JVC HR-S6700EU, HR-S6711EU Instruction Manual

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

ENGLISH

CONTENTS

SAFETY FIRST 2

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

INDEX 4

INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER 8

Basic Connections ........................................ 8

S-VIDEO Connection .................................... 9

INITIAL SETTINGS 10

Auto Set Up ................................................10

Preset Download ........................................ 12

Language .................................................... 14

SAT CONTROL SET 15

Satellite Receiver Control Setting ................ 15

T-V LINK 17

T-V Link Functions ...................................... 17

PLAYBACK 18

Basic Playback ............................................ 18

Playback Features .......................................19

RECORDING 23

Basic Recording .......................................... 23

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

B.E.S.T. Picture System ...............................27

TIMER RECORDING 28

HOWVIEW

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

Automatic Satellite Programme

Recording ................................................... 34

EDITING 35

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

Output/Input Set ......................................... 36

Edit To Or From Another Video

Recorder ..................................................... 38

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 40

Connecting To A Satellite Receiver .............40

Connecting/Using A Decoder ..................... 42

Connecting/Using A Stereo System ............. 43

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS 44

Mode Set .................................................... 44

Tuner Set .................................................... 48

Video Channel Set ......................................54

HOWVIEW

Clock Set .................................................... 56

TROUBLESHOOTING 58

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 61

SPECIFICATIONS 62

LIST OF TERMS 63

Timer Programming ................28

Setup ...................................... 55

LPT0325-001A

LPT0325-001ALPT0325-001A

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.

WARNING

There are two different types of SECAM colour systems: SECAM-L, used in FRANCE (also called SECAM-West), and SECAM-B, used in Eastern European countries (also called SECAM-East).

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

2. Recordings made of SECAM-B television signals produce monochrome pictures if played back on a video recorder of SECAM-L standard, or do not produce normal colour pictures if played back on a PAL video recorder with SECAM-B system incorporated (even if the TV set is SECAM-compatible).

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

4. This recorder cannot be used for the SECAM-L standard. Use a SECAM-L recorder to record SECAM-L signals.

IMPORTANT

Please read the various precautions on page 2 and 3 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.

● 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 back with S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes with this recorder.

● S

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from Gemstar Development Corporation.

is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The S

HOWVIEW

system is manufactured under licence

For Italy:

“It is declared that this product, brand JVC, conforms to the Ministry Decree n. 548 of 28 Aug.’95 published in the Official Gazette of the Italian Republic n. 301 of 28 Dec.’95”

The STANDBY/ON operating current on and off. “

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

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

1. DO NOT place the recorder . . .

...in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or humidity. ...in direct sunlight. ...in a dusty environment. ...in an environment where strong magnetic fields are generated. ...on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration.

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

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

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

5. AVOID violent shocks to the recorder during transport.

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.

button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit, but switches

“ shows electrical power standby and “!“ shows ON.

FRONT VIEW

* Attach the provided connector cover when you do not use the front panel connectors.

INDEX

STANDBY/ON

Time r

REVIEW Button 墌pg. 20

Cassette Loading Slot

SP/LP Button 墌pg. 23

Play

SHUTTLE Ring 墌pg. 18

S-VIDEO Input Connector 墌pg. 35

VIDEO/AUDIO Input Connectors 墌pg. 35

PR +/– Buttons 墌pg. 23

Button 墌pg. 29, 31

Button 墌pg. 18

Button 墌pg. 10

REAR VIEW

S-VHS ET Button 墌pg. 25

SAT

L M N O P Q

Button 墌pg. 34

Front Display Panel 墌pg. 5 Infrared Beam Receiving Window Record Pa us e << button on the remote control 墌pg. 19, 21 Stop/Eject

Button 墌pg. 23

Button 墌pg. 19

and 6 >> Buttons — same as w e

Button 墌pg. 18

Mains Power Cord 墌pg. 8

S OUT Connector 墌pg. 9

AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT Connector 墌pg. 8, 38, 40,

41, 42 ANT. IN Connector 墌pg. 8

AUDIO OUT (L/R) Connectors 墌pg. 43

AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER Connector 墌pg. 15,

38, 40, 41, 42 SAT CTL Connector 墌pg. 15

RF OUT Connector 墌pg. 8

FRONT DISPLAY PANEL

VPS/PDC

B.E.S.T. Picture System Display 墌pg. 27

Symbolic Mode Indicators

STILL:

