JVC HR-VP683U Instruction Manual

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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

HR-VP683U

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TV/VCR

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WEEKLY

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CANCEL

TIMER

START STOP DATE

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PROG SP/EP SKIP SEARCH

CHECK

PLAY

REW

REC

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REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

SHUTTLE

MULTI BRAND

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INSTRUCTIONS

For Customer Use:

Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which are located on the rear of cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.

Model No. Serial No.

LPT0344-001A

Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing the JVC VHS video cassette recorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of your new VCR.

CAUTIONS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

This video cassette recorder should be used with AC 120V`, 60Hz only. To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, DO NOT use any other power source.

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

ATTENTION:

POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU'AU FOND.

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Declaration of Conformity Model Number :HR-VP683U Trade Name :JVC Responsible Party :JVC Americas Corp. Address :1700 Valley Road Wayne,

Telephone Number :973-315-5000

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

N.J. 07470

Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage to the VCR, Remote or video cassette.

1. DO NOT place the VCR . . .

... 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 VCR’s ventilation openings.

3. DO NOT place heavy objects on the VCR or on the Remote.

4. DO NOT place anything which might spill on the top of the VCR or on the Remote.

5. AVOID violent shocks to the VCR during transport.

VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

DSS

is an official trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of GM Hughes Electronics. PRIMESTAR is a registered service mark of Primestar Partners, L.P. DISH Network Echostar Communications Corporation.

is a trademark of

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

CAUTION:

Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void user’s authority to operate the equipment.

n Cassettes marked “VHS” (or “S-VHS”) can be used with this

video cassette recorder. However, S-VHS recording is not possible with this model.

n This model is equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI

PLAYBACK) that makes it possible to play back S-VHS recordings with regular VHS resolution.

n HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment. n As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, JVC has determined that this

product or product model meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.

IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. But improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. This product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. In order not to defeat the built-in safeguards, observe the following basic rules for its installation, use and servicing.

ATTENTION:

Follow and obey all warnings and instructions marked on your product and its operating instructions. For your safety, please read all the safety and operating instructions before you operate this product and keep this booklet for future reference.

INSTALLATION

1. Grounding or Polarization

(A) Your product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-

current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

(B) Your product may be equipped with a 3-wire grounding-type

plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.

2. Power Sources

Operate your product only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. If your product is intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

5. Ventilation

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered.

• Do not block the openings by placing the product on a bed,

sofa, rug or other similar surface.

• Do not place the product in a built-in installation such as a

bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

6. Wall or Ceiling Mounting

The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

ANTENNA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

2. Lightning

For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

3. Power Lines

An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

3. Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

4. Power Cord Protection

Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

GROUND CLAMP

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250. PART H)

NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

USE

1. Accessories

To avoid personal injury:

• Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. It may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product.

• Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product.

• Use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for any mounting of the product.

• Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across thresholds or deep-pile carpets.

2. Product and Cart Combination

A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

3. Water and Moisture

Do not use this product near water—for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool and the like.

4. Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or shortout parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

5. Attachments

Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer of this product as they may cause hazards.

6. Cleaning

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

7. Heat

The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

PORTABLE CART WARNING (Symbol provided by RETAC)

SERVICING

1. Servicing

If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a marked change in performance and you are unable to restore normal operation by following the detailed procedure in its operating instructions, do not attempt to service it yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

2. Damage Requiring Service

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a.When the power supply cord or plug is damaged. b.If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the

product. c.If the product has been exposed to rain or water. d.If the product does not operate normally by following the

operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are

covered by the operating instructions as an improper

adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will

often require extensive work by a qualified technician to

restore the product to its normal operation. e.If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way. f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in

performance—this indicates a need for service.

3. Replacement Parts

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

4. Safety Check

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in safe operating condition.

HOW TO USE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL

● The Index on pages 45 – 48 lists frequently-used terms, and

the number of the page on which they are used or explained

in the manual. This section also illustrates the controls and

connections on the front and rear panel, the front display

panel and the Remote.

● The Z mark signals a reference to another page for

instructions or related information.

● Operation buttons necessary for the various procedures are

clearly indicated through the use of illustrations at the

beginning of each major section.

BEFORE YOU INSTALL YOUR NEW VCR . . .

. . . please read the sections/literature listed below.

● ”CAUTIONS” on page 2

● ”IMPORTANT P RODUCT S AFETY INSTRUCTIONS” on the

CONTENTS

NSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR 6

Basic Connections .................................. 6

NITIAL SETTINGS 8

Plug & Play Setting ....................................... 8

Language Setting.......................................... 9

Clock Setting............................................... 10

Preparations.............................................................10

Setting clock semiautomatically

— Semiauto Clock Set.......................................... 11

Setting clock manually — Manual Clock Set ...........12

Tuner Setting .............................................. 13

Setting channels automatically

— Auto Channel Set.............................................13

Setting channels manually

— Manual Channel Set ........................................14

ASIC PLAYBACK AND

RECORDING 15

Basic Playback ........................................... 15

Basic Playback Features ............................. 16

Changing display information ..................................16

Checking tape position ............................................16

Playing back tape repeatedly — Repeat Play ...........16

Adjusting tracking condition

— Tracking Adjustments.......................................17

Selecting monitor sound — Audio monitor ..............17

Automatic operations after rewinding

— Next Function Memory....................................17

Locating beginning of recordings — Index Search ...18 Locating beginning of timer recordings

— Instant Review .................................................18

Basic Recording .......................................... 19

Basic Recording Features ............................ 20

Changing display information ..................................20

Specifying recording length

— Instant Timer Recording (ITR)...........................20

Watching one program while recording another......20

Showing on-screen display ......................................21

PECIAL EFFECT PLAYBACK 22

Special Effect Playback ............................... 22

Locating particular scene rapidly — Picture Search....22

7 High-Speed Picture Search ...............................22

7 Variable-Speed Picture Search ..........................22

Viewing still picture — Still Picture Playback...........23

Skipping unwanted portions — Skip Search.............23

Viewing still picture frame by frame

— Frame-by-Frame Playback ...............................23

Viewing slow motion picture

— Slow Motion Playback .....................................23

IMER RECORDING 24

VCR Plus+ Timer Programing ...................... 24

VCR Plus+ Setup ......................................... 26

Express Timer Programing .......................... 28

Checking program settings.......................................30

Canceling or changing program settings ..................30

When programs overlap each other .........................31

THER USEFUL FUNCTIONS 32

Useful Function Settings .............................. 32

7 VIDEO CALIBRATION.........................................33

7 PICTURE CONTROL............................................33

7 AUTO TIMER.......................................................33

7 SUPERIMPOSE.....................................................33

7 AUTO SP=EP TIMER ..........................................34

7 VIDEO STABILIZER..............................................34

7 BLUE BACK .........................................................34

7 2ND AUDIO RECORD ........................................35

7 AUDIO MONITOR..............................................35

Preventing Misuse — Child Lock ..................36

DITING 37

Edit To Or From Another VCR ...................... 37

ULTI-BRAND REMOTE CONTROL 38

TV Brand Setting ......................................... 38

Cable Box Brand Setting ............................. 39

DBS Receiver Brand Setting ......................... 40

Changing Remote Control Code................... 41

ROUBLESHOOTING 42

Questions and answers ............................................44

NDEX 45

List of terms .............................................................45

Front panel ..............................................................46

Front display panel ..................................................46

Rear panel ...............................................................47

On-screen display....................................................47

Remote ....................................................................48

PECIFICATIONS 49

OR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.) 50

F W

ARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.) 51

Basic Connections

Antenna or cable

Matching transformer

AC Power Cord

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

(not supplied)

INST ALLING YOUR NEW VCR

ANTENNA IN (Antenna or cable input)

Coaxial cable

Flat feeder

OUT

ANT.IN

AUDIO

CH3 CH4

VIDEO

RF OUT

AC Outlet

Back of VCR

RF OUT

Audio/video cable (not supplied)

To Audio/video input connectors

RF cable (supplied)

To 75 ohm terminal

Check contents

Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” ( Z pg. 49).

Situate VCR

Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface.

Connect VCR to TV

The following connections are required.

RF Connection

1 Disconnect the TV antenna from the TV. 2 Connect the TV antenna cable to the ANT. IN

terminal on the rear of the VCR.

3 Connect the supplied RF cable between the RF

OUT terminal on the rear of the VCR and the TV’s antenna input terminal.

AV Connection (improves picture quality during tape playback.)

If your TV is equipped with audio/video input connectors

1 Connect the antenna, VCR and TV as shown in

the illustration.

2 Connect an audio/video cable between the

AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors on the rear of the VCR and the audio/video input connectors on the TV.

Connect VCR to power source

Connect the AC power plug to an AC outlet.

● The clock and tuner channels will automatically be set when the antenna is connected and when the AC power cord is first connected to an AC power outlet (Z pg. 8). (If “Auto” or “CH” is displayed on the front display panel before the VCR is turned on, the clock and tuner channels are being set automatically. Wait until the clock time is displayed on the front display panel before turning on the VCR.)

Final preparation for use

T urn on the VCR and set the CH3-CH4 switch on the rear (shown below) to either CH3 or CH4 correctly .

● The CH3–CH4 switch is preset to the CH3 position. Set to CH4 if CH3 is used for broadcasting in your area. (To view the picture from this VCR through this channel, select the same channel on the TV with the CH3–CH4 switch setting on the VCR.)

● You can now perform basic playback (Z pg.

