 and 69 (channel 36 in the example).
4 Store the setting on the TV set.
5 Press the DUB button to end the setting.

Improving the picture quality

If the quality of the "recorder picture" is poor, or the picture quality of one or more TV programmes on the TV set gets worse, you must search a different "free" channel on the TV set.

Switch the video recorder on using the button.
2 Press the DUB button for about 3 seconds.

• 35 RF, for example, is displayed on the video recorder (36 is the output channel of the video recorder).

The video recorder now emits a test pattern.

3 On the TV set in the UHF range between channel 21 and channel 69, search for a "free" channel on which no TV programme is received (only snow and sound noise).
4 Use the buttons on the video recorder to change the output channel of the video recorder until the test pattern appears on the picture screen of the TV set.
5 Store the channel on the TV set.
6 Press the DUB × button to end the setting.

Channel programming with the automatic tuning system ATS euro plus

The recorder has a built-in receiver. It can therefore receive and record television programmes independently of the TV set.

For this, you must programme the TV channels on the video recorder.

When carrying out this function, the time is automatically updated, provided a TV programme with teletext is received on programme position 1.

88 programme positions are available which can be assigned as desired to TV channels received via the aerial or the cable system.

Preparation

Switch the TV set on.

Select the AV^ programme position for video playback on the TV set.

Programming

Press the button.

• The »AUTO INSTALLATION« table appears on the picture screen of the TV set.

Help:

If the «AUTO INSTALLATION« table does not appear, press the»▼« and «▲« buttons on the video recorder at the same time until the table appears.

2 Initiate programming with the OK button.

• The LANGUAGE table appears on the picture screen.

3 Use the 4

« buttons to select the desired language then confirm n.

• The COUNTRY table appears on the picture screen.

4 Use the

回 buttons to select the desired country (place of instal

If the country you require is not given in the table, select the OTHERS line.

AUTOMATIC SORTING PLEASE WAIT

AUTO-SETUP COMPLETED!

VCR OUTPUT CHANNEL WILL CHANGE TO CH 27.

OK :ENTER

INFO:EXIT

CLOCK

TIME 9:03

DATE 5/

YEAR 99

ADJUST *:AUTO

·OFF

<> :SELECT OK :ENTER

:CHANGE INFO:EXIT

5 Press the OK button to start the automatic tuning system.

• AUTO × flashes in the video recorder's display.

• The recorder searches all channel numbers for TV stations, then sorts and stores them. This can take several minutes.
• When the search is completed, the message «AUTO-SETUP COMPLETED!« and the number of the output channel appear on the picture screen. «OK« appears in the video recorder's display.

Note:

If the video recorder and the TV set are not connected with a EURO-AV cable, you must repeat the setting on page 11 and tune the TV set to the channel (e.g. [H27]) indicated in the table.

6 Press the OK button.

• The CLOCK table appears on the picture screen.

Check the time and the date.

Note:

If the time has not been updated automatically, it must be set manually, see chapter "Setting the Time and Date" on page 33.

7 Press the OK button to end the setting.

Note:

Further settings such as manual channel search, changing the order of the channels at a later date, clearing TV channels from the station table, or assigning station names, are described from page 29 on.

Basic playback functions

Preparation

Switch the TV set on.

Select the AV programme position for video playback on the TV set.

Insert a recorded cassette with its window up into the cassette compartment until it is automatically pulled in.

• The cassette symbol appears in the display of the recorder.

1 Start playback with the button.

• In the video recorder's display appear briefly the remaining playing time, then the total cassette playing time in hours, minutes and seconds.

Note:

The remaining playing time of the cassette is only indicated for the E-60, E-120, E-180 and E-240 cassettes. With other cassettes, the display shows -·s

2 Use the button to switch to freeze-frame*/pause.
Press repeatedly to advance the freeze-frame step by step.
3 Press the button during playback to select reverse picture search.
Press the button during playback to select forward picture search.
4 End playback with the »■« button.
5 Select fast rewind with the button, fast forward wind with the button.
6 Press the button on the video recorder to eject the cassette.

Notes:

After starting playback, the video heads are automatically cleaned.

