JVC HR-XV48EK User Manual

DVD PLAYER & VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

HR-XV48EK

INSTRUCTIONS

LPT0991-001A

SAFETY FIRST

Safety Precautions

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

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

CAUTION

8 When you are not using the unit for a long period of time, it

8 Dangerous voltage inside. Refer internal servicing to

IMPORTANT

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

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

In the unlikely event of the plug fuse failing be sure to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally fitted, and to replace the fuse cover. If the fuse fails again consult your nearest JVC dealer.

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

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

If in doubt — consult a competent electrician.

CAUTION

A DVD/VCR IS A CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. HOWEVER THIS DVD/VCR USES A VISIBLE LASER BEAM WHICH COULD CAUSE HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE IF DIRECTED. BE SURE TO OPERATE THE UNIT CORRECTLY AS INSTRUCTED. WHEN THIS DVD/VCR IS PLUGGED INTO THE WALL OUTLET, DO NOT PLACE YOUR EYES CLOSE TO THE OPENING OF THE DISC TRAY AND OTHER OPENINGS TO LOOK INTO THE INSIDE OF THIS DVD/VCR. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT REPRODUCTION OF LABELS

WARNING LABEL INSIDE OF THE UNIT

EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from the mains outlet.

qualified service personnel. To prevent electric shock or fire hazard, remove the power cord from the mains outlet prior to connecting or disconnecting any signal lead or aerial.

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

IMPORTANT

8 Please read the various precautions on pages 2 and 3 before

installing or operating the unit.

8 It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record pre-

recorded tapes, DVDs, or discs without the consent of the owner of copyright in the sound or video recording, broadcast or cable programme and in any literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic work embodied therein.

Use only discs marked with the following.

DVD VIDEO (8 cm /12 cm disc)

Video CD (8 cm /12 cm disc)

● Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

● “DTS”and “DTS 2.0+ Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

● Cassettes marked “VHS” (or “S-VHS”) can be used with this video cassette recorder. However, S-VHS recording is not possible with this model.

● This model is equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) that makes it possible to play back S-VHS recordings in the SP mode with regular VHS resolution.

● HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.

● VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of

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

● This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

● “Official DivX Certified™ product” “Plays DivX content (in compliance with DivX Certified™ technical requirements)” “DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivXNetworks, Inc. and are used under license.”

The STANDBY/ON 1 button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit, but switches operating current on and off. “`” shows electrical power standby and “ ON.

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

5, DivX® 4, DivX® 3, and DivX® VOD video

Audio CD (8 cm /12 cm disc)

Super Video CD (8 cm /12 cm disc)

!” shows

When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm or more on both sides, on top and at the rear.)

When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.

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

1. DO NOT place the unit —

— in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or humidity. — in direct sunlight. — in a dusty environment. — in an environment where strong magnetic fields are generated. — on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration.

2. DO NOT

(If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.)

3. DO NOT

4. DO NOT or remote control.

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

5. DO NOT

6. DO NOT water. Also DO NOT place any containers filled with water or

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

7. DO NOT candles, on the apparatus.

8. AVOID

block the unit’s ventilation openings or holes.

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

expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing. use this equipment in a bathroom or places with

place any naked flame sources, such as lighted

violent shocks to the unit during transport.

MOISTURE CONDENSATION

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

ATTENTION

To mobile phone users:

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

On placing the unit:

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

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

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

DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to

use the equipment.

DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the

mains plug, extension leads and interconnections between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections.

DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about

the installation, operation or safety of your equipment.

DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.

DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in

any doubt about it working normally, or if it is damaged in any way — switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.

DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose

dangerous voltages.

DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is

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

DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios

so that you are distracted from the requirements of road safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.

DON’T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use

can permanently damage your hearing.

DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for

example with curtains or soft furnishings. Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.

DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with

wood screws — to ensure complete safety always fit the manufacturer’s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions.

DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain

or moisture.

ABOVE ALL...

— NEVER let anyone especially children push

anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the case — this could result in a fatal electrical shock;

— NEVER guess or take chances with electrical

equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe than sorry!

