JVC HR-S8850EK User Manual

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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 ...........................29

TIMER RECORDING 30

HOWVIEW

Express Timer Programming ...................32

24 Hour Express Timer Programming .....34

Automatic Satellite Programme

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

PROGRAMME NAVIGATION 38

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

REMOTE CONTROL 42

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

EDITING 45

Edit From A Camcorder ..........................45

Output/Input Set .....................................46

Edit To Or From Another Video

Recorder .................................................48

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

Insert Editing ...........................................52

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 54

Connecting To A Satellite Receiver .........54

Connecting/Using A Decoder .................56

Connecting/Using A Stereo System .........57

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS 58

Mode Set ................................................58

HOWVIEW

Tuner Set ................................................64

Clock Set ................................................70

Video Channel Set ..................................72

TROUBLESHOOTING 73 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 76 SPECIFICATIONS 77 LIST OF TERMS 78

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

System Setup ......................63

LPT0487-001A

SAFETY FIRST

Safety Precautions

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

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

TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION

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

the power cord from the mains outlet. Dangerous voltage inside. Refer internal servicing to qualified service personnel. To prevent electric

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

WARNING

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

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

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

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

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

IMPORTANT

Please read the various precautions on pages 2 and 3 before installing or operating the recorder.

It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record pre-recorded tapes, records, or discs without

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

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

● S

HOWVIEW

from Gemstar Development Corporation.

is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The S

HOWVIEW

system is manufactured under licence

For Italy:

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

The STANDBY/ON operating current on and off. “

Video tapes recorded with this video recorder in the LP/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

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

violent shocks to the recorder during transport.

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

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

place any containers

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.

FRONT VIEW

INDEX

STANDBY/ON

Cassette Loading Slot

24H EXPRESS

INSERT Button 墌pg. 53

Audio Dubbing (A.DUB) Button 墌pg. 51

S-VIDEO/VIDEO/AUDIO Input Connectors

pg. 45, 50, 52

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S-VHS ET Button 墌pg. 27

SAT

Button 墌pg. 37

Button 墌pg. 12

Button 墌pg. 34

Connector cover

Attach the provided connector cover when you do not use the front panel connectors. To attach it, insert the cover’s left tab to the recorder’s front panel connector part, then push in the cover’s right side. To remove it, press the cover’s “PUSH-OPEN” part.

S-VHS ET Indicator 墌pg. 27, 62

SAT

J K L M N O P Q

Indicator 墌pg. 37

Front Display Panel 墌pg. 6 Infrared Beam Receiving Window Record Pa us e Stop/Eject Play Advanced JOG Dial 墌pg. 20, 34

Button 墌pg. 24

Button 墌pg. 21

Button 墌pg. 20, 24

Button 墌pg. 20

REAR VIEW

Mains Power Cord 墌pg. 10

S VIDEO OUT Connector 墌pg. 11

AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT Connector

pg. 10, 48, 54, 55, 56

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SAT CONTROL Connector 墌pg. 17

ANT. IN Connector 墌pg. 10

AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER Connector

pg. 17, 48, 54, 55, 56

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Remote PAUSE Connector 墌pg. 45

AUDIO OUT (L/R) Connectors 墌pg. 57

RF OUT Connector 墌pg. 10

FRONT DISPLAY PANEL

INDEX (cont.)

B.E.S.T. Picture System Display 墌pg. 29

Audio Level Indicator Start Time Indicator ( ) 墌pg. 34

Stop Time Indicator ( ) 墌pg. 34 Symbolic Mode Indicators

STILL:

PLAY: FF/REW VARIABLE SEARCH:

AUDIO DUBBING:

AUDIO DUBBING PAUSE:

INSERT:

INSERT PAUSE:

AV INSERT:

AV INSERT PAUSE:

SLOW:

RECORD:

RECORD PAUSE:

“Timer” Indicator 墌pg. 31, 33, 34

S-VHS Indicator 墌pg. 27, 62

Channel/Clock Display 墌pg. 15

Tape Speed Indicators 墌pg. 24

Instant REVIEW Indicator 墌pg. 22

Audio Mode Indicator 墌pg. 23

Tape Remaining Time Indicator 墌pg. 25

“Cassette Loaded” Mark

VPS/PDC Indicator 墌pg. 31, 33

VCR Indicator 墌pg. 25

Counter/Remain 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”.) Mode Display (L-1, L-2, F-1, S-1 or SAT*)

* When “L-2 SELECT” is set to “SAT” (墌pg. 47), “SAT” appears

instead of “L-2”.

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

When “O.S.D.” is set to “ON” (墌pg. 59), various operational indicators appear on the TV screen.

Operation Mode Indicators

Tape Speed SP/LP/EP

Tape Direction

Index MARK Indicator 墌pg. 24

Counter Display

Tape Remaining Time Indicator 墌pg. 25

Audio Mode Display 墌pg. 23

Tape Position Indicator

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

from the Stop mode or perform an Index Search (

pg. 22). The position of

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“

” in relation to “0” (beginning) or “+” (end) shows you where you are on the tape.

Beginning End

NOTE:

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

Type of Broadcast 墌pg. 28

Current Day/Month/Year

Clock Display

Channel Position Number and Station Name/

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

* When “L-2 SELECT” is set to “SAT” (墌pg. 47), “SAT” appears

instead of “L-2”.

Timer Warning Display

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

“Cassette Loaded” Mark

on the remote control.

REMOTE CONTROL

LCD Panel 墌pg. 9, 30

TV Button 墌pg. 43

VCR Button 墌pg. 42

AUDIO Button 墌pg. 23

(TV Muting) Button 墌pg. 43

LCD PROG Button 墌pg. 30

Number Keys 墌pg. 24, 30

DAILY Button 墌pg. 31, 33

VPS/PDC Button 墌pg. 31, 33

Counter Reset 0000 Button 墌pg. 25

Cancel Programme Check

PROG Button 墌pg. 30

START +/– Button 墌pg. 32

STOP +/– Button 墌pg. 32

Rewind

Play

Record

Stop

r t

Button 墌pg. 35

Button 墌pg. 20, 21

Button 墌pg. 20

Button 墌pg. 24

Button 墌pg. 20, 24

Button 墌pg. 12

Button 墌pg. 35

TV PR +/– Button 墌pg. 43 CABLE/SAT Button 墌pg. 44

STANDBY/ON

Display – –:– – Button 墌pg. 25

TV/VCR Button 墌pg. 25

REVIEW Button 墌pg. 22

Transmit Button 墌pg. 30

WEEKLY Button 墌pg. 31, 33

Time r

AUX Button 墌pg. 45

MENU Button 墌pg. 16

Auto Tracking

Button 墌pg. 31, 33

Button 墌pg. 12

Button 墌pg. 23

SP/LP/EP Button 墌pg. 24 OK Button 墌pg. 13

30 SEC Button 墌pg. 22

PR +/– Button 墌pg. 24

DATE +/– Button 墌pg. 32

Fast Forward

h i j

Pa us e

w e

Button 墌pg. 21

Button 墌pg. 21, 22

+/– Button 墌pg. 43

Button 墌pg. 20, 21

INDEX (cont.)

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

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pg. 43)

How To Use

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

● Point the remote control toward the receiving window.

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

pg. 43, 44)

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NOTES:

●

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

●

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

Remote Control LCD

The remote control can operate not only the video recorder but also some of your TV and satellite receiver’s functions. The LCD indicates which of these (VIDEO, TV or CABLE/SAT) the remote control can currently operate. When you first purchase the remote control, or after you have just replaced the batteries, VIDEO A (A code) is selected.

A To operate your video recorder, first press the

remote control to the Video mode. To switch the remote control’s A/B code, refer to page 42.

B To operate your TV, first press the TV button to set the remote

control to the TV mode. (

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pg. 43)

button to set the

VCR

C To operate your satellite receiver, first press the

to set the remote control to the satellite receiver mode. (

CABLE/SAT

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button

pg. 44)

NOTES:

Even if “TV” is displayed on the LCD, the following operations can be performed without switching the mode.

●

Basic operations for the recorder After an operation is completed, “TV” reappears on the LCD.

●

Express timer programming and S To perform a TV operation again, switch to TV mode first.

●

Accessing main menu To perform a TV operation again, switch to TV mode first.

HOWVIEW

timer programming operations

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 77.

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

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

Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV.

Connect the TV aerial cable to the ANT. IN connector on the rear panel of the recorder.

Connect the provided RF cable between the RF OUT connector on the rear panel of the recorder and the TV’s aerial connector.

AV C onnection

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

Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per “RF Connection”.

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

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:

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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.

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pg. 46). 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 12.

