JVC HRS6960E User Manual

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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

ENGLISH

SAFETY FIRST 2

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

INDEX 4 INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER 10

Basic Connections ...............................10

INITIAL SETTINGS 11

Auto Set Up ......................................... 11

Preset Download ................................. 13

Language .............................................15

SAT CONTROL SET 16

Satellite Receiver Control Setting .........16

T-V LINK 18

T-V Link Functions ...............................18

PLAYBACK 19

Basic Playback .....................................19

Playback Features ................................20

RECORDING 23

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

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

B.E.S.T. Picture System .........................26

TIMER RECORDING 27

SHOWVIEW

Express Timer Programming ................. 29

24 Hour Express Timer Programming ... 31 Automatic Satellite Programme

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

PROGRAMME NAVIGATION 35

Navigation ...........................................35

EDITING 39

Edit From A Camcorder ........................ 39

Edit To Or From Another

Video Recorder ....................................40

Output/Input Set ..................................41

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 43

Connecting To A Satellite Receiver ......43

Connecting/Using A Decoder .............. 45

Connecting/Using A Stereo System ......46

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS 47

Mode Set .............................................47

Tuner Set .............................................52

Clock Set .............................................58

Video Channel Set ............................... 60

TROUBLESHOOTING 61 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 64 SPECIFICATIONS 65 LIST OF TERMS 66

Timer Programming ........27

LPT0752-001A

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SAFETY FIRST

Safety Precautions

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

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

TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION

8 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.

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

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

WARNING

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

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

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

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

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

IMPORTANT

8 Please read the various precautions on pages 2 and 3 before installing or operating the recorder. 8 It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record pre-recorded tapes, records, or discs without

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

● Cassettes marked “S-VHS” and “VHS” can be used with this video cassette recorder. However, S-VHS recordings are possible only with cassettes marked “S-VHS”. By using the S-VHS ET function, it is possible to record and play back with S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes with this recorder.

● S

HOWVIEW is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The SHOWVIEW system is manufactured under licence

from Gemstar Development Corporation.

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For Italy:

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

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The STANDBY/ON operating current on and off. “

Video tapes recorded with this video recorder in the LP/EP (Long Play/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

... 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

(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

4. DO NOT

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

5. DO NOT

6. DO NOT

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

7. DO NOT

8. AVOID violent shocks to the recorder during transport.

place the recorder ...

block the recorder’s ventilation openings or holes.

place heavy objects on the recorder or remote control. place anything which might spill on top of the recorder or remote control.

expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing. use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water. Also DO NOT place any containers

place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.

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

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

MOISTURE CONDENSATION

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

ATTENTION:

To mobile phone users:

Using a mobile phone in the vicinity of the recorder may cause picture vibration on the TV screen or change the screen to a blue back display.

On placing the recorder:

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

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FRONT VIEW

INDEX

A Cassette Loading Slot B 24H EXPRESS C Advanced JOG Dial 墌 pg. 19, 31 D Play E Stop/Eject F Pa use G Record H S-VHS ET Button 墌 pg. 25

4 Button 墌 pg. 19

9 Button 墌 pg. 20

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

# Button 墌 pg. 31

0 Button 墌 pg. 19, 23

7 Button 墌 pg. 23

I SAT# Button 墌 pg. 34 J Infrared Beam Receiving Window K Front Display Panel 墌 pg. 6 L SP/LP/EP Button 墌 pg. 23 M Ti mer N STANDBY/ON O S-VIDEO/VIDEO/AUDIO Input Connectors

# Button 墌 pg. 28, 30

1 Button 墌 pg. 11

墌 pg. 39

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REAR VIEW

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A Mains Power Cord 墌 pg. 10 B AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT Connector

墌 pg. 10, 40, 43, 44, 45

C SAT CONTROL Connector 墌 pg. 16 D ANT. IN Connector 墌 pg. 10

E AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER Connector

墌 pg. 16, 40, 43, 44, 45

F AUDIO OUT (L/R) Connectors 墌 pg. 46 G RF OUT Connector 墌 pg. 10

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FRONT DISPLAY PANEL

INDEX (cont.)

A Instant REVIEW Indicator 墌 pg. 21 B Start Time Indicator ( ) 墌 pg. 27, 31 C S-VHS Indicator 墌 pg. 25, 50 D Stop Time Indicator ( ) 墌 pg. 27, 31 E VCR Indicator 墌 pg. 24 F Channel/Clock/Remain Display 墌 pg. 14

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

* When “L-2 SELECT” is set to “SAT” (墌 pg. 42), “SAt” appears

instead of “L-2”.

G “Timer” Indicator 墌 pg. 28, 30, 31

H Automatic Satellite Programme Recording

Indicator

I Play Indicator J Record Indicator K Counter Display

(The counter can display up to +/ – “19:59:59”. If the playback or recording time exceeds this limit the display starts to count from “0:00:00”.)

L Tape Speed SP/LP/EP 墌 pg. 23

() 墌 pg. 34

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ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

When “O.S.D.” is set to “ON” (墌 pg. 48), various operational indicators appear on the TV screen.

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A Operation Mode Indicators B Tape Speed SP/LP/EP C Tape Direction D Index MARK Indicator 墌 pg. 23 E Counter Display F Tape Remaining Time Indicator 墌 pg. 24 G Audio Mode Display 墌 pg. 22 H Tape Position Indicator

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

5 from the Stop mode

or perform an Index Search (

墌 pg. 21). The position of

“

q” in relation to “0”

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

3 or

Beginning End

NOTE:

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

I VPS/PDC Indicator 墌 pg. 28, 30 J Type of Broadcast 墌 pg. 25 K Current Day/Month/Year L Clock Display M Channel Position Number and Station Name/

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

* When “L-2 SELECT” is set to “SAT” (墌 pg. 42), “SAT” appears

instead of “L-2”.

N Timer Warning Display

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

& on the remote control.

S-VHS ET Indicator (S-VHS ET : ON/S-VHS ET : OFF) 墌 pg. 25, 50

O “Cassette Loaded” Mark

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INDEX (cont.)

REMOTE CONTROL

A TV Button 墌 “Operating JVC TVs” on page 9 B TV/VCR Button 墌 pg. 24 and “Operating JVC

TVs” on page 9

C REVIEW Button 墌 pg. 21 D Number Keys 墌 pg. 23, 27 E VPS/PDC Button 墌 pg. 28, 30 F Cancel

& Button 墌 pg. 32

0000 Button 墌 pg. 24

G STOP +/– Button 墌 pg. 29 H START +/– Button 墌 pg. 29 I PROG Button 墌 pg. 27 J Programme Check K Rewind L Record M Stop

3 Button 墌 pg. 19, 20

7 Button 墌 pg. 23

8 Button 墌 pg. 19, 23

" Button 墌 pg. 32

N MENU Button 墌 pg. 15 O

r t Button 墌 pg. 11

TV PR +/– Button 墌 “Operating JVC TVs” on page 9

P STANDBY/ON

1 Button 墌 pg. 11

Q AUDIO Button 墌 pg. 22

^ (TV Muting) Button 墌 “Operating JVC TVs”

on page 9

R Display – – : – – Button 墌 pg. 24 S DAILY Button 墌 pg. 28, 30 T WEEKLY Button 墌 pg. 28, 30 U AUX Button 墌 pg. 39 V Ti mer

# Button 墌 pg. 28, 30

W DATE +/– Button 墌 pg. 29 X PR +/– Button 墌 pg. 23 Y Auto Tracking

p Button 墌 pg. 22

SP/LP/EP Button 墌 pg. 23

Z 30 SEC Button 墌 pg. 21 a Play b Fast Forward

4 Button 墌 pg. 19

5 Button 墌 pg. 19, 20

c Pa use 9 Button 墌 pg. 20 d OK Button 墌 pg. 12

Information Button*

* If you press this button when “O.S.D.” is set to “ON” (墌 pg. 48),

you can see the current recorder status on the TV screen.

e w e Button 墌 pg. 20, 21

TV % +/– Button 墌 “Operating JVC TVs” on page 9

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

墌 “Operating JVC TVs” below)

(

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

How To Use

The remote control can operate most of your video recorder’s functions, as well as basic functions of JVC TV sets. (墌 “Operating JVC TVs” below)

● Point the remote control toward the receiving window.

● The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about 8 m.

Operating JVC TVs

To operate your TV, while holding down the TV button, press the corresponding button: 1, TV/VCR, TV PR +/–, TV %+/–,

^ (TV Muting).

NOTES:

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

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

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

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Basic Connections

Aerial connector

INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER

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

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

Back of TV

21-pin SCART cable (not provided)

Mains power cord

Back of recorder

21-pin SCART connector

AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT

Mains outlet

RF cable

(provided)

TV aerial cable

ANT. IN

RF OUT

Check the contents.

Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” on page 65.

Situate the recorder.

Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface.

Connect the recorder to TV.

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

RF Connection

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

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

on the rear panel of the recorder.

C Connect the provided RF cable between the RF OUT

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

AV Connection

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

A Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per “RF

Connection”.

B Connect an optional 21-pin SCART cable between the

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

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

NOTES:

● The AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector accepts and delivers either a composite signal (regular video signal) or a Y/C signal (a signal in which the luminance and chrominance signals are separated). If your TV’s 21-pin AV input connector (SCART) is compatible with the Y/C signal, set “L-1 OUTPUT” to “S-VIDEO” after the connection and the initial settings are completed ( high-quality S-VHS pictures. (For connection, be sure to use a 21-pin SCART cable that is compatible with the Y/C signal.)

● Set your TV to the VIDEO (or AV), Y/C, or RGB mode according to the type of your TV’s SCART connector.

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

墌 pg. 41). You can obtain

Connect the recorder to mains.

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

After the connection is completed, perform “Auto Set Up” on page 11.

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INITIAL SETTINGS

Auto Set Up

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

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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 TV should be set to its AV mode (with AV connection

墌 pg. 10) or UHF channel 36 (with RF connection 墌 pg. 10).

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

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

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

1 button on the recorder or remote control is

need to select your language.

REPUBLIKA), Poland (POLSKA) or other countries in Eastern Europe (OTHER EASTERN EUROPE), set the clock manually.

recorder, by simply

ATTENTION

While performing Auto Set Up for the first time,

● do NOT disconnect the recorder from the power supply (AC)

● do NOT press any button unless instructed

● ensure that Auto Set Up is not interrupted while the operation

is still in progress

Turn on the recorder.

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

NOTE:

If you have connected your TV to the recorder with RF connection and the on-screen display appearing on UHF channel 36 looks distorted, perform “Video Channel Set” on page 60.

Select your country.

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to your country’s name.

(Example) DEUTSCHLAND is selected.

NOTES:

● If you have selected BELGIUM or SUISSE, go to step 3.

● If you have selected MAGYARORSZÁG, CESKÁ REPUBLIKA,

POLSKA or OTHER EASTERN EUROPE, press OK. The Clock Set screen appears. Set the clock manually ( go to step 4.

● If you have selected any other country name, go to step 4.

墌 pg. 58), then

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

Select the language.

Press OK. The Language Set display appears on the TV screen. Press

rt to move the

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

(Example) DEUTSCH is selected.

Perform Auto Set Up.

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

On the front display panel

Press

rt to select “Auto” and press OK or e.

On the on-screen display

Press

rt to move the

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

“Auto” blinks on the front display panel; do NOT press any button on the recorder or remote control until the front display panel shows either the display as illustrated in step 5 or “– –:– –” as illustrated on page 14.

