If the remote control does not work properly, remove its batteries, wait for a few seconds, replace the batteries and then try again.

Video heads cleaning

The heads get dirty in the following cases: in an environment prone to extreme temperature or humidity in a dusty environment flaw, dirt or mold on video tapes continuous usage for a long time Use a dry cleaning cassette TCL-2 when: Rough, poor picture appears while a tape is played back. The picture is unclear or no picture appears. USE CLEANING CASSETTE appears on the screen (only with O.S.D. set to ON ( 12)).

Usable cassettes

Compact VHS camcorder recordings can be played on this recorder. Simply place the recorded cassette into a VHS Cassette Adapter and it can be used just like any full-sized VHS cassette. This recorder is equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) that lets you watch tapes recorded in the S-VHS format and the SP mode with regular VHS resolution. This recorder can record on regular VHS and Super VHS cassettes. However, it will record regular VHS signals only.
* S-VHS recording is not possible with this recorder. * SQPB does not deliver Super VHS resolution.

ATTENTION:

TO MOBILE PHONE USER: Using a mobile phone in the vicinity of the recorder may cause picture vibration on the TV screen or change the screen to a blue back display. ON PLACING THE RECORDER: Some TVs or other appliances generate strong magnetic fields. DO NOT place such appliance on top of the recorder as it may cause picture disturbance.

MOISTURE CONDENSATION

Moisture in the air will condense on the recorder when you move it from a cold place to a warm place, or under extremely humid conditionsjust as water droplets form on the surface of a glass filled with cold liquid. Moisture condensation on the head drum will cause damage to the tape. In conditions where condensation may occur, keep the recorders power turned on for a few hours to let the moisture dry.

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Buttons, Connectors and Indicators Front Panel
Pause 9 [SAT#] Record 7 Cassette loading slot Stop/Eject 0

Remote control

number keys

VPS/PDC

WEEKLY

TV/VCR

Rewind 3 Infrared beam receiving window

Play 4

C SE 30

Fast Forward 5

Display panel
Timer mode indicator Play indicator

SAT# indicator

VCR indicator Record indicator Channel and auxiliary input/ Clock time* * Each time you press : , the display panel shows the channel number and the clock time alternatively. REVIEW indicator
* PDC recording is not possible in Central and Eastern Europe.

Rear Panel

Mains power cord

On-screen display

If you press on the remote control when O.S.D. is set to ON ( 12), you can see the current recorder status on the screen. To clear the on-screen display, press again. The indications are not recorded even if the recorder is in the recording mode.

A B C D E F G

Recorder operation mode Tape speed Tape direction Time counter Tape remaining time Audio mode Tape position*
* The position of q in relation to 0 (Beginning) or + (End) shows the current position on the tape.

H VPS/PDC* indicator

I J K L M 3
Type of broadcast Current day/month/year Clock Channel and auxiliary input Cassette loaded mark
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Basic Connections

A Check contents
Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in Specifications ( 16).

Initial Settings

After the 1 is pressed for the first time to power on the recorder, the recorder starts Auto Set Up or Preset Download.
If you have connected the recorder to a TV offering T-V Link via a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable and if the TV is turned on, the recorder automatically performs the Preset Download ( 5) even if you perform Auto Set Up. Before starting: Perform Basic Connections. Set the TV to its AV mode (with AV connection) or UHF channel 36 (with RF connection).

B Situate recorder

Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface.

C Connect recorder to TV

Aerial connector Back of TV

Auto Set Up

Auto Channel Set/Auto Clock Set*/Auto Guide Program Number Set
* If you select a country in Central or Eastern Europe, set the clock manually ( 13).

TV aerial cable 21-pin SCART connector 21-pin SCART cable (not provided) RF cable (provided)
While performing Auto Set Up for the first time, do NOT disconnect the recorder from the power supply (AC) do NOT press any button unless instructed ensure that Auto Set Up is not interrupted while the operation is still in progress

A Turn on recorder

Press 1. The Country Set screen appears on the screen. If you have connected your TV to the recorder with RF connection and the onscreen display appearing on UHF channel 36 looks distorted, perform Video Channel Set ( 15).

