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MATSUI~1(mac).QXD 08/02/1999 10:52 AM Page 2 Safety Warnings Please read these instructions before attempting to use your Video Cassette Recorder (VCR). 2 Damage - Never use if it is damaged in any way. Always place on a flat level surface avoiding anywhere which may be subject to strong vibration. Weather - It is advisable to unplug the aerial during an electrical storm. Moisture - Do not allow to be exposed to rain, moisture, dust. If any liquid is spilt into your VCR it can cause serious damage. If you spill any liquid into switch it off at the mains immediately. Contact your store immediately. Covers - Do not remove any fixed covers as this may expose dangerous voltages. Interference Do not place on or near appliances which may cause electromagnetic interference (TV or Hi-Fi speakers). If you do, it may adversely affect the working of the unit, causing erratic playback, distorted picture or sound. Temperature Avoid extremes of temperature, either hot or cold, place well away from heat sources such as radiators or gas/electric fires. Ventilation The VCR must be well ventilated. Do not cover or place inside a small confined space. It is recommended that you leave a 10cm gap all around. Batteries Batteries are easily swallowed by young children. Do not allow young children to play with the remote control unit. Your VCR is supplied with an approved 1 amp fused mains plug. When replacing the fuse always use a amp (BS 162) approved type. To obtain a replacement fuse contact your store. Never use this plug if the fuse cover is missing. To obtain a replacement fuse cover contact your store. If the mains sockets in your home differ or are not suitable for the type of plug supplied, then the plug should be cut from the mains lead and a suitable type fitted. You must use a 1amp plug (BS 16) and fit a amp fuse (BS 162). If any other type of plug is used a amp fuse must be fitted, either in the plug, adaptor or at the distribution board. Please refer to the wiring instructions on page 8 of this book.

MATSUI~1(mac).QXD 08/02/1999 10:52 AM Page Contents Page Safety Warnings..........................................................page 2 Contents Page............................................................page VCR............................................................page 4 How to use this Instruction Book................................................page 5 Putting batteries into your Remote Control..........................................page 6 Basic VCR installation.......................................................page 7 Connecting with a SCART lead..........................................page 8 Connecting to a TV and Decoder........................................page 9 Tuning your TV to (if you did NOT use a SCART lead)......................pages 10-11 Tuning your TV to (if you used a SCART lead)...............................page 12 Selecting a Language......................................................page 1 Setting the correct Time and Date...........................................pages 14-15 Tuning stations into..............................................pages 16-17 Video (VCR) cassette.............................................pages 18-19 Rewind and Fast Forward...................................................page 20 Video Index Search System..................................................page 21 One Touch Recording (OTR)...............................................pages 22-2 Timer Recordings......................................................pages 24-25 Checking Timer Recordings..................................................page 26 Cancelling Timer Recordings.................................................page 27 Clock/Counter Display and Zero Return..........................................page 28 Auto Repeat Play.........................................................page 29 Using the Sharpness feature..................................................page 0 Automatic Tracking and Call.................................................page 1 Setting the Security Protection..............................................pages 2- Trouble Shooting................................................pages 4-5 Connecting to another VCR or a Camcorder................................page 6 Connecting to a Hi-Fi and SCART socket information.................................page 7 Wiring instruction and Record Protection Tab......................................page 8 s...........................................................page 9

MATSUI~1(mac).QXD 08/02/1999 10:52 AM Page 4 VCR Your Matsui VX1107A VCR has all the following features: On Screen ming On screen programming allows easy use of the functions you are likely to use during everyday playback and recording. Timer Recordings The built-in timer allows automatic unattended recording of up to 8 TV programmes within 1 month. Standard (SP) and Long Play (LP) Your VCR is pre-set to standard play but you may extend the recording time of your video tapes by using the long play feature. NTSC Playback Your VCR is designed to playback NTSC colour tape to a standard TV (PAL system). This means you can play back VCR tapes from USA (see page 19). Video Index Search System Video index search system automatically records marks on the tape whenever you start a recording. These marks are easily located so that you can go straight to your desired recording without having to keep stopping and viewing your tape. Security Protection Your VCR includes a security PIN feature that protects from unauthorised use after being disconnected from the mains supply. Automatic Tracking Your VCR will automatically adjust itself to give the best possible picture during playback. 4

VX1107(mac).QXD 08/02/1999 05:25 PM Page 5 How to use this Instruction Book 2 Example stage If you have any problems setting up, call the Mastercare Service Helpline. Our trained operators will be able to help you solve your problem. Please call the Helpline before returning a product to a Store. All calls are charged at the national rate. STAGE NUMBER - Each page is broken down into simple stages. WHAT YOU SEE - A picture of your TV screen or VCR display. WHAT TO PRESS - A picture of the remote control or the front of showing you which buttons to press for the stage highlighted in white. TIMER REC SET AUTO REPEAT OFF SHARPNESS CH TUNING PIN CODE REGISTRATION SYSTEM SETUP SELECT : ENTER : ENTER EXIT : MENU Press the MENU button on the remote control, the SYSTEM SET-UP menu will appear. If the MAIN MENU appears instead, press the PLAY or STOP buttons to highlight SYSTEM SET-UP, then press ENTER. STAGE EXPLANATION - A brief explanation of the stage. INSTRUCTIONS - The stages instructions in full. 5

