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.
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.
ON.
safety first3
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…
1.
… in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or humidity.
… in direct sunlight.
… in a dusty environment.
… in an environment where strong magnetic fields are generated.
… on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration.
2.
DO NOT block the recorder’s ventilation openings 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.)
3.
DO NOT place heavy objects on the recorder or remote control.
4.
DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of the recorder or remote control.
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)
5.
DO NOT expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing.
6.
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.
7.
DO NOT place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.
8.
AVOID violent shocks to the recorder during transport.
MOISTURE CONDENSATION
Moisture in the air will condense on the recorder when you move it from a cold place to a warm place,
or under extremely humid conditions—just as water droplets form in the surface of a glass filled with
cold liquid. Moisture condensation on the head drum will cause damage to the tape. In conditions
where condensation may occur, keep the recorder turned on for a few hours to let the moisture dry.
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.
Caution on Replaceable lithium batteryCaution on Replaceable lithium battery
Caution on Replaceable lithium battery
Caution on Replaceable lithium batteryCaution 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 CR2032. Panasonic (Matsushita Electric) or Maxell is recommended.
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.
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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.
DOread the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
DOensure 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.
DOconsult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your
equipment.
DObe careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.
DON’Tcontinue 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’Tremove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.
DON’Tleave 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’Tuse 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’Tlisten to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing.
DON’Tobstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings.
Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.
DON’Tuse 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’Tallow 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
Basic Features ............................................ 13
Advanced Features ..................................... 27
Subsidiary Information .............................. 53
List of Terms .............................................. 57
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remote control
Diagram Key
equipment key7
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 PR+/- Button selects a
preset position.
4 Display Panel provides
clear view of various displays
and indicators.
5 Infrared Beam ReceivingWindow is where Remote
Control should be aimed when
in use.
6 < Button rewinds
the tape; initiates high-speed
reverse search.
7 > Button fastforwards tape; initiates highspeed forward search.
8 T Button starts regular
recording (press once), Instant
Timer Recording (press twice);
sets duration of ITR.
9 | Button stops tape
temporarily during recording;
stops tape temporarily during
playback; plays back frame by
frame with each additional
press.
SATc Button enables/
disables the Auto Satellite
Programme Recording mode.
§ Button stops tape;
10
ejects tape during Stop mode.
11 . Button plays back tape;
cancels Pause, Still, Slow,
Search modes.
REAR PANEL
1 Mains Power Cord
supplies power to VCR.
2 ANT. IN Connector
enables connection of aerial.
3 L-2 IN/DECODERConnector 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
Indicator blinks after
1
timer-recording and shows
how many programmes have
been timer-recorded.
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
Indicator lights up
during Auto Satelite
Programme Recording
standby model; blinks when
Auto Satelite Programme
Recording in progress.
6 cIndicator lights when
the c button has been
pressed to engage Timer
mode.
7 VCRIndicator lights when
the VCR is in the video mode.
At this point, the TV
automatically enters AV mode.
8 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.
REMOTE CONTROL
1 TV STANDBY/ON o
Button turns TV on/off.
2 TV/VCR Button switches
connected TV’s mode between
TV and AV.
3 TV Button switches TV
input terminal.
4 START + / – Button
accesses Regular Program
screen; inputs programme
Start Time.
5 STOP + / – Button inputs
programme Stop Time.
6 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.
7 x Button cancels timer-
programme.
0000 Button resets
counter on the on-screen
display to ‘0:00:00’.
8 PROG Button accesses
Timer Programming Set
screen.
9 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).
10 < Button — same as
button on VCR.
11 T Button starts regular
recording (press . the same
time).
12 S Button stops tape.
13 TV PR +/– Buttons select
the connected JVC TV's
channel.
14 rButton
‘reviews’ timer-recorded
programme.
15 Button accesses
Menu screen.
16 STANDBY/ON o Button
— same as button on VCR.
17 AUDIO Button changes
output sound mode.
18 b(Display) Button
switches display between
clock time and Preset
Position* (or Mode).
Preset Position (or Mode) is not
displayed during playback.
19 Number Keys are used in
preset position selection and
the VIDEO Plus+ Timer
Programming.
20 DATE + / – Button inputs
date of programme for timer
recording
21 DAILY Button enables
timer recording of daily
serials.
22 WEEKLY Button enables
timer recording of weekly
serials.
23 AUX Button selects VCR’s
auxiliary input mode.
24 c Button engages timer-
standby mode.
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.
