VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
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2safety 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
■Please read the various precautions on pages 2–4 of this instruction manual before installing or operating the recorder.
■It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record pre-recorded tapes, records, or discs without the consent of the owner of copyright in the sound or video recording, broadcast or cable programme and in any literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic work embodied therein.
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.
CAUTION
■When you are not using the recorder for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from the mains outlet.
■Dangerous voltage inside. Refer internal servicing to qualified service personnel. To prevent electric shock or fire hazard, remove the power cord from the mains outlet prior to connecting or disconnecting any signal lead or aerial.
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The STANDBY/ON obutton does not completely shut off mains power from the unit, but switches operating current on and off. “y” shows electrical power standby and “ z” 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.
When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm or more on both sides, on top and at the rear.)
When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.
Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage to the recorder, remote control or video cassette.
1.DO NOT place the recorder…
…in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or humidity.
…in direct sunlight.
…in a dusty environment.
…in an environment where strong magnetic fields are generated.
…on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration.
2.DO NOT block the recorder’s ventilation openings or holes.
(If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.)
3.DO NOT place heavy objects on the recorder or remote control.
4.DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of the recorder or remote control.
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)
5.DO NOT expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing.
6.DO NOT use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water. Also DO NOT place any containers filled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted plants, cups, etc.) on top of this unit.
7.DO NOT place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.
8.AVOID violent shocks to the recorder during transport.
MOISTURE CONDENSATION
Moisture in the air will condense on the recorder when you move it from a cold place to a warm place, or under extremely humid conditions—just as water droplets form in the surface of a glass filled with cold liquid. Moisture condensation on the head drum will cause damage to the tape. In conditions where condensation may occur, keep the recorder turned on for a few hours to let the moisture dry.
■Cassettes marked “VHS” (or “S-VHS”) can be used with this video cassette recorder. However, S-VHS recording is not possible with this model.
■This model is equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) that makes it possible to play back S-VHS recordings in the SP mode with regular VHS resolution.
■HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.
■VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VIDEO Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
4safety first
Some Do’s And Don’ts
OnThe 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 interconnections 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 equipment.
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 designed 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. Overheating 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!
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Three-Step Quick Start............................... |
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Diagram Key
FRONT PANEL
1 STANDBY/ON oButton turns VCR on/off (loading a cassette also turns power on). 2 Cassette Loading Slot is where cassette is inserted; door closes.
3 .Button plays back tape; cancels Pause, Still, Slow, Search modes.
4 <Button rewinds the tape; initiates high-speed reverse search.
5 >Button fastforwards tape; initiates highspeed forward search.
6 PR +/– Button selects a preset position.
7 Display Panel provides clear view of various displays and indicators.
8 Infrared Beam Receiving Window is where Remote Control should be aimed when in use.
9 TButton starts regular recording (press once), Instant Timer Recording (press twice); sets duration of ITR.
10|Button stops tape temporarily during recording; stops tape temporarily during playback; plays back frame by frame with each additional press.
11§Button stops tape; ejects tape during Stop mode.
12SATcButton enables/ disables the Auto Satellite Programme Recording mode.
REAR PANEL
1 Mains Power Cord supplies power to VCR.
2 SAT CONTROL Connector enables connection of the provided Satellite Controller for timer recording with a satellite receiver.
3 ANT. IN Connector enables connection of aerial.
4 AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER Connector enables connection of satellite receiver or second recorder; input recordable when L-2 selected.
5 AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT Connector enables AV connection to TV or second VCR; input recordable when L-1 selected.
6 AUDIO OUT (L/R) Connectors enable connection of audio cassette recorder, TV or second VCR for dubbing.
7 RF. OUT Connector enables connection to aerial terminal of TV receiver.
VCR DISPLAY PANEL
1 cIndicator lights when the cbutton has been pressed to engage Timer mode.
2 Play Indicator lights up during playback; blinks during Repeat Playback or when using Next Function Memory for playback.
3 Record Indicator lights up during recording; blinks during Instant Timer Recording.
4 Channel Display shows preset position where the station currently being received is stored.
Mode shows external input mode selected (L-1, L-2 or SAt).
Clock Display shows current time.
Preset Position* (or Mode) and Clock Display appear alternately when bis pressed.
* Preset Position (or Mode) is not displayed during playback.
5 REVIEW Indicator blinks after timer-recording and shows how many programmes have been timer-recorded.
6 VCR Indicator lights when the VCR is in the video mode. At this point, the TV automatically enters AV mode.
7 SATcIndicator lights up during Auto Satellite Programme Recording standby mode; blinks when Auto Satellite Programme Recording is in progress.
REMOTE CONTROL
1 TV Button enables Remote Control of your JVC TV.
2 TV/VCR Button switches connected TV’s mode between TV and AV.
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‘reviews’ timer-recorded programme.
