JVC HR-DVS2 User Manual

ENGLISH

Mini DV/S-VHS

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

HR-DVS2EU

FIRST

									SEE
									AUTO SET-UP
	TV	DV	VHS						ON BACK
CABLE/SAT
1 LCD PROG		AUDIO	– –:– –		TV/VCR
2	1	2		3
	4	5		6		3
	VPS/PDC	DAILY/QTDN. WEEKLY/HEBDO				4
	7	8		9
						4
	0000	AUX			MENU
		0
					ENTER/ENTREE
1	PROG		30 SEC		OK	3
2
	START	STOP	DATE		PR
	DEBUT	FIN
		EXPRESS
		TV PR		+					S-VHS ET
								DV	VHS	PULL-OPEN
						DV	VHS	A.DUB	R.A.EDIT START
	T					+	INSERT
	V						DUB
	–				V		COPIE
				–	T		PR
		TV PR				DV IN/OUT			IN/OUT
						ENTREE/SORTIE DV

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INSTRUCTIONS

CONTENTS
SAFETY FIRST	2
Safety Precautions ...................................	2
INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER	4
Basic Connection ....................................	4
S-VIDEO Connection ..............................	5
INITIAL SETTINGS	6
Auto Set Up ............................................	6
Preset Download .....................................	8
Language ..............................................	10
On-Screen Displays ...............................	11
Power Save Mode .................................	12
SATELLITE RECEIVER CONTROL	13
Satellite Receiver Control Setting ...........	13
T-V LINK	16
T-V Link Functions ................................	16
INFORMATION ON COLOUR SYSTEM	17
Colour System Set .................................	17
PLAYBACK	18
Basic Playback ......................................	18
Playback Features .................................	19
RECORDING	26
Basic Recording ....................................	26
Recording Features ................................	28
B.E.S.T. Picture System ..........................	32
TIMER RECORDING	34
SHOWVIEW® Timer Programming .............	34
Express Timer Programming ..................	36
SPECIAL FEATURES	42
Remote Control Functions .....................	42
EDITING	45
Preparation For Editing ..........................	45
Tape Dubbing .......................................	46
Normal Dubbing ...................................	47
Random Assemble Editing .....................	48
Edit From A Camcorder .........................	50
Edit To Or From Another Video
Recorder ...............................................	52
Audio Dubbing .....................................	54
Insert Editing .........................................	56
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS	60
Connection To A Satellite Receiver ........	60
Connecting/Using A Decoder ................	62
Connecting/Using A Stereo System ........	63
Connecting To A Video Titler .................	64
Connecting To A Printer ........................	66
SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS	67
SHOWVIEW® System Setup .......................	67
Tuner Set ...............................................	68
Clock Set ...............................................	76
TROUBLESHOOTING	78
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS	81
INDEX	82
SPECIFICATIONS	86

LPT0464-001A EN

2ENSAFETYFIRST

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

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.

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.

WARNING

There are two different types of SECAM colour systems: SECAM-L, used in FRANCE (also called SECAM-West), and SECAM-B, used in Eastern European countries (also called SECAM-East).

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

2.Recordings made of SECAM-B television signals produce monochrome pictures if played back on a video recorder of SECAM-L standard, or do not produce normal colour pictures if played back on a PAL video recorder with SECAM-B system incorporated (even if the TV set is SECAM-compatible).

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

4.This recorder cannot be used for the SECAM-L standard. Use a SECAM-L recorder to record SECAM-L signals.

IMPORTANT

Please read the various precautions on page 2 and 3 before installing or operating the recorder.

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.

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

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

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.

SHOWVIEW is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The SHOWVIEW system is manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation.

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For Italy:

"It is declared that this product, brand JVC, conforms to the Ministry Decree n. 548 of 28 Aug.'95 published in the Official Gazette of the Italian Republic n. 301 of 28 Dec.'95"

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

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

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

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

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

1.DO NOT place the recorder…

…in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or humidity.

…in direct sunlight.

…in a dusty environment.

…in an environment where strong magnetic fields are generated.

…on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration.

2.DO NOT block the recorder’s ventilation openings or holes.

(If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.)

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

4.DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of the recorder or remote control.

(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)

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

6.DO NOT use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water. Also DO NOT place any containers filled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted plants, cups, etc.) on top of this unit.

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

8.AVOID violent shocks to the recorder during transport.

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.

NOTE:

The fan on the rear panel may run although the recorder is turned off in the following cases, for example:

—in timer standby mode, several hours before the VPS/PDC recording starts.

—if you connect a decoder or satellite receiver to the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector and “L-2 SELECT” is set to “DECODER” or “SAT”.

—if “JUST CLOCK” is set to “ON”.

4ENINSTALLINGYOURNEWRECORDER

Basic

Connection

Aerial terminal

Back of TV

TV Aerial

Cable

21-pin SCART connector

RF Cable (provided)

21-pin SCART Cable (provided)

Mains outlet

Rear view

AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT

ATTENTION:

Your TV must have a 21-pin AV input connector (SCART) for the connection to the recorder.

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

	1		CHECK CONTENTS
		Make sure the package contains all of the accessories
			listed in "Specifications" ( pg. 86).
	2		SITUATE RECORDER
		Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface.
			CONNECT RECORDER TO
	3		TV
			a– Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV.
			b– Connect the TV aerial cable to the ANTENNA IN
			jack on the rear panel of the recorder.
			c– Connect the provided RF cable between the
			ANTENNA OUT jack on the rear panel of the
			recorder and the TV’s aerial terminal.
			d– Connect the provided SCART cable between the
			AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT socket on the rear panel of the
			recorder and the TV’s 21-pin SCART connector.
			● The AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector accepts and
			delivers either a composite signal (regular video
			signal) or a Y/C signal (a signal in which the lumi-
			nance and chrominance signals are separated). If
			your TV's 21-pin AV input connector (SCART) is
			compatible with the Y/C signal, set "L-1 OUTPUT" to
			"S-VIDEO" after the connection and the initial settings
			are completed ( pg. 58). 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.)
			● Set your TV to the VIDEO (or AV), Y/C, or RGB mode
			according to the type of your TV's SCART connector.
			● For switching the TV's mode, refer to the instruction
			manual of your television.
			● To obtain high-quality S-VHS pictures, you can also
			use the S-VIDEO Connection described on page 5.
			CONNECT RECORDER TO
	4		MAINS
		Connect the provided mains power cord between the
			mains power inlet on the rear panel of the recorder and
			a mains outlet.