SLOW:

RECORD:

RECORD PAUSE:

PLAY: FF/REW VARIABLE SEARCH:

Tape Speed Indicators 墌pg. 23

* EP is for NTSC playback only.

ui o oi

Programme Time Indicators 墌pg. 30

“Timer” Indicator 墌pg. 29, 31

Tape Remaining Time Indicator 墌pg. 25

Channel/Clock Display 墌pg. 13

Instant REVIEW Indicator 墌pg. 20

VPS/PDC Indicator 墌pg. 29, 31

S-VHS Indicator 墌pg. 25, 47

VCR Indicator 墌pg. 24

“Cassette Loaded” Mark

Counter/Remain Display

Mode Display (L-1, L-2, F-1, S-1 or SAT*)

* When “L-2 SELECT” is set to “SAT” (墌pg. 37), “SAT” appears

instead of “L-2”.

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

When “O.S.D.” is set to “ON” (墌pg. 45), various operational indicators appear on the TV screen.

INDEX (cont.)

Operation Mode Indicators

Tape Speed SP/LP/EP

* EP is for NTSC playback only.

Tape Direction

Counter Display

Tape Remaining Time Indicator 墌pg. 25

Audio Mode Display 墌pg. 22

Tape Position Indicator

The tape position indicator appears on the TV screen when you press

5 from the Stop mode

or perform an Index Search (

pg. 21). The position of

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“

q” in relation to “0”

(beginning) or “+” (end) shows you where you are on the tape.

3 or

Beginning End

NOTE:

Depending on the type of tape used, the tape position indicator may not appear correctly.

Type of Broadcast 墌pg. 26

Current Day/Month/Year

Clock Display

Channel Position Number and Station Name/

Auxiliary Input Indicator (L-1, L-2, F-1, S-1 or SAT*)

* When “L-2 SELECT” is set to “SAT” (墌pg. 37), “SAT” appears

instead of “L-2”.

Timer Warning Display

A warning appears on the TV screen to tell you that the timer-recording is to start in 5 minutes if you’re not in the Timer mode at that time. The warning blinks for the entire 5 minutes leading up to the start of timer recording. To clear the display, press

“Cassette Loaded” Mark

& on the remote control.

REMOTE CONTROL

Rewind

Record

Stop

M N O

MENU Button 墌pg. 14

Button 墌pg. 10

r t

Button 墌pg. 18, 20

Button 墌pg. 23

Button 墌pg. 18, 23

TV PR +/– Button 墌“Operating JVC TVs” below STANDBY/ON

AUDIO Button 墌pg. 22

(TV Muting) Button 墌“Operating JVC TVs”

Button 墌pg. 10

below Display – – : – – Button 墌pg. 25

DAILY Button 墌pg. 29, 31

WEEKLY Button 墌pg. 29, 31

AUX Button 墌pg. 35

Time r

DATE +/– Button 墌pg. 30

PR +/– Button 墌pg. 23

Auto Tracking

Button 墌pg. 29, 31

Button 墌pg. 21

SP/LP Button 墌pg. 23 30 SEC Button 墌pg. 20

Play

a b c d e

Button 墌pg. 18

Fast Forward Pa us e

Button 墌pg. 19

Button 墌pg. 18, 20

OK Button 墌pg. 11

Button 墌pg. 19, 21

w e

+/– Button 墌“Operating JVC TVs” below

Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name can also be used to operate your JVC TV while holding down the TV button. (

This remote control transmits A code signals only; it is not applicable to B code signals.

TV Button 墌“Operating JVC TVs” in the right

“Operating JVC TVs” in the right column)

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column TV/VCR Button 墌pg. 24 and “Operating JVC

TVs” in the right column REVIEW Button 墌pg. 20

NUMBER Keys 墌pg. 23, 28

VPS/PDC Button 墌pg. 29, 31

Cancel

Button 墌pg. 32

0000 Button 墌pg. 25 STOP +/– Button 墌pg. 30

START +/– Button 墌pg. 30

PROG Button 墌pg. 28

Programme Check

Button 墌pg. 32

How To Use

The remote control can operate most of your video recorder’s functions, as well as basic functions of JVC TV sets. (

“Operating JVC TVs” below)

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● Point the remote control toward the receiving window.

