JVC HR-S6960AA, 0703-AH-PJ-BJ User Manual

Download

LPT0799-001A

ENGLISH

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

HR-S6960AA

INSTRUCTIONS

CONTENTS

SAFETY FIRST ............................................................................... 1

Buttons, Connectors and Indicators ................................................ 3

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

Initial Settings .............................................................................. 5

Video Channel Set.................................................................. 5

Auto Set Up............................................................................ 5

Clock setting........................................................................... 6

Playback ...................................................................................... 6

Recording ..................................................................................... 8

Timer Recording .......................................................................... 10

Program Navigation.................................................................... 14

Other functions ........................................................................... 15

Special Features.......................................................................... 17

Tuner Setting .............................................................................. 18

Editing ....................................................................................... 20

System Connections .................................................................... 21

Specifications.............................................................................. 22

Information on Multi-System Compatibility................................... 23

Troubleshooting .......................................................................... 25

GG-

Express Timer Programming.................................................. 11

24H Express Timer Programming.......................................... 12

Automatic Satellite Program Recording................................. 13

Navigation............................................................................ 14

Function Settings.................................................................. 15

Remote Control Functions.................................................... 17

Editing from a camcorder ..................................................... 20

Edit to or from Another Video Recorder................................ 20

Connecting/Using a Stereo System ....................................... 21

CODE CODE

HOWVIEW HOWVIEW

System Setup ................................... 10

Timer Programming......................... 11

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

CAUTION

䡲 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.

䡲 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.

ATT ENT ION

1. This recorder can also receive SECAM colour television

2. Recordings made of SECAM television signals produce

3. SECAM prerecorded cassettes or recordings made with a

IMPORTANT

䡲 Please read the various precautions on this page before

installing or operating the recorder.

䡲 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.

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

EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

signals for recording and playback.

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.

SECAM video recorder produce monochrome pictures when played back with this recorder.

● 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.

● HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment. is a trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation

CODE

● G-

and is registered in the following countries and areas: Australia, China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, and Taiwan. S

HOWVIEW

is a trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation and is registered in the following countries: Austria, Belgium,Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. The G-

CODE/SHOWVIEW

system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation. G-

CODE

and S

HOWVIEW

are different trademarks used to represent the same easy recording feature. However, for simplicity, only the term GIf you use S G-

system.

CODE

HOWVIEW

system, follow the same steps listed for the

will be used in the instructions.

CODE

POWER SYSTEM

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

The STANDBY/ON 1 button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit, but switches operating current on and off. “`” 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 on 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.

TTENTION

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 generate strong magnetic fields. DO NOT cause picture disturbance.

place such appliance on top of the recorder as it may

Installing/removing the lithium battery

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.

A Make sure that the power plug is connected to an AC outlet

and turn off the recorder power.

B Open the battery cover while pressing the release tab as

illustrated.

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

● To remove the lithium battery, press the latch downward using a pointed non-metallic object, then pull out the lithium battery.

D Close the battery cover until it clicks in place.

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.

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 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

6. DO NOT water. Also DO NOT

expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing. use this equipment in a bathroom or places with

place any containers 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.

(MONO)

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 — TCL-2 — 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

16)).

“O.S.D.” set to “ON” (

墌

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 (

— 2 —

墌

16).

Buttons, Connectors and Indicators

Front Panel

24H EXPRESS #

Record 7

Cassette loading slot

Infrared beam receiving window

Advanced JOG dial

Remote control

number keys

CABLE/

SAT/DVD

VCR

S-VIDEO/VIDEO/ AUDIO input connectors

Display panel

Instant REVIEW indicator

Play indicator

Record indicator

SP/LP/EP

Start Time indicator

S-VHS indicator

Counter display

REC LINK

S-VHS ET

Stop Time indicator

Tape speed SP/LP/EP

Pa us e 9

Stop/Eject 0

“Tim er” indicator

Channel/Clock/ Remain display Mode display (L-1, L-2, F-1, S-1)

Play 4

Rewind Play 4

Record 7

Stop 8

Fast Forward

Pause 9

Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name can also be used to operate your TV (

墌

17).

On-screen display

If you press ENTER (OK ) on the remote control when “O.S.D.” is set to “ON” ( screen. To clear the on-screen display, press ENTER (OK The indications are not recorded even if the recorder is in the recording mode.

16), you can see the current recorder status on the

墌

) again.

To access covered connectors, pull and open the connector cover.

Rear Panel

Mains power cord

(MONO)

Lithium battery compartment

A Operation mode indicators B Tape speed SP/LP/EP C Colour system indicator (

墌

16)

D Tape direction E Counter display F Tape remaining time indicator G Audio mode display ( H Tape position indicator ( I Type of broadcast (

墌

10)

墌

J Current day/month/year K Clock display L Channel position number/Aux. indicator (L-1, F-1, S-1 or S-2) M Cassette loaded mark N S-VHS ET indicator

(S-VHS ET: ON / S-VHS: OFF)

— 3 —

Basic Connections

Check contents

Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in “Specifications” (

Situate recorder

Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface.

Connect recorder to TV

Aerial terminal

Back of TV

AV-IN terminals

Mains power cord

22).

墌

S-video cable (provided)

RF cable (provided)

AV cable (not provided)

TV aerial cable

RF Connection

A Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV. B Connect the TV aerial cable to the ANT. IN connector on the

rear of the recorder.

C Connect the provided RF cable between the RF OUT

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

AV Connection

If your TV is equipped with a AV Input Terminals connector, perform AV connection to improve picture quality during tape playback. A Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as shown in the

illustration.

B Connect an optional AV cable between the AUDIO OUT/

VIDEO OUT connector on the rear of the recorder and the AV-IN terminals.

S-video Connection

(allows you to make the most of the S-VHS picture performance.) If your TV is equipped with a S-video input connector

A Perform “RF Connection” previously described. B Connect the supplied S-video cable between the S-VIDEO

OUT connector on the rear of the recorder and the S-video input connector on the TV.

C Connect an audio cable between the AUDIO OUT connectors

on the rear of the recorder and the audio input connectors on the TV.

● Even if you are using audio/video cables to connect your recorder to your TV, you must also connect it using the RF cable. This will ensure that you can record one show while watching another.

Connect recorder to mains

Plug the mains power cord into a mains outlet.

(MONO)

Back of recorder

Mains outlet

Connect the power plug to an AC outlet before installing the lithium battery. (

墌

S-VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT/VIDEO OUT

— 4 —

Initial Settings

Video Channel Set

Video channel (RF output channel) is the channel on which your TV receives picture and sound signals from the recorder through the RF cable. Before performing the following steps, make sure the recorder’s power is off and there is no cassette inserted in the recorder.

If you have connected the video recorder to your TV via the provided RF cable only (RF connection)...

A Hold down 0 on the recorder

until the display panel shows the following.

B Press PR + or – on the remote

control to set appropriate TV system that matches the system of TV being used (refer to the table below). 1:B/G 2:D/K 3:I 4:H

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

C Set your TV to UHF channel 36.

● If the two vertical white bars appear clearly on the screen as shown on the right, press OK and then go to step D

● If the two vertical white bars do not appear clearly, press OK and then PR + or – to set the 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 D re-set the recorder to another vacant channel and try again.

D Press OK to finish video channel set.

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)...

A Hold down 0 on the recorder

until the display panel shows the following.

B Press OK, then press PR – until the

display panel shows the following. Now the video channel is set to off (––).

C Press OK to finish video channel set.

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

B/G

. If not,

Auto Set Up

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 the TV should be set to its AV mode (with AV or S-VIDEO connection ( (

4)).

墌

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 ( –To reset or adjust the time ( –To add/delete channels manually ( –To reset the tuner after moving to a different location

(

18)

墌

Set time

Press PUSH JOG rt to set the time, then press OK or PUSH JOG e.

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

Set date

Press PUSH JOG rt to set the date, then press OK or PUSH JOG e.

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

Set year

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

Select TV system

Press PUSH JOG rt 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 e.

● Receivable channels in your area are automatically assigned to the PR +/– buttons, and non-receivable channels are skipped.

● When Auto Set Up is completed, the lowest position number will appear on the front display panel. If “SCAN COMPLETED–NO SIGNAL–” is displayed on the screen, make sure that the aerial cable is connected to the recorder properly and press OK on the remote control. The recorder will try Auto Set Up again.

墌

4)) or video channel (with RF connection

墌

19)

墌

[R/T]

AUTO CH SET

PLEASE WAIT

START FINISH

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

and

– – – – – – –

— 5 —

Clock setting

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

Access Main Menu screen, then Intial

Set screen

Press MENU on the Remote. Press PUSH JOG rt to place the pointer next to “INITIAL SET”, then press OK or PUSH JOG e.

Access Clock Set screen

Press PUSH JOG rt to place the pointer next to “CLOCK SET”, then press OK or PUSH JOG e. The Clock Set screen appears.

Set Time, Date and Year

Press PUSH JOG rt to set the time, date or year. Then press OK or PUSH JOG e.

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

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

Press MENU to return to normal screen.

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.

To make corrections any time during the process

Press OK or PUSH JOG e repeatedly until the item you want to change blinks, then press PUSH JOG rt.

