INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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QUICK SETUP GUIDE
Thank you very much for choosing this SANYO Video Cassette Recorder.
This guide will enable the quick and easy setup of your new VCR.
For further details of features please refer to the full instruction manual.
~ CONNECTTO TV AS INDICATED
@ AV connection
We recommend that you use an
AV-cable (sold separately) as
indicated.
You can get a higher quality of
picture and sound during playback.
If you are an AV-cable user, go to o VCR TUNING.
If you are not an AV-cable user, start from m VIDEO CHANNEL SETTING.
~ VIDEO CHANNEL SETTING
1
~
Turn on your TV and set your TV to “VCR” or the position
designated for VCR use (always a position where no TV
programme is received).
9~
Turn off the VCR using the 0/1 button.
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Press the PRESET button for more than 3 seconds.
● The VCR display shows the RF output channel.
4
Tune the UHF channel on the TV to the displayed RF output
channel 37.
For New Zealand, tune the UHF channel to 36.
Test pattern
● The test pattern will appear. This is your video channel.
If the test attern is disturbed or replaced by a TV station, go to step 5 in
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To store the channel, press the PRESET button.
● The VCR is turned off.
This completes the video channel setting.
@ VCR TUNING
1
~
Turn on your TV. Set the TV to the video channel. If using
an AV-cable, set it to AV mode.
2
T
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Turn off the VCR using the (!)/1button.
3
T
Confirm the preset programme position using
.
the CH (+ or -) button.
● The TV stations are already preset as in the right table.
When this is ok for you, go to ~ CLOCK SEITING. If retuning this VCR,
continue with step4.
When retuning this VCR, press both the
CHANNEL (+ and -) buttons on the VCR
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simultaneously for at least 3 seconds.
● Auto tuning will start. It will take a few minutes, please be patient.
● When finished, the TV station preset to the lowest programme position number will be
tuned on your TV screen.
@, CLOCKSETTING
Call up the “CLOCK SET” screen using the
‘@ E“
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Set the now setting (day, month, year and
time) using the numeric (O-9) buttons.
CLOCKSET
01.12.1999
15:00
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[CH-/+l+TIMESHIFT
[
CLEAR1●TOCORRECT
[OKI* ENTER
3
To store the setting, press the OK button.
Programme
position
2
7
9
10
28
TV station
AS CH2
AS CH7
AS CH9
AS CH1O
AS CH28
A Auto tuning
● Duringthe autotuning
operations,pleasedo not
pressanyof the buttonsor
controls ontheVCRor remote
control.
● Autotuning is not possibleif
the VCRis setto external
input mode.
● Theskipfunction will be
automaticallysetfor all
position numberswhereno
TVstation hasbeenpreset,
A year display
● Theyear2000, is setby
entering00,
● Theyearwill bedisplayedin
full, on screen,however,to
settheyearyouonly needto
enterthe lasttwo digits.
CONTENTS
1
Precautions ............................................................................ 2
CONTROLS................................................................................ 3
INTRODUCTION
2
PREPARATION
3
BASICOPERATION
Connections ............................................................................ 5
SwitchingtheVCRpoweron/standby................................................... 5
Savingenergy(ECOmode)................................................................... 5
SETUP
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6
~ Mdeochannelseting ........................................................................... 6
~ VCRtuning........................................................................................... 7
~ ClockseHing......................................................................................... 7
Powerinterruption................................................................................ 7
SotiingtheWstations ......................................................................... 8
Channelpreset...................................................................................... 8
ON-SCREENMENUS..................................................................... 9
VCRPRESE~lNG ........................................................................ 10
Selectingthefunction........................................................................... 10
Revisingtheclock................................................................................. 10
PLAYBACK
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11
Vaflableplaybackmodes...................................................................... 11
Playbackofa NTSCtape....................................................................... 11
Pictureadjustments.............................................................................. 12
Recording WPROGRAMMES ....................................................... 13
QuickStatiRecordingtimer................................................................. 13
4
TIMER RECORDING
5
ADVANCED
OPERATION
TIMER RECORDINGOPTIONS
.......................................................... 14
Notesontimer recording...................................................................... 14
JUST REC.function .............................................................................. 14
G-cooETIMERRECORDING............................................................. 15
Programming on-screen ....................................................................... 15
Programming using the VCRdisplay .................................................... 15
MANUALTIMER RECORDING.......................................................... 16
TIMERRECORDINGWITHOUTUSINGTHE REMOTECONTROL.................. 17
CONFIRMATION/CANCELLINGAPROGRAMMEDTIMERRECORDING.......... 18
TAPELIBRARY DELUXESYSTEM...................................................... 19
TAPELIBRARYDELUXETIMERRECORDING........................................
20
Newrecording programming ................................................................ 20
Recording programming reusing the TAPE LIBRARY DELUXEdata..... 21
MaKnganew recording ontheblank potion of thetape ..................... 21
TAPELlBRARYDELUXEAUTOMATlCPUYBACK................................... 22
USEFULFunctions ..................................................................... 23
Displaythetaperemainingtime........................................................... 23
Endlessplay.......................................................................................... 23
Returnto Zero...................................................................................... 23
lndexsearch......................................................................................... 23
TAPECOPY................................................................................ 24
Synchrodubbing.................................................................................. 24
Manualdubbing.................................................................................... 24
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ERRORMESSAGESGUIDE.............................................................. 25
Troubleshooting ..................................................................... 26
SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................... 27
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PRECAUTIONS
Safety precautions
Operating precautions
DANGER:
This VCR contains live parts. Do not remove
the cabinet.
