JVC HR-J455EK, HR-J255ES, HR-J256EK, HR-J255EK User Manual

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

HR-J455EK HR-J256EK HR-J255EK HR-J255ES

TV/VCR

– –:– –

AUDIO

123

456

DAILY/QTDN.VPS/PDC

WEEKLY/HEBDO

AUX

0000

START

STOP

DATE

DEBUT

FIN

PROG

EXPRESS

30 SEC

PROG

–

STANDBY/ON

SP/LP

REC LINK

DISPLAY

TV PROG

PAL

INSTRUCTIONS

CONTENTS

SAFETY FIRST 2

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

Some Do's And Don'ts ............... 3

QUICK SET UP GUIDE 4

CHECK THE CONTENTS ........... 4

INSTALLATION .......................... 5

VIDEO CHANNEL SET ............... 6

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

BASIC OPERATIONS 10

Playback .................................. 10

Recording ................................ 12

Video Plus+ Timer

Programming ........................... 14

Express Timer Programming ..... 16

ADVANCED OPERATIONS 19

Looking For The Scene

You Want ................................. 19

Playback/Recording According

To Tape Characteristics............. 20

Playback Picture Adjustment .... 22

Automatic Satellite Programme

Recording ................................ 23

Edit To Or From Another Video

Recorder .................................. 24

Edit From A Camcorder ............ 25

Other Functions ....................... 26

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 29

Connection To A Satellite

Receiver ................................... 29

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS 30

Tuner Set .................................. 30

Clock Set ................................. 37

Video Plus+ Setup .................... 38

SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION 39

Questions And Answers ........... 39

Troubleshooting ....................... 40

Index ....................................... 42

SPECIFICATIONS 47

LPT0041-001B

SAFETY FIRST

Safety Precautions

The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit.

WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR

MOISTURE.

IMPORTANT

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

instruction manual before installing or operating the recorder.

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

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

IMPORTANT

Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If

the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain a proper safety approved extension lead/adapter or consult your dealer.

In the unlikely event of the plug fuse failing be sure to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally fitted, and to replace the fuse cover. If the fuse fails again consult your nearest JVC dealer.

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

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

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

If in doubt — consult a competent electrician.

PAL

n Cassettes marked "VHS" (or "S-VHS") can be used with this

video recorder. However, only VHS recordings can be made and played back.

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

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

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.

The STANDBY/ON button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit, but switches operating

current on and off. " and "

" 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.

" shows electrical power standby

Some Do's And Don'ts On The Safe Use Of Equipment

This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.

DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment. DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnec-

tions between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections.

DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equip-

ment.

DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.

DON'T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is

damaged in any way — switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.

DON'T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages. DON'T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is de-

signed for unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family knows how to do this. Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people.

DON'T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements

of road safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.

DON'T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing. DON'T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings. Overheat-

ing will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.

DON'T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety always

fit the manufacturer's approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions.

DON'T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.

ABOVE ALL...

— NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the

case — this could result in a fatal electrical shock;

— NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe than

sorry!

QUICK SET UP GUIDE

Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing this JVC Video Cassette Recorder. Please use this QUICK SET UP GUIDE to help you to set up your video cassette recorder.

CHECK THE CONTENTS

STEP

STANDBY/ON

CHECK ALL THE CONTENTS SHOWN BELOW

SP/LP

REC LINK

Video Cassette Recorder

RF Cable

TV PROG

DISPLAY

START DEBUT

PROG

TV/VCR

AUDIO

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DAILY/QTDN.VPS/PDC

WEEKLY/HEBDO

AUX

0000

STOP

DATE

FIN

EXPRESS

–

PROG

30 SEC

–

"AA" Batteries (x 2)

You are now ready to install your video recorder.

Infrared Remote Control Unit

INSTALLATION

STEP

CONNECT VIDEO RECORDER TO TV

Place the recorder on a stable, flat surface.

