User manual THOMSON VTH6080 annexe 1

[. . . ] U-T7078PE-GB/MR-BEI/912 6/01/00 10:17 Page I Mains connection This video is suitable for use on A. C. 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 U-T7078PE-GB/MR-BEI/912 6/01/00 10:17 Page II Guarantee The guarantee certificate delivered with your video recorder mentions its type and production number. They will be required to assert your warranty rights. · All repairs during the warranty period should be carried out by an authorised technician representing our brand. [. . . ] 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 24) EN 14 U-T7078PE-GB/MR-BEI/912 6/01/00 10:18 Page 15 VHS , video recorder To control the key on your press the VCR l. remote contro 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 15 ENGLISH U-T7078PE-GB/MR-BEI/912 6/01/00 10:18 Page 16 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. Return to the standard setting with key 0000 or B select the line Tracking mode, then choose auto with C/B. SHARPNESS To improve the sharpness of the picture, choose Sharpness while playing, and set with keys C/B. FORMAT - Auto: for automatic recognition of the 16:9 recording format. - 16:9: to record or play in 16:9 (D2 MAC, Visiopass, PAL+ decoder, DVBS digital TV) from the AV2 or AV1 socket (VIDEO should not be present in the video recorder). S-VHS CASSETTE Prior to playing a tape recorded in the S-VHS format, tick the S-VHS cassette box (þ) off (OK key). NTSC TV To view a tape recorded in NTSC 3. 58 on a NTSC TV set connected to AV1, tick off the box (þ) NTSC TV in the menu with the OK key. COPY MODE To improve the quality of the copy during a recording on your VTH6080 with another video recorder or with a camcorder: Select AV1 or AV2, press REC (REC P appears on the display), tick off the box (þ) Copy mode with the OK key and start the recording by pressing PLAY (REC C appears on the display). BLACK & WHITE (for SECAM) If the pictures of the film you wish to record are of poor quality (scrambled TV reception), if the film is in black and white or if wish to give your recording an old film effect, tick off the box (þ) Black & white with the OK key. MESECAM If you want to exchange tapes with people living in the Middle East, you must record and play in MESECAM. If you wish to record or to play a programme in Mesecam, tick off box (þ) with the OK key. EN 16 U-T7078PE-GB/MR-BEI/912 6/01/00 10:18 Page 17 , video recorder To control the y on your ke press the VCR l. remote contro In the case of error, or to quit, press the key. Note: NTSC recording is only possible from a read NTSC source (e. g. American or second VTH6080) not from "NTSC playback on Pal TV". 6 PLAY IN NTSC ON A PAL 60 HZ TV SET The TV standard in the United States or Japan is NTSC 3, 58. To play an NTSC tape on a PAL 60 Hz TV set, the NTSC-TV function should not be selected in the menu. [. . . ] 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 25 ENGLISH U-T7078PE-GB/MR-BEI/912 6/01/00 10:18 Page 26 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. [. . . ]