JVC HR-J455EA User Manual

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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

HR-J455EA

VCR

TV/VCR

DISPLAY

AUDIO

(MONITOR)

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DAILY

WEEKLY

AUX

C. RESET

CANCEL

TIMER

START STOP DATE

PROG

EXPRESS PROGRAMMING

PROG.

30 SEC

PROG.

CHECK

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REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

PUSH JOG

MULTI BRAND

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POWER

VIDEO AUDIO

SP/LP

B.E.S.T. PICTURE

REVIEW

TV PROG

INSTRUCTIONS

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CONTENTS

SAFETY FIRST 2

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

INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER 3

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

INITIAL SETTINGS 4

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

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

Clock Set ................................... 8

On-Screen Displays ................... 9

PLAYBACK 10

Basic Playback ......................... 10

Playback Features ..................... 11

RECORDING 14

Basic Recording ....................... 14

Recording Features .................. 15

B.E.S.T. Picture System ............. 16

TIMER RECORDING 18

G-CODE Setup ........................... 18

G-CODE Timer Programming...... 20

Express Timer Programming ..... 22

EDITING 26

Edit To Another Video

Recorder .................................. 26

Edit From A Camcorder Or

Another Video Recorder........... 27

TUNER SET 28 SPECIAL FEATURES 32

TV Multi-Brand Remote

Control .................................... 32

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 33 TROUBLESHOOTING 34 INDEX 36 SPECIFICATIONS 39

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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.

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 registered trademark of Gemstar Development

Corporation. The G-CODE system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

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.

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

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

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

5. AVOID violent shocks to the recorder during transport.

MOISTURE CONDENSATION

Moisture in the air will condense on the recorder when you move it from a cold place to a warm place, or under extremely humid conditions—just as water droplets form in the surface of a glass filled with cold liquid. Moisture condensation on the head drum will cause damage to the tape. In conditions where condensation may occur, keep the recorder turned on for a few hours to let the moisture dry.

ABOUT HEAD CLEANING

Accumulation of dirt and other particles on the video heads may cause the playback picture to become blurred or interrupted. Be sure to contact your nearest JVC dealer if such troubles occur.

Auto Head Cleaner

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

button does not completely shut off

" shows electrical power standby and " "

INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER

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

Basic

PLETED BEFORE ANY VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PERFORMED.

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Connections

Aerial terminal

Back of TV

RF Cable (provided)

AV-IN terminals

AV Cable (not provided)

Mains Power Cord

TV Aerial Cable

CHECK CONTENTS

Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in “Specifications” (Z pg. 39).

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.

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 AV cable between the

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

Mains outlet

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

Rear View

AUDIO OUT/VIDEO OUT

CONNECT RECORDER TO MAINS

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

ATTENTION

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

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STOP/EJECT

TV PROG+/–

Video Channel Set

INITIAL SETTINGS

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

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

Video Channel (RF Output Channel) is the channel on which your TV receives picture and sound signals from the video recorder through the RF cable.

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TV PROG+/–

With RF Connection

IMPORTANT:

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

ACCESS VIDEO CHANNEL SET MODE

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

SELECT TV SYSTEM

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

below).

1 : B/G 2 : H

Major Countries TV System

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

B/G

TEST SIGNAL

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

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

Australia H

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SET VIDEO CHANNEL

Set your TV to UHF channel 36.

● If the two vertical white bars appear clearly on the

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

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

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

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

NOTES:

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

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

With AV Connection

IMPORTANT:

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

ACCESS VIDEO CHANNEL SET MODE

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

SET VIDEO CHANNEL

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

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

EXIT VIDEO CHANNEL SET MODE

Press to finish the setting.

EXIT VIDEO CHANNEL SET MODE

Press to finish the setting.

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

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

Installing/Removing the lithium battery

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

and turn off the VCR power.

2 Open the battery cover while pressing the release tab as

illustrated.

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

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

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

4 Close the battery cover until it clicks in place.

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Auto Set Up

Auto Channel Set

Before starting, make sure of the following:

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

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

a mains outlet. Z pg. 3

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

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

The Auto Set Up function simplifies installation by guiding you through the procedures of setting the clock and tuner channels — simply follow the on-screen menus that appear when the button is first pressed to power on the recorder after you plug the mains power cord into a mains outlet.