Pressing the CLEAR button resets the tape length indicator to 0:00:00

The freeze-frame function is automatically switched off after some time.

Additional playback functions

Slow motion

1 During freeze-frame (playback-pause): press the button a longer time.
2 Press the button to change the slow motion speed.
3 Press the button to return to normal playback.

Advancing freeze-frames step by step

1 During freeze-frame (playback-pause): repeatedly press the 11 « button.
2 Press the button to return to normal playback.

Improving the picture of a freeze-frame

If the picture jitters or appears uneven during the freeze-frame function, it can be optimized.

1 During the freeze-frame function (playback-pause), use the or button to adjust the picture to suit your personal taste.
2 Press the button to return to normal playback.

Correcting picture interference (track adjustment)

1 During playback, use the or button to adjust the picture to suit your personal taste.
- This setting is maintained until the cassette is removed.

Automatic picture improvement (ACC Plus)

Cassettes recorded on another video recorder may have a poor picture and/or sound quality. This is not a fault of your recorder!

Press the button on the video recorder during playback. The automatic picture improvement function (ACC Plus) optimizes the picture.

Playing back NTSC colour recordings

When playing back NTSC recordings, the recorder switches automatically to this system.

Note:

During NTSC playback, no freeze-frame function is possible.

The three recording options

With your video recorder you may record programmes in three different ways:

3 At a later time by entering the data of the desired TV programme if you do not know the ShowView numbers.

1 Right away, that is you select the desired programme on the video recorder then start recording.
2 At a later time using the ShowView numbers.

For the recording modes 2 and 3, you can enter the recording data for six different broadcasts over a period of one year,

or for daily or weekly recordings at the same time.

Your favourite broadcasts will automatically be recorded with the help of the

Video Programme System (VPS) controlled by the TV broadcasters.

The video programme system (VPS/PDC)

If your programmed recordings are controlled via this system, the desired programme will always be recorded completely.

Notes on the video programme system

Many TV stations broadcast an additional programme-related (VPS/PDC) signal which indicates the start and duration of each individual TV programme. It is therefore important when programming the recorder to enter the switch-on and switch-off times to the exact minute.

If TV programmes are altered or moved, special VPS/PDC times are indicated in the programme guides. They must be entered instead of the normal starting times.

TV programmes without VPS/PDC signal

With TV stations that do not transmit a VPS/PDC signal, recording is only started by the switch-on time and ended by the switch-off time.

This does not depend on whether the VPS/PDC signal is confirmed or cleared when programming recordings.

Programming several TV programmes on one day

If you wish to record several TV programmes on one day, you must decide which one is to be recorded completely if there is a risk of alterations to timing.

Instant recording

Preparation

Switch the TV set on.

Select the AV programme position for video playback on the TV set.

Insert a cassette with sufficient playing time and intact erase tab (cassette not erase-protected) into the cassette compartment until it is fully pulled in.

• The cassette symbol « appears in the recorder's display.

Control

Before starting recording, select the desired channel with the or or 0 9 buttons.
2 Start recording by a longer pressure on the RECORD button.

Note:

Entering the switch-off time: press the RECORD button then use the RECORD button to enter the switch-off time in steps of 30 minutes, or use the buttons to enter the switch-off time in steps of one minute.

3 Select recording-pause with the 11 button.
4 End the recording with the button.
5 Select fast rewind with the button, fast forward wind with the button.
6 Press the button on the video recorder to eject the cassette.

Note:

The tape length indicator can be set to 0:00:00 by pressing the CLEAR button.

Assembling recordings with clean joints

With this function you will have no disturbing transitions between the individual recordings during playback.

1 During playback, locate the end of the picture scene at which you wish to join the new recording. Press the button at this tape position.
2 Switch the recorder to recording-pause by pressing the RECORD button a longer time.
3 Enter the desired programme position number with one or two digits using the «0 … 9« buttons then start the new recording by pressing the «RECORD« button a longer time.
4 End the recording with the button.

Locating certain recordings using the Video Index Search System (VISS)

With this system you may find the beginning of every recording in a precise and fast way. The "marks" required for this are automatically placed at the beginning of each recording.

Preparation

Switch the TV set on.

