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Before Operation - VCR part
Tuning in a video channel on your TV
Notes
zzThe output frequency of this video recorder (VCR) is
set at UHF channel 36. If channel 36 is already used
by another TV station, or if the picture is distorted,
you can change the transmitter channel of your VCR.
Stages 5 ~ 8 will show you how to change the output
frequency of your DVD+VCR.
zzYour TV receives signals from the video recorder
(VCR) like another TV station. You have to select a
channel number on your TV and tune it in so that you
may watch video tapes. If you have used a SCART
then your TV should already have a dedicated video
channel built into it, usually called AV.
1
Make sure that you have correctly installed your
VCR as described earlier in this book.
Press ++//11to turn on your DVD+VCR.
Turn on your TV.
2
Insert a pre-recorded video tape into your VCR and
press PLAY NNon the remote control.
Select a TV channel number on which you wish to
watch video’s.
Don’t worry if you don’t have a video-tape to play at
this stage! If you switch your DVD+VCR on and
continue stages 3 ~ 4, instead of seeing video play-
back tune your TV until you see a bright blue
screen.
3
Tune this channel until the video picture is sharp
and the sound is clear.
If you have used a SCART or AUDIO and VIDEO
cables you will not have to tune your TV, simply
select the AV channel. The AV channel is already
pre-tuned for optimum video playback on your TV.
4
Store this channel on your TV.
You will need to look at the TV instruction book if
you do not know how to do this.
5
Only carry out stages 5 ~ 8 if you cannot obtain
clear video playback as described in stages 1 ~ 4.
Select a TV channel number on which you wish to
watch video’s.
Make sure that your DVD+VCR is in standby press-
ing ++//11on the remote control (only the clock will be
displayed).
6
Press REW mm or FWD MMon the front of your
DVD+VCR for more than 4 seconds.
RF36 will appear in the display window.
The following picture will be displayed on the TV
screen.
7
Use REW mm or FWD MMto select another video
channel. You may select any channel number
between 22 and 68.
You can also set it to “OFF” if there is any
interference when your TV is connected to the VCR
with a SCART lead.
8
Select a TV channel number on which you wish to
watch video’s.
Press ON/STANDBY ++//11on the front of your
DVD+VCR when you have finished.
Tune this channel so that a bright blue screen
appears.
Store this channel on your TV.
Notes
Make sure that you have correctly installed your
DVD+VCR and successfully tuned in a dedicated
video channel on your TV. If you do not tune in a
dedicated video channel on your TV you will be
unable to view and record video tapes!
Initial preset
For the following steps we do assume that you have just
connected your video recorder for the very first time. In
this case the video recorder is on after mains connection.
You should not touch any buttons yet. On the connected
TV you will now see.
Note
If this menu does not appear, your video recorder was
programmed already.
1
If you have a satellite receiver make sure that it is
connected to your vcr, switched on and Sky News
has been selected.
2
Press ENTER/OK to start the automatic storing of
the channels of the TV stations in your area.
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The TV STATION TABLE will appear when tuning
is completed.
Press VCR MENU to save your settings.
PREPARATION
