JVC HR-S5990AM, HR-S5900AM User Manual

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

HR-S5900AM HR-S5990AM

CABLE/ SAT/DVD

VCR

TM TM

525/625

INSTRUCTIONS

ENGLISH

SAFETY FIRST 2

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

INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER4

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

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

INITIAL SETTINGS 6

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

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

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

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

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

PLAYBACK 13

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

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

RECORDING 19

Basic Recording .................................... 19

Recording Features ................................ 20

B.E.S.T. Picture System .......................... 24

TIMER RECORDING 26

G-CODE™/SHOWVIEW™ System Setup ...... 26

CODE™/SHOWVIEW™ Timer

G-

Programming ........................................ 28

Express Timer Programming .................. 30

24H Express Timer Programming .......... 32

Automatic Satellite Programme

Recording ............................................. 37

PROGRAMME NAVIGATION 38

Navigation ............................................ 38

SPECIAL FEATURES 42

Remote Control Functions ..................... 42

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 46

Connecting/Using A Stereo

System .................................................. 46

EDITING 47

Preparation For Editing .......................... 47

Edit From A Camcorder ......................... 48

Edit To Or From Another Video

Recorder ............................................... 49

Audio Dubbing ..................................... 50

INFORMATION ON MULTI-SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY 52

TUNER SET 54 TROUBLESHOOTING 58 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 61 INDEX 62 SPECIFICATIONS 65

LPT0688-001A

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SAFETY FIRST

Safety Precautions

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

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

MOISTURE.

CAUTION

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

power cord from the mains outlet.

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

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

ATTENTION

1. This recorder can also receive SECAM colour television signals for recording and playback.

2. Recordings made of SECAM television signals produce monochrome pictures if played back on another video recorder of SECAM standard, or do not produce normal colour pictures if played back on another video recorder of PAL standard.

3. SECAM prerecorded cassettes or recordings made with a SECAM video recorder produce monochrome pictures when played back with this recorder.

IMPORTANT

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

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

Caution on Replaceable lithium battery

The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C or incinerate. Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita Electric), Sanyo, Sony or Maxell CR2025. Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if the battery is incorrectly replaced.

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

TM TM

525/625

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

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

 HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.

CODE is a trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation and is registered in the following countries: Australia, China, Hong

 G-

Kong, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, and Taiwan. S registered in the following countries: Austria, Belgium,Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. The GG-

CODE and SHOWVIEW are different trademarks used to represent the same easy recording feature. However, for simplicity, only the

term G-

CODE/SHOWVIEW system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

CODE will be used in the instructions. If you use SHOWVIEW system, follow the same steps listed for the G-CODE system.

HOWVIEW is a trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation and is

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POWER SYSTEM

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

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

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

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 containers filled with

6. 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.

" shows electrical power standby and " " shows ON.

MOISTURE CONDENSATION

Moisture in the air will condense on the recorder when you move it from a cold place to a warm place, or under extremely humid conditions—just as water droplets form in the surface of a glass filled with cold liquid. Moisture condensation on the head drum will cause damage to the tape. In conditions where condensation may occur, keep the recorder turned on for a few hours to let the moisture dry.

ATTENTION

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:

Some TVs or other appliances generates strong magnetic fields. Do not place such appliance on top of the recorder as it may cause picture disturbance.

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Basic

INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER

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

Connections

Aerial terminal

Back of TV

AV-IN terminals

AV Cable (not provided)

Mains Power Cord

RF Cable (provided)

TV Aerial Cable

CHECK CONTENTS

Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in "SPECIFICATIONS" (

 pg. 65).

SITUATE RECORDER

Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface.

CONNECT RECORDER TO TV

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

RF CONNECTION

●

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

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

on the rear panel of the recorder.

c– Connect the provided RF cable between the RF

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

AV CONNECTION

●

To Connect To A TV With AV Input Terminals . . .

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

CONNECTION".

b– Connect an optional AV cable between the

AUDIO OUT and VIDEO OUT connectors on the rear panel of the recorder and the TV's AV-IN terminals .