ANT. IN

B Select your country
Back of recorder L-1 IN/OUT Mains outlet RF OUT

RF Connection

A Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV. B Connect the TV aerial cable to the ANT. IN connector on the rear of the recorder. C Connect the provided RF cable between the RF OUT connector on the rear of the recorder and the TVs aerial connector.
Press RT to place the pointer next to your country, then press OK. The language is automatically selected for the on-screen display depending on the country you have selected. The AUTO SET/T-V LINK screen appears. If you have selected BELGIUM or SUISSE, the Language Set screen appears. Press RT to place the pointer next to the desired language, then press OK. If you have selected MAGYARORSZG, CESK REPUBLIKA, POLSKA or OTHER EASTERN EUROPE, the Clock Set screen appears. Press RT until the desired time appears, then press OK or. Set the date and year in the same way. (Holding RT changes the time in 30-minute intervals, or changes the date in 15-day intervals.) Then press MENU.

C Perform Auto Set Up

Press RT to place the pointer next to AUTO SET and press OK or. If you are using the display panel, press RT to select Auto and press OK or. Do NOT press any button during Auto Set Up.

AV Connection

If your TV is equipped with a 21-pin SCART connector, perform AV connection to improve picture quality during tape playback. A Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as shown in the illustration. B Connect an optional 21-pin SCART cable between the L-1 IN/ OUT connector on the rear of the recorder and the TVs 21-pin SCART connector.

D Confirm/Set video channel
D Connect recorder to mains
Plug the mains power cord into a mains outlet.
With RF connection The video channel that is shown on the display panel is your video channel. Press OK. If you have selected MAGYARORSZG, CESK REPUBLIKA, POLSKA or OTHER EASTERN EUROPE in step 2, 2 appears instead of 1. 4

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To view picture signals from the recorder, set your TV to the video channel. With AV connection Press PR until the display panel shows 1 (or 2 ). Now the video channel is set to off. Then press OK. To view picture signals from the recorder, set your TV to its AV mode.

Language Set

You can change the language setting manually as required.
A Access Main Menu screen, then Auto

Channel Set screen

Press MENU. Press RT to place the pointer next to AUTO CH SET, then press OK or.

E Check results

If both Auto Channel Set and Clock Set have been performed successfully, the correct current time is displayed. Turn on the TV and select its video channel or AV mode. Then make sure that all necessary stations have been stored in the recorders memory by using the PR button(s). If Auto Channel Set has succeeded but Clock Set has not, 1 is displayed. A Turn on the TV and select its video channel or AV mode. Then make sure that all necessary stations have been stored in the recorders memory by using the PR button(s). B Perform Clock Set ( 13). If both Auto Channel Set and Clock Set have failed, : is displayed. Make sure the cables are connected properly. Turn off the recorder once, then turn the recorder back on again. The Country Set screen appears on the screen. Perform Auto Set Up ( 4) or Preset Download again.
Press RT to place the pointer next to your country, then press OK or.

C Select language

Press RT to place the pointer next to the desired language. You do not have to press OK; pressing OK enters AUTO SET/T-V LINK screen.

D Return to normal screen

Press MENU.

T-V Link Functions
When you connect the recorder to your TV via a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable, the following functions are available. You can use these functions only with a TV offering T-V Link, etc.* For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.
* Compatible with TVs offering T-V Link, EasyLink, Megalogic, SMARTLINK, Q-Link, DATA LOGIC or NexTView Link via fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable. The degree of compatibility and available functions may differ by system.

Preset Download

Auto Channel Set by downloading preset data from TV/ Auto Clock Set*/Auto Guide Program Number Set

NextView Link

You can download the EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) information from your TV for timer-programming on the recorder.
You can use this function only with a TV offering T-V Link, etc.* Be sure to use a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable.
* Compatible with TVs offering T-V Link, EasyLink, Megalogic, SMARTLINK, Q-Link, DATA LOGIC or NexTView Link via fully-wired 21pin SCART cable. The degree of compatibility and available functions may differ by system.

TV Auto Power On

The TV will turn on and be set to its AV mode automatically whenever you play a tape.

VCR Auto Standby

You can use your TVs remote control to turn off the recorder.