S-VIDEO Connection

Back of TV

Aerial connector

power cord

Back of recorder

AUDIO IN connectors

S-VIDEO IN connector

Mains outlet

Mains

S VIDEO OUT

RF cable (provided)

S-Video cable (not provided)

Audio cable

(not provided)

TV aerial cable

AUDIO OUT

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

Connect the recorder to TV.

Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per “RF Connection” (

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

Connect the recorder’s AUDIO OUT connectors to the TV’s AUDIO IN connectors.

Connect the recorder to mains.

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

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pg. 10).

NOTES:

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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.

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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.

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pg. 14).

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pg. 57)

Auto Set Up

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

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

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

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

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

ESKÁ

INITIAL SETTINGS

Before starting, make sure of the following:

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

● The recorder’s mains power cord should be connected to a

mains outlet.

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

pg. 10, 11) or UHF channel 36 (with RF connection

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pg. 10).

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Turn on the recorder.

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

NOTE:

If you have connected your TV to the recorder with RF connection and the on-screen display appearing on UHF channel 36 looks distorted, perform “Video Channel Set” on page 72.

International Telephone Country Code

ÖSTERREICH

BELGIUM

ESKÁ REPUBLIKA DAN MARK DEUTSCHLAND ESPAÑA GREECE ITALIA MAGYARORSZÁG NEDERLAND NORGE

: : : : : : : : : :

POLSKA

PORTUGAL

SUISSE

SUOMI

SVERIGE

30 39

OTHER WESTERN EUROPE

OTHER EASTERN EUROPE 31 47

Select your country.

On the front display panel

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

(Example) DEUTSCHLAND (49) is selected.

On the on-screen display

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

to select your international telephone country

to move the

NOTES:

● If you have selected BELGIUM (32) or SUISSE (41), go to step3.

● If you have selected MAGYARORSZÁG (36),

351

358

– –

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

● If you have selected any other country name (code), press OK and go to step 4.

pg. 70), then go to step 4.

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ESKÁ

Select the language.

Beginning End

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

On the front display panel

Press

Language Code

ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANCAIS ITALIANO CASTELLANO NEDERLANDS SVENSKA

(Example) DEUTSCH (02) is selected for SUISSE (41).

to select your language code.

NORSK

: : : : : : :

International telephone country code

02 03 04 05 06 07

SUOMI DAN SK POLSKI

CEc

MAGYAR

TINA

Language code

On the on-screen display

Press

to move the

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

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

● 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 Up function.

”

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pg. 14) even if you select “Auto” for

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pg. 10) and

ATTEN TION

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

● Video channel setting (for RF connection users)

● Tuner setting

● Clock setting

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

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pg. 64

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pg. 70

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pg. 64) and, if necessary, video channel

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pg. 72).

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pg. 70)

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pg. 72

Perform Auto Set Up.

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

On the front display panel

Press

to select “Auto” and press OK or e.

On the on-screen display

Press

to move the

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

“Auto” blinks on the front display panel; do NOT press any button on the recorder or remote control until the front display panel shows clock time, “(CH) 1” or “– –:– –” as illustrated on page 15.

NOTES:

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

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

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

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

pg. 67, “INFORMATION”).

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while Auto

Preset Download

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

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

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

pg. 10), the recorder will automatically perform

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Program Number Set

ATTE NTIO N

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

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

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

Perform Preset Download.

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

On the front display panel

Press

On the on-screen display

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

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

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

to select “CH – –” and press OK or e.

to move the

NOTES:

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

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

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

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

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

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

pg. 68).

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, + and I (space). Some names of

while

Set the video channel.

Set the video channel to off manually. (墌pg. 72)

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

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

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

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

● If you want to set the tuner manually such as to add or skip channels, to change channel positions, or to set or change station names, see pages 66 – 69.

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 – 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 66 – 69.

B Perform “Clock Set” on page 70.

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

Make sure the cables are connected properly and turn off the recorder’s power once, then turn the recorder’s power back on again. The Country Set display appears on the front display panel and/or on the TV screen; perform “Auto Set Up” on page 12 or “Preset Download” on page 14 again.

pg. 69) have also been stored in the recorder’s memory, the station name

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pg. 69) have also been stored in the recorder’s memory, the station name

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IMPORTANT

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

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

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

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

pg. 67, “Delete A Channel”).

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pg. 30, “S

Timer Programming (墌pg. 30).

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Timer Programming”).

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INFORMATION

Language for the on-screen display

Auto Set Up also selects the language automatically for the on-screen display depending on the Country setting you have made in step 2 on page 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” (

pg. 70, “Just Clock”).

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SUOMI DANMARK

]

ENGLISH ÖSTERREICH

]

DEUTSCH

]

POLSKI ITALIA

]

NORSK MAGYARORSZÁG]MAGYAR

]

SVENSKA ESPAÑA

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ESKÁ REPUBLIKA

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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.

Press

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

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

Access the Country Set screen.

Select your country.

Select the language.

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

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

Press

to move the

Return to the normal screen.

SAT CONTROL SET

Satellite Receiver Control Setting

Satellite receiver

Your recorder

Satellite Controller (suggested locations)

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

pg. 32) or 24 Hour Express Timer Programming

墌

pg. 34) starts, the recorder sets its input mode to “L-2”

(

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

pg. 30), Express timer programming

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HOWVIEW

timer

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.

Satellite Controller

Satellite receiver

21-pin SCART cable (not provided)

AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER

Back of recorder

Transmitter

SAT CONTROL

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.

SAT CONTROL SET (cont.)

Access the Initial Set screen.

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

Access the Sat Control Set screen.

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

Press the appropriate

to enter the brand code

keys

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.

Enter the satellite receiver’s brand.

number

Setting satellite receiver's brand and channel

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

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

Turn on the satellite receiver.

Turn on the satellite receiver’s power.

Access the Main Menu screen on the

recorder.

Press

Select the satellite receiver’s channel for

testing.

Press the appropriate

to enter one of the

keys

channel positions on the satellite receiver, then press

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

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

number

SAT CONTROL SET (cont.) T-V LINK

Check the result of the test.

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

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

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

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

BRAND NAME CODE

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

to move the highlight

to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “NOT

. Then perform the

73 60, 61, 62, 63, 92 81 81 85 78, 79, 80 82 68 89 88 64, 65 64, 78, 99 68 75 70, 71, 96 68 93 70 87, 94 65, 67, 74, 86, 92 74, 92 66, 84 69 97 83, 90 68 64 69, 98 97 83 91 64

T-V Link Functions

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

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

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

NexTView Link

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

TV Auto Power On

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

VCR Auto Standby

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

Direct Rec

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

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pg. 10), the following functions are

墌

pg. 60).

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.

step 6),

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Basic Playback

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

PLAYBACK

Load a cassette.

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

● 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” (

Find the programme start point.

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

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

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

JOG JOG

Start playback.

Stop playback.

pg. 38).

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dial to the left. To go forward, press 5 or dial to the right.

pg. 29)

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on the recorder’s

to remove the cassette.

Clean the video heads using a dry cleaning cassette — TCL-2UX — when:

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

● The picture is unclear or no picture appears.

● “USE CLEANING CASSETTE” appears on the screen (only

with “O.S.D.” set to “ON” (

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pg. 59)).

Usable cassettes

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

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

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

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

Playback Features

NOTE:

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

Reverse Forward

Reverse

5steps

Reverse

play

Reverse

slow

motion

2steps

Slow

motion

2steps

Normal

play

Forward

6steps

Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback

Pause during playback.

Push the

Press 9.

Activate frame-by-frame playback.

Turn the playback, or to the left for reverse frame-by-frame playback.

Press 9.

Press w or e.

dial.

JOG

dial to the right for forward frame-by-frame

JOG

ATTE NTIO N

●

Picture may not appear during high-speed 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 high-speed search, still, slow motion or frame-by-frame playback mode, the picture will be distorted, and there will be a loss of colour.

●

When normal playback resumes from search, still, slow motion or frame-by-frame playback, the picture may jitter vertically momentarily depending on the type of TV being used.

To resume normal playback, press 4 or push the dial.

JOG

Slow Motion

During playback, turn the slow motion. To play in reverse slow motion, continue to turn the direction slow motion modes.

dial to the left after selecting all the forward

JOG

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

and release again to return to still

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

NOTE:

Manual tracking is possible during slow motion playback. (

pg. 23)

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dial to the left for forward

JOG

High-Speed (Turbo) Search

During playback, turn the right.

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

dial quickly to the left or

JOG

for reverse high-speed search.

NOTE:

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

To resume normal playback, press

PLAYBACK (cont.)

Variable Speed Search

During playback, turn the 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.

dial to the right for

JOG

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 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

w or e repeatedly

Skip Search

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

To resume normal playback during a Skip Search, press

1 to 4 times to skip over

30 SEC

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

recorder searches for the index code indicating the start of the last timer-recorded programme. Once it’s found, playback begins automatically.