Mains outlet

(MONO)

AUDIO OUT/ VIDEO OUT

Connect the power plug to an AC outlet

before installing the lithium

 pg. 7

battery.

Rear View

CONNECT RECORDER TO MAINS

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

NOTE:

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

ATTENTION

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

S-VIDEO Connection

Back of TV

Audio cable (not provided)

S-VIDEO IN connector

S-Video cable (provided)

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AUDIO IN

Aerial terminal

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

●

connectors

Mains outlet

Mains Power Cord

Back of Recorder

RF Cable (provided)

CONNECT RECORDER TO TV

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

CONNECTION" (

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

the TV's S-VIDEO IN connector.

c– Connect the recorder's AUDIO OUT connectors to

the TV's AUDIO IN connectors.

 pg. 4).

Aerial or Cable

AUDIO OUT

(MONO)

S VIDEO OUT

NOTES:

●

You can obtain high-quality S-VHS pictures.

●

If your television is not stereo-capable, use the recorder's AUDIO OUT connectors to connect to an audio amplifier for Hi-Fi stereo sound reproduction. ( pg. 46)

●

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

●

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

ANT. IN

RF OUT

CONNECT RECORDER TO MAINS

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

ATTENTION

If you have finished all the necessary connections, go to "Video Channel Set" on page 6, then perform Auto Set Up on page 8; do NOT press the

button on the recorder/remote control to turn on the recorder's power before you start Auto Set Up.

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Video Channel Set

Video Channel (RF Output Channel) is the channel on which your TV receives picture and sound signals from the video recorder through the RF cable.

STOP/EJECT

INITIAL SETTINGS

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

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

With RF Connection

IMPORTANT:

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

ACCESS VIDEO CHANNEL SET MODE

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

TEST SIGNAL

PR +/–

SELECT TV SYSTEM

Press PR +/– to set appropriate TV system that matches the system of TV being used (refer to the table below).

1 : B/G 2 : D/K

Major Countries / Areas TV System

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

China, Mongolia, Russia D/K

Hong Kong I

Australia H

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

*HR-S5900AM only

4 : H

3 : I 5 : M*

B/G

The channel on which the screen to the left appear clearly in step 3 is your Video Channel.

To view picture signals from the video recorder, set your TV to the Video Channel.

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SET VIDEO CHANNEL

Set your TV to UHF channel 36.

● If the two vertical white bars appear clearly on the

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

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

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

(Ex.) If channel 50 is available in your area

Then set your TV to UHF channel 50 and check if the two vertical white bars appear clearly on the screen; if so, go to step 4. If not, re-set the video recorder to another vacant channel and try again.

NOTES:

●

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

●

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

FINISH VIDEO CHANNEL SET

Press OK.

● If Auto Set Up ( pg. 8) or Tuner Set ( pg. 54)

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

 "TEST SIGNAL"

With AV Connection or S-VIDEO Connection

IMPORTANT:

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

ACCESS VIDEO CHANNEL SET MODE

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

SET VIDEO CHANNEL

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

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

FINISH VIDEO CHANNEL SET

Press OK.

● If Auto Set Up ( pg. 8) or Tuner Set ( pg. 54)

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

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

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

Be sure to connect the power plug to an AC outlet first before installing the lithium battery; otherwise, the battery's service life will be drastically shortened.

(MONO)

Installing/Removing the lithium battery

Make sure that the power plug is connected to an AC outlet and turn off the recorder power.

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

Insert a lithium battery with the plus (+) side up and push it in.

● To remove the lithium battery, press the latch A down-

ward using a pointed non-metallic object, then pull out the lithium battery.

Close the battery cover until it clicks in place.

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Auto Set Up

IMPORTANT

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

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

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

 pg. 54

 pg. 12

 pg. 55, 56

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

The Auto Set Up function simplifies installation by guiding you through the procedures of setting the language, clock and tuner channels — simply follow the on-screen menus that appear.

Before starting, make sure of the following:

● The TV aerial cable should be connected to the recorder.

