[. . . ] CONTENTS BEFORE USING YOUR VCR Important notes on your VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Unpacking the accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 INSTALLING YOUR VCR Connecting the cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Tuning the TV into the VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Enter the start time using the [ / ] or the 1/2 DA T E P R S T AR T S T OP 21 / 06 02 12 : 00 13 : 00 9 / 0 7D0 3 2 1 : 0 5 -:---/-- --:--:---/-- --:--:-SP * SP * ----- NUMBER BUTTONS hours first then minutes (when entering less than 10 minutes add a '0' before the number), for example for 21:05 start, press 2 1 0 5. Enter the stop time, for example for 22:30 stop, press 2 2 3 0. 10. If your VCR has long play facility and you wish to change the RECORDING SPEED, use the [ / ] to highlight SP. Press [ / ] to select standard play (SP) or long play (LP) as required. 1/2 DA T E P R S T AR T S T OP 21 / 06 02 12 : 00 13 : 00 9 / 0 7 D 0 3 2 1 : 0 5 22 : 3 0 --/-- --:--:---/-- --:--:-SP * LP * ----- 11. Using the [ / ] will select VPS/PDC ON or OFF ( * = ON, - = OFF). 12. Press SET to confirm. · The MENU now shows all the timer settings you have entered. If you wish to make additional timer recordings, repeat this procedure. settings, press MENU to remove the menu from the TV screen. 1/2 DA T E P R S T AR T S T OP 21 / 06 02 12 : 00 13 : 00 9 / 0 7 D 0 3 2 1 : 0 5 22 : 3 0 --/-- --:--:---/-- --:--:-SP * LP ----- 13. will be shown on NOTES: · 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. If the video tape is ejected when the VCR tries to record the record protection tab has been removed. If there are further recordings to be made, the VCR will return to TIMER STAND-BY. · · · GB-17 BASIC OPERATION HOW TO SET A DELAYED RECORDING CHECKING, CHANGING AND CANCELLING A RECORDING CHECKING A RECORDING MENU SCREEN T I ME R MOD E SE T UP 1. · · All the delayed recordings in the VCR's memory will be shown. You can check the settings and change or cancel them. SET : SE L ECT : ENT ER ME NU : E X I T CHANGING A RECORDING 1. Follow steps 1 to 4 of CHECKING A RECORDING. 1/2 DA T E 21 / 06 --/---/---/-P R S T AR T S T OP 02 12 : 00 13 : 00 --:--:---:--:---:--:-SP * ------- 2. If you wish to change a delayed recording, press [ / ] to highlight the recording, then press SET. 3. Press [ / ] to highlight the setting to be changed and correct it by using the[ / or the NUMBER BUTTONS. When all corrections are complete press SET, CANCELLING A RECORDING 1. If you wish to cancel a delayed recording, press [ / ] to highlight the recording to be cancelled, then press CLEAR. 1/2 DA T E P R S T AR T S T OP 2 1 / 0 6 0 2 1 2 : 0 0 1 3 : 0 0 SP * --/-- --:--:-- ----/-- --:--:-- ----/-- --:--:-- --- 3. Press MENU. NOTE: · If there are some programmes to be recorded, do not forget to press TIMER ON/OFF button to return the VCR to TIMER STAND-BY mode. GB-18 ADVANCED OPERATION AUDIO AND YOUR VCR HI-FI STEREO SOUND Stereo sound is possible from this VCR if you have a stereo TV connected to the VCR with a scart lead, or audio equipment connected with audio phono leads. The sound output from the VCR is controlled by the AUDIO OUT button on the remote control. [. . . ] with E-240 video cassette in Long Play (LP) mode 12. 7 mm 23. 39 mm/s Standard Play (SP): 11. 70 mm/s Long Play (LP) 75 unbalanced VHF channel 2-12 + S1-S41, UHF channel 21-69 UHF channel 21-69 AC 230V, 50 Hz 19 W approx (POWERSAVE 1W) 5 °C to 40 °C -20 °C to 55 °C 1. 0 Vp-p, 75 1. 0 Vp-p, 75 Line1&2: -3. 8 dBs, 10 k Line 3: -3. 8 dBs, 47 k Line1&2: -3. 8 dBs, 1 k Audio Out: -3. 8 dBs, 1 k Dynamic range:~ 90 dBs typ. (SP); Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; Wow and flutter: < 0. 005% Wrm (JIS A) 430(W) x 300(D) x 91. 5(H) mm 4. 3 kg (approx) 75 RF Connection cable, operation manual, remote control, AA/R6/UM3 battery (x2) Tape width: Tape speed: Antenna: Reception channels: RF output signal: Power requirement: Power consumption: Operating temperature: Storage temperature: Video input: Video output: Audio input: Audio output: Hi-Fi audio: Dimensions: Weight: Supplied accessories: · · Specifications are subject to change without notice as part of our policy of continuous improvement. No liability is accepted for any inaccuracies or omissions in this publication, although every possible care has been taken to make it complete and as accurate as possible. GB-42 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING AREA INITIAL INSTALLATION PROBLEM When the VCR is first plugged in the VCR display appears blank. When the STANDBY ( ) button is pressed the display still appears blank. [. . . ]