WARNING:
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose this product to rain or moisture.
CAUTION:
Do not put your hand or other objects in the
cassette loading slot because of the risk of
injury or an accident. Be sure to keep small
children away from the VCR.
Caution concerning condensation
Be careful of condensation
Condensation can form inside a VCR when it
is suddenly moved from a cold place to a
warm, humid one, or when a heater has been
turned on to quickly heat the room.
Do not insert a video cassette if you use
this VCR in areas subject to condensation.
Wait for l; to 2 hours to completely
eliminate condensation before using the
VCR.
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Place the VCR on a flat, stable, level
surface. Never subject it to violent shaking
or any other shock or impact.
Do not expose the unit to high
temperatures. Excessive heat (heat
sources such as heaters, ovens, closed car
on hot days, etc.) may damage the unit.
Be sure to use this VCR only in a
temperature range of 5°C to 40”C (41 ‘F to
105°F) and at less than 80% humidity.
Do not use the unit under the following
conditions:
– in locations with high humidity
– in presence of excessive dirt or dust
—
in areas subject to strong vibrations
– near strong magnetic fields (e.g.
transmitting antennas, motors,
fluorescent lights, etc.)
Do not stack anything on top of your VCR,
or block the air vents, to prevent damaging
or overheating.
Do not place anything, except VHS video
cassette tapes, in the unit.
Do not allow rain, steam, dew, salt water,
sand, oily smoke, metal objects, etc. to
enter the unit.
Clean with a dry and soft cloth, or soft cloth
slightly moistened with a mild detergent
solution.
Do not use any type of solvent, such as
alcohol or benzine.
Electrical precautions
Do not forget that even in the power off
state there is an electrical voltage inside
the VCR as long as it is connected to a wall
socket.
Disconnect the mains lead from the wall
socket if the VCR is not to be used for a
long time.
INTRODUCTION
Only cassettesmarked ~ can
be used with this VCR.
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If the unit does not operate
properly, switch it off, refer to
“TROUBLESHOOTING(see page
26) or contact your Sanyo
authorized service agent.
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INTRODUCTION
Superimposeddisplay
When pressing the function
buttons shown in the table below,
eachmode is superimposed over
the TV screenfor about 2
seconds,
Operationmode Programme
position
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Errormessage
Operation mode
b
: Playback
: Fast-forward
u
: Rewind
●
: Recording
●11
: Recording pause
PPO:OO:OO+: Return to Zero
(Displayed in centre of screen)
Programme position
01-88: Programme position
number
L1 : External input mode
Error message
If you make an error when
controlling the VCR,messages
indicating the problem are
displayed for about 3 seconds.
Pleaserefer to “ERROR
MESSAGESGUIDE” on page25.
CONTROLS
■ Front panel
VCR display
Remote control sensor
Operate the remote control unit within a range of approx. 30”
and approx. 6m (20 ft.) from the front of the VCR.
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: Power on/standby/ECO
@ PLAY : Playback
mode
@
FF : Fast-forward
Q REC
: Recording
Forward search
@
PAUSE/STILL: Recording pause
@
CHANNEL (+, -) : Programme selection
Still picture
Picture adjustment
@
REW
:
Rewind
@ STOP/EJECT : Tape stop
Reverse search “
Cassette ejection
VCR display
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Display Mode
n Cassette in
D
IPlayback
Forward search
-- Fast-forward
~- Rebvind
Tape speed
4
Reverse search
SP:
D $.(-
Still
picture
REC Record
REC-)m[- Record pause
LP:
~REC~-
Synchro dubbing standby
❑
Timer on
EP:
l-e8 Programme position number
L1 External input mode
LP, EP Tape speed mode
(;~+: Flashing)
Standard Play mode
Best image and sound quality. (No
LP/EP indicator)
Long Play mode
Recording or playback times are double
the SP mode.
Economic Play mode (NTSC long play)
NTSC playback times are triple the SP
mode.
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CONTROLS
H Rear panel
Vi
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@ VIDEO IN
: Video input plug
@
VIDEO OUT
:
Video output plug
@ ANT IN : Antenna input plug
@AC lN-
: Power socket
@ AUDIO IN
@ AUDIO OUT
0 ANT OUT
■ Remote control unit
The buttons on the front of the unit have the
same functions as those with the same
names on the remote controller.
00-9 :
@ CLEAR :
@
G-CODE :
@
TYPE :
@ DPC
pkJS :
@ SP/LP :
@ REMAIN :
@ PRESET :
@OK
@ MENU/TV :
@ DISPLAY :
@ RESET :
@ +0+ :
@ INDEX :
@ INPUT :
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&
7
: Audio input plug
: Audio output plug
: Antenna output plug
Direct programme selection,
for various input
Clears data
G-CODE timer programme set
Recording type set
DPC (Digital Picture Control)
function onloff
Recording tapa speed selection
Tape remaining time
Tuner preset
Data/settings entry
On-screen operation
Programme position,
day/time, tape remaining
time display
Counter reset
Counter zero (“0:00:00) return
Index search
External input mode selection
INTRODUCTION
Remote control batteries
insertion
1 Openthe lid.
2 Insert 2 “AA (IECR6)” 1.5
volt batteries (supplied)
according to the@ and@
signs.