Back of TV

Aerial connector

21-pin AV input connector (SCART)

Mains Power Cord

RF Cable (provided)

21-pin SCART Cable (not provided)

Make this connection if your TV has a 21-pin AV input connector (SCART) in order to reduce the possibility of interference.

TV Aerial Cable (not provided)

ENTREE

ANT. IN

ANTENNE

SORTIE

RF OUT

Back of Recorder

Mains outlet

RF CONNECTION

To Connect To A TV With NO 21-pin AV input connector (SCART) . . .

1– Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV. 2– Connect the TV aerial cable to the ANT. IN jack on the rear

panel of the recorder.

3– Connect the provided RF cable between the RF OUT jack

on the rear panel of the recorder and the TV’s aerial connector.

ENTREE/DECODEUR

AV2

IN/DECODER

ENTREE/SORTIE

AV1

IN/OUT

AV CONNECTION

To Connect To A TV with 21-pin AV input connector (SCART) . . . 1– Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per “RF

CONNECTION”.

2– Connect an optional SCART cable between the AV1 IN/OUT

socket on the rear panel of the recorder and the TV’s 21-pin AV input connector (SCART).

ATTENTION

n Do NOT Plug the mains power cord into a mains outlet until all connections are completed. n Do NOT press the button on the recorder or on the remote control to turn on the recorder's

power before you start the Auto Set Up procedure described on page 8.

AFTER YOU FINISH THIS STEP

Go to Step 3 – VIDEO CHANNEL SET

QUICK SET UP GUIDE (cont.)

VIDEO CHANNEL SET

STEP

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.

●

If you have connected the video recorder to your TV via both an RF cable and a 21-pin SCART cable (AV connection), you do not need the video channel so you have to set the video channel to off. — Go to "With AV Connection" below.

●

If you have connected the video recorder to your TV via an RF cable only (RF connection), you have to set the correct video channel — Go to "With RF Connection" on page 7.

TUNE THE TV TO VIDEO RECORDER

With AV Connection

Before performing the following procedure, make sure that:

n the mains power cord is plugged into the mains outlet. n the video recorder is turned off and there is no cassette inserted in

the recorder.

n batteries have been installed in the remote control.

Press and hold down STOP(5/8) on the recorder until the display

panel shows the following.

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To view picture signals from the video recorder, set your TV to its AV mode. — Refer to the instructions supplied with your TV set for how to do this.

Press TV PROG – until the display panel shows "–OUT

● Now the Video Channel is set to off.

Press to turn off the recorder.

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AFTER YOU FINISH THIS STEP

Go to Step 4 – AUTO SET UP

With RF Connection

Before performing the following procedure, make sure that:

n the mains power cord is plugged into the mains outlet. n the video recorder is turned off and there is no cassette inserted in

the recorder.

n the connected TV is turned on. n batteries have been installed in the remote control.

Press and hold down STOP(5/8) on the recorder until the display

panel shows the following.

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Set your TV to UHF channel 52. (Refer to the instructions supplied

with your TV set for how to do this.)

● If the two vertical white bars appear clearly on the screen as shown to the right, go to item 3.

● If the two vertical white bars do not appear clearly, press 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. Refer to list on page 36 for details of broadcast stations in your area.

(Ex.) If channel 36 is available in your area.

Then set your TV to UHF channel 36 and check if the two vertical white bars appear clearly on the screen; if so, go to item 3. If not, re-set the video recorder to another vacant channel and try again.

Press to turn off the recorder.

The channel on which the screen in item 2 appears clearly is your Video Channel. To view picture signals from the video recorder, set your TV to the Video Channel.

IMPORTANT

n 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.

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

AFTER YOU FINISH THIS STEP

Go to Step 4 – AUTO SET UP

QUICK SET UP GUIDE (cont.)

AUTO SET UP

STEP

The Auto Set Up function sets the tuner channels, clock and Video Plus+ assigned Guide Program numbers automatically the first time the button on the recorder or on the remote is pressed to turn on the recorder after the mains power cord has been plugged into a mains outlet.

