JVC HR-S5800AM, 0701MNV-ID-PJ User Manual

®

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

HR-S5800AM
HR-S5880AM

CABLE/
SAT/DVD

VCR

TV

TM TM

525/625

INSTRUCTIONS

ENGLISH

CONTENTS

SAFETY FIRST 2

Safety Precautions ................................... 2

INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER 4

Basic Connections ................................... 4

S-VIDEO Connection .............................. 5

INITIAL SETTINGS 6

Video Channel Set................................... 6

Auto Set Up ............................................ 8

On-Screen Displays .............................. 10

Select Language ..................................... 11

Clock Set ............................................... 12

PLAYBACK 13

Basic Playback ...................................... 13

Playback Features ................................. 14

RECORDING 19

Basic Recording .................................... 19

Recording Features ................................ 20

B.E.S.T. Picture System .......................... 24

TIMER RECORDING 26

G-CODE™/SHOWVIEW™ System Setup ...... 26

G-CODE™/SHOWVIEW™ Timer

Programming ........................................ 28

Express Timer Programming .................. 30

24H Express Timer Programming .......... 32

Automatic Satellite Programme

Recording ............................................. 37

PROGRAMME NAVIGATION 38

Navigation ............................................ 38

SPECIAL FEATURES 42

Remote Control Functions ..................... 42

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 46

Connecting/Using A Stereo

System .................................................. 46

EDITING 47

Preparation For Editing .......................... 47

Edit From A Camcorder ......................... 48

Edit To Or From Another Video

Recorder ............................................... 49

Audio Dubbing ..................................... 50

INFORMATION ON MULTI-SYSTEM
COMPATIBILITY 52

TUNER SET 54
TROUBLESHOOTING 58
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 61
INDEX 62
SPECIFICATIONS 65

LPT0598-001A

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SAFETY FIRST

Safety Precautions

The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit.

WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR

MOISTURE.

CAUTION

n When you are not using the recorder for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the

power cord from the mains outlet.

n Dangerous voltage inside. Refer internal servicing to qualified service personnel. To prevent electric shock or

fire hazard, remove the power cord from the mains outlet prior to connecting or disconnecting any signal lead
or aerial.

ATTENTION

1. This recorder can also receive SECAM colour television signals for recording and playback.

2. Recordings made of SECAM television signals produce monochrome pictures if played back on another video
recorder of SECAM standard, or do not produce normal colour pictures if played back on another video
recorder of PAL standard.

3. SECAM prerecorded cassettes or recordings made with a SECAM video recorder produce monochrome pictures
when played back with this recorder.

IMPORTANT

n Please read the various precautions on this page before installing or operating the recorder.
n It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record pre-recorded tapes, records, or discs without the consent

of the owner of copyright in the sound or video recording, broadcast or cable programme and in any literary,
dramatic, musical, or artistic work embodied therein.

Caution on Replaceable lithium battery

The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat
above 100°C or incinerate.
Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita Electric), Sanyo, Sony or Maxell CR2025. Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if the
battery is incorrectly replaced.

n Dispose of used battery promptly.
n Keep away from children.
n Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.

TM TM

525/625

n Cassettes marked "S-VHS" and "VHS" can be used with this video cassette recorder. However, S-VHS recordings are possible only

with cassettes marked "S-VHS".
By using S-VHS ET it is possible to record and play back with S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes with this recorder.

n HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.
n G-CODE is a trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation and is registered in the following countries: Australia, China, Hong

Kong, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, and Taiwan. SHOWVIEW is a trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation and is
registered in the following countries: Austria, Belgium,Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary,
Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden and Switzer­land. The G-CODE/SHOWVIEW system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
G-CODE and SHOWVIEW are different trademarks used to represent the same easy recording feature. However, for simplicity, only the
term G-CODE will be used in the instructions. If you use SHOWVIEW system, follow the same steps listed for the G-CODE system.

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POWER SYSTEM

This set operates on voltage of AC110 – 240 V` (Rating), AC90 – 260 V` (Operating), 50/60 Hz with automatic
switching.

The STANDBY/ON button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit, but switches operating
current on and off. "

Video tapes recorded with this video recorder in the LP (Long Play) or EP (Extended Play) mode cannot be played back on
a single-speed video recorder.

When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for
ventilation (10 cm or more on both sides, on top and at the rear).

When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the
disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.

Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage to the recorder, remote control or video cassette.

1. DO NOT place the recorder ...

... in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or humidity.
... in direct sunlight.
... in a dusty environment.
... in an environment where strong magnetic fields are generated.
... on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration.

2. DO NOT block the recorder’s ventilation openings or holes.
(If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get

out.)