IMPORTANT

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

● If you perform Auto Set Up successfully during installation, there's no need to separately perform the Clock Set or Channel Set procedures, but if adjustments become necessary they can be performed as follows: – To reset or adjust the time Z pg. 8 – To add/delete channels manually Z pg. 29 – To reset the tuner after moving to a different location

Z pg. 28

PERFORM AUTO SET UP

Press .

● The Clock Set screen appears.

SET TIME

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

or PUSH JOG .

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

CLOCK SET

TIME DATE YEAR 0:00 01.01 98

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

SET DATE

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

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

SET YEAR

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

PUSH JOG

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PUSH JOG

START AUTO CHANNEL SET

Press OK or PUSH JOG .

● The Auto Set Up function scans all the channels that

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

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

" mark on the

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

AUTO CH SET

PLEASE WAIT

START FINISH

During Auto Set Up

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

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

TV Screen

NOTES:

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

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

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

pg. 29–31.

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

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Clock Set

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

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

TURN THE RECORDER ON

Press .

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

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PUSH JOG

ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN

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

ACCESS CLOCK SET SCREEN

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

Clock Set screen appears.

INITIAL SET

CLOCK SET G-CODE SET-UP

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

SET TIME

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

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

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SET DATE

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

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

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TIME DATE YEAR 0: 00 01 . 01 98

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

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CLOCK SET

SET YEAR

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to set the year.

START CLOCK OPERATION

Press MENU.

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.

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

On-Screen Displays

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

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PUSH JOG

TURN ON THE RECORDER

Press .

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN

Place the pointer next to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing

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

ENABLE/DISABLE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

The default setting is “ON”, so if you want on-

screen displays, leave the setting as it is and go to step 5. If you don’t want the displays to appear, press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to "O.S.D." and press OK or PUSH JOG to set to "OFF".

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RETURN TO NORMAL

Press MENU.

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

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

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FUNCTION SET

NOTES:

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When you use this recorder as the player for editing, be sure to set "O.S.D." to "OFF" before starting.

●

During playback, the operation mode indicators may be disturbed depending on the type of tape being used.

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

1– Operation mode indicators 2– Channel position number/Aux. indicator (F-1) 3– Cassette loaded mark 4– Clock display 5– Current day/month/year 6– Tape direction 7– Tape position indicator (Z pg. 13) 8– Counter display 9– Tape speed SP/LP/EP

4 5

PR. 12 ]SP 21 : 00

24. 12. 98

–1 : 23 : 45

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PLAY

STOP

STOP/EJECT

PLAY

REW

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

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. (Z pg. 14)

FIND PROGRAMME START POINT

If the tape is advanced past the start point, press REW. To go forward, press FF.

START PLAYBACK

Press PLAY. “BEST” appears blinking in the recorder's display panel during automatic tracking. (Z pg. 16)

STOP PLAYBACK

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

Usable cassettes

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

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

Variable-Speed Search

PLAY

PAUSE

TV PROG

PLAY

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Playback Features

REW

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ACTIVATE VARIABLE-SPEED SEARCH

During playback, press PUSH JOG or .

● The more times you press, the faster the playback

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback

picture moves.

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

PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK

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

ACTIVATE FRAME-BY-FRAME PLAYBACK

Press PAUSE.

Press PUSH JOG or .

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

REW

PAUSE

PUSH JOG

ATTENTION

In the search, still, slow-motion or frame-by-frame playback mode,

● the picture will be distorted.

● the noise bars will appear.

● there will be a loss of colour with an LP-recorded tape.

Slow Motion

ACTIVATE SLOW-MOTION PLAYBACK

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

to still picture.

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

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

High-Speed Search

ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED SEARCH

During playback or still, press FF for forward highspeed search, or REW for reverse high-speed search.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

NOTE:

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

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PLAY

STOP

SP/LP

REVIEW

REW

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TV PROG

PAUSE

PUSH JOG

30 SEC

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.