● If you are using the on-screen display, the AUTO SET screen will appear. As Auto Set Up progresses, the “ mark on the TV screen moves from left to right.

● When you have connected the video recorder to a TV offering T-V Link via a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable ( the TV is turned on, the recorder automatically performs the Preset Download ( “AUTO SET” for Auto Set Up function.

q”

Beginning End

墌 pg. 10) and

墌 pg. 13) even if you select “Auto” or

Confirm/Set video channel.

With RF connection

The video channel that is shown on the display panel is your video channel. Press OK.

● If you have selected MAGYARORSZÁG, CESKÁ REPUBLIKA, POLSKA or OTHER EASTERN EUROPE in step 2 on page 11, “2” appears instead of “1”.

● To view picture signals from the recorder, set your TV to the video channel.

With AV connection

Press PR – until the display panel shows “1 – –” (or “2 – –”). Now the video channel is set to off. Then press OK.

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

ATTENTI ON

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

● Video channel setting (for RF connection users)

● Tuner setting

● Clock setting

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

墌 pg. 52 墌 pg. 58

墌 pg. 52) and, if necessary, video channel

墌 pg. 60).

墌 pg. 60

NOTES:

● In the area where no TV station transmits a PDC (Programme Delivery Control) signal, the recorder can perform neither Auto Clock Set nor Auto Guide Program Number Set.

● If there is a power cut, or if you press Set Up is in progress, Auto Set Up will be interrupted; be sure to turn off the recorder power once and try again from step 1.

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

● If no sound accompanies the picture or the audio sounds unnatural on some channels that have been stored by Auto Set Up, the TV system setting for those channels may be incorrect. Select the appropriate TV system for those channels (

墌 pg. 55, “INFORMATION”).

1 or MENU while Auto

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Preset Download

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

EN 13

If you have connected the recorder to your TV via the AV connection ( Preset Download instead of the Auto Set Up in step 4 on page 12. After downloading, the recorder sets the clock and Guide Program numbers automatically.

Perform steps 1 to 3 of “Auto Set Up” on page 11 before continuing.

墌 pg. 10), the recorder will automatically perform

Program Number Set

ATTENTION

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

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

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

Perform Preset Download.

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

On the front display panel

Press

rt to select “CH – –” and press OK or e.

On the on-screen display

Press

rt to move the

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

Preset positions on the front display panel increase from “CH1”; do NOT press any button on the recorder or remote control until the front display panel shows clock time, “(CH) 1” or “– –:– –” as illustrated on page 14.

● If you are using the on-screen display, the T-V LINK screen will appear. When Preset Download is completed, “COMPLETED” appears for about 5 seconds, then the normal screen appears.

● If you press any button on the recorder or remote control while downloading is in progress, it will be interrupted.

NOTES:

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

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

Delivery Control) signal, the recorder cannot perform Auto Clock Set.

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

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

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

墌 pg. 56).

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

1 or MENU while

Set the video channel.

Set the video channel to off manually. (墌 pg. 60)

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

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

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

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

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

● If you want to set the tuner manually such as to add or skip channels, to change channel positions, or to set or change station names, see pages 54 – 57.

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

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

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

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

● If you want to set the tuner manually such as to add or skip channels, to change channel positions, or to set or change station names, see pages 54 – 57.

B Perform “Clock Set” on page 58.

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

Make sure the cables are connected properly and turn off the recorder’s power once, then turn the recorder’s power back on again. The Country Set display appears on the TV screen; perform “Auto Set Up” on page 11 or “Preset Download” on page 13 again.

墌 pg. 57) have also been stored in the recorder’s memory, the station

IMPORTANT

● To check if the Guide Program numbers have been set correctly, perform the SHOWVIEW Timer Programming (墌 pg. 27).

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

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

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

墌 pg. 55, “Delete A Channel”).

墌 pg. 27, “SHOWVIEW

Timer Programming”).

HOWVIEW

INFORMATION

Language for the on-screen display

Auto Set Up also selects the language automatically for the on-screen display depending on the Country setting you have made in step 2 on page 11 (unless you have selected BELGIUM or SUISSE), as shown below.

SUOMI PORTUGAL DEUTSCHLAND POLSKA NORGE SVERIGE

If you want to change the language setting manually, see “Language” on page 15.

Just Clock

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

墌 pg. 58, “Just Clock”).

SUOMI DANMARK

]

ENGLISH ÖSTERREICH

]

DEUTSCH CESKÁ REPUBLIKA]CEcTINA OTHER WESTERN EUROPE]ENGLISH

]

POLSKI ITALIA

]

NORSK MAGYARORSZÁG]MAGYAR

]

SVENSKA ESPAÑA

]

DANSK NEDERLAND

]

DEUTSCH GREECE

]

ITALIANO OTHER EASTERN EUROPE]ENGLISH

]

CASTELLANO

]

] ]

NEDERLANDS ENGLISH

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Language

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

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

Access the Main Menu screen.

Press MENU.

Access the Country Set screen.

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

Select your country.

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

Select the language.

Press

rt to move the

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

● You do not have to press OK; pressing OK enters AUTO SET/ T-V LINK screen.

Return to the normal screen.

Press MENU.

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Satellite Receiver Control Setting

SAT CONTROL SET

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

墌 pg. 29) starts, the recorder sets its input mode to “L-2”

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

墌 27) or Express timer programming

Your recorder

Satellite receiver

21-pin SCART cable (not provided)

Satellite Controller

(not provided)

Satellite receiver

Satellite Controller (suggested locations)

Transmitter

Installing Satellite Controller

Situate the Satellite Controller.

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

Attach the Satellite Controller.

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

Make connections.

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

NOTE:

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

Connect the Satellite Controller to recorder.

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

AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER

Back of recorder

SAT CONTROL

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Access the Initial Set screen.

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

Access the Sat Control Set screen.

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

Press the appropriate number keys to enter the brand code

from the list on page 18, then press OK.

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

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

Enter the satellite receiver’s brand.

Setting satellite receiver's brand and channel

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

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

Turn on the satellite receiver.

Turn on the satellite receiver’s power.

Access the Main Menu screen on the

recorder.

Press MENU.

Select the satellite receiver’s channel for

testing.

Press the appropriate number keys to enter one of the

channel positions on the satellite receiver, then press OK.

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

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

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Check the result of the test.

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

Press

rt to move the highlight

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

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

Press

rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “NOT

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

BRAND NAME CODE

JVC AMSTRAD ASTON CANAL SATELLITE CANAL + D-BOX ECHOSTAR (VIA DIGITAL) FINLUX FORCE GALAXIS GRUNDIG HIRSCHMANN HUMAX ITT NOKIA JERROLD KATHREIN LUXOR MASCOM MASPRO NOKIA PACE PANASONIC PHILIPS RADIX RFT SABA SAGEM SALORA SAMSUNG SIEMENS SKYMASTER TECHNISAT THOMSON TPS TRIAX WISI

e. Then perform the

73 60, 61, 62, 63, 92 97 81 81 85 82 68 89 88 64, 65, 102 64, 78, 99 88 68 75 70, 71, 96 68 93 70 87, 94 65, 67, 74, 86, 92, 97 74, 92 66, 84, 101 78 69 97 83, 90 68 83 64 69, 98 66, 100 97 83 91 64

SAT CONTROL SET (cont.)

T-V LINK

T-V Link Functions

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

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

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

NextView Link

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

TV Auto Power On

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

VCR Auto Standby

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

Direct Rec

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

墌 pg. 10), the following functions are

墌 pg. 49).

NOTES:

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

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

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

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

墌 step 6),

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PLAYBACK

Basic Playback

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

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Load a cassette.

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

● Do not apply too much pressure when inserting.

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

automatically.

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

If the tape is advanced past the start point, press 3 or turn the JOG dial* to the left. To go forward, press 5 or turn the JOG dial* to the right.

* functions only if FDP shows counter reading.

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

Press 8 on the remote control or 0 on the recorder’s front panel. Then press

墌 pg. 35).

Find the programme start point.

Start playback.

墌 pg. 26)

Stop playback.

0 to remove the cassette.

Clean the video heads using 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 “O.S.D.” set to “ON” (

墌 pg. 48)).

NOTE:

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

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.

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Playback Features

PLAYBACK (cont.)

Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback

NOTES:

● For speed search, refer to the table below.

● You can see smooth slow motion picture only during 1/2x

slow motion playback.

● You can hear the normal audio track only during 1.5x speed search.

Reverse

–7, –5, –3

Reverse

play

–1

Reverse

slow

motion

–1/6

Slow

motion

1/6, 1/2*

Normal

Forward

play

1.5*,2, 3, 5, 7

* PAL SP/LP only

1 Pause during playback.

Push the JOG dial.

Press 9.

2 Activate frame-by-frame playback.

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

Press 9.

Press w or e.

To resume normal playback, press 4.

Slow Motion

During playback, turn the JOG dial one click to the left for forward slow motion. To play in reverse slow motion, continue to turn the JOG dial to the left after selecting all the forward direction slow motion modes.

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

During still picture, press and hold w or e. Release to return to still picture.

9 and release again to return to still

ATTENTION

● Picture may not appear during picture search with an LP/ EP-recorded tape.

● Noise may appear or the picture may appear distorted with an EP-recorded tape during still, slow motion, frame-by-frame playback or variable speed search.

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

NOTE:

During slow motion playback, some noise may appear on the TV screen. Press PR + or – on the remote control to eliminate the noises.

Picture Search

Press 3 or 5. Press 3 or 5 again to perform high-speed search.

NOTE:

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

To resume normal playback, press

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Variable Speed Search

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

During playback, press w or e.

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

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

To resume normal playback, press 4.

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

● To access index codes 2 through 9, press w or e repeatedly until the correct index number is displayed.

Example:

To locate the beginning of B from the current position, press twice. To locate the beginning of D from the current position, press once.

Current position

Skip Search

During playback, press 30 SEC 1 to 4 times to skip over unwanted sections. Each press initiates a 30-second period of fast-motion playback. Normal playback resumes automatically.

To resume normal playback during a Skip Search,

press

Instant Review

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

NOTE:

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

Activate Instant Review.

Press REVIEW. The recorder power comes on and the recorder searches for the index code indicating the start of the last timer-recorded programme. Once it’s found, playback begins automatically.

● The front display panel tells you how many programmes have been timer-recorded. If you have, for example, 3 programmes, the Instant REVIEW indicator ( ) and “3” blink. To watch the first of the 3 programmes, press REVIEW three times recorder searches and begins playback automatically. You can access a programme as far as 9 index codes away from the

current tape position.

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

墌 pg. 34).

. The

Index number

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

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PLAYBACK (cont.)

Next Function Memory

The Next Function Memory “tells” the recorder what to do after rewinding. Before continuing, make sure the recorder is in the Stop mode.

a- For Automatic Start Of Playback

Press

b- For Automatic Power Off

c- For Automatic Timer Standby

3, then press 4 within 2 seconds.

Press 3, then press 1 within 2 seconds.

Press 3, then press # (TIMER) within 2 seconds.

NOTE:

The Automatic Power Off does not work if “AUTO TIMER” is set to “ON” ( If “AUTO TIMER” is set to “ON”, the recorder directly goes into the Timer-Standby mode at the same time when the pressed for the Automatic Power Off.

墌 48) and if any timer programming has been made.

1 is

Repeat Playback

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

1 Start playback.

Press 4.