● The maximum operating distance of the remote control is

about 8 m.

Operating JVC TVs

To operate your TV, while holding down the TV button, press the corresponding button:

+/–

, ^ (TV Muting).

TV/VCR, TV PR

+/–,

NOTES:

● When inserting the batteries, be sure to insert in the correct directions as indicated under the battery cover.

● Depending on the type of JVC TV, some or all functions may not be operated using the remote control.

● If the remote control doesn’t work properly, remove its batteries, wait a short time, replace the batteries and then try again.

Basic Connections

Aerial connector

Back of TV

21-pin SCART connector

21-pin SCART cable (not provided)

Mains power cord

RF cable

(provided)

TV aerial cable

INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER

It’s essential that your video recorder be properly connected.

THESE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ANY VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PERFORMED.

Check the contents.

Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” on page 62.

Situate the recorder.

Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface.

Connect the recorder to TV.

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

RF Connection

8 To connect to a TV with NO AV input connectors . . .

Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV.

Connect the TV aerial cable to the ANT. IN connector

on the rear panel of the recorder. Connect the provided RF cable between the RF OUT

connector on the rear panel of the recorder and the TV’s aerial connector.

Back of recorder

AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT

Mains outlet

Make AV connection if your TV has a 21-pin AV input connector (SCART) in order to reduce the possibility of interference. With AV connection, you can enjoy stereo playback of video tapes if you are using a stereo TV.

AV C onnection

8 To connect to a TV with AV input connectors . . .

Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per “RF

Connection”. Connect an optional 21-pin SCART cable between the

AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector on the rear panel of the recorder and the TV’s 21-pin SCART connector.

Connect the recorder to mains.

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

After the connection is completed, perform “Auto Set Up” on page 10.

S-VIDEO Connection

Back of TV

Aerial connector

Mains power

AUDIO IN connectors

S-VIDEO IN connector

Mains outlet

cord

Back of recorder

S OUT

S-Video cable (not provided)

AUDIO OUT

Audio cable (not provided)

RF cable (provided)

TV ariel cable

To connect to a TV with S-VIDEO/AUDIO IN

connectors . . .

Connect the recorder to TV.

Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per “RF

Connection” ( Connect the recorder’s S OUT connector to the TV’s

S-VIDEO IN connector. Connect the recorder’s AUDIO OUT connectors to the

TV’s AUDIO IN connectors.

Connect the recorder to mains.

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

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pg. 8).

NOTES:

● You can obtain high-quality S-VHS pictures.

● With S-VIDEO connection, you cannot use the Preset

Download function (

● If your TV is not stereo-capable, use the recorder’s AUDIO OUT connectors to connect to an audio amplifier for Hi-Fi stereo sound reproduction. (

● To operate the recorder with your TV using the S-VIDEO connection, set your TV to its AV mode.

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

After the connection is completed, perform “Auto Set Up” on page 10.

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pg. 12).

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pg. 43)

Auto Set Up

Auto Channel Set/Auto Clock Set/ Auto Guide Program Number Set

After the pressed for the first time to power on the recorder selecting your country*, the Auto Set Up function sets the tuner channels, clock** and Guide Program numbers automatically.

* If you live in Belgium (BELGIUM) or Switzerland (SUISSE), you also

**If you live in Hungary (MAGYARORSZÁG), Czech Republic

1 button on the recorder or remote control is

need to select your language.

ESKÁ REPUBLIKA), Poland (POLSKA) or other countries in

(

Eastern Europe (OTHER EASTERN EUROPE), set the clock manually.

, by simply

INITIAL SETTINGS

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.

● If you want to use the on-screen display, the TV should be set to its AV mode (with AV or S-VIDEO connection

pg. 8, 9) or UHF channel 36 (with RF connection

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pg. 8).

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Turn on the recorder.

Press 1 on the recorder or remote control. The Country Set display appears on the front display panel and/or on the TV screen.

NOTE:

If you have connected your TV to the recorder with RF connection and the on-screen display appearing on UHF channel 36 looks distorted, perform “Video Channel Set” on page 54.

