JVC HR-S5956EK, HR-S5955EK User Manual

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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

HR-S5955EK HR-S5956EK

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TV/VCR

AUDIO

DAILY/QTDN.

VPS/PDC

WEEKLY/HEBDO

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VCR/TV

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INSTRUCTIONS

LPT0653-001A

safety first2

Safety Precautions

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

WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE

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

OR MOISTURE.

IMPORTANT

■Please read the various precautions on pages 2–4 of this instruction manual before installing or

operating the recorder.

■It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record pre-recorded tapes, records, or discs

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

IMPORTANT

Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is

too short to reach a power point, then obtain a proper safety approved extension lead/adapter or consult your dealer.

In the unlikely event of the plug fuse failing be sure to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally fitted, and to replace the fuse cover. If the fuse fails again consult your nearest JVC dealer.

If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply. If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below: DO NOT make any connection to the Larger Terminal coded E or Green. The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue to N (Neutral) or Black Brown to L (Live) or Red

If these colours do not correspond with the terminal identifications of your plug, connect as follows: Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or coloured Black. Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or coloured Red.

If in doubt — consult a competent electrician.

CAUTION

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

disconnect the power cord from the mains outlet.

■ Dangerous voltage inside. Refer internal servicing to qualified service personnel. To prevent

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

safety first 3

The STANDBY/ON o button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit, but switches operating current on and off. “y ” shows electrical power standby and “ z” shows

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

When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm or more on both sides, on top and at the rear.)

When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.

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

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 or holes.

(If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.)

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.

(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)

DO NOT expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing.

DO NOT use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water. Also DO NOT place any con-

tainers filled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted plants, cups, etc.) on top of this unit.

DO NOT place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.

AVOID violent shocks to the recorder during transport.

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.

ATTENTION

TO MOBILE PHONE USERS:TO MOBILE PHONE USERS:

TO MOBILE PHONE USERS:

TO MOBILE PHONE USERS:TO MOBILE PHONE USERS: 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:ON PLACING THE RECORDER:

ON PLACING THE RECORDER:

ON PLACING THE RECORDER:ON PLACING THE RECORDER: Some TVs or other appliances generate strong magnetic fields. Do not place this appliance on top of the recorder as it may cause picture disturbance.

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■ 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 the S-VHS ET function, it is possible to record and play black with S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes with this recorder.

■ VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The

VIDEO Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

safety first4

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

equipment.

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

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

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

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

DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the require-

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

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

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

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

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

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

ABOVE ALL...

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

the case — this could result in a fatal electrical shock;

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

sorry!

Contents

Diagrams of Equipment ................................6

Equipment Key ............................................. 7

Welcome to JVC ............................................8

Three-Step Quick Start............................... 10

Basic Features ............................................ 13

Advanced Features ..................................... 27

Subsidiary Information .............................. 53

List of Terms .............................................. 57

diagrams of equipment6

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front panel

*DECODER function is not available in the UK.

rear panel

display

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REVIEW

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ENTREE

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Diagram Key

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FRONT PANEL

1 STANDBY/ON o Button turns VCR on/off (loading a cassette also turns power on). 2 Cassette Loading Slot is where cassette is inserted; door closes. 3 VIDEO Input Connector enables easy connection of video output from another VCR or camcorder for editing. 4 AUDIO Input Connector [L] enables easy connection of audio output (mono) from another VCR, camcorder or other source for editing. 5 AUDIO Input Connector [R] enables easy connection of audio output (Hi-Fi) from another VCR, camcorder or other source for editing. 6 § Button stops tape; ejects tape during Stop mode. 7 S-VHS ET Button enables/ disables S-VHS ET mode. 8 Display Panel provides clear view of various displays and indicators. 9 Infrared Beam Receiving Window is where Remote Control should be aimed when in use. 10 PR+/- Button selects a preset position. 11 T Button starts regular recording (press once), Instant Timer Recording (press twice); sets duration of ITR. 12 | Button stops tape temporarily during recording; stops tape temporarily during playback; plays back frame by frame with each additional press. 13 . Button plays back tape; cancels Pause, Still, Slow, Search modes. 14 < Button rewinds the tape; initiates high-speed reverse search. 15 > Button fast- forwards tape; initiates highspeed forward search.

REAR PANEL

1 Mains Power Cord supplies power to VCR. 2 ANT. IN Connector

enables connection of aerial. 3 L-2 IN/DECODER Connector enables connection of satellite receiver or second recorder.

* DECODER function is not available in the

UK.

4 L-1 IN/OUT Connector enables AV connection to TV or second VCR. 5 AUDIO OUT (L/R) Connectors enable connection of audio cassette recorder, TV or second VCR for dubbing. 6 RF. OUT Connector enables connection to aerial terminal of TV receiver.

VCR DISPLAY PANEL

1 c Indicator lights when the c button has been pressed to engage Timer mode. 2 Play Indicator lights up during playback; blinks during Repeat Playback or when using Next Function Memory for playback. 3 Record Indicator lights up during recording; blinks during Instant Timer Recording. 4 Channel Display shows preset position where the station currently being received is stored.

Mode shows external input

mode selected (L-1 or L-2)

Clock Display shows

current time.

Preset Position* (or Mode)

and Clock Display appear alternately when b is pressed.

* Preset Position (or Mode) is not displayed during playback.

5 REVIEW Indicator blinks after timer-recording and shows how many programmes have been timer-recorded. 6 S-VHS Indicator lights when a cassette marked S-VHS is inserted with S-VHS mode set to ‘ON’, when an S-VHS-recorded tape or S-VHS ET-recorded tape is played back, or when S-VHS ET mode is engaged.

7 VCR Indicator lights when the VCR is in the video mode. At this point, the TV automatically enters AV mode.

REMOTE CONTROL

1 TV Button enables Remote Control of your JVC TV. 2 TV/VCR Button switches connected TV’s mode between TV and AV. 3 rButton ‘reviews’ timer-recorded programme. 4 Number Keys are used in preset position selection and the VIDEO Plus+ Timer Programming. 5 PDC Button enables/ disables PDC recording.

* VPS (Video Programme System) recording is not currently available in the U.K. and not possible with this VCR.

6 x Button cancels timer- programme.

0000 Button resets

counter on the on-screen display to ‘0:00:00’. 7 STOP +/– Button inputs programme Stop Time. 8 START +/– Button accesses Regular Program screen; inputs programme Start Time. 9 PROG Button accesses VIDEO Plus+ Program screen. 10 C Button accesses Program screens/displays to check the programme that you have programmed (next programme’s information screen appears each time button is pressed). 11 < Button — same as button on VCR. 12 T Button starts recording in combination with the . Button on the Remote Control. 13 S Button stops tape. 14 m Button accesses Menu screen. 15 AB Buttons are used for selection in on-screen menus.

TV PR +/– Buttons selects

the connected JVC TV's channel.

16 STANDBY/ON o Button — same as button on VCR. 17 AUDIO Button changes output sound mode.

(TV Muting) Button

mutes sound of connected JVC TV. 18 b(Display) Button switches display between clock time and Preset Position* (or Mode).

* Preset Position (or Mode) is not displayed during playback.

19 DAILY Button enables timer recording of daily serials. 20 WEEKLY Button enables timer recording of weekly serials. 21 AUX Button selects VCR’s auxiliary input mode. 22 c Button engages timer- standby mode. 23 DATE +/– Button inputs date of programme for timer recording. 24 PR +/– Button selects a preset position. 25 Auto Tracking Button enables/disables auto tracking mode during playback.

/ Button selects tape

speed. 26 3 Button initiates a 30-second period of fast-motion playback. 27 . Button — same as button on VCR. 28 > Button — same as button on VCR. 29 | Button — same as button on VCR.

30 Button enters selections made in on-screen menus.

Button — Shows

current VCR status on the TV screen if O.S.D is set to ON. 31 D E Buttons initiate functions such as Index Search, variable-speed search, frame by frame playback.

TV +/– Buttons control

volume of connected JVC TV.

welcome to jvc8

VCR

REVIEW

S-VHS

before you start

Please read the SAFETY

FIRST on pages 2–4

it tells you about some

safety points

Refer to the diagrams on

pages 6–7 when reading

through these

instructions

Refer to the List of Terms on page 57 if you need an explanation for

any terms in this manual

connector cover

Attach the provided

connector cover when you

do not use the front panel

connector

To attach it, insert the

cover’s left tab to the VCR’s

front panel connector part,

then push in the cover’s

right side

To remove it, press the

cover’s “PUSH-OPEN’ part

Welcome to JVC

Thank you for choosing JVC.

We hope that you will get many hours of enjoyment from your new unit.

In just three easy steps you will be ready to enjoy the exceptional performance of your new VCR. More detailed instructions begin on page 10. They will explain how to use the many sophisticated features this VCR boasts.

Getting Everything Ready

check the contents Unpack the box and place the VCR on a flat, stable surface.

Check that you have the items shown below.

remote control

The Remote Control can

operate most of your VCR’s

functions, as well as basic

functions of JVC TV sets.

(See page 7.)

When inserting the batteries, be sure to insert in the correct directions as

indicated under the battery

cover.

Depending on the type of

JVC TV, some or all

functions cannot be

operated using the Remote

Control.

If the Remote Control

doesn’t work properly,

remove its batteries, wait a

short time, replace the

batteries and then try

again.

