Press and hold TV button while pressing
, TV PROG. + / –, TV / VCR
TV VOL
POWER
AUTO SP/LP
TIMER
REVIEW
M
SPLPEP
DISPLAY
TV
PROG
INTELLIGENT
PICTURE
PAL
ENGLISH
CONTENTS
SAFETY FIRST2
Safety Precautions ...................... 2
INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER 3
Basic Connections ...................... 3
INITIAL SETTINGS4
Auto Set Up ............................... 4
Video Channel Set...................... 5
Clock Set.................................... 6
On-Screen Displays.................... 7
PLAYBACK8
Basic Playback ........................... 8
Playback Features....................... 9
RECORDING12
Basic Recording ....................... 12
Recording Features ................... 13
TIMER RECORDING14
G-CODE Setup ........................... 14
G-CODE Timer Programming ..... 16
Regular Timer Programming ..... 18
EDITING22
Edit To Or From Another Video
Recorder .................................. 22
Edit From A Camcorder ............ 23
TUNER SET24
TROUBLESHOOTING28
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS30
INDEX31
SPECIFICATIONS34
INSTRUCTIONS
LPT0002-0H5A
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SAFETY FIRST
Safety Precautions
The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit.
WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
CAUTION
n When you are not using the recorder for a long period of
time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power
cord from the mains outlet.
n Dangerous voltage inside. Refer internal servicing to
qualified service personnel. To prevent electric shock or
fire hazard, remove the power cord from the mains
outlet prior to connecting or disconnecting any signal
lead or aerial.
Warning on lithium battery
The battery used in this device may present a fire or
chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge,
disassemble, heat above 100°C or incinerate.
Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita Electric),
Sanyo, Sony or Maxell CR2025; use of another battery may
present a risk of fire or explosion.
n Dispose of used battery promptly.
n Keep away from children.
n Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.
IMPORTANT
n Please read the various precautions on this page before
installing or operating the recorder.
n It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record
pre-recorded tapes, records, or discs without the consent
of the owner of copyright in the sound or video recording, broadcast or cable programme and in any literary,
dramatic, musical, or artistic work embodied therein.
The POWER
mains power from the unit, but switches operating current
on and off. "
shows ON.
Video tapes recorded with this video recorder in the LP (Long
Play) 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.
button does not completely shut off
" shows electrical power standby and " "
PAL
n Only cassettes marked "VHS" can be used with this
videorecorder.
n HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.
n G-
CODE is a trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation.
The G-CODE system is manufactured under license from
Gemstar Development Corporation.
2. DO NOT block the recorder’s ventilation openings.
3. DO NOT place heavy objects on the recorder or remote
control.
4. DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of the
recorder or remote control.
5. AVOID violent shocks to the recorder during transport.
MOISTURE CONDENSATION
Moisture in the air will condense on the recorder when you
move it from a cold place to a warm place, or under extremely
humid conditions—just as water droplets form in the surface of
a glass filled with cold liquid. Moisture condensation on the
head drum will cause damage to the tape. In conditions where
condensation may occur, keep the recorder turned on for a few
hours to let the moisture dry.
ABOUT HEAD CLEANING
Accumulation of dirt and other particles on the video heads
may cause the playback picture to become blurred or interrupted. Be sure to contact your nearest JVC dealer if such
troubles occur.
INSTALLING YOUR NEW 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.
Basic
Connections
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EN 3
CHECK CONTENTS
Make sure the package contains all of the accessories
listed in “Specifications” (Z pg. 34).
Aerial terminal
Back of TV
AV-IN terminals
Mains Power
Cord
AV Cable
(not provided)
RF Cable
(provided)
SITUATE RECORDER
Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface.
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CONNECT RECORDER TO
TV
The connection method you use depends on the type of
TV you have.
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TV
Aerial
Cable
RF CONNECTION
●
To Connect To A TV With NO AV Input Terminals . . .
a– Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV.
b– Connect the TV aerial cable to the ANT. IN jack
on the rear panel of the recorder.
c– Connect the provided RF cable between the RF
OUT jack on the rear panel of the recorder and the
TV’s aerial terminal.
Before operating the recorder, make sure the TV’s
channel is set to the VIDEO channel (
AV CONNECTION
●
To Connect To A TV With AV Input Terminals . . .
a– Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per “RF
CONNECTION”.
b– Connect an optional AV cable between the
AUDIO OUT and VIDEO OUT connectors on the
rear panel of the recorder and the TV’s AV-IN
terminals .
Before operating the recorder, make sure the TV
is set to the VIDEO (or AV) mode.
Z pg. 5).
Rear View
Mains outlet
AUDIO OUT/
VIDEO OUT
Connect the power plug to an
AC outlet before installing the
lithium battery. Z pg. 5
RF output channel
adjustment screw
CONNECT RECORDER TO
MAINS
Plug the end of the mains power cord into a mains
outlet.
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After you plug the mains power cord into a mains outlet, the
Auto Set Up 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 Z pg. 4.
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Auto Set Up
Auto Channel Set
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ATTENTION
Once you have performed Auto Set Up, even if the
recorder's memory backup has expired, all the stored
stations remain in the recorder's memory and the recorder
will not perform Auto Set Up again.
If you have moved to a different area or a new station starts
broadcasting in your area, perform tuner setting. Z pg. 24
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INITIAL SETTINGS
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 Auto Set Up function
sets the tuner channels automatically.
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. Z pg. 3
● If you want to use the on-screen display, the TV should
be set to its AV mode (with AV connection Z pg. 3) or
UHF channel 36 (with RF connection Z pg. 3).
START AUTO SET UP
Press .
● The Auto Set Up function scans all the channels that
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are receivable by your recorder. It then automatically
assigns each receivable channels to the TV PROG
buttons. It skips non-receivable channels.
● As Auto Set Up progresses, the "
screen moves from left to right.
● After you perform Auto Set Up, if the tuner channels
have not been set properly or if "CH – –" is displayed
on the front display panel, make sure that the aerial
cable is connected to the recorder properly and turn
off the recorder power once, and turn the power back
on to try Auto Set Up again.
● If there is a power cut, or if you press
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.
" mark on the
or MENU
DO NOT press any button on the recorder or remote control while Auto Set Up is in progress.
AUTO CH SET
On-Screen Display
During Auto Set Up
"PLEASE WAIT" blinks on the screen and "Auto" blinks on
the front display panel.
PLEASE WAIT
STARTFINISH
When Auto Set Up is completed, the lowest position
number will appear on the front display panel.
