JVC HR-DD855EK User Manual

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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

HR-DD855EK

VCRTVSAT

TV/VCR

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AUDIO

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DAILY/QTDN.VPS/PDC

WEEKLY/HEBDO

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START

STOP

DATE

DEBUT

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PROG

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TIMER

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SPATIALIZER

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INSTRUCTIONS

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CONTENTS

SAFETY FIRST 2

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

Some Do's And Don'ts ............... 3

QUICK SET UP GUIDE 4

CHECK THE CONTENTS ........... 4

INSTALLATION .......................... 5

AUTO SET UP............................ 6

BASIC OPERATIONS 8

Playback .................................... 8

Recording ................................ 10

Video Plus+ Timer

Programming ........................... 12

Express Timer Programming ..... 14

ADVANCED OPERATIONS 17

Playback Picture Adjustment .... 17

Looking For The Scene

You Want ................................. 18

TimeScan ................................. 20

Playback/Recording According

To Tape Characteristics............. 22

Selecting The Sound You

Want ........................................ 24

Automatic Satellite Programme

Recording ................................ 26

Remote Control Functions........ 28

Edit To Or From Another Video

Recorder .................................. 30

Edit From A Camcorder............ 31

Insert Editing ............................ 32

Audio Dubbing ........................ 34

Other Functions ....................... 36

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 39

Connection To A Stereo

System ..................................... 39

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS 40

Video Channel Set ................... 40

Tuner Set .................................. 42

Clock Set ................................. 49

Video Plus+ Setup .................... 50

SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION 51

Questions And Answers ........... 51

Troubleshooting ....................... 52

Index ....................................... 54

SPECIFICATIONS 59

LPT0160-001B

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.

IMPORTANT

n Please read the various precautions on p. 2 – 3 of this

instruction manual 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.

IMPORTANT

Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If

the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain a proper safety approved extension lead/adapter or consult your dealer.

In the unlikely event of the plug fuse failing be sure to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally fitted, and to replace the fuse cover. If the fuse fails again consult your nearest JVC dealer.

If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply. If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below: DO NOT make any connection to the Larger Terminal coded E or Green. The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue to N (Neutral) or Black Brown to L (Live) or Red

If these colours do not correspond with the terminal identifications of your plug, connect as follows: Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or coloured Black. Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or coloured Red.

If in doubt — consult a competent electrician.

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.

The STANDBY/ON button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit, but switches operating

current on and off. " and " " shows ON.

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

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.

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.

5. AVOID violent shocks to the recorder during transport.

" shows electrical power standby

PAL

n Cassettes marked "VHS" (or "S-VHS") can be used with this

video recorder. However, only VHS recordings can be made and played back.

n HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment. n Video Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar

Development Corporation. The Video Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

n Certain audio features of this product manufactured under a

license from Desper Products, Inc. Spatializert is a trademark owned by Desper Products, Inc.

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.

ABOUT HEAD CLEANING

Accumulation of dirt and other particles on the video heads may cause the playback picture to become blurred or interrupted. Be sure to contact your nearest JVC dealer if such troubles occur.

Some Do's And Don'ts On The Safe Use Of Equipment

This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.

DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment. DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnec-

tions between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections.

DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equip-

ment.

DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment. DON'T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is

damaged in any way — switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.

DON'T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages. DON'T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is de-

signed for unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family knows how to do this. Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people.

DON'T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements

of road safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.

DON'T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing. DON'T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings. Overheat-

ing will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.

DON'T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety always

fit the manufacturer's approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions.

DON'T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.

ABOVE ALL...

— NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the

case — this could result in a fatal electrical shock;

— NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe than

sorry!

QUICK SET UP GUIDE

Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing this JVC Video Cassette Recorder. Please use this QUICK SET UP GUIDE to help you to set up your video cassette recorder.

CHECK THE CONTENTS

STEP

STANDBY/ON

(MONO)

VIDEO

CHECK ALL THE CONTENTS SHOWN BELOW

L –AUDIO– R

TIMER

SPATIALIZER

TV PROG

RF Cable

3R PICTURE

REC LINK

Video Cassette Recorder

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TV/VCR

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0000

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DAILY/QTDN.VPS/PDC

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STOP

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DEBUT

PROG

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"AA" Batteries (x 2)

Connector Cover (for front panel connectors)

You are now ready to install your video recorder.

Infrared Remote Control Unit

INSTALLATION

STEP

CONNECT VIDEO RECORDER TO TV

Place the recorder on a stable, flat surface.

Back of TV

Aerial connector

21-pin AV input connector (SCART)

Mains Power Cord

RF Cable (provided)

21-pin SCART Cable (not provided)

Make this connection if your TV has a 21-pin AV input connector (SCART) in order to reduce the possibility of interference. And if you are using a stereo TV, you will need this cable in order to enjoy stereo playback of videotapes.

TV Aerial Cable (not provided)

ANT. IN

AUDIO

OUT

RF OUT

PAUSE

Back of Recorder

Mains outlet

RF CONNECTION

To Connect To A TV With NO 21-pin AV input connector (SCART) . . .

1– Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV. 2– Connect the TV aerial cable to the ANT. IN jack on the rear

panel of the recorder.

3– Connect the provided RF cable between the RF OUT jack

on the rear panel of the recorder and the TV’s aerial connector.

AV1 IN/OUT

AV2 IN

AV CONNECTION

To Connect To A TV with 21-pin AV input connector (SCART) . . . 1– Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per “RF

CONNECTION”.

2– Connect an optional SCART cable between the AV1 IN/OUT

socket on the rear panel of the recorder and the TV’s 21-pin AV input connector (SCART).

ATTENTION

n Do NOT Plug the mains power cord into a mains outlet until all connections are completed. n Do NOT press the button on the recorder or on the remote control to turn on the recorder's

power before you start the Auto Set Up procedure described on page 6.

AFTER YOU FINISH THIS STEP

Go to Step 3 – AUTO SET UP

QUICK SET UP GUIDE (cont.)

AUTO SET UP

STEP

The Auto Set Up function sets the tuner channels, clock, Video Plus+ assigned Guide Program numbers and the video channel* automatically the first time the button on the recorder or on the remote is pressed to turn on the recorder after the mains power cord has been plugged into a mains outlet.

* Useful if you have connected the video recorder to

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

SET THE TUNER CHANNELS, CLOCK, GUIDE PROGRAM NUMBERS AND VIDEO CHANNEL*

Before performing the following procedure, make sure that:

n the TV aerial cable is connected to the recorder. n the mains power cord is plugged into the mains outlet. n batteries have been installed in the remote control.

or "– – :– –". Auto Set Up usually takes about 4 – 12

refer to next page.

your TV via both an RF cable and a 21-pin SCART cable (AV connection) and if the TV is turned on and set to its AV mode, the AUTO SET screen will appear.

Beginning End

If you have connected the video recorder to your TV via an RF cable only (RF connection) —

the channel that is shown on the display panel is your Video Channel.

To view picture signals from the video recorder, set your TV to the Video Channel. — Refer to the instructions supplied with your TV set for how to do this.

If you have connected the video recorder to your TV via both an RF cable and a 21-pin SCART cable (AV connection) —

channel so you have to set the video channel to off. Press TV PROG – until the display panel shows "_OUT Video Channel to off.

To view picture signals from the video recorder, set your TV to its AV mode. — Refer to the instructions supplied with your TV set for how to do this.

– –

" to set the

[MENU] : EXIT

you do not need the video

AUTO SET

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pg. 5). Video

Press .

"Auto" appears on the display panel and blinks; do NOT press any button on the recorder or remote control until the display panel shows either the display as illustrated below in item minutes; the duration varies by area.

● If "– – :– –" appears on the display panel,

● If you have connected the video recorder to

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Go to item

●

Go to item

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Press OK to finish Auto Set Up and refer to next page to check the results.

ATTENTION

Once you have performed Auto Set Up, all the stored stations, Guide Program numbers and the video channel remain in the recorder's memory and the recorder will not perform Auto Set Up again. If there is a power cut and the recorder's memory backup expires you only need to reset the clock. (

If you have moved to a different area, perform each setting as required.

n Video Channel setting (for RF connection users) n Tuner setting n Clock setting

If a new station begins broadcasting in your area, perform tuner setting ( setting (

Z pg. 49)

Z pg. 40

Z pg. 42

Z pg. 49

Z pg. 42) and, if necessary, video channel

Z pg. 40).

NOTES:

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Auto channel set function takes place first; it assigns automatically all receivable stations in your area.

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Auto clock set function sets the clock automatically.

●

During auto channel set, the recorder recognizes each

station name of the detected stations and stores them in the recorder's memory, then automatically sets the Video Plus+ assigned Guide Program number for those stations according to the broadcast area.

●

For RF connection users: The video recorder detects the

channels which are not occupied by local stations and selects one channel automatically for your Video Channel that is located in the middle of more than 5 vacant channels.

●

If there is 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 press Auto Set Up.

to turn the power back on in order to re-start

Auto Set Up results appear on the display panel

When both auto channel set and auto clock set have been completed successfully the correct current time will be displayed after the OK button is pressed in item

When auto channel set has been completed successfully but auto clock set has not, "(PR)1" will be displayed after the OK button is pressed in item

When neither auto channel set nor auto clock set has been completed successfully, "– –:– –" will be displayed.

* You can check if the Guide Program numbers have been set correctly when you perform Video Plus+ Timer Programming

(Z pg. 12); if the correct preset position number is displayed in step 3, this confirms that the Guide Program number for the PlusCode number you enter in step 2 has been set correctly.

on page 6.

A If both auto channel set and auto clock set have been performed successfully:

Turn on the TV and select its VIDEO channel or AV mode, then make sure that all necessary stations have been stored in the recorder's memory by using the TV PROG button(s).

● If station names (ID — Z pg. 47) have also been stored in the recorder's memory, the station name will be displayed at the top left corner of the screen for about 5 seconds each time the recorder is tuned to a different station.

● If you want to set the tuner manually such as to add or skip channels, to change preset positions, or to set or change station names, see pages 44 – 46.

Now you have finished the basic set up and can use your recorder for both playback and recording.

B If auto channel set has succeeded but auto clock set has not:

Turn on the TV and select its VIDEO channel or AV mode, then make sure that all necessary stations have been stored in the recorder's memory by using the TV PROG button(s).

● If station names (ID — top left corner of the screen for about 5 seconds each time the recorder is tuned to a different station.

● If you want to set the tuner manually such as to add or skip channels, to change preset positions, or to set or change station names, see pages 44 – 46.

Z pg. 47) have also been stored in the recorder's memory, the station name will be displayed at the

2 Perform "Clock Set" on page 49.

Now you have finished the basic set up and can use your recorder for both playback and recording.

C If both auto channel set and auto clock set have failed:

Make sure the TV aerial cable is connected properly to the recorder and turn off the recorder power once, then turn the

recorder power back on again.

● The recorder will try Auto Set Up again.

IMPORTANT

n In certain reception conditions, station names may not be stored correctly, and auto Guide Program Number Set may not work

properly. If the Guide Program numbers are not set properly, when you timer-record a TV programme using Video Plus+, the recorder will record a TV programme of a different station. When programming the timer using Video Plus+, be sure to check that the preset position corresponding to the broadcasting station you wish to record has been selected (Z pg. 12, "Video Plus+ Timer Programming").

n Your video recorder memorizes all detected stations even if reception of some of them is poor. In these cases picture quality

may be poor. To delete those stations which have an unacceptable picture Z "Delete A Channel" on page 45.

n If any of the above problems occur, refer to pages 44 – 46 to input station names (Z "Set Stations") or delete unnecessary

stations (Z "Delete A Channel"). You can also change station preset positions (Z "Change Station Preset Position").

n For RF connection users: In certain reception conditions, the Video Channel may not be set correctly and interference may

appear in the TV picture while the recorder's power is on. Set your Video Channel manually. Z pg. 40, "Video Channel Set".