Select the AV^ programme position for video playback on the TV set.

Insert the cassette.

Control

Press the INDEX button.

2 Use the or button to locate the previous or next recording. - The tape is wound to the selected recording and playback is started there.

Programmed recording - by entering the ShowView number

Notes:

The time and date must correctly be set on the recorder.

The ShowView numbers of the different broadcasts can be found in TV programme guides.

If the message «PROGRAM FULL« appears on the picture screen, all programmed recording positions (TIMER positions) are occupied. In this case, you must clear one position, refer to “Clearing programmed recording data” on page 23.

Programming can be aborted at any time by pressing the 1 INFO button.

SHOWVIEW® is a trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation.

SHOWVIEW is manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development

Corporation.

Preparation

Switch the TV set on.

Select the AV programme position for video playback on the TV set.

Insert a cassette with sufficient playing time and intact erase tab (cassette not erase-protected) into the cassette compartment until it is fully pulled in.

If a cassette is already inserted, switch on with the button.

If the recorder is in recording standby mode, de-activate this mode with the TIMER ON/OFF « button.

Example

1 Start programming with the TIMER SV « button.

• The SHOWVIEW table appears on the picture screen.

2 Enter the ShowView number of the desired TV programme using the 0 9 buttons.

Notes:

If incorrect entries are made, the ShowView number can be cleared digit by digit with the button.

If the programme is to be recorded daily or weekly at the same time, use the button to select the ONCE WEEKLY DAILY line then select the desired function with the or button.

The "daily" function cannot be used for recordings on Saturday or Sunday.

SHOWVIEW NO:

ONCE

WEEKLY

DAILY

0-9 :DATA INFO:EXIT

SHOWVIEW NO: 12555---

ONCE

WEEKLY

DAILY

AV:SELECT OK :ENTER

0-9 :DATA INFO:EXIT

SHOWVIEW NO: 12555----

ONCE

WEEKLY

DAILY

DATE

01/

PR START

STOP

19:30

20:15 SP*

ENT TIME SETTING

:SELECT

，

CHANGES

:ENTER

INFO:EXIT

3 Confirm the ShowView number with the OK button.

• The current recording data appears on the picture screen.

SHOWVIEW NO: 12555----

ONCE

WEEKLY

DAILY

DATE

PR START

STOP

01/02

19:30

20:15 SP

VPS

/PDC*:ON

::OFF

<

:SELECT

A:CHANGE

OK

:ENTER

INFO:EXIT

SHOWVIEW NO:

ONCE

WEEKLY

DAILY

0-9 :DATA

INFO:EXIT

Notes:

When first programming a TV channel, PR is marked in the table. The recorder first must "learn" on which programme positions the individual TV channels are stored.

Enter the number of the desired programme position (e.g. 03 ) with two digits using the 0 9 buttons.

This setting does not have to be repeated for any further programmed recordings from this programme position.

This does not apply if you have exchanged programme positions after the first programming. In this case, you must check, and correct if necessary, the programme position setting.

If you programme a recording from a satellite receiver connected, enter 0 0 then use the button to select programme position AV2 . The satellite receiver must remain switched on till the time and during the duration of the programmed recording.

4 If you wish to use the VPS/PDC control, select the indication with the button then use the or button to activate VPS.

• * means recording with VPS.

5 Store the recording data with the OK button.

• The SHOWVIEW table re-appears on the picture screen.

To programme further recordings, repeat the procedure from step 2, or end programming with step 6.

6 End programming with the i INFO × button.

• The time is displayed on the recorder and the TIMER indicator « is lit.
  The video recorder is in recording standby mode.

Programmed recording - by entering the data for the desired TV programme

Use this programmed recording mode if you do not know the ShowView numbers of the TV programmes.

Notes:

The time and date must correctly be set on the recorder.

If the message «PROGRAM FULL« appears on the picture screen, all programmed recording positions (TIMER positions) are occupied. In this case, you must clear one position, refer to “Clearing programmed recording data” on page 23.

Programming can be aborted at any time by pressing the 1 INFO` button.

Preparation

Switch the TV set on.

Select the AV programme position for video playback on the TV set.