Direct Rec

You can easily start recording the programme that you are watching on your TV. When you use this function, set DIRECT REC to ON. ( 12)
Before starting: Perform steps of Auto Set Up ( 4).
A Perform Preset Download
Press RT to place the pointer next to T-V LINK and press OK or. If you are using the display panel, press RT to select CH and press OK or. Do NOT press any button during Preset Download. When Preset Download is completed, COMPLETED appears for about 5 seconds, then the normal screen appears.
Satellite Receiver Control Set
When you use an optional Satellite Controller and perform the following settings, you can control your satellite receivers channel for timer recording. Approximately 20 seconds before the timer recording starts, the recorder sets its input mode to L-2 and the Satellite Controller switches the satellite receivers channels.

A Situate Satellite Controller
Place the Satellite Controller so that the path between its transmitter and the satellite receivers remote sensor is unobstructed.

B Check results

Perform step 5 of Auto Set Up ( 4).
C Set video channel to off

NOTES:

Perform Video Channel Set ( 15). Depending on the area, the recorder cannot perform Auto Set Up or Preset Download properly. In the area where no TV station transmits a PDC (Programme Delivery Control) signal, the recorder can perform neither Auto Clock Set nor Auto Guide Program Number Set. If you have moved to a different area, perform Video Channel Set ( 15) (with RF connection), Tuner Set ( 13) and Clock Set ( 13) as required. If a new station starts broadcasting in your area, perform Tuner Set ( 13) and, if necessary, Video Channel Set ( 15).
B Attach Satellite Controller
Fix securely using the adhesive strip attached on the back of the Satellite Controller.

Satellite receiver

Your recorder
Satellite Controller (not provided) (suggested locations)

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C Make connections

Connect the recorders L-2 IN/DECODER connector to the satellite receivers 21-pin SCART connector.
D Connect Satellite Controller to recorder
Connect the Satellite Controller to the SAT CONTROL connector on the rear panel.
Satellite receiver Transmitter To VCR connector 21-pin SCART cable (not provided) To L-2 IN/ DECODER Your recorder
If the satellite receivers channel number has not been changed correctly Press RT to place the pointer next to NOT CHANGED, then press OK or. Then perform the procedure again from step 8.
The Satellite Controller may not function properly with some types of satellite receiver.

Playback Basic Playback

Turn on the TV and select the video channel or AV mode.
Satellite Controller (not provided)

A Load a cassette

Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is pointing towards the recorder. Do not apply too much pressure when inserting. The recorder turns on, and the counter is reset, automatically. If the cassettes record safety tab has been removed, playback begins automatically.

To SAT CONTROL

E Turn on satellite receiver
Turn on the satellite receivers power.
F Access Main Menu screen, then Initial Set screen
Press MENU. Press RT to place the pointer next to INITIAL SET, then press OK or.

B Start playback

Press 4.
G Access Sat Control Set screen
Press RT to place the pointer next to SAT CONTROL SET, then press OK or.

During playback

Stop playback Press 8 on the remote control. OR Press 0 on the recorder.

H Enter satellite receivers brand
Press the appropriate number keys to enter the brand code from the following list, then press OK. If the code you entered is invalid, the code field will be reset. Enter the correct code again.
BRAND NAME JVC AMSTRAD ASTON CANAL SATELLITE CANAL + D-BOX ECHOSTAR (VIA DIGITAL) FINLUX FORCE GALAXIS GRUNDIG HIRSCHMANN HUMAX ITT NOKIA JERROLD KATHREIN LUXOR MASCOM CODE BRAND NAME CODE 70 87, 94 65, 67, 74, 86, 92, 97 74, 92 66, 84, 83, 69, 98 66, MASPRO 60, 61, 62, 63, 92 NOKIA 97 PACE 81 PANASONIC 81 PHILIPS 85 RADIX 82 RFT SABA 68 SAGEM 89 SALORA 88 SAMSUNG 64, 65, 102 SIEMENS 64, 78, 99 SKYMASTER 88 TECHNISAT 68 THOMSON 75 TPS 70, 71, 96 TRIAX 68 WISI 93
Pause playback and view still picture Press 9. Press 4 to resume normal playback. If there is vertical jitter, press PR R/T on the remote control or PR+/ on the recorder to correct the picture. Pause and Frame-by-Frame playback Press 9 to pause, then press or Press 4 to resume normal playback. Picture Search Press 3 or 5. Press 3 or 5 again to perform highspeed search. Each time you press 3 or 5, the search speed changes between low-speed and high-speed. Press 4 to resume normal playback. Variable Speed Search (including slow-motion) Press or repeatedly. Press 4 to resume normal playback. Each time you press or , the playback speed changes. To decrease the speed during picture search, press the opposite direction button repeatedly. During still picture, press and hold to start forward (or to start reverse) slow motion playback. When you release the button, still picture resumes. During still picture, holding 9 for more than 2 seconds also starts forward slow motion playback. If you press 9 again, still picture resumes. During slow motion playback, some noise may appear on the TV screen. Press PR R/T on the remote control or PR+/ on the recorder to eliminate the noise. (or 9) repeatedly.
I Select satellite receivers channel for testing
Press the appropriate number keys to enter the channel position on the satellite receiver, then press OK. The recorder enters the test mode.
J Check result of the test
If the satellite receivers channel number has been changed to the same one as you set in step 9 Press RT to place the pointer next to CHANGED TO , then press OK or to finish the Sat Control Set mode.