3 Replacethe lid.
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2
PREPARATION
@ AVconnection
We recommend that you usean
AV-cable(sold separately) as
indicated. You can get a higher
quality of picture and sound
during playback.
CONNECTIONS
1 t)isconnectthe antenna lead frorntheTV
antenna terminal.
Antenna
‘-F-
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z Make connecticms@ to a shown in the
illustration.
Switching the VCR power on/standby
Power is switched on/off by pressing the 0/1
button on the remote control or on the VCR.
VCR display
Standby
mode (b)
● Only the clock is displayed.
Power on mode(1)
● The clock and the programme position are
displayed.
Saving energy (ECO mode)
The ECO mode reduces the electricity
consumption by turning off the VCR display
and other components while the VCR is in
standby mode.
To set the ECO mode
1
Press the 0/1 button to turn the VCR
standby mode.
2 Press and hold the 0/1 button for more than
3 seconds.
● The ENERGY SAVER indicator comes
green. And nothing is displayed on the
VCR display.
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To cancel the ECO mode
Press the 0/1 button to turn the VCR on.
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When a timer recording is programmed, the
ECO mode cannot be set.
When watching TV, do not set the ECO
mode. If the ECO mode is set, the aerial
output from the VCR will deteriorate giving
very poor TV reception.
For AV-cable users
Go to ~ on next
page.
For non AV-cable users
Start from _ below.
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Video channel setting
❑
1
2
3
Turn on the TV.
Set the TV to “VCR”, or the position
designated for VCR use (always a
position where no TV programme is
received).
Turn off the VCR using the (!)/1button.
Press the PRESET button on the remote
control for more than 3 seconds.
● The VCR display shows the RF output
channel.
Tune the UHF channel on the TV to the
displayed RF output channel 37.
For New Zealand*, tune the UHF channel
to 36.
● The test pattern (below) will appear.
If necessary, adjust the tuning on the TV
so that the test pattern is clear.
If the test pattern is disturbed or replaced
by a TV station, continue with step 5.
g To store the channel, press the PRESET
button.
● The VCR is turned off.
This completes the video channel setting.
SETUP
5
Change the RF output channel number on
the VCR display to a vacant channel
number applicable to your area.
For Australia
Using the CH (+) button change the RF
output channel number.
● RF output channel range is 28 – 69.
llihimm””””s’ra
If necessary, return to “28 using the CH
(-) button. Then press the CH (+) button.
For New Zealand
Press the CH (-) button to display “26” on
the VCR display. Then using the CH (-)
button change the RF output channel
number.
● RF output channel range is 21 – 69.
llimlm-”’Newzea’an
If necessary, return to “28 using the CH
(+) button. Then press the CH (-) button.
6 Tune the UHF channel on the TV to the
changed RF output channel.
● The test pattern will appear.
if necessary, adjust the tuning on the
TV so that the test pattern is clear.
T To store the channel, press the PRESET
button.
● The VCR is turned off.
This completes the video channel setting.
E=Continued on next page.
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PREPARATION
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CH(+,-)
The RFconverter of this VCR
has beenfactory set to
Australian UHF37.
The NewZealand and
Australian channels are not the
same. This means UHF37Aus
is basically the same as UHF36
NZ. But not exactly the same.
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PREPARATION
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OK
CHANNEL(-, +)
A Autotuning
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7
During the auto tuning operations,
please do not press any of the
buttons or controls on the VCR or
remote control,
Auto tuning is not possible if the
VCR is set to external input mode.
The skip function will be
automatically set for all position
numbers where no TV station has
been preset.
SETUP
~ VCR tuning
❑ Turn on the TV.
Set the TV to the video channel. If using
an AV-cable, set it to AV mode.
Turn on the VCR using the (!)/1button. The TV
stations are already preset as follows.
Confirm this preset programme position using
the CH (+ or -) button.
Programme
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“lo”
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position
TV station AS CH2 AS CH7
AS CH9 AS CH1OAS CH28
When the reset channel tuning is ok for you,
9oto*.
When retuning this VCR, press the both
CHANNEL (+ and -) buttons on the VCR
simultaneously for at least 3 seconds.
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PLEASEWAIT.
● Auto tuning will start. It will take a few
minutes, please be patient.
Auto tuning
This VCR has a built-in tuner capable of
tuning up to 88 TV stations.
The TV stations available in your area will be
automatically preset in order starting from
programme position number “01”,
Tuning confirmation
Confirm the channel tuning has been
performed using the CH (+ or -) button. And
to sort the TV stations, refer to “Sorting the
TV stations” on page 8.
~ Clock setting
1
2
3
Call up the “CLOCK SET” ‘----- “--’--
screen using
the MENU~V button.
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[CLEAR1
●TOCORRECT
[MENU1
●TV
Set the now setting (day, month, year and
time) using the numeric (O– 9) buttons,
For a single digit number, first press the
numeric Obutton, then press the button of
the desired number.