If you have any difficulty with the above procedures call the JVC Customer Service Hot Line on 0181 208 7654

PLAY

STOP/EJECT

PLAY

TV PROG

TIME SCAN SHUTTLE

Playback

BASIC OPERATIONS

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.

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

REW

STOP

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

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

● The recorder power comes on automatically and the counter is reset to 0:00:00.

● If the record safety tab has been removed, playback begins automatically.

FIND PROGRAMME START POINT

If the tape is advanced past the start point, press REW or turn the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring to the left.

To go forward, press FF or turn the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring to the right.

START PLAYBACK

Press PLAY. "BEST" appears blinking in the recorder's display panel during automatic tracking (Z pg. 22)

● Playback picture quality of LP recordings will not be as high as SP recordings.

STOP PLAYBACK

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

remove the cassette.

Usable cassettes

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. 36) must be set to “ON”, or the indicator will not appear.

NOTE:

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

REMAIN 2:35

Beginning End

1:23:45

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● 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. However, it will record and play back regular VHS signals only. It is not possible to play back a recorded Super VHS tape.

PLAY

REW

PLAY

JOG

TIME SCAN SHUTTLE

PAUSE

89 0

TV PROG

PAUSE

Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback

PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK

Press PAUSE. If there is vertical jitter, use the TV PROG buttons to correct the picture.

● During still picture, the sound from the previous 3 seconds (approx.) will be played back repeatedly (provided there was at least 6 seconds of normal playback prior to engaging the still picture mode).

● The "TIME SCAN AUDIO" must be set to "ON", or the sound will not be heard (Z pg. 21).

ACTIVATE FRAME-BY-FRAME PLAYBACK

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

playback.

Press PAUSE. Each time PAUSE is pressed the tape will advance one frame.

Press or . Each time one of these buttons is pressed the tape will move one frame in the direction of the arrow.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

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High-Speed (Turbo) Search

ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED SEARCH

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

search.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

NOTE:

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

ATTENTION

● In the high-speed search, still, slow-motion or frame-byframe playback mode,

● the picture will be distorted.

● noise bars will appear.

● there will be a loss of colour with a tape recorded in LP

mode.

● Picture may not appear during high-speed search with a tape recorded in LP mode.

Slow Motion

ACTIVATE SLOW-MOTION PLAYBACK

Turn the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring to the left or press

ﬁ

during playback to decrease speed in the forward

direction. To play in reverse slow-motion (and in reverse play mode), continue to turn the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring to the left or press after selecting all the forward direction slow-motion modes.

During still picture, turn the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring to the right for forward slow motion, or to the left for reverse slow motion.

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

During still picture, press and hold or . Release to return to still picture.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

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STOP

PLAY

RECORD

STOP/EJECT

TV PROG

Recording

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

BASIC OPERATIONS (cont.)

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.

LOAD A CASSETTE

Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact (See below).

● The counter is reset to 0:00:00 and the recorder power comes on automatically.

CHOOSE A PROGRAMME

Press TV PROG +/– or the NUMBER keys to select the preset you wish to record.

● The TV PROG dial can also be used to select a preset.

NUMBER

RECORD

PAUSE

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SP/LP

PLAY

TV PROG

4,5

PAUSE

SET TAPE SPEED

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

speed.

● Picture quality of LP recordings will not be as high as on SP recordings.

START RECORDING

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

B.E.S.T. takes place at the beginning of both the first SP and the first LP recording after inserting the cassette (Z pg. 22).

● You can not change the preset whilst recording is in progress. To change the preset, see step 5.

PAUSE/RESUME RECORDING

Press PAUSE. Press PLAY to resume recording.

● During the Record Pause mode, you can change the

preset by pressing the TV PROG +/– buttons or the NUMBER keys or by turning the TV PROG dial.

STOP RECORDING

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

cassette.

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.

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.

Record safety tab

Record One Programme

RECORD

TV PROG

While Watching Another

SELECT PRESET TO WATCH

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

wish to view.

● The programme selected with the TV’s preset controls appears on the TV screen while the one selected with the recorder's TV PROG buttons is recorded on the tape.

Elapsed Recording Time Indication

You can check the exact time of a recording.

0000

– –:– –

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TV PROG

Tape Remaining Time

DISPLAY REMAINING TIME

Press DISPLAY (– –:– –) until the time remaining on the tape appears.

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

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

* Preset 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.

SET COUNTER DISPLAY

Press DISPLAY (– –:– –) until a counter reading appears on the dispay panel.

RESET COUNTER

Press 0000 before starting recording or playback.

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

elapsed time as the tape runs.

Instant Timer Recording (ITR)

This easy method allows you to record for any length of time from 30 mins. to 6 hours (selectable in 30-min. increments), and shuts off the recorder after recording is finished.

START RECORDING

Press RECORD on the recorder.

ENGAGE ITR MODE

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

SET RECORDING DURATION

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

RECORD to extend the time. Each press extends

recording time by 30 minutes.

NOTE:

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

SP/LP

DAILY

Video Plus+ Timer Programming

Before performing Video Plus+ Timer Programming:

● Make sure that the recorder's built-in clock is set properly.

● Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. The recorder will come on automatically.

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

– –:– –

NUMBER

PDC

123 456

WEEKLY

BASIC OPERATIONS (cont.)

With Video Plus+, timer programming is greatly simplified because each TV programme has a corresponding code number which your recorder is able to recognise.

ACCESS VIDEO PLUS+ SCREEN

Press PROG.

VIDEO PLUS+

[0 – 9] = [+/–] : EXPRESS PROGRAMING [PROG] : EXIT

The front display panel looks like this:

ENTER PLUSCODE NUMBER

Press the NUMBER keys to enter the PlusCode

number of the programme you wish to record.

● If you make a mistake, press and input the correct number.

The PlusCode number you enter appears on the front display panel:

VIDEO PLUS+

12345678

[0 – 9] = [ ] : DELETE [PROG] : EXIT

1,6

STOP+/–

PROG

3,6

The display panel shows only a 4-digit number.

ACCESS VIDEO PLUS+ PROGRAM SCREEN

Press OK, and the Video Plus+ Program screen

appears (if you’re just starting out, “P1” appears).

The display panel shows the programme start time. Pressing changes the display to the programme stop time, then the date and preset position.

IMPORTANT

Make sure the preset position number you wish to record is displayed; if not, see "Video Plus+ Setup" on page 50 and set the Guide Program number for that PlusCode number correctly.

● If the number you entered is invalid, "ERROR" appears on the screen and "Err" appears on the display panel. Press and input a valid PlusCode number.

● If the "GUIDE PROG SET" screen appears, see "ATTENTION – Regarding Guide Program Number Set" on page 13.

VIDEO PLUS+ 123456789

START STOP 21:00 = 22:00

SP VPS/PDC OFF

DATE TV PROG

25.12 1

: OK

– P1 –

BBC 1

SET TAPE SPEED

Press SP/LP ( ) to set the tape speed.

SET PDC MODE

Press PDC to select "ON" or "OFF".

If "VPS/PDC ON" is displayed on the screen or "VPS/

PDC" is lit on the display panel, PDC is set to ON. If "VPS/PDC OFF" is displayed on the screen or "VPS/ PDC" is not lit on the display panel, PDC is set to OFF.

Z "PDC Recording" in the column below.

● VPS (Video Programme System) recording is not

currently available in the U.K. and not possible with this recorder.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press PROG or OK. "PROGRAM COMPLETED" appears on the screen for about 5 seconds, then normal screen

appears.

● Repeat steps 1 – 6 for each additional programme.

ENGAGE RECORDER’S TIMER MODE

Press ‰ (TIMER). The recorder turns off automatically and ‰ appears on the display panel.

● To disengage the timer, press ‰ (TIMER) again.

NOTES:

●

To Change The Stop Time . . . . . . press STOP +/– after pressing OK in step 3. You can compensate for anticipated programme schedule delays this way.

●

To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . . . . . after pressing OK in step 3, press WEEKLY (NUMBER key “9”) for weekly serials or DAILY (NUMBER key “8”) for daily serials (Monday – Friday). Either "WEEKLY" or "DAILY" appears on the screen. Pressing the button again makes the corresponding indication disappear.

●

You can programme this recorder to timer-record as many as 8 programmes. If you try to programme the recorder to record a ninth, "PROGRAM FULL" appears on screen and "FULL" appears on the front display panel. To record the extra programme, you must first cancel any unnecessary programmes (Z pg. 16).

●

It is not possible to timer-record a TV programme with a PlusCode number which starts with "0".

Satellite Receiver Users

To timer-record a satellite broadcast using Video Plus+:

1 Perform steps 1 – 7. 2 Set the satellite receiver to the appropriate channel

before the selected programme begins.

3 Leave the satellite receiver's power on.

ATTENTION

Regarding Guide Program Number Set

"GUIDE PROG SET" appears after performing step 3 if the Guide Program number for the PlusCode number you entered has not been set.

● Press the NUMBER keys or %ﬁ to input the preset

position number on which your recorder receives that station, then press OK or . The Video Plus+ Program screen appears.

GUIDE PROG SET

GUIDE PROG TV PROG

2 – –

[5∞] = [PROG] : EXIT

(Ex.) To timer-record a BBC2 programme with Video Plus+. * If your recorder receives

BBC2 on the preset position 2, press OK or after entering "2".

Timer Warning

If you have programmed your recorder to timer-record a programme or a series of programmes, a warning appears on the screen to tell you that the recording is due to start in 5 minutes.

NOTES:

●

The warning only appears if you’re not in the Timer mode at the time.

●

If this recorder is being used as the player for tape dubbing, the warning screen will be recorded on the tape in the other video recorder.

The warning blinks for the entire 5 minutes leading up to the start of timer recording. To clear the display, press .

– WARNING– TIMER RECORDING TO START SOON

[ ]

PDC Recording

Now available from some TV stations, PDC (Programme Delivery Control) is a service designed to assure safe, accurate timer recording. With this system, special code signals are transmitted together with the audio/video signals. These code signals control your video recorder and have precedence over the advertised times which you may have preset into the timer. This means that your recorder will start and stop recording when the preset TV programmes actually start and end — even if the broadcast time of a preset TV programme is changed from what has been advertised. PDC is currently available nationally on BBC1, BBC2, Ch.4 and Ch.5, except from a few small relay transmitters. Ch.3 operates a PDC service only in a very few areas. All channels intend to offer this service in due course. Check your TV programme listing guide for latest information. If the channel you intend to record does not offer a PDC service your recorder will not start recording if PDC has been selected. Be sure to set PDC to "OFF" if PDC is not available on your selected channel (Z step 5 above).

NOTES:

●

PDC recording is also possible when a satellite receiver or a cable system is connected to AV2 IN on your recorder.

●

PDC recording is also possible via the AV1 IN/OUT connector and the front panel connectors.

DAILY

STOP+/–

DATE+/–

PDC

SP/LP

Express Timer Programming

BASIC OPERATIONS (cont.)

If you don’t know the PlusCode number for the programme you wish to record, use the following procedure to set your recorder to timer-record the programme.

ACCESS VIDEO PLUS+ SCREEN

Press PROG.

Before performing Express Timer Programming:

● Make sure that the recorder's built-in clock is set properly.

● Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. The recorder will come on automatically.