TV Screen
Front Display Panel
NOTES:
●
If you have connected your TV to the recorder with RF connection and the on-screen display appearing on UHF channel 37
looks distorted, refer to the front display panel.
●
If you want to set the tuner manually such as to add or skip channels, to swap channel positions, or to fine-tune channels,
Z
pg. 25.
Video
STOP/EJECT
Channel Set
Video Channel (RF Output Channel) is the channel on
which your TV receives picture and sound signals from the
video recorder through the RF cable.
EN 5
The video recorder is designed to send picture and sound
signals via the connected RF cable to your TV on UHF channel
37.
After you have turned on the recorder, set your TV to UHF
channel 37, fine-tune as necessary, and check if picture and
sound being received from the recorder come out clearly or not:
● If clear enoughyou don't have to perform the following
steps. Go to "Installing/Removing the
lithium battery" on this page.
● If notUHF channel 37 or neighbouring channels
may be occupied by local stations. Perform
the following steps to change the Video
Channel to another channel between
33 – 41.
Before starting, make sure of the following:
● The recorder's power should be off.
● No cassette should be inserted in the recorder.
● The connected TV's power should be on.
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Set your TV to a channel between 33 and 41 that you
want to use as the Video Channel on the TV.
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BRING TEST SIGNAL ON
SCREEN
Hold down the recorder's STOP/EJECT button for more
TEST SIGNAL
The channel on which the screen to
the left appear clearly in step 3 is
your Video Channel.
To view picture signals from the video recorder, set
your TV to the Video Channel.
than 5 seconds.
2
● "– OUT" appears on the display panel.
TUNE YOUR RECORDER
Turn the RF output channel adjustment screw on the
rear panel of the recorder by using a screwdriver until
3
the two vertical bars become as clear as they can be.
EXIT VIDEO CHANNEL SET
MODE
Press the recorder's STOP/EJECT button again to finish
the setting.
Be sure to connect the power plug to an AC outlet first
before installing the lithium battery; otherwise, the
battery's service life will be drastically shortened.
Installing/Removing the lithium battery
Make sure that the power plug is connected to an AC outlet
1
and turn off the VCR power.
2 Open the battery cover while pressing the release tab as
illustrated.
3 Insert a lithium battery with the plus (+) side up and push it
in.
● To remove the lithium battery, press the latch A down-
ward using a pointed non-metallic object, then pull out
the lithium battery.
4 Close the battery cover until it clicks in place.
A
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STOP+/–
DATE+/–
Clock Set
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).
INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
TURN THE RECORDER ON
Press .
1
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
Press MENU twice.
2
START+/–
MENU
OK
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PUSH JOG
ACCESS INITIAL SET
SCREEN
Press PUSH JOG %fi to
place the pointer next to
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"INITIAL SET", then press
OK.
FUNCTION SET
TUNER SET
INITIAL SET
[5/∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT
ACCESS CLOCK SET
SCREEN
Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to
"CLOCK SET", then press OK. The Clock Set screen
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appears.
INITIAL SET
CLOCK SET
G-CODE SET-UP
[5/∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT
TIMEDATEYEAR
00: 0001 . 01 00
[+/–] =
[MENU] : EXIT
SET TIME
Press START +/– to set the time.
● Press and hold either button to delay or advance the
5
time by 30 minutes.
MAIN MENU
CLOCK SET
NOTE:
If the year digits are automatically cleared, it is possible that you
have input 29th February for a non-leap year. Input the correct
data.
SET DATE
Press STOP +/– to set the date.
● Press and hold either button to change the date by 15
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days.
SET YEAR
Press DATE +/– to set the year.
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START CLOCK OPERATION
Press MENU.
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EN 7
You can choose whether or not to have various operational
indicators appear on screen, by setting this function ON or OFF.
On-Screen
Displays
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).
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MENU
OK
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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.
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PUSH JOG
TURN ON THE RECORDER
Press .
1
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
Press MENU twice.
2
ACCESS FUNCTION SET
SCREEN
Place the pointer next to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing
PUSH JOG %fi, then press OK.
3
ACCESS O.S.D. SCREEN
Place the pointer next to
"O.S.D." by pressing PUSH
4
JOG %fi, then press OK.
AUTO TIMER
O.S.D.
B.E.S.T.
[5/∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT
ENABLE/DISABLE
ON-SCREEN
DISPLAY
The default setting is
“ON”, so if you want on-
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screen displays, leave the
setting as it is and go to
step 6. If you don’t want
the displays to appear,
press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to
"OFF", then press OK.
[5/∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT
RETURN TO NORMAL
Press MENU.
6
FUNCTION SET
O.S.D.
ON
OFF
The superimposed indication on the TV screen tells you what the recorder is doing.
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1– Operation mode indicators
2– Channel position number/Aux. indicator (AUX)
3– Cassette loaded mark
4– Clock display
5– Current day/month/year
6– Tape direction
7– Tape position indicator (Z pg. 11)
8– Counter display (including Counter Memory indicator)
9– Intelligent picture indicator (Z pg. 10)
10– Tape speed SP/LP
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PLAY
STOP
FF
PLAY
REW
STOP/EJECT
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.
Playback
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).
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LOAD A CASSETTE
Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is
facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is
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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.
To go forward, press FF.
2
START PLAYBACK
Press PLAY.
3
STOP PLAYBACK
Press STOP on the remote or STOP/EJECT on the
recorder’s front panel. Then press STOP/EJECT to
remove the cassette.
4
Usable cassettes
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● Compact VHS camcorder recordings can be played on
this video recorder. Simply place the recorded cassette
into a VHS Cassette Adapter and it can be used just like
any full-sized VHS cassette.
● This video recorder can record on regular VHS and
Super VHS cassettes. However, it will record and play
back regular VHS signals only. It is not possible to play
back a recorded Super VHS tape.
EN 9
PLAY
TV PROG
REW
PLAY
FF
Take advantage of special functions possible with the recorder’s
controls or the remote control.
Playback
Features
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FF
PAUSE
PUSH JOG
High-Speed Search
ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED
SEARCH
During playback or still, press FF for forward highspeed search, or REW for reverse high-speed search.
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To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
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Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame
Playback
PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK
Press PAUSE. If there is vertical jitter, use the TV PROG
buttons to correct the picture.
1
ACTIVATE FRAME-BY-FRAME
PLAYBACK
Press PAUSE.