International Telephone Country Code

ÖSTERREICH

BELGIUM

ESKÁ REPUBLIKA DAN MARK DEUTSCHLAND ESPAÑA GREECE ITALIA MAGYARORSZÁG NEDERLAND NORGE

: : : : : : : : : :

POLSKA

PORTUGAL

SUISSE

SUOMI

SVERIGE

РОССИЯ

39 36

OTHER WESTERN EUROPE

OTHER EASTERN EUROPE

Select your country.

On the front display panel

Press

to select your international telephone country

code of your country referring to the chart in the left column.

(Example) DEUTSCHLAND is selected.

On the on-screen display

Press

to move the

highlight bar (pointer) to your country’s name.

NOTES:

● If you have selected BELGIUM (32) or SUISSE (41), go to step .

● If you have selected MAGYARORSZÁG (36),

351

358

– –

REPUBLIKA (42), POLSKA (48) or OTHER EASTERN EUROPE (EE), press OK. The Clock Set screen appears. Set the clock manually (

● If you have selected any other country name (code), go to step .

pg. 56), then go to step 4.

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ESKÁ

Select the language.

Beginning End

Press OK. The Language Set display appears on the front display panel and/or on the TV screen.

On the front display panel

Press

Language Code

ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANCAIS ITALIANO CASTELLANO NEDERLANDS SVENSKA

(Example) DEUTSCH is selected for SUISSE.

to select your language code.

NORSK

: : : : : : :

International telephone country code

02 03 04 05 06 07

SUOMI DAN SK POLSKI

CEc

MAGYAR

ЯЗЫК

TINA

Language code

On the on-screen display

Press

to move the

highlight bar (pointer) to the language of your choice.

● If you are using the on-screen

display, the AUTO SET screen will appear. As Auto Set Up progresses, the “ mark on the TV screen moves from left to right. When the Auto Set Up is completed, “SCAN COMPLETED” appears for about 5 seconds, then the normal screen appears.

● If you have connected the recorder to your TV via the AV

connection ( Preset Download (

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q“

pg. 8), the recorder will automatically perform

pg. 12) instead of the Auto Set Up.

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ATTENTION

Once you have performed Auto Set Up, even if the recorder’s memory backup has expired, all the stored stations and their Guide Program numbers remain in the recorder’s memory and the recorder will not perform Auto Set Up again. You only need to set the clock. ( If you have moved to a different area, perform each setting as required.

● Video channel setting (for RF connection users)

● Tuner setting

● Clock setting

If a new station starts broadcasting in your area, perform tuner setting ( setting (

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pg. 48

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pg. 56

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pg. 48) and, if necessary, video channel

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pg. 54).

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pg. 56)

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pg. 54

Perform Auto Set Up.

Press OK. The AUTO SET/T-V LINK display appears on the front display panel and/or on the TV screen.

On the front display panel

Press

to select “Auto” and press OK or e.

On the on-screen display

Press

to move the

highlight bar (pointer) to “AUTO SET” and press OK or

“Auto” blinks on the front display panel; do NOT press any button on the recorder or remote control until the front display panel shows clock time, “(CH) 1” or

” as illustrated on page 13.

“

– –:– –

NOTES:

● In the area where no TV station transmits a PDC (Programme

Delivery Control) signal, the recorder can perform neither Auto Clock Set nor Auto Guide Program Number Set.

● If there is a power cut, or if you press

Set Up is in progress, Auto Set Up will be interrupted; be sure to turn off the recorder power once and try again from step 1.

● Auto Clock Set may not function properly depending on the

reception condition.

● 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 (

pg. 51, “INFORMATION”).

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1 or

while Auto

Preset Download

Auto Channel Set by Downloading from TV/Auto Clock Set/Auto Guide

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

If you have connected the recorder to your TV via the AV connection ( Preset Download instead of the Auto Set Up in step 4 on page

11. After downloading, the recorder sets the clock and Guide

Program numbers automatically.

Perform steps 1 to 3 of “Auto Set Up” on page 10 before continuing.

pg. 8), the recorder will automatically perform

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Program Number Set

ATTENTION

You can use this function only with a TV offering T-V Link, etc.* Be sure to use a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable.