3. DO NOT place heavy objects on the recorder or remote control.

4. DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of the recorder or remote control.
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)

5. DO NOT expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing.

6. DO NOT use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water. Also DO NOT place any containers filled with

water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted plants, cups, etc.) on top of this unit.

7. DO NOT place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.

8. AVOID violent shocks to the recorder during transport.

" shows electrical power standby and " " shows ON.

MOISTURE CONDENSATION

Moisture in the air will condense on the recorder when you move it from a cold place to a warm place, or under
extremely humid conditions—just as water droplets form in the surface of a glass filled with cold liquid. Moisture
condensation on the head drum will cause damage to the tape. In conditions where condensation may occur, keep the
recorder turned on for a few hours to let the moisture dry.

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Basic

INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER

It's essential that your video recorder be properly connected.
Follow these steps carefully. THESE STEPS MUST BE COM­PLETED BEFORE ANY VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PER­FORMED.

Connections

Aerial terminal

Back of TV

AV-IN terminals

AV Cable
(not provided)

Mains Power
Cord

RF Cable
(provided)

TV
Aerial
Cable

CHECK CONTENTS

Make sure the package contains all of the accessories
listed in "SPECIFICATIONS" (Z pg. 65).

1

SITUATE RECORDER

Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface.

2

CONNECT RECORDER TO
TV

The connection method you use depends on the type
of TV you have.

3

RF CONNECTION

●

To Connect To A TV With NO AV Input Terminals . . .

a– Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV.
b– Connect the TV aerial cable to the ANT. IN jack

on the rear panel of the recorder.

c– Connect the provided RF cable between the RF

OUT jack on the rear panel of the recorder and
the TV's aerial terminal.

AV CONNECTION

●

To Connect To A TV With AV Input Terminals . . .

a– Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per "RF

CONNECTION".

b– Connect an optional AV cable between the

AUDIO OUT and VIDEO OUT connectors on the
rear panel of the recorder and the TV's AV-IN
terminals .

Mains outlet

(MONO)

Rear View

AUDIO OUT/
VIDEO OUT

Connect the power plug to an AC
outlet before installing the lithium
battery. Z pg. 7

CONNECT RECORDER TO
MAINS

Plug the end of the mains power cord into a mains
outlet.

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NOTE:

Use the conversion plug (not provided in certain areas)
depending on the type of your AC wall outlet.

ATTENTION

If you have finished all the necessary connections, go to
"Video Channel Set" on page 6, then perform Auto Set Up on
page 8; do NOT press the button on the recorder/remote
control to turn on the recorder's power before you start Auto
Set Up.

S-VIDEO Connection

Back of TV

Audio cable (not provided)

S-VIDEO IN
connector

S-Video cable (provided)

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AUDIO IN

Aerial
terminal

●

To Connect to A TV With S-VIDEO/AUDIO IN Connectors . . .

connectors

Mains outlet

Mains Power
Cord

Back of Recorder

RF Cable (provided)

CONNECT RECORDER TO
TV

a– Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per "RF

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CONNECTION" (Z pg. 4).

b– Connect the recorder's S VIDEO OUT connector to

the TV's S-VIDEO IN connector.

c– Connect the recorder's AUDIO OUT connectors to

the TV's AUDIO IN connectors.

Aerial or Cable

AUDIO OUT

(MONO)

S VIDEO OUT

NOTES:

●

You can obtain high-quality S-VHS pictures.

●

If your television is not stereo-capable, use the recorder's
AUDIO OUT connectors to connect to an audio amplifier for
Hi-Fi stereo sound reproduction. (Z pg. 46)

●

To operate the recorder with your TV using the S-VIDEO
connection, set your TV to the VIDEO (or AV mode).

●

For switching the TV's mode, refer to the instruction manual
of your television.

ANT. IN

RF OUT

CONNECT RECORDER TO
MAINS

Plug the end of the mains power cord into a mains
outlet.

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ATTENTION

If you have finished all the necessary connections, go to "Video Channel Set" on page 6, then perform Auto Set Up on page 8; do
NOT press the button on the recorder/remote control to turn on the recorder's power before you start Auto Set Up.

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STOP/EJECT

Video Channel Set

Video Channel (RF Output Channel) is the channel on which
your TV receives picture and sound signals from the video
recorder through the RF cable.

INITIAL SETTINGS

If you have connected the video recorder to your TV
via the provided RF cable only (RF connection) – Go to
"With RF Connection" below.

If you have connected the video recorder to your TV
via both the provided RF cable and an AV cable (AV
connection), or via the provided RF cable, the provided
S-Video cable and an audio cable (S-VIDEO connec­tion) – Go to "With AV Connection or S-VIDEO
Connection" on next page.

With RF Connection

IMPORTANT:

Before performing the following steps, make sure the
recorder's power is off and there is no cassette inserted in
the recorder.