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

position.

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

. The recorder power comes on and the

墌

REVIEW

pg. 37).

three times

. The recorder searches

Index number

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

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.

For Automatic Start Of Playback

Press For Automatic Power Off

Press 3, then press 1 within 2 seconds. For Automatic Timer Standby

Press 3, then press # (

, then press 4 within 2 seconds.

TIMER

) within 2 seconds.

Repeat Playback

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

Start playback.

Press 4.

Activate Repeat Playback.

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

● The Play indicator ( u slowly.

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

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.

) on the front display panel blinks

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.

Override automatic tracking.

Press p on the remote control.

Adjust the tracking manually.

Press PR + or –.

● 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

Recorder’s Front

Display Panel

changes the soundtrack as follows:

AUDIO

TRACK

On-Screen

Display

HI FI

j h

USE

For Hi-Fi stereo tapes

NORM NORM

+ s + NORM

HI FI

NORM

For main audio of Bilingual tapes

For sub audio of Bilingual tapes

For audio-dubbed tapes

NOTES:

● “a

+ s” 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 28.

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

墌

pg. 59).

Basic Recording

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

RECORDING

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 and turn it to the left or right to select the channel you wish to record.

Press the recorder’s front display panel to confirm the selected tape speed.

● 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”

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

● If “O.S.D.” is set to “ON” ( screen while an index code is being marked.

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. (

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or the

PR +/–

number keys

Set the tape speed.

SP/LP/EP

(p). Check the SP/LP/EP indicator on

. (

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Start recording.

on the recorder.

pg. 29)

. Or push the

)

pg. 62

pg. 59), “MARK” blinks on the

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pg. 38).

JOG

dial

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.

pg. 25) or timer recording (墌pg. 30, 32, 34),

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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 Then press

to remove the cassette.

pg. 60).

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on the recorder.

Accidental erasure prevention

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

Record safety tab

Recording Features

Instant Timer Recording (ITR)

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

Start recording.

Press 7 on the recorder.

Engage the ITR mode.

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

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

Set the counter display.

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

Record One Programme While Watching Another

If your recorder is connected to the TV via the AV connection, press 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.

TV/VCR

. The recorder’s VCR indicator

pg. 56), you can

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Reset the counter.

Press

● 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.

before starting recording or playback.

0000

Tape Remaining Time

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

● The front display panel shows the tape remaining time with “

” displayed.

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

* Channel position is not displayed during playback.

NOTE:

Depending on the type of tape 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.

RECORDING (cont.)

Retake

You can cut out unnecessary parts of a TV programme while you are recording it.

End of programme Beginning of programme

Programme Programme

Engage the Record-Pause mode.

Press 9 during recording.

Locate the start point.

Turn the or you want to resume recording.

● Your recorder returns to the Record-Pause mode.

Press 4 when you wish to resume recording.

JOG

) and release it when you reach the point where

Resume recording.

Unnecessary

part

Recorded part

Go back to end of programme to cut out unnecessary part

dial to the left or right (or hold down 3

Unnecessary

part

NOTES:

● Retake function does not work during Direct Rec (

60).

● Noise may appear when Retake function is used at the part that is recorded in EP mode.

墌

pg. 19,

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. Tapes recorded using this function can be played back on a recorder equipped 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”. (

pg. 59)

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S-VHS ET indicator

Engage the S-VHS ET mode.

Press

S-VHS ET

on the recorder’s front panel lights up.

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

● To disengage the S-VHS ET mode, press

S-VHS ET indicator goes off.

on the recorder. The S-VHS ET indicator

S-VHS ET

. The

NOTES:

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

pg. 25) is in progress.

墌

... 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.

● 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.)

● 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.

pg. 29) is in progress.

墌

pg. 21), noise may appear. If these modes

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RECORDING (cont.)

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

“

” appear on the front display panel or “HIFI L

appears on the TV screen.

● To listen to a bilingual programme, press

“

” appears on the front display panel, or “HIFI Lj” or

“HIFI

● To listen to the standard (Regular Monaural) audio while receiving a NICAM broadcast, press appears on the front display panel or the TV screen.

R” appears on the TV screen (as required).

On-screen Display

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

AUDIO

until “NORM”

AUDIO

until “

” and

R”

” or

NOTE:

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

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.

墌

pg. 59).

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 23.

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 (

pg. 59).

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Recording

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

DURING B.E.S.T.

B.E.S.T. COMPLETE

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. 59).

● 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 (

button while “BEST” is displayed

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pg. 37).

pg. 25).

ATTEN TION

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

and

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” (

and press 7 to engage the Record

to start recording.

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pg. 59).

TIMER RECORDING

HOWVIEW

Timer

Programming

Before performing the S 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).

LCD panel

HOWVIEW

Tim er

You can use the on-screen display to enter the S number.

Access the S

Press

The front display panel looks like this:

Press the enter the S of a programme you wish to record. Then press OK.

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

PROG

Enter the S

number keys

HOWVIEW

number

screen.

number.

HOWVIEW

With the S simplified because each TV programme has a corresponding code number which your recorder is able to recognize. You can use the remote control with LCD panel to enter the S

HOWVIEW

Press

The LCD panel looks like this:

Press the a programme you wish to record. Then press .

● If you make a mistake, press & The S

HOWVIEW

number.

Access the S

LCD PROG

Enter the S

number keys

HOWVIEW

system, timer programming is greatly

HOWVIEW

to enter the S

number you enter appears on the LCD panel:

display.

number.

HOWVIEW

and input the correct number.

number of

The S

HOWVIEW

panel with only a 4-digit number:

The S

HOWVIEW

screen appears (if you’re just starting out, “P1” appears).

The front display panel shows the programme start time. Pressing

changes the display to the programme stop time, then the

date and channel position.

IMPORTANT

Make sure the channel position number you wish to record is displayed; if not, see “S and set the Guide Program number correctly.

number you enter appears on the front display

Access the S

Program

HOWVIEW

Program screen.

System Setup” on page 63

Then go to step 3 in the right column.

● 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 S

● If the “GUIDE PROG SET” screen appears, see “ATTENTION” on page 31.

HOWVIEW

number.

Set the tape speed.

Press

SP/LP/EP

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

Press

VPS/PDC

● If “VPS/PDC ON” is displayed on the TV screen or “VPS/PDC” is lit on the front display panel, VPS/PDC is set to ON.

● If “VPS/PDC OFF” is displayed on the TV screen or “VPS/PDC” is not lit on the front display panel, VPS/PDC is set to OFF.

“VPS/PDC Recording” on page 33.

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Press the The Title Edit screen appears.

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

pg. 60)

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Press the to enter characters, then press OK. For details, refer to “Entering Character” on page 41.

Press

PROG

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 36.

● Repeat steps 1 – 8 for each additional programme.

(p).

. (

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pg. 62

)

Set the VPS/PDC mode.

to select “ON” or “OFF”.

Access the Title Edit screen.

number key “1”

Enter the programme title.

number keys

and e

Return to the normal screen.

or OK. “PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears

NOTES:

● To Change The Stop Time . . . . . . press anticipated programme schedule delays.

● To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . . . . . in step 3, press serials or Friday). Either “WEEKLY” or “DAILY” appears on the TV screen. Pressing the button again makes the corresponding indication disappear.

● You can programme this recorder to timer-record as many as 8 programmes. If you try to programme the recorder to record a ninth, “PROGRAM FULL” appears on 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 TV programme with a S

● 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 S system:

A Perform “Satellite Receiver Control Setting” on page 17. B Perform steps 1 – 9. In step 3, the front display panel

C Leave the satellite receiver’s power on.

STOP +/–

DAILY (number key “8

HOWVIEW

shows “L2” for the channel position. In step 5, you cannot set “VPS/PDC” to “ON”.

in step 3. You can compensate for

WEEKLY (number key “9

pg. 35).

墌

number which starts with “0”.

”) for daily serials (Monday —

”) for weekly

HOWVIEW

ATTEN TION

Guide Program Number Set

“GUIDE PROG SET” appears after performing step 3 if the Guide Program number for the S entered has not been set. If you want to set the Guide Program number for the satellite broadcast station, press the PROG” to “SAT”. Press number on which your recorder or satellite receiver receives that station, then press OK or number. The S

HOWVIEW

number key “0

to input the channel position

to set the Guide Program

Program screen appears.

(Example) To timer-record a ZDF programme with the S

HOWVIEW

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

number you

” to change “TV

system.

after entering “2”.

Engage the recorder’s timer mode.

Press # ( “

” appears on the front display panel.

