JVC HR-S9400EK User Manual

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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

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CONTENTS

SAFETY FIRST 2

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

Some Do's And Don'ts ............... 3

INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER 4

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

S-VIDEO Connection ................. 6

INITIAL SETTINGS 8

Video Channel Set ..................... 8

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

Video Plus+ Setup .................... 12

PLAYBACK 14

Basic Playback ......................... 14

Playback Features .................... 15

TimeScan ................................. 20

RECORDING 22

Basic Recording ....................... 22

Recording Features .................. 23

TIMER RECORDING 26

Video Plus+ Timer Recording ... 26

Regular Timer Programming..... 28

EDITING 32

Preparation For Editing ............. 32

Edit To Or From Another Video

Recorder .................................. 34

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

Random Assemble Editing ........ 36

Insert Editing ............................ 38

Audio Dubbing ........................ 40

INFORMATION ON J TERMINAL 41 SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 42

Connection To A Stereo

System ..................................... 42

Connection To A Satellite

Receiver ................................... 43

SPECIAL FEATURES 44 TUNER SET 48

Auto Channel Set ..................... 48

Manual Channel Set ................. 50

CLOCK SET 56 TROUBLESHOOTING 58 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 60 SPECIFICATIONS 61 INDEX 62

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SAFETY FIRST

Safety Precautions

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

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

MOISTURE.

IMPORTANT

Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If

the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain a proper safety approved extension lead/adapter or consult your dealer.

BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally fitted, and to replace the fuse cover.

If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply. If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below: DO NOT make any connection to the Larger Terminal coded E or Green. The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue to N (Neutral) or Black Brown to L (Live) or Red

If these colours do not correspond with the terminal identifications of your plug, connect as follows: Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or coloured Black. Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or coloured Red.

If in doubt — consult a competent electrician.

CAUTION

n 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.

n 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.

IMPORTANT

n Please read the various precautions on p. 2 – 3 of this

instruction manual before installing or operating the recorder.

n 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.

The STANDBY/ON button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit, but switches operating

current on and off. " " shows electrical power standby and " " shows ON.

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

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

1. DO NOT place the recorder . . .

... in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or

humidity. ... in direct sunlight. ... in a dusty environment. ... in an environment where strong magnetic fields are

generated. ... on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration.

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

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

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

5. AVOID violent shocks to the recorder during transport.

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n 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".

n Video Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar

Development Corporation. The Video Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

n Certain audio features of this product manufactured under a

license from Desper Products, Inc. Spatializert is a trademark owned by Desper Products, Inc.

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.

ABOUT HEAD CLEANING

Accumulation of dirt and other particles on the video heads may cause the playback picture to become blurred or interrupted. Be sure to contact your nearest JVC dealer if such troubles occur.

Some Do's And Don'ts On The Safe Use Of Equipment

This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.

DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment. DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnec-

tions between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections.

DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equip-

ment.

DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment. DON'T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is

damanged in any way — switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.

DON'T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages. DON'T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is de-

signed for unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family knows how to do this. Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people.

DON'T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements

of road safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.

DON'T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing. DON'T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings. Overheat-

ing will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.

DON'T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety always

fit the manufacturer's approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions.

DON'T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.

ABOVE ALL...

— NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the

case — this could result in a fatal electrical shock;

— NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe than

sorry!

INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER

Basic Connections

Back of TV

Aerial connector

21-pin AV input connector (SCART)

It's essential that your video recorder be properly connected. Follow these steps carefully. THESE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ANY VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PERFORMED.

CHECK CONTENTS

Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in “Specifications” (Z pg. 61).

RF Cable (provided)

21-pin SCART Cable (not provided)

Mains Power Cord

SITUATE RECORDER

Place the recorder on a stable, flat surface.