OR
2
Press PUSH JOG or .
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
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Variable-Speed Search
ACTIVATE VARIABLE-SPEED
SEARCH
During playback, press PUSH JOG or .
● The more times you press, the faster the playback
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To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
picture moves.
● To decrease speed, press the button for the opposite
direction.
Slow Motion
ACTIVATE SLOW-MOTION
PLAYBACK
During still picture, press and hold PAUSE for 2
seconds, then release. Press and release again to return
1
to still picture.
OR
During still picture, press and hold PUSH JOG or .
Release to return to still picture.
%
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To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
NOTES:
●
For short searches, press and hold FF or REW for over 2
seconds. When released, normal playback resumes.
●
In the search, still, or frame by frame playback mode, the
picture may be distorted, and there may be a loss of colour;
with SP recordings, noise may also appear in the picture.
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PLAY
STOP
REW
C.MEMORY
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REVIEW
C. RESET
TV PROG
FF
PAUSE
PUSH JOG
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 the recorder's TV PROG5 and ∞ buttons
simultaneously to engage manual tracking.
1
ADJUST TRACKING
MANUALLY
Press TV PROG 5 or ∞ to adjust tracking.
2
RETURN TO AUTOMATIC
TRACKING
Press the recorder's TV PROG5 and ∞ buttons
simultaneously to re-engage automatic tracking.
3
Repeat Playback
Your video recorder can automatically play back the whole tape
20 times repeatedly.
START PLAYBACK
Press PLAY.
1
ACTIVATE REPEAT
PLAYBACK
Press PLAY and hold for over 5 seconds, then release.
● The Play indicator ($) on the display panel blinks
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slowly.
● The tape plays 20 times automatically, and then
stops.
STOP PLAYBACK
Press STOP at any time to stop playback.
3
NOTE:
When a new tape is inserted, the recorder enters the automatic
tracking mode automatically.
Intelligent Picture
To get a better picture when viewing tapes with noise such as
rental tapes. Useful for normal playback of SP-mode recorded
tapes as well.
ACTIVATE INTELLIGENT
PICTURE
During playback or stop, press INTELLIGENT
PICTURE.
1
● Pressing the INTELLIGENT PICTURE button once
displays the current setting on the screen for about 5
seconds; press the button again to change the setting
(ON/OFF).
● Intelligent Picture is not effective during search, slow,
still, or frame-by-frame playback.
NOTE:
Pressing PLAY, REW, FF or PAUSE also stops Repeat Playback.
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Index Search
Your recorder automatically marks
index codes at the beginning of
each recording. This function gives
you quick access to any one of 9
index codes in either direction.
NOTE:
Before starting, make sure the
recorder is in the Stop mode.
ACTIVATE INDEX SEARCH
Press PUSH JOG or (™ or £) on the remote
control. “™ 1” or “£ 1” is displayed on screen
1
and search begins in the corresponding direction.
● To access index codes 2 through 9, press PUSH JOG
%
fi
or repeatedly until the correct index number is
displayed.
Ex.: To locate the beginning of B from the current
position, press PUSH JOG twice.
To locate the beginning of D from the current
position, press PUSH JOG once.
● When the specified index code is located, playback
begins automatically.
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Current position
AB C D E F
–2–1123
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Index number
Next Function Memory
You can set your recorder's power to go off automatically after
the tape is fully rewound. Before starting, make sure the
recorder is in the Stop mode.
For Automatic Power Off After Tape Rewind . . .
. . . press REW, then press within 2 seconds.
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.
Counter Memory
Returns to the counter reading of “0:00:00” to conveniently find
a specific place on the tape automatically.
SET COUNTER MEMORY
Press C. RESET during playback at a point you wish to
locate later. The counter reads “0:00:00”. Then press
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C. MEMORY, and “M” appears in front of the counter
digits.
ACTIVATE COUNTER
MEMORY
When you wish to return to the designated point, press
STOP and then REW or FF.
2
● The tape rewinds or fast-forwards and stops at about
0:00:00 automatically.
● To cancel Counter Memory, press C. MEMORY again.
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
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of the last timer-recorded programme. Once it’s found,
playback begins automatically.
The front display panel tells you how many programmes
have been recorded. If you have, for example, 3
programmes, “REVIEW” and "3" appear and blink. To
watch the first of the 3 programmes, press REVIEW three
times. The recorder searches and begins playback
automatically. You can access a programme as far as 9
index codes away from the current tape position.
NOTE:
Instant ReView is not possible while the recorder is in the Timer
mode.
Tape Position Indicator
The tape position indicator
appears on screen when, from
the Stop mode, you press FF,
REW or perform an Index
Search. The position of “5” in
relation to “0” (beginning) or
“+” (end) shows you where you
are on the tape.
”O.S.D.” (Z pg. 9) must be
set to “ON”, or the indicator
will not appear.
0
BeginningEnd
NOTE:
Depending on the type of tape used, there may be times when
the indication is not correct.
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STOP
PLAY
STOP/EJECT
RECORD
SP/LP
Basic
Recording
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).
TV PROG
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RECORDING
TV signals being received by the recorder’s built-in tuner can be
recorded onto a video tape. You can “capture” a TV programme
using your video recorder.
LOAD A CASSETTE
Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.
● The counter is reset to 0:00:00 and the recorder
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power comes on automatically.
CHOOSE A PROGRAMME
Press TV PROG +/– or the NUMBER keys to select the
channel you wish to record.
2
SET TAPE SPEED
Press (SP/LP). Check the SP/LP indicator on the
recorder display panel to confirm the selected tape
3
speed.
START RECORDING
Press and hold RECORD and PLAY on the remote
control, or press RECORD on the recorder.
4
PAUSE/RESUME
RECORDING
Press PAUSE. Press PLAY to resume recording.
NUMBER
RECORD
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TV PROG
PAUSE
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STOP RECORDING
Press STOP on the remote control or STOP/EJECT on
the recorder. Then press STOP/EJECT to remove the
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cassette.
Recording Resume Function
If there is a power outage during recording (or Instant Timer
Recording or timer recording), the recording will resume
automatically when power is restored to the recorder unless the
recorder's memory backup has expired.
Accidental erasure prevention
● To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette,
remove its safety tab. To record on it later, cover the hole
with adhesive tape.
Record safety tab
Recording
TV PROG
RECORD
Features
DISPLAY
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Record One Programme
While Watching Another
SELECT CHANNEL TO
WATCH
Once recording is in progress, all you need to do is to
set the channel controls on the TV for the station you
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wish to view.