4 Number Keys are used in preset position selection and the VIDEO Plus+ Timer Programming.
5 PDC Button enables/ disables PDC recording.
* VPS (Video Programme System) recording is not currently available in the U.K. and not possible with this VCR.
6 xButton cancels timerprogramme.
0000 Button resets counter on the on-screen display to ‘0:00:00’.
7 STOP +/– Button inputs programme Stop Time.
8 START +/– Button accesses Regular Program screen; inputs programme Start Time.
9 PROG Button accesses VIDEO Plus+ Program screen.
10CButton accesses Program screens/displays to check the programme that you have programmed (next programme’s information screen appears each time button is pressed).
11<Button — same as button on VCR.
12TButton — same as button on VCR.
13SButton stops tape.
14mButton accesses Menu screen.
15ABButtons are used for selection in on-screen menus.
TV PR +/– Buttons selects the connected JVC TV's channel.
16STANDBY/ON oButton
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17AUDIO Button changes
output sound mode.
(TV Muting) Button mutes sound of connected JVC TV.
18b(Display) Button switches display between clock time and Preset Position* (or Mode).
* Preset Position (or Mode) is not displayed during playback.
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timer recording of daily serials.
20WEEKLY Button enables timer recording of weekly serials.
21AUX Button selects VCR’s auxiliary input mode.
22cButton engages timerstandby mode.
23DATE +/– Button inputs date of programme for timer recording.
24PR +/– Button — same as button on VCR.
25Auto Tracking Button enables/disables auto tracking mode during playback.
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speed.
263Button initiates a 30-second period of fast-motion playback.
27.Button — same as button on VCR.
28>— same as button on VCR.
29|Button — same as button on VCR.
30OButton enters selections made in on-screen menus.
31DEButtons initiate functions such as Index Search, variable-speed search, frame by frame playback.
TV 
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8welcome to jvc
Welcome to JVC
Thank you for choosing JVC.
We hope that you will get many hours of enjoyment from your new unit.
In just three easy steps you will be ready to enjoy the exceptional performance of your new VCR. More detailed instructions begin on page 10. They will explain how to use the many sophisticated features this VCR boasts.
Getting Everything Ready
before you start
Please read the SAFETY FIRST on pages 2–4 it tells you about some safety points
Refer to the diagrams on pages 6–7 when reading through these instructions
Refer to the List of Terms on page 61 if you need an explanation for any terms in this manual
check the contents Unpack the box and place the VCR on a flat, stable surface. Check that you have the items shown below.
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scart and rf
SCART is a recommended option because its use improves the quality of the picture.
If connecting to a stereo TV you will need a SCART cable.
There are several types of SCART cables, fullywired and others.
If you use a SCART cable, you must also connect the RF cable.
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GETTING EVERYTHING READY (continued)
connect cables Connect the cables as indicated in the diagram (below), using the TV Aerial Cable, the RF Cable and the 21-pin SCART Cable (not provided).
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You are now ready to start the Three-Step Quick Start which begins on the next page.
You have two ways for initial setup of your new VCR depending upon the connection method and your TV.
If you have connected only the RF cable, perform Auto Setup (Z pg. 10).
If you have connected both the RF cable and the fullywired 21-pin SCART cable, and if your TV does not offer T-V Link, etc.*,
perform Auto Setup (Z pg. 10).
If you have connected both the RF cable and the fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable, and if your TV offers T-V Link, etc.*, perform Preset Download (Z pg. 11).
*Compatible with TVs offering T-V Link, EasyLink, Megalogic, SMARTLINK, Q-Link, DATA LOGIC or NexTView Link via fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable. The degree of compatibility and available functions may differ by system.
10 three-step quick start
Three-Step Quick Start
For Step
, be sure to perform either of the methods: Auto Setup or Preset Download.
Auto Setup
before you start
Check that the VCR is turned off and no cassette is inserted
Load the batteries into the Remote Control
Refer to the Remote Control diagram on pages 6–7
Unless indicated otherwise, use the buttons on the Remote
Control
Check that the connection is completed
Turn on the TV
START AUTO SETUP
Press the obutton. If ‘Auto’ appears on the display panel, press OK (or E).
what will happen? The display panel on the front of the VCR will show the word ‘Auto’. Do not press any button on the VCR or the Remote Control.
note If you have connected both the RF cable and the fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable, and if your TV offers T-V Link, etc., and the TV is turned on, the VCR automatically performs the Preset Download (Z pg. 11) even if you select ‘Auto’ for Auto Setup function.