Video Cassette Recorder

RF Cable

AA Batteries x 2

Infrared Remote

Control Unit

TV/VCR

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scart and rf

SCART is a

recommended option

because its use

improves the quality of

the picture.

If connecting to a stereo

TV you will need a

SCART cable.

There are several types

of SCART cables, fully-

wired and others.

If you use a SCART

cable, you must also

connect the RF cable.

welcome to jvc 9

GETTING EVERYTHING READY (continued)

connect cables Connect the cables as indicated in the diagram (below), using

the TV Aerial Cable, the

Mains Power Cord

Mains Outlet

You are now ready to start the Three-Step Quick Start which begins on the next page.

RF Cable and the 21-pin SCART Cable (not provided).

RF Cable

(provided)

21-pin SCART Cable

(not provided)

ENTREE/DECODEUR

L-2

IN/DECODER

*DECODER function is not available in the UK.

010

ENTREE/SORTIE

L-1

IN/OUT

SORTIE

OUT

AUDIO

Back of VCR

ENTREE ANT. IN

ANTENNE

SORTIE RF OUT

TV Aerial Cable

(not provided)

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Three-Step Quick Start

Auto Setup

before you start

Check that the VCR is

turned off and no

cassette is inserted

Load the batteries into

the Remote Control

Refer to the Remote

Control diagram

on pages 6–7

Unless indicated

otherwise, use the

buttons on the Remote

Control

Check that the

connection is completed

Turn on the TV

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TV/VCR

AUDIO

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VPS/PDC

WEEKLY/HEBDO

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START

DATE

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ENU

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START AUTO SETUP

Press the o button. If ‘Auto’ appears on the display panel, press OK (or E).

what will happen? The display panel on the front of the VCR will show the

word ‘Auto’. Do not press any button on the VCR or the Remote Control.

The VCR is automatically setting up the tuner channels, clock, the VIDEO Plus+ system assigned Guide Program numbers and the video channel.

VCR

S-VHS

REVIEW

This only happens the first time that the VCR is

Auto Setup is running: don’t touch any buttons

turned on.

rf and scart connection If you have chosen to

connect the VCR to the TV with both the RF Cable

AUTO SET

PLEASE WAIT

and a 21-pin SCART Cable (not provided) and the TV set is in its AV mode (see the TV manual), you will see the following information displayed on

[MENU]: EXIT

your TV screen:

Your TV screen during Auto Setup if SCART is used

SELECT THE VIDEO CHANNEL

Auto Setup has finished, you will see the following display panel on your VCR:

When

rf cable only If you have only used the RF

Cable to connect the VCR to the TV, you will see this display. The number is the channel on the TV that the

Auto Setup has chosen to be the

VCR

S-VHS

REVIEW

video channel. In the example, we have presumed that channel 36 is vacant and have set the VCR to 36:

Now tune the TV set to channel 36 (refer to TV manual if necessary); you should see two vertical white bars appear on the TV screen. If the bars do not appear or are not clear, choose another vacant channel pressing PR button on the Remote Control and try again. If you cannot obtain the vertical white bars on any channel between 22 and 69, consult your local JVC dealer.

rf and scart connection If you have chosen

to connect the VCR to the TV with both the RF Cable and a 21-pin SCART Cable (not provided), you need to press the

PR button on the Remote Control until the figure reads ‘– –’.

S-VHS

VCR

REVIEW

This is because you will use the TV in AV mode to view video pictures and therefore do not need a dedicated video channel.

FINISH AUTO SETUP

Press and move on to Step 2 to check the results.

oops! If there is a power cut or you accidentally press a button during Auto

Setup, turn the VCR off and then on again. Re-perform Auto Setup.

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–

Check the Results

When Auto Setup finishes, you will see one of the three following examples on the VCR display panel:

The Preset Positions and the Clock have been set successfully

Go straight to Step 3 (20:00 used as example only).

The Preset Positions have been set successfully but the Clock has not

Perform Clock Set on page 51.

Step 3.

Go to

Neither the Preset Positions or the Clock have been set successfully

Make sure the cables are connected properly to the VCR and turn the VCR off and then on again. Try

Auto Set Up again.

Finish Off

TV/VCR

12 4

VPS/PDC

0000

START DEBUT

PROG

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Select the Video channel or AV mode, then make sure that all necessary stations have been stored in the VCR’s memory by using the A and B buttons.

If station names (ID — 墌 pg.49) have also been stored in the VCR’s memory, the station name will be displayed at the top left corner of the TV screen for about 5 seconds each time you select a different channel via the VCR.

The VCR is now set up. You can now use it to play and record.

IMPORTANT

re-running setup Auto Setup may not behave as described if it has already

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been run on the VCR. This is because some of the information gathered on the first Auto Setup- is retained in memory and that part of the process may be skipped by the VCR.

bad reception In certain reception conditions, station names may not be

• stored correctly, and

Guide Program Numbers may not be set properly. If this

happens, when you timer-record a TV programme using the VIDEO Plus+ system, the VCR will record a TV programme of a different station. When programming the timer using the VIDEO Plus+ system, be sure to check that the preset position corresponding to the broadcasting station you wish to record has been selected (墌 pg.21,

duplicate stations You may be able to receive the same station from two

•

VIDEO Plus+ Timer Programming).

different transmitters in which case Auto Setup will detect and store both. It is normal for one transmitter to give you a better quality picture than the other; to delete those stations which have a poor picture 墌

manual station setting If any of the above problems occur, refer to

• pages47–48 to input station names (墌 change station preset positions (墌

rf connections In certain reception conditions, the Video Channel may not

•

Change Station Name). You can also

Change Station Preset Position).

Delete A Channel on page47.

be set correctly and interference may appear in the TV picture while the VCR’s power is on. Set your Video Channel manually. (墌 pg.44,

Video Channel Set)

IF YOU HAVE ANY DIFFICULTY WITH THE ABOVE PROCEDURES CALL THE JVC CUSTOMER SERVICE HOT LINE ON 0870 330 5000

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Basic Features

Playback..................................................... 14

Playback Features ...................................... 16

Recording ................................................... 18

VIDEO Plus+® Timer Programming ............ 21

Express Timer Programming ...................... 24

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Playback

Playback is the most basic operation possible with your VCR. Audio-visual information recorded on a cassette will be played back on your TV screen just like a broadcast programme.

Load a Video Cassette

before you start

Turn the TV on

Tune the TV to your

Video Channel or to its

AV mode

ntsc tapes

If an NTSC tape is

played, ‘NTSCaPAL’

appears on screen for

about 5 seconds

Some TVs will shrink

the picture and place

black bars at the top and

bottom of the screen.

This is not a malfunction

but you may lose some

on-screen information

The picture may roll up

or down. Correct this by

adjusting the vertical

hold on the TV set

Make sure that the window side of the cassette is facing up and the spine label is facing away from the VCR. Insert the cassette as shown in the diagram below; don’t use too much force. If the VCR was turned off before you inserted the cassette, the power will come on automatically.

The counter on the TV screen will reset to read

0:00:00’. If the record safety tab on the video

S-VHS

+PR

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REVIEW

‘ cassette has been removed, playback begins automatically.

Play

If the cassette that you inserted does not start playing automatically, press the . button on the VCR or the Remote Control. ‘bESt’ appears blinking in the display panel during automatic tracking (墌 pg.28).

Stop & Eject

stop Press the § button on the VCR or the S button on the Remote

Control once to stop playback.

The counter and tape

remaining times will be

incorrect

The picture will be

distorted during search,

still or frame-by-frame

playback

eject Press the § button on the VCR a second time to eject the cassette

from the VCR. The cassette will take about 6 seconds to appear once the

button has been pressed.

NOTE: You can also eject the cassette while the VCR is turned off.

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Rewind and Fast Forward

During Stop Mode:

rewind Press the < button on the VCR or on the Remote Control.

fast forward Press the > button on the VCR on the Remote Control.

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 — JVC TCL-2 — in the following cases:

• Rough, poor picture appears while a tape is played back.

• The picture is unclear or no picture appears.

• ‘USE CLEANING CASSETTE’ appears on the screen (only with ‘O.S.D.’ set to ‘ON’ (墌 pg.40).

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Playback Features

Pause During Playback

Press the | button on the VCR or the Remote Control.

• If the paused picture on the TV screen jumps vertically, press the PR button

on the Remote Control until the picture is steady.

• Press . to resume playback.

Single Frame Movement

You can move backward or forward from the still picture in one of two ways:

method one Press the | button on the Remote Control. Each time the |

button is pressed, the frame will move forward one frame.

method two Press D or E on the Remote Control. Each time one of

these buttons is pressed, the frame will advance or move back one frame.

• Press . to resume playback.

PROG

30 SEC

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Slow Motion

This VCR will play your cassette forwards or backwards in slow motion. You can make it do this in one of two ways:

method one During still picture, press and hold | on the Remote Control for

2 seconds, then release. Press and release | again to return to still picture.

method two During still picture, press and hold the D or E button on the Remote Control. The picture will return to still when you release the button.

• If the slow motion picture on the TV screen jumps vertically, press the PR

button on the Remote Control until the picture is steady.

• Press . to resume playback.

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DAILY/QTDN.

