JVC HRDVS1EK User Manual

Mini DV/S-VHS VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

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CONTENTS

SAFETY FIRST 2

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

Some Do's And Don'ts .....................4

QUICK SET UP GUIDE 5

CHECK THE CONTENTS ..................5

INSTALLATION ................................6

AUTO SET UP ..................................8

T-V LINK 11

T-V LINK Functions .........................11

BASIC OPERATIONS 12

Playback.........................................12

Recording .......................................15

VIDEO Plus+ Timer Programming...18

Express Timer Programming............20

ADVANCED OPERATIONS 23

Recording According

To Tape Type...................................23

Playback/Recording According

To Tape Characteristics ...................24

Playback Picture Adjustment ..........26

Looking For The Scene You Want ...29

Selecting The Sound You Want .......30

Minimizing Picture Degradation

While Editing..................................33

Tape Dubbing .................................34

Normal Dubbing ............................35

Random Assemble Editing ..............36

Edit From A Camcorder...................40

Edit To Or From Another Video

Recorder.........................................42

Audio Dubbing...............................44

Insert Editing...................................46

Remote Control Functions ..............49

Other Functions..............................52

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 57

Connecting To A Satellite Tuner ......57

Connecting To A Stereo System.......58

Connecting To A Printer ..................59

Connecting To A Video Titler ..........60

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS 62

Tuner Set.........................................62

Clock Set ........................................69

VIDEO Plus+ Setup.........................70

SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION 71

Questions And Answers..................71

Troubleshooting ..............................72

Index ..............................................75

SPECIFICATIONS Back Cover

LPT0338-001A

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 – 4 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.

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

with cassettes marked "S-VHS".

n Cassettes marked "Mini DV" can be used with the DV deck of this recorder. The DV deck can play back and record only PAL

signals.

n VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VIDEO Plus+ system is manufac-

tured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

CAUTION

n To avoid electric shock or damage to the unit, first firmly insert the small end of the mains power cord into the

recorder until it is no longer wobbly, and then plug the larger end of the mains power cord into a mains outlet.

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. "

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

" shows electrical power standby and " " shows ON.

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.

DO NOT block the recorder’s ventilation openings.

2. 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. 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.

SAFETY FIRST (cont.)

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

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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

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Video Cassette Recorder

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RF Cable

"AA" Batteries (x 2)

Mains Power Cord21-pin SCART Cable

Infrared Remote Control Unit

You are now ready to install your video recorder.

QUICK SET UP GUIDE (cont.)

INSTALLATION

STEP

CONNECT VIDEO RECORDER TO TV

Place the recorder on a stable, flat surface.

RF Cable (provided)

TV Aerial Cable (not provided)

21-pin SCART Cable (provided)

ANT. IN

RF OUT

S OUT

(DV/VHS)

AV1 IN/OUT (L-1)

AV1 OUT

COMP. Y/C

AV2 IN/DECODER (

Back of TV

21-pin AV input connector (SCART)

AUDIO

OUT

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AC IN

Aerial connector

Mains outlet

Back of Recorder

AV1 OUT switch Mains power inlet

ATTENTION:

Y ou can not use the recorder connected to your TV only with the RF cable. This is because the RF cable does not deliver signal from the recorder. Your TV must have a 21-pin A V input connector (SCAR T) to connect to the recorder.

A V CONNECTION

To connect to a TV with 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 INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL SELECTION FOR AV CONNECTION

The A V1 IN/OUT connector accepts and delivers either a composite signal (regular video signal) or a Y/C signal (a signal in which the luminance and chrominance signals are separated). For input signal selection, select "VIDEO" (regular video signal) or "S-VIDEO" (Y/C signal) for "AV1 SELECT" setting (Z pg. 48). For output signal selection, use the AV1 OUT switch on the rear panel.

● If your TV's 21-pin AV input connector (SCART) is compatible only with the regular video signal, set this switch to COMP.

● If your TV's 21-pin AV input connector (SCART) is compatible with the Y/C signal, set this switch to Y/C. You can obtain high-

quality S-VHS pictures. (For connection, be sure to use a 21-pin SCART cable that is compatible with the Y/C signal.)

4– Connect the provided SCART cable between the AV1 IN/OUT

socket on the rear panel of the recorder and the TV’s 21-pin AV input connector (SCAR T).

5– Set the A V1 OUT switch to the appropriate position. See "AV1

INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL SELECTION FOR AV CONNECTION" below.