MAIN MENU

PROGRAMME NAVIGATION FUNCTION SET TUNER SET

INITIAL SET

[R/T] [MENU] : EXIT

INITIAL SET

CLOCK SET

G-CODE/SHOWVIEW SETUP

[R/T] [MENU] : EXIT

Playback

Basic Playback

Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV 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 pointing towards the recorder.

● Do not apply too much pressure when inserting.

● The recorder turns on, and the counter on the on-screen display

is reset, automatically.

● Select the appropriate colour system with “PAL/MESECAM” and “NTSC” in Function settings (

● If the cassette’s record safety tab has been removed, playback begins automatically (

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

Start playback

Press 4.

墌

14).

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.

8).

墌

16).

During playback

Stop playback

Press 8 on the remote control.

Pause playback and view still picture

Press 9.

● Press 4 to resume normal playback.

Pause and Frame-by-Frame playback

Press 9 to pause, then press 6 (or 9) repeatedly.

● Press 4 to resume normal playback.

Picture search

Press 3 or 5. Press 3 and 5 again to perform highspeed search.

● Each time you press 3 or 5, the search speed changes between low-speed and high-speed.

● Press 4 to resume normal playback.

Variable speed search (including slow-motion)

Press PUSH JOG w or e repeatedly.

● Press

● Each time you press

● During still picture, press and hold

● During slow motion playback, some noise may appear on the

— 6 —

to resume normal playback.

changes. To decrease the speed during picture search, press the opposite direction button repeatedly.

(or

PUSH JOG w to start reverse) slow motion playback. When

you release the button, still picture resumes. During still picture, holding motion playback. If you press

screen. Press

for more than 2 seconds also starts forward slow

PUSH JOG w or e, the playback speed

r/t to eliminate the noise.

OR Press 0 on the recorder.

PUSH JOG e to start forward

again, still picture resumes.

Reverse

Forward

Adjust tracking manually

Press PR +/– to adjust tracking.

● To return to automatic tracking, press p on the remote control.

NOTE:

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

Reverse

-7, -5, -3 -1

Reverse

play

Reverse

slow

motion

-1/6

Slow

motion

1/6 1

Normal

play

Forward

2, 3, 5, 7

When the tape is not running

Rewind/fast-forward

Press 3 or 5.

Eject the tape

Press 0.

● You can also eject the cassette when the recorder is turned off.

Turn off the recorder

Press 1.

Playback Features

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 w or e (2 or 6) on the remote control. “2 1” or “6 1” is displayed on screen and search begins in the corresponding direction.

● To access index codes 2 through 9, press PUSH JOG w or e repeatedly until the correct index number is displayed. Ex.:To locate the beginning of B

from the current position, press PUSH JOG w twice. To locate the beginning of D from the current position, press PUSH JOG e once.

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

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.

Current position

Index numbe

Repeat playback

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

Start playback

Press 4.

Activate repeat playback

Press 4 and hold for over 5 seconds, then release.

● The Play indicator (u) on the display panel blinks slowly.

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

Stop playback

● Press 8 at any time to stop playback.

NOTES:

● Pressing 4, 3, 5 or 9 also stops Repeat Playback.

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

mode.

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 3, then press 4 within 2 seconds.

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

...press 3, then press 1 within 2 seconds.

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

...press 3, then press # 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 5, 3 or perform an Index Search. The position of “8” in relation to “0” (beginning) or “+” (end) shows you where you are on the tape.

“O.S.D.” ( “ON”, or the indicator will not

appear.

NOTE:

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

16) must be set to

墌

Beginning End

Override automatic tracking

Press p on the remote control to engage manual tracking.

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:

Before return to normal playback during a Skip Search, press 4.

— 7 —

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.

Recording

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.

Record safety tab

— Activate Instant Review

Press REVIEW. The recorder power comes on and the recorder searches for the index code indicating the start of the last timerrecorded 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 and begins playback automatically. You can access a programme as far as 9 index codes away from the current tape position.

. The recorder searches

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 (HIFI 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

On-screen Display

HI FI

L R

HI FI

NORM For audio-dubbed tapes

HI FI

NORM

For Hi-Fi stereo tapes

For main audio of Bilingual tapes

For sub audio of Bilingual tapes

For audio-dubbed tapes

NOTES:

● “HIFI L

● For instructions on recording stereo and bilingual programmes,

● “O.S.D.” must be set to “ON” or the on-screen displays will not

R” 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.

refer to page 10.

16)

墌

appear (

Use

Basic Recording

Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV 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 “Navigation” (

● Select the appropriate colour system (

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 p. Check the SP/LP/EP indicator on the recorder display panel to confirm the selected tape speed.

Start recording

Press and hold 7 and 4 on the remote control, or press 7 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 (

墌

During recording

Pause recording

Press 9.

● Press

● You can select channel in the recording pause mode.

Stop recording

Press 8 on the remote control.

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.

to resume recording.

OR Press

14).

墌

16).

15).

墌

on the recorder.

—8—

Recording Features

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.

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.

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 7 on the recorder.

Engage ITR mode

Press 7 again. “o” blinks and 0:30 appears on the front display panel.

Set recording duration

If you want to record for more than 30 minutes, press 7 to extend the time. Each press extends recording time by 30 minutes.

NOTE:

You can only perform ITR using the 7 button on the recorder’s front panel.

Super VHS ET (S-VHS ET) — Recording on VHS cassettes with S-VHS quality

You can record in SP mode on VHS cassettes with S-VHS picture quality. You can play back a tape recorded using the S-VHS ET function on most of S-VHS recorders and of VHS recorders equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) function. (Notice some recorders are not compatible with the S-VHS ET function.)

● You can activate the S-VHS ET function only before you start recording on a VHS cassette.

● Before recording, make sure that “B.E.S.T.” is set to “ON”

15).

墌

(

Engage the S-VHS ET mode.

Press S-VHS ET on the recorder. You can check the current setting (“S-VHS ET : ON” or “S-VHS ET : OFF”). If “S-VHS ET : OFF” appears on the TV screen, press S-VHS ET again in about 5 seconds to set it to “ON”.

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

NOTES:

● You cannot activate the S-VHS ET function... ... while recording is in progress. ... while timer-recording or Instant Timer Recording ( progress. ... while B.E.S.T. (

● The S-VHS ET function does not work... ... with S-VHS cassettes. ... with recordings in LP/EP mode.

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

● Use of high grade tapes is recommended 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.

● While playing back a tape recorded using the S-VHS ET function on some recorders, noise may appear. (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 ( performed frequently on a tape recorded using the S-VHS ET function, the tape may be damaged and the picture may be deteriorated.

墌

15) is in progress.

6), noise may appear. If these modes are

墌

9) is in

Tape Remaining Time — Display remaining time

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

● The display panel shows the tape remaining time with “––:––” displayed.

● 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.

— 9 —

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 On-screen display

A2 Stereo A2 Bilingual Regular Monaural NICAM Stereo NICAM Bilingual NICAM Monaural

● To listen to a stereo programme, press AUDIO until “HIFI L R” appears on the screen.

● To listen to a bilingual programme, press AUDIO until “HIFI L

” or “HIFI R” appears on the screen (as required).

● To listen to the Standard (regular monaural) audio while receiving a NICAM broadcast, press AUDIO until “NORM” appears on the screen.

ST BIL. (none) ST NICAM BIL. NICAM NICAM

NOTE:

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

墌

16)

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.

To record NICAM stereo and bilingual programmes

The NICAM audio programme is 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 may be received in monaural with better quality.

● Before playing back a programme recorded in stereo, or a bilingual programme, refer to “Soundtrack selection” (

墌

8).

S-VHS (Super VHS), S-VHS ET or VHS Recording Mode

This VCR can record in S-VHS (Super VHS), S-VHS ET or VHS.

● To record in S-VHS:

Set “S-VHS MODE” to “ON” ( marked “S-VHS”. The S-VHS indicator lights up on the display panel. The S-VHS recording mode is selected.

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

Set “S-VHS ET” to “ON” ( “VHS”. The S-VHS indicator lights up on the display panel.

● To record in VHS:

Insert a cassette marked “VHS”. Set “S-VHS ET” to “OFF” (

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

Insert a cassette marked “S-VHS”. The S-VHS indicator lights up on the display panel. Then, set “S-VHS MODE” to “OFF”

16). The S-VHS indicator goes off.

墌

( The VHS recording mode is selected.

NOTE:

When playing back a tape that has been recorded in S-VHS or S-VHS ET, the S-VHS indicator lights up on the display panel regardless of the “S-VHS ET” ( setting.

16). Then, insert a cassette

墌

9). Then, insert a cassette marked

墌

9).

墌

10) or “S-VHS MODE” (墌16)

墌

Timer Recording

Up to 8 timer recording programs can be made using GS

HOWVIEW

as far as a year in advance. Remember, the clock must be set before you can program the timer.

NOTES:

● If all the 8 programs have already been set, “PROGRAM FULL”

● After timer recording is completed, the recorder turns off

● You can program the timer recording while a regular recording

● In case of a power failure after programming, the recorder’s

G-

INFORMATION

Gthe same easy recording feature, but only the term Gwill be used in the instructions. If you use the S follow the same instructions listed for the G-

The Ginput channel, date, start and stop time data when setting the timer record function. Simply key in the GTV programme you wish to record (found in most TV listings) and the recorder's timer is automatically programmed.

You have to set “GUIDE PROG” numbers, which are assigned to each station for purposes of G-CODE the stations stored in your recorder’s memory to get proper results.