ACCESS VIDEO CHANNEL
SET MODE

Hold down STOP/EJECT on the recorder until the
display panel shows the following.

1

TEST SIGNAL

PR +/–

OK

SELECT TV SYSTEM

Press PR +/– to set appropriate TV system that matches
the system of TV being used (refer to the table below).

2

1 : B/G 2 : D/K

Major Countries TV System

New Zealand, Kuwait, U.A.E.,
Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand,
Malaysia, Iran, Saudi Arabia,
Egypt, Morocco, Lebanon, Iraq

China, Mongolia, Russia D/K

Hong Kong I

Australia H

U.S.A., Japan, S.Korea, Taiwan M*

*HR-S5800AM only

3 : I 5 : M*

4 : H

B/G

The channel on which the screen to
the left appear clearly in step 3 is
your Video Channel.

To view picture signals from the video recorder, set
your TV to the Video Channel.

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SET VIDEO CHANNEL

Set your TV to UHF channel 36.

● If the two vertical white bars appear clearly on the

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screen as shown in the illustration (Z "TEST SIGNAL"
on page 6), press OK and then go to step 4.

● If the two vertical white bars do not appear clearly,

press OK and then PR +/– to set the video recorder
to a vacant channel between 28 and 60 which is not
occupied by any local station in your area.

(Ex.) If channel 50 is available in your area

Then set your TV to UHF channel 50 and check if the
two vertical white bars appear clearly on the screen; if
so, go to step 4. If not, re-set the video recorder to
another vacant channel and try again.

NOTES:

●

If you set the video recorder to a channel which is
occupied by a local station or has neighbouring
channels that are occupied by local stations, the
picture reception quality will be affected and some
interference noise will appear on the TV screen. Be
sure to select a vacant channel which has no
broadcast on neighbouring channels.

●

If you cannot obtain the two vertical white bars
clearly with any channel between 28 and 60, consult
your JVC dealer.

FINISH VIDEO CHANNEL
SET

Press OK.

● If Auto Set Up (Z pg. 8) or Tuner Set (Z pg. 54)

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has not previously been performed, the Language
Select screen appears and Auto Set Up function
takes place automatically.

With AV Connection or
S-VIDEO Connection

IMPORTANT:

Before performing the following steps, make sure the
recorder's power is off and there is no cassette inserted in
the recorder.

ACCESS VIDEO CHANNEL
SET MODE

Hold down STOP/EJECT on the recorder until the
display panel shows the following.

1

SET VIDEO CHANNEL

Press OK, then press PR – until the display panel shows
the following.

2

Now the video channel is set to off (– –).

FINISH VIDEO CHANNEL
SET

Press OK.

● If Auto Set Up (Z pg. 8) or Tuner Set (Z pg. 54)

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To view picture signals from the video recorder, set
your TV to its AV mode.

has not previously been performed, the Language
Select screen appears and Auto Set Up function
takes place automatically.

○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○

Be sure to connect the power plug to an AC outlet first
before installing the lithium battery; otherwise, the
battery's service life will be drastically shortened.

(MONO)

A

Installing/Removing the lithium battery

1 Make sure that the power plug is connected to an AC outlet

and turn off the recorder power.

2 Open the battery cover while pressing the release tab as

illustrated.

3 Insert a lithium battery with the plus (+) side up and push it in.

● To remove the lithium battery, press the latch A down-

ward using a pointed non-metallic object, then pull out
the lithium battery.

4 Close the battery cover until it clicks in place.

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Auto Set Up

IMPORTANT

● Don't press any buttons on the recorder or remote that
are not directly related to the step you are performing
while Auto Set Up is in progress.

● If you perform Auto Set Up successfully during installa­tion, there's no need to separately perform the Language
Select, Clock Set or Channel Set procedures, but if
adjustments become necessary they can be performed as
follows:
– To change the selected language Z pg. 11
– To reset or adjust the time Z pg. 12
– To add/delete channels manually Z pg. 55, 56
– To reset the tuner after moving to a different location

Z pg. 54

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

The Auto Set Up function simplifies installation by guiding you
through the procedures of setting the language, clock and tuner
channels — simply follow the on-screen menus that appear.

Before starting, make sure of the following:

● The TV aerial cable should be connected to the recorder.

● The recorder's mains power cord should be connected to

a mains outlet. Z pg. 4, 5

● The "Video Channel Set" procedure should be done first
and the TV should be set to its AV mode (with AV or S­VIDEO connection Z pg. 7) or video channel (with RF
connection Z pg. 6).

SELECT LANGUAGE

Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to your
desired language (English or Chinese), then press OK or

1

PUSH JOG #.

● The Clock Set screen appears.