● The programme selected with the TV’s channel
controls appears on the TV screen while the one
selected with the recorder's TV PROG buttons is
recorded on the tape.
Elapsed Recording Time
Indication
You can check the exact time of a recording.
SET COUNTER DISPLAY
Press DISPLAY until a counter reading appears on the
dispay panel.
1
● By pressing the DISPLAY button, you can change the
display to show the counter reading, channel
position* or clock time.
* channel position is not displayed during playback.
RESET COUNTER
Press C. RESET before starting recording or playback.
● The counter is reset to “0:00:00” and shows the exact
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elapsed time as the tape runs.
Instant Timer Recording (ITR)
This easy method lets you record for from 30 minutes to 6 hours
(selectable in 30-min. increments), and shuts the recorder off
after recording is finished.
START RECORDING
Press RECORD on the recorder.
1
ENGAGE ITR MODE
Press RECORD again. " " blinks and 0:30 appears on
the front display panel.
2
SET RECORDING DURATION
If you want to record for more than 30 minutes, press
RECORD to extend the time. Each press extends
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recording time by 30 minutes.
NOTE:
You can only perform ITR using the RECORD button on the
recorder's front panel.
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TV PROG
G-CODE Setup
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TIMER RECORDING
The G-CODE timer programming system eliminates the need to
input channel, date, start and stop time data when setting the
timer record function. Simply key in the G-CODE number for the
TV program you wish to record (found in most TV listings) and
the recorder’s timer is automatically programmed.
You have to set "Guide Prog." numbers, which are assigned to
each station for purposes of G
the stations stored in your recorder's memory to get proper
results. If you know the Guide Prog. numbers, perform the
following steps. If not, go to "Guide Prog. Number Set" on page
15.
Before G-CODE setup you must have performed the following
procedures:
● Tuner setting (Z pg. 4, 24)
● Clock setting (Z pg. 6)
IMPORTANT
Perform the following procedure after Auto Set Up on page 4
and/or the channel setting steps on pages 24 – 27.
After setting the Guide Program Numbers, channel positions
may be incorrect if you stored or skipped channels. In this case,
re-perform Guide Program Number setting.
-CODE timer programming, for all
MENU
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Guide Program Number Set
MAKE LIST OF STORED
STATION NAMES,
CHANNEL POSITIONS
AND GUIDE PROG NO.
(Ex.)
1
A ChannelB StationC Guide Prog.
positionnameNo.
1ABC1
2SBS2
TURN ON THE RECORDER
Press .
2
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
Press MENU twice.
3
ACCESS INITIAL SET
SCREEN
Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to
"INITIAL SET", then press OK.
4
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Guide Prog. Number Set
(if not readily available)
1– Make a list of the stored station names/channel
positions numbers, referring to step 1 on page 14.
2– Press MENU.
3– Press the NUMBER keys to enter the G-CODE number
(found in your TV listings of magazine, newspaper, etc.)
for a TV programme scheduled to be broadcast of each
station on the list you have made in item 1.
4– Press OK.
● "ERROR=GUIDE
PROG" will be
displayed on the
screen, then the
following screen will
appear.
Guide Prog. No.
5– Press the NUMBER keys or PUSH JOG%fi to enter the
channel position your recorder receives that station on
( A column in your list).
6– Press MENU.
● Repeat items 2 – 6 for all the stored stations.
G-CODE SET-UP
GUIDE PROGTV PROG
2– –
[0-9] OR [5/∞] : SELECT =
[MENU] : EXIT
ACCESS G-CODE SETUP
SCREEN
Press PUSH JOG %fi to
place the pointer next to
5
"G-CODE SET-UP", then
press OK.
● The screen to the right
appears.
GUIDE PROGTV PROG
1– –
: GUIDE PROG SET
[5/∞] : CHECK
[MENU] : EXIT
START SETTING
Press OK.
● The GUIDE PROG.
6
number starts blinking.
GUIDE PROGTV PROG
1– –
[0-9] OR [5/∞] : SELECT =
[MENU] : EXIT
INPUT GUIDE PROG.
NUMBER
Press NUMBER keys or
PUSH JOG %fi to input
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the Guide Prog. number
( C column in your list),
then press OK.
● The TV PROG number
starts blinking.
GUIDE PROGTV PROG
2– –
[0-9] OR [5/∞] : SELECT =
[MENU] : EXIT
INPUT RECEIVING CHANNEL (TV PROG) NUMBER
Press NUMBER keys or PUSH JOG%fi to input the TV
Prog. number ( A column in your list), then press OK.
8
● Repeat steps 6 – 8 as necessary.
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
Press MENU.
9
G-CODE SET-UP
G-CODE SET-UP
G-CODE SET-UP
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WEEKLY
ADD TIME
DAILY
G-
CODE
Timer
TIMER RECORDING (cont.)
Before performing the following steps:
● Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. The recorder will
come on automatically.
● Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).
Programming
Before performing G-CODE timer recording, be sure to read
"G-CODE Setup" (Z pg. 14).
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TIMER
ACCESS TIMER
PROGRAMMING SCREEN
Press PROG.
1
TIMER PROGRAMMING
[0-9] : G-CODE
[CANCEL] : EXPRESS PROGRAMING
[MENU] : MAIN MENU
ENTER G-CODE NUMBER
Press the appropriate
NUMBER keys to enter the
2
G-CODE number.
● If you made a mistake,
press CANCEL and enter
the correct G-CODE
number.
1 2 3 4 5 6
[0-9] =
[CANCEL] : DELETE
[MENU] : EXIT
CHECK INPUT DATA
Press OK on the remote
control. The G-CODE
3
Programming screen
appears.
● If the G-CODE number
you entered is incorrect,
"ERROR" will be
displayed on the screen.
Press CANCEL and enter the correct G-CODE number.
● If you want to cancel the programme even though
"ERROR" is NOT displayed on the screen, press OK
and then go to "Check And Cancel Programmes" on
page 21.
● If "ERROR=GUIDE PROG" appears on the screen, see
"ATTENTION – Regarding Guide Program Number
Set" on page 17.
G-CODE 12345678
STARTSTOP
21:00=22:00
DATETV PROG
25.1229
: OK
SET TAPE SPEED
Press (SP/LP).
G-CODE
– P1 –
SP
To Delay The Stop Time . . .
. . . press ADD TIME after pressing OK in step 3. Each time you
press, the Stop time is delayed by 5 minutes (meaning that 5
minutes of recording time is added). You can easily 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).