To set the year you only need to enter the
last two digits, however the year will be
displayed in full , on screen.
CLOCKSET
01.12.1999
15:00
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[CH-/+l+Tl MESHIFT
[CLEAR1
●TO CORRECT
[OKI
●ENTER
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In case of error, press the CLEAR button
to erase the wrong setting, then enter the
correct one.
To store the setting, press the
OK button.
● Seconds will start counting from “00” as
the OK button is pressed.
A
Year display
The year 2000, is set by entering 00.
Power interruption
If the power to the VCR has failed or has been
disconnected for more than 1 hour, all data
except the tuner preset memory should be
reset.
First set the clock, then set any function again.
Sorting the TV stations
Channel preset
It is possible to sort the TV stations as desired.
~xarnple: To change
TVl from programme
position “03” to programme ~osition
“01”.
Programmeposition
01
(Before) TV3 .
TV etation
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1
2
3
4
Press the PRESET button.
Using the CH (+ or –) button select the
desired TV station (e.g. TVl).
Using the numeric (O– 9) buttons, enter the
target programme position number (e.g.
“01”).
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Press the OK button.
Repeat steps 2 to 4 to change another TV
station programme position number.
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When finished, press the PRESET button.
Fine tuning
If the tuning is not optimum, it can be
improved by manual fine tuning.
1 Press the PRESET button.
2 Press the FF or REW button to obtain the
best possible picture and sound,
3 Press the OK button.
4 When finished, press the PRESET button.
Skip function
If only programme position numbers 1 to 30
have been preset, you can set the skip
function for programme position numbers 31
to 88, so that only the preset TV stations will
appear when pressing the CH (+ or –) button.
1
2
3
4
Press the PRESET button.
Using the numeric buttons or the CH (+ or
-) button, select the programme position
number to skip.
Press the CLEAR button.
● The “S’ indicator will light.
To cancel the skip function, press the
CLEAR button again to erase the “S”
indicator.
Press the OK button
Repeat steps 2 to 4 for every programme
position number to skip.
5 When finished, press the PRESET button.
Manual tuning
This tuning mode can be used to modify the
settings entered by the Auto tuning function,
or to manually preset the TV stations to
particular programme position numbers.
1 Press the PRESET button.
2 Using the CH (+ or -) button, select the
desired programme position number.
3 Press the PLAY button.
If the search stops on a broadcast other than
the one desired, press the PLAY button again
until the broadcast from the desired TV station
appears on the TV screen.
4 Press the OK button when the desired TV
station appears on the TV screen.
Repeat steps 2 to 4 to preset another TV
station to another programme position number.
5 When finished, press the PRESET button.
PREPARATION
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TV3 3
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When you use
the G-CODEfunction
to programmea recordingfroma
certainchannelfor thefirsttime, it
willaskyouthe programme
positionnumberthatchannelwas
presetto. That
setting will be
memorized and automatically set
the next time the same channel is
selected.
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PREPARATION
OK
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CH(+, -)
G-CODE
MENU/lV
TYPE
Multicolored on-screen display
Foreasierviewing, the menu
colours havethe following
appearance.
Menu title:
White letters on magenta
background
Setup item:
White letters on
green background
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VCR SETUP
CLOCK SET
TAPE L I BRARY DELUXE
[CH- / + I ●SELECT
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OK1*ENTER
[MENU 1●TV
01.12.1999
13:30
Operation indications:
White letters on blue
background
● The-buttons that can be used
with eachmenu are displayed
at the bottom of the screen.
ON-SCREEN MENUS
The VCR can easily be programmed by using
❑ Turn on the TV.
the menus displayed on-screen.
The menus are controlled from the remote
Set the TV to the video channel. If using
control.
an AV-cable, set it to AV mode.
If you memorize the basic operations, each
setting can easily be made by following the
steps of the concerned menu.
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[CLEAR]
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MENWIV
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PR~ SET / CLEAR
VCR SETUP
CLOCK SET
TAPE L 1❑RARV DELUXE
[CH-/+l+SELECT
[OK 1●ENTER
[MENU1.T1
01.12.1999
13:30
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[TYPE 1●TYPE
[CLEAR 1●CANCEL
[OK 1●ENTER
PROG. SET/CLEAR
Manual timer recording (See page 16)
Confirmation/cancelling (See page 18)
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[ TYPE 1●TYPE
VCR SETUP
Selecting the function (See page 10)
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[CH-/+l*SELECT
[OK 1●ENTER
[NENUI ●TV
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●
CLOCK SET
Revising the clock (See page 10)
CLOCK SET
01.12.1999
15:00
TAPE LIBRARY DELUXE
Timer recording (See page 20)/
Automatic playback (See page 22)
TAPE L I BRARV DELUXE
v 1RG IN TAPE I S DETECTED.
NEW T IMER PROGRAMME BY
TAPE L I BRARY DELUXE
WILL BE STARTED.
[IX 1●ENTER IMEFWI*TV
TAPE L I BRARY DELUXE
THIS TAPE HAS CONTENTS
L I ST FOR BOTH RECORD I NO
& PLAYSACK
SELECT THE DES I RED
PROGRHE FOR REC. OR PB
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[MENU 1●TV
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TAPE L I BRARY DELUXE
THIS TAPE HAS CONTENTS
L I ST FOR PLAYSACK ONLY.
