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 V – 240 Vd (Rating), AC90 V –
260 Vd (Operating), 50 Hz/60 Hz with automatic switching.
Caution on Replaceable 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. Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if the battery
is incorrectly replaced.
䡲 Dispose of used battery promptly.
䡲 Keep away from children.
䡲 Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.
IMPORTANT
䡲 Please read the various precautions on this page before installing
or operating the recorder.
䡲 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 1 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 singlespeed video recorder.
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
CAUTION
䡲 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.
䡲 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.
EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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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.
●
G-
is a trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation and
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●
is registered in the following countries: Australia, China, Hong
Kong, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, and Taiwan. SHOW
is a trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation and is
registered in the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,
Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Russia, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden
and Switzerland. The Gunder license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
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system is manufactured
V
IEW
and S
CODE
Gthe same easy recording feature. However, for simplicity, only
the term G-CODE
S
HOWVIEW
system.
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
... 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
(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
4. DO NOT
recorder or remote control.
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or
electric shock may be caused.)
5. DO NOT
6. DO NOT
water. Also DO NOT
liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted
plants, cups, etc.) on top of this unit.
7. DO NOT
candles, on the apparatus.
8. AVOID
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 on 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’s power turned on for a few hours to
let the moisture dry.
HOWVIEW
system, follow the same steps listed for the G-
place the recorder ...
block the recorder’s ventilation openings or holes.
place heavy objects on the recorder or remote control.
place anything which might spill on top of the
expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing.
use this equipment in a bathroom or places with
place any naked flame sources, such as lighted
violent shocks to the recorder during transport.
are different trademarks used to represent
will be used in the instructions. If you use
place any containers filled with water or
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Buttons, Connectors
and Indicators
Front Panel
Cassette
Standby/on 1
VIDEO/AUDIO
input connectors
Display panel
Timer mode indicator
Play indicator
Record
indicator
Channel and auxiliary input/Clock time
loading slot
PR+/–
3
Rewind
REVIEW indicator
Paus e 9
Rec 7
5
Forward
REC LINK indicator
Stop/Eject
0
Play 4
How to use the remote control
The remote control can operate most of your recorder’s functions,
as well as basic functions of TV, cable box, satellite receiver, and
DVD sets of JVC and other brands.
● Point the remote control toward the sensor window on the
target component.
● The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about
8m.
NOTES:
● When inserting the batteries, be sure to insert in the correct
directions as indicated under the battery cover.
● If the remote control does not work properly, remove its batteries,
wait for a few seconds, replace the batteries and then try again.
Video heads cleaning
The heads get dirty in the following cases:
● in an environment prone to extreme temperature or humidity
● in a dusty environment
● flaw, dirt or mold on video tapes
● continuous usage for a long time
Use a dry cleaning cassette — TCL-2 — when:
● 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” (
ATTENTION
To mobile phone user:
Using a mobile phone in the vicinity of the recorder may cause
picture vibration on the TV screen or change the screen to a
blue back display.
On placing the recorder:
Some TVs or other appliances generate strong magnetic fields.
Do not place such appliance on top of the recorder as it may
cause picture disturbance.
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Rear Panel
Mains power cord
— 2 —
Lithium battery
compartment
– Buttons, Connectors and Indicators –
Remote control
Number keys
Basic Connections
A Check contents
Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in
“Specifications” (
B Situate recorder
Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface.
C Connect recorder to TV
Mains power cord
墌 16).
TV aerial cable
* Not funct ion with this recorder.
On-screen display
If you press OK on the remote control when “O.S.D.” is set to
“ON” (
墌 10), you can see the current recorder status on the TV
screen. To clear the on-screen display, press OK again.
The indications are not recorded even if the recorder is in the
recording mode.
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A
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31. 12. 03
C
ST NICAM
D
E
A Channel and auxiliary input
B Clock time
C Day
D Type of broadcast
E Audio mode
F Tape Remaining time
G Time counter
H Tape position
I Tape direction
J Colour system indicator
K Ta p e spee d
L Recorder operation mode
M Cassette mark
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HIFI– 1 : 23 : 45
L R REMAIN 1 : 49
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F
Back of recorder
Mains outlet
To AV input
connectors
AV cable
(not supplied)
TV
To aerial terminal
RF cable
(supplied)
RF Connection
A Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV.
B Connect the TV aerial cable to the ANT. IN terminal on the
rear of the recorder.
C Connect the supplied RF cable between the RF OUT terminal
on the rear of the recorder and the TV’s aerial input terminal.
AV Connection
(improves picture quality during tape playback.)
If your TV is equipped with AV input connectors
A Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as shown in the
illustration.
B Connect an AV cable between the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT
connectors on the rear of the recorder and the AV input
connectors on the TV.
● Even if you are using AV cables to connect your recorder to
your TV, you must also connect it using the RF cable. This will
ensure that you can record one show while watching another.
D Connect recorder to mains
Plug the mains power cord into a mains outlet.
—3—
– Basic Connections –
Installing/Removing the lithium battery
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.
A Make sure that the power plug is connected to an AC outlet
and turn off the recorder power.
B Open the battery cover while pressing the release tab as
illustrated.
C Insert a lithium battery with the plus (+) side up and push it in.
● To remove the lithium battery, press the latch downward
using a pointed non-metallic object, then pull out the
lithium battery.
D Close the battery cover until it clicks in place.