15) or basic recording (Z pg. 19).

OUT

ANT. IN

AUDIO

VIDEO

CH3 CH4

RF OUT

Back of VCR

NOTES:

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The VCR channel is the channel on which you can watch the picture from the VCR on the TV when only using the RF connection. The VCR’s CH3-CH4 switch, on the back of the VCR, sets the VCR channel to CH3 or CH4.

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Even if you are using audio/video cables to connect your VCR to your TV, you must also connect it using the RF cable. This will ensure that you can record one show while watching another (Z pg. 20).

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For full identification of the VCR’s rear panel, refer to the Index ( Z pg. 47).

Plug & Play Setting

Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner Set

ATTENTION

● If you use a cable box, Plug & Play will not function; set the clock and tuner channels separately. (Z pg.10 – 14)

● It takes several minutes for the VCR to complete the Plug & Play setting.

● Do not press any buttons on the front panel or on the Remote while Plug & Play is in progress.

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This VCR sets the clock and tuner channels automatically when AC power cord is first connected to an AC outlet. The antenna cable must be connected for the Plug & Play setting. The time and date can be set automatically by the clock setting data transmitted from one of the regular TV broadcast channels. We call this TV channel the “host channel” and it is a PBS channel in your area.

Perform Plug & Play setup

Connect the antenna cable to the VCR (Z pg.

6). Then connect the AC power cord to an AC outlet. Do not turn on the VCR.

The clock and tuner channels will be set automatically.

NOTES:

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Auto Clock Set is performed first. “Auto” blinks on the front display panel during Auto Clock Set.

●

Auto Channel Set is performed next. Auto Channel Set scans all the channels that are receivable by your VCR. During Auto Channel Set, the channel numbers are displayed as they are scanned and set.

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When Plug & Play setting has been complete successfully, the correct clock time is displayed. If you perform Plug & Play setting successfully, there is no need to perform the clock (Z pg. 10) and tuner (Z pg.

13) settings. If, however, you want to add or delete channels, refer to Manual Channel Set on page 14.

During Initial Auto Clock Set

“Auto” blinks.

* If an incorrect clock time or “– –:– –” appears on the display panel, see “What to do if Plug & Play setting failed”

below.

During Auto Channel Set

The channel numbers are displayed as they are scanned and set.

Plug & Play Completed

The current time (including AM/PM) is displayed.

INFORMATION

● If “AUTO CLOCK” is set to “ON” on the Clock Set screen on page 11, the clock will be adjusted automatically by the host channel every hour (except 11:00 PM, midnight, 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM) using the incoming PBS channel clock setting data. (This automatic clock adjustment can only be performed when the VCR is turned off. The clock will be adjusted just on these hours — on the time displayed on the front panel display, not on the actual real time.) The default setting of “AUTO CLOCK” is “ON”.

● If the memory backup fails, because a power outage occurs or because the AC power cord is unplugged, Plug & Play will be performed when power is restored to the VCR.

● Poor antenna or cable signal may prevent the VCR from receiving the Auto clock setting data from the PBS channel. If this function is taking a considerable amount of time, it may be necessary to perform the Semiauto or Manual Clock Set procedure.

What to do if Plug & Play setting failed

● If an incorrect time is displayed on the front display panel, you may be receiving the clock setting data of a PBS channel from an adjacent time zone, or an incorrect PBS channel from a cable TV system. In this case, perform the Semiauto (Z pg. 11) or Manual Clock Set (Z pg. 12) procedure.

● If “- -:- -” appears on the front display panel, your antenna cable may not be connected to the VCR or there may not be a Host PBS signal available in your area. Ensure that the antenna cable is connected correctly. Then turn on and off the VCR; the Plug & Play setting will be automatically reactivated. If Plug & Play setting is not performed though the antenna cable is connected correctly, perform Manual Clock Set (Z pg. 12) and Auto Channel Set or Manual Channel Set (Z pg. 13 or 14).

Language Setting

This VCR offers you the language choice to view menus and some messages (excluding the on-screen display superimposed on the TV screen) — in English, Spanish or French. Select the desired language using the following procedure. The default setting is “ENGLISH”.

Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV.

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Access Main Menu screen

Press MENU.

Access Initial Set screen

On the front panel:

Press CH5∞ to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “INITIAL SET”, then press OK.

On the Remote: Press SHUTTLE PLUS

%ﬁ to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “INITIAL SET”, then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS

FUNCTION SET TUNER SET

INITIAL SET

PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END

Select language

On the front panel:

Press CH5∞ to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “LANGUAGE”, then press OK repeatedly until the desired language is selected.

On the Remote:

Press SHUTTLE PLUS %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “LANGUAGE”, then press OK or

SHUTTLE PLUS language is selected.

repeatedly until the desired

CLOCK SET

LANGUAGE ENGLISH

GUIDE CHANNEL SET

SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END

Return to normal screen

Press MENU.

MAIN MENU

INITIAL SET

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Clock Setting

Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV.

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly by the Plug & Play setting or if you use a cable box. Access the Clock Set screen to perform the Semiauto or Manual Clock Set. Each procedure starts from step 4 after preparation steps below are finished. If you use a cable box, set the clock manually. (Z pg. 12)

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Preparations

Access Main Menu screen

Press MENU.

Access Initial Set screen

On the front panel:

Press CH5∞ to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “INITIAL SET”, then press OK.

On the Remote: Press SHUTTLE PLUS

%ﬁ to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “INITIAL SET”, then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS

Select clock set

On the front panel:

Press CH5∞ to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “CLOCK SET”, then press OK.

On the Remote: Press SHUTTLE PLUS

%ﬁ to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “CLOCK SET”, then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS

● “CABLE BOX USERS SET CLOCK MANUALLY” appears on the screen for about 5 seconds, then the Clock Set screen appears.

FUNCTION SET TUNER SET

INITIAL SET

PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END

CLOCK SET

LANGUAGE ENGLISH GUIDE CHANNEL SET

SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END

MAIN MENU

INITIAL SET

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Setting clock semiautomatically

— Semiauto Clock Set

You can change the host channel/D.S.T. /time zone setting manually. First follow steps 1 to 3 on page 10, then go to the following steps.

Set Auto Clock to ON

On the front panel:

Press CH5∞ to move the highlight bar to “AUTO CLOCK”, then press OK so that “ON” is selected.

On the Remote:

Press SHUTTLE PLUS %ﬁ to move the highlight bar to “AUTO CLOCK”, then press OK or

SHUTTLE PLUS Then; To select the host channel — go to step 5. To select the D.S.T. mode — go to step 6. To select the time zone — go to step 7.

so that “ON” is selected.

NOTE:

The time that has been set previously will be erased when “AUTO CLOCK”, “HOST CH”, “D.S.T.” or “TIME ZONE” setting is changed.

Select host channel

You can either select “AUTO” or enter a PBS channel number.

On the front panel:

Press CH5∞ to move the highlight bar to “HOST CH”, then press OK repeatedly until “AUTO” or the desired PBS channel number is selected.

On the Remote:

Press SHUTTLE PLUS %ﬁ to move the highlight bar to “HOST CH”, then press OK or SHUTTLE

until “AUTO” or the desired PBS channel

PLUS number is selected.

NOTE:

Some PBS channels do not transmit clock setting data.

CLOCK SET

TIME DATE YEAR

1:00PM 12/24 00 SAT

AUTO CLOCK: ON

HOST CH : AUTO (CATV) D.S.T. : AUTO TIME ZONE : AUTO PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END

Select D.S.T. mode

You have three choices: AUTO– Select if you want to adjust your VCR’s

clock automatically by the incoming signal from the host channel. (Auto Daylight Saving Time*)

ON– Adjustment will be made by the clock

itself.

OFF– Select when Daylight Saving Time does

not apply to you.

On the front panel:

Press CH5∞ to move the highlight bar to “D.S.T.”, then press OK repeatedly until the desired setting is selected.

On the Remote:

Press SHUTTLE PLUS %ﬁ to move the highlight bar to “D.S.T.”, then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS

repeatedly until the desired setting is selected.

Select time zone

You can select the time zone automatically or manually.

On the front panel:

Press CH5∞ to move the highlight bar to “TIME ZONE”, then press OK repeatedly until “AUTO” or the desired time zone is selected. Each time you press the button, the time zone changes as follows:

= AUTO= ATLANTIC= HAWAII= EASTERN = ALASKA = CENTRAL PACIFIC = MOUNTAIN = (back to the beginning)

On the Remote:

Press SHUTTLE PLUS %ﬁ to move the highlight bar to “TIME ZONE”, press OK or SHUTTLE

repeatedly until “AUTO” or the desired

PLUS time zone is selected (see above).

NOTE:

If an incorrect clock time is displayed by the Plug & Play setting, you may be receiving the clock setting data of a PBS channel from an adjacent time zone or from an incorrect PBS channel from a cable TV system. If you selected "AUTO" for the host channel in step 6, be sure to select the correct time zone manually.

* Auto Daylight Saving Time

This function enables automatic adjustment of the VCR’s clock at the start and end of Daylight Saving Time. With Auto DST activated, . . . . . . on the first Sunday of April at 2:00 AM, the clock is adjusted to 3:00 AM. . . . on the last Sunday of October at 2:00 AM, the clock is adjusted to 1:00 AM.

Return to normal screen

Press MENU.

IMPORTANT

Turn off the VCR after performing Semiauto Clock Set. ”Auto” will appear on the front display panel while the clock is being set. The current clock time will appear automatically when the clock setting is complete.