SELECT THE DES I RED
PROGRME FOR PLAYBACK.
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[OK
1●SEARCH
[MENU 1●TV
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TAPE L I SRARY DELUXE
THIS TAPE HAS NO
CONTENTS L I ST
PLEASE CHANGE TO
At@THER TAPE
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● If a wrong sub-menu has been selected, press the MENU~ button and start again.
VCR PRESETTING
Q Turn onthe TV.
Set the TV to the video channel. If using
an AV-cable, set it to AV mode.
Selecting the function
1
2
3
4
5
Call up the “MENU” screen using the
MENUM/ button
Using the CH (+ or -) button select the
VCR SETUP line, then press the OK
button.
[CH- / + 1●SELECT
[OK 1*ENTER [MEtWJl+TV
Using the CH (+ or -) button select the
changing line.
Press the OK button to set the desired
delay.
To set a mode, make sure the symbol “O”
is displayed to the left of the desired
setting.
To store the setting, press the MENU/TV
button.
NTSC PB
NTSC playback system
PAL-TV: When using a PAL (B/G) system TV.
NTSC443: When using an NTSC4.43 system
TV. (Please use the AV
connection.)
CHILD LOCK
Child lock function
ON: “BLOCKED is displayed on the TV
screen and the sound is muted.
OFF: The child lock function is not engaged.
OFF TIMER
Auto power off setting
The VCR will be turned off automatically if it is
not used for a programmed period time. (The
auto power off delay is timed after any VCR
action or operation.)
OFF: Not active
2HR: The VCR will go off after 2 hours
6HR: The VCR will go off after 6 hours
Revising the clock
1
2
3
4
Call
up the “MENU” screen using the
MENU~V button.
Using the
CH (+ or -) button select the
CLOCK SET line, then press the OK
button.
CLOCK SET
01.12.1999
15:00
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ICH-/+l+Tl ME SHIFT
[ CLEAR 1●TO CORRECT
[OK 1●ENTER
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ro set Summer/Standard time:
Each press of the CH (+ or -) button will
advance or retard the clock by 1 hour.
To
delete the incorrect numbers:
Continue pressing the CLEAR button,
then enter the new settings using the
numeric (O– 9) buttons.
To store the setting, press the OK button.
● Seconds will start counting from “00 as
the OK button is pressed
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BASICOPERATION
PLAY
REW
#
FF
STOP
PMBE{
EJECT
Auto power on
The power is automatically
switched on asa cassetteis
inserted while the VCRis in the
standby mode.
Auto play
The VCRwill play backatape
automatically when a video
cassette is inserted whose
erasure-prevention tab has been
removed.
Auto eject
When a video cassette without an
erasure-prevention tab is played
to the end of the tape, the tape
will be automatically rewound
and then the cassette will be
ejected.
Power olf eject
The video cassettewill be ejected
when the EJECTbutton is
pressed,evenwhen the VCRis in
standby mode.
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PLAYBACK
❑ Turn on the TV.
Set the TV to the video channel. If using
an AV-cable, set it to AV mode.
1 lnserta recorded videocassette.
- Cassette loading
Gently push the centre of the cassette
until it is loaded automatically.
Erasure-prevention tab
Z Pres.s the P1.AY button.
stop
Press the STOP button.
Eject the cassette
Press the EJECT button on the VCR.
Rewind
Press the REW button during stop or play for
reverse search operation.
Fast-forward
Press the FF button during stop or play for
forward search operation.
Variable playback modes
Forward search
Press the FF button during playback or
fast-forward operation.
Reverse search
Press the REW button during playback or
rewind operation,
Still picture
Press the PAUSE/STILL button during normal
playback.
Frame advance
Press the PAUSE/STILL button during still
picture.
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During variable playback modes the picture
may contain some noise or vibration that
cannot be corrected. This is not a
malfunction.
If still picture playback is continued for
about five minutes, the VCR will
automatically change to stop mode in order
to prevent the tape from being damaged.
This VCR will not guarantee the variable
playback modes picture quality of tapes.
Playback of a NTSC tape
This VCR can playback a NTSC tape on a
PAL (B/G) or NTSC 4.43 system TV.
For NTSC playback system setting, refer to
“Selecting the function” on page 10.
NTSC
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When you playback a NTSC tape on a PAL
TV,
● If the image is unstable, rolling vertically,
use the
TV vertical hold button to stabilize
the image.
● The image may shrink vertically and a
black band may appear at the top and
bottom of the screen.
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● A NTSC tape cannot be copied normally.
● Picture quality of NTSC tapes cannot be
guaranteed with this VCR.
Picture adjustments
DPC (Digital Picture Control) function
This function sets the sharpness automatically
to give the best possible picture during
playback.
To adjust the picture to the desired
sharpness, press the DPC
Plus button.
(The DPC Plus mode does not function in
variable playback modes.)
● The condition of the DPC Plus mode is
displayed on-screen for about 3 seconds.
