JVC HR-DD857MS User Manual

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CONTENTS

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

HR-DD857MS

VCR

TV/VCR

DISPLAY

AUDIO

(MONITOR)

123

456

DAILY

WEEKLY

AUX

C. RESET

CANCEL

TIMER

START STOP DATE

PROG

EXPRESS PROGRAMMING

PROG.

30 SEC

PROG.

–

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

CHECK

PUSH JOG

–

MULTI BRAND

COLOUR

SPATIALIZER

SYSTEM

POWER

TV PROG

3R PICTURE

+ 8

–

4 0 6

SP/LP/EP

15dB NORM

REVIEW

INSERT A.DUB/SIMUL

(MONO)

VIDEO

L –AUDIO– R

INSTRUCTIONS

REW

JOG

SHUTTLE

PAL NTSC

SAFETY FIRST 2

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

INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER 3

Basic Connections ..................... 3

INITIAL SETTINGS 4

Video Channel Set ..................... 4

Auto Set Up ............................... 6

On-Screen Displays ................... 8

Select Language ......................... 9

Clock Set ................................. 10

PLAYBACK 11

Basic Playback ..........................11

Playback Features .................... 12

TimeScan ................................. 16

RECORDING 18

Basic Recording ....................... 18

Recording Features .................. 19

B.E.S.T. Picture System ............. 22

TIMER RECORDING 24

G-CODE Setup........................... 24

G-CODE Timer Programming..... 26

Express Timer Programming ..... 28

SPECIAL FEATURES 32

Remote Control Functions ........ 32

EDITING 34

Edit To Or From Another Video

Recorder .................................. 34

Edit From A Camcorder ............ 35

Audio Dubbing ........................ 36

Insert Editing ............................ 38

INFORMATION ON MULTI-SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY 40

TUNER SET 42 TROUBLESHOOTING 46 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 49 INDEX 50 SPECIFICATIONS 53

ENGLISH

LPT0110-001C

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SAFETY FIRST

Safety Precautions

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

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

MOISTURE.

CAUTION

n When you are not using the recorder for a long period of

time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from the mains outlet.

n Dangerous voltage inside. Refer internal servicing to

qualified service personnel. To prevent electric shock or fire hazard, remove the power cord from the mains outlet prior to connecting or disconnecting any signal lead or aerial.

n Use the conversion plug (not provided in certain areas)

depending on the type of your AC wall outlet.

ATTENTION

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

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

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

POWER SYSTEM

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

Warning on lithium battery

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

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

PAL NTSC

n Only cassettes marked "VHS" can be used with this

videorecorder.

n HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment. n G-CODE and SHOWVIEW are trademarks of Gemstar

Development Corporation. The G-CODE/SHOWVIEW 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.

IMPORTANT

n Please read the various precautions on this page before

installing or operating the recorder.

n It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record

pre-recorded tapes, records, or discs without the consent of the owner of copyright in the sound or video recording, broadcast or cable programme and in any literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic work embodied therein.

The POWER button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit, but switches operating current

on and off. " shows ON.

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

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.

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.

Auto Head Cleaner

A built-in head cleaner automatically cleans the video heads and head drum whenever a tape is loaded or unloaded to reduce head clogging.

" shows electrical power standby and " "

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INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER

It's essential that your video recorder be properly connected. Follow these steps carefully. THESE STEPS MUST BE COM-

Basic

PLETED BEFORE ANY VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PERFORMED.

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Connections

Aerial terminal

RF Cable (provided)

Back of TV

AV-IN terminals

AV Cable (not provided)

Mains Power Cord

TV Aerial Cable

CHECK CONTENTS

Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in “Specifications” (Z pg. 53).

SITUATE RECORDER

Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface.

CONNECT RECORDER TO TV

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

RF CONNECTION

●

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

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

on the rear panel of the recorder.

c– Connect the provided RF cable between the RF

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

AV CONNECTION

●

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

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

CONNECTION”.

b– Connect an optional AV cable between the

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

Mains outlet

AUDIO OUT/ VIDEO OUT

Connect the power plug to an AC outlet before installing the lithium battery. Z pg. 5

Rear View

CONNECT RECORDER TO MAINS

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

NOTE:

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

ATTENTION

If you have finished all the necessary connections, go to "Video Channel Set" on page 4, then perform Auto Set Up on page 6; do NOT press the button on the recorder/remote control to turn on the recorder's power before you start Auto Set Up.

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TV PROG+/–

STOP/EJECT

Video Channel Set

INITIAL SETTINGS

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

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

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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TV PROG+/–

With RF Connection

IMPORTANT:

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

ACCESS VIDEO CHANNEL SET MODE

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

SELECT TV SYSTEM

Press TV PROG + or – to set appropriate TV system that matches the system of TV being used (refer to the table

below).

1 : B/G 2 : D/K 3 : I 5 : M

Major Countries TV System

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

4 : H

B/G

TEST SIGNAL

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

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

China, Mongolia, Russia D/K

Hong Kong I

Australia H

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

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SET VIDEO CHANNEL

Set your TV to UHF channel 36.

● If the two vertical white bars appear clearly on the

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

● If the two vertical white bars do not appear clearly, press OK and then TV PROG + or – to set the video recorder to a vacant channel between 28 and 60 which is not occupied by any local station in your area.

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

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

NOTES:

●

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

●

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

FINISH VIDEO CHANNEL SET

Press OK.

● If Auto Set Up (Z pg. 6) or Tuner Set (Z pg. 42)

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

With AV Connection

IMPORTANT:

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

ACCESS VIDEO CHANNEL SET MODE

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

SET VIDEO CHANNEL

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

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

FINISH VIDEO CHANNEL SET

Press OK.