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

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Set date

On the front panel:

Press CH5∞ until the desired date appears, then press OK.

On the Remote:

Press SHUTTLE PLUS %ﬁ until the desired date appears, then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS

● Holding CH 5∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS %ﬁ changes the date in 15-day intervals.

Set year

On the front panel:

Press CH5∞ until the desired year appears, then press OK twice.

On the Remote:

Press SHUTTLE PLUS %ﬁ until the desired year appears, then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS

twice.

Select D.S.T. mode

You can select either “ON” or “OFF”. ON– Adjustment will be made by the built-in

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clock itself.

OFF– Select when Daylight Saving Time does

not apply to you.

On the front panel: Press CH5∞ to select the desired setting.

On the Remote:

Press SHUTTLE PLUS %ﬁ to select the desired setting.

Setting clock manually

— Manual Clock Set

First follow steps 1 to 3 on page 10, then go to the following steps.

Set time

On the front panel:

Press CH5∞ until the desired time appears, then press OK.

On the Remote: Press SHUTTLE PLUS

%ﬁ until the desired time appears, then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS

● Holding CH 5∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS %ﬁ changes the time in 30-minute intervals.

● When the time is entered manually, “AUTO CLOCK” is automatically set to “OFF”, and “HOST CH” and “TIME ZONE” disappear.

CLOCK SET

TIME DATE YEAR

– –:– –AM 1/ 1 00

AUTO CLOCK: ON HOST CH : AUTO (CATV) D.S.T. : AUTO TIME ZONE : AUTO PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END

Start clock

Press MENU and normal screen appears.

To make corrections any time during the process

Press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS # repeatedly until the item you want to change blinks, then press CH 5∞ or

SHUTTLE PLUS %ﬁ.

Tuner Setting

Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV.

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Setting channels automatically — Auto Channel Set

Use Auto Channel Set only if channels have not been set correctly by the Plug & Play setting or if you use a cable box. If you want to add or delete channels, use Manual Channel Set (Z pg. 14).

Access Main Menu screen

Press MENU.

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Access Tuner Set screen

On the front panel:

Press CH5∞ to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “TUNER SET”, then press OK.

On the Remote: Press SHUTTLE PLUS

%ﬁ to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “TUNER SET”, then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS

FUNCTION SET

TUNER SET

INITIAL SET

PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END

Perform Auto Channel Set

You can automatically set the receivable channels in your area in the order of their frequencies.

On the front panel:

Press CH5∞ to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “AUTO CHANNEL SET”, then press OK.

On the Remote: Press SHUTTLE PLUS

%ﬁ to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “AUTO CHANNEL SET”, then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS

BAND CATV

AUTO CHANNEL SET

MANUAL CHANNEL SET

SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END

AUTO CHANNEL SET

PRESS (MENU) TO END

MAIN MENU

TUNER SET

SCANNING...

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NOTES:

●

When Auto Channel Set is complete, “SCAN

2 3

COMPLETED” appears on screen.

●

If the scan was unsuccessful, “SCAN COMPLETED– NO SIGNAL” appears on screen. Check the connections and start again.

Return to normal screen

Press MENU.

INFORMATION

The VCR selects the correct band (TV or CATV) automatically during Auto Channel Set. The selected band will be displayed on the right side of “BAND” on the Tuner Set screen.

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

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Access Tuner Set screen

On the front panel:

Press CH5∞ to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “TUNER SET”, then press OK.

On the Remote:

Press SHUTTLE PLUS %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “TUNER SET”, then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS #.

Access Manual Channel Set screen

On the front panel:

Press CH5∞ move the highlight bar (arrow) to “MANUAL CHANNEL SET”, then press OK.

On the Remote: Press SHUTTLE PLUS

%ﬁ to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “MANUAL CHANNEL SET”, then press OK or

SHUTTLE PLUS

BAND CATV AUTO CHANNEL SET

MANUAL CHANNEL SET

SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END

Add or skip desired channels

To add channels On the Remote ONLY:

1 Press the Number

keys to input a channel number you want to add.

2 Press OK or

SHUTTLE PLUS set to “ADD”.

3 Repeat 1 and 2 to add other channels.

To skip channels On the front panel:

1 Press CH5∞ to select a channel number you

want to skip.

2 Press OK to set to “SKIP”. 3 Repeat 1 and 2 to skip other channels.

On the Remote:

1 Press the Number keys or SHUTTLE PLUS %ﬁ

to input a channel number you want to skip.

2 Press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS # to set to “SKIP”. 3 Repeat 1 and 2 to skip other channels.

MANUAL CHANNEL SET

PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9)

OR (5,∞), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

TUNER SET

(CATV)

CH 45 ADD

Setting channels manually

— Manual Channel Set

You can add the channels you want or delete the channels you do not want manually .

Access Main Menu screen

Press MENU.

Return to normal screen

Press MENU.

BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING

Basic Playback

Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV.

POWER

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REW ( 1 )

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 “SUPERIMPOSE” set to “ON”: Z pg. 33.)

FF ( ¡ )

STOP/EJECT

( 7 / 0 )

POWER

FF ( ¡ )

STOP ( 7 )

This VCR can check the tape condition during playback (and recording), and realizes the best possible pictures.

Load a cassette

Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is pointing towards the VCR. Do not apply too much pressure when inserting.

● The VCR turns on automatically.

● The counter is automatically reset to “0:00:00”.

● If the cassette’s record safety tab has been

removed, playback begins automatically.

Start playback

Press PLAY ( 3 ).

● Tape speed (SP or EP) is automatically detected.

● If “VIDEO CALIBRA TION” is set to “ON” (default

setting: Z pg. 33), “VIDEO CALIBRATION” appears on the screen, and this VCR checks the tape condition during automatic tracking.

To stop playback

Press STOP ( 7 ) on the Remote or STOP/EJECT ( 7 / 0 ) on the front panel.

To rewind the tape

Press REW ( 1 ).

To fast-forward the tape

Press FF ( ¡ ).

To eject the tape

Press STOP/EJECT ( 7 / 0 ) on the front panel when the tape is not running.

● You can also eject the cassette with the VCR turned off.

To turn off the VCR

Press POWER.

INFORMATION

This VCR is equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) that lets you watch tapes recorded in the SVHS format with regular VHS resolution.

● SQPB does not deliver Super VHS resolution.

● S-VHS recording is not possible with this VCR.

Usable cassettes

Full-Size VHS T-30 (ST-30**) T-60 (ST-60**) T-90 T-120 (ST-120**) T-160 (ST-160**) ST-210**

Compact VHS* TC-20 (ST-C20**) TC-30 (ST-C30**) TC-40 (ST-C40**)

* Compact VHS camcorder recordings can be

played on this VCR. Simply place the recorded cassette into a VHS Cassette Adapter and it can be used just like any full-sized VHS cassette.

** This VCR can record on regular VHS and Super

VHS cassettes. However, it will record regular VHS signals only.

Basic Playback

BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.)

Changing display information

Press DISPLAY during playback.

Each time you press the button, the front panel display shows the time counter and the clock time alternately.

Features

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STOP/EJECT

( 7 / 0 )

–1, 2, 3

–b

–C

–2

Time Counter

● To display the VCR status including the time counter and the clock time on the TV screen, see “Showing onscreen display” (Z pg. 21).

To reset the time counter, press C. RESET on the Remote. The counter reading becomes “0:00:00”. It is also reset when a tape is inserted.

Checking tape position

The tape position indicator appears on screen in the following cases:

● When you change the VCR operation mode from the stop mode to fast forward or rewind mode.

● When you perform an Index Search (Z pg. 18) or Instant Review (Z pg. 18).

The position of “ (End) shows you where you are on the tape.

” in relation to “B” (Beginning) or “E”

Clock Time

+++

COUNT 0:33:27

NOTES:

●

"SUPERIMPOSE" must be set to “ON”, or the indicator will not appear (Z pg. 33).

●

It may take a few seconds for the tape position indicator to be displayed.

–a, b, c

–a

STOP ( 7 )

Playing back tape repeatedly

— Repeat Play

You can play back a tape repeatedly (100 times).

While playing back a tape, press and hold PLAY ( 3 ) for more than 5 seconds.

The play indicator ( # ) on the front display panel starts flashing slowly, and a tape will be played back 100 times.

To stop playback, press STOP ( 7 ) on the Remote or STOP/EJECT ( 7 / 0 ) on the front panel.

Adjusting tracking condition

— Tracking Adjustments

Automatic tracking adjustment

This VCR automatically adjusts the tracking condition. Whenever you insert a tape and start playback, automatic tracking starts working and continuously analyzes the signal to enable optimum picture quality during playback.

Manual tracking adjustment

If automatic tracking cannot eliminate noises well during playback, use the manual tracking following the procedures below.

● You can also use the manual tracking during slow motion playback (Z pg. 23).

1 Activate manual tracking

Press CH 5 and ∞ on the front panel at the same time during playback.

2 Eliminate the noises on the TV screen.

Press CH 5 and ∞ (or CH + and – on the Remote).

● Press it briefly for a fine adjustment, or press and hold for coarse adjustment. Watch the screen and continue adjustment until optimum picture and sound quality are achieved.

3 Reactivate automatic tracking

Press CH 5 and ∞ on the front panel at the same time. The automatic tracking becomes active again.

Selecting monitor sound

— Audio Monitor

You can select the desired monitor sound.