4
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
Press OK.
● Repeat steps 1–5 for each additional programmes.
5
ENGAGE TIMER MODE
Press TIMER.
6
NUMBER
MENU
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NOTES:
●
You can programme this recorder to timer-record as many as
8 programmes. If you try to programme the recorder to record
a ninth, "PROGRAM FULL" appears on screen. To record the
extra programme, you must first cancel any unnecessary
programmes (Z pg. 21, "Check And Cancel Programmes").
●
In case of a power failure after programming, the recorder’s
memory backup keeps your selections (if the lithium battery
is not exhausted).
ATTENTION
Regarding Guide Program Number Set
"ERROR=GUIDE PROG" appears after performing step 3 on
the previous page if the Guide Program number for the
G-CODE number you entered has not been set.
● If the recorder is in the stop or rewind or fast-forward
mode, the following screen will appear with "– –" under
"TV PROG" blinking.
• Press the NUMBER keys or PUSH JOG%fi to input the
channel position number you recorder receives that
station on, then press OK.
G-CODE SET-UP
GUIDE PROGTV PROG
2– –
[0-9] OR [5/∞] : SELECT =
[MENU] : EXIT
(Ex.) To timer-record a SBS
programme with G-CODE
* If your recorder receives
SBS on the channel position
2, press OK after entering
"2".
• Press MENU, then try again from step 1.
● If the recorder is in a mode other than the above mentioned
modes, press MENU first and input the correct Guide
Program number for that G
-CODE number (Z pg. 14,
"G-CODE Setup"), then try again from step 1.
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DATE+/–
STOP+/–
SP/LP
Regular Timer
TIMER RECORDING
ACCESS TIMER
PROGRAMMING SCREEN
Press PROG.
Programming
Remember, the clock must be set before you can
programme the timer (Z pg. 8).
Before performing the following steps:
● Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. The recorder
will come on automatically.
● Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).
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1
ACCESS PROGRAMME
SCREEN
Press START +/–. (If you’re
just starting out, “P1”
2
appears.)
STARTSTOP
–:– – =–:– –
DATETV PROG
25.12– –
[+/–] =
[MENU] : EXIT
ENTER PROGRAMME
START TIME
Press START +/– to enter
the time you want
3
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.
STARTSTOP
21:00=–:– –
DATETV PROG
25.12– –
[+/–] =
[MENU] : EXIT
ENTER PROGRAMME STOP
TIME
Press STOP +/– to enter the time you want recording to
stop.
4
ENTER PROGRAMME DATE
Press DATE +/–. (The current date appears on screen.
The date you enter appears in its place.)
5
ENTER CHANNEL
POSITION
Press TV PROG +/–.
6
STARTSTOP
21:00=22:00
DATETV PROG
25.121
[+/–] =
[MENU] : EXIT
– P1 –
SP
– P1 –
SP
– P1 –
SP
SET TAPE SPEED
Press (SP/LP) to set the tape speed.
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DAILY
OK
AUTO SP/LP TIMER
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RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
After confirming all information is correct, press OK
and the normal screen appears.
8
● Repeat steps 1–8 for each additional programme.
ENGAGE RECORDER’S
TIMER MODE
Press TIMER. The recorder turns off automatically.
9
To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . .
. . . anytime during steps 2 through 8, press WEEKLY (NUMBER
key “9”) for weekly serials or DAILY (NUMBER key “8”) for
daily serials (Monday–Friday). Either "WEEKLY" or "DAILY"
appears on the screen. Pressing the button again makes the
corresponding indication disappear.
NOTE:
You can programme this recorder to timer-record as many as 8
programmes. If you try to programme the recorder to record a
ninth, "PROGRAM FULL" appears on screen. To record the
extra programme, you must first cancel any unnecessary
programmes (Z pg. 21).
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AUTO SP/LP TIMER Indicator
NOTES:
●
The Auto SP/LP Timer feature is not available during ITR
(Instant Timer Recording), and the feature will not work
properly with any tapes longer than E-180 as well as some
tapes of shorter lenghs.
●
Even if, in step 1, you press AUTO SP/LP TIMER and it lights
up, that doesn’t mean that the recorder will automatically
change from SP to LP mode during the course of the recording. Watch the tape later to confirm.
●
If you have programmed the recorder to timer-record 2 or
more programs, the second programme and those thereafter
may not fit on the tape if you engage the Auto SP/LP Timer
mode. In this case, make sure the mode is not engaged, then
set the tape speed manually during timer programming.
●
There may be some noise at the point on the tape where the
recorder switches from SP to LP mode.
Auto SP/LP Timer
If, when recording in SP mode, there is not enough tape to
record the entire programme, the recorder automatically
switches to LP mode to allow complete recording.
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ENGAGE AUTO SP/LP
TIMER
Press AUTO SP/LP TIMER on the recorder front panel.
The AUTO SP/LP TIMER indicator lights up.
1
For Example . . .
Recording a PAL-broadcast programme of 210 minutes
in length onto a 180-minute tape
Approximately 150
minutes
SP mode
Total 210 minutes
After the recorder's Timer mode is engaged, make sure
the AUTO TIMER SP/LP indicator is still lit; if not, press
AUTO TIMER SP/LP so that the indicator lights.
Approximately 60
minutes
LP mode
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MENU
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TIMER RECORDING (cont.)
Auto Timer
When the Auto Timer is set to "ON" the timer is automatically
engaged when the recorder power is turned off and automatically disengaged when the recorder is powered back on.
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
Press MENU twice.
1
ACCESS FUNCTION SET
SCREEN
Press PUSH JOG %fi to
place the pointer next to
2
"FUNCTION SET", then
press OK.
ACCESS AUTO TIMER
SCREEN
Press PUSH JOG %fi to
place the pointer next to
3
"AUTO TIMER", then press
OK.
FUNCTION SET
TUNER SET
INITIAL SET
[5/∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT
FUNCTION SET
AUTO TIMER
O.S.D.
B.E.S.T.
MAIN MENU
[5/∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT
SELECT MODE
Press PUSH JOG %fi to
select either "ON" or "OFF".
4
AUTO TIMER
[5/∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT
ON
OFF
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
Press MENU.
5
NOTE:
For safety, when Auto timer is set to "OFF", all other recorder
functions are disabled while the Timer mode is engaged. To
disengage the timer, press TIMER.