CONNECT RECORDER TO TV

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

RF CONNECTION

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To Connect To A TV With NO 21-pin AV input connector (SCART) . . .

a– Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV. b– Connect the TV aerial cable to the ANT. IN jack

on the rear panel of the recorder.

c– Connect the provided RF cable between the RF

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

Before operating the recorder, make sure the TV’s channel is set to the VIDEO channel (Z pg. 8).

AV CONNECTION

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To Connect To A TV with 21-pin AV input connector (SCART) . . .

a– Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per “RF

CONNECTION”.

b– Connect an optional SCART cable between the AV1

IN/OUT socket on the rear panel of the recorder and the TV’s 21-pin AV input connector (SCART).

c– Choose the appropriate AV1 output signal (

OUTPUT SIGNAL SELECTION" on page 5).

S-VIDEO CONNECTION

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If you have a TV with S-VIDEO input connector, see "S-VIDEO Connection" on page 6.

Mains outlet

CONNECT RECORDER TO MAINS

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

Z "AV1

ATTENTION

If you have finished all the necessary connections, go to "Video Channel Set" on page 8, then perform Auto Set Up on page 10; do NOT press the control to turn on the recorder's power before you start Auto Set Up.

TV Aerial Cable (not provided)

button on the recorder/remote

PAUSE/ R.A.EDIT

RF OUT

ANT.IN

IN OUT

AUDIO

OUT

AV1 IN/OUT

AV2 IN

AV1 OUT

COMP. Y/C

Back of Recorder

AV1 OUT Switch

AV1 OUTPUT SIGNAL SELECTION

The AV1 IN/OUT connector accepts only a composite signal (regular video signal), but can deliver either a composite video signal or a Y/C signal (a signal in which the luminance and chrominance signals are separated) according to the setting of the rear panel AV1 OUT switch.

● If your TV's 21-pin AV input connector (SCART) is compatible only with the regular video signal, set this switch to COMP.

● If your TV's 21-pin AV input connector (SCART) is compatible with the Y/C signal, set this switch to Y/C. You will better enjoy

high-quality S-VHS pictures.

IMPORTANT:

● 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.

INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER (cont.)

S-VIDEO Connection

Mains Power Cord

Mains outlet

AUDIO OUT

S OUT

ININOUT

AUDIO

OUT

ANT.IN

AV1 OUT

PAUSE/ R.A.EDIT

AV1 IN/OUT

AV2 IN

RF OUT

COMP. Y/C

For TV sets with an S-VIDEO input connector:

CONNECT RECORDER TO TV

a– Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per "RF

CONNECTION" (Z pg. 4).

b–Connect the recorder's S OUT connector to the TV's

S-VIDEO IN connector.

c– Connect the recorder's AUDIO OUT connectors to

the TV's AUDIO IN connectors.

CONNECT RECORDER TO MAINS

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

Audio cable (provided)

IMPORTANT:

To operate the recorder with your TV using the S-VIDEO connection, set your TV to the VIDEO (or AV mode).

NOTE:

If your television is not stereo-capable, use the recorder's AUDIO OUT connectors to connect to an audio amplifier for Hi-Fi stereo sound reproduction. (Z pg. 42)

RF OUT

T.IN

Aerial or Cable

RF Cable (provided)

Back of Recorder

S-Video cable (provided)

Back of TV

ATTENTION

button on the recorder/remote

STOP

Video Channel Set

Video Channel (RF Output Channel) is the channel on which your TV receives picture and sound signals from the video recorder through the RF cable.

INITIAL SETTINGS

If you have connected the video recorder to your TV via the provided RF cable only (RF connection) – Go to "With RF Connection" below.

If you have connected the video recorder to your TV via both the provided RF cable and a 21-pin SCART cable (AV connection) or via the provided RF cable, the provided S-Video cable and the provided audio cable (S-VIDEO connection) – Go to "With AV or S-VIDEO Connection" on next page.

IMPORTANT:

Before performing the following steps, make sure the recorder's power is off and there is no cassette inserted in the recorder.

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TEST SIGNAL

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TV PROG+/–

The channel on which the screen on the left appears clearly in step 2 is your Video Channel.

