advanced features
Tuner Set
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The VCR needs to find, identify and memorise all available stations in your area in order to record programmes correctly. Once done, pressing the Aor Bbuttons enables you to jump to the available channels without going via any vacant channels. This channel search can be done either automatically or manually. You should only need to perform either of the following procedures if Auto Setup or Preset Download has failed to identify and record available channels or you have moved to a new area.
Auto Channel Setup
get to the main menu Press m.
MAIN MENU
perform auto channel set Move the highlight bar to AUTO CH
SET using the Aand Bbuttons and press O(or E) twice.
rf and scart connection If you have chosen to connect the VCR to the TV with both the RF Cable and a
(not provided) and the TV set is in its AV mode (see the TV
manual), the AUTO SET screen will appear on the TV and remains there for about 4Ð12 minutes while the VCR searches for receivable stations. During Auto Channel Set the Smark on the screen
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selected station will alternate at 8Êsecond intervals. To view the |
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next channel, press the Aand Bbuttons to move the |
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return to normal screen Press m.
NOTES ON CHANNEL RECEPTION
incorrect station id In certain reception conditions, station names may not be stored correctly by the VCR and Auto Guide Program Number Set may not work properly. If the Guide Program Numbers are not set, entering a PlusCode, may result in an incorrect channel being recorded.
poor reception The VCR memorises all stations found regardless of their quality. If a stationÕs quality is poor, you can delete that station from the memory (see page 51).