PROG CHECK
STOP+/–
DATE+/–
START+/–
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Check And Cancel
Programmes
ACCESS PROGRAMME
SCREEN
Press PROG CHECK.
● If the recorder is turned on and the TV is set to its
1
VIDEO channel or AV mode, you can check program
information on screen.
● Each time you press PROG CHECK, the next
programme's information appears.
If All Information Is Correct . . .
. . . programming is completed.
If You Wish To Revise Data . . .
. . . with the recorder's power turned on, go to step 2.
If You Wish To Cancel A Program . . .
. . . with the recorder's power turned on, press CANCEL.
All information you input is deleted.
REVISE PROGRAMME
INFORMATION
Input the appropriate data using the START +/–, STOP
+/–, DATE +/– and TV PROG +/– buttons on the
2
remote control.
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EDITING
You can use your video recorder as the source player or the
recording deck.
Edit To Or
From Another
Video
Recorder
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TV PROG
MAKE CONNECTIONS
Connect the player’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connector to
the recorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO IN connector.
1
SET RECORDING DECK’S
INPUT MODE
Set to AUX. With this video recorder, press NUMBER
Key "0" or TV PROG. "AU" will appear instead of a
2
channel number.
START SOURCE PLAYER
Engage its Play mode.
3
START RECORDING DECK
Engage its Record mode.
4
NOTE:
All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.
VIDEO
CHANNEL
RF Cable (provided)
Your recorderPlayerTV ReceiverRecorderYour recorderTV Receiver
AV Cable
(not provided)
Another recorder
RecorderPlayer
AV Cable
(not provided)
Another recorder
VIDEO
CHANNEL
RF Cable
(provided)
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You can use a camcorder as the source player and your video
recorder as the recorder.
Edit From A
Camcorder
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MAKE CONNECTIONS
Connect the camcorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors to the recorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO input connectors.
1
SET RECORDER’S INPUT
MODE
Press NUMBER key "0" and/or TV PROG so that "AU"
appears on the display panel.
2
START CAMCORDER
Engage its Play mode.
3
START RECORDER
Engage its Record mode.
4
RecorderYour recorder
AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT
Camcorder
VIDEO OUT
Player
VIDEO
IN
AV Cable
(not provided)
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TUNER SET
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).
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IMPORTANT
Perform the following steps only if auto channel set has not
been set correctly by Auto Set Up function (Z pg. 4) or if
you have moved to a different area or if a new station starts
broadcasting in your area.
Your recorder needs to memorise all necessary stations in
channel positions in order to record TV programmes. Auto
Channel Set automatically assigns all receivable stations in your
area so that you can call them up with the TV PROG buttons
without going through any vacant channels.
Auto Channel Set
TURN ON THE RECORDER
Press .
1
ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN
Press MENU twice.
2
ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN
Press PUSH JOG%fi to
place the pointer next to
3
"TUNER SET", then press
OK.
FUNCTION SET
TUNER SET
INITIAL SET
[5/∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT
MAIN MENU
IMPORTANT
Since your video recorder memorizes all detected stations
even if the reception condition is poor, some of those stored
stations may produce a noisy picture. To delete those
stations, Z "Delete A Channel" on page 26.
Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up (Z pg. 4)
or Auto Channel Set (Z pg. 24).
ACCESS TUNER SET
SCREEN
Perform steps 1 – 3 of "Auto Channel Set" on page 21.
1
ACCESS MANUAL CH SET
SCREEN
Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to
"MANUAL CH SET", then press OK.
2
SELECT BAND
Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to the
band of your choice, then press OK to initiate Manual
3
Channel Set.
BAND SELECT
[5/∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT
VHF L
VHF H
UHF
MANUAL CH SET
PLEASE WAIT
VHF L 00MHZ
[MENU] : EXIT
SELECT POSITION
Press NUMBER keys to
input an open channel
6
position which you want
to store the detected
station (for a one-digit
number, enter "0" first).
Then press OK.
● To continue channel
search, press PUSH JOG%fi to select "CONTINUE", then press OK.
Repeat steps 4 – 6 as
necessary.
● To set channels for other
bands, press PUSH JOG%fi to select "BAND SELECT", then press OK to go
back to the Band Select screen. Repeat steps 3 – 6.
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
Press MENU.
7
MANUAL CH SET
CHFRQ
– –350
[0–9] : INPUT CH
[MENU] : EXIT
CONTINUE
BAND SELECT
[5/∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT
SET DESIRED STATION
The screen to the right
appears when a station is
4
detected. To store the
detected station, place the
pointer next to "STORE" by
pressing PUSH JOG%fi,
then press OK. If you do
not want to store the
station, press PUSH JOG%fi to place the pointer next
to "CONTINUE", then press OK. Channel search will
resume.
● The blueback screen and the TV picture currently
being broadcast appear alternately for 8 seconds
each.
STORE
CONTINUE
[5/∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT
PERFORM TUNING
For fine tuning adjustment,
press PUSH JOG %fi until
5
the picture becomes
clearer, then press OK.
● The CH section will
blink.
CHFRQ
– –350
[5/∞] : FINE TUNING
: SELECT CH
[MENU] : EXIT
MANUAL CH SET
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TUNER SET (cont.)
Delete A Channel
ACCESS TUNER SET
SCREEN
Perform steps 1 – 3 of "Auto Channel Set" on page 24.
1
ACCESS CHANNEL LIST
Press PUSH JOG%fi to place the pointer next to "CH
EDIT", then press OK.
Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart and see if you can repair the trouble yourself. Small problems are often easily
corrected, and this can save you the trouble of sending your video recorder off for repair.
TROUBLESHOOTING
POWER
SYMPTOM
1. No power is applied to the
recorder.
2. The clock is functioning properly,
but the recorder cannot be
powered.
TAPE TRANSPORT
SYMPTOM
1. The tape does not run during
recording.
2. The tape stops during rewind or
fast-forward.
3. The tape will not rewind or fastforward.
PLAYBACK
SYMPTOM
1. The playback picture does not
appear while the tape is running.
2. Noise appears during visual search.
3. Noise appears during normal
playback.
4. Noise appears during slow-motion
playback.
5. Noise appears during still playback.
6. The playback picture is blurred or
interrupted while TV broadcasts are
clear.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
● The mains power cord is disconnected.
● “‰“ is displayed on the display
panel with Auto Timer set to "OFF".
POSSIBLE CAUSE
● “^“ is displayed on the display
panel.
● “M“ is displayed on the display
panel.