2 Activate Repeat Playback.

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

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

● After playing back a tape 100 times, the recorder stops

automatically.

3 Stop Repeat Playback.

Press 8 at any time.

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

NOTE:

Repeat playback is not possible with a cassette recorded in EP mode.

Manual Tracking

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

1 Override automatic tracking.

During playback, press p on the remote control.

2 Adjust the tracking manually.

Press PR + or – on the remote control.

● Press p again to return to automatic tracking.

NOTE:

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

Soundtrack Selection

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

During Playback

Pressing AUDIO changes the soundtrack as follows:

TRACK

On-Screen Display

HI FI

j h R

HI FI

h R

For Hi-Fi stereo tapes

For main audio of Bilingual tapes

For sub audio of Bilingual tapes

USE

NORM

HI FI

NORM

For audio-dubbed tapes

NOTES:

● “HI FI L j h R” should normally be selected. In this mode, Hi-Fi stereo tapes are played back in stereo, and the normal audio track is played back automatically for tapes with only normal audio.

● For instructions on recording stereo and bilingual programmes, refer to page 25.

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

墌 pg. 48).

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RECORDING

Basic Recording

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

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Load a cassette.

Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.

● The recorder checks the tape information for Programme Navigation. For details, refer to “Navigation” (

Choose a programme.

Press PR+/– or the number keys. Or push the JOG dial* to the left or right to select the channel you wish to record.

* functions only if FDP shows channel number.

Set the tape speed.

Press SP/LP/EP (p). The current setting appears on the front display panel or TV screen. Press SP/LP/EP ( again to change the setting while the tape speed is displayed on the TV screen.

● In EP mode, the recording time is extended three times.

● If you record a programme in EP mode on this recorder, it is

recommended to play back the EP-recorded tape on this recorder.

● It is not possible to select EP mode if “COLOUR SYSTEM” is set to “MESECAM”

. (墌 pg. 51)

墌 pg. 35).

Recording Resume Function

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

墌 pg. 24) or timer recording (墌 pg. 27, 29, 31),

Start recording.

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

7 on the recorder.

● If “O.S.D.” is set to “ON” (墌 pg. 48), “MARK” blinks on the screen while an index code is being marked.

● When “DIRECT REC” is set to “ON” ( button just after pressing the remote control), the recorder may not function properly.

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

墌 pg. 26)

If “DIRECT REC” is set to “ON”, the programme that appears on the TV screen will be recorded (

Pause/Resume recording.

Press 9. Press 4 to resume recording.

● You can select channel during the Record Pause mode.

Stop recording.

Press 8 on the remote control or 0 on the recorder. Then press

0 to remove the cassette.

7 on the recorder (or 7 and 4 on

墌 49), if you press any

墌 pg. 49).

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.

NOTE:

If a power outage exceed the recorder’s memory backup time, Recording Resume Function does not work.

Record safety tab

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Recording Features

RECORDING (cont.)

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.

1 Start recording.

Press 7 on the recorder.

2 Engage the ITR mode.

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

3 Set the 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.

Elapsed Recording Time Indication

1 Set the counter display.

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

● The front display panel shows the counter reading with “:” lit.

Record One Programme While Watching Another

If your recorder is connected to the TV via the AV connection, press TV/VCR. The recorder’s VCR indicator and the TV broadcast being recorded disappear. 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 recorder’s PR buttons is recorded on the tape.

● If a decoder is connected to the recorder ( select a scrambled channel as well with the TV channel controls.

墌 pg. 45), you can

2 Reset the 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. You can check the exact time of a recording or playback.

Tape Remaining Time

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

● The front display panel shows the tape remaining time with “:” blinking.

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

* Channel position is not displayed during playback.

NOTE:

Depending on the type of tape being used, the tape remaining time reading may not appear right away, or is not correct. “– –:– –” may sometimes appear, or the display may blink on occasion.

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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”. (

墌 pg. 48)

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 (

墌 pg. 24) is in 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 ( are performed frequently on a tape recorded using the S-VHS ET function, the tape may be damaged and the picture may be deteriorated.

墌 pg. 26) is in progress.

墌 pg. 20), noise may appear. If these modes

Receiving Stereo and Bilingual Programmes

Your recorder is equipped with a Sound-Multiplex decoder (A2) and a Digital stereo sound decoder (NICAM) making reception of stereo and bilingual broadcasts possible. When the channel is changed, the type of broadcast being received will be displayed on the TV screen for a few seconds.

Type of Broadcast Being Received

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

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

● To listen to a bilingual programme, press AUDIO until

● To listen to the standard (Regular Monaural) audio while

j h R” appears on the TV screen.

“HIFI L

j” or “HIFI h R” appears on the TV screen.

receiving a NICAM broadcast, press AUDIO until “NORM” appears on the TV screen.

NOTE:

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

墌 pg. 48).

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 will be recorded on the Hi-Fi audio track, and the standard audio programme will be recorded on the normal audio track.

NOTES:

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

● Before playing back a programme recorded in stereo, or a bilingual programme, refer to “Soundtrack Selection” on page 22.

On-screen Display

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

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B.E.S.T. Picture System

The B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking) system checks the condition of the tape in use during playback and recording, and compensates to provide the highest-possible playback and recording pictures. You can set “B.E.S.T.” to “ON” or “OFF” to your preference (

墌 pg. 48).

Playback

The recorder assesses the quality of the tape once you initiate playback.

● The recorder adjusts the playback picture quality based on the quality of the tape in use.

● B.E.S.T. is active during automatic tracking. “bESt” appears blinking on the recorder’s front display panel.

NOTES:

● When watching a tape recorded with “B.E.S.T.” set to “ON”, it is recommended that you leave B.E.S.T. on during playback as well.

● When watching a rental tape or one recorded on another video recorder, or when using this recorder as the player for editing, set B.E.S.T. to your preference (

● “bESt” only appears at the beginning of automatic tracking. Even though it doesn’t appear after that, the B.E.S.T. function is operative.

墌 pg. 48).

RECORDING (cont.)

Recording

The recorder assesses the quality of the tape once you initiate recording.

DURING B.E.S.T.

B.E.S.T. COMPLETE

● The recorder spends approximately 7 seconds assessing the condition of the tape, then begins recording.

NOTES:

● The B.E.S.T. system works for both SP and LP (or EP) modes only after a tape has been inserted and the Record mode is first initiated. It does not work during recording.

● The B.E.S.T. system does not work while Automatic Satellite Programme Recording is in progress (

● In the case of timer recordings, the B.E.S.T. system works before recording is initiated.

● Once the cassette is ejected, the B.E.S.T. data is cancelled. The next time the cassette is used for recording, B.E.S.T. is re-performed.

● Pressing the recorder’s does not start Instant Timer Recording (

7 button while “bESt” is displayed

ATTENTION

Since the B.E.S.T. system works before recording actually starts, there is a delay of approximately 7 seconds after and

4 on the remote control are pressed, or 7 on the

recorder is pressed. To make sure you record the desired scene or programme in its entirety, first perform the following steps: A Press and hold

Pause mode.

● The recorder then automatically checks the condition of the tape and, after approximately 7 seconds, re-enters Record Pause mode.

B Press If you want to bypass the B.E.S.T. system and begin recording immediately, set “B.E.S.T.” to “OFF” (

4 to start recording.

9 and press 7 to engage the Record

墌 pg. 34).

墌 pg. 24).

墌 pg. 48).

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TIMER RECORDING

SHOWVIEW

Timer

Programming

Before performing the SHOWVIEW Timer Programming:

● Make sure that the recorder’s built-in clock is set properly.

● 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).

EN 27

Enter the SHOWVIEW number.

Press the number keys to enter the S of a programme you wish to record.

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

The SHOWVIEW number you enter appears on the front display panel with only a 4-digit number:

Press OK and the SHOWVIEW Program screen appears (if you’re just starting out, “P1” appears).

HOWVIEW number

Access the SHOWVIEW Program screen.

With the SHOWVIEW system, timer programming is greatly simplified because each TV programme has a corresponding code number which your recorder is able to recognize.

Access the SHOWVIEW screen.

Press PROG.

The front display panel shows the programme number. Pressing

" changes the display to the programme start time, the stop

time, the date, the tape speed then the channel position.

● If the number you entered is invalid, “ERROR” appears on the TV screen and “Err” appears on the front display panel. Press

& and input a valid SHOWVIEW number.

IMPORTANT

● Make sure the channel position number you wish to record is displayed; if “TV PROG” displays “– –”, set the channel position number correctly. Press PR+/– to input the channel position number on which your recorder receives the station. Then press OK.

● To set the channel position number for the satellite broadcast station, press the number key “0” to change “TV PROG” to “SAT”. Press PR+/– to input the channel position number on which your satellite receiver receives that station. Then press OK.

The front display panel looks like this:

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TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

Set the tape speed.

Press SP/LP/EP (p).

● It is not possible to select EP mode if “COLOUR SYSTEM” is set to “MESECAM”

Set the VPS/PDC mode.

Press VPS/PDC (number key “7”) to select “ON” or “OFF”.

● If “VPS/PDC ON” is displayed on the TV screen, VPS/PDC is set to ON.

● If “VPS/PDC OFF” is displayed on the TV screen, VPS/PDC is set to OFF.

墌 “VPS/PDC Recording” on page 30.

Access the 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”. (

墌 pg. 48)

Enter the programme title.

Press the number keys and e to enter characters, then press OK. For details, refer to “Entering Character” on page 38.

. (墌 pg. 51)

Return to the normal screen.

Press PROG or OK. “PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears on the TV screen for about 5 seconds, then the normal screen appears. If “PROGRAM OVERLAPPED” appears on the TV screen and “Err” on the front display panel, see page 33.

● Repeat steps 1 – 8 for each additional programme.

Engage the recorder’s timer mode.

Press # (TIMER). The recorder turns off automatically and “

#” appears on the front display panel.

● To disengage the timer mode, press # (TIMER) again.

NOTES:

● To Change The Stop Time . . . . . . press STOP +/– after pressing OK in step 3. You can compensate for anticipated programme schedule delays.

● To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . . . . . after pressing OK in step 3, 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 TV screen. Pressing the button again makes the corresponding indication disappear.

● To change the channel position number, press PR +/-.

● 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 the TV screen and “FULL” appears on the front display panel. To record the extra programme, you must first cancel any unnecessary programmes (

● It is not possible to timer-record a satellite broadcast received on the channel position “0” by the satellite receiver.

Satellite Receiver Users

To timer-record a satellite broadcast using the SHOWVIEW system:

A Perform “Satellite Receiver Control Setting” on page 16. B Perform steps 1 – 9. In step 5, you cannot set “VPS/PDC”

to “ON”.

C Leave the satellite receiver’s power on.

墌 pg. 32).

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Express Timer Programming

Before performing Express Timer Programming:

● Make sure that the recorder’s built-in clock is set properly.

● 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).

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If you do not know the SHOWVIEW number for the programme you wish to record, use the following procedure to set your recorder to timer-record the programme.

Example: To timer-record the programme from 21:00 to 22:00 on 25th December, on channel 1.

Access the SHOWVIEW screen.

Press PROG.

Access the Programme screen.

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

The front display panel looks like this:

Enter the 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.

The front display panel looks like this:

Enter the 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 the programme date.

Press DATE+/–.

● The current date appears on the TV screen. The date you enter appears in its place.

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TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

Enter the channel position.

Press PR+/–.

Set the tape speed.

Press SP/LP/EP (p).