SET TIME

Press PUSH JOG %fi to
set the time, then press OK

2

or PUSH JOG #.

● Press and hold either
button to delay or
advance the time by 30
minutes.

CLOCK SET

TIME DATE YEAR
0:00 01.01 01

[5/∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT

MENU

OK

PUSH JOG

SET DATE

Press PUSH JOG %fi to set the date, then press OK or
PUSH JOG #.

3

● Press and hold either button to change the date by 15
days.

SET YEAR

Press PUSH JOG %fi to set the year, then press MENU.

4

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Major Countries TV System

Australia, New Zealand, Kuwait, U.A.E.,
Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia,
Iran, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Morocco,
Lebanon, Iraq

China, Mongolia, Russia D/K

Hong Kong I

U.S.A., Japan, S.Korea, Taiwan M*

*HR-S5800AM only.

OK

PUSH JOG

B/G

SELECT TV SYSTEM

Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to the
appropriate TV system (refer to the table on the left).

5

START AUTO CHANNEL
SET

Press OK or PUSH JOG #.

● The Auto Set Up function scans all the channels that

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are receivable by your recorder. It then automatically
assigns each receivable channels to the PR +/–
buttons. It skips non-receivable channels.

● As Auto Set Up progresses, the " " mark on the
screen moves from left to right. (See below.)

DO NOT press any button on the recorder or remote control while Auto Set Up is in progress.

AUTO CH SET

PLEASE WAIT

START FINISH

During Auto Set Up

"PLEASE WAIT" blinks on the screen and "Auto"
blinks on the front display panel.

When Auto Set Up is completed, the lowest position
number will appear on the front display panel.

TV Screen

NOTES:

●

If you perform Auto Set Up when the aerial cable is not connected properly, "SCAN COMPLETED -NO SIGNAL-" appears on
the screen. When this happens, make sure of the aerial connection and press OK; Auto Set Up will take place again.

●

If there is a power cut, or if you press or MENU while Auto Set Up is in progress, Auto Set Up will be interrupted; be sure to
turn off the recorder power once and try again.

●

If you want to set the tuner manually such as to add or skip channels, to swap channel positions, or to fine-tune channels,

Z

pg. 55 – 57.

●

If no sound accompanies the picture or the audio sounds unnatural on some channels that have been stored by Auto Set Up,
the TV system setting for those channels may be incorrect. Select the appropriate TV system for those channels. Z "TV System
Selection – When you see the picture but the audio can't be heard or sounds unnatural" on page 57.

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

You can choose whether or not to have various operational
indicators appear on screen, by setting this function ON or OFF.

On-Screen Displays

Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).

TURN ON THE RECORDER

Press .

1

ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN

Press MENU.

2

ACCESS FUNCTION SET
SCREEN

Place the pointer next to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing

PUSH JOG %fi, then press OK or PUSH JOG #.

3

ENABLE/DISABLE
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

The default setting is
"ON", so if you want on-

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screen displays, leave the
setting as it is and go to
step 5. If you don't want
the displays to appear,
press PUSH JOG %fi to
place the pointer next to
"O.S.D." and press OK or

PUSH JOG # to set to "OFF".

B. E. S . T. ON
PICTURE CONTROL AUTO
PAL/MESECAM AUTO
NTSC NTSC3. 58
AUTO TIMER OFF
O.S.D. OFF

NEXT PAGE
[5/∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT

FUNCTION SET

MENU

OK

RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN

PUSH JOG

Press MENU.

5

NOTES:

●

When you use this recorder as the player for editing, be sure
to set "O.S.D." to "OFF" before starting.

●

During playback, the operation mode indicators may be
disturbed depending on the type of tape being used.

The superimposed indication on the TV screen tells you what the recorder is doing.

1–Operation mode indicators
2–Tape speed SP/LP/EP
3–Colour system indicator (Z pg. 52)
4–Tape direction
5–Counter display
6–Tape remaining time indicator
7–Audio mode display (Z pg. 18)
8–Tape position indicator (Z pg. 18)

9–Type of Broadcast (Z pg. 21)
10– Current day/month/year
11 – Clock display
12 – Channel position number/Aux. indicator (L-1, F-1, S-1 or S-2)
13– Cassette loaded mark

12
11

10

9
8

7

13

1

PR. 12 ]SP
21 : 00 MESECAM

24. 12. 01

ST

++

0

HIFI –1 : 23 : 45
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q6

+

+

2
3

4
5

6

Select

EN 11

TURN ON THE RECORDER

Press .

1

Language

Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).

ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN

Press MENU.

2

ACCESS INITIAL SET
SCREEN

Press PUSH JOG %fi to
place the pointer next to

3

"INITIAL SET", then press
OK or PUSH JOG #.