With RF Connection

ACCESS VIDEO CHANNEL SET MODE

Press and hold down STOP on the recorder until the display panel shows the following.

SET VIDEO CHANNEL

Set your TV to UHF channel 52. (Refer to the instructions supplied with your TV set for how to do this.)

● If the two vertical white bars appear clearly on the screen as shown in the illustration at bottom left, go to step 3.

● If the two vertical white bars do not appear clearly, press TV PROG+ or – to set the video recorder to a vacant channel between 22 and 69 which is not occupied by any local station in your area. for details of broadcast stations in your area.

(Ex.) If channel 36 is available in your area

Then set your TV to UHF channel 36 and check if the two vertical white bars appear clearly on the screen; if so, go to step 3. If not, re-set the video recorder to another vacant channel and try again.

Refer to list on page 55

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 VIDEO CHANNEL SET MODE

Press OK.

TURN OFF THE RECORDER

Press .

To view picture signals from the video recorder, set your TV to the Video Channel.

After you finish this step, go to "Auto Set Up" on page 10.

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IMPORTANT:

Before performing the following steps, make sure the recorder's power is off and there is no cassette inserted in the recorder.

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With AV or S-VIDEO Connection

ACCESS VIDEO CHANNEL SET MODE

Press and hold down STOP on the recorder until the display panel shows the following.

SET VIDEO CHANNEL

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Press TV PROG – until the display panel shows

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"–OUT

● Now the video channel is set to off.

TV PROG

EXIT VIDEO CHANNEL SET MODE

Press OK.

TURN OFF THE RECORDER

Press .

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

After you finish this step, go to "Auto Set Up" on page 10.

Auto Set Up

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

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The Auto Set Up function sets the tuner channels, clock and Video Plus+ assigned Guide Program numbers automatically when the button on the recorder/remote is first pressed to power on the recorder after you plug the mains power cord into a mains outlet.

Before starting the following procedure, make sure that the TV aerial cable is connected to the recorder and that the recorder's mains power cord is connected to a mains outlet (Z pg.4 or 6).

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

PERFORM AUTO SET UP

Press on the recorder or remote control.

"Auto" appears on the display panel and blinks; do NOT press any button on the recorder or remote control until the display panel shows the current time or "CH1" or "--:--". (Refer to box on page 11.) Auto Set Up usually takes about 4 – 12 minutes; the duration differs by the area.

● Auto channel set function takes place first; it assigns automatically all receivable stations in your area.

● Auto clock set function sets the clock automatically.

● During auto channel set, the recorder recognizes each

station name of the detected stations and stores them in the recorder's memory, then automatically sets Video Plus+ assigned Guide Program number for those stations according to the broadcast area.

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ATTENTION

Once you have performed Auto Set Up, even if the recorder's memory backup has expired, all the stored stations and their Guide Program numbers remain in the recorder's memory and the recorder will not perform Auto Set Up again. You only need to set the clock. (Z pg. 56)

If you have moved to a different area, perform each setting as required.

● Tuner setting

● Clock setting Z pg. 56

● Video Plus+ Guide Program number setting Z pg. 12

If a new station starts broadcasting in your area, perform both tuner setting (Z pg. 48) and Video Plus+ Guide Program number setting (Z pg. 12).

Z pg. 48

NOTES:

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If the TV power is on and its VIDEO channel or AV mode

AUTO SET

PLEASE WAIT

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is selected during Auto Set Up, the AUTO SET screen will appear. As Auto Set Up progresses, the "

" mark on the screen moves from left to right.

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If there is a power cut, or if

[MENU] : EXIT

you press or MENU while Auto Set Up is in progress, Auto Set Up will

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be interrupted; be sure to turn off the recorder power once and press to turn the power back on to re-start Auto Set Up.

IMPORTANT

● Depending on the reception conditions, the 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, Video Plus+ timer recording (Z pg. 26) will not work correctly; be sure to check if the Guide Program numbers have been set correctly (Z pg.12, "Video Plus+ Setup").