● It is not possible to select EP mode if “COLOUR SYSTEM” is set to “MESECAM”

Set the VPS/PDC mode.

Press VPS/PDC (number key “7”) to select “ON” or “OFF”.

● If “VPS/PDC ON” is displayed on the TV screen, VPS/PDC is set to ON.

● If “VPS/PDC OFF” is displayed on the TV screen, VPS/PDC is set to OFF.

墌 “VPS/PDC Recording” in the right column

Access the 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”. (

墌 pg. 48)

. (墌 pg. 51)

Engage the recorder’s timer mode.

Press # (TIMER). The recorder turns off automatically and “

#” appears on the front display panel.

● To disengage the timer mode, press # (TIMER) again.

To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . .

. . . anytime during steps 2 through 8, 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 TV screen. Pressing the button again makes the corresponding indication disappear.

NOTES:

● 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 the TV screen and “FULL” appears on the front display panel. To record the extra programme, you must first cancel any unnecessary programmes (

● It is not possible to timer-record a satellite broadcast received on the channel position “0” by the satellite receiver.

Satellite Receiver Users

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

A Perform “Satellite Receiver Control Setting” on page 16. B Perform steps 1 – 12. In step 6, press the number key “0”

to change “TV PROG” to “SAT”. Then press PR+/– to enter the channel position for the satellite broadcast. In step 8, you cannot set “VPS/PDC” to “ON”.

C Leave the satellite receiver’s power on.

墌 pg. 32).

VPS/PDC Recording

Now available from some TV stations, PDC (Programme Delivery Control) and VPS (Video Programme System) are service designed to assure safe, accurate timer recording. With this system, special code signals are transmitted together with the audio/video signals. These code signals control your video recorder and have precedence over the advertised times you may have preset into the timer. This means that your recorder will start and stop recording when the preset TV programmes actually start and end — even if the broadcast time of a preset TV programme is changed.

Enter the programme title.

Press the number keys and e to enter characters, then press OK. For details, refer to “Entering Character” on page 38.

Return to the normal screen.

● Repeat steps 1 – 11 for each additional programme.

NOTES:

● When you use Express Timer Programming, set the start time (VPS or PDC time) exactly as advertised in the TV listing. A different time than advertised will result in no recording.

● VPS/PDC recording is also possible when a satellite receiver or a cable system is connected to AV2 (L-2) IN/ DECODER connector on your recorder.

● VPS/PDC recording is also possible via the AV1 (L-1) IN/ OUT connector.

How to check if the station being received transmits a VPS/PDC signal

A Press – –:– – until the channel position appears on the

front display panel.

B Hold down START+ for about 5 seconds.

“VPS/PDC” appears blinking on the TV screen. If a VPS/PDC signal is detected from the station, “VPS/PDC” will stop blinking. If no VPS/PDC signal is detected from the station, “VPS/PDC” will blink at a slower rate.

C Press – –:– – or START+ again to return to normal display.

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24 Hour Express Timer Programming

Before performing the 24 Hour Express Timer Programming:

● Make sure that the recorder’s built-in clock is set properly.

● Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. The recorder

will come on automatically.

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You can programme a timer recording that starts within 24 hours using the JOG dial on the recorder.

Enter the programme mode.

Press 24H EXPRESS # on the recorder. The start time indicator ( ) starts blinking on the front display panel.

Set the programme start/stop time and

channel.

Turn th e JOG dial to the left or right to set the time you want recording to start.

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

Push the JOG dial. The stop time indicator ( ) starts blinking on the front display panel. Turn the JOG dial to the left or right to set the time you want recording to stop.

NOTES:

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

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

● When a menu screen is shown, you cannot use 24 Hour Express Timer Programming function. Press MENU to return to normal screen, and try again.

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

● For 24 Hour Express Timer Programming function, the programme overlap warning display does not appear even if some programmes overlap each other. The programme with the lower programme number will be recorded and the other one will not be recorded correctly.

墌 pg. 32).

Push the JOG dial. Turn the JOG dial to the left or right to select the channel you wish to record.

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

● To set the tape speed, press SP/LP/EP ( setting for the tape speed appears on the display panel for about 5 seconds. Press SP/LP/EP ( setting while tape speed is displayed.

Engage the recorder’s timer mode.

Press 24H EXPRESS #. The recorder turns off automatically and ” panel.

● To disengage the timer mode, press # (TIMER) or 24H EXPRESS

#” appears on the front display

# again.

p). The current

p) again to change the

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Check, cancel and change programmes

TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

To cancel or change a programme...

Cancel or change a programme.

Press & to cancel a programme. To change programme settings, press the appropriate button: START+/–,

STOP+/–, DATE+/–, PR+/–, VPS/PDC (number key “7”), DAILY (number key “8”), WEEKLY (number key “9”) and/ or SP/LP/EP (

● You can change “TV PROG” to “SAT” for the channel position by pressing the number key “0”.

● If you do not want to edit the programme title, skip steps 5 and

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”. (

墌 pg. 48)

p).

Access the Title Edit screen.

Disengage the timer mode.

Press # (TIMER), then press 1.

Access the Programme Check screen/display.

Press ".

Access the Programme screen/display.

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

Enter the programme title.

Press the number keys and e to enter characters, then press OK. For details, refer to “Entering Character” on page 38.

Return to the normal screen/display.

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

Return to the timer mode.

Press # (TIMER).

NOTE:

You can also check the programmes on the front display panel even if the recorder’s power is off (unless the recorder is in the Power Save mode mode; however, it is not possible to cancel or change the programmes.

墌 pg. 50) or the recorder is in the Timer

The front display panel shows the programme number. Pressing OK changes the display to the programme start time, the stop time, the date, the tape speed then the channel position.

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When programmes 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.

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 rt, then press OK or e.

● You can only select one of the overlapping programmes.

NOTE:

If you do not mind this overlap, press PROG to finish the timer programme setting. The program starting earlier or program with the lower program number will be recorded.

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+/–, VPS/PDC

(number key “7”), DAILY (number key “8”), WEEKLY (number key “9”) and/or SP/LP/EP ( 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.

p) when the

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.

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Automatic Satellite Programme Recording

This function allows you to automatically record a satellite programme which is timer-programmed on your external satellite receiver. Connect a satellite receiver to the recorder’s AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector and programme the timer on the satellite receiver. The recorder starts or stops recording by the signals input from the satellite receiver. After recording, the recorder’s power shuts off automatically.

ATTENTION

● Be sure not to turn on the satellite receiver before the programme 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 AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector, be sure not to engage the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording mode; otherwise, the recorder will start recording when the connected appliance’s power is turned on.

● Automatic Satellite Programme Recording and timer-recording cannot be done at the same time.

Before performing the following steps:

● Make sure the satellite receiver is connected to the recorder’s AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector. (

● Programme the timer on the satellite receiver.

● Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place.

Select the L-2 SELECT mode.

Set “L-2 SELECT” to “A/V” or “SAT” (墌 pg. 42).

● When you select “SAT”, refer to “IMPORTANT” on page 43.

Set the tape speed.

Press SP/LP/EP (p).

● It is not possible to select EP mode if “COLOUR SYSTEM” is set to “MESECAM”

. (墌 pg. 51)

墌 pg. 43, 44)

Engage the Automatic Satellite Programme

“ “ indicator

Recording mode.

Press and hold SAT# for about 2 seconds. The “ “ indicator lights up and the recorder turns off automatically.

NOTES:

● To disengage the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording mode, press SAT#. The “ “ indicator goes off.

● If the recorder’s power is off, it is not possible to engage the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording mode.

● In step 3, if the “

Satellite Programme Recording will not work properly with that satellite receiver*. If this is the case, perform “Express Timer Programming” (

* Some satellite receivers output signals even if the power is off. Automatic Satellite Programme Recording is not possible with those satellite receivers.

● The “ “ indicator blinks while Automatic Satellite Programme Recording is in progress.

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

● Automatic Satellite Programme Recording is not possible if your satellite receiver does not have a timer.

● Pressing the recorder’s

disengages the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording mode.

● If there are more than one satellite programmes you wish to record with Automatic Satellite Programme Recording, it is not possible to set different tape speeds for each programme.

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

● If you engage the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording mode when the satellite receiver’s power is on, the recorder will not start Automatic Satellite Programme Recording even though the “ is turned back on again, the recorder starts recording.

● You can also record a programme from your cable system in the same way if the system has a timer.

● The B.E.S.T. system (

● Just Clock (

● When the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording mode is engaged, or the recorder’s power is turned off after Automatic Satellite

Programme Recording is finished, the recorder will not enter the Timer mode even though “AUTO TIMER” is set to “ON” (

墌 pg. 48).

“ indicator does not light but instead blinks quickly even though your satellite receiver’s power is off, Automatic

墌 pg. 29) to timer-record a satellite programme.

1 button while Automatic Satellite Programme Recording is in progress turns off the recorder’s power and

“ indicator blinks. When the satellite receiver shuts off once and

墌 pg. 58) does not work when the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording mode is engaged.

墌 pg. 26) does not work while Automatic Satellite Programme Recording is in progress.

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PROGRAMME NAVIGATION

Navigation

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 “S (

墌 pg. 27) or “Express Timer Programming” (墌 pg. 29). It is

possible to store these information only when “PROG. NAVIGATION” is set to “ON” (default setting) (

When inserting a cassette with the record safety tab intact ...

HOWVIEW

Timer Programming”

墌 pg. 48).

The recorder checks the tape information for the Programme Navigation.

If the recorder can store the information for 3 or less tapes, “REMAIN[ _]” also appears on the TV screen.

If the recorder has already stored the information for 10 tapes, “MEMORY FULL” appears.

If you perform new recording, the oldest tape information will be deleted from the recorder’s memory.

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

If the recorder cannot detect the tape information, “NO TAPE DATA DETECTED” appears.

NOTE:

If you press any button while “CHECKING TAPE DATA” appears on the TV screen, the operation is canceled.

When inserting a cassette whose record safety tab has been removed ...

Playback begins automatically. You can use Navigation Playback ( edit programme title or delete tape data (

墌 pg. 36), but you cannot

墌 pg. 37, 38).

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PROGRAMME NAVIGATION (cont.)

Navigation Playback

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 the Main Menu screen.

Press MENU.

Access the Programme Navigation screen.

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

● If “NO TAPE DATA DETECTED” appears on the TV screen, you cannot use the Navigation Playback function.

Select a programme.

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) 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

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

* After entering the programme title (墌 pg. 37), 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 pg. 37), recording start

time and station name appear instead of the programme title.

NOTES:

● If you do not want to use Programme Navigation function, set “PROG. NAVIGATION” to “OFF” (

● 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.

● To record the programme information in this recorder’s memory, you must continue to record each programme for over the minimum recording time; 8 minutes for the SP mode, 15 minutes for the LP mode or 23 minutes for the EP mode.

● Programme Navigation may not work properly depending on the tape being used.

● 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 information.

墌 pg. 48).

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Edit Programme Title

You can edit the programme titles as you like.

Perform steps 1 to 3 of “Navigation Playback” on page 36 before continuing.

Select the programme.

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the programme you want to edit.

Access the Title Edit screen.

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

Enter the programme title.

Press the number keys and to enter characters, then press OK. For details, refer to “Entering Character” on page 38.

Return to the normal screen.

Press MENU.

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PROGRAMME NAVIGATION (cont.)