Before GTuner Set and Clock Set.

IMPORTANT

Perform the following procedure after Auto Set Up and/or the channel setting steps. After setting the Guide Program Numbers, channel positions may be incorrect if you stored or skipped channels. In this case, reperform Guide Program Number setting.

Guide Program Number Set

Press MENU on the remote control. Press PUSH JOG rt to place the pointer next to “INITIAL SET”, then press OK or PUSH JOG e.

Press PUSH JOG rt to place the pointer next to “G-CODE/ SHOWVIEW SETUP”, then press OK or PUSH JOG e.

Press PUSH JOG rt or the Number keys to select the Guide Program number

as shown in the TV listing, then press OK or PUSH JOG e.

Press PUSH JOG rt or the Number keys to select the number of the channel

on which the Guide Program number’s broadcasts are received, then press OK or PUSH JOG e.

● If the satellite broadcast is received on

● Repeat steps 3 and 4 as necessary.

Press MENU on the remote control.

— 10 —

timer programing or Express timer programing method

appears on the TV screen.

automatically.

is in progress; the menu screens will not be recorded.

memory backup keeps your selections (if the lithium battery is not exhausted).

CODE

HOWVIEW

and S

HOWVIEW

timer programming system eliminates the need to

CODE

setup you must have performed the procedures of

CODE

System Setup

are different trademarks used to represent

HOWVIEW

system.

CODE

number for the

CODE

timer programming, for all

Access Main Menu screen, then Initial Set screen

Access G-

Input Guide Prog number

Input receiving channel number

your recorder's auxiliary channel (“L-1” or “F-1”), select “L-1” or “F-1” for the channel position to which the satellite receiver is connected.

CODE/SHOWVIEW

Setup screen

G-CODE/SHOWVIEW SETUP

GUIDE PROG TV PROG

2 5

[0-9] OR [R/T]: SELECT [MENU] : EXIT

G-CODE/SHOWVIEW SETUP

GUIDE PROG TV PROG

2 2

[0-9] OR [R/T]: SELECT [MENU] : EXIT

Return to normal screen

CODE

system

system,

CODE

HOWVIEW

G-

Before performing G-

● Be sure to read “G- (

10).

墌

Timer Programming

CODE/SHOWVIEW

CODE

HOWVIEW

Timer Programming:

System Setup”

● Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. The recorder will come on automatically.

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

● Select the appropriate colour system (

With the G-

system , timer programming is greatly simplified

CODE

墌

16).

because each TV programme has a corresponding code number which your recorder is able to recognise.

Access G-CODE/SHOWVIEW NO.

G-CODE/SHOWVIEW NO.

screen

Press PROG.

[0-9] [+/–] : EXPRESS PROGRAMING [PROG] : EXIT

Enter G-

Press the number keys to enter the G-

number of a programme you

CODE

wish to record.

● If you make a mistake, press & and input the correct number.

Enter G-

Press OK, and the Gscreen appears. (If you're just starting out, “P1” appears.)

IMPORTANT

Make sure the channel position number you wish to record is displayed; if not, see “G- page 10 and set the Guide Program number for that Gnumber correctly.

● If the number you entered is invalid, “ERROR” appears on the screen. Press & and input a valid G-

● If the “G-CODE/SHOWVIEW SETUP” screen appears, see “ATTENTION – Regarding Guide Program Number Set”

on page 11.

Set tape speed

Press p to set the tape speed.

Access title edit screen

Press the number keys “1”. The Title Edit screen appears.

● You can access the Title Edit screen only when “PROG. NAVIGATION” is set to “ON”. (

Enter programme title

Press the number keys and PUSH JOG e to enter characters, then press OK. For details, refer to “Entering Character” on page 15.

Return to normal screen

Press PROG or OK. “PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears on the screen for about 5 seconds, then normal screen appears. If “PROGRAM OVERLAPPED” appears on the screen and “Err” on the display panel, see page 13.

● Repeat steps 1 – 7 for each additional programme.

number

CODE

programme screen

CODE

16)

墌

Programme

CODE

HOWVIEW

[0-9] [&] : DELETE [PROG] : EXIT

NO. 123456789

System Setup” on

number.

CODE

25.04 21:00 PR.1

[0-9] : SELECT LETTERS [&] : DELETE [Y/U] : CURSOR

25.04 W

[0-9] : SELECT LETTERS [&] : DELETE [Y/U] : CURSOR

G-CODE/SHOWVIEW NO.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

– PI –

START STOP

21:00 22:00

DATE TV PROG

25.04 1

: OK

[1] : TITLE

CODE

– P1 –

[PROG] : EXIT

– P1 –

[PROG] : EXIT

Engage recorder’s timer mode

Press #. The recorder turns off automatically and “#” appears on the display panel.

● To disengage the timer, press # again.

Satellite Tuner Users

To timer-record a satellite broadcast using the G-

CODE

system:

A Perform steps 1 – 8. B Set the satellite tuner to the appropriate channel before the

selected programme begins.

C Leave the satellite tuner's power on.

TTENTION

Regarding Guide Program Number Set

“G-CODE/SHOWVIEW SETUP” appears after performing step 3 if the Guide Program number for the G-

number you

CODE

entered has not been set.

● Press the number keys or PUSH JOG rt to input the channel

position number on which your recorder receives that station, then press OK or PUSH JOG e. The G-

program screen

CODE

appears.

G-CODE/SHOWVIEW SETUP

GUIDE PROG TV PROG

2 – –

[0-9] OR [R/T]: SELECT [MENU] : EXIT

(Ex.) To timer-record a RTR programme with the G-

* If your recorder receives RTR on the channel position 2, press OK or

PUSH JOG e after entering “2”.

CODE

system.

Express Timer Programming

Before performing the following steps:

● Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. The recorder will come on automatically.

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

● Select the appropriate colour system (

Access G-

CODE

screen

Press PROG.

Access programme screen

Press START +/–. (If you’re just starting out, “P1” appears.)

Enter programme start time

Press START +/– to enter the time you want recording to start.

● Press and hold START +/– to move in 30-minute increments, or press and release repeatedly to move 1 minute at a time.

Enter programme stop time

Press STOP+/– to enter the time you want recording to stop.

● Press and hold STOP+/– to move in 30-minute increments, or press and release repeatedly to move 1 minute at a time.

Enter programme date

Press DATE+/ –. (The current date appears on screen. The date you enter appears in its place.)

墌

16).

[1] : TITLE

21:00

[1] : TITLE

— 11 —

Enter channel position

Press PR +/–.

Set tape speed

Press p to set the tape speed.

Access title edit screen

Press the number keys “1”. The Title Edit screen appears.

● You can access the Title Edit screen only when “PROG. NAVIGATION” is set to “ON”. (

Enter programme title

Press the number keys and PUSH JOG e to enter characters, then press OK. For details, refer to “Entering character” on page 15.

Return to normal screen

After confirming all information is correct, press PROG or OK. “PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears on the screen for about 5 seconds, then normal screen appears. If “PROGRAM OVERLAPPED” appears on the screen, see page 13.

● Repeat steps 1 – 10 for each additional programme.

Engage recorder’s timer mode

Press #. The recorder turns off automatically and “#” appears on the display panel.

● To disengage the timer, press # again.

墌

16)

21:00

25.12

– P1 –

25.12 21:00 PR.1

[0-9] : SELECT LETTERS [&] : DELETE [Y/U] : CURSOR

[PROG] : EXIT

: OK

– P1 –

25.12 W

[0-9] : SELECT LETTERS [&] : DELETE [Y/U] : CURSOR

[PROG] : EXIT

: OK

22:00

[1] : TITLE

NOTES:

● To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . . . . . anytime during steps 2 through 10, press WEEKLY (number key “9”) for weekly serials or DAILY (number key “8”) for daily serials (Monday – Friday). Either “WEEKLY” or “DAILY” appears on the screen. Pressing the button again makes the corresponding indication disappear.

● You can programme this recorder to timer-record as many as 8 programmes. If you try to programme the recorder to record a ninth, “PROGRAM FULL” appears on screen. To record the extra programme, you must first cancel any unnecessary programmes (

● In case of a power failure after programming, the recorder’s memory backup keeps your selections (if the lithium battery is not exhausted).

墌

13).

24H Express Timer Programming

Before performing the following steps:

● Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. The recorder will come on automatically.

● Select the appropriate colour system (

You can programme a timer recording that starts within 24 hours.

Access 24HR Express Timer Programme display

Push 24H EXPRESS #. “” and start time start blinking on the display panel.

Programme start time indicator

Set programme start time

Turn the JOG dial to the left or right. Then, push the JOG dial. “” and start time start blinking on the display panel.

Programme start time indicator

● One click stop of the JOG dial changes the time in 5-minute intervals.

Set programme stop time

Turn t he JOG dial to the left or right. Then, push the JOG dial and channel number will start blinking.

Programme stop time indicator

● One click stop of the JOG dial changes the time in 5-minute intervals.

Set channel position

Turn t he JOG dial to the left or right. Then, push the JOG dial and channel number will start blinking.

墌

16).

● You can cancel the setting at any time by pressing and holding the JOG dial for more than 3 seconds. Repeat from the step 2.

Engage recorder’s timer mode

Press 24H EXPRESS #. The recorder turns off automatically and “#” appears on the display panel.