PR
30
for selection in on-screen
menus.
preset position.
31 TV +/– Buttons control
volume of connected JVC TV.
32 D E Buttons initiate
functions such as Index
Search, variable-speed search,
frame by frame playback.
33 Button enters
selections made in on-screen
menus.
current VCR status on the TV
screen if O.S.D is set to ON.
Buttons are used
PR
PR + / – Buttons select a
Button — Shows
welcome to jvc8
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 ofTerms on page 57 if you
need an explanation for
any terms in this manual
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
lithium battery -CR
2032-, be sure to insert
in the correct directions
as indicated below.
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.
Release
tab
To open the battery
compartment, press the
release tab and
carefully, pull the
compartment out.
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 it’s battery,
replace the battery and
then try again.again.
Video Cassette Recorder
RF Cable
Lithium Battery -CR 2032-
S-VHS
+
PR
-
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VCR
Infrared Remote
SAT
– –:– –
AUDIO
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PR
VPS/PDC
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PR
LP00000-000
VCR/TV
Control Unit
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 jvc9
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
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AUDIO
L
Back of VCR
ENTREE
ANT. IN
ANTENNE
SORTIE
RF OUT
TV Aerial
Cable
(not
provided)
three-step quick start10
Three-Step Quick Start
Auto Setup
before you start
Check that the VCR is
turned off and no
cassette is inserted
Load the battery 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
i
ENTER
– –:– –
PR
3
PR
– –:– –
AUDIO
3
VPS/PDC
0000
5
?
30 SEC
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.
S-VHS
VCR
The VCR is automatically setting up the tuner
channels, clock, the VIDEO Plus+ system assigned
Guide Program numbers and the video channel.
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
S-VHS
VCR
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
video channel. In the example, we have
presumed that channel 52 is vacant and have set the VCR to 52:
Now tune the TV set to channel 52 (refer to TV manual ifnecessary); 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 +/ -- 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
S-VHS
VCR
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 -- on the Remote
Control until the figure reads ‘– –’. This is because you will use the TV in AV mode
to view video pictures and therefore do not need a dedicated video channel.
PR
3
PR
PR
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2 4
ENTER
LP00000-000
VCR/TV
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
, turn the VCR off and then on again. Re-perform Auto Setup.
Setup
three step quick start11
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
Select the Video channel or AV mode, then make sure that all necessary stations
PR
and PR buttons.
PR
have been stored in the VCR’s memory by using the
If station names (ID — 墌 pg.49) have also been stored in the VCR’s memory, the
3
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.
PR
The VCR is now set up. You can now use it to play and record.
IMPORTANT
•
– –:– –
AUDIO
3
VPS/PDC
0000
5
?
30 SEC
PR
3
PR
PR
i
2 4
ENTER
LP00000-000
VCR/TV
re-running setup Auto Setup may not behave as described if it has already
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
•
pages47–48 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 page47.
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
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
VCR
+
PR
-
/I
SAT
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.
basic features15
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).
basic features16
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
button on the Remote Control until the picture is steady.
• Press . to resume playback.
PR
or
PR
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 VCR or the Remote Control. Each time
one of these buttons is pressed, the frame will advance or move back one frame.
• Press . to resume playback.
basic features17
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 VCR or the Remote
Control for 2 seconds, then release. Press and release | again to return to still
picture.
PR
3
PR
– –:– –
AUDIO
3
VPS/PDC
0000
5
?
30 SEC
PR
3
PR
PR
i
2 4
ENTER
LP00000-000
VCR/TV
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.
PR
• If the slow motion picture on the TV screen jumps vertically, press the
PR
button until the picture is steady.
or
• Press . to resume playback.
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.
• Press . to resume playback.
Picture Search
You can perform picture search in either direction. During playback or still
picture, press the > on the Remote Control for forward picture search, or
the < button for reverse picture search. Each time you press <or
>, the search speed changes between low-speed and high-speed.
• 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.
basic features18
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)
PR
3
PR
Press PR or 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
– –:– –
AUDIO
3
VPS/PDC
0000
5
?
30 SEC
PR
3
PR
PR
i
2 4
ENTER
LP00000-000
VCR/TV
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).
Notes on Recording
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PR
0000
VPS/PDC
0000
– –:– –
AUDIO
?
PR
3
PR
i
ENTER
LP00000-000
VCR/TV
When using both the RF and SCART connections, you can switch between TV
and VCR by pressing the
TV/VCR button on the Remote Control.