NTSC Playback

Your video recorder is equipped with NTSC circuitry that can play back NTSC tapes.

LOAD A CASSETTE

Insert a cassette recorded in NTSC.

START PLAYBACK

Press PLAY.

● 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.

NOTE:

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

Repeat Playback

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

START PLAYBACK

Press PLAY.

ACTIVATE REPEAT PLAYBACK

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

● The Play indicator ( ) on the display panel blinks

slowly.

● The tape plays 50 times automatically, and then stops.

STOP PLAYBACK

Press STOP at any time to stop playback.

NOTE:

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

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

in the corresponding direction.

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

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

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

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

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Current position

AB C D E F

–2 –1 1 2 3

Index number

£ 2

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.

Next Function Memory

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

Tape Position Indicator

The tape position indicator appears on screen when, from the Stop mode, you press FF, REW or perform an Index Search. The position of “5” in relation to “0” (beginning) or “+” (end) shows you where you are on the tape. ”O.S.D.” (Z pg. 9) must be set to “ON”, or the indicator will not appear.

Beginning

1:23:45

+++

End

NOTE:

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

Skip Search

SKIP OVER UNWANTED SECTIONS

Press 30 SEC 1 to 4 times during playback. Each press initiates a 30-second period of fast-motion playback.

Normal playback resumes automatically.

NOTE:

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

NOTE:

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

ACTIVATE INSTANT REVIEW

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

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

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

NOTE:

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

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STOP

STOP/EJECT

PLAY

RECORD

PAUSE

SP/LP

Basic Recording

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

● Press VCR on the remote control to select the VCR mode.

TV PROG

RECORDING

TV signals being received by the recorder’s built-in tuner can be recorded onto a video tape. You can “capture” a TV programme using your video recorder.

LOAD A CASSETTE

Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.

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

power comes on automatically.

CHOOSE A PROGRAMME

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

SET TAPE SPEED

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

speed.

START RECORDING

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

B.E.S.T. takes place at the beginning of both the first SP and the first LP recording after inserting the cassette (Z pg. 16).

VCR

RECORD

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SP/LP

PLAY

NUMBER

TV PROG

PAUSE

PAUSE/RESUME RECORDING

Press PAUSE. Press PLAY to resume recording.

STOP RECORDING

Press STOP on the remote control or STOP/EJECT on the recorder. Then press STOP/EJECT to remove the

cassette.

Recording Resume Function

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

Accidental erasure prevention

● To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette, remove its safety tab. To record on it later, cover the hole with adhesive tape.

Record safety tab

Recording

RECORD

DISPLAY

Features

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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

wish to view.

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

C.RESET

RECORD

TV PROG

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DISPLAY

TV PROG

Elapsed Recording Time Indication

You can check the exact time of a recording.

SET COUNTER DISPLAY

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

RESET COUNTER

Press C. RESET before starting recording or playback.

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

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.

ENGAGE ITR MODE

Press RECORD again. " " blinks and 0:30 appears on the front display panel.

SET RECORDING DURATION

If you want to record for more than 30 minutes, press

RECORD to extend the time. Each press extends

recording time by 30 minutes.

NOTE:

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

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RECORD

PLAY

B.E.S.T. PICTURE

B.E.S.T. Picture

RECORDING (cont.)

The B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking) system checks the condition of the tape in use during recording and playback, and compensates to provide the highest-possible recording and playback pictures. The default setting for both recording and playback is “ON”.

System

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

B.E.S.T. PICTURE Indicator

RECORD

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PLAY

PAUSE

Preparation

LOAD A CASSETTE

Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.

● The recorder power comes on automatically.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN

Place the pointer next to "FUNCTION SET" by

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

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[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

SELECT MODE

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

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

to "ON" or "OFF".

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[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

MAIN MENU

FUNCTION SET TUNER SET INITIAL SET

FUNCTION SET

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

PUSH JOG

You can also turn on/off the B.E.S.T. system by simply pressing the B.E.S.T. PICTURE button on the recorder. 1 Press B.E.S.T. PICTURE so that the B.E.S.T. PICTURE

indicator lights up.