● Since your video recorder memorizes all detected stations even if the reception condition is poor, some of those stored stations may produce a noisy picture. To delete those stations, Z "Delete A Channel" on page 51.

● When there is any problem such as the above, refer to pages 50 - 53 to input station names (Z "Set Stations") or delete unnecessary stations (Z "Delete A Channel"). You can also change station preset positions (Z "Change Station Preset Position").

Auto Set Up results appear on the display panel

a) When both auto channel set and auto clock set have been

completed successfully the correct current time will be displayed.

b) When auto channel set has been completed successfully

but auto clock set has not, "CH" will be displayed.

c) When neither auto channel set nor auto clock set has been

completed successfully, "--:--" will be displayed.

* See "Video Plus+ Setup" on page 12 to check if the Guide Program numbers have been set correctly.

a) If both auto channel set and auto clock set have been performed successfully:

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 TV PROG button(s).

● If station names (ID — Z pg. 54) have also been stored in the recorder's memory, the station name will be displayed at the top left corner of the 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 preset positions, or to set or change station names, see pages 50 – 53.

2 Perform "Video Plus+ Setup" on page 12 to check if the Guide Program numbers have been set correctly.

b) If auto channel set has succeeded but auto clock set has not:

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 TV PROG button(s).

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

2 Perform "Clock Set" on page 48, then "Video Plus+ Setup" on page 12 to check if the Guide Program numbers have been set

correctly.

c) If both auto channel set and auto clock set have failed:

Make sure the TV aerial cable is connected properly to the recorder and turn off the recorder power once, then turn the

recorder power back on again.

● The recorder will try Auto Set Up again.

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Video Plus+ Setup

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

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

For Video Plus+ timer recording (Z pg. 26, 27) to work correctly, it is necessary for the Guide Program to be set properly. This should have already been performed during Auto Set Up or Auto Channel Set, but the following steps will help you check the settings and make corrections if necessary. If you do not want to timer record with Video Plus+ (Z pg. 26,

27), the following procedure is not necessary.

NOTE:

“Guide Program (GUIDE PROG) number" refers to the assigned TV station numbers, according to broadcast area, for Video Plus+ timer recording.

4,5

2,6

PUSH JOG

3,5

CANCEL

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TV PROG

3,4,5

IMPORTANT

Perform the following procedure after Auto Set Up on page 10 and/or the channel setting steps on pages 48 – 53, and after the Clock Set procedure on page 56. After setting the Guide Program numbers, the station names and preset positions may be incorrect if you stored or skipped channels. In this case, re-perform Guide Program number setting.

Guide Program Number Set

MAKE LIST OF STORED STATION NAMES AND PRESET POSITIONS

(Ex.)

Preset position Station name

1 BBC1 2 BBC2 3 ITV 4 CH4 5 CH5

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU twice.

IMPORTANT

As Channel 5 has started its service on March 30th 1997, the Guide Program Numbers of some stations have been changed as follows:

Station Name

CHANNEL 5 — 5 RTE1 (IRELAND) 5 6 NETWORK 2 (IRELAND) 6 7

For details, you can consult the JVC Customer Liaison at: 0181-208-7654

Guide Program Number

Before Now

ACCESS GUIDE PROG SET SCREEN

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "GUIDE PROG SET", then press OK.

The Guide Prog. Set screen appears.

MAIN MENU

MODE SET AUTO CH SET MANUAL CH SET

GUIDE PROG SET

CLOCK SET JLIP ID NO. SET R.A. EDIT

[5∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

GUIDE PROG TV PROG

: AUTO SET BY

[ ]: MANUAL SET [5∞] : ? [MENU] : EXIT

GUIDE PROG SET

VIDEO PLUS+

ENTER PLUSCODE NUMBER

Press OK, and a cursor appears above “GUIDE

PROG”. Then, using the NUMBER keys, input the PlusCode number (found in most TV listings) of a program scheduled to be broadcast on each station on the list from step 1, starting at the top. If you enter the wrong number, press CANCEL to backspace and input the correct number.