SET THE TUNER CHANNELS, CLOCK AND GUIDE PROGRAM NUMBERS

Before performing the following procedure, make sure that:

n the TV aerial cable is connected to the recorder. n the mains power cord is plugged into the mains outlet.

Press .

"Auto" appears on the display panel and blinks; do NOT press any button on the recorder or remote control until the display panel shows either the current time or "(PR)1" or "– – :– –". (Refer to box on page 9.) Auto Set Up usually takes about 4 – 12 minutes; the duration varies by area.

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

● Auto clock set function sets the clock automatically.

● During auto channel set, the recorder recognizes each station

name of the detected stations and stores them in the recorder's

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memory, then automatically sets the Video Plus+ assigned Guide Program number for those stations according to the broadcast area.

● If the TV power is on and its video channel or AV mode is selected during Auto Set Up, the AUTO SET screen will appear.

AUTO SET

PLEASE WAIT

+++

End

● If there is power cut or if you press

Auto Set Up is in progress, Auto Set Up will be interrupted;

be sure to turn off the recorder power once and press to turn the power back on in order to re-start Auto Set Up.

or MENU while

[MENU] : EXIT

Beginning

IMPORTANT

n In certain reception conditions, station names may not be stored correctly, and auto Guide Program Number Set may not work

properly. If the Guide Program numbers are not set properly, when you timer-record a TV programme using Video Plus+, the recorder will record a TV programme of a different station. When programming the timer using Video Plus+, be sure to check that the preset position corresponding to the broadcasting station you wish to record has been selected (Z pg. 14, "Video Plus+ Timer Programming").

n Your video recorder memorizes all detected stations even if reception of some of them is poor. In these cases picture quality

may be poor. To delete those stations which have an unacceptable picture Z "Delete A Channel" on page 33.

n If any of the above problems occur, refer to pages 32 – 34 to input station names (Z "Set Stations") or delete unnecessary

stations (

Z "Delete A Channel"). You can also change station preset positions (Z "Change Station Preset Position").

ATTENTION

Once you have performed Auto Set Up, all the stored stations and their Guide Program numbers remain in the recorder's memory and the recorder will not perform Auto Set Up again. If there is a power cut and the recorder's memory backup expires you only need to reset the clock. (Z pg. 37)

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

n Tuner setting n Clock setting Z pg. 37

If a new station begins broadcasting in your area, perform tuner setting (Z pg. 30).

Z pg. 30

Auto Set Up results appear on the display panel

When both auto channel set and auto clock set have been

completed successfully the correct current time will be displayed.

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

(

Z pg. 14); if the correct preset position number is displayed in step 3, this confirms that the Guide Program number for the

PlusCode number you enter in step 2 has been set correctly.

When auto channel set has been completed successfully but auto clock set has not, "(PR)1" will be displayed.

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

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

Turn on the TV and select its VIDEO channel or AV mode, then make sure that all necessary stations have been stored in the recorder's memory by using the TV PROG button(s).

● If station names (ID — Z pg. 35) have also been stored in the recorder's memory, the station name will be displayed at the top left corner of the screen for about 5 seconds each time the recorder is tuned to a different station.

● If you want to set the tuner manually such as to add or skip channels, to change preset positions, or to set or change station names, see pages 32 – 34.

Now you have finished the basic set up and can use your recorder for both playback and recording.

B If auto channel set has succeeded but auto clock set has not:

Turn on the TV and select its VIDEO channel or AV mode, then make sure that all necessary stations have been stored in the recorder's memory by using the TV PROG button(s).

● If station names (ID — top left corner of the screen for about 5 seconds each time the recorder is tuned to a different station.

● If you want to set the tuner manually such as to add or skip channels, to change preset positions, or to set or change station names, see pages 32 – 34.

Z pg. 35) have also been stored in the recorder's memory, the station name will be displayed at the

2 Perform "Clock Set" on page 37.

Now you have finished the basic set up and can use your recorder for both playback and recording.