* Compatible with TVs offering T-V Link, EasyLink, Megalogic,

SMARTLINK, Q-Link, DATA LOGIC or NexTView Link via fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable. The degree of compatibility and available functions may differ by system.

Perform Preset Download.

Press OK. The AUTO SET/T-V LINK display appears on the front display panel and/or on the TV screen.

On the front display panel

Press

On the on-screen display

Press highlight bar (pointer) to “T-V LINK” and press OK or

● If you are using the on-screen

● If you press any button on the

to select “CH – –” and press OK or e.

to move the

Preset positions on the front display panel increase from “CH1”; do NOT press any button on the recorder or remote control until the front display panel shows clock time, “(CH) 1” or “– –:– –” as illustrated on page 13.

display, the T-V LINK screen will appear. Then the GUIDE PROG SET screen will appear during Guide Program Number Set. When Preset Download is completed, “COMPLETED” appears for about 5 seconds, then the normal screen appears.

recorder or remote control while downloading is in progress, it will be interrupted.

NOTES:

● For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.

● In the area where no TV station transmits a PDC (Programme

Delivery Control) signal, the recorder can perform neither Auto Clock Set nor Auto Guide Program Number Set.

● If there is a power cut, or if you press downloading or set up is in progress, it will be interrupted; be sure to turn off the recorder power once and try again from the beginning.

● Auto Clock Set may not function properly depending on the reception condition.

● On this recorder, the characters available for station names (ID) are A–Z, 0–9, –, downloaded stations may differ from those of your TV (

pg. 52).

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f, + and I (space). Some names of

1 or

while

Set the video channel.

Set the video channel to off manually. (墌pg. 54)

Results of Auto Set Up/Preset Download appear on the front display panel

If both Auto Channel Set and Auto Clock Set have been performed successfully, the correct current time is displayed.

Turn on the TV and select its video channel or AV mode, then make sure that all necessary stations have been stored in the recorder’s memory by using the PR button(s).

● If station names (ID – will be displayed at the top left corner of the TV screen for about 5 seconds when the recorder is tuned to a different station.

● If you want to set the tuner manually such as to add or skip channels, to change channel positions, or to set or change station names, see pages 50 – 53.

If Auto Channel Set has succeeded but Auto Clock Set has not, “1” (channel position) is displayed.

Turn on the TV and select its video channel or AV mode, then make sure that all necessary

stations have been stored in the recorder’s memory by using the PR button(s).

● If station names (ID – will be displayed at the top left corner of the TV screen for about 5 seconds when the recorder is tuned to a different station.

● If you want to set the tuner manually such as to add or skip channels, to change channel positions, or to set or change station names, see pages 50 – 53.

Perform “Clock Set” on page 56.

If both Auto Channel Set and Auto Clock Set have failed, “– –:– –” is displayed.

Make sure the cables are connected properly and turn off the recorder’s power once, then turn the recorder’s power back on again. The Country Set display appears on the front display panel and/or on the TV screen; perform “Auto Set Up” on page 10 or “Preset Download” on page 12 again.

pg. 53) have also been stored in the recorder’s memory, the station name

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pg. 53) have also been stored in the recorder’s memory, the station name

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IMPORTANT

● To check if the Guide Program numbers have been set correctly, perform the S

● In certain reception conditions, station names may not be stored correctly, and auto Guide Program Number Set may not work

properly. If the Guide Program numbers are not set properly when you timer-record a TV programme using the S system, the recorder will record a TV programme of a different station. When programming the timer using the S system, be sure to check the desired channel is selected correctly (

● Your video recorder memorizes all detected stations even if reception of some of them is poor. You can delete those stations with an unacceptable picture (

pg. 51, “Delete A Channel”).

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HOWVIEW

pg. 28, “S

Timer Programming (墌pg. 28).

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Timer Programming”).

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INFORMATION

Language for the on-screen display

Auto Set Up also selects the language automatically for the on-screen display depending on the Country setting you have made in step 2 on page 10 (unless you have selected BELGIUM or SUISSE), as shown below.

SUOMI PORTUGAL DEUTSCHLAND POLSKA NORGE SVERIGE

If you want to change the language setting manually, see “Language” on page 14.

