JVC HR-J749EE, HR-J748EE User Manual

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

HR-J749EE
HR-J748EE

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CONTENTS

SAFETY FIRST 2

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

INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER 3

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

INITIAL SETTINGS 4

Auto Set Up ............................... 4

Video Channel Set ..................... 5

Select Language ......................... 6

Select Television System ............. 7

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

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

PLAYBACK 10

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

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

RECORDING 16

Basic Recording ....................... 16

Recording Features .................. 17

B.E.S.T. Picture System ............. 18

TIMER RECORDING 20

SHOWVIEW Setup

(HR-J749EE only) ..................... 20

SHOWVIEW Timer Programming

(HR-J749EE only) ..................... 22

Regular Timer Programming..... 24

REMOTE CONTROL 27

Multi-Brand Remote Control .... 27

EDITING 28

Edit To Or From Another Video

Recorder .................................. 28

Edit From A Camcorder............ 29

INFORMATION ON MULTI-SYSTEM
COMPATIBILITY 30

TUNER SET 32
TROUBLESHOOTING 36
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 39
INDEX 40
SPECIFICATIONS 43

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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.

ATTENTION

1.This recorder can also receive SECAM colour television
signals for recording and playback.

2.Recordings made of SECAM television signals produce
monochrome pictures if played back on another video
recorder of SECAM standard, or do not produce normal
colour pictures if played back on another video recorder
of PAL standard.

3.SECAM prerecorded cassettes or recordings made with a
SECAM video recorder produce monochrome pictures
when played back with this recorder.

POWER SYSTEM

This set operates on voltage of AC110 – 240 V` (Rating),
AC90 – 260 V` (Operating), 50/60 Hz with automatic
switching.

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 NTSC

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

videorecorder.

n HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.
n Certain audio features of this product manufactured under a

license from Desper Products, Inc. Spatializert is a trademark
owned by Desper Products, Inc.

(HR-J749EE only)

n SHOWVIEW is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development

Corporation. The SHOWVIEW system is manufactured under
licence 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 STANDBY/ON button does not completely shut
off mains power from the unit, but switches operating

current on and off. " " shows electrical power standby
and " " shows ON.

Video tapes recorded with this video recorder in the LP
(Long Play) or EP (Extended 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.

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

AV-IN terminals

Mains Power
Cord

Rear View

RF Cable
(provided)

AV Cable
(not provided)

TV
Aerial
Cable

CHECK CONTENTS

Make sure the package contains all of the accessories
listed in “Specifications” (Z pg. 43).

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SITUATE RECORDER

Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface.

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CONNECT RECORDER TO
TV

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

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RF CONNECTION

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

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

on the rear panel of the recorder.

c– Connect the provided RF cable between the RF

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

Before operating the recorder, make sure the
TV’s channel is set to the VIDEO channel
(

Z pg. 5).

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 .

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

Mains
outlet

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

AUDIO OUT/
VIDEO OUT

RF output channel
adjustment screw

CONNECT RECORDER TO
MAINS

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

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After you plug the mains power cord into a mains outlet, the
Auto Set Up display appears on the TV screen and/or on the
recorder's front display panel when the button on the
recorder/remote control is pressed for the first time to power
on the recorder Z pg. 4.

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Auto Set Up

Auto Channel Set

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ATTENTION

Once you have performed Auto Set Up, even if the
recorder's memory backup has expired, all the stored
stations remain in the recorder's memory and the recorder
will not perform Auto Set Up again.
If you have moved to a different area or a new station starts
broadcasting in your area, perform tuner setting. Z pg. 32

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INITIAL SETTINGS

When the button on the recorder/remote control is pressed
for the first time to power on the recorder after you plug the
mains power cord into a mains outlet, the Auto Set Up function
sets the tuner channels automatically.
You can refer to the front display panel and/or the on-screen
display to perform this procedure.

Before starting, make sure of the following:

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

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

a mains outlet. Z pg. 3

● If you want to use the on-screen display, the TV should

be set to its AV mode (with AV connection Z pg. 3) or
UHF channel 36 (with RF connection Z pg. 3).

START AUTO SET UP

Press .

● The Auto Set Up function scans all the channels that

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

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

● After you perform Auto Set Up, if the tuner channels
have not been set properly or if "CH – –" is displayed
on the front display panel, make sure that the aerial
cable is connected to the recorder properly and turn
off the recorder power once, and turn the power back
on to try Auto Set Up again.

● If there is a power cut, or if you press
while Auto Set Up is in progress, Auto Set Up will be
interrupted; be sure to turn off the recorder power once
and try again.