● The recorder's mains power cord should be connected to

a mains outlet.

●

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

 pg. 4, 5

 pg. 6).

SELECT LANGUAGE

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

PUSH JOG

● The Clock Set screen appears.

SET TIME

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

or PUSH JOG

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

CLOCK SET

TIME DATE YEAR 0:00 01.01 01

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

PUSH JOG

SET DATE

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

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

SET YEAR

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

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Major Countries / Areas TV System

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

China, Mongolia, Russia D/K

Hong Kong I

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

*HR-S5900AM only.

PUSH JOG

B/G

SELECT TV SYSTEM

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

START AUTO CHANNEL SET

Press OK or PUSH JOG

● The Auto Set Up function scans all the channels that

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

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

" mark on the

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

AUTO CH SET PLEASE WAIT

START FINISH

During Auto Set Up

"PLEASE WAIT" blinks on the screen and "Auto" blinks on the front display panel.

When Auto Set Up is completed, the lowest position number will appear on the front display panel.

TV Screen

NOTES:

●

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

●

If there is a power cut, or if you press or MENU while Auto Set Up is in progress, Auto Set Up will be interrupted; be sure to turn off the recorder power once and try again.

●

If you want to set the tuner manually such as to add or skip channels, to swap channel positions, or to fine-tune channels,



pg. 55 – 57.

●

If no sound accompanies the picture or the audio sounds unnatural on some channels that have been stored by Auto Set Up, the TV system setting for those channels may be incorrect. Select the appropriate TV system for those channels. Selection – When you see the picture but the audio can't be heard or sounds unnatural" on page 57.



"TV System

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

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

On-Screen Displays

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

TURN ON THE RECORDER

Press .

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN

Place the pointer next to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing

PUSH JOG %ﬁ, then press OK or PUSH JOG

ENABLE/DISABLE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

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

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

PUSH JOG

to set to "OFF".

B. E. S. T. ON PICTURE CONTROL AUTO PAL/MESECAM AUTO NTSC NTSC3. 58 AUTO TIMER OFF O.S.D. OFF

NEXT PAGE [5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

FUNCTION SET

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

PUSH JOG

Press MENU.

NOTES:

●

When you use this recorder as the player for editing, be sure to set "O.S.D." to "OFF" before starting.

●

During playback, the operation mode indicators may be disturbed depending on the type of tape being used.

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

1 –Operation mode indicators 2 –Tape speed SP/LP/EP 3 –Colour system indicator ( pg. 52) 4 –Tape direction 5 –Counter display 6 –Tape remaining time indicator 7 –Audio mode display ( pg. 18) 8 –Tape position indicator (

9 –Type of Broadcast ( 10–Current day/month/year 11– Clock display 12–Channel position number/Aux. indicator (L-1, F-1, S-1 or S-2) 13–Cassette loaded mark

12 11

PR. 12 ]SP 21 : 00 MESECAM

24. 12. 01

9 8

HIFI –1 : 23 : 45

R REMAIN 1 : 00

2 3

4 5

 pg. 18)

 pg. 21)

Select

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TURN ON THE RECORDER

Press .

Language

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

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to

"INITIAL SET", then press OK or PUSH JOG

ACCESS LANGUAGE SELECT SCREEN

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to

"LANGUAGE", then press OK or PUSH JOG

MAIN MENU

PROGRAMME NAVIGATION FUNCTION SET TUNER SET INITIAL SET

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

INITIAL SET

CLOCK SET LANGUAGE G-CODE/SHOWVIEW SETUP

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

PUSH JOG

SELECT LANGUAGE

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

press OK or PUSH JOG

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

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Clock Set

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

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

TURN ON THE RECORDER

Press .

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to

"INITIAL SET", then press OK or PUSH JOG

ACCESS CLOCK SET SCREEN

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

Clock Set screen appears.

