VT-FX950E(UKN) Instruction manual SETTING UP VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER Auto Installation Systemonly plug in all leads and press the OPERATE button. SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VIDEO Plus+ system is manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation.
Dear Hitachi Customer Congratulations on your choice of a Hitachi Video Cassette Recorder (VCR). And welcome to our company-wide commitment to your complete satisfaction and viewing enjoyment. INFORMATION FOR YOUR SAFETY Please read the following instructions carefully before using this VCR. The mains lead on this equipment is supplied with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse, the value of which is indicated on the pin face of the plug.
CONTENTS This instruction manual consists of the following four sections. CAUTION: AUTO INSTALLATION SYSTEM - Please ensure that all leads are connected as illustrated as in page 6 and 7, otherwise auto installation will not work. Section-1 Setting Up This section tells you how to set up your new VCR and how to use the VCR’s controls. Connection ............................................................................... 6 Customer Controls ............................................................
FEATURES • The VIDEO Plus+® programming system allows you to programme the VCR for timer recording by simply entering a PlusCode® programming number. • Tape Finder function allows you to search for a programme you want to view or the point from which you want to start recording on tape with one press. • Prepare Rec function allows you to easily prepare the VCR to record signals from a satellite/cable decoder.
Section-1 Setting Up Connection Pages 6 — 7 This tells you how to connect your VCR to an aerial, TV, etc. Customer Controls and Remote Operation Pages 8 — 9 This tells you the location and the detailed functions of the switches, buttons, VCR’s display and connection terminals on the VCR. This also tells you how to insert batteries into the remote control handset and how to operate your VCR remotely.
CONNECTION Basic Method Aerial AERIAL DECODER/CANAL PLUS Do not connect to the mains supply socket before connecting all leads, refer to page 10. AUDIO OUT/ SORTIE SON AERIAL ANTENNE EURO. A/V R/D. L/B. RF OUT SORTIE RF To AC outlet AC 230V/50Hz RF OUT Aerial cable (supplied) TV set Aerial socket For even better sound and picture quality we recommend to use scart connection. Please refer page 7 for scart connection.
SETTING UP Connecting your VCR to your television using a scart lead Satellite or cable box Aerial AERIAL DECODER/CANAL PLUS Do not connect to the mains supply socket before connecting all leads, refer to page 10. AUDIO OUT/ SORTIE SON AERIAL ANTENNE EURO. A/V R/D. L/B.
CUSTOMER CONTROLS VCR Customer Controls 1 9 10 11 8 DECODER/CANAL PLUS AUDIO OUT/ SORTIE SON AERIAL ANTENNE EURO. A/V R/D. L/B. RF OUT SORTIE RF 14 13 15 7 Item No.
1 25 2 3 24 23 4 22 5 6 21 20 7 8 1 2 3 9 4 5 6 10 11 12 13 7 8 9 0 19 18 17 16 15 14 Item No. Function 1 Transmission window 2 OPERATE — switch between operate and standby mode 3 TRACKING button 4 PROG (programme up /down ) button 5 These cursor buttons not used.
AUTO INSTALLATION FUNCTION Auto Install (Plug & Play) function This automatically tunes all broadcast channels, sets the clock and date. VCR TV screen Switch on at the mains power supply after completely connecting all leads (as described on pages 6 and 7). 1 The VCR will be in the standby mode at this stage and the VCR display will show "– –:– –". Press OPERATE button. 2 " " will appear in the VCR display.
TV 6 Press the PLAY/STILL button. Note: If the VCR displays " " press the STOP CH button on the remote control or on the VCR. The RF channel data will appear in VCR display. Press the PROG button to change the RF channel to CH . To stop the RF output, press STOP button on remote control or on the VCR again. 7 If you cannot tune your TV correctly to the test signal, or there is distortion in the signal, it may be necessary to change the VCR’s RF out channel.
PRE-TUNING OF BUILT-IN TV TUNER The VCR should display "– –:– –" in it's LCD panel after the main supply is connected. Controls TV Screen 1 Turn on the TV and the VCR, then tune the TV to the video programme number. If you connect the VCR and TV using a 21-pin Scart connector lead, select the 21-pin Scart input of the TV. 2 Press the MENU button. The menu, as illustrated, appears on the TV screen.