Entering Character

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

(Example) Enter “JVC NEWS”

A Press 5 (JKL) once to enter “J”, then press e. B Press 8 (TUV) three times to enter “V”, then press C Press 2 (ABC) three times to enter “C”, then press D Press 0 ( E Press 6 (MNO) twice to enter “N”, then press F Press 3 (DEF) twice to enter “E”, then press G Press 9 (WXYZ) once to enter “W”, then press H Press 7 (PQRS) four times to enter “S”, then press

NUMBER KEY CHARACTER 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

I) twice to enter “I (space)”, then press e.

f ( ) 1

e. e.

Delete Tape Data

Perform steps 1 to 3 of “Navigation Playback” on page 36 before continuing.

Delete the 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.

NOTES:

● If you make a mistake, press w e to select the character,

then enter the correct character.

● If you want to delete a character, press character, then press

w e to select the

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EDITING

Edit From A Camcorder

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

Recorder

VIDEO input

Audio cable (not provided)

Video cable (not provided)

Camcorder

Player

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

Recorder

AUDIO input

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

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

Make connections.

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

... connect the camcorder’s AUDIO OUT and VIDEO OUT connectors to the recorder’s front panel AUDIO and VIDEO input connectors.

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

... connect the camcorder’s AUDIO OUT and S-VIDEO OUT connectors to the recorder’s front panel AUDIO and S-VIDEO input connectors.

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

Set the recorder’s input mode.

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

Set the edit mode.

See “PICTURE CONTROL” on page 48.

Start the camcorder.

Engage the Play mode of the camcorder.

Start the recorder.

Engage the Record mode of the recorder.

NOTES:

● All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.

● When you select “EDIT” to dub tapes in step 3, be sure to

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

S-VIDEO input

Camcorder

AUDIO input

Audio cable (not provided)

S-Video cable (not provided)

S-VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

Player

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Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder

PlayerTV receiver

21-pin SCART cable

(not provided)

AV mode

Another recorder

Recorder

Recorder Your recorder

Your recorder

TV receiver

EDITING (cont.)

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

Make connections.

Connect the player’s 21-pin SCART connector to the recorder’s 21-pin SCART connector as illustrated.

A When using your recorder as the source player ...

... connect its AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector to the recording deck.

B When using your recorder as the recording deck ...

... connect its AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT or AV2 (L-2) IN/ DECODER connector to the source player.

● If another recorder is compatible with the Y/C signal ... ... when using your recorder as the source player, set “L-1 OUTPUT” to “S-VIDEO” ( ... when using your recorder as the recording deck, set “L-2 INPUT” to “S-VIDEO” (

Set the input mode of recording deck.

With this video recorder, press AUX (number key “0”) and/or PR to select “L-1” for the AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector, or “L-2” for the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector, depending on the connector being used.

● When using another recorder as the recording deck, refer to its instruction manual.

● When using the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector, set “L-2 SELECT” to “A/V” (

Set the edit mode.

See “PICTURE CONTROL” on page 48.

Start the source player.

Engage the Play mode of the source player.

墌 pg. 41).

墌 pg. 42).

21-pin SCART cable

(not provided)

Another recorder

Player

AV mode

Advantages of S-VHS video recorders

You can edit from VHS to S-VHS, S-VHS to VHS, or, from S-VHS to S-VHS.

● From VHS to S-VHS: Record VHS playback signals in the S-VHS mode. Although the picture quality is inherently limited by that of the original, the edited tape has better picture quality than those made by VHS-to-VHS editing.

● From S-VHS to VHS: Because the picture quality of the source material is very high, the edited tape has better picture quality than those made by VHS-to-VHS editing.

● From S-VHS to S-VHS: All signals will be transferred with minimum degradation.

Start the recording deck.

Engage the Record mode of the recording deck.

NOTES:

● All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.

● For Y/C signal input/output, be sure to use a 21-pin SCART

cable that is compatible with the Y/C signal.

● When you select “EDIT” to dub tapes in step 3, be sure to select “AUTO” (or “NORM” when “B.E.S.T.” is set to “OFF”) after you finish dubbing the tapes.

● When you use this recorder as the source player for editing, be sure to set “O.S.D.” to “OFF” before starting (

● 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 and AUDIO input/output connectors. When using your 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 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 pg. 48).

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Output/Input Set

Access the Output/Input Set screen.

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

Select the output or input mode for the AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector.

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “L-1 OUTPUT” or “L-1 INPUT”. Then, press OK or the appropriate setting.

* The default setting is bold in

the table below.

8 L-1 OUTPUT

VIDEO: If a connected appliance’s input is

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

e to select

compatible only with regular video signals, set to “VIDEO”.

compatible with Y/C signals, set to “S-VIDEO”. You can obtain high-quality S-VHS picture. (For connection, be sure to use a 21-pin SCART cable that is compatible with the Y/C signal.)

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L-1 OUTPUT and L-1 INPUT Setting

The AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector accepts and delivers either a composite signal (regular video signal) or a Y/C signal (a signal in which the luminance and chrominance signals are separated). Set “L-1 OUTPUT” and “L-1 INPUT” to the appropriate mode depending on the type of appliance connected to the recorder’s AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector.

Access the Main Menu screen.

Press MENU.

8 L-1 INPUT

VIDEO: If a connected appliance’s output is

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

Return to the normal screen.

Press MENU.

compatible only with regular video signals, set to “VIDEO”.

compatible with Y/C signals, set to “S-VIDEO”. You can obtain high-quality S-VHS picture. (For connection, be sure to use a 21-pin SCART cable that is compatible with the Y/C signal.)

NOTES:

● If “L-1 OUTPUT” is set to “S-VIDEO”, it is impossible to set “L-1 INPUT” to “S-VIDEO”.

● If “L-2 SELECT” is set to “DECODER”, it is impossible to set “L-1 INPUT” to “S-VIDEO”.

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EDITING (cont.)

L-2 SELECT and L-2 INPUT Setting

The AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector accepts either a composite signal (regular video signal) or a Y/C signal (a signal in which the luminance and chrominance signals are separated). Set “L-2 SELECT” to the appropriate mode depending on the type of appliance connected to the recorder’s AV2 (L-2) IN/ DECODER connector. Set “L-2 INPUT” to the appropriate mode depending on the output signals of the connected appliance.

Perform steps 1 and 2 of “L-1 OUTPUT and L-1 INPUT Setting” on page 41.

Select the input mode for the AV2 (L-2) IN/

DECODER connector.

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “L-2 SELECT” or “L-2 INPUT”. Then, press OK or the appropriate setting.

* The default setting is bold in

the table below.

8 L-2 SELECT

A/V: To use this recorder as the recording

DECODER: To use a decoder connected to the

SAT: To view a satellite programme with

e to select

deck with the player connected to the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector, or to use the satellite receiver connected to the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector.

AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector.

the TV set while the recorder is turned off. (

墌 pg. 43)

NOTES:

● If you have a satellite receiver or a decoder connected to the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector, be sure to set “L-2 SELECT” back to appropriate mode after editing.

● If you are not connecting a satellite receiver or a decoder to the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector, leave “L-2 SELECT” set to “A/V”.

● The default setting is “A/V”; if the recorder’s memory backup has expired due to a power cut or because the AC was removed from the recorder, “A/V” will be automatically selected when the power is restored to the recorder. If you are using a satellite receiver or a decoder, be sure to set “L-2 SELECT” back to appropriate mode.

● When “L-2 SELECT” is set to “SAT”, “SAT” or “SAt” appears on TV screen or front display panel instead of “L-2”.

● If “L-2 SELECT” is set to “DECODER”, it is impossible to set “L-2 INPUT” to “S-VIDEO”.

● If “L-1 OUTPUT” is set to “S-VIDEO”, it is impossible to set “L-2 SELECT” to “DECODER”.

8 L-2 INPUT

VIDEO: If a connected appliance’s output is

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

Return to the normal screen.

Press MENU.

compatible only with regular video signals, set to “VIDEO”.

compatible with Y/C signals, set to “S-VIDEO”. You can obtain high-quality S-VHS picture. (For connection, be sure to use a 21-pin SCART cable that is compatible with the Y/C signal.)

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SYSTEM CONNECTIONS

Connecting To A Satellite Receiver

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Simple Connections

This is an example of simple connection if your TV has one 21-pin AV input (SCART) connector.

Connect the satellite receiver to the AV2 (L-2) IN/ DECODER connector, then connect the AV1 (L-1) IN/ OUT connector to the TV’s connector.

Outdoor unit

Aerial

Satellite cable

Satellite receiver

NOTES:

● Set “L-2 SELECT” to “A/V” (墌 pg. 42).

● You can use Automatic Satellite Programme Recording

function (

● To record a programme via the satellite receiver, select L-2 mode by pressing AUX (number key “0”) and/or PR so that “L-2” appears on the front display panel.

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

TV aerial cable

墌 pg. 34) with this connection.

Aerial connector

Back of TV

ANT. IN

RF OUT

21-pin SCART connector

Back of recorder

Mains outlet

IMPORTANT

When you set “L-2 SELECT” to “SAT” (墌 pg. 42), it is possible to view a satellite broadcast with the TV set to its AV mode even if the recorder is turned off. When the recorder is in Stop mode or recording, press TV/VCR on the remote control to turn off the VCR indicator on the front display panel.

● If you turn on the recorder when the satellite receiver’s power is off, nothing appears on the TV screen. In this case, turn on the satellite receiver, or set the TV to its TV mode, or press TV/VCR on the remote control to set the recorder to the video mode.

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SYSTEM CONNECTIONS (cont.)

Perfect Connections

This is an example of recommended connection if your TV has two 21-pin AV input (SCART) connectors.

Connect the decoder to the satellite receiver’s connector if you have a decoder, AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector to TV’s connector, and AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector to the satellite receiver’s connector. Then connect the satellite receiver and TV.

Outdoor unit

Aerial

Satellite cable

Satellite receiver

NOTES:

● Set “L-2 SELECT” to “A/V” (墌 pg. 42).

● You can use Automatic Satellite Programme Recording

function (

● To record a programme via the satellite receiver, select L-2 mode by pressing AUX (number key “0”) and/or PR so that “L-2” appears on the front display panel.

● To receive a scrambled broadcast, descramble the signal with the decoder connected to the satellite receiver.

● For details, refer to the instruction manual of the satellite receiver and decoder.

TV aerial cable

墌 pg. 34) with this connection.

21-pin SCART connector

Back of TV

ANT. IN RF OUT

Aerial connector

Mains outlet

Decoder

Back of recorder

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Connecting/Using

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The AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector can be used as an input connector for an external decoder (descrambler). Simply connect a decoder and you can enjoy the variety of programming that is available through scrambled channels.

A Decoder

TV receiver

AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER

RF cable

(provided)

TV aerial cable

AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT

Select the input mode.

Set “L-2 SELECT” to “DECODER”. (墌 pg. 42)

Connect the decoder.

Connect your recorder’s AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector to the decoder’s 21-pin SCART connector using a 21-pin SCART cable.

Set the tuner.

Perform the procedure as described in “When Receiving A Scrambled Broadcast” on page 55.

Decoder

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SYSTEM CONNECTIONS (cont.)

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 Television Speaker

Mains outlet

Make connections.

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

NOTE:

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

AUDIO OUT

Back of recorder

CAUTIONS:

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

● Some speakers and televisions are specially shielded to prevent 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.

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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS

Mode Set

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You can change various mode settings on the Mode Set screen by following the procedure described below.