While playing back a tape on which stereo sound or SAP sound is recorded, press A. MONITOR on the Remote.

Each time you press the button, sound changes as follows:

HI-FI

HI-FI: Normally select this.

Hi-Fi sound is played back. HI-FI L: Sound on the left Hi-Fi channel is played back. HI-FI R:Sound on the right Hi-Fi channel is played back. NORM:Sound on the normal track is played back. NORM HI-FI:

Both sounds on the Hi-Fi track and normal

track are mixed and played back.

Note:

●

The above indication appears when “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “ON” (Z pg. 33), though the monitor sound changes in sequence.

●

If the tape being played back has no Hi-Fi sound track, the normal sound track will be heard regardless of this setting.

●

If RF connection (Z pg. 6) is used for viewing pictures on the TV, sound will be monaural even though you select “HI-FI”.

●

You can also use the menu to select your desired monitor sound. (Z pg. 35)

HI-FI L HI-FI R

NORM HI-FI

NORM

Automatic operations after

rewinding — Next Function Memory

The Next Function Memory “tells” the VCR what to do after rewinding is complete.

● Ensure that the VCR is in stop mode.

a– For Automatic Playback Start

Press REW ( 1 ), then press PLAY ( 3 ) within 2 seconds.

b– For Automatic Power Off

Press REW ( 1 ), then press POWER within 2 seconds.

c– For Automatic Timer Standby

Press REW ( 1 ), then press TIMER within 2 seconds.

NOTE:

It is not possible to select the Automatic Timer Standby function if the cassette’s record safety tab is removed.

BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.)

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Locating beginning of

recordings — Index Search

Index codes are placed on the tape at the beginning of each recording when recording on this VCR. You can find and automatically play back from the beginning of any recording using the Index Search function.

1 Start search

While the tape is not running, press SHUTTLE PLUS 4 or ¢ on the Remote.

2 Access distant code

To access a recording of 2 to 9 index codes away, press SHUTTLE PLUS 4 or ¢ repeatedly until the correct number is displayed on screen (only if “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “ON” ; Z pg. 33). Playback begins automatically when the desired recording is located.

Beginning of the current program recorded

program

recorded

–1

Current position on the tape

Next program recorded

● If you want to find the very beginning of the desired program, press REW ( 1 ) or FF ( ¡ ) after playback starts.

Beginning of the 2nd next program recorded

2nd next

2–23

Other Useful functions for playback

You can also use the following functions for recording.

● Video Calibration (Z pg. 33)

When this function is set to “ON”, this VCR checks the condition of the tape in use during playback and recording, and compensates to provide the highestpossible playback pictures.

● Picture Control (Z pg. 33)

This function helps you to adjust the playback picture quality according to your preference.

● Video Stabilizer (Z pg. 34)

You can automatically correct vertical vibrations in the picture when playing back unstable recordings made on another VCR.

● Blue Back (Z pg. 34)

When this function is set to “ON”, the TV screen becomes all blue in the following cases: – When receiving a channel not in use. – When stopping playback.

NOTE:

An index code is not placed on the tape when recording is resumed from recording pause.

Locating beginning of timer

recordings — Instant Review

At the press of a button, you can turn on the VCR, rewind the tape and begin to view the most recent timerrecorded program.

Press REVIEW on the Remote after ensuring that the VCR is in the timer recording standby mode.

● The VCR turns on, and rewinds to the index code indicating the beginning of the last timer-recorded program, then begins playback automatically.

● You can access a program of 2 to 9 index codes away from the current position on the tape. If, for example, you have 5 programs recorded and you want to watch the third one, press REVIEW three times.

● If you want to find the very beginning of the desired program, press REW ( 1 ) or FF ( ¡ ) after playback starts.

● If the tape is already rewound when REVIEW is pressed, it will play the tape from the beginning. It will not fast-forward to an index code.

● The Instant Review function will also operate if the VCR is turned on.

Basic Recording

Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV.

POWER

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PLAY ( 3 )

REW ( 1 )

FF ( ¡ )

This VCR can check the tape condition during recording (and playback), and realizes the best possible pictures.

Load a cassette

Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, cover the hole with adhesive tape before inserting the cassette.

Select recording channel

On the front panel: Press CH5∞.

On the Remote: a– Press CH + or –.

b– Press the Number keys then ENTER.

(The channel changes after a few seconds whether you press ENTER or not.)

● If you connect the TV and the VCR only using the RF connection, press TV/VCR on the Remote so that the VCR mode indicator lights on the front display panel, to view the program to be recorded.

REW ( 1 )

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PAUSE ( 8 )

POWER

2 –b

–a

FF ( ¡ ) PAUSE ( 8 )

2 –b

STOP ( 7 )

Set tape speed

Press SP/EP to set the recording speed.

Start recording

On the front panel: Press REC ( ¶ ).

On the Remote: While holding REC ( ¶ ), press PLAY ( 3 ).

● If “VIDEO CALIBRA TION” is set to “ON” (default setting: Z pg. 33), this VCR checks the tape condition for about seven seconds, then starts recording. (This means that the first seven seconds of the program will not be recorded. If this is inconvenient for you, follow the steps below:

1 Press REC ( ¶ ) and PAUSE ( 8 ) to start

Video Calibration.

2 Then press PLAY ( 3 ) to start recording

after Video Calibration is complete.

To pause recording

Press PAUSE ( 8 ). To resume recording, press PLAY ( 3 ).

To stop recording

Press STOP ( 7 ) on the Remote or STOP/EJECT ( 7 / 0 ) on the front panel.

To rewind the tape

Press REW ( 1 ).

To fast-forward the tape

Press FF ( ¡ ).

To eject the tape

Press STOP/EJECT ( 7 / 0 ) on the front panel when the tape is not running.

● You can also eject the cassette with the VCR turned off.

To turn off the VCR

Press POWER.

Basic Recording

BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.)

Changing display information

Press DISPLAY during recording or recording pause.

Each time you press the button, the front panel display shows the time counter, channel number and the clock time in sequence.

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Time Counter

Clock Time

● To display the VCR status including the time counter, channel number, and the clock time on the TV screen, see “Showing on-screen display” (Z pg. 21).

To reset the time counter, press C. RESET on the Remote. The counter reading becomes “0:00:00”. It is also reset when a tape is inserted.

Channel No.

Specifying recording length

— Instant Timer Recording (ITR)

You can easily specify the recording length from 30 minutes to 6 hours and shut off the VCR after recording is finished.

During recording, press REC ( ¶ ) on the front panel repeatedly until the recording length you want appears on the front display panel.

(record) indicator starts flashing.

The Each time you press the button, recording length increases in 30-minute intervals (up to 6 hours).

To cancel an ITR, press STOP ( 7 ) on the Remote or STOP/EJECT ( 7 / 0 ) on the front panel.

Watching one program while

recording another

1 Engage TV mode

During recording...

● If you connect the TV and the VCR only using the RF connection (Z pg. 6) to view pictures from the VCR

Press TV/VCR on the Remote so that VCR mode indicator goes off from the front display panel. The TV broadcast being recorded disappears.)

● If you are using the AV connection (Z pg. 6) to view pictures from the VCR, change the TV’s

input mode from AV to TV.

2 Select channel for viewing

Select the channel, you want to watch, on the TV.

Showing on-screen display

When “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “ON” (Z pg. 33), you can see the current VCR status on the TV screen.

● For more detailed information about the on-screen display, see page 47.

1 Display VCR status on TV screen

During recording or recording pause, press OSD. All indications corresponding to the current VCR status are displayed for 5 seconds. The time counter remains on the screen indicating the elapsed time.

● The indications are not recorded.

CH 125 RECORD THU 12:00 AM PAUSE STEREO ] SP SAP

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NORM HI–FI COUNT –1:23:45

INDEX-1

2 Erase on-screen display

Press OSD again.

NOTE:

●

If the VCR is in recording pause mode, “RECORD/PAUSE” is always displayed.

●

The VCR status can be also displayed during playback.

Other useful functions for recording

You can also use the following functions for recording.

● Recording Resume Function

If there is a power outage during recording (or Instant Timer Recording, or timer recording), the recording will resume automatically when the power is restored to the VCR. (No setting is required for this function.)

● Video Calibration (Z pg. 33)

When this function is set to “ON”, this VCR checks the condition of the tape in use during playback and recording, and compensates to provide the highestpossible pictures.

● Second Audio Recording (Z pg. 35)

This VCR’s built-in MTS decoder enables reception of Multichannel TV Sound broadcast.

To record a SAP program received, set “2ND AUDIO RECORD” to “ON” using the menu screen.

Note:

When the channel is changed on the VCR;

●

The “STEREO” indication appears on the screen for about 5 seconds if the program is a stereo broadcast.

●

The “SAP” indication appears on the screen for about 5 seconds if the program is a SAP broadcast.

●

Both indications appear when a stereo program is accompanied by SAP sound.

Accidental erasure prevention

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

Record safety tab

Special Effect Playback

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SPECIAL EFFECT PLAYBACK

Locating particular scene

rapidly — Picture Search

7 High-Speed Picture Search:

Possible during normal playback or still picture playback. You can rapidly locate a particular scene on the tape.

To do forward picture search, press FF ( To do reverse picture search, press REW (

● If you press and hold the button for more than 2 seconds, simply releasing it cancels the picture search, and normal playback resumes.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY ( 3 ).

