JVC HR-S7960E User Manual
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
ENGLISH
CONTENTS
SAFETY FIRST 2
Safety Precautions ..................................2
INDEX 4
INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER 10
Basic Connections ...............................10
S-VIDEO Connection ...........................11
INITIAL SETTINGS 12
Auto Set Up ......................................... 12
Preset Download ................................. 14
Language .............................................16
SAT CONTROL SET 17
Satellite Receiver Control Setting .........17
T-V LINK 19
T-V Link Functions ...............................19
PLAYBACK 20
Basic Playback .....................................20
Playback Features ................................21
RECORDING 24
Basic Recording ................................... 24
Recording Features .............................. 25
B.E.S.T. Picture System .........................27
TIMER RECORDING 28
SHOWVIEW® Timer Programming ......... 28
Express Timer Programming ................. 30
24 Hour Express Timer Programming ... 32
Automatic Satellite Programme
Recording ............................................35
PROGRAMME NAVIGATION 36
Navigation ...........................................36
EDITING 40
Edit From A Camcorder ........................ 40
Edit To Or From Another
Video Recorder ....................................41
Output/Input Set ..................................42
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 44
Connecting To A Satellite Receiver ......44
Connecting/Using A Decoder .............. 46
Connecting/Using A Stereo System ......47
SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS 48
Mode Set .............................................48
Tuner Set .............................................53
Clock Set .............................................59
Video Channel Set ............................... 61
TROUBLESHOOTING 62
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 65
SPECIFICATIONS 66
LIST OF TERMS 67
LPT0753-001A
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2 EN
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.
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”
EN 3
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. 20, 32
D Play
E Stop/Eject
F Pa use
G Record
H S-VHS ET Button 墌 pg. 26
4 Button 墌 pg. 20
9 Button 墌 pg. 21
To access covered connectors, pull and open the
connector cover.
# Button 墌 pg. 32
0 Button 墌 pg. 20, 24
7 Button 墌 pg. 24
# Button 墌 pg. 35
I SAT
J Infrared Beam Receiving Window
K Front Display Panel 墌 pg. 6
L SP/LP/EP Button 墌 pg. 24
M Ti mer
N STANDBY/ON
O S-VIDEO/VIDEO/AUDIO Input Connectors
# Button 墌 pg. 29, 31
1 Button 墌 pg. 12
墌 pg. 40
REAR VIEW
EN 5
A Mains Power Cord 墌 pg. 10
B S VIDEO OUT Connector 墌 pg. 11
C AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT Connector
墌 pg. 10, 41, 44, 45, 46
D SAT CONTROL Connector 墌 pg. 17
E ANT. IN Connector 墌 pg. 10
F AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER Connector
墌 pg. 17, 41, 44, 45, 46
G AUDIO OUT (L/R) Connectors 墌 pg. 47
H RF OUT Connector 墌 pg. 10
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FRONT DISPLAY PANEL
INDEX (cont.)
A Instant REVIEW Indicator 墌 pg. 22
B Start Time Indicator ( ) 墌 pg. 28, 32
C S-VHS Indicator 墌 pg. 26, 51
D Stop Time Indicator ( ) 墌 pg. 28, 32
E VCR Indicator 墌 pg. 25
F Channel/Clock/Remain Display 墌 pg. 15
Mode Display (L-1, L-2, F-1, S-1 or SAt*)
* When “L-2 SELECT” is set to “SAT” (墌 pg. 43), “SAt” appears
instead of “L-2”.
G “Timer” Indicator 墌 pg. 29, 31, 32
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. 24
() 墌 pg. 35
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
When “O.S.D.” is set to “ON” (墌 pg. 49), various operational indicators appear on the TV screen.
