JVC HR-J935EK User Manual

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

HR-J935EK

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CONTENTS

SAFETY FIRST 2

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

Some Do’s And Dont’s ............................. 3

INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER 4

Basic Connections ................................... 4

Tune The TV To Your Video Recorder ...... 5

Connection To A Satellite Receiver .......... 6

Connection To A Stereo System ............... 7

INITIAL SETTINGS 8

Tuner Set .................................................. 8

Clock Set ................................................. 9

PLAYBACK 11

Basic Playback ....................................... 11

Playback Features .................................. 12

TimeScan ...............................................18

RECORDING 20

Basic Recording ..................................... 20

B.E.S.T. Picture System ........................... 21

On-Screen Displays ............................... 23

Recording Features ................................ 24

TIMER RECORDING 26

Information On Video Plus+ .................. 26

Guide Channel Set .............................. 26

Video Plus+ Timer Recording ................. 28

Regular Timer Programming .................. 30

Check And Cancel Programmes .......... 32

Timer Warning .................................... 32

Auto SP/LP Timer.................................33

PDC Recording ................................... 33

EDITING 34

Edit To Or From Another Video

Recorder ................................................ 34

Edit From A Camcorder ......................... 35

Random Assemble Editing ..................... 36

Insert Editing .......................................... 38

Audio Dubbing ...................................... 40

REMOTE CONTROL 42

Multi-Brand Remote Control .................. 42

USING THE CONFIRMATION SCREEN 43

Storing Channels Manually .................... 43

Delete A Channel .................................. 44

Change Station Preset Position ............... 44

Set Stations ............................................ 45

TV STATION AND ID LIST 47 TV STATION CHANNEL NUMBER GUIDE 48 TROUBLESHOOTING 49 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 51 SPECIFICATIONS 52 INDEX 53

PU30425-1946-1

SAFETY FIRST

Safety Precautions

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

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

MOISTURE.

IMPORTANT

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.

BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally fitted, and to replace the fuse cover.

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

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.

IMPORTANT

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

instruction manual before installing or operating the recorder.

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

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

The OPERATE button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit, but switches operating current on and off.

Video tapes recorded with this video recorder in the LP (Long Play) mode cannot be played back on a single-speed video recorder.

Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage to the recorder, remote control or video cassette.

1. DO NOT place the recorder . . .

... in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or

humidity. ... in direct sunlight. ... in a dusty environment. ... in an environment where strong magnetic fields are

generated. ... on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration.

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

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

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

5. AVOID violent shocks to the recorder during transport.

PAL

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

videorecorder.

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

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

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.

4-STEP QUICK SET UP

BASIC CONNECTION

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TUNE THE TV TO YOUR VIDEO RECORDER

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TUNER SET

CLOCK SET

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

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

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

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

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

ment.

DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment. DON'T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ABOVE ALL...

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

case — this could result in a fatal electrical shock;

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

sorry!

INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER

Basic Connections

Back of TV

Aerial terminal

21-pin SCART connector

RF Cable (provided)

21-pin SCART Cable

It's essential that your video recorder be properly connected. Follow these steps carefully. THESE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ANY VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PERFORMED.

CHECK CONTENTS

Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in “Specifications” (Z pg. 52).

SITUATE RECORDER

Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface.

CONNECT RECORDER TO TV

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

RF CONNECTION

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

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

on the rear panel of the recorder.

c– Connect the provided RF cable between the RF

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

Before operating the recorder, make sure the TV’s preset is set to the VIDEO preset.

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 SCART cable between the

AV1 IN/OUT socket on the rear panel of the recorder and the TV’s 21-pin SCART connector.

c– Set the RF OUT switch to OFF.

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

Mains Power Cord

Mains outlet

CONNECT RECORDER TO MAINS

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

AUD

ON – T

Tune The TV To Your Video Recorder

TV Aerial Cable

AUDIO OUT

RF OUT

ON – TEST – OFF

RF OUT switch

The video recorder sends picture and sound signals via the RF connecting cable to your TV on UHF channel 36.

AV2 IN

AV1 IN/OUT

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RF OUT

ANT. IN

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TURN ON THE RECORDER

Press OPERATE.

