Tips on the operating manual
Please read the operating instructions carefully so
that you can take full advantage of the many func-
tions your new video recorder has to offer.
– The contents on page 1 give you an overview of
all chapters.
– The numbers in the boxes (for example ) give
the order of operation.
Informs you of additional possibilities or gives
information.
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Indicates a danger.
– Most of the functions can be performed
using the buttons on the remote control or
the buttons on the recorder.
This is indicated in the operating instructions
(T/y – first symbol: button on remote
control, second symbol: button on recor-
der).
If operation is only possible using the but-
tons either on the remote control or the but-
tons on the recorder then this is indicated at
the start of the chapter or next to the respec-
tive button.
Special features of your recorder
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This recorder employs the
VHS system
Everything you record with this video recorder can
be played on any recorder that uses the same
system.
Only use quality brand name cassettes.
We recommend BASF VHS video cassettes. These
allow you to take full advantage of your video recor-
ders picture quality.
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GRUNDIG Megalogic
Using this Megalogic video recorder in conjunction
with a GRUNDIG Megalogic TV set will means
extremely easy operation.
The possibilities:
– Transfer of TV stations in the same order as the
TV set.
– When playback is started the video programme
position is automatically selected on the TV set.
– The TV station currently “running” on the TV
screen is recorded immediately after recording
has been started.
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The remote control ...
... is the central control unit for this video recorder
and is used to carry out various functions of suita-
ble Grundig TV sets.
From the comfort of your armchair, you can control
nearly all the recorder functions.
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GRUNDIG On-Screen menu –
what is it?
The on-screen menu is an user guide which makes
seemingly complicated settings and data entries
easy and understandable for everyone.
The correct menus, tables and dialogue lines - from
which you can determine the next possible opera-
ting steps - always appear on the screen.
To make programming easier, the corresponding
buttons on the remote control are also shown.
You will be guided systematically and step for step
until you have achieved the desired result.
It is possible to use the on-screen menu in several
languages.
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The video recorder can be pre-
programmed
– for six broadcasts over a period of 31 days;
– for daily or weekly TV programmes broadcast
– at the same time;
– with or without VPS/PDC control.
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Programming with the
ShowView system
ShowView simplifies programming your video
recorder. You simply enter the ShowView code pro-
vided in your TV programme guide, and confirm the
entry.
SHOWVIEW
TM
are trade marks of Gemstar Develop-
ment Corporation.
The SHOWVIEW-system is manufactured under
license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
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VISS, the VIDEO INDEX SEARCH SYSTEM
This system allows you to find the exact beginning
of your own recordings.
Special features of your Recorder
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