CONTENTS

SAFETY FIRST 2

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

Some Do’s And Don’ts On The Safe Use Of

Equipment ........................................................ 3

DISC INFORMATION 5

About Discs ......................................................... 5

INDEX 7

INSTALLING YOUR NEW UNIT 10

Check Contents ................................................. 10

Basic Connections ............................................. 11

INITIAL SETTINGS 12

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

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

Initial Set Up for DVD Deck .............................. 15

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

OPERATIONS ON VHS DECK 18

Basic Playback .................................................. 18

Playback Features .............................................. 19

Basic Recording ................................................ 21

Recording Features ............................................ 22

B.E.S.T. Picture System ...................................... 23

VIDEO Plus+

Express Timer Programming .............................. 26

Automatic Satellite Programme Recording ......... 28

Timer Programming ................... 24

EDITING (VHS DECK) 44

Editing from a Camcorder .................................. 44

Editing to or from Another Video Recorder ........ 45

Dubbing (from DVD to VHS) ............................. 46

EDITING (DVD DECK) 47

Digital Audio Dubbing ...................................... 47

REMOTE CONTROL 48

Remote Control Functions ................................. 48

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 50

Connecting to a Satellite Receiver ..................... 50

Connecting to a Dolby Digital Decoder or an Ampli-

fier with a Built-In DTS (DVD deck only) ........ 51

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS 52

Mode Set (VHS deck) ......................................... 52

Mode Set (DVD deck) ........................................ 55

Tuner Set ........................................................... 59

Video Channel Set ............................................. 64

Clock Set ........................................................... 65

Child Lock ......................................................... 66

TROUBLESHOOTING 67

SPECIFICATIONS 70

LIST OF TERMS 71

OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK 30

Basic Playback .................................................. 30

Playback Features .............................................. 31

Using the On-Screen Bar ................................... 38

Audio/Video Files Playback ............................... 40

DISC INFORMATION

About Discs

Playable Discs

You can use discs with the following logos for playback only.

DVD VIDEO Video CD/Super Video CD

Audio CD

CD-DA files

● The following discs also can be played back.

• DVD-R/-RW discs recorded in DVD VIDEO format and finalized.

• CD-R/RW discs recorded in Video CD, SVCD (Super Video CD), or Audio CD format and finalized.

• The DivX file on the DVD-R and DVD-RW discs written in the UDF format.

• CD-R/RW discs written in MP3/JPEG/DivX in accordance with the “ISO 9660” format. (See page 40 for details.)

● This unit can also play back audio signals recorded in MIXMODE CD, CD-G, CD-EXTRA, and CD TEXT.

● The image may be sometimes poor or noisy due to defects in the disc itself.

● With some discs, operations may not be possible.

Marks of discs in this instruction manual

Allows operation with a DVD VIDEO disc.

Allows operation with a SVCD disc.

Unplayable Discs

The following types of discs cannot be played using this unit.

● CD-ROM discs (including PHOTO-CD)

● DVD AUDIO discs

● Super Audio CDs (SACD)

● DVD-RW discs recorded in VR format

● DVD-RAM discs

● DVD-ROM discs

In addition, this unit does not play:

● Unfinalized discs

● Discs of irregular shape or discs with tape, seals, or paste on

either the label side or playback side. Playing back these discs may damage the unit.

Allows operation with a Video CD disc.

Allows operation with an Audio CD disc.

Region Number

The world is divided into 6 regions for DVD VIDEO discs. DVD VIDEO discs are assigned a region number to indicate which region they may be played back in. A disc cannot be played back on this unit unless the region number of the disc matches that of the unit. The region number for this unit is “2.” Only discs whose region number includes “2” can be played back such as shown below.

Examples of DVD VIDEO labels which can be played back using this unit.

ALL

534

DVD VIDEO Marks

Sometimes marks are printed on a DVD disc and/or on its packaging to indicate information regarding the contents and functions of a disc. Check marks indicating the contents and functions of a disc. Note, however, that in some cases a disc may not include a mark even for a function it supports.

Marks related to video

Number of subtitles Number of angles

Recorded under the standard 4:3 aspect ratio

Video playback is in Wide video mode (16:9) on wide televisions, but in letter box on televisions with standard 4:3 aspect ratio.

Video playback is in Wide video mode (16:9) on wide televisions, but pan and scan is used on televisions with standard 4:3 aspect ratio (either the left or right side of the image is cut-out).

Marks related to audio

Number of audio tracks

Dolby Digital mark Dolby Laboratories has developed a digital surround system for the home. This mark indicates that you may enjoy 5.1-channel audio (front left and right, center, rear left and right, and a channel for LFE (Low-Frequency Effects)).