● To disengage the timer mode, press #

). The recorder turns off automatically and

TIMER

(

TIMER

) again.

TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

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).

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

Access the S

Press

Press just starting out, “P1” appears.)

The front display panel looks like this:

Press time you want recording to start.

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

PROG

Access the Programme screen.

START+/–

Enter the programme start time.

START+/–

HOWVIEW

. (If you’re

to enter the

START+/–

number for the programme

screen.

The front display panel looks like this:

Enter the programme stop time.

Press

STOP+/–

stop.

● Press and hold press and release repeatedly to move 1 minute at a time.

Press

DATE+/–

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

to enter the time you want recording to

STOP+/–

to move in 30-minute increments, or

Enter the programme date.

Enter the channel position.

Press

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

Press

● If “VPS/PDC ON” is displayed on the TV screen or “VPS/PDC” is lit on the front display panel, VPS/PDC is set to ON.

● If “VPS/PDC OFF” is displayed on the TV screen or “VPS/PDC” is not lit on the front display panel, VPS/PDC is set to OFF.

墌

Press the The Title Edit screen appears.

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

墌

Press the to enter characters, then press OK. For details, refer to “Entering Character” on page 41.

PR+/–

Set the tape speed.

SP/LP/EP

(p).

. (

墌

pg. 62

)

Set the VPS/PDC mode.

VPS/PDC

“VPS/PDC Recording” in the right column

to select “ON” or “OFF”.

Access the Title Edit screen.

number key “1”

pg. 60)

Enter the programme title.

number keys

and e

Engage the recorder’s timer mode.

Press # ( “

” appears on the front display panel.

● To disengage the timer mode, press #

To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . .

. . . anytime during steps 2 through 8, press

”) for weekly serials or

key “9

serials (Monday – Friday). Either “WEEKLY” or “DAILY” appears on the TV screen. Pressing the button again makes the corresponding indication disappear.

). The recorder turns off automatically and

TIMER

(

TIMER

DAILY (number key “8

WEEKLY (number

) again.

”) for daily

NOTES:

● 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 17. B Perform steps 1 – 12. In step 6, press the

to change “TV PROG” to “SAT”. The front display panel shows “L2” for the channel position. Then press 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. 35).

number key “0

PR+/–

”

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.

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.

Return to the normal screen.

Press 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 36.

● Repeat steps 1 – 11 for each additional programme.

or OK. “PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears

PROG

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

“VPS/PDC” appears blinking on the front display panel. 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

for about 5 seconds.

START+

again to return to normal display.

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.

● Set the tape speed.

TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

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

indicator ( ) starts blinking on the front display panel.

● The current tape speed and VPS/PDC setting appear on the front display panel, but it is impossible to change the setting. You can only change the setting after programming (

pg. 35).

墌

Set the programme start/stop time and

# on the recorder. The start time

channel.

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 (

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

● 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 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. 35).

to return to

Turn the want recording to start.

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

Push the blinking on the front display panel. Turn the the left or right to set the time you want recording to stop.

Push the select the channel you wish to record.

● You can cancel the setting at any time by pressing and holding the

JOG

remote control. Repeat the step 2.

Press automatically and

● To disengage the timer mode, press #

24H EXPRESS

dial to the left or right to set the time you

JOG

dial. The stop time indicator ( ) starts

JOG

dial. Turn the

JOG

dial for more than 3 seconds or pressing & on the

dial to the left or right to

JOG

Engage the recorder’s timer mode.

24H EXPRESS

#. The recorder turns off

appears on the front display panel.

again.

(

TIMER

) or

dial to

To cancel or change a programme...

Cancel or change a programme.

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

STOP+/–, DATE+/–, PR+/–, VPS/PDC

(

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

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

Access the Title Edit screen.

Press the The Title Edit screen appears.

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

pg. 60)

墌

number key “0

number key “1”

”.

START+/–

and/or

SP/LP/EP

Check, cancel and change programmes

Disengage the timer mode.

Press # (

Access the Programme Check screen/display.

Press ".

Access the Programme screen/display.

Press

more information. Each time you press programme’s information appears.

), then press 1.

TIMER

again to check

, the next

Enter the programme title.

Press the to enter characters, then press OK. For details, refer to “Entering Character” on page 41.

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

Press # (

number keys

Return to the normal screen/display.

Return to the timer mode.

TIMER

and e

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.

pg. 61) or the recorder is in the Timer

墌

The front display panel shows the programme start time. Pressing

changes the display to the programme stop time, then the

date and the channel position.

TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

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 programme setting. The programme with the lower programme number will be recorded and the other one will not be recorded correctly. If no changes are made for approximately 1 minute, the recorder will return to the normal screen.

Cancel or change programme setting.

To cancel a programme,

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, START+/–, STOP+/–, DATE+/–, PR+/–, VPS/PDC SP/LP/EP

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.

(

) when the Programme screen on which

press & when the Programme

press the appropriate button:

to finish the timer

PROG

and/or

NOTE:

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

Automatic Satellite 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.

SAT# indicator

ATTEN TION

● 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. 47).

● When you select “SAT”, refer to “IMPORTANT” on page 54.

Set the tape speed.

Press

SP/LP/EP

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

(p).

. (

墌

pg. 62

)

pg. 54, 55)

墌

Engage the Automatic Satellite Programme

Recording mode.

Press and hold indicator lights up and the recorder turns off automatically.

for about 2 seconds. The SAT#

SAT

NOTES:

● To disengage the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording mode, press

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

● In step 3, if the SAT

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 SAT#

● 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 SAT and 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” (

pg. 59).

墌

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

pg. 32) to timer-record a satellite programme.

墌

indicator blinks while Automatic Satellite Programme Recording is in progress.

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

pg. 29) does not work while Automatic Satellite Programme Recording is in progress.

墌

pg. 70) does not work when the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording mode is engaged.

墌

. The SAT# indicator goes off.

SAT

indicator blinks. When the satellite receiver shuts off once

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 (

pg. 30) or “Express Timer Programming” (墌pg. 32). It is

墌

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”

pg. 60).

墌

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.

PROGRAMME NAVIGATION

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.

You cannot use Programme Navigation.

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 (

pg. 39), but you cannot

墌

pg. 40, 41).

墌

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

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

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

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

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

Access the Programme Navigation screen.

Select a programme.

Start playback.

Programme Navigation Screen

Recording date

Recording start time*

Station name*

* After entering the programme title (墌pg. 40), programme title

appears instead of the recording start time and station name.

Currently selected programme

Programme title*

* Before entering the programme title (墌pg. 40), 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. 60).

PROGRAMME NAVIGATION (cont.)

Edit Programme Title

You can edit the the programme titles as you like.

Perform steps 1 to 3 of “Navigation Playback” on page 39 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 The Title Edit screen appears.

number key “1”

Enter the programme title.

Press the to enter characters, then press OK. For details, refer to “Entering Character” on page 41.

Press

number keys

Return to the normal screen.

and

Entering Character

Press the appropriate each character. Refer to the example below.

(Example) Enter “JVC NEWS”

Press 5 (JKL) once to enter “J”, then press e.

Press 8 (TUV) three times to enter “V”, then press

Press 2 (ABC) three times to enter “C”, then press

Press 0 (

Press 6 (MNO) twice to enter “N”, then press

Press 3 (DEF) twice to enter “E”, then press

Press 9 (WXYZ) once to enter “W”, then press

Press 7 (PQRS) four times to enter “S”, then press

NUMBER KEY CHARACTER

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

number key

, then press e to enter

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

( ) 1

Delete Tape Data

Perform steps 1 to 3 of “Navigation Playback” on page 39 before continuing.

Delete the tape data.

Press & for more than

e e

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 we

enter the correct character.

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

to select the character, then

to select the

Remote Control Functions

REMOTE CONTROL

Remote A/B Code Switching

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

Set the remote control code.

Press and hold seconds, press the The remote control now can transmit B code signals.

Check the remote control code for the

recorder.

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

Change the code for the recorder.

Press any key on the remote control. The recorder will now only respond to B code signals.

on the remote control for over 2

VCR

number key “2

” and then press OK.

NOTE:

To set the recorder back to respond to A code signals, repeat the same procedure as shown above, but in step 1, press the

” instead of “2”.

key “1

number

TV Multi-Brand Remote Control

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

Before performing the following steps:

Turn off the TV using its remote control.

Set the TV brand code.

Refer to the chart below. Press and hold TV on the recorder’s remote control for over 2 seconds, enter your TV’s brand code using the

number keys

Press 1 on the recorder’s remote control to turn on the TV and try operations (墌 step 2).

● Once you have set the remote control to operate the TV, you do not have to repeat this step until you replace your remote control’s batteries.