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
– –:– –
3
5
30 SEC
1 to rewind the tape.
Display Tape Remaining Time
2 4
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
PR
3
PR
immediately, be incorrect or simply show as ‘– – : – –’.
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
on the Remote Control is the one which will be recorded.
PR + / –
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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 30min-
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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®
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. Press 1 to place the pointer next
PLUSCODE NO.
to “VIDEO PLUS+”, then press OK or .. The
PLUSCODE NO. screen appears.
[0–9] a VIDEO PLUS+ PROG
[PROG] : EXIT
Enter the PlusCode Number
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
0000
– –:– –
AUDIO
3
VPS/PDC
0000
5
?
30 SEC
PR
3
PR
PR
i
2 4
ENTER
LP00000-000
VCR/TV
[PROG]: EXIT
correct one.
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Check the Results
VPS/PDC
i
ENTER
. The VIDEO Plus+ Program screen
PLUSCODE NO.
START
21:00
SP
DATE
25.12
k: OK
-P2-
56781234
-P1-
VPS/PDC OFF
STOP
22:00
TV PROG
1
BBC1
Press
appears.
Make sure that the preset number displayed is the
one that you want. If it is incorrect, the wrong
programme will be recorded.
errors If the PlusCode number you entered is
– –:– –
invalid,
AUDIO
3
VPS/PDC
0000
5
?
30 SEC
PR
3
PR
PR
i
2 4
ENTER
LP00000-000
VCR/TV
set channel position number Make sure the channel position you wish to
record is displayed. If “
correctly. Press
TV PROG” displays “– –”, set the Channel Position number
PR
or PR button to input the channel position number on
which your recorder receivers the station. Then press
set tape speed You can change the tape speed between Standard Play (SP)
and Long Play (LP) by pressing /.
ERROR appears on the TV screen.
(or E).
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.
change stop time Press STOP + / –(number key 2 and 5). You can
compensate for anticipated 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.
satellite receiver users To timer-record a satellite broadcast using the
VIDEO Plus+ system:
• You cannot set
PDC to ON.
• You cannot timer-record the satellite broadcast received on the channel
position ‘0’ by the satellite receiver.
• Leave the satellite receiver’s power on.
Return to Normal Screen
Press p or . PROGRAM COMPLETED appears on the TV screen for
about 5seconds, then the normal TV screen appears.
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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. c will appear on the display panel. Make sure that the
VCR turns off automatically. 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
3
VPS/PDC
0000
5
?
30 SEC
If no video tape is loaded, c indicator will flash. Insert a tape to record!
0000
PR
3
PR
PR
i
2 4
ENTER
LP00000-000
VCR/TV
If the tape reaches its end during timer recording, the recording stops and “c”,
“U” and “,” on the display panel blink. Press c to disengage timer, then press
S/0 on the VCR to eject the tape or press othen press < to rewind the
tape.
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before you start
Express Timer
Programming
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.
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
VPS/PDC
VPS/PDC
3
– –:– –
AUDIO
3
VPS/PDC
0000
5
?
30 SEC
PR
3
PR
PR
i
2 4
ENTER
LP00000-000
VCR/TV
PR
3
PR
Get to the Timer Programming Set Screen
Press p. You will see the following TV screen
VIDEO PLUS+
F
EXPRESS PROGRAMING
[1] ak
[PROG]: EXIT
information.
Get to the Programme Screen
Press 1 to place the pointer (highlighted bar) next to “EXPRESS
PROGRAMING”, then press OK or ..
Enter Programme Details
set start time Use the START + / – buttons
– P1 –
STARTSTOP
a
21:00
SPVPS/PDC OFF
DATETV PROG
- -.- -
[+/–] ak
[PROG]: EXIT
- -:- -
- -
(number keys
set stop time Use the STOP + / – buttons
(number keys
set date Use the DATE + / – buttons (number
3 and/or 6) to adjust the date (current date
keys
will automatically appear).
set programme Use the PR + / – buttons to enter
the programme required.
set tape speed You can change the tape speed between Standard Play (SP)
and Long Play (LP) by pressing /.
1 and/or 4) to enter the start time.
2 and/or 5) to enter the stop time.
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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
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.
satellite receiver users To timer-record a satellite broadcast using Express
Timer Programming:
• You cannot set
PDC to ON.
• You cannot timer-record the satellite broadcast received on the channel
position ‘0’ by the satellite receiver.
• Leave the satellite receiver’s power on.
