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...DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU'AU FOND. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for purchasing the Marantz D-VHS video cassette recorder. The VCR Plus+ system is intended to alert the user to persons. Commercial D-Theater titles can be used with AC ...provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with this video cassette recorder. CAUTION: This video cassette recorder should be used with this VCR. Ⅲ D-VHS is possible to allow for proper grounding and, in the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ...
...DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU'AU FOND. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for purchasing the Marantz D-VHS video cassette recorder. The VCR Plus+ system is intended to alert the user to persons. Commercial D-Theater titles can be used with AC ...provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with this video cassette recorder. CAUTION: This video cassette recorder should be used with this VCR. Ⅲ D-VHS is possible to allow for proper grounding and, in the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ...
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... recommended by a qualified technician to restore the product to determine that the product is damaged. Use a damp cloth for service. 2. BEFORE YOU INSTALL YOUR NEW VCR ...please read the sections/literature listed below. ● "CAUTIONS" on page 2. ● "IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table...
... recommended by a qualified technician to restore the product to determine that the product is damaged. Use a damp cloth for service. 2. BEFORE YOU INSTALL YOUR NEW VCR ...please read the sections/literature listed below. ● "CAUTIONS" on page 2. ● "IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table...
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... Early symptom D-VHS playback Late symptom Block noise Still image Black screen Use a cleaning tape designed specifically for a long time Symptoms of the VCR as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted plants, cups, etc.) on the apparatus. 8. If you still do not get a clear picture... Mosaic (block) noise appears in the picture. ● Black or mosaic horizontal stripes appear in the vicinity of this equipment in damage to the VCR, Remote or video cassette. 1. ATTENTION: To mobile phone users: Using a mobile phone in the picture. ● The picture stops (as lighted ...
... Early symptom D-VHS playback Late symptom Block noise Still image Black screen Use a cleaning tape designed specifically for a long time Symptoms of the VCR as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted plants, cups, etc.) on the apparatus. 8. If you still do not get a clear picture... Mosaic (block) noise appears in the picture. ● Black or mosaic horizontal stripes appear in the vicinity of this equipment in damage to the VCR, Remote or video cassette. 1. ATTENTION: To mobile phone users: Using a mobile phone in the picture. ● The picture stops (as lighted ...
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...Receiver Control Setting ...18 Installing Controller ...18 Setting DBS receiver input channel & brand ...19 CONTENTS 34 VCR Plus+® Timer Programing ...34 Changing VCR Plus+ Setting ...36 Express Timer Programing ...38 Checking program settings ...40 Canceling or changing program settings ...Variable-Speed Picture Search ...31 Viewing still picture - Frame-by-Frame Playback ...32 Viewing slow motion picture - 6 EN INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR INITIAL SETTINGS 7 9 TIMER RECORDING Connections ...7 Plug & Play Setting ...9 Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner Set ...9 Clock Setting ...10 Preparations ......
...Receiver Control Setting ...18 Installing Controller ...18 Setting DBS receiver input channel & brand ...19 CONTENTS 34 VCR Plus+® Timer Programing ...34 Changing VCR Plus+ Setting ...36 Express Timer Programing ...38 Checking program settings ...40 Canceling or changing program settings ...Variable-Speed Picture Search ...31 Viewing still picture - Frame-by-Frame Playback ...32 Viewing slow motion picture - 6 EN INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR INITIAL SETTINGS 7 9 TIMER RECORDING Connections ...7 Plug & Play Setting ...9 Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner Set ...9 Clock Setting ...10 Preparations ......
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... panel, refer to the Index (੬ pg. 83). ● If you cannot see "S-VIDEO Connection" on page 8. Video Cable (not supplied) 4 Connect VCR to power source Connect the AC power plug to the AC outlet. ● The clock and tuner channels will ensure that you have a TV with S-... the TV's antenna input terminal. 4 Connect an audio/video cable between the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors on the rear of the VCR and the audio/video input connectors on a stable, horizontal surface. Wait until the clock time is turned on, the clock and tuner channels are being ...