12345

GUIDE PROG TV PROG

[0-9] = [MENU] : EXIT

CONFIRM PRESET POSITION NUMBER

Press OK and the display

under “TV PROG” starts to

flash.

If the flashing number under “TV PROG” agrees with the preset position . . .

. . . press OK.

If the numbers do not agree . . .

. . . input the preset position using PUSH JOG%ﬁ or the NUMBER keys, then press OK.

● If you input the PlusCode number of a program that has already aired, “ERROR” appears on screen for a few seconds. Input the correct PlusCode number.

● Repeat steps 4 and 5 as necessary.

GUIDE PROG TV PROG

[5∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

GUIDE PROG SET

When Using A Satellite Receiver And/Or Cable System

THE SATELLITE RECEIVER IS SHOWN CONNECTED TO THE “AV2 IN” (SCART) CONNECTOR AND THE CABLE SYSTEM CONNECTED VIA THE AERIAL SOCKET AND TUNED TO, FOR EXAMPLE, PRESET POSITION 6 ON YOUR TV.

Satellite Antenna

Satellite Receiver

Cable

Cable system

Back of Recorder

CLOSE MENU

Press MENU and selection is complete.

If you already know the Guide Program number for a station . . . 1– After step 3, press PUSH JOG .

● The GUIDE PROG number starts to flash.

2– Enter the Guide Program number using the NUMBER keys

or PUSH JOG%ﬁ, then press PUSH JOG .

● The TV PROG number starts to flash.

3– Enter the preset position using the NUMBER keys or

PUSH JOG%ﬁ, then press PUSH JOG .

● Repeat 2 and 3 as necessary.

4– Press MENU.

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If you own a satellite receiver, connect it to the AV2 IN connector on the back of the recorder. Then, Set your recorder's input mode to "AUX2". (Z pg. 33) and in step 5 above, set the input mode to "AUX2" by pressing NUMBER key "0" or TV PROG +/–. If your recorder's front panel VIDEO and/or AUDIO connectors are being used, they take priority and "AUX2" cannot be selected. Make sure no cables are connected to the front panel connectors when performing this procedure.

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If you’re receiving broadcasts via a cable box through preset “6” (example) on your recorder, set “TV PROG” for “6” in step 5.

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After selecting the programme you wish to record from your cable system or satellite receiver, set the system’s timer — if your cable or satellite receiver does not have a timer, leave it switched on.

TV Receiver

PLAY

STOP

TIME SCAN SHUTTLE

PLAY

STOP/EJECT

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Basic

PLAYBACK

The easiest, most basic operation possible with your video recorder is tape playback. Already-recorded signals on a video tape are read by your video recorder and displayed on your TV just like a TV programme.

Playback

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

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LOAD A CASSETTE

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

point toward the recorder. Don’t apply too much pressure when inserting.

● The recorder power comes on automatically and the counter is reset to 0:00:00.

● If the record safety tab has been removed, playback

begins automatically.

FIND PROGRAMME START POINT

If the tape is advanced past the start point, press REW or turn the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring to the left.

To go forward, press FF or turn the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring to the right.

START PLAYBACK

Press PLAY.

● Playback picture quality of LP recordings will not be

as high as SP recordings.

STOP PLAYBACK

Press STOP on the remote or STOP/EJECT on the recorder’s front panel. Then press STOP/EJECT to

remove the cassette.

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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.

PLAY

JOG

TIME SCAN SHUTTLE

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PLAY

Take advantage of special functions possible with the recorder’s controls or the remote control.

Playback Features

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PAUSE

TV PROG

PAUSE

Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback

PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK

Press PAUSE. If there is vertical jitter, use the TV PROG buttons to correct the picture.