● For each mode setting, see pages 48 to 51.

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

Access the Main Menu screen.

Press MENU.

Access the Mode Set screen.

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

Select the mode.

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the item you want to change.

Select the mode setting.

Press OK or e.

Return to the normal screen.

● Press MENU.

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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

* The default setting is bold in the table below.

8 B.E.S.T.

OFF

8 PICTURE CONTROL

AUTO

EDIT SOFT

8 AUTO TIMER

OFF

8 O.S.D.

OFF

You can set the B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking) system to “ON” or “OFF” (

This feature helps you to adjust the playback picture quality according to your preference. Normally select “AUTO”.

AUTO

: Provides the optimised picture benefits of the B.E.S.T. Picture

EDIT

: Minimizes picture degradation during editing (recording and

SOFT

: Reduces image coarseness when viewing overplayed tapes

墌 pg. 26).

System.

playback).

containing a lot of noise.

NOTES:

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

● When you select “EDIT” to dub tapes, be sure to select “AUTO” after you finish dubbing the tapes.

● When “B.E.S.T.” is “OFF”, “PICTURE CONTROL” switches automatically from “AUTO” to “NORM”.

When this function is set to “ON”, the timer is automatically engaged when the recorder power is turned off, and automatically disengaged when the recorder is powered back on.

NOTE:

For safety, when “AUTO TIMER” is set to “OFF”, all other recorder functions are disabled while the Timer mode is engaged. To disengage the timer, press

When this function is set to “ON”, various operational indicators appear on the TV screen. Messages appear in the selected language (

# (TIMER).

墌 pg. 14, 15).

NOTES:

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

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

8 PROG. NAVIGATION

ON OFF

When this function is set to “ON”, the recorder stores information on the recorded programmes. If you do not want to use the Programme Navigation function (墌 pg. 35), set “PROG. NAVIGATION” to “OFF”.

NOTES:

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

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

● To record the programme information in this recorder’s memory, you must continue

to record each programme for over the minimum recording time; 8 minutes for the SP mode, 15 minutes for the LP mode or 23 minutes for the EP mode.

● Programme Navigation may not work properly depending on the tape being used.

● 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 information.

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* The default setting is bold in the table below.

8 DIRECT REC

OFF

8 AUTO SP]LP TIMER

OFF

When this function is set to “ON”, you can easily start recording the programme that you are watching on your TV. Press and hold on the remote control, or press

7 on the recorder.

7 and press 4

NOTES:

● When you use the Direct Rec function, be sure to use a TV offering T-V LINK, etc. and connect a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable between the recorder and the TV (

墌 pg. 10).

● If “DIRECT REC” is set to “OFF”, the

Recording” (

● During the Direct Rec, “– –” appears on the front display panel.

● When “DIRECT REC” is set to “ON”, if you press any button just after pressing

the recorder (or properly.

墌 pg. 23).

7 and 4 on the remote control), the recorder may not function

7 button functions as described in “Basic

7 on

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 timer-recording 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

Make sure you set this function to “ON”, before the timer-recording starts.

NOTES:

● If you have programmed the recorder to timer-record 2 or more programmes, the second programme and those thereafter may not fit on the tape if you set “AUTO SP

]LP TIMER” to “ON”. In this case, make sure the mode is not engaged, then set

the tape speed manually during timer programming.

● In order to ensure that the recording fits on the tape, this feature may leave a slight non-recorded section at the end of the tape.

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

● The Auto SP and the feature 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 VPS/PDC and the Auto SP activated, and the programme goes beyond its originally scheduled length, there may be times when the programme cannot be recorded in its entirety.

]LP Timer feature is not available during ITR (Instant Timer Recording),

]LP Timer

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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

* The default setting is bold in the table below.

8 POWER SAVE

OFF

8 VIDEO STABILIZER

OFF

8 S-VHS

OFF

When this function is set to “ON”, you can reduce the power consumption while the recorder is turned off.

NOTES:

● During Power Save mode ... ... the front display panel will be turned off. ... the Just Clock function ( ... the picture may be distorted momentarily when you turn on/off the recorder.

● Power Save does not work when ... ... the recorder is in the Timer mode. ... the recorder’s power is turned off after timer-recording or Instant Timer Recording. ... the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording mode is engaged ( ... “L-2 SELECT” is set to “DECODER” or “SAT” (

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

墌 pg. 58) does not work.

墌 pg. 34).

墌 pg. 42).

NOTES:

● When you finish viewing a tape, be sure to set this function to “OFF”.

● Regardless of the setting, this function has no effect during recording and during

special effects playback.

● The on-screen display may jitter vertically when this function is set to “ON”.

● To watch recordings with close-caption, set this function to “OFF”.

● Video Stabilizer and Digital TBC/NR cannot be used at the same time. If you activate

Digital TBC/NR when “VIDEO STABILIZER” is set to “ON”, Video Stabilizer will be automatically turned “OFF”.

Your recorder can record in S-VHS (Super VHS), S-VHS ET or VHS.

● To record in S-VHS:

Set “S-VHS” to “ON”. Then, insert a cassette marked “S-VHS”. The S-VHS indicator lights up on the front display panel. The S-VHS recording mode is selected.

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

See “Super VHS ET (S-VHS ET)” on page 25.

● To record in VHS:

Insert a cassette marked “VHS”. 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 : ON” appears on the TV screen, press S-VHS ET again in about 5 seconds to set it to “OFF”. The VHS recording mode is automatically selected regardless of the “S-VHS” mode setting.

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

Insert a cassette marked “S-VHS”. The S-VHS indicator lights up on the front display panel. Then, set “S-VHS” to “OFF”. The S-VHS indicator goes off. 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 front display panel regardless of the “S-VHS” mode setting.

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* The default setting is bold in the table below.

8 COLOUR SYSTEM

PAL/NTSC

MESECAM

䡵 AUTO POWER OFF

OFF

You can play back PAL, NTSC and MESECAM tapes, or record PAL and SECAM* signals on this recorder. Select the appropriate colour system.

* SECAM signals will be recorded as MESECAM on this recorder; MESECAM is the

designation for tapes with SECAM signals that have been recorded on a MESECAM-compatible PAL video cassette recorder.

PAL/NTSC: To record PAL signals, or play back a PAL or NTSC tape.

MESECAM: To record SECAM signals, or play back a MESECAM tape.

NOTES:

● It is not possible to record in S-VHS if “MESECAM” is selected. The recording mode is forced to change to VHS.

● If “MESECAM” is selected when the tape speed is set to EP mode, the tape speed will be forced to change to LP mode.

● It is not possible to select EP mode if “MESECAM” is selected.

About NTSC Playback

● Some TVs shrink the picture vertically and place black bars at the top and bottom of the TV screen. This is not a malfunction on the part of either the video recorder or the TV.

● The picture may roll up and 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.)

● The counter and tape remaining time readings will be incorrect.

● During search, still, or frame-by-frame playback, the picture will be distorted, and

there may be a loss of colour.

● Depending on the type of TV, the top and bottom portions of superimposed displays may be cut off during NTSC playback.

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

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Tuner Set

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

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

IMPORTANT

Perform the following steps only if — — Auto Channel Set has not been set correctly by Auto Set Up or by Preset Download ( — you have moved to a different area or if a new station starts broadcasting in your area.

Your recorder needs to memorize all necessary stations in channel positions in order to record TV programmes. Auto Channel Set automatically assigns all receivable stations in your area to call them up by using the PR buttons without going through any vacant channels.

墌 pg. 11, 13).

Auto Channel Set

Turn on the recorder.

Press 1.

Access the Main Menu screen.

Press MENU.

Access the Auto Channel Set screen.

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

Select your country.

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

Select the language.

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

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IMPORTANT

● In certain reception conditions, station names may not be stored correctly, and Auto Guide Program Number Set may not work properly. If the Guide Program numbers are not set properly when you timer-record a TV programme using the S programme of a different station. When programming the timer using the S desired channel is selected correctly ( “S

HOWVIEW

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

HOWVIEW system, the recorder will record a TV

HOWVIEW system, be sure to check the

Timer Programming”).

墌 pg. 27,

墌 pg. 55, “Delete

EN 53

Perform Auto Channel Set.

Press OK twice.

● When you have connected the video recorder to a TV offering T-V Link via a fullywired 21-pin SCART cable (

墌 pg. 10), the recorder

automatically performs the Preset Download and the T-V LINK screen will appear (

墌 pg. 13).

● The Auto Set screen appears,

and remains on screen while the recorder searches for receivable stations. As Auto Channel Set progresses, the “ moves from left to right. Wait until the TV screen as shown in step 7 appears.

View the Confirmation screen.

After “SCAN COMPLETED” is displayed on the TV screen for about 5 seconds, the Confirmation screen looking like the one to the right appears. The stations your recorder located appear on a Confirmation screen — channel positions (PR), channels (CH) and station names (ID – blueback screen and the programme currently being broadcast by the blinking station appear alternately for 8 seconds each. To view the next page, use the button on the remote control.

● The stations located in the selected country appear at the top of the list.

● The Guide Program numbers will also be set automatically during Auto Channel Set.

Return to the normal screen.

Press MENU.

● Using the Confirmation screen, you can skip or add channel positions, enter station names and perform other operations. Refer to pages 54 – 56 for the procedures.

● Depending on reception conditions, the stations may not be stored in order, and the station names may not be stored correctly.

● For information on scrambled broadcasts, refer to page 55.

Beginning End

q” mark on the TV screen

墌 pg. 57). The

rt w e

NOTES:

● Fine tuning is performed automatically during Auto Channel Set. If you want to perform tuning manually, refer to page 56.

● If you perform Auto Channel Set when the aerial cable is not connected properly, “SCAN COMPLETED –NO SIGNAL–” appears on the TV screen in step 7. When this happens, make sure of the aerial connection and press OK; Auto Channel Set will take place again.

墌 pg. 55, “INFORMATION”).

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Manual Channel Set

Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up (

墌 pg. 11), Preset Download (墌 pg. 13) or Auto Channel Set

(

墌 pg. 52).

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

Select the band.

Press rt to change the band between CH (regular) and CC (cable), then press e.

Input the channel.

Press the number keys to input the channel number you want to store.

● Input “0” before any single number entries.

● To input the registered station name (ID –

until “– – – –” (ID setting) begins blinking, then press

● For fine tuning adjustment, press then press

● When storing a channel that sends scrambled broadcasts, press to set “DECODER” to “ON” (“OFF” is the default setting).

● When “L-2 SELECT” is set to “A/V” or “SAT”, the “DECODER” setting cannot be changed (

Press OK and the Confirmation screen appears.

● Repeat steps 3 – 6 as necessary.

rt. While tuning, “+” or “–” appears.

e until “OFF” (Decoder setting) blinks, then press rt

Enter new channel information.

e until “+/–” begins blinking,

墌 pg. 42).

墌 pg. 57), press e

rt.

Access the Main Menu screen.

Press MENU.

Access the Confirmation screen.

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “MANUAL CH SET”, then press OK or Confirmation screen appears.

Select the channel position.

Press rt w e until an open position in which you want to store a channel begins blinking, then press OK. The Manual Channel Set screen appears.

(Example) To store in position 12.

The blueback screen and the programme currently being broadcast by the selected channel appear alternately for 8 seconds each.

e. The

Close the Confirmation screen.

Press MENU.

● To change positions, see “Change Station Channel Position” (

墌 pg. 55).

● If you wish to set station names other than the ones registered

in your recorder, see “Set Stations (B)” (

墌 pg. 56).