● The tape is already fully rewound or
fast-forwarded.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
● If you’re using the RF OUT connection . . .
. . . the TV receiver’s channel selector
is not set to the VIDEO channel.
. . . the recorder's VIDEO channel
has not been correctly set.
● If you’re using the AV connection, the
TV receiver is not set to the AV mode.
● This is normal.
● The automatic tracking mode is
engaged.
● The automatic tracking mode is
engaged.
● The video heads may be dirty.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Connect the mains power cord.
Press the TIMER button to turn the
“‰“ indicator off.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Press PLAY to turn the “^“ indicator
off.
Press C.MEMORY to deactivate the
Counter Memory function and turn
the “M“ indicator off.
Check the cassette.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
If you are using the RF OUT connection . . .
. . . set the TV receiver to the VIDEO
channel. (Z pg. 5)
. . . Perform "Video Channel Set"
(Z pg. 5)
If you are using the AV connection,
set the TV to its AV mode.
Try manual tracking. (Z pg. 10)
Try manual tracking. (Z pg. 10)
Press TV PROG + or – a few times to
remove the noise bars from the screen.
Consult your JVC dealer.
RECORDING
SYMPTOM
1. Recording cannot be started.
2. TV broadcasts cannot be recorded.
3. Tape-to-tape editing is not possible.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
● There is no cassette loaded, or the
cassette loaded has had its Record
Safety tab removed.
● “AU” has been selected as the input
mode.
● The source (another video recorder,
camcorder) has not been properly
connected.
● All necessary power switches have
not been turned on.
● The input mode is not correct.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Insert a cassette, or using adhesive
tape, reseal the slot where the tab
was removed.
Set to the desired channel.
Confirm that the source is properly
connected.
Confirm that all units’ power switches
are turned on.
Set the input mode to “AU”.
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4. Camcorder recording is not
possible.
TIMER RECORDING
SYMPTOM
1. Timer recording won’t work.
2. On-screen timer programming is
not possible.
3. “‰“ and “]“ on the display
panel won’t stop blinking.
4. The cassette is automatically
ejected, and “‰“ and “]“ on the
display panel won’t stop blinking.
5. “‰“ blinks for 10 seconds and the
Timer mode is disengaged.
6. The cassette is automatically
ejected, the power shuts off and
“‰“ and “]“ won’t stop blinking.
● The camcorder has not been
properly connected.
● The input mode is not correct.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
● The clock and/or the timer have
been set incorrectly.
● The timer is not engaged.
● Timer recording is in progress.
● The timer is engaged but there’s no
cassette loaded.
● The loaded cassette has had its
Record Safety tab removed.
● TIMER has been pressed when there
are no programs in memory, or the
timer record information has been
programmed incorrectly.
● The end of the tape was reached
during timer recording.
Confirm that the camcorder is
properly connected.
Set the input mode to “AU”.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Re-perform the clock and/or timer
settings.
Press TIMER and confirm that “‰“ is
displayed on the display panel.
Timer programming can’t be
performed while a timer recording is
in progress. Wait until it finishes.
Load a cassette with the Record
Safety tab intact, or cover the hole
using adhesive tape.
Remove the cassette and cover the
hole with adhesive tape, or insert a
cassette with the Record Safety tab
intact.
Check the programmed data and reprogram as necessary, then press
TIMER again.
The programme may not have been
recorded in its entirety. Next time make
sure you have enough time on the tape
to record the entire programme.
7. G-CODE does not timer-record
properly.
OTHER PROBLEMS
SYMPTOM
1. Whistling or howling is heard from
the TV during camcorder recording.
2. When scanning channels, some of
them are skipped over.
3. The channel cannot be changed.
4. Channel settings that were made
manually seem to have changed or
disappeared.
5. No channels are stored in the
recorder's memory.
6. "--:--" is displayed on the front
display panel after a power outage.
● The recorder’s channel positions
have been set incorrectly.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
● The camcorder’s microphone is too
close to the TV.
● The TV’s volume is too high.
● Those channels have been desig-
nated to be skipped.
● Recording is in progress.
● After the manual settings were
made, Auto Channel Set was
performed.
● The TV aerial cable was not
connected to the recorder when
Auto Set Up was performed.
● The lithium battery is exhausted.
Refer to "G-CODE Setup" and reperform the procedure (
Z pg. 14).
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Position the camcorder so its
microphone is away from the TV.
Turn the TV’s volume down.
If you need the skipped channels,
restore them (
Press PAUSE to pause the recording,
change channels, then press PLAY to
resume recording.
Perform manual setting again.
Connect the TV aerial cable to the
recorder properly and turn off the
recorder power once, then turn the
recorder power back on again. The
recorder will try Auto Set Up again
(Z pg. 4).
Replace the lithium battery with a
new one. (
Z pg. 25).
Z pg. 5)
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
PLAYBACK
Q. What happens if the end of the tape is reached
during playback or search?
A. The tape is automatically rewound to the beginning.
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Q. Can the video recorder indefinitely remain in the
still mode?
A. No. It stops automatically after 5 minutes to protect
the heads.
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Q. During search, slow, still and frame-by-frame
playback, I can’t hear any audio. What’s the
problem?
A. This is normal.
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Q. When returning from multi-speed search to normal
playback, the picture is disturbed. Should I be
concerned about this?
A. No, it is normal.
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Q. Noise bars appear during multi-speed search. What’s
the problem?
A. This is normal.
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Q. Other than preventing further recording, what effect
does removing the Record Safety tab have?
A. It disables marking of index codes.
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Q. Sometimes, during Index Search, the video recorder
can’t find the programme I want to see. Why not?
A. There may be index codes too close together.
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RECORDING
Q. When I pause and then resume a recording, the end
of the recording before the pause is overlapped by
the beginning of the continuation of recording. Why
does this happen?
A. This is normal. It reduces distortion at the pause and
resume points.
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Q. Can the video recorder indefinitely remain in the
Record-Pause mode?
A. No. The video recorder goes to its Stop mode auto-
matically after 5 minutes to protect the heads.
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Q. What happens if the tape runs out during recording?
A. The video recorder automatically rewinds it to the
beginning.
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TIMER RECORDING
Q. " " and "‰" remain lit on the display panel. Is
there a problem?
A. No. This is a normal condition for a timer recording in
progress.
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Q. Can I program the timer while I’m watching a tape
or a TV broadcast?
A. You won’t see the picture as it is replaced by the on-
screen menu, but the audio from the program or tape
you’re viewing can be heard.