WEEKLY/HEBDO

AUX

DATE

FIN

EXPRESS

30 SEC

–

Variable Speed Search

During playback, press the D or E button on the Remote Control. The more times that you press either button, the faster the rate of search. To decrease the speed of search, press the button for the opposite direction.

High Speed Search

remote control During playback or still picture, press the > on the

Remote Control for forward high speed search, or the < button for reverse high speed search. If either button is pressed for more than 2 seconds, normal playback will resume the moment you release the button.

• Press . to resume playback.

NOTES:

In the search, still, slow motion or frame-by-frame playback mode

• The picture will be distorted

• The noise bars will appear

• There will be a loss of colour with an LP-recorded tape.

• Press . to resume playback.

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PROG

30 SEC

Recording

TV signals being received by the recorder’s built in tuner can be recorded onto a video tape. You can ‘capture’ a TV programme using your VCR.

Choose a Programme

before you start

Turn the TV on

Tune the TV to your

Video Channel or to its

AV mode

Choose a blank

cassette which has the

record safety tab still in

place

Record

Safety Tab

Load the cassette into

the VCR (see page 14)

Press PR +/– or the number keys on the Remote Control to select the channel that you wish to record.

Set the Tape Speed

Press /. The current setting for the tape speed appears on the on-screen display or the VCR display panel for about 5 seconds. Press /again to change the setting while tape speed is displayed. You can choose Standard Play (SP) or Long Play (LP). The picture quality on LP recordings will not be as high as on SP recordings, but the tape will last longer.

Start Recording

There are two ways to start recording:

method one Press and hold T and then press . on the Remote Control.

method two Press T on the VCR.

Pause and Resume During Recording

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START

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PROG

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On either the VCR or the Remote Control, press | to temporarily stop recording and press . to resume. You cannot change the preset position on the VCR while it is recording but you can while it is paused (see

Choose a Programme at the top

of this page).

TV/VCR

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TV/VCR

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0000

STOP

START

FIN

DEBUT

PROG

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Notes on Recording

When using both the RF and SCART connections, you can switch between TV and VCR by pressing the

If the tape reaches its end during recording, the recording stops and “U” and “,” on the display panel blink. Press S/0on the VCR to eject the tape or press

– –:– –

AUDIO

DAILY/QTDN.

WEEKLY/HEBDO

AUX

DATE

EXPRESS

30 SEC

–

1 to rewind the tape.

Display Tape Remaining Time

Press the bbutton so that the tape remaining time is shown on the TV screen with ‘REMAIN’ indication. The on-screen information will disappear after about 5 seconds.

non-standard tapes Sometimes, a tape will not conform to the standards

accepted by this VCR. In such cases the tape remaining time may not appear immediately, be incorrect or simply show as ‘– – : – –’.

TV/VCR button on the Remote Control.

Change Display Information

By pressing the bbutton repeatedly, you can change the display on the VCR between the clock time and the preset position. The preset position cannot be shown during playback.

Resetting the Counter

Press the bbutton so that the counter display appears on the TV screen. While the display is shown, press the

0000 button. You can reset the counter to

‘0:00:00’ before starting playback or recording.

Record a Programme While Watching Another

Once you have started recording all you need to do is use the controls on your TV set to tune to a different programme. The programme set using the button on the Remote Control is the one which will be recorded.

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Recording Resume Function

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

Instant Timer Recording

This method allows you to quickly set the VCR to record in 30 minute increments.

start recording Press T on the VCR once. If left in this state, the VCR will

keep recording until the tape runs out.

engage instant timer recording Press T again and the display panel will

show a flashing Record indicator (U) and ‘0:30’. This means that the VCR will record for 30 minutes on the programme already selected and then stop automatically.

increase time Each time T is pressed, the time limit is increased by 30min-

utes to a maximum of 6 hours.

This function only works with the T button on the VCR, not the Remote Control.

If the tape reaches its end during recording, the recording stops and “U” and “,” on the display panel blink. Press S/0 on the VCR to eject the tape or press 1 to rewind the tape.

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PROG

0000

VIDEO Plus + Timer Programming

before you start

Make sure that the

VCR’s clock is set

correctly

Insert a cassette with

the safety tab in place

Turn on the TV and

select the Video channel

or the AV Mode

The VIDEO Plus+ system uses the code numbers – called PlusCode numbers – printed after each programme in your TV listings guide. These are a kind of shorthand for video recorders and using them automatically sets your VCR to record the correct programme, channel and time.

Get to the VIDEO Plus + Screen

Press p. You will see the following TV screen information.

PLUSCODE NO.

[0–9] a VIDEO PLUS+PROG [+/–] : EXPRESS PROGRAMMING [PROG] : EXIT

Enter the PlusCode Number

TV/VCR

12 4

VPS/PDC

0000

STOP

START

FIN

DEBUT

PROG

–

Press the number keys on the Remote Control to

PLUSCODE NO.

5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4

enter the PlusCode number of the programme you wish to record. If you make a mistake, press x to delete the incorrect number and then enter the

[0–9] a k [x]: DELETE [PROG]: EXIT

– –:– –

AUDIO

DAILY/QTDN.

WEEKLY/HEBDO

AUX

DATE

EXPRESS

30 SEC

–

correct one.

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DAILY/QTDN.

AUX

WEEKLY/HEBDO

– –:– –

TV/VCR

0000

VPS/PDC

PROG

30 S

STOP

FIN

Check the Results

Press . The VIDEO Plus+ Program screen

PLUSCODE NO.

START

21:00

DATE

25.12

k: OK

-P2-

56781234

-P1-

VPS/PDC OFF

STOP 22:00

TV PROG

BBC1

appears.

Make sure that the preset number displayed is the one that you want. If it is incorrect, the wrong programme will be recorded. If it is incorrect see the section titled (墌pg.52)

guide prog set If GUIDE PROG SET screen

appears, press the A and B buttons to input the preset position number on which your VCR receives that station, then press Program screen appears.

errors If the PlusCode number you entered is invalid, ERROR appears on the TV

screen.

set tape speed You can change the tape speed between Standard Play (SP)

and Long Play (LP) by pressing /.

Guide Program Numbers.

(orE).

TV/VCR

12 4

VPS/PDC

0000

STOP

START

FIN

DEBUT

PROG

–

– –:– –

AUDIO

DAILY/QTDN.

WEEKLY/HEBDO

AUX

DATE

EXPRESS

30 SEC

–

set pdc mode Press PDC (number key 7) to change between ON and OFF.

Programme Delivery Control (

PDC) is a service designed to ensure that timer

recording still works in the event of a change in time of broadcast. If you set to ON, your VCR will be turned on not by its own timer but by a signal transmitted by the broadcaster. This means that if an advertised programme is delayed, your VCR will still record it properly.

change stop time Press STOP +/–. You can compensate for anticipated

PDC

changes in schedule using this method.

serial recording To set the VCR to record the same programme on a daily

(Monday-Friday) or weekly basis, press

DAILY (number key 8) or WEEKLY

(number key 9) to turn the function on. Pressing the same key again turns the function off. You will see your selection appear on the TV screen.

capacity You can set this VCR to timer record up to eight programmes. If you

try to enter a ninth,

PROGRAM FULL appears on the screen.

Return to Normal Screen

Press p or about 5seconds, then the normal TV screen appears.

. PROGRAM COMPLETED appears on the TV screen for

0000

TV/VCR

12 4

VPS/PDC

0000

STOP

START DEBUT

PROG

–

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Engage Timer Mode

You must now put the VCR into Timer Mode by pressing c otherwise no recording will take place. Make sure that the VCR turns off automatially. c will appear on the display panel. To disengage the Timer Mode, press c again.

If a video tape with the safety tab removed is loaded, c, Play indicator (,) and Record indicator (U) will flash. Insert another tape with the safety tab in place to record!

– –:– –

AUDIO

DAILY/QTDN.

WEEKLY/HEBDO

AUX

DATE

FIN

EXPRESS

30 SEC

–

If no video tape is loaded, c indicator will flash. Insert a tape to record!

If the tape reaches its end during timer recording, the recording stops and “c”, “U” and “,” on the display panel blink. Press

STOP/EJECT STOP/EJECT

press

STOP/EJECT ( S/0)on the VCR to eject the tape or press o then press

STOP/EJECT STOP/EJECT

REW REW

REW (1) to rewind the tape.

REW REW

TIMERTIMER

TIMER to disengage timer, then

TIMERTIMER

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DATE P

START DEBUT

STOP

FIN

PROG

30 S

0000

VPS/PDC

Express Timer Programming

before you start

Make sure that the

VCR’s clock is set

correctly

Insert a cassette with

the safety tab in place

Turn on the TV and

select the Video channel

or the AV Mode

If you do not know the PlusCode number for the programme that you wish to record, follow the instructions below to manually set your VCR to record.

Get to the Programme Screen

– P1 –

START STOP

- -:- -

SP VPS/PDC OFF DATE TV PROG

- -.- -

[+/–] a k [PROG]: EXIT

- -:- -

- -

Press p then press START +/–.