Just Clock

Your recorder is equipped with the Just Clock function which provides accurate time keeping through automatic adjustments at regular intervals, by reading data from a PDC signal. If you want to take advantage of this function, simply set it to “ON” (

pg. 56, “Just Clock”).

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SUOMI DANMARK

]

ENGLISH ÖSTERREICH

]

DEUTSCH

]

POLSKI ITALIA

]

NORSK MAGYARORSZÁG]MAGYAR OTHER EASTERN EUROPE]ENGLISH

]

SVENSKA ESPAÑA

]

ESKÁ REPUBLIKA

DANSK NEDERLAND

]

DEUTSCH GREECE

]

CEc

TINA РОССИЯ

]

ITALIANO OTHER WESTERN EUROPE]ENGLISH

]

CASTELLANO

]

] ] ]

NEDERLANDS ENGLISH

ЯЗЫК

Language

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

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

This recorder offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in 14 different languages. Though Auto Set Up selects the language automatically (墌pg. 13), you can change the language setting manually as required.

Access the Main Menu screen.

Press

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “AUTO CH SET”, then press

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to your country’s name, then press OK or

Access the Country Set screen.

Select your country.

Select the language.

Press highlight bar (pointer) to the language of your choice.

● You do not have to press OK;

Press

to move the

pressing OK enters AUTO SET/ T-V LINK screen.

Return to the normal screen.

SAT CONTROL SET

Satellite Receiver Control Setting

The following procedure is required if you receive satellite channels through a satellite receiver. Approximately 20 seconds before the S programming ( (

pg. 30) starts, the recorder sets its input mode to “L-2”

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and automatically switches the satellite receiver’s channels using the provided Satellite Controller.

pg. 28) or Express timer programming

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HOWVIEW

timer

Your recorder

21-pin SCART

cable

(not provided)

Transmitter

Satellite receiver

Satellite Controller (suggested locations)

Satellite Controller

Installing Satellite Controller

Situate the Satellite Controller.

Place the Satellite Controller so that the path between its transmitter and the satellite receiver’s remote sensor is unobstructed.

Attach the Satellite Controller.

Fix securely using the adhesive strip attached on the back of the Satellite Controller.

Make connections.

Be sure to connect the recorder’s AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector to the satellite receiver’s 21-pin SCART connector.

NOTE:

When connecting your satellite receiver, refer to its instruction manual.

Connect the Satellite Controller to recorder.

Connect the Satellite Controller to the SAT CTL connector on the rear panel.

AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER

Back of recorder

SAT CTL

SAT CONTROL SET (cont.)

Access the Initial Set screen.

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “INITIAL SET”, then press OK or

Access the Sat Control Set screen.

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “SAT CONTROL SET”, then press OK or

Press the appropriate

NUMBER

brand code from the list on page 17, then press OK.

● If the brand code you entered is invalid, the code field will be reset. Enter the correct brand code again.

● If the recorder is in playback or recording mode, you cannot set the brand code.

Enter the satellite receiver’s brand.

keys to enter the

Setting satellite receiver's brand and channel

After installation, set the satellite receiver’s brand and channel correctly; otherwise, the Satellite Controller cannot work correctly.

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

Turn on the satellite receiver.

Turn on the satellite receiver’s power.

Access the Main Menu screen on the

recorder.

Press

Select the satellite receiver’s channel for

testing.

Press the appropriate

NUMBER

of the channel positions on the satellite receiver, then press OK.

● You can select the channel position between 1 to 999.

● After pressing OK, the recorder enters the Test mode.

keys to enter one

SAT CONTROL SET (cont.) T-V LINK

Check the result of the test.

If the satellite receiver’s channel number has been changed to the same one as you set in step 6 ...

Press bar (pointer) to “CHANGED TO ...”, then press OK or finish the Sat Control Set mode.

If the satellite receiver’s channel number has not been changed correctly ...

Press CHANGED”, then press OK or procedure again from step 5.

BRAND NAME CODE

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to move the highlight

to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “NOT

. Then perform the

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T-V Link Functions

When you connect the recorder to your TV via a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable ( available. You can use these functions only with a TV offering T-V Link, etc.* For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.

