JVC HR-S5700AM User Manual

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

HR-S5700AM

CABLE/ DVD/SAT

VCR

AUDIO

TV/VCR

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DAILY/QTDN.

WEEKLY/HEBDO

VPS/PDC

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AUX

STOP

START

DATE

FIN

DEBUT

EXPRESS

PROG

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TV PR +

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TV PR –

PR+

PR–

INSTRUCTIONS

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15dB NORM

VPS/PDC

VCR

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ENGLISH

CONTENTS

SAFETY FIRST 2

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

INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER 4

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

S-VIDEO Connection ................. 5

INITIAL SETTINGS 6

Video Channel Set ..................... 6

Auto Set Up ............................... 8

On-Screen Displays ................. 10

Select Language ....................... 11

Clock Set.................................. 12

PLAYBACK 13

Basic Playback ......................... 13

Playback Features..................... 14

RECORDING 17

Basic Recording ....................... 17

Recording Features................... 18

B.E.S.T. Picture System ............. 22

TIMER RECORDING 24

G-CODE™/SHOWVIEW™ System Setup . G-CODE™/SHOWVIEW™ Timer

Programming ........................... 26

Express Timer Programming ..... 28

Automatic Satellite Programme

Recording ................................ 33

SPECIAL FEATURES 34

Remote Control Functions........ 34

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 38

Connecting/Using A Stereo

System ..................................... 38

EDITING 39

Preparation For Editing ............. 39

Edit From A Camcorder ............ 40

Edit To Or From Another Video

Recorder .................................. 41

Audio Dubbing ........................ 42

INFORMATION ON MULTI-SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY 44

TUNER SET 46 TROUBLESHOOTING 50 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 53 INDEX 54 SPECIFICATIONS 57

LPT0428-001A

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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

 When you are not using the recorder for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the

power cord from the mains outlet.

 Dangerous voltage inside. Refer internal servicing to qualified service personnel. To prevent electric shock or

fire hazard, remove the power cord from the mains outlet prior to connecting or disconnecting any signal lead or aerial.

 Use the conversion plug (not provided in certain areas) depending on the type of your AC wall outlet.

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.

IMPORTANT

 Please read the various precautions on this page before installing or operating the recorder.  It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record pre-recorded tapes, records, or discs without the consent

of the owner of copyright in the sound or video recording, broadcast or cable programme and in any literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic work embodied therein.

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.

 Dispose of used battery promptly.  Keep away from children.  Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.

525/625

 Cassettes marked "S-VHS" and "VHS" can be used with this video cassette recorder. However, S-VHS recordings are possible only

with cassettes marked "S-VHS". By using S-VHS ET it is possible to record and play back with S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes with this recorder.

 HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.  G-CODE is a trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation and is registered in the following countries: Australia, China, Hong

Kong, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, and Taiwan. SHOW VIEW 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 G-CODE/SHOWVIEW system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation. G-CODE and SHOWVIEW are different trademarks used to represent the same easy recording feature. However, for simplicity, only the term G-CODE will be used in the instructions. If you use SHOWVIEW system, follow the same steps listed for the G-CODE system.

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POWER SYSTEM

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

The STANDBY/ON 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) 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.

DO NOT block the recorder's ventilation openings.

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

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

AVOID violent shocks to the recorder during transport.

" shows electrical power standby and " " shows ON.

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.

Auto Head Cleaner

A built-in head cleaner automatically cleans the video heads and head drum whenever a tape is loaded or unloaded to reduce head clogging.

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Basic

INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER

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.

Connections

Aerial terminal

Back of TV

AV-IN terminals

AV Cable (not provided)

Mains Power Cord

RF Cable (provided)

TV Aerial Cable

CHECK CONTENTS

Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in "SPECIFICATIONS" ( pg. 57).

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.

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 .

Mains outlet

AUDIO OUT/ VIDEO OUT

Connect the power plug to an AC outlet before installing the lithium battery.  pg. 7

Rear View

CONNECT RECORDER TO MAINS

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

NOTE:

Use the conversion plug (not provided in certain areas) depending on the type of your AC wall outlet.