Enter Programme Details

set start time Use the START +/– button to

– P1 –

START STOP

21:00

SP VPS/PDC OFF DATE TV PROG

- -.- -

[+/–] a k [PROG]: EXIT

- -:- -

- -

START DEBUT

enter the start time.

set stop time Use the STOP +/– button to

STOP

FIN

enter the stop time.

set date Use the DATE +/– button to adjust

DATE

the date (current date will automatically appear).

set programme Use the PR +/– button to

TV/VCR

12 4

VPS/PDC

0000

STOP

START

FIN

DEBUT

PROG

– –:– –

AUDIO

DAILY/QTDN.

WEEKLY/HEBDO

AUX

DATE

EXPRESS

30 SEC

set tape speed You can change the tape speed between Standard Play (SP)

and Long Play (LP) by pressing /.

enter the programme required.

set pdc mode Press PDC (number key 7) to change between ON and OFF.

–

Programme Delivery Control ( recording still works in the event of a change in time of broadcast. If you set

PDC) is a service designed to ensure that timer

PDC

to ON, your VCR will be turned on not by its own timer but by a signal transmitted by the broadcaster. This means that if an advertised programme is delayed, your VCR will still record it properly.

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PROG

0000

AUX

satellite receiver users To timer-record a satellite broadcast using Express Timer Programming:

• Set the satellite receiver to the appropriate channel before the selected programme begins.

• Leave the satellite receiver’s power on.

For memory capacity and Serial Programming, see

on page21.

ming

VIDEO Plus+ Timer Program-

Return to Normal Screen

Press p or . PROGRAM COMPLETED appears on the TV screen for

about 5 seconds, then the normal TV screen appears.

Engage Timer Mode

You must now put the VCR into Timer Mode by pressing c otherwise no recording will take place. c will appear on the display panel. To disengage the Timer Mode, press c again.

If a video tape with the safety tab removed is loaded, c, Play indicator (,) and Record indicator (U) will flash. Insert another tape with the safety tab in place to record!

If no video tape is loaded, c indicator will flash. Insert a tape to record!

If the tape reaches its end during timer recording, the recording stops and “c”,

– –:– –

TV/VCR

AUDIO

DAILY/QTDN.

VPS/PDC

WEEKLY/HEBDO

AUX

0000

STOP

START

DATE

FIN

DEBUT

EXPRESS

30 SEC

PROG

–

“U” and “,” on the display panel blink. Press

STOP/EJECT STOP/EJECT

press

STOP/EJECT ( S/0)on the VCR to eject the tape or press o then press

STOP/EJECT STOP/EJECT

REW REW

REW (1) to rewind the tape.

REW REW

TIMERTIMER

TIMER to disengage timer, then

TIMERTIMER

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Check, Cancel & Change Programmes

Press c, then press o to disengage the timer mode.

review the programmes Press C. The TV

screen will display a list of the programmes set for timer recording (screen A).

Pressing C again will cycle through each of the entries in the VCR’s memory (screen B).

cancel a programme Press x to cancel a

programme.

change a programme Use the START +/–,

STOP +/–, DATE +/–, PR +/–, /, DAILY, WEEKLY

and PDC buttons as necessary.

return to normal screen Press C as many

times as necessary.

return to timer mode If there are still

programmes to be recorded, press c.

STOP

START

8:00 10:00 11:30

10:00 10:45 13:00

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

[ ]: NEXT

Screen A

– P1 –

START STOP

8:00

SP VPS/PDC OFF DATE TV PROG

24.12

[ ]: NEXT

Screen B

10:00

ITV

DATE

24.12

25.12

Advanced Features

Picture Quality .......................................... 28

Recording According To Tape Type.............. 30

The B.E.S.T. Picture System ...................... 32

Sound Modes ............................................ 33

Finding Specific Scenes ............................ 34

Editing ....................................................... 35

Other Functions ......................................... 40

Connection to a Stereo System .................. 43

Video Channel Set ..................................... 44

Tuner Set ................................................... 45

Clock Set .................................................... 51

Guide Program Numbers ........................... 52

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Picture Quality

Manual Tracking

Your VCR is equipped with automatic tracking control. This will be adequate for most tapes and will automatically adjust the tracking to suit the particular tape in use but if you insert an old or worn tape, it may be necessary to manually adjust the tracking in order to get the best picture. If automatic tracking fails, you will notice noise bars appearing across the picture; you can correct this by manually overriding the tracking using the following steps.

override automatic tracking During playback, press / on the Remote Control to

engage manual tracking.

adjust tracking manually Use the PR + or – buttons to adjust the tracking manually.

NOTES:

• Press / again to re-engage automatic tracking.

• When a new tape is inserted, the VCR returns to automatic tracking.

Video Stabilizer

You can automatically correct vertical vibrations in the picture when playing back unstable recordings made on another VCR. The default setting is

get to the mode set screen Press m. Move the highlight bar to MODE SET using the

A and B buttons and press

(or E).

select video stabilizer mode Move the highlight bar to

VIDEO STABILIZER using the A and B buttons. Press

(or E) to set to ON.

return to normal screen Press m.

NOTES:

• When you finish viewing a tape, be sure to set this function

OFF.

• Regardless of the setting, this function has no effect during recording and during special effects playback.

• The on-screen display may jitter vertically when this function is set to

• To watch recordings with close-caption, set this function to

OFF.

MODE SET B.E.S.T. ON PICTURE CONTROL AUTO AUTO TIMER OFF O.S.D. ON AUTO SP a LP TIMER OFF POWER SAVE OFF

VIDEO STABILIZER OFF

[1] a k [MENU]: EXIT

ON.

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Picture Control

This feature allows you to select the most appropriate picture quality according to the type of tape or use of this VCR. The default setting is

AUTO.

get to the mode set screen Press m. Move the highlight bar to MODE SET using the

A and B buttons and press

(or E).

select picture control mode Move the highlight bar to PICTURE CONTROL using the A

and B buttons. Press

•

AUTO (NORM) Provides optimised picture benefits of

B.E.S.T. Picture System. When

CONTROL EDIT Minimizes picture degradation during editing (re-

•

switches automatically from AUTO to NORM.

cording or playback).

SOFT Reduces image coarseness when viewing overplayed

• tapes containing lots of noise.

SHARP Clearer, sharper-edged picture when viewing

•

(or E) to select the desired mode:

B.E.S.T. is OFF, PICTURE

MODE SET

B.E.S.T. ON

PICTURE CONTROL AUTO

AUTO TIMER OFF O.S.D. ON AUTO SP a LP TIMER OFF POWER SAVE OFF VIDEO STABILIZER OFF NEXT PAGE

[1] a k [MENU]: EXIT

images with lots of flat, same-coloured surfaces such as cartoons.

return to normal screen Press m.

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Recording According To Tape Type

Super VHS ET (S-VHS ET)

This function allows you to record in SP mode on VHS tapes with S-VHS picture quality. Tapes recorded using this function can be played back on a VCR equipped with the S-VHS ET function.

• You can activate this function only before you start recording on a VHS tape.

• Before recording, make sure that

engage s-vhs et mode Press the S-VHS ET button on the VCR. The S-VHS ET indicator on

the VCR’s front panel lights up.

• The S-VHS indicator lights up on the display panel.

• To disengage the S-VHS ET mode, press

B.E.S.T. is set to ON. (墌 pg. 32)

S-VHS ET. The S-VHS ET indicator goes off.

start recording Press and hold T and press . on the Remote Control (or press T on the

VCR).

NOTES:

• Use of high grade tapes is essential for S-VHS ET recordings. On some tapes, picture quality will not improve even if the S-VHS ET function is used. Check the recording quality before you start important recordings.

• You cannot activate the S-VHS ET function ... ... while recording is in progress. ... while timer-recording or Instant Timer Recording (墌 pg. 20) is in progress. ... while B.E.S.T. (墌 pg. 32) is in progress.

• S-VHS ET does not work ... ... with S-VHS tapes. ... with recordings in LP mode.

• To keep the highest quality recording and playback pictures over a long period of time, S-VHS recording on S-VHS tapes is recommended.

• You can play back S-VHS ET recordings on most S-VHS recorders and on VHS recorders equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) function. (Notice: some recorders are not compatible with this function.)

• On some tapes noise may appear when playing back a tape recorded with this function. (If playback picture becomes blurred or interrupted, use a cleaning cassette.)

• In the high-speed search, still, slow-motion or frame-by-frame playback modes (墌pg.16–

17), noise may appear. If these modes are used frequently on a tape recorded with the S-VHS ET function, the tape may be damaged and the picture may be deteriorated.

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Super VHS (S-VHS), S-VHS ET and VHS

Your VCR can record in S-VHS, S-VHS ET or VHS.

To record in S-VHS:

Perform the steps below to set S-VHS to ON. Then, insert a cassette marked ‘S-VHS’, the S-VHS indicator will light on the display panel. The S-VHS recording mode will be selected.

To record in S-VHS ET on a VHS cassette:

See ‘Super VHS ET (S-VHS ET)’ on page 30.

To record in VHS:

Insert a cassette marked ‘VHS’. If the S-VHS ET indicator on the VCR is lit and the S-VHSET mode is activated, press automatically selected regardless of the S-VHS mode setting.

To record in VHS on an S-VHS cassette:

Insert the cassette marked ‘S-VHS’, the S-VHS indicator will light on the display panel. Then, perform the steps below to set the recording mode will be selected.