Controls SETTING UP Deleting Unwanted Preset Channels TV Screen 1 PROG CH DEC 01 BBC1 26 – 02 BBC2 33 – 03 I TV 23 – 04 CH4 42 – 05 – – – – – 47 – 06 – – – – – 1 9 – 07 – – – – – 20 – 0~9, =CHANGE = = NEXT MENU = 2 REW PROG CH DEC 01 BBC1 26 – 02 BBC2 33 – 03 I TV 23 – 04 CH4 42 – 05 – – – – – 47 – 06 – – – – – 19 – 07 – – – – – 20 – 0~9, =CHANGE = = NEXT MENU = Exit Exit Press the MENU button, and then button 3 . The programme number, station name and channel number will appear in this display.
(PRE-TUNING OF BUILT-IN TV TUNER) Fine tuning of the picture of the received channel: Controls TV Screen 1 2 REW PLAY F.FWD 2 – = Press the F.FWD or REW button to adjust the picture so it appears clearly. 3 MENU 4 5 6 7 8 9 CH 42 – – ––––– 04 =DECODER – t F I NE s + = = – Exit OK MENU button twice. Exit OK 3 1 0 5 Exit 04 =DECODER – t F I NE s + = = MENU . Press the F.FWD or REW button to tune to select the channel with a poor picture. For example, press the F.
Controls TV Screen 1 PROG CH DEC 01 BBC1 26 – 02 BBC2 33 – 03 I TV 23 – 04 CH4 42 – 0 5 – – – – – 47 – 06 – – – – – 19 – 07 – – – – – 20 – 0~9, =CHANGE = = NEXT MENU = 2 PROG CH DEC 01 BBC1 26 – 02 BBC2 33 – 03 I TV 23 – 04 CH4 42 – 0 5 – – – – – 47 – 06 – – – – – 19 – 07 – – – – – 20 – 0~9, =CHANGE = = NEXT MENU = REW PLAY F.FWD 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Press the MENU button, and then button ~ Exit Press the F.FWD or REW button to display the channel to be changed on the VCR's display.
(PRE-TUNING OF BUILT-IN TV TUNER) To change the programme number.
Controls SETTING UP To preset "satellite or cable box" programme (Refer to page 7 for installation) : TV Screen 1 Press the MENU button, and then button PROG CH DEC 01 BBC1 26 – 02 BBC2 33 – 03 I TV 23 – 04 CH4 42 – 0 5 – – – – – 47 – 06 – – – – – 19 – 07 – – – – – 20 – 0~9, =CHANGE = = NEXT MENU = 2 3 . Exit Press the F.FWD the programme.
AUTO CLOCK SETTING USING PDC SIGNAL Setting the clock using a PDC signal (Auto clock set) This function engages when “AUTO clock √ (on)” is specified on the VCR MODE setting screen. To release this function, specified “AUTO clock — (off)”. To switch auto clock between set on or off; Controls TV Screen 1 Turn the VCR and TV on, then tune the TV to the video programmer number. 2 Press the MENU button.
SETTING THE CLOCK MANUALLY • Turn the VCR and TV on, then set the TV to the video programme number. • While you are setting the clock, the display on the TV screen will prompt you through the procedure. • Always press 0 before a single-digit hour, minute, day, month or year. Controls • If you press the wrong digit during clock setting, press the 0000 button repeatedly until the incorrect digit changes to "–", then enter the correct digit.
CASSETTE TAPES Only use video cassettes with the this VCR. mark in Insertion 1 Push the cassette through the door until the VCR mechanism pulls it into the compartment. The VCR automatically turns on and the indicator turns on when the cassette is in place. Removal 1 EJECT STOP/EJECT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 SP/LP Type of video cassette The table below shows the recording time of different cassettes.
Section-2 Basic Operations Playback Pages 22 — 25 This tells you how to playback a recorded tape and how to view a scene at variable tape speeds. Recording TV Programmes Pages 26— 28 This tells you how to record a TV programme while viewing the same TV programme or while viewing another TV programme. Timer Recording Pages 29— 36 The built-in 24-hour timer permits unattended recording of up to 8 preselected programmes within a period of 1 year, including daily and weekly programmes.
PLAYBACK Start point: Turn the TV set on and select the video programme number. Controls VCR’s Display 1 Insert a cassette. Note: When a cassette with its safety tab snapped off is loaded, playback starts automatically. 2 Press the PLAY button on the remote control unit or PLAY/STILL button on the VCR. Press the VCR/TV button on the remote control. The letter “VCR” will appear in the display. This is necessary for viewing the picture through the scart connection.