MATSUI~1(mac).QXD 08/02/1999 10:52 AM Page 6 Putting batteries into your Remote Control Follow the guidance on this page before you use the remote control. 1 Remove battery cover 2 Insert batteries Replace battery cover Carefully slide and remove the battery cover. Insert two AAA / R0 / UM-4 size batteries into the battery compartment. Slide the battery cover back into place. 6 Remote control operation may become erratic if direct sunlight, fluorescent lamp, standard household lamp (incandescent) or any other strong light source shines on the remote sensor on. Make sure there are no obstacles between and the remote control. Do not operate from a distance greater than 5 metres. Do not operate away from the normal viewing angle; over 0 o either side of the remote sensor on. Use two AAA / R0 / UM-4 size batteries for the remote control. The batteries may last approximately one year depending on how much the remote control is used. For best performance it is recommended batteries are replaced on a yearly basis, or when remote control operation becomes erratic. Do not mix old and new batteries or different types. Weak batteries can leak and severely damage your remote control. Always remove batteries when they become weak, or if is not to be used for a long time.

MATSUI~1(mac).QXD 08/02/1999 10:52 AM Page 7 Do NOT plug into the mains supply yet. û Basic VCR installation This page shows the most basic way to connect to your TV. We recommend you connect to your TV using a SCART lead (see the next page). We recommend all connections must be made with both and TV unplugged from the mains supply. Once connected plug your TV back into the mains supply. Do NOT plug into the mains supply yet. Back view of TV (not supplied) Back view of VCR (supplied) Aerial lead (supplied) Aerial lead (not supplied) Extra Advice Before you can use your VCR, it must be connected to your TV using an aerial lead. You must also connect to your household aerial. The type of household aerial required depends on the position of your home, it s distance from the transmitter and local interference. If you do not have a household aerial and you are uncertain of what to buy, you should seek the advice of a local aerial contractor. If you use a cable service then connect the aerial lead to your cable decoder instead of the household aerial. Now turn to page 10 to start setting up. 7

MATSUI~1(mac).QXD 08/02/1999 10:52 AM Page 8 Connecting with a SCART lead We recommend connecting to your TV using a SCART lead as shown on this page. You must still connect to your TV with a normal aerial lead as well. If you connect using a SCART lead you will find it easier to set-up, you will also benefit from improved picture quality playback from. When connecting using a SCART lead, simply select the AV or SCART position on your TV to view. Back view of TV (not supplied) Extra Advice We recommend all connections are made with both and TV unplugged from the mains supply. Do NOT plug into the mains supply yet. û Back view of VCR (supplied) SCART lead (not supplied) Aerial lead (not supplied) If you use a cable service then connect the aerial lead to your cable decoder instead of the household aerial. When connecting using a SCART lead, simply select the AV or SCART position on your TV to view. The type of household aerial required depends on the position of your home, it s distance from the transmitter and local interference. If you do not have a household aerial and you are uncertain of what to buy, you should seek the advice of a local aerial contractor. 8 Aerial lead (supplied) Now turn to page 12 to start setting up.

MATSUI~1(mac).QXD 08/02/1999 10:52 AM Page 9 Connecting to a TV and Decoder If you are connecting to a TV and a digital or satellite decoder and you only have a single scart socket on your TV and decoder we recommend you connect your equipment as shown below. Please consult your decoder instruction book for more connection options. We recommend all connections are made with both, TV and decoder unplugged from the mains supply. Connect this lead to your satellite dish or socket. û Do NOT plug into the mains supply yet. Back view of VCR (supplied) Back view of Decoder (not supplied) Aerial lead (not supplied) Aerial lead (supplied) Back view of TV (not supplied) -Way SCART lead (not supplied) Extra Advice Before you can use your VCR, it must be connected to your TV using an aerial lead. You must also connect to your household aerial. You can connect to a TV and a Satellite decoder using a -way SCART lead. Call Mastercare Spares and Accessories on 01442 888444 and ask for part number SAT2. If you use a cable service then connect the aerial lead to your cable decoder instead of the household aerial. Now turn to page 12 to start setting up. 9

MATSUI~1(mac).QXD 08/02/1999 10:52 AM Page 10 Tuning your TV to (if you did NOT use a SCART lead) ONLY FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS ON THIS PAGE IF YOU HAVE NOT CONNECTED YOUR VCR TO YOUR TV USING A SCART LEAD. IF YOU HAVE CONNECTED YOUR VCR TO YOUR TV USING A SCART LEAD TURN TO PAGE 12. Make sure is correctly installed (pages 7 to 9) before starting this page. 1 Select a VCR channel 2 Plug in Display the test pattern 4 Tune your TV Switch on your TV and select an unused channel on your TV to use as channel (e.g. channel 0 or 9). Select this channel every time you want to watch. Your TV screen will probably be blank at this stage. Tune in the channel you have selected on your TV until the test pattern appears clearly on your TV screen. Consult your TV s Instruction Book for details about tuning your TV. Plug into a mains socket. 0:00 will flash in the VCR s display. PRESS and HOLD the ON button on the front of until OUT 6 appears in the VCR s display. 10 If Ch 1 appears instead, press the ON button once and release, then press and hold the ON button again until OUT 6 appears.