● JVC or SAMSUNG has more than one code. If the TV does not function with one code, try entering another.

Operate the TV.

First, press TV to set the remote control to TV mode, then press the corresponding button: 1,

TV%+/–

● For some brands of TV, you must press OK after having pressed the

(Volume),

number keys

(TV Muting),

, then press OK.

TV/VCR, TV PR +/–

number keys

Control Your TV Using Additional Buttons

Use the

number keys

button to select the TV’s channel.

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

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

, and the p button, & button or #

button corresponds to the

button

NOTE:

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

IMPORTANT

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

BRAND NAME CODE

JVC BLAUPUNKT BRANDT FERGUSON FINLUX FUNAI LG/GOLDSTAR GRAETZ GRUNDIG HITACHI ITT LUXOR MITSUBISHI MIVAR NEC NOKIA NORDMENDE PANASONI C PHILIPS SABA SALORA SAMSUNG SELECO SHARP SONY TELEAVIA TELEFUNKEN THOMSON TOSHIBA

01, 23, 24, 25 19 26 27 30 32 18 28 19 10 28 28 03 29 20 31 26 11 02 26 28 02, 12, 33, 34, 35 28 06 07 26 26 26 14

REMOTE CONTROL (cont.)

Satellite Receiver Multi-Brand Remote Control

Your remote control can operate the basic functions of your satellite receiver set. In addition to JVC satellite receivers, other manufacturer’s satellite receivers can also be controlled.

Before performing the following steps:

Turn off the satellite receiver using its remote control.

Set the satellite receiver brand code.

Refer to the chart in the right column. Press and hold

CABLE/SAT

seconds, enter your satellite receiver’s brand code using the Press 1 on the recorder’s remote control to turn on the satellite receiver and try operations (

● Once you have set the remote control to operate the satellite receiver, you do not have to repeat this step until you replace your remote control’s batteries.

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

First, press satellite receiver mode, then press the corresponding button:

● For some brands of satellite receiver, you must press p having pressed the

● The receivers.

on the recorder’s remote control for over 2

number keys

, then press OK.

墌

Operate the satellite receiver.

CABLE/SAT

TV PR +/–, number keys

number keys

to set the remote control to

number keys

may not function with some satellite

step 2).

after

BRAND NAME CODE

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

73 60, 61, 62, 63, 92 81 81 85 78, 79, 80 82 68 89 88 64, 65 64, 78, 99 68 75 70, 71, 96 68 93 70 87, 94 65, 67, 74, 86, 92 74, 92 66, 84 69 97 83, 90 68 64 69, 98 97 83 91 64

IMPORTANT

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

EDITING

Edit From A Camcorder

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

Recorder

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

Make connections.

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. 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.

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

To rear panel PAUSE

AUDIO VIDEO input

Video cable (not provided)

Camcorder

Player

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

Recorder

S-VIDEO input

S-Video cable (not provided)

input

Audio cable (not provided)

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

EDIT

AUDIO input

Audio cable (not provided)

S-VIDEO OUT

connector

Mini-plug cable (not provided) (JVC camcorder only)

To rear panel PAUSE connector

Mini-plug cable (not provided) (JVC camcorder only)

Set the recorder’s input mode.

Press

AUX (number key “0

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 59.

Start the camcorder.

Engage the Play mode of the camcorder.

Start the recorder.

Engage the Record mode of the recorder.

”) and/or PR to select “F-1” for

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.

Camcorder

Player

AUDIO OUT

EDIT

Output/Input Set

EDITING (cont.)

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

the table below.

L-1 OUTPUT

: If a connected appliance’s input is

VIDEO

S-VIDEO:

to select

bold

compatible only with regular video signals, set to “VIDEO”. If a connected appliance’s input is 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.)

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

L-1 INPUT

: If a connected appliance’s output is

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

Return to the normal screen.

Press

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

: If a connected appliance’s output is

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”.

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 46.

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

DECODER connector.

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “L-2

” or “L-2 INPUT”.

SELECT

Then, press OK or the appropriate setting.

* The default setting is

the table below.

L-2 SELECT

: To use this recorder as the recording

A/V

DECODER

: To view a satellite programme with

SAT

to select

bold

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.

: To use a decoder connected to the

AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector.

the TV set while the recorder is turned off. (

墌

pg. 54)

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” appears on TV screen or front display panel instead of “L-2” or “L2”.

● 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”.

L-2 INPUT

: If a connected appliance’s output is

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

Return to the normal screen.

Press

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

: If a connected appliance’s output is

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.)

Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder

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 on page 49.

When using your recorder as the source player ...

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

墌

pg. 47).

墌

pg. 47).

pg. 46).

AUX (number key “0

”)

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.

Set the edit mode.

See “PICTURE CONTROL” on page 59.

Start the source player.

Engage the Play mode of the source player.

Start the recording deck.

Engage the Record mode of the recording deck.

TV receiver

Video channel or AV mode

21-pin SCART cable

RF cable (provided)

Player

(not provided)

Another recorder

Your recorder

Recorder

21-pin SCART cable

(not provided)

Another recorder

Your recorder

RF cable (provided)

TV receiver

Video channel or AV mode

Recorder

Player

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. 59).

Audio Dubbing

Audio Dubbing replaces the normal audio sound of a previously recorded tape with a new soundtrack.

ATTENTION:

Audio dubbing is not possible with a cassette recorded in EP mode.

EDITING (cont.)

Normal audio track

Video/Hi-Fi audio track

Your recorder

CD player, etc.

Pre-recorded tape

Audio-dubbed tape

Mixer output

CD player, etc.

Audio mixer

Original sound

AUDIO OUT

Your recorder

Make connections.

Connect an audio component to the AUDIO L + R input connectors on the recorder’s front panel.

● When connecting a monaural audio component, use only the recorder’s AUDIO L input connector.

Set the recorder’s input mode.

Press

AUX (number key “0

“S-1”.

Locate the start point.

Press 4 to start playback of the tape in your recorder, and

when you reach the point where you want to start

press

dubbing.

Engage the Audio Dubbing mode.

Press

● Your recorder enters the Audio Dubbing Pause mode. (“o blinks, “

● To perform Audio Dubbing with audio mixing, press to select “

* Audio Dubbing with audio mixing is not possible if you are using a

monaural audio component, or if you don’t have an audio mixer.

A.DUB

” and “i” light up on the front display panel.)

+ s (L+R)” at this point.

”) and/or PR to select “F-1” or

”

AUDIO

Start dubbing.

Engage the audio component’s Play mode, then press 4 to start the tape in your recorder; Audio Dubbing begins at this point.

● “o

” blinks and “u” is displayed on the front display panel.

● To stop dubbing temporarily, press dubbing.

End Audio Dubbing.

Press 8 on the remote control or stop the tape in your recorder, and engage the audio component’s Stop mode.

. Press 4 to resume

on the recorder to

NOTES:

● When monitoring the sound during Audio Dubbing, the normal soundtrack is automatically selected. If you wish to hear the mixed sound (Hi-Fi + Normal soundtracks), press

to select “

AUDIO

● Audio Dubbing stops automatically when the counter reaches “0:00:00”, and the recorder enters the Play mode. Check the counter reading before dubbing.

● Audio Dubbing is also possible using the rear panel AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT or AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector. When using these 21-pin SCART connectors, be sure to select the correct input mode (“L-1” or “L-2”) in step 2.

● Audio Dubbing is not possible with cassettes whose record safety tab has been removed.

● When playing back an audio-dubbed tape, press select the soundtrack you wish to hear. (

+ s (L+R) + NORM” (墌pg. 23).

pg. 23)

墌

AUDIO

Insert Editing

Insert Editing replaces part of the recorded scene with new material. Both the picture and Hi-Fi audio soundtrack are replaced with new ones, while the normal audio soundtrack remains unchanged. If you wish to change the normal audio track as well, use the Audio Dubbing function simultaneously. For Insert Editing, use your recorder as the recording deck.

ATTENTION:

Insert editing is not possible with a cassette recorded in EP mode.

Source tape

EDITING (cont.)

Recording tape

Recorder

Before Insert Editing

After Insert Editing

Audio/Video signalS-Video signal

Normal audio track

Video/Hi-Fi audio track

Your recorder

Player

Another recorder

Make connections.

Connect the player’s VIDEO OUT or S-VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors to your recorder’s VIDEO or S-VIDEO and AUDIO input connectors on the front panel.

Set the recorder’s input mode.

Press

AUX (number key “0

the AUDIO and VIDEO input connectors or “S-1” for AUDIO and S-VIDEO input connectors.

Locate the end point.

Load the recording cassette into your recorder, and play it back to determine the edit-out point (the end of the segment to be replaced) using the

and 9.

Reset the counter.