ACCESS LANGUAGE
SELECT SCREEN

Press PUSH JOG %fi to
place the pointer next to

4

"LANGUAGE", then press
OK or PUSH JOG #.

MAIN MENU

PROGRAMME NAVIGATION
FUNCTION SET
TUNER SET
INITIAL SET

[5/∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT

INITIAL SET

CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE
G-CODE/SHOWVIEW SETUP

[5/∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT

MENU

OK

PUSH JOG

SELECT LANGUAGE

Place the pointer next to the language of your choice
(English or Chinese) by pressing PUSH JOG %fi, then

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press OK or PUSH JOG #.

RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN

Press MENU.

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Clock Set

Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).

MENU

OK

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

TURN ON THE RECORDER

Press .

1

ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN

Press MENU.

2

ACCESS INITIAL SET
SCREEN

Press PUSH JOG %fi to
place the pointer next to

3

"INITIAL SET", then press
OK or PUSH JOG #.

ACCESS CLOCK SET
SCREEN

Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to
"CLOCK SET", then press OK or PUSH JOG #. The

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Clock Set screen appears.

INITIAL SET

CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE
G-CODE/SHOWVIEW SETUP

PROGRAMME NAVIGATION
FUNCTION SET
TUNER SET
INITIAL SET

[5/∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT

TIME DATE YEAR
0: 00 01 . 01 01

MAIN MENU

CLOCK SET

PUSH JOG

NOTE:

If the year digits are automatically cleared, it is possible that you
have input February 29th in a non-leap year. Input the correct data.

[5/∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT

[5/∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT

SET TIME

Press PUSH JOG %fi to set the time, then press OK or
PUSH JOG #.

5

● Press and hold either button to delay or advance the
time by 30 minutes.

SET DATE

Press PUSH JOG %fi to set the date, then press OK or
PUSH JOG #.

6

● Press and hold either button to change the date by 15
days.

SET YEAR

Press PUSH JOG %fi to set the year.

7

START CLOCK OPERATION

Press MENU.

8

PLAYBACK

PLAY

STOP/EJECT

JOG

PLAY

STOP

Basic Playback

Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).

EN 13

The easiest, most basic operation possible with your video
recorder is tape playback. Already-recorded signals on a video
tape are read by your video recorder and displayed on your TV
just like a TV programme.
S-VHS playback is possible only with S-VHS PAL tapes recorded
in SP, LP or EP or S-VHS NTSC tapes recorded in the SP mode.

LOAD A CASSETTE

Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is
facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is

1

point toward the recorder. Don't apply too much
pressure when inserting.

● The recorder power comes on automatically.

● Select the appropriate colour system (Z pg. 52).

● If the record safety tab has been removed, playback

begins automatically (Z pg. 19).

● If the record safety tab is intact, the recorder checks
the tape information for Programme Navigation. For
details, refer to “Navigation ” (Z pg. 38).

FIND PROGRAMME START
POINT

If the tape is advanced past the start point, press REW
or turn the JOG dial to the left.

2

To go forward, press FF or turn the JOG dial to the right.

REW

Clean the video heads using
a dry cleaning cassette--TCL­2UX--when:

• Rough, poor picture appears while a tape is played
back.

• The picture is unclear or no picture appears.

• “USE CLEANING CASSETTE” appears on the screen
(only with “O.S.D.” set to “ON” (Z pg. 10)).

FF

START PLAYBACK

Press PLAY. "BEST" appears blinking in the recorder's
display panel during automatic tracking (Z pg. 24).

3

STOP PLAYBACK

Press STOP on the remote or STOP/EJECT on the
recorder's front panel. Then press STOP/EJECT to

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remove the cassette.

Usable cassettes

● Compact VHS camcorder recordings can be played on
this video recorder. Simply place the recorded cassette
into a VHS Cassette Adapter and it can be used just like
any full-sized VHS cassette.

● This video recorder can record on regular VHS and
Super VHS cassettes. While only VHS signals can be
recorded on regular VHS cassettes, both VHS and Super
VHS signals can be recorded and played back using
Super VHS cassettes.

*

By using S-VHS ET it is possible to record and play back
with S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes with this
recorder (Z pg. 23).

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JOG

PLAY

PLAY

Playback Features

PLAYBACK (cont.)

NOTE:

Refer to the illustrations below as you read the following
procedures.

Reverse

Reverse
search
5 steps

Reverse
play

Reverse
slow
motion

2 steps

Slow
motion
2 steps

Normal
play

Forward

Forward
search
5 steps

PAUSE

REW

High-Speed Search

ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED
SEARCH

During playback, turn the JOG dial quickly to the left
or right.