● The B.E.S.T. system is activated and the "B.E.S.T." setting at the Function Set screen will also be set to "ON".

2 To turn off the B.E.S.T. system, press the B.E.S.T.

PICTURE button again so that the B.E.S.T. PICTURE

indicator goes off.

● The "B.E.S.T." setting at the Function Set screen will also be set to "OFF".

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Recording

START RECORDING

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

DURING B.E.S.T.

B.E.S.T. COMPLETE

● The recorder spends approximately 7 seconds assessing the condition of the tape, then begins recording.

NOTES:

●

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

●

In the case of timer recording, the B.E.S.T. system works before recording is initiated.

●

Once the cassette is ejected, the B.E.S.T. data is cancelled. The next time the cassette is used for recording, B.E.S.T. is reperformed.

●

Pressing the recorder's RECORD button while "BEST" is displayed does not start Instant Timer Recording (Z pg. 15).

Playback

The recorder assesses the quality of the tape once you initiate playback.

START PLAYBACK

Press PLAY.

● The recorder adjusts the playback picture quality based on the quality of the tape in use.

● B.E.S.T. is active during Auto Tracking. “BEST” appears blinking on the recorder’s display panel.

NOTES:

●

When watching a tape recorded with “B.E.S.T.” set to “ON”, it is recommended that you leave B.E.S.T. on during playback as well.

●

When watching a rental tape or one recorded on another video recorder, or when using this recorder as the player for editing, set B.E.S.T. to your preference by performing steps 1 through 5 on page 16.

●

"BEST" only appears at the beginning of automatic tracking. Even though it doesn't appear after that, the B.E.S.T. function is operative.

ATTENTION

Since the B.E.S.T. system works before recording actually starts, there is a delay of approximately 7 seconds after RECORD and PLAY on the remote are pressed, or RECORD on the recorder is pressed. To make sure you record the desired scene or programme in its entirety, first perform the following steps:

1) Press and hold PAUSE and press RECORD to engage the RECORD PAUSE mode.

●

The recorder then automatically checks the condition of the tape and, after approximately 7 seconds, reenters RECORD PAUSE.

2) Press PLAY to start recording.

●

If you want to bypass the B.E.S.T. system and begin recording immediately, set “B.E.S.T.” to “OFF” in step 4 on page 16.

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G-CODE Setup

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

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NUMBER

TIMER RECORDING

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

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

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

● Tuner setting (Z pg. 6, 28)

● Clock setting (Z pg. 8)

CODE timer programming, for all the

IMPORTANT

Perform the following procedure after Auto Set Up on page 6 and/or the channel setting steps on pages 28 – 31. After setting the Guide Program Numbers, channel positions may be incorrect if you stored or skipped channels. In this case, re-perform Guide Program Number setting.

Guide Program Number Set

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

PUSH JOG

ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN

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

ACCESS G-CODE SET-UP

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

ENTER GUIDE PROG NUMBER

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ or NUMBER keys to enter the

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

GUIDE PROG TV PROG

[0-9] OR [5/∞] : SELECT = [MENU] : EXIT

G-CODE SET-UP

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NUMBER

ENTER RECEIVING CHANNEL POSITION NUMBER

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ or NUMBER keys to input the

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

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

● Repeat steps 4 and 5 as necessary.

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G-CODE SET-UP

GUIDE PROG TV PROG

[0-9] OR [5/∞] : SELECT = [MENU] : EXIT

PUSH JOG

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

Guide Program Number

"Guide Program (GUIDE PROG) number" refers to the assigned TV station numbers, according to broadcast area, for G-CODE timer recording. The Guide Program numbers can be found in most TV listings.

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PROG. CHECK

SP/LP

G-CODE Timer Programming

TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

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

ACCESS G-CODE SCREEN

Press PROG..

G-CODE

Before performing G-CODE Timer Programming:

● Be sure to read "G-CODE Setup" (Z pg. 18).

● 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).

CANCEL

PROG.

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NUMBER

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

ENTER G-CODE NUMBER

Press the NUMBER keys to enter the G-CODE number

of a programme you wish to record.