● If Auto Set Up (Z pg. 6) or Tuner Set (Z pg. 42)

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

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

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

Installing/Removing the lithium battery

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

and turn off the VCR power.

2 Open the battery cover while pressing the release tab as

illustrated.

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

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

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

4 Close the battery cover until it clicks in place.

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Auto Set Up

IMPORTANT

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

● If you perform Auto Set Up successfully during installation, there's no need to separately perform the Language Select, Clock Set or Channel Set procedures, but if adjustments become necessary they can be performed as follows: – To change the selected language Z pg. 9 – To reset or adjust the time Z pg. 10 – To add/delete channels manually Z pg. 43 – To reset the tuner after moving to a different location

Z pg. 42

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

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

Before starting, make sure of the following:

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

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

a mains outlet. Z pg. 3

● The "Video Channel Set" procedure should be done first and the TV should be set to its AV mode (with AV connection Z pg. 5) or video channel (with RF connection Z pg. 4).

SELECT LANGUAGE

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

PUSH JOG .

● The Clock Set screen appears.

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SET TIME

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

or PUSH JOG .

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

ﬁ

CLOCK SET

TIME DATE YEAR 0:00 01.01 98

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

SET DATE

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

PUSH JOG .

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

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SET YEAR

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

PUSH JOG

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Major Countries TV System

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

China, Mongolia, Russia D/K

Hong Kong I

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

B/G

PUSH JOG

SELECT TV SYSTEM

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

START AUTO CHANNEL SET

Press OK or PUSH JOG .

● The Auto Set Up function scans all the channels that

are receivable by your recorder. It then automatically assigns each receivable channels to the TV PROG buttons. It skips non-receivable channels.

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

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" mark on the

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

AUTO CH SET

PLEASE WAIT

START FINISH

During Auto Set Up

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

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

TV Screen

NOTES:

●

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

●

If there is a power cut, or if you press or turn off the recorder power once and try again.

●

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

pg. 43 – 45.

●

If no sound accompanies the picture on some channels that have been stored by Auto Set Up, the TV system setting for those channels may be incorrect. Select the appropriate TV system for those channels. Z "TV System Selection – When you see the picture but hear no audio" on page 45.

while Auto Set Up is in progress, Auto Set Up will be interrupted; be sure to

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

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

On-Screen Displays

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

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PUSH JOG

TURN ON THE RECORDER

Press .

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN

Place the pointer next to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing

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

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 5. If you don’t want the displays to appear, press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to "O.S.D." and press OK or PUSH JOG to set to "OFF".

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RETURN TO NORMAL

Press MENU.

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

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

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FUNCTION 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 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– Channel position number/Aux. indicator (L-1 or F-1) 3– Cassette loaded mark 4– Clock display 5– Current day/month/year 6– Tape direction 7– Tape position indicator (Z pg. 15) 8– Counter display 9– Colour system indicator (Z pg. 40) 10– Tape speed SP/LP/EP 11– Audio mode display (Z pg. 15) 12– Simulcast recording indicator (Z pg. 21) 13– Type of Broadcast (Z pg. 20) 14– SpatializerW indicator (Z pg. 15)

2 4 5

PR. 12 ]SP 21 : 00 MESECAM

24. 12. 98 SPATIALIZER

ST SIM. ON

HIFI L

R –1 : 23 : 45

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Select

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TURN ON THE RECORDER

Press .

Language

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

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ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to

place the pointer next to

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

ACCESS LANGUAGE SELECT SCREEN

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to

"LANGUAGE", then press OK or PUSH JOG .

FUNCTION SET TUNER SET INITIAL SET

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

CLOCK SET LANGUAGE G-CODE SET UP

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

MAIN MENU

INITIAL SET

PUSH JOG

SELECT LANGUAGE

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

press OK or PUSH JOG .

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

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Clock Set

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

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

TURN THE RECORDER ON

Press .

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to

place the pointer next to

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

FUNCTION SET TUNER SET INITIAL SET

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

MAIN MENU

PUSH JOG

ACCESS CLOCK SET SCREEN

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to

"CLOCK SET", then press OK or PUSH JOG . The

Clock Set screen appears.

INITIAL SET

CLOCK SET LANGUAGE G-CODE SET UP

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

TIME DATE YEAR 0: 00 01 . 01 98

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

SET TIME

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

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

SET DATE

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

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

SET YEAR

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to set the year.

CLOCK SET

NOTE:

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

START CLOCK OPERATION

Press MENU.

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PLAYBACK

PLAY

STOP

PLAY

COLOUR SYSTEM

STOP/EJECT

TIME SCAN SHUTTLE

Basic

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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.

Playback

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

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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.

● Select the appropriate colour system by pressing the COLOUR SYSTEM button. (Z pg. 40)

● If the record safety tab has been removed, playback begins automatically. (Z pg. 18)

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)

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

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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.

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JOG

TV PROG

PLAY

PAUSE

TIME SCAN SHUTTLE

Playback Features

PLAY

TV PROG

REW

PAUSE

PUSH JOG

High-Speed 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 over 2 seconds during playback or still picture. When released, normal playback resumes.

PLAYBACK (cont.)

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).

● "TIME SCAN AUDIO" must be set to "ON", or the sound will not be heard. (Z pg. 17)

ACTIVATE FRAME-BY-FRAME PLAYBACK

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

playback.

Press PAUSE.

Press PUSH JOG or .

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

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Slow Motion

ACTIVATE SLOW-MOTION PLAYBACK

Turn the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring to the left or press PUSH JOG 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 PUSH JOG 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 PUSH JOG or . Release to return to still picture.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

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ATTENTION

● Picture may not appear during high-speed search with an LP-recorded tape.