After you plug the mains power cord into a mains outlet, the Country Set display appears on the TV screen and/or on the recorder's front display panel when the button on the recorder/remote control is pressed for the first time to power on the recorder; go to page 6 to perform Auto Set Up.

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S-VIDEO Connection

Back of TV

Aerial terminal

S-Video cable (not provided)

S-VIDEO IN connector

AUDIO IN connectors

Aerial or Cable

Audio cable (not provided)

Mains outlet

	ANTENNA IN	S OUT
ANTENNA	AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT ENTREE/SORTIE	OUT
ANTENNE		S SORTIE
IN		(DV/VHS)
ENTREE			AUDIO
			(DV/VHS)
			L
		SAT CONTROL	OUT
			SORTIE
		CONTROLEUR SAT
			R
OUT	AV2 (L-2) ENTREE/DECODEURIN/DECODER
SORTIE

Back of Recorder

ANTENNA OUT	AUDIO OUT	RF Cable (provided)

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

CONNECT RECORDER TO TV

1 a– Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per "Basic Connection" ( pg. 4).

b– Connect the recorder's S OUT connector to the TV's S-VIDEO IN connector.

c– Connect the recorder's AUDIO OUT connectors to the TV's AUDIO IN connectors.

CONNECT RECORDER TO MAINS

2 Connect the provided mains power cord between the mains power inlet on the rear panel of the recorder and a mains outlet.

NOTES:

●You can obtain high-quality S-VHS pictures.

●If your television is not stereo-capable, use the recorder's AUDIO OUT connectors to connect to an audio amplifier for Hi-Fi stereo sound reproduction. ( pg. 63)

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

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

After you plug the mains power cord into a mains outlet, the Country Set display appears on the TV screen and/or on the recorder's front display panel when the button on the recorder/remote control is pressed for the first time to power on the recorder; go to page 6 to perform Auto Set Up.

BELGIUM

ESKÁ REPUBLIKA DANMARK DEUTSCHLAND ESPAÑA

GREECE

ITALIA MAGYARORSZÁG NEXT PAGE

[5∞] =

[MENU] : EXIT

6ENINITIALSETTINGS

Auto Set Up

Auto Channel Set/Auto

Clock Set/Auto Guide

Program Number Set

1

2

1	2	3
4	5	6	3
7	8	9	4
			4

MENU

0

1	3	OK
2

International Telephone Country Code
BELGIUM	: 32 NORGE										: 47
ESKÁ REPUBLIKA	: 42			ÖSTERREICH							: 43
DANMARK	: 45 POLSKA										: 48
DEUTSCHLAND	: 49 PORTUGAL										: 351
ESPAÑA	: 34			SUISSE							: 41
GREECE	: 30			SUOMI							: 358
ITALIA	: 39			SVERIGE							: 46
MAGYARORSZÁG	: 36			OTHER WESTERN EUROPE : - -
NEDERLAND	: 31			OTHER EASTERN EUROPE							: EE

ATTENTION

Once you have performed Auto Set Up, even if the recorder's memory backup has expired, all the stored stations and their Guide Program numbers remain in the recorder's memory and the recorder will not perform Auto Set Up again. You only need to set the clock. ( pg. 76)

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

●Tuner setting pg. 68

●Clock setting pg. 76

If a new station starts broadcasting in your area, perform tuner setting ( pg. 68).

When the button on the recorder/remote control is pressed for the first time to power on the recorder after you plug the mains power cord into a mains outlet, the Country Set display will appear on the TV screen and the recorder's front display panel. By simply selecting your country*, the Auto Set Up function sets the tuner channels, clock** and Guide Program numbers automatically.

*If you live in Belgium (BELGIUM) or Switzerland (SUISSE), you also need to select your language.

**If you live in Hungary (MAGYARORSZÁG), Czech Republic (ESKÁ REPUBLIKA), Poland (POLSKA) or other countries in Eastern Europe (OTHER EASTERN EUROPE), set the clock manually.

You can refer to the front display panel and/or the on-screen display to perform this procedure.

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.

●If you want to use the on-screen display, the TV should be set to its AV mode.

	TURN ON THE RECORDER
Press					on the recorder or remote control. The
	Country Set display appears on the front display panel
1 and/or on the screen.
						BELGIUM	REPUBLIKA
						ESKÁ
						DANMARK
						DEUTSCHLAND
						ESPAÑA
						GREECE
						ITALIA
						MAGYARORSZÁG
						NEXT PAGE
						[5∞] =
						[MENU] : EXIT
	SELECT COUNTRY
If you are referring to the front display panel
Press %fi to select your international telephone country
2 code of your country referring to the chart in the left
	column.
	(Ex.) DEUTSCHLAND is selected

If you are referring to the on-screen display

Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to your country's name.

NOTE:

If you have selected BELGIUM (32) or SUISSE (41), go to step 3. If you have selected

MAGYARORSZÁG (36), ESKÁ REPUBLIKA (42), POLSKA (48) or OTHER EASTERN EUROPE (EE), press OK. The Clock Set screen will appear. Set the clock manually ( pg. 76 – 77), then go to step 4. If you have selected any other country name (code), go to step 4.

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4

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SELECT LANGUAGE

Press OK. The Language Set display appears on the front display panel and/or on the screen.

If you are referring to the front display panel

Press %fi to select your language code.

Language Code
ENGLISH	: 01	NEDERLANDS : 06
DEUTSCH	: 02	SVENSKA	: 07
FRANCAIS	: 03	NORSK	: 08
ITALIANO	: 04	SUOMI	: 09
CASTELLANO : 05		DANSK	: 10

(Ex.) DEUTSCH is selected for SUISSE

International telephone	Language code
country code

If you are referring to the on-screen display

Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the language of your choice.

DANSK

SUOMI

NORSK SVENSKA NEDERLANDS CASTELLANO ITALIANO FRANCAIS

DEUTSCH ENGLISH

[5∞] =

[MENU] : ENDE

(Ex.) DEUTSCH is selected.

PERFORM AUTO SET UP

Press OK.