Screen includes black bands at top and bottom of image which has a standard 4:3 aspect ratio (letter box)

DTS (Digital Theater System) You can enjoy DTS audio if you connect an amplifier with a built-in DTS decoder to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT connector of the unit.

DISC INFORMATION (cont.)

File Structure of Discs

DVD VIDEO

Typically, DVD VIDEO discs are made up of larger units called “titles.” Each title has a number (title number) that can be used to select desired titles. Titles are further divided into units called “chapters.” Each chapter has a number (chapter number) that can also be used to select desired chapters. Note that some discs are not divided into titles and chapters.

Title1 Title2

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 1Chapter 3

Chapter 2

Audio CD/Video CD

Typically, Audio CD discs are divided into separate tracks each containing one song. Each track is assigned a number. For example, the third track is Track 3. The same is true for Video CD discs.

Track 1 Track 4Track 3Track 2

NOTE:

Video CD discs that support Playback Control (PBC)

The still image or motion image which follows a menu screen is called a “scene.” Each scene has a scene number. For more details, refer to “Locating a Desired Scene Using the Menu of a Video CD/SVCD with Playback Control (PBC) Function” (

墌 pg. 31).

Placing a Disc

1 Open the disc tray.

Press x on the DVD deck to open the disc tray.

● The unit’s power comes on automatically.

● Do not block the disc tray with your hand while it is opening or closing as this may result in hardware failure.

● Do not place unplayable discs or any object other than a disc in the disc tray.

● Do not press down strongly on the disc tray or place any heavy objects on it.

Care and Handling of Discs

How to handle discs

When handling a disc, do not touch the surface of the disc. Since discs are made of plastic, they are easily damaged. If a disc gets dirty, dusty, scratched or warped, the images and sound will not be picked up correctly, and such a disc may cause the unit to malfunction.

Label side

Do not damage the label side, stick paper to or use any adhesive on its surface.

Storage

Make sure that discs are kept in their cases. If discs are piled on top of one another without their protective cases, they can be damaged. Do not put discs in a location where they may be exposed to direct sunlight, or in a place where the humidity or temperature is high. Avoid leaving discs in your car!

Maintenance of discs

If there are fingerprints or other dirt adhering to a disc, wipe with a soft dry cloth, moving from the center outwards. If a disc is difficult to clean, wipe with a cloth moistened with water. Never use record cleaners, petrol, alcohol or any anti-static agents.

CAUTION

Sometimes during playback, noise or images may be garbled. This is sometimes due to the disc. (It may not be up to industry standards.) These symptoms are caused by the discs, not by the malfunction of the unit.

2 Place the disc.

Place the disc in the disc tray with the label side facing up.

● Since disc size changes depending on the disc to be played back, be sure to correctly align the disc with the grooves for its size. If the disc is not in its groove, it may be scratched or otherwise damaged.

● To insert an 8 cm disc, place it according to the inner groove.

3 Press x on the DVD deck to close the disc tray.

● Pressing 4 also closes the disc tray.

● Playback begins automatically if an auto-playback DVD disc is

loaded. Although the VHS deck is selected, the DVD deck is selected automatically (except when the VHS deck is in the timer mode or the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording mode.)

INDEX

Front View

JK L M NOPQR

A STANDBY/ON Button (1) 墌 pg. 12, 18, 40 B VCR Indicator C Cassette Loading Slot D VCR/DVD Button 墌 pg. 18, 21, 30, 40 E Disc Tray F DVD Indicator G Stop Button (8) 墌 pg. 18, 21, 30, 41, 48 H Play Button (4) I DVD Open/Close Button (x) J Cassette Eject Button (x) 墌 pg. 18, 21 K Video/Audio Input Connectors (VIDEO/AUDIO)

墌 pg. 44

L Infrared Beam Receiving Window M Front Display Panel

墌 pg. 18, 21

墌 pg. 18

墌 pg. 30

墌 pg. 18, 21, 30, 41, 48

墌 pg. 30, 41

墌 pg. 8

FACBDEGHI

N Record Button (7) 墌 pg. 21, 22 O Rewind Button (3) P Fast Forward Button (5) Q Programme Button (PR +/–) 墌 pg. 21 R Automatic Satellite Programming Button (SAT#)

墌 pg. 28

To access covered connectors or buttons, pull and open the cover.

