Tuning your TV to the VCR

Step 4

If you have connected the VCR to your TV using the EURO-AV cable, skip this step.

ON/STANDBY			PROGRAM +/–

		RF CHANNEL

1	ON/STANDBY	Press ON/STANDBY to turn on the VCR.
1		Press ON/STANDBY to turn on the VCR.

2		Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR.
2		Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR.
	RF CHANNEL	The factory-preset RF channel appears in the display window.

The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV.

Getting Started

3			Turn on your TV and select a programme position for the VCR
			picture.
			This programme position will now be referred to as the video
			channel.

4			Press RF CHANNEL.
4			Press RF CHANNEL.
RF CHANNEL			The TV system appears in the display window.

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Getting Started

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Contents

Video Cassette Recorder Compatible colour systems PrecautionsSafety Installing Table of contents Getting Started Unpacking Remote sensor Setting up the remote commanderUsing the remote commander Inserting the batteries TV control buttons Setting up the remote commander Tip Controlling other TVs with the remote commander Manufacturer Code number Code numbers of controllable TVs Connecting the VCR LINE-1 TV EURO-AV Scart VMC-2121 EURO-AV cable not supplied Connecting the VCRTo a TV that has a EURO-AV Scart connector Additional connections Tuning your TV to the VCR Play a tape, set the TV to the video channel Tuning your TV to the VCRTo check to see if the TV tuning is correct You have now tuned your TV to the VCR. Whenever you want to Abbreviation Country Language Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up functionIf your country does not appear, select Else Press Auto SET UP Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up functionTo cancel the Auto Set Up function Before you start… Setting the clockSetting the clock manually Press OK Setting the clockPress Cursor /.to set the date Changing the station for the Auto Clock Set function Press Cursor ?//to select on Press Cursor /.to select Language and press OK Manual setup Selecting a language Prog + Manual setup Presetting channelsPress Cursor /.to select Tuner and press OK Press Cursor ?//repeatedly until the channel you want is Press Cursor /.to move the cursor Ó to Channel SETPress Prog +/- to select the programme Position Disabling unwanted programme positions Manual setup -- Presetting channels Press Cursor ?//to get a clearer picture, then press OK If the picture is not clear Manual setup Setting up ShowView Setting up ShowView for satellite broadcasts Manual setup Setting up ShowView Setting Canal Plus channels Setting the Canal Plus decoderConnecting a decoder Press MENU, then press Cursor /.to Setting the Canal Plus decoderSelect Settings and press OK Press Cursor /.to select OPTIONS, then press OK Programme position Press Prog +/- to select the desired 12 OK Press á Play When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automaticallyPlaying a tape Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel To set the colour system Playing a tapeAdditional tasks To replay a recently watched scene To display the counter on the TV screen, press Display To use the time counter REC Stop Insert a tape with its safety tab in placeRecording TV programmes To record from a decoder, turn it on To stop recording To save a recording Recording TV programmesTo check the remaining time To watch another TV programme while recording Tips Press Showview Recording TV programmes using ShowView SET Clear Daily/weekly recording Recording TV programmes using ShowViewTimer recording with VPS/PDC signals To stop the VCR while recording, press p Stop To record satellite broadcasts To use the VCR after setting the timer Press Menu and select TIMER, then press OK Setting the timer manually Operations To stop recording Basic Setting the timer manually REW á Play Playback options Operation Playing/searching at various speedsAdditional Operations REW Playing/searching at various speeds Using the shuttle ringTo use the shuttle ring in normal mode To use the shuttle ring in jog mode To resume normal playback To extend the duration Recording TV programmes using the quick timerUsing the quick timer during stop mode Press Quick Timer repeatedly to set to the new duration Checking Changing/ cancelling timer settings When the timer settings overlap Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings To stop searching Searching using the index functionTo search backwards, press = Index About Optimum Picture Control OPC Adjusting the pictureAdjusting the tracking Tip Menu choices Press MENU, then select SETTINGS. Select OptionsInitial settings are indicated in bold print Changing menu options Menu option Set this option to Video Options menu choices Menu option Set this option toOptions menu choices How to connect to record on this VCR Connecting to a VCR Other VCR Player EURO-AV Scart Signal flow Not supplied Tip Pin adaptor Player not supplied Connecting to a VCRThis VCR Recorder LINE-1 TV To stop editing When recording on this VCRBasic editing Before you start editing To stop while editing Audio dubbingBefore you start editing… Additional Information TroubleshootingSymptoms caused by contaminated video heads Clock Power Playback Symptom Remedy Recording Timer recording Symptom Remedy Troubleshooting Video Others Symptom Remedy Inputs and outputs SpecificationsSupplied accessories System Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Index to parts and controlsFront panel Index to parts and controls Display window Mains lead Antenne Entree connectorRear panel Remote commander Additional Information Additional Information Additional Information PAY-TV Index