NOTES:

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Set your TV to the VIDEO (or AV), Y/C, or RGB mode according to the type of your TV's SCART connector.

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

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To obtain high-quality S-VHS pictures, you can also use the S-VIDEO CONNECTION described on page 7.

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 8.

ANT. IN

RF OUT

S OUT

(DV/VHS)

AV1 OUT

COMP. Y/C

S-Video cable (not provided)

Audio cable (not provided)

AV1 IN/OUT (L-1)

AV2 IN/DECODER (

AUDIO

OUT

(DV/VHS)

L-2

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Aerial connector

S-VIDEO IN connector

AUDIO IN connectors

Mains power inlet

Back of TV

Mains outlet

AC IN

Back of Recorder

RF Cable (provided)

S-VIDEO CONNECTION

To connect to a TV with S-VIDEO/AUDIO IN connectors . . . 1– Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per "AV CONNEC-

TION" (Z pg. 6).

2– Connect the recorder's S OUT connector to the TV's

S-VIDEO IN connector.

3– Connect the recorder's AUDIO OUT connectors to the TV's

AUDIO IN connectors.

NOTES:

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You can obtain high-quality S-VHS pictures.

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If your television is not stereo-capable, use the recorder's AUDIO OUT connectors to connect to an audio amplifier for Hi-Fi stereo sound reproduction. (Z pg. 58)

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

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

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 8.

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 and VIDEO Plus+ assigned Guide Program numbers 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.

SET THE TUNER CHANNELS, CLOCK AND GUIDE PROGRAM NUMBERS

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.

Press to turn on the recorder.

If "Auto" appears on the display panel,

press OK or #. "Auto" blinks; do NOT press any button on the recorder or remote control until the display panel shows either the display as illustrated on page 10 or "– – :– –". Auto Set Up usually takes about 4 – 12 minutes; the duration varies by area.

● If you are using the on-screen display, the AUT O

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SET screen will appear. As Auto Set Up progresses, the " " mark on the screen moves from left to right.

● If "– –:– –" appears on the display panel, refer to page 10.

[MENU] : EXIT

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AUTO SET

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Press OK to finish Auto Set Up and refer to page 10 to check the results.

ATTENTION

Once you have performed Auto Set Up, all the stored stations and Guide Program numbers 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. (Z pg. 69)

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

n Tuner setting Z pg. 62 n Clock setting Z pg. 69

If a new station begins broadcasting in your area, perform tuner setting (Z pg. 62).

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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.

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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 numbers for those stations according to the broadcast area.

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If there is a power cut or if you press or MENU while

Auto Set Up is in progress, Auto Set Up will be interrupted; be sure to turn off the recorder power once and press to turn the power back on in order to re-start Auto Set Up.

PRESET DOWNLOAD

SET THE TUNER CHANNELS BY DOWNLOADING FROM YOUR TV, CLOCK AND GUIDE PROGRAM NUMBERS

When you connect the recorder and your TV via fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable (Z pg. 6), you can set the recorder's tuner channels by downloading preset data from your TV instead of using the Auto Set Up function (Z pg. 8). After downloading is completed, the recorder sets the clock and VIDEO Plus+ assigned Guide Program numbers automatically. For details, refer to the instruction manual for your TV.

ATTENTION

You can use this function only with a TV offering T-V Link, etc.*

* Compatible with TVs offering T-V Link, EasyLink, Megalogic, SMARTLINK, Q-Link, DATA LOGIC or NEXTVIEWLINK via fully-wired 21-pin

SCART cable. The degree of compatibility and available functions may differ by system.

Before performing the following procedure, make sure that:

n the TV aerial cable is connected to the recorder and a 21-pin SCART cable is connected between your TV and the recorder. n the mains power cord is plugged into the mains outlet. n batteries have been installed in the remote control.

Press to turn on the recorder.

If "Auto" appears on the display panel,

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Press or #. Preset position on the display panel increases from "CH1"; do NOT press any button on the recorder or remote control until the display panel shows either the display as illustrated on page 10 or "– – :– –".

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

● If you are using the on-screen display, the T-V

● If you press any button on the recorder or

to select "CH – –" and press OK

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to page 10. LINK screen will appear . Then the GUIDE

PROG SET screen will appear during Guide Program number set.

remote control while downloading is in progress, this process will be interrupted and you will need to start again. See NOTES below.