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rf and scart connection If you have chosen to connect the VCR to the TV with both the RF Cable and a 21-pin SCART Cable (not provided) and the TV set is in its AV mode (see the TV manual), you will see the following information displayed on your TV screen:
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before you start
Check that the VCR is turned off and no cassette is inserted
Load the batteries into the Remote Control
Refer to the Remote
Control diagram on pages 6–7
Unless indicated otherwise, use the buttons on the Remote Control
Check that the connection is completed
Be sure to use the fullywired 21-pin SCART cable
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FINISH AUTO SETUP
Press Oand move on to Step 2 to check the results.
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Press Oand move on to Step 2 to check the results.
oops! If there is a power cut or you accidentally press a button during Preset Download, turn the VCR off and then on again. Re-perform Preset Download.
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•In areas where no TV station transmits the PDC signal, the VCR cannot setup either the clock or Guide Program numbers.
•On this VCR, the characters available for station names (ID) are A–Z, 0–9, –,
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When Auto Setup or Preset Download finishes, you will see one of the three following examples on the VCR display panel:
The Preset Positions and the Clock have been set successfully
Go straight to Step 3 (20:00 used as example only).
The Preset Positions have been set successfully but the Clock has not
Perform Clock Set on page 55. Go to Step 3.
Neither the Preset Positions or the Clock have been set successfully
Make sure the cables are connected properly to the VCR and turn the VCR off and then on again. Try Auto Set Up or Preset Download again.
Finish Off
Select the Video channel or AV mode, then make sure that all necessary stations have been stored in the VCR’s memory by using the Aand Bbuttons.
If station names (ID — Z pg. 53) have also been stored in the VCR’s memory, the station name will be displayed at the top left corner of the TV screen for about
5 seconds each time you select a different channel via the VCR.
The VCR is now set up. You can now use it to play and record.
IMPORTANT
•re-running setup Auto Setup or Preset Download may not behave as described if it has already been run on the VCR. This is because some of the information gathered on the first Auto Setup or Preset Download is retained in memory and that part of the process may be skipped by the VCR.
•bad reception In certain reception conditions, station names may not be stored correctly, and Guide Program Numbers may not be set properly. If this happens, when you timer-record a TV programme using the VIDEO Plus+ system, the VCR will record a TV programme of a different station. When programming the timer using the VIDEO Plus+ system, be sure to check that the preset position corresponding to the broadcasting station you wish to record has been selected (Z pg. 21, VIDEO Plus+ Timer Programming).
•duplicate stations You may be able to receive the same station from two different transmitters in which case Auto Setup will detect and store both. It is normal for one transmitter to give you a better quality picture than the other; to delete those stations which have a poor picture Z Delete A Channel on page 51.
•manual station setting If any of the above problems occur, refer to pages 51 – 52 to input station names (Z Set Stations). You can also change station preset positions (Z Change Station Preset Position).
•rf connections In certain reception conditions, the Video Channel may not be set correctly and interference may appear in the TV picture while the VCR’s power is on. Set your Video Channel manually. (Z pg. 48, Video Channel Set)
IF YOU HAVE ANY DIFFICULTY WITH THE ABOVE PROCEDURES CALL THE JVC CUSTOMER SERVICE HOT LINE ON 0870 330 5000
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14 basic features
Playback
before you start
Turn the TV on
Tune the TV to your Video Channel or to its AV mode
ntsc tapes
If an NTSC tape is played, ‘NTSCaPAL’ appears on screen for about 5 seconds
Some TVs will shrink the picture and place black bars at the top and bottom of the screen. This is not a malfunction but you may lose some on-screen information
The picture may roll up or down. Correct this by adjusting the vertical hold on the TV set
The counter and tape remaining times will be incorrect
The picture will be distorted during search, still or frame-by-frame playback
Playback is the most basic operation possible with your VCR. Audio-visual information recorded on a cassette will be played back on your TV screen just like a broadcast programme.
Load a Video Cassette
Make sure that the window side of the cassette is facing up and the spine label is facing away from the VCR. Insert the cassette as shown in the diagram below; don’t use too much force. If the VCR was turned off before you inserted the cassette, the power will come on automatically.
The counter on the TV screen will reset to read ‘0:00:00’. If the record safety tab on the video cassette has been removed, playback begins automatically.
Play
If the cassette that you inserted does not start playing automatically, press the . button on the VCR or the Remote Control. ‘bESt’ appears blinking in the display panel during automatic tracking (Z pg. 31).
Stop & Eject
stop Press the §button on the VCR or the Sbutton on the Remote Control once to stop playback.
eject Press the §button on the VCR a second time to eject the cassette from the VCR. The cassette will take about 6 seconds to appear once the § button has been pressed.
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Rewind and Fast Forward
rewind Press the <button on the Remote Control.
fast forward Press the >button on the Remote Control.
SQPB
This VCR is equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) that lets you watch tapes recorded in the S-VHS format and the SP mode, with regular VHS resolution.