— 12 —

NOTES:

● If “Err” appears on the display panel, repeat the steps again.

● When a menu screen is shown, you cannot use 24H Express

Timer programming function. Press MENU to return to normal screen, and try again.

● You can use 24H Express Timer programming function also when the recorder is turned off.

● For 24H Express Timer programming function, the program overlap warning display does not appear even if some programs overlap each other.

● In case of a power failure after programming, the recorder’s memory backup keeps your selections (if the lithium battery is not exhausted).

Check, cancel and replace programmes

Disengage timer mode

Press #, then press 1.

Access Program Check screen

Press ".

Access Program screen

Press " again to check more information. Each time you press ", the next programme’s information appears.

Cancel or replace a programme

Press & to cancel a programme. To replace a programme, press the appropriate button: START +/–, STOP+/–, DATE+/–, PR +/–, DA ILY, WEEKLY and/or p.

● If you do not want to edit the programme title, skip steps

Access title edit screen

Press the number key “1”. The Title Edit screen appears.

● You can access the title edit screen only when “PROG. NAVIGATION” is set to “ON”. (

Enter programme title

ress the number keys and PUSH JOG e

to enter characters, then press OK. For details, refer to “Entering character” on page 15.

Return to normal screen

Press " as many times as necessary. If there are still some programmes remaining, go on to step 8.

Return to timer mode

Press #.

墌

16)

[1] : TITLE

– P1 –

24.12 8:00 PR.3

[0-9] : SELECT LETTERS [&] : DELETE [Y/U] : CURSOR

[ ] : EXIT

: OK

– P1 –

24.12 W

[0-9] : SELECT LETTERS [&] : DELETE [Y/U] : CURSOR

[ ] : EXIT

: OK

and 6.

When programme overlap each other

If “PROGRAM OVERLAPPED” appears, you have another programme overlapping the programme you have just made. The Programme Check screen appears and conflicting programmes will start blinking.

PR START STOP CH DATE

PROGRAM OVERLAPPED

Example: Programme 1 (you have just made) and Programme 4 overlap each other.

Confirm the overlapping programmes

Overlapping programmes blink on the TV screen.

Select the programme to modify

Press PUSH JOG rt, then press OK or PUSH JOG e.

● You can only select one of the overlapping programmes.

1 8:00 10:00 3 24.04

2 10:00 10:45 2 25.04 3 11:30 13:00 1 25.04 4 9:00 10:00 92 DAILY 5 6 7 8

[PROG] : EXIT

NOTE:

If you do not mind this overlap, press PROG to finish the timer programme setting. The programme with the lower programme number will be recorded and the other one will not be recorded correctly. If no changes are made for approximately 1 minute, the recorder will return to the normal screen.

Cancel or change programme setting

To cancel a programme, press & when the Programme screen you do not want is shown. “PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears on the TV screen for about 5 seconds, then the normal screen appears.

To change a programme, press the appropriate button: START +/–, STOP+/–, DATE +/–, PR +/–, DAILY, WEEKLY and/or p when

the Programme screen on which you want to make changes is shown, then press OK. “PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears on the TV screen for about 5 seconds, then the normal screen appears.

NOTE:

If the overlap is not yet solved, or another overlap occurs with the timer programme setting after making the last correction on a programme, the conflicting programmes will be shown on the Programme Check screen again. Repeat the above steps again until the overlap is solved.

Automatic Satellite Program Recording

This facility allows you to automatically record a satellite program which is timer-programmed on your external satellite receiver. Connect a satellite receiver to the recorder's rear AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors and program the timer on the satellite receiver; the recorder starts recording when the signals input from the satellite receiver to the rear AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors, and when there is no input signals the recorder stops recording and the power shuts off.

Before performing the following steps:

● Program the timer on the satellite receiver.

● Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place.

Set tape speed

Press p to set the tape speed.

Engage Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode

Press and hold REC LINK for about 2 seconds. The REC LINK indicator lights up and the recorder turns off automatically.

● To disengage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode, press REC LINK.

● If the recorder's power is off, it is not possible to engage the

Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode.

— 13 —

TTENTION

● Be sure not to turn on the satellite receiver before the program is executed; otherwise, the recorder will start recording when the satellite receiver's power is turned on.

● If you have connected another appliance other than a satellite receiver to the rear AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors, be sure not to engage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode; otherwise, the recorder will start recording when the connected appliance's power is turned on.

● Auto Satellite Prog recording and timer-recording cannot be done at the same time.

NOTES:

● Auto Satellite Prog recording is only possible with the rear AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors.

● When the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode is engaged or the recorder's power is turned off after Auto Satellite Prog recording is finished, the recorder will not enter the Timer mode even though “AUTO TIMER” is set to “ON”.

● For timer programming of the satellite receiver, refer to the instruction manual of the satellite receiver.

● Auto Satellite Prog recording is not possible if your satellite receiver does not have a timer.

● The REC LINK indicator blinks while Auto Satellite Prog recording is in progress.

● Pressing the recorder's 1 button while Auto Satellite Prog recording is in progress turns off and recorder's power and disengages the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode.

● If there is more than one satellite program you wish to record with Auto Satellite Prog Recording, it is not possible to set a different tape speed for each; the tape speed selected in step 1 will apply to all the programs for Auto Satellite Prog recording.

● The B.E.S.T. ( recording is in progress.

● Depending on the type of satellite receiver, the recorder may not record a short portion at the beginning of the program or may record slightly longer than the actual length of the program.

● If you engage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode when the satellite receiver's power is on, the recorder will not start Auto Satellite Prog recording even though the button's light blinks. When the satellite receiver shuts off once and is turned back on again, the recorder starts recording.

● You can also record a program from your cable system in the same way if the system has a timer and is connected to the recorder's rear AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors.

● When you press the recorder's REC LINK button to engage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode, if the REC LINK indicator does not light but instead blinks quickly even though your satellite receiver's power is off, Auto Satellite Prog Recording will not work properly with that satellite receiver*. If this is the case, perform “Express Timer Programming”

pg. 11) to timer-record a satellite program.

墌

(

* Some satellite receivers output signals even if the power is off. Auto

Satellite Prog Recording is not possible with those satellite receivers.

● After Automatic Satellite Program Recording, the number of recorded programs will not be displayed on the front display panel for the instant Review function (

15) does not work while Auto Satellite Prog

墌

8).

墌

Program Navigation

Navigation

Navigation Playback

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

This function is useful when you wish to quickly find out what programmes you have recorded on a tape with this recorder. This function allows you to select a programme to watch, and then automatically searches for the start of the programme. (

Load a recorded cassette

Insert a cassette recorded on this recorder.

Access Main Menu screen

Press MENU.

Access Programme Navigation screen

Press PUSH JOG rt to place the pointer next to “PROGRAMME NAVIGATION”, then press OK or PUSH JOG e.

Select a programme

Press PUSH JOG rt to place the pointer next to the programme you want to watch.

Start playback

Press OK. “SEARCHING” appears on the TV screen. Playback begins automatically after the selected programme is located.

Programme Navigation Screen

[R/T] [&] : DELETE

A Recording date B Recording start time* C Station name*

* After entering the programme title (墌15), programme title

appears instead of the recording start time and station name.

D Currently selected programme E Programme title*

* Before entering the programme title (墌15), recording start time

and station name appear instead of the programme title.

[1] : TITLE

[MENU] : EXIT

NOTES:

● You cannot edit programme title or delete tape data for the cassette with the record safety tab removed.

● Programme Navigation is possible with the cassettes recorded with this recorder only.

● Before recording, make sure the recorder’s clock is set correctly.

● Program Navigation may not work properly depending on the

tape being used.

● To record the programme information in this recorder’s memory, you must continue to record each programme for over the minimum recording time;

PAL

8 minutes for the SP mode 15 minutes for the LP mode 23 minutes for the EP mode

NTSC

5 minutes for the SP mode 15 minutes for the EP mode

● You can store programme information for up to 8 programmes on one cassette. At maximum informations for 10 tapes can be restored.

● The programme information is stored in this recorder’s memory. If the memory in this recorder should ever be damaged and the programme information lost, it is impossible to restore that

— 14 —

information.

PROGRAMME NAVIGATION

FUNCTION SET TUNER SET INITIAL SET

[R/T] [MENU] : EXIT

[R/T] [&] : DELETE

墌

MAIN MENU

[1] : TITLE

[MENU] : EXIT

Edit programme title

You can edit the the programme titles as you like.

Other functions

Perform steps 1 to 3 of “Navigation Playback” on page 14 before continuing.

Select programme

Press PUSH JOG rt to place the pointer next to the programme you want to edit.

Access title edit screen

Press the number key “1”. The Title Edit screen appears.

Enter programme title

● Press the number keys and PUSH JOG e to enter characters, then press OK. For details, refer to “Entering character” on page 15.

Return to normal screen

[R/T] [&] : DELETE

[0-9] : SELECT LETTERS [&] : DELETE [Y/U] : CURSOR

[1] : TITLE

[MENU] : EXIT

– P1 –

27.02 22:00 F-1

[PROG] : EXIT

: OK

– P1 –

27.02 W

[PROG] : EXIT

: OK

Press MENU.

Entering character

Press the appropriate number key, then press PUSH JOG e to enter each character. Refer to the example below.