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

[0 – 9] =

CANCEL

[ [PROG] : EXIT

ACCESS G-CODE PROGRAM SCREEN

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

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

IMPORTANT

Make sure the channel position number you wish to record is displayed; if not, see "G-CODE Setup" on page 18 and set the Guide Program number for that G-CODE number correctly.

G-CODE 123456789

: OK

G-CODE 12345678

] : DELETE

– P1 –

START STOP 21:00 = 22:00

DATE TV PROG

25.12 1

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

● If the "G-CODE SET-UP" screen appears, see "ATTENTION – Regarding Guide Program Number Set" on page 21.

SET TAPE SPEED

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

DAILY

NUMBER

PROG.

STOP+/–

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PUSH JOG

WEEKLY

TIMER

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RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press PROG. or OK. "PROGRAM COMPLETED" appears on the screen for about 5 seconds, then normal

screen appears.

● Repeat steps 1 – 5 for each additional programme.

ENGAGE RECORDER’S TIMER MODE

Press TIMER. The recorder turns off automatically and ‰ appears on the display panel.

● To disengage the timer, press TIMER again.

NOTES:

●

To Change The Stop Time . . . . . . press STOP +/– after pressing OK in step 3. You can compensate for anticipated programme schedule delays this way.

●

To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . . . . . after pressing OK in step 3, press WEEKLY (NUMBER key “9”) for weekly serials or DAILY (NUMBER key “8”) for daily serials (Monday – Friday). Either "WEEKLY" or "DAILY" appears on the screen. Pressing the button again makes the corresponding indication disappear.

●

You can programme this recorder to timer-record as many as 8 programmes. If you try to programme the recorder to record a ninth, "PROGRAM FULL" appears on screen. To record the extra programme, you must first cancel any unnecessary programmes (Z pg. 24).

●

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

CODE

number which starts with "0".

ATTENTION

Regarding Guide Program Number Set

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

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

G-CODE SET-UP

GUIDE PROG TV PROG

2– –

[0-9] OR 5/∞:SELECT = [MENU] : EXIT

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

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

Satellite Tuner Users

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

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

the selected programme begins.

3 Leave the satellite tuner's power on.

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STOP+/–

DATE+/–

Express Timer

TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

ACCESS G-CODE SCREEN

Press PROG..

Programming

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

START+/–

PROG.

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TV PROG+/–

SP/LP

ACCESS PROGRAMME SCREEN

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

appears.).

START STOP –:– – = –:– –

DATE TV PROG

– –.– – – – [+/–] = [PROG] : EXIT

ENTER PROGRAMME START TIME

Press START +/– to enter the time you want

recording to start.

● Press and hold START +/– to move in 30-

minute increments, or press and release repeatedly to move 1 minute at a time.

START STOP 21:00 = –:– –

DATE TV PROG

– –.– – – – [+/–] = [PROG] : EXIT

ENTER PROGRAMME STOP TIME

Press STOP +/– to enter the time you want recording to stop.

● Press and hold STOP +/– to move in 30-minute increments, or press and release repeatedly to move 1 minute at a time.

– P1 –

ENTER PROGRAMME DATE

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

ENTER CHANNEL POSITION

Press TV PROG +/–.

START STOP 21:00 = 22:00

DATE TV PROG

25.12 1 [+/–] = [PROG] : EXIT

SET TAPE SPEED

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

– P1 –

123

DAILY

456

WEEKLY

TIMER

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

After confirming all information is correct, press PROG. or OK. "PROGRAM COMPLETED" appears on the

screen for about 5 seconds, then normal screen appears.

● Repeat steps 1–8 for each additional programme.

ENGAGE RECORDER’S TIMER MODE

Press TIMER. The recorder turns off automatically and ‰ appears on the display panel.

● To disengage the timer, press TIMER again.

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PROG.

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:

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STOP+/–

DATE+/–

CANCEL

START+/–

PROG. CHECK

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TIMER

TV PROG+/–

SP/LP

PUSH JOG

TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

Check, Cancel And Replace Programmes

DISENGAGE TIMER MODE

Press TIMER, then press .

ACCESS PROGRAMME CHECK SCREEN

Press PROG. CHECK.