C If both auto channel set and auto clock set have failed:

Make sure the TV aerial cable is connected properly to the recorder and turn off the recorder power once, then turn the

recorder power back on again.

● The recorder will try Auto Set Up again.

If you have any difficulty with the above procedures call the JVC Customer Service Hot Line on 0181 208 7654

PLAY

STOP

PLAY

STOP/EJECT

REW

Playback

BASIC OPERATIONS

The easiest, most basic operation possible with your video recorder is tape playback. Already-recorded signals on a video tape are read by your video recorder and displayed on your TV just like a TV programme.

Turn on the TV and select the 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.

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. 20)

● Playback picture quality of LP recordings will not be as high as SP recordings.

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

REW

● 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.

PAUSE

REW

PLAY

TV PROG

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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.

ACTIVATE FRAME-BY-FRAME PLAYBACK

Press PAUSE. Each time PAUSE is pressed the tape will advance one frame.

Press or . Each time one of these buttons is pressed the tape will move one frame in the direction of the arrow.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

TV PROG

REW

PAUSE

High-Speed Search

ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED SEARCH

During playback or still picture, press FF for forward high-speed 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 more than 2 seconds during playback or still picture. When released, normal playback resumes.

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 or . Release to return to still picture.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

Variable-Speed Search

ACTIVATE VARIABLE-SPEED SEARCH

During playback, press or .

● The more times you press, the faster the playback

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

picture moves.

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

ATTENTION

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

● the picture will be distorted.

● noise bars will appear.

● there will be loss of colour with a tape recorded in LP

mode.

STOP

PLAY

RECORD

SP/LP

PAUSE

STOP/EJECT

Recording

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

BASIC OPERATIONS (cont.)

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 (see below).

● 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 preset you wish to record.

NUMBER

RECORD

TV PROG

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SP/LP

PLAY

TV PROG

4,5

PAUSE

SET TAPE SPEED

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

speed.

● Picture quality of LP recordings will not be as high as on SP recordings.

START RECORDING

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

B.E.S.T. takes place at the beginning of both the first SP and the first LP recording after inserting the cassette (Z pg. 20).

● You can not change the preset whilst recording is in progress. To change the preset, see step 5.

PAUSE/RESUME RECORDING

Press PAUSE. Press PLAY to resume recording.

● During the Record Pause mode, you can change the

preset by pressing the TV PROG +/– buttons or the NUMBER keys.

STOP RECORDING

Press STOP 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

Record One Programme

RECORD

DISPLAY

TV PROG

While Watching Another

SELECT PRESET TO WATCH

Once recording is in progress, all you need to do is to set the preset controls on the TV for the station you

wish to view.

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

Elapsed Recording Time Indication

You can check the exact time of a recording.

– –:– –

0000

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TV PROG

Tape Remaining Time

DISPLAY REMAINING TIME

Press DISPLAY (or – –:– –) until the time remaining on the tape appears.

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

● By pressing the DISPLAY (or – –:– –) button, you can change the display to show the counter reading, preset position*, clock time or tape remaining time.

* Preset position is not displayed during playback.

NOTE:

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

SET COUNTER DISPLAY

Press DISPLAY (or – –:– –) until a counter reading appears on the dispay panel.

RESET COUNTER

Press 0000 before starting recording or playback.

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

elapsed time as the tape runs.

Instant Timer Recording (ITR)

This easy method allows you to record for any length of time from 30 mins. to 6 hours (selectable in 30-min. increments), and shuts off the recorder 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.

NOTES:

●

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

●

After you set the ITR time, the counter display appears.

●

To check the remaining time, press RECORD once during recording and the remaining time will be displayed for about 5 seconds. Be careful not to press RECORD again within these 5 seconds, or you will round the recording time up to the next 30 minute increment.

SP/LP

DAILY

Video Plus+ Timer Programming

BASIC OPERATIONS (cont.)

With Video Plus+, timer programming is greatly simplified because each TV programme has a corresponding code number which your recorder is able to recognise.