PDC) is a service designed to ensure that timer
PDC
0000
VPS/PDC
0000
PR
VCR/TV
LP00000-000
For memory capacity and Serial Recording, see
VIDEO Plus+ Timer Programming
on page22.
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
– –:– –
AUDIO
3
5
?
30 SEC
PR
3
PR
i
2 4
ENTER
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”,
“U” and “,” on the display panel blink. Press c to disengage timer, then press
S/0 on the VCR to eject the tape or press othen press < to rewind the
tape.
i
ENTER
PR
3
PR
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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 START + / –
(number keys 1 and 4), STOP + / –(number keys 2
and 5), DATE + / –(number keys 3 and 6), PR + / –
, /, DAILY (number key 8), WEEKLY (number
Other Functions ......................................... 41
Connection to a Stereo System .................. 44
Video Channel Set ..................................... 45
Tuner Set ................................................... 46
Clock Set ................................................... 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 PRor 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 . Move the highlight bar to MODE SET using the
and PR buttons and press (or E).
select video stabilizer mode Move the highlight bar to
VIDEO STABILIZER using the
E) to set to
return to normal screen Press .
ON.
PR
and PR buttons. Press (or
NOTES:
• When you finish viewing a tape, be sure to set this function
OFF.
to
• 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.
OFF.
MODE SET
PREVIOUS PAGE
F
VIDEO STABILIZER OFF
S-VHS ON
AUTO POWER OFF OFF
[1] ak
[MENU]: EXIT
ON.
PR
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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 . Move the highlight bar to MODE SET using the
and PR buttons and press (or E).
select picture control mode Move the highlight bar to PICTURE CONTROL using the
and PR buttons. Press (or E) to select the desired mode:
•
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.
B.E.S.T. is OFF, PICTURE
cording or playback).
SOFT Reduces image coarseness when viewing overplayed
•
tapes containing lots of noise.
F
[1] ak
[MENU]: EXIT
MODE SET
S-VHS ETOFF
B.E.S.T.ON
PICTURE CONTROLAUTO
AUTO TIMEROFF
O.S. D.ON
AUTO SP a LP TIMEROFF
POWER SAVEOFF
NEXT PAGE
return to normal screen Press .
PR
PR
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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-VHSET
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-VHSET. 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 . Move the highlight bar to MODE SET using the
PR
and PR buttons and press (or E).
select s-vhs mode Move the highlight bar to S-VHS using the
PR
and PR buttons. Press
(or E) to set to ON or OFF.
return to normal screen Press .
NOTE:
When playing back a tape that has been recorded in S-VHS or S-VHSET, the S-VHS indicator
lights on the display panel regardless of the ‘S-VHS’ mode setting.
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S-VHS
VCR
The B.E.S.T.
PictureSystem
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 .
Move the highlight bar to
PR
and PR buttons and press (or E).
MODE SET using the
select b.e.s.t. mode Move the highlight bar to
B.E.S.T. using the
PR
and PR buttons and press
(or E) to set B.E.S.T. ON or OFF.
return to normal screen Press .
F
[1] ak
[MENU]: EXIT
MODE SET
S-VHS ETOFF
B.E.S.T.ON
PICTURE CONTROLAUTO
AUTO TIMEROFF
O.S. D.ON
AUTO SP a LP TIMEROFF
POWER SAVEOFF
NEXT PAGE
S-VHS
VCR
a pause of 7 seconds a
During B.E.S.T.
playback Press .. The VCR adjusts the playback picture quality
B.E.S.T. complete
S-VHS
VCR
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.
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 HIFILl or HIFILR 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 lL 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 lL 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
The display panel tells you how many timer-recorded
programmes are on the tape. If you have three, the
indicator and ‘3’ blink on the display panel. To watch the first of
these three programmes, press
move back up to nine programmes from your current position. Pressing the
causes the VCR to turn on, rewind to the beginning of the the last timer-recorded programme and
begin playback.
If you press the
rewinding. The number will be changed whenever you press
REVIEWREVIEW
REVIEW button one time, the front display panel will display “-1” and start
REVIEWREVIEW
REVIEWREVIEW
REVIEW
REVIEWREVIEW
three times
REVIEWREVIEW
REVIEW
REVIEWREVIEW
. You can
REVIEWREVIEW
REVIEW button
REVIEWREVIEW
REVIEWREVIEW
REVIEW up to “-9”.
REVIEWREVIEW
timer mode Instant Review will not work while the VCR is in Timer mode.
