User manual THOMSON VPH7090 annexe 1

[. . . ] Because the lead is detachable and because it contains safety components we cannot recommend re-wiring. Do NOT under any circumstances plug the severed plug into any mains socket as this could result in electric shock. A fused plug must be fitted with a 3A fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362 and fuse covers must always be securely replaced. If your Video Recorder does not work, the fuse may be blown. 3A ! The OFF button B on the remote control does not completely disconnect the unit from the mains supply but switches operating power on and off. EN I ENGLISH SAFETY INFORMATION Guarantee The guarantee certificate delivered with your video recorder mentions its type and production number. They will be required to justify your warranty rights. · All repairs during the warranty period should be carried out by an authorised technician representing our brand. · All exceptions to this rule will lead to the cancellation of your warranty rights. [. . . ] Programme the recording of the pictures of a given channel by entering (or with B) its number (Pr-) or select AV1, AV2, AV3, AV4 or SA. For 2-digit stations, press 0 first (for Pr 12, you must enter 0, 1, 2). Then position the cursor on the corresponding line and enter: - start time - end time of the programme and - date, when the recording is not programmed on the current day. 1 2 1 2 2 3 3 Switch off the video recorder. With a satellite receiver, you will normally need to leave the receiver switched on. 3 EN Recording is impossible: See if the safety tab of the cassette isn't broken. Tab VHS 19 TAPE CONTROL WHILE PLAYING · MARKING AN INDEX ­ INDEX SEARCH ­ INTROSCAN ­ ERASING A INDEX COUNTER ­ REMAINING TIME ­ TAPE TYPE The index system mark sequences on the tape (beginning of a film, exerpts. . . ) to help you find them easily. At the beginning of a recording, the video recorder automatically marks an index on the tape. In play, recording and pause, additional indices can be marked by pressing the key index mark. With the menu key, call up the SUMMARY menu and with W or V, select the line Tape controls. Validate with OK. 1 2 3 4 5 6 INDEX SEARCH Use C or B to go to the next or previous index mark. The video recorder immediately rewinds to the required position and starts to play at this point if you have ended your entry by pressing PLAY. INTRO SEARCH Intro search gives you an overview of all the indices on the tape. This function explores the tape in fast forward mode and provides accelerated momentary play of all index marks. CLEAR INDEX First search the cassette for the index mark as explained above. The video recorder immediately rewinds to the required position and starts to play at this point if you have ended your entry by pressing PLAY. Use C, B or the numerical keys to enter the recording length of the tape (this information can generally be found next to the safety tab). AUTO SEQUENCE MEMORY (see page 30) EN 20 VHS video To control the a. , switch to vcr recorder Read the information on the display. MAN Type of tape (E 240 = 240 minutes) MAN Time remaining on the tape (0 hours 30 minutes). r = remaining 4 THE COUNTERS The counter indicates the time elapsed in hours, minutes and seconds (status menu, copy mode). Counting star ts upon loading of the cassette or the position 00h00m00s of the counter. If you know how many hours and minutes separate the required position from the end of the tape, select Go to remaining. To reset the counter to zero (0000), press key 0000 when the VCR is on STOP. 5 A NON-STANDARD TAPE The video recorder detects the type of standard tape loaded (E60, E120, . . . E180 for 180 minutes of recording time) to correctly display the time used and the remaining time on a tape. Hired films for example have variable recording times. It is impossible to use the index marks: See if the safety tab of the cassette isn't broken. Tab EN VHS 21 ENGLISH ADJUSTING THE PICTURE With the menu key, call up the SUMMARY menu and with W or V, select the line Picture. Validate with OK. IN THIS MANUAL = V C OK B W exit menu 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 TRACKING When you play some tapes recorded on other video recorders, they may show interference lines, flickering, on the top or bottom of the screen. To reduce these effects, choose the B Tracking line, and adjust with keys C/B. [. . . ] Do not place them next to appliances producing important magnetic or electrical fields (electro-magnet, motor. . . ). These differences are not only due to the magnetic tapes but also to the mechanical elements of the tape. You should therefore use quality tapes or well known brands. EN 31 ENGLISH UNDERSTANDING TECHNICAL FEATURES IDENTIFYING AND CORRECTING PROBLEMS UNDERSTANDING STANDARDS SECAM: "Séquenciel Couleur à Mémoire" French TV standard PAL: "Phase Alternative Line" German colour TV standard, adopted by most West European countries. NTSC: "National Television Standard Committee" Colour TV standard used in the United States or in Japan. [. . . ]