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Delete A Channel

Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on page 54 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.

Select the item.

Press rt w e until the item you want to delete begins blinking.

Delete a channel.

Press &.

● The item directly beneath the cancelled one moves up one line.

● Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary.

Close the Confirmation screen.

Press MENU.

Change Station Channel Position

Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on page 54 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.

Select the item.

Press rt w e until the item you want to move begins blinking. Then press OK and the station name (ID) and its channel (CH) number begin blinking.

When Receiving A Scrambled Broadcast

Select the decoder mode.

Set “L-2 SELECT” to “DECODER” (墌 pg. 42).

Access the Confirmation screen.

Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on page 54.

Select the position.

Press rt w e to select the channel position broadcasting scrambled programmes, then press OK twice.

Change the decoder setting.

Press e until “OFF” (decoder setting) begins blinking, and set it to “ON” by pressing

Return to the Confirmation screen.

Press OK.

● Repeat steps 3 – 5 as necessary.

Close the Confirmation screen.

Press MENU.

rt.

Select the new position.

Press rt w e to move the station to the new channel position, then press OK.

Example: If you moved the station in position 4 to position 2, the

● Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary.

Press MENU.

stations originally in positions 2 and 3 each move down one space.

Close the Confirmation screen.

INFORMATION

If you live in Eastern Europe, “TV SYSTEM” setting appears instead of “DECODER” setting on the Manual Channel Set screen. When you can see the picture but can hear no audio, select appropriate TV system (D/K or B/G). Normally, TV programmes are broadcasted as follows. For Eastern Europe : D/K For Western Europe : B/G

A Select a country in Eastern Europe in step 4 on page 52. B Press

C Press

e until the TV system (D/K or B/G) blinking on the

Manual Channel Set screen in step 4 on page 54.

rt to select appropriate TV System (D/K or B/G).

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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

Set Stations (A)

Set station names that are registered in your recorder.

Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on page 54 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.

Select the item.

Press rt w e until the item you want begins blinking.

Access the Manual Channel Set screen.

Press OK twice.

Select the new station.

Press e until the station name (ID) begins blinking, then press rt until the new station’s name (ID) you want to store begins blinking. Registered station names (

墌 pg. 57) appear as you

press

rt.

Switch the stations.

Press OK.

● The Confirmation screen appears.

● Repeat steps 1 – 4 as necessary.

Close the Confirmation screen.

Press MENU.

Set Stations (B)

Set station names other than the ones registered in your recorder.

Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on page 54 to access the Confirmation screen and then perform steps 1 and 2 of “Set Stations (A)” above before continuing.

Select the character for station name.

Press e until the first letter of the station name begins blinking.

Enter the new character.

Press rt to cycle through the characters (A–Z, 0–9, –, f, +,

I (space) ) and stop when the desired character is

indicated, then press characters the same way (maximum of 4). After entering all characters, press OK.

● The Confirmation screen appears.

● If you make a mistake, press

begins blinking. Then enter the correct character by pressing

rt.

Close the Confirmation screen.

Press MENU.

NOTE:

The characters available for the station name (ID) are A–Z, 0–9, –,

f, +, I (space) (maximum of 4).

e to enter. Enter the remaining

w until the incorrect character

Fine-Tuning Channels Already Stored

Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on page 54 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.

Select the channel to fine-tune.

Press rt w e until the channel you want to tune begins blinking.

Access the Manual Channel Set screen.

Press OK twice. The Manual Channel Set screen appears.

Perform tuning.

Press e until “+/–” begins blinking, then press rt until the picture is its clearest. Then press OK.

● The Confirmation screen appears.

● Repeat steps 1 – 3 as necessary.

Close the Confirmation screen.

Press MENU.

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TV Station And ID List

EN 57

ID* STATION NAME

1000 3SAT 9LIV AB3 ADLT ANIM ANT3 ARD ARTE ATV B1 BBC BBC1 BBC2 BBCW BIO+ BLOO BR3 C+ C1 C9 CAN5 CANV CANZ CH4 CH5 CHLD CINE CLUB CMT CNN CSUR CT1 CT2 DISC DK1 DK2 DK4 DR1 DR2 DRS DSF DUNA ETB1 ETB2 ETV EUNW EURO EUSP FEMM FILM FNET FR2 FR3 FR5 GALA HBO HR3 HSEU INFO ITA1 ITA7 ITV1 JIM JSTV KA2 KAB1 KAN2 KAN5 KBH KIKA LA7 LIB LOCA M6 MBC MCM MDR MOVE MTV MTV1 MTV2 MTV3 NGEO N24 N3 N-TV NBC NDR NED1 NED2 NED3 NET5 NEWS NICK NOVA NRK1 NRK2 ODE ORF1

TV1000 3SAT 9LIVE AB3 ADULT Animal Planet ANTENA3 ARD ARTE ATV BERLIN 1 BBC GROUP BBC1 BBC2 BBCW TV BIO+ BLOOMBERG BAYERN3 CANAL PLUS PORTUGUSES C9 CANA LE5 KETNET CANVAS KANAAL Z CHANNEL4 CHANNEL5 CHILD CINEMA TELECLUB CMT CNN ANDALUCIA CT 1 CT 2 DISCOVERY TV Denmark1 TV Denmark2 Denmark4 DR TV DR2 DRS DSF DUNA TV ETB1 ETB2 Game/Shop/Music EURO NEWS EURONEWS EUROSPORTS FEMMAN FILM FILMNET France2 France3 France 5 GALAVISION HBO HESSEN3 HSEU INFO-KANAL ITALIA1 ITALIA7 ITV JIM TV JSTV KA2 KABEL1 KANAL2 KANAL5 Kbh. Kanal Kinder Kanal LA7 Liberty TV LOCAL M6 MBR MCM MDR MOVIE MTV MTV1 MTV2 MTV3 NGEO News 24 NORD3 N-TV NBC SUPER NDR NED1 NED2 NED3 Net 5

NICKELODEON NOVA TV NRK NRK2 ODEON ORF1

ID* STATION NAME

ORF2 ORF3 OWL3 PHOE POLS PREM PRIM PRO7 RAI1 RAI2 RAI3 RET4 RTB1 RTB2 RTL RTL2 RTL4 RTL5 RTL7 RTLK RTP S4 RTV4 SAT1 SBS6 SERV SF1 SF2 SHOW SIC SKY SKYN SPEK SPRT SRTL STAR SVT1 SVT2 SV24 SWR TCC TCM TELE TEL5 TF1 TM TMC TMF TNT TRT TSI1 TSI2 TSR1 TSR2 TV1 TV2 TV2Z TV3 TV3+ TV4 TV5 TV6 TV8 TVE1 TVE2 TVG TVI TVN TV24 TVP1 TVP2 TV P V8 VCR VERO VH-1 VIT VIVA VIV2 VMTV VOX VSAT VT4 VTM WDR1 WDR3 WRLD YLE1 YLE2 YOR N ZDF ZTV

* The “ID” abbreviation is what is shown on-screen in lieu of the station

name. The “ID” abbreviation is listed in the Confirmation screen and is displayed on the TV screen when the recorder is tuned to a different station.

ORF2 ORF3 OWL3 PHOENIX POLST PREMIERE PRIMA TV PRO7 RAI1 RAI2 RAI3 RETE4 TELE21 RTBF 2 RTL RTL2 RTL4 RTL5 RTL7 RTL KLUB RTP SCHWEIZ4 RTV4 SAT1 SBS Service SF1 SF2 SHOW SOCIEDADE SKY CHANNEL SKY NEWS SPEKTRUM SPORT SUPER RTL STAR-TV SVT1 SVT2 News SUEDWEST3 TCC TCM TELE TELE5 TF1 TM TELEMONTECARLO TMF TNT INT TRT INT TSI TSI2 TSR TSR2 BRTN TV1 TV2 TV2 Z TV3 TV3 plus TV4 TV5 TV6 TV8 TVE1 TVE2 TV GALICIA TV INDEPENDENT TV NORGE TVN24 TVP1 TVP2 TV Polonia V8 VIDEO VERONICA VH-1 VIT VIVA VIVA2 VIDEO MUSIC VOX VIASAT3 VT4 VTM West 1 West 3 WRLD YLE1 YLE2 YORI N ZDF ZTV

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Clock Set

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

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

IMPORTANT

If you performed Auto Set Up (墌 pg. 11) or Preset Download ( previously, the recorder’s built-in clock is also set automatically. Perform the following steps only if — —Auto Clock Set has not been performed correctly by Auto Set Up or Preset Download.

—you want to change Just Clock setting ( the left column).

Press 1.

Press MENU.

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

墌 pg. 13), without ever having set the clock

墌 “Just Clock” in

Turn on the recorder.

Access the Main Menu screen.

Access the Initial Set screen.

Just Clock

The Just Clock function provides accurate time keeping through automatic adjustments at regular intervals, by reading data from a PDC signal. The Just Clock option can be set “ON” or “OFF” at the Clock Set screen (the default setting is “OFF”). Press OK until the Just Clock setting begins blinking, then press the setting. IMPORTANT: If you turn off Just Clock, the accuracy of your recorder’s built-in clock may be reduced, which could adversely effect timer recording. We recommend you to keep Just Clock on. In cases where the clock setting data from a PDC signal is incorrect, however, you are advised to keep Just Clock set to “OFF”.

rt to change

Access the Clock Set screen.

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

e. The Clock Set screen appears.

NOTE:

When you have selected MAGYARORSZÁG, CESKÁ REPUBLIKA, POLSKA or OTHER EASTERN EUROPE for the country setting ( function. Skip steps 6 and 7 on page 59.

墌 pg. 11, 15), you cannot use Just Clock

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EN 59

Set the date and time.

Press rt to set the time, then press OK or e. The “DATE” display begins blinking. Repeat the same procedure to set the date and year.

● When you set the time, press and hold rt to change the time by 30 minutes.

● When you set the date, press and hold by 15 days.

Set Just Clock.

The default setting is “OFF”. Set as desired by pressing

rt, then press OK or e.

● For the Just clock function, refer to “Just Clock” on page 58.

● If you set to “OFF”, you can disregard the next step as you

won’t be able to receive regular clock adjustments.

Set the source channel position for clock

rt to change the date

data.

The recorder is preset to receive clock setting and adjustment data from channel position 1. Press rt to set the channel position to the number representing the station transmitting clock setting data, then press OK or e.

ATTENTION

If the AC was disconnected from the recorder and the recorder’s memory backup has expired, the recorder will automatically perform Auto Clock Set when the power is restored.

Start the clock operation.

Press MENU.

NOTES:

● Just Clock (when set to “ON”) adjusts the recorder’s built-in clock every hour, except for 23:00, 0:00, 1:00 and 2:00.

● Just Clock is not effective when ... ... the recorder’s power is on. ... the recorder is in the Timer mode. ... a difference of more than 3 minutes exists between the built-in clock’s time and the actual time. ... the recorder is in the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording mode ( ... the recorder is in the Power Save mode ( ... “L-2 SELECT” is set to “SAT” (

● If Just Clock is set to “ON”, the recorder’s clock is automatically adjusted at the start/end of Summer Time.

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

墌 pg. 34).

墌 pg. 50).

墌 pg. 42).

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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

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.

IMPORTANT

Perform the following steps only if —

— Video Channel Set has not been done correctly by the Auto Set Up function (墌 pg. 11), — interference appears in the TV picture after you have moved to a different area or a new station has started broadcasting in your area. — you change the connection between your recorder and TV from RF connection to AV connection, or vice versa.