ATTENTION

If you have finished all the necessary connections, go to "Video Channel Set" on page 6, then perform Auto Set Up on page 8; do NOT press the button on the recorder/remote control to turn on the recorder's power before you start Auto Set Up.

S-VIDEO Connection

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Back of TV

Mains Power Cord

Back of Recorder

Aerial terminal

S-VIDEO IN connector

AUDIO IN connectors

Audio cable (not provided)

Mains outlet

S-Video cable (provided)

AUDIO OUT

RF Cable (provided)

Aerial or Cable

ANT. IN

S VIDEO OUT

RF OUT

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To Connect to A TV With S-VIDEO/AUDIO IN Connectors . . .

CONNECT RECORDER TO TV

a– Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per "RF

CONNECTION" ( pg. 4).

b– Connect the recorder's S VIDEO OUT connector to

the TV's S-VIDEO IN connector.

c– Connect the recorder's AUDIO OUT connectors to

the TV's AUDIO IN connectors.

NOTES:

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You can obtain high-quality S-VHS pictures.

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If your television is not stereo-capable, use the recorder's AUDIO OUT connectors to connect to an audio amplifier for Hi-Fi stereo sound reproduction. ( pg. 38)

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To operate the recorder with your TV using the S-VIDEO connection, set your TV to the VIDEO (or AV mode).

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For switching the TV's mode, refer to the instruction manual of your television.

CONNECT RECORDER TO MAINS

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

ATTENTION

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STOP/EJECT

PR +/–

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.

INITIAL SETTINGS

If you have connected the video recorder to your TV via the provided RF cable only (RF connection) – Go to "With RF Connection" below.

If you have connected the video recorder to your TV via both the provided RF cable and an AV cable (AV connection), or via the provided RF cable, the provided S-Video cable and an audio cable (S-VIDEO connection) – Go to "With AV Connection or S-VIDEO Connection" on next page.

With RF Connection

IMPORTANT:

Before performing the following steps, make sure the recorder's power is off and there is no cassette inserted in the recorder.

PR+

PR–

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PR +/–

ACCESS VIDEO CHANNEL SET MODE

Hold down STOP/EJECT on the recorder until the display panel shows the following.

SELECT TV SYSTEM

Press PR +/– 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 5 : M

Major Countries TV System

New Zealand, Kuwait, U.A.E., Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Morocco, Lebanon, Iraq

China, Mongolia, Russia D/K

Hong Kong I

Australia H

4 : H

B/G

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.

U.S.A., Japan, S.Korea, Taiwan M

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SET VIDEO CHANNEL

Set your TV to UHF channel 36.

● If the two vertical white bars appear clearly on the

screen as shown in the illustration ( "TEST SIGNAL" on page 6), press OK and then go to step 4.

● If the two vertical white bars do not appear clearly,

press OK and then PR +/– to set the video recorder to a vacant channel between 28 and 60 which is not occupied by any local station in your area.

(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 4. If not, re-set the video recorder to another vacant channel and try again.

NOTES:

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If you set the video recorder to a channel which is occupied by a local station or has neighbouring channels that are occupied by local stations, the picture reception quality will be affected and some interference noise will appear on the TV screen. Be sure to select a vacant channel which has no broadcast on neighbouring channels.

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

FINISH VIDEO CHANNEL SET

Press OK.

● If Auto Set Up ( pg. 8) or Tuner Set ( pg. 46) has

not previously been performed, the Language Select screen appears and Auto Set Up function takes place automatically.

With AV Connection or S-VIDEO Connection

IMPORTANT:

Before performing the following steps, make sure the recorder's power is off and there is no cassette inserted in the recorder.

ACCESS VIDEO CHANNEL SET MODE

Hold down STOP/EJECT on the recorder until the display panel shows the following.

SET VIDEO CHANNEL

Press OK, then press PR – until the display panel shows the following.

Now the video channel is set to off (– –).

FINISH VIDEO CHANNEL SET

Press OK.