ACCESS PROGRAMME SCREEN

Press PROG. CHECK again to check more informa-

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

PR START STOP CH DATE 1 8:00 10:00 3 24.12 2 10:00 10:45 2 25.12 3 11:30 13:00 1 25.12 4 5 6 7 8 [PROG CHECK] : NEXT

– P1 – START STOP 8:00 = 10:00

DATE TV PROG 24:12 3

[PROG CHECK] : EXIT

To cancel or replace a programme...

CANCEL OR REPLACE A PROGRAMME

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

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

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

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

step 6.

RETURN TO TIMER MODE

PressTIMER.

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Auto SP→LP Timer

If, when timer-recording in SP mode, there is not enough tape to record the entire programme, the recorder automatically switches to LP mode to allow complete recording.

For Example . . .

Recording a PAL-broadcast programme of 210 minutes in length onto a 180-minute tape

Approximately 150 minutes Approximately 60 minutes

SP mode LP mode

Total 210 minutes

Make sure you set "AUTO SP→LP TIMER" to "ON" at the Function Set screen before the timer-recording starts.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN

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

SELECT MODE

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to

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

JOG to select "ON".

FUNCTION SET

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

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

Auto Timer

When the Auto Timer is set to ON the timer is automatically engaged when the recorder power is turned off and automatically disengaged when the recorder is powered back on.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to

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

SELECT MODE

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

"OFF".

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

MAIN MENU

FUNCTION SET TUNER SET INITIAL SET

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

FUNCTION SET

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

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

NOTES:

●

If you have programmed the recorder to timer-record 2 or more programmes, the second programme and those thereafter may not fit on the tape if you set "AUTO SP→LP TIMER" to "ON". In this case, make sure the mode is not engaged, then set the tape speed manually during timer programming.

●

In order to ensure that the recording fits on the tape, this feature may leave a slight non-recorded section at the end of the tape.

●

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

●

The Auto SP→LP Timer feature is not available during ITR (Instant Timer Recording), and the feature will not work properly with any tapes longer than E-180 or with some tapes of shorter lengths.

NOTE:

For safety, when Auto timer is set to "OFF", all other recorder functions are disabled while the Timer mode is engaged. To disengage the timer, press TIMER.

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PLAY

NUMBER "1"

EDITING

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

Edit To Another Video Recorder

Your recorderSource playerTV Receiver

VIDEO CHANNEL

RF Cable (provided)

AV Cable (not provided)

MAKE CONNECTIONS

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

SET RECORDING DECK’S INPUT MODE

Set the recording deck's external input mode.

START SOURCE PLAYER

Press PLAY on the source player.

START RECORDING DECK

Engage its Record mode.

NOTES:

●

All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.

●

If you do not want to record the superimposed indication on the editied tape, be sure to set "O.S.D." to "OFF" before you start editing (Z pg. 9).

VCR

Recording deck

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Another recorder

NUMBER "2"

STOP

Remote A/B Code Switching

The remote control is capable of controlling two JVC video recorders independently; one set to respond to the remote control’s A code control signals and another set to respond to B code control signals. The remote control is preset to send A code signals because your video recorder is initially set to respond to A code signals. You can easily modify your video recorder to respond to B code signals.

1 Unplug the mains power cord from the mains outlet. 2 While holding down VCR on the remote control, press the NUMBER key "2" and

then press STOP.

3 Plug the mains power cord back into the mains outlet. 4 Press

signals.

NOTES:

●

Some TV sets may malfunction in response to the B code. If this happens, switch back to the A code.

●

To set the recorder back to respond to A code signals, repeat the same procedure as shown above except pressing NUMBER key "1" instead of "2" in step 2.

on the remote control. The recorder will now only respond to B code

EN 27

You can use a camcorder or another video recorder as the source player and your video recorder as the recording deck.

Edit From A Camcorder Or Another Video Recorder

NUMBER "0"

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MAKE CONNECTIONS

Connect the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors on the camcorder or another video recorder to the front panel

AUDIO/VIDEO input connectors on the recording deck.