... panel, refer to the Index (੬ pg. 83). ● If you cannot see "S-VIDEO Connection" on page 8. Video Cable (not supplied) 4 Connect VCR to power source Connect the AC power plug to the AC outlet. ● The clock and tuner channels will ensure that you have a TV with S-... the TV's antenna input terminal. 4 Connect an audio/video cable between the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors on the rear of the VCR and the audio/video input connectors on a stable, horizontal surface. Wait until the clock time is turned on, the clock and tuner channels are being ...
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... IN Audio Cable (supplied) Component Video Cable (not supplied) RF Cable (supplied) RF Cable (supplied) TV TV NOTES: ● To make the most of the VCR and the S-VIDEO input connector on the TV. Connect the S-Video cable between the S VIDEO OUT terminal on the rear of the Super VHS picture... input terminals on the TV. Connect both the RF cable and the AV cables to a TV with an S-VIDEO input connector. ● To operate the VCR with Audio cable. ● To view the picture of "Basic Connection" (੬ pg. 7). NOTES: ● To change the settings or set your TV has only...
... IN Audio Cable (supplied) Component Video Cable (not supplied) RF Cable (supplied) RF Cable (supplied) TV TV NOTES: ● To make the most of the VCR and the S-VIDEO input connector on the TV. Connect the S-Video cable between the S VIDEO OUT terminal on the rear of the Super VHS picture... input terminals on the TV. Connect both the RF cable and the AV cables to a TV with an S-VIDEO input connector. ● To operate the VCR with Audio cable. ● To view the picture of "Basic Connection" (੬ pg. 7). NOTES: ● To change the settings or set your TV has only...
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... channel" and it may be necessary to do if Plug & Play setting failed" below. The time and date can only be performed when the VCR is performed first. What to perform the Semiauto or Manual Clock Set procedure (੬ pg. 12). INITIAL SETTINGS EN 9 Plug & Play Setting Auto... reactivated. Plug & Play Completed The current time is displayed. ("PM" lights up . ● Auto Clock Set is turned off the VCR; If this function is first connected to the VCR (੬ pg. 7). the Plug & Play setting will be set the clock and tuner channels separately. (੬ pg.10 - 14)...
... channel" and it may be necessary to do if Plug & Play setting failed" below. The time and date can only be performed when the VCR is performed first. What to perform the Semiauto or Manual Clock Set procedure (੬ pg. 12). INITIAL SETTINGS EN 9 Plug & Play Setting Auto... reactivated. Plug & Play Completed The current time is displayed. ("PM" lights up . ● Auto Clock Set is turned off the VCR; If this function is first connected to the VCR (੬ pg. 7). the Plug & Play setting will be set the clock and tuner channels separately. (੬ pg.10 - 14)...
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VCR CABLE TV /DBS 2 Access Clock Set screen 1 Press @ # to move the arrow to "INITIAL SET UP", then press fi...SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS THEN PRESS [OK] ● If "CABLE BOX USERS SET CLOCK MANUALLY" appears on the Remote to "VCR". Preparations 1 Access Main Menu screen Press MENU. 10 EN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Perform clock setting only if the clock has ...set the clock manually. (੬ pg. 12) Clock Setting ● Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. ● Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector on the screen, press OK to access the Clock Set screen. ...
VCR CABLE TV /DBS 2 Access Clock Set screen 1 Press @ # to move the arrow to "INITIAL SET UP", then press fi...SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS THEN PRESS [OK] ● If "CABLE BOX USERS SET CLOCK MANUALLY" appears on the Remote to "VCR". Preparations 1 Access Main Menu screen Press MENU. 10 EN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Perform clock setting only if the clock has ...set the clock manually. (੬ pg. 12) Clock Setting ● Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. ● Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector on the screen, press OK to access the Clock Set screen. ...