● If Auto Set Up ( pg. 8) or Tuner Set ( pg. 46) has

To view picture signals from the video recorder, set your TV to its AV mode.

not previously been performed, the Language Select screen appears and Auto Set Up function takes place automatically.

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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 and turn off the recorder power.

Open the battery cover while pressing the release tab as illustrated.

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.

Close the battery cover until it clicks in place.

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Auto Set Up

IMPORTANT

● Don't press any buttons on the recorder or remote that are not directly related to the step you are performing while Auto Set Up is in progress.

● If you perform Auto Set Up successfully during installation, there's no need to separately perform the Language Select, Clock Set or Channel Set procedures, but if adjustments become necessary they can be performed as follows:

– To change the selected language  pg. 11 – To reset or adjust the time  pg. 12 – To add/delete channels manually  pg. 47, 48 – To reset the tuner after moving to a different location

 pg. 46

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

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.

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.  pg. 4, 5

● The "Video Channel Set" procedure should be done first and the TV should be set to its AV mode (with AV or SVIDEO connection  pg. 7) or video channel (with RF connection  pg. 6).

SELECT LANGUAGE

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to your desired language (English or Chinese), then press OK or

PUSH JOG .

● The Clock Set screen appears.

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SET TIME

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to set the time, then press OK

or PUSH JOG .

● Press and hold either button to delay or advance the time by 30 minutes.

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CLOCK SET

TIME DATE YEAR 0:00 01.01 00

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

SET DATE

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to set the date, then press OK or PUSH JOG .

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

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SET YEAR

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to set the year, then press MENU.

PUSH JOG

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Major Countries TV System

Australia, New Zealand, Kuwait, U.A.E., Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Morocco, Lebanon, Iraq

China, Mongolia, Russia D/K

Hong Kong I

U.S.A., Japan, S.Korea, Taiwan M

B/G

PUSH JOG

SELECT TV SYSTEM

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to the appropriate TV system (refer to the table on the left).

START AUTO CHANNEL SET

Press OK or PUSH JOG .

● The Auto Set Up function scans all the channels that

are receivable by your recorder. It then automatically assigns each receivable channels to the PR +/– buttons. It skips non-receivable channels.

● As Auto Set Up progresses, the " " mark on the screen moves from left to right. (See below.)

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

AUTO CH SET

PLEASE WAIT

START FINISH

During Auto Set Up

"PLEASE WAIT" 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

NOTES:

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If you perform Auto Set Up when the aerial cable is not connected properly, "SCAN COMPLETED -NO SIGNAL-" appears on the screen. When this happens, make sure of the aerial connection and press OK; Auto Set Up will take place again.

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If there is a power cut, or if you press or MENU 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.

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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. 47 – 49.

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If no sound accompanies the picture or the audio sounds unnatural 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.  "TV System Selection – When you see the picture but the audio can't be heard or sounds unnatural" on page 49.

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

On-Screen Displays

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

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TURN ON THE RECORDER

Press .

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN

Place the pointer next to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing

PUSH JOG %ﬁ, then press OK or PUSH JOG .

ENABLE/DISABLE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

The default setting is "ON", so if you want on-screen

displays, leave the setting as it is and go to step 5. If you don't want the displays to appear, press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to "O.S.D." and press OK or PUSH JOG to set to "OFF".

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B. E . S. T. ON PICTURE CONTROL AUTO AUTO TIMER OFF O. S. D. ON AUTO SP=LP TIMER OFF

S-VHS ON [5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

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FUNCTION SET

PUSH JOG

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

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.

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

1 –Operation mode indicators 2 –Tape speed SP/LP/EP 3 –Colour system indicator ( pg. 44) 4 –Tape direction 5 –Counter display 6 –Tape remaining time indicator 7 –Audio mode display ( pg. 16) 8 –Tape position indicator ( pg. 16)

9 –Type of Broadcast ( pg. 19) 10 – Current day/month/year 11 – Clock display 12 – Channel position number/Aux. indicator (L-1, F-1 or S-1) 13 – Cassette loaded mark

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PR. 12 ]SP 21 : 00 MESECAM

24. 12. 99

9 8

HIFI –1 : 23 : 45 L

R REMAIN 1 : 00

2 3

4 5

Select

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TURN ON THE RECORDER

Press .