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

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WEEKLY

TV PROG+/–

2,3

1,9

START+/–

PROG

ACCESS PROGRAMME SCREEN

Press START +/–. (If you’re just starting out, “P1”

appears.)

The front display panel looks like this:

ENTER PROGRAMME START TIME

Press START +/– to enter the time you want

recording to start.

● Press and hold START +/– to move in 30-

minute increments, or press and release repeatedly to move 1 minute at a time.

The front display panel looks like this:

– P1 –

START STOP

– –:– – = – –:– –

SP VPS/PDC OFF

DATE TV PROG

– –.– – – –

[+/–] = [PROG] : EXIT

– P1 –

START STOP

21:00 = – –:– –

SP VPS/PDC OFF

DATE TV PROG

– –.– – – –

[+/–] = [PROG] : EXIT

ENTER PROGRAMME STOP TIME

Press STOP +/– to enter the time you want recording to stop.

● Press and hold STOP +/– to move in 30-minute increments, or press and release repeatedly to move 1 minute at a time.

ENTER PROGRAMME DATE

Press DATE +/– to enter the date on which you wish to record. (The current date first appears on screen. The

date you enter will appear in its place.)

ENTER PRESET POSITION

Press TV PROG +/– to enter the preset position

corresponding to the broadcasting station you wish to record.

START STOP

21:00 = 22:00

SP VPS/PDC OFF

DATE TV PROG

25.12 1

[+/–] = [PROG] : EXIT

SET TAPE SPEED

Press SP/LP ( ) to set the tape speed.

SET PDC MODE

Press PDC to select "ON" or "OFF".

If "VPS/PDC ON" is displayed on the screen or "VPS/ PDC" is lit on the display panel, PDC is set to ON.

If "VPS/PDC OFF" is displayed on the screen or "VPS/ PDC" is not lit on the display panel, PDC is set to OFF.

Z "PDC Recording" in the right column.

● VPS (Video Programme System) recording is not

currently available in the U.K. and not possible with this recorder.

– P1 –

Satellite Receiver Users

To timer-record a satellite broadcast using Express Timer Programming: 1 Perform steps 1 – 10. Enter "L-2" for the preset position

in step 6.

2 Set the satellite receiver to the appropriate channel

before the selected programme begins.

3 Leave the satellite receiver's power on.

BBC 1

PDC Recording

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

After confirming all information is correct, press PROG or OK. "PROGRAM COMPLETED" appears on the

screen for about 5 seconds, then normal screen appears.

● Repeat steps 1 – 9 for each additional programme.

ENGAGE RECORDER’S TIMER MODE

Press ‰ (TIMER). The recorder turns off automatically and ‰ appears on the display panel.

● To disengage the timer, press ‰ (TIMER) again.

To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . .

. . . anytime during steps 2 through 9, press WEEKLY (NUMBER key “9”) for weekly serials or DAILY (NUMBER key “8”) for daily serials (Monday – Friday). Either "WEEKLY" or "DAILY" appears on the screen. Pressing the button again makes the corresponding indication disappear.

NOTE:

NOTES:

●

Set the start time (PDC time) exactly as advertised in the TV listing. A different time than advertised will result in no recording.

●

PDC recording is also possible when a satellite receiver or a cable system is connected to AV2 IN on your recorder.

●

PDC recording is also possible via the AV1 IN/OUT connector and the front panel connectors.

Timer Warning

If you have programmed your recorder to timer-record a programme or a series of programmes, a warning appears on the screen to tell you that the recording is due to start in 5 minutes.

NOTES:

●

The warning only appears if you’re not in the Timer mode at the time.

●

If this recorder is being used as the player for tape dubbing, the warning screen will be recorded on the tape in the other video recorder.

The warning blinks for the entire 5 minutes leading up to the start of timer recording. To clear the display, press .

– WARNING– TIMER RECORDING TO START SOON

[ ]

SP/LP

DATE+/–

STOP+/–

START+/–

PDC

– –:– –

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TV PROG+/–

BASIC OPERATIONS (cont.)

Check, Cancel And Replace Programmes

DISENGAGE TIMER MODE

Press ‰, then press .

ACCESS PROGRAMME CHECK SCREEN/DISPLAY

Press .

PR START STOP CH DATE 1 8:00 10:00 3 24.12 2 10:00 10:45 2 25.12 3 11:30 13:00 1 25.12 4 5 6 7 8

] : NEXT

[

ACCESS PROGRAMME SCREEN/ DISPLAY

Press again to check more information. Each time you press

next programme's information appears.

● The display panel shows the programme start time.

Pressing OK changes the display to the programme stop time, then the date and the preset position.

, the

[

To cancel or replace a programme...

– P1 –

START STOP

8:00 = 10:00

SP VPS/PDC OFF

DATE TV PROG

24.12 3

] : NEXT

ITV

CANCEL OR REPLACE A PROGRAMME

Press to cancel a programme. To replace a programme, press the appropriate button: START+/–,

STOP+/–, DATE+/–, TV PROG+/–, SP/LP (

), PDC.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN/ DISPLAY

Press as many times as necessary. If there are still some programmes to be recorded, go on to step 6.

RETURN TO TIMER MODE

Press ‰.

NOTE:

You can also check the programmes on the display panel even when the recorder's power is off or the recorder is in the Timer mode. However, it is not possible to cancel or replace the programmes.

ADVANCED OPERATIONS

3R PICTURE

TV PROG

Playback Picture Adjustment

Manual Tracking

Your video recorder is equipped with automatic tracking control. For most tapes this will automatically adjust the tracking to suit the particular tape you are playing. In some circumstances it may be necessary to make manual tracking adjustments. This is usually only associated with old or worn tapes or recordings made on old or worn recorders. If the automatic tracking control fails to operate correctly you will see noise bars across the picture as shown on the left below. To correct this you can override the automatic control and adjust the tracking manually by pressing the TV PROG buttons.

OVERRIDE AUTOMATIC TRACKING

Press on the remote to engage manual tracking.

ADJUST TRACKING MANUALLY

Press TV PROG + or – to adjust tracking.

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TV PROG

RETURN TO AUTOMATIC TRACKING

Press on the remote to re-engage automatic tracking.

NOTE:

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

3R Picture

3R(= Resolution and Response Recovery technology) maximises sense of resolution and sharpens image edges to make playback picture look better focused.

ACTIVATE 3R PICTURE

Press 3R PICTURE. The button will light.

● To turn off 3R Picture, press 3R PICTURE again so

that the light goes off.

● Normally it is recommendable to keep 3R Picture ON (with the button lit).

● Depending on the type of tape used, picture quality may be better with 3R Picture set to off.

● If you use this recorder as the player for editing, be sure to turn off 3R Picture before starting.

● The setting will remain effective even though you turn on/off the recorder.

Looking For The Scene You Want

ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.)

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.

£ 2

– –:– –

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30 SEC

ACTIVATE INDEX SEARCH

Press or (™ or £). “™ 1” or “£ 1” is displayed on screen and search begins in the corre-

sponding direction.

● To access index codes 2 through 9, press or

● When the specified index code is located, playback

ﬁ

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

position, press twice. To locate the beginning of D from the current position, press once.

begins automatically.

ﬁ

Current position

AB C D E F

–2 –1 1 2 3



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.

Normal playback resumes automatically.

ﬁ

Index number

NOTES:

●

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

●

It will be 9x normal playback speed with TimeScan (Z pg. 20) during a Skip Search.

●

Skip Search does not work properly during NTSC playback.

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.

REVIEW

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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

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

● The front display panel tells you how many programmes have been timer-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.

NOTES:

●

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

●

The number of recorded programmes will not be displayed on the front display panel after Auto Satellite Prog recording (Z pg. 26).

PLAY

PAUSE

TV PROG

TIME SCAN SHUTTLE

TimeScan

– –:– –

ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.)

Your recorder is equipped with the TimeScan function. TimeScan allows noise free pictures to be displayed on your TV screen in the forward and reverse search modes. Audio will be played back at normal speed during the TimeScan modes (Z pg. 21). TimeScan allows you to view a programme in search mode while listening to the audio.

Normal recorder

Visible Noiseless

NOTES:

●

The "TIME SCAN AUDIO" must be set to "ON", or the sound will not be heard in TimeScan mode.

●

The default setting for TimeScan audio is ON. (Z pg. 21)

●

The audio will not synchronize with the video in TimeScan modes.

●

In Pause mode 3 seconds (approx.) of audio will be played back repeatedly. (Z pg. 9)

●

In TimeScan search modes some of the audio information will not be played so that the audio can keep up with the video.

●

Slow motion is not possible with TimeScan.

Recorder with TimeScan

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PLAY

TV PROG

PAUSE

Audio signal during TimeScan

Playback tape

Sound of 1, 3 and 5 is heard. Sound of 2 and 4 is not heard. Output audio signal is normal (monaural) sound.

1 2345

Variable-Speed Search/ Reverse Play

ACTIVATE VARIABLE-SPEED SEARCH

During playback or still, turn the recorder's TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring. It remains at that position even after you

release it. Each time it passes a click position, the playback speed changes. (Refer to the chart on pg 21 for playback speeds).

During playback, press or .

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

● To decrease speed, press the button for the opposite direction. (Refer to the chart on pg 21 for playback speeds).

ﬁ

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

If the picture jitters vertically during variable-speed search:

1 Press PAUSE. 2 Press TV PROG +/– so that the vibration stops.

TimeScan

Names of special-effects playback

Speed SP

Speed LP

Audio output

● The speed is shown during TimeScan in the upper right corner of the TV screen for approx. 5 seconds. (On some TVs the display may be distorted.)

● To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

● When using the recorder's TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring, the playback speed may not change in the correct step if it is turned

too fast.

● Picture and audio may occasionally become distorted when the recording speed changes. If this happens, resume normal playback once, and then try using TimeScan again.

● The picture may be noisy or there may be a loss of colour when you change the playback speed. (More noise will appear with LP recordings.)

● Noise may appear or the upper part of the picture may be distorted during still, frame-by-frame playback, 2x search of LP recordings, or with certain tapes.

● Picture may appear distorted in comparison to normal playback.

● In TimeScan mode there will be a time lag between the video and the audio and noise may appear in the audio signal.

● TimeScan sound quality will differ in comparison to normal playback.

● When material such as music videos where there is non-stop sound (very few breaks in the soundtrack) are viewed at 2x

normal speed, the audio playback may be faster than normal.

● When the playback direction is reversed, it takes approximately 6 seconds until sound is heard.

● When playing back an NTSC tape, the speeds differ from those listed above and are not shown on the TV screen.

Also, depending on the type of tape being used, the picture may be distorted and there may be a loss of colour even when in the TimeScan mode.

Search Play Slow-Motion *Still Slow-Motion Play Search

-9x -7x -5x -3x -1x -1/6x -1/18x 0 1/18x 1/6x 1x 2x 3x 5x 7x 9x

-7x -3x -1/6x -1/18x 0 1/18x 1/6x 1x 2x 5x 9x

Audio is output.

* To activate the Still mode from the remote control press PAUSE button. Still mode cannot be engaged

using the remote control's button.

Reverse Forward

Audio is not Audio is Audio is not

output. output. output.

ﬁ

Audio is output.

If you don't want to hear TimeScan audio, set the "TIME SCAN AUDIO" to OFF. (See below)

TimeScan Audio

The audio output can be set ON/OFF during TimeScan. Select ON/OFF as required.

1 Press MENU to access the Main Menu screen. 2 Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MODE SET" by pressing %ﬁ, then press OK. 3 Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "TIME SCAN AUDIO" by pressing %ﬁ, then press to

select "ON" or "OFF".