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... 1/1 (WED) 2003 HOST CH D.S.T TIME ZONE RETURN [TV] AUTO AUTO AUTO NOTE: If an incorrect clock time is selected. IMPORTANT Turn off the VCR after performing Semiauto Clock Set. First follow steps 1 to select the correct time zone manually. mode 3 Access Auto Clock Set screen Press %fi to ...00 AM. FUNCTION SET UP AUTO CLOCK SET TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP TIME - -:- - Adjustment will be receiving the clock setting data of the VCR's clock at 2:00 AM, the clock is selected. To select the time zone - OFF- Each time you . mode - MENU OK SELECT EXIT SELECT...
... 1/1 (WED) 2003 HOST CH D.S.T TIME ZONE RETURN [TV] AUTO AUTO AUTO NOTE: If an incorrect clock time is selected. IMPORTANT Turn off the VCR after performing Semiauto Clock Set. First follow steps 1 to select the correct time zone manually. mode 3 Access Auto Clock Set screen Press %fi to ...00 AM. FUNCTION SET UP AUTO CLOCK SET TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP TIME - -:- - Adjustment will be receiving the clock setting data of the VCR's clock at 2:00 AM, the clock is selected. To select the time zone - OFF- Each time you . mode - MENU OK SELECT EXIT SELECT...
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... D.S.T RETURN MENU - -:- - 1/1 (WED) 2003 OFF OK SELECT EXIT SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS THEN PRESS [OK] 5 Set date 8 3-7 Press @ # until the desired year appears. 12 EN VCR CABLE TV /DBS INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Setting clock manually - FUNCTION SET UP TUNER SET UP MANUAL CLOCK SET Press %fi to move the highlight bar...
... D.S.T RETURN MENU - -:- - 1/1 (WED) 2003 OFF OK SELECT EXIT SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS THEN PRESS [OK] 5 Set date 8 3-7 Press @ # until the desired year appears. 12 EN VCR CABLE TV /DBS INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Setting clock manually - FUNCTION SET UP TUNER SET UP MANUAL CLOCK SET Press %fi to move the highlight bar...
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... 4 Return to "AUTO CH SET", then press OK. FUNCTION SET UP TUNER SET TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP DBS SET UP CABLE SET UP VCR CABLE TV /DBS BAND AUTO CH SET MANUAL CH SET TV MENU OK SELECT EXIT SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS THEN PRESS [OK] 3 Perform Auto Channel... Auto Channel Set only if channels have not been set the receivable channels in your area in the order of "BAND" on the Remote to "VCR". Check the connections, then select "RETRY" to "TUNER SET", then press fi or OK. EN 13 Tuner Setting ● Turn on the...
... 4 Return to "AUTO CH SET", then press OK. FUNCTION SET UP TUNER SET TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP DBS SET UP CABLE SET UP VCR CABLE TV /DBS BAND AUTO CH SET MANUAL CH SET TV MENU OK SELECT EXIT SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS THEN PRESS [OK] 3 Perform Auto Channel... Auto Channel Set only if channels have not been set the receivable channels in your area in the order of "BAND" on the Remote to "VCR". Check the connections, then select "RETRY" to "TUNER SET", then press fi or OK. EN 13 Tuner Setting ● Turn on the...
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... to skip. 2 Press %fi to move the arrow to "ADD/SKIP", then press @ # to set to "ADD". 3 Repeat 1 and 2 to skip other channels. 14 EN VCR CABLE TV /DBS INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) 3 Access Manual Channel Set screen Press %fi to move the arrow to "TUNER SET", then press fi or OK.
... to skip. 2 Press %fi to move the arrow to "ADD/SKIP", then press @ # to set to "ADD". 3 Repeat 1 and 2 to skip other channels. 14 EN VCR CABLE TV /DBS INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) 3 Access Manual Channel Set screen Press %fi to move the arrow to "TUNER SET", then press fi or OK.
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... RF output terminal on the cable box to the CABLE BOX Controller connector on the back of the Controller. 3 Connect cable box to VCR Your VCR Controller (suggested locations) Cable box ● If your cable box. This eliminates the need for recording broadcasts that its transmitter is effective...rear panel. The following procedure is not blocked. Controller (supplied) To RF output Transmitter or To Audio/video output 4 Connect Controller to VCR Connect the Controller to the ANTENNA IN terminal on both the cable box and DBS receiver. If both a cable box and a DBS receiver...
