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SPECIALFUNCTION
STROBE........................................................................................................ 36
ART............................................................................................................... 36
MONITOR...................................................................................................... 36
SEARCHINGFOR A SEQUENCE
Searching for a Specific Sequence............................................................... 37
Using the Tape Counter................................................................................ 38
ADVANCEDRECORDING FEATURES
Using the Assemble Edit Function................................................................. 39
Connecting Other Equipment to Your VCR................................................... 40
Connecting an RCA Audio/Video Input Cable............................................... 41
Recording from Another VCR or Camcorder................................................. 42
TV System Conversion.................................................................................. 43
Playback Conversion..................................................................................... 43
Convert Recording......................................................................................... 44
Hi-Fi Audio System........................................................................................ 45
Audio Dubbing a Pre-recorded Cassette....................................................... 46
Recording an FM Simulcast Programme....................................................... 47
OTHERFUNCTIONS AND USEFUL RECOMMENDATIONS
Locking Your VCR......................................................................................... 48
Resetting Your VCR...................................................................................... 48
Technical Specifications................................................................................ 49
SOLVINGPROBLEMS
Problems and Solutions................................................................................. 50
VCR OVERVIEWS
Front View of the VCR................................................................................... 51
Rear View of the VCR................................................................................... 51
Display Indicators.......................................................................................... 52
Infrared Remote Control................................................................................ 52
WORLDBROADCAST SYSTEMS ................................................................................. 53
INTERNATIONALSERVICE NETWORK ......................................................................... 54
NoteImportantHold downPress/push
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Contents (cont.)
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Contents
FOREWORD
Safety Instructions......................................................................................... 4
Getting Started.............................................................................................. 5
CONNECTINGYOUR VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
Background to the Worldwide VCR............................................................... 6
Worldwide TV Color System.......................................................................... 6
Multi-System VCR vs Worldwide VCR.......................................................... 7
System Conversion with the Worldwide VCR................................................ 8
Tape Conversion with the Worldwide VCR................................................... 9
Deciding How to Connect Up Your VCR....................................................... 11
Connecting Your VCR to the TV.................................................................... 12
SETTINGUPYOUR VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
Inserting the Batteries in the Remote Control................................................ 13
Plug and Initial Setting................................................................................... 13
User SET1 Setting......................................................................................... 14
User SET2 Setting......................................................................................... 14
Setting the Date and Time............................................................................. 15
Displaying/Hiding On-Screen Information..................................................... 16
Tuning System............................................................................................... 16
Setting the VCR RF out System.................................................................... 17
Setting the RF OUT CHANNEL..................................................................... 18
Presetting the Stations Automatically............................................................ 19
Presetting the Stations Manually................................................................... 20
Clearing a Preset Station............................................................................... 21
Changing the Preset Station Table................................................................ 22
RECORDINGTELEVISION BROADCASTS
Selecting the Cassette Type.......................................................................... 23
Selecting the Recording Speed..................................................................... 23
Protecting a Recorded Cassette.................................................................... 23
Recording a Programme Immediately........................................................... 24
Stopping a Recording Temporarily................................................................ 24
Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop............................................... 25
Using the Timer Programming Feature......................................................... 26
Using the VIDEOPLUS+/SHOWVIEW Feature............................................. 27
Modifying VIDEOPLUS+/SHOWVIEW programming.................................... 28
NICAM........................................................................................................... 29
Checking a Preset Recording........................................................................ 30
Cancelling a Preset Recording...................................................................... 30
PLAYINGBACK
Playing a Cassette......................................................................................... 31
Selecting the PLAY SYSTEM Mode.............................................................. 31
SQPB (Super VHS Quasi Playback)............................................................. 32
Adjusting Picture Alignment Manually........................................................... 32
Adjusting Picture Sharpness......................................................................... 33
Selecting the Audio Output Mode.................................................................. 33
REWINDINGAND FAST-FORWARDING
Rewinding and Fast-forwarding a Cassette................................................... 34
Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion................................................................ 34
Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame........................................................... 35
Playing a Sequence at Variable Speeds....................................................... 35