墌 pg. 18, 19, 32

Rear View

A Region Number Label 墌 pg. 5 B Mains Power Cord 墌 pg. 11 C L-1 Input/Output Connector (L-1 IN/OUT)

45, 50

D Audio Output Connectors (AUDIO OUT (L/R)) E Antenna Input Connector (ANTENNA IN)

B D E

DVD

墌 pg. 11,

F Digital Audio Output Connector

(DIGITAL AUDIO OUT) 墌 pg. 47, 51

G L-2 Input/Decoder Connector

(L-2 IN/DECODER)

H Remote Pause Connector (PAUSE) 墌 pg. 44

Antenna Output Connector (ANTENNA OUT)

墌

pg. 11,

墌 pg. 45, 50

Front Display Panel

A B

CDE

A VCR Mode Indicator 墌 pg. 21, 22 B Channel/Clock Display

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

* When “L-2 SELECT” is set to “SAT” (墌pg. 54), “SAT” appears

instead of “L-2”.

Counter Display Tape Speed (SP/LP) Multi-information window*

* The current group/title/track/chapter number(s), time and status

information.

On-Screen Display (VHS deck)

If you press ––:–– on the remote control when “O.S.D.” is set to “ON” (墌 pg. 53), various operational indicators appear on the TV screen. For the on-screen display for DVD deck, refer to “Using the On-Screen Bar” (

A “Cassette Loaded” Mark B Operation Mode Indicators C Channel Position Number and Station Name/Auxiliary

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

* When “L-2 SELECT” is set to “SAT” (墌pg. 54), “SAT” appears

instead of “L-2.”

D Clock Display E Current Day/Month/Year F Type of Broadcast

墌 pg. 21

墌 pg. 38).

墌 pg. 23

INDEX (cont.)

C VCR Indicator 墌 pg. 22 D “Timer” Indicator E Automatic Satellite Programme Recording Indicator

墌 pg. 29

(N)

G PDC* Indicator

* VPS (Video Programme System) recording is not currently available

in the U.K. and not possible with this unit.

H Tape Position Indicator

The tape position indicator appears on the TV screen when you press 3 or 5 from the Stop mode or perform an Index Search. (

墌 pg. 19) The position of

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

墌 pg. 25, 26, 29

墌 pg. 24, 26

Beginning End

NOTE:

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

I Audio Mode Display 墌 pg. 20 J Tape Speed (SP/LP) K Tape Direction L Index Mark Indicator (MARK) M Counter Display N Tape Remaining Time Indicator

墌 pg. 21

墌 pg. 22

D E

G H I

J K

L M

N O P Q

R S

T U V W

d e f

g h

i j

k l m

Remote Control

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

How To Use

The remote control can operate most of your unit’s functions, as well as basic functions of TV sets of JVC. (

● Point the remote control toward the receiving window.

● The maximum operating distance of the remote control is

about 8 m.

NOTES:

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

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

墌 pg. 49)

A TV Standby/On Button (TV 1) 墌 pg. 49 B TV/VCR/DVD switch C DVD Button D VCR Button E Number Keys F Daily Button (DAILY) G PDC* Button

* VPS (Video Programme System) recording is not currently available

in the U.K. and not possible with this unit.

H Reset Button (0000) 墌 pg. 22

Cancel Button (&) 墌 pg. 24, 27

I Auxiliary Button (AUX) J Start Time Button (START +/–)

Repeat Button (REPEAT) Zooming Button (ZOOM)

K Stop Time Button (STOP +/–)

On Screen Button (ON SCREEN)

L Programming Button (PROG) M Tape Speed Button (p)

Top Menu Button (TOP MENU)

N Programme Check Button (")

Return Button (RETURN)

O we Button

rt Button

ENTER Button VCR Programme Button (VCR PR +/–)

P Set Up Menu Button (SET UP) Q Play Button (4) R Rewind Button (3) S Record Button (7) T Forward Skip/Index Button (6) U Reverse Skip/Index Button (2)

Review Button ( )

V DVD Picture Button (DVD PICTURE) W Sound Effect Button (SOUND EFFECT) X Standby/On Button (1) Y TV Muting Button ( )

Audio Monitor Button (A.MONITOR) 35

Z TV/VCR Button a TV Volume Button (TV % +/–) b Weekly Button (WEEKLY) c TV Programme Button (TV PR +/–) d Programme Button (PR +/–) e Date Button (DATE +/–)

Subtitle Button (SUBTITLE) Angle Button (ANGLE)

f Timer Button (#) g Menu Button (MENU) h Automatic Satellite Programming Button (REC LINK)