SELECT OUTPUT MODE

Set the RF OUT switch on the back of the recorder to TEST.

RF output channel adjustment screw

Back of Recorder

SET TV PRESET

Set your TV to the video preset (UHF channel 36). Two white bars appear on screen vertically.

● Tune the TV until the bars are as clear as they can be.

● Your TV should be set to the preset designated for use

with a video recorder, or to a spare preset if there is not a specified video preset on your TV.

RESET OUTPUT MODE

Return the RF OUT switch to ON.

NOTE:

If some interference noise is continually seen on the screen, consult your JVC dealer.

INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER (cont'd)

Connection To A Satellite Receiver

Outdoor Unit

The AV2 IN socket on the rear panel of your recorder allows simple connection to a satellite receiver.

Aerial

Back of TV

Aerial terminal

Satellite Receiver Unit

DECODER VCR TV

Mains outlet

Satellite Cable

TV Aerial cable

ANT. IN

RF OUT

21-pin SCART connectors

EXT.2 EXT.1

Back of Recorder

AUDIO OUT

RF OUT

ON – TEST – OFF

AV2 IN

AV1 IN/OUT

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RF OUT

ANT. IN

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NOTES:

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When connecting your recorder to a TV equipped with 21-pin SCART connectors, follow the illustration above using the cables shown in gray.

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For details, check your satellite receiver’s instruction manual.

Connection To A Stereo

These instructions enable you to connect your video recorder to your Hi-Fi stereo system (if you have one) and listen to the soundtrack through the stereo.

System

Audio Cable (not provided)

Mains outlet

AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR

AUDIO OUT

RF OUT

ON – TEST – OFF

AV2 IN

AV1 IN/OUT

FM Tuner

CD Player

Stereo Amplifier

Speaker Speaker

R.A. EDIT

RF OUT

ANT. IN

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Television

AUDIO OUT

MAKE CONNECTIONS

Connect the AUDIO OUT L and R connectors on your video recorder to the AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR

terminals on your stereo system's receiver or amplifier.

NOTES:

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When connecting your recorder's audio output connectors to a stereo amplifier, make sure you connect L and R correctly.

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If NICAM TV broadcasts are receivable in your area, this recorder can record them independently of the TV set and play them back through the connected stereo system.

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When listening to sound through the connected stereo system, turn the TV's volume down completely.

Back of Recorder

CAUTIONS:

● This recorder has a dynamic range of more than 80 dB with regards to its Hi-Fi audio capability. It is recommended that you check the maximum level if you are going to listen to the Hi-Fi audio signals through a stereo amplifier. A sudden surge in the input level to the speakers may damage them.

● Some speakers and televisions are specially shielded to prevent television interference. If both are of the non-shielded type, do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV set as this can adversely affect the video playback picture.

CH SET

PUSH JOGﬁ%

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OPERATE TV PROG.

Tuner Set

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

INITIAL SETTINGS

Your recorder needs to memorise all necessary stations in preset positions in order to record TV programmes. ATS+ (Auto Tuning System) automatically assigns all receivable stations in your area to call them up with the TV PROG. buttons without going through any vacant channels.

The following procedure describes how to select automatic channel setting.

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TURN ON THE RECORDER

Press OPERATE.

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TV PROG.

ACCESS CH SET MODE MENU

Press and hold CH SET for more than 2 seconds. The

Ch. Set Mode menu screen to the right appears.

[5∞] : SELECT

[CANCEL] : EXIT

SELECT MODE

“AUTO CH SET” is the necessary mode for this

procedure, so simply press OK to enter the selection.

● The Auto Ch. Set screen appears, and remains on screen while the recorder searches for receivable stations.

[CANCEL] : EXIT

VIEW CONFIRMATION SCREEN

The stations your recorder located appear on a

Confirmation screen — preset positions (PR), presets (CH) and station names (ID – Z pg. 47). To view the next page of the listing, press PUSH

JOG

screen and the program currently being broadcast by the highlighted station appear alternately for 5 seconds each.