" mark on the

or MENU

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

АВТОУСТАНОВКА КАНАЛОВ

On-Screen Display

ПОЖАЛУЙСТА, ПОДОЖДИТЕ

СТАРТ КОНЕЦ

During Auto Set Up

"ПОЖАЛУЙСТА, ПОДОЖДИТЕ",
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

Front Display Panel

NOTES:

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If you have connected your TV to the recorder with RF connection and the on-screen display appearing on UHF channel 36
looks distorted, refer to the front display panel.

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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,

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pg. 33 – 35.

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If no sound accompanies the picture on some channels that have been stored by Auto Set Up, the TV system setting for those
channels may be incorrect. Select the appropriate TV system for those channels. Z "TV System Selection – When you see the
picture but hear no audio" on page 35.

Video

STOP/EJECT

Channel Set

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

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The video recorder is designed to send picture and sound
signals via the connected RF cable to your TV on UHF channel

36.
After you have turned on the recorder, set your TV to UHF
channel 36, fine-tune as necessary, and check if picture and
sound being received from the recorder come out clearly or not:

● If clear enough you don't have to perform the following
steps. Go to "Installing/Removing the
lithium battery" on this page.

● If not UHF channel 36 or neighbouring channels
may be occupied by local stations. Perform
the following steps to change the Video
Channel to another channel between
32 – 40.

Before starting, make sure of the following:

● The recorder's power should be off.

● No cassette should be inserted in the recorder.

● The connected TV's power should be on.

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SET TV CHANNEL

Set your TV to a channel between 32 and 40 that you
want to use as the Video Channel on the TV.

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BRING TEST SIGNAL ON
SCREEN

Hold down the recorder's STOP/EJECT button for more

TEST SIGNAL

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

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

than 5 seconds.

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● "– OUT" appears on the display panel.

TUNE YOUR RECORDER

Turn the RF output channel adjustment screw on the
rear panel of the recorder by using a screwdriver until

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the two vertical bars become as clear as they can be.

EXIT VIDEO CHANNEL SET
MODE

Press the recorder's STOP/EJECT button again to finish
the setting.

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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

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

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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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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

TURN ON THE RECORDER

Press .

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Language

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

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ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN

Press MENU twice.

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ACCESS INITIAL SET
SCREEN

Press PUSH JOG %fi to
place the pointer next to

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"НАЧАЛЬНАЯ
УСТАНОВКА (INITIAL

SET)", then press OK.

ACCESS LANGUAGE
SELECT SCREEN

Press PUSH JOG %fi to
place the pointer next to

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"ВЫБОР ЯЗЫКА
(LANGUAGE SELECT)",
then press OK.

● "УСТАНОВКА

SHOWVIEW

(SHOWVIEW SET-UP)"
will appear with HR-J749EE only.

ГЛАВНОЕ МЕНЮ

УСТАНОВКА ФУНКЦИЙ

НАСТРОЙКА ТЮНЕРА

НАЧАЛЬНАЯ УСТАНОВКА

[5/∞] =
[MENU] :

ВЫХОД

НАЧАЛЬНАЯ УСТАНОВКА

УСТАНОВКА ЧАСОВ
ВЫБОР ЯЗЫКА
ВЫБОР СИСТЕМЫ ТВ
УСТАНОВКА SHOWVIEW

[5/∞] =
[MENU] :

ВЫХОД

SELECT LANGUAGE

Place the pointer next to the language of your choice
(English or Russian) by pressing PUSH JOG %fi, then

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press OK.

RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN

Press MENU.

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Select

EN 7

TURN ON THE RECORDER

Press .

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Television
System

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

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ACCESS MAIN MENU
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Press MENU twice.

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ACCESS INITIAL SET
SCREEN

Press PUSH JOG %fi to
place the pointer next to

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"INITIAL SET", then press
OK.

ACCESS TV SYSTEM
SELECT SCREEN

Press PUSH JOG %fi to
place the pointer next to

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"TV SYSTEM SELECT", then
press OK.

● "SHOWVIEW SET-UP"
will appear with HR­J749EE only.

SELECT TELEVISION
SYSTEM

Place the pointer next to
the appropriate TV system

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that matches the system of
TV being used (refer to the
table to the left). Then
press OK.