If you are referring to the front display panel

Press %fi to select "Auto" and press OK or #.

If you are referring to the on-screen display

Press	%
	fi to move the
highlight bar (pointer) to
"AUTO SET" and press OK		AUTO SET
#		T-V LINK
or .

●If you are using the onscreen display, the

AUTO SET screen will				AUTO SET
appear. As Auto Set Up				PLEASE WAIT
progresses, the "		"
mark on the screen				+			+	+
moves from left to			0
right. When the Auto
Set Up is completed,
			[MENU] : EXIT
"SCAN		Beginning
COMPLETED"								End
appears for about

5 seconds, then the normal screen appears.

●When you have connected the video recorder to a TV offering T-V Link via a 21-pin SCART cable ( pg. 4) and the TV is turned on, the recorder automatically performs the Preset Download ( pg. 8) even if you select “Auto” for Auto Set Up function.

NOTES:

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

●Auto clock set function sets the clock automatically by reading the clock setting data from a station transmitting a PDC signal while auto channel set is being performed.

●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 SHOWVIEW system assigned Guide Program number for those stations according to the broadcast area.

●In the area where no TV station transmits a PDC signal, the recorder can perform neither auto clock set nor auto Guide Program number set.

●If there is a power cut, or if you press or MENU while Auto Set Up is in progress, Auto Set Up will be interrupted; be sure to turn off the recorder power once and try again from step 1.

●Auto clock may not function properly depending on the reception condition.

●If no sound accompanies the picture or the audio sounds unnatural on some channels that have been stored by Auto Set Up, the TV system setting for those channels may be incorrect. Select the appropriate TV system for those channels ( pg. 71, "INFORMATION").

[5∞] =

[MENU] : EXIT

"Auto" blinks on the display panel; do NOT press any button on the recorder or remote control until the display panel shows clock time, "(CH)1" or

"– –:– –" as illustrated on page 9.

8ENINITIALSETTINGS (cont.)

Preset

Download

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

*Compatible with TVs offering T-V Link, EasyLink, Megalogic, SMARTLINK, Q-Link, DATA LOGIC or NexTView Link via fullywired 21-pin SCART cable. The degree of compatibility and available functions may differ by system.

1

2

1	2	3
4	5	6	3
7	8	9	4
			4

MENU

0

1	3	OK
2

NOTES:

●In the area where no TV station transmits a PDC signal, the recorder can perform neither auto clock set nor auto Guide Program number set.

●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.

●Auto clock may not function properly depending on the reception condition.

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

●On this recorder, the characters available for station’s name

(ID) are A–Z, 0–9, –, *, + and (space). Some downloaded station’s name may differ from those of your TV ( pg. 73).

When you connect the recorder and your TV via fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable ( pg. 4), you can set the recorder's tuner channels by downloading preset data from your TV instead of using the Auto Set Up function ( pg. 6). After downloading is completed, the recorder sets the clock and Guide Program number automatically. For details, refer to the instruction manual for your TV.

Perform steps 1 to 3 of "Auto Set Up" on page 6 and 7 before continuing.

PERFORM PRESET DOWNLOAD

1	Press OK.
	If you are referring to the front display panel
	Press %fi to select "CH – –" and press OK or #.
	If you are referring to the on-screen display
	Press %fi to move the
	highlight bar (pointer) to		AUTO SET
	"T-V LINK" and press OK
	or #.
			T-V LINK
			[5∞] =
			[MENU] : EXIT

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 clock time, "(CH)1" or "– –:– –" as illustrated on page 9.

● If you are using the on-
screen display, the T-V	T-V LINK
LINK screen will appear.
Then the GUIDE PROG	PLEASE WAIT
SET screen will appear
during Guide Program
number set. When Preset
Download is completed,
"COMPLETED" appears	[MENU] : EXIT
for about 5 seconds, then
the normal screen
appears.
● If you press any button	GUIDE PROG SET
on the recorder or
remote control while	PLEASE WAIT
downloading is in
progress, it will be
interrupted.
	[MENU] : EXIT

EN9

Results of Auto Set Up/Preset Download appear on the front display panel

A

B

C

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 step 4 on page 7 or in step 1 on page 8.

When auto channel set has been completed successfully but auto clock set has not, "1" (channel position) will be displayed after the OK button is pressed in step 4 on page 7 or in step 1 on page 8.

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

You can check if the Guide Program numbers have been set correctly when you perform the SHOWVIEW Timer Programming ( pg. 34); if the correct channel position number is displayed in step 4, this confirms that the Guide Program number for the SHOWVIEW number you enter in step 3 has been set correctly.

AIf 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 PR button(s).

●If station names (ID — pg. 74) 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 when 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 channel positions, or to set or change station names, see pages 70 – 75.

BIf 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 PR button(s).

●If station names (ID — pg. 74) 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 when 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 channel positions, or to set or change station names, see pages 70 – 75.

2 Perform "Clock Set" on page 76.

CIf both auto channel set and auto clock set have failed:

1 Make sure the TV aerial cable is connected properly to the recorder and turn off the recorder power once, then turn the recorder power back on again.

●The Country Set display appears on the front display panel and/or on the screen; perform steps 2 – 4 on pages 6 – 7 again or perform the procedure on page 8.

IMPORTANT

In certain reception conditions, station names may not be stored correctly, and auto Guide Program Number Set may not work properly. If the Guide Program numbers are not set properly, when you timer-record a TV programme using the SHOWVIEW system, the recorder will record a TV programme of a different station. When programming the timer using the SHOWVIEW system, be sure to check whether the channel position on which your recorder receives the broadcasting station you wish to record is selected ( pg. 34, "SHOWVIEW Timer Programming").

Your video recorder memorizes all detected stations even if reception of some of them is poor. In these cases picture quality may be poor. To delete those stations with an unacceptable picture "Delete A Channel" on page 71.

INFORMATION

Language for the on-screen display

Auto Set Up also selects the language automatically for the on-screen display depending on the Country setting you have made in step 2 on page 6 (unless you have selected BELGIUM or SUISSE), as shown below.