S-VHSET. The indicator goes off. The VHS recording mode will be

S-VHS to OFF; the S-VHS indicator will go out. The VHS

get to the mode set screen Press m. Move the highlight bar to MODE SET using the

A and B buttons and press

(or E).

select s-vhs mode Move the highlight bar to S-VHS using the A and B buttons. Press

(or E) to set to ON or OFF.

return to normal screen Press m.

NOTE:

When playing back a tape that has been recorded in S-VHS or S-VHSET, the S-VHS indicator lights on the display panel regardless of the ‘S-VHS’ mode setting.

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VCR

S-VHS

REVIEW

The B.E.S.T. PictureSystem

about b.e.s.t.

Works in SP and LP

modes

Works before Timer

Recording

B.E.S.T. data is lost

when tape is ejected

Pressing the T button on

VCR does not start Instant

Timer Recording while

B.E.S.T. is turned ON

Recording and Playback Using B.E.S.T.

recording Press and hold T and press . on the Remote Control (or press T on the VCR). The

VCR spends about 7 seconds assessing the condition of the tape and then begins recording.

The Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking (B.E.S.T.) System checks the condition of the tape in use and compensates during recording and playback to give the best picture quality possible. The default setting is ON.

Turning B.E.S.T. ON or OFF

get to the mode set screen Press m.

Move the highlight bar to A and B buttons and press (or

MODE SET using the

E).

select b.e.s.t. mode Move the highlight bar to

B.E.S.T. using the A and B buttons and

press (or E) to set

B.E.S.T. ON or OFF.

return to normal screen Press m.

S-VHS

VCR

REVIEW

a pause of 7 seconds a

[1] a k [MENU]: EXIT

MODE SET

B.E.S.T. ON

PICTURE CONTROL AUTO AUTO TIMER OFF O.S.D. ON AUTO SP a LP TIMER OFF POWER SAVE OFF VIDEO STABILIZER OFF NEXT PAGE

During B.E.S.T. B.E.S.T. complete

playback Press .. The VCR adjusts the playback picture quality

based on the condition of the tape in use. B.E.S.T. is active during Auto Tracking.

bESt appears on the VCR’s display panel.

VCR

S-VHS

REVIEW

Avoiding B.E.S.T. Time Delay

Since B.E.S.T. introduces a 7 second delay before recording starts, you may wish to compensate by first pressing | and T together (this puts the VCR into the VCR performs the B.E.S.T. tape assessment) and then pressing . when you wish to start recording.

RECORD PAUSE mode during which time

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Sound Modes

NICAM Stereo and Bilingual Broadcasts

before you start

Set On Screen Display

(O.S.D.) to ON

(墌 pg. 40)

This VCR is equipped with a digital stereo sound decoder (NICAM) which makes the reception of stereo and bilingual broadcasts possible. When the VCR is tuned to a different preset, the type of broadcast will be displayed on the TV screen for a few seconds.

select stereo Press AUDIO until HIFI L l L R appears on the TV screen.

select bilingual Press AUDIO until HIFI L l or HIFI L R appears on the TV

screen (as required).

select standard To listen to standard monaural audio during a NICAM

broadcast, press

AUDIO until NORM appears on the TV screen.

Soundtrack Selection

This VCR is capable of recording three soundtracks and will play back the one that you select with the

track use

HI FI

Hi-Fi stereo pre-recorded tapes

L l L R

HI FI

Main audio of bilingual tapes

L l

HI FI

Sub-audio of bilingual tapes

L R

AUDIO button.

NORM

Audio-dubbed tapes

HI FI

Audio-dubbed tapes

NORM

Notes

normal selection hi fi l l L r should normally be selected. In this mode,

Hi-Fi stereo tapes are played back in stereo and the normal audio track is played back automatically for tapes which only have normal audio.

recording If the NICAM stereo signal is poor or unavailable, the VCR will

automatically record standard monoaural audio onto both the Hi-Fi and normal audio tracks. This will eliminate possible audio interference.

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Finding Specific Scenes

Skip Search

During playback, press 3 up to 4 times. Each press of the 3 button will cause the VCR to go into fast-motion playback for a period of 30 seconds. Normal playback resumes automatically.

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

Index Search

Each time you record a programme, this VCR puts an index marker at the point that you started recording. The VCR can fast wind to any one of nine index markers in either direction from the point that you stop the tape.

NOTE:

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

finding first index marker Press D or E once. The TV screen will display

and the VCR begins searching through the tape in the corresponding direction for the first index marker from its current position.

finding subsequent index markers Press D or E the required number of times (e.g.

[

five). The TV screen will display corresponding direction for the fifth index marker from its current position.

5 or ]5 and the VCR begins searching through the tape in the

[

1 or ]1

Instant ReView

Pressing the rbutton causes the VCR to turn on, rewind to the beginning of the last timer-recorded programme and begin playback. The display panel tells you how many timerrecorded programmes are on the tape. If you have three, the REVIEW indicator and ‘ programmes, press rthree times. You can move back up to nine programmes from your current position.

timer mode Instant ReView will not work while the VCR is in Timer mode.

3’ blink on the display panel. To watch the first of these three

VCR

S-VHS

REVIEW

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Editing

L-1 OUTPUT Setting

The L-1 IN/OUT connector delivers either a composite signal (regular video signal) or a Y/C signal (a signal in which the luminance and chrominance signals are separated). Set unit connected to the rear panel

L-1 OUTPUT to the appropriate mode depending on the type of

L-1 IN/OUT connector of this VCR.

get to the output/input set screen Press m. Move the highlight bar to

OUTPUT/INPUT SET using the A and B buttons and press

select mode Move the highlight bar to L-1

OUTPUT

Press

using the A and B buttons.

(or E) to select the desired mode:

OUTPUT/INPUT SET

L-1 OUTPUT VIDEO

L-2 INPUT VIDEO

(or E).

FOR L-1 OUTPUT

VIDEO : If a connected device’s input is

• compatible only with regular video signals, set to

S-VIDEO : If a connected device’s input is

•

VIDEO.

[1] a k [MENU]: EXIT

compatible with Y/C signals, set to

S-VIDEO. This setting will let you take advantage of higher-quality

S-VHS pictures. (For connection, be sure to use a 21-pin SCART cable that is compatible with the Y/C signal.)

return to normal screen Press m.

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L-2 INPUT Setting

The L-2 IN/DECODER connector accepts either a composite signal (regular video signal) or a Y/C signal (a signal in which the luminance and chrominance signals are separated). Set signals of the connected unit.

L-2 INPUT to the appropriate mode depending on the output

get to the output/input set screen Press m. Move the highlight bar to

OUTPUT/INPUT SET using the A and B buttons and press

(or E).

select mode Move the highlight bar to L-2 INPUT using the A and B

buttons. Press

(or E) to select the desired mode:

FOR L-2 INPUT

VIDEO : If a connected device’s output is

• compatible only with regular video signals, set to

S-VIDEO : If a connected device’s output is

•

VIDEO.

compatible with Y/C signals, set to

S-VIDEO. This setting will let you

take advantage of higher-quality

OUTPUT/INPUT SET

L-1 OUTPUT VIDEO

L-2 INPUT VIDEO

[1] a k [MENU]: EXIT

S-VHS pictures. (For connection, be sure to use a 21-pin SCART cable that is compatible with the Y/C signal.)

return to normal screen Press m.

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Editing Using Another VCR

connect up Connect the player’s 21-pin SCART connector to the recorder’s

21-pin SCART connector as illustrated.

A When using your VCR as the player ...

... connect its

B When using your VCR as the recorder ...

... connect its

set vcr’s input mode The recording VCR mode must be set to AUX. If this

VCR is the recorder, press

connector) or L-2 (if you’ve used the L-2 IN/DECODER connector). If this

OUT

VCR is the player, set

set edit mode See Picture Control on page29.

start source vcr Engage its PLAY mode.

start recording vcr Engage its RECORD mode.

L-1 IN/OUT connector to another VCR.

L-2 IN/DECODER or L-1 IN/OUT connector to another VCR.

AUX and/or PR to select L-1 (if you’ve used the L-1 IN/

O.S.D. to OFF. (墌 pg.40)

NOTES:

• All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.

• For Y/C signal input/output, be sure to use a 21-pin SCART cable that is compatible with the Y/C signal.

• When you set

AUTO (or NORM when B.E.S.T. is set to OFF) after you finish dubbing the

select tapes.

PICTURE CONTROL to EDIT to dub tapes (墌 pg.29), be sure to

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A Your VCR as the Player

TV Set

Your VCR

ENTREE/DECODEUR IN/DECODER

ENTREE/SORTIE

L-1L-2

IN/OUT

010

ANTENNE

SORTIE RF OUT

AUDIO

ENTREE ANT. IN

SORTIE

OUT

Video Channel or AV Mode

21-pin SCART Cables

(not provided)

RF Cable

(provided)

Another VCR

○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○

B Your VCR as the Recorder

Your VCR

ENTREE/DECODEUR IN/DECODER

21-pin SCART Cables

(not provided)

ENTREE/SORTIE

L-1L-2

IN/OUT

010

ANTENNE

SORTIE RF OUT

AUDIO

ENTREE ANT. IN

SORTIE

OUT

RF Cable

(provided)

TV Set

Video Channel or AV Mode

Another VCR

advanced features 39

Editing from a Camcorder

connect up Connect the Camcorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connector to the

VCR’s front panel AUDIO/VIDEO input connnectors.

set input mode Press AUX or PR so that F-1 appears in the place of a preset

position number.

set edit mode See Picture Control on page29.

start camcorder Engage the camcorder’s PLAY mode.

start recorder Press T on the VCR.

