JVC HR-J235EK User Manual

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

HR-J235EK

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CONTENTS

SAFETY FIRST 2

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

Some Do’s And Dont’s ............................. 3

INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER 4

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

Tune The TV To Your Video Recorder ...... 5

Connection To A Satellite Receiver .......... 6

INITIAL SETTINGS 8

Tuner Set .................................................. 8

Clock Set ................................................. 9

PLAYBACK 11

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

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

RECORDING 19

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

B.E.S.T. Picture System ........................... 20

On-Screen Displays ............................... 22

Recording Features ................................ 23

TIMER RECORDING 24

Information On Video Plus+ .................. 24

Guide Channel Set .............................. 24

Video Plus+ Timer Recording ................. 26

Regular Timer Programming .................. 28

Check And Cancel Programmes .......... 29

Auto SP/LP Timer................................. 30

PDC Recording ................................... 30

Timer Warning .................................... 30

EDITING 31

Edit To Or From Another Video

Recorder ................................................ 31

Edit From A Camcorder ......................... 32

REMOTE CONTROL 33

Multi-Brand Remote Control .................. 33

USING THE CONFIRMATION SCREEN 34

Storing Channels Manually .................... 34

Delete A Channel .................................. 35

Change Station Preset Position ............... 35

Set Stations ............................................ 36

TV STATION AND ID LIST 38 TV STATION CHANNEL NUMBER GUIDE 39 TROUBLESHOOTING 40 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 42 INDEX 43 SPECIFICATIONS Back Cover

PU30425-1796-1

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

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.

BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally fitted, and to replace the fuse cover.

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

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

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

If in doubt — consult a competent electrician.

CAUTION

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

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

n Dangerous voltage inside. Refer internal servicing to

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

IMPORTANT

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

instruction manual before installing or operating the recorder.

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

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

The OPERATE 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 single-speed video recorder.

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

1. DO NOT place the recorder . . .

... in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or

humidity. ... in direct sunlight. ... in a dusty environment. ... in an environment where strong magnetic fields are

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

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

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

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

5. AVOID violent shocks to the recorder during transport.

PAL

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

videorecorder.

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

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

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.

4-STEP QUICK SET UP

BASIC CONNECTION

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2 3

TUNE THE TV TO YOUR VIDEO RECORDER

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TUNER SET

CLOCK SET

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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

damanged 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!

RF OUT

ON–TEST–OFF

INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER

Basic Connections

Back of TV

Aerial terminal

21-pin SCART connector

RF Cable (provided)

21-pin SCART Cable

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.

CHECK CONTENTS

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

SITUATE RECORDER

Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface.

CONNECT RECORDER TO TV

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

RF CONNECTION

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

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

on the rear panel of the recorder.

c– Connect the provided RF cable between the RF

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

Before operating the recorder, make sure the TV’s preset is set to the VIDEO preset.

AV CONNECTION

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

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

CONNECTION”.

b– Connect an optional SCART cable between the

AV1 IN/OUT socket on the rear panel of the recorder and the TV’s 21-pin SCART connector.

c– Set the RF OUT switch to OFF.

Before operating the recorder, make sure the TV is set to the VIDEO (or AV) mode.

Mains Power Cord

Mains outlet

CONNECT RECORDER TO MAINS

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

Tune The TV To Your Video Recorder

TV Aerial Cable

AV2 IN

RF OUT

ON–TEST–OFF

RF OUT switch

The video recorder sends picture and sound signals via the RF connecting cable to your TV on UHF channel 36.

AV1 IN/OUT

TURN ON THE RECORDER

Press OPERATE.

SELECT OUTPUT MODE

Set the RF OUT switch on the back of the recorder to TEST.

ANT. IN

32 40

RF OUT

RF output channel adjustment screw

Back of Recorder

SET TV PRESET

Set your TV to the video preset (UHF channel 36). Two white bars appear on screen vertically.

● Tune the TV until the bars are as clear as they can be.

● Your TV should be set to the preset designated for use

with a video recorder, or to a spare preset if there is not a specified video preset on your TV.

RESET OUTPUT MODE

Return the RF OUT switch to ON.

NOTE:

If some interference noise is continually seen on the screen, consult your JVC dealer.

INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER (cont'd)

Connection To A Satellite

The AV2 IN socket on the rear panel of your recorder allows simple connection to a satellite receiver.