Insert a cassette with sufficient playing time and intact erase tab (cassette not erase-protected) into the cassette compartment until it is fully pulled in.

If a cassette is already inserted, switch on with the button.

If the recorder is in recording standby mode, de-activate this mode with the TIMER ON/OFF button.

Example

1 Start programming with the » i INFO« button.

• The main menu appears on the picture screen.

2 Activate the TIMER line with the OK button.

• The TIMER table appears on the picture screen.

3 Start the data entry with the OK< button.

• The current date is displayed.

Confirm with the button.

Notes:

If the programme is to be recorded "daily" or "weekly" at the same time, use the or button to select D (daily) or W (weekly).

• The "daily" function cannot be used for recordings on Saturdays or Sundays.

Confirm with the button.

If you wish to record the picture/sound signal from an external device instead of the TV programme, you must select the PR indication using the button then select the programme position AV1 or AV2 using the 艹 or 艹 button.

If you programme a recording from a satellite receiver connected, use the . The satellite receiver must remain switched on till the time and during the duration of the programmed recording.

6 Set the switch-on time (START) as follows: enter the hours with the or button then press the button, then enter the minutes with the or button.

Confirm the setting with the button.

7 Set the switch-off time (STOP) as follows: enter the hours with the or button then press the button, then enter the minutes with the or button.

Confirm the setting with the button.

8 If you wish to use the VPS/PDC control, select the indication with the button then use the or button to activate VPS.

• means recording with VPS.

9 Store the recording data with the OK button.

• To programme further recordings, repeat the procedure from step 1.

10 Press the TIMER ON/OFF button to switch the recorder to recording standby.

• The time is displayed on the recorder and the TIMER indicator is lit. The video recorder is in recording standby mode.

Help:

In order that the video recorder can carry out the programmed recording, it must be switched in the recording standby mode with the «TIMER

ON/OFF< button. The illuminated TIMER indicator indicates this mode.

Checking and clearing programmed recording data

Preparation

Switch the TV set on.

Select the AV^ programme position for video playback on the TV set.

Checking programmed recording data

1 If recording standby is activated, press the TIMER ON/OFF button.
2 Press the button.

The video recorder is switched on.

3 Press the i INFO button to display the main menu.
4 Activate the TIMER line with the OK button.

• The TIMER table appears on the picture screen.
• Check the recording data.

5 Press the i INFO button to exit the TIMER table.
6 Press the TIMER ON/OFF button to switch the recorder to recording standby.

• The time is displayed on the recorder and the TIMER indicator is lit.

The video recorder is in recording standby mode.

Clearing programmed recording data

1 If recording standby is activated, press the TIMER ON/OFF button.
2 Press the button.

The video recorder is switched on.

3 Press the 1 INFO button to display the main menu.
4 Activate the TIMER line with the OK button.

• The TIMER table appears on the picture screen.

5 Select the TIMER position to be cleared using the « or « button then clear it with the CLEAR按钮.
6 Press the 1 INFO button to exit the TIMER table.
7 If several TIMER positions are programmed, press the TIMER ON/OFF button to switch the recorder to recording standby.

• The time is displayed on the recorder and the TIMER indicator is lit.

The video recorder is in recording standby mode.

Interrupting the recording standby mode of the video recorder

This is necessary if you have programmed TIMER positions and wish to use the recorder while it is in recording standby mode.

1 Press the TIMER ON/OFF button.
2 Press the button to switch the recorder on.
3 Carry out the desired function.

Re-activating the recording standby mode of the video recorder

Insert a cassette with sufficient playing time and intact erase tab then press the «TIMER ON/OFF« button.

• The time is displayed on the recorder and the TIMER indicator « is lit. The video recorder is in recording standby mode.

… from a second video recorder or a DVD player

Connecting the second video recorder or DVD player

Connect the »DECODER/□+ EURO-AV2« socket on this recorder with the corresponding socket on the other recorder or DVD player using a commercially available EURO-AV cable.

Note:

Observe the setting described in the "Adjusting the DECODER/EURO-AV2 socket for external devices" section on page 35.

Preparation

Switch the TV set on.

Select the AV programme position for video playback on the TV set.