7 Variable-Speed Picture Search:

You can change the speed of picture search.

How to use the SHUTTLE PLUS buttons on the Remote: To do forward picture search, press SHUTTLE PLUS ¢

repeatedly. Each time you press the button, the search speed increases.

● To decrease the speed while forward picture search (toward normal playback, then reverse picture search), press SHUTTLE PLUS 4 repeatedly.

To do reverse picture search, press SHUTTLE PLUS 4 repeatedly. Each time you press the button, the search speed increase while reverse picture search.

● To decrease the speed while reverse picture search (toward normal playback, then forward picture search), press SHUTTLE PLUS ¢ repeatedly.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY ( 3 ).

PLAY ( 3 )

B D

–1

–2

Reverse

3 steps 2 steps 2 steps 4 steps

Reverse

play

–

Reverse

slow motion

SHUTTLE

PLUS

–

Slow

motion

Normal

Play

Forward

Viewing still picture

— Still Picture Playback

Press PAUSE ( 8 ) during normal playback.

Playback is freezed and a still picture appears. To resume normal playback, press PLAY ( 3 ).

NOTE:

To obtain a noiseless still picture, it may be necessary to adjust tracking in slow motion playback before starting still picture playback.

Skipping unwanted portions

—Skip Search

You can skip over (view at high speed) unwanted portions of the tape.

Press SKIP SEARCH once to 4 times during playback.

Each press initiates a 30-second period of high speed playback (up to 2 minutes). When the specified portion of the tape is skipped, normal playback resumes automatically.

To return to normal playback during Skip Search, press PLAY ( 3 ).

Viewing slow motion picture

— Slow Motion Playback

On the front panel: During normal playback or still picture playback: Press and hold PAUSE ( 8 ) for more than 2 seconds.

On the Remote:

● During normal playback:

Press SHUTTLE PLUS 4 to decrease the playback speed. Each time you press the button, the speed decreases (toward reverse slow motion playback, then reverse picture search).

● Holding PAUSE ( 8 ) for more than 2 seconds also starts forward slow motion playback.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY ( 3 ).

● During still picture playback:

Press and hold SHUTTLE PLUS ¢ to start forward (or SHUTTLE PLUS 4 to start reverse) slow motion

playback. When you release the button, slow motion playback stops and a still picture appears.

● Holding PAUSE ( 8 ) for more than 2 seconds also starts forward slow motion playback.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY ( 3 ).

Viewing still picture frame by

frame

— Frame-by-Frame Playback

1 Pause during playback

Press PAUSE ( 8 ). Playback is freezed and a still picture appears.

2 Advance or reverse still picture

To advance a still picture, press SHUTTLE PLUS ¢ on the Remote (or PAUSE ( 8 )) repeatedly. To reverse a still picture, press SHUTTLE PLUS

4 on the Remote repeatedly.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY ( 3 ).

NOTE:

Manual tracking is possible during slow motion playback. During slow motion playback, simply press CH 5 and ∞ on the front panel or

CH +

or – on the Remote to adjust tracking.

VCR Plus+ Timer Programing

Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV.

POWER

DAILY

CANCEL

STOP +/–

2 7

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WEEKLY

TIMER RECORDING

Timer recording allows you to program the VCR to automatically record a broadcast at some future time. Up to 8 timer recording programs can be made using VCR Plus+ timer programing or Express timer programing method (Z pg. 28) as far as a year in advance. The VCR Plus+ timer programing system eliminates the need to input channel, date, start and stop time data when programing timer recording settings. Simply key in the PlusCode number for the TV broadcast you wish to record and the VCR’s timer will be automatically programed. (The PlusCode programing numbers are the numbers next to the program in most TV listing.)

Load a cassette

Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, cover the hole with adhesive tape, then load it into the VCR.

● The VCR turns on, and the counter is reset, automatically.

Access VCR Plus+ screen

Press PROG. on the Remote.

● The clock must be set to access the VCR Plus+ screen. If you have not set the clock, the Main Menu screen appears after an error message is displayed. Refer to page 8 for the Plug & Play setting or page 10 for the clock setting procedure.

VCR PLUS+

PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9) PRESS (+/–) TO SET

EXPRESS PROGRAMMING

PRESS (PROG.) TO END

Enter PlusCode number

Press the appropriate

3 4 7

Number keys to input the PlusCode number printed in the TV listings for the TV broadcast you wish to record, then press OK.

Then; If the Guide Channel Set screen appears

— go to step 4.

If the VCR Plus+ Program screen appears

— go to step 5.

● To make corrections, press CANCEL and input the correct PlusCode number.

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PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9) PRESS (PROG.) TO END

THEN (OK)

Input receiving channel number

The guide channel number, which is assigned to the TV or cable station for the PlusCode number that you entered in step 3, will appear automatically on the Guide Channel Set screen. Press the Number keys (or CH +/– or SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞) to input the number of the channel on which the broadcast for the PlusCode number is received on the VCR, then press OK.

● The Guide Channel Set screen appears only when you input the PlusCode number of a station for which the guide channel number has not been set previously.

● If you receive your channels through a cable box, select the cable box output channel — the channel on which you view the cable box programs on the TV.

GUIDE CHANNEL SET

GUIDE CH: 12

VCR CH : –––

PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9)

OR (5,∞), THEN (OK)

PRESS (PROG.) TO END

Check program date

The PlusCode number you entered and the corresponding timer recording program is displayed on the Program screen. Check to make sure it is accurate.

● To change the stop time, press STOP +/–.

● To timer-record daily (Monday–Friday) or

weekly serials, press DAILY (M–F) (number “8”) or WEEKLY (number “9”). “DAILY” or “WEEKLY” appears on the Program screen. Pressing the button again makes each corresponding display disappear.

● If you made a mistake, press CANCEL to access the VCR Plus+ screen again and input the correct PlusCode number.

● If an incorrect PlusCode number or the one for a broadcast already finished has been inputted, “ERROR” is displayed for about 5 seconds, then the VCR Plus+ screen reappears.

(VCR PLUS+ 12345678)

START STOP 8:00PM = 10:00PM DATE CH

12/24/00 12 SP

SAT PRESS (8=DAILY, 9=WEEKLY STOP+/– = STOP TIME, SP/EP) PRESS (PROG.) TO END

Set tape speed

Press SP/EP.

PROGRAM 1

Return to normal screen

Press PROG. or OK. “PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears on the screen for about 5 seconds, then normal screen appears.

•If “PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED PROGRAM OVERLAP” appears, you have another program overlapping the program you have just made. The Program Check screen appears and conflicting programs will start blinking. You can now correct the conflicting programs. See “When programs overlap each other” on page 31.

Engage timer recording standby mode

Press TIMER. The VCR turns off automatically and “‰” is displayed on the front display panel.

To use the VCR while it is in timer recording standby mode

Press TIMER to cancel the timer recording standby mode, then press POWER to turn on the VCR. DO NOT forget to put the VCR into timer recording standby mode again by pressing TIMER after you use the VCR; otherwise, you cannot record the broadcasts you want.

● When “AUTO TIMER” (Z pg. 33) is set to “ON”, the timer recording standby mode is automatically engaged when the VCR is turned off. It is temporarily canceled when the VCR is turned on. You do not have to press TIMER to engage or disengage the timer recording standby mode.

IMPORTANT

If you have moved to a different area or if a broadcasting station’s channel number has been changed, the wrong VCR CH number will be displayed on the Program screen in step 5. When this happens, set the correct guide channel number for that station. (Z pg. 26, “VCR Plus+ Setup”)

NOTES:

●

Even if a power failure occurs, the VCR keeps your timer programs. However, the clock time, channel settings, and other menu settings are lost if it lasts for more than 3 minutes. As a result, when the power is supplied again to this VCR after the power failure, the following will take place.

1. This VCR starts the Plug & Play setting automatically to

restore the clock time and channel setting.

2. If the clock time and channel setting are restored correctly,

each timer program you have made will start unless its end time already passes.

●

To timer-record cable channels received through a cable box, be sure to keep the cable box turned on with the correct channel selected.

TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

VCR Plus+ Setup

Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV.

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2 – 5

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2 – 5

IMPORTANT

If you have moved to a different area or if a broadcasting station’s channel number has been changed, the wrong VCR CH number will be displayed on the Program screen (Z step 5 on page 25). When this happens, perform the following steps to set the correct guide channel number for that station.

To ensure that VCR Plus+ timer recording operates correctly, it is necessary to set the VCR Plus+ “Guide Channel Set” for each station. Read the following information carefully.

VCR Plus+ guide channel matching

The VCR Plus+ programing system assigns a VCR Plus+ guide channel to the TV channels and the cable channels. These guide channel numbers are also called the VCR Plus+ channel codes. Most TV listings have a section, usually a chart, indicating the guide channel numbers assigned to each station. For accurate VCR Plus+ programing, the VCR Plus+ guide channel number for each station should match the channel number on which it is received in your area.

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4 5

2 – 5 2 – 5

NOTES:

●

In many instances, the VCR Plus+ guide channel numbers for cable and broadcast TV stations DO NOT match the channel number on which it is received by your VCR or cable box. Check your TV listing, or contact your cable supplier for details.

●

Many TV stations can be viewed on cable. Check your TV listing, or contact your cable supplier for details.

Access Main Menu screen

Press MENU.

Access Initial Set screen

On the front panel:

Press CH5∞ to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “INITIAL SET”, then press OK.