Receiver

Satellite Receiver Unit

Outdoor Unit

Satellite Cable

DECODER VCR TV

Aerial

TV Aerial cable

ANT. IN

RF OUT

Mains outlet

RF OUT

ON–TEST–OFF

21-pin SCART connectors

Back of TV

EXT.2 EXT.1

Aerial terminal

AV2 IN

AV1 IN/OUT

ANT. IN

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RF OUT

Back of Recorder

NOTES:

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

●

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

OPERATE

TV PROG.

CH SET

PUSH JOGﬁ%

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Tuner Set

2,5

INITIAL SETTINGS

Your recorder needs to memorise all necessary stations in preset positions in order to record TV programmes. ATS+ (Auto Tuning System) automatically assigns all receivable stations in your area to call them up with the TV PROG. buttons without going through any vacant channels.

The following procedure describes how to select automatic channel setting.

TURN ON THE RECORDER

Press OPERATE.

ACCESS CH SET MODE MENU

Press and hold CH SET for more than 2 seconds. The

Ch. Set Mode menu screen to the right appears.

AUTO CH SET

MANUAL CH SET

GUIDE CH SET

[

] : SELECT

∞

: OK

[CANCEL] : EXIT

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TV PROG.

SELECT MODE

“AUTO CH SET” is the necessary mode for this procedure, so simply press OK to enter the selection.

● The Auto Ch. Set screen appears, and remains on screen while the recorder searches for receivable stations.

[CANCEL] : EXIT

VIEW CONFIRMATION SCREEN

The stations your recorder located appear on a

Confirmation screen — preset positions (PR), presets (CH) and station names (ID – Z pg. 38). To view the next page of the listing, press PUSH

JOG

screen and the program currently being broadcast by the highlighted station appear alternately for 5 seconds each.

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PR CH ID PR CH ID 01 40 BBC1 08 - - - 02 46 BBC2 O9 - - - 03 43 ITV 10 - - - 04 65 CH4 11 - - - 05 - - - - 12 - - - 06 - - - - 13 - - - 07 - - - - 14 - - - -

[

∞

[CANCEL] : DELETE

: EDIT

[CH SET ] : EXIT

RETURN TO NORMAL

AUTO CH SET

PLEASE WAIT

] : SELECT

NOTES:

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Fine tuning is performed automatically when you select “AUTO CH SET”. If you want to perform it manually, refer to page 37.

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To set the tuner manually, refer to “Storing Channels Manually” (Z pg. 34).

SCREEN

Press CH SET.

● Using the Confirmation screen, you can skip or add

preset positions, enter station names and perform other operations. Refer to page 34 for the procedures.

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

Clock Set

OPERATE

CLOCK

If you performed Auto Channel Set (Z pg. 8), the recorder’s built-in clock is also set automatically. The Auto and Manual clock setting procedures are necessary when . . .

– a power outage of more than 3 minutes occurs. – the tuner has been set manually. – the user desires to set the clock slightly ahead of the actual time. – the clock was not set even after Auto Tuner Set was performed.

Whether you perform Auto or Manual clock setting, you can use the convenient Just Clock function.

Just Clock

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

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

Both Auto and Manual clock setting procedures begin from step 3.

2,4

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OPERATE

PUSH JOG

Preparation

TURN THE RECORDER ON

Press OPERATE.

ACCESS CLOCK SET SCREEN

Press CLOCK on the remote control. The Clock

Set screen appears.

Auto Clock Set

SET CLOCK AUTOMATICALLY

At the Clock Set screen, press PUSH JOG . The

Auto Clock Set screen appears and clock setting begins.

● If "TV.PR" isn't set to the preset position on which Auto Clock Set data is received, "ERROR" appears, and then the screen from step 2 reappears. To set "TV.PR", press OK to place the cursor next to it, then cycle through the numbers by pressing PUSH JOG%ﬁ until the number representing the position in which the station transmitting clock setting data (BBC1, BBC2, etc.) is stored appears.

TIME DATE YEAR 0: 00 01 . 01 00

JUST CLOCK: ON

[ ]: AUTO CLOCK SET

[

∞

[CLOCK] : EXIT

AUTO CLOCK SET

JUST CLOCK: ON

CLOCK SET

TV. PR 1

]:ADJUST =

CLOCK SET

PLEASE WAIT

TV. PR 1

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CLOCK

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Once clock setting is completed, press CLOCK to return to the normal screen.

Manual Clock Set

SET DATE AND TIME

Press PUSH JOG%ﬁ to set the hour, then press OK. The “minutes” display begins blinking. Repeat the

procedure to set the minutes, day, month and year.

SET JUST CLOCK

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

PUSH JOG%ﬁ, then press OK.

● If you set to “OFF”, you can disregard the next step as you won’t be able to receive regular clock adjustments.