REW PLAY F.FWD VCR’s Display Visual search Press either the REW or F.FWD button during playback. Pictures can be viewed at high speed in either the forward or reverse direction. Press the button again (or press the PLAY button) to return to normal speed playback. Notes: • The playback picture will have some horizontal noise bars during visual search. • These noise bars may be much more noticeable with tapes recorded in the LP mode. STOP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Rewinding a tape during stop mode.
(PLAYBACK) Playing a NTSC tape. Note: NTSC is different picture format, used in North America. PLAY/STILL Note: Although this VCR can play both NTSC-SP and EP tapes, the Hi-Fi sound in NTSC-EP tapes may be noisy. In this case, press the CH1/2 button to switch off the and indicators so the linear sound mode is engaged. CH1/2 PLAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 If your TV has a PAL 60 system mode, you can play a NTSC tape on the TV. Insert a NTSC tape into the VCR and press the PLAY button.
(PLAYBACK) TRACKING / Notes: • If there is a noise bar in the picture during still or slow motion play, press the SLOW button and then press the TRACKING / button until the noise is reduced. • To prevent tape damage, the VCR will switch from the still/slow mode to the stop mode after about 1 minute. SLOW 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 When playback is started, the auto tracking function operates and adjusts tracking automatically so the picture is optimized.
RECORDING TV PROGRAMMES Start point: Turn the TV set on and select the video programme number. Controls VCR’s Display 1 Insert a cassette. Note: Be sure to check that the safety tab is not missing. If it is removed, the VCR is set to the playback mode automatically. 2 Select the programme to be recorded by pressing the PROG / button or two number buttons. See the "NICAM" display on page 44 and the table on page 28 for NICAM. PROG / PROG PAUSE 3 STOP Press the DISP button.
Controls VCR's display VIDEO PROGRAMME NUMBER 8 To record one programme while viewing another You can record one programme while viewing another by selecting the programme you want to view on your TV. The recorded programme can be viewed later at your convenience. 9 After the recording has been made press the STOP or STOP/EJECT button. STOP/EJECT 1 2 3 STOP 5 4 6 Recording a stereo broadcast The basic procedure for recording a stereo broadcast is the same as it is for normal recording.
(RECORDING TV PROGRAMMES) Audio to be recorded according to the NICAM broadcast Type of broadcasting audio Display on TV screen Standard Standard + NICAM mono M1 Standard + NICAM stereo STEREO Standard + NICAM bilingual M1 M2 28 NICAM (√) or (—) display (see page 44) Either √ (on) — (off) √ (on) — (off) √ (on) — (off) Audio to be recorded Hi-Fi audio track Mono audio track L R Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard NICAM mono Standard NICAM L Standard NICAM main S
TIMER RECORDING Your TV does not have to be on to make a recording because the VCR records TV programmes without the aid of your TV. It is only used for monitoring. VCR’s Display 1 Make sure that the clock shows the present time correctly. 2 Insert a cassette. Be sure a cassettee which has an intact safety tab must be inserted. 3 Programme the timer. See pages 30 to 36 for details. OPERATE 4 Press the OPERATE button to turn the VCR off.
(TIMER RECORDING) Programming the timer This VCR incorporates two programming procedures for timer recording. One is conventional, whereby the TV programme No., start time, stop time, recording date, etc., must be input, and the other is called VIDEO Plus+ whereby up to 9 digits must be input. Programming the timer using VIDEO Plus+ programming system Things to know before starting programming • Turn the VCR and TV on, then set the TV to the video programme number.
TV Screen Notes: • If you change the TV programme number by the above procedure, the TV programme number will be automatically replaced by the new programme number in subsequent programming. • Use of PlusCode numbers. PlusCode numbers only record programmes at the times shown in the TV guide. The VCR timer will not follow the TV programme if the time is changed for any reason (e.g. delayed due to a previous programme).
(TIMER RECORDING) Controls TV Screen To record on a specified day at the same time each week T I MER P ROG 19 : 30 CH 0 2 20 : 00 17 / 05 / 00 WE WKL SP DAY/MONTH/YEAR 7 =DLY/WKL 0000 = MENU Exit = T I MER P ROG 19 : 30 CH 0 2 20 : 00 17 / 05 / 00 WE WKL SP DAY/MONTH/YEAR 7 =DLY/WKL 0000 = MENU Exit = MENU 19 : 30 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 CH 0 2 20 : 00 20 / 05 / 00 SA WKL DAY/MONTH/YEAR SP 7 0 If you want to change the first recording date, press the 0000 button repeatedly until the cursor r
Programming the timer without using VIDEO Plus+ programming system Things to know before starting programming • Turn the VCR and TV on, then set the TV to the video programme number. • While you are programming the timer, the display on the TV screen will prompt you through the procedure. Controls • Always press 0 before a single-digit programme number, hour and minute etc.