SUOMI	[ SUOMI	DANMARK	[	DANSK	NEDERLAND	[	NEDERLANDS
PORTUGAL	[ ENGLISH	ÖSTERREICH	[	DEUTSCH	GREECE	[	ENGLISH
DEUTSCHLAND	[ DEUTSCH	ESKÁ REPUBLIKA [		ENGLISH	OTHER WESTERN EUROPE [		ENGLISH
POLSKA	[ ENGLISH	ITALIA	[	ITALIANO	OTHER EASTERN EUROPE	[ ENGLISH
NORGE	[ NORSK	MAGYARORSZÁG [		ENGLISH
SVERIGE	[ SVENSKA	ESPAÑA	[	CASTELLANO

If you want to change the language setting manually, "Language" on page 10.

Just Clock

Your recorder is equipped with the Just Clock function which provides accurate time keeping through automatic adjustments at regular intervals, by reading data from a PDC signal. If you want to take advantage of this function, simply set it to "ON".

"Just Clock" on page 76.

10ENINITIALSETTINGS (cont.)

Language

Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

1

2

1	2	3
4	5	6	3
7	8	9	4
			4

MENU

0

1	3	OK
2

This recorder offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in 10 different languages. Though Auto Set Up selects the language automatically ( pg. 9), you can change the language setting manually using this procedure as required.

TURN ON THE RECORDER

1 Press

.

ACCESS MAIN MENU

2 Press MENU.

ACCESS COUNTRY SET

SCREEN

Press %fi to move the

MAIN MENU

highlight bar (pointer) to

MODE SET

SET", then

VHS MODE SET

3 "AUTO CH #

press OK or .

DV MODE SET

AUTO CH SET

MANUAL CH SET

OUTPUT/INPUT SET

INITIAL SET

[5∞] =

[MENU] : EXIT

SELECT COUNTRY

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

4 country's name, then press OK or #.

SELECT LANGUAGE

Press

%

fi to move the

DANSK

highlight bar (pointer) to

SUOMI

5 the language of your

NORSK

SVENSKA

choice.

NEDERLANDS

CASTELLANO

● You do not have to press

ITALIANO

OK; pressing OK enters

FRANCAIS

DEUTSCH

Auto Set/T-V LINK

ENGLISH

[5∞] =

screen.

[MENU] : EXIT

RETURN TO NORMAL

SCREEN

6 Press MENU.

On-Screen

Displays

Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

1

2

1	2	3
4	5	6	3
7	8	9	4
			4

MENU

0

1	3	OK
2

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.

EN11

You can choose whether or not to have various operational indicators appear on screen, by setting this function ON or OFF. Messages appear in the selected language ( pg. 9 or 10).

TURN ON THE RECORDER

1 Press.

	ACCESS MAIN MENU
	SCREEN
2 Press MENU.
	ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN
Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MODE SET" by
3 pressing %fi, then press OK or #.
	ENABLE/DISABLE
	ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
The default setting is "ON",		MODE SET
	so if you want on-screen	S-VHS/AUDIO OUT	AUTO
	displays, leave the setting
		O. S. D.	ON
4 as it is and go to step 5. If		AUTO TIMER	OFF
	you don’t want the displays	DIRECT REC	ON
		POWER SAVE	OFF
	to appear, press %fi to
	move the highlight bar
	(pointer) to "O.S.D." and
		[5∞] =
	press OK or # to set	[MENU] : EXIT
	"O.S.D." to "OFF".
	RETURN TO NORMAL
	SCREEN
5 Press MENU.

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

14

15

1

14

15

1

13									q6
			PR. 12 ABCD				] SP
12		21 : 00
11			24. 12. 00 – WARNING–
				TIMER RECORDING
10				TO START SOON
			VHS		[		]
9			ST	+	+		+		+
8	0
			HI FI				–1 : 23 : 45
7			NORM				REMAIN 1 : 00

VHS

1– Operation mode indicators

2– Tape speed SP/LP/EP

3– Sound mode indicator (DV) ( pg. 25) 4– Tape direction (VHS)

Time code (DV) ( pg. 24) 5– Counter display (VHS)

6– Tape remaining time indicator (VHS) ( pg. 29) 7– Audio mode display ( pg. 24, 25)

8– Tape position indicator (VHS) ( pg. 24) 9– Type of Broadcast ( pg. 31)

2

4

5

6

13

q6

2

PR. 12 ABCD

] SP

12

23 : 59

16BIT

11

31. 12. 00 – WARNING–

3

TIMER RECORDING

10

TO START SOON

DV

[ ]

9

ST

0 : 00 : 00

4

7

L

R

DV

10– VHS/DV indicator

11– Current day/month/year

12– Clock display

13– Channel position number and station name/Aux. indicator (L-1, L-2, F-1 or SAT*)

*When "L-2 SELECT" is set to "SAT" ( pg. 58), "SAT" appears instead of "L-2".

14– Timer warning display ( pg. 35, 37) 15– Cassette loaded mark

12ENINITIALSETTINGS (cont.)

Power Save

Mode

Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

1

2

1	2	3
4	5	6	3
7	8	9	4
			4

MENU

0

1	3	OK
2

You can reduce the power consumption while the recorder is turned off.

TURN ON THE RECORDER

1 Press.

		ACCESS MAIN MENU
		SCREEN
2 Press MENU.
		ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN
	Press %fi to move the		MAIN MENU
		highlight bar (pointer) to
3 "MODE#SET", then press			MODE SET	SET
			VHS MODE
		OK or .	DV MODE SET
			AUTO CH SET
			MANUAL CH SET
			OUTPUT/INPUT SET
			INITIAL SET
			[5∞] =
			[MENU] : EXIT
		SELECT POWER SAVE
4		MODE
	Press %fi to move the		MODE SET
		highlight bar (pointer) to	S-VHS/AUDIO OUT		AUTO
		"POWER SAVE", then press
			O. S. D.		ON
		OK or # to set to "ON".	AUTO TIMER		OFF
			DIRECT REC		ON
			POWER SAVE		ON
			[5∞] =
			[MENU] : EXIT
		RETURN TO NORMAL
		SCREEN
5 Press MENU.

NOTES:

●During Power Save, the display panel will be turned off.

●The Just Clock function ( pg. 76) does not work while the Power Save mode is engaged.

●While the recorder is in the Power Save mode, the picture may be distorted momentarily when you turn on/off the recorder.

●Power Save does not work when ...

... the recorder is in the Timer mode.

... the recorder's power is turned off after timer-recording (or Instant Timer Recording).

