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the timer is not programmed correctly, the incorrect timer 
setting stays in effect unless you cancel it. To cancel the 
incorrect timer setting, refer to “To Cancel or Check the Start/
End Time’’.

QUICK-FIND

Operation for 31B-450/31B-454 only

This function enables you to search and confirm the contents 
of the recorded programme(s) using the index mark.

• Use the remote control for this procedure.
• The tape must be fully rewound.

1)

Press 

QUICK-FIND

.

To Skip to the Beginning of Next Programme

1)

Press 

QUICK-FIND

.

To View at Normal Speed

1)

Press 

PLAY

/

K

. The Quick-Find is cancelled.

Note: •

This function will not operate in the Recording mode.

When you want to cancel the Quick-Find while in 
progress, press 

STOP

/

L

.

When the end of a tape is reached during the Quick-
Find, the tape will automatically rewind to the 
beginning. After rewinding finishes, the VCR will 
eject the tape and turn itself off.

INDEX SEARCH

Operation for 31B-450/31B-454 only

• The index mark will be made automatically when 

REC/OTR

 is pressed. It will also be marked at the starting 

point of Timer Recording and OTR.

• The index mark is not recorded if 

PAUSE/STILL

 

F

 is 

pressed and released during recording.

• The time gap between index marks on the tape should be 

greater than 1 minute for SP recording and 2 minutes for 
LP recording.

• Use the remote control for this procedure.

1)

Press 

SEARCH MODE

.

2)

Press 

PLAY

/

K

 or 

STOP

/

L

 repeatedly until the number of 

programmes that you want to skip appears.

3)

Press 

REW

/

s

 or 

F.FWD

/

B

The VCR begins rewinding or fast forwarding to the 
beginning of desired programme.

When the preset programme is reached, the VCR will start 
playback automatically.

Note: •

Index Search can be set up to 20.

This function will not operate in the Recording mode.

Operations must be followed up within 30 seconds 
from steps 

2)

 to 

3)

, otherwise the Index Search mode 

will be cancelled.

To exit the Index Search mode, press 

MENU

 in step 

2)

 

or press 

STOP

/

L

 after step 

3)

.

TIME SEARCH

Operation for 31B-450/31B-454 only

If a tape includes both programmes recorded in the PAL 
system and ones recorded in the NTSC system, this function 
may not be operated correctly.

• Use the remote control for this procedure.

1)

Press 

SEARCH MODE 

twice.

2)

Press 

PLAY

/

K

 or 

STOP

/

L

 repeatedly until the desired 

time appears.

3)

Press 

REW

/

s

 or 

F.FWD

/

B

.

The VCR begins rewinding or fast forwarding to the 
specified point.

When 0:00 is reached, the VCR will start playback 
automatically.

Note: •

Time Search can be set up to 9 hours 59 minutes 
(9:59).

This function will not operate in the Recording mode.

Operations must be followed up within 30 seconds 
from steps 

2)

 to 

3)

, otherwise the Time Search mode 

will be cancelled.

To exit the Time Search mode, press 

MENU

 in step 

2)

 

or press 

STOP

/

L

 after step 

3)

.

Copying a Video Tape

You can make copies of videotapes made by friends or relatives 
for your own enjoyment.

WARNING:

• Unauthorized recordings of copyrighted video 

tapes may be an infringement of copyright 
laws.

Connect the recording VCR (this unit), playing VCR (another 
VCR) and your TV as outline in the following diagram.

1)

Insert a pre-recorded videocassette into the playing VCR.

2)

Insert a blank videocassette, or one you want to record 
over, into the cassette compartment of the recording 
VCR.

3)

Press 

SPEED/SYSTEM

 on the remote control to select the 

desired recording speed (SP/LP).

4)

Select “AV2” position on the recording VCR. See “Other 
Connections”.

5)

Press 

REC/OTR

 on the recording VCR.

6)

Begin playback of the tape in the playing VCR.

7)

To stop recording, press 

STOP/EJECT

 on the recording 

VCR, then stop playback of the tape in the playing VCR.