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For Automatic Power Off Press 3, then press 1 within 2 seconds. For Automatic Timer Standby Press 3, then press # within 2 seconds.
It is not possible to select the Automatic Timer Standby function if the cassettes record safety tab is removed.
Reverse Reverse slow motion 1 step Forward

Reverse search 3 steps

Reverse play

Slow motion 1 step

Normal play

Forward search 4 steps

Playing back tape repeatedly (100 times) Repeat Playback

During playback, press and hold 4 for more than 5 seconds. $ on the display panel starts blinking slowly. To stop playback, press 8 on the remote control or 0 on the recorder.
When the tape is not running
Rewind/fast-forward Press 3 or 5. Eject the cassette Press x on the remote OR Press 0 on the recorder. control. You can also eject the cassette when the recorder is turned off. Turn off the recorder Press 1.
Pressing 4, 3, 5 or 9 also stops Repeat Playback.
Locating beginning of recordings Index Search
Index codes are placed on the tape at the beginning of each recording when recording on this recorder.
In the search, still, slow-motion or frame-by-frame playback mode, the picture will be distorted the noise bars will appear there will be a loss of color with an LP-recorded tape

Playback Features

Adjusting tracking condition
Automatic tracking adjustment When a new cassette is loaded, the recorder enters the automatic tracking mode. Manual tracking adjustment If automatic tracking cannot eliminate noises well during playback, adjust the tracking manually. On the remote control: A Press p to activate manual tracking. B Press PR R or T to eliminate the noises. Press it briefly for a fine adjustment, or press and hold for a coarse adjustment. Press p again to reactivate automatic tracking.
A While the tape is not running, press 2 or 6 to start search. B To access a recording of 2 to 9 index codes away, press 2 or 6 repeatedly until the correct number is displayed on the screen (only if O.S.D. is set to ON ( 12)). Example: Current position To locate the beginning of B from the current position, press 2 twice. To locate the beginning of D from the current position, press 6 once. Playback begins automatically Index number when the desired recording is located.
Locating beginning of timer recordings Instant Review
After ensuring that the recorder is turned off and that the timer mode is disengaged, press REVIEW. The recorder turns on, and rewinds to the index code indicating the beginning of the last timer-recorded programme, then begins playback automatically. You can access a programme as far as 9 index codes away from the current tape position. For example, if you have timer-recorded 3 programmes, the REVIEW indicator and 3 blink. To watch the first of the 3 programmes, press REVIEW three times. The number of recorded programmes is not displayed on the display panel after Automatic Satellite Programme Recording. The Instant Review function can also operate if the recorder is turned on.

If a power outage exceed the recorders memory backup time, Recording Resume Function does not work.
To record NICAM stereo and bilingual programmes
The NICAM audio programme is recorded on the Hi-Fi audio track, and the standard audio programme on the normal audio track.
Tape Remaining Time/Time Counter
Press : to display the tape remaining time and time counter on the screen. To reset the time counter, press 0000. Set O.S.D. to ON to display the indications on the screen. ( 12) Depending on the type of tape used, the tape remaining time may not appear right away, or is not correct. : may sometimes appear, or the display may blink on occasion.
If the quality of stereo sound being received is poor, the broadcast may be received in monaural with better quality. Before playing back a programme recorded in stereo, or a bilingual programme, refer to Selecting Soundtrack ( 7).