● During still picture, the sound from the previous

3 seconds (approx.) will be played back repeatedly (provided there was at least 6 seconds of normal playback prior to engaging the still picture mode). However, the TIME SCAN indicator will not light (Z pg. 20).

● The "TIME SCAN AUDIO" must be set to "ON", or the

sound will not be heard (Z pg. 21).

ACTIVATE FRAME-BY-FRAME PLAYBACK

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

playback.

Press PAUSE.

Press PUSH JOG or .

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

PUSH JOG

High-Speed (Turbo) Search

ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED SEARCH

During playback or still picture, press FF for forward high-speed search, or REW for reverse high-speed

search.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

NOTES:

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For short searches, press and hold FF or REW for over 2 seconds. When released, normal playback resumes.

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

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In the search, still, or frame by frame playback mode, the picture may be distorted, and there may be a loss of colour.

Slow Motion

ACTIVATE SLOW-MOTION PLAYBACK

Turn the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring to the left or press PUSH JOG during playback to decrease speed in the

forward direction. To play in reverse slow-motion (and in reverse play mode), continue to turn the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring to the left or press PUSH JOG after selecting all the forward direction slow-motion modes.

During still picture, turn the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring to the right for forward slow motion, or to the left for reverse slow motion.

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

During still picture, press and hold PUSH JOG or . Release to return to still picture.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

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C. MEMORY

STOP

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C.RESET

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TV PROG

PLAYBACK (cont.)

Manual Tracking

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

OVERRIDE AUTOMATIC TRACKING

Press on the remote to engage manual tracking.

ADJUST TRACKING MANUALLY

Press TV PROG + or – to adjust tracking.

RETURN TO AUTOMATIC TRACKING

Press on the remote to re-engage automatic tracking.

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PUSH JOG

NOTE:

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

3R Picture

Your video recorder is equipped with the 3R Picture System. During playback, 3R(= Resolution and Response Recovery technology) maximises sense of resolution and sharpens image edges to make playback picture look better focused.

Index Search

Your recorder automatically marks index codes at the beginning of each recording. This function gives you quick access to any one of 9 index codes in either direction.

NOTE:

Before starting, make sure the recorder is in the Stop mode.

ACTIVATE INDEX SEARCH

Press PUSH JOG or (™ or £). “™ 1” or “£ 1” is displayed on screen and search begins in

the corresponding direction.

● To access index codes 2 through 9, press PUSH JOG

ﬁ

or repeatedly until the correct index number is displayed. Ex.: To locate the beginning of B from the current

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

ﬁ

Current position

AB C D E F

–2 –1 1 2 3

£ 2

Instant ReView

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

NOTE:

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

ACTIVATE INSTANT REVIEW

Press REVIEW. The recorder power comes on and the recorder searches for the index code indicating the start

of the last timer-recorded programme. Once it’s found, playback begins automatically. The front display panel tells you how many programmes have been recorded. If you have, for example, 3 programmes, “REVIEW” and "3" appear and blink. To watch the first of the 3 programmes, press REVIEW three times. The recorder searches and begins playback automatically. You can access a programme as far as 9 index codes away from the current tape position.

NOTE:

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

Index number

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

Counter Memory

Returns to the counter reading of “0:00:00” to conveniently find a specific place on the tape automatically.

SET COUNTER MEMORY

Press C. RESET during playback at a point you wish to locate later. The counter reads “0:00:00”. Then press

C.MEMORY, and “M” appears in front of the counter

digits.

ACTIVATE COUNTER MEMORY

When you wish to return to the designated point, press

STOP and then REW or FF.

● The tape rewinds or fast-forwards and stops at about 0:00:00 automatically.

● To cancel Counter Memory, press C.MEMORY again.

PLAY

STOP

SPATIALIZER

PLAY

REW

C.MEMORY

PLAYBACK (cont.)

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AUDIO MONITOR

REW

STOP

12 45

3 6 9

Spatializer

This feature expands sound field when you play back any stereo source or view a stereo programme while recording it. *SpatializerW has no effect on recording quality.