EN 7
A Operation Mode Indicators
B Tape Speed SP/LP/EP
C Tape Direction
D Index MARK Indicator 墌 pg. 24
E Counter Display
F Tape Remaining Time Indicator 墌 pg. 25
G Audio Mode Display 墌 pg. 23
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. 22). 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. 29, 31
J Type of Broadcast 墌 pg. 26
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. 43), “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. 26, 51
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. 25 and “Operating JVC
TVs” on page 9
C REVIEW Button 墌 pg. 22
D Number Keys 墌 pg. 24, 28
E VPS/PDC Button 墌 pg. 29, 31
F Cancel
& Button 墌 pg. 33
0000 Button 墌 pg. 25
G STOP +/– Button 墌 pg. 30
H START +/– Button 墌 pg. 30
I PROG Button 墌 pg. 28
J Programme Check
K Rewind
L Record
M Stop
3 Button 墌 pg. 20, 21
7 Button 墌 pg. 24
8 Button 墌 pg. 20, 24
" Button 墌 pg. 33
N MENU Button 墌 pg. 16
O
r t Button 墌 pg. 12
TV PR +/– Button 墌 “Operating JVC TVs” on
page 9
P STANDBY/ON
1 Button 墌 pg. 12
Q AUDIO Button 墌 pg. 23
^ (TV Muting) Button 墌 “Operating JVC TVs”
on page 9
R Display – – : – – Button 墌 pg. 25
S DAILY Button 墌 pg. 29, 31
T WEEKLY Button 墌 pg. 29, 31
U AUX Button 墌 pg. 40
V Ti mer
# Button 墌 pg. 29, 31
W DATE +/– Button 墌 pg. 30
X PR +/– Button 墌 pg. 24
Y Auto Tracking
p Button 墌 pg. 23
SP/LP/EP Button 墌 pg. 24
Z 30 SEC Button 墌 pg. 22
a Play
b Fast Forward
4 Button 墌 pg. 20
5 Button 墌 pg. 20, 21
c Pa use 9 Button 墌 pg. 21
d OK Button 墌 pg. 13
Information Button*
* If you press this button when “O.S.D.” is set to “ON” (墌 pg. 49),
you can see the current recorder status on the TV screen.
e w e Button 墌 pg. 21, 22
TV % +/– Button 墌 “Operating JVC TVs” on
page 9
EN 9
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.
A
Make sure the package contains all of the accessories
listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” on page 66.
Situate the recorder.
B
Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface.
Connect the recorder to TV.
C
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.
● To obtain high-quality S-VHS pictures, you can also use the
S-VIDEO connection described on page 11.
墌 pg. 42). You can obtain
Connect the recorder to mains.
D
Plug the end of the mains power cord into a mains outlet.
After the connection is completed, perform “Auto Set
Up” on page 12.
S-VIDEO Connection
EN 11
Back of TV
Aerial connector
power cord
AUDIO IN connectors
S-VIDEO IN
connector
Mains outlet
Mains
Back of recorder
S VIDEO OUT
RF cable (provided)
S-Video cable
(not provided)
Audio cable
(not provided)
TV aerial cable
AUDIO OUT
8 To connect to a TV with S-VIDEO/AUDIO IN
connectors . . .
Connect the recorder to TV.
A
A Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per “RF
Connection” (
B Connect the recorder’s S VIDEO OUT connector to
the TV’s S-VIDEO IN connector.
C Connect the recorder’s AUDIO OUT connectors to the
TV’s AUDIO IN connectors.
Connect the recorder to mains.
B
Plug the end of the mains power cord into a mains outlet.
墌 pg. 10).
NOTES:
● You can obtain high-quality S-VHS pictures.
● With S-VIDEO connection, you cannot use the Preset
Download function (
● If your TV is not stereo-capable, use the recorder’s AUDIO
OUT connectors to connect to an audio amplifier for Hi-Fi
stereo sound reproduction. (
● To operate the recorder with your TV using the S-VIDEO
connection, set your TV to its AV mode.
● For switching the TV’s mode, refer to the instruction manual of
your television.
After the connection is completed, perform “Auto Set
Up” on page 12.
墌 pg. 14).
墌 pg. 47)
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Auto Set Up
Auto Channel Set/Auto Clock Set/
Auto Guide Program Number Set
INITIAL SETTINGS
Before starting, make sure of the following:
● The TV aerial cable should be connected to the recorder.
● The recorder’s mains power cord should be connected to a
mains outlet.
● 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 recorder
selecting your country*, the Auto Set Up function sets the
tuner channels, clock** and Guide Program numbers
automatically.
* If you live in Belgium (BELGIUM) or Switzerland (SUISSE), you also
**If you live in Hungary (MAGYARORSZÁG), Czech Republic (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.
, 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.