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Timer Recording

Up to 8 timer recording programmes can be made. Before starting: Set the clock properly. ( 13) Set COLOUR SYSTEM to the appropriate mode. ( 12) Load a cassette with the record safety tab intact.
PDC recording is not possible in Central and Eastern Europe. If all the 8 programmes have already been set, PROGRAM FULL appears on the screen. If the clock is not set, CLOCK MUST BE SET appears on the screen. After timer recording is completed, the recorder turns off automatically. If the tape reaches its end during timer recordings, the recording stops and #, and $ on the display panel blink. Press # to disengage timer, then press 0 on the recorder to eject the cassette or press 1 then press 3 to rewind the tape. You can programme the timer recording while a regular recording is in progress; the menu screens will not be recorded.
Make sure the channel position number you wish to record is displayed; if TV PROG displays , set the channel position number correctly. Press PR / to input the channel position number on which your recorder receives the station. Then press OK. To set the channel position number for the satellite broadcast station, press the number key 0 to change TV PROG to SAT. Press PR / to input the channel position number on which your satellite receiver receives that station. Then press OK. To set the tape speed, press p(SP/ LP). To set the VPS/PDC mode, press VPS/PDC (number key 7). To change the stop time, press STOP / (number keys 2 and/or 5). To timer-record daily (MondayFriday) or weekly serials, press DAILY (number key 8) or WEEKLY (number key 9). Pressing the button again makes the DAILY or WEEKLY display disappear. To change the channel position number, press PR /. D Press OK or PROG. If PROGRAM OVERLAPPED appears, see Program overlap warning display ( 10). E Press #. The recorder turns off automatically and # is displayed on the display panel. To timer-record a satellite broadcast using the SHOWVIEW system: A Perform Satellite Receiver Control Set ( 5). B Perform steps 1 5. In step 3, you cannot set VPS/PDC to ON. C Leave the satellite receivers power on.

Example: Program 1 (you have just made) and Program 4 overlap each other
A Select program to modify
Press RT, then press OK or. You can only select one of the overlapping programs. If you do not mind this overlap, press PROG to finish the timer program setting. The program starting earlier or program with the lower program number will be recorded.
When you use Express Timer Programming, set the start time (VPS or PDC time) exactly as advertised in the TV listing. How to check if the station being received transmits a VPS/PDC signal (Excepting in Central and Eastern Europe) A Press : until the channel position appears on the display panel. B Hold down 9 on the remote control for about 5 seconds. VPS/PDC appears blinking on the screen. If a VPS/PDC signal is detected from the station, VPS/PDC will stop blinking. If no VPS/PDC signal is detected from the station, VPS/PDC will blink at a slower rate. C Press : or 9 on the remote control again to return to normal screen.
START 8:00 10:00 11:30 9:00
STOP CH 10:10:13:10:00 92
DATE 24.04 25.04 25.04 DAILY

[PROG] : EXIT

B Cancel or change program setting

PI START STOP

Checking, cancelling or changing programme settings
A Disengage timer recording standby mode
Press #, then press 1. When AUTO TIMER is set to ON ( 12), press only 1.
To cancel a program, press & when the 9:00 10:00 Program screen you do not want is SP VPS/PDC OFF shown. DATE TV PROG 25.To change a program, press the (X) : DELETE (+/) appropriate button: START / (PROG) : EXIT (number keys 1 and/or 4), STOP / (number keys 2 and/or 5), DATE / (number keys 3 and/or 6), PR / and/or p(SP/LP) when the Program screen on which you want to make changes is shown, then press OK or. If the overlap is not yet solved, the conflicting programs will be shown on the Program check screen. Repeat the above steps again.
Automatic Satellite Programme Recording
You can automatically record a satellite programme which is timer-programmed on your satellite receiver.
B Access Program Check screen

Press ".

C Access Program screen
Press " again. Each time you press ", the next programmes screen appears.
D Cancel or change programme setting
To cancel a programme, press &. To change a programme, press the appropriate button: START / (number keys 1 and/or 4), STOP / (number keys 2 and/or 5), DATE / (number keys 3 and/or 6), DAILY (number key 8), WEEKLY (number key 9), PR / , VPS/PDC (number key 7) and/or p(SP/LP). To change TV PROG to SAT for the channel position, press the number key 0.