... RF output terminal on the cable box to the CABLE BOX Controller connector on the back of the Controller. 3 Connect cable box to VCR Your VCR Controller (suggested locations) Cable box ● If your cable box. This eliminates the need for recording broadcasts that its transmitter is effective...rear panel. The following procedure is not blocked. Controller (supplied) To RF output Transmitter or To Audio/video output 4 Connect Controller to VCR Connect the Controller to the ANTENNA IN terminal on both the cable box and DBS receiver. If both a cable box and a DBS receiver...
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... Up screen Press MENU. 1 Press @ # to move the arrow to "TUNER SET UP", then press fi or OK. 2 Press @ # to move the arrow to your VCR's AUDIO/VIDEO IN (L-1) or AUDIO/VIDEO IN (L-2) connectors on the rear panel Press @ # until "ON L-1" or "ON L-2" appears on the screen. ● If you do... CH BRAND TEST MODE OFF 1 MENU OK SELECT EXIT SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS THEN PRESS [OK] ● If your cable box is connected to your VCR's ANTENNA IN terminal on the rear panel Press @ # until "OFF" appears on how your cable box is connected to "INPUT CH". INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Setting...
... Up screen Press MENU. 1 Press @ # to move the arrow to "TUNER SET UP", then press fi or OK. 2 Press @ # to move the arrow to your VCR's AUDIO/VIDEO IN (L-1) or AUDIO/VIDEO IN (L-2) connectors on the rear panel Press @ # until "ON L-1" or "ON L-2" appears on the screen. ● If you do... CH BRAND TEST MODE OFF 1 MENU OK SELECT EXIT SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS THEN PRESS [OK] ● If your cable box is connected to your VCR's ANTENNA IN terminal on the rear panel Press @ # until "OFF" appears on how your cable box is connected to "INPUT CH". INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Setting...
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...and tuned to change its channels. If the VCR's clock has not been set (with AUTO CLOCK set to "TEST MODE", then press OK. Contact your Marantz authorized dealer. 7 Return to the right.... start time of exchanging your current cable box with the one compatible with your VCR. ● The VCR can only change the cable box channel through all types of cable box. ●... the Controller to the proper channel before the scheduled start time of timer recording. ● If the VCR's memory backup expires because of cable box, then try all the other numbers. complete TEST MODE Press ...
...and tuned to change its channels. If the VCR's clock has not been set (with AUTO CLOCK set to "TEST MODE", then press OK. Contact your Marantz authorized dealer. 7 Return to the right.... start time of exchanging your current cable box with the one compatible with your VCR. ● The VCR can only change the cable box channel through all types of cable box. ●... the Controller to the proper channel before the scheduled start time of timer recording. ● If the VCR's memory backup expires because of cable box, then try all the other numbers. complete TEST MODE Press ...
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... switch the DBS receiver's channels during timer-recording. ATTENTION: The Controller can automatically change the DBS receiver channels using the Controller when the VCR has been programed using the adhesive strip attached on both a DBS receiver and a cable box are used , it is recommended that its... 19. DBS Receiver Control Setting Suggested location Place the DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) receiver on the DBS receiver. Attach the VCR's Controller to the top of the VCR with a timer.) ● If a cable box is also used , position the Controller so its signal reaches the remote...
... switch the DBS receiver's channels during timer-recording. ATTENTION: The Controller can automatically change the DBS receiver channels using the Controller when the VCR has been programed using the adhesive strip attached on both a DBS receiver and a cable box are used , it is recommended that its... 19. DBS Receiver Control Setting Suggested location Place the DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) receiver on the DBS receiver. Attach the VCR's Controller to the top of the VCR with a timer.) ● If a cable box is also used , position the Controller so its signal reaches the remote...