Initial Settings
Video 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. Before performing the following steps, make sure the
recorder’s power is off and there is no cassette inserted in the
recorder.
If you have connected the video recorder to your TV via the
provided RF cable only (RF connection)...
A Hold down
until the display panel shows the
following.
B Press PR+ or – on the remote control
to set appropriate TV system that
matches the system of TV being used
(refer to the table below).
1:B/G 2:D/K 3:I 4:H 5:M
Major Countries/AreasTV System
New Zealand, Kuwait, U.A.E., Indonesia,
Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Iran, Saudi
Arabia, Egypt, Morocco, Lebanon, Iraq
China, Mongolia, RussiaD/K
Hong KongI
AustraliaH
U.S.A., Japan, S. Korea, TaiwanM
C Set your TV to UHF channel 36.
● If the two vertical white bars appear clearly on
the screen as shown on the right, press OK and
then go to step D.
● If the two vertical white bars do not appear clearly,
press OK and then PR + or – to set the recorder to
a vacant channel between 28 and 60 which is not occupied by any
local station in your area.
on the recorder
0
B/G
(Ex.) If channel 50 is available in your area...
Then set your TV to UHF channel 50 and check if the two vertical
white bars appear clearly on the screen; if so, go to step D. If not,
re-set the recorder to another vacant channel and try again.
D Press OK to finish video channel set.
If you have connected the video recorder to your TV via both the
provided RF cable and an AV cable (AV connection)...
A Hold down
until the display panel shows the
following.
B Press OK, then press PR – until the
display panel shows the following.
Now the video channel is set to off
(––).
C Press OK to finish video channel set.
● If Auto Set Up or Tuner Set has not previously been performed,
the Language Select screen appears and Auto Set Up function
takes place automatically.
on the recorder
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Auto Set Up
Turn on the recorder and the TV, and set your TV to its AV mode
or video channel.
The Auto Set Up function simplifies installation by guiding you
through the procedures of setting the language, clock and tuner
channels — simply follow the on-screen menus that appear.
A
Select language
Press rt to place the pointer next to your desired language
(English, Chinese or Russian), then press OK or
● The Clock Set screen appears.
B
Set time
Press rt to set the hour, then press OK or
.
e
● Press and hold either button to delay or
advance the time by 30 minutes.
C
Set date
Press rt to set the date, then press OK or e.
● Press and hold either button to change the date by 15 days.
D
Set year
Press rt to set the year, then press MENU.
E
Select TV system
Press rt to place the pointer next to the appropriate TV system
(refer to the table below).
Major Countries/AreasTV System
Australia, New Zealand, Kuwait, U.A.E.,
Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia,
Iran, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Morocco,
Lebanon, Iraq
China, Mongolia, RussiaD/K
Hong KongI
U.S.A., Japan, S. Korea, TaiwanM
F
Start auto channel set
Press OK or e.
● Receivable channels in your area are
automatically assigned to the PR+/–
buttons, and non-receivable channels
are skipped.
● When Auto Set Up is completed, the
lowest position number will appear on the front display panel. If
“SCAN COMPLETED–NO SIGNAL–” is displayed on the screen,
make sure that the aerial cable is connected to the recorder
properly and press OK on the remote control. The recorder will
try Auto Set Up again.
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CLOCK SET
B/G
AUTO CH SET
PLEASE WAIT
– – – – – – –
– Initial Settings –
Language Setting
Access Main Menu screen, then
A
Initial Set screen
Press MENU on the remote control. Press
to place the pointer next to “INITIAL
rt
SET”, then press OK or
Access Language Select screen
B
Press rt to place the pointer next to “LANGUAGE”, then press
OK or
.
e
Select language
C
Press rt to place the pointer next to the
language of your choice (English, Chinese
or Russian), then press OK or
Press MENU to return to normal screen.
.
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.
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MAIN MENU
FUNCTION SET
TUNER SET
INITIAL SET
[ / ]
[MENU] : EXIT
INITIAL SET
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE
G-CODE/SHOWVIEW SETUP
[ / ]
[MENU] : EXIT
Clock Setting
Access Main Menu screen, then Initial Set screen
A
Press MENU on the remote control. Press rt to place the
pointer next to “INITIAL SET”, then press OK or
Access Clock Set screen
B
Press rt to place the pointer next to
“CLOCK SET”, then press OK or
Set time, date and year
C
Press rt until the desired time appears,
then press OK or
in the same way.
● Holding
30-minute intervals, or changes the date
in 15-day intervals.
rt
. Set the date and year
e
changes the time in
.
e
NOTE:
If the year digits are automatically cleared, it is possible that you
have input February 29th in a non-leap year. Input the correct
data.
Start clock
D
Press MENU and normal screen appears.
To make corrections any time during the process
Press OK or
blinks, then press
repeatedly until the item you want to change
e
rt
.
.
e
INITIAL SET
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE
G-CODE/SHOWVIEW SETUP
[ / ]
[MENU] : EXIT
CLOCK SET
TIMEDATE YEAR
0 : 0001.0103
[ / ]
[MENU] : EXIT
Playback
Basic Playback
Turn on the TV and select the video channel or AV mode.
Load a cassette
A
Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is facing you
and the arrow on the front of the cassette is pointing towards the
recorder.
● Do not apply too much pressure when inserting.
● The recorder turns on, and the counter on the on-screen display
is reset, automatically.