DPC PLUS ON
t
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DPC PLUS OFF
Tracking adjustment
This VCR is equipped with an auto tracking
function. During playback this function will
adjust the tracking to the best possible image.
If noise appears in the playback picture, press
the CH (+ or -) button, to reduce the noise
interference in the image.
When the tracking is adjusted using the CH (+
or-) button, the auto tracking mode is
cancelled.
To return to auto tracking mode, eject the
cassette (press the EJECT button), then
reload it again.
Noise interference
If the
CHANNEL (+ and -) buttons on the
VCR are pressed simultaneously in the
playback mode, the tracking adjustment will
move to centre position and the auto
tracking mode will be cancelled.
Depending on the cassette tape, you may
find that some noise interference cannot be
completely corrected using the tracking
controls.
If the still picture moves up and down
Use the CH (+ or -) button, to correct.
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CH(+, -)
DPC
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lncethe cassette tape is
nloaded, the VCRis resetand
le next time the VCRis usedyou
lay need to do the corrections
gain.
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BASICOPERATION
To record from an external
source (AUDIONIDEOIN on the
rear panel use)
At stepl,
Pressthe INPUTbutton.
● ‘(L1” is displayed instead of
the programme position
number.
Mis-erasure prevention eject
The cassettewill automatically be
ejected if recording is attempted
on a video cassette without an
erasure-prevention tab.
Auto rewind
TheVCRautomatically rewinds
the tape when it reachesthe end.
This function does not operate
with timer recording or Quick
Start Recording timer.
Erasure-preventiontab
To prevent accidental erasure,
remove the tab after recording.
To record again, cover the hole
with vinyl tape.
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RECORDING
TV PROGRAMMED
❑ Turn on the TV.
Set the TV to the video channel. If using
an AV-cable, set it to AV mode.
- Load a cassette tape with
erasure-prevention tab.
1 Using the numeric (~-9) buttons, or the
CH (+ or -) button, select the TV station
to be recorded.
z If desired, select the long play recording
using the SP/LP button.
● The “LP appears on the VCR display.
The recording time is double the SP
(Standard Play) mode.
3
If necessary, press the TYPE button to
set the recording type.
Setting the recording type
If a recording type is selected, it will be
displayed and make programme selection
easier when listing the tape recordings data.
It can be used to easily find a desired
recording. (Refer to ‘TAPE LIBRARY
DELUXE AUTOMATIC PLAYBACK on page
22.)
@Press the TYPE button repeatedly until the
desired type is displayed.
@When the desired type has been selected,
press the OK button.
● The selected recording type is cancelled if
the VCR is turned off (standby mode) or if
the cassette tape is ejected.
TYPE-;”;=;++--------------
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The letter in brackets
(e.g. (F))shows the display
on the VCR display.
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FILM (F): Film
S;ORT(S):
SpOrtS
D~AMA (d): Drama
M~SIC(M): Music
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NEWS (n): News
A~lMA (A): Animation,
cartoon
E;UC. (E):Educational
programme
G~ME(g): Game
T;flll (t): Thriller
C;MED(c): Comedy
.................................
Press the REC button.
Stop the recording using the STOP button.
If you wish to avoid recording
unwanted material
1
Press the PAU!WSTILL button.
2 To continue recording, press the
PAUSE/STILL button or REC button.
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If the record pause mode continues for about
five minutes, the VCR will automatically go
into the stop mode in order to prevent damage
to the tape.
Recording one programme while
watching another
1
Start recording the desired TV station
programme selected on the VCR.
2 Select on the TV receiver the TV station
you want to watch.
If using an AV-cable, set the TV to the TV
mode.
Quick Start Recording timer
Timer recording is simple.
You can start a recording and then
programme when the VCR will automatically
stop recording and go into standby mode.
1
2
●
Press the REC button twice.
Set the recording end time by using REC
and CH (+ or-) buttons.
REC: Units of 30 minutes
CH (+, -): Units of 1 minute
The timer
indicator (~) will light after the
recording end time is set.
Rmmll
To stop the recording at any time, press the
STOP button.
Checfdng/Changing
When the REC button is pressed during Quick
Start Recording, the recording end time will
blink.
The recording end time can be changed by
pressing REC and CH (+ or -) buttons.
TIMER RECORDING OPTIONS
This VCR can be programmed using the
following methods.
● YOU can set up to 6 programme to be
recorded upon a period of up to 1 year.
■ G-CODE timer recording
Simple way to programme a timer recording
by simply entering the
G-CODE programming
number (1 to 9 digits) indicated next to the
programmed listed in
TV guides, newspapers,
TV programme lists, etc. published for your
area.
■ Manual timer recording
Can be programmed using the PROG. SET/
CLEAR menu displayed on-screen. All the
settings can be entered directly in the
on-screen menu.
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Timer recording without the use of
the remote control (can be entered
using the buttons on the
VCR only)
If the remote control batteries are dead or if it
is not available, a timer recording
programming can be entered using the
buttons on the VCR only.
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Using this method you will not be able to set
the recording type, weekly or daily recording.
Notes on timer recording
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●
●
●
The (El) indicator will flash if no video
cassette is loaded when going into timer
standby mode.
The (~)
indicator will flash and the video
cassette is ejected if a video cassette with
no erasure-prevention tab is loaded.