(TIMER RECORDING) Controls TV Screen 4 Select the start time. For example, press 1 (4:00 p.m.). T I MER P ROG 16 : 00 CH04 –– : –– SP Exit 0000 5 = MENU 12 / 05 / 00 FR DAY/MONTH/YEAR 7 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SP Exit = 7 T I MER P ROG 0 ~ 9 16 : 00 0 SP/LP CH 0 4 18 : 00 17 / 05 / 00 WE DAY/MONTH/YEAR 7 =DLY/WKL 0000 = MENU SP 13 / 05 / 00 SA DLY SP DAY/MONTH/YEAR 16 / 05 / 00 TU WKL DAY/MONTH/YEAR SP 34 Select the date for recording.
Controls VCR's Display 8 Now, programming has been completed to record one event. Press the MENU or VIDEO Plus+ button. T I MER P ROG 16 : 00 OPERATE CH 0 4 18 : 00 17 / 05 / 00 WE DAY/MONTH/YEAR 7 =DLY/WKL 0000 = MENU 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 = The VCR shows the timer programme number for a few seconds. MENU VIDEO Plus+ BASIC OPERATIONS 1 SP Exit 0 VCR's display 9 If you want to programme other programmes, repeat steps 2 to 8.
(TIMER RECORDING) Recalling and clearing programmes from the VCR’s memory Controls TV screen 1 Turn the VCR and TV on. Be sure that the TV is set to the video programme number. 2 Press the MENU button. The OSD menu appears on the TV screen. 1 REV I EW 4 2 AUTO 3 CHANNEL VCR 5 MODE CLOCK Exit MENU 3 = NO . 1 CH 0 2 19 : 30 20 : 00 17 / 05 / 00 WE 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 7 4 1 0 = NEXT MENU = = SP Exit MENU Press the 1 button (REVIEW).
PREPARE RECORDING USING SATELLITE DECODER "PREPARE - REC" function allows you to easily prepare the VCR to record signals from a satellite/cable decoder, without setting the timer programme. This avoids the necessity of doing timer programming twice. (For the decoder and the VCR). VCR's Display 1 Connect your decoder to L2 (the blue socket behind the set) as shown in page 7. Then set the PREPARE REC mode in the menu to on (√). See page 44.
Section-3 Additional Operations Special Characteristics Pages 39 — 41 This explains the following additional convenient features: Linear Time Counter; shows the actual elapsed time in hours, minutes, and seconds. Automatic Rewind/Automatic Rewind Shut-Off; automatically rewinds the tape at its end and automatically shuts off at its beginning if the VCR is switched to the standby mode. Rental play; allows you to enjoy tapes without safety tab.
SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS Linear time counter hour 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DISP 0 0000 minute second Press the DISP button twice to select the linear time counter display. Every time the button is pressed, it changes the VCR’s display between the clock time display and time counter display. • The counter is reset to 0:00:00 when a tape is ejected. • When the tape starts, it counts up from 0:00:00 and the counter indicates the elapsed time.
(SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS) TAPE FINDER function TAPE FINDER function allows you to search for a programme you want to view or the point from which you want to start recording on tape, with the following three functions: • INDEX SEARCH: To locate the beginning of a recorded programme. • BLANK SEARCH: To locate the beginning of a blank (non-recorded) section on tape.
To locate the beginning of a blank section (BLANK SEARCH) This function searches for a non-recorded section of remaining tape, or unused tape, and stops the tape when it locates such a section. Notes: • BLANK SEARCH cannot be operated with a cassette without a safety tab. • BLANK SEARCH may not operate when a blank section lasts no more than five minutes.
MENU FEATURES Controls TV Screen 1 Turn the VCR and TV on, then set the TV to the video programme number. 2 Point the remote control handset at the receiver on the front of the VCR. Press the MENU button. The menu, as illustrated, will appear on the TV screen. 1 REV I EW 4 2 AUTO 3 CHANNEL VCR 5 MODE CLOCK Exit MENU 3 = Press one of the buttons marked select the required display. MENU 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 ~ 5 1 to 5 to 0 Checking (reviewing) the programme information NO .