● Select the appropriate colour system with “PAL/MESECAM” and
“NTSC” in Function settings.
● If the cassette’s record safety tab has been removed, playback
begins automatically.
Start playback
B
Press 4.
ATTENTION
In the search, still, slow-motion or frame-by-frame playback
mode,
● the picture will be distorted.
● the noise bars will appear.
● there may be a loss of colour
During playback
Stop playback
Press 8 on the remote
control.
Pause playback and view still picture
Press 9.
● Press
Pause and Frame-by-Frame playback
Press 9 to pause, then press 6 (or 9) repeatedly.
● Press
Picture search
Press 3 or 5.Press 3 or 5 again to perform
high-speed search.
● Each time you press
● Press
Picture search at variable speed (including slow-motion)
Press w or e repeatedly.
● Press
● Each time you press
● During still picture, press and hold
to resume normal playback.
4
to resume normal playback.
4
between low-speed and high-speed.
to resume normal playback.
4
to resume normal playback.
4
decrease the speed during picture search, press the opposite
direction button repeatedly.
start reverse) slow motion playback. When you release the
button, still picture resumes. During still picture, holding
more than 2 seconds also starts forward slow motion playback.
If you press
again, still picture resumes.
9
OR Press
or 5 the search speed changes
3
or e, the playback speed changes. To
w
e
on the recorder.
0
to start forward (or w to
for
9
— 5 —
– Playback –
NOTE:
It is not possible to select the Automatic Timer Standby function if
the cassette’s record safety tab is removed.
ReverseForward
Reverse
search
3steps
Reverse
play
Reverse
slow motion
1 step
Slow
motion
1step
Normal
play
Forwar d
search
4steps
When the tape is not running
Rewind/fast-forward
Press 3 or 5.
Eject the tape
Press
● You can also eject the cassette when the recorder is turned off.
Whenever you insert a tape and start playback, automatic tracking
starts working and continuously analyzes the signal to enable
optimum picture quality during playback.
Manual tracking adjustment
If automatic tracking cannot eliminate noises well during
playback, follow the procedures below.
Press SP/LP/EP (p) on the remote control during playback to
A
activate manual tracking.
Press PR+ and – to eliminate the noises. Press it briefly for a
B
fine adjustment, or press and hold for a coarse adjustment.
● Press SP/LP/EP (p) again to reactivate automatic tracking.
Soundtrack Selection
Your recorder is capable of recording three soundtracks (HI-FI L,
HI-FI R and NORM) and will play back the one you select.
Pressing AUDIO changes the soundtrack being played back as
follows:
HI-FI: Normally select this. Hi-Fi sound is played back.
HI-FI L: Sound on the left Hi-Fi channel is played back.
HI-FI R: Sound on the right Hi-Fi channel is played back.
NORM: Sound on the normal track is played back.
NORM HI-FI: Both sounds on the Hi-Fi track and normal track are
mixed and played back.
NOTE:
The above indication appears when “O.S.D.” is set to “ON”
(
10), though the monitor sound changes in sequence.
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Automatic operations after rewinding
— Next Function Memory
The Next Function Memory “tells” the recorder what to do after
rewinding is complete. Ensure that the recorder is in stop mode.
● For Automatic Playback Start
Press
3
● For Automatic Power Off
Press
● For Automatic Timer Standby
Press
, then press 4 within 2 seconds.
3
, then press 1 within 2 seconds.
, then press # within 2 seconds.
3
Playing back tape repeatedly (100 times)
— Repeat Play
During playback, press and hold 4 for more than 5 seconds. The
play indicator (
To stop playback, press
recorder.
) on the display panel starts blinking slowly.
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on the remote control or
8
0
on the
NOTE:
Pressing 4, 3, 5 or 9 also cancels repeat playback.
Locating beginning of recordings
— Index Search
Index codes are placed on the tape at the beginning of each
recording when recording on this recorder.
While the tape is not running, press w or e (2 or 6) on
A
the remote control to start search.
To access a recording of 2 to 9 index
B
codes away, press
) repeatedly until the correct
6
number is displayed on the screen
(only if “O.S.D.” is set to “ON”).
Playback begins automatically when
the desired recording is located.
Beginning of the
current program
recorded
Previous
program
recorded
or e (2 or
w
Current
position on
the tape
Next
program
recorded
Beginning of the
2nd next program
recorded
2nd next
6 2
Locating beginning of timer recordings
— Instant Review
After ensuring that the recorder is turned off and that the timer
mode is disengaged, press REVIEW on the remote control.
● The recorder turns on, and rewinds to the index code indicating
the beginning of the last timer-recorded program, then begins
playback automatically.
● You can access a program of 2 to 9 index codes away from the
current position on the tape. If, for example, you have
5 programs recorded and you want to watch the third one, press
REVIEW three times.
● The Instant Review function will also operate if the recorder is
turned on.
Skipping unwanted portions
— Skip Search
Press 30 SEC on the remote control once to 4 times during
playback. Each press initiates a 30-second period of high speed
playback (up to 2 minutes). When the specified portion of the tape
is skipped, normal playback resumes automatically. To return to
normal playback during Skip Search, press
4
.
— 6 —
Recording
Accidental erasure prevention
To prevent accidental recording on a
recorded cassette, remove its record
safety tab. To record on it later, cover
the hole with adhesive tape.
Basic Recording
Turn on the TV and select the video channel or AV mode.
