User manual GRUNDIG GV 540 HIFI

[. . . ] VIDEORECORDER GV 540 HiFi r r r Installation and Safety Precautions Connecting The Remote Control 2 3 4-5 r TIMER Recording 18-21 The options . 7 Setting the time and date 8 r r Copying from a second recorder, camcorder, CD-i player Insert-Splice Functions 22 23-24 Insert/Dubbing function . 24 Tuning TV stations 8-11 Transfer of data from the TV set (Megalogic function) . 8 Tuning to TV stations with the automatic tuning system (ATS euro plus) . [. . . ] 0 and confirm using the G button. ¢ r Stereo-sound TV broadcasts Both sound channels are always recorded on the helical track. Basic position = stereo; the recorder display shows: » «. Assembling recordings with clean joints (assembly editing) 1 During playback, locate the tape position at which you wish to join the new recording. Then press the W button on the remote control or the U button on the recorder. Enter the desired programme as a one- or two-digit number using the numbered buttons 1 . . . Start the » new « recording using the W button on the remote control or the U button on the recorder. ­ During playback you will see seamless transitions without flaws. 2 r 1 Sound level control, automatic/manual After the programme has been selected, the recorder automatically adjusts the sound level. If you wish to control the sound level manually, press the MAN button on the recorder. ­ Display on recorder: » MAN « and »L E V E L I 0 «. 2 3 4 ¢ ­ LEVEL + buttons on the recorder to Use the adjust the sound so that the red mark (+ 0 dB) lights up during the loudest passages. MAN button again you can return By pressing the to automatic sound level control. ¢ 3 ¢ Recording 17 The hifi or helical track is for stereo and two-channel recordings. The options for TIMER programming TIMER Recording The recorder can be programmed to record at a later date. r Programming a number of TV programmes on one day If you wish to record a number of TV programmes on one day, you must decide which one is to be recorded completely if there is a risk of alterations to timing. r You can programme: ­ Six broadcasts over a period of 31 days, ­ Daily or weekly broadcasts with the same starting time, ­ With or without VPS/PDC control. ­ with standard or long playing time. Example: You wish to record the 1st station from 20:15 to 21:45 Uhr and the 2nd station from 21:50 to 22:30. The recorder records this programme until 22:00, controlled by the VPS/PDC signal. If the programme from the 2nd station is to be recorded from the beginning you must delete VPS/PDC control when programming the 1st station. The length of the recording is then controlled by the switch-on and switch-off times. And recording of the 2nd station starts at 21:50. r r You can choose from two variants: 1. With the user guide and manual data entry. VPS/PDC ­ the Video Programme System VPS/PDC control when programming recording guarantees that your desired broadcasts are always recorded completely. Incorrect recording resulting from programme alterations no longer occurs. r Notes on TIMER programming with VPS/PDC Many TV stations broadcast an additional programme-related signal (VPS/PDC signal) which indicates the start and duration of each individual TV programme. It is therefore important when programming the recorder to enter the switch-on and switch-off times to the exact minute. If TV programmes are altered or moved, special VPS/PDC times are indicated in the programme over-views. The recorder recognizes these alterations and is switched on at the actual start of the programme and switched off at the actual end of the programme. r Programming all evening programmes on one day You wish to record all the evening programmes on ARD (for example Saturday starting at 20:15, entertainment programme, winning Lotto numbers, film). In this case you must use a separate TIMER position for each of these programmes. Otherwise the recorder would stop recording at the end of the first programme ­ controlled by the VPS/PDC-Signal. [. . . ] Use the e button to switch the TV set back on. 34 Fixing faults yourself Fault No clock time indication on the recorder/ the cassette is not pulled in. Recording of TV programmes not possible (only snow on the picture screen). Cause Mains plug disconnected or defective contact. The electronic combination lock is activated (display » LOCKED «). Failure of the TV transmitter or aerial system is defective. Remedy Insert mains plug or use a different supply socket. [. . . ]