T-V LINK

PLEASE WAIT

[MENU] : EXIT

GUIDE PROG SET

PLEASE WAIT

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[MENU] : EXIT

NOTES:

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In areas where no TV station transmits the PDC signal, the recorder cannot perform either auto clock set or auto Guide Program number set.

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If there is a power cut, or if you press or MENU while downloading or set up is in progress, it will be interrupted; be sure to turn off the recorder power once and try again from the beginning.

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Auto clock may not function properly depending on reception conditions.

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When you perform T-V LINK function, be sure to use fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable.

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On this recorder, the characters available for station names (ID) are A–Z, 0–9, –, downloaded stations may differ from those on your TV (Z pg. 66).

, + and (space). The names of some

QUICK SET UP GUIDE (cont.)

Auto Set Up/Preset Download 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 after performing item 2 on page 9.

on page 8 or

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

(Z pg. 18); 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.

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 item 2 on page 9.

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

on page 8 or after performing

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

1 Turn on the TV and select its 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. 67) 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 64 – 66.

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:

1 Turn on the TV and select its 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 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 64 – 66.

2 Perform "Clock Set" on page 69.

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:

1 Make sure that the TV aerial cable is connected properly to the recorder, or that the 21-pin SCART cable is connected

properly between TV and the recorder. Turn off the recorder power once, then turn the recorder power back on again.

2 Perform "Auto Set Up" on page 8 or "Preset Download" on page 9.

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. 18, "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 65.

n If any of the above problems occur, refer to pages 64 – 66 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").

If you have any difficulty with the above procedures call the JVC Customer Service Hot Line on 0208 208 7654

T-V LINK

T-V Link Functions

Direct Rec

You can start recording the programme that you are watching on your TV with simple operation. Press and hold RECORD and press PLAY on the remote control, or press RECORD on the recorder. Follow the procedure below to use this function.

When you connect the recorder and your TV via a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable (Z pg. 6), the following functions are available. You can use these functions only with a TV offering T-V Link, etc.* For details, refer to the instruction manual for your TV.

* Compatible with TVs offering T-V Link, EasyLink, Megalogic,

SMARTLINK, Q-Link, DATA LOGIC or NEXTVIEWLINK via fullywired 21-pin SCART cable. The degree of compatibility and available functions may differ by system.

NexTView Link

You can download the EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) information from your TV for timer-programming on the recorder. For details, refer to the instruction manual for your TV.

TV Auto Power On

You can turn on the TV and set it to video mode automatically whenever you play a tape. For details, refer to the instruction manual for your TV.

VCR Auto Standby

You can use your TV's remote control to turn off the recorder. For details, refer to the instruction manual for your TV.

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 #.

SELECT DIRECT REC MODE

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

"DIRECT REC", then press OK or # to set to "ON".

MODE SET

VHS MODE SET DV MODE SET AUTO CH SET MANUAL CH SET INITIAL SET

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[MENU] : EXIT

S-VHS/AUDIO OUT AUTO O. S. D. ON AUTO TIMER OFF

DIRECT REC ON

POWER SAVE OFF AV1 SELECT VIDEO AV2 SELECT AV2

MAIN MENU

MODE SET

[5∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

NOTES:

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If "DIRECT REC" is set to "OFF", the RECORD button functions as described in "Recording" (Z pg. 15) .

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During the Direct Rec, "– –" appears on the display panel.

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When you perform T-V LINK functions, be sure to use a fullywired 21-pin SCART cable.

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Retake function does not work during Direct Rec (Z pg. 56).

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Direct Rec is not possible with a scrambled broadcast.

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To record a scrambled broadcast, set "DIRECT REC" to "OFF" and follow the procedure described in "Recording" on page

15.

PLAY

STOP

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PLAY

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 AV mode.

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REW

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LOAD A CASSETTE

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

is pointing towards the recorder. Don’t apply too much

pressure when inserting.

● The recorder power comes on automatically. The counter is reset to 0:00:00 (VHS deck only).

● VHS deck

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

DV deck

If the erase protection switch is set to "SAVE", playback begins automatically.

SELECT DECK

Press VHS or DV. The VHS or DV indicator lights.

FIND PROGRAMME START POINT

If the tape is advanced past the start point, press REW.

To go forward, press FF.

START PLAYBACK

VHS

Press PLAY. "BEST" appears blinking in the recorder's display panel during automatic tracking. (VHS deck

only Z pg. 24)

● Playback picture quality of LP recordings will not be

as high as SP recordings.