If you have connected the recorder to your TV via the AV connection (墌 pg. 10), since you do not need the video channel you have to set the video channel to off. If you have connected the recorder to your TV via the RF connection ( channel.

Before performing the following steps:

Make sure the recorder’s power is off and there is no cassette inserted in the recorder.

Then set your TV to UHF channel 50.

Access the Video Channel Set mode.

Hold down 0 on the recorder until the front display panel shows the following.

● If the two vertical white bars appear

● If the two vertical white bars do not

墌 pg. 10), you have to set the correct video

clearly on the TV screen as shown to the right, go to step 4.

appear clearly, re-set the video recorder to another vacant channel and try again.

Set the RF output system.

The blinking number on the display indicates the RF output system of your country.

● If you have selected MAGYARORSZÁG, CESKÁ REPUBLIKA, POLSKA or OTHER EASTERN EUROPE for the country setting (

墌 pg. 11, 15), press rt to set to “2”.

● For other countries, set to “1”. Then press OK.

(1: B/G 2: D/K)

Set the video channel.

With AV Connection

Press PR – until the front display panel shows “1 – –” (or “2 – –”).

● Now the video channel is set to off.

With RF Connection

Press PR + or – to set the video recorder to a vacant channel between 22 and 69 which is not occupied by any local station in your area.

(Example) If channel 50 is available in your area

NOTES:

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

● If you cannot obtain the two vertical white bars clearly with any channel between 22 and 69, consult your JVC dealer.

Exit the Video Channel Set mode.

Press OK on the remote control.

With AV Connection

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

With RF Connection

The channel on which the TV screen in step 3 appears clearly is your video channel. To view picture signals from the video recorder, set your TV to the video channel.

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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

1. No power is supplied to the recorder. ● The mains power cord is disconnected. Connect the mains power cord.

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

3. The remote control won’t function. ● The batteries are discharged. Replace the dead batteries with new ones.

● “

#” is displayed on the front display

panel with “AUTO TIMER” set to “OFF”.

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

TAPE TRANSPORT

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

1. During recording, the tape does not

2. The tape will not rewind or

䡬” lights up and the channel

run. “ display blinks on the front display panel.

fast-forward.

● The recorder is in the Record Pause mode.

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

Press

4 to resume recording.

Check the cassette.

PLAYBACK

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

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

2. Noise appears during visual search. ● This is normal.

3. Noise appears during normal playback.

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

5. Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi soundtrack.

● If you are using the RF 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 are using the AV connection, the TV receiver is not set to the AV mode.

● The automatic tracking mode is engaged.

● The video heads may be dirty. Use a dry cleaning cassette TCL-2 or

● The automatic tracking mode is

engaged.

If you are using the RF connection, . . . set the TV receiver to the video channel. . . . perform “Video Channel Set” (

墌 pg. 60).

If you are using the AV connection, set the TV to its AV mode.

Try manual tracking. (

consult your JVC dealer.

Try manual tracking. (

墌 pg. 22)

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RECORDING

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

1. Recording cannot be started. ● There is no cassette loaded, or the

2. TV broadcasts cannot be recorded. ● “L-1”, “L-2”, “F-1”, “S-1” or “SAT” has

3. Tape-to-tape editing is not possible. ● The source (another video recorder,

4. Camcorder recording is not possible. ● The camcorder has not been properly

5. “

䡬” and “$” on the front display

panel won’t stop blinking.

cassette loaded has had its record safety tab removed.

been selected as the input mode.

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”, “L-2”, “F-1”

connected.

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

● The end of the tape was reached during

recording.

TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)

Insert a cassette, or using adhesive tape, cover the hole 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.

or “S-1”.

Confirm that the camcorder is properly connected.

or “S-1”.

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.

TIMER RECORDING

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

1. Timer recording won’t work. ● The clock and/or the timer have been

2. Timer programming is not possible. ● Timer recording is in progress. Timer programming can’t be performed

3. “

#” on the front display panel won’t

stop blinking.

4. “

#”, “䡬” and “$” on the front

display panel won’t stop blinking.

5. “

#” blinks for 10 seconds and the

Timer mode is disengaged.

HOWVIEW system does not

6. The S timer-record properly.

7. “䡬” and “$“ on the front display panel won’t stop blinking.

set incorrectly.

● The timer is not engaged. Press

● The timer is engaged but there’s no

cassette loaded.

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

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

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

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

● The end of the tape was reached during Instant Timer Recording.

Re-perform the clock and/or timer settings.

# and confirm that “#” is displayed

on the front display panel.

while a timer recording is in progress. Wait until it finishes.

Load a cassette with the record safety tab intact.

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

The programme may not have been recorded in its entirety. Next time make sure you have enough time on the tape to record the entire programme.

Check the programmed data and reprogram as necessary, then press

Refer to “SHOWVIEW ® Timer Programming” (

墌 pg. 27) and re-perform the procedure.

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.

# again.

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SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

8. “ “, “䡬” and “$“ on the front

display panel won’t stop blinking.

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

● The end of the tape was reached during Automatic Satellite Programme Recording.

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

The programme may not have been recorded in its entirety. Next time make sure you have enough time on the tape to record the entire programme.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

PLAYBACK

Q. What happens if the end of the tape is reached

during playback or search?

A. The tape is automatically rewound to the

beginning.

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

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

A. This is normal.

Q. Can the video recorder indefinitely remain in

the still mode?

A. No. It stops automatically after 5 minutes to

protect the heads.

Q. When returning from variable-speed search to

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

A. No, it is normal.

Q. Noise bar appear during variable-speed search.

What’s the problem?

A. This is normal.

Q. Sometimes, during Index Search, the video

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

A. There may be index codes too close together.

TIMER RECORDING

Q. “䡬“ and “#” remain lit on the front display

panel. Is there a problem?

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

recording in progress.

Q. Can I programme the timer while I’m watching

a tape or a TV broadcast?

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

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

RECORDING

Q. When I pause and then resume a recording, the

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

A. This is normal. It reduces distortion at the pause

and resume points.

Q. Can the video recorder indefinitely remain in

the Record-Pause mode?

A. No. The video recorder goes to its Stop mode

automatically after 5 minutes to protect the heads.

Q. What happens if the tape runs out during

recording?

A. The video recorder stops recording, and “䡬”

and “

$“ on the front display panel won’t stop

blinking.

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GENERAL

Power requirement : AC 220 V – 240 Vd, 50 Hz/60 Hz Power consumption

Power on : 18 W Power off : 3.3 W

Temperature

Operating : 5°C to 40°C

Storage : –20°C to 60°C Operating position : Horizontal only Dimensions (WxHxD)

: 400 mm x 94 mm x 270 mm Weight : 3.3 kg Format : S-VHS/VHS PAL standard Maximum recording time

(SP) : 240 min. with E-240 video cassette (LP) : 480 min. with E-240 video cassette (EP) : 720 min. with E-240 video cassette

VIDEO/AUDIO

Signal system : PAL-type colour signal and CCIR

monochrome signal, 625 lines 50 fields

Recording system : DA4 (Double Azimuth) head helical

scan system Signal-to-noise ratio: 45 dB Horizontal resolution

(SP/LP) : 250 lines (VHS)

400 lines (S-VHS)

(EP) : 220 lines (VHS)

350 lines (S-VHS) Frequency range : 70 Hz to 10,000 Hz (Normal audio)

20 Hz to 20,000 Hz (Hi-Fi audio) Input/Output : 21-pin SCART connectors:

IN/OUT x 1, IN/DECODER x 1

RCA connectors:

VIDEO IN x 1, AUDIO IN x 1,

AUDIO OUT x 1

S-Video connector:

IN x 1

TUNER/TIMER

TV channel storage capacity

: 99 positions (+AUX position) Tuning system : Frequency synthesized tuner Channel coverage : VHF 47 MHz – 89 MHz/

104 MHz – 300 MHz/ 302 MHz – 470 MHz

UHF 470 MHz – 862 MHz Aerial output : UHF channels 22 – 69 (Adjustable) Memory backup time

: Approx. 10 min.

ACCESSORIES

Provided accessories

: RF cable,

Infrared remote control unit,

“R6” battery x 2

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

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LIST OF TERMS

Auto Channel Set ................................................. 52

AUTO POWER OFF ............................................. 51

Auto Set Up ......................................................... 11

AUTO SP]LP TIMER ........................................... 49

AUTO TIMER ...................................................... 48

Automatic Satellite Programme Recording ............... 34

B.E.S.T. Picture System .....................................26, 48

Change Station Channel Position ............................ 55

Check, cancel and change programmes .................. 32

Clock Set ............................................................ 58

COLOUR SYSTEM ............................................... 51

Connecting To A Satellite Receiver ......................... 43

Delete A Channel ................................................. 55

DIRECT REC ...................................................18, 49

EDITING ............................................................. 39

Elapsed Recording Time Indication ......................... 24

Express Timer Programming ................................... 29

Fine-Tuning Channels Already Stored ...................... 56

Index Search ........................................................ 21

Instant ReView ..................................................... 21

Instant Timer Recording (ITR) ................................. 24

Just Clock ............................................................ 58

L-1 INPUT ........................................................... 41

L-1 OUTPUT ....................................................... 41

L-2 INPUT ........................................................... 42

L-2 SELECT .......................................................... 42

Language ............................................................ 15

Manual Channel Set ............................................. 54

Manual Tracking .................................................. 22

Mode Set ............................................................ 47

Next Function Memory ......................................... 22

PICTURE CONTROL ............................................. 48

Picture Search ......................................................20

PLAYBACK .......................................................... 19

POWER SAVE ...................................................... 50

Preset Download ..................................................13

PROG. NAVIGATION ........................................... 48

PROGRAMME NAVIGATION ................................35

Record One Programme While Watching Another ....24

RECORDING ....................................................... 23

Recording Resume Function ...................................23

Repeat Playback ................................................... 22

Satellite Controller ................................................16

Satellite Receiver Control Setting ............................ 16

Set Stations (A) ..................................................... 56

Set Stations (B) .....................................................56

SHOWVIEW® Timer Programming ............................. 27

Skip Search .......................................................... 21

Slow Motion ........................................................ 20

Soundtrack Selection ............................................ 22

Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback ..................... 20

Super VHS ET (S-VHS ET) ................................ 25, 50

S-VHS ........................................................... 40, 50

Tape Position Indicator ............................................ 7

Tape Remaining Time ........................................... 24

TIMER RECORDING ............................................. 27

Timer Warning Display ........................................... 7

Tuner Set ............................................................. 52

T-V LINK .............................................................18

TV Station And ID List ...........................................57

Variable Speed Search ...........................................21

Video Channel Set ................................................60

VIDEO STABILIZER .............................................. 50

VPS/PDC Recording .............................................. 30

When programmes overlap each other ....................33

When Receiving A Scrambled Broadcast .................. 55

24 Hour Express Timer Programming ...................... 31

O.S.D. ............................................................... 48

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ............................................ 7

Output/Input Set .................................................. 41

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JVC HRS6960E User Manual

CONTENTS

SAFETY FIRST

INDEX

INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER

INITIAL SETTINGS

SAT CONTROL SET

T-V LINK

PLAYBACK

RECORDING

TIMER RECORDING

PROGRAMME NAVIGATION

EDITING

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS

TROUBLESHOOTING

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

SPECIFICATIONS

LIST OF TERMS