MATSUI~1(mac).QXD 08/02/1999 10:52 AM Page 11 5 Remove the test pattern 6 Finish! What do I do to remove interference? You have now tuned in a VCR channel on your TV. Select this TV channel every time you wish to use. Press the ON button on the front of. 0:00 will appear in the VCR s display and your TV screen will go blank or display a fuzzy screen. Now turn to page 1 to set the language, tune in and set the correct time and date. If you have any problems setting up, call the Mastercare Service Helpline. PROBLEM: The white lines in the test pattern appear wobbly or the screen has lots of speckles like interference on it. EXPLANATION: This is due to interference from a TV Station or a Digital signal. SOLUTION: 1 Make sure is in standby (0:00 in the VCR display). 2 PRESS and HOLD the ON button on the front of until OUT 6 appears in the VCR s display. Press the channel up or down buttons on the front of to change the number (try changing it to 7). 4 Now tune channel on your TV again until the black and white test pattern appears. If the pattern is now clear, go to stage 5. If the pattern is still not clear, try changing the number again and re-tuning your TV until the pattern is clear. 11

MATSUI~1(mac).QXD 08/02/1999 10:52 AM Page 12 Tuning your TV to (if you use a SCART lead) ONLY FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS ON THIS PAGE IF YOU HAVE CONNECTED YOUR VCR TO YOUR TV USING A SCART LEAD. Make sure is correctly installed (pages 8 to 9) before starting this page. 1 Select AV on your TV 2 Plug in Select OFF 4 Finish! AV Switch on your TV and select the TV s AV channel. The AV channel is used to view equipment connected to your TV with a SCART lead (e.g. ). The AV channel may also be called an EXT or AUX channel. 12 Plug into a mains socket. 0:00 will flash in the VCR s display. PRESS and HOLD the ON button on the front of until OUT 6 appears in the VCR s display. If Ch 1 appears instead, press the ON button once, then press and hold the ON button until OUT 6 appears. Press the channel up or down buttons on the front of until the word OFF appears in the VCR display. This will stop any possible interference between your TV and VCR. Press the ON button again, 0:00 will flash in the VCR s display and will go into standby. Your TV s AV channel is set to display. Select the TV s AV channel every time you wish to use.

MATSUI~1(mac).QXD 08/02/1999 10:52 AM Page 1 Selecting a Language Your VCR will default to English language but you can select German or French. The first time you enter the main menu, will go straight to the LANGUAGE menu. 1 Select the VCR channel 2 Select SYSTEM SETUP Select Language 4 Store your selection AV TIMER REC SET AUTO REPEAT OFF SHARPNESS CH TUNING PIN CODE REGISTRATION SYSTEM SETUP SELECT : ENTER : ENTER EXIT : MENU SYSTEM SETUP CLOCK SET LANGUAGE / SPRACHE / LANGUE SELECT : ENTER : ENTER EXIT : MENU LANGUAGE / SPRACHE / LANGUE ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANCAIS SELECT : OK : ENTER If is in standby, press the VCR ON button on the remote control to switch it on. Select the VCR channel on your TV. Press the MENU button on the remote control. The MAIN MENU appears. Press the PLAY or STOP buttons to highlight SYSTEM SETUP, then press ENTER. Press the PLAY or STOP buttons to select LANGUAGE. Press the ENTER button on the remote control. Press the PLAY or STOP buttons to select the language you require. Press ENTER to store your setting. Press the MENU button twice to remove the menu screen. 1

MATSUI~1(mac).QXD 08/02/1999 10:52 AM Page 14 Setting the correct Time and Date You must set the correct time and date on before you make any timed recordings. Any timer recordings might miss the beginning or end of programmes if the time or date are not set correctly. If is in standby, press the VCR ON button on the remote control to switch it on. Select the VCR channel on your TV. Your VCR s clock 1 Select SYSTEM SETUP 2 Select CLOCK SET Set the correct DATE Your VCR is fitted with a 24hr clock and a year 2000 compliant calender. Before you can make any recording you must set the correct time and date. TIMER REC SET AUTO REPEAT OFF SHARPNESS CH TUNING PIN CODE REGISTRATION SYSTEM SETUP SELECT : ENTER : ENTER EXIT : MENU SYSTEM SETUP CLOCK SET LANGUAGE / SPRACHE / LANGUE SELECT : ENTER : ENTER EXIT : MENU CLOCK SET DAY MONTH YEAR TIME 8 SAT 1 2000 0 : 00 SELECT : SET : OK : ENTER EXIT : MENU 14 Your timer recordings might miss the beginning or end of programmes if the time or date are not set correctly. Once set, the time will show in the VCR s display when the VCR is in stand-by. If is unplugged from the mains or you have a power cut, will keep the correct time and date in its memory for approximately 0 minutes. If there is no power for longer than this, you must set the correct time and date again. Press the MENU button on the remote control, the SYSTEM SETUP menu will appear. If the MAIN MENU appears instead, press the PLAY or STOP buttons to highlight SYSTEM SETUP, then press ENTER. Press PLAY or STOP to select CLOCK SET. Press ENTER, the CLOCK SET screen will appear. The DAY digit will be flashing. Press REW or F.FWD to set the correct date. The three letters after the date show the DAY of the week (MON=Monday). The DAY will NOT be correct until the month and year have been set. Press STOP to store the date.