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ATTENTION:
This recorder contains microcomputers. External electronic noise or interference could cause malfunctioning. In such cases,
switch the recorder off and unplug the mains power cord. Then plug it in again and turn the recorder on. Take out the cassette.
After checking the cassette, operate the unit as usual.
INDEX
FRONT VIEW
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POWER
AUTO SP/LP
TIMER
6
1 POWER Button Z pg. 4
2 Cassette Loading Slot
3 Rewind [REW] Button Z pg. 8
4 PLAY Button Z pg. 8
5 Fast Forward [FF] Button Z pg. 8
6 AUTO SP/LP TIMER Button Z pg. 19
7 AUTO SP/LP TIMER Indicator Z pg. 19
REAR VIEW
1
7
SPLPEP
23
M
8
REVIEW
TV
PROG
DISPLAY
q
8
/
5
0 9 ! @ # $
8 Display Panel Z pg. 32
9 Infrared Beam Receiving Window
0 TV PROG 5/∞ Buttons Z pg. 12
! DISPLAY Button Z pg. 13
@ RECORD Button Z pg. 12
# STOP/EJECT Button Z pg. 8
$ INTELLIGENT PICTURE Button Z pg. 10
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4
5
INTELLIGENT
PICTURE
1 Mains Power Cord Z pg. 3
2 Lithium Battery Compartment Z pg. 5
3 VIDEO/AUDIO Input Connectors Z pg. 22, 23
4 VIDEO/AUDIO Output Connectors Z pg. 3, 22
ANT. IN
AUDIO
VIDEO
IN OUT
RF OUT
6
(40)
41
33
(32)
7
5 ANT. IN Connector Z pg. 3
6 RF OUT Connector Z pg. 3
7 RF Output Channel Adjustment Screw Z pg. 5
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DISPLAY PANEL
INDEX (cont.)
1
23
SPLPEP
67
1 Symbolic Mode Indicators
STILL:
PLAY:
FF/REW VARIABLE
SHUTTLE SEARCH:
2 "Timer" Indicator Z pg. 16
3 Counter Memory Indicator Z pg. 11
SLOW:
RECORD:
RECORD PAUSE:
M
4
5
REVIEW
8
4 Channel*/Mode Display Z pg. 12
*Channel position 1 will be displayed as "CH 1".
Clock Display Z pg. 6
5 Instant REVIEW Indicator Z pg. 11
6 "Cassette Loaded" Mark
7 Tape Speed Indicators Z pg. 12
* "EP" appears during playback only.
8 Counter Display Z pg. 13
REMOTE CONTROL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
!
@
#
$
%
TV
123
45
/
7
PROG CHECK
2
1
¶REC
PROG
1
/MENU
3
OK
C.MEMORY
Press and hold TV button while pressing
, TV PROG. + / –, TV / VCR
TV/VCR
(MONITOR)
6
9/
WEEKLY
DATESTOPSTART
3PLAY
7STOP
TV VOL
TV VOL
PUSH JOG
.
FF
8PAUSE
DISPLAY
/ADD TIME
8/DAILY
0/AUX
EXPRESS PROGRAMMING
REW
4¢
CANCEL
/C.RESET
4 TIMER
TV PROG
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^
&
*
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1 DISPLAY Button Z pg. 13
2 TV Button (See below)
3 NUMBER Keys Z pg. 12
4 ADD TIME Button Z pg. 16
5 DAILY Button Z pg. 16
6(PDC/VPS) Button (No function with this
recorder.)
7 AUX Button Z pg. 22
8 PROG CHECK Button Z pg. 21
9 STOP +/– Button Z pg. 18
0 START +/– Button Z pg. 18
! Rewind [REW] Button Z pg. 8
@ Play Button Z pg. 8
# Record Button Z pg. 12
$ PROG/MENU Button Z pg. 6, 16
% OK Button Z pg. 6
C. MEMORY Button Z pg. 11
^ TV/VCR Button (See below)
& POWER Button Z pg. 4
* REVIEW Button Z pg. 11
((TV Mute) Button (See below)
) WEEKLY Button Z pg. 16
q CANCEL Button Z pg. 16
C. RESET Button Z pg. 11
w SP/LP Button Z pg. 12
e TIMER Button Z pg. 16
r DATE +/– Button Z pg. 18
t TV PROG +/– Button Z pg. 12
y Fast Forward [FF] Button Z pg. 8
u Stop Button Z pg. 8
i Pause Button Z pg. 9
o PUSH JOG %fi Button Z pg. 6
PUSH JOG Button Z pg. 9, 11
p TV VOL %fi Button (See below)
%
%
%
%
Installing Batteries
1 Open the battery compartment cover.
2 Insert 2 "R6/UM-3"-size batteries (provided) in the correct
directions.
3 Replace the cover.
How To Use
The remote control can operate most of your video recorder's
functions, as well as basic functions of JVC TV sets. (See below)
● Point the remote control toward the sensor window.
● The maximum operating distance of the remote control is
about 8 m.
Operating JVC TVs
To operate your TV, while holding down TV, press the
corresponding button: POWER , TV/VCR, TV PROG +/–,
(TV Mute), (to select either Main or Sub
programmes). TV VOL +/– can be used without holding
down TV.
NOTES:
●
Depending on the type of JVC TV, there may be cases
where some or all functions cannot be operated using the
remote control.
●
If the remote control doesn't work properly, remove its
batteries, wait a short time, replace the batteries and then
try again.
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SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL
Power requirement
Rating: AC 220 – 240 V`, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption: 18 W
Temperature
Operating: 5°C to 40°C
Storage: –20°C to 60°C
Operating position: Horizontal only
Dimensions (WxHxD): 400 x 94 x 276 mm
Weight: 3.3 kg
Format: VHS standard
Maximum recording time
(SP): 240 min. with E-240 video
cassette
(LP): 480 min. with E-240 video
cassette
VIDEO/AUDIO
Signal system: PAL-type colour signal and
CCIR monochrome signal,
625 lines 50 fields
Recording system: Rotary two-head helical scan
system
Signal-to-noise ratio: 45 dB
Horizontal resolution: 250 lines
Frequency range: 70 Hz to 10,000 Hz
Input/Output: RCA connectors (IN x 1,
OUT x 1)
TUNER/TIMER
TV channel storage
capacity: 99 positions
(+AUX position "AU")
Tuning system: Frequency synthesized tuner
Channel coverage: VHF (Low) 42 – 175MHz