STOP PLAYBACK

Press STOP. Then press EJECT on the VHS or DV deck to remove the cassette.

Usable cassettes

VHS deck

● 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.

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

DV deck

Only cassettes marked can be used with the DV deck.

INFORMATION

Initiating playback causes the VCR indicator to light and the TV to automatically enter AV mode. To return the TV to TV mode after playback is complete, press TV/VCR so that the VCR indicator turns off. * Depending on the type of TV used, TV/VCR button does

not always function as described above.

Still

NOTES:

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Refer to the SHUTTLE ring illustration above as you read the

following procedures.

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To use the remote control's JOG dial or SHUTTLE ring, press JOG/SHUTTLE first so that the button lights. Pressing the

button again turns off the light.

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When using the JOG dial during playback on the DV deck, turn the JOG dial slowly.

Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback

PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK

Press PAUSE.

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.

Press @ or #. (VHS deck only)

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

Slow Motion

High-Speed (Turbo) Search

ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED SEARCH

During playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring all the way to the right for forward high-speed search, or to

the left for reverse high-speed search. Releasing

SHUTTLE resumes still picture playback.

During playback or still, press FF for forward highspeed 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.

Variable-Speed Search

ACTIVATE VARIABLE-SPEED SEARCH

During playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right for forward variable-speed search, or to the left for

reverse variable-speed search (refer to the illustration in the left column).

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

ATTENTION (VHS Deck)

● 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.

● When normal playback resumes from search, still, slow motion or frame-by-frame playback, the picture may jitter vertically momentarily depending on the type of TV being used.

ACTIVATE SLOW-MOTION PLAYBACK

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

motion (refer to the illustration above).

During still picture, press and hold PAUSE for 2 seconds, then release. Press and release again to return to still picture. (VHS deck only)

During still picture, press and hold @ or #. Release to return to still picture. (VHS deck only)

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

(DV Deck)

● In the high-speed search, still, slow-motion or frame-byframe playback mode with a Mini DV tape, a slight mosaic effect appears on screen.

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BASIC OPERATIONS (cont.)

DISPLAY Mode Setting (DV Deck)

Set "DISPLAY" to "ON" to display the date and time of the original recording.

1 Press MENU to access the

Main Menu screen.

2 Move the highlight bar

(pointer) to "DV MODE

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

DV MODE SET SOUND MODE 32kHz 32kHz MODE SOUND1

DISPLAY ON

AUDIO REC NICAM

3 Move the highlight bar

(pointer) to "DISPLAY" by pressing %ﬁ, then press OK or # to select "ON" or "OFF".

4 Press MENU to return to the normal screen.

[5∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

Tape Position Indicator (VHS Deck)

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. 52) must be set to "ON", or the indicator will not appear.

Beginning End

REMAIN 2:35

1:23:45

+++

NOTE:

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

Time Code (DV Deck)

During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This time code is used to confirm the position on the tape when playing or editing a tape. To perform Random Assemble Editing (Z pg. 36), time code is necessary.

Seconds

Minutes

Hours

NOTES:

The presence of a blank (unrecorded) portion in the middle of a tape can result in misoperation.

A "blank portion" of a tape is a section where nothing is recorded on the tape. If you start making a recording in a blank portion of a tape, the time codes will start from "0:00:00" again. If identical time codes are recorded in two different places on a tape, Random Assemble Editing and other similar functions might not operate properly.

In the following circumstances, you should play the tape and confirm where a scene ends, and then begin recording from there:

● When starting to record in the middle of a tape on which a recording has already been made.

● When you have made a recording on a tape, then played that recording back in order to check it, and now wish to continue

recording.

● When you have lost power or the batteries have died while you were recording with a camcorder.

0 : 00 : 00

Recording

STOP

RECORD

EJECT

VHS

STOP

PLAY

TV PROG

PAUSE

Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

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 VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the record safety tab intact, or a Mini DV cassette with the erase

protection switch set to "REC".

● The recorder power comes on automatically. The counter is reset to 0:00:00 (VHS deck only).

3,6

NUMBER

5,6

RECORD

7 5

SP/LP

TV/VCR

PLAY

T W

1 2 3 4 5 6

8 9

DV VHS

TV PROG

VHS

PAUSE

3,6

SELECT DECK

Press VHS or DV. The VHS or DV indicator lights.

CHOOSE A PROGRAMME

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

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 (VHS deck only Z pg. 24).