INITIAL SET

CLOCK SET LANGUAGE G-CODE/SHOWVIEW SETUP

PROGRAMME NAVIGATION FUNCTION SET TUNER SET INITIAL SET

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

TIME DATE YEAR 0: 00 01 . 01 01

MAIN MENU

CLOCK SET

. The

PUSH JOG

NOTE:

If the year digits are automatically cleared, it is possible that you have input February 29th in a non-leap year. Input the correct data.

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

SET TIME

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

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

SET DATE

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

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

SET YEAR

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to set the year.

START CLOCK OPERATION

Press MENU.

PLAYBACK

PLAY

STOP/EJECT

JOG

PLAY

STOP

Basic Playback

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

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The easiest, most basic operation possible with your video recorder is tape playback. Already-recorded signals on a video tape are read by your video recorder and displayed on your TV just like a TV programme. S-VHS playback is possible only with S-VHS PAL tapes recorded in SP, LP or EP or S-VHS NTSC tapes recorded in the SP mode.

LOAD A CASSETTE

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

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

● The recorder power comes on automatically.

● Select the appropriate colour system (

● If the record safety tab has been removed, playback

begins automatically ( pg. 19).

● If the record safety tab is intact, the recorder checks the tape information for Programme Navigation. For details, refer to “Navigation ” (

 pg. 52).

 pg. 38).

FIND PROGRAMME START POINT

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

To go forward, press FF or turn the JOG dial to the right.

REW

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.

Clean the video heads using a dry cleaning cassette--TCL2--when:

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

• The picture is unclear or no picture appears.

•“USE CLEANING CASSETTE” appears on the screen (only with “O.S.D.” set to “ON” ( pg. 10)).

START PLAYBACK

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

 pg. 24).

STOP PLAYBACK

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

remove the cassette.

Usable cassettes

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

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

By using S-VHS ET it is possible to record and play back

with S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes with this recorder ( pg. 23).

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JOG

PLAY

Playback Features

PLAYBACK (cont.)

NOTE:

Refer to the illustrations below as you read the following procedures.

Reverse

Reverse search 5 steps

Reverse play

Reverse slow motion

2 steps

Slow motion 2 steps

Normal play

Forward

Forward search 5 steps

PAUSE

REW

High-Speed Search

ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED SEARCH

During playback, turn the JOG dial quickly to the left or right.

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

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

PR +/–

PAUSE

PUSH JOG

Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback

PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK

Push the JOG dial.

Press PAUSE.

● If there is vertical jitter, use the PR +/– buttons to

correct the picture.

ACTIVATE FRAME-BYFRAME PLAYBACK

Turn the JOG dial to the right for forward frame-byframe playback, or to the left for reverse frame-by-frame

playback.

Press PAUSE.

Press PUSH JOG

To resume normal playback, press PLAY or push the JOG dial.

ATTENTION

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

● the picture will be distorted.

● the noise bars will appear.

● there may be a loss of colour.

or #.

NOTE:

For short searches, press and hold FF or REW for over 2 seconds during playback or still picture. When released, normal playback resumes.

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Slow Motion

ACTIVATE SLOW-MOTION PLAYBACK

During playback, turn the JOG dial to the left for forward slow motion. To play in reverse slow motion,

continue to turn the JOG dial to the left after selecting all the forward direction slow motion modes.

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

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

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

or #.

NOTE:

Manual tracking is possible during slow motion playback. (



pg. 16)

Variable-Speed Search

ACTIVATE VARIABLE-SPEED SEARCH

During playback, turn the JOG dial to the right for forward variable-speed search, or to the left for reverse

variable-speed search.

During playback, press PUSH JOG

● The more times you press, the faster the playback picture moves.

● To decrease speed, press the button for the opposite direction.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

or #.

Index Search

Your recorder automatically marks index codes at the beginning of each recording. This function gives you quick access to any one of 9 index codes in either direction.

NOTE:

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

ACTIVATE INDEX SEARCH

Press PUSH JOG control. "™ 1" or "£ 1" is displayed on screen and

search begins in the corresponding direction.

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

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

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

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

or #(™ or £) on the remote

twice.

once.