NUMBER KEY CHARACTER

( ) 1

1 . , / – +

2 A B C 2 Ä À Á Â Ã Å Æ 3 D E F 3 È É Ë Ê 4 G H I 4 Î Ï Ì Í 5 J K L 5 6 M N O 6 Ö Ô Ò Ó Õ Ø Ñ 7 P Q R S 7 8 T U V 8 Ü Ù Û Ú 9 W X Y Z 9 0 0

NOTES:

● If you make a mistake, press PUSH JOG we to select the character, then enter the correct character.

● If you want to delete a character, press PUSH JOG we to select the character, then press .

Delete tape data

Perform steps 1 to 3 of “Navigation Playback” on page 14 before continuing.

— Delete tape data

Press & for more than 3 second. All the programme data on the tape are deleted, then normal screen appears.

● It is impossible to delete each programme information.

NOTE:

When you delete the tape data, only the tape information is deleted from the recorder’s memory. The actual recording on the tape is not erased.

[R/T] [&] : DELETE

[1] : TITLE

[MENU] : EXIT

Function Settings

You can use the other useful function settings on the Function Set screen

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

Access Main Menu screen, then Function Set screen

Press MENU on the Remote. Press PUSH JOG rt to place the pointer next to “FUNCTION SET”, then press OK or PUSH JOG e.

Select mode

Press PUSH JOG rt to move the pointer to the function you want to set.

FUNCTION SET

B.E.S.T. ON

PICTURE CONTROL AUTO PAL/MESECAM AUTO NTSC NTSC3.58 AUTO TIMER OFF O.S.D. ON NEXT PAGE

[R/T] [MENU] : EXIT

Change setting

Press OK or PUSH JOG e. The default setting is bold in the following table. Press MENU to return to normal screen.

䡵 B.E.S.T. — ON / OFF

When B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking) system is set to “ON”, the recorder checks the condition of the tape in use during playback and recording, and compensates to provide the highest-possible pictures. When B.E.S.T. works, “bESt” appears blinking on the display panel. B.E.S.T. takes place whenever you play back a tape or start recording after inserting a cassette.

NOTE:

The recorder checks the tape condition for about 7 seconds, then starts recording. To make sure you record the desired scene or programme completely, perform the following steps:

A Press and hold 7 and press 4 on the remote, or press 7 on

the recorder.

B The recorder spends approximately 7 seconds assessing the

condition of the tape, then begins recording.

䡵 PICTURE CONTROL — AUTO(NORM) / EDIT / SOFT

This function helps you to adjust the playback picture quality according to your preference. *The default setting is “AUTO”. AUTO(NORM): Normally select “AUTO”. It automatically adjusts the picture quality.

* When the B.E.S.T. function is set to “OFF” (墌15), you can only select

“NORM” instead of “AUTO”.

EDIT: Select when you dub tapes. SOFT: Select when you want to soften the picture.

NOTES:

● When you select “EDIT” or “SOFT”, the selected mode will not change until you select again “AUTO”.

● When you select “EDIT” to dub tapes, be sure to select “AUTO” (or “NORM” when the B.E.S.T. function is set to “OFF”) after you finish dubbing the tapes.

PROG. NAVIGATION ON

AUTO SP LP TIMER OFF VIDEO STABILIZER OFF S-VHS ON

[R/T] [MENU] : EXIT

MAIN MENU

PROGRAMME NAVIGATION

FUNCTION SET

TUNER SET INITIAL SET

[MENU] : EXIT

— 15 —

䡵 PAL/MESECAM — AUTO / PAL / MESECAM

Usually set to “AUTO” mode. The appropriate colour system (PAL/ MESECAM) will be selected depending on the playback or recording signals.

If the “AUTO” mode does not work properly, select either of the following manual modes.

PAL: To record PAL signals, or playback a PAL tape. MESECAM: To record SECAM signals, or playback a SECAM or

MESECAM tape.

NOTES:

● SECAM signals will always be recorded as MESECAM. Select

“AUTO” or “MESECAM” when recording SECAM signals.

● When playing back a SECAM tape, select “AUTO” or “MESECAM”. The playback picture will always be

monochrome.

䡵 NTSC — NTSC3.58 / NTSC4.43 / NTSC]PAL

This function is to record NTSC signals or playback a NTSC tape. NTSC3.58: To record NTSC signals or playback a NTSC tape. NTSC4.43: To record NTSC4.43 signals or playback a NTSC4.43 tape. NTSC]PAL: To playback a NTSC tape on PAL TV.

NOTES:

● The “NTSC]PAL” mode does not work during recording. In this mode, NTSC signals will be recorded as NTSC3.58.

● The Menu screen is distorted during playing back a NTSC tape on PAL TV. Stop playback and access the Menu screen again.

● In the “NTSC4.43” mode, with some TVs, on-screen displays (Program screen, etc.) may roll up or down and there may be a loss of colour, when this happens, select the NTSC3.58” mode.

䡵 AUTO TIMER — ON / OFF

● When this function is set to “ON”:

The timer recording standby mode is automatically engaged when the recorder is turned off. It is temporarily cancelled when the recorder is turned on. You do not have to press # to engage or disengage the timer recording standby mode.

● When this function is set to “OFF”:

Press # to engage or disengage the timer recording standby mode.

䡵 O.S.D. — ON / OFF

When this function is set to “ON”, various recorder status information (on-screen display) appears on the screen.

NOTE:

When you use the recorder as the source player for editing a tape, be sure to set this function to “OFF”. Otherwise, the recorder status information will be recorded on the edited tape.

䡵 PROG. NAVIGATION — ON / OFF

When you record a TV programme with this recorder, the recorder automatically stores in its memory the recording date, start time and station name. You can store these information for up to 8 programmes on one cassette. At maximum, information for 10 tapes can be stored. You can also enter the programme title when performing “Gor “Express Timer Programming” ( these information only when “PROG. NAVIGATION” is set to “ON” (default setting). Set “PROG. NAVIGATION” to “OFF” if you don’t want to record information on the programmes.

CODE

HOWVIEW

Timer Programming” (墌11)

11). It is possible to store

墌

䡵 AUTO SP]LP TIMER — ON / OFF

When this function is set to “ON”, the recorder automatically switches to LP mode to allow complete recording if there is not enough tape to record the entire programme while timerrecording in SP mode. For example, recording a programme of 210 minutes in length onto a 180 minute tape.

Approximately 150 minutes Approximately 60 minutes

SP mode LP mode

Total 210 minutes

NOTES:

● If you have programmed the recorder to timer-record 2 or more programmes, do not use this function, but change the tape speed manually during timer programming.

● There may be some noise and sound disturbance where the tape speed switches from SP to LP mode on the tape.

● This function is not available during ITR (Instant Timer Recording), and will not work properly with any tapes longer than E-180 or with some tapes of shorter lengths.

● If you perform timer recording with both this function and VPS/ PDC activated, and the programme goes beyond its originally scheduled length, sometimes the programme cannot be recorded in its entirety.

䡵 VIDEO STABILIZER — ON / OFF

When this function is set to “ON”, you can automatically correct vertical vibrations in the picture when playing back unstable recordings made on another recorder.

NOTE:

To watch recordings with close-caption or when you finish viewing a tape, set this function to “OFF”.

䡵 S-VHS — 0N / OFF

You can determine which recording mode — either S-VHS mode or VHS mode — is used for recording on S-VHS tapes.

● When this function is set to “ON”, you can record on S-VHS tapes with S-VHS picture quality.

● When this function is set to “OFF”, you can record on S-VHS tapes with VHS picture quality.

NOTES:

● S-VHS mode allows you to make high quality video recordings with horizontal resolution of 400 lines, comparing with the 230 lines of resolution of conventional VHS recordings. To achieve the highest quality picture we recommended to record in S-VHS mode. (But remember that a conventional VHS recorder without SQPB cannot play back S-VHS tapes recorded in S-VHS mode.

● S-VHS setting does not affect recording on VHS tapes. Recording on VHS tapes is always performed in VHS mode except when using S-VHS ET mode (

墌

9).

— 16 —

Special Features

Remote Control Functions

Remote A/B Code Switching

The remote control is capable of controlling two JVC video recorders independently; one set to respond to the remote control's A code control signals and another set to respond to B code control signals. The remote control is preset to send A code signals because your video recorder is initially set to respond to A code signals. You can easily modify your video recorder to respond to B code signals.

Set remote control code for remote control

A Press and hold VCR. B Press the number key “2”. C Press OK, and release VCR.

● The remote control now can transmit B code control signals.

Check remote control code for decorder

Press and hold 4 on the recorder for more than 5 seconds while the recorder is turned off. The code currently set appears on the display panel.

Change code for recorder

Press any key on the remote control. The recorder now responds to B code control signals.

To control two recorders with the same remote control

You can control two JVC recorders by switching the remote control code for the remote control between A and B ( keeping two recorders to different control codes.

● To change only the remote control code for the remote control, DO NOT perform steps 2 and 3.

NOTE:

To set the recorder back to respond to A code signals, repeat the same procedure as shown above except pressing number key "1" instead of "2" in step 2 of 1.

Control Your TV Using Additional Buttons

Use the number keys, and the p button, & button or # button to select the TV's channel.

● With televisions under Code 01, 02, 07, 08, 10, 11, 14, 20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 33, 35, 38, 40 or 42, the p button corresponds to the 1-digit/2-digit entry switching button (often labelled – /– –) of your TV's remote control.