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Auto Satellite
Programme Recording
Auto Record from Satellite Receiver
This facility allows a programme timer-recorded using the satellite receiver to be
recorded on the VCR.
connect up Connect your satellite receiver, TV and VCR (see diagram below).
21-pin AV Input
Outdoor Unit
Satellite Cable
TV Aerial
Connectors
(SCART)
Back of TV
TV Aerial Cable
Aerial
Connector
Satellite Receiver
DECODERVCRTV
Mains Outlet
ENTREE/DECODEUR
IN/DECODER
010
010
ENTREE/SORTIE
L-1L-2
IN/OUT
ANT. IN
RF OUT
CONTROLEUR SAT
SORTIE
SAT CONTROL
R
AUDIO
L
EXT.2EXT.1
ENTREE
ANT. IN
OUT
ANTENNE
SORTIE
RF OUT
Back of VCR
*DECODER function is not available in the UK.
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programme satellite receiver Enter the details of the programme into your satellite
receiver (see receiver manual) and put a tape in the VCR.
set tape speed Press / on the Remote Control to set the tape speed to either SP or LP.
engage vcr in auto mode Press and hold SATc (|)on the VCR for about 2 seconds. The
SATc indicator on the VCR display panel lights up and the VCR turns off automatically. Any
signal detected at the
L-2 IN/DECODER connecter will automatically start the VCR recording;
when the signal stops, so will the VCR.
Notes
connectors Auto Satellite Prog Recording is only possible using the L-2 IN/DECODER connec-
tor.
timer mode You cannot put the VCR into TIMER MODE when using Auto Satellite Prog
Recording Mode.
r The number of programmes recorded will not be displayed on the VCR display
panel when the r button is pressed.
timer recording Auto Satellite Prog Recording is not possible if your satellite receiver does
not have a timer.
indicator The SATc indicator light flashes when Auto Satellite Prog Recording is in progress.
disengage To disengage the VCR during Auto Satellite Prog Recording, press the o button.
The VCR will stop recording and turns off.
tape speed When recording two or more programmes consecutively, you cannot set a different
tape speed for each programme. The first speed selected will apply to all programmes in that
recording session.
b.e.s.t. The B.E.S.T. system will not work during Auto Satellite Prog Recording.
just clock Just Clock does not work when in Auto Satellite Prog Recording mode.
incoming signal The VCR will only react to the start of an incoming signal at the L-2 IN/
DECODER
receiver is powered on, the
connecter. If you try to engage Auto Satellite Prog Recording Mode whilst the satellite
SATc indicator light will flash but the VCR will not record. You must
power the satellite receiver off then on again to begin recording in these circumstances.
cable input You can record in the same way from a cable system as long as you connect the
cable system has a timer on/off function and is connected to the
incompatibilities Some satellite receivers output signals even when turned off. These receiv-
L-2 IN/DECODER connector.
ers cannot be used with this VCR in this way.
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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 . Move the highlight bar to
OUTPUT/INPUT SET using the
select mode Move the highlight bar to L-1
OUTPUT
using the PR and PR buttons. Press
(or E) to select the desired mode:
PR
and PR buttons and press (or E).
OUTPUT/INPUT SET
L-1 OUTPUTVIDEO
F
L-2 INPUTVIDEO
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.
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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 .
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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 . Move the highlight bar to
OUTPUT/INPUT SET using the
select mode Move the highlight bar to L-2 INPUT using the
PR
and PR buttons and press (or E).
PR
and
PR
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 OUTPUTVIDEO
L-2 INPUTVIDEO
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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 .
advanced features39
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
DECODER
VCR is the player, set
set edit mode See Picture Control on page29.
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-2 IN/
connector) or L-2 (if you’ve used the L-1 IN/OUT connector). If this
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
This function allows you to turn the on-screen information ON or OFF.
get to the mode set screen Press , move the highlight
MODE SET using the
bar to
PR
and
PR
buttons and press
(or E).
enable/disable osd The default setting for OSD is ON. Move
the highlight bar to
press
return to normal screen Press .
(or E) to toggle between ON and OFF.
OSD using the
PR
and
PR
buttons and
GUIDE TO ON-SCREEN DISPLAY INFORMATION
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MODE SET
S-VHS ETOFF
B.E .S. T.ON
PICTURE CONTROLAUTO
AUTO TIMEROFF
O.S. D.ON
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AUTO SP a LP TIMEROFF
POWER SAVEOFF
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2
3
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4
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
% S-VHS ET Indicator
(S-VHS ET: ON/S-VHS ET: OFF)
advanced features42
Power Save Mode
You can reduce the power consumption while the VCR is turned off.
get to the mode set screen Press . Move the highlight
MODE SET using the
bar to
PR
and PR buttons and press
(or E).
select power save mode Move the highlight bar to POWER
using the PR and PR buttons. Press (or E) to
SAVE
select
ON or OFF.