Load a cassette
A
Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, cover the hole
with adhesive tape before inserting the cassette.
● The recorder turns on, and the counter is reset, automatically.
● Select the appropriate colour system with “PAL/MESECAM” and
“NTSC” in Function settings.
Select recording channel
B
Press PR+/– or the Number keys.
NOTE:
You can select channel in the stop mode, recording pause mode
or during rewind/fast-forward.
Set tape speed
C
Press SP/LP/EP (p).
Start recording
D
On the recorder, press 7. Or on the remote control, while
holding
NOTE:
If the tape reaches its end during recording, the recording stops
and “
the recorder to eject the cassette or press
control to rewind the tape.
During recording
Pause recording
Press 9.
● Press
● You can select channel in the recording pause mode.
Stop recording
Press 8 on the remote
control.
, press 4.
7
” and “e” on the front display panel blink. Press
䡬
to resume recording.
4
OR Press
Record safety tab
on the remote
3
on the recorder.
0
0
on
Watching one program while recording another
Once recording is in progress, all you need to do is to set the
channel controls on the TV for the station you wish to view.
● The programme selected with the TV’s channel controls appears
on the TV screen while the one selected with the PR +/– buttons
is recorded on the tape.
Receiving Stereo And Bilingual Programmes
Your recorder is equipped with a Sound-Multiplex decoder (A2)
and a Digital stereo sound decoder (NICAM) as well, making
reception of stereo and bilingual broadcasts possible.
When the channel is changed, the type of broadcast being
received will be displayed on the TV screen for a few seconds.
● To listen to a stereo programme, press AUDIO until “HIFI LR” appears on the screen.
● To listen to a bilingual programme, press AUDIO until “HIFI L ” or “HIFIR” appears on the screen.
● To listen to the Standard (regular monaural) audio while
receiving a NICAM broadcast, press AUDIO until “NORM”
appears on the screen.
ST
BIL
(none)
ST NICAM
BIL NICAM
NICAM
NOTE:
“O.S.D.” must be set to “ON” (墌10) or the on-screen displays
will not appear.
To Record Stereo And Bilingual Programmes (A2)
● Stereo programmes are automatically recorded in stereo on the
Hi-Fi audio track (with the normal audio track recording mixed
L and R channel sound).
● Bilingual programmes are automatically recorded in bilingual
on the Hi-Fi audio track. The main soundtrack will be recorded
on the normal audio track.
To Record NICAM Stereo And Bilingual Programmes
The NICAM audio programme will be recorded on the Hi-Fi audio
track, and the Standard audio programme on the normal audio
track.
NOTES:
● If the quality of stereo sound being received is poor, the
broadcast will be received in monaural with better quality.
● Before playing back a programme recorded in stereo, or a
bilingual programme, refer to “Soundtrack Selection” (
During recording, press 7 on the recorder repeatedly until the
recording length you want appears on the display panel. The
record indicator (
● Each time you press the button, recording length increases in
30-minute intervals (up to 6 hours).
● The recorder shuts off after recording is finished.
● To cancel an ITR, press
recorder.
) on the display panel starts blinking.
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on the remote control or
8
0
on the
Recording Resume Function
If there is a power outage during recording (or Instant Timer
Recording, Satellite Auto Recording or timer recording), the
recording will resume automatically when the power is restored
to the recorder. (No setting is required for this function.)
— 7 —
Timer Recording
Up to 8 timer recording programs can be made using GS
HOWVIEW
as far as a year in advance. Remember, the clock must be set
before you can program the timer.
timer programing or Express timer programing method
NOTES:
● If all the 8 programs have already been set, “PROGRAM FULL”
appears on the TV screen.
● After timer recording is completed, the recorder turns off
automatically.
● You can program the timer recording while a regular recording
is in progress; the menu screens will not be recorded.
● In case of a power failure after programming, the recorder’s
memory backup keeps your selections (if the lithium battery is
not exhausted).
● If the tape reaches its end during recording, the recording stops
G-
” and “e” on the front display panel blink. Press 1
䡬
and “
then
the remote control to rewind the tape.
on the recorder to eject the cassette or press 3 on
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System Setup
INFORMATION
G-
and S
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the same easy recording feature, but only the term Gwill be used in the instructions. If you use the S
follow the same instructions listed for the G-
The Ginput channel, date, start and stop time data when setting the
timer record function. Simply key in the GTV programme you wish to record (found in most TV listings) and
the recorder's timer is automatically programmed.
You have to set “GUIDE PROG” numbers, which are assigned to
each station for purposes of G-CODE
the stations stored in your recorder’s memory to get proper results.
Before GTuner Set and Clock Set.
HOWVIEW
timer programming system eliminates the need to
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are different trademarks used to represent
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timer programming, for all
setup you must have performed the procedures of
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system.
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number for the
IMPORTANT
Perform the following procedure after Auto Set Up and/or the
channel setting steps.
After setting the Guide Program Numbers, channel positions may
be incorrect if you stored or skipped channels. In this case, reperform Guide Program Number setting.