● With televisions under Code 01, 16, 28, 29, 34 or 39, the & button corresponds to the 10 + button, and the # button corresponds to the 20 + button of your TV's remote control.

NOTE:

The way these buttons are used is determined by your TV. Use these buttons as instructed for your TV's remote control.

step 1),

墌

TV Multi-brand Remote Control

Your remote control can operate the basic functions of your TV set. In addition to JVC TVs, other manufacturer's TVs can also be controlled.

Turn on TV

Turn on the TV using the Power button on the TV or its remote control.

Set TV brand code

A Press and hold TV. B Press the number keys to enter your unit’s brand code. C Press OK, and release TV. Check if the TV's power goes off as it

should. If it does, try other operations (

● Once you have set the remote control to operate the TV, you don't have to repeat this step until you replace your remote control's batteries.

● Some TV brands have more than one code. If the TV does not function with one code, try entering another.

Operate TV

First, press TV to set the remote control to TV mode, then press one of the following buttons: 1, TV/VCR, TV PR +/–, ^ (TV Muting), TV %+/– (TV volume), and the number keys.

● For some brands, you must press OK after having pressed the number keys to enter a channel number.

IMPORTANT

Although the provided remote control unit is compatible with JVC televisions, as well as many other models, it may not work with your TV, or in some instances, may have limited function capability.

TV BRAND NAME

JVC AIWA BEIJING CCE CHANGHONG DAE WOO FERGUSON FINLUX FUNAI GRADIENTE GRUNDIG HITACHI ITT JINXING KONKA LG/GOLDSTAR

CODE TV BRAND

01, 23, 24, 25 36 22 02 34 17, 37 27 30 32 15 19 10 28 38 40 18

NAME

MITSUBISHI MIVER NEC NOBLEX NOKIA PANA SONI C PEONY PHILICO PHILIPS SAMSUNG SANYO SHARP SONY TCL THOMSON TOSHI BA

TTENTION

The remote control can operate not only the video recorder but also some of your TV, cable box, satellite receiver and DVD.

● To operate your video recorder, first press the VCR button to set the remote control to the Video mode.

● To operate your TV, first press the TV button to set the remote control to the TV mode.

● To operate your satellite receiver, cable box or DVD, first press the CABLE/SAT/DVD to set the remote control to the satellite receiver, cable box or DVD mode.

墌

step 2).

CODE

03 29 20 22 31 04, 11 34, 38, 39 10, 17, 21 02, 42 12, 33, 34, 35 13, 16 06 07 41 26 08, 14

— 17 —

Multi-brand Remote Control

For satellite receiver, cable box and DVD

Your remote control can operate the basic functions of your satellite receiver, cable box or DVD.

Turn on u ni t

Turn on the cable box, satellite receiver or DVD using the Power button on the unit or its remote control.

Set brand code

A Press and hold CABLE/SAT/DVD. B Press the number keys to enter your unit’s brand code. C Press OK, and release CABLE/SAT/DVD. Check if the unit's

power goes off as it should. If it does, try other operations ( step 2).

● Once you have set the remote control to operate the unit, you don't have to repeat this step until you replace your remote control's batteries.

● Some brands have more than one code. If the unit does not function with one code, try entering another.

Operate unit

First, press CABLE/SAT/DVD to set the remote control to cable box, satellite receiver or DVD mode, then press one of the following buttons:

For satellite receiver and cable box . . .

1, TV PR +/–, number keys.

For DVD. . .

1, 4, 8, 9, 5, 3, w e (26) keys.

● For some brands, you must press OK after having pressed the number keys to enter a channel number.

● To change the unit’s channels, press TV PR +/– or the number keys. (The PR +/– button can be used to change the recorder’s

channels only.)

IMPORTANT

Although the provided remote control unit is compatible with JVC satelite receiver and DVD, as well as many other models, it may not work with your unit, or in some instances, may have limited function capability.

墌

Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Multi-brand Code

CABLE BOX BRAND NAME

JVC AMSTRAD BT CANA L+ CANAL SATELLITE D-box ECHOSTAR FINLUX GALAXIS GRUNDIG HIRSCHMANN ITT JERROLD

CODE CABLE BOX

72, 73 60, 61, 62, 63, 92 72 81 81 85 51, 78, 79, 80, 82 68 69, 88 64, 65 64 68 01, 04, 06, 11,12, 15, 28, 75

BRAND NAME

KATHREIN LUXOR MASPRO NOKIA PACE PANA SONI C PFT PHILIPS PHONOTREND SALORA SKYMASTER TPS VIDEOWAY WISI

CODE

70, 71 68 70 68, 87 67, 86, 92 13, 14, 74 69 66, 84 69 68 69 83 03, 09, 22, 76, 77 64

DVD Multi-brand Code

DVD BRAND NAME CODE

JVC PANA SONI C PHILIPS TOSHI BA

55 58 56 57

Tuner Setting

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

IMPORTANT

Perform the following steps only if auto channel set has not been set correctly by Auto Set Up function ( moved to a different area or if a new station starts broadcasting in your area.

Your recorder needs to memorise all necessary stations in channel positions in order to record TV programmes. Auto Channel Set automatically assigns all receivable stations in your area so that you can call them up with the PR +/– buttons without going through any vacant channels.

Auto Channel Set

Turn on the recorder

Press 1.

Access Main Menu screen

Press MENU.

Access Tuner Set screen

Press PUSH JOG rt to place the pointer next to “TUNER SET”, then press OK or PUSH JOG e.

Select Auto CH Set mode

Press PUSH JOG rt to place the pointer next to “AUTO CH SET”, then press OK or PUSH JOG e.

Select TV system

Press PUSH JOG rt to place the pointer next to the appropriate TV system, then press OK or PUSH JOG e.

● Auto Channel Set will start.

CH FRQ SYS CH FRQ SYS

AUTO CH SET

PLEASE WAIT

START FINISH

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ – – – – – – –

Return to normal screen

Press MENU.

NOTE:

If you perform Auto Channel Set when the aerial cable is not connected properly, “SCAN COMPLETED -NO SIGNAL-” appears on the screen in step 5. When this happens, make sure of the aerial connection and press OK; Auto Channel Set will take place again.

IMPORTANT

● If no sound accompanies the picture or the audio sounds unnatural on some channels that have been stored by Auto Channel Set, the TV system setting for those channels may be incorrect. Select the appropriate TV system for those channels. picture but the audio can’t be heard or sounds unnatural” on page 19.

● Since your video recorder memorizes all detected stations even if the reception condition is poor, some of those stored stations may produce a noisy picture. To delete those stations,

“Delete a Channel” on page 19.

墌

— 18 —

“TV System Selection — When you see the

墌

01 150 BG 07 229 BG

02 165 BG 08 237 BG 03 195 BG 09 355 BG 04 205 BG 10 365 BG 05 213 BG 11 374 BG 06 221 BG 12 384 BG

[R/T]

[&] : DELETE

[R/T] [MENU] : EXIT

: EDIT

5) or if you have

墌

PROGRAMME NAVIGATION FUNCTION SET

TUNER SET

INITIAL SET

[R/T] [MENU] : EXIT

CH EDIT

AUTO CH SET

[R/T] [MENU] : EXIT

TV SYSTEM SELECT

[R/T] [MENU] : EXIT

MAIN MENU

TUNER SET

B/G D/K I

Manual Channel Set

Store channels that were not stored during “Auto Set Up” (墌5) or “Auto Channel Set” (

Access Tuner Set screen

墌

18).

Perform steps 1 – 3 of “Auto Channel Set” on page 18.

Access Channel list

Press PUSH JOG rt to place the pointer next to “CH EDIT”, then press OK or PUSH JOG e.

Select position

Press PUSH JOG rt to place the pointer next to an open channel position, then press OK or PUSH JOG e.

Select band

Press PUSH JOG rt to place the pointer next to the band of your choice, then press OK to initiate Manual Channel Set.

BAND SELECT

VHF L

VHF H

UHF

[R/T] [MENU] : EXIT

Set desired station

The screen to the right appears when a station is detected.

MANUAL CH SET

PLEASE WAIT

VHF L 100MHZ

[MENU] : EXIT

STORE

CONTINUE

If you do not want to store the detected station...

Press PUSH JOG rt to place the

[R/T]

[MENU] : EXIT

pointer next to “CONTINUE”, then press OK or PUSH JOG e. Channel search will resume.

If you want to store the detected station...

Press PUSH JOG rt to place the pointer next to “STORE”, then press OK or PUSH JOG e. The Channel List appears again.

● The blueback screen and the TV picture currently being broadcast appear alternately for 8 seconds each.

● If you want to store another channel, repeat steps 3 – 5.

● When channel search completes for that band, the Band Select

screen appears again. To set channels for other bands, select

step 4

another band and start Manual Channel Set again (

墌

and 5).

Delete a Channel

Access Tuner Set screen

Perform steps 1 – 3 of “Auto Channel Set” on page 18.

Access Channel list

Press PUSH JOG rt to place the pointer next to “CH EDIT”, then press OK or PUSH JOG e.

Select channel

Press PUSH JOG rt until the channel you want to delete begins blinking.

Delete channel

Press &.

● To re-store it, simply press PUSH JOG w.

● Repeat steps 3 – 4 as necessary.