Insert the compact disc (CD) or cassette to be copied into the DVD player or playback recorder (source).

Insert a cassette with sufficient playing time and intact erase tab (not erase-protected) into the recording recorder (target).

Control

1 Select the programme position for the second recorder or the DVD player on the "target" recorder by pressing the 0 button and then selecting the programme position R 2 using the button.
2 Start recording on the target recorder by pressing the RECORD button a longer time and at the same time start playback on the source unit.
3 End recording with the button.

Connection

1 Switch the TV set and the satellite receiver off.
2 Disconnect the video recorder from the mains socket.
3 Connect the EURO-AV (TV) socket on the satellite receiver and the AV2 socket on the TV set using a commercially available EURO-AV cable.

Note:

If the satellite receiver is equipped with an additional EURO-AV socket (DECODER) for a decoder, a "PAY-TV decoder" can be connected there.

4 Connect the «DECODER/□+EURO-AV2« socket on the video recorder with the corresponding EURO-AV socket (VCR) on the satellite receiver using a commercially available EURO-AV cable.
5 Connect the EURO-AV1 socket on the video recorder with the EURO-AV socket (AV1) on the TV set using a commercially available EURO-AV cable.
6 Connect the aerial cable from the domestic aerial with the corresponding aerial socket (Y) on the satellite receiver.

Connect the aerial cable from the satellite aerial with the corresponding aerial socket (INPUT-SAT) on the satellite receiver

7 Connect the socket on the video recorder with the corresponding socket (TV) on the satellite receiver using a commercially available aerial cable.

8 Connect the aerial cable supplied with the TV socket on the video recorder and the aerial socket (Y) on the TV set.
9 Reconnect the video recorder to the mains socket.

Note:

Please observe the setting described in the "Adjusting the DECODER/EURO-AV2 socket for external devices" on page 35.

Recording satellite programmes

Preparation

Select the AV^ programme position for video playback on the TV set.

Insert a cassette with sufficient playing time and intact erase tab (cassette not erase-protected) into the cassette compartment until it is fully pulled in.

Control

1 Switch the satellite receiver on and select the desired satellite programme.
2 Press the 0 button then select programme position R 2 with the button.
3 Press the RECORD< button a longer time to start recording.
4 End recording with the button.

Recordings controlled from a satellite receiver

If a satellite receiver equipped with a timer is connected to the DECODER/ EURO-AV2« socket, it is possible to control the recording on the video recorder via the timer.

Preparation

Insert a cassette with sufficient playing time and intact erase tab (cassette not erase-protected) into the cassette compartment until it is fully pulled in.

Control

1 Switch the video recorder off using the button.

• The time is visible in the video recorder's display.

2 Press the button a longer time.

• REC flashes in the video recorder's display.
• The recorder is in recording standby. The recording is controlled from the satellite receiver.

3 Press the II button to cancel the function.

OPERATION WITH A DECODER

If you wish to receive encrypted TV programmes from private broadcasters with your video recorder, you will require an appropriate decoder.

Ask your specialized dealer which decoder is appropriate.

Connection

Connect the »DECODER/□← EURO-AV2« socket on the video recorder with the corresponding socket on the decoder using a EURO-AV cable.

Preparation

Switch the TV set on.

Select the AV^ programme position for video playback on the TV set.

Adjusting a programme position for a decoder

1 Call up the main menu using the i INFO` button.
2 Select the MODE line using the or button then activate it with the OK button.
3 Select the AV-2« line using the « or « button then use the « button to select the « DecODER« setting.
4 Store the setting with the OK button.
5 Call up the main menu using the 1 INFO` button.
6 Select the INSTALLATION line using the _口^口 or _口^口 button then activate it with the OK button.
7 Activate the CHANNEL PRESET line with the OK button.
- The table for station programming appears on the picture screen. The PRESET line is marked.
8 Use the or button to select the programme position on which the encrypted programme is received via the decoder.
9 Select the DECODER line using the or button then use the button to select ON .
10 Store the setting for this programme position with the OK< button.
11 End the setting with the »i INFO« button.