MATSUI~1(mac).QXD 08/02/1999 10:52 AM Page 15 4 Set the correct MONTH 5 Set the correct YEAR 6 Set the correct HOUR 7 Set the correct MINUTE CLOCK SET DAY 8 WED MONTH YEAR 2000 TIME 0 : 00 SELECT : SET : OK : ENTER EXIT : MENU CLOCK SET DAY MONTH YEAR TIME 8 MON 1999 0 : 00 SELECT : SET : OK : ENTER EXIT : MENU CLOCK SET DAY MONTH YEAR TIME 8 MON 1999 11: 00 SELECT : SET : OK : ENTER EXIT : MENU CLOCK SET DAY MONTH YEAR TIME 8 MON 1999 11: 00 SELECT : SET : OK : ENTER EXIT : MENU The MONTH digit will be flashing. Press REW or F.FWD to set the correct month (1-12). e.g. enter if the month is March or 8 if the month is August. Press STOP to store the month. The YEAR digit will be flashing. Press REW or F.FWD to select the correct year. Once the YEAR is set correctly the DAY of the week near the top of the screen should be correct. Press STOP to store the year. The HOUR digit will be flashing. Press REW or F.FWD to select the correct hour. Please note that clock uses the 24 hour format. Press STOP to store the hour. The MINUTE digit will be flashing. Press REW or F.FWD to select the correct minute. Press STOP to store the minute. Press the MENU button twice to remove the menu. The time and date are now set. 15

MATSUI~1(mac).QXD 08/02/1999 10:52 AM Page 16 Tuning stations into Before you can use you must tune in all the available TV Stations. Tuning Your VCR is fitted with a tuner that can store up to 80 different stations (if available). Before you can view a channel on or make a recording you must tune all available stations into. 1 Select the VCR channel 2 Select the Main menu Select the Tuning menu AV TIMER REC SET AUTO REPEAT OFF SHARPNESS CH TUNING PIN CODE REGISTRATION SYSTEM SETUP SELECT : ENTER : ENTER EXIT : MENU TIMER REC SET AUTO REPEAT OFF SHARPNESS CH TUNING PIN CODE REGISTRATION SYSTEM SETUP SELECT : ENTER : ENTER EXIT : MENU 16 Switch on any external equipment connected to (e.g. a satellite decoder) before you start tuning. It is highly recommended that you store the stations you tune in the order shown in the table below. VCR Channel 1 2 4 5 6 Station BBC 1 BBC 2 ITV Channel 4 Channel 5 Satellite/Cable (if available) If is in standby, press the VCR ON button on the remote control to switch it on. Select the VCR channel on your TV. Press the MENU button on the remote control, the MAIN menu will appear. Press the PLAY or STOP buttons on the remote control to select the CH. TUNING menu. Press ENTER.

MATSUI~1(mac).QXD 08/02/1999 10:52 AM Page 17 4 Tune in a Station 5 Select the Station 6 Number the Station 7 Store the Station SEARCH : EXIT : MENU CH 1 CH : OK : ENTER CH 1 EXIT : MENU CH : / 0ñ9 OK : ENTER CH EXIT : MENU Press the REW or F.FWD buttons on the remote control, the small arrow will move on the tuning bar and will automatically search for a station. This may take a few seconds. When the arrow stops, a station has been found. If a station appears that you do not want, repeat stage 4. Press ENTER to select this station. You must now store the station you have found in the correct channel on. Press PLAY or STOP to select the correct channel number. The table on page 16 shows the correct channel numbers for stations to be stored in. Press ENTER to store the station. Repeat stages 4-7 until all available stations have been tuned in. When you have finished, press the MENU button 2 times to clear the screen. 17

MATSUI~1(mac).QXD 08/02/1999 10:52 AM Page 18 Video (VCR) Cassette Your VCR is marked HQ which means it incorporates VHS high quality technology. A built in detail enhancer is used to boost the recorded signal and provide maximum picture quality. Only use VHS video cassette tapes (or NTSC for playback). 1 Switch On 2 Automatic Play Start playing a tape 4 Stop playing a tape 18 If is in standby, press the VCR ON button on the remote control to switch it on. Select the VCR channel on your TV. Insert a video cassette. If you insert a pre-recorded video cassette with the record protection tab removed (for example a rented or bought film) will start to play the cassette automatically. If playback does not start automatically, press the PLAY button. The word PLAY will be appear in the VCR display, followed by the VCR counter. Press STOP to stop playing a video tape; stop will appear in the VCR display and the TV Station currently selected on will be displayed on your TV. Press PLAY again to resume playback.

MATSUI~1(mac).QXD 08/02/1999 10:52 AM Page 19 If you do not press STOP the tape will continue until it reaches the end. The auto rewind facillity will automatically rewind the tape to the begining. Your VCR will then automatically eject the cassette and turn off. 5 Pause your tape 6 Eject the tape Playing NTSC Your VCR can playback video tapes recorded using the NTSC colour system (TV system usually used in USA and Japan) on a PAL I TV (TV system used in the UK). Press PAUSE while a tape is playing to view a still picture. The pause feature will automatically change to play after 5 minutes to avoid damaging your tape. Press PLAY to resume playback. Press STOP to stop playback. Press EJECT and the cassette tape will eject form the VCR. The TV Station currently selected on will be displayed on your TV. Play an NTSC tape as you would a normal VHS tape. Your VCR will playback NTSC tapes recorded using Standard play (SP), Long play (LP) and Extended play (EP). However, there will be a deterioration in sound quality in the LP and EP modes. If your TV supports the NTSC system, the picture from will fill the whole screen, if not, the picture will have a black band at the top and bottom of the screen. Please note that there will be no sound during PAUSE. 19

MATSUI~1(mac).QXD 08/02/1999 10:52 AM Page 20 Rewind and Fast Forward Your VCR can wind forwards or backwards through a cassette tape. With the picture search feature you can also wind forwards or backwards with the picture on the screen at the same time. During picture search the sound will be muted and white lines will appear across the screen. 1 Rewind and Fast Forward 2 Picture Search The speed of the search time depends on the speed used during recording, either standard play (SP) or long play (LP). 20 To rapidly wind the tape backwards or forwards, press the REW or F.FWD buttons when a VCR tape is NOT playing. REW or FF will appear in the VCR display. To rewind or fast forward the tape with the tape s picture on your TV screen (picture search) press PLAY then either REW or F.FWD. REVIEW, REVEW or CUE will appear in the VCR display. Standard Play (SP) 1st press 5 times normal speed 2nd press 7 times normal speed (NTSC times are slower) Long Play (LP) 1st press 7 times normal speed 2nd press 1 times normal speed Press PLAY to return to normal playback.