Language

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

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ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to

"INITIAL SET", then press OK or PUSH JOG .

ACCESS LANGUAGE SELECT SCREEN

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to

"LANGUAGE", then press OK or PUSH JOG .

MAIN MENU

FUNCTION SET TUNER SET INITIAL SET

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

INITIAL SET

CLOCK SET LANGUAGE G-CODE/SHOW VIEW SETUP

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

PUSH JOG

SELECT LANGUAGE

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

press OK or PUSH JOG .

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

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Clock Set

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

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

TURN ON THE RECORDER

Press .

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to

"INITIAL SET", then press OK or PUSH JOG .

FUNCTION SET TUNER SET INITIAL SET

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

MAIN MENU

ACCESS CLOCK SET SCREEN

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

PUSH JOG

Clock Set screen appears.

INITIAL SET

CLOCK SET LANGUAGE G-CODE/SHOW VIEW SETUP

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

TIME DATE YEAR 0: 00 01 . 01 00

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

CLOCK SET

SET TIME

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to set the time, then press OK or PUSH JOG .

● Press and hold either button to delay or advance the time by 30 minutes.

SET DATE

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to set the date, then press OK or PUSH JOG .

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

SET YEAR

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to set the year.

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 OPERATION

Press MENU.

PLAYBACK

PLAY

STOP

PLAY

COLOUR SYSTEM

STOP/EJECT

SHUTTLE

Basic Playback

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

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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. S-VHS playback is possible only with S-VHS PAL tapes recorded in SP or LP, or S-VHS NTSC tapes recorded in the SP or EP mode.

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.

● Select the appropriate colour system by pressing the COLOUR SYSTEM button( pg. 44).

● If the record safety tab has been removed, playback begins automatically ( pg. 17).

REW

PR+

PR–

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FIND PROGRAMME START POINT

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

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

START PLAYBACK

Press PLAY. "BEST" appears blinking in the recorder's display panel during automatic tracking ( 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

Clean the video heads using a dry cleaning cassette--TCL2UX--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” ( pg. 8).

● 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. While only VHS signals can be recorded on regular VHS cassettes, both VHS and Super VHS signals can be recorded and played back using Super VHS cassettes.

By using S-VHS ET it is possible to record and play back with S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes with this recorder ( pg. 21).

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JOG

PLAY

SHUTTLE

STOP

PR +/–

PLAYBACK (cont.)

Playback Features

PLAY

PAUSE

REW

PR+

PR–

STOP

PR +/–

PAUSE

PUSH JOG

NOTE:

Refer to the SHUTTLE ring illustration to the right as you read the following procedures.

Still

Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback

PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK

Press PAUSE. If there is vertical jitter, use the PR +/– buttons to correct the picture.

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.

High-Speed Search

ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED SEARCH

During playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring all the way to the right for forward high-speed search, or to

the left for reverse high-speed search.

● For forward search with a visible picture, turn the

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

● For reverse search with a visible picture, turn the

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

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

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

NOTE:

For short searches, press and hold FF or REW during playback or still picture. When released, normal playback resumes.

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

slow motion (refer to the above illustration).

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.

NOTE:

Manual tracking is possible during slow motion playback. ( pg. 15)

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.

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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

reverse variable-speed search (refer to the illustration on page 14).

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.

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 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 –11 2 3

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Index number

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 PR +/– buttons.

OVERRIDE AUTOMATIC TRACKING

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

ADJUST TRACKING MANUALLY

Press PR +/– to adjust tracking.

RETURN TO AUTOMATIC TRACKING

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

NOTE:

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

Repeat Playback

Your video recorder can automatically play back the whole tape 100 times repeatedly.

START PLAYBACK

Press PLAY.

ACTIVATE REPEAT PLAYBACK

Press PLAY and hold for over 5 seconds, then release.

● The Play indicator ( ) on the display panel blinks

slowly.

● The tape plays 100 times automatically, and then stops.

STOP PLAYBACK

Press STOP at any time to stop playback.