Your VCR

S-VHS

VCR

REVIEW

VIDEO Input

Camcorder

AUDIO Input

Video Cable

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

(not provided)

Audio Cable

(not provided)

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Other Functions

On-Screen Display (O.S.D.)

This function allows you to turn the on-screen information ON or OFF.

get to the mode set screen Press m, move the highlight

MODE SET using the A and B buttons and press

bar to

(or E).

enable/disable osd The default setting for OSD is ON. Move

the highlight bar to

press (or E) to toggle between

OSD using the A and B buttons and

ON and OFF.

return to normal screen Press m.

GUIDE TO ON-SCREEN DISPLAY INFORMATION

# @ !

0 9

PR.1 BBC1 t SP 21:00 NTSC a PAL

24.12.02

ST NICAM VPS/PDC

1 ¡

8 7

HIFI –1:23:45 NORM REMAIN 10:00

T |

MODE SET B.E.S.T. ON PICTURE CONTROL AUTO AUTO TIMER OFF

O.S.D. ON

AUTO SP a LP TIMER OFF POWER SAVE OFF VIDEO STABILIZER OFF NEXT PAGE

[1] a k [MENU]: EXIT

2 3

5 6

1 Operation mode

indicators

2 Tape speed SP/LP/EP

(EP is for NTSC only)

3 NTSC playback display 4 Tape direction 5 Counter display

6 Tape remaining time 7 Audio mode 8 Tape position indicator 9 VPS/PDC indicator 0 NICAM display ! Day/month/year @ Current time

# Preset position number

and station name/ Auxiliary input mode indicator (L-1 or L-2)

$ ‘Cassette Loaded’

indicator

Power Save Mode

You can reduce the power consumption while the VCR is turned off.

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get to the mode set screen Press m. Move the highlight

MODE SET using the A and B buttons and press

bar to

(or E).

select power save mode Move the highlight bar to POWER

using the A and B buttons. Press (or E) to

SAVE

ON or OFF.

select

[1] a k [MENU]: EXIT

MODE SET B.E.S.T. ON PICTURE CONTROL AUTO AUTO TIMER OFF O.S.D. ON AUTO SP a LP TIMER OFF

POWER SAVE OFF

VIDEO STABILIZER OFF NEXT PAGE

return to normal screen Press m.

NOTES:

• During Power Save, the display panel will be turned off.

• The Just Clock function (墌 pg. 51) does not work while the Power Save mode is engaged.

• While the VCR is in the Power Save mode, the picture may be distorted momentarily when you turn on/off the VCR.

• Power Save does not work when ... ... the VCR is in the Timer mode. ... the VCR’s power is turned off after timer-recording (or Instant Timer Recording).

Auto SP a LP Timer

When timer recording in SP mode, if the VCR calculates that there isn’t enough tape to record the complete programme, it will automatically switch from

get to the mode set screen Press m. Move the highlight

MODE SET using the A and B buttons and press

bar to

(or E).

enable/disable auto spalp timer Select AUTO SPaLP

using the A and B buttons and press

TIMER

E) to toggle between

ON and OFF.

SP to LP mode.

(or

MODE SET B.E.S.T. ON PICTURE CONTROL AUTO AUTO TIMER OFF O.S.D. ON

AUTO SP a LP TIMER OFF

POWER SAVE OFF VIDEO STABILIZER OFF NEXT PAGE

[1] a k [MENU]: EXIT

return to normal screen Press m.

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Auto Timer

When the AUTO TIMER is set to ON, the timer is automatically engaged when the VCR power is turned off and automatically disengaged when the VCR is powered back on.

get to the mode set screen Press m. Move the highlight

MODE SET using the A and B buttons and press

bar to

(or E).

enable/disable auto timer Select AUTO TIMER using the

A and B buttons and press

between

ON and OFF.

(or E) to toggle

return to normal screen Press m.

Auto Power Off/3H

When this function is set to “3H”, the recorder is turned off automatically if no operation is done within 3 hours. “AUTO POWER OFF IN 3 MIN” appears on the screen 3 minutes before the recorder is turned off.

get to the mode set screen Press m. Move the highlight

MODE SET using the A and B buttons and press

bar to

(or E).

select auto power mode Move the highlight bar to AUTO

POWER

to select

using the A and B buttons. Press

ON or OFF.

(or E)

MODE SET B.E.S.T. ON PICTURE CONTROL AUTO

AUTO TIMER OFF

O.S.D. ON AUTO SP a LP TIMER OFF POWER SAVE OFF VIDEO STABILIZER OFF NEXT PAGE

[1] a k [MENU]: EXIT

MODE SET PREVIOUS PAGE S-VHS ON

AUTO POWER OFF

[1] a k [MENU]: EXIT

return to normal screen Press m.

Repeat Playback

start repeat playback Press ., then press and hold . again for over 5 seconds, then release.

The Play indicator (

#) will flash on the display panel and the VCR will automatically playback

and rewind the tape 100 times and then stop.

stop playback Pressing S, ., < or > stops repeat playback.

Next Function Memory

play To playback immediately after rewinding, press < and then . within 2seconds.

power off To power off the VCR immediately after rewinding, press < and then o

within 2seconds.

timer standby To put the VCR in timer standby mode immediately after rewinding, press

< and then c within 2seconds.

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Connection to a Stereo System

It is possible to connect your VCR to a suitably equipped stereo system and listen to the soundtrack through the stereo system.

connect up Connect the AUDIO OUT L and R connecters on the VCR to the AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR

connecters on your stereo. See diagram below.

FM Tuner

CD Player

Stereo Amplifier

AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR

Audio Cable

(not provided)

Speaker

Television

Speaker

ENTREE/DECODEUR IN/DECODER

010

ENTREE/SORTIE

L-1L-2

IN/OUT

AUDIO

SORTIE

OUT

ENTREE

ANT. IN

ANTENNE SORTIE RF OUT

Back of VCR

Mains Outlet

*DECODER function is not available in the UK.

AUDIO OUT

NOTES ON STEREO CONNECTIONS

speaker connections Make sure that you connect the L and R speakers in the right order.

nicam tv If you can receive NICAM TV broadcasts in your area, this VCR can record them indepen-

dently of the TV set and play them back through the stereo.

volume When listening to sound through the connected stereo, turn the TV’s volume down to zero.

dynamic range This VCR has a Hi-Fi audio dynamic range of 80 dB. Check that your stereo is

capable of handling this level of input. If it cannot, you risk speaker damage.

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Video Channel Set

before you start

The power cord must be

plugged in and

connected to the VCR

The VCR must be turned

off and no cassette

inserted

The Remote Control

must have batteries

inserted

The TV set must be

turned on

The VCR can send picture signals to the TV set in one of two ways; RF (ordinary cable included with this VCR) and AV (via a 21-pin SCART cable available from TV and Hi-Fi dealers). Depending upon which method you use, the VCR must have the correct method set up in order to work. The Auto Setup procedure normally takes care of this but if for any reason this fails to happen, the instructions below describe how to set the Video Channel manually.

Access Video Channel Mode

Press and hold the S button on the VCR until the display panel shows the following information:

VCR

S-VHS

REVIEW

Set Video Channel

for av connection Press B until the

display panel shows: The Video Channel is now set to

Step 3.

Go to

OFF.

S-VHS

VCR

REVIEW

for rf connection Press A or B to

set the VCR to a vacant channel number between 22 and 69 which is not occupied by any

S-VHS

VCR

REVIEW

station in your area (refer to station list on page49). In the example, we have presumed that channel 36 is vacant and have

set the VCR to 36:

Now tune the TV set to channel 36 (refer to TV manual if necessary); you should see two vertical white bars appear on the TV screen. If the bars do not appear or are not clear, choose another vacant channel and try again. If you cannot obtain the vertical white bars on any channel between 22 and 69, consult your local JVC dealer.

Exit Video Channel Set Mode

Press .

To view pictures from your VCR you must now set your TV to either the Video Channel or to AV mode, depending upon your choice above.

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Tuner Set

The VCR needs to find, identify and memorise all available stations in your area in order to record programmes correctly. Once done, pressing the A or B buttons enables you to jump to the available channels without going via any vacant channels. This channel search can be done either automatically or manually. You should only need to perform either of the following procedures if Auto Setup has failed to identify and record available channels or you have moved to a new area.

Auto Channel Setup

get to the main menu Press m.

perform auto channel set Move the highlight bar to AUTO CH

using the A and B buttons and press

SET

(or E) twice.

rf and scart connection If you have chosen to connect the

VCR to the TV with both the RF Cable and a 21-pin SCART Cable (not provided) and the TV set is in its AV mode (see the TV manual), the

AUTO SET screen will appear on the TV and remains

there for about 4–12 minutes while the VCR searches for receivable

stations. During Auto Channel Set the

mark on the screen moves

from left to right.