4 Press MENU to return to the normal screen.

[5∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

MODE SET

AUTO TIMER OFF O. S. D. ON B.E.S.T. OFF AUTO SP=LP TIMER OFF

TIME SCAN AUDIO ON

PLAY

RECORD

ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.)

B.E.S.T. Picture System

Playback/ Recording According To Tape Characteristics

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

PAUSE

The B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking) system checks the condition of the tape in use during recording and playback, and compensates to provide the highest-possible recording and playback pictures. The default setting for both recording and playback is “ON”.

TURN ON THE RECORDER

Press .

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN

Press %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to

"MODE SET", then press OK or .

MODE SET

AUTO CH SET MANUAL CH SET INITIAL SET REC LEVEL CTL

[5∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

MAIN MENU

RECORD

– –:– –

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PAUSE

SELECT B.E.S.T. MODE

Press %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to

"B.E.S.T.", then press OK

or to set to "ON" or "OFF".

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

MODE SET

AUTO TIMER OFF O. S. D. ON

B. E. S. T. ON

AUTO SP=LP TIMER OFF TIME SCAN AUDIO ON

[5∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

Recording

START RECORDING

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

NOTES:

●

DURING B.E.S.T.

B.E.S.T. COMPLETE

● The recorder spends approximately 7 seconds assessing the condition of the tape, then begins recording.

The B.E.S.T. system works for both SP and LP modes only after a tape has been inserted and the Record mode is first initiated. It does not work during recording. The B.E.S.T. system does not work while Auto Satellite Prog recording is in progress (Z pg. 26). In the case of timer recording, the B.E.S.T. system works before recording is initiated. Once the cassette is ejected, the B.E.S.T. data is cancelled. The next time the cassette is used for recording, B.E.S.T. is reperformed. Pressing the recorder's RECORD button while "BEST" is displayed does not start Instant Timer Recording (Z pg. 11).

Playback

The recorder assesses the quality of the tape once you initiate playback.

START PLAYBACK

Press PLAY.

● The recorder adjusts the playback picture quality based on the quality of the tape in use.

● B.E.S.T. is active during Auto Tracking. “BEST” appears blinking on the recorder’s display panel.

NOTES:

●

When watching a tape recorded with “B.E.S.T.” set to “ON”, it is recommended that you leave B.E.S.T. on during playback as well.

●

When watching a rental tape or one recorded on another video recorder, or when using this recorder as the player for editing, set B.E.S.T. to your preference by performing steps 1 through 5 on page 22.

●

"BEST" only appears at the beginning of automatic tracking. Even though it doesn't appear after that, the B.E.S.T. function is operative.

ATTENTION

Since the B.E.S.T. system works before recording actually starts, there is a delay of approximately 7 seconds after RECORD and PLAY on the remote are pressed, or RECORD on the recorder is pressed. To make sure you record the desired scene or programme in its entirety, first perform the following steps:

1) Press and hold PAUSE and press RECORD to engage the

RECORD PAUSE mode.

●

The recorder then automatically checks the condition

of the tape and, after approximately 7 seconds, reenters RECORD PAUSE.

2) Press PLAY when you are ready to start recording.

●

If you want to bypass the B.E.S.T. system and begin

recording immediately, set “B.E.S.T.” to “OFF” in step 4 on page 22.

Selecting The Sound You Want

SPATIALIZER

– –:– –

AUDIO

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Receiving NICAM Stereo And Bilingual Programmes

Your recorder is equipped with a Digital stereo sound decoder (NICAM), making reception of stereo and bilingual broadcasts possible.

When the recorder is tuned to a different station, the type of broadcast being received will be displayed on the TV screen for a few seconds.

Type of Broadcast Being Received

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 "HI FI L R" appears on the screen.

● To listen to a bilingual programme, press AUDIO until

either " " or " " appears on the front display panel or "HI FI L " or "HI FI 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.

NOTES:

●

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

●

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" (See below).

●

"O.S.D." must be set to "ON" or the on-screen displays will not appear (Z pg. 36).

On-screen Display

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 R

HI FI

NORM

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 normal audio track is played back automatically for tapes with only normal audio.

●

For instructions on recording NICAM stereo and bilingual programmes (See above).

●

Bilingual programmes are not currently broadcast in the U.K.

●

"O.S.D." must be set to "ON" or the onscreen displays will not appear (Z pg.

36).

Hi-Fi Audio Recording LEVEL Control

In most cases, setting the Hi-Fi audio recording level control to the centre position will provide satisfactory results. If necessary, you can adjust the Hi-Fi audio recording level more precisely by reffering to the audio level indicator on the front panel.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS HI-FI REC LEVEL CONTROL SCREEN

Press %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “REC LEVEL CTL”, then press OK or .

SELECT MODE

Move the highlight bar (pointer) to “MANUAL” by

pressing %ﬁ, then press

OK or .

ADJUST AUDIO RECORDING LEVEL

Press % or ﬁ.

● Press % or ﬁ briefly 5 times to move the on-screen's

audio levels by one division on the scale. To move the audio levels faster, keep % or ﬁ pressed.

● Adjust the recording level while watching the recorder's audio level meters. Set the level so that maximum volume causes the meters to vary between 0dB to 4dB.

HI-FI REC LEVEL CONTROL

PRESET

MANUAL

MIN

[5∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

MAX

Spatializer

This feature expands the sound field when you play back any stereo source or view a stereo programme while recording it. *SpatializerW has no effect on recording quality.

ACTIVATE SPATIALIZER

Press SPATIALIZER; the current setting will be displayed on the screen for about 5 seconds. Pressing

SPATIALIZER while the screen shows the display

changes the setting.

● To view a stereo programme such as movies or music, select "SPATIALIZER " to create more spacious sound.

● To view a monaural programme, select "SPATIALIZER[ST" which simulates a stereo effect.

● Select "SPATIALIZER OFF" to turn off SpatializerW if the sound becomes unnatural with either "SPATIALIZER " or "SPATIALIZER[ST" selected.

● If your TV is equipped with 3D-PHONIC and if you use both SpatializerW and 3D-PHONIC at the same time, the sound may become unnatural; set either function to "OFF".

● The setting will remain effective even though you turn on/off the recorder.

NOTES:

●

SpatializerWis effective only with a stereo TV.

●

You can change the SpatializerW setting even though "O.S.D."

is set to "OFF".

●

The setting cannot be changed during search, still, frame-by-

frame playback or slow motion mode.

●

When this recorder is used as the player for editing, the

recorded audio will correspond to the SpatializerW setting.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

NOTE:

Noise will increase if the recording level is too low, while distortion will increase if the level is too high.

Automatic Satellite Programme Recording

Outdoor Unit

Satellite Cable

Satellite Receiver Unit

ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.)

This facility allows you to record automatically a satellite programme which is timer-programmed on your external satellite receiver. Connect a satellite receiver to the recorder's AV2 IN connector and programme the timer on the satellite receiver; the recorder starts recording when the signals input from the satellite receiver to the AV2 IN connector, and when there is no input signals the recorder stops recording and the power shuts off.

21-pin AV input connectors (SCART)

Aerial connector

Aerial

Back of TV

TV Aerial cable

DECODER VCR TV

Mains outlet

AV1 IN/OUT

AV2 IN

AUDIO

PAUSE

OUT

RF OUT

ANT. IN

RF OUT

ANT. IN

EXT.2 EXT.1

Back of Recorder

NOTES:

●

When connecting your recorder to a TV equipped with 21-pin AV input connectors (SCART), follow the illustration above using the cables shown in grey.

●

For details, check your satellite receiver’s instruction manual.

– –:– –

REC LINK

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SP/LP

ATTENTION

● Be sure not to turn on the satellite receiver before the programme is executed; otherwise, the recorder will start recording when the satellite receiver's power is turned on.

● If you have connected another appliance other than a satellite receiver to the AV2 IN connector, be sure not to engage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode; otherwise, the recorder will start recording when the connected appliance's power is turned on.

● Auto Satellite Prog recording and timer-recording cannot be done at the same time.

● When you press and hold the recorder's REC LINK button to engage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode, if the REC LINK button does not light but instead blinks quickly even though your satellite receiver's power is off, Auto Satellite Prog Recording will not work properly with that satellite receiver*. If this is the case, perform "Express Timer Programming" (Z pg. 14) to timer-record a satellite programme.

*Some satellite receivers output signals even if the power is off.

Auto Satellite Prog Recording is not possible with those satellite receivers.

Before performing the following steps:

● Make sure the satellite receiver is connected to the recorder's AV2 IN connector. (Z pg. 26)

● Programme the timer on the satellite receiver.

● Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place.

SET TAPE SPEED

Press SP/LP ( ) to set the tape speed.

ENGAGE AUTO SATELLITE PROG REC MODE

Press and hold REC LINK for about 2 seconds. The button lights up and the recorder turns off automati-

cally.

● To disengage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode, press

REC LINK. The light goes off.

● If the recorder's power is off, it is not possible to engage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode.

NOTES:

●

Auto Satellite Prog recording is not possible with the AV1 IN/ OUT connector.

●

When the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode is engaged or the recorder's power is turned off after Auto Satellite Prog recording is finished, the recorder will not enter the Timer mode even though "AUTO TIMER" is set to "ON".

●

After Auto Satellite Prog recording, the number of recorded programmes will not be displayed on the front display panel for the Instant ReView function (Z pg. 19).

●

For timer programming of the satellite receiver, refer to the instruction manual of the satellite receiver.

●

Auto Satellite Prog recording is not possible if your satellite receiver does not have a timer.

●

The REC LINK button blinks while Auto Satellite Prog recording is in progress.

●

Pressing the recorder's button while Auto Satellite Prog recording is in progress turns off the recorder's power and disengages the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode.

●

If there is more than one satellite programme you wish to record with Auto Satellite Prog Recording, it is not possible to set a different tape speed for each; the tape speed selected in step 1 will apply to all the programmes for Auto Satellite Prog recording.

●

The B.E.S.T. system (Z pg. 22) does not work while Auto Satellite Prog recording is in progress.

●

Just Clock (Z pg. 49) does not work when the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode is engaged.

●

Depending on the type of satellite receiver, the recorder may not record a short portion at the beginning of the programme or may record slightly longer than the actual length of the programme.

●

If you engage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode when the satellite receiver's power is on, the recorder will not start Auto Satellite Prog recording even though the REC LINK button blinks. When the satellite receiver shuts off once and is turned back on again, the recorder starts recording.

●

You can also record a programme from your cable system in the same way if the system has a timer and is connected to the recorder's AV2 IN connector.

SAT

Remote Control Functions

VCR

TV/VCR

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STOP

TV PROG+/–

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89 0

NUMBER

+/–

ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.)

TV Multi-brand Remote Control

Your remote control can operate the basic functions of your TV set. In addition to JVC TVs, other manufacturer’s TVs can also be controlled.

Before you start . . .

● Turn on the TV using its remote control.

SET TV BRAND CODE

Refer to the chart below. While holding down TV on the recorder's remote control, enter your TV’s brand

code using the NUMBER keys, then press STOP. Check if the TV's power goes off as it should. If it does, try other operations (Z step 2)

● Once you have set the remote control to operate the TV, you don't have to repeat this step until you replace your remote control's battteries.

● JVC or SAMSUNG has more than one code. If the TV does not function with one code, try entering another.

OPERATE TV

First, press TV to set the remote control to TV mode, then press the corresponding button: , TV PROG +/–,

TV/VCR, TV +/– (Volume), (Muting), NUMBER

keys.

● For some brands of TV, you must press OK after having pressed the NUMBER keys.

IMPORTANT

Although the provided remote control unit is compatible with JVC televisions, as well as many other models, it may not work with your TV, or in some instances, may have limited function capability.