Press

The counter is reset to “0:00:00”.

●

Determine the edit-in point (the beginning of the segment to be replaced) using the

● Be sure to engage the Still mode at the edit-in point.

Press

● Your recorder enters the Insert Pause mode. (“o

“

● The TV screen changes from the still picture to the input source you are going to record.

0000

Locate the start point.

Engage the Insert Editing mode.

INSERT

” light up on the front display panel.)

”) and/or PR to select “F-1” for

dial, or pressing

JOG

dial, or pressing

JOG

and

w e

”, “u” and

Start Editing.

Load the source cassette and play back the segment that is to be inserted. When you reach the start of the section of the source tape that you wish to insert, press 4 to start the tape in your recorder; Insert Editing begins at this point.

● “

” and “u” are displayed on the front display panel.

End Insert Editing.

At counter “0:00:00”, Insert Editing will stop automatically while the tape continues running in the Play mode. If you wish to stop Insert Editing before the specified edit-out point, press

AV Insert Editing

If you want to replace the picture, Hi-Fi audio soundtrack and normal audio soundtrack all at the same time ... ... In step 6, after you press (

” and “u” blink and “i” lights up on the front display

“

panel.)

0000

INSERT

, press

A.DUB

NOTES:

● All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.

● Insert Editing is not possible with cassettes whose record safety

tab has been removed.

● When Insert Editing is performed on a tape that has been recorded on another video recorder, the inserted portion may appear distorted.

● In Insert Editing, the recording speed (SP/LP) is determined by the previous recording to be replaced. If the previous recording’s speed changes within a single edit, the inserted picture will be distorted at the switching point.

● A small portion of the recording which precedes an insert edit may become erased.

● Insert Editing is also possible using the rear panel AV1 (L-1) IN/ OUT or AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector. When using these 21-pin SCART connectors, be sure to select the correct input mode (“L-1” or “L-2”) in step 2.

also.

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS

Connecting To A Satellite Receiver

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” (

● You can use Automatic Satellite Programme Recording

function (

● To record a programme via the satellite receiver, select L-2 mode by pressing “L-2” appears on the front display panel.

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

TV aerial cable

ANT. IN

RF OUT

21-pin SCART connector

pg. 37) with this connection.

墌

AUX (number key “0

Aerial connector

pg. 47).

墌

Back of TV

”) and/or PR so that

Back of recorder

Mains outlet

IMPORTANT

When you set “L-2 SELECT” to “SAT” (墌pg. 47), 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 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

on the remote control to set the recorder to the video mode.

TV/VCR

on the remote control to turn off the VCR

TV/VCR

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” (

● You can use Automatic Satellite Programme Recording

function (

● To record a programme via the satellite receiver, select L-2 mode by pressing “L-2” appears on the front display panel.

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

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

TV aerial cable

pg. 37) with this connection.

墌

AUX (number key “0

21-pin SCART connector

ANT. IN

RF OUT

pg. 47).

墌

Back of TV

”) and/or PR so that

Aerial connector

Mains outlet

Decoder

Back of recorder

Connecting/Using

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS (cont.)

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

RF cable

(provided)

AV1 (L-1) IN/OUTAV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER

TV aerial cable

Select the input mode.

Set “L-2 SELECT” to “DECODER”. (墌pg. 47)

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 67.

Decoder

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.

Mode Set

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS

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

For each mode setting, see pages 59 to 62.

●

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

Access the Main Menu screen.

Press

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

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

Access the Mode Set screen.

Select the mode.

Select the mode setting.

Press OK or e.

Return to the normal screen.

Press

DIGITAL TBC/NR

OFF

B.E.S.T.

OFF

PICTURE CONTROL

: Provides the optimised

AUTO

: Minimizes picture

EDIT

: Reduces image coarseness

SOFT

: Clearer, sharper-edged

SHARP

picture benefits of the B.E.S.T. Picture System.

degradation during editing (recording and playback).

when viewing overplayed tapes containing a lot of noise.

picture when viewing images with lots of flat, same-coloured surfaces such as cartoons.

* The default setting is

Your recorder is equipped with the Digital TBC (Time Base Corrector) that removes jitter from fluctuating video signals to deliver a stable picture even with old tapes and rental cassettes. The on/off of Digital 3-DNR (Noise Reduction) which cuts noise and enables clear picture reproduction is also linked to this function. We recommend that you set “DIGITAL TBC/NR” to “ON” when... ... playing back a tape recorded on a camcorder. ... playing back a tape repeatedly used. ... using this video recorder as the source player for editing.

in the table below.

bold

NOTES:

●

If you play back a tape recorded under poor TV reception condition, the picture may become more stable with Digital TBC/NR set to off.

●

When “DIGITAL TBC/NR” is set to “ON”, if you play back a tape where certain types of signals are recorded (using a PC or some character generators), the playback picture may be distorted. If this is the case, set “DIGITAL TBC/NR” to “OFF”.

●

When playing back a MESECAM tape, Digital TBC/NR does not function even though “DIGITAL TBC/NR” is set to “ON”.

You can set the B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking) system to “ON” or “OFF” (墌pg. 29).

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

NOTES:

●

When you select “EDIT”, “SOFT” or “SHARP”, 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”.

AUTO TIMER

OFF

O.S.D.

OFF

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

(TIMER).

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

pg. 15, 16).

墌

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.

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

PROG. NAVIGATION

OFF

DIRECT REC

OFF

* The default setting is

in the table below.

bold

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 (

pg. 38), set “PROG. NAVIGATION” to “OFF”.

墌

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.

When this function is set to “ON”, you can easily start recording the programme that you are watching on your TV. Press and hold 7 and press 4 on the remote control, or press

on the recorder.

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 (

pg. 10).

墌

●

If “DIRECT REC” is set to “OFF”, the Recording” (

●

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

●

Retake function (

pg. 24).

墌

pg. 26) does not work during Direct Rec.

墌

button functions as described in “Basic

AUTO SP]LP TIMER

OFF

When this function is set to “ON”, the recorder automatically switches to LP mode to allow complete recording if there is not enough tape to record the entire programme while 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

DIGITAL 3R

OFF

POWER SAVE

OFF

* The default setting is

in the table below.

bold

When this function is set to “ON”, the Digital 3R picture system applies edge correction to the luminance signal to enhance detail.

NOTES:

●

Normally it is recommended to keep “DIGITAL 3R” set to “ON”.

●

Depending on the type of tape being used, picture quality may be better with “DIGITAL 3R” set to “OFF”.

●

If you use the recorder as the source player for editing, be sure to set “DIGITAL 3R” to “OFF” before starting.

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” (

墌

pg. 37).

pg. 70) does not work.

墌

pg. 47).

VIDEO STABILIZER

OFF

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.

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”.

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

S-VHS

OFF

* The default setting is

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 27.

To record in VHS:

●

Insert a cassette marked “VHS”. If the S-VHS ET indicator on the recorder’s front panel is lit and the S-VHS ET mode is activated, press S-VHS ET indicator goes 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.

in the table below.

bold

S-VHS ET

. The

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.

COLOUR SYSTEM

PAL/NTS C

MESECAM

: To record PAL signals, or play back a

PAL or NTSC tape.

: To record SECAM signals, or play

back a MESECAM tape.

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.

NOTES:

●

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

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

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

About NTSC Playback

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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.

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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.)

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The counter and tape remaining time readings will be incorrect.

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

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

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System Setup

IMPORTANT

Normally, Auto Set Up (墌pg. 12), Preset Download (墌pg. 14) or Auto Channel Set (墌pg. 64) sets the Guide Program numbers automatically. You need to set the Guide Program numbers manually only in the following cases.

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When timer-programming with the S your recorder, is not selected,

when you add a channel after Auto Set Up, Preset Download or Auto Channel Set has taken place, —Set the Guide Program number for that station manually.

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When you wish to timer-record a satellite programme with the S —Set the Guide Program numbers for all satellite broadcasts received on your satellite receiver.

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

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system, the channel position, where the station you wish to record is received on

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system,

Guide Program Number Set

Access the Main Menu screen.

Press

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

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

Press rt to enter the Guide Program number for the desired station as shown in the TV listings. Then press OK or

Access the Initial Set screen.

Access the Guide Program Set screen.

Enter the Guide Program number.

(Example) When inputting the

Guide Program number 2 for ZDF.

Enter the receiving channel position number.

Press the select “TV PROG” or “SAT”. Then press number of the recorder’s channel position on which the Guide Program number’s broadcast is received by the recorder or the satellite receiver. Then press OK or

●

Press

number key “0

to input the

To timer-record a satellite programme with the S system, you need to install the provided Satellite Controller and perform the procedure described in “Satellite Receiver Control Setting” ( Repeat steps 4 and 5 as necessary.