If "DIRECT REC" is set to "ON", the programme that appears on the TV screen will be recorded (Z pg. 11). (Only with a TV offering T-V Link)

● You can not change the preset whilst recording is in progress. To change the preset, see step 6.

INFORMATION

You can switch between TV mode and AV mode by pressing TV/VCR. * Depending on the type of TV used, TV/VCR button does

not function as described above.

P AUSE/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.

STOP RECORDING

Press STOP. Then press EJECT on the VHS or DV deck to remove the cassette.

NOTES:

●

It is not possible to record a TV programme on both the VHS deck and the DV deck simultaneously. In addition, it is not possible to record simultaneously from the same external input.

●

When you record a tape on the DV deck with the recording speed set to "LP", we recommend that you play that tape back on this deck. Digital video recorders from other manufacturers may not be able to play the tape properly.

RECORD

TV PROG

0000

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1 2 3 4 5 6

8 9

BASIC OPERATIONS (cont.)

Accidental erasure prevention

● VHS/S-VHS

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

● Mini DV

To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette, set its erase protection switch to "SAVE". To record on it

– –:– –

later, set the switch to "REC".

Erase protection switch

RECORD

Recording Resume Function

DV VHS

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

Record One Programme 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.

Instant Timer Recording (ITR)

This easy method lets you record for from 30 minutes to 6 hours (VHS) or to 120 minutes (DV) (selectable in 30-min. increments), and shuts the recorder off 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

Tape Remaining Time (VHS Deck Only)

DISPLAY REMAINING TIME

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

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

● By pressing the – –:– – button, you can change the display to show the counter reading (VHS deck only), time code (DV deck only), channel position*, clock time or tape remaining time (VHS deck only).

* channel position is not displayed during playback.

NOTE:

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

Elapsed Recording Time Indication (VHS Deck Only)

You can check the exact time of a recording.

SET COUNTER DISPLAY

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

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.

NOTES:

●

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

●

You can play a tape or record from an external input on one deck while using the other deck for Instant Timer Recording. However, remember that the deck will turn itself off when the Instant Timer Recording ends.

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.

DAILY

VIDEO Plus+ Timer Programming

Before performing VIDEO Plus+ Timer Programming:

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

● Select the recording deck by pressing VHS or DV.

● Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the safety tab in

place, or a Mini DV cassette with the erase protection switch set to "REC". The recorder will come on automatically.

● Turn on the TV and select the A V mode.

WEEKLY

1,6

NUMBER

PDC

PROG

2,6

STOP+/–

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1 2 3 4 5 6

8 9

SP/LP

DV VHS

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] : VIDEO PLUS+

+/–

[

] : 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:

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.

VIDEO PLUS+

12345678

[0 – 9] = [ ] : DELETE [PROG] : EXIT

VHS – P1 –

VIDEO PLUS+ 123456789

START STOP 21:00 = 22:00

SP VPS/PDC OFF

DATE TV PROG

25.12 1

: OK

BBC 1

IMPORTANT

Make sure the preset position number you wish to record is displayed; if not, see "VIDEO Plus+ Setup" on page 70 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 19.

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 the VHS deck and the DV deck to timerrecord as many as 6 programmes each. If you try to programme each deck to record a seventh, "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. 22).

●

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

●

It is not possible to timer-record the same programme on both the VHS deck and the DV deck simultaneously.

●

If the times that are programmed for recording on the DV deck and on the VHS deck overlap, the earlier start time takes precedence. If the start times are the same, the VHS deck takes precedence.

Satellite Receiver Users

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

1 Set "AV2 SELECT" to the appropriate mode. (Z pg. 48) 2 Perform steps 1 – 7. 3 Set the satellite receiver to the appropriate channel

before the selected programme begins.

4 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 # to set the Guide Program Number. The VIDEO Plus+ Program screen appears.

GUIDE PROG SET

GUIDE PROG TV PROG

2 – –

[

] =

∞

[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 in some 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/DECODER on your recorder.

●

PDC recording is also possible via the AV1 IN/OUT connector.

WEEKLY

DAILY

STOP+/–

DATE+/–

SP/LP

Express Timer

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+

Programming

Before performing Express Timer Programming:

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

● Select the recording deck by pressing VHS or DV.

● Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the safety tab in

place, or a Mini DV cassette with the erase protection switch set to "REC". The recorder will come on automatically.

● Turn on the TV and select the A V mode.