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PR CH ID PR CH ID 01 40 BBC1 08 - - - 02 46 BBC2 O9 - - - 03 43 ITV 10 - - - 04 65 CH4 11 - - - 05 - - - - 12 - - - 06 - - - - 13 - - - 07 - - - - 14 - - - -

[ [CANCEL] : DELETE

[CH SET ] : EXIT

AUTO CH SET

MANUAL CH SET

GUIDE CH SET

: OK

AUTO CH SET

PLEASE WAIT

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: EDIT

NOTES:

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Fine tuning is performed automatically when you select “AUTO CH SET”. If you want to perform it manually, refer to page 46.

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To set the tuner manually, refer to “Storing Channels Manually” (Z pg. 43).

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press CH SET.

● Using the Confirmation screen, you can skip or add

preset positions, enter station names and perform other operations. Refer to page 43 for the procedures.

● Depending on reception conditions, the stations may not be stored in order, and the station names may not be stored correctly.

Clock Set

OPERATE

CLOCK

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

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If you performed Auto Channel Set (Z pg. 8) without ever having set the clock previously, the recorder’s built-in clock is also set automatically. The Auto and Manual clock setting procedures are necessary when . . .

– a power outage of more than 3 minutes occurs. – the tuner has been set manually. – the user desires to set the clock slightly ahead of the actual time. – the clock was not set even after Auto Tuner Set was performed.

Whether you perform Auto or Manual clock setting, you can use the convenient Just Clock function.

Just Clock

The Just Clock function provides accurate time keeping through automatic adjustments at regular intervals, by reading data from

a PDC signal. The Just Clock option appears in the Clock Set and Auto Clock Set screens, and can be set “ON” or “OFF” (the default setting is “ON”). Press OK until the Just Clock setting begins blinking, then press PUSH JOG%ﬁ to change the setting.

IMPORTANT: If you turn off Just Clock off, the accuracy of your recorder’s built-in clock may be reduced, which could adversely effect timer recording.

Both Auto and Manual clock setting procedures begin from step 3.

Preparation

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OPERATE

PUSH JOG

TURN THE RECORDER ON

Press OPERATE.

ACCESS CLOCK SET SCREEN

Press CLOCK on the remote control. The Clock

Set screen appears.

Auto Clock Set

SET CLOCK AUTOMATICALLY

At the Clock Set screen, press PUSH JOG . The

Auto Clock Set screen appears and clock setting begins.

● If "TV.PR" isn't set to the preset position on which Auto Clock Set data is received, "ERROR" appears, and then the screen from step 2 reappears. To set "TV.PR", press OK to place the cursor next to it, then cycle through the numbers by pressing PUSH JOG%ﬁ until the number representing the position in which the station transmitting clock setting data (BBC1, BBC2, etc.) is stored appears.

TIME DATE YEAR 0: 00 01 . 01 00

JUST CLOCK: ON

TV. PR 1

[ ]: AUTO CLOCK SET [5∞]:ADJUST = [CLOCK] : EXIT

AUTO CLOCK SET

JUST CLOCK: ON

TV. PR 1

CLOCK SET

:OK

CLOCK SET

PLEASE WAIT

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE.

CLOCK

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Once clock setting is completed, press CLOCK to return to the normal screen.

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Manual Clock Set

SET DATE AND TIME

Press PUSH JOG%ﬁ to set the hour, then press OK. The “minutes” display begins blinking. Repeat the

procedure to set the minutes, day, month and year.

SET JUST CLOCK

The default setting is “ON”. Set as desired by pressing

PUSH JOG%ﬁ, then press OK.

● If you set to “OFF”, you can disregard the next step as you won’t be able to receive regular clock adjustments.

SET CLOCK DATA SOURCE PRESET

The recorder is preset to receive clock setting and adjustment data from preset position 1. Press PUSH JOG%ﬁ to set the preset position to the number representing the station transmitting clock setting data (BBC1, BBC2, etc.), then press OK.

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START CLOCK OPERATION

Press CLOCK.

3,4, 5

PUSH JOG

3,4, 5

NOTES:

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Just Clock (when set to "ON") enables adjustment of the recorder's built-in clock every hour on the hour, except for 11 o'clock in the evening and midnight.