● In the high-speed search, still, or frame by frame playback mode, the picture may be distorted, and there may be a loss of colour.

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PLAY

STOP

SP/LP/EP

3R PICTURE

456

TV PROG

PUSH JOG

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Manual Tracking

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

OVERRIDE AUTOMATIC TRACKING

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

ADJUST TRACKING MANUALLY

Press TV PROG + or – to adjust tracking.

RETURN TO AUTOMATIC TRACKING

Press (SP/LP/EP) on the remote to re-engage automatic tracking.

NOTE:

When a new tape is inserted, the recorder enters 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.

Repeat Playback

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

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.

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SPATIALIZER

PLAYBACK (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

REVIEW

REW

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AUDIO

30 SEC

PUSH JOG

ACTIVATE INDEX SEARCH

Press PUSH JOG or on the remote control. “™ 1” or “£ 1” is displayed on screen and search begins

in the corresponding direction.

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

ﬁ

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

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

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

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Current position

AB C D E F

–2 –1 1 2 3

Index number

Instant ReView

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

NOTE:

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

ACTIVATE INSTANT REVIEW

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

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

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

NOTE:

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

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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.

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

Beginning

1:23:45

+++

End

NOTE:

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

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.

Spatializer

This feature expands 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.

NOTE:

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

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

L + R

NORM NORM For audio-dubbed tapes

L + R + NORM

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:

●

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

●

"O.S.D." must be set to "ON" or the on-screen displays will not appear (Z pg. 8).

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PLAY

TIME SCAN SHUTTLE

TimeScan

PLAYBACK (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. 17). TimeScan allows you to view a programme in search mode while listening to the audio.

NOTES:

●

"TIME SCAN AUDIO" must be set to "ON", or the sound will not be heard in TimeScan mode. (Z pg. 17)

●

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. 12)

●

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.

Audio signal during TimeScan

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PUSH JOG

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.

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Variable-Speed Search

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 17 for playback speeds).

During playback, press PUSH JOG or .

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

● To decrease speed, press the button for the opposite direction. (Refer to the chart on pg 17 for playback speeds).

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

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Names of special-effects playback

PAL/ MESECAM

NTSC SP/EP -7x -5x -3x -1x -1/6x -1/18x 0 1/18x 1/6x 1x 2x 3x 5x 7x

Audio output Audio is output.

● The speed is shown during TimeScan in the upper right corner of the TV screen for approx. 5 seconds. (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 become distorted when the recording speed changes. When 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.)

● During high-speed search with an NTSC tape containing both SP and EP recordings, the search speed will change automatically to 7x normal playback speed with TimeScan when the recording tape speed switches from EP to SP.

● Noise may appear or the upper part of the picture may be distorted during still, frame-by-frame playback, 2x search, or depending on the tape being used.

● 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.

● There will be a loss of colour or the picture will be monochrome with an LP-recorded MESECAM tape during TimeScan.

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

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

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

* Still mode cannot be engaged using the remote control's PUSH JOG or button. Still mode can only be

engaged by pressing the PAUSE button.

Reverse Forward

Audio is not Audio is Audio is not

output. output. output.

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Audio is output.

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

TimeScan Audio

The audio output can be set ON/OFF during TimeScan. Select ON/OFF as required. * The default setting is "ON".

1 Press MENU to access the Main Menu screen. 2 Place the pointer next to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing PUSH JOG %ﬁ, then press OK or

PUSH JOG .

3 Place the pointer next to "TIME SCAN AUDIO" by pressing PUSH JOG %ﬁ, then press

OK or PUSH JOG to select "ON" or "OFF".

4 Press MENU to return to the normal screen.

FUNCTION 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

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STOP

STOP/EJECT

PLAY

COLOUR SYSTEM

TV PROG

RECORD

SP/LP/EP

PLAY

Basic Recording

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

RECORDING

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.

● The counter is reset to 0:00:00 and the recorder

power comes on automatically.

● Select the appropriate colour system by pressing the COLOUR SYSTEM button.(Z pg. 40)

CHOOSE A PROGRAMME

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

SET TAPE SPEED

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

speed.

START RECORDING

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

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

RECORD

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TV PROG

SP/LP/EP

NUMBER

PAUSE

PAUSE/RESUME RECORDING

Press PAUSE. Press PLAY to resume recording.

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

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Recording

RECORD

TV PROG

Features

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C.RESET

TV PROG

DISPLAY

EN 19

Record One Programme While Watching Another

SELECT CHANNEL TO WATCH

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

wish to view.

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

Elapsed Recording Time Indication

You can check the exact time of a recording.

SET COUNTER DISPLAY

Press DISPLAY until a counter reading appears on the dispay panel.

RESET COUNTER

Press C. RESET before starting recording or playback.

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

Instant Timer Recording (ITR)

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

elapsed time as the tape runs.

RECORD

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.

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AUDIO

RECORDING (cont.)

Receiving Stereo And Bilingual Programmes

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

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

Type of Broadcast Being Received

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

● To listen to a stereo programme, press AUDIO until " " and " " appear on the front display panel or "HIFI L R" appears on the screen.

● To listen to a bilingual programme, press AUDIO until " " or " " appears on the front display panel, or "HIFI L " or "HIFI R" appears on the screen (as required).

● To listen to the Standard (regular monaural) audio while receiving a NICAM broadcast, press AUDIO until "NORM" appears on the front display panel or on the screen.

On-screen Display

NOTE:

"O.S.D." must be set to "ON" or the on-screen displays will not appear (Z pg. 8).