ACTIVATE SPATIALIZER

Press SPATIALIZER; the current setting will be displayed on the screen for about 5 seconds. Pressing

SPATIALIZER while the screen shows the display

changes the setting.

● To view a stereo programme such as movies or music, select "SPATIALIZER " to create more spacious sound.

● To view a monaural programme, select "SPATIALIZER[ST" which simulates a stereo effect.

● Select "SPATIALIZER OFF." to turn off SpatializerW if the sound becomes unnatural with either "SPATIALIZER " or "SPATIALIZER[ST" selected.

● If your TV is equipped with 3D-PHONIC and if you use both SpatializerW and 3D-PHONIC at the same time, the sound may become unnatural; set either function to "OFF".

● The setting will remain effective even though you turn on/off the recorder.

NOTES:

●

SpatializerWis effective only with a stereo TV.

●

You can change the SpatializerW setting even though "O.S.D."

is set to "OFF".

●

The setting cannot be changed during search, still, frame-by-

frame playback or slow motion mode.

●

When this recorder is used as the player for editing, the

recorded audio will correspond to the SpatializerW setting.

Soundtrack Selection

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

During Playback

Pressing AUDIO MONITOR on the remote control changes the soundtrack being played back as follows:

NOTES:

●

SCENE FINDER

TRACK

Recorder's Front Panel On-Screen Display

L + R

HI FI

For Hi-Fi stereo tapes

For main audio of Bilingual tapes

For sub audio of Bilingual tapes

USE

NORM NORM For audio-dubbed tapes

L + R + NORM

HI FI

NORM

For audio-dubbed tapes

"L + R" should normally be selected. In this mode, Hi-Fi stereo tapes are played back in stereo, and the normal audio track is played back automatically for tapes with only normal audio. For instructions on recording NICAM stereo and bilingual programmes, refer to page 45. Bilingual programmes are not currently broadcast in the U.K. "O.S.D." must be set to "ON" or the on-screen displays will not appear (Z pg. 44).

Scene Finder

This function helps you check contents of unlabeled recorded tapes at the touch of a single button.

Search Search Search

FF REW FF REW FF REW

5 seconds 5 seconds

on counter

5 seconds10 minutes

10 minutes on counter

NOTE:

Scene Finder cannot be used when the recorder is in the Record mode.

ACTIVATE SCENE FINDER

Press SCENE FINDER. The recorder starts forward search for 5 seconds and then fast-forwards 10 minutes

on the counter. This cycle is repeated until the end of the tape is reached.

● To start Scene Finder in the reverse direction, press

SCENE FINDER and then press the REW button within 2 seconds. This cycle is repeated until the beginning of the tape.

● During Scene Finder, the following indications appear on the display panel:

STOP SCENE FINDER

Press STOP.

Repeat Playback

Your video recorder can automatically play back the whole tape 20 times repeatedly.

START PLAYBACK

Press PLAY.

ACTIVATE REPEAT PLAYBACK

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

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

slowly.

● The tape plays 20 times automatically, and then stops.

STOP PLAYBACK

Press STOP at any time to stop playback.

NOTE:

Pressing PLAY, REW, FF or PAUSE also stops Repeat Playback.

NOTES:

●

During Scene Finder search, you can also hear the tape sound. During fast forward or rewind, you hear the current TV sound instead.

●

During Scene Finder, the sound can be heard regardless of "TIME SCAN AUDIO" setting.

●

Scene Finder does not function during Index Search.

Next Function Memory

You can set your recorder's power to go off automatically after the tape is fully rewound. Before starting, make sure the recorder is in the Stop mode. For Automatic Power Off After Tape Rewind . . . . . . press REW, then press within 2 seconds.

NOTE:

If you want the power to be turned off automatically when the counter reads “0:00:00” (instead of at the beginning of the tape), press C.MEMORY so that the “M” mark appears before pressing REW.