OSD (√) or (—) 1 2 3 4 5 6 =OSD =AUTO BLUE =AUTO = N I CAM =PROGRAM PLAY =PREPARE REC – Exit = MENU 1 1 2 On-screen display 3 DISP 4 5 6 7 8 9 STOP 02 0 12 / 05 / 00 FR 10 : 20 SP Press 1 to change the On-Screen Display setting. (√): Whenever you change the mode, the new mode, programme number, date, time and tape speed are automatically displayed on the TV screen for a few seconds. (—): Nothing will be displayed on the TV screen even when the VCR is operated.
(MENU FEATURES) NICAM (√) or (—) 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 =OSD =AUTO BLUE =AUTO = N I CAM =PROGRAM PLAY =PREPARE REC – 3 Exit 5 4 MENU 6 = 4 7 8 9 Press 4 to change the NICAM setting. (√): Usually select (√). The VCR discriminates whether the broadcast is NICAM or not automatically. (—): Select (—) when you do not want to receive NICAM broadcasts.
EDITING — Tape Dubbing ;;; ; ;;;; ; ;;;; ; ; ;;;; Video equipment for playback To Scart or DECODER socket Recording VCR VCR’s Display 1 Connect the second video equipment to this VCR as shown above. (Refer to the manual of second video equipment for connection) If the playback video source is connected to the Scart socket, the TV must be connected to the RF OUT terminal of this VCR.
(EDITING — Tape Dubbing) Controls VCR’s Display 5 Press the REC button on the recording VCR and the play button on the playback VCR. 6 To edit out unwanted material, press the PAUSE button on the recording VCR while it is recording at the appropriate time. Press the PAUSE button again to resume recording. PAUSE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 STOP REC 0 7 46 To end tape dubbing, press both STOP buttons.
“SATELLITE OR CABLE BOX ” DECODER OPERATION Connect the “Satellite or Cable box” decoder as follows. What is a “Satellite or Cable box” Broadcast? The radio waves are transmitted from the broadcasting station in the same way as with an ordinary TV broadcast in the “Satellite or Cable box” system, however, the radio waves are scrambled, therefore you cannot receive them or view the broadcast on the TV without unscrambling.
("SATELLITE OR CABLE BOX" DECODER OPERATION) ■ 1. 2. 3. 4. To record the "Satellite or Cable box" programme while viewing it Turn the TV and VCR on. Set the TV to the programme number for VCR (video programme number). Press the button labeled AUX on the remote control until ‘L2’ is showing in the VCR display. Start recording. ■ You can view a "Satellite or Cable box" programme even when playing back a tape by pressing the VCR/TV button to set the VCR to the TV mode.
Hi-Fi SOUND This VCR records sound using the following two formats. Hi-Fi sound FM sound recorded using the rotary audio heads. Normal (mono) sound Records in monoaural using the same format as with a non-Hi-Fi VCR. Therefore, conventional VCRs can be used for playback. Remarkable Specifications of Hi-Fi Sound Frequency Range: Dynamic Range: Wow and Flutter: 20 Hz to 20 kHz More than 90dB Less than 0.
Section-4 Subsidiary Information Problem Guide Page 51 Some problems you will be able to solve easily by checking a few basic items. Please follow this section before you call for help or take your VCR to your dealer. It could save your time and money.
PROBLEM GUIDE Sometimes problems can be solved easily by checking a few basic things. Check below before you call for help or take your unit to your dealer. No power • Check to see if the VCR is plugged into an AC mains socket. Does not respond to remote control handset • Check to see if there are batteries in the handset, their polarities are correct, and they are fitted correctly. • The handset is not aimed at the VCR. • Weak batteries in the handset. Will not record • No cassette in the VCR.
USER GUIDE DISPLAY Guide indications in VCR display The following indications appear in the VCR display to tell you the current status of your VCR. Indication When it appears Meaning and troubleshooting When programming the timer • The VCR clock has been set to “– – : – –”. Set the time and programme the timer. When programming the timer • Eight programmes have already been stored. Cancel unnecessary programme and store the new programme.
MAINTENANCE 1. To maintain the optimum performance of this VCR, regular periodic maintenance is required. Your dealer will advise you further. 2. Maintenance and adjustments may not be carried out by the user. In all cases of difficulty or doubt, consult your dealer. SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION 3. Head cleaning Dirt accumulated on the video heads after a period of time may cause the playback picture to become blurred or part of the video information to be lost.