To Record Stereo And Bilingual Programmes (A2)

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

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

To Record NICAM Stereo And Bilingual Programmes

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

NOTES:

●

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

●

Before playing back a programme recorded in stereo, or a bilingual programme, refer to "Soundtrack Selection" (Z pg. 15).

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RECORD

TV PROG

SIMUL

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NUMBER

TV PROG

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Simulcast Recording

If FM simulcast TV programmes are available, you can record the TV programme with the soundtrack from an FM-broadcast. In the simulcast mode, the external audio programme is recorded on the audio track (both Hi-Fi and normal).

MAKE CONNECTIONS

Connect the FM tuner to the rear panel AUDIO IN connectors.

CHOOSE FM BROADCAST

Set the FM tuner to the desired broadcast.

SELECT TV PROGRAMME

Press TV PROG or the NUMBER keys to select the TV programme you wish to record.

ENGAGE SIMULCAST MODE

Press SIMUL.

● "SIM. ON" will appear on the screen.

RECORD

PLAY

START RECORDING

Press RECORD on the recorder (or RECORD and PLAY on the remote control).

NOTES:

●

If you stop recording with the PAUSE button to avoid unwanted TV programme material, the audio programme is also cut.

●

After finishing simulcast recording, be sure to press the SIMUL button to cancel the Simulcast mode, otherwise it is not possible to record on the audio track from the built-in tuner.

●

If TV broadcast is interrupted while simulcast recording, external audio input will not be recorded.

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PLAY

RECORD

B.E.S.T. Picture

RECORDING (cont.)

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”.

System

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

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Preparation

TURN THE RECORDER ON

Press .

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN

Place the pointer next to "FUNCTION SET" by

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

ﬁ

SELECT MODE

Place the pointer next to "B.E.S.T." by pressing

PUSH JOG %ﬁ, then press OK or PUSH JOG to set

to "ON" or "OFF".

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FUNCTION SET TUNER SET INITIAL SET

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

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

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

MAIN MENU

FUNCTION SET

RECORD

PLAY

PAUSE

PUSH JOG

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

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Recording

START RECORDING

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

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.

NOTES:

●

The B.E.S.T. system works for both SP and LP (or EP) modes only after a tape has been inserted and the Record mode is first initiated. It does not work during recording.

●

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. 19).

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 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.

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G-CODE Setup

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

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NUMBER

TIMER RECORDING

The G-CODE timer programming system eliminates the need to input channel, date, start and stop time data when setting the timer record function. Simply key in the G-CODE number for the TV programme you wish to record (found in most TV listings) and the recorder’s timer is automatically programmed.

You have to set "GUIDE PROG" numbers, which are assigned to each station for purposes of Gstations stored in your recorder's memory to get proper results.

Before G-CODE setup you must have performed the following procedures:

● Tuner setting (Z pg. 6, 42)

● Clock setting (Z pg. 10)

CODE timer programming, for all the

IMPORTANT

Perform the following procedure after Auto Set Up on page 6 and/or the channel setting steps on pages 42 – 45. After setting the Guide Program Numbers, channel positions may be incorrect if you stored or skipped channels. In this case, re-perform Guide Program Number setting.

Guide Program Number Set

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

PUSH JOG

ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN

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

ACCESS G-CODE SET-UP

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to "G-CODE SET-UP", then press OK or PUSH JOG .

ENTER GUIDE PROG NUMBER

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ or NUMBER keys to enter the

Guide Program number for the desired station as shown in the TV listings. Then press OK or PUSH JOG .

GUIDE PROG TV PROG

[0-9] OR [5/∞]:SELECT = [MENU] : EXIT

G-CODE SET-UP

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NUMBER

ENTER RECEIVING CHANNEL POSITION NUMBER

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ or NUMBER keys to input the

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

● If the satellite broadcast is received on your recorder's auxiliary channel "L-1", select "L-1" for the channel position.

● Repeat steps 4 and 5 as necessary.

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G-CODE SET-UP

GUIDE PROG TV PROG

[0-9] OR [5/∞]:SELECT = [MENU] : EXIT

PUSH JOG

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 G-CODE timer recording. The Guide Program numbers can be found in most TV listings.

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SP/LP/EP

G-CODE Timer Programming

TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

With G-CODE, timer programming is greatly simplified because each TV programme has a corresponding code number which your recorder is able to recognise.

ACCESS G-CODE SCREEN

Press PROG..

G-CODE

Before performing G-CODE Timer Programming:

● Be sure to read "G-CODE Setup" (Z pg. 24).

● 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).

● Select the appropriate colour system by pressing the COLOUR SYSTEM button. (Z pg. 40)

CANCEL

PROG.

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NUMBER

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

ENTER G-CODE NUMBER

Press the NUMBER keys to enter the G-CODE number

of a programme you wish to record.

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

[0 – 9] =

CANCEL

[ [PROG] : EXIT

ACCESS G-CODE PROGRAM SCREEN

Press OK, and the G-CODE Program screen appears (if

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

IMPORTANT

Make sure the channel position number you wish to record is displayed; if not, see "G-CODE Setup" on page 24 and set the Guide Program number for that G-CODE number correctly.

G-CODE 123456789

: OK

G-CODE 12345678

] : DELETE

– P1 –

START STOP 21:00 = 22:00

DATE TV PROG

25.12 1

● If the number you entered is invalid, "ERROR" appears on the screen. Press CANCEL and input a valid G-CODE number.

● If the "G-CODE SET-UP" screen appears, see "ATTENTION – Regarding Guide Program Number Set" on page 27.

SET TAPE SPEED

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

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DAILY

NUMBER

PROG.

STOP+/–

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PUSH JOG

WEEKLY

TIMER

EN 27

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 – 5 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. To record the extra programme, you must first cancel any unnecessary programmes (Z pg. 30).