F
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MODE SET
S-VHS ETOFF
B.E.S.T.ON
PICTURE CONTROLAUTO
AUTO TIMEROFF
O.S. D.ON
AUTO SP a LP TIMEROFF
POWER SAVEOFF
NEXT PAGE
return to normal screen Press .
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 . Move the highlight
MODE SET using the
bar to
PR
and PR buttons and press
(or E).
enable/disable auto spalp timer Select AUTO SPaLP
using the PR and PR buttons and press (or E)
TIMER
to toggle between
ON and OFF.
SP to LP mode.
F
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MODE SET
S-VHS ETOFF
B.E.S.T.ON
PICTURE CONTROLAUTO
AUTO TIMEROFF
O.S. D.ON
AUTO SP a LP TIMEROFF
POWER SAVEOFF
NEXT PAGE
return to normal screen Press .
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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 . Move the highlight
MODE SET using the
bar to
PR
and PR buttons and press
(or E).
enable/disable auto timer Select AUTO TIMER using the
PR
and PR buttons and press (or E) to toggle between
ON and OFF.
return to normal screen Press .
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 . Move the highlight
MODE SET using the
bar to
(or E).
select auto power mode Move the highlight bar to AUTO
using the PR and PR buttons. Press (or E) to
POWER
3Hor OFF.
select
PR
and PR buttons and press
MODE SET
S-VHS ETOFF
B.E.S.T.ON
PICTURE CONTROLAUTO
F
AUTO TIMEROFF
O.S. D.ON
AUTO SP a LP TIMEROFF
POWER SAVEOFF
NEXT PAGE
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MODE SET
PREVIOUS PAGE
VIDEO STABILIZEROFF
S-VHSON
F
AUTO POWER OFF3H
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return to normal screen Press .
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
play To playback immediately after rewinding, press < and then . within 2seconds.
power off To power off the VCR immediately after rewinding, press < and then o
within 2seconds.
timer standby To put the VCR in timer standby mode immediately after rewinding, press
< and then c within 2seconds.
advanced features44
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
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Audio Cable
(not provided)
Speaker
Television
Speaker
ENTREE/DECODEUR
IN/DECODER
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ENTREE/SORTIE
L-1L-2
IN/OUT
AUDIO
SORTIE
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ENTREE
ANT. IN
OUT
ANTENNE
SORTIE
RFOUT
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.
advanced features45
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 for 5 seconds on
the VCR until the display panel shows the
following information:
S-VHS
VCR
Set Video Channel
for av connection Press
display panel shows ‘CH--’ .
The Video Channel is now set to
Step 3.
Go to
PR
until the
OFF.
S-VHS
VCR
for rf connection Press
the VCR to a vacant channel number between 52
and 69 which is not occupied by any station in
your area (refer to station list on page49). In the
example, we have presumed that channel 52 is
vacant and have set the VCR to 52:
PR
or PR to set
Now tune the TV set to channel 52 (refer to TV manual ifnecessary); 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 52 and 69, consult your local JVC dealer.
S-VHS
VCR
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.
advanced features46
Tuner Set
The VCR needs to find, identify and memorise all available stations in your area in order to
PR
record programmes correctly. Once done, pressing the
or PR 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 .
perform auto channel set Move the highlight bar to AUTO CH
using the PR and PR buttons and press (or E) twice.
SET
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
S
stations. During Auto Channel Set the
mark on the screen moves
from left to right.
MAIN MENU
MODE SET
F
AUTO CH SET
MANUAL CH SET
OUTPUT/INPUT SET
INITIAL SET
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AUTO SET
PLEASE WAIT
SCAN COMPLETED appears at the end of the process for
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The caption
about 5 seconds.
confirmation screen Once
PR
CH
ID
PR
Auto Channel Set has completed
its search, the confirmation screen will appear showing the details
PR = Preset Number, CH = Channel Number andID = 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
01
26
02
33
03
23
04
30
05
37
06
07
[10]
a k: EDIT
a [x]: DELETE
[MENU]: EXIT
BBC1
BBC2
ITV
CH4
CH5
- - - -
- - - -
CHID
08
- - - -
09
- - - -
10
- - - -
11
- - - -
12
- - - -
13
- - - -
14
- - - -
selected station will alternate at 8second intervals. To view the
PR
next channel, press the
and PR buttons to move the
highlight bar to the required channel.
return to normal screen Press .