MATSUI~1(mac).QXD 08/02/1999 10:52 AM Page 21 Video Index Search System The Video index search system allows you to easily locate the beginning of any recording made on. Your VCR automatically records index marks on the tape whenever a recording is started. 1 Select the Index feature 2 Select an index position Find the index position. Video indexing The Video index search system will only work once several recordings have been made on a VCR tape. Occasionally, when a recording starts at the very beginning of a VCR tape the index mark will be missed. When is searching for an index mark it will not fast forward or rewind as fast as normal because it is searching for the index marks. A maximum of 9 index marks can be searched on a single VCR tape. Press the INDEX button on your remote control during stop or playback. The word index will appear on your TV screen. Press the NUMBERED BUTTONS on the remote control to select the number of index positions to skip. e.g. tape is at the beginning and you want to watch the third recording on the tape, press number on the remote control. Press the F.FWD button to search the selected number of index positions forward through the tape or REW to search backwards. Playback will start automatically when the index position is found. 21

MATSUI~1(mac).QXD 08/02/1999 10:52 AM Page 22 One Touch Recording (OTR) With the one touch recording feature you can make recordings quickly and easily. Make sure is properly installed and all the channels are tuned in the correct order (see pages 16-17) OTR information 1 Switch ON 2 Insert a tape Select a Station Your VCR can record in Standard play (SP) or Long play (LP). When you record in SP a hour tape will be able to record hours of programmes. When you record in LP a hour tape will be able to record 6 hours of programmes. You may notice a slightly lower quality of recording in LP mode, especially when using the PAUSE or PICTURE SEARCH features. If the record protection tab has been removed from a tape or you try to record onto a bought or rented tape, the tape will eject when you press the record button. If is in standby, press the VCR ON button on the remote control to switch it on. Select the VCR channel on your TV. Insert a blank tape into. 0:00:00 will appear in the VCR display. Press the NUMBERED BUTTONS or the channel up or down buttons on the remote control to select the TV Station you wish to record. 22

MATSUI~1(mac).QXD 08/02/1999 10:52 AM Page 2 4 Select the Speed 5 Start recording 6 Stop recording OTR record time 00 : 00 : 00 SP Press the SPEED button to select the recording speed, standard play (SP) or long play (LP). INDEX CH1 Press the REC/OTR button to start recording. The VCR will start recording and only stop when the end of the tape is reached or the STOP button is pressed. Recording will end when either: The STOP button is pressed. The tape runs out. The VCR has finished recording for the programmed OTR time. If you wish to record for a set length of time (e.g. 1 hour) you can set an OTR recording to stop after a set length of time. Each time you press the OTR/REC button the record time is increased by 0 minutes (or 1 hour after 5 presses), e.g; 1st press 2nd press rd press 4th press 5th press 6th press 7th press 8th press continuous recording 0 minutes 1 hour 1 hour 0 minutes 2 hours hours 4 hours 5 hours e.g. four presses will start recording immediately but stop after 1 and a half hours. You can add to the OTR recording time at any point by pressing the OTR/REC button again. When the tape speed LP is selected, the recording time can be set up to 10 hours. 2

MATSUI~1(mac).QXD 08/02/1999 10:52 AM Page 24 Timer Recordings Timer recordings allow you to program to switch on and record a programme at a preset time. Make sure is properly installed and all the channels are tuned in and the correct time and date are set before making a timer recording (see pages 14-17). 1 2 Set a timer position 4 Insert a tape Set the date Set the start time 24 If is in standby, press the VCR ON button on the remote control to switch it on. Select the VCR channel on your TV. Insert a blank tape into. Press the TIMER RECORD button on the remote control. The timer event menu will appear. Press the PLAY or STOP buttons to select a free timer position (blank dotted line), then press ENTER. The timer record screen will appear. Press the REW or F.FWD buttons to set the date of the programme you wish to record. Your timer allows up to 8 recordings to be set within 1 month of the current date. Press the STOP button to confirm the date. Press REW or F.FWD to set the hour the programme starts. Press STOP to confirm the hour. Press REW or F.FWD to set the minute the programme starts. Press STOP to confirm the minute.

MATSUI~1(mac).QXD 08/02/1999 10:52 AM Page 25 If you make a mistake during programming a timer recording, press the play or stop buttons to select the information you want to change and then press the REW or F.FWD buttons to change it. 5 Set the end time 6 Set the channel 7 Timer Record Mode Press the ENTER button to confirm the timer recording. To programme further recordings repeat stages 2 to 6. Press REW or F.FWD to set the hour the programme ends. Press STOP to confirm the hour. Press REW or F.FWD to set the minute the programme ends. Press STOP to confirm the minute. Press REW or F.FWD to select the channel you wish to record. Press STOP to confirm the channel. Press REW or F.FWD to select either Standard (SP) or Long (LP) play. Press the TIMER SET button to set your timer recording. Your VCR will go into timer record mode (this looks like standby, but the timer set symbol will appear in the VCR display). If you do not put into timer record mode your recording will not take place. Your TIMER RECORDING is now set. At the set time will switch on and record your programme then go back into timer record mode. When has recorded all your programmes, it will remain in standby mode. 25