1

OR

During playback or still, press FF for forward
high-speed search, or REW or reverse high-speed
search.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

PR +/–

FF

PAUSE

PUSH JOG

Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame
Playback

PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK

Push the JOG dial.

OR

1

Press PAUSE.

● If there is vertical jitter, use the PR +/– buttons to

correct the picture.

ACTIVATE FRAME-BY­FRAME PLAYBACK

Turn the JOG dial to the right for forward frame-by­frame playback, or to the left for reverse frame-by-frame

2

playback.

OR

Press PAUSE.

OR

Press PUSH JOG @ or #.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY or push the JOG dial.

ATTENTION

In the search, still, slow-motion or frame-by-frame
playback mode,

● the picture will be distorted.

● the noise bars will appear.

● there may be a loss of colour.

NOTE:

For short searches, press and hold FF or REW for over 2 seconds
during playback or still picture. When released, normal
playback resumes.

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AB C D E F

–2 –1 1 2 3

%

%

Slow Motion

ACTIVATE SLOW-MOTION
PLAYBACK

During playback, turn the JOG dial to the left for
forward slow motion. To play in reverse slow motion,

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continue to turn the JOG dial to the left after selecting
all the forward direction slow motion modes.

OR

During still picture, press and hold PAUSE for 2
seconds, then release. Press and release again to return
to still picture.

OR

During still picture, press and hold PUSH JOG @ or #.
Release to return to still picture.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

NOTE:

Manual tracking is possible during slow motion playback.
(Z␣ pg. 16)

Variable-Speed Search

ACTIVATE VARIABLE-SPEED
SEARCH

During playback, turn the JOG dial to the right for
forward variable-speed search, or to the left for reverse

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variable-speed search.

OR

During playback, press PUSH JOG @ or #.

● The more times you press, the faster the playback
picture moves.

● To decrease speed, press the button for the opposite
direction.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

Index Search

Your recorder automatically marks
index codes at the beginning of
each recording. This function gives
you quick access to any one of 9
index codes in either direction.

NOTE:

Before starting, make sure the
recorder is in the Stop mode.

ACTIVATE INDEX SEARCH

Press PUSH JOG @ or # (™ or £) on the remote
control. "™ 1" or "£ 1" is displayed on screen and

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search begins in the corresponding direction.

● To access index codes 2 through 9, press PUSH JOG

@

or # repeatedly until the correct index number is
displayed.
Ex.: To locate the beginning of B from the current

position, press PUSH JOG @ twice.
To locate the beginning of D from the current
position, press PUSH JOG # once.

Current position

● When the specified index code is located, playback
begins automatically.

Index number

£

2

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PLAYBACK (cont.)

Manual Tracking

Your video recorder is equipped with automatic tracking
control. During playback, you can override this and adjust the
tracking manually by pressing the PR +/– buttons.

OVERRIDE AUTOMATIC
TRACKING

Press (SP/LP/EP) on the remote control to engage
manual tracking.

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MENU

PLAY

STOP

PR +/–

OK

PUSH JOG

ADJUST TRACKING
MANUALLY

Press PR +/– to adjust tracking.

● To return to automatic tracking, press (SP/LP/EP)

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NOTE:

When a new tape is inserted, the recorder enters the automatic
tracking mode automatically.

on the remote control.

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Repeat Playback

Your video recorder can automatically play back the whole tape
100 times repeatedly.

START PLAYBACK

Press PLAY.

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ACTIVATE REPEAT
PLAYBACK

Press PLAY and hold for over 5 seconds, then release.

● The Play indicator ( ) on the display panel blinks

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slowly.

● The tape plays 100 times automatically, and then
stops.

STOP PLAYBACK

Press STOP at any time to stop playback.

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NOTES:

●

Pressing PLAY, REW, FF or PAUSE also stops Repeat Playback.

●

Repeat Playback is not possible with a PAL tape recorded in
EP mode.

Video Stabilizer

You can automatically correct vertical vibrations in the picture
when playing back unstable recordings made on another
recorder.
* The default setting is "OFF".

ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN

Press MENU.

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ACCESS FUNCTION SET
SCREEN

Press PUSH JOG %fi to
place the pointer next to

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"FUNCTION SET", then
press OK or PUSH JOG #.

SELECT VIDEO STABILIZER
SET MODE

Press PUSH JOG %fi to
place the pointer next to

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"VIDEO STABILIZER", then
press OK or PUSH JOG
to select "ON" or "OFF".

#

MAIN MENU

PROGRAMME NAVIGATION
FUNCTION SET
TUNER SET
INITIAL SET

[5/∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT

PREVIOUS PAGE
PROG. NAVIGATION ON
AUTO SP=LP TIMER OFF
VIDEO STABILIZER ON
S-VHS ON
S-VHS ET OFF

[5/∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT

RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN

Press MENU.

