Special Features - Durabrand DCV603 Guide D'utilisation

Hints for Timer Recording
• If there is a power failure or the VCR is unplugged for more
than 30 seconds, the clock setting and all timer settings will be
lost.
• If the tape runs out before the end time, the VCR will switch to
the Stop mode immediately, eject the tape and the VCR power
will be turned off. The TIMER indicator will flash.
• If a tape is not in the VCR or does not have the safety tab, the
TIMER indicator flashes and timer recording cannot be per-
formed. Please insert a recordable tape.
To Stop an Automatic Timer Program already started
Press [STOP/EJECT] on the VCR.
To Check, Correct, or Cancel an Automatic Timer Program
Turn the power on by pressing [POWER].
1
Select main menu by pressing [MENU].
2
3 Select "TIMER PROGRAMMING" by pressing [PLAY] or
[STOP]. Then, press [F.FWD].
4 Select the program number which you want to check
by pressing [PLAY] or [STOP]. The details of the selected
program appears on the TV screen.
• Go to the digit you want to change by pressing [F.FWD] or
[REW]. Then, enter correct numbers by pressing [PLAY] or
[STOP].
• You may cancel the entire program by pressing [REW] dur-
ing the program number flashes.
5 Press [C.RESET/EXIT] to exit.
6 Press [POWER] to return to timer stand-by mode.

SPECIAL FEATURES

Copying a Video Tape
You can make copies of video tapes made by friends or relatives
for your enjoyment.
Warning: Unauthorized recordings of copyrighted video tapes
may be an infringement of copyright laws.
Connect the recording VCR(this unit), the playing VCR (another
source) and your TV using the following diagram.
[Recording VCR]
Audio/Video cables
(not supplied)
OUT
LEFT RIGHT
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
[Playing VCR]
(another source)
Insert a pre-recorded tape into the playing VCR.
1
Insert a tape with its safety tab into the recording
2
VCR.
3 Press [SPEED] on the remote control of the recording
VCR to select the desired recording speed (SP/SLP).
4 Select the "L1" or "L2"position on the recording VCR.
See page 3, under "Using AUDIO/VIDEO Input Jacks".
5 Press [REC/OTR] on the recording VCR.
6 Begin playback of the tape in the playing VCR.
[TV set]
(this unit)
(Use for monitoring)
ANT
AUDIO
RF cable
IN
L
(supplied)
OUT IN
R
VIDEO
OUT
ANT in
OUT IN
• For best results during dubbing, use the VCR's front panel
controls whenever possible. The remote control might affect
the playing VCR's operation.
• Always use video-quality shielded cables with RCA-type con-
nectors. Standard audio cables are not recommended.
• You can use a video disc player, satellite receiver, or other
audio/video component with A/V outputs in place of the play-
ing VCR.
To Monitor the Recording
1 Turn on the TV and set the TV to channel 3. If channel 3
is already occupied for broadcasting, change the RF output
to CH 4, and change the TV channel to CH4.
(See "RF Output Channel" on page 3 for the detail.)
2 Press [VCR/TV] on the remote control of the recording
VCR so that the VCR/TV indicator comes on.
MTS (Multi-Channel Television Sound) System
When you play a VHS tape, or receive a
broadcast on the VCR tuner channel
you are watching, the status shown
below will appear when you press [DIS-
PLAY] on the remote control. When you
record the MTS broadcast signal, you
need setting the MTS mode.
1 Press [MENU] and select "TV STEREO" or "SAP" by
pressing [PLAY] or [STOP]. Then, press [F.FWD] for fix
mode. To exit, press [C.RESET/EXIT].
• Although a program may be broadcast in both stereo and
second audio, you must select the Recording mode in TV
STEREO or SAP before you record a broadcast.
2 Press [MENU] and select "AUDIO OUT" by pressing
[PLAY] or [STOP]. Then, press [F.FWD]. Next, select
"HIFI" or "MONO" by pressing [PLAY] or [STOP]. To
exit, press [C.RESET/EXIT].
• While the VCR is set in HIFI stereo mode, HIFI appears on
the TV screen. While the VCR is set in monaural (MONO)
mode, HIFI disappears from the TV screen.
MTS Recording / Monitor Mode
Type of Display on the
broadcast TV screen
Regular
-None-
(monaural audio)
Stereo
STEREO
broadcast
Bilingual
SAP
broadcast
Stereo &
STEREO
Bilingual
SAP
broadcast
* You must select the recording mode in TV STEREO or SAP before you record a broadcast.
Auto Rewind
When a tape has reached the end during recording, playback,
or fast-forward, the tape will automatically rewind to the begin-
ning. After rewinding finishes, the VCR will eject the tape and
turn itself to off.
• The VCR will not rewind the tape automatically during timer
recording or One Touch Recording.
Real Time Tape Counter
• This shows the elapsed recording or playback time in hours,
minutes, and seconds. (The displayed time will not change dur-
ing blank portions on the tape.)
• The indication will appear when the tape is rewound further
than "0:00:00" on the tape counter.
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STOP
SP
STEREO/SAP Hi-Fi audio track
Selection (2-channel)
L-channel R-channel
-Invalid-
Mono Mono
-Invalid- L R
Main audio Main audio
TV STEREO*
program program
Sub audio Sub audio
SAP*
program program
TV STEREO* L R
Sub audio Sub audio
SAP*
program program
12:00AM
CH 32
STEREO 1)
SAP
2)
0:00:00 HIFI
Normal audio
track
Mono
L+R
Main audio
program
Sub audio
program
L+R
Sub audio
program
EN