墌 pg. 28

i Display Button (– –:– –) j Fast Forward Button (5) k Stop/Clear Button (8) l Pause Button (9) m One Touch Replay Button ( ) n Skip Search Button ( ) o Tracking Button (TRACKING +/–)

墌 pg. 15, 30, 40

墌 pg. 15, 18, 21, 24, 26

墌 pg. 24, 26

墌 pg. 13, 15, 18, 21, 30, 40, 49

墌 pg. 25, 27

墌 pg. 44

墌 pg. 26

墌 pg. 33

墌 pg. 32

墌 pg. 26

墌 pg. 38

墌 pg. 24, 26

墌 pg. 21, 24, 26

墌 pg. 31

墌 pg. 27

墌 pg. 31

墌 pg. 13, 15, 52, 55

墌 pg. 18, 30

墌 pg. 18, 19, 32

墌 pg. 21, 22

墌 pg. 19, 31

墌 pg. 20

墌 pg. 36

墌 pg. 37

墌 pg. 12, 18, 40

墌 pg. 49

墌 pg. 20, 23,

墌 pg. 22

墌 pg. 49

墌 pg. 25, 27

墌 pg. 49

墌 pg. 21, 26

墌 pg. 26

墌 pg. 34

墌 pg. 35

墌 pg. 25, 26, 27

墌 pg. 31

墌 pg. 22

墌 pg. 18, 19, 32

墌 pg. 18, 21, 30

墌 pg. 19, 21, 30

墌 pg. 19, 32

墌 pg. 19

墌 pg. 20

Check Contents

CHECK ALL THE CONTENTS SHOWN BELOW

DVD Player and Video Cassette Recorder

INSTALLING YOUR NEW UNIT

RF Cable

“AA” Batteries (x 2)

Infrared Remote Control Unit

You are now ready to install your unit. (墌 pg. 11)

Basic Connections

Mains outlet

TV aerial cable

It’s essential that your unit be properly connected.

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

Situate the unit.

Place the unit on a stable, horizontal surface.

Back of unit

Mains power cord

21-pin SCART cable (not provided)

RF cable (provided)

Connect the unit to TV.

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

RF Connection

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

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

connector on the rear panel of the unit.

C Connect the provided RF cable between the

ANTENNA OUT connector on the rear panel of the unit and the TV’s aerial connector.

AV Connection

8 To connect to a TV with AV input connectors —

If your TV is equipped with a 21-pin SCART connector, perform AV connection to improve picture quality during tape playback. A Connect the aerial, unit and TV as per “RF

Connection.”

B Connect an optional 21-pin SCART cable between the

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

Connect the unit to mains.

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

After the connection is completed, perform “Auto Set Up” on page 12.

INITIAL SETTINGS

Auto Set Up

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

After the 1 button on the unit or remote control is pressed for the first time to power on the unit function sets the tuner channels, clock and Guide Program numbers automatically.

Before starting, make sure of the following:

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

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

mains outlet.

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

墌 pg. 11) or UHF channel 52 (with RF connection 墌 pg. 11).

● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch on the remote control to the

right.

Slide to the right.

, the Auto Set Up

While Auto Set Up is in progress, do NOT press any button on the unit or remote control until the front display panel shows either the display as illustrated in step C or “– –:– –” as illustrated on page 14.

● The AUTO SET screen will appear on the TV screen. As Auto Set Up progresses, the “q” mark on the TV screen moves from left to right.

Beginning End

● When you have connected the unit to a TV offering T-V Link via a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable ( turned on, the unit automatically performs the Preset Download ( Set Up function.

With RF Connection

The video channel that is blinking on the front display panel is your video channel. Press ENTER.

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

With AV Connection

Press PR – until the front display panel shows “– –.” Now the video channel is set to off. Then press ENTER.

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

墌 pg. 13) even if you select “AUTO SET” for Auto

Confirm/Set video channel.

墌 pg. 11) and the TV is

Turn on the unit.

Press 1 on the unit or remote control.

Perform Auto Set Up.

The AUTO SET/T-V LINK display appears on the TV screen.

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “AUTO SET” and press ENTER or e.

● When selecting “AUTO SET,” “Auto” also appears on the front display panel.

TTENTION

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

● Video channel setting (for RF connection users)

● Tuner setting

● Clock setting

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

墌 pg. 59 墌 pg. 65

墌 pg. 59) and, if necessary, video channel

墌 pg. 64).