ATTENTION

The remote control can operate not only the video recorder but also some of your TV and satellite receiver's functions.

● To operate your video recorder, first press the VCR button

to set the remote control to the Video mode.

● To operate your TV, first press the TV button to set the

remote control to the TV mode.

● To operate your satellite receiver, first press the SAT button

to set the remote control to the Satellite Receiver mode.

Control Your TV Using Additional Buttons

Use the NUMBER keys, and the button, button or ‰ button to select the TV’s channel.

● With televisions under Code 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07,

09, 10, 13, 14, 22, 23 or 25, the button corresponds to the 1-digit/2-digit entry switching button (often labelled – /– –) of your TV’s remote control.

● With televisions under Code 01, 11 or 12, the button corresponds to the 10 + button, and the ‰ button corresponds to the 20 + button of your TV’s remote control.

NOTE:

The way these buttons are used is determined by your TV. Use these buttons as instructed for your TV’s remote control.

TV BRAND NAME CODE

JVC 01, 02, 03, 04 BRANDT 05 NORDMENDE 05 SABA 05 TELEAVIA 05 TELEFUNKEN 05 THOMSON 05 FERGUSON 06 PHILIPS 07 SAMSUNG 07, 19, 23, 24, 25 BLAUPUNKT 08 GRUNDIG 08 SONY 09 PANASONIC 10 GRAETZ 11 ITT 11 LUXOR 11 SALORA 11 SELECO 11 MIVAR 12 HITACHI 13 TOSHIBA 14 MITSUBISHI 15 FINLUX 16 NOKIA 17 SHARP 18 FUNAI 20 GOLDSTAR 21 NEC 22

SAT

VCR

NUMBER "2"

NUMBER "1"

TV PROG+/–

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STOP

– –:– –

89 0

NUMBER

Remote A/B Code Switching

The remote control is capable of controlling two JVC video recorders independently; one set to respond to the remote control’s A code control signals and another set to respond to B code control signals. The remote control is preset to send A code signals because your video recorder is initially set to respond to A code signals. You can easily modify your video recorder to respond to B code signals.

Satellite Receiver MultiBrand Remote Control

Your remote control can operate the basic functions of your satellite receiver set. In addition to JVC satellite receivers, other manufacturer’s satellite receivers can also be controlled.

Before you start . . .

● Turn on the satellite receiver using its remote control.

SET SATELLITE RECEIVER BRAND CODE

Refer to the chart below. While holding down SAT on the recorder's remote control, enter your satellite

receiver’s brand code using the NUMBER keys, then press STOP. Check if the satellite receiver's power goes off as it should. If it does, try other operations (Z step 2)

● Once you have set the remote control to operate the satellite receiver, you don't have to repeat this step until you replace your remote control's battteries.

● Some satellite receiver brands have more than one code. If the satellite receiver does not function with one code, try entering another.

OPERATE SATELLITE RECEIVER

First, press SAT to set the remote control to satellite receiver mode, then press the corresponding button:

, TV PROG +/–, NUMBER keys.

● For VIDEOWAY or some brands of satellite receiver, you must press after having pressed the NUMBER keys.

● The NUMBER buttons may not function with some satellite receivers.

REMOVE POWER SUPPLY

Unplug the mains power cord from the mains outlet.

SET REMOTE CONTROL CODE

While holding down VCR on the remote control, press the NUMBER key "2" and then press STOP.

RE-SUPPLY POWER

Plug the mains power cord back into the mains outlet.

TURN THE RECORDER ON

Press on the remote control. The recorder will now only respond to B code signals.

NOTE:

To set the recorder back to respond to A code signals, repeat the same procedure as shown above except pressing NUMBER key "1" instead of "2" in step 2.

IMPORTANT

Although the provided remote control unit is compatible with JVC satellite receivers, as well as many other models, it may not work with your satellite receiver, or in some instances, may have limited function capability.

SATELLITE RECEIVER BRAND CODE

JVC 13, 14 AMSTRAD 01, 02, 03, 04 GRUNDIG 05, 06 HIRSCHMANN 05 SIEMENS 05 WISI 05 KATHREIN 05, 11, 12 PACE 06, 08 PHILIPS 07 FINLUX 09 ITT 09 NOKIA 09 SALORA 09 RFT 10 SKYMASTER 10 MASPRO 11 BT 13 PANASONIC 15 JERROLD 16 VIDEOWAY 17

ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.)

You can use your video recorder as the source player or as the recording deck.

Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder

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TV PROG

MAKE CONNECTIONS

Connect the player’s 21-pin SCART connector to the recorder’s 21-pin SCART connector as illustrated on the

below.

When Using Your Video Recorder As The Source Player . . .

. . . connect its AV1 IN/OUT connector to the recording deck.

When Using Your Video Recorder As The Recording

. . . . connect its AV2 IN or AV1 IN/OUT connector to

Deck . . .

the source player.

SET RECORDING DECK’S INPUT MODE

Set to AUX. With this video recorder, press NUMBER key "0" and/or TV PROG to select “L-1” for the AV1 IN/

OUT connector, or “L-2” for the AV2 IN connector, depending on the connector being used.

START SOURCE PLAYER

Engage its Play mode.

START RECORDING DECK

Engage its Record mode.

VIDEO CHANNEL or AV mode

RF Cable (provided)

NOTES:

●

Player Your recorder Recorder Your recorderTV Receiver TV Receiver

21-pin SCART Cable (not provided)

Another recorder

Recorder

All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.

●

When you use this recorder as the player for editing, be sure to set "O.S.D." to "OFF" before starting (Z pg. 36).

●

If you use this recorder as the player for editing, be sure to turn off 3R Picture before starting. (Z pg. 17)

21-pin SCART Cable (not provided)

Another recorder

Player

RF Cable (provided)

VIDEO CHANNEL or AV mode

You can use a camcorder as the source player and your video recorder as the recorder.

Edit From A Camcorder

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TV PROG

MAKE CONNECTIONS

Connect the camcorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors to the recorder’s front panel AUDIO/VIDEO

input connectors.

● When using a monaural camcorder, connect its AUDIO OUT connector to the AUDIO L input connector on your recorder.

● When a Master Edit Control-equipped JVC camcorder is used, the camcorder is capable of controlling the recorder. Refer to the camcorder’s instruction manual for operating procedure.

SET RECORDER’S INPUT MODE

Press NUMBER key “0” and/or TV PROG so that “F-1” appears in place of a preset position number.

START CAMCORDER

Engage its Play mode.

START RECORDER

Engage its Record mode.

VIDEO input

Recorder

Camcorder

AUDIO input

Audio/Video Cable (not provided)

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

NOTE:

All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.

To rear panel PAUSE connector

Mini-Plug Cable (not provided) (JVC camcorder only)

Player

EDIT

NUMBER "0"

PAUSE

TV PROG

TIME SCAN SHUTTLE

Insert Editing

Recorder Your recorder

ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.)

Insert editing replaces part of the recorded scene with new material. Both the picture and Hi-Fi audio soundtrack are replaced with new ones, while the normal audio soundtrack remains unchanged. If you wish to change the normal audio track as well, use the audio dubbing function simultaneously. Use your video recorder as the recorder.

Source tape

Audio/Video signal

Player

0000

Another recorder

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TV PROG

Recorded tape

Before insert editing

After insert editing

MAKE CONNECTIONS

Connect the player's VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors to your recorder's VIDEO and AUDIO

connectors on the front panel.

SET INPUT MODE

Press NUMBER key "0" and/or TV PROG so that "F-1" appears in place of a channel number.

LOCATE END POINT

Load the recording cassette into your recorder, and play it back to determine the edit-out point (the end of the

segment to be replaced) using the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring or and PAUSE.

ﬁ

RESET THE COUNTER

Press 0000 to change the counter display to "0:00:00".

LOCATE START POINT

Determine the edit-in point (the beginning of the segment to be replaced) using the TIME SCAN

SHUTTLE ring or and PAUSE.

● Be sure to engage the Still mode at the edit-in point.

ﬁ

Normal audio track

Video/Hi-Fi audio track

PAUSE

ENGAGE INSERT EDITING

A. DUB

INSERT

PLAY

Press INSERT.

● Your recorder enters the Insert-Pause mode. (" ", " "

and " " light up on the front display panel.)

● The TV screen changes from the still picture to the input source you are going to record.

START EDITING

Load the source cassette and play back the segment that is to be inserted. When you reach the start of the

section of the source tape that you wish to insert, press PLAY to start the tape in your recorder; Insert Editing begins at this point.

● " " and " " are displayed on the front display panel.

0000

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PLAY

END INSERT EDITING

At counter "0:00:00", Insert Editing will stop automatically while the tape continues running in the Play

mode. If you wish to stop Insert Editing before the specified edit-out point, press 0000.

FOR AV INSERT EDITING

If you want to replace the picture, Hi-Fi audio soundtrack and normal audio soundtrack all at the same time... ...

In step 6 above, after you press INSERT, press A. DUB also.

(" " and " " blink and " " lights up on the front display panel.)

NOTES:

●

Suitable leads can be obtained from your dealer.

●

Insert editing is not possible with cassettes whose safety tab has been removed.

●

When insert editing is performed on a tape that has been recorded on another video recorder, the inserted portion may appear distorted.

●

In insert editing, the recording speed (SP/LP) is determined by the previous recording to be replaced. If the previous recording's speed changes within a single edit, the inserted picture will be distorted at the switching point.

●

A small portion of the recording which precedes an insert edit may become erased.

●

Insert Editing is also possible using the rear panel AV1 IN/ OUT or AV2 IN connector. When using these connectors, make sure to select the correct input mode in step 2.

PLAY

PAUSE

A. DUB

STOP

TV PROG

Audio dubbing replaces the normal audio sound of a previously recorded tape with a new soundtrack.

Audio Dubbing

CD Player etc.

Mixer output

Original sound

AUDIO OUT

Audio mixer

Normal audio track

Video/Hi-Fi audio track

Pre-recorded tape

Audio-dubbed tape

MAKE CONNECTIONS

Connect an audio component to the AUDIO L + R connectors on the recorder's front panel.

● When connecting monaural equipment, use only the recorder's AUDIO L connector.

SET INPUT MODE

Press NUMBER key "0" and/or TV PROG so that "F-1" appears in place of a channel number.

LOCATE START POINT

Press PLAY to start playback of the tape in your recorder, and press PAUSE when you find the point

where you want to start dubbing.

ENGAGE AUDIO DUBBING

Press A. DUB.

● It is possible to take the original sound recorded on

the tape in your recorder and mix it with other sounds from a microphone, CD player etc. To perform this audio dubbing with audio mixing, connect as in the diagram on the left.

● Your recorder enters the Audio Dubbing Pause mode. (" " blinks, " " and " " light up on the front display panel.)

● To perform audio dubbing with audio mixing, press AUDIO on the remote control to select " + (L+R)" at this point. * Audio dubbing with audio mixing is not possible if

you're using a monaural audio component, or if you don't have an audio mixer.

NUMBER "0"

STOP

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AUDIO

PLAY

TV PROG

PAUSE

START DUBBING

Engage the audio component's Play mode, then press

PLAY to start the tape in your recorder. Audio dubbing

begins at this point.

● " " blinks and " " is displayed on the front display panel.

● To stop dubbing temporarily, press PAUSE. Press PLAY to resume dubbing.

END AUDIO DUBBING

Press STOP to stop the tape in your recorder, and engage the audio component's Stop mode.

NOTES:

●

When monitoring the sound during Audio Dubbing, the normal soundtrack is automatically selected. If you wish to hear the mixed sound (Hi-Fi + Normal soundtracks), press AUDIO on the remote control to select " + (L+R)+NORM" (Z pg. 24).