On the Remote: Press SHUTTLE PLUS

%ﬁ to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “INITIAL SET”, then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS

FUNCTION SET TUNER SET

INITIAL SET

PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END

Access Guide Channel Set screen

On the front panel:

Press CH5∞ to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “GUIDE CHANNEL SET”, then press OK.

On the Remote: Press SHUTTLE PLUS

%ﬁ to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “GUIDE CHANNEL SET”, then press OK or SHUTTLE

PLUS

CLOCK SET LANGUAGE ENGLISH

GUIDE CHANNEL SET

SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END

MAIN MENU

INITIAL SET

Input receiving channel number

On the front panel:

Press CH5∞ to select the number of the channel on which the guide channel’s broadcasts are received, then press OK.

On the Remote:

Press the Number keys or SHUTTLE PLUS %ﬁ to input the number of the channel on which the

guide channel’s broadcasts are received, then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS

● Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each instance.

● If you receive your channels through a cable

box, select the cable box output channel — the channel on which you view the cable box programs on the TV.

(Ex.) If WNJU(Ind.) is received on channel 47

GUIDE CHANNEL SET

GUIDE CH : 6

VCR CH : 47

PRESS NUMBER KEY (0-9)

OR (5,∞), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

Return to normal screen

Press MENU.

Input guide channel number

On the front panel:

Press CH5∞ to select the VCR Plus+ guide channel number as shown in the TV listing, then press OK.

On the Remote:

Press the Number keys or SHUTTLE PLUS %ﬁ to input the VCR Plus+ guide channel number as shown in the TV listing, then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS

(Ex.) When inputting the guide channel number 6 for WNJU(Ind.)

GUIDE CHANNEL SET

GUIDE CH : 6

VCR CH : – – –

PRESS NUMBER KEY (0-9)

OR (5,∞), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

Express Timer Programing

Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV.

DAILY

CANCEL

3 4

2 9

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WEEKLY

0 7 6

TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

You can directly program the VCR’s timer to record up to 8 broadcasts, as far as a year in advance. Remember, the clock must be set before you can program the timer (Z pg. 8 or 10).

Load a cassette

Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, cover the hole with adhesive tape, then load it into the VCR.

● The VCR turns on, and the counter is reset, automatically.

Access VCR PLUS+ screen

Press PROG..

Access Program screen

Press START +/– once. (If no program is stored, “PROGRAM 1” appears.)

Set program start time

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

● Press and hold START +/– to increase the

time in 30-minute intervals.

PROGRAM 1

START STOP

– –:– –AM = – –:– –AM

DATE CH

– –/– –/– – – – – SP

PRESS (+/–, SP/EP, 8=DAILY,

9=WEEKLY), THEN (0K)

PRESS (PROG.) TO END

PROGRAM 1

START STOP

8:00 AM = – –:– –AM

DATE CH

– –/– –/– – – – – SP

PRESS (+/–, SP/EP, 8=DAILY,

9=WEEKLY), THEN (0K)

PRESS (PROG.) TO END

Set program stop time

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

● Press and hold STOP +/– to increase the time in 30-minute intervals.

Set program date

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

Set channel number

Press CH +/–.

● Holding down CH +/– rapidly changes the channel numbers.

● If you receive your programs through a cable box, select the cable box output channel — the channel on which you view the cable box programs on the TV.

Set tape speed

Press SP/EP to set the tape speed.

Return to normal screen

Press PROG. or OK. “PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears on the screen for about 5 seconds, then normal screen appears.

Engage timer recording standby mode

Press TIMER. The VCR turns off automatically and “‰” is displayed on the front panel display.

To timer-record daily (Monday–Friday) or weekly serials

Press DAILY (M–F) (number “8”) or WEEKLY (number “9”) anytime during steps 3 through 9. “DAILY” or “WEEKLY” appears on the Program screen.

● Pressing the button again makes the corresponding indication disappear.

NOTES:

●

1. This VCR starts the Plug & Play setting automatically to restore the clock time and channel setting.

2. If the clock time and channel setting are restored correctly, each timer program you have made will start unless its end time already passes.

●

Programs that start after midnight must have the next day’s date.

●

After timer recording is completed, the VCR turns off automatically.

●

You can program the timer recording while a regular recording is in progress; the menu screens will not be recorded.

●

If the tape reaches its end during timer recording, the cassette is automatically ejected.

●

To timer-record cable channels, be sure to keep the cable box turned on with the correct channel selected.

To use the VCR while it is in timer recording standby mode

TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV.

B C

–2 –3

–2, 3 –3

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B B

–1

–2

–3

Checking program settings

1 Disengage timer

Press TIMER, then press POWER.

● When “AUTO TIMER” (Z pg. 33) is set to “ON”, you do not have to press TIMER.

2 Access Program Check screen

Press PROG. CHECK.

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3 Access Program screen

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Press PROG. CHECK again to check more detailed information. Each time you press PROG. CHECK, the next program’s Program screen appears. When all Program screens are shown, normal screen resumes.

Canceling or changing program

settings

PR START STOP CH DATE 1 8:00P 10:00 12 12/24 2 10:00A 10:45 40 12/25 3 11:30P 1:00 125 12/25 4 5 6 7 8

PRESS (CHECK) TO NEXT

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Other Useful functions for timer recording

You can also use the following functions for timer recording.

● Auto Timer (Z pg. 33)

When “AUTO TIMER” is set to “ON”, the timer recording standby mode is automatically engaged when the VCR is turned off. It is temporarily canceled when the VCR is turned on. You do not have to press TIMER to engage or disengage the timer recording standby mode.

● Auto SP = EP Timer (Z pg. 34)

If there is not enough tape to record the entire broadcast for recording in SP mode, the VCR automatically switches to EP mode to allow complete recording. This feature is especially handy when recording a broadcast of more than 2 hours in length.

1 Access Program screen

Repeat steps 1 to 3 above.

2 Cancel or change program setting

T o cancel a program, press CANCEL when the Program screen you do not want is shown.

To change a program, press the appropriate button: START+/–, STOP+/–, DATE+/–, CH+/–, and/or SP/ EP when the Program screen on which you want to

make changes is shown.

3 Return to normal screen

Press PROG. CHECK as many times as necessary until no Program screen is shown.

4 Reengage timer recording standby mode

Press TIMER.

● When “AUTO TIMER” (Z pg. 33) is set to “ON”, the timer recording standby mode automatically resumes when you turn off the VCR.

10:00

11:00

12:00

10:00

11:00

12:00

10:00

11:00

12:00

When programs overlap each

other

If “PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED PROGRAM OVERLAP” appears, you have another program overlapping the program you have just made. The Program Check screen appears and conflicting programs will start blinking.

PR START STOP CH DATE

PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED

PROGRAM OVERLAP

1 8:00P 11:00 12 12/24

2 10:00A 10:45 40 12/25 3 11:30P 1:00 125 12/25 4 9:00P 10:00 12 12/24 5 6 7 8 (5,∞), THEN (>) (PROG.) : END

EX. Program 1 (you have just made) and Program 4 overlap each other

1 Confirm overlapping programs

Overlapping programs blink on the screen.

2 Select program to modify

Press SHUTTLE PLUS %ﬁ, then press SHUTTLE PLUS

•You can only select one of the overlapping programs.

ATTENTION

If there is a conflict in the timer schedule and one program overlaps with another, only the parts shown below in gray will be recorded.

Pattern 1: The program with the lower program

number will be recorded.

Program 1

Program 2

Pattern 2: The program starting earlier will be

recorded.

Program 1

Program 2

Pattern 3: The program starting earlier will be

recorded, followed by the remaining portion of the other program.

Program 1

CH10 CH40

CH10

Program 2

CH10

CH40

Not recorded

CH40

NOTE:

If you do not mind this overlap, press timer program setting. See “ATTENTION” to the right. Without doing anything for about 1 minutes, the VCR will finish the timer programing.

PROG.

to finish the

3 Cancel or change program setting

To cancel a program,

press CANCEL when the Program screen you do not want is shown. “PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears on the screen for about 5 seconds, then normal screen appears.

To change a program, press the appropriate button: START+/–, STOP+/–, DATE+/–, CH+/–, and/or SP/ EP when the Program screen on which you want to

make changes is shown, then press OK. “PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears on the screen for about 5 seconds, then normal screen appears.

NOTE:

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

PROGRAM 4

START STOP 9:00 PM = 10:00PM DATE CH

12/24/00 12 SP

SAT

PRESS (CANCEL) TO CANCEL

PRESS (OK) TO CONFIRM

PRESS (PROG.) TO END

Useful Function Settings

Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV.

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2 – 4

SP EP

VCR

2 3

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OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS

You can use the other useful function settings on the Function Set screen by following the procedure described below.

● For the functions you can set on the Function Set screen, see pages 33 to 35.

Access Main Menu screen

Press MENU.

Access Function Set screen

On the front panel:

Press CH5∞ to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “FUNCTION SET”, then press OK.

On the Remote: Press SHUTTLE PLUS

%ﬁ to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “FUNCTION SET”, then press OK or SHUTTLE

PLUS

Select Function.

On the front panel:

Press CH5∞ to move the highlight bar (arrow) to the function you want to set, then press OK.

On the Remote:

Press SHUTTLE PLUS %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (arrow) to the function you want to set, then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS #.

FUNCTION

VIDEO CALIBRATION ON

PICTURE CONTROL AUTO AUTO TIMER OFF SUPERIMPOSE ON AUTO SP

=EP TIMER OFF

VIDEO STABILIZER OFF

NEXT PAGE SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END

Change setting

On the front panel: Press OK.