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NOTES:

●

When you finish viewing a tape, be sure to set this function to
"OFF".

●

Regardless of the setting, this function has no effect during
recording and during special effects playback.

●

The on-screen display may jitter vertically when this function
is set to "ON".

●

To watch recordings with close-caption, set this function to
"OFF".

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PLAYBACK (cont.)

Next Function Memory

The Next Function Memory "tells" the recorder what to do after
rewinding. Before continuing, ensure that the recorder is in the
Stop mode.

a– For Automatic Start Of Playback After Tape Rewind...

...press REW, then press PLAY within 2 seconds.

b– For Automatic Power Off After Tape Rewind...

...press REW, then press within 2 seconds.

c– For Automatic Timer Standby After Tape Rewind...

...press REW, then press

‰‰

‰ within 2 seconds.

‰‰

NOTE:

It is not possible to select the Automatic Timer functions if the
cassette's record safety tab is removed.

Tape Position Indicator

The tape position indicator
appears on screen when, from
the Stop mode, you press FF,
REW or perform an Index
Search. The position of "5" in
relation to "0" (beginning) or "+"
(end) shows you where you are
on the tape.
"O.S.D." (Z pg. 10) must be
set to "ON", or the indicator
will not appear.

0

Beginning

NOTE:

Depending on the type of tape used, there may be times when
the indication is not correct.

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1:23:45

REMAIN 1:00

+++

End

Skip Search

SKIP OVER UNWANTED
SECTIONS

Press 30 SEC 1 to 4 times during playback. Each press
initiates a 30-second period of fast-motion playback.

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Normal playback resumes automatically.

NOTE:

To return to normal playback during a Skip Search, press PLAY.

Instant ReView

Simply by pressing a single button, the recorder power comes
on, rewinds, and begins playback of the last timer-recorded
programme. If you have several programmes recorded, you can
easily access any of them.

NOTE:

Before starting, make sure that the recorder is off and that the
Timer mode is disengaged.

ACTIVATE INSTANT
REVIEW

Press REVIEW. The recorder power comes on and the
recorder searches for the index code indicating the start

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of the last timer-recorded programme. Once it's found,
playback begins automatically.

● The front display panel tells you how many
programmes have been recorded. If you have, for
example, 3 programmes, "REVIEW" and "3" appear
and blink. To watch the first of the 3 programmes,
press REVIEW three times. The recorder searches and
begins playback automatically. You can access a
programme as far as 9 index codes away from the
current tape position.

NOTE:

Instant ReView is not possible while the recorder is in the Timer
mode.

Soundtrack Selection

Your video recorder is capable of recording three soundtracks (HI-FI L, HI-FI R and NORM) and will play back the one you select.

During Playback

Pressing AUDIO on the remote control changes the soundtrack being played back as follows:

TRACK

Recorder's Front Panel On-Screen Display

NORM NORM For audio-dubbed tapes

NORM

HI FI

L

HI FI

L

HI FI

HI FI

NORM

R

R

USE

For Hi-Fi stereo tapes

For main audio of Bilingual tapes

For sub audio of Bilingual tapes

For audio-dubbed tapes

NOTES:

●

" " should normally be
selected. In this mode, Hi-Fi stereo
tapes are played back in stereo, and
the NORM track is played back
automatically for tapes with only
normal audio.

●

For instructions on recording stereo
and bilingual programmes, refer to
page 21.

●

"O.S.D." must be set to "ON" or the
on-screen displays will not appear
(Z pg. 10).

RECORDING

STOP

PLAY

RECORD

PLAY

STOP/EJECT

PAUSE

JOG

Basic Recording

Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).

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TV signals being received by the recorder's built-in tuner can be
recorded onto a video tape. You can "capture" a TV programme
using your video recorder.
S-VHS recording is possible only for PAL recordings made in the
SP, LP or EP mode, or NTSC recordings made in the SP mode.
S-VHS ET recording is possible only for PAL recordings made in
the SP mode, or NTSC recordings made in the SP mode.

LOAD A CASSETTE

Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.

● The recorder power comes on automatically.

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● The recorder checks the tape information for

Programme Navigation. For details, refer to “Naviga­tion ” (Z pg. 38).

● Select the appropriate colour system (Z pg. 52).

CHOOSE A PROGRAMME

Press PR +/– or the NUMBER keys. Or push the JOG
dial and turn it to the left or right to select the channel

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you wish to record.

SET TAPE SPEED

Press SP/LP/EP ( ). Check the SP/LP/EP indicator on
the recorder display panel to confirm the selected tape

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speed.

PR +/–

SP/LP/EP

RECORD

Accidental erasure prevention

● To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette,
remove its safety tab. To record on it later, cover the hole
with adhesive tape.