AUTO SET

PLEASE WAIT

SCAN COMPLETED appears at the end of the process for

[MENU]:EXIT

The caption about 5 seconds.

confirmation screen Once

Auto Channel Set has completed

its search, the confirmation screen will appear showing the details

PR = Preset Number, CH = Channel Number and ID = Station

( Name) of the TV stations that the process has found. The first station will have a highlight bar over it and will be blinking. This screen and the programme currently being broadcast on the selected station will alternate at 8second intervals. To view the next channel, press the A and B buttons to move the highlight bar to the required channel.

MODE SET

AUTO CH SET

MANUAL CH SET OUTPUT/INPUT SET INITIAL SET

[1] a k [MENU]: EXIT

02 03 04 05 06 07

[10]

a k: EDIT a [x]: DELETE

[MENU]: EXIT

BBC1

BBC2 23 30 37

- - - -

MAIN MENU

ITV CH4 CH5

CH ID

- - - -

return to normal screen Press m.

NOTES ON CHANNEL RECEPTION

incorrect station id In certain reception conditions, station names may not be stored

correctly by the VCR and Auto Guide Program Number Set may not work properly. If the Guide Program Numbers are not set, entering a PlusCode number, may result in an incorrect channel being recorded.

poor reception The VCR memorises all stations found regardless of their quality. If a station’s

quality is poor, you can delete that station from the memory (see page 47).

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Manual Channel Setup

get to the confirmation screen Press m. Move the

highlight bar to and press (or E).

select position Use the

MANUAL CH SET using the A and B buttons

button on the Remote Control to move the highlight bar

to a vacant position then press .

[10]

a k: EDIT a [x]: DELETE

[MENU]: EXIT

BBC1 BBC2

ITV CH4 CH5

- - - -

CH ID

- - - -

In this example, we have chosen position6.

select band When the MANUAL

screen appears, press the

CH SET

A and B buttons to change the band between CH (regular) and CC (cable).

input channel number Press

MAIN MENU

MODE SET

AUTO CH SET

MANUAL CH SET

INITIAL SET

[1] a k [MENU]: EXIT

PR06CH

CH21ID- - - -

[1]: SELECT [0]: CURSOR g k: OK [MENU]: EXIT

FINE

+/–

the E button and you will see the channel number space flash-

ing. Use the number keys to enter the Channel Number that you want to store.

input channel id Press the E button to move to the Channel ID space and use the A

and B buttons to select the required ID from the stored list.

fine tuning Press the E button repeatedly to move to the Fine Tuning ‘+/–’ and use the

A and B buttons to fine-tune the channel. A ‘+’ or a ‘–’ symbol will appear during this

process.

save new channel details Press

mation Screen will appear again. Repeat the above procedure from

to save the details you have just entered. The Confir-

Select Position onwards as

many times as required.

close confirmation screen Press m.

Change Station Name

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get to the confirmation screen Press m. Move the highlight bar to MANUAL CH SET

using the A and B buttons and press (or E).

select position Use the

button on the Remote Control to move the highlight bar

to the preset position you want then press twice.

select character Press E until the first letter of the station name begins blinking.

PR06CH

CH45IDBBC1

FINE

+/–

enter new character Press the A and B buttons to cycle through the characters (A–Z, 0–9, –, the desired character is indicated, then press E to enter. Enter the

, +, (space)) and stop when

[0–9]: A–Z, 0–9 [0]: CURSOR g k: OK [MENU]: EXIT

remaining characters the same way (maximum of 4). After entering

all characters, press .

• The Confirmation screen appears.

• If you make a mistake, press D until the incorrect character

begins blinking. Then enter the correct character by pressing the A and B buttons.

close confirmation screen Press m.

Delete a Channel

get to the confirmation screen Press m. Move the highlight bar to MANUAL CH SET

using the A and B buttons and press (or E).

select channel Use the

button on the Remote Control to move the highlight bar to the channel that you wish to delete.

delete channel Press x.

return to normal screen Press m.

37 06 07

[10]

a k: EDIT a [x]: DELETE

[MENU]: EXIT

BBC1 BBC2

ITV

CH4

CH5

- - - -

CH ID 08 09 10

12 13 14

- - - -

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Change Station Preset Position

get to the confirmation screen Press m. Move the highlight bar to MANUAL CH SET

using the A and B buttons and press (or E).

select item Use the

move begins blinking then press . The station name (ID) and its channel (CH) number begin

button on the Remote Control until the item you want to

blinking.

select new position Use the

then press .

PR 01 02 03

05 06 07

[10]: MOVE k: MANUAL CH SET [MENU]: EXIT

BBC1

ITV

CH4

BBC2

CH5 – – – – – – – –

CH ID

– – – –

button to move the station to the new preset position,

Example: If you moved the

CH 01

03 04 05 06 07

[10]: MOVE a k [MENU]: EXIT

BBC1

BBC2

ITV

CH4

CH5 – – – – – – – –

CH ID

– – – –

station in position 4 to position 2, the stations originally in positions 2 and 3 each move down one space.

close confirmation screen Press m.

Fine-Tuning Stored Channels

advanced features 49

get to the confirmation screen Press m. Move the highlight bar to MANUAL CH SET using

the A and B buttons and press (or E).

select item Use the

channel that you wish to fine-tune then press twice.

fine tuning Press the E button to move to the Fine Tuning ‘+/–’ and use the A and

B buttons to fine-tune the channel. A ‘+’ or a ‘–’ symbol will appear during this process.

save new details Press

Screen will appear again.

close confirmation screen Press m.

TV Station ID Guide

STATION NAME ID

Anglia TV ANGL ARD ARD ARTE ARTE BBC Group BBC BBC1 BBC1 BBC2 BBC2 Berlin 1 BLN1 Berlin 2 BLN2 Border TV BORD Bayern1 BR1 Bayern3 BR3 BRT1 BRT1 BRT2 BRT2 Children Ch CHLD Canal + CH+ CNN CNN Channel TV CHNL Central TV CNTR Channel 4 CH 4 Channel 5 CH 5 DRS DRS DR TV DRTV DSF DSF Euronews EURN Euronews EURO Eurosports EURS France1 FR1 France2 FR2 France3 FR3 Granada TV GRNA

STATION NAME ID

Grampian TV GRMP Hessen1 HR1 Hessen3 HR3 HRT HRT HTV HTV ITV Network ITV Kabelkanal KABL London LNDN MDR MDR MTV MTV Nord3 N3 NDR1 NDR1 NDR3 NDR3 NED1 NED1 NED2 NED2 NED3 NED3 Network 2 NET2 NRK NRK N-TV N-TV Offener Kanal OKAN ORF1 ORF1 ORF2 ORF2 ORF3 ORF3 OWL 3 OWL3 Premiere PRMI PR07 PR07 RAI1 RAI1 RAI2 RAI2 RAI3 RAI3 RB1 RB1

to save the details you have just entered. The Confirmation

button on the Remote Control to move the highlight bar to the

STATION NAME ID

RB3 RB3 Rikisutvarpid-S RKPS RTBF 1 RTB1 RTBF 2 RTB2 RTE 1 RTE1 RTL RTL RTL 2 RTL2 RTP RTP SAT SAT SAT 1 SAT1 Scottish TV SCOT SC4 SC4 SDR SDR SDR1 SDR1 SFB1 SFB1 SFB3 SFB3 SKY SKY Sky One SKY1 Sky Net SKYN Sport SPRT SR 1 SR1 Super RTL SRTL STV Test STVT STV 1 STV1 STV 2 STV2 Suedwest3 SWR SWF 1 SWF1 Schweiz4 SWZ4 TYNE TEES TEES Text TEXT

STATION NAME ID

TF1 TF1 TNT int TNT TRT int TRT TSI TSI TSR TSR TSW TSW TVE TVE TV Polonia TVPA TVP 1 TVP1 TVP 2 TVP2 TVS TVS TV2 TV2 TV5 TV5 Tele Zurich TZUR Ulster TV ULST Veronica VERN VIVA VIVA VIVA2 VIV2 VOX VOX VTM VTM VT4 VT4 West1 WDR1 West3 WDR3 YLE 1 YLE1 YLE 2 YLE2 Yorkshire TV YORK ZDF ZDF Zurich 1 ZUR1 3SAT 3SAT

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TV Station Channel Number Guide

Region Transmitter BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4 CH5

London & South-East

South-West

South

West

East

Midlands

North

North-West

North-East

Scotland

Wales

Northern Ireland

Bluebell Hill 40 46 43 65 — Crystal Palace 26 33 23 30 37 Dover 50566653— Heathfield 49 52 64 67 — Oxford 57 63 60 53 49

Beacon Hill 57 63 60 53 — Caradon Hill 22 28 25 32 — Huntshaw Cross 55 62 59 65 67 Redruth 51 44 41 47 37 Stockland Hill 33 26 23 29 — Channel Islands Fremont Point 51 44 41 47 —

Hannington 39 45 42 66 35 Midhurst 61 55 58 68 — Rowridge 31 24 27 21 —

Mendip 58 64 61 54 37

Sandy Heath 31 27 24 21 39 Sudbury 51 44 41 47 35 Tacolneston 62 55 59 65 52

Ridge Hill 22 28 25 32 35 Sutton Coldfield 46 40 43 50 37 The Wrekin 26 33 23 29 35 Waltham 58 64 61 54 35

Belmont 22 28 25 32 56 Emley Moor 44 51 47 41 37

Caldbeck 30 34 28 32 56 Winter Hill 55 62 59 65 48

Bilsdale West Moor 33 26 29 23 35 Chatton 39 45 49 42 — Pontop Pike 58 64 61 54 68

Angus 57 63 60 53 — Black Hill 40 46 43 50 37 Sandale 22 ———— Caldbeck — 34 28 32 56 Creigkelly 31 27 24 21 48 Darvel 33 26 23 29 35 Durris 22 28 25 32 67 Eitshal 33 26 23 29 — Keelylang Hill 40 46 43 50 — Knock More 33 26 23 29 — Rosemarkie 39 45 49 42 67 Rumster Forest 31 27 24 21 — Selkirk 55 62 59 65 52

Blaenplwyf 31 27 24 21 56 Carmel 57 63 60 53 — Llanddona 57 63 60 53 — Moel-y-Parc 52 45 49 42 — Presely 46 40 43 50 37 Wenvoe 44 51 41 47 —

Brougher Mountain 22 28 25 32 — Divis 31 27 24 21 37 Limavady 55 62 59 65 —

Clock Set

You should only need to perform this function if:

• Auto Clock Set was not performed correctly by Auto Setup.