●

Audio dubbing stops automatically when the counter reaches "0:00:00", and the recorder enters the Play mode. Check the counter reading before dubbing.

●

Audio dubbing is also possible using the rear panel AV1 IN/OUT or AV2 IN connector. When using these connectors, make sure to select the correct input mode in step 2.

●

Audio dubbing cannot be performed on a cassette that has had its record safety tab removed.

●

When playing back an audio-dubbed tape, press AUDIO on the remote control to select the soundtrack you wish to hear (Z pg. 24).

Other

ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.)

On-Screen Display

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

Functions

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

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ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN

Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MODE SET" by pressing %ﬁ, then press OK or .

ENABLE/DISABLE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

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

screen displays, leave the setting as it is and go to step 4. If you don’t want the displays to appear, press %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "O.S.D." and press OK

or to set “O.S.D.” to “OFF”.

AUTO TIMER OFF

O. S. D. ON

B. E. S. T. ON AUTO SP=LP TIMER OFF TIME SCAN AUDIO ON

[5∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

RETURN TO NORMAL

Press MENU.

MODE SET

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 sometimes 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 (EP is for NTSC playback only) 3– NTSC playback display (Z pg. 38) 4– Tape direction 5– Counter display 6– Tape remaining time indicator (Z pg. 11) 7– Audio mode display (Z pg. 24) 8– Tape position indicator (Z pg. 8) 9– NICAM display (Z pg. 24) 10– SpatializerW indicator (Z pg. 25) 11– Current day/month/year 12– Clock display 13– Preset position number and station name/Aux. indicator

(L-1, L-2 or F-1)

14– Timer warning display (Z pg. 13, 15) 15– Cassette loaded mark

13 12

11 10

]

115

2 3

4 5 6

PR.1 BBC 1 21 : 00 NTSC=PA L

24. 12. 98 – WARNING– TIMER RECORDING TO START SOON SPATIALIZER [

9 8

ST NICAM

HI FI –1 : 23 : 45

NORM REMAIN 1 : 00

Auto SP→LP Timer

If, when timer-recording in SP mode, there is not enough tape to record the entire programme, the recorder automatically switches to LP mode to allow complete recording.

For Example . . .

Recording a programme of 210 minutes in length onto a 180minute tape

Approximately 150 minutes Approximately 60 minutes

SP mode LP mode

Total 210 minutes

Make sure you set "AUTO SP→LP TIMER" to "ON" at the Mode Set screen before the timer-recording starts.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN

Press %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MODE SET", then press OK or .

SELECT MODE

Press %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to

"AUTO SP→LP TIMER", then press OK or to select "ON".

MODE SET

AUTO TIMER OFF O. S. D. ON B. E. S. T. ON

AUTO SP=LP TIMER ON

TIME SCAN AUDIO ON

[5∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

Auto Timer

When the Auto Timer is set to ON the timer is automatically engaged when the recorder power is turned off and automatically disengaged when the recorder is powered back on.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN

Press %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to

"MODE SET", then press

OK or .

SELECT MODE

Press OK or to select either "ON" or "OFF".

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

MAIN MENU

MODE SET

AUTO CH SET MANUAL CH SET INITIAL SET

REC LEVEL CTL

[5∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

MODE SET

AUTO TIMER OFF

O. S. D. ON B. E. S. T. ON

AUTO SP=LP TIMER OFF TIME SCAN AUDIO ON

[5∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

NOTES:

●

The Auto SP→LP Timer feature is not available during ITR (Instant Timer Recording), and the feature will not work properly with any tapes longer than E-180 or with some tapes of shorter lengths.

●

If you have programmed the recorder to timer-record 2 or more programmes, the second programme and those thereafter may not fit on the tape if you set "AUTO SP→LP TIMER" to "ON". In this case, make sure the mode is not engaged, then set the tape speed manually during timer programming.

●

In order to ensure that the recording fits on the tape, this feature may leave a short non-recorded section at the end of the tape.

●

There may be some picture noise and sound disturbance at the point on the tape where the recorder switches from SP to LP mode.

●

If you perform timer recording with both PDC and the Auto SP→LP Timer activated, and the programme goes beyond its originally scheduled length, there may be times when the programme cannot be recorded in its entirety.

NOTE:

For safety, when Auto timer is set to "OFF", all other recorder functions are disabled while the Timer mode is engaged. To disengage the timer, press ‰ (TIMER).

STOP

PLAY

ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.)

Repeat Playback

Your video recorder can automatically play back the whole tape 50 times repeatedly.

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PAUSE

START PLAYBACK

Press PLAY.

ACTIVATE REPEAT PLAYBACK

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

● The Play indicator ( ) on the display panel blinks

slowly.

● The tape plays 50 times automatically, and then stops.

STOP PLAYBACK

Press STOP at any time to stop playback.

NOTE:

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

NTSC Playback

Your video recorder is equipped with NTSC circuitry that can play back NTSC tapes.

LOAD A CASSETTE

Insert a cassette recorded in NTSC.

Next Function Memory

You can set your recorder's power to go off automatically after the tape is fully rewound. Before starting, make sure the recorder is in the Stop mode. For Automatic Power Off After Tape Rewind . . . . . . press REW, then press within 2 seconds.

START PLAYBACK

Press PLAY.

● "NTSC→PAL" appears on the screen for about 5

seconds.

● Some TVs shrink the picture vertically and place black bars at the top and bottom of the screen. This is not a malfunction on the part of either the video recorder or the TV.

● The picture may roll up and down. This can be corrected using the V-HOLD control found on some TVs. (This cannot be corrected if the TV does not have a V-HOLD control.)

● The counter and tape remaining time readings will be incorrect.

● During search, still, or frame-by-frame playback, the picture will be distorted, and there may be a loss of colour.

● Depending on the type of TV, the top and bottom portions of superimposed displays may be cut off during NTSC playback.

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS

Connection To A Stereo System

FM Tuner

CD Player

These instructions enable you to connect your video recorder to your Hi-Fi stereo system (if you have one) and listen to the soundtrack through the stereo.

Stereo Amplifier

Speaker Speaker

Television

Mains outlet

AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR

AV1 IN/OUT

AV2 IN

Audio Cable (not provided)

AUDIO

OUT

RF OUT

PAUSE

AUDIO OUT

ANT. IN

Back of Recorder

MAKE CONNECTIONS

Connect the AUDIO OUT L and R connectors on your video recorder to the AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR

terminals on your stereo system's receiver or amplifier.

NOTES:

●

When connecting your recorder's audio output connectors to a stereo amplifier, make sure you connect L and R correctly.

●

If you can receive NICAM TV broadcasts in your area, this recorder can record them independently of the TV set and play them back through the connected stereo system.

●

When listening to sound through the connected stereo system, turn the TV's volume down completely.

CAUTIONS:

● This recorder has a dynamic range of more than 80 dB with regards to its Hi-Fi audio capability. It is recommended that you check the maximum level if you are going to listen to the Hi-Fi audio signals through a stereo amplifier. A sudden surge in the input level to the speakers may damage them.

● Some speakers and televisions are specially shielded to prevent television interference. If both are of the non-shielded type, do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV set as this can adversely affect the video playback picture.

STOP

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.

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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS

IMPORTANT

Perform the following steps only if — — Video Channel Set has not been done correctly by the

Auto Set Up function (Z pg. 6).

— interference appears in the TV picture after you have

moved to a different area or a new station has started broadcasting in your area.

— you change the connection between your recorder and

TV from RF connection to AV connection, or vice versa.

●

If you have connected the video recorder to your TV via both an RF cable and a 21-pin SCART cable (AV connection), you do not need the video channel so you have to set the video channel to off. — Go to "With AV Connection" below.

●

If you have connected the video recorder to your TV via an RF cable only (RF connection), you have to set the correct video channel — Go to "With RF Connection" on page 41.

With AV Connection

Before performing the following procedure, make sure that:

n the mains power cord is plugged into the mains outlet. n the video recorder is turned off and there is no cassette

inserted in the recorder.

n batteries have been installed in the remote control.

ACCESS VIDEO CHANNEL SET MODE

Press and hold down STOP on the recorder until the display panel shows the following.

TV PROG

SET VIDEO CHANNEL

Press TV PROG – until the display panel shows

– –

"–OUT

● Now the video channel is set to off.

EXIT VIDEO CHANNEL SET MODE

Press OK.

To view picture signals from the video recorder, set your TV to its AV mode. Refer to the instructions supplied with your TV set for how to do this.

STOP

With RF Connection

Before performing the following procedure, make sure that:

n the mains power cord is plugged into the mains outlet. n the video recorder is turned off and there is no cassette

inserted in the recorder.

n the connected TV is turned on. n batteries have been installed in the remote control.

ACCESS VIDEO CHANNEL SET MODE

Press and hold down STOP on the recorder until the display panel shows the following.

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TV PROG

SET VIDEO CHANNEL

Press TV PROG+ or – to set the video recorder to a vacant channel between 22 and 69 which is not occupied by any

local station in your area. Refer to list on page 48 for details of broadcast stations in your area.

(Ex.) If channel 36 is available in your area

Then set your TV to UHF channel 36. ( instructions supplied with your TV set for how to do this.)

● If the two vertical white bars appear clearly on the screen as shown in the illustration at buttom left, go to step 3.

● If the two vertical white bars do not appear clearly, reset the video recorder to another vacant channel and try again.

IMPORTANT

●

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 22 and 69, consult your JVC dealer.

Refer to the

TEST SIGNAL

The channel on which the screen on the left appears clearly in step 2 is your Video Channel.

EXIT VIDEO CHANNEL SET MODE

Press OK.

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

Tuner Set

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

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TV PROG

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

IMPORTANT

Perform the following steps only if — — Auto Channel Set has not been set correctly by Auto Set

Up function (Z pg. 6).

— you have moved to a different area or if a new station

starts broadcasting in your area.

Your recorder needs to memorise all necessary stations in preset positions in order to record TV programmes. Auto Channel Set automatically assigns all receivable stations in your area to call them up by using the TV PROG buttons without going through any vacant channel.

Auto Channel Set

TURN ON THE RECORDER

Press .

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

PERFORM AUTO CHANNEL SET

Move the highlight bar (pointer) to

"AUTO CH SET" by pressing %ﬁ, then press OK or .

● The Auto Set screen appears, and remains on screen while the recorder searches for receivable stations. As Auto Channel Set progresses, the " " mark on the screen moves from left to right. Wait until the screen as shown in step 4 appears.

● Auto Channel Set usually takes about 4 – 12 minutes; the duration varies by area.

Beginning

MAIN MENU

MODE SET

AUTO CH SET

MANUAL CH SET INITIAL SET REC LEVEL CTL

[5∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

PLEASE WAIT

[MENU] : EXIT

AUTO SET

+++

End

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VIEW CONFIRMATION SCREEN

After "SCAN COMPLETED" is displayed on the screen

for about 5 seconds, a Confirmation screen looking like the one on the right appears. The stations your recorder located appear on a Confirmation screen — preset positions (PR), channels (CH) and station names (ID – Z pg. 47). The blueback screen and the programme currently being broadcast by the station which is blinking appear alternately for 8 seconds each. To view the next page, use the %ﬁ button on the remote control.

● The Guide Program numbers will also be set automatically during Auto channel Set.

PR CH ID PR CH ID

01 26 BBC1 08 ––––

02 33 BBC2 09 –––– 03 23 ITV 10 –––– 04 30 CH4 11 –––– 05 37 CH5 12 –––– 06 –––– 13 –––– 07 –––– 14 ––––

[

∞

: EDIT

= [X] : DELETE

[MENU] : EXIT

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

● Using the Confirmation screen, you can skip or add

preset positions, enter station names and perform other operations. Refer to pages 44 – 48 for the procedures.