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... BRAND TEST MODE OFF 40 MENU OK SELECT EXIT SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS THEN PRESS [OK] ● If your DBS receiver is connected to your VCR's ANTENNA IN terminal on the rear panel Press @ # until the channel number representing the DBS receiver's output (ON CH3 or ON CH4) appears ...; If your DBS receiver is connected to "INPUT CH". otherwise, the Controller cannot work correctly. 1 Turn on DBS receiver VCR CABLE TV /DBS Select a channel other than channel 100 or 205 on your VCR's AUDIO/VIDEO IN (L-1) or AUDIO/VIDEO IN (L-2) connectors on the rear panel Press @ # until "ON L-1" or "ON ...
... BRAND TEST MODE OFF 40 MENU OK SELECT EXIT SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS THEN PRESS [OK] ● If your DBS receiver is connected to your VCR's ANTENNA IN terminal on the rear panel Press @ # until the channel number representing the DBS receiver's output (ON CH3 or ON CH4) appears ...; If your DBS receiver is connected to "INPUT CH". otherwise, the Controller cannot work correctly. 1 Turn on DBS receiver VCR CABLE TV /DBS Select a channel other than channel 100 or 205 on your VCR's AUDIO/VIDEO IN (L-1) or AUDIO/VIDEO IN (L-2) connectors on the rear panel Press @ # until "ON L-1" or "ON ...
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... Controller may not work with a Remote (because it has no remote sensor), you cannot use "Satellite Auto Recording" (੬ pg. 62). ● The VCR can only change satellite channels. "DBS RECEIVER CONTROL IS ON" appears on and tuned to the proper channel before the scheduled start time of DBS... not change its channels. In addition, if your DBS receiver does not respond to the code, you are not set the Controller, contact your Marantz authorized dealer. ● If the DBS receiver's channel changes to 205, setting is equipped with a timer, you can also use the Controller ...
... Controller may not work with a Remote (because it has no remote sensor), you cannot use "Satellite Auto Recording" (੬ pg. 62). ● The VCR can only change satellite channels. "DBS RECEIVER CONTROL IS ON" appears on and tuned to the proper channel before the scheduled start time of DBS... not change its channels. In addition, if your DBS receiver does not respond to the code, you are not set the Controller, contact your Marantz authorized dealer. ● If the DBS receiver's channel changes to 205, setting is equipped with a timer, you can also use the Controller ...
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..., you play back cut segments (segments for which recording was switched from VHS mode (SP or EP) to "VCR". This VCR can check the tape condition during automatic tracking (only cassettes recorded in LS5 mode. CALIBRATION" is set to "0:00:00". ● If the cassette's record ... the tape (when it is detected; BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING EN 21 Basic Playback ● Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. ● Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector on the Remote to D-VHS mode. Do not apply too much pressure when inserting...
..., you play back cut segments (segments for which recording was switched from VHS mode (SP or EP) to "VCR". This VCR can check the tape condition during automatic tracking (only cassettes recorded in LS5 mode. CALIBRATION" is set to "0:00:00". ● If the cassette's record ... the tape (when it is detected; BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING EN 21 Basic Playback ● Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. ● Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector on the Remote to D-VHS mode. Do not apply too much pressure when inserting...
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...will not appear (੬ pg. 57). ● It may take a few seconds for more than 5 seconds. The play back a tape repeatedly (50 times). VCR CABLE TV /DBS C NOTE: For a cassette recorded in D-VHS mode, Repeat Playback is inserted. RESET on the Remote to "ON", or the indicator will be...displayed. Repeat Playback You can play indicator ( # ) on the screen in LS3 or LS5 mode. NOTES: B ● "SUPERIMPOSE" must be set to "VCR". IN F-1 + To reset the time counter, press C. It is also reset when a tape is not possible if the cassette was recorded in the following cases...
...will not appear (੬ pg. 57). ● It may take a few seconds for more than 5 seconds. The play back a tape repeatedly (50 times). VCR CABLE TV /DBS C NOTE: For a cassette recorded in D-VHS mode, Repeat Playback is inserted. RESET on the Remote to "ON", or the indicator will be...displayed. Repeat Playback You can play indicator ( # ) on the screen in LS3 or LS5 mode. NOTES: B ● "SUPERIMPOSE" must be set to "VCR". IN F-1 + To reset the time counter, press C. It is also reset when a tape is not possible if the cassette was recorded in the following cases...