... "L-2 SELECT" is set to "DECODER" or "SAT" ( pg. 58).

SATELLITERECEIVERCONTROLEN13

Satellite

Receiver

Control Setting

The following procedure is required if you receive satellite channels through a satellite receiver. Approximately 20 seconds before the SHOWVIEW timer programming ( pg. 34) or Express timer programming ( pg. 36) starts, the recorder sets its input mode to "L-2" and automatically switches the satellite receiver’s channels using the provided Satellite Controller.

Satellite receiver

Your recorder	Satellite Controller
	(suggested locations)
	Transmitter
	Satellite Controller

Installing Satellite Controller

		SITUATE SATELLITE
1		CONTROLLER
	Place the Satellite Controller so that the path between
		its transmitter and the satellite receiver’s remote sensor
		is unobstructed.
		ATTACH SATELLITE
2		CONTROLLER
	Fix securely using the adhesive strip attached on the
		back of the Satellite Controller.
3		MAKE CONNECTIONS
	Be sure to connect the recorder’s AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER
		connector to the satellite receiver’s 21-pin SCART connector.
		NOTE:
		When connecting your satellite receiver, refer to its
		instruction manual.
		CONNECT SATELLITE CON-
4		TROLLER TO RECORDER
	Connect the Satellite Controller to the SAT CONTROL
		connector on the rear panel.

Satellite receiver

21-pin SCART cable

(provided)

SAT CONTROL

Back of Recorder AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER

14ENSATELLITERECEIVERCONTROL (cont.)

	1
	2
	1	2	3
NUMBER	4	5	6	3
	7	8	9
				4
				4
		0		MENU
	1		3	OK
	2

Setting satellite receiver's brand and channel

After installation, set the satellite receiver’s brand and channel correctly; otherwise, the Satellite Controller cannot work correctly.

Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

TURN ON SATELLITE RECEIVER

1 Turn on the satellite receiver’s power.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN ON RECORDER

2 Press MENU.

3

4

5

ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN

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

MAIN MENU

MODE SET VHS MODE SET DV MODE SET AUTO CH SET

MANUAL CH SET OUTPUT/INPUT SET INITIAL SET

[5∞] =

[MENU] : EXIT

ACCESS SAT CONTROL SET SCREEN

	Press %fi to move the	INITIAL SET
	highlight bar (pointer) to	CLOCK SET
	“SAT CONTROL SET”,
		GUIDE PROG SET
	then press OK or #.	SAT CONTROL SET
		[5∞] =
		[MENU] : EXIT

	ENTER SATELLITE
	RECEIVER’S BRAND
	Press the appropriate		SAT CONTROL SET
	NUMBER keys to enter the
	brand code from the list
			BRAND :	– –
	on page 15, then press
	OK.
	● If the brand code you
	entered is invalid, the
			[0–9] =
	code field will be reset.
			[MENU] : EXIT
	Enter the correct brand
	code again.

●If the recorder is in playback or recording mode, you cannot set the brand code.

	1
	2
	1	2	3
NUMBER	4	5	6	3
	7	8	9
				4
				4
		0
	1		3	OK
	2

SATELLITE RECEIVER BRAND					CODE
JVC					73
AMSTRAD					60, 61, 62, 63, 91
CANAL +					81
D-BOX					85
ECHOSTAR					78
ECHOSTAR (VIA DIGITAL)					82
FINLUX					68
FORCE					89
GALAXIS					69, 88
GRUNDIG					64, 65
HIRSCHMANN					64
ITT NOKIA					68
JERROLD					75
KATHREIN					70, 71
LUXOR					68
MASCOM					92
MASPRO					70
NOKIA					87
PACE					67, 86, 91
PANASONIC					74
PHILIPS					66, 84
PHONOTREND					69
RFT					69
SAGEM					83
SALORA					68
SKYMASTER					69
TPS					83
TRIAX					90
WISI					64

EN15

SELECT SATELLITE RECEIVER’S CHANNEL FOR TESTING

Press the appropriate			SAT CONTROL SET
	NUMBER keys to enter
6 one of the channel			SAT PROG :
				– – –
	positions on the satellite
	receiver, then press OK.
	● You can select the
	channel position
			[0–9] = : TEST
	between 1 to 999.		[MENU] : EXIT

●After pressing OK, the recorder enters the Test mode.

CHECK RESULT OF TEST

	If the satellite			SAT CONTROL SET
	receiver’s channel			SAT PROG : 111
7 number has been
				CHANGED TO 111
	changed to the same
	channel as you set in			NOT CHANGED
	step 6...
Press %fi to move the
			[5∞] =
	highlight bar (pointer) to		[MENU] : EXIT
	“CHANGED TO ...”, then
	press OK or # to finish the
	Sat Control Set mode.

If the satellite receiver’s channel number has not

been changed correctly...

Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “NOT CHANGED”, then press OK or #. Then perform the procedure again from step 5.

NOTES:

●The Satellite Controller may not work with all types of satellite receiver.

●For some satellite receivers, you need to set its channel input mode to 2-digit.

●If your satellite receiver has more than two channel mode, be sure to set to "All Channel Mode". For details, refer to the instruction manual of the satellite receiver.

●When selecting the satellite receiver's channel ( step 6), signals from the remote control may interfere with signals transmitted from the Satellite Controller. In this case, move the remote control as close to the recorder's infrared beam receiving window as possible.

16ENT-VLINK

T-V Link

Functions

When you connect the recorder and your TV via fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable ( pg. 4), the following functions are available. You can use these functions only with the 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 NexTView LINK 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.

NOTE:

"TV Auto Power On" of T-V LINK functions is not possible with the DV deck.

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.

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.

TURN ON THE RECORDER

1 Press

.

ACCESS MAIN MENU

SCREEN

2 Press MENU.

ACCESS MODE SET

3

SCREEN

Press %fi to move the

MAIN MENU

highlight bar (pointer) to

MODE SET

"MODE SET", then press

SET

VHS MODE

OK or .

DV MODE SET

#

AUTO CH SET

MANUAL CH SET

OUTPUT/INPUT SET

INITIAL SET

[5∞] =

[MENU] : EXIT

4

SELECT DIRECT REC MODE

Press %fi to move the

MODE SET

highlight bar (pointer) to

S-VHS/AUDIO OUT

AUTO

"DIRECT REC", then press

OK or

#

to set to "ON".