SPECIFICATIONS Format: Recording: Tape Speed: Tape Width: Operation Temperature: Video: Recording Time: Aerial Input: RF Output: Video Input: Video Output: S/N Ratio (Video): Horizontal Resolution: VHS PAL Standard Rotary Two-Head Helical Scan Azimuth Recording 23.39 mm/sec. — SP, 11.7mm/sec. — LP 12.7 mm 5°C to 40°C PAL colour (system I) & CCIR monochrome signals 625 lines 240 min. with E-240 cassette — SP 480 min.
PDC (Programme Delivery Control) FUNCTION This VCR incorporates the PDC function. PDC function T I MER P ROG PDC CH0 2 20 : 00 19 : 30 17 / 05 / 00 WE DAY/MONTH/YEAR 7 =DLY/WKL 0000 = MENU PDC SP Exit = If the VCR is tuned to a TV station transmitting a PDC signal, the VCR automatically takes any delay, earliness or extension of the programme into account and can record the specified programme.
HITACHI - YOUR GUARANTEE OF EXCELLENCE (for UK only) For the period of 12 MONTHS from the date of purchase your product has the benefit of our FULL PARTS AND LABOUR GUARANTEE as detailed below. We undertake to replace or repair any part of the product which fails due to manufacturing defect within 12 months of the date of purchase provided that: 1) The product has been installed and used only in accordance with the instructions supplied with the product.
SOME DO’S AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. ★★★★★★★★★★ DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
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QUICK SET UP GUIDE Hitachi Video Cassette Recorder VT-FX950E(UKN) Dear Hitachi Customer, Accessories Supplied Congratulations on your choice of Hitachi Video Cassette Recorder (VCR). Welcome to our companywide commitment to your complete satisfaction and viewing enjoyment. Check and identify the accessories supplied. If any are missing or appear damaged, contact your dealer immediately.
Connection Connect the set and cables as shown below but do not connect the VCR to the mains power supply just yet. Otherwise, the auto installation will not work. Aerial DECODER (Satellite or Cable box) Do not connect to the mains supply socket before connecting all leads, refer to page 3. VCR AC Outlet AC230V, 50Hz Aerial Lead DECO DER/ CANA EURO L PLUS AUDI O SORT OUT/ IE SO N . A/V AERIAL ANTE NNE R/D.
Auto Install Auto Install (Plug & Play) function This automatically tunes all broadcast channels, sets the clock and date. To operate proceed as follows; 1 Plug the aerial lead into the VCR. Plug the aerial cable (supplied) from the VCR RF OUT into the TV aerial input. Please refer to page 2. VCR TV screen Connect to main power supply after completely connecting all leads (as described on page 2: Connection). 2 The VCR will be in standby mode at this stage and the VCR display will show "– –:– –".
Video 6 TV screen Press the PLAY/STILL button Note: If the VCR display " ", press the STOP button on the VCR or on the remote control. The RF channel data will appear on the VCR display. Press the PROG / button to change the RF channel to " ". To stop the RF output, press the STOP button on the VCR or on the remote control again. CH CH 7 Tune your TV (consult your TV instruction manual) until the test pattern shown appears. The correct tuning position is when the picture is clear.
Pre-Tuning the Built in Tuner Mis-Operation of Auto Install In the case of mis-operation on the Auto Installation, please follow the procedures as shown below. 1 Ensure the VCR is in the operate mode (VCR display is as shown). Make sure TV is set to the VCR programme number. 2 Press the MENU button. The menu, as illustrated, appears on the TV screen. TV screen 1 REV I EW 4 2 AUTO 3 CHANNEL VCR 5 MODE CLOCK Exit MENU = 3 Press the 2 button. The display, as illustrated, appears on the TV screen.
Resetting the Clock You should only need to reset the clock if Auto Set-up did not do this. If the clock has been set , your VCR should now be fully operational and ready for use. 1 Turn the VCR and TV on, then tune the TV to the video programme number. 2 Press the MENU button. 1 REV I EW 4 2 AUTO 3 CHANNEL VCR 5 MODE CLOCK Exit MENU = 3 Press the 5 button for clock setting. CLOCK SET –– : –– Exit 0000 4 = MENU = Enter the current time using the number keys in CLOCK SET 24Hr notation.