MATSUI~1(mac).QXD 08/02/1999 10:52 AM Page 26 Checking Timer Recordings You can easily check the details of a timer recording before it takes place. After a timer recording has taken place it will automatically be removed from the timer event menu. 1 Cancel Timer Set 2 Select a recording Check details 4 Reset Timer Set 26 If is in timer record mode press the TIMER SET button to switch on. The timer set symbol will go out. Press the TIMER RECORD button. The timer event menu will appear. If you wish to amend a timer recording, press PLAY or STOP to highlight the recording then press the ENTER button. See page 24 for details on setting the timer recording. After checking the details, repeatedly press the MENU button to clear the screen. Press TIMER SET to put back into timer record mode if there are any more recording to be made. If you do not, the recordings will not take place.

MATSUI~1(mac).QXD 08/02/1999 10:52 AM Page 27 Cancelling Timer Recordings You can cancel timer recordings before they take place. 1 Cancel Timer set 2 Select a recording Cancel a recording 4 Press Timer Set If is in timer record mode press the TIMER SET button to switch on. The timer set symbol will go out. Press the TIMER RECORD button. The timer event menu will appear. If you wish to cancel a timer recording, press PLAY or STOP to highlight the recording. Press CANCEL; the timer recording details will be deleted. After checking the details, repeatedly press the MENU button to clear the screen. Press TIMER SET to put back into timer record mode if there are any more recording to be made. If you do not, the recordings will not take place. 27

MATSUI~1(mac).QXD 08/02/1999 10:52 AM Page 28 Clock/Counter Display and Zero Return Your VCR has a counter which can display the actual amount of time (in seconds) that a VCR tape has been playing. The Zero return feature allows you to set the counter to 0:00:00 at any point in the tape and then rewind and start playing from that point when you press the ZERO RETURN button. 1 Selecting the counter 2 Counter Reset Zero Return 4 Counter Pause 28 The clock displays the current time in the VCR display. The counter displays how much time (in seconds) has elapsed since the point at which you started playing a tape. To switch between the two press the CLOCK/COUNTER button. Select the counter and then press COUNT RESET to reset the counter to 0:00:00. When you load a tape the counter will reset. If you rewind a tape from 0:00:00, a minus sign (-) will appear in front of the counter. When the VCR is not playing, press the ZERO RETURN button, the tape will rewind or fast forward until the counter reaches 0:00:00 automaticaly. This feature is useful for returning to a point in a tape you wish to view again. When you rewind or fast forward through blank sections of tape, the counter will stop counting.

MATSUI~1(mac).QXD 08/02/1999 10:52 AM Page 29 Auto Repeat Play When the Auto Repeat feature is switched ON tape will play continuously. 1 Insert a VCR tape 2 Select Auto Repeat Select ON or OFF 4 Press PLAY If is in standby, press the VCR ON button on the remote control to switch it on. Select the VCR channel on your TV. Insert the VCR tape you wish to play continuously. Press MENU; the main menu will appear. Press PLAY or STOP to highlight AUTO REPEAT. Press REW to select ON or OFF. Press MENU to clear the screen. Press PLAY to start playing your tape. When the end of the tape is reached, it will rewind to the beginning and start to play again. 29

MATSUI~1(mac).QXD 08/02/1999 10:5 AM Page 0 Using the Sharpness feature Your VCR has a Sharpness feature which can be used to improve the picture quality from a VCR tape during playback. 1 Play a tape 2 Select Sharpness Adjust the Sharpness 4 Exit the Menu 0 Start playing a VCR tape. Press MENU, the main menu will appear. Press PLAY or STOP to highlight SHARPNESS. You will not be able to select the sharpness feature unless a VCR tape is playing. Press ENTER, the sharpness screen will appear. Press REW or F.FWD to adjust the sharpness to the level you require. Moving the bar to the left makes the picture appear softer. Moving the bar to the right increases the definition on the picture. Press the MENU button twice to remove the sharpness screen. The sharpness screen disappears automatically after 60 seconds if no buttons are pressed.

MATSUI~1(mac).QXD 08/02/1999 10:5 AM Page 1 Automatic Tracking and Call Automatic tracking adjusts the picture to make sure you see the best possible picture. Automatic tracking Manual and Automatic Tracking Call When a VCR tape is played, the digital auto tracking system automatically adjusts the tracking of the VCR to obtain the best picture from the VCR tape. The Auto Tracking Indicator (ATR) flashes in the VCR display while searches for optimum tracking (usually the first few seconds of playing a tape). The ATR will remain lit as long as automatic tracking continues. If white lines appear during playback or the picture starts to shake you can try to adjust the tracking manually. Press the TRACKING + or - buttons to obtain the best picture. To resume automatic tracking, press the ATR button. When you press the CALL button, the current time, channel and any other relevant information (e.g. tape counter, record sign) will appear on the screen. Press CALL again to remove the information. 1

VX1107(mac).QXD 08/02/1999 05:28 PM Page 2 Setting the Security Protection In an effort to fight crime, we have equipped with security protection. When switched ON you have to enter a PIN code after has been unplugged from the mains for approximately half an hour or longer. You MUST write down your PIN code and keep it in a safe place. IMPORTANT The PIN code protection will only work if is unplugged from the mains supply for approximately half an hour or longer. 1 Select PIN CODE 2 Enter Owners Name 2 If needs to be serviced, make sure that the security protection is set to OFF, otherwise you will be charged for re-setting the feature. If you have already set the security protection will ask you to enter your PIN code before entering the Security Protection menu. PLEASE NOTE: In the event of losing your PIN code you will be charged by Mastercare to reset. Press MENU; the main menu will appear. Press PLAY or STOP to highlight PIN CODE REGISTRATION. Press ENTER; the pin code registration screen will appear. Press ENTER to set the owners name. Press PLAY or STOP until the desired letter is displayed. Store the letter by pressing F.FWD. You can enter up to 20 letters. Each press of PLAY or STOP changes the letter as follows; Press ENTER to store your OWNER S NAME.