Current position

AB C D E F

–2 –11 2 3

Index number

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PLAYBACK (cont.)

Manual Tracking

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

OVERRIDE AUTOMATIC TRACKING

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

PLAY

STOP

PR +/–

PUSH JOG

ADJUST TRACKING MANUALLY

Press PR +/– to adjust tracking.

● To return to automatic tracking, press (SP/LP/EP)

NOTE:

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

on the remote control.

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Repeat Playback

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

START PLAYBACK

Press PLAY.

ACTIVATE REPEAT PLAYBACK

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

● The Play indicator ( ) on the display panel blinks

slowly.

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

STOP PLAYBACK

Press STOP at any time to stop playback.

NOTES:

●

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

●

Repeat Playback is not possible with a PAL tape recorded in EP mode.

Video Stabilizer

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

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to

"FUNCTION SET", then press OK or PUSH JOG

SELECT VIDEO STABILIZER SET MODE

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to

"VIDEO STABILIZER", then press OK or PUSH JOG to select "ON" or "OFF".

MAIN MENU

PROGRAMME NAVIGATION FUNCTION SET TUNER SET INITIAL SET

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

PREVIOUS PAGE PROG. NAVIGATION ON AUTO SP=LP TIMER OFF VIDEO STABILIZER ON S-VHS ON S-VHS ET OFF

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

NOTES:

●

When you finish viewing a tape, be sure to set this function to "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 "ON".

●

To watch recordings with close-caption, set this function to "OFF".

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PLAYBACK (cont.)

Next Function Memory

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

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

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

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

...press REW, then press

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

...press REW, then press

within 2 seconds.

‰‰

‰ within 2 seconds.

‰‰

NOTE:

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

Tape Position Indicator

The tape position indicator appears on screen when, from the Stop mode, you press FF, REW or perform an Index Search. The position of "5" in relation to "0" (beginning) or "+" (end) shows you where you are on the tape. "O.S.D." ( pg. 10) must be set to "ON", or the indicator will not appear.

Beginning

NOTE:

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

1:23:45

REMAIN 1:00

+++

End

Skip Search

SKIP OVER UNWANTED SECTIONS

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

Normal playback resumes automatically.

NOTE:

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

Instant ReView

Simply by pressing a single button, the recorder power comes on, rewinds, and begins playback of the last timer-recorded programme. If you have several programmes recorded, you can easily access any of them.

NOTE:

Before starting, make sure that the recorder is off and that the Timer mode is disengaged.

ACTIVATE INSTANT REVIEW

Press REVIEW. The recorder power comes on and the recorder searches for the index code indicating the start

of the last timer-recorded programme. Once it's found, playback begins automatically.

● The front display panel tells you how many programmes have been recorded. If you have, for example, 3 programmes, "REVIEW" and "3" appear and blink. To watch the first of the 3 programmes, press REVIEW three times. The recorder searches and begins playback automatically. You can access a programme as far as 9 index codes away from the current tape position.

NOTE:

Instant ReView is not possible while the recorder is in the Timer mode.

Soundtrack Selection

Your video recorder is capable of recording three soundtracks (HI-FI L, HI-FI R and NORM) and will play back the one you select.

During Playback

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

TRACK

Recorder's Front Panel On-Screen Display

NORM NORM For audio-dubbed tapes

NORM

HI FI

NORM

USE

For Hi-Fi stereo tapes

For main audio of Bilingual tapes

For sub audio of Bilingual tapes

For audio-dubbed tapes

NOTES:

●

" " should normally be selected. In this mode, Hi-Fi stereo tapes are played back in stereo, and the NORM track is played back automatically for tapes with only normal audio.

●

For instructions on recording stereo and bilingual programmes, refer to page 21.

●

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

RECORDING

STOP

PLAY

RECORD

PLAY

STOP/EJECT

PAUSE

JOG

Basic Recording

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

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

LOAD A CASSETTE

Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.

● The recorder power comes on automatically.

● The recorder checks the tape information for

Programme Navigation. For details, refer to “Naviga- tion ” (

● Select the appropriate colour system (

 pg. 38).

 pg. 52).