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).
Manual Channel Setup
advanced features47
get to the confirmation screen Press . Move the high-
light bar to MANUAL CH SET using the PR and PR buttons and
press
select position Use the button on the Remote Control to move the highlight bar to a
PR
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
[10]
a k: EDIT
a [x]: DELETE
[MENU]: EXIT
(or E).
CH
ID
26
BBC1
33
BBC2
23
ITV
30
CH4
37
CH5
- - - -
- - - -
PR
3
PR
vacant position then press .
PR
CHID
08
- - - -
09
- - - -
10
- - - -
11
- - - -
12
- - - -
13
- - - -
14
- - - -
In this example, we have chosen position6.
select band When the
MANUAL CH SET screen appears,
press the PR and PR buttons
to change the band between CH
(regular) and CC (cable).
MAIN MENU
MODE SET
AUTO CH SET
F
MANUAL CH SET
INITIAL SET
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PR06CH
CH01ID- - - -
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FINE
+/–
input channel number
Press the E button and you
will see the channel number
space flashing. 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
PR
buttons to select the required ID from the stored list.
PR
and
fine tuning Press the E button repeatedly to move to the Fine Tuning ‘+/–’ and use the
and PR buttons to fine-tune the channel. A ‘+’ or a ‘–’ symbol will appear during this process.
save new channel details Press to save the details you have just entered. The Confir-
mation Screen will appear again. Repeat the above procedure from
Select Position onwards as
many times as required.
close confirmation screen Press .
PR
advanced features48
Change Station Name
get to the confirmation screen Press . Move the highlight bar to MANUAL CH SET
using the PR and PR buttons and press (or E).
PR
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.
enter new character Press the
through the characters (A–Z, 0–9, –,
the desired character is indicated, then press E to enter. Enter the
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
PR
and PR buttons.
3
PR
PR
and PR buttons to cycle
, +, (space)) and stop when
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PR06CH
CH45IDBBC1
[0–9]: A–Z, 0–9
[0]: CURSOR gk: OK
[MENU]: EXIT
FINE
+/–
.
close confirmation screen Press .
Delete a Channel
get to the confirmation screen Press . Move the highlight bar to MANUAL CH SET
using the PR and PR buttons and press (or E).
select channel Use the
Control to move the highlight bar to the channel that you wish
to delete.
delete channel Press x.
return to normal screen Press .
PR
3
button on the Remote
PR
PR
CH
01
26
02
33
03
23
04
30
05
37
06
07
[10]
a k: EDIT
a [x]: DELETE
[MENU]: EXIT
BBC1
BBC2
ITV
CH4
CH5
- - - -
- - - -
ID
PR
CHID
08
09
10
11
12
13
14
- - - -
- - - -
- - - -
- - - -
- - - -
- - - -
- - - -
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Change Station Preset Position
get to the confirmation screen Press . Move the highlight bar to MANUAL CH SET
using the PR and PR buttons and press (or E).
PR
CHID
– – – –
– – – –
– – – –
– – – –
– – – –
– – – –
– – – –
3
PR
. The station name (ID) and its channel (CH) number begin
PR
3
PR
Example: If you moved the
PR
CH
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
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ID
26
BBC1
33
BBC2
23
ITV
30
CH4
37
CH5
– – – –
– – – –
PR
CHID
08
– – – –
09
– – – –
10
– – – –
11
– – – –
12
– – – –
13
– – – –
14
– – – –
station in position 4 to
position 2, the stations
originally in positions 2
and 3 each move down
one space.
select item Use the button on the Remote Control until the item you want to move
begins blinking then press
blinking.
select new position Use the button to move the station to the new preset position,
ID
BBC1
ITV
CH4
BBC2
CH5
– – – –
– – – –
.
PR
08
09
10
11
12
13
14
then press
PR
CH
01
26
02
23
03
30
04
33
05
37
06
07
[10]: MOVE
k: MANUAL CH SET
[MENU]: EXIT
close confirmation screen Press .
advanced features50
Fine-Tuning Stored Channels
get to the confirmation screen Press . Move the highlight bar to MANUAL CH SET using
the PR and PR buttons and press (or E).
PR
select item Use the button on the Remote Control to move the highlight bar to the
channel that you wish to fine-tune then press twice.
