- Thomson multimedia VCR User Manual
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Important
ON THIS USER MANUAL: This user manual being common to several VCR models, some
functions or settings may not be available on the model you have bought.
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Before you start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Making the connections . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Initial installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Auto installation - New or encoded channel -
Sorting the channels - Clock setting
Satellite / cable receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Recommended connection scheme -
Video recorder settings
Other sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Sockets AV1 / AV2 / AV3 / AV4
Using the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Controlling the video recorder - Programming the
code of another set - Controlling the television set
Controlling the operation . . . . . . . . . . .10
On the display - On the screen
Viewing a tape
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Watching a channel via the video recorder -
Viewing a tape - Play - Accelerated play -
Still image - Pause - Variable slow motion - Stop
Rewind or Fast forward - Ejection of the tape
Recording
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Preparing the recording - Simple recording, with
automatic stop, "S.O.S. record" - Mark a scene with
an index
NAVICLICK
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Before using NAVICLICK - Consulting TV
programmes with NAVICLICK - Programming a
recording with NAVICLICK - Updating
NAVICLICK
Programming a recording . . . . . . . . . . .14
With the S
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numbers - Without the
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numbers - When the video recorder is
programmed - Deleting a programmed recording -
Recording programmed by an external connected
unit - Error messages likely to occur when
programming
Tape library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
New tape - Organising recordings on a tape -
Looking for a recorded programme
Tape control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Index search - Introduction search - Clear index -
Access to counter - Access to remaining time -
Tape type – Auto Sequence Memory
Sound adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Adjusting the sound in the play mode
Setting the type of sound to be recorded
Picture adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Tracking - Sharpness - Stability - Format -
S cassette - VHS - TVNTSC - Copy - Black and
white - Colour system
Adjusting preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Audio dubbing - Auto Sequence
Memory
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Other functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Electronic key - Continuous play / recording -
VPS/PDC system - Concerning video tapes
More information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
TV set and video recorder code lists
Technical features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
USE - If your appliance, or a cassette, has been stored in a very cold
atmosphere for a certain amount of time (transported during winter for
example), wait approximately 2 hours before using your video recorder.
The openings located on the top and the bottom are for ventilation
purposes. They should not be obstructed. During thunder storms, we
recommend that you disconnect the video recorder from the mains and
aerial so that it is not affected by electrical or electromagnetic surges that
could damage it. For this reason, keep the mains socket and aerial socket
accessible so they can be disconnected. When the unit is on standby,
some components remain connected to the mains. To fully disconnect
your set, you have to unplug the mains connector from the mains socket.
Immediately disconnect the video recorder if you notice it giving off a
smell of burning or smoke. Under no circumstances whatsoever must
you open the video recorder yourself. You risk electrocution if you do so.
CLEANING – Use a soft, dry and clean cloth. Regularly dust the vents at the
back or sides. Using solvents, abrasive or alcohol based products risks
damaging the set. If an object or liquid enters inside the appliance, unplug
it immediately and have it checked by an authorised technician. To avoid
deterioration of your video recorder’s heads, never use a cleaning tape.
Guarantee
The type and production number of your appliance are printed on the
guarantee certificate delivered with your video recorder. Keep this
certificate as well as the invoice. These documents are indispensable for
claiming your guarantee rights. All repairs during the guarantee period
must be carried out by an authorised technician representing our brand. If
this condition is not met, your rights will no longer be valid. Never open
the appliance yourself, since this may be dangerous for you or damage the
equipment. Thomson Multimedia is not liable if the video recorder is used
other than in accordance with this manual.
Prior to using your video recorder, you'll have to follow the set-up
procedure and make the settings described on pages 2 to 7.
Contents
Installation
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Precautions
SETTING UP - Ensure that the mains supply in
your house complies with that indicated on the
identification sticker located on the back of your
appliance. Install the video recorder
horizontally, away from any source of heat
(fireplace) or appliances creating strong
magnetic or electric fields. The components of
this video recorder are sensitive to heat. The maximum ambient
temperature should not exceed 40° Celsius. Leave sufficient space
around the video recorder to allow adequate ventilation: 10 cm on either
side and at the rear, as well as 7 cm above the top are minimum
requirements. The humidity of the room should not exceed 80%. If you
have to use the video recorder outdoors, do not expose it to water from
rain or splashing. Moving it from a cold atmosphere into a warm one is
likely to cause condensation on some components inside the video
recorder. Let the condensation disappear by itself before turning the
video recorder on again.
10 cm
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