● Depending on reception conditions, the stations may, on occasion, not be stored in order, and the station names may not be stored correctly.

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IMPORTANT

● In certain reception conditions, station names may not be stored correctly, and auto Guide Program Number Set may not work properly. If the Guide Program numbers are not set properly, when you timer-record a TV programme using Video Plus+, the recorder will record a TV programme of a different station. When programming the timer using Video Plus+, be sure to check that the preset position corresponding to the broadcasting station you wish to record has been selected (Z pg. 12, "Video Plus+ Timer Programming").

● Your video recorder memorizes all detected stations even if reception of some of them is poor. In these cases picture quality may be poor. To delete those stations which have an unacceptable picture Z "Delete A Channel" on page 45.

NOTES:

●

Fine tuning is performed automatically during Auto Channel Set. If you wish to perform it manually, refer to page 45.

●

If, for any reason, you perform Auto Channel Set when the aerial cable is not connected properly, "SCAN COMPLETED NO SIGNAL-" appears on the screen in step 4. When this happens, make sure of the aerial connection and press OK; Auto Channel Set will take place again.

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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

Storing Channels Manually

To store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up (Z pg.

6) or Auto Channel Set (Z pg. 42).

ACCESS MAIN MENU

Press MENU.

NUMBER

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ATTENTION

After you have stored channels manually, be sure to perform Guide Program Number Set (Z pg. 50) in order to get proper results from Video Plus+ timer recording.

ACCESS CONFIRMATION SCREEN

Press %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “MANUAL CH SET”, then press OK or . The Confir-

mation screen appears.

SELECT POSITION

Press %ﬁ until an open position in which

you want to store a channel begins blinking, then press OK. The Manual Channel Set screen appears.

INPUT CHANNEL

Press the NUMBER keys to input the channel number

you want to store.

● To input the registered station name (ID – Z pg.

47), press until "– – –␣ –" (ID setting) begins blinking, then press %ﬁ.

● For fine tuning adjustment, press until "+/–" begins blinking, then press %ﬁ. While tuning, “+” or “–” appears.

(Ex.) To store in position 6.

PR CH ID PR CH ID 01 26 BBC1 08 –––– 02 33 BBC2 09 –––– 03 23 ITV 10 –––– 04 30 CH4 11 –––– 05 37 CH5 12 ––––

06 –––– 13 ––––

07 –––– 14 ––––

5∞ ]

[

= = [X] : DELETE

[MENU] : EXIT

The blueback screen and the programme currently being broadcast by the selected channel appear alternately for 8 seconds each.

PR CH ID FINE

06 CH21 –––– +/–

[0–9] : SELECT [ ] : CURSOR +=

∞

: OK

[MENU] : EXIT

The blueback screen and the programme currently being

broadcast by the selected channel appear alternately for 8 seconds each.

: EDIT

ENTER NEW CHANNEL INFORMATION

Press OK and the Confirmation screen appears.

● Repeat steps 3 through 5 as necessary.

CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN

Press MENU.

● To change positions, see "Change Station Preset

Position" (Z pg. 45).

● If you wish to set station names other than the ones registered in your recorder, Z "Set Stations (B)" on page 46.

Delete A Channel

Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 44 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.

SELECT ITEM

Press %ﬁ until the item you want to delete begins blinking.

DELETE CHANNEL

Press .

● The item directly beneath the cancelled one moves

up one line.

● Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary.

CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN

Press MENU.

Change Station Preset Position

Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 44 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.

Fine-Tuning Channels Already Stored

Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 44 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.

SELECT CHANNEL TO FINE-TUNE

Press %ﬁ until the channel you want to tune begins blinking.

ACCESS MANUAL CHANNEL SET SCREEN

Press OK twice. The Manual Channel Set screen appears.

PERFORM TUNING

Press until "+/–" begins blinking, then press %ﬁ until the picture is clearest. Then press OK.

● The Confirmation screen appears.

● Repeat steps 1 through 3 as necessary.

CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN

Press MENU.

SELECT ITEM

Press %ﬁ until the item you want to move begins blinking. Then press OK and the station name (ID) and

its channel (CH) number begin blinking.

SELECT NEW POSITION

Press %ﬁ to move the station to the new preset position, then press OK.

Example: If you moved the station in position 4 to

PR CH ID PR CH ID 01 26 BBC1 08 –––– 02 23 ITV 09 –––– 03 30 CH4 10 ––––

04 33 BBC2 11 ––––

05 37 CH5 12 –––– 06 –––– 13 –––– 07 –––– 14 ––––

[

[MENU] : EXIT

● Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary.

position 2, the stations originally in positions 2 and 3 each move down one space.

PR CH ID PR CH ID 01 26 BBC1 08 ––––

02 33 BBC2 09 ––––

03 23 ITV 10 –––– 04 30 CH4 11 –––– 05 37 CH5 12 –––– 06 –––– 13 ––––

] : MOVE

∞

: MANUAL CH SET

07 –––– 14 ––––

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN

Press MENU.

] : MOVE =

ATTENTION

After you have deleted channels or changed preset positions, be sure to perform Guide Program Number Set (Z pg. 50) in order to get proper results from Video Plus+ timer recording.

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

Set Stations (A)

Set station names that are registered in your recorder.

Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 44 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.

SELECT ITEM

Press %ﬁ until the item you want begins blinking.

ACCESS MANUAL CHANNEL SET SCREEN

Press OK twice.

SELECT NEW STATION

Press until the station name (ID) begins blinking,

then press %ﬁ until the new station’s name (ID) you want to store begins blinking. Registered station names (Z pg. 47) appear as you press %ﬁ.

SWITCH STATIONS

Press OK.

● The Confirmation screen appears.

● Repeat steps 1 through 4 as necessary.

CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN

Press MENU.

PR CH ID FINE

06 CH45 –––– +/–

[5∞] : CHANGE ID [ ] : CURSOR +=

∞

: OK

[MENU] : EXIT

Set Stations (B)

Set station names other than the ones registered in your recorder.

Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 44 to access the Confirmation screen and then perform step 1 and 2 of "Set Stations (A)" on the left before continuing.

SELECT STATION NAME CHARACTER

Press until the first letter of the station name begins

blinking.

PR CH ID FINE

06 CH45 BBC1 +/–

[5∞] : A-Z, 0-9 [ ] : CURSOR +=

∞

: OK

[MENU] : EXIT

ENTER NEW CHARACTER

Press %ﬁ to cycle through the characters (A–Z, 0–9, –,

, +, (space) ) and stop when the desired character

[

is indicated, then press to enter. Enter the remaining characters the same way (maximum of 4). After entering all characters, press OK.

● The Confirmation screen appears.

● If you make a mistake, press until the incorrect

character begins blinking. Then enter the correct character by pressing %ﬁ.

CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN

Press MENU.

TV Station And ID List

STATION NAME ID*

Anglia TV ANGL ARD ARD ARTE ARTE BBC Group BBC BBC1 BBC1 BBC2 BBC2 Berlin 1 BLN1 Berlin 2 BLN2 Border TV BORD Bayern1 BR1 Bayern3 BR3 BRT1 BRT1 BRT2 BRT2 Children Ch CHLD Canal + CH+ CNN CNN Channel TV CHNL Central TV CNTR Channel 4 CH 4 Channel 5 CH 5 DRS DRS DR TV DRTV DSF DSF Euronews EURN Euronews EURO Eurosports EURS France1 FR1 France2 FR2 France3 FR3 Granada TV GRNA Grampian TV GRMP Hessen1 HR1 Hessen3 HR3 HRT HRT HTV HTV ITV Network ITV Kabelkanal KABL London LNDN MDR MDR MTV MTV Nord3 N3 NDR1 NDR1 NDR3 NDR3 NED1 NED1 NED2 NED2 NED3 NED3 Network 2 NET2 NRK NRK N-TV N-TV Offener Kanal OKAN ORF1 ORF1 ORF2 ORF2 ORF3 ORF3 OWL 3 OWL3 Premiere PRMI PR07 PR07 RAI1 RAI1 RAI2 RAI2 RAI3 RAI3 RB1 RB1 RB3 RB3 Rikisutvarpid-S RKPS RTBF 1 RTB1 RTBF 2 RTB2 RTE 1 RTE1 RTL RTL RTL 2 RTL2 RTP RTP

STATION NAME ID*

SAT SAT SAT 1 SAT1 Scottish TV SCOT SC4 SC4 SDR SDR SDR1 SDR1 SFB1 SFB1 SFB3 SFB3 SKY SKY Sky One SKY1 Sky Net SKYN Sport SPRT SR 1 SR1 Super RTL SRTL STV Test STVT STV 1 STV1 STV 2 STV2 Suedwest3 SW3 SWF 1 SWF1 Schweiz4 SWZ4 TYNE TEES TEES Text TEXT TF1 TF1 TNT int TNT TRT int TRT TSI TSI TSR TSR TSW TSW TVE TVE TV Polonia TVPA TVP 1 TVP1 TVP 2 TVP2 TVS TVS TV2 TV2 TV5 TV5 Tele Zurich TZUR Ulster TV ULST Veronica VERN VIVA VIVA VIVA2 VIV2 VOX VOX VTM VTM VT4 VT4 West1 WDR1 West3 WDR3 YLE 1 YLE1 YLE 2 YLE2 Yorkshire TV YORK ZDF ZDF Zurich 1 ZUR1 3SAT 3SAT

* The "ID" abbreviation is what is shown on-screen in lieu of the

station name. The "ID" abbreviation is listed in the Confirmation screen and is displayed on the TV screen each time the recorder is tuned to a different station.

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

TV Station Channel Number Guide

For customers in the U.K.

Only the main stations are listed. There are in addition many relay stations, and full lists are available from the BBC and ITV.

BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4 CH5

London & South-East

Bluebell Hill ......................... 40 46 43 65 —

Crystal Palace....................... 26 33 23 30 37

Dover ................................... 50 56 66 53 —

Heathfield ............................ 49 52 64 67 —

Oxford ................................. 57 63 60 53 49

South-West

Beacon Hill .......................... 57 63 60 53 —

Caradon Hill ........................ 22 28 25 32 —

Huntshaw Cross ................... 55 62 59 65 67

Redruth ................................ 51 44 41 47 37

Stockland Hill ...................... 33 26 23 29 —

Channel Islands

Fremont Point....................... 51 44 41 47 —

South

Hannington .......................... 39 45 42 66 35

Midhurst ............................... 61 55 58 68 —

Rowridge.............................. 31 24 27 21 —

West

Mendip ................................ 58 64 61 54 37

North-West

Caldbeck .............................. 30 34 28 32 56

Winter Hill ........................... 55 62 59 65 48

North-East

Bilsdale West Moor .............. 33 26 29 23 35

Chatton ................................ 39 45 49 42 —

Pontop Pike .......................... 58 64 61 54 68

Scotland

Angus ................................... 57 63 60 53 —

Black Hill ............................. 40 46 43 50 37

Sandale ................................ 22 — — — —

Caldbeck .............................. — 34 28 32 56

Creigkelly ............................. 31 27 24 21 48

Darvel .................................. 33 26 23 29 35

Durris ................................... 22 28 25 32 67

Eitshal .................................. 33 26 23 29 —

Keelylang Hill ...................... 40 46 43 50 —

Knock More ......................... 33 26 23 29 —

Rosemarkie .......................... 39 45 49 42 67

Rumster Forest...................... 31 27 24 21 —

Selkirk .................................. 55 62 59 65 52

BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4 CH5

East

Sandy Heath......................... 31 27 24 21 39

Sudbury................................ 51 44 41 47 35

Tacolneston .......................... 62 55 59 65 52

Midlands

Ridge Hill ............................. 22 28 25 32 35

Sutton Coldfield ................... 46 40 43 50 37

The Wrekin .......................... 26 33 23 29 35

Waltham .............................. 58 64 61 54 35

North

Belmont ............................... 22 28 25 32 56

Emley Moor .......................... 44 51 47 41 37

Wales

Blaenplwyf ........................... 31 27 24 21 56

Carmel ................................. 57 63 60 53 —

Llanddona ............................ 57 63 60 53 —

Moel-y-Parc ......................... 52 45 49 42 —

Presely ................................. 46 40 43 50 37

Wenvoe................................ 44 51 41 47 —

Northern Ireland

Brougher Mountain .............. 22 28 25 32 —

Divis .................................... 31 27 24 21 37

Limavady ............................. 55 62 59 65 —

Clock Set

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

IMPORTANT

If you performed Auto Set Up (Z pg. 6) or Auto Channel Set (Z pg. 42), without ever having set the clock previously, the recorder's built-in clock is also set automatically. Perform the following steps only if — — Auto Clock Set has not been performed correctly by

Auto Set Up or Auto Channel Set.