Recording a PAY-TV programme

Switch the TV set on. Select the AV programme position for video playback on the TV set.
2 Select the programme position for the PAY-TV programme using the or 0 9 buttons.
3 Press the RECORD button a longer time to start recording. - The PAY-TV programme is recorded.

Re-sorting TV channels

Preparation

Switch the TV set on.

Select the AV^ programme position for video playback on the TV set.

Setting

1 Call up the main menu with the « i INFO« button.
- The MENU table appears on the picture screen.
2 Select the INSTALLATION line using the or button then activate it with the OK button.
- The INSTALLATION table appears on the picture screen.
3 Select the CHANNEL SORT line using the or button then activate it with the OK button.
- The CHANNEL SORT table appears on the picture screen.
4 Activate the MOVE line with the OK button.
- The station table appears on the picture screen.
5 Use the buttons to select the channel to be moved then mark it with the OK button.
6 Select the programme position to be exchanged with the marked position using the buttons then confirm with the OK button.
To re-sort further programme positions, repeat the steps 5 and 6
7 Press the 1 INFO button to end the setting.

Clearing TV channels from the station table

Preparation

Switch the TV set on.

Select the AV programme position for video playback on the TV set.

Setting

1 Call up the main menu with the i INFO button.

• The MENU table appears on the picture screen.

2 Select the INSTALLATION « line using the » 心 or button then activate it with the OK « button.

• The INSTALLATION table appears on the picture screen.

3 Select the CHANNEL SORT line using the or button then activate it with the OK button.

• The CHANNEL SORT table appears on the picture screen.

4 Select the CANCEL line using the or button then activate it with the OK button.
- The station table appears on the picture screen.
5 Select the channel to be cleared using the buttons then clear it with the CLEAR button.
6 To clear further channels, repeat the step 5.
7 Press the 1 INFO button to end the setting.

Changing or entering station names

Preparation

Switch the TV set on.

Select the AV programme position for video playback on the TV set.

Setting

1 Call up the main menu with the «i INFO« button.
- The MENU table appears on the picture screen.
2 Select the INSTALLATION line using the or button then activate it with the OK button.
- The INSTALLATION table appears on the picture screen.
3 Select the CHANNEL SORT line using the or button then activate it with the OK button.
- The CHANNEL SORT table appears on the picture screen.
4 Select the NAME line using the or button then activate it with the OK button.
- The station table appears on the picture screen.
5 Use the buttons to select the channel for which you wish to enter a name then confirm with the OK button.
- The first position of the name is marked.
6 Use the or button to enter the desired character, use the or button to select the next position, then repeat these steps for the remaining positions (max. 5 positions).
Store the setting with the OK< button.
7 To assign further names repeat the steps 5 and 6.
8 Press the 1 INFO button to end the setting.

Manual channel programming

If you know the channel/special channel numbers of the TV stations you wish to programme, or if the recorder could not find a TV station with the help of the automatic tuning system, you can programme the channels manually.

Preparation

Switch the TV set on.

Select the AV < programme position for video playback on the TV set.

Setting

1 Call up the main menu with the i INFO button.
2 Select the INSTALLATION line using the or button then activate it with the OK button.
3 Activate the CHANNEL PRESET line with the OK button. - The table for channel programming appears on the picture screen. The PRESET line is marked.
4 Use the or button to select the programme position on which the new TV channel is to be stored.

Note:

The current TV programme appears in the background of the station table. If this disturbs you, press the « DUB« button to get a blue background instead of the TV picture.

5 Select the CHANNEL line using the or button.
6 Select the desired channel using the or button.
7 If finetuning is required, select the FINETUNING line with the or button then use the or button for finetuning.
8 Select the «SKIP« line using the « « or « « button then use the « button to select «OFF«.
9 Store the setting for this programme position with the OK button. To programme further channels, select the PRESET line using the or button then repeat the steps 4 to 9.
10 Press the i INFO button to end the setting.

Skipping TV channels

Use this function if you wish to skip one ore more programme positions when selecting these step by step with the or button.

Preparation

Switch the TV set on.

Select the AV^ programme position for video playback on the TV set.