PLAY

TIME SCAN SHUTTLE

PLAY

TimeScan

PLAYBACK (cont.)

Your recorder is equipped with the TimeScan function. TimeScan allows noise free pictures to be displayed on your TV screen in the forward and reverse search modes. Audio will be played back at normal speed during any of the TimeScan modes (Z pg. 21). TimeScan allows you to view a program in search mode while listening to the audio.

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PUSH JOG

TIME SCAN indicator

12 45

8 0

3 6 9

NOTES:

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The "TIME SCAN AUDIO" must be set to "ON", or the sound will not be heard in TimeScan mode.

●

The default setting for TimeScan audio is ON. (Z pg. 21)

●

The audio will not synchronize with the video in TimeScan modes.

●

In Pause mode 3 seconds (approx.) of audio will be played back repeatedly. (Z pg. 15)

●

In TimeScan search modes some of the audio information will not be played so that the audio can keep up with the video.

Audio signal during TimeScan

Playback tape

Sound of 1, 3 and 5 is heard. Sound of 2 and 4 is not heard. Output audio signal is normal (monaural) sound.

1 2345

Variable-Speed Search/ Reverse Play

ACTIVATE VARIABLE-SPEED SEARCH

During playback or still, turn the recorder's TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring. It remains at that position even after you

release it. Each time it passes a click position, the playback speed changes. (Refer to the chart on pg 21 for playback speeds).

During playback, press PUSH JOG or .

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

● To decrease speed, press the button for the opposite direction. (Refer to the chart on pg 21 for playback speeds).

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

TimeScan

Names of special-effects playback

Speed SP

Speed LP

Audio output

● The recorder's TIME SCAN indicator lights during TimeScan.

● The speed is shown during TimeScan in the upper right corner of the TV screen for approx. 5 seconds. (The display may be

distorted.)

● To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

● When using the recorder's TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring, the playback speed may not change in the correct step if it is turned

too fast.

● Picture and audio may become distorted when the recording speed changes. When this happens, resume normal playback once, and then try using TimeScan again.

● The picture may be noisy or there may be a loss of colour when you change the playback speed. (More noise will appear with LP recordings.)

● Noise may appear or the upper part of the picture may be distorted during still, frame-by-frame playback, 2x search of LP recordings, or depending on the tape being used.

● Picture may appear distorted in comparison to normal playback.

● In TimeScan mode there will be a time lag between the video and the audio and noise may appear in the audio signal.

● TimeScan sound quality will differ in comparison to normal playback.

● When the playback direction is reversed, it takes approximately 6 seconds until sound is heard.

Search Play Slow-Motion *Still Slow-Motion Play Search

-9x -7x -5x -3x -1x -1/6x -1/18x 0 1/18x 1/6x 1x 2x 3x 5x 7x 9x

-7x -3x -1/6x -1/18x 0 1/18x 1/6x 1x 2x 5x 9x

Audio is output.

* Still mode cannot be engaged using the remote control's PUSH JOG button. When the Still mode is

engaged by pressing PAUSE, the TIME SCAN indicator does not light even though you can hear TimeScan audio (Z pg. 15).

Reverse Forward

Audio is not Audio is Audio is not

output. output. output.

Audio is output.

If you don't want to hear TimeScan audio, set the "TIME SCAN AUDIO" to OFF. (See below)

TimeScan Audio

The audio output can be set ON/OFF during TimeScan. Select ON/OFF as required.

1 Press MENU twice to access the Main Menu screen. 2 Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MODE SET" by pressing PUSH JOG %ﬁ, then press OK. 3 Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "TIME SCAN AUDIO" by pressing PUSH JOG %ﬁ, then

press PUSH JOG to select "ON" or "OFF".

4 Press MENU to return to the normal screen.

MODE SET

AUTO TIMER : OFF O. S. D. : ON S-VHS : AUTO EDIT : OFF

TIME SCAN :ON

AUDIO

[5∞] = [ ] : ON/OFF [MENU] : EXIT

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