Note: •

For best results during dubbing, use the VCR’s front 
panel controls whenever possible. The remote control 
might affect the playback VCR’s operation.

If video or colour fades in and out, you may be 
copying a copy guarded video tape.

To Monitor the Recording

Turn on the TV and select the video channel on the TV.

RF OUT

AERIAL

AV2(DECODER)

AV1(TV)

to RF OUT

to aerial

socket

[Source (Playing) VCR <Monaural>]

(another VCR)

to 21-Pin

Scart socket

[TV set]

(Use for monitoring)

[Editing (Recording) VCR]

(this unit)

RF cable (supplied)

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Summary of Contents for 31B-250

Page 1: ...d recording or use of broadcast television programming video tape film or other copyrighted material may violate applicable copyright laws We do not take responsibility for the unauthorised duplicatio...

Page 2: ...ours until it is dry inside Positioning Do not place the VCR directly on top of or underneath your TV set Ensure that there is at least 20 cm between the VCR and the TV set and that air can circulate...

Page 3: ...ndicator 11 STANDBY indicator 12 FUNCTION indicator 13 TAPE IN indicator 14 TIMER indicator 15 REC indicator Rear Panel 16 Power cord 17 AV2 DECODER socket 18 AV1 TV socket 19 RF OUT socket 20 AERIAL...

Page 4: ...rent Tape Speeds Before recording select the tape speed SP mode Standard Play or LP mode Long Play The table below shows the maximum recording playback time using E 60 E 120 E 180 or E 240 tapes in ea...

Page 5: ...r TV AV2 DECODER Connection for Other External Devices The second Scart socket AV2 DECODER is designated for other external devices e g decoder another VCR video camera and so on Note If you want to c...

Page 6: ...4 and 31B 454 only Press PLAY K or STOP L to select MANUAL or AUTO then press F FWD B If you select MANUAL continue with step 5 If you select AUTO Auto Clock Setting becomes ON Press FUNCTION The cloc...

Page 7: ...d 6 If you only press 6 channel 6 will be selected after a brief delay You can only select channels 1 99 Manual Channel Preset Use the remote control for this procedure 1 Press MENU 2 Press PLAY K or...

Page 8: ...Y K or STOP L to select INITIAL then press F FWD B 3 Press PLAY K or STOP L to select CH TUNING then press F FWD B 4 Press PLAY K or STOP L repeatedly to select MOVE then press F FWD B 5 Press PLAY K...

Page 9: ...r the VCR has been in Still mode for 5 minutes it will stop automatically to protect the tape and the video head Note for Speed search and Still Picture Usually there will be video noise lines black a...

Page 10: ...reached To check time remaining during an OTR Press DISPLAY To change the recording length during an OTR Press REC OTR repeatedly until the desired length appears To stop an OTR before recording is f...

Page 11: ...PLAY K or STOP L during steps 3 to 9 the input mode will move to the next step If you do not press F FWD B within 5 seconds of setting an item the input mode will move to the next step Press REW s to...

Page 12: ...ETURN will not be carried out Using the VCR Menu If there are any remaining programmes including Daily Everyday Weekly AUTO RETURN will not operate 1 Press MENU 2 Press PLAY K or STOP L repeatedly to...

Page 13: ...31B 454 only If a tape includes both programmes recorded in the PAL system and ones recorded in the NTSC system this function may not be operated correctly Use the remote control for this procedure 1...

Page 14: ...to the exposed surfaces Auto Head Cleaning This feature automatically cleans the heads as you insert or remove a cassette to ensure a clear picture The playback picture may become blurred or interrup...

Page 15: ...s OK in playback Head cleaning is necessary consult the nearest Authorized Service Centre Playback picture is partially noisy Adjust tracking control for a better picture by using CHANNEL K L On the a...

Page 16: ...rasse 18 22761 Hamburg Germany declare that the Video Cassette Recorder 31B 250 31B 254 31B 450 and 31B 454 are in compliance with following norms EN 55013 2001 A1 2003 EN 55020 2002 A1 2003 EN 61000...

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