●

It is not possible to timer-record a TV programme with a G-

CODE

number which starts with "0".

Satellite Tuner Users

To timer-record a satellite broadcast using G-CODE:

1 Perform steps 1 – 6. 2 Set the satellite tuner to the appropriate channel before

the selected programme begins.

3 Leave the satellite tuner's power on.

To timer record with simulcast...

...Press SIMUL after pressing OK in step 3; "SIM" appears on the right of TV PROG number. Set the FM tuner to the desired broadcast before the selected programme begins. Then set the FM tuner's timer. If the tuner doesn't have a timer, leave the unit's power turned on.

ATTENTION

Regarding Guide Program Number Set

"G-CODE SET-UP" appears after performing step 3 if the Guide Program number for the G-CODE number you entered has not been set.

● Press the NUMBER keys or PUSH JOG %ﬁ to input the channel position number on which your recorder receives that station, then press OK or PUSH JOG . The G-CODE program screen appears.

G-CODE SET-UP

GUIDE PROG TV PROG

2– –

[0-9] OR [5/∞]:SELECT = [PROG] : EXIT

(Ex.) To timer-record a RTR programme with G-CODE. * If your recorder receives

RTR on the channel position 2, press OK or PUSH JOG after entering "2".

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DATE+/–

STOP+/–

COLOUR SYSTEM

Express Timer

TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

ACCESS G-CODE SCREEN

Press PROG.

Programming

Remember, the clock must be set before you can programme the timer (Z pg. 10).

Before performing the following steps:

● 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).

● Select the appropriate colour system by pressing the

COLOUR SYSTEM button.(Z pg. 40)

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ACCESS PROGRAMME SCREEN

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

appears.)

START STOP –:– – = –:– –

DATE TV PROG

– –.– – – – [+/–] = [PROG] : EXIT

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.

START STOP 21:00 = –:– –

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 +/–. (The current date appears on screen. The date you enter appears in its place.)

– P1 –

START+/–

PROG.

TV PROG+/–

ENTER CHANNEL POSITION

Press TV PROG +/–.

– P1 – START STOP 21:00 = 22:00

DATE TV PROG

25.12 1

[+/–] = [PROG] : EXIT

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DAILY

PROG.

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SP/LP/EP

WEEKLY

TIMER

SET TAPE SPEED

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

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 – 8 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.

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To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . .

. . . anytime during steps 2 through 8, 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:

To timer record with simulcast...

...While you perform steps 3 – 7, press SIMUL at any time; "SIM" appears on the right of TV PROG number. Set the FM tuner to the desired broadcast before the selected programme begins. Then set the FM tuner's timer. If the tuner doesn't have a timer, leave the unit's power turned on.

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DATE+/–

STOP+/–

SP/LP/EP

CANCEL

START+/–

PROG. CHECK

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TIMER

TV PROG+/–

PUSH JOG

TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

Check, Cancel And Replace Programmes

DISENGAGE TIMER MODE

Press TIMER, then press .

ACCESS PROGRAMME CHECK SCREEN

Press PROG. CHECK.

ACCESS PROGRAMME SCREEN

Press PROG. CHECK again to check more informa-

tion. Each time you press PROG. CHECK, the next programme's information appears.

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 [PROG CHECK] : NEXT

– P1 – START STOP 8:00 = 10:00

DATE TV PROG 24:12 3

[PROG CHECK] : EXIT

To cancel or replace a programme...

CANCEL OR REPLACE A PROGRAMME

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

STOP+/–, DATE+/–, TV PROG+/–, SP/LP/EP ( ).

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press PROG. CHECK as many times as necessary. If there are still some programmes remaining, go on to

step 6.

RETURN TO TIMER MODE

Press TIMER.

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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 (with PAL broadcasts) or EP mode (with NTSC broadcasts) to allow complete recording.

For Example . . .

Recording a PAL-broadcast programme of 210 minutes in length onto a 180-minute 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 Function Set screen before the timer-recording starts.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN

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

SELECT MODE

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to

"AUTO SP→LP TIMER", then press OK or PUSH

JOG to select "ON".

FUNCTION 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 FUNCTION SET SCREEN

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to

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

SELECT MODE

Press OK or PUSH JOG to select either "ON" or

"OFF".

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

MAIN MENU

FUNCTION SET TUNER SET INITIAL SET

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

FUNCTION 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:

●

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 slight non-recorded section at the end of the tape.

●

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

●

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.

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.

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NUMBER "2"

Remote Control

SPECIAL FEATURES

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.

Functions

VCR

NUMBER "1"

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STOP

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.

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VCR

TV/VCR

CANCEL

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NUMBER

TIMER

EN 33

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.

● SAMSUNG has two codes. If the TV does not function with one code, try entering another.

STOP

TV PROG+/–

ATTENTION

The remote control can operate not only the video recorder but also some of your TV'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.

Control Your TV Using Additional Buttons

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

● With televisions under Code 01, 02, 03, 05, 07, 15, 16, 22, 23, 26 or 27, the button corresponds to the 1digit/2-digit entry switching button (often labelled – /– –) of your TV’s remote control.

● With televisions under Code 01, 08, 18, 19, 24 or 25, the

CANCEL button corresponds to the 10 + button, and the TIMER 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 VOL+/–

OPERATE TV

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

TV/VCR, TV VOL +/– (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.