Daily recording starting on a Saturday or
Sunday is not possible.
Even if a timer recording has been preset,
the VCR can be used a; usual up to the
programmed start time. When finished
using the VCR, do not forget to return it to
timer recording standby mode.
Programme priority
If several timer recordings have overlapping
recording time, the recording with the earliest
start time will be recorded first, until the end.
19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00
23:00
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These portions will not be recorded.
JUST REC. function
During a timer recording, the VCR will
automatically calculate the remaining tape
duration and, if necessary, will switch the
recording speed from SP (standard play) to
LP (long play), so the programme can be
recorded entirely, without reaching the end of
the tape before recording is completed.
SP mode
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LP mode
Approx.
Approx. ~
150 minutes ~ 60 minutes
*
Desired programme length is 210 minutes
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This feature is not available during Quick
Start Recording, and will not work properly
on tapes longer than E-240 or on tapes
shorter than E-180.
If two or more timer recordings are
programmed, all the programmed may not
fit on a single tape. In that case, make sure
the JUST REC. mode is not set, and select
the recording speed manually.
There mav be some interference in the
image where the speed has been switched.
Types of cassette tapes compatible with the
JUST REC. timer recording mode and
recording durations
Cassette type ~p
Mode
LP
E-180
180 min. 360 min.
E-240 240 min.
480 min.
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TIMERRECORDING
ERRORMESSAGE:
“TIMER MEMORYFULL”
If the VCRtimer memory is full,
this messagewill bedisplayed.
Solution:
Deleteone of the 6 programmed
already entered. Seepage 18.
For New Zealand
Noteonskydecodersand
recording
● There are at present two types
of sky decoders available in
New Zealand.
1.Base BandDecoder(noremote
controlsupplied,older type).
You cannot successfully record
G-Code programmed using this
type of decoder, (Unless
your
videois modifiedinternallyfirst.)
ContactSkyTV for details.
z.
IRD Oecoder (supplied with Sky
Remote and with UHFoutput).
This decoder allows you to
programme recordings using the
G-Code function. You can use the
SkYCODENUMBERS to record
Sky TV programmed with your
VCR, However, please note the
following limitations.
(a)The Sky CODENUMBERS used
with the VCR can not change the
channels on the Sky Decoder.
This means you must first
preselect the Sky channel you
want to record (movies, sport,
news)
(b)TheVCRwill thenturnonand
record the programme position
which has been set for Sky. (e.g.
programme position “6”).
The Sky channel you record
(movies, sport, news) will depend
on which channel the decoder was
left on.
(c)Remember the first time you use a
Sky CODENUMBER, the
programme position number
(’(PR”) on the video needs to be
set the same for all three Sky
channels
This will depend on the programme
position number you allocated for
Sky in the set up. ie programme
position number “6.
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TIMERRECORDING
G-CODE
TIMER RECORDING
In caseof error, press the CLEAR
button to erasethe wrong setting,
then enter the correct one.
Additionalsettings
After pressing the OKbutton at
step 3,
Recording tape speed/
JUSTREC.mode setting
Pressthe SP/LP button
repeatedlyto display the
desired mode.
SP Standard Playmode
LP: Long Play mode
A JUST REC.mode
(Onthe VCRdisplay)
No LP: Standard Play mode
1P: Long Play mode
AUTO: JUST REC.mode,
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Daily/Weekly recording
Pressthe MENWTV button
repeatedlyto display the
desired recording mode.
Blank: for once
M-F: for daily recording
(Monday through Friday)
WK for weekly recording
(the same programme
everyweek)
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Changing the end time
Eachpress of the CH (+ or -)
button will changethe
recording end time by units of
10 minutes.
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This VCR has a built-in G-CODE system.
Programming timer recordings is now as
simple as entering a
G-CODE programming
number (1 to 9 digits) listed next to each
programme in your local TV guide or
newspaper TV programme listing.
❑ Turn on the TV.
Set the TV to the video channel. If using
an AV-cabie, set it to AV mode.
Programming on-screen
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2
3
Call up the
“G-CODE” screen using the
G-CODE button.
Using the numeric (O – 9) buttons, enter the
G-CODE programming number for the
programme you want to record. (e.g. 4S91 35)
Press the OK button.
G-CDDE NU~ER
489135 ---
PR DATE START END
01 25.12 15:00 16:OOW
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If the programme position number (PR)
displays “--”:
Enter the programme position number the TV
station has been preset to.
● That setting will be memorized and set the
next time the same TV station is selected.
If desired, make “Additional settings” on the
left to your timer recording.
a When allthe settings are as desired,
press the OK button.
You can programme another recording by
repeating steps 2 to 4.
~ Insert a video cassette with
erasure-prevention tab.
Make sure the tape is longer than the total
recording time.
h Set thetimersandby mode using the
G-CODE button.
● The timer indicator (~) will light on the
VCR display.
Programming using the VCR display
You can programme or confirm a G-CODE
timer recording on the VCR display even if the
TV is
turned off.
The settings are the same as when
programming on-screen.
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2
3
Press the
G-CODE button.
Enter the G-CODE
programming number.
-
Press the OK button.
If the programme position number (PR)
displays “-–”:
Enter the programme position number the TV
station has been preset to.