* Compatible with TVs offering T-V Link, EasyLink, Megalogic,

SMARTLINK, Q-Link, DATA LOGIC or NexTView Link via fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable. The degree of compatibility and available functions may differ by system.

NexTView Link

You can download the EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) information from your TV for timer-programming on the recorder. For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.

TV Auto Power On

The TV will turn on and be set to its AV mode automatically whenever you play a tape. For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.

VCR Auto Standby

You can use your TV’s remote control to turn off the recorder. For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.

Direct Rec

You can easily start recording the programme that you are watching on your TV. When you use this function, set “DIRECT REC” to “ON” (

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pg. 8), the following functions are

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pg. 45).

NOTES:

● The Satellite Controller may not work with all types of satellite receiver.

● For some satellite receivers, you need to set its channel input mode to 2-digit.

● If your satellite receiver has more than two channel modes, be sure to set to “All Channel Mode”. For details, refer to the instruction manual of the satellite receiver.

● When selecting the satellite receiver’s channel ( signals from the remote control may interfere with signals transmitted from the Satellite Controller. In this case, move the remote control as close to the recorder’s infrared beam receiving window as possible.

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Basic Playback

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

PLAYBACK

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 pointed toward the recorder.

● Don’t apply too much pressure when inserting.

● The recorder’s power comes on automatically and the counter

is reset to “0:00:00”.

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

Find the programme start point.

If the tape is advanced past the start point, press 3 or turn the

Press 4. “BEST” appears blinking in the recorder’s front display panel during automatic tracking. (

Press 8 on the remote control or front panel. Then press

SHUTTLE

or turn the

Start playback.

Stop playback.

ring to the left. To go forward, press

SHUTTLE

ring to the right.

on the recorder’s

to remove the cassette.

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pg. 27)

Clean the video heads using a dry cleaning cassette — TCL-2UX — 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” (

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pg. 45)).

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 the S-VHS ET function, it is possible to record and

play back with S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes with this recorder.

Playback Features

NOTE:

Refer to the

SHUTTLE

illustration on the right as you read the following procedures.

ring

Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback

Pause during playback.

Press 9.

● If there is vertical jitter, use the PR buttons to correct the picture.

Activate Frame-by-frame playback.

Press 9.

Press w or e (2 or 6).

Slow Motion

During playback or still, turn the right for forward slow motion, or to the left for reverse slow motion (refer to the illustration on the left).

During still picture, press and hold 9 for 2 seconds, then release. Press and release again to return to still picture.

During still picture, press and hold w or e (2 or 6). Release to return to still picture.

SHUTTLE

ring to the

ATTENTION

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

● In the high-speed search, still, slow motion or frame-by-frame playback mode, the picture will be distorted, and there will be a loss of colour.

Variable Speed Search

During playback or still, turn the right for forward variable-speed search, or to the left for reverse variable-speed search (refer to the illustration on the left).

During playback, press w or e (2 or 6).

● 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 4.

SHUTTLE

ring to the

PLAYBACK (cont.)

High-Speed (Turbo) Search

During playback or still, turn the way to the right for forward high-speed search, or to the left for reverse high-speed search. Releasing ring resumes still picture playback.

● For forward high-speed search, turn the way to the right and release it within 1 second.

● For reverse high-speed search, turn the way to the left and release it within 1 second.

SHUTTLE

During playback or still, press 5 for forward high-speed search, or

for reverse high-speed search.

NOTE:

For short searches, press and hold 5 or 3 for over 2 seconds during playback or still picture. When released, normal playback resumes.

To resume normal playback, press 4.

ring all the

SHUTTLE

ring all the

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.

Skip Search

During playback, press unwanted sections. Each press initiates a 30-second period of fast-motion playback. Normal playback resumes automatically.

To resume normal playback, press 4.

1 to 4 times to skip over

30 SEC

NOTE:

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

Activate Instant ReView.

Press

REVIEW

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 timer-recorded. If you have, for example, 3 programmes, “REVIEW” and “3” appear and blink. To watch the first of the 3 programmes, press and begins playback automatically. You can access a programme as far as 9 index codes away from the current tape position.

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

● The number of recorded programmes will not be displayed on the front display panel after Automatic Satellite Programme Recording (

. The recorder power comes on and the

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REVIEW

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three times

. The recorder searches

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