Guide Program Number Set
Access Main Menu screen, then Initial Set screen
A
Press MENU on the remote control. Press rt to place the
pointer next to “INITIAL SET”, then press OK or
Access G-
B
Press rt to place the pointer next to “G-CODE/SHOWVIEW
SETUP”, then press OK or
Input Guide Prog number
C
Press rt or the Number keys to select
the Guide Program number as shown in
the TV listing, then press OK or
Input receiving channel number
D
Press rt or the Number keys to select
the number of the channel on which the
Guide Program number’s broadcasts are
received, then press OK or
● If the satellite broadcast is received on
your recorder's auxiliary channel (“L-1”
or “F-1”), select “L-1” or “F-1” for the channel position to which
the satellite receiver is connected.
CODE/SHOWVIEW
.
e
e
Setup screen
.
e
.
.
e
G-CODE/SHOWVIEW SETUP
GUIDE PROG TV PROG
25
[0–9] OR [ / ] : SELECT
[MENU] : EXIT
G-CODE/SHOWVIEW SETUP
GUIDE PROG TV PROG
25
[0–9] OR [ / ] : SELECT
[MENU] : EXIT
/
CODE
system
system,
● Repeat steps 3 and 4 as necessary.
Return to normal screen
E
Press MENU on the remote control.
CODE
™
/S
HOWVIEW
GPrograming
The Gnext to the program in most TV listing.
● Remember, the clock must be set
before you can program the timer.
● Be sure to read “G-
S
● Load a cassette with the record safety
tab intact. The recorder turns on, and
the counter is reset, automatically.
● Select the appropriate colour system
with “PAL/MESECA M” and “NTSC”
in Function settings.
A
B
C
D
— 8 —
numbers are the numbers
CODE
CODE
™
HOWVIEW
Press PROG on the remote control
to access the Gscreen.
[0 – 9]
[+/–] : EXPRESS PROGRAMING
[PROG] : EXIT
Press the appropriate Number keys to input the Gnumber, then press OK. Check to make sure the setting is
accurate on the G-
[0 – 9]
[ ] : DELETE
[PROG] : EXIT
● If the Gscreen appears after pressing OK,
press the Number keys, PR+/– or
rt
channel on which the broadcast for
the Gthe recorder, then press OK.
● To set the tape speed, press SP/LP/EP (
● To change the stop time, press STOP+/–.
● To timer-record daily (Monday–Friday) or weekly serials,
press DAILY (number key 8) or WEEKLY (number key 9).
Pressing the button again makes the “DAILY” or “WEEKLY”
display disappear.
● If you made a mistake, press & to access the G-
S
● If an incorrect Gbroadcast already finished has been input, “ERROR” is
displayed for about 5 seconds, then the Gscreen reappears.
Press OK or PROG.
● If “PROGRAM OVERLAPPED” appears, see “Program
overlap warning display” (
Press #. The recorder turns off automatically and “#” is
displayed on the display panel.
System Setup”.
CODE/SHOWVIEW
G-CODE/SHOWVIEW NO.
CODE
G-CODE/SHOWVIEW NO.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
CODE/SHOWVIEW
to input the number of the
number is received on
CODE
HOWVIEW
screen again.
™
/
Program screen.
NO. 12345678
STARTSTOP
21:0022:00
DATETV PROG
25.041
: [OK]
Setup
CODE/SHOWVIEW
9).
墌
™
Timer
CODE
– P1 –
SP
G-CODE/SHOWVIEW SETUP
GUIDE PROG TV PROG
2 5
[0–9] OR [ / ] : SELECT
[PROG] : EXIT
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p
/
CODE
number or the one for a
CODE/SHOWVIEW
– Timer Recording –
Express Timer Programing
● Remember, the clock must be set before you can program the
timer.
● Load a cassette with the record safety tab intact. The recorder
turns on, and the counter is reset, automatically.
● Select the appropriate colour system with “PAL/MESECAM” and
“NTSC” in Function settings.
Press PROG on the remote control to access the G-
A
S
HOWVIEW
Press START+/–, STOP+/–, DATE+/–
B
screen, then press START+/–.
or PR+/– repeatedly to enter the start
time, stop time, date or channel.
● Press and hold START+/– or
STOP+/– to increase the time in
30-minute intervals.
● To set the tape speed, press SP/LP/
).
p
EP (
[+/–]
[PROG] : EXIT
STARTSTOP
8:0010:00
DATETV PROG
24.043
– P1 –
CODE
SP
/
● To timer-record daily (Monday–Friday) or weekly serials,
press DAILY (key number 8) or WEEKLY (key number 9).
Pressing the button again makes the “DAILY” or “WEEKLY”
display disappear.
Press OK or PROG.
C
● If “PROGRAM OVERLAPPED” appears, see “Program
overlap warning display”.
Press #. The recorder turns off automatically and “#” is
D
displayed on the display panel.
To use the recorder while it is in
timer recording standby mode
Press #, then press 1. After you use the recorder, press # again
to put the recorder into timer recording standby mode.
To cancel a program, press & when the Program screen you do
not want is shown.
DATETV PROG
24.043
[ ] : NEXT
To change a program, press the appropriate button: START+/–,
STOP+/–, DATE+/–, PR+/–, DAILY, WEEKLY and/or SP/LP/EP
) when the Program screen on which you want to make
p
(
changes is shown.
Return to normal screen
E
Press " repeatedly until no Program screen is shown.
Reengage timer recording standby mode
F
Press #. The recorder turns off automatically and “#” is displayed
on the display panel.
● When “AUTO TIME R” is set to “ON” (墌10), the timer
recording standby mode automatically resumes when you turn
off the recorder.