MATSUI~1(mac).QXD 08/02/1999 10:5 AM Page PLEASE NOTE: You MUST write down your PIN code and keep it in a safe place. In the event of losing your PIN code you will be charged by Mastercare to reset. Enter a PIN Code 4 Set protection ON 5 Entering your PIN code After a power failure or after the VCR has been unplugged from the mains for longer than 0 minutes, the PIN code screen will appear the next time you switch on. Enter your PIN code using the NUMBERED BUTTONS on the remote control, then press ENTER. If you enter the correct PIN code, PIN CODE OK will appear and you can now use as normal. Press PLAY or STOP to select PIN CODE, then press ENTER. Press the numbered buttons on the remote control to enter a PIN code.your PIN code can be a combination of any 4 digits. Press ENTER to store your PIN code. Press PLAY or STOP to select PROTECT. Press ENTER to select ON. Press MENU twice to exit the menu, the security protection is now on. To switch protection off select OFF from the Pin Code Registration menu. If you entered an incorrect PIN code, PIN CODE ERROR will appear and you can try to enter the correct code again. If you enter an incorrect PIN code more than times will lock itself and you will not be able to use it. To unlock the VCR you must unplug the VCR from the Mains supply for a further 0 minutes, then plug the VCR back in and enter the correct PIN code. If you forget or loose your PIN code call Mastercare on 08709 004088. A charge will be made for resseting.

MATSUI~1(mac).QXD 08/02/1999 10:5 AM Page 4 Trouble Shooting Before requesting service please check the following points; Symptom Cause Solution No Power Is plugged in? Plug into a mains socket VCR will not switch ON even though the power is ON When the VCR is switched on and connected with a SCART LEAD you cannot change the TV STATIONS on the TV The TV programme selected on does not appear on your TV screen Is the mains power switch off? Is in TIMER RECORD mode? You may have pressed the CALL button on the remote control. Menu screen appears on the screen. Input selector on your TV is in the VCR (AV) position. Switch on the mains power socket Try pressing the TIMER REC button to bring out of TIMER RECORD mode Try pressing the CALL button again and then selecting a different TV STATION on your TV Aerial connection is incorrect Re-connect the aerial (see pages 7-9) Aerial cable is disconnected Reconnect the aerial (see pages 7-9) Your TV is not on channel Press the MENU button to remove the on screen display. Select the TV position on your TV. Switch your TV to channel 4 Your VCR channel is not properly tuned in on your TV VCR will not record No tape in the VCR Insert a VCR tape No colour or 'snow' during playback Record Protection has been removed from the VCR tape VCR is switched OFF VCR heads are dirty Your TV might not be tuned to properly Your VCR tape is worn or damaged The tracking adjustment is beyond the range of the Automatic Tracking Circuit Retune a channel on your TV until you can see the VCR's picture (pages 10-11) Place a piece of adhesive tape over the protection tab slot on the VCR tape Switch the VCR on by pressing the VCR ON button on the remote control or the ON button on the front of Call for a Mastercare Engineer Re-tune your TV to (pages 10-11) Try another VCR tape Adjust the tracking manually (page 1)

MATSUI~1(mac).QXD 08/02/1999 10:5 AM Page 5 Symptom Cause Solution In LP mode lines or distortion on picture during f.fwd, rewind or pause Remote control does not work Playback picture does not appear VCR does not record the TV station or time you request This is normal and does not mean there is anything wrong with your VCR It is not facing the remote control sensor It is too far away or there is too much light in room (bright direct sunlight) Obstacle in path of beam Batteries are inserted incorrectly; the + and - polarities are the wrong way around Batteries are weak TV not set to the VCR channel Aim it at the remote control sensor Operate within 5 metres or reduce light Clear path of beam Insert batteries correctly Replace batteries Set your TV to channel Your Stations have not been stored in the Re-tune stations (pages 16-17) correct channel positions on The time is not set correctly Reset the time correctly (pages 14-15) If the problem still exists after checking the above points, please call the Mastercare Service Helpline. Please note: If you call a Mastercare engineer out to your home and the product is found not to be faulty, or the instruction book has not been followed, our product guarantee is not applicable and a call out fee will be charged. 5

MATSUI~1(mac).QXD 08/02/1999 10:5 AM Page 6 Connecting to another VCR or a Camcorder If you connect to another VCR or Video camera it is possible to duplicate a pre-recorded tape. Please note that the picture quality will not be as good as that on the original tape. Make sure all appliances are unplugged from the mains supply and switched off before you attempt to connect the relevant connection cable. 6 How to connect to a video camera 1 If you connect your camcorder, you can duplicate a previously recorded tape. 2 Make sure all connections are made before turning the power on. Insert the tape you wish to record ON into. Press the AV button to select the AV channel. 4 Insert the tape you wish to record FROM into the video camera. 5 Press the REC/OTR button on. 6 Press the play button, on the video camera; playback and recording will start. How to connect to another VCR 1 Link the two VCR's with a SCART cable. (not supplied) 2 Insert the tape you wish to record ON into. Insert the tape you wish to record FROM into the second VCR. Press the play button on the second VCR. 4 Press the REC/OTR button on. 5 Recording will start.

