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This function is used for Frame Advance/Reverse operation.
Pressing the Jog Shuttle ON/OFF button (indicator will light) to place the VCR into still mode.
As the Jog  Shuttle dial is rotated each click will advance or reverse the picture by one
frame, clockwise/counter clockwise. Depending on how fast the Jog Shuttle dial is rotated
will determine the frame speed.
To exit Jog Shuttle mode, press the JOG ON/OFF button, the Jog indicator will go off.
Press PLAY/X2 (

) to resume playback.

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To protect the tape from unnecessary wear the VCR will readjust the tape position if the
Frame Advance/Reverse feature is used repeatedly.

Gamma is an image quality enhancement function that gives a richer image by brightening
the darker and more obscure portions of the image without altering the brightness of the
brighter portions, thereby making the entire image easier to see.

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Five Gamma settings are available to allow for differences in the images played and in
the brightness of the room.

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When you are watching a recording with frequent dark scenes, such as a film or concert,
or when you are watching a recording in a bright room, this feature makes the darker
scenes easier to see and gives the impression of greater depth in the image.

NOTE:
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During RECORD mode the Gamma feature can only be used when preset L3 is selected

and S-VIDEO INPUT is used.

Each time you press the GAMMA button the mode of operation will change as below and

the Gamma mode will be displayed on screen for approximately 3 seconds.

GAMMA AUTO

GAMMA MODE 1

GAMMA MODE 2

GAMMA MODE 3

GAMMA OFF

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If the tape ends before the recording is complete the VCR will stop recording and
rewind.

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If the VCR ejects the video tape when you press REC (

) the tape is record protected.

i.e. record protection tab has been removed.  

You can record the channel you are watching or a different channel.

1. Insert a video tape into your VCR.

2.Select the channel you wish to record on the VCR. 

3. To start recording, press REC(

).

4.To pause during recording, press PAUSE/STILL (

).

5.To continue recording, press REC (

).

6.To stop recording, press STOP(

) once.

SIMPLE TIMED RECORDING:
1. To specify a stop time, press REC (

). 

2. Each additional press of REC (

) 

will delay the stop time by 10 minutes.

3. To stop recording at any time, press 

STOP (

) once.

SELECTION OF A CHANNEL
Select the channel by using the number buttons on the remote control, or select the
next/previous channel by pressing CHANNEL 

or

.

To change between single digit and 2-digit channel numbers, press AM/PM

.

For example, for channel 24, press AM/PM

then press 2 4.

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By pressing the DIRECT TV REC button on the remote control, the VCR will record the signal
currently being displayed on the TV regardless of the signal source.

This feature can be started when the VCR is in STANDBY or OPERATE mode, but NOT Low
Power mode.
• If 

appears on the VCR display, press TIMER ON/OFF before starting.

• Ensure a video tape is inserted in the VCR and the Hi-Fi Rec Level Control is in its central

position..

1.To start the recording, press DIRECT TV REC.
2.To pause during recording, press PAUSE (    ).
3. To continue recording, press REC (    ).
4. To stop recording, press STOP (    ).

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A fully wired scart must be used for DIRECT TV RECORD operation.

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If DIRECT TV RECORD could not start, the TV should indicate the reason why.
(Refer to the TV operation manual)

It is possible to program the VCR using three different methods :-
1.NexTView
2.Videoplus+
3.Manually (DELAYED RECORDING)

• If 

appears on the VCR display, press TIMER ON/OFF before starting.

• Check that the clock is displaying the correct time.
Some broadcasts transmit an Electronic Program Guide (EPG) in which case, using the TV
controls, the program you wish to record can be selected and used to program the VCR
automatically. This feature is compatible with NexTView TV’s. Refer to your TV operation
manual for further information. After transfer of the timer information to the VCR, the timer
menu will be displayed for approximately 5 seconds, after which press TIMER ON/OFF
once to place the VCR in STANDBY mode. 

will be shown on the display.

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The timer menu will not be displayed if this procedure is carried out while the VCR is in
STANDBY mode.

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VPS/PDC is a signal broadcast by some TV stations which adjusts the start and stop time
of your VCR recording. This ensures that if there is a change in broadcast time for your
programme the VCR will still record the whole programme. It is ESSENTIAL that the start
time as it appears in the TV listing is used to program the VCR, as this information is
used to identify the VPS/PDC signal corresponding to your programme.

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If 

flashes a video tape has not been inserted into the VCR.

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During recording, press STOP (

) to cancel the recording. If there are further

recordings to be made, the VCR will return to TIMER STANDBY.

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NOTES:
You may also access the VIDEOPLUS+ menu by the following procedure
i. Press MENU.
ii. The VIDEOPLUS+ option will be highlighted. Press SET to confirm.
Continue from step 2 above.

1.Press [SV/V+] on the remote control.
2.Enter the VIDEOPLUS+ number from the TV

listing using the NUMBER BUTTONS.

3.Press [

] to select  ONCE, WEEKLY, DAILY.

4.If you want to make additional recordings at the same time each day or week, then use

] to select the WEEKLY, or DAILY option as appropriate. 

5.Press SET to confirm.

/

/

➝

The first time that you use VIDEOPLUS+ to
make a recording on each channel Preset,
(PR)  may be highlighted on the menu.  

6.Enter the channel you wish to record

using the NUMBER BUTTONS, for
example if you wish to record channel 2
press 0 2. The VCR will remember this
for the future.

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NOTE:
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An ERROR message will appear if you have entered a number that is not a current 
VIDEOPLUS+ number.  If this happens press CLEAR to delete the numbers as required
and enter the correct VIDEOPLUS+ number

NOTE:
●

Check that the menu list agrees with the times shown in the TV listing. If it does not press
CLEAR to return to theVIDEOPLUS+ menu, and re-enter the correct VIDEOPLUS+ number.

• If 

appears on the VCR display, press TIMER ON/OFF before starting.

• Check that the clock is displaying the correct time.
• Ensure a video tape is inserted into the VCR and the Hi-Fi Rec Level Control is in its central

position.

VIDEOPLUS+ allows you to program the VCR to record up to eight programmes using the
VIDEOPLUS+ numbers published in TV listings.

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