On the Remote: Press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS

MAIN MENU

FUNCTION SET

TUNER SET INITIAL SET

PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END

BLUE BACK ON

2ND AUDIO RECORD OFF AUDIO MONITOR HI-FI

SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END

1 5

Return to normal screen

Press MENU.

2 – 4

2 3

* The default setting is bold in the table below.

m VIDEO CALIBRATION

OFF

m PICTURE CONTROL

AUTO (NORM):

this. Picture quality is adjusted automatically . When “VIDEO CALIBRATION” is “OFF”, “NORM” will appear instead of “AUTO”.

EDIT: Minimizes picture

degradation during editing (recording and playback).

SOFT: Reduces image

coarseness when viewing overplayed tapes containing much noise.

SHARP:Clearer, sharper-edged

picture when viewing images with much flat, same-colored surfaces such as cartoons.

Normally select

When this function is set to “ON”, this VCR checks the condition of the tape in use during playback and recording, and compensates to provide the highest-possible playback pictures. This takes place whenever you play back a tape or start recording after inserting a tape.

NOTES:

●

During playback, this function is always working even though “VIDEO CALIBRATION” appears just at the beginning of automatic tracking.

●

During recording, this function works only for the first EP recording and the first SP recording on an inserted tape. For timer recording, this function checks the tape condition both for the SP recording and the EP recording before the first timer recording starts.

●

When you play back rental tapes or tapes recorded on other VCRs, set this function either “ON” or “OFF” whichever gives you the best picture.

This function helps you to adjust the playback picture quality according to your preference.

NOTES:

●

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

●

Select "EDIT" when you are dubbing tapes (Z pg. 37). After you finish dubbing the tapes, select “AUTO” (“NORM” when “VIDEO CALIBRATION” is “OFF”.)

m AUTO TIMER

OFF

m SUPERIMPOSE

OFF

● When this function is set to “ON”:

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

● When this function is set to “OFF”:

For safety, all buttons except TIMER are disabled while the VCR is in the timer recording standby mode. To use the VCR as usual, press TIMER.

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

NOTES:

●

When you use this VCR as the playback VCR for editing a tape, be sure to set this function to “OFF”; otherwise, the VCR status information (on-screen display) will be recorded on the edited tape.

●

If you select a channel on which no signal is received, the channel number is displayed regardless of this function setting.

OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS (cont.)

* The default setting is bold in the table below.

m AUTO SP = EP TIMER

OFF

m VIDEO STABILIZER

OFF

When this function is set to “ON”, the VCR automatically switches to EP mode to allow complete recording if there is not enough tape to record the entire program while timer-recording in SP mode.

For Example . . .

Recording a program of 210 minutes in length onto a 180-minute tape

Approximately 110 minutes

SP mode

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

Approximately 30 minutes

EP mode

NOTES:

●

If you have programed the VCR to timer-record 2 or more programs, the second program and those thereafter may not fit on the tape with this function set to "ON". In this case, do not use this function, but change the tape speed manually during timer programing.

●

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

●

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

●

This function is not available during ITR (Instant Timer Recording), and will not work properly on the following tapes: T(ST)-30, T(ST)-60, T(ST)-90, and T(ST)-

120.

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

m BLUE BACK

OFF

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”.

When this function is set to “ON”, the TV screen becomes all blue in the following cases:

● When receiving a channel not in use.

● When stopping playback.

NOTE:

When you want to receive an unstable channel with poor signals, set this function to “OFF”.

* The default setting is bold in the table below.

m 2ND AUDIO RECORD

OFF

m AUDIO MONITOR

HI-FI: Normally select this.

Hi-Fi sound is played back.

HI-FI L: Sound on the left Hi-Fi

channel is played back.

HI-FI R: Sound on the right Hi-Fi

channel is played back.

NORM: Sound on the normal track

is played back.

NORM HI-FI:

Both sounds on the Hi-Fi track and normal track are mixed and played back.

When this function is set to “ON”;

● If a SAP program is received, the SAP audio is recorded on both the normal and Hi-Fi tracks. The main audio is not recorded.

● If a non-SAP program is received, the main audio is recorded on both the Hi-Fi and normal tracks.

When this function is set to “OFF”, the SAP audio cannot be recorded. This VCR can record two sound tracks simultaneously (normal and Hi-

Fi) on a Hi-Fi stereo tape. You can select the sound track(s) to listen to while playing back a Hi-Fi stereo tape. In addition, when playing back a prerecorded tape containing two separate audio programs on the Hi-Fi tracks, you can choose either one by selecting either “HI-FI L” or “HI-FI R”.

NOTES:

●

While playing back a monaural tape, sounds on the normal track will be heard regardless of this setting.

●

If RF connection (Z pg. 6) is used for viewing pictures on the TV, sound will be monaural even though you select “HI-FI”.

●

You can also use the monitor sound. (Z pg. 17)

A. MONITOR

button on the Remote to select the desired

Preventing Misuse — Child Lock

OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS (cont.)

You can disable the VCR operations.

● You can only use the Remote for this operation.

While the VCR is turned on, press and hold POWER on the Remote for more than seven seconds.

The VCR turns off, and the child lock indicator appears on the front display panel.

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POWER

● The child lock function is now activated and you

cannot turn on the VCR by pressing POWER on the front panel.

To release the child lock, press and hold POWER on the Remote until the VCR turns on.

● During timer recording, pressing TIMER also releases the child lock.

Child lock indicator

NOTES:

●

When the child lock function is in use, keep the Remote out of the children’s reach.

●

Timer recording programs will be performed even if the child lock function is activated.

EDITING

Edit To Or

You can use your VCR as the playback or recording VCR.

● Refer also to the other VCR’s instruction manual for connection and its operations.

From Another VCR

Connection

Ex. When using this VCR as the playback VCR

This VCR (for playback)

OUT

ANT. IN

AUDIO

RF OUT

VIDEO

To AUDIO/ VIDEO OUT

Audio/video cable (not supplied)

Make connections

Connect an audio/video cable between the playback VCR’s audio/video output connectors and the recording VCR’s audio/video input connectors.

● When using this VCR as the recording VCR, connect this VCR’s audio/video input connectors to the audio/video output connectors on the other VCR.

Load cassettes

Insert the playback cassette into the playback VCR and the cassette to be recorded on into the recording VCR.

Select input mode on recording VCR

Select the correct external input on the other VCR.

● On this VCR (when using this VCR as the recording VCR); Select “F-1” — when connecting the camcorder

to the audio/video input connectors on the front panel.

On the front panel: Press CH5∞.

On the Remote: Press the Number key "0 (AUX)" or CH +/–.

Another VCR (for recording)

To Audio/ video Input

Select EDIT function

Set the EDIT function to “ON”.

● On this VCR, follow the procedure described on pages 32 and 33.

Start playback

Press PLAY ( 3 ) on the playback VCR.

NOTE:

If the playback VCR is equipped with a superimpose/ OSD disable feature then set it to “OFF” before starting playback (Z pg. 32 and 33).

Start recording

Press REC ( ¶ ) on the recording VCR.

NOTE:

Be sure to select “AUTO” for “PICTURE CONTROL” (or “NORM” when “VIDEO CALIBRATION” is set to “OFF”) after you finish dubbing the tapes (Z pg. 32 and 33).

TV Brand

MULTI-BRAND REMOTE CONTROL

This Remote can control some functions of remote controllable TVs listed below. Without setting, you can control a JVC TV.

Setting

2 –1 4

TV/VCR

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89 0

2 –2

POWER

2 –3

Number

2 –4

ENTER TV VOL +/–

TV CH +/–

Turn on the TV

Turn on the TV using the Power button on the TV or its Remote.

Set TV brand code

Follow the example shown below.

1 Press and hold TV. 2 Press MBR SET. 3 Press the Number keys to enter your TV’s brand

code by referring to the table below.

4 Press OK, and release TV.

The TV should turn off. If it does, try other operations below (Z step 3).

● Once you have set the Remote to operate the TV, you do not have to set it until you replace the batteries from the Remote.

● PANASONIC has two codes. If the TV does not function with one code, try entering the other.

Operate TV

While holding down TV, press one of the following buttons: POWER, TV/VCR, TV CH +/–,

TV/VCR, (TV Muting), TV VOL +/–, and Number keys.

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

NOTES:

●

Depending on the type of TV, some or all functions cannot be operated using this Remote.

●

It’s not possible to operate a TV not equipped with a remote sensor.

TV BRAND NAME BRAND CODE

JVC 01, 03 HITACHI 10 MAGNAVOX 02 MITSUBISHI 03 PANASONIC 04, 11 RCA 05 SHARP 06 SONY 07 SAMSUNG 12 SANYO 13 SEARS 13 TOSHIBA 08 ZENITH 09

(Ex.) To set Remote to RCA 05:

MBRSET

Hold down

A/B

Press in succession

Release

Cable Box Brand Setting

This Remote can control some functions of the cable boxes listed below. Some cable box brands have more than one code. If your cable box does not function with a specified code, try other codes.

Turn on the cable box

Turn on the cable box using the Power button on the cable box or its Remote.