AUTO POWER OFF 3H / OFF

When this function is set to 3H, the recorder turns off automatically if no operation is done in 3 hours. AUTO POWER OFF IN 3MIN appears on the screen 3 minutes before the recorder is turned off.
Auto Channel Set A Access Main Menu screen, then Auto Channel Set screen

Clock Set

Turn on the recorder and the TV, and set your TV to its AV mode or video channel.
Press RT to place the pointer next to the desired language.
A Access Main Menu screen, then Initial Set screen
D Perform Auto Channel Set
Press OK twice. When Auto Channel Set is completed, SCAN COMPLETED is displayed on the screen for about 5 seconds, then the Confirmation screen appears. When you select a country in Central or Eastern Europe for country setting, station names (ID) are not stored automatically. Change station names manually. ( 14)
B Access Clock Set screen
Press RT to place the pointer next to CLOCK SET, then press OK or.
C Set time, date and year
Press RT until the desired time appears, then press OK or. Set the date and year in the same way. Holding RT changes the time in 30-minute intervals, or changes the date in 15-day intervals.

D Set Just Clock

Set to ON or OFF by pressing RT, then press OK or.

Just Clock

The Just Clock function provides accurate time keeping through automatic adjustments at regular intervals, by reading data from a PDC signal. Normally, set JUST CLOCK to ON. Just Clock may not function properly depending on the reception condition. When you select a country in Central or Eastern Europe for country setting, you cannot use Just Clock. Skip steps 4 5. Just Clock is not effective when the recorders power is on. the recorder is in the Timer mode. a difference of more than 3 minutes exists beween the builtin clocks time and the actual time. the recorder is in the Power Save mode ( 12). L-2 SELECT is set to SAT ( 12).
Depending on reception conditions, the stations may not be stored in order, and the station names may not be stored correctly. If no sound accompanies the picture or the audio sounds unnatural on some channels, select the appropriate TV system for those channels. To delete stations with poor reception condition, refer to Deleting a channel ( 14).

Manual Channel Set

Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up, Preset Download or Auto Channel Set.
A Access Main Menu screen, then Confirmation screen
Press MENU. Press RT to place the pointer next to MANUAL CH SET, then press OK or.

B Select position

Press RT until an open channel position begins blinking, then press OK. The Manual Channel Set screen appears.
E Set source channel position
The recorder is preset to receive clock setting and adjustment data from channel position 1. Press RT to set the channel position to the number representing the station transmitting clock setting data, then press OK or.

C Select band

Press RT to select CH (regular) or CC (cable), then press.

F Start clock

D Input channel
Press the number keys to input the channel number you want to store. Input 0 before any single number entries. To input the registered station name (ID), press until begins blinking, then press RT. When L-2 SELECT is set to A/V or SAT, the DECODER setting cannot be changed. ( 12) If you have selected a country in Central or Eastern Europe for country setting, TV SYSTEM setting appears instead of DECODER setting. When you can see the picture but can hear no audio, select appropriate TV system. Press until D/K or B/G blinks. Then press RT to select D/K or B/G.
If the AC was disconnected from the recorder and the recorders memory backup has expired, the recorder will automatically perform Auto Clock Set when the power is restored.

Tuner Set

Perform the following steps only if the tuner has not been set correctly by Auto Set Up or Preset Download, or if you have moved to a different area, or if a new station starts broadcasting in your area. The recorder needs to memorise all necessary stations in channel positions in order to record TV programmes. Auto Channel Set automatically assigns all receivable stations in your area.

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Major Countries/Areas Austria, Denmark, Finland, Holland, Italy, Norway, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden, Germany, Egypt, Western Europe China, Mongolia, Rumania, Bulgaria, Czech Rep., Slovakia, Hungary, Poland, Russia, Central or Eastern Europe

TV System B/G

When receiving a scrambled broadcast

A Select decoder mode

Set L-2 SELECT to DECODER. ( 12)

E Store new channel

Press OK. Repeat steps as necessary.
B Access Confirmation screen C Select position
Perform step 1 of Manual Channel Set ( 13). Press RT to select the channel broadcasting scrambled programmes, then press OK twice.
F Return to normal screen

D Change decoder setting

Press until OFF begins blinking, and set it to ON by pressing RT. Then press OK. Repeat steps as necessary.