Return to normal screen

CH FRQ SYS CH FRQ SYS

01 150 BG 07 229 BG

02 165 BG 08 237 BG 03 195 BG 09 355 BG 04 205 BG 10 365 BG 05 213 BG 11 374 BG 06 221 BG 12 384 BG

[R/T]

[&] : DELETE

: EDIT

[R/T] [MENU] : EXIT

CH FRQ SYS CH FRQ SYS

01 – – –– – 07 229 BG

02 165 BG 08 237 BG 03 195 BG 09 355 BG 04 205 BG 10 365 BG 05 213 BG 11 374 BG 06 221 BG 12 384 BG

[R/T]

[Y] : ADD

[MENU] : EXIT

Press MENU.

Swap Channel Positions

Example: To swap CH03 and CH09.

Access Tuner Set screen

Perform steps 1 – 3 of “Auto Channel Set” on page 18.

Access Channel list

Press PUSH JOG rt to place the pointer next to “CH EDIT”, then press OK or PUSH JOG e.

Select position (e.g. 03)

Press PUSH JOG rt until the section of CH “03” begins blinking, then press OK or PUSH JOG e.

● Only “03” will blink.

Select position (e.g. 09)

Press number keys to input “0” and “9”.

● The two selected channels will be swapped.

● To cancel the channel swapping, press PUSH JOG w.

Store new positions

CH FRQ SYS CH FRQ SYS 01 150 BG 07 229 BG 02 165 BG 08 237 BG

03 195 BG 09 355 BG

04 205 BG 10 365 BG 05 213 BG 11 374 BG 06 221 BG 12 384 BG

[0-9] : INPUT CH

: FINE TUNING

[MENU] : EXIT

CH FRQ SYS CH FRQ SYS 01 150 BG 07 229 BG 02 165 BG 08 237 BG

03 195 BG 09 355 BG

04 205 BG 10 365 BG 05 213 BG 11 374 BG 06 221 BG 12 384 BG

[Y] : CANCEL

: OK

[MENU] : EXIT

Press OK or PUSH JOG e.

● Repeat steps 3 – 5 as necessary.

Return to normal screen

Press MENU.

Fine-Tuning Channels

Access Tuner Set screen

Perform steps 1 – 3 of “Auto Channel Set” on page 18.

Access Channel list

Press PUSH JOG rt to place the pointer next to “CH EDIT”, then press OK or PUSH JOG e.

Select channel to fine-tune

Press PUSH JOG rt until the channel you want to tune begins blinking, then press OK twice.

● The “FRQ” number for that channel starts blinking.

Perform tuning

CH FRQ SYS CH FRQ SYS

01 150 BG 07 229 BG

02 165 BG 08 237 BG 03 195 BG 09 355 BG 04 205 BG 10 365 BG 05 213 BG 11 374 BG 06 221 BG 12 384 BG

[R/T] : FINE TUNING

: SELECT SYSTEM

[MENU] : EXIT

Press PUSH JOG rt until the picture becomes clearer, then press OK or PUSH JOG e.

● Repeat steps 3 and 4 as necessary.

Return to normal screen

Press MENU.

TV System Selection — When you see the picture but the audio can’t be heard or sounds unnatural

Access Tuner Set screen

Perform steps 1 – 3 of “Auto Channel Set” on page 18.

Access Channel list

Press PUSH JOG rt to place the pointer next to “CH EDIT”, then press OK or PUSH JOG e.

Select channel

Press PUSH JOG rt until the channel you want to change its TV system begins blinking, then press OK three times.

● The “SYS” display for that channel starts blinking.

Select TV system

Press PUSH JOG rt to select the appropriate TV system (BG ] DK ] I). Then press OK or PUSH JOG e.

● Repeat steps 3 and 4 as necessary.

Return to normal screen

Press MENU.

— 19 —

CH FRQ SYS CH FRQ SYS

01 150 BG 07 229 BG

02 165 BG 08 237 BG 03 195 BG 09 355 BG 04 205 BG 10 365 BG 05 213 BG 11 374 BG 06 221 BG 12 384 BG

[R/T] : SELECT SYSTEM

: OK

[MENU] : EXIT

Editing

Editing from a camcorder

● All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.

● You can also use another video recorder as the player instead of

a camcorder.

● When you select “EDIT” to dub tapes, be sure to select “AUTO” (or “NORM” when the B.E.S.T. function is set to “OFF”) after you finish dubbing the tapes.

IMPORTANT

● To edit, both the player and the recorder must be of the same colour system. Select the appropriate colour system (

● PAL, SECAM and NTSC camcorders can be used as a player for editing.

a If the camcorder has no S-VIDEO output connector...

Recorder

VIDEO input

AUDIO input

墌

16).

You can use a camcorder as the source player and your video recorder as the recorder.

Make connections

aIf the camcorder has no S-VIDEO output connector...

... connect the camcorder's AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors to the recorder's front panel AUDIO/VIDEO input connectors.

bIf the camcorder has an S-VIDEO output connector...

... connect the camcorder's S-VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors to the recorder's front panel S-VIDEO(S-2) and AUDIO input connectors. The recorder's rear panel S-VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN input connectors are also available.

● When using a monaural camcorder, connect its AUDIO OUT connector to the AUDIO L input connector on your recorder.

● When a Master Edit Control-equipped JVC camcorder is used, the camcorder is capable of controlling the recorder. Refer to the camcorder's instruction manual for operating procedure.

Set recorder’s input mode

Press number key “0” and/or PR +/– to select “F-1” for the AUDIO/VIDEO input connectors, or “S-2” for the AUDIO/SVIDEO input connectors, depending on the connectors being used.

Select “EDIT” for picture control set mode

Follow the “Picture Control” section on page 15, then select “EDIT.”

Start camcorder

Engage its Play mode.

Start recorder

Engage its Record mode.

Audio/Video Cable (not provided)

VIDEO OUT

Player

Camcorder

AUDIO OUT

b If the camcorder has an S-VIDEO output connector...

Recorder

S-VIDEO (S-2) input

S-Video Cable (provided)

Player

Camcorder

AUDIO input

Audio Cable (not provided)

S-VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

Edit to or from Another Video Recorder

TV Receiver

VIDEO CHANNEL

RF Cable (provided)

Recorder

AV Cabl e (not provided)

Player

Another recorder

Recorder

Your recorder

(MONO)

Another recorder

RF Cable (provided)

Your recorder

AV Cable (not provided)

TV Receiver

VIDEO CHANNEL

(MONO)

— 20 —

You can use your video recorder as the source player or the recording deck.

Make connections

Connect the player's AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connector to the recorder's AUDIO/VIDEO IN connector.

● Use the L connector for monaural connection.

Set recording deck’s input mode

Set to AUX. With this video recorder, press number key “0” and/or PR +/– to select depending on the connector being used — "L-1"

for the rear panel VIDEO/AUDIO input connectors, or “F-1” for the front panel VIDEO/AUDIO input connectors.

Select “EDIT” for picture control set mode

Follow the “Picture Control” section on page 15, then select “EDIT.”

Start source player

Engage its Play mode.

Set recording deck

Engage its Record mode.

NOTES:

● To edit, both the player and the recorder must be of the same

colour system. Select the appropriate colour system (

● When you use this recorder as the player for editing, be sure to

16).

set “O.S.D.” to “OFF” before starting (

墌

● All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.

● NTSC tapes being played back in the "NTSC]PAL" mode

16) cannot be dubbed to another recorder.

墌

(

● When you dub an NTSC tape using your recorder as the playback deck, select "NTSC 3.58" (or "NTSC 4.43") for "NTSC"

16).

墌

setting (

● When you select “EDIT” to dub tapes, be sure to select “AUTO” (or “NORM” when the B.E.S.T. function is set to “OFF”) after

15).

you finish dubbing the tapes (

墌

● If you are using another recorder with S-Video and Audio input/

output connectors, you can connect those connectors to this recorder's S-VIDEO IN/S VIDEO OUT and AUDIO IN/OUT connectors. When Using Your Video Recorder As The Source Player ... ... connect its rear panel S VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors to the recording deck's S-Video and Audio input connectors. When Using Your Video Recorder As The Recording Deck ... ... connect its front panel S-VIDEO and AUDIO input connectors to the source player's S-Video and Audio output connectors. Then, set the recorder's input mode to “S-1”.

墌

16).

System Connections

Connecting/Using a Stereo System

These instructions enable you to connect your video recorder to your Hi-Fi stereo system (if you have one) and listen to the soundtrack through the stereo.

FM Tuner

CD Player

Stereo Amplifier

AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR

Audio Cable (not provided)

Speaker

Mains outlet

Make Connections

Connect the AUDIO OUT L and R connectors on your video recorder to the AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR terminals on your stereo system's receiver or amplifier.

NOTES:

● When connecting your recorder's audio output connectors to a

● If stereo or bilingual TV broadcasts are receivable in your area,

● When listening to sound through the connected stereo system,

CAUTIONS

● This recorder has a dynamic range of more than 80 dB with

● Some speakers and televisions are specially shielded to prevent

Television

Speaker

(MONO)

Rear View

AUDIO OUT

stereo amplifier, make sure you connect L and R correctly.

this recorder can record them independently of the TV set and play them back through the connected stereo system.

turn the TV's volume down completely.

regards to its Hi-Fi audio capability. It is recommended that you check the maximum level if you are going to listen to the Hi-Fi audio signals through a stereo amplifier. A sudden surge in the input level to the speakers may damage them.

television interference. If both are of the non-shielded type, do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV set as this can adversely affect the video playback picture.

