Table of contents

Getting Started

4Step 1: Unpacking

5Step 2: Setting up the remote commander

11Step 3: Connecting the VCR

17Step 4: Tuning your TV to the VCR

19Step 5: Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function

21Step 6: Setting the clock

26Selecting a language

27Presetting channels

31Setting/changing the station names

33Changing/disabling programme positions

37Connecting the Satellite tuner

40Setting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder

Basic Operations

SmartFile function

Started Getting

45Playing a tape

48Recording TV programmes

52Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system

57Setting the timer manually

Additional Operations

60Playing/searching at various speeds

63Setting the recording duration time

64Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings

66Recording stereo and bilingual programmes

68Searching using the index function

69Adjusting the picture

71Changing menu options

74Editing with another VCR or stereo system

76Audio dubbing

78About the SmartFile function

80Recording using the SmartFile function

85Selecting and playing a programme

86Checking the contents of a tape

88Labelling a recorded programme and tape

96Registering the contents of a recorded tape in the SmartFile label

98Protecting a recorded programme

100Erasing the data of an unwanted programme

Additional Information

102Troubleshooting

108Specifications

109Index to parts and controls

114Menu chart

Back cover

Index

*ShowView is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. ShowView system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

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