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•SQPB does not deliver Super VHS resolution.
•S-VHS recording is not possible with this VCR.
•When you play back a tape recorded in S-VHS format and the SP mode, noise may appear in the still, slow motion, or frame-by-frame playback mode.
•Depending on the tape, noise may appear during normal playback.
Video Heads Cleaning
Use a dry cleaning cassette — JVC TCL-2U — in the following cases:
•Rough, poor picture appears while a tape is played back.
•The picture is unclear or no picture appears.
•‘USE CLEANING CASSETTE’ appears on the screen (only with ‘O.S.D.’ set to ‘ON’ (Z pg. 44)).
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Playback Features
Pause During Playback
Press the |button on the VCR or the Remote Control.
•If the paused picture on the TV screen jumps vertically, press the PR button on the Remote Control until the picture is steady.
•Press .to resume playback.
Single Frame Movement
You can move backward or forward from the still picture in one of two ways:
method one Press the |button on the Remote Control. Each time the | button is pressed, the frame will move forward one frame.
method two Press Dor Eon the Remote Control. Each time one of these buttons is pressed, the frame will advance or move back one frame.
• Press .to resume playback.
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Slow Motion
This VCR will play your cassette forwards or backwards in slow motion. You can make it do this in one of two ways:
method one During still picture, press and hold |on the Remote Control for 2 seconds, then release. Press and release |again to return to still picture.
method two During still picture, press and hold the Dor Ebutton on the Remote Control. The picture will return to still when you release the button.
•If the slow motion picture on the TV screen jumps vertically, press the PR button on the Remote Control until the picture is steady.
•Press .to resume playback.
Variable Speed Search
During playback, press the Dor Ebutton on the Remote Control. The more times that you press either button, the faster the rate of search. To decrease the speed of search, press the button for the opposite direction.
• Press .to resume playback.
High Speed Search
You can perform a high speed search in either direction.
During playback or still picture, press the >on the Remote Control for forward high speed search, or the <button for reverse high speed search. If either button is pressed for more than 2 seconds, normal playback will resume the moment you release the button.
• Press .to resume playback.
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Recording
before you start
Turn the TV on
Tune the TV to your Video Channel or to its AV mode
Choose a blank cassette which has the record safety tab still in place
Record
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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 VCR.
Choose a Programme
Press PR +/– or the number keys on the Remote Control or PR +/– on the VCR to select the channel that you wish to record.
Set the Tape Speed
Press /and check the on-screen display until the required tape speed is shown. You can choose Standard Play (SP) or Long Play (LP). The picture quality on LP recordings will not be as high as on SP recordings, but the tape will last longer.
Start Recording
There are two ways to start recording:
method one Press and hold Tand then press .on the Remote Control.
method two Press Ton the VCR.
Pause and Resume During Recording
On either the VCR or the Remote Control, press |to temporarily stop recording and press .to resume. You cannot change the preset position on the VCR while it is recording but you can while it is paused (see Choose a Programme at the top of this page).
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Notes on Recording
When using both the RF and SCART connections, you can switch between TV and VCR by pressing the TV/VCR button on the Remote Control.
Display Tape Remaining Time
Press the bbutton so that the tape remaining time is shown on the TV screen with ‘REMAIN’ indication. The on-screen information will disappear after about 5 seconds.
non-standard tapes Sometimes, a tape will not conform to the standards accepted by this VCR. In such cases the tape remaining time may not appear immediately, be incorrect or simply show as ‘– – : – –’.
Change Display Information
By pressing the bbutton repeatedly, you can change the display on the VCR between the clock time and the preset position. The preset position cannot be shown during playback.
Resetting the Counter
Press the bbutton so that the counter display appears on the TV screen. While the display is shown, press the 0000 button. You can reset the counter to ‘0:00:00’ before starting playback or recording.
Record a Programme While Watching Another
Once you have started recording all you need to do is use the controls on your TV set to tune to a different programme. The programme set using the PR button on the Remote Control is the one which will be recorded.
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Recording Resume Function
If there is a power cut during recording (or Instant Timer Recording or timer recording), the recording will resume automatically when power is restored to the VCR unless the VCR’s memory backup has expired.
Instant Timer Recording
This method allows you to quickly set the VCR to record in 30 minute increments.
start recording Press Ton the VCR once. If left in this state, the VCR will keep recording until the tape runs out.
engage instant timer recording Press Tagain and the display panel will show a flashing Record indicator (U) and ‘0:30’. This means that the VCR will record for 30 minutes on the programme already selected and then stop automatically.
increase time Each time Tis pressed, the time limit is increased by 30 minutes to a maximum of 6 hours.
This function only works with the Tbutton on the VCR, not the Remote
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