● That setting will be memorized and set the
next time the same TV station is selected.
If desired, make “Additional settings” on the
left to your timer recording.
a Press the OK button.
You can programme another recording by
repeating steps 2 to 4.
~ Insert a video cassette with
erasure-prevention tab.
Make sure the tape is longer than the total
recording time.
5
Set the timer standby mode using the
G-CODE button.
● The timer indicator (~) will light on the
VCR display.
G-CODE is registered trademarks of
Gemstar Development Corporation.
The G-CODE system is manufactured
under license from Gemstar
Development Corporation.
Newspaper or TV guide
G-CODE programming number
MANUAL TIMER RECORDING
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2
3
Turn on the TV.
Set the TV to the video channel. If using an
AV+able, set it to AV mode.
Load a cassette tape with
erasure-prevention tab.
Make sure the tape is longer than the
total recording time.
Call up the “MENU” screen using the
MENWTV button.
Using the CH (+, –) button select the
PRO-G. SET/CLEAR line, then press the
OK button.
PR DATE START END
-- DD. ~ NN:MU NN:MM W
----, -- --:--
-- :--
---- ,---- :-- -- :--
------- --:-- --:__
------- --:-- _-:_-
----,-- --:--
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[MENU 1●TV
Set the recording as indicated below.
Examp/e:
PR
:
Programme position number... 02
DATE
: Date... 25 December
START : Start time... 09:30
END
: End time... 11:00
SPEED :Tape speed... LP
TYPE : Recording type... FILM
o Using the numeric (O- 9) button enter the
desired setting in “PR” and “DATE.
PR DATE START Em
02 25.12 NN:MM NN:W W
-- .-,-- --:-- --:__
_- __,-- --:-- -- :--
----,-- _-: ---- :--
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Deily~eekly recording
Press the CH (+) button repeatedly to
display the desired recording mode.
Blank for once
M-F: for daily recording (Monday through
Friday)
WK: for weekly recording
(the same programme every week)
@ Using the numeric (O- 9) button enter the
desired setting in “START” and “END.
Recording tape spaed/JUST REC.
mode setting
Press the SPILP button repeatedly to
display the desired mode.
SP: Standard Play mode
LP: Long Play mode
A: JUST REC. mode
Setting the recording type
Press the TYPE button repeatedly until
the desired ~pe is displayed.
4 Confirm the programming settings, then
press the OK button.
You can programme another recording by
repeating step 3 and 4.
5 Set the timer sandby mode using the 0/1
button.
● The timer indicator (D) will light on the
VCR display.
TIMERRECORDING
;etting tip:
In case of error, pressthe
CLEARbutton to erasethe
wrong setthg, then enter the
correct one.
To record from an external
source (AUDIO/VIDEOIN on
the rear panel use)
Pressthe INPUTbutton to
display “L1” under “PR”.
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ERRORMESSAGE
“NO CASSETTE”
When the RECbutton is pressed,
this messagewill bedisplayed.
Solution:
It can be ignored becausethis
special method requires that no
tape be loaded the VCR.
Setting tip:
● Incaseof error, pressthe
REWbutton to erasethe
wrong setting, then enter the
correct one.
● Torecord from an external
source (ALfDIO/VIDEO IN on
the rear panel use)
Pressthe CHANNEL(-),
button to display “L1” under
“PR”.
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TIMER RECORDING WITHOUT USING THE
REMOTE CONTROL
If the remote control batteries are dead or if it
is not available, a timer recording
programming can be entered using the
buttons on the VCR.
Using this method you will not be able to set
the recording type, weekly or daily recording
or PDC recording.
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If a cassette is loaded in the VCR (the
cassette indicator (o-s) shown on the VCR
display), press the EJECT button to eject it
before starting the procedure below. If a
cassette is loaded in the VCR when the REC
button is pressed, recording mode will start.
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2
3
Press the 0/1 button to turn the VCR
power on.
Call up timer programming screen using
the REC button for about 5 seconds.
Set the recording as indicated below.
Exemp/e:
PR : Programme position... 02
DATE : Date ...25 December
START : Starl time... 09:30
END
: End time... 11:00
SPEED : Tape speed... SP
Setting method
~ Using the CHANNEL (- or +) button on
the VCR, enter the desired setting.
@ Press the FF button to move to the next
entry space.
Repeat steps 0 and@, enter all the other
settings.
● When the tape speed is entered using the
CHANNEL (+ or -), the timer recording is
set.
PR DATE START END
02 25.12 09:30 11:00 S
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-_ :_-
-- :..-
-- -.,--
__ :_-
--:-_
__ -_,-- --:---- :--
-- -----
__ :--
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To make further timer recordings, repeat step 3.
a Confirm theprogrammingsettings, then
press the REC button.
- Load a cassette tape with
erasure-prevention tab.
Make sure the tape is longer than the
total recording time.
5
Set the timer standby mode using the (!)/1
button to.
● The timer indicator (Pi) will light on the
VCR display.
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If the REC button is pressed before
programming is completed, the timer
recording setup mode will be cancelled.
Once a programme timer recording has
been set, it cannot be confirmed or erased
using the buttons on the VCR front panel.
(Only possible using the standard method
with the remote control.)
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