O. S. D.

ON

AUTO TIMER

OFF

DIRECT REC

ON

POWER SAVE

OFF

[5∞] =

[MENU] : EXIT

RETURN TO NORMAL

SCREEN

5 Press MENU.

NOTES:

●If "DIRECT REC" is set to "OFF", the RECORD button functions as described in "Basic Recording" ( pg. 26, 27).

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

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

●Retake function does not work during Direct Rec ( pg. 29).

INFORMATIONONCOLOURSYSTEMEN17

Colour

System Set

(VHS Deck Only)

1

2

1	2	3
4	5	6	3
7	8	9	4
			4

MENU

0

1	3	OK
2

NOTES:

About NTSC Playback

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

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

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

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

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

You can play back PAL, NTSC and MESECAM tapes, or record PAL and SECAM* signals on this recorder. Follow the procedure below to select the appropriate colour system.

*SECAM signals will be recorded as MESECAM on this recorder; MESECAM is the designation for tapes with SECAM signals that have been recorded on a MESECAM-compatible PAL video cassette recorder.

TURN ON THE RECORDER

1 Press.

		ACCESS MAIN MENU
		SCREEN
2 Press MENU.
		ACCESS VHS MODE SET
		SCREEN
	Press %fi to move the				MAIN MENU
		highlight bar (pointer) to
					MODE SET
3 "VHS MODE#SET", then
					VHS MODE SET
		press OK or .			DV MODE SET
					AUTO CH SET
					MANUAL CH SET
					OUTPUT/INPUT SET
					INITIAL SET
					[5∞] =
					[MENU] : EXIT
		SELECT COLOUR SYSTEM
4		MODE
	Press %fi to move the				VHS MODE SET
		highlight bar (pointer) to
					B. E. S. T.		ON
		"COLOUR SYSTEM", then
			#		CONTROL		AUTO
		press OK or		to select the	PICTURE=
					AUTO SP LP TIMER		OFF
		appropriate colour system.			DIGITAL 3R		ON
					S-VHS		ON
					COLOUR SYSTEM PAL/NTSC
					DIGITAL TBC/NR		ON
					VIDEO STABILIZER		OFF
					[5∞] =
					[MENU] : EXIT

a- PAL/NTSC: To record PAL signals, or play back a PAL or NTSC tape.

b- MESECAM: To record SECAM signals, or play back a MESECAM tape.

●It is not possible to record in S-VHS if "MESECAM" is selected. The recording mode is forced to change to VHS.

●If "MESECAM" is selected when the tape speed is set to EP mode, the tape speed will be forced to change to LP mode.

●It is not possible to select EP mode if "MESECAM" is selected.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

5 Press MENU.

18EN

Basic 1

Playback

Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

EJECT	STOP	EJECT
	DV	VHS

		PLAY		SHUTTLE	2
	DV play indicator		VHS play indicator
	DV			VHS	3
	1			TV/VCR
	2
	1	2	3
	4	5	6	3	4
	7	0	9
		8		4
				4
	1			3
	2				5
				PLAY
	REW			FF

PLAYBACK

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 pointed toward the recorder. Do not apply too much pressure when inserting.

●VHS deck

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

DV deck

First turn on the recorder and load the cassette.

If the recorder is turned off, the recorder’s power does not come on when a Mini DV cassette is inserted.

●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. It takes about 15 seconds until the playback picture appears. Also make sure the VCR indicator appears on the front display panel. If not, press TV/VCR on the remote control to turn on the VCR indicator.

SELECT DECK

Press VHS or DV.

FIND PROGRAMME START POINT

If the tape is advanced past the start point, press REW or turn the SHUTTLE ring to the left. To go forward, press FF or turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.

START PLAYBACK

Press PLAY. The VHS or DV play indicator (#) lights. "BEST" appears blinking in the recorder's display panel during automatic tracking. (VHS deck only pg. 32)

STOP PLAYBACK

Press STOP. The VHS or DV play indicator (#) goes off. Then press EJECT on the VHS or DV deck to remove the cassette.

STOP

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.

*By using the S-VHS ET function, it is possible to record and play back with S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes with this recorder.

DV deck

Only cassettes marked can be used with the DV deck.

Playback

Features

SHUTTLE

	PLAY	PAUSE
		JOG

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NOTES:

●Refer to the SHUTTLE ring illustration above as you read the following procedures.

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

1

2

1	2	3
4	5	6	3
7	8	9	4
			4

0

1	3
2

PLAY

PAUSE

ATTENTION (VHS Deck Only)

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

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

●Noise may appear or the picture may appear distorted with an EP-recorded tape during still, slow motion, frame-by-frame playback or variable-speed search.

●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.

Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame

Playback

PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK

1 Press PAUSE.

ACTIVATE FRAME-BY-FRAME PLAYBACK

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

OR

Press PAUSE.

OR

Press @ or #. (VHS deck only)

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

Slow Motion

ACTIVATE SLOW-MOTION PLAYBACK

1 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).

OR

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

OR

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

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

20ENPLAYBACK (cont.)

EJECT

EJECT

High-Speed (Turbo) Search

ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED SEARCH

1 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.

	PR	PLAY	SHUTTLE	OR
				During playback or still, press FF for forward high-
				speed search, or REW for reverse high-speed search.
				To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

	1
	2			REVIEW
	1	2	3
	4	5	6	3
	7	8	9	4
				4
		0
	1			30 SEC
	2
	PLAY			PR
	REW			FF

Clean the video heads using a dry cleaning cassette (TCL-2UX for the VHS deck/ M-DV12CLAU for the DV deck) when:

●"USE CLEANING CASSETTE" appears on the screen (only with "O.S.D." set to "ON" ( pg. 11)).

OR

VHS Deck

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

●The picture is unclear or no picture appears.

DV Deck

●No picture during playback.

●Blocks of noise appear during playback.

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

1 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 on page 19).

OR

During playback, press @ or #.

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

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

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

Skip Search

(VHS Deck Only)

SKIP OVER UNWANTED SECTIONS

1 During playback, press 30 SEC 1 to 4 times.

Each press initiates a 30-second period of fast-motion playback. Normal playback resumes automatically.

NOTE:

To resume normal playback during a Skip Search, press PLAY.