墌 pg. 64

NOTES:

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

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

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

After “Auto Set Up” is completed, perform “Initial Set Up for DVD Deck” on page 15.

Preset Download

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

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

墌 pg. 11), the unit will automatically perform Preset

Download instead of the Auto Set Up in step B on page 12. After downloading, the unit sets the clock and Guide Program numbers automatically.

ATTENTION

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

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

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

Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch on the remote control to the right.

Slide to the right.

Turn on the unit.

Press 1 on the unit or remote control.

Perform Preset Download.

The AUTO SET/T-V LINK display appears on the TV screen.

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “T-V LINK” and press ENTER or e.

● When selecting “T-V LINK,” “CH – –” also appears on the front display panel.

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

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

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

NOTES:

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

● In areas where no TV station transmits a PDC (Programme

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

● If there is a power cut, or if you press 1 or SET UP while

downloading or set up is in progress, it will be interrupted; be sure to turn off the unit power once and try again from the beginning.

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

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

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

墌 pg. 61)

Set the video channel.

Set the video channel to off manually. (墌 pg. 64)

After “Preset Download” is completed, perform “Initial Set Up for DVD Deck” on page 15.

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

Results of Auto Set Up/Preset Download Appear on the Front Display Panel

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

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

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

● If you want to set the tuner manually such as to add or skip channels, to change channel positions, or to set or change station names, see pages 60 – 62.

A Turn on the TV and select its video channel or AV mode, then

make sure that all necessary stations have been stored in the unit’s memory by using the PR button(s).

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

● If you want to set the tuner manually such as to add or skip channels, to change channel positions, or to set or change station names, see pages 60 – 62.

B Perform “Clock Set” on page 65.

Make sure the cables are connected properly and turn off the unit’s power once, then turn the unit’s power back on again. Perform “Auto Set Up” on page 12 or “Preset Download” on page 13 again.

is displayed.

墌 pg. 62) have also been stored in the

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

墌 pg. 62) have also been stored in the

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

INFORMATION

Language for the on-screen display (DVD deck)

About the on-screen language for the DVD deck, see page 15.

Just Clock

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

墌 pg. 65, “Just Clock”)

If you have any difficulty with the above procedures call the JVC Customer Service Hot Line on 0870 330 5000

T-V Link Functions

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

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

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

TV Auto Power On

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

Unit Auto Standby

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

Direct Rec (VHS deck only)

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

墌 pg. 11), the following functions are available.

墌 pg. 53)

IMPORTANT

● To check if the Guide Program numbers have been set correctly, perform the VIDEO Plus+ Timer Programming. (

墌 pg. 24) (VHS deck only)

● In certain reception conditions, station names may not be

stored correctly, and auto Guide Program Number Set may not work properly. If the Guide Program numbers are not set properly when you timer-record a TV programme using the VIDEO Plus+ system, the unit will record a TV programme of a different station. When programming the timer using the VIDEO Plus+ system, be sure to check the desired channel is selected correctly. ( Programming”) (VHS deck only)

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

墌 pg. 24, “VIDEO Plus+

墌 pg. 60, “Deleting a Channel”)

Timer

Initial Set Up for DVD Deck

When you turn on the DVD deck of the unit for the first time after you purchase, the menu screen for making the initial settings appears on the TV screen. Make the following settings.

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

● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch on the remote control to the right.

Slide to the right.

Turn on the unit.

Press 1.

Select the DVD deck.

On the unit

Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD indicator lights up.

On the remote control

Press DVD so that the DVD indicator lights up.

The following message appears on the TV screen.

EXECUTE DVD PLAYER SETUP? - BASIC PICTURE/AUDIO SETTING YES - PRESS ENTER NO - PRESS STOP

Select the type of your monitor connected to

the unit.

Press rt to select the desired setting, then press ENTER.

● 16:9 (Wide television conversion): Select this for a wide-screen (16:9) TV.

● 4:3 LB (Letter Box conversion): Select this for a conventional (4:3) TV. While viewing a wide screen picture, the black bars appear on the top and the bottom of the screen.

● 4:3 PS (Pan Scan conversion): Select this for a conventional (4:3) TV. While viewing a wide screen picture, the black bars do not appear; however, the left and right edges of the pictures will not be shown on the screen.