Setting

1 Call up the main menu with the i INFO × button.
2 Select the INSTALLATION line using the or button then activate it with the OK button.
3 Activate the CHANNEL PRESET line with the OK button. - The table for channel programming appears on the picture screen. The PRESET line is marked.
4 Use the» « or » button to select the programme position which is to be skipped.
5 Select the SKIP « line with the » « or » « button.
6 Select ON with the or button.
7 Store the setting for this programme position with the OK button.
8 Press the 1 INFO button to end the setting.

Note:

To make the programme positions available again, repeat the above steps but select OFF in step 6 using the button.

The digital clock of the recorder continues running for approximately 1 hour even when the recorder is disconnected from the mains.

However, the time is not visible in the display

Automatic updating

If a TV channel which has Teletext is set on programme position 1 of the recorder, the recorder updates automatically its internal clock.

This updating is regularly carried out every Sunday between 3 and 6 hours a.m. This also means that the recorder will recognize the change from summer to winter time.

For updating the time and date, switch the video recorder off using the button (standby mode).

Manual setting

Preparation

Switch the TV set on.

Select the AV^ programme position for video playback on the TV set.

Switch the video recorder on using the button.

Setting

1 Call up the main menu with the i INFO button.
2 Select the INSTALLATION line using the or button then activate it using the OK button.
3 Select the CLOCK line with the or button then activate it with the OK button.

• The «CLOCK« table appears on the picture screen, the «TIME« item is marked.

4 Use the or 口 button to enter the hours, then press the button and enter the minutes with the or 口 button.
5 Select DATE with the button, enter the day with the or button, then press the button and enter the month with the or button.
6 Select YEAR with the button then enter the year with the or button.

Note:

• The sign signals automatic updating of the clock. To switch this function off, select the sign with the button then use the or button to switch it off.

7 Store the setting with the OK button.

The functions "On-screen display on/off", "Activating the automatic switch-off function", "NTSC playback", "Adjusting the DECODER-EURO-AV2 sockets for external devices", "Child lock" and "Selecting the video recorder's control address" can be selected in the MODE menu.

Selecting the MODE menu

1 Switch the TV set on.
2 Select the AV programme position for video playback on the TV set.
3 Switch the video recorder on using the button.
4 Press i INFO to display the main menu. -The MENU table appears on the picture screen.
5 Select the MODE line using the or button then activate it using the OK button. - The MODE table appears on the picture screen.
6 Select the desired function from the MODE menu. For more information, see the following chapters beginning with step 1 each.

On-screen display on/off (OSD - On Screen Display)

1 Select the OSD MODE line with the or button.
2 Select OFF with the button or AUTO with the button then confirm with the OK button.

Activating the automatic switch-off function

If this function is activated, the video recorder switches off automatically after 2 or 6 hours.

1 Select ABSCHALTEN with the or button.
2 Select OFF , 2 HR or 6 HR with the or button then confirm with the OK button.

NTSC playback

With this function you select the colour norm for playback via a TV set connected to the EURO-AV1 socket. Select the PAL-TV setting for a PAL TV set and the NTSC 443 setting for a multinorm TV set.

1 Select the NTSC PB line with the or button.
2 Select »PAL-TV« with the »按钮, or »NTSC 443 (= multinorm)« with the »按钮 then confirm with the »OK « button.

Adjusting the DECODER/EURO-AV2 socket for external devices

With this function you can adjust the DECODER/EURO-AV2 socket to an external device. The AV-IN setting is required for a second video recorder or a satellite receiver, the DECODER setting is required for a PAY-TV decoder.

1 Select the AV-2 line with the or button.
2 Select AV-IN with the button, or DECODER with the button, then confirm with the OK button.

Child lock

The child lock allows you to lock all functions of the video recorder.

1 Select the LOCK line with the or button.
2 Select ON with the button then confirm with the OK button. The picture screen of the TV set turns blue.
3 To de-activate the child lock, repeat the setting but select OFF in step 2 using the button.

Selecting the video recorder's control address

Your remote control can be used to operate different GRUNDIG video recorders independently of one another.

Ask your specialized dealer which GRUNDIG video recorders are suited. To ensure that the two video recorders do not disturb each other, the control address of the GV 9000 must be changed.

