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5 Press OK.

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Press PROG +/– to select the programme position you want to record.

Press z REC to start recording.

Notes

•You may not be able to locate the beginning of the Blank Time space correctly in the step 4 above when :

-the SmartFile tape contains one or more short length (less than about 20 minutes in the LP mode and about 11 minutes in the SP mode) programmes for which programme data is not stored in the SmartFile label.

-the SmartFile tape is damaged or dirty.

-the SmartFile tape has a portion recorded in the NTSC system.

•If a newly recorded programme overlaps a stored programme, the stored programme information is erased from the SmartFile list as shown below when :

-the remaining length of the stored programme becomes less than about 20 minutes in the LP mode and about 11 minutes in the SP mode.

-the stored programme is over-recorded for more than 20 minutes in the LP mode and about 11 minutes in the SP mode.

necessary portion

unnecessary portion

Stored programme

Newly recorded

programmeor

or

20 minutes in the LP mode

11 minutes in the SP mode

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Contents Video Cassette Recorder Installing PrecautionsSafety Compatible colour systemsTable of contents Unpacking Inserting the batteries Setting up the remote commanderUsing the remote commander Remote sensorTV control buttons Wide Setting the Command Mode switchDisplay Controlling other TVs with the remote commander TipCode numbers of controllable TVs Manufacturer Code numberSetting up the remote commander Connecting the VCR Connection to your TV with a Scart EURO-AV connectorLINE-1 TV LIGNE-1 TV CinemaLink*2, Q-Link*3or T-V About the Smartlink featuresIf the connected TV complies with SMARTLINK, NexTView Link MegalogicTo mains Aerial cable supplied Signal flow Connection to your TV with an aerial cable onlyIf you don’t use a STB, skip to If your STB has a Scart EURO-AV connectorConnection to your TV and Set-Top Box STB If your STB does not have a Scart EURO-AV connector Set the STB Connection setting to RF seeAudio cable not supplied Additional connectionsTo a stereo system VMC-810 cable not suppliedPull down the drop down panel Tuning your TV to the VCRTurn on your TV and press ?/1 on/standby to turn on the VCR Picture for ex. programme positionTo obtain a clear picture from the VCR To check if the TV tuning is correctSelected for ex. programme position Press RF Channel again To cancel the Auto Set Up function Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up functionHold down Auto SET UP on the VCR for more than 3 seconds Press Auto SET UPBefore you start… Setting the clockSetting the clock manually Turn on the VCR and the TV Set the TV to the video channelOK Press OK to confirm the setting and start the clock Press Cursor M/m to set the datePress OK Auto Adjust is highlightedChanging the station for the Auto Clock Set function PROGRAM, then press OK Then press OKPress Cursor m to highlight Clock Press Menu to exit the menuPress Cursor M/m to highlight SET- TOP BOX, then press OK Setting the Set-Top BoxIf you did not connect a Set-Top Box STB, skip this step If you connect the STB using the aerial CableSet-Top Box brand number STB brand Code numbersEIF DNTEEC FTERFT SEG SATTPS StviWevasat 344 Winersat 343 Wisi Press Cursor M/m to highlight To highlight Settings and press OKSelecting a language LANGUAGE, then press OKPresetting channels Press Cursor M/m to highlight Cursor TUNER, then press OKFollowing order PositionChannels are scanned UHF B21 B69Disabling unwanted programme positions If the picture is not clearTo highlight Lists and press OK Setting/changing the station namesPress MENU, then press Cursor M/m Press Cursor M/m to highlight Channel LIST, then press OKProg Name AAB CDE LMO FGH Select Move Program Erase Program Changing/disabling programme positions Changing programme positionsPress OK to confirm the setting To highlight LISTS, and press OK Prog Name AAB CDE LMO FGH Select Move Program Erase Program Setting your personal code You can set up to 11 characters for your personal codePress OK to exit the menu Checking your personal codePress OK Confirmation screen appears REW When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automaticallyPlaying a tape StopTo play an NTSC-recorded tape When your TV is Set Ntsc PB toAdditional tasks To use the time counterBasic Operations Recording TV programmes SP/LP z REC StopTo stop recording To protect a recording To check the remaining timeTo watch another TV programme while recording Time counterRecording what you are watching on the TV TV Direct Rec Recording TV programmes using the Video Plus + system Video Plus +, menu appears on Press Timer When you set Timer Options toVideo Plus + TV screenItem you want to change Press Cursor M/m to reset itPress Cursor / , to highlight To stop the VCR while recording, press x Stop To use the VCR after setting the timerPress ?