MATSUI~1(mac).QXD 08/02/1999 10:5 AM Page 7 Connecting to a Hi-Fi and SCART Socket Information If is connected to a TV using a SCART lead, a video tape when played will automatically be displayed on the TV irrespective of the channel you are watching (unlike "normal" RF aerial connection where you must use a nominated channel). The AV button on provides a convenient method of switching between an appliance connected to the SCART socket (e.g. a Satellite Receiver) or TV stations received by your 'normal' aerial connected to the AERIAL SOCKET of. How to connect to a Hi-Fi You can connect directly to your Hi-Fi with an audio (phono) lead. 1 All connections must be made with both and Hi-Fi unplugged from the mains supply. 2 Connect one end into the SCART socket on the back of. Connect the other end to the audio in sockets (or SCART socket) on the back of your Hi-Fi. 4 Press the PLAY button on to play the video sound track through the speakers of a Hi-Fi system. The sound from through your Hi-Fi will be mono not stereo. 5 Due to the wide variety of Hi-Fi equipment, the information on this page should be used only as guidance. Refer to your Hi-Fi s Instruction Book for more details. If you do not have anything plugged into the SCART SOCKET of your VCR and you press AV the screen will go blank. Press AV again and your TV will display the last station viewed on. It is an infringement of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1956, 1988chapter 48 and the Performers Protection Act 1958-72 to copy Records, Prerecorded Cassettes, Pre-recorded video tapes and compact discs or to re-record them in any form without permission of the Copyright owners. 21 Pin SCART terminal 1. Audio output (right) 2. Audio input (right). Audio output (left) 4. Audio earth 5. Blue earth 6. Audio input (left) 7. Blue In 8. Switching voltage (out) 9. Green earth 10. Date line 2 11. Green In 12. Date line 1 1. Red earth 14. Reserved 15. Red In 16. Blanking signal 17. Video earth 18. Blanking signal earth 19. Video output 20. Video input 21. Shield/earth 7

MATSUI~1(mac).QXD 08/02/1999 10:5 AM Page 8 Wiring instructions and Record Protection Tab 8 Warning: If the mains plug is cut from the mains lead of this appliance the plug must be destroyed. A mains plug with bared wires is hazardous if engaged in a mains output socket. Earth ( ) Neutral (N) Mains lead The wires in mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following:- The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured Black. The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured Red. No connection must be made to the earth terminal of the plug. You must use a 1 amp plug (BS 16), and fit a amp fuse (BS 162). If any other type of plug is used a amp fuse must be fitted, either in the plug, adaptor or at the distribution board. AMP Live (L) Fuse ( AMP) Wire clamp To prevent accidental erasure of a recording, break off the record protection tab with a screwdriver. If you need to record onto a tape that the tab has been removed from, cover the hole with a small piece of adhesive tape. Record Protection Tab When you insert a video cassette with the record protection tab removed (for example a pre-recorded tape from a video hire shop) playback will start straight away. Automatic video head cleaning The video heads are the means by which the VCR reads pictures from the tape during playback. In the unlikely event that they become dirty enough to be clogged, no picture will be played back. This can easily be determined if during playback of a known good tape, there is good sound but no picture (picture is extremely snowy). The auto head cleaning system cleans the video heads automatically when a video cassette is inserted and ejected, this will prevent dirt from accumulating on the heads. Manual cleaning may still be necessary in some cases, if this is the case, have the VCR checked and cleaned by qualified Mastercare personnel. Head cleaning cartridges are not recommended because they can be abrasive to your video heads. To help prevent video head clogging, use only good quality VHS tapes. Discard worn out tapes.

MATSUI~1(mac).QXD 08/02/1999 10:5 AM Page 9 Because we continually strive to improve our products we may change specifications and designs without prior notice. Weight and Dimensions are approximate. Operating Temperature:......5 o C to 40 o C Heads:...................Video: 2 Rotary Heads.........................Audio/Control: 1 Stationary Head.........................Erase: 1 Full Track Erase Video recording system:.....vhs, 2 Rotary Heads Helical Scanning System Luminance Signal:..........FM azimuth recording Colour signal:..............low frequency converted direct recording Television System:..........CCIR: 625 lines 50 fields PAL I Audio Track:...............1 track Tape format:...............12.65mm high density tape Tape speed:...............pal SP: 2.9 mm/s LP: 11.69mm/s.........................NTSC SP:.5 mm/s Rewind/Fast Forward time:...f.fwd : 1 48 (with E-180 cassette).........................rew : 1 48 (with E-180 cassette) Input level:................video: 1.0Vp-p, 75 ohm unbalanced.........................audio: 500mV, 50k ohm unbalanced Output level:...............video: 1.0Vp-p, 75 ohm unbalanced.........................audio: 500mV, 1k ohm unbalanced RF output channel:..........channel 6 (2~69, Adjustable) Power supply:.............ac 20V-240V / 50Hz Power consumption:........14w Dimensions:...............80mm (W) x 265mm (D).........................x 95mm (H) Weight:....................5kg No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior permission in writing of Dixons Stores Group, nor be otherwise circulated in any form of binding or cover other than that in which is published and without a similar condition including this condition being imposed on the subsequent purchaser. 9