墌

pg. 17).

Return to the normal screen.

” to

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(Example) If ZDF is received on

channel position 2.

Guide Program Number

“Guide Program (GUIDE PROG) number” refers to the assigned TV station numbers, according to broadcast area, for the S

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numbers can be found in most TV listings.

timer recording. The Guide Program

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.

pg. 12, 14).

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Auto Channel Set

Turn on the recorder.

Press 1.

Access the Main Menu screen.

Press

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

Access the Auto Channel Set screen.

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.

IMPORTANT

Beginning End

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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

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programme of a different station. When programming the timer using the S desired channel is selected correctly ( “S

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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”).

system, the recorder will record a TV

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Timer Programming”).

system, be sure to check the

pg. 30,

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pg. 67, “Delete

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NOTES:

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Fine tuning is performed automatically during Auto Channel Set. If you want to perform tuning manually, refer to page 68.

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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.

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

pg. 67, “INFORMATION”).

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Perform Auto Channel Set.

Press OK twice.

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If you have connected the recorder and your TV via AV connection ( recorder automatically performs the Preset Download and the T-V LINK screen will appear (

pg. 14).

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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.

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

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

Return to the normal screen.

Press

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Using the Confirmation screen, you can skip or add channel positions, enter station names and perform other operations. Refer to pages 66 – 68 for the procedures.

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

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For information on scrambled broadcasts, refer to page 67.

pg. 10), the

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” mark on the TV screen

pg. 69). The

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rt w e

Manual Channel Set

Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up (

pg. 12), Preset Download (墌pg. 14) or Auto Channel Set

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(

pg. 64).

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Access the Main Menu screen.

Press

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

Access the Confirmation screen.

. The

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 want to store.

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Press OK and the Confirmation screen appears.

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Press

●

number keys

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 (

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

Enter new channel information.

Repeat steps 3 – 6 as necessary.

Close the Confirmation screen.

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

pg. 67).

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If you wish to set station names other than the ones registered in your recorder, see “Set Stations (B)” (

to input the channel number you

pg. 69), press e

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. While tuning, “+” or “–” appears.

until “+/–” begins blinking,

pg. 47).

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pg. 68).

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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.

ATTEN TION

Guide Program numbers are not set when channels are stored manually. If an attempt is made at timer programming with the S SET” screen appears; set the Guide Program numbers on this screen. ( Number Set”) Or perform “Guide Program Number Set” (

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system in this state, the “GUIDE PROG

pg. 31, “ATTENTION — Guide Program

pg. 63).

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Delete A Channel

Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on page 66 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 &.

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

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Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary.

Close the Confirmation screen.

Press

Change Station Channel Position

Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on page 66 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. 47).

Access the Confirmation screen.

Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on page 66.

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.

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Repeat steps 3 – 5 as necessary.

Close the Confirmation screen.

Press

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

●

Press

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

Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary.

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 64. B Press

C Press

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

Manual Channel Set screen in step 4 on page 66.

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

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 66 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 (

pg. 69) appear as you

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press

Press OK.

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The Confirmation screen appears.

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Repeat steps 1 – 4 as necessary.

Press

Switch the stations.

Close the Confirmation screen.

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 66 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, +,

(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

Close the Confirmation screen.

Press

to enter. Enter the remaining

until the incorrect character

NOTE:

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

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

Fine-Tuning Channels Already Stored

Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on page 66 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.

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The Confirmation screen appears.

●

Repeat steps 1 – 3 as necessary.

Close the Confirmation screen.

Press

TV Station And ID List

ID* STATION NAME

1000 3SAT ADLT ANT3 ARD ARTE B1 BBC BBC1 BBC2 BR3 C+ C1 CAN5 CANV CH4 CH5 CHLD CINE CLUB CMT CNN CSUR DISC DR DR2 DRS DSF ETB1 ETB2 EURO EUSP FEMM FILM FNET FR2 FR3 GALA HR3 INFO ITA1 ITA7 ITV JSTV KA2 KAB1 KAN2 LOCA M6 MBC MCM MDR MOVE MTV MTV3 N3 N-TV NBC NDR3 NED1 NED2 NED3 NEWS NICK NRK NRK2 ODE ORF1 ORF2

TV1000 3SAT ADULT ANTENA3 ARD ARTE BERLIN1 BBC GROUP BBC1 BBC2 BAYERN3 CANAL PLUS PORTUGUSES CANALE5 KETNET CANVAS CHANNEL4 CHANNEL5 CHILD CINEMA TELECLUB CMT CNN ANDALUCIA DISCOVERY DR TV DR2 DRS DSF ETB1 ETB2 EURONEWS EUROSPORTS FEMMAN FILM FILMNET France2 France3 GALAVISION HESSEN3 INFO-KANAL ITALIA1 ITALIA7 ITV JSTV KA2 KABEL1 KANAL2 LOCAL M6 MBR MCM MDR MOVIE MTV MTV3 NORD3 N-TV NBC SUPER NDR3 NED1 NED2 NED3

NICKELODEON NRK NRK2 ODEON ORF1 ORF2

ID* STATION NAME

ORF3 OWL3 PREM PRO7 RAI1 RAI2 RAI3 RET4 21 RTBF RTL RTL2 RTL4 RTL5 RTP S4 SAT1 SBS SF1 SF2 SHOW SIC SKY SKYN SPRT SRTL STAR SVT1 SVT2 SWR TCC TELE TEL5 TF1 TM3 TMC TNT TRT TSI TSR TV1 TV2 TV3 TV4 TV5 TV6 TVE1 TVE2 TVG TVI TVN VCR VERO VH-1 VIVA VIV2 VMTV VOX VT4 VTM WDR1 WDR3 YLE1 YLE2 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.

ORF3 OWL3 PREMIERE PRO7 RAI1 RAI2 RAI3 RETE4 TELE21 RTBF1 or 2 RTL RTL2 RTL4 RTL5 RTP SCHWEIZ4 SAT1 SBS SF1 SF2 SHOW SOCIEDADE SKY CHANNEL SKY NEWS SPORT SUPER RTL STAR-TV SVT1 SVT2 SUEDWEST3 TCC TELE TELE5 TF1 TM3 TELEMONTECARLO TNT INT TRT INT TSI TSR BRTN TV1 TV2 TV3 TV4 TV5 TV6 TVE1 TVE2 TV GALICIA TV INDEPENDENT TV NORGE VIDEO VERONICA VH-1 VIVA VIVA2 VIDEO MUSIC VOX VT4 VTM West1 West3 YLE1 YLE2 ZDF ZTV

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. 12), Preset Download (

pg. 14) or Auto Channel Set (墌pg. 64), without ever

墌

having set the clock 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, Preset Download or Auto Channel Set.

—the recorder’s memory backup has expired.

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

Turn on the recorder.

Press 1.

Access the Main Menu screen.

Press

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

Access the Initial Set screen.

“Just Clock” in

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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:

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”.

If you turn off Just Clock, the accuracy of your

to change

Access the Clock Set screen.

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

. The Clock Set screen appears.

NOTE:

When you have selected MAGYARORSZÁG (36), CESKÁ REPUBLIKA (42), POLSKA (48) or OTHER EASTERN EUROPE (EE) for the country setting ( Clock function. Skip steps 6 and 7 on page 71.

pg. 12, 16), you cannot use Just

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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.

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

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

Set Just Clock.

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

, then press OK or e.

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For the Just clock function, refer to “Just Clock” on page 70.

●

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

to change the

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.

Start the clock operation.

Press

NOTES:

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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.

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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” (

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

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

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pg. 37).

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pg. 47).

墌

pg. 61).

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 —

— 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 or S-VIDEO connection, or vice versa.

If you have connected the recorder to your TV via the AV or S-VIDEO connection (墌pg. 10, 11), 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 panel shows the following.

on the recorder until the front display

If the two vertical white bars appear clearly on the TV screen as shown to the right, go to step 4.

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If the two vertical white bars do not appear clearly, re-set the video recorder to another vacant channel and try again.

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

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Set the RF output system.

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

●

If you have selected MAGYARORSZÁG (36), CESKÁ REPUBLIKA (42), POLSKA (48) or OTHER EASTERN EUROPE (EE) for the country setting ( “2”.

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For other countries, set to “1”. Then press OK. (1: B/G 2: D/K)

Set the video channel.

With AV or S-VIDEO Connection

Press (or “2OUT– –”).

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Now the video channel is set to off.

With RF Connection

Press 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

until the front display panel shows “1OUT– –”

PR –

or – to set the video recorder to a vacant

PR +

pg. 12, 16), press rt to set to

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NOTES:

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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.

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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 or S-VIDEO 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.