T W

2,3

1,9

PDC

START+/–

PROG

1 2 3 4 5 6

8 9

DV VHS

TV PROG+/–

SCREEN

Press 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:

VHS – P1 –

START STOP

– –:– – = – –:– –

SP VPS/PDC OFF

DATE TV PROG

– –.– – – –

[+/–] = [PROG] : EXIT

VHS – 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.

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

VHS – P1 –

BBC 1

Satellite Receiver Users

To timer-record a satellite broadcast using Express Timer Programming:

1 Set "AV2 SELECT" to the appropriate mode. (Z pg. 48) 2 Perform steps 1 – 10. Enter "L-2" for the preset position

in step 6.

3 Set the satellite receiver to the appropriate channel

before the selected programme begins.

4 Leave the satellite receiver's power on.

PDC Recording

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/DECODER on your recorder.

●

PDC recording is also possible via the AV1 IN/OUT connector.

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:

You can programme the VHS deck and the DV deck to timer record as many as 6 programmes each. If you try to programme each deck to record a seventh, "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. 22).

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+/–

PDC

START+/–

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8 9

DV VHS

TV PROG+/–

BASIC OPERATIONS (cont.)

Check, Cancel And Replace Programmes

DISENGAGE TIMER MODE

Press ‰, then press .

ACCESS PROGRAMME CHECK SCREEN/DISPLAY

Press .

● The programme check

screen or display appears for the deck (VHS or DV) being selected.

ACCESS PROGRAMME SCREEN/ DISPLAY

Press again to check more information. Each time you press , the

next programme's information appears.

VHS 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

[

] : NEXT

VHS – P1 –

START STOP

8:00 = 10:00

SP VPS/PDC OFF

DATE TV PROG

24.12 3

] : NEXT

[

ITV

● 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.

T o cancel or replace a programme...

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 if the recorder's power is off (unless the recorder is in the Power Save mode Z pg. 53) or the recorder is in the Timer mode; however, it is not possible to cancel or replace the programmes.

ADVANCED OPERATIONS

Recording According To Tape Type

Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

S-VHS (Super VHS) and VHS (VHS Deck Only)

Your recorder can record in either S-VHS or VHS.

To record in S-VHS:

Perform the steps 1 – 4 below to set "S-VHS" to "AUTO". Then, insert a cassette marked "S-VHS", the S-VHS indicator will light on the display panel. The S-VHS recording mode will be selected.

To record in VHS:

Insert a cassette marked "VHS". The VHS recording mode will be automatically selected regardless of the S-VHS mode setting.

To record in VHS on an S-VHS cassette:

Insert the cassette marked "S-VHS", the S-VHS indicator will light on the display panel. Then, perform the steps 1 – 4 below to set the "S-VHS" to "OFF"; the S-VHS indicator will go out. The VHS recording mode will be selected.

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8 9

DV VHS

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS VHS MODE SET SCREEN

Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "VHS MODE

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

MAIN MENU

MODE SET

VHS MODE SET

DV MODE SET AUTO CH SET MANUAL CH SET INITIAL SET

[

] =

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

SELECT S-VHS MODE

Move the highlight (pointer) to "S-VHS" by

pressing %ﬁ, then press OK or # to select "AUTO" or "OFF".

VHS MODE SET

B. E. S. T. ON PICTURE CONTROL AUTO AUTO SP=LP TIMER OFF DIGITAL 3R ON

S-VHS AUTO

DIGITAL TBC/NR ON L-3 AV VIDEO

[5∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

NOTE:

When playing back a tape that has been recorded in S-VHS, the S-VHS indicator lights on the display panel regardless of the "S-VHS" mode setting.

PLAY

Playback/ Recording

ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.)

B.E.S.T. Picture System (VHS Deck Only)

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”.

According To Tape Characteristics

Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

8 9 0

PAUSE

RECORD

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7

TURN ON THE RECORDER

Press .

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS VHS MODE SET SCREEN

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

"VHS MODE SET", then press OK or #.

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".

MODE SET

VHS MODE SET

DV MODE SET AUTO CH SET MANUAL CH SET INITIAL SET

] =

[

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

B. E. S. T. ON

PICTURE CONTROL AUTO AUTO SP=LP TIMER OFF DIGITAL 3R ON S-VHS AUTO DIGITAL TBC/NR ON L-3 AV VIDEO

[5∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

MAIN MENU

VHS MODE SET

RECORD

PLAY

RETURN TO NORMAL

DV VHS

PAUSE

SCREEN

Press MENU.

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