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Just Clock is not effective when . . . – the recorder’s power is on (unless the recorder is tuned to

the same preset selected in the Clock Set screen). – the recorder is in the Timer mode. – a difference of more than 3 minutes exists between the

built-in clock’s time and the actual time.

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The recorder’s clock is automatically adjusted at the start/end of Summer Time.

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Auto clock setting and Just Clock may not function properly depending on the reception condition.

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During Manual clock setting, if the day and month data are invalid (such as 31st April), the month digits are cleared automatically and the day digits begin blinking. Input the correct data.

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If, in step 3 of the Manual clock setting procedure, the year digits are automatically cleared and the day digits begin blinking, it is possible that you have input 29th February for a non-leap year. Input the correct data.

PLAYBACK

PLAY

STOP

PLAY

STOP/EJECT

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TIME SCAN SHUTTLE

Basic

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 VIDEO preset (or AV mode).

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LOAD A CASSETTE

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

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

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

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

FIND PROGRAMME START POINT

If the tape is advanced past the start point, press REW or turn the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring to the left.

To go forward, press FF or turn the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring to the right.

START PLAYBACK

Press PLAY. “BEST” appears blinking in the recorder's

display panel for 5 seconds (Z pg. 22).

STOP PLAYBACK

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

Usable cassettes

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

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

REW

PAUSE

TIME SCAN AUDIO

PLAY

JOG

TIME SCAN SHUTTLE

PLAYBACK (cont.)

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

Playback Features

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PUSH JOG

High-Speed (Turbo) Search

ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED SEARCH

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

search.

● For short searches, press and hold FF or REW for over

2 seconds. When released, normal playback resumes.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

NOTES:

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Picture may not appear during search with an LP-recorded tape.

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

PLAY

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TV PROG.

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PAUSE

Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback

PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK

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

● During still picture, the sound from the previous 3 seconds (approx.) will be played back repeatedly (provided there was at least 6 seconds of normal playback prior to engaging the still picture mode). However, the TIME SCAN indicator will not light (Z pg. 18).

● The TIME SCAN AUDIO switch must be set to "ON", or the sound will not be heard (Z pg. 18).

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

playback.

Press PAUSE.

Press PUSH JOG or .

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

Slow Motion

ACTIVATE SLOW-MOTION PLAYBACK

Turn the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring to the left or press PUSH JOG during playback to decrease speed in the

forward direction. To play in reverse slow-motion (and in reverse play mode), continue to turn the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring to the left or press PUSH JOG after selecting all the forward direction slow-motion modes.

During still picture, turn the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring to the right for forward slow motion, or to the left for reverse slow motion.

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

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

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

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Manual Tracking

Your video recorder is equipped with automatic tracking control. During playback, you can override this and adjust the tracking manually by pressing the TV PROG. buttons.

OVERRIDE AUTOMATIC TRACKING

Press SP/LP on the remote to engage manual tracking.

ADJUST TRACKING MANUALLY

Press TV PROG. + or – to adjust tracking.

RETURN TO AUTOMATIC TRACKING

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

TV PROG.

NOTE:

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

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

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, “REV 3” appears and blinks. 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.

C. MEMORY

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OPERATE

PLAYBACK (cont.)

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.

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NOTE:

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

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OPERATE

ACTIVATE INDEX SEARCH

Press PUSH JOG or (™ or £). “™ 1” or

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“£ 1” is displayed on screen and search begins in

the corresponding direction.

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

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

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

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Current position

AB C D E F

–2 –1 1 2 3

Index number

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

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 OPERATE 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.

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. ”On-Screen” (Z pg. 23) must be

set to “ON”, or the indicator will not appear.

NOTE:

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

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STOP

TIME SCAN SHUTTLE

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C. MEMORY

Scene Finder

This function helps you check contents of unlabeled recorded tapes at the touch of a single button.

Search Search Search

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FF REW FF REW FF REW

5 seconds 5 seconds

on counter

5 seconds10 minutes

10 minutes on counter

NOTE:

Scene Finder cannot be used when the recorder is in the Record mode.