3
PR
fine tuning Press the E button to move to the Fine Tuning ‘+/–’ and use the
buttons to fine-tune the channel. A ‘+’ or a ‘–’ symbol will appear during this process.
save new details Press to save the details you have just entered. The Confirmation
Screen will appear again.
close confirmation screen Press .
TV Station ID Guide
STATION NAMEID
Anglia TVANGL
ARDARD
ARTEARTE
BBC GroupBBC
BBC1BBC1
BBC2BBC2
Berlin 1BLN1
Berlin 2BLN2
Border TVBORD
Bayern1BR1
Bayern3BR3
BRT1BRT1
BRT2BRT2
Children ChCHLD
Canal +CH+
CNNCNN
Channel TVCHNL
Central TVCNTR
Channel 4CH 4
Channel 5CH 5
DRSDRS
DR TVDRTV
DSFDSF
EuronewsEURN
EuronewsEURO
EurosportsEURS
France1FR1
France2FR2
France3FR3
Granada TVGRNA
• Auto Clock Set was not performed correctly by Auto Setup, Preset Download or Auto Channel
Set
• The VCR’s memory backup has expired
• You want to change the Just Clock setting
Setting the Clock
get to the initial set screen Press . Move the highlight bar to INITIAL SET using the
PR
and PR buttons and press (or E).
get to the clock set screen Move the highlight bar to CLOCK SET using the
PR
and
PR
buttons and press (or E).
set time and date When the CLOCK SET screen appears, the time will be blinking. Use the
PR
and PR buttons to set the correct time (pressing and holding will
advance the time in 30minute increments) and then press
(or E). The date will blink. Use the PR and PR buttons to
set the correct date (pressing and holding will advance the date in15day increments) and then press
year in the same way and press
set just clock Set as desired using the
then press
(or E).
(or E). Set the correct
.
PR
and PR buttons
TIMEDATEYEAR
0: 0001 . 0103
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CLOCK SET
JUST CLOCK : ON
TV PR.: 1
set preset for clock data source If you have set JUST CLOCK to ON, you will need to
specify a preset (station) for JUST CLOCK to take its source data from. Use the PR and
PR
buttons to select the preset and press (or E).
start clock operation Press .
NOTE:
If the recorder’s memory backup has expired or the AC was disconnected from the recorder, the
recorder will automatically perform Auto Clock Set when the power is restored.
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 or Auto Satellite Programme Recording modes
• when a difference of more than 3minutes between the internal clock and the time signal exists.
• when reception conditions are poor.
ON, you are
subsidiary information53
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 5minutes
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
5minutes 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.
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Troubleshooting
SYMPTOMPOSSIBLE 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 toOFF.
• The battery is discharged.
• The VCR is in the RECORDPAUSE 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 battery with a
new one.
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).
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SYMPTOMPOSSIBLE 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 or L-2 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 or L-2.
Confirm that the camcorder is
properly connected.
Set the input mode to L-1 or L-2.
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 Set Guide ProgramNumbers (墌 pg. 22) and re-
perform the procedure.
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SYMPTOMPOSSIBLE 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.
OTHER PROBLEMS
1. Whistling or howling is heard
from the TV during camcorder
recording.
2. When scanning channels, some
of them are skipped over.
3. The preset cannot be changed.
4. Channel settings that were
made manually seem to have
changed or disappeared.
• The end of the tape was
reached during Auto Satellite
Programme Recording.
• The end of the tape was
reached during Instant Timer
Recording.
• The camcorder’s microphone is
too close to the TV.
• The TV’s volume is too high.
• Those channels have been
designated to be skipped.
• Recording is in progress.
• After the manual settings were
made, Auto Channel Set was
performed.
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.
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.
Position the camcorder so its
microphone is away from the TV.
Turn the TV’s volume down.
If you need the skipped channels,
restore them.
Press | to pause the recording,
change presets, then press . to
resume recording.
Perform manual setting again.
5. No channels are stored in the
VCR’s memory.
• The TV aerial cable was not
connected to the VCR when
Auto Set Up was performed.
Turn off the VCR once and connect
the TV aerial cable to the VCR
properly, then turn on the VCR
again. Then perform Auto Setup
again (墌pg.10).
List of Terms
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Auto Channel Setup ................................................ 46
Auto Satellite Program Recording ........................... 35
Auto Power ............................................................... 43
Auto Setup ................................................................. 11
Auto SP a LP Timer ................................................42
Auto Timer ............................................................... 43