— the recorder's memory backup has expired.

— you want to change Just Clock setting (Z "Just Clock" in

the left column).

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Just Clock

The Just Clock function provides accurate time keeping through automatic adjustments at regular intervals, by reading data from a PDC signal. The Just Clock option can be set "ON" or "OFF" at the Clock Set screen (the default setting is "ON"). Press OK until the Just Clock setting begins blinking, then press %ﬁ to change the setting.

IMPORTANT: If you turn the Just Clock function off, the accuracy of your recorder’s built-in clock may be impaired, which could adversely affect timer recording.

NOTES:

●

Just Clock (when set to "ON") adjusts the recorder's built-in clock every hour, except for 23:00, 0:00, 1:00 and 2:00.

●

Just Clock is not effective when . . . – the recorder’s power is on. – the recorder is in the Timer mode. – a difference of more than 3 minutes exists between the

built-in clock’s time and the actual time.

– the recorder is in the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode (Z pg.

26).

●

If Just Clock is set to "ON", the recorder’s clock is automatically adjusted at the start/end of Summer Time.

●

Just Clock may not function properly in poor reception conditions.

TURN THE RECORDER ON

Press .

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN

Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "INITIAL SET" by pressing %ﬁ, then press OK or .

ACCESS CLOCK SET SCREEN

Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "CLOCK SET" by pressing %ﬁ, then press OK or . The Clock Set screen appears.

INITIAL SET

CLOCK SET

GUIDE PROG SET

[5∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

TIME DATE YEAR 0: 00 01 . 01 98

JUST CLOCK: ON

TV PR. : 1

[5∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

SET DATE AND TIME

Press %ﬁ to set the time, then press OK or . The "date" display begins blinking. Repeat the same procedure to set the date and year.

● When you set the time, press and hold %ﬁ to change the time by 30 minutes.

● When you set the date, press and hold %ﬁ to change the date by 15 days.

SET JUST CLOCK

The default setting is “ON”. Set as desired by pressing

%ﬁ, then press OK or .

● For the Just clock function, Z "Just Clock" on the left.

● If you set to “OFF”, you can disregard the next step as

you won’t be able to receive regular clock adjustments.

SET CLOCK DATA SOURCE PRESET

The recorder is preset to receive clock setting and adjustment data from preset position 1. Press %ﬁ to set the preset position to the number representing the

station transmitting clock setting data (BBC1, BBC2, etc.), then press OK or .

START CLOCK OPERATION

Press MENU.

CLOCK SET

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

Video Plus+ Setup

IMPORTANT

Normally, Auto Set Up (Z pg. 6) or Auto Channel Set (Z pg. 42) sets the Guide Program Numbers automatically. You need to set the Guide Program Numbers manually only in the following cases.

●

When timer-programming with Video Plus+, the preset position, where the station you wish to record is received on your recorder, is not selected.

— Set the Guide Program Number for that station manually.

●

When you add/delete a channel or change preset positions manually after Auto Set Up or Auto Channel Set has taken place.

— Set the Guide Program Numbers for all the receivable stations manually.

●

When you wish to timer-record a satellite programme with Video Plus+.

— Set the Guide Program Numbers for all satellite broadcasts received on your satellite receiver.

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

Guide Program Number Set

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN

Press %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "INITIAL SET", then press OK or .

ACCESS GUIDE PROG SET SCREEN

Press %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "GUIDE PROG SET", then press OK or .

ENTER GUIDE PROG NUMBER

Press %ﬁ or NUMBER keys to enter the Guide

Program number for the desired station as shown in the TV listings. Then press

OK or .

GUIDE PROG SET

GUIDE PROG TV PROG

] =

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

(Ex.) When inputting the

Guide Program number 4 for CH4.

ENTER RECEIVING PRESET POSITION NUMBER

Press %ﬁ or NUMBER keys to input the number

of the recorder's preset position on which the Guide Program number's broadcast is received. Then press OK or .

● If the satellite broadcast is received on your recorder's auxiliary channel "L-2", select "L-2" for the preset position.

• Repeat steps 4 and 5 as necessary.

GUIDE PROG SET

GUIDE PROG TV PROG

[5∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

(Ex.) If CH4 is received on

preset position 4.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

Guide Program Number

"Guide Program (GUIDE PROG) number" refers to the assigned TV station numbers, according to broadcast area, for Video Plus+ timer recording. The Guide Program numbers can be found in most TV listings.

CH4

SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION

Questions And Answers

PLAYBACK

Q. What happens if the end of the tape is reached

during playback or search?

A. The tape is automatically rewound to the beginning.

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Q. Can the video recorder indefinitely remain in the

still mode?

A. No. It stops automatically after 5 minutes to protect

the heads.

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Q. When returning from multi-speed search to normal

playback, the picture is disturbed. Should I be concerned about this?

A. No, it is normal.

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Q. Other than preventing further recording, what effect

does removing the Record Safety tab have?

A. It disables marking of index codes.

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Q. Sometimes, during Index Search, the video recorder

can’t find the programme I want to see. Why not?

A. There may be index codes too close together.

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RECORDING

Q. When I pause and then resume a recording, the end

of the recording before the pause is overlapped by the beginning of the continuation of recording. Why does this happen?

A. This is normal. It reduces distortion at the pause and

resume points.

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Q. Can the video recorder indefinitely remain in the

Record-Pause mode?

A. No. The video recorder shuts off automatically after 5

minutes to protect the heads.

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Q. What happens if the tape runs out during recording? A. The video recorder automatically rewinds it to the

beginning or, if Timer Recording, the cassette is ejected.

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TIMER RECORDING

Q. " " and "‰" remain lit on the display panel. Is there

a problem?

A. No. This is a normal condition for a timer recording in

progress.

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Q. Can I programme the timer while I’m watching a

tape or a TV broadcast?

A. You won’t see the picture as it is replaced by the on-

screen menu, but the audio from the program or tape you’re viewing can be heard.

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Q. Is it possible to timer-record a TV programme

broadcast in 2000?

A. Yes, it is possible.

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ATTENTION

This recorder contains microcomputers. External electronic noise or interference could cause malfunctioning. In such cases, switch the recorder off and unplug the mains power cord. Then plug it in again and turn the recorder on. Take out the cassette. After checking the cassette, operate the unit as usual.

SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION (cont.)

Troubleshooting

Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart to see if you can correct the trouble yourself. Small problems are often easily corrected, and this can save you the trouble of sending your video recorder off for repair.

POWER

SYMPTOM

1. No power is applied to the recorder.

2. The clock is functioning properly, but the recorder cannot be powered.

3. The remote control won’t function.

TAPE TRANSPORT

SYMPTOM

1. The tape does not run during recording.

2. The tape will not rewind or fastforward.

PLAYBACK

SYMPTOM

1. The playback picture does not appear while the tape is running.

2. Noise appears during normal playback.

3. The playback picture is blurred or interrupted while TV broadcasts are clear.

4. Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi soundtrack.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● The mains power cord is disconnected.

● “‰“ is displayed on the display

panel with Auto Timer set to "OFF".

● The batteries are discharged.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● “^“ is displayed on the display panel.

● The tape is already fully rewound or fast-forwarded.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● If you’re using the RF OUT connection . . . . . . the TV receiver’s channel selector is not set to the VIDEO channel. . . . the recorder's VIDEO channel has not been correctly set.

● If you’re using the AV connection, the TV receiver is not set to the AV mode.

● The automatic tracking mode is engaged.

● The video heads may be dirty.

● Automatic tracking is engaged.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Connect the mains power cord. Press the ‰ button to turn the “‰“

indicator off. Replace the dead batteries with new

ones.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Press PLAY to turn the “^“ indicator off.

Check the cassette.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

If you are using the RF OUT connection . . . . . . set the TV receiver to the VIDEO channel. (Z pg. 6) . . . Perform "Video Channel Set" (Z pg. 40) If you are using the AV connection, set the TV to its AV mode.

Try manual tracking (Z pg. 17).

Consult your JVC dealer.

Engage and adjust tracking manually. (Z pg. 17)

RECORDING

SYMPTOM

1. Recording cannot be started.

2. TV broadcasts cannot be recorded.

3. Tape-to-tape editing is not possible.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● There is no cassette loaded, or the cassette loaded has had its Record Safety tab removed.

● “L-1”, “L-2” or "F-1" has been selected as the input mode.

● The source (another video recorder, camcorder) has not been properly connected.

● All necessary power switches have not been turned on.

● The input mode is not correct.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Insert a cassette, or using adhesive tape, reseal the slot where the tab was removed.

Set to the desired preset.

Confirm that the source is properly connected.

Confirm that all units’ power switches are turned on. Set the input mode to “L-1”,“L-2” or "F-1".

4. Camcorder recording is not possible.

TIMER RECORDING

SYMPTOM

1. Timer recording won’t work.

2. Timer programming is not possible.

3. “‰“ and “]“ on the display panel won’t stop blinking.

4. The cassette is automatically ejected, and “‰“ and “]“ on the display panel won’t stop blinking.

5. “‰“ blinks for 10 seconds and the Timer mode is disengaged.

6. The cassette is automatically ejected, the power shuts off and “‰“ and “]“ won’t stop blinking.

7. Video Plus+ does not timer-record properly.

● The camcorder has not been properly connected.

● The input mode is not correct.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● The clock and/or the timer have been set incorrectly.

● The timer is not engaged.

● Timer recording is in progress.

● The timer is engaged but there’s no

cassette loaded.

● The loaded cassette has had its Record Safety tab removed.

● ‰ has been pressed when there are no programs in memory, or the timer record information has been programmed incorrectly.

● The end of the tape was reached during timer recording.

● The recorder’s preset positions have been set incorrectly.

Confirm that the camcorder is properly connected. Set the input mode to “L-1”,“L-2” or "F-1".

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Re-perform the clock and/or timer settings. Press ‰ and confirm that “‰“ is displayed on the display panel.

Timer programming can’t be performed while a timer recording is in progress. Wait until it finishes.

Load a cassette with the Record Safety tab intact, or cover the hole using adhesive tape.

Remove the cassette and cover the hole with adhesive tape, or insert a cassette with the Record Safety tab intact.

Check the programmed data and reprogramme as necessary, then press ‰ again.

The programme may not have been recorded in its entirety. Next time make sure you have enough time on the tape to record the entire programme.

Refer to "Guide Program Number Set" and re-perform the procedure (Z pg. 50).

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