ACTIVATE SCENE FINDER

Press SCENE FINDER. The recorder starts forward search for 5 seconds and then fast-forwards 10 minutes

on the counter. This cycle is repeated until the end of the tape is reached.

● To start Scene Finder in the reverse direction, press

SCENE FINDER and then turn the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring to the left (or press the REW button)

within 2 seconds. This cycle is repeated until the beginning of the tape.

● During Scene Finder, the following indications appear on the display panel:

STOP SCENE FINDER

Press STOP.

SCENE FINDER

NOTES:

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During Scene Finder search, you can also hear the tape sound. During fast forward or rewind, you hear the current TV sound instead.

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During Scene Finder, the sound can be heard regardless of TIME SCAN AUDIO switch's setting.

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Scene Finder does not function during Index Search.

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

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.

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

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

PLAY

PLAYBACK (cont.)

NTSC Playback

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

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LOAD A CASSETTE

Insert a cassette recorded in NTSC.

START PLAYBACK

Press PLAY. “NT” appears on the display panel.

● Some TVs shrink the picture vertically and place

black bars at the top and bottom of the screen. This is not a malfunction on the part of either the video recorder or the TV.

● The picture may roll up and down. This can be corrected using the V-HOLD control found on some TVs. (This cannot be corrected if the TV does not have a V-HOLD control.)

● The counter and tape remaining time readings will be incorrect.

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

● Depending on the type of TV, the top and bottom portions of superimposed displays may be cut off during NTSC playback.

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 on the remote control changes the soundtrack being played back as follows:

TRACK

Recorder's Front Panel On-Screen Display

L + R

HI FI

For Hi-Fi stereo tapes

For main audio of Bilingual tapes

For sub audio of Bilingual tapes

NORM NORM For audio-dubbed tapes

L + R + NORM

HI FI

NORM

For audio-dubbed tapes

NOTES:

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"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.

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For instructions on recording NICAM stereo and bilingual programmes, refer to page 24.

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Bilingual programmes are not currently broadcast in the U.K.

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"ON SCREEN" must be set to "ON" or the on-screen displays will not appear (Z pg. 23).

USE

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DISPLAY

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A/B CODE

12 45

3 6 9

OPERATE

Tape Remaining Time

DISPLAY REMAINING TIME

Press DISPLAY until the time remaining on the tape appears.

● By pressing the DISPLAY button, you can change the display to show the counter reading, tape remaining time, or clock time.

NOTE:

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

Remote A/B Code Switching

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

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REMOVE POWER SUPPLY

Unplug the mains power cord from the mains outlet.

SET A/B CODE SWITCH

Set to B.

RE-SUPPLY POWER

Plug the mains power cord back into the mains outlet.

TURN THE RECORDER ON

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

NOTE:

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

PLAY

TIME SCAN AUDIO

TIME SCAN SHUTTLE

PLAY

TimeScan

TIME SCAN SHUTTLE INDICATOR

TIME SCAN INDICATOR

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PLAYBACK (cont.)

Your recorder is equipped with the TimeScan function. TimeScan allows noise free pictures to be displayed on your TV screen in the forward and reverse search modes. Audio will be played back at normal speed during any of the TimeScan modes (Z pg. 19). TimeScan allows you to view a program in search mode while listening to the audio.

NOTES:

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The TIME SCAN AUDIO switch must be set to "ON", or the sound will not be heard in TimeScan mode.

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The audio will not synchronize with the video in TimeScan modes.

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In Pause mode 3 seconds (approx.) of audio will be played

back repeatedly.

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In TimeScan search modes some of the audio information will not be played so that the audio can keep up with the video.

Audio signal during TimeScan

12 45

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3 6 9

PUSH JOG

Playback tape

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Sound of 1, 3 and 5 is heard. Sound of 2 and 4 is not heard. Output audio signal is normal (monaural) sound.

Variable-Speed Search/ Reverse Play

ACTIVATE VARIABLE-SPEED SEARCH

During playback or still, turn the recorder's TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring. It remains at that position even after you

release it. Each time it passes a click position, the playback speed changes. (Refer to the chart on pg 19 for playback speeds).

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. (Refer to the chart on pg 19 for playback speeds).

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

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