● When a Master Edit Control-equipped JVC camcorder is used, the camcorder is capable of controlling the recorder. Refer to the camcorder’s instruction manual for operating procedure.

SET RECORDER’S INPUT MODE

Press NUMBER key "0" so that "F-1" appears on the display panel.

START SOURCE PLAYER

Engage its Play mode.

START RECORDING DECK

Engage its Record mode.

Recording deck Your recorder

VIDEO IN AUDIO IN

AV Cable (not provided)

Source player

VIDEO OUT

Camcorder

AUDIO OUT

EDIT

Another video recorder

Source player

To the remote PAUSE connector

Editing 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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TV PROG

PUSH JOG

Your recorder needs to memorise all necessary stations in channel positions in order to record TV programmes. Auto Channel Set automatically assigns all receivable stations in your area so that you can call them up with the TV PROG buttons without going through any vacant channels.

Auto Channel Set

TURN ON THE RECORDER

Press .

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to

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

FUNCTION SET TUNER SET INITIAL SET

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

MAIN MENU

IMPORTANT

Perform the following steps only if auto channel set has not been set correctly by Auto Set Up function (Z pg. 6) or if you have moved to a different area or if a new station starts broadcasting in your area.

SELECT AUTO CH SET MODE

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to

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

● Auto Channel Set will start.

START FINISH

AUTO CH SET

PLEASE WAIT

TUNER SET

CH EDIT AUTO CH SET

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

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

: EDIT

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

IMPORTANT

Since your video recorder memorizes all detected stations even if the reception condition is poor, some of those stored stations may produce a noisy picture. To delete those stations, Z "Delete A Channel" on page 30.

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PUSH JOG

EN 29

Manual Channel Set

Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up (Z pg. 6) or Auto Channel Set (Z pg. 28).

ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN

Perform steps 1 – 3 of "Auto Channel Set" on page 28.

ACCESS CHANNEL LIST

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

ﬁ

SELECT POSITION

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

SELECT BAND

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

Channel Set.

BAND SELECT

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

VHF L

VHF H

UHF

MANUAL CH SET

PLEASE WAIT

VHF L 100MHZ

[MENU] : EXIT

ﬁ

SET DESIRED STATION

The screen to the right appears when a station is

detected.

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

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

If you want to store the detected station...

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

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

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

● When channel search completes for that band, the

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

● For fine tuning adjustment, see "Fine-Tuning Channels" on page 31.

ﬁ

STORE

CONTINUE

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

ﬁ

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CANCEL

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PUSH JOG

NUMBER

TUNER SET (cont.)

Delete A Channel

ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN

Perform steps 1 – 3 of "Auto Channel Set" on page 28.

ACCESS CHANNEL LIST

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

SELECT CHANNEL

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to until the channel you want

to delete begins blinking.

DELETE CHANNEL

Press CANCEL.

● To re-store it, simply

● Repeat steps 3 – 4 as

press .

necessary.

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

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

[5/∞] = [ ] : ADD [MENU] : EXIT

ﬁ

: EDIT

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

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Swap Channel Positions

Example:To swap CH03 and CH09.

ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN

Perform steps 1 – 3 of "Auto Channel Set" on page 28.

ACCESS CHANNEL LIST

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

SELECT POSITION (e.g. 03)

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

begins blinking, then press OK or PUSH JOG .

● Only "03" will blink.

SELECT POSITION (e.g. 09)

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

● The two selected channels will be swapped.

● To cancel the channel swapping, press PUSH

JOG .

STORE NEW POSITIONS

Press OK or PUSH JOG .

● Repeat steps 3 – 5 as necessary.

ﬁ

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

: FINE TUNING

[MENU] : EXIT

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

: OK

[MENU] : EXIT

Fine-Tuning Channels

ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN

Perform steps 1 – 3 of "Auto Channel Set" on page 28.

ACCESS CHANNEL LIST

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

SELECT CHANNEL TO FINE-TUNE

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ until the channel you want to

tune begins blinking, then press OK twice.

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

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

: OK

[MENU] : EXIT

PERFORM TUNING

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

● Repeat steps 3 and 4 as necessary.