PAUSE

NUMBER

START RECORDING

Press and hold RECORD and PLAY on the remote
control, or press RECORD on the recorder.

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B.E.S.T. takes place at the beginning of each first
SP and first LP (or EP) recording after inserting the
cassette (Z pg. 24).

PAUSE/RESUME
RECORDING

Press PAUSE. Press PLAY to resume recording.

5

STOP RECORDING

Press STOP on the remote control or STOP/EJECT on
the recorder. Then press STOP/EJECT to remove the

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cassette.

NOTE:

When recording in NTSC, if EP is selected, recording will
always be done in the VHS mode even if an S-VHS cassette is
used.

Recording Resume
Function

If there is a power outage during recording (or Instant Timer
Recording or timer recording), the recording will resume
automatically when power is restored to the recorder unless
the recorder's memory backup has expired.

Record safety tab

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RECORD

AUDIO

Recording Features

– –:– –

RECORDING (cont.)

Record One Programme
While Watching Another

SELECT CHANNEL TO
WATCH

Once recording is in progress, all you need to do is to
set the channel controls on the TV for the station you

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wish to view.

● The programme selected with the TV's channel
controls appears on the TV screen while the one
selected with the PR +/– buttons is recorded on the
tape.

Elapsed Recording Time
Indication

You can check the exact time of a recording.

SET COUNTER DISPLAY

Press – –:– – until a counter reading appears on the
display panel.

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● By pressing the – –:– – button, you can change the
display to show the counter reading, channel
position*, clock time or tape remaining time.
*Channel position is not displayed during playback.

0000

PR +/–

RESET COUNTER

Press 0000 before starting recording or playback.

● The counter is reset to "0:00:00" and shows the exact

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elapsed time as the tape runs.

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Instant Timer Recording (ITR)

This easy method lets you record for from 30 minutes to 6 hours
(selectable in 30-min. increments), and shuts the recorder off
after recording is finished.

START RECORDING

Press RECORD on the recorder.

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ENGAGE ITR MODE

Press RECORD again. " " blinks and 0:30 appears on
the front display panel.

2

SET RECORDING DURATION

If you want to record for more than 30 minutes, press

RECORD to extend the time. Each press extends

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recording time by 30 minutes.

NOTE:

You can only perform ITR using the RECORD button on the
recorder's front panel.

Tape Remaining Time

DISPLAY REMAINING TIME

Press – –:– – until the time remaining on the tape
appears.

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● The display panel shows the tape remaining time
with " " displayed.

● By pressing the – –:– – button, you can change the
display to show the counter reading, channel
position*, clock time or tape remaining time.

* Channel position is not displayed during playback.

NOTE:

Depending on the type of tape used, there may be times when
the tape remaining time reading may not appear right away, or
is not correct. "– –:– –" may sometimes appear, or the display
may blink on occasion.

Receiving Stereo And
Bilingual Programmes

Your recorder is equipped with a Sound-Multiplex decoder (A2) and
a Digital stereo sound decoder (NICAM) as well, making reception
of stereo and bilingual broadcasts possible.

When the channel is changed, the type of broadcast being
received will be displayed on the TV screen for a few seconds.

Type of Broadcast
Being Received

A2 Stereo ST
A2 Bilingual BIL
Regular Monaural (none)
NICAM Stereo ST NICAM
NICAM Bilingual BIL NICAM
NICAM Monaural NICAM

● To listen to a stereo programme, press AUDIO until " " and

" " appear on the front display panel or "HIFI L R"
appears on the screen.

● To listen to a bilingual programme, press AUDIO until " " or

" " appears on the front display panel, or "HIFI L " or
"HIFI R" appears on the screen (as required).

● To listen to the Standard (regular monaural) audio while

receiving a NICAM broadcast, press AUDIO until "NORM"
appears on the front display panel or on the screen.

On-screen Display

NOTE:

"O.S.D." must be set to "ON" or the on-screen displays will not
appear (Z pg. 10).

To Record Stereo And
Bilingual Programmes (A2)

● Stereo programmes are automatically recorded in stereo on
the Hi-Fi audio track (with the normal audio track recording
mixed L and R channel sound).

● Bilingual programmes are automatically recorded in bilingual
on the Hi-Fi audio track. The main soundtrack will be recorded
on the normal audio track.

To Record NICAM Stereo And
Bilingual Programmes

The NICAM audio programme will be recorded on the Hi-Fi
audio track, and the Standard audio programme on the normal
audio track.

NOTES:

●

If the quality of stereo sound being received is poor, the
broadcast will be received in monaural with better quality.

●

Before playing back a programme recorded in stereo, or a
bilingual programme, refer to "Soundtrack Selection" (Z pg. 18).