TV BRAND NAME CODE

JVC 01 AIWA 10 BEIJING 05, 27 CHANGHONG 05, 06, 16, 25 DAEWOO 11 FERGUSON 15 FINLUX 20 FUNAI 09 GRUNDIG 17 HITACHI 07 ITT 18 JINXING 23 KONKA 26 LG/GOLDSTAR 13 MITSUBISHI 06 MIVER 19 NEC 22 NOBLEX 27 NOKIA 21 PANASONIC 02 PEONY 23,24,25 PHILICO 07 PHILIPS 16 SAMSUNG 12, 16 SANYO 08 SHARP 04 SONY 03 TCL 16, 28 THOMSON 14 TOSHIBA 05

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EDITING

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

Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder

COLOUR SYSTEM

NUMBER "0"

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TV PROG

MAKE CONNECTIONS

Connect the player’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connector to the recorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO IN connector.

● Use the L connector for monaural connection.

SET RECORDING DECK’S INPUT MODE

Set to AUX. With this video recorder, press NUMBER key "0" and/or TV PROG to select depending on the

connector being used — “L-1” for the rear panel VIDEO/AUDIO input connectors, or “F-1” for the front panel VIDEO/AUDIO input connectors.

START SOURCE PLAYER

Engage its Play mode.

START RECORDING DECK

Engage its Record mode.

NOTES:

●

All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.

●

NTSC tapes being played back in the NTSC [ PAL mode (Z p. 41) cannot be dubbed to another recorder.

●

When you dub an NTSC tape using your recorder as the playback deck, select NTSC 3.58 (or NTSC 4.43) with the COLOUR SYSTEM button. (Z p. 40)

●

If you use this recorder as the player for editing, be sure to turn off 3R Picture before starting. (Z pg. 13)

IMPORTANT:

● To edit, both the player and the recorder must be of the same colour system. Press your recorder's COLOUR SYSTEM button to select the appropriate colour system.

● For more information on multi-system compatibility,

Z pg. 40.

VIDEO CHANNEL

RF Cable (provided)

Your recorderPlayerTV Receiver Recorder Your recorder

AV Cable (not provided)

Another recorder

Recorder Player

AV Cable (not provided)

TV Receiver

VIDEO CHANNEL

RF Cable (provided)

Another recorder

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

Edit From A Camcorder

COLOUR SYSTEM

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MAKE CONNECTIONS

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

connectors.

● Use the L connector for monaural connection.

● 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 TV PROG so that "F-1" appears on the display panel.

START CAMCORDER

Engage its Play mode.

START RECORDER

Engage its Record mode.

VIDEO IN

Camcorder

Recorder

AUDIO IN

AV Cable (not provided)

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

TV PROG

Your recorder

To the remote PAUSE connector

Editing Cable (not provided)

IMPORTANT:

● To edit, both the player and the recorder must be of the same colour system. Press your recorder's COLOUR SYSTEM button to select the appropriate colour system.

● PAL, SECAM and NTSC camcorders can be used as a player for editing.

● For more information on multi-system compatibility,

Z pg. 40.

Player

EDIT

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PLAY

PAUSE

TV PROG

A. DUB

EDITING (cont.)

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

Audio Dubbing

CD Player etc.

Mixer output

Audio mixer

Original sound

AUDIO OUT

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.

● 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"

PLAY

STOP

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AUDIO

TV PROG

PAUSE

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PLAY

PAUSE

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AUDIO

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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. 15).

●

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 AUDIO IN L + R connectors. 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. 15).

PLAY

STOP

PAUSE

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NUMBER "0"

JOG

PAUSE

TV PROG

Insert Editing

Recorder Your recorder

TIME SCAN SHUTTLE

EDITING (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

Player

C.RESET

Audio/Video signal

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 JOG/TIME SCAN SHUTTLE controls or PUSH JOG and PAUSE.

ﬁ

RESET THE COUNTER

Press C. RESET 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 JOG/TIME SCAN

SHUTTLE controls or PUSH JOG and PAUSE.

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

ﬁ

Normal audio track

Video/Hi-Fi audio track

PAUSE

PUSH JOG

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PLAY

C.RESET

A. DUB

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EN 39

ENGAGE INSERT EDITING

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.

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 C. RESET.

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 AUDIO/

VIDEO IN connectors. When using these connectors, make

sure to select the correct input mode in step 2.

●

Insert Editing is not possible with an NTSC tape.

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INFORMATION ON MULTI-SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY

Setting Of The Colour System Select Buttons

Use the COLOUR SYSTEM button on the front panel to select the colour system. Pressing this button changes the mode as

Mode Display

illustrated on the left. The On-Screen display will show which mode is selected.

AUTO

COLOUR SYSTEM

* "NTSC[PAL" appears during playback only.

NTSC 3.58

NTSC 4.43

NTSC

PAL*

PAL

MESECAM

Mode Description

AUTO Usually set to this mode. This mode

automatically detects PAL, NTSC, SECAM or MESECAM and adjusts to the colour system being recorded or played back. When it does not perform properly, set the colour system manually.

MANUAL For recording, there is a choice of 4

selectable modes; PAL/MESECAM/NTSC

3.58/NTSC4.43. Select the mode that matches the colour signal being received. For playback, there is an additional mode which allows NTSC tapes to be played back and viewed on PAL TVs.

NOTES:

●

In the AUTO mode, NTSC signals will be automatically

recorded as NTSC 3.58.

●

In the AUTO mode, NTSC tapes will be played back as NTSC

3.58.

●

SECAM signals will always be recorded as MESECAM. Select

the AUTO or the MESECAM mode when recording SECAM

signals.

●

When playing back a SECAM tape, select the AUTO or

MESECAM mode. The playback picture will always be

monochrome.

●

In the NTSC4.43 mode, with some TVs, on-screen displays

(Program screen etc.) may roll up or down and there may be a

loss of colour. When this happens, select the AUTO mode.