— 21 —

Specifications

GENERAL

Power requirement

Rating : AC 110 V – 240 V Operating : AC 90 V – 260 V

Power consumption

Power on : 18 W Power off : 3.5 W

Temperature

Operating : 5°C to 40°C

Storage : –20°C to 60°C Operating position : Horizontal only Dimensions (W x H x D) : 400 mm x 94 mm x 265 mm Weight : 3.0 kg Format : S-VHS/VHS standard Maximum recording time

(SP) : 240 min. with E-240 video cassette

(PAL/MESECAM)

: 160 min. with T-160 video cassette

(NTSC)

(LP) : 480 min. with E-240 video cassette

(PAL/MESECAM)

(EP) : 720 min. with E-240 video cassette

(PAL/MESECAM)

: 480 min. with T-160 video cassette

(NTSC)

, 50 Hz/60 Hz

TUNER/TIMER

TV channel storage capacity

Tuning system : Frequency synthesized tuner Channel coverage

VHF : (Low) 42 MHz – 175 MHz/

UHF : 470 MHz – 870 MHz Aerial output : UHF channels (Adjustable E28 – E60) Memory backup time : Approx. 6 months

: 99 positions (+AUX position)

(High) 175 MHz – 470 MHz

Estimated figure based on supplied fresh battery; actual performance may differ.

ACCESSORIES

Provided accessories : RF cable,

S-Video cable, Infrared remote control unit, “R6/UM-3” battery x 2, Lithium battery – CR2025 –

Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise specified. Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

VIDEO/AUDIO

Signal system : PAL-type colour signal and CCIR

Recording system : DA-4 (Double Azimuth) head helical

Signal-to-noise ratio : 45 dB Horizontal resolution

S-VHS : 400 lines VHS PAL/MESECAM : 250 lines VHS NTSC : 220 lines

Frequency range

Normal audio : 70 Hz to 10,000 Hz Hi-Fi audio : 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz

Input/Output : RCA connectors:

monochrome signal, 625 lines/ 50 fields

: NTSC colour and EIA monochrome

signals, 525 lines/60 fields

scan system

IN x 2, OUT x 1 S-Video connectors: IN x 2, OUT x 1

— 22 —

Information on Multi-System Compatibility

Off-Air Recording

The built-in multi-system tuner is capable of receiving PAL B/G, I and D/K, and SECAM B/G and D/K and NTSC broadcasts.

TV system

PAL B/G, I, D/K

SECAM B/G, D/K (OIRT)

NTSC (M)

Multi-system tuner (B/G, I, D/K)

HR-S6960AA

NOTE:

This model does not operate in BRAZIL (PAL-M) or ARGENTINA (PAL-N).

Playback

The recorder can play back all 3 types of recorded tape.

Recorded Tape

PAL

MESECAM

NTSC

Playback circuit

PAL

MESECAM

NTSC PAL

HR-S6960AA

Built-in RF converter K, I, G, H

Recording circuit

PAL

MESECAM

NTSC 3.58

RF OUT

Recorded Tape

PAL

MESECAM

NTSC

TV system

Multi-system receiver

PAL (B/G, D/K, I, H) NTSC (M)

NTSC 3.58 MHz

Multi-system monitor

PAL SECAM NTSC 3.58 NTSC 4.43

Manual switching

NTSC 4.43 MHz

VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT

NOTE:

When viewing NTSC tapes on a PAL TV set:

● The picture may shrink vertically with black bars appearing at the top and bottom of the screen. This is not a malfunction on the part of the video recorder nor the TV.

● The picture may roll up or down. This can be corrected using the V-HOLD control found on some TVs. (This cannot be corrected if the TV does not have a V-HOLD control.)

● During search, still, or frame-by-frame playback, the picture will be distorted, and there may be a loss of colour.

TTENTION

When this recorder is connected to a multi-system TV, the audio signal may not be heard or may be noisy if the colour system select switch of the TV is adjusted to the AUTO position. In such a case, set the TV's colour system select switch to the appropriate position which corresponds to the TV system you have selected at the TV System Select screen.

— 23 —

Tape-To-Tape Editing

There are 4 different types of recorded tape, depending on the signal recorded.

PAL

MESECAM

SECAM

NTSC

Recorded Tape

Playback equipment

PAL

MESECAM

SECAM

NTSC 3.58 MHz

NTSC 4.43 MHz

HR-S6960AA

PAL

MESECAM

Recording circuit

NTSC 3.58 MHz

NTSC 4.43 MHz

Dubbed Tape

PAL

MESECAM

NTSC

— 24 —

Troubleshooting

Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart and see if you can repair the trouble yourself. Small problems are often easily corrected, and this can save you the trouble of sending your video recorder off for repair.

Power

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

No power is applied to the recorder.

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

The remote control won't function.

Tape Transport

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

The tape will not rewind or fast-forward.

Playback

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

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

Noise appears during visual search.

Noise appears during normal playback.

Noise appears during slow-motion playback.

Noise appears during still playback.

Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi soundtrack.

The playback picture is blurred or interrupted while TV broadcasts are clear. Or “USE CLEANING CASSETTE” appears on the screen.

Playback picture has a loss of colour.

No sound accompanies the playback picture.

● The mains power cord is disconnected. ● Connect the mains power cord.

● “#” is displayed on the display panel with Auto

Timer set to “OFF”.

● The batteries are discharged. ● Replace the dead batteries with new ones.

● Timer is on. ● Press # on the remote control.

● Remote control A/B code is wrong. ● Reset A/B code. (

● The tape is already fully rewound or fast-

forwarded.

● If you're using the RF OUT connection . . . . . . the TV receiver's channel selector is not set to the VIDEO channel. . . . the recorder's VIDEO channel has not been correctly set.

● If you're using the AV or S-VIDEO connection, the TV receiver is not set to the AV mode.

● This is normal.

● The automatic tracking mode is engaged. ● Try manual tracking. (

● Automatic tracking is engaged. ● Engage and adjust tracking manually. (

● The video heads may be dirty. ● The heads must be cleaned. Use a dry cleaning

● The wrong colour system is selected for the tape

being played back.

● The wrong colour system was selected during recording.

● The TV system you have selected at the TV System Select screen is incorrect.

● Press the # button to turn the “#” indicator off.

17)

墌

● Check the cassette.

● If you are using the RF OUT connection . . .

. . . set the TV receiver to the VIDEO channel.

墌

( . . . Perform “Video Channel Set”. ( If you are using the AV or S-VIDEO connection, set the TV to its AV mode.

墌

● Press PR +/– few times to remove the noise bars

from the screen.

cassette –TCL-2– or consult your JVC dealer.

● Select the correct colour system. (

● Once recorded, the signal cannot be corrected. Be

sure to choose the correct setting before recording.

● Set it to the correct position for the TV broadcast system used in your area. (

墌

17)

墌

16)

墌

— 25 —

Recording

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

Recording cannot be started.

TV broadcasts cannot be recorded.

Tape-to-tape editing is not possible.

Camcorder recording is not possible.

● There is no cassette loaded, or the cassette loaded has had its Record Safety tab removed.

● "L-1", "F-1", "S-1" or "S-2" has been selected as the input mode.

● The source (another video recorder, camcorder) has not been properly connected.

● All necessary power switches have not been turned on.

● The input mode is not correct. ● Set the input mode to “L-1”, “F-1”, “S-1” or “S-2”.

● The camcorder has not been properly connected. ● Confirm that the camcorder is properly connected.

● The input mode is not correct. ● Set the input mode to “L-1”, “F-1”, “S-1” or “S-2”.

● Insert a cassette, or using adhesive tape, reseal the

slot where the tab was removed.

● Set to the desired channel.

● Confirm that the source is properly connected.

● Confirm that all units' power switches are turned

on.

Timer Recording

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

Timer recording won't work.

On-screen timer programming is not possible.

“#” on the display panel won't stop blinking.

“#” blinks for 10 seconds and the Timer mode is disengaged.

The power shuts off and “#” won't stop blinking.

CODE/SHOWVIEW

The Gsystem does not timerrecord properly.

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

● The timer is not engaged. ● Press # and confirm that “#” is displayed on the

● Timer recording is in progress. ● Timer programming can't be performed while a

● The timer is engaged but there's no cassette

loaded.

● The loaded cassette has had its Record Safety tab removed.

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

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

● The recorder's channel positions have been set incorrectly.

● Re-perform the clock and/or timer settings.

display panel.

timer recording is in progress. Wait until it finishes.

● Load a cassette with the Record Safety tab intact, or cover the hole using adhesive tape.

● Remove the cassette and cover the hole with adhesive tape, or insert a cassette with the Record Safety tab intact.

● Check the programmed data and re-program as necessary, then press # again.

● 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.

● Refer to “G- and re-perform the procedure. (

CODE

HOWVIEW

System Setup”

10)

墌

JVC HR-S6960AA, 0703-AH-PJ-BJ User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

SAFETY FIRST

Buttons, Connectors and Indicators

Basic Connections

Initial Settings

Playback

Recording

Timer Recording

Program Navigation

Other functions

Special Features

Tuner Setting

Editing

System Connections

Specifications

Information on Multi-System Compatibility

Troubleshooting