NOTE:

Pressing PLAY, REW, FF or PAUSE also stops Repeat Playback.

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PLAYBACK (cont.)

Next Function Memory

The Next Function Memory "tells" the recorder what to do after rewinding. Before continuing, ensure that the recorder is in the Stop mode.

a– For Automatic Start Of Playback After Tape Rewind...

...press REW, then press PLAY within 2 seconds.

b– For Automatic Power Off After Tape Rewind...

...press REW, then press within 2 seconds.

c– For Automatic Timer Standby After Tape Rewind...

...press REW, then press

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‰ within 2 seconds.

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NOTE:

It is not possible to select the Automatic Timer functions if the cassette's record safety tab is removed.

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." ( pg. 10) must be set to "ON", or the indicator will not appear.

Beginning

NOTE:

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

REMAIN 1:00

1:23:45

+++

End

Skip Search

SKIP OVER UNWANTED SECTIONS

Press 30 SEC 1 to 4 times during playback. Each press initiates a 30-second period of fast-motion playback.

Normal playback resumes automatically.

NOTE:

To return to normal playback during a Skip Search, press PLAY.

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, "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.

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

TRACK

Recorder's Front Panel On-Screen Display

NORM NORM For audio-dubbed tapes

NORM

HI FI

NORM

USE

For Hi-Fi stereo tapes

For main audio of Bilingual tapes

For sub audio of Bilingual tapes

For audio-dubbed tapes

NOTES:

●

" " 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.

●

For instructions on recording stereo and bilingual programmes, refer to page 19.

●

"O.S.D." must be set to "ON" or the on-screen displays will not appear ( pg. 10).

RECORDING

STOP

PLAY

COLOUR SYSTEM

RECORD

SP/LP/EP

PLAY

STOP/EJECT

PR +/–

Basic Recording

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

PR+

PR–

123

456

SP/LP/EP

NUMBER

PR +/–

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TV signals being received by the recorder's built-in tuner can be recorded onto a video tape. You can "capture" a TV programme using your video recorder. S-VHS recording is possible only for PAL recordings made in the SP or LP mode, or NTSC recordings made in the SP mode. S-VHS ET recording is possible only for PAL recordings made in the SP mode, or NTSC recordings made in the SP mode.

LOAD A CASSETTE

Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.

● The counter is reset to 0:00:00 and the recorder

power comes on automatically.

● Select the appropriate colour system by pressing the COLOUR SYSTEM button ( pg. 44).

CHOOSE A PROGRAMME

Press PR +/– or the NUMBER keys to select the channel you wish to record.

SET TAPE SPEED

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

speed.

START RECORDING

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

B.E.S.T. takes place at the beginning of each first SP and first LP (or EP) recording after inserting the cassette ( pg. 22).

PAUSE/RESUME RECORDING

Press PAUSE. Press PLAY to resume recording.

RECORD

Accidental erasure prevention

● To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette, remove its safety tab. To record on it later, cover the hole with adhesive tape.

PAUSE

Record safety tab

STOP RECORDING

Press STOP on the remote control or STOP/EJECT on the recorder. Then press STOP/EJECT to remove the

cassette.

NOTE:

When recording in NTSC, if EP is selected, recording will always be done in the VHS mode even if an S-VHS cassette is used.

Recording Resume Function

If there is a power outage during recording (or Instant Timer Recording or timer recording), the recording will resume automatically when power is restored to the recorder unless the recorder's memory backup has expired.

18 EN

RECORD

AUDIO

PR +/–

Recording Features

PR+

PR–

123

456

0000

RECORDING (cont.)

Record One Programme While Watching Another

SELECT CHANNEL TO WATCH

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.

Elapsed Recording Time Indication

You can check the exact time of a recording.

SET COUNTER DISPLAY

Press – –:– – until a counter reading appears on the display panel.

– –:– –

PR +/–

● By pressing the – –:– – button, you can change the display to show the counter reading, channel position*, clock time or tape remaining time. *Channel position is not displayed during playback.

RESET COUNTER

Press 0000 before starting recording or playback.

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

elapsed time as the tape runs.

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