Program overlap warning display
If “PROGRAM OVERLAPPED” appears, you have another
program overlapping the program you have just made. The
Program Check screen appears and conflicting programs will start
blinking.
PR START STOP CH DATE
PROGRAM OVERLAPPED
Example:
Program 1 (you have just made) and Program 4 overlap each
other.
Select program to modify
A
Press rt, then press e.
● You can only select one of the
overlapping programs.
● If you do not mind this overlap, press
PROG to finish the timer program
setting. The program starting earlier or
program with the lower program number will be recorded.
Cancel or change program setting
B
To cancel a program, press & when the
Program screen you do not want is shown.
To change a program, press the
appropriate button: START+/–, STOP+/–, DATE+/–, PR+/–, DAILY, WEEKLY and/or
) when the Program screen
SP/LP/EP (
on which you want to make changes is shown, then press OK.
p
● If the overlap is not yet solved, the conflicting programs will be
shown on the Program check screen. Repeat the above steps
When you change the recorder operation
mode from the stop mode to fast forward
or rewind mode, or when you perform an
Index Search or Instant Review, the tape
position indicator appears.
The position of “
(beginning) or “+” (end) shows you where
you are on the tape.
● Set “O.S.D.” to “ON” (
” in relation to “0”
q
10).
墌
Changing display information
Each time you press ––:––, the display panel shows
the channel number and the clock time alternatively.
● You can change display in the stop, recording or
during rewind/fast-forward.
● When “O.S.D.” is set to “ON” (
on the remote control is pressed, time counter will
appear on the TV screen. To reset the time counter, press 0000
on the remote control.
10) and ––:––
墌
Function settings
You can use the other useful function settings on the Function Set
screen.
Turn on the recorder and the TV, and set your TV to its AV mode
or video channel.
Access Main Menu screen, then
A
Function Set screen
Press MENU on the remote control. Press
to place the pointer next to
rt
“FUNCTION SET”, then press OK or
Select Function
B
Press rt to place the pointer next to the
function you want to set.
Change setting
C
Press OK or e. The default setting is bold in the following table.
Press MENU to return to normal screen.
䡵 B.E.S.T. — ON / OFF
When B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalized Signal Tracking) system is
set to “ON”, this recorder checks the condition of the tape in use
during playback and recording, and compensates to provide the
highest-possible pictures. This takes place whenever you play
back a tape or start recording after inserting a tape.
NOTES:
● The recorder checks the tape condition for about 7 seconds,
then starts recording. To make sure you record the desired scene
or program completely, perform the following steps:
A Press and hold 9, and press 7. After about 7 seconds, the
recorder re-enters Record Pause mode.
to start recording.
B Press
● B.E.S.T does not work when the Satellite Auto Recording mode
4
is engaged (
墌
11).
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REMAIN 1 : 49
MAIN MENU
FUNCTION SET
TUNER SET
INITIAL SET
[ / ]
[MENU] : EXIT
FUNCTION
B.E.S.T.ON
PICTURE CONTROL AUTO
PAL/MESECAMAUTO
NTSCNTSC3.58
AUTO TIMEROFF
O.S.D.ON
AUTO SP LP TIMER OFF
[ / ]
[MENU] : EXIT
1 : 23 : 45
䡵 PICTURE CONTROL — AUTO(NORM) / EDIT / SOFT
This function helps you to adjust the playback picture quality
according to your preference.
AUTO(NORM): Normally select this. Picture quality is adjusted
automatically. When “B.E.S.T.” is “OFF”, “NORM” will appear
instead of “AUTO”.EDIT: Minimizes picture degradation during editing (recording and
playback).
SOFT: Reduces image coarseness when viewing overplayed tapes
containing much noise.
NOTE:
Select “EDIT” when you are editing tapes. After you finish editing
the tapes, select “AUTO”.
䡵 PAL/MESECAM — AUTO / PAL / MESECAM
Select the appropriate colour system for recording or playback.
AUTO: Usually set to this mode. The appropriate colour system
(PAL or MESECAM) will be selected depending on the playback or
recording signals.
If the “AUTO” mode does not work properly, select either of the
following manual modes.
PAL: To record PAL signals, or playback a PAL tape.
MESECAM: To record SECAM signals, or playback a SECAM or
MESECAM tape.
NOTES:
● SECAM signals will always be recorded as MESECAM. Select
“AUTO” or “MESECAM” when recording SECAM signals.
● When playing back a SECAM tape, select “AUTO” or
“MESECAM”. The playback picture will always be
monochrome.
䡵 NTSC — NTSC3.58 / NTSC4.43 / NTSC]PAL
To record NTSC signals or playback a NTSC tape, it will be
necessary to select the appropriate mode.
NTSC3.58: To record NTSC signals or playback a NTSC tape.
NTSC4.43: To record NTSC4.43 signals or playback a NTSC4.43
tape.
NTSC]PAL: To playback a NTSC tape on PAL TV.
NOTES:
● The “NTSC]PAL” mode does not work during recording. In
this mode, NTSC signals will be recorded as NTSC3.58.
● The Menu screen is distorted during playing back a NTSC tape
on PAL TV. Stop playback and access the Menu screen again.
● In the “NTSC4.43” mode, with some TVs, on-screen displays
(Program screen, etc.) may roll up or down and there may be a
loss of colour. When this happens, select the “NTSC3.58”
mode.