ACCESS VIDEO PLUS+ SCREEN

Press PROG.

VIDEO PLUS+

Before performing Video Plus+ Timer Programming:

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

● 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).

NUMBER

1,6

PDC

STOP+/–

PROG

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WEEKLY

3,6

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

The front display panel looks like this:

ENTER PLUSCODE NUMBER

Press the NUMBER keys to enter the PlusCode

number of the programme you wish to record.

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

The PlusCode number you enter appears on the front display panel:

The display panel shows only a 4-digit number.

VIDEO PLUS+

12345678

[0 – 9] = [ ] : DELETE [PROG] : EXIT

ACCESS VIDEO PLUS+ PROGRAM SCREEN

Press OK, and the Video Plus+ Program screen

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

The display panel shows the programme start time. Pressing changes the display to the programme stop time, then the date and preset position.

VIDEO PLUS+ 123456789

START STOP 21:00 = 22:00

SP VPS/PDC OFF

DATE TV PROG

25.12 1

: OK

– P1 –

BBC 1

IMPORTANT

Make sure the preset position number you wish to record is displayed; if not, see "Video Plus+ Setup" on page 38 and set the Guide Program number for that PlusCode number correctly.

● If the number you entered is invalid, "ERROR" appears on the screen and "Err" appears on the display panel. Press and input a valid PlusCode number.

● If the "GUIDE PROG SET" screen appears, see "ATTENTION – Regarding Guide Program Number Set" on page 15.

SET TAPE SPEED

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

SET PDC MODE

Press PDC to select "ON" or "OFF".

If "VPS/PDC ON" is displayed on the screen or "VPS/

PDC" is lit on the display panel, PDC is set to ON. If "VPS/PDC OFF" is displayed on the screen or "VPS/ PDC" is not lit on the display panel, PDC is set to OFF.

Z "PDC Recording" in the right column.

● VPS (Video Programme System) recording is not

currently available in the U.K. and not possible with this recorder.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

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

appears.

● Repeat steps 1 – 6 for each additional programme.

ENGAGE RECORDER’S TIMER MODE

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

● To disengage the timer, press ‰ 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 and "FULL" appears on the front display panel. To record the extra programme, you must first cancel any unnecessary programmes (Z pg. 18).

●

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

Satellite Receiver Users

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

1 Perform steps 1 – 7. 2 Set the satellite receiver to the appropriate channel

before the selected programme begins.

3 Leave the satellite receiver's power on.

ATTENTION

Regarding Guide Program Number Set

"GUIDE PROG SET" appears after performing step 3 if the Guide Program number for the PlusCode number you entered has not been set.

● Press the NUMBER keys or %ﬁ to input the preset

position number on which your recorder receives that station, then press OK or . The Video Plus+ Program screen appears.

GUIDE PROG SET

GUIDE PROG TV PROG

2 – –

[5∞] = [PROG] : EXIT

(Ex.) To timer-record a BBC2 programme with Video Plus+. * If your recorder receives

BBC2 on the preset position 2, press OK or after entering "2".

PDC Recording

Now available from some TV stations, PDC (Programme Delivery Control) is a service designed to assure safe, accurate timer recording. With this system, special code signals are transmitted together with the audio/video signals. These code signals control your video recorder and have precedence over the advertised times which you may have preset into the timer. This means that your recorder will start and stop recording when the preset TV programmes actually start and end — even if the broadcast time of a preset TV programme is changed from what has been advertised. PDC is currently available nationally on BBC1, BBC2, Ch.4 and Ch.5, except from a few small relay transmitters. Ch.3 operates a PDC service only in a very few areas. All channels intend to offer this service in due course. Check your TV programme listing guide for latest information. If the channel you intend to record does not offer a PDC service your recorder will not start recording if PDC has been selected. Be sure to set PDC to "OFF" if PDC is not available on your selected channel. (Z step 5 in the left column).

NOTES:

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PDC recording is also possible when a satellite receiver or a cable system is connected to AV2 IN on your recorder.

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

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