/1 to turn off the VCR Daily/weekly recordingVariable Setting the timer manually Timer menu appears on the TV screen StandardTo stop recording Playing/searching at various speeds REW Shuttle ring Playback options OperationTo use the shuttle ring in jog mode Using the shuttle ringTo use the shuttle ring in normal mode To resume normal playbackAutomatically after a specified duration Setting the recording duration timeTo cancel the duration To extend the durationHow to connect for Synchronized Recording Synchronized RecordingPress x Stop while recording To cancel the Synchronized Recording functionPress Synchro REC. The Synchro REC indicator turns off Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings When the timer settings overlap ProgrammeSelecting the sound during playback Recording stereo and bilingual programmesNicam system Normal audio track monaural How sound is recorded on a video tapeStereo Bilingual Usually mixed Left/right channels Stereo soundSearching using the index function To stop searchingAbout the Reality Regenerator RR function Adjusting the pictureAdjusting the tracking About the Optimum Picture Control OPC functionOPC recording To deactivate the OPC functionPressOK. MENU, then select Options and press Initial settings are indicated in bold printChanging menu options Video Options menuAudio Options menu Tape Options menuOther Options menu VMC-820 audio/video cable not supplied Connecting to a VCR or stereo systemHow to connect to record on your VCR How to connect to a stereo system Before you start editing When recording on your VCRBasic Editing To stop editingTo stop while editing Audio dubbingTurn on the TV and set it to the video channel Press x stop on this VCR and the stereo system or other VCRTo listen to both the hi-fi and normal audio About the SmartFile function Recording using the SmartFile functionChecking the contents of a tape Selecting and playing a programmeErasing the data of an unwanted programme Labelling a recorded programme and tapeProtecting a recorded programme Running a demonstrationRecording using the SmartFile function Attaching the SmartFile label to the cassetteRecording a programme on the SmartFile tape Memory of the SmartFile label.Recording start time Checking the information of a recorded programmeDate Day of the week Recording time Tape speed Station nameMatches the length of the programme you want Recording after locating the Blank Time spaceSelected tape speed. Select a tape speed that To recordNOW Searching Start END Selecting and playing a programme Checking the contents of a tape SmartFile function Tape title Category Setting the TV guide page numberLabelling a recorded programme and tape P301 If the VCR does not detect them P---, you Automatically when the VCR detects themTV guide page numbers appear Have to set the appropriate TV guideLabelling a recorded programme and tape Labelling a recorded programme manually Smartfile EditClear Press OK Programme label and a selected category are storedTo erase the selected category To label a regularly scheduled timer-recorded programmeTo erase the programme label Labelling a tape To erase the tape title To stop registration to the SmartFile label Press Smartfile GeneratorRecording time Tips To check the information of a registered programmeRegistration date Programme located in a recorded tape Protecting a recorded programme 100Press Smartfile SmartFile search list disappears To unlock the protected programmeErasing the data of an unwanted programme 102103 Troubleshooting Problem summary105 Initial Terminal ContaminationS12 Playback S10Normal recording S11 SmartFile S13S16 Timer recording S15Remote Commander S20 Synchronized Recording S17Power S25 Cleaning S22Power S24 S21Set-Top Box control S32 S33System SpecificationsSupplied accessories Inputs and outputsRefer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Index to parts and controlsFront panel Display window Rear panel Remote commander 114115 Menu chart 116117 118 119 Index Smartfile