1 Select the VCR NO. line with the or button.
2 Select 2 with the button (or 1 with the button) then confirm with the OK button.

• When selecting 2, the GV 9000 is set to the remote control address 2. In order to control the GV 9000 you now must press and hold down the «VIDEO 2« button while pressing the desired function button.

Continuous playback

When this function is activated, the video recorder winds the tape back automatically as soon as the tape end is reached and starts playback again.

1 Start playback with the button.
2 Press the button and the button on the video recorder at the same time.
3 Press the button to end continuous play.

With the video remote control you can also control GRUNDIG colour TV sets. The functions that can actually be operated depend, of course, on the technical features of your GRUNDIG TV set.

Note:

Point the remote control at the TV set.

Switches the remote control to TV control mode. Press and hold down the TV button while pressing the desired function button.

Switches the TV set to standby.

Direct channel selection,

0 selects the R programme positions.

In Teletext mode: entry of a three-digit page number.

Switches the display between programme position, channel number and special channel number.

Displays the „DIALOG CENTER" and switches in menu mode.

Volume control: - down, + up.

When in a menu: - cursor to the left, + cursor to the right.

Channel selection: + up, - down.

When in a menu: + cursor up, - cursor down.

Activates and changes functions, calls up, confirms and stores data.

Switches between teletext mode mode and TV mode.

Sound on/off (mutefunction).

Displays the "Picture settings" menu.

In Teletext mode: previous page.

In Teletext mode: next page.

In Teletext mode: next chapter.

Displays the "Sound settings" menu.

In Teletext mode: next topic.

FIXING FAULTS YOURSELF

Not all picture and sound faults mean that there is a defect in your recorder. Disturbed reception can also be caused by a cable which is accidentally pulled out, a defect in the TV set, or failure of the transmitter or the TV aerial system.

Fault	Cause	Remedy
No time indication on the recorder/the cassette is not pulled in.	Mains plug disconnected or poor contact.	Insert the mains plug or use a different mains supply socket.
»-:--« appears on the video recorder instead of the time.	Time and date not set on the video recorder.	Set time and date.
Recording of TV programmes not possible (only snow on the picture screen).	Aerial cable not connected.	Connect the aerial cable.
	Channel to be recorded is not tuned in on the recorder.	Tune to channel.
	Failure of the TV transmitter, or defective aerial system.	Check by selecting the channel to be recorded on the TV set, or ask your neighbour if s/he can receive this channel.
Recording not possible.	The cassette is protected against new recording (tab removed).	Cover the opening at the back of the cassette with adhesive tape.
TIMER recording was not carried out.	Incorrect ShowView number or date.
	For VPS/PDC-programmed recordings, the VPS/PDC time was entered incorrectly.
	After an interruption of the recording standby mode, the »TIMER ON/OFF« button has not been pressed.
Pour picture quality during playback.	The TV set is not correctly adjusted to the video recorder.	Correctly adjust the TV set to the video recorder (see page 11).
	Incorrect track adjustment.	During playback, adjust the picture to suit your taste with the »▲« or »▼« button
	The video heads are worn.	Contact your specialized dealer.
Operation with the remote control is not possible.	The batteries in the remote control are exhausted.	Insert new batteries
	The remote control is not pointed at the recorder.	Point the remote control at the video recorder.

This video recorder complies with the VDE 0860 safety regulation and consequently also with the international safety specifications IEC 65 and CEE 1. This device complies with the requirements of the guidelines 89/336/ECC and 73/23/ECC.

TV standard: CCIR, PAL B/G, 625 lines

System: VHS

Mains voltage: 220 - 240 V, 50 Hz

Weight: approx. 3.3kg

Power consumption

• when recording: approx. 15 W

• in standby: ≤ 6.0W

• in energy-saver mode: ≤ 2.0W

Operating position: horizontal

Ambient temperature: +5^ C to +40^ C

Relative humidity: up to 80%

Fast rewind time: with E 180 cassette

typically 100 seconds

2 Euro-AV sockets: 21-pin (DIN/EN 50049)

Aerial input socket: coaxial B, 75 Ω input (DIN 45325)

Aerial output socket: coaxial S, 75 Ω output

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