䡵 AUTO TIMER — ON / OFF
● When this function is set to “ON”:
The timer recording standby mode is automatically engaged when
the recorder is turned off. It is temporarily canceled when the
recorder is turned on. You do not have to press # to engage or
disengage the timer recording standby mode.
● When this function is set to “OFF”:
You have to press # to engage or disengage the timer recording
standby mode.
䡵 O.S.D. — ON / OFF
When this function is set to “ON”, various recorder status
information (on-screen display) appears on the screen.
NOTE:
When you use this recorder as the source player for editing a tape,
be sure to set this function to “OFF”; otherwise, the recorder status
information (on-screen display) will be recorded on the edited
tape.
— 10 —
– Other Functions –
䡵 AUTO SP]LP TIMER — ON / OFF
When this function is set to “ON”, the recorder automatically
switches to LP mode to allow complete recording if there is not
enough tape to record the entire program while timer-recording in
SP mode.
For Example, Recording a PAL-broadcast programme of 210
minutes in length onto a 180-minute tape.
Approximately 150 minutesApproximately 60 minutes
SP modeLP mode
Total 210 minutes
NOTES:
● If you have programed the recorder to timer-record 2 or more
programs, do not use this function, but change the tape speed
manually during timer programing.
● There may be some noise and sound disturbance where the tape
speed switches from SP to LP mode on the tape.
● The Auto SP]LP Timer feature is not available during ITR
(Instant Timer Recording), and the feature will not work
properly with any tapes longer than E-180 or with some tapes of
shorter lengths.
Satellite Auto Recording
You can automatically record a satellite program which is timerprogramed on your satellite receiver.
Connect a satellite receiver to the AUDIO/VIDEO IN
A
connectors on the rear panel. You can also connect the cable
box if it has a timer.
Set timer program on satellite receiver referring to its
B
instruction manual.
Load a cassette with the record safety tab intact.
C
Press SP/LP/EP (p) to set the tape speed.
D
Press REC LINK for more than 2 seconds. The recorder turns
E
off automatically and enter the Satellite Auto Recording
standby mode (the REC LINK indicator lights up). When signals
come into the recorder from the satellite receiver, the recorder
starts recording (the REC LINK indicator blinks), and stops
recording (the REC LINK indicator stops blinking) when signals
stop coming in.
NOTES:
● Be sure not to turn on the satellite receiver before the program
starts broadcasting; otherwise, the recorder will start recording
when the satellite receiver is turned on.
● To disengage the Satellite Auto Recording standby mode, press
REC LINK (the REC LINK indicator goes off).
● Depending on the type of satellite receiver, Satellite Auto
Recording may not be compatible.
Multi-Brand Remote Control
This remote control can control some functions of remote
controllable TVs, cable boxes, satellite receivers or DVD sets
listed below. Without setting, you can control a JVC TV.
NOTES:
● Some unit’s brands have more than one code. If the unit does
not function with a specified code, try other codes.
● Depending on the type of unit, some or all functions cannot be
operated using this remote control.
● It’s not possible to operate a unit not equipped with a remote
sensor.
● It’s not possible to set the remote control for two units at the
same time.
● Once you have set the remote control to operate the unit, you
do not have to set it until you replace the batteries from the
remote control.
● B.E.S.T. does not work when the satellite auto recording mode is
engaged.
TV Brand Setting
Turn on TV
A
Turn on the TV using the Power button on the TV or its remote
control.
Set TV brand code
B
A Press and hold TV.
B Press the Number keys to enter your TV’s brand code.
C Press OK, and release TV. The TV should turn off.
Operate TV
C
First, press TV to set the remote control to TV mode, then press
one of the following buttons: 1, TV/VCR, TV PR+/–,
(TV Muting), TV %+/–, and the Number keys.
● For some brands, you must press ENTER after having pressed the
Number keys to enter a channel number.
TV BRANDCODETV BRANDCODE
JVC
AIWA
BEIJING
CCE
CHANGHONG
DAEWOO
FERGUSON
FINLUX
FUNAI
GRADIENTE
GRUNDIG
HITACHI
ITT
JINXING
KONK A
LG/GOLDSTAR
This remote control is capable of transmitting two control codes;
one set to respond to A code control signals and another set to
respond to B code control signals. This remote control is preset to
send A code signals because your recorder is initially set to
respond to A code signals. You can easily modify your recorder
and the remote control to respond to B code signals. When using
two JVC recorders, set two recorders and their remote controls to
different codes, so that you can operate these recorders separately.
Set remote control code for remote control
A
A Press and hold VCR.
B Press the Number key“2”.
C Press OK, and release VCR.
● The remote control now can transmit B code control signals.
Check remote control code for recorder
B
Press and hold 4 on the recorder for more than 5 seconds while
the recorder is turned off. The code currently set appears on the
display panel.
Change code for recorder
C
Press any key on the remote control. The recorder now responds
to B code control signals.
● To set the remote control and the recorder back to A code
control signals, repeat the same procedure as shown above
except pressing the Number key“1” in step B of 1.
To control two recorders with the same remote
control
You can control two JVC recorders by switching the remote
control code for the remote control between A and B (
keeping two recorders to different control codes.
● To change only the remote control code for the remote control,
DO NOT perform steps B and C.
step A),
墌
Editing
You can use your recorder as the playback or recording deck. You
can use a camcorder as the source player and your recorder as the
recording deck. Refer also to the other components’ instruction
manuals for connection and its operations.