SET CLOCK DATA SOURCE PRESET POSITION

The recorder is preset to receive clock setting and adjustment data from preset position 1. Press PUSH

JOG%ﬁ to set the preset position to the number

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

3,4, 5

PUSH JOG

3,4, 5

START CLOCK OPERATION

Press CLOCK.

NOTES:

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Just Clock (when set to "ON") enables adjustment of the recorder's built-in clock every hour on the hour, except for 11 o'clock in the evening and midnight.

●

Just Clock is not effective when . . . – the recorder’s power is on (unless the recorder is tuned to

the same preset position selected in the Clock Set screen). – the recorder is in the Timer mode. – a difference of more than 3 minutes exists between the

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

●

The recorder’s clock is automatically adjusted at the start/end of Summer Time.

●

Auto clock setting and Just Clock may not function properly depending on the reception condition.

●

During Manual clock setting, if the day and month data are invalid (such as 31st April), the month digits are cleared automatically and the day digits begin blinking. Input the correct data.

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If, in step 3 of the Manual clock setting procedure, the year digits are automatically cleared and the day digits begin blinking, it is possible that you have input 29th February for a non-leap year. Input the correct data.

PLAYBACK

PLAY

STOP

PLAY

STOP/EJECT

SHUTTLE

Basic Playback

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.

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LOAD A CASSETTE

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

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

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

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

FIND PROGRAMME START POINT

If the tape is advanced past the start point, press REW or turn the SHUTTLE ring to the left and release it.

To go forward, press FF or turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right and release it.

START PLAYBACK

Press PLAY. “BEST” appears blinking in the recorder's display panel for 5 seconds. (Z pg. 20)

STOP PLAYBACK

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

remove the cassette.

REW

Usable cassettes

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

● This video recorder can record on regular VHS and Super VHS cassettes. However, it will record and play back regular VHS signals only. It is not possible to play back a recorded Super VHS tape.

Still

PAUSE

SHUTTLE

TV PROG.

PLAY

PLAYBACK (cont.)

Take advantage of special functions possible with the recorder’s controls or the remote control.

Playback Features

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TV PROG.

NOTE:

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

Still Picture/Frame-ByFrame Playback

PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK

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

ACTIVATE FRAME-BYFRAME PLAYBACK

Press PAUSE.

Press PUSH JOG or .

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

PLAY

PAUSE

Slow Motion

ACTIVATE SLOW-MOTION PLAYBACK

PUSH JOG

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

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

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

SHUTTLE

PLAY

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 on page 12).

During playback, press PUSH JOG or .

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

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

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

High-Speed (Turbo) Search

REW

PUSH JOG

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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.

● For forward search with a visible picture, turn the SHUTTLE ring all the way to the right and release it within 1 second.

● For reverse search with a visible picture, turn the SHUTTLE ring all the way to the left and release it within 1 second.

Press FF for forward high-speed search, or REW for reverse high-speed search.

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

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

REVIEW

TV PROG.

REVIEW

SP/LP

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TV PROG.

PLAYBACK (cont.)

Manual Tracking

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

OVERRIDE AUTOMATIC TRACKING

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

ADJUST TRACKING MANUALLY

Press TV PROG. + or – to adjust tracking.

RETURN TO AUTOMATIC TRACKING

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

NOTE:

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

Instant ReView

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

NOTE:

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

ACTIVATE INSTANT REVIEW

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

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

NOTES:

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

●

The number displayed on the front display panel may not match the actual number of timer-recorded programmes when one or more of them is a PDC recording (Z pg. 30).

PLAY

STOP

PLAY

OPERATE

C.MEMORY

STOP

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OPERATE

Repeat Playback

Your video recorder can automatically play back the whole tape 20 times repeatedly.

START PLAYBACK

Press PLAY.

ACTIVATE REPEAT PLAYBACK

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

● The Play indicator ( ) on the display panel blinks

slowly.

● The tape plays 20 times automatically, and then stops.

STOP PLAYBACK

Press STOP at any time to stop playback.

NOTE:

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

REW

PAUSE

Next Function Memory

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

NOTE:

If you want the power to be turned off automatically when the counter reads “0:00:00” (instead of at the beginning of the tape), press C.MEMORY so that the “M” mark appears before pressing REW.

Tape Position Indicator

The tape position indicator appears on screen when, from the Stop mode, you press FF, REW or perform an Index Search. The position of “5” in relation to “0” (beginning) or “+” (end) shows you where you are on the tape.

”On-Screen” (Z pg. 22) must be set to “ON”, or the indicator will not appear.

NOTE:

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

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