MAIN MENU
FUNCTION SET

TUNER SET

INITIAL SET

[5/∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT

INITIAL SET

CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE SELECT
TV SYSTEM SELECT
SHOWVIEW SET-UP

[5/∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT

TV SYSTEM SELECT

[5/∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT

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D/K
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Major Countries TV System

Austria, Denmark, Finland,Holland,
Italy, Norway, Spain, Switzerland, B/G
Sweden, Germany, Egypt

China, Mongolia, Rumania, Bulgaria,
Czech Rep., Slovakia, Hungary, Poland, D/K
Russia

Hong Kong I

RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN

Press MENU.

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NOTES:

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If no colours appear on the screen when using a multi-system
television with its system select switch set to AUTO, change
the TV system setting of the recorder.

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For more information on multi-system compatibility.

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STOP+/–

DATE+/–

Clock Set

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

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

TURN THE RECORDER ON

Press .

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ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN

Press MENU twice.

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START+/–

MENU

OK

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PUSH JOG

ACCESS INITIAL SET
SCREEN

Press PUSH JOG %fi to
place the pointer next to

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"INITIAL SET", then press
OK.

FUNCTION SET

TUNER SET

INITIAL SET

[5/∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT

ACCESS CLOCK SET
SCREEN

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

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appears.

INITIAL SET

CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE SELECT
TV SYSTEM SELECT
SHOWVIEW SET-UP

[5/∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT

● "SHOWVIEW SET-UP" will appear with HR-J749EE
only.

TIME DATE YEAR
00: 00 01 . 01 00

[+/–] =
[MENU] : EXIT

SET TIME

Press START +/– to set the time.

● Press and hold either button to delay or advance the

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time by 30 minutes.

MAIN MENU

CLOCK SET

NOTE:

If the year digits are automatically cleared, it is possible that you
have input 29th February for a non-leap year. Input the correct
data.

SET DATE

Press STOP +/– to set the date.

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

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days.

SET YEAR

Press DATE +/– to set the year.

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START CLOCK OPERATION

Press MENU.

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On-Screen
Displays

EN 9

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

TURN ON THE RECORDER

Press .

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

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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.

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

ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN

Press MENU twice.

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ACCESS FUNCTION SET
SCREEN

Place the pointer next to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing

PUSH JOG %fi, then press OK.

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ACCESS O.S.D. SCREEN

Place the pointer next to
"O.S.D." by pressing PUSH

4

JOG %fi, then press OK.

AUTO TIMER
O.S.D.
B.E.S.T.

[5/∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT

ENABLE/DISABLE
ON-SCREEN
DISPLAY

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

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screen displays, leave the
setting as it is and go to
step 6. If you don’t want
the displays to appear,
press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to
"OFF", then press OK.

[5/∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT

RETURN TO NORMAL

Press MENU.

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FUNCTION SET

O.S.D.

ON

OFF

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

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1– Operation mode indicators
2– Channel position number/Aux. indicator (AUX)
3– Cassette loaded mark
4– Clock display
5– Current day/month/year
6– Tape direction
7– Tape position indicator (Z pg. 13)
8– Counter display (including Counter Memory indicator)
9– Colour system indicator (Z pg. 30)
10– Tape speed SP/LP/EP
11– SpatializerW indicator (Z pg. 14)
12– Audio mode display (Z pg. 14)

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PLAY

STOP

COLOUR SYSTEM

STOP/EJECT

PLAY

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Basic

PLAYBACK

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

Playback

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

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LOAD A CASSETTE

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

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

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

● Select the appropriate colour system by pressing the
COLOUR SYSTEM button.(Z pg. 30)

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

FIND PROGRAMME START
POINT

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

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

START PLAYBACK

Press PLAY. “BEST” appears blinking in the recorder's
display panel during automatic tracking. (Z pg. 18)

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STOP PLAYBACK

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

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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.

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TV PROG

PAUSE

PLAY

JOG

PLAY

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

Playback
Features

SHUTTLE

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Variable-Speed Search

ACTIVATE VARIABLE-SPEED
SEARCH

During playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the
right for forward variable-speed search, or to the left for

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reverse variable-speed search (refer to the illustration in
the right column).

OR

During playback, press PUSH JOG or .

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

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

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

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PUSH JOG

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PAUSE

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Refer to the SHUTTLE ring illustration below as you read the
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PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK

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

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ACTIVATE FRAME-BY-FRAME
PLAYBACK

Turn the JOG dial to the right for forward frame-by­frame playback, or to the left for reverse frame-by-frame

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playback.

OR

Press PAUSE.

OR

Press PUSH JOG or .

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

Slow Motion

ACTIVATE SLOW-MOTION
PLAYBACK

During playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the
right for forward slow motion, or to the left for reverse

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slow motion (refer to the above illustration).