Off-Air Recording

The built-in multi-system tuner is capable of receiving PAL B/G, I and D/K, and SECAM B/G and D/K and NTSC broadcasts.

TV system Recorded tape

PAL B/G, I, D/K

SECAM B/G, D/K (OIRT)

NTSC (M)

Multi-system tuner (B/G, I, D/K, M)

NOTE:

This model does not operate in BRAZIL (PAL-M) or ARGENTINA (PAL-N).

HR-DD857MS

Recording circuit

PAL

MESECAM

NTSC 3.58

PAL

MESECAM

NTSC

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Playback

This recorder can play back all 4 types of recorded tape.

Recorded tape

PAL

Playback circuit

PAL

HR-DD857MS

EN 41

Multi-system receiver

MESECAM

NTSC

Manual switching

MESECAM

NTSC[PAL

NTSC 3.58 MHz

Manual switching

NTSC 4.43 MHz

Built-in RFconverter K, I, G, M

RF OUT

VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT

PAL (B/G, D/K, I) NTSC (M)

Multi-system monitor

PAL SECAM NTSC 3.58 NTSC 4.43

NOTES:

When viewing NTSC tapes on a PAL TV set:

●

The picture may shrink vertically with black bars appearing at the top and bottom of the screen. This is not a malfunction on the part of the video recorder nor the TV.

●

The picture may roll up or 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.)

●

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

ATTENTION:

When this recorder is connected to a multi-system TV, the audio signal may not be heard or may be noisy if the colour system select switch of the TV is adjusted to the AUTO position. In such a case, set the TV's colour system select switch to the appropriate position which corresponds to the TV system you have selected at the TV System Select screen.

Tape-To-Tape Editing

There are 4 different types of recorded tape, depending on the signal recorded.

PAL

MESECAM

SECAM

NTSC

Recorded tape Playback equipment Dubbed tape

PAL

MESECAM

SECAM

NTSC 3.58 MHz

NTSC 4.43 MHz

HR-DD857MS

Recording circuit

NTSC 3.58 MHz

NTSC 4.43 MHz

PAL

MESECAM

PAL

MESECAM

NTSC

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TUNER SET

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

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TV PROG

PUSH JOG

ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to

"TUNER SET", then press OK or PUSH JOG .

ﬁ

SELECT AUTO CH SET MODE

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to

"AUTO CH SET", then press OK or PUSH JOG .

ﬁ

SELECT TV SYSTEM

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to

the appropriate TV system, then press OK or PUSH JOG .

ﬁ

● Auto Channel Set will start.

AUTO CH SET

PLEASE WAIT

START FINISH

MAIN MENU

FUNCTION SET TUNER SET INITIAL SET

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

TUNER SET

CH EDIT AUTO CH SET

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

TV SYSTEM SELECT

B/G D/K I M

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

CH FRQ SYS CH FRQ SYS 01 150 BG 07 229 BG 02 165 BG 08 237 BG 03 195 BG 09 355 BG 04 205 BG 10 365 BG 05 213 BG 11 374 BG 06 221 BG 12 384 BG [5/∞] = [CANCEL] : DELETE [5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

: EDIT

IMPORTANT

Perform the following steps only if auto channel set has not been set correctly by Auto Set Up function (Z pg. 6) or if 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 channel positions in order to record TV programmes. Auto Channel Set automatically assigns all receivable stations in your area so that you can call them up with the TV PROG buttons without going through any vacant channels.

Auto Channel Set

TURN ON THE RECORDER

Press .

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

IMPORTANT

Since your video recorder memorizes all detected stations even if the reception condition is poor, some of those stored stations may produce a noisy picture. To delete those stations, Z "Delete A Channel" on page 44.

Major Countries TV System

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

China, Mongolia, Russia D/K

Hong Kong I

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

B/G

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PUSH JOG

EN 43

Manual Channel Set

Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up (Z pg. 6) or Auto Channel Set (Z pg. 42).

ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN

Perform steps 1 – 3 of "Auto Channel Set" on page 42.

ACCESS CHANNEL LIST

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to "CH EDIT", then press OK or PUSH JOG .

ﬁ

SELECT POSITION

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to an open channel position, then press OK or PUSH JOG .

SELECT BAND

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to the band of your choice, then press OK to initiate Manual

Channel Set.

BAND SELECT

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

VHF L

VHF H

UHF

MANUAL CH SET

PLEASE WAIT

VHF L 100MHZ

[MENU] : EXIT

ﬁ

SET DESIRED STATION

The screen to the right appears when a station is

detected.

If you do not want to store the detected station...

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to "CONTINUE", then press OK or PUSH JOG . Channel search will resume.

If you want to store the detected station...

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to "STORE", then press OK or PUSH JOG . The Channel List appears again.

● The blueback screen and the TV picture currently being broadcast appear alternately for 8 seconds each.

● If you want to store another channel, repeat steps 3 – 5.

● When channel search completes for that band, the

Band Select screen appears again. To set channels for other bands, select another band and start Manual Channel Set again (Z step 4 and 5).

● For fine tuning adjustment, see "Fine-Tuning Channels" on page 45.

ﬁ

STORE

CONTINUE

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

ﬁ

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TUNER SET (cont.)

Delete A Channel

ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN

Perform steps 1 – 3 of "Auto Channel Set" on page 42.

ACCESS CHANNEL LIST

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to "CH EDIT", then press OK or PUSH JOG .

SELECT CHANNEL

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to until the channel you want

to delete begins blinking.

CH FRQ SYS CH FRQ SYS 01 150 BG 07 229 BG 02 165 BG 08 237 BG 03 195 BG 09 355 BG 04 205 BG 10 365 BG 05 213 BG 11 374 BG 06 221 BG 12 384 BG [5/∞] = [CANCEL] : DELETE [5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

DELETE CHANNEL

Press CANCEL.