• The VCR’s memory backup has expired

• You want to change the Just Clock setting

Setting the Clock

advanced features 51

get to the initial set screen Press m. Move the highlight bar to INITIAL SET using the

A and B buttons and press

(or E).

get to the clock set screen Move the highlight bar to CLOCK SET using the A and

B buttons and press

(or E).

set time and date When the CLOCK SET screen appears, the

time will be blinking. Use the A and B buttons to set the correct time (pressing and holding will advance the time in

30minute increments) and then press

(or E). The date

will blink. Use the A and B buttons to set the correct date (pressing and holding will advance the date in 15day incre-

ments) and then press same way and press

(or E). Set the correct year in the

TIME DATE YEAR

0: 00 01 . 01 02

[1] a k [MENU]: EXIT

CLOCK SET

JUST CLOCK : ON TV PR. : 1

set just clock Set as desired using the A and B

buttons then press

(or E).

set preset for clock data source If you have set JUST CLOCK to ON, you will need to

specify a preset (station) for buttons to select the preset and press

JUST CLOCK to take its source data from. Use the A and B

(or E).

start clock operation Press m.

Notes on Just Clock

Some TV stations transmit a time signal with their broadcasts. This VCR has the ability to use this signal to update its internal clock (including the adjustment for British Summer Time). It will do this every hour except for 23:00, 00:00, 01:00 and 02:00. By setting Just Clock to enabling the VCR to do this. Just Clock is not effective in the following circumstances:

• when the VCR is powered on.

• when the VCR is in Timer mode.

• when a difference of more than 3minutes between the internal clock and the time signal exists.

• when reception conditions are poor.

ON, you are

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Guide Program Numbers

Guide Program Numbers are used by the VIDEO Plus+ system to identify the correct preset to record. You should only need to perform this function if:

• using a PlusCode number does not identify a preset number automatically

• you add a channel after Auto Setup has been performed

• you wish to use the VIDEO Plus+ system to record a satellite programme

Manually Setting Guide Program Numbers

get to the guide prog set screen Press m. Move the highlight bar to INITIAL SET using

the A and B buttons and press

using the A and B buttons and press

SET

(or E). Move the highlight bar to GUIDE PROG

(or E).

enter guide prog number Use the A and B buttons to enter the correct Guide

Program number for the TV station shown then press

(or E).

enter receiving preset number Use the A and B

buttons to enter the receiving preset number that the VCR uses

to receive the TV station then press

(or E).

satellite receiver users If the satellite broadcast is received

GUIDE PROG SET

GUIDE PROG TV PROG

CH4

on your recorder’s auxiliary channel ‘L-2’, select ‘L-2’ for the preset position.

[1] a k [MENU]: EXIT

return to normal screen Press m.

Question and Answers

PLAYBACK

Q: What happens if the end of the tape is

reached during playback or search?

A: The tape is automatically rewound to the

beginning.

Q: Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the

still mode?

A: No. It stops automatically after 5minutes

to protect the heads.

Q: During search, slow, still and frame-by-

frame playback, I can’t hear any audio. What’s the problem?

A: This is normal.

Q: When returning from variable-speed

search to normal playback, the picture is disturbed. Should I be concerned about this?

A: No, it is normal.

Q: Noise bars appear during variable-speed

search. What’s the problem?

A: This is normal.

Q: Sometimes, during Index Search, the

VCR can’t find the programme I want to see. Why not?

A: There may be index codes too close

together.

RECORDING

Q: When I pause and then resume a

recording, the end of the recording before the pause is overlapped by the beginning of the continuation of recording. Why does this happen?

A: This is normal. It reduces distortion at the

pause and resume points.

Q: Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the

Record-Pause mode?

A: No. The VCR shuts off automatically after

5minutes to protect the heads.

Q: What happens if the tape runs out

during recording?

A: The VCR stops recording, then if Timer

Recording, the VCR shuts off.

TIMER RECORDING

Q: U and c remain lit on the display panel.

Is there a problem?

A: No. This is a normal condition for a timer

recording in progress.

Q: Can I programme the timer while I’m

watching a tape or a TV broadcast?

A: You won’t see the picture as it is replaced

by the on-screen menu, but the audio from the program or tape you’re viewing can be heard.

Troubleshooting

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

POWER

1. No power is applied to the VCR.

• The mains power cord is disconnected.

Connect the mains power cord.

2. The clock is functioning properly, but the VCR cannot be powered.

3. The Remote Control won’t function.

TAPE TRANSPORT

1. The tape does not run during recording. U lights up and preset position blinks on the display panel.

2. The tape will not rewind or fastforward.

PLAYBACK

1. The playback picture does not appear while the tape is running.

• c is displayed on the display

panel with AUTO TIMER set to OFF.

• The batteries are discharged.

• The VCR is in the RECORD PAUSE MODE.

• The tape is already fully rewound or fast-forwarded.

• If you’re using only the RF cable for connection… …the TV’s channel selector is not set to the Video Channel. …the VCR’s Video Channel has not been correctly set.

• If you’re using both the RF cable and 21-pin SCART cable for connection, the TV is not set to the AV mode.

Press the c button to turn the c indicator off.

Replace the dead batteries with new ones.

Press . to resume recording.

Check the cassette.

If you are using only the RF cable for connection… …set the TV to the Video Channel. …Perform Video Channel Set. (墌pg.44)

If you are using both the RF cable and 21-pin SCART cable for connection, set the TV to its AV mode.

2. Noise appears during visual search.

3. Noise appears during normal playback.

4. The playback picture is blurred or interrupted while TV broadcasts are clear or USE CLEAN- ING CASSETTE message appears on the screen.

5. Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi soundtrack.

• This is normal.

• The automatic tracking mode is engaged.

• The video heads may be dirty.

• Automatic tracking is engaged.

Try manual tracking. (墌 pg. 28)

Use a dry cleaning cassette JVC TCL-2 or consult your JVC dealer.

Try manual tracking (墌 pg. 28) or press AUDIO to change the soundtrack to NORM (墌pg.33).

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

RECORDING

1. Recording cannot be started.

• There is no cassette loaded, or the cassette loaded has had its record safety tab removed.

Insert a cassette, or using adhesive tape, cover the hole where the tab was removed.

2. TV broadcasts cannot be recorded.

3. Tape-to-tape editing is not possible.

4. Camcorder recording is not possible.

TIMER RECORDING

1. Timer recording won’t work.

2. Timer programming is not possible.

• L-1, L-2 or F-1 has been selected as the input mode.

• The source (another VCR, camcorder) has not been properly connected.

• All necessary power switches have not been turned on.

• The input mode is not correct.

• The camcorder has not been properly connected.

• The input mode is not correct.

• The clock and/or the timer have been set incorrectly.

• The timer is not engaged.

• Timer recording is in progress.

Set to the desired preset.

Confirm that the source is properly connected.

Confirm that all units’ power switches are turned on. Set the input mode to L-1, L-2 or F1.

Confirm that the camcorder is properly connected. Set the input mode to L-1, L-2 or F1.

Re-perform the clock and/or timer settings.

Press c and confirm that c is displayed on the display panel.

Timer programming can’t be performed while a timer recording is in progress. Wait until it finishes.

3. c on the display panel won’t

stop blinking.

4. c, U and , on the display

panel won’t stop blinking.

5. c blinks for 10 seconds and the

Timer mode is disengaged.

6. The VIDEO Plus+ system does not timer record properly.

• The timer is engaged but there’s no cassette loaded.

• The loaded cassette has had its record safety tab removed.

• The end of the tape was reached during timer recording.

• c has been pressed when there are no programs in memory, or the timer record information has been programmed incorrectly.

• The VCR’s preset positions have been set incorrectly.

Load a cassette with the record safety tab intact.

Remove the cassette and cover the hole with adhesive tape, or insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact. The programme may not have been recorded in its entirety. Next time make sure you have enough time on the tape to record the entire programme.

Check the programmed data and re-programme as necessary, then press c again.

Refer to Guide Program Numbers (墌 pg. 52) and re-perform the procedure.

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

7. U, , and the SAT c indicator

won’t stop blinking.

• The loaded cassette has had its record safety tab removed.

Remove the cassette and cover the hole with adhesive tape, or insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.

8. U and , on the display panel

won’t stop blinking.

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