Instant ReView

(VHS Deck Only)

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

1 Press REVIEW. The recorder power comes on and the recorder searches for the index code indicating the start of the last timer-recorded programme. Once it’s found, playback begins automatically.

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

NOTE:

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

EN21

Manual Tracking

(VHS Deck Only)

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

		OVERRIDE AUTOMATIC
1		TRACKING
	Press		on the remote to engage manual tracking.
		ADJUST TRACKING
2		MANUALLY
	Press PR + or – to adjust tracking.
		RETURN TO AUTOMATIC
3		TRACKING
	Press		on the remote to re-engage automatic
		tracking.

Next Function Memory

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

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

. . . press REW, then press PLAY within 2 seconds. b– For Automatic Power Off After Tape Rewind . . .

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

c– For Automatic Cassette Ejection After Tape Rewind . . .

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

NOTE:

The Automatic Power Off of the Next Function Memory does not work if the Auto Timer is set to "ON". If the Auto Timer is set to "ON", the recorder directly goes into the Timer-Standby mode at the same time when the

button is pressed for the Automatic Power Off.

NOTE:

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

22ENPLAYBACK (cont.)

Repeat Playback

(VHS Deck Only)

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

Video Stabilizer

(VHS Deck Only)

You can automatically correct vertical vibrations in the picture when playing back unstable recordings made on another recorder.

* The default setting is "OFF".

1		START PLAYBACK
	Press PLAY.
		ACTIVATE REPEAT PLAY-
2		BACK
	Press PLAY and hold for over 5 seconds, then release.
		● The Play indicator ( ) on the display panel blinks
		slowly.
		● The tape plays 100 times automatically, and then
		stops.
3		STOP PLAYBACK
	Press STOP at any time to stop playback.

NOTES:

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

●Repeat playback is not possible with a cassette recorded in EP mode.

Index Search (VHS Deck Only)

	Your recorder automatically marks	£ 2
	index codes at the beginning of
	each recording. This function gives
	you quick access to any one of 9
	index codes in either direction.

NOTE:

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

ACTIVATE INDEX SEARCH

1 Press @ or # (™or £). "™1" or "£1" is displayed on screen and search begins in the corresponding direction.

●To access index codes 2 through 9, press @ or # repeatedly until the correct index number is displayed. Ex.: To locate the beginning of B from the current

position, press @ twice.

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

Current position

A	B		C	D E		F
–2		–1	1	2		3
		%		%

Index number

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

			ACCESS MAIN MENU
	1		SCREEN
		Press MENU.
			ACCESS VHS MODE SET
	2		SCREEN
		Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "VHS MODE SET" by
			pressing %fi, then press OK or #.
			SELECT VIDEO STABILIZER
	3		SET MODE
		Move the highlight bar				VHS MODE SET
			(pointer) to "VIDEO			B. E. S. T.	ON
			STABILIZER" by pressing
						PICTURE CONTROL	AUTO
			%fi	#	to	AUTO SP=LP TIMER	OFF
			, then press OK or			DIGITAL 3R	ON
			set to "ON".
						S-VHS	ON
						COLOUR SYSTEM PAL/NTSC
						DIGITAL TBC/NR	OFF
						VIDEO SATBILIZER	ON
						[5∞] =
						[MENU] : EXIT
			RETURN TO NORMAL
	4		SCREEN
		Press MENU.

NOTES:

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

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

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

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

●Video Stabilizer and Digital TBC/NR cannot be used at the same time. If you activate Digital TBC/NR when "VIDEO STABILIZER" is set to "ON", Video Stabilizer will be automatically turned "OFF".

Digital 3R (VHS Deck Only)

Digital 3R picture system applies edge correction to the luminance signal to enhance detail.

		ACCESS MAIN MENU
	1	SCREEN
		Press MENU.
		ACCESS VHS MODE SET
	2	SCREEN
		Move the highlight bar				MAIN MENU
		(pointer) to "VHS MODE
						MODE SET
		SET" by			pressing %fi, then
						VHS MODE SET
					#
		press OK or .				DV MODE SET
						AUTO CH SET
						MANUAL CH SET
						OUTPUT/INPUT SET
						INITIAL SET
						[5∞] =
						[MENU] : EXIT
		SELECT DIGITAL 3R SET
	3	MODE
		Move the highlight bar				VHS MODE SET
		(pointer) to "DIGITAL 3R"
						B. E. S. T.		ON
		by	pressing %fi, then press
				#	to set to "ON".	PICTURE CONTROL		AUTO
		OK or				AUTO SP=LP TIMER		OFF
						DIGITAL 3R		ON
						S-VHS		ON
						COLOUR SYSTEM PAL/NTSC
						DIGITAL TBC/NR		ON
						VIDEO STABILIZER		OFF
						[5∞] =
						[MENU] : EXIT
		RETURN TO NORMAL
	4	SCREEN
		Press MENU.

NOTES:

●Normally it is recommendable to keep "DIGITAL 3R" set to "ON".

●Depending on the type of tape being used, picture quality may be better with "DIGITAL 3R" set to "OFF".

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Digital TBC/NR

(VHS Deck Only)

Your video recorder is equipped with the Digital TBC (Time Base Corrector) that removes jitter from fluctuating video signals to deliver a stable picture even with old tapes and rental cassettes.

The on/off of Digital 3-DNR (Noise Reduction) which cuts noise and enables clear picture reproduction is also linked to this function.

* The default setting is "ON".

We recommend that you use the Digital TBC feature when...

... playing back a tape recorded on a camcorder.

... playing back a tape repeatedly used.

... using this video recorder as the player for editing.

		ACCESS MAIN MENU
1		SCREEN
	Press MENU.
		ACCESS VHS MODE SET
2		SCREEN
	Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "VHS MODE SET" by
		pressing %fi, then press OK or #.
		SELECT DIGITAL TBC/NR
3		SET MODE
	Move the highlight bar		VHS MODE SET
		(pointer) to "DIGITAL	B. E. S. T.	ON
		TBC/NR" by pressing %fi,
			PICTURE CONTROL	AUTO
		then press OK or # to set	AUTO SP=LP TIMER	OFF
		to "ON".	DIGITAL 3R	ON
			S-VHS	ON
			COLOUR SYSTEM PAL/NTSC
			DIGITAL TBC/NR	ON
			VIDEO STABILIZER	OFF
			[5∞] =
			[MENU] : EXIT
		RETURN TO NORMAL
4		SCREEN
	Press MENU.

