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Remote control
* PDC recording is not possible in Central and Eastern Europe.
On-screen display
If you press OK/ on the remote control when “O.S.D.” is set to
“ON” (墌12), you can see the current recorder status on the
screen. To clear the on-screen display, press OK/ again.
The indications are not recorded even if the recorder is in the
recording mode.
ARecorder operation mode
BTape speed
CTape direction
DTime counter
ETape remaining time
FAudio mode
GTape position*
* The position of “q” in relation to “0” (Beginni ng) or “+” (End) shows
the current position on the tape.
HVPS/PDC* indicator
* PDC recording is not possible in Central and Eastern Europe.
IType of broadcast
JCurrent day/month/year
KClock
LChannel and auxiliary input
MCassette loaded mark
ACheck contents
Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in
“Specifications” (墌16).
BSituate recorder
Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface.
CConnect recorder to TV

RF Connection

ADisconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV.
BConnect the TV aerial cable to the ANT.IN connector on the
rear of the recorder.
CConnect the provided RF cable between the RFOUT
connector on the rear of the recorder and the TV’s aerial
connector.

AV Connection

If your TV is equipped with a 21-pin SCART connector, perform
AV connection to improve picture quality during tape playback.
AConnect the aerial, recorder and TV as shown in the
illustration.
BConnect an optional 21-pin SCART cable between the L-1 IN/
OUT connector on the rear of the recorder and the TV’s 21-pin
SCART connector.
DConnect recorder to mains
Plug the mains power cord into a mains outlet.
Number keys
Timer #
Rewind3
Record7
Play4
Fast
Forward 5
Pause 9
Stop8
Basic Connections
Aerial connector
Back of TV
21-pin SCART
connector
TV aerial cable
RF cable
(provided)
21-pin SCART cable
(not provided)
Mains power cord
Mains outlet
Back of recorder
L-1 IN/OUT RFOUT
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