● To re-store it, simply

press .

● Repeat steps 3 – 4 as necessary.

CH FRQ SYS CH FRQ SYS 01 – – – – – 07 229 BG 02 165 BG 08 237 BG 03 195 BG 09 355 BG 04 205 BG 10 365 BG 05 213 BG 11 374 BG 06 221 BG 12 384 BG

[5/∞] = [ ] : ADD [MENU] : EXIT

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

ﬁ

: EDIT

Swap Channel Positions

Example:To swap CH03 and CH09.

ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN

Perform steps 1 – 3 of "Auto Channel Set" on page 42.

ACCESS CHANNEL LIST

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to "CH EDIT", then press OK or PUSH JOG .

SELECT POSITION (e.g. 03)

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ until the section of CH "03"

begins blinking, then press OK or PUSH JOG .

● Only "03" will blink.

SELECT POSITION (e.g. 09)

Press NUMBER keys to input "0" and "9".

● The two selected channels will be swapped.

● To cancel the channel swapping, press PUSH

JOG .

STORE NEW POSITIONS

Press OK or PUSH JOG .

● Repeat steps 3 – 5 as necessary.

ﬁ

CH FRQ SYS CH FRQ SYS 01 150 BG 07 229 BG 02 165 BG 08 237 BG 03 195 BG 09 355 BG 04 205 BG 10 365 BG 05 213 BG 11 374 BG 06 221 BG 12 384 BG [0 – 9]: INPUT CH

: FINE TUNING

[MENU] : EXIT

CH FRQ SYS CH FRQ SYS 01 150 BG 07 229 BG 02 165 BG 08 237 BG 03 355 BG 09 195 BG 04 205 BG 10 365 BG 05 213 BG 11 374 BG 06 221 BG 12 384 BG [ ]: CANCEL

: OK

[MENU] : EXIT

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

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EN 45

Fine-Tuning Channels

ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN

Perform steps 1 – 3 of "Auto Channel Set" on page 42.

ACCESS CHANNEL LIST

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to "CH EDIT", then press OK or PUSH JOG .

SELECT CHANNEL TO FINE-TUNE

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ until the channel you want to

tune begins blinking, then press OK twice.

● The "FRQ" number for that channel starts blinking.

CH FRQ SYS CH FRQ SYS 01 150 BG 07 229 BG 02 165 BG 08 237 BG 03 195 BG 09 355 BG 04 205 BG 10 365 BG 05 213 BG 11 374 BG 06 221 BG 12 384 BG [5/∞] : FINE TUNING

: SELECT SYSTEM

[MENU] : EXIT

PERFORM TUNING

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ until the picture becomes clearer, then press OK or PUSH JOG .

● Repeat steps 3 and 4 as necessary.

ﬁ

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

TV System Selection – When you see the picture but hear no audio

ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN

Perform steps 1 – 3 of "Auto Channel Set" on page 42.

ﬁ

ACCESS CHANNEL LIST

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to "CH EDIT", then press OK or PUSH JOG .

ﬁ

SELECT CHANNEL

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ until the channel you want to

change its TV system begins blinking, then press OK three times.

● The "SYS" display for that channel starts blinking.

SELECT TV SYSTEM

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to select the appropriate TV system (BG [ DK [ I [ M). Then press OK or

PUSH JOG .

● Repeat steps 3 and 4 as necessary.

ﬁ

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

CH FRQ SYS CH FRQ SYS 01 150 BG 07 229 BG 02 165 BG 08 237 BG 03 195 BG 09 355 BG 04 205 BG 10 365 BG 05 213 BG 11 374 BG 06 221 BG 12 384 BG [5/∞] : SELECT SYSTEM

: OK

[MENU] : EXIT

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

TROUBLESHOOTING

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 visual search.

3. Noise appears during normal playback.

4. Noise appears during slow-motion playback.

5. Noise appears during still playback.

6. Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi soundtrack.

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

8. Playback picture has a loss of colour.

9. No sound accompanies the playback picture.

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.

● This is normal.

● The automatic tracking mode is

engaged.

● The automatic tracking mode is engaged.

● Automatic tracking is engaged.

● The video heads may be dirty.

● The wrong colour system is selected

for the tape being played back.

● The wrong colour system was selected during recording.

● The TV system you have selected at the TV System Select screen is incorrect.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Connect the mains power cord.

Press the TIMER 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. 4) . . . Perform "Video Channel Set" (Z pg. 4) If you are using the AV connection, set the TV to its AV mode.

Try manual tracking. (Z pg. 13)

Press TV PROG + or – a few times to remove the noise bars from the screen.

Engage and adjust tracking manually. (Z pg. 13)

Consult your JVC dealer.

Select the correct colour system by pressing the COLOUR SYSTEM button. (Z pg. 40) Once recorded, the signal cannot be corrected. Be sure to choose the correct setting before recording.

Set it to the correct position for the TV broadcast system used in your area. (

Z pg. 45.)

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SYMPTOM

1. Recording cannot be started.

2. TV broadcasts cannot be recorded.

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

4. Camcorder recording is not possible.

TIMER RECORDING

SYMPTOM

1. Timer recording won’t work.

2. On-screen 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.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

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

● “L-1” 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.

● 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.

● TIMER 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.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

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

Set to the desired channel.

Confirm that the source is properly connected.

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

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

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Re-perform the clock and/or timer settings. Press TIMER 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 reprogram as necessary, then press TIMER 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.

7. G-CODE does not timer-record properly.

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

Refer to "G-CODE Setup" and re-perform the procedure (Z pg. 24).

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