NOTES:

●If you play back a tape recorded under poor TV reception condition, there may be cases where the picture becomes more stable with "DIGITAL TBC/NR" set to "OFF".

●When "DIGITAL TBC/NR" is set to "ON", if you play back a tape where certain types of signals are recorded (using a PC or some character generators), the playback picture may be distorted. If this is the case, set "DIGITAL TBC/NR" to "OFF".

●When playing back a MESECAM tape, Digital TBC/NR does not function even though "DIGITAL TBC/NR" is set to "ON".

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PLAYBACK

(cont.)

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." ( pg. 11) must be set to "ON", or the indicator will not appear.

NOTE:

3

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

0 +

+ +

1:23:45

correct.

REMAIN 2:35

Beginning

End

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 ( pg. 48), time code is necessary.

Seconds
Minutes
Hours	0 : 00 : 00

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

Soundtrack Selection (VHS Deck)

The VHS recording deck 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					USE
	On-Screen Display
		HI FI				For Hi-Fi stereo tapes
	L				R
	L	HI FI				For main audio of Bilingual tapes
		HI FI				For sub audio of Bilingual tapes
					R
	NORM					For audio-dubbed tapes
		HI FI				For audio-dubbed tapes
	NORM

NOTES:

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

●For instructions on recording stereo and bilingual programmes, refer to page 31.

●"O.S.D." must be set to "ON" or the on-screen displays will not appear ( pg. 11).

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Soundtrack Selection (DV Deck)

The DV recording deck is capable of recording two soundtracks (L and R) 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					USE
	On-Screen Display
	L				R	For stereo or Bilingual tapes
	L					For main audio of Bilingual tapes
					R	For sub audio of Bilingual tapes

Sound Mode Selection (DV Deck)

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 #.

3Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "SOUND MODE" by pressing %fi, then press OK or # to select "12BIT" or "16BIT".

4 Press MENU to return to the normal screen.

DV MODE SET

SOUND MODE	12BIT
12BIT MODE	SOUND1
AUDIO REC	NICAM

NOTE:

[5∞] =

Set "SOUND MODE" to "12BIT" at the original recording on a Mini DV tape, if you wish to [MENU] : EXIT perform Audio Dubbing later.

12BIT Mode Setting (Audio-dubbed Mini DV Tape)

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 #.

3Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "12BIT MODE" by pressing %fi, then press OK or # to select "SOUND1", "SOUND2" or "FULL SOUND".

4 Press MENU to return to the normal screen.

DV MODE SET

SOUND MODE	12BIT
12BIT MODE	SOUND1
AUDIO REC	NICAM

	12BIT MODE	SOUND YOU HEAR
				[5∞] =
				[MENU] : EXIT
	SOUND1	Original recorded sound
	SOUND2	Audio-dubbed sound
	FULL SOUND	Original recorded sound and
		Audio-dubbed sound

NOTES:

When "12BIT MODE" is set to "FULL SOUND":

●For bilingual tapes, both the main and sub audio will be audible.

●To select just the main audio or just the sub audio of Bilingual tapes, set "12BIT MODE" to "SOUND1".

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Basic

Recording

Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

RECORD	EJECT
STOP

VHS

	–	PLAY		PAUSE
PR	+/
				VHS record indicator
					VHS
		1
		2
		1	2	3
NUMBER		4	5	6	3
		7	8	9
					4
					4
			0		SP/LP/EP
		1			3
		2
		PLAY			PR+/–
RECORD					PAUSE
				STOP

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

RECORDING

VHS Deck

LOAD A CASSETTE

1 Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the record safety tab intact.

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

SELECT VHS DECK

2 Press VHS.

CHOOSE A PROGRAMME

3 Press PR +/– or the NUMBER keys to select the channel you wish to record.

SET TAPE SPEED

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

●In EP mode, the recording time is extended three times.

●If you record a programme in EP mode on this recorder, it is recommended that you play back the EP-recorded tape on this recorder.

●It is not possible to select EP mode if "COLOUR SYSTEM" is set to "MESECAM". ( pg. 17)

START RECORDING

5 Press and hold RECORD and press PLAY on the remote control, or press RECORD on the recorder. The VHS record indicator () lights.

B.E.S.T. takes place at the beginning of both the first SP and the first LP (or EP) recording after inserting the cassette ( pg. 32).

If "DIRECT REC" is set to "ON", the programme that appears on the TV screen will be recorded ( pg. 16).

PAUSE/RESUME RECORDING

6 Press PAUSE. Press PLAY to resume recording.

STOP RECORDING

7 Press STOP. The VHS record indicator () goes off. Then press EJECT on the VHS deck to remove the cassette.

EJECT	RECORD
	STOP

DV

	–	PLAY	PAUSE
PR	+/

DV record indicator

	DV
	1
	2
	1	2	3
NUMBER	4	5	6	3
	7	8	9
				4
				4
		0		SP/LP/EP
	1			3
	2
	PLAY			PR+/–

PAUSE

RECORD

STOP

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DV Deck

1		LOAD A CASSETTE
	Insert a Mini DV cassette with the erase protection
		switch set to "REC".
		● Turn on the recorder before loading a cassette.
2		SELECT DV DECK
	Press DV.
3		CHOOSE A PROGRAMME
	Press PR +/– or the NUMBER keys to select the channel
		you wish to record.
4		SET TAPE SPEED
	Press SP/LP/EP (		). Check the SP/LP indicator on
		the recorder display panel to confirm the selected tape
		speed.
5		START RECORDING
	Press and hold RECORD and press PLAY on the remote
		control, or press RECORD on the recorder. The DV
		record indicator (	) lights.
		If "DIRECT REC" is set to "ON", the programme
		that appears on the TV screen will be recorded
		( pg. 16).
		PAUSE/RESUME
6		RECORDING
	Press PAUSE. Press PLAY to resume recording.
7		STOP RECORDING
	Press STOP. The DV record indicator ( ) goes off. Then
		press EJECT on the DV deck to remove the cassette.

Accidental erasure prevention

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

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 recorder from other manufacturers may not be able to play the tape properly.