OR

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

OR

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

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NOTE:

In the search, still or frame-by-frame playback mode, the
picture will be distorted, and there may be a loss of colour.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

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PLAY

STOP

TV PROG

PLAY

SHUTTLE

PLAYBACK (cont.)

High-Speed Search

ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED
SEARCH

During playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring all the

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way to the right for forward high-speed search, or to

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the left for reverse high-speed search. Releasing
SHUTTLE resumes still picture playback.

● For forward high-speed search, turn the SHUTTLE

ring all the way to the right and release it within 1
second.

● For reverse high-speed search, turn the SHUTTLE ring

all the way to the left and release it within 1 second.

OR

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

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

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REVIEW

C. RESET

TV PROG

FF

PAUSE

PUSH JOG

NOTES:

●

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

●

In the search, still, or frame by frame playback mode, the
picture will be distorted, and there may be a loss of colour.

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/EP ( ) on the remote to engage manual
tracking.

1

ADJUST TRACKING
MANUALLY

Press TV PROG + or – to adjust tracking.

2

RETURN TO AUTOMATIC
TRACKING

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

3

NOTE:

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

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Index Search

Your recorder automatically marks
index codes at the beginning of
each recording. This function gives
you quick access to any one of 9
index codes in either direction.

NOTE:

Before starting, make sure the
recorder is in the Stop mode.

ACTIVATE INDEX SEARCH

Press PUSH JOG or (™ or £) on the remote
control. “™ 1” or “£ 1” is displayed on screen

1

and search begins in the corresponding direction.

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

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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

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£ 2

Index number

Next Function Memory

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

NOTE:

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

Counter Memory

Returns to the counter reading of “0:00:00” to conveniently find
a specific place on the tape automatically.

SET COUNTER MEMORY

Press C. RESET during playback at a point you wish to
locate later. The counter reads “0:00:00”. Then press

1

C. MEMORY, and “M” appears in front of the counter

digits.

ACTIVATE COUNTER
MEMORY

When you wish to return to the designated point, press

STOP and then REW or FF.

2

● The tape rewinds or fast-forwards and stops at about
0:00:00 automatically.

● To cancel Counter Memory, press C. MEMORY again.

Instant ReView

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

NOTE:

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

ACTIVATE INSTANT
REVIEW

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

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

NOTE:

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

Tape Position Indicator

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

0

Beginning End

NOTE:

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

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AUDIO MONITOR

Spatializer

This feature expands sound field when you play back any stereo
source or view a stereo programme while recording it.
*SpatializerW has no effect on recording quality.

ACTIVATE SPATIALIZER

Press SPATIALIZER; the current setting will be displayed
on the screen for about 5 seconds. Pressing

1

SPATIALIZER while the screen shows the display

changes the setting.

● To view a stereo programme such as movies or
music, select "SPATIALIZER " to create more
spacious sound.

● To view a monaural programme, select
"SPATIALIZER[ST" which simulates a stereo effect.

● Select "SPATIALIZER OFF" to turn off SpatializerW if
the sound becomes unnatural with either
"SPATIALIZER " or "SPATIALIZER[ST" selected.

● If your TV is equipped with 3D-PHONIC and if you
use both SpatializerW and 3D-PHONIC at the same
time, the sound may become unnatural; set either
function to "OFF".

● The setting will remain effective even though you
turn on/off the recorder.

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NOTES:

●

SpatializerWis effective only with a stereo TV.

●

You can change the SpatializerW setting even though "O.S.D."

is set to "OFF".

●

The setting cannot be changed during search, still, frame-by-

frame playback or slow motion mode.

●

When this recorder is used as the player for editing, the

recorded audio will correspond to the SpatializerW setting.

Soundtrack Selection

Your video recorder is capable of recording three soundtracks (HI-FI L, HI-FI R and NORM) and will play back the one you select.

During Playback

Pressing AUDIO MONITOR ( ) changes the soundtrack being played back as follows:

Recorder's Front Panel On-Screen Display

NOTES:

●

"L + R" should normally be selected. In this mode, Hi-Fi stereo tapes are played back in stereo, and the NORM track is played back
automatically for tapes with only normal audio.

●

"O.S.D." must be set to "ON" or the on-screen displays will not appear (Z pg. 9).

TRACK

L + R HI FI For Hi-Fi stereo tapes

LR

L HI FI For main audio of Bilingual tapes

L

R HI FI For sub audio of Bilingual tapes

R

NORM NORM For audio-dubbed tapes

L + R + NORM HI FI For audio-dubbed tapes

NORM

USE