ﬁ

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

ﬁ

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

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VCR

CANCEL

TV/VCR

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NUMBER

TIMER

SPECIAL FEATURES

TV Multi-brand Remote Control

Your remote control can operate the basic functions of your TV set. In addition to JVC TVs, other manufacturer’s TVs can also be controlled.

Before you start . . .

● Turn on the TV using its remote control.

SET TV BRAND CODE

Refer to the chart below. While holding down TV on the recorder's remote control, enter your TV’s brand

code using the NUMBER keys, then press STOP. Check if the TV's power goes off as it should. If it does, try other operations (Z step 2)

● Once you have set the remote control to operate the TV, you don't have to repeat this step until you replace your remote control's battteries.

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

STOP

TV PROG+/–

TV VOL+/–

ATTENTION

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

● To operate your video recorder, first press the VCR button to set the remote control to the Video mode.

● To operate your TV, first press the TV button to set the remote control to the TV mode.

Control Your TV Using Additional Buttons

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

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

● With televisions under Code 01, 08, 18 or 19, the CANCEL button corresponds to the 10 + button, and the TIMER button corresponds to the 20 + button of your TV’s remote control.

OPERATE TV

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

TV/VCR, TV VOL +/– (Volume), (Muting), NUMBER keys.

● For some brands of TV, you must press OK after having pressed the NUMBER keys.

IMPORTANT

Although the provided remote control unit is compatible with JVC televisions, as well as many other models, it may not work with your TV, or in some instances, may have limited function capability.

TV BRAND NAME CODE

JVC 01 PANASONIC 02 SONY 03 SHARP 04 TOSHIBA 05 MITSUBISHI 06 HITACHI 07 SANYO 08 FUNAI 09 AIWA 10 DAEWOO 11 SAMSUNG 12, 16 LG/GOLDSTAR 13 THOMSON 14 FERGUSON 15 PHILIPS 16 GRUNDIG 17 ITT 18 MIVER 19 FINLUX 20 NOKIA 21 NEC 22

NOTE:

The way these buttons are used is determined by your TV. Use these buttons as instructed for your TV’s remote control.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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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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Q. Is it possible to timer-record a TV programme

broadcast in 2000?

A. Yes, it is possible.

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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.

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

TROUBLESHOOTING

POWER

SYMPTOM

1. No power is applied to the recorder.

2. The clock is functioning properly, but the recorder cannot be powered.

3. The remote control won’t function.

TAPE TRANSPORT

SYMPTOM

1. The tape does not run during

recording.

2. The tape will not rewind or fast-

forward.

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".

● The batteries are discharged.

● The remote control is set to the

wrong operating mode.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● “ “ is displayed on the display panel.

● The tape is already fully rewound or fast-forwarded.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● If you’re using the RF OUT connection . . . . . . the TV receiver’s channel selector is not set to the VIDEO channel. . . . the recorder's VIDEO channel has not been correctly set.

● If you’re using the AV connection, the TV receiver is not set to the AV mode.

● This is normal.

● The automatic tracking mode is

engaged.

● The automatic tracking mode is engaged.

● The video heads may be dirty.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Connect the mains power cord.

Press the TIMER button to turn the “‰“ indicator off.

Replace the dead batteries with new ones. Press the appropriate button (TV or VCR) depending on the unit you want to operate. (

Z pg. 32)

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Press PLAY to turn the “ “ indicator off.

Check the cassette.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

If you are using the RF OUT connection . . . . . . set the TV receiver to the VIDEO channel. ( . . . Perform "Video Channel Set" (

Z pg. 4)

If you are using the AV connection, set the TV to its AV mode.

Try manual tracking. (Z pg. 12)

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

Consult your JVC dealer.

Z pg. 4)

RECORDING

SYMPTOM

1. Recording cannot be started.

2. TV broadcasts cannot be recorded.

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

4. Camcorder recording is not possible.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

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

● “F-1” has been selected as the input mode.

● The source (another video recorder, camcorder) has not been properly connected.

● All necessary power switches have not been turned on.

● The input mode is not correct.

● The camcorder has not been

properly connected.

● The input mode is not correct.

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 “F-1”.

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

TIMER RECORDING

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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.

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

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