Select the signal type of the digital audio

DVD PLAYER SETUP

MONITOR TYPE

PICTURE SOURCE

SCREEN SAVER

BACKGROUND

4:3LB

16:9

AUTO

4:3 LB

4:3 PS

STANDARD

output.

Set this item correctly according to the logo on your amplifier or decoder. Press rt to select the desired setting, then press ENTER. (If you do not connect the unit to such a device, press ENTER to finish the initial setting.)

● PCM ONLY: Select this when connecting to an amplifier/a decoder bearing neither Dolby Digital nor DTS logo, or a digital recorder.

● DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM: Select this when connecting an amplifier/a decoder bearing Dolby Digital (without DTS) logo.

● STREAM/PCM: Select this when connecting an amplifier/a decoder bearing both Dolby Digital and DTS logos.

DVD PLAYER SETUP

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT

ANALOG DOWNMIX

D.RANGE CONTROL

OUTPUT LEVEL

4:3LB

PCM ONLY

AUTO

DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM

STREAM/PCM

STANDARD

Press ENTER to start the initial setting.

Select the on-screen language for the DVD

deck.

The DVD deck offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in 3 different languages. Press rt to select the desired language, then press ENTER.

DVD PLAYER SETUP

MENU LANGUAGE

AUDIO LANGUAGE

SUBTITLE

ON SCREEN LANGUAGE

ENGLISH

ENGLISH FRENCH GERMAN

To access the initial setting menu screen again

Press SET UP for a few seconds until the initial setting menu screen appears.

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

Language

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

● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch on the remote control to the right.

Slide to the right.

Menu/Audio/Subtitle Language Set (DVD deck only)

Some DVD discs contain the DVD menu display, audio, subtitle in multiple languages. With these discs, you can set the default language as you like.

● The procedure shows how to set “MENU LANGUAGE” on the DVD menu screen as an example.

Turn on the unit.

Press 1.

Select the DVD deck.

On the unit

Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD indicator lights up.

On the remote control Press DVD so that the DVD indicator lights up.

Access the DVD Set Up menu screen.

A Press SET UP. B Press we to select

“LANGUAGE.”

LANGUAGE

MENU LANGUAGE

AUDIO LANGUAGE

SUBTITLE

ON SCREEN LANGUAGE

ENGLISH

Select the mode.

Press rt to move H to “MENU LANGUAGE,” then press ENTER.

Select the mode setting.

Press rt to select the desired setting, then press ENTER.

● See “Language Code List” (墌 pg. 17).

Return to the normal screen.

Press SET UP.

LANGUAGE

MENU LANGUAGE

AUDIO LANGUAGE

SUBTITLE

ON SCREEN LANGUAGE

ENGLISH

NOTE:

When the selected language is not available on the disc, the disc’s default menu language is played back.

Language Code List

AA AB AF AM AR AS AY AZ BA BE BG BH BI BN BO BR CA CO CS CY DA DZ EL EO ET EU FA FI FJ FO FY GA GD GL GN GU HA HI HR HU HY IA IE

Afar Abkhazian Afrikaans Ameharic Arabic Assamese Aymara Azerbaijani Bashkir Byelorussian Bulgarian Bihari Bislama Bengali, Bangla Tib etan Breton Catalan Corsican Czech Welsh Danish Bhutani Greek Esperanto Estonian Basque Persian Finnish Fiji Faroese Frisian Irish Scots Gaelic Galician Guarani Gujarati Hausa Hindi Croatian Hungarian Armenian Interlingua Interlingue

IK IN IS IW JI JW KA KK KL KM KN KO KS KU KY LA LN LO LT LV MG MI MK ML MN MO MR MS MT MY NA NE NL NO OC OM OR PA PL PS PT QU RM

Inupiak Indonesian Icelandic Hebrew Yiddish Javanese Georgian Kazakh Greenlandic Cambodian Kannada Korean (KOR) Kashmiri Kurdish Kirghiz Latin Lingala Laothian Lithuanian Latvian, Lettish Malagasy Maori Macedonian Malayalam Mongolian Moldavian Marathi Malay (MAY) Maltese Burmese Nauru Nepali Dutch Norwegian Occitan (Afan) Oromo Oriya Panjabi Polish Pashto, Pushto Portuguese Quechua Rhaeto-Romance

RN RO RU RW SA SD SG SH SI SK SL SM SN SO SQ SR SS ST SU SV SW TA TE TG TH TI TK TL TN TO TR TS TT TW UK UR UZ VI VO WO XH YO ZU