POWER

2 –1 4

CABLE/DBS

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2 –2

2 –3

Number

2 –4

ENTER

TV CH +/–

CABLE BOX BRAND NAME BRAND CODE

ARCHER 01, 05, 17 CABLETENNA 01, 17 CABLEVIEW 15, 16, 17, 21, 25 CITIZEN 15, 16, 17, 21, 25 CURTIS 02 DIAMOND 01, 17 EASTERN 19 GC BRAND 15, 16, 17, 21, 25 GEMINI 15 GENERAL INSTRUMENTS 01, 04, 06, 11, 12, 15, 28 HAMLIN 10, 18, 19, 23 JASCO 15 JERROLD 01, 04, 06, 11, 12, 15, 28 NOVAVISION 02 OAK 07 PANASONIC 13, 14 PULSER 15, 16, 17, 21, 25 RCA 13, 14 REGAL 10, 18, 19, 23 REGENCY 19 REMBRANDT 01, 16, 17 SAMSUNG 05, 16, 24 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 02 SIGMA 07 SL MARX 05, 16, 17, 24, 25 SPRUCER 13, 14 STARGATE 05, 15, 16, 17, 21, 24, 25 TELEVIEW 05, 16, 24 TOCOM 01, 04, 16 UNIKA 01, 17 UNIVERSAL 16, 17, 25 VIDEOWAY 03, 09, 22 ZENITH 03, 09, 22

Enter cable box brand code

Follow the example shown below.

1 Press and hold CABLE/DBS. 2 Press MBR SET. 3 Press the Number keys to enter your cable box’s

brand code by referring to the table below.

4 Press OK, and release CABLE/DBS.

The cable box should turn off. If it does, try other operations below (Z step 3).

● Once you have set the Remote to operate the cable box, you do not have to set it until you replace the batteries from the Remote.

Operate cable box

While holding down CABLE/DBS, press one of the following buttons: POWER, TV CH +/–, and Number keys.

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

● To change the cable box’s channels, press TV CH +/– or the Number keys. (The CH +/–

button can be used to change the VCR’s channels only.)

NOTES:

●

Depending on the type of cable box, some or all functions cannot be operated using this Remote.

●

It’s not possible to operate a cable box not equipped with a remote sensor.

●

It’s not possible to set the Remote for both your cable box and a DBS receiver at the same time. You can only set the Remote control to operate one of these units at a time.

(Ex.) To set the Remote to RCA 14:

DBS

MBRSET

A/B

Press in succession

Release

CABLE/

Hold down

DBS Receiver Brand Setting

POWER

2 –1 4

CABLE/DBS

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2 –2

2 –3

Number

2 –4

ENTER

MULTI-BRAND REMOTE CONTROL (cont.)

This Remote can control some functions of the DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) receivers listed below.

Turn on the DBS receiver

Turn on the DBS receiver using the Power button on the DBS receiver or its Remote.

Enter DBS receiver brand code

Follow the example shown below.

1 Press and hold CABLE/DBS. 2 Press MBR SET. 3 Press the Number keys to enter your DBS receiver’s

brand code by referring to the table below.

4 Press OK, and release CABLE/DBS.

The DBS receiver should turn off. If it does, try other operations below (Z step 3).

● Once you have set the Remote to operate the DBS receiver, you do not have to set it until you replace the batteries from the Remote.

Operate DBS receiver

While holding down CABLE/DBS, press one of the following buttons: POWER, TV CH +/–, and Number keys.

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

● To change the DBS receiver’s channels, press TV CH +/– or the Number keys. (The CH +/– button can be used to change the VCR’s channels only.)

DBS BRAND NAME BRAND CODE

JVC (DISH Network) 51 ECHOSTAR (DISH Network) 51 PRIMESTAR 50 SONY (DSS) 41 RCA (DSS) 40

TV CH +/–

NOTES:

●

Depending on the type of DBS receiver, some or all functions cannot be operated using this Remote.

●

It’s not possible to operate a DBS receiver not equipped with a remote sensor.

●

It's not possible to set the Remote for both your DBS receiver and a cable box at the same time. You can only set the Remote to operate one of these units at a time.

(Ex.) To set the Remote to JVC 51:

DBS

MBRSET

A/B

Press in succession

Release

CABLE/

Hold

down

Changing Remote Control Code

4 2 –1

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2 –2, 3

–3

This Remote is capable of transmitting two control codes; one set to respond to A code control signals and another set to respond to B code control signals. This Remote control is preset to send A code signals because your VCR is initially set to respond to A code signals. You can easily modify your VCR and the Remote to respond to B code signals. When using two JVC VCRs, set two VCRs and their Remotes to different codes, so that you can operate these VCRs separately.

Unplug VCR

Unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet.

Set remote control code for Remote

1 Press and hold A/B. 2 Press the Number key “2”. 3 Press OK, and release A/B.

● The Remote now can transmit B code control signals.

Plug in VCR

Plug the AC power cord back into an AC outlet.

Turn on VCR

Press POWER on the Remote.

● The VCR now responds to B code control signals.

● To set the Remote and the VCR back to A code control signals, repeat the same procedure as shown above except pressing the Number key “1” in step 2.

To control two VCRs with the same Remote

You can control two JVC VCRs by switching the remote control code for the Remote between A and B (Z step

2), keeping two VCRs to different control codes.

● Press the Number key “1” for A code control signals and the Number key “2” for B code control signals. (To change only the remote control code for the Remote, DO NOT perform steps 1, 3, and 4 .)

(Ex.) To set Remote to B code:

MBRSET

A/B

Hold down

Press in succession

Release

TROUBLESHOOTING

Before requesting service, 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 VCR off for repair.

POWER

SYMPTOM

1. The power will not come on.

2. The clock works, but the VCR’s power will not come on.

3. The Remote will not function.

TAPE TRANSPORT

SYMPTOM

1. The cassette gets stuck partway

during loading, and is ejected.

PLAYBACK

SYMPTOM

1. The tape is running but the picture

will not appear.

2. Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi

sound track.

3. The playback picture is blurred or

interrupted, even though TV broadcasts are clear.

4. The Hi-Fi sound cannot be heard.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● The AC power cord is disconnected.

● The VCR is in the timer recording

standby mode with “AUTO TIMER” set to “OFF” (Z pg. 33).

● The child lock function is activated.

● The batteries are discharged.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● The cassette was inserted incorrectly.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● If the RF connection (Z pg. 6) is used to view the picture, the channel on the TV is set incorrectly.

● If the AV connection (Z pg. 6) is used to view the picture, the TV receiver is set to the wrong mode.

● Automatic tracking is engaged.

● The video heads may be dirty.

● Audio Monitor setting is incorrect.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Connect the AC power cord. Press TIMER to disengage.

Press and hold POWER for more than seven seconds to release the child lock function (Z pg. 36).

Replace the dead batteries with new ones.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Make sure the cassette’s window is facing up, the rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is pointing towards the VCR. Then insert the cassette.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Select channel 3 or 4 on the TV.

Select the AV mode on the TV.

Disengage auto tracking and adjust the tracking manually (Z pg. 17).

The heads must be cleaned. Consult your JVC dealer.

Set Audio Monitor to “HI-FI” (Z pg. 17, 35).

RECORDING

SYMPTOM

1. Recording will not start.

2. TV broadcasts will not be recorded properly.

3. Tape-to-tape editing will not work.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● There is no cassette loaded.

● The loaded cassette has had its

record safety tab removed.

● The VCR has been set to “F-1” input mode by mistake.

● The VCRs or the camcorder and the VCR have been incorrectly connected.

● The power to one or more of the units has not been turned on.

● The recording VCR’s input mode has been set incorrectly.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Insert a cassette. Remove the cassette and cover the hole with adhesive tape, or load a cassette on which the record safety tab is intact.

Select the appropriate channel on the VCR.

Refer to the directions and the illustration under “Edit To Or From Another VCR” (Z pg. 37) and properly connect the units. Make sure the power to all units is on.

Select the appropriate input mode on the recording VCR.

TIMER RECORDING

SYMPTOM

1. Timer recording will not work.

2. Timer programing will not work.

3. ‰ and ] on the front display panel will not stop blinking.

4. The cassette is automatically ejected, and ‰ and ] on the front display panel will not stop blinking.

5. ‰ blinks for 10 seconds and the timer mode is disengaged.

6. The cassette is automatically ejected, the power shuts off and ‰ and ] will not stop blinking.

7. You moved, and now VCR Plus+ does not work properly.

8. “PROGRAM FULL” is displayed on the screen.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

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

● The timer is not engaged.

● The VCR has not been set up properly.

● Timer recording is in progress.

● The timer is engaged but there is no

cassette loaded.

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

● TIMER has been pressed when there are no programs in memory, or the timer recording program has not been set correctly.

● The tape reaches its end during timer recording.

● The receivable stations in the new area are received on different channels than those in the previous area.

● All 8 programs of the VCR’s timer memory are used.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Set the clock and/or timer correctly. Press TIMER and check to make sure

that ‰ appears on the front display panel. Re-perform the set-up procedures. Make sure you have compensated for guide channel and VCR or cable box channel number mismatches (Z pg. 26).

Timer programing cannot be performed when timer recording is in progress. Wait until it finishes.

Load a cassette with the record safety tab intact, or with the hole covered with adhesive tape.

Remove the cassette and cover its hole with adhesive tape, or replace it with a cassette on which the safety tab is intact.

Check the programed data and set again if necessary, then press TIMER again.

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

Re-perform the VCR Plus+ setup procedure (Z pg. 26).

Wait until a space in memory clears, or cancel unnecessary program information (Z pg. 30).

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