Make connections
A
Example: When using this recorder as the source player
This recorder (for playback)
To AUDIO/VIDEO OUT
AV cable
(not supplied)
To AV input
Another recorder (for recording)
● When using this recorder as the recording deck, connect this
recorder’s AV input connectors to the AV output connectors on
the other recorder. If the source player is monaural, connect the
audio output connector on the source player to the left audio
input connector on this recorder.
Load cassettes
B
Insert the playback cassette into the source player and the cassette
to be recorded on into the recording deck.
Select input mode on recording deck
C
Select the correct external input on the recording deck. Press AUX
or PR+/–.
On this recorder (when using this recorder as the recording deck);
Select “L-1” — when connecting the other recorder to the AV
input connectors on the rear panel.
Select “F-1” — when connecting the other recorder to the AV
input connectors on the front panel.
Select edit mode
D
Set the edit mode to “ON” for the recorders if such a mode is
equipped.
● On this recorder, set “PICTURE CONTROL” to “EDIT” (
Start playback
E
Press 4 on the source player.
Start recording
F
Press 7 on the recording deck.
墌
10).
— 12 —
Information on Multi-System Compatibility
Off-Air Recording
The built-in multi-system tuner is capable of receiving PAL B/G, I and D/K, and SECAM B/G and D/K and NTSC broadcasts.
TV system
Multi-system
tuner
(B/G, I, D/K, M)
NOTE:
This model does not operate in BRAZIL (PAL-M) or ARGENTINA (PAL-N).
Playback
This recorder can play back all 3 types of recorded tape.
Recorded tape
Recorded tape
Playback circuit
Multi-system receiver
Built-in
RF converter
K, I, G, H, M
Multi-system monitor
Manual switching
Manual switching
NOTES:
When viewing NTSC tapes on a PAL TV set:
● The picture may shrink vertically with black bars appearing at the top and bottom of the screen. This is not a malfunction on the part of the
video recorder nor the TV.
● The picture may roll up or down. This can be corrected using the V-HOLD control found on some TVs. (This cannot be corrected if the TV
does not have a V-HOLD control.)
● During search, still, or frame-by-frame playback, the picture will be distorted, and there may be a loss of colour.
ATTENTION:
When this recorder is connected to a multi-system TV, the audio signal may not be heard or may be noisy if the colour system select switch
of the TV is adjusted to the AUTO position. In such a case, set the TV’s colour system select switch to the appropriate position which
corresponds to the TV system you have selected at the TV System Select screen.
— 13 —
– Information on Multi-System Compatibility –
Tape-To-Tape Editing
There are 4 different types of recorded tape, depending on the signal recorded.
Recorded tape
Playback equipment
IMPORTANT
Tuner Setting
IMPORTANT
Perform the following steps only if auto channel set has not been
set correctly by Auto Set Up function or if you have moved to a
different area or if a new station starts broadcasting in your area.
Your recorder needs to memorise all necessary stations in channel
positions in order to record TV programmes. Auto Channel Set
automatically assigns all receivable stations in your area so that
you can call them up with the PR+/– buttons without going
through any vacant channels.
● If no sound accompanies the picture or the audio sounds
unnatural on some channels that have been stored by Auto
Channel Set, the TV system setting for those channels may be
incorrect. Select the appropriate TV system for those channels.
Refer to “TV System Selection — When you see the picture but
the audio can’t be heard or sounds unnatural” (
● Since your recorder memorises all detected stations even if the
reception condition is poor, some of those stored stations may
produce a noisy picture. To delete those stations, refer to
“Delete A Channel” (
Manual Channel Set
Auto Channel Set
A
Access Main Menu screen, then Tuner
Set screen
Press MENU on the remote control. Press
to place the pointer next to “TUNER
rt
SET”, then press OK or
B
Perform Auto Channel Set
Press rt to place the pointer next to
“AUTO CH SET”, then press OK or
C
Select TV system
Press rt to place the pointer next to the
appropriate TV system, then press OK or
Operating: AC 90 V – 260 V
Power consumption: 16 W
Temperature
Operating: 5°C to 40°C
Storage: –20°C to 60°C
Operating position: Horizontal only
Dimensions (W x H x D) : 400 mm x 94 mm x 265 mm
Weight: 2.9 kg
Format: VHS standard
Maximum recording time
(SP): 240 min. with E-240 video cassette
(LP): 480 min. with E-240 video cassette
(EP): 480 min. with T-160 video cassette
VIDEO/AUDIO
Signal system: PAL-type colour signal and CCIR
Recording system: DA-4 (Double Azimuth) head helical
Signal-to-noise ratio: 45 dB
Horizontal resolution: 250 lines (PAL/MESECAM)
Frequency range
Normal audio: 70 Hz to 10,000 Hz
Hi-Fi audio: 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz
Input/Output: RCA connectors (IN x 2, OUT x 1)
AC 110 V – 240 V
(PAL/MESECAM)
: 160 min. with T-160 video cassette
(NTSC)
(PAL/MESECAM)
(NTSC)
monochrome signal, 625 lines
50 fields
NTSC colour and EIA monochrome
:
signals, 525 lines/60 fields
scan system
: 220 lines (NTSC)
d, 50 Hz/60 Hz
, 50 Hz/60 Hz
d
TUNER/TIMER
TV channel storage
capacity
Tuning system: Frequency synthesized tuner
Channel coverage