CHOOSE A PROGRAMME

Press PR +/– or the NUMBER keys. Or push the JOG dial and turn it to the left or right to select the channel

you wish to record.

SET TAPE SPEED

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

speed.

PR +/–

SP/LP/EP

RECORD

Accidental erasure prevention

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

PAUSE

NUMBER

START RECORDING

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

B.E.S.T. takes place at the beginning of each first SP and first LP (or EP) recording after inserting the cassette ( pg. 24).

PAUSE/RESUME RECORDING

Press PAUSE. Press PLAY to resume recording.

STOP RECORDING

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

cassette.

NOTE:

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

Recording Resume Function

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

Record safety tab

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RECORD

AUDIO

Recording Features

– –:– –

RECORDING (cont.)

Record One Programme While Watching Another

SELECT CHANNEL TO WATCH

Once recording is in progress, all you need to do is to set the channel controls on the TV for the station you

wish to view.

● The programme selected with the TV's channel controls appears on the TV screen while the one selected with the PR +/– buttons is recorded on the tape.

Elapsed Recording Time Indication

You can check the exact time of a recording.

SET COUNTER DISPLAY

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

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

0000

PR +/–

RESET COUNTER

Press 0000 before starting recording or playback.

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

elapsed time as the tape runs.

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Instant Timer Recording (ITR)

This easy method lets you record for from 30 minutes to 6 hours (selectable in 30-min. increments), and shuts the recorder off after recording is finished.

START RECORDING

Press RECORD on the recorder.

ENGAGE ITR MODE

Press RECORD again. " " blinks and 0:30 appears on the front display panel.

SET RECORDING DURATION

If you want to record for more than 30 minutes, press

RECORD to extend the time. Each press extends

recording time by 30 minutes.

NOTE:

You can only perform ITR using the RECORD button on the recorder's front panel.

Tape Remaining Time

DISPLAY REMAINING TIME

Press – –:– – until the time remaining on the tape appears.

● The display panel shows the tape remaining time with "

● By pressing the – –:– – button, you can change the display to show the counter reading, channel position*, clock time or tape remaining time.

* Channel position is not displayed during playback.

NOTE:

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

" displayed.

Receiving Stereo And Bilingual Programmes

Your recorder is equipped with a Sound-Multiplex decoder (A2) and a Digital stereo sound decoder (NICAM) as well, making reception of stereo and bilingual broadcasts possible.

When the channel is changed, the type of broadcast being received will be displayed on the TV screen for a few seconds.

Type of Broadcast Being Received

A2 Stereo ST A2 Bilingual BIL Regular Monaural (none) NICAM Stereo ST NICAM NICAM Bilingual BIL NICAM NICAM Monaural NICAM

● To listen to a stereo programme, press AUDIO until "

" appear on the front display panel or "HIFI L R"

appears on the screen.

● To listen to a bilingual programme, press AUDIO until " " or

" appears on the front display panel, or "HIFI L " or

" "HIFI

● To listen to the Standard (regular monaural) audio while

R" appears on the screen (as required).

receiving a NICAM broadcast, press AUDIO until "NORM" appears on the front display panel or on the screen.

On-screen Display

" and

NOTE:

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



pg. 10).

To Record Stereo And Bilingual Programmes (A2)

● Stereo programmes are automatically recorded in stereo on the Hi-Fi audio track (with the normal audio track recording mixed L and R channel sound).

● Bilingual programmes are automatically recorded in bilingual on the Hi-Fi audio track. The main soundtrack will be recorded on the normal audio track.

T o Record NICAM Stereo And Bilingual Programmes

The NICAM audio programme will be recorded on the Hi-Fi audio track, and the Standard audio programme on the normal audio track.

NOTES:

●

If the quality of stereo sound being received is poor, the broadcast will be received in monaural with better quality.

●

Before playing back a programme recorded in stereo, or a bilingual programme, refer to "Soundtrack Selection" (



pg. 18).

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