A
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 61.
Select your country.
B
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. 59), then
EN 13
Select the language.
C
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.
D
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
e.
“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 15.
● 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. 14) even if you select “Auto” or
Confirm/Set video channel.
E
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 12, “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. 53
墌 pg. 59
墌 pg. 53) and, if necessary, video channel
墌 pg. 61).
墌 pg. 61
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. 56, “INFORMATION”).
1 or MENU while Auto
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Preset Download
Auto Channel Set by Downloading
from TV/Auto Clock Set/Auto Guide
INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
If you have connected the recorder to your TV via the AV
connection (
Preset Download instead of the Auto Set Up in step 4 on
page 13. After downloading, the recorder sets the clock and
Guide Program numbers automatically.
Perform steps 1 to 3 of “Auto Set Up” on page 12 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.
A
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
e.
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 15.
● 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. 57).
f, + and I (space). Some names of
1 or MENU while
Set the video channel.
B
Set the video channel to off manually. (墌 pg. 61)
EN 15
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 55 – 58.
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 55 – 58.
B Perform “Clock Set” on page 59.
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 12 or “Preset
Download” on page 14 again.
墌 pg. 58) have also been stored in the recorder’s memory, the station
墌 pg. 58) 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. 28).
● 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. 56, “Delete A Channel”).
墌 pg. 28, “SHOWVIEW
®
Timer Programming”).
HOWVIEW
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 12 (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 16.
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. 59, “Just Clock”).
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Language
Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or
AV mode).
INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
This recorder offers you the choice to view on-screen
messages in 13 different languages. Though Auto Set Up
selects the language automatically (墌 pg. 15), you can
change the language setting manually as required.
Access the Main Menu screen.
A
Press MENU.
Access the Country Set screen.
B
Press rt to move the
highlight bar (pointer) to
“AUTO CH SET”, then press
OK or
e.
Select your country.
C
Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to your
country’s name, then press OK or
e.
Select the language.
D
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.
E
Press MENU.
SAT CONTROL SET
Satellite Receiver
Control Setting
EN 17
The following procedure is required if you receive
satellite channels through a satellite receiver.
Approximately 20 seconds before the SHOWVIEW timer
programming (
(
墌 pg. 30) starts, the recorder sets its input mode to “L-2”
and automatically switches the satellite receiver’s
channels using an optional Satellite Controller.
墌 pg. 28) 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.
A
Place the Satellite Controller so that the path between its
transmitter and the satellite receiver’s remote sensor is
unobstructed.
Attach the Satellite Controller.
B
Fix securely using the adhesive strip attached on the back
of the Satellite Controller.
Make connections.
C
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.
D
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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SAT CONTROL SET (cont.)
Access the Initial Set screen.
C
Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “INITIAL
SET”, then press OK or
Access the Sat Control Set screen.
D
Press rt to move the
highlight bar (pointer) to
“SAT CONTROL SET”, then
press OK or
E
Press the appropriate number
keys to enter the brand code
from the list on page 19, 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.
e.
Enter the satellite receiver’s brand.
e.
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.
A
Turn on the satellite receiver’s power.
Access the Main Menu screen on the
B
recorder.
Press MENU.
Select the satellite receiver’s channel for
F
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.
SAT CONTROL SET (cont.)
T-V LINK
Check the result of the test.
G
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
EN 19
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. 50).
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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Basic Playback
Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or
AV mode).
PLAYBACK
Load a cassette.
A
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” (
B
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.
C
Press 4. “bESt” appears blinking in the recorder’s front
display panel during automatic tracking. (
D
Press 8 on the remote control or 0 on the recorder’s
front panel. Then press
墌 pg. 36).
Find the programme start point.
Start playback.
墌 pg. 27)
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. 49)).
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.
Playback Features
EN 21
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
Reverse
search
–7, –5, –3
Reverse
play
–1
Reverse
slow
motion
–1/6
Slow
motion
1/6, 1/2*
Normal
Forward
Forward
play
search
1
1.5*,2, 3, 5, 7
* PAL SP/LP only
1 Pause during playback.
Push the JOG dial.
OR
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.
OR
Press 9.
OR
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.
OR
During still picture, press and hold 9 for 2 seconds, then
release. Press
picture.
OR
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
4.
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