TROUBLESHOOTING

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

POWER

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

1. No power is supplied to the recorder.

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

3. The remote control won’t function.

●

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

●

“

” is displayed on the front display

panel with “AUTO TIMER” set to “OFF”.

●

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

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

TAPE TR A N SPORT

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

●

“

1. The tape does not run during recording.

2. The tape will not rewind or fast-forward.

” is displayed on the front display

panel.

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The tape is already fully rewound or fast-forwarded.

Press 4 to turn the “i” indicator off.

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.

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 or S-VIDEO connection, the TV receiver is not set to the AV mode.

●

This is normal.

●

The automatic tracking mode is engaged.

●

The video heads may be dirty. Use a dry cleaning cassette TCL-2UX 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” (

pg. 72).

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If you are using the AV or S-VIDEO connection, set the TV to its AV mode.

Try manual tracking. (

consult your JVC dealer.

Try manual tracking. (

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pg. 23)

RECORDING

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

1. Recording cannot be started.

2. TV broadcasts cannot be recorded.

3. Tape-to-tape editing is not possible.

4. Camcorder recording is not possible.

5. “

[

” on the front display panel won’t

stop blinking.

TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)

●

There is no cassette loaded, or the cassette loaded has had its record safety tab removed.

●

“L-1”, “L-2”, “F-1”, “S-1” or “SAT” has been selected as the input mode.

●

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

●

All necessary power switches have not been turned on.

●

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

●

The camcorder has not been properly 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.

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.

2. Timer programming is not possible.

3. “

” and “[” on the front display

panel won’t stop blinking.

4. “

” blinks for 10 seconds and the

Timer mode is disengaged.

5. The S

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timer-record properly.

system does not

●

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

●

The timer is not engaged. Press

●

Timer recording is in progress. Timer programming can’t be performed

●

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.

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, or cover the hole using adhesive tape.

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

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 “Guide Program Number Set” (

pg. 63) and re-perform the procedure.

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again.

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

6. “[” on the front display panel and SAT

indicator won’t stop blinking.

7. The power shuts off and “ stop blinking.

[

” won’t

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

PLAYBACK

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

during playback or search?

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?

This is normal.

Q. Can the video recorder indefinitely remain in

the still mode?

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?

No, it is normal.

Q. Noise bar appear during variable-speed search.

What’s the problem?

This is normal.

Q. Sometimes, during Index Search, the video

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

There may be index codes too close together.

TIMER RECORDING

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

panel. Is there a problem?

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?

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?

This is normal. It reduces distortion at the pause

and resume points.

Q. Can the video recorder indefinitely remain in

the Record-Pause mode?

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?

The video recorder stops recording, and “

on the front display panel won’t stop blinking.

[

”

SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL

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

Power on : 22 W Power off : 3.8 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 278 mm Weight : 3.6 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 connectors:

IN x 1, OUT 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,

Satellite Controller RM-SD1,

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.

LISTE OF TERMS

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

Auto Channel Set ...................................................................64

Auto Set Up ...........................................................................12

AUTO SP

AUTO TIMER ........................................................................59

Automatic Satellite Programme Recording .............................37

AV Insert Editing ....................................................................53

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LP TIMER ............................................................60

B.E.S.T. Picture System ....................................................29, 59

Change Station Channel Position ...........................................67

Check, cancel and change programmes .................................35

Clock Set ...............................................................................70

COLOUR SYSTEM .................................................................62

Connecting To A Satellite Receiver ........................................54

Delete A Channel ..................................................................67

DIGITAL 3R ...........................................................................61

DIGITAL TBC/NR ..................................................................59

DIRECT REC ....................................................................19, 60

EDITING ................................................................................45

Elapsed Recording Time Indication ........................................25

Express Timer Programming ...................................................32

Fine-Tuning Channels Already Stored ....................................68

Guide Program Number Set .............................................31, 63

High-Speed (Turbo) Search ....................................................21

Index Search ..........................................................................22

Insert Editing ..........................................................................52

Instant ReView .......................................................................22

Instant Timer Recording (ITR) .................................................25

Just Clock ..............................................................................70

L-1 INPUT .............................................................................46

L-1 OUTPUT .........................................................................46

L-2 INPUT .............................................................................47

L-2 SELECT ............................................................................47

Language ...............................................................................16

O.S.D. ..................................................................................59

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY .............................................................7

Output/Input Set ....................................................................46

PICTURE CONTROL .............................................................59

PLAYBACK ............................................................................ 20

POWER SAVE ........................................................................ 61

Preset Download ...................................................................14

PROG. NAVIGATION ...........................................................60

PROGRAMME NAVIGATION ...............................................41

Record One Programme While Watching Another ................25

RECORDING .........................................................................24

Recording Resume Function ..................................................24

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

Repeat Playback ....................................................................23

Retake ...................................................................................26

Satellite Controller .................................................................17

Satellite Receiver Control Setting ...........................................17

Set Stations (A) ....................................................................... 68

Set Stations (B) .......................................................................68

HOWVIEW

Skip Search ............................................................................ 22

Slow Motion...........................................................................21

Soundtrack Selection .............................................................23

Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback ..................................21

Super VHS ET (S-VHS ET) ................................................27, 62

S-VHS ..............................................................................48, 62

System Setup ....................................................... 63

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

Tape Position Indicator ............................................................7

Tape Remaining Time ............................................................ 25

TIMER RECORDING .............................................................30

Timer Warning Display ...........................................................7

Tuner Set ...............................................................................64

T-V LINK ...............................................................................19

TV Station And ID List ...........................................................69

Variable Speed Search ...........................................................22

Video Channel Set .................................................................72

VIDEO STABILIZER ...............................................................61

VPS/PDC Recording ..............................................................33

When programmes overlap each other ..................................36

When Receiving A Scrambled Broadcast ...............................67

Manual Channel Set ..............................................................66

Manual Tracking ....................................................................23

Mode Set ...............................................................................58

Next Function Memory ..........................................................23

24 Hour Express Timer Programming ....................................34

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Auto Set Up — referring to the front display panel

The Auto Set Up function sets the tuner channels, clock and Guide Program numbers automatically.

BEFORE YOU START PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT:

The TV aerial cable is connected to the ANT.IN connector on the rear panel of the video recorder.

The video recorder’s mains power cord is connected to a mains outlet.

The video recorder is turned off.

Load batteries into the remote control.

Press 1 (recorder/remote).

Press rt (remote) to select the international telephone

country code. (Example) DEUTSCHLAND (49) is selected.

If you have selected 32 (BELGIUM) or 41 (SUISSE), press OK (remote) and select the language code by pressing

●

(remote), then go to step 3.

International Telephone Country Code

BELGIUM

ESKÁ REPUBLIKA

DAN MARK DEUTSCHLAND ESPAÑA GREECE ITALIA MAGYARORSZÁG NEDERLAND NORGE

32 : : : : : : : : :

ÖSTERREICH

POLSKA

PORTUGAL

SUISSE

SUOMI

SVERIGE OTHER WESTERN EUROPE

OTHER EASTERN EUROPE

351

358

– –

(Example) FRANCAIS (03) is selected for BELGIUM (32).

Language Code

ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANCAIS

International telephone

Language code

country code

If you have selected 36 (MAGYARORSZÁG), 42 (CESKÁ REPUBLIKA), 48 (POLSKA) or EE (OTHER EASTERN

●

ITALIANO CASTELLANO NEDERLANDS SVENSKA

EUROPE), press OK. The Clock Set screen appears. Set the clock manually If you have selected any other country name (code), press OK and go to step

●

Press OK (remote). “Auto” appears on the front display panel.

Press OK (remote) to start Auto Set Up. Do NOT press any button on the video recorder or remote control during

01 : : : : : :

NORSK

SUOMI

DAN SK

POLSKI 05 06 07

TINA

CEc

MAGYAR

: : : : : :

(墌pg. 70), then go to step 3.

“Auto” is blinking.

If you have connected the recorder to your TV via the AV connection (

●

perform Preset Download ( If “– –:– –” appears on the front display panel, see page 15 of the instructions.

●

pg. 14) instead of the Auto Set Up.

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pg. 10), the recorder will automatically

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* Once you have performed Auto Set Up, even if the recorder’s memory backup has expired, the recorder will not

perform Auto Set Up again. Perform tuner setting (

pg. 64) and/or clock setting (墌pg. 70) as required.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION SEE INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGE 12

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JVC HR-S8850EK User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

SAFETY FIRST

INDEX

INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER

INITIAL SETTINGS

SAT CONTROL SET

PLAYBACK

RECORDING

TIMER RECORDING

PROGRAMME NAVIGATION

REMOTE CONTROL

EDITING

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS

TROUBLESHOOTING

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

SPECIFICATIONS

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