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ADVANCED OPERATION
RECORDING FROM OTHER EQUIPMENT
LINE IN 3
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
INPUT
LANC
Hi-Fi
REC LEVEL
AUDIO
R
L
You can record video and audio signals from various sources, for example a camcorder,
onto a video tape using your VCR.
onto a video tape using your VCR.
For example, recording from a camcorder connected to LINE 2 IN/DECODER on your VCR:
Optional SCART connection (not supplied).
Mono/Stereo camcorder
NOTE:
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There are many different ways of connecting external equipment to your VCR. Please
refer to your equipment operation manuals for further information.
refer to your equipment operation manuals for further information.
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To Record/Playback audio when connected via the S-Video input you must also connect
the audio phono leads (L3).
the audio phono leads (L3).
1.Load tape into the VCR.
2.Press INPUT SELECT on the remote
control until the VCR display shows L2.
3.
If you wish to record from a source
connected to LINE 1 IN/OUT, select L1.
connected to LINE 1 IN/OUT, select L1.
4.
If you wish to record from a source
connected with audio phono leads to the
sockets on the front of the VCR and
S-VIDEO connection lead, select L3.
connected with audio phono leads to the
sockets on the front of the VCR and
S-VIDEO connection lead, select L3.
5.
Press
REC
to start the recording.
RF OUT
SORTIE ANTENNE
ANTENNA IN
ENTREE ANTENNE
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ADVANCED OPERATION
DECODER SWITCHING OPERATION
If you connect a separate decoder to the VCR connected to L2 as previously shown, you will
need to set the decoder function to ON in order to record the descrambled signal and/or
watch it on your TV. Now, when the VCR receives a scrambled signal it is output via LINE 2
terminal to the decoder. The decoder then outputs the descrambled signal back to LINE 2
terminal and the signal can be recorded. The VCR outputs the descrambled signal to your TV
through the LINE1 terminal and you can watch the descrambled picture.
need to set the decoder function to ON in order to record the descrambled signal and/or
watch it on your TV. Now, when the VCR receives a scrambled signal it is output via LINE 2
terminal to the decoder. The decoder then outputs the descrambled signal back to LINE 2
terminal and the signal can be recorded. The VCR outputs the descrambled signal to your TV
through the LINE1 terminal and you can watch the descrambled picture.
When making recordings using a separate decoder connected as shown remember to leave
the decoder function ON.
the decoder function ON.
If you connect a decoder unit to the VCR, the decoder unit provides a switching signal which
will automatically allow your TV to display the descrambled signal routed through the VCR.
To use this feature make sure that the VCR is connected to both TV and decoder unit by
SCART leads. Then:
will automatically allow your TV to display the descrambled signal routed through the VCR.
To use this feature make sure that the VCR is connected to both TV and decoder unit by
SCART leads. Then:
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Press STANDBY to place the VCR in Stand-by mode, OR
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Press [TV/VCR] on the remote control to place the VCR in ‘VCR mode’. ‘VCR’ will
appear on the display.
If you switch the decoder function ON when connected to a decoder unit as shown you will
NOT be able to watch the descrambled picture in TV mode or in VCR mode.
NOT be able to watch the descrambled picture in TV mode or in VCR mode.
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SPECIAL FEATURES ON YOUR VCR
POST CODE SECURITY
.
If you wish to change your PIN number at any time:
1.Follow steps 1 to 3 above.
2.Enter your current PIN number. Press SET to confirm.
3.Press
If you wish to change your PIN number at any time:
1.Follow steps 1 to 3 above.
2.Enter your current PIN number. Press SET to confirm.
3.Press
to re-select PIN number.
4.Enter your new PIN number. Press SET to confirm.
IMPORTANT:- Please keep your Operation Manual separate from your VCR.
/
1.Press MENU.
2.Press [
] to select SET UP. Press
SET to confirm.
3.Press [
] to select POST CODE.
Press SET to confirm.
/
/
P O S T C O D E
P I N N U M B E R
P O S T C O D E
_ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _ _ _
S E L E C T :
CHANGE
E N T E R : S E T
EXIT :MENU
This feature should allow the Police to identify you as the owner of the VCR if it is stolen.
Each time the VCR is turned on your postcode will be displayed for 5 seconds. Your
postcode cannot be changed or removed without first entering the correct PIN - number.
If you wish to use this function, follow the procedure below.
Each time the VCR is turned on your postcode will be displayed for 5 seconds. Your
postcode cannot be changed or removed without first entering the correct PIN - number.
If you wish to use this function, follow the procedure below.
▼
▼
▼
▼
4.Enter your desired PIN number using the NUMBER BUTTONS or the [
] key. This
must be a 4 digit number in the range 0000 - 9999.
5.Using the [
/
] key, enter your Postcode. Press SET to confirm.
6.Record your PIN number in the box provided for future reference.
/
/
/
NOTE:
Your Postcode can be changed at any time, but you must first enter your correct PIN number.
If the wrong PIN number is entered, an ERROR message will appear. Re-enter the correct
number.
Your Postcode can be changed at any time, but you must first enter your correct PIN number.
If the wrong PIN number is entered, an ERROR message will appear. Re-enter the correct
number.
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SPECIAL FEATURES ON YOUR VCR
LOW POWER FEATURE
CHILD LOCK
You can lock your VCR with this feature. It will work even when the VCR is in standby,
preventing children from operating the VCR.
preventing children from operating the VCR.
TO ENGAGE CHILD LOCK
Press and hold
Press and hold
on the remote control for about 2 seconds.
flashes and then
remains lit on the VCR display confirming that CHILD LOCK
has been activated.
Regardless of what other operating buttons are touched, the VCR will continue to operate in
its present mode. If CHILD LOCK is activated during playback, once the tape reaches its
end, the VCR will automatically rewind the tape, eject it, and turn the power off.
its present mode. If CHILD LOCK is activated during playback, once the tape reaches its
end, the VCR will automatically rewind the tape, eject it, and turn the power off.
TO DISENGAGE CHILD LOCK
Press and hold
Press and hold
for about 2 seconds.
starts flashing and then disappears. CHILD LOCK is disengaged.
NOTES:
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If you attempt to change modes by pressing another button while CHILD LOCK is on, the
indicator will flash on the VCR display.
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If power is interrupted for more than 1 hour (due to power failure etc), CHILD LOCK may
disengage.
To meet new power regulations your VCR can be placed in LOW POWER mode. In LOW
POWER mode the VCR power consumption is reduced to below 1 Watt.
POWER mode the VCR power consumption is reduced to below 1 Watt.
LOW POWER MODE
1.Press STANDBY (
1.Press STANDBY (
) to place the VCR in STANDBY mode.
2.Press STANDBY (
) again to place the VCR in LOW POWER mode. The VCR digital
display will appear blank.
The VCR power consumption will now be below 1 Watt.
DISENGAGING LOW POWER MODE
Either
Either
Press STANDBY (
) to return the VCR to STANDBY mode.
Or
Press STOP (
) to use the VCR.
NOTES:
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With poor signal conditions an increase in noise may be observed on the screen in LOW
POWER mode.
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When entering STANDBY, noise may be observed.
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If a signal is input from an AV source, the VCR may not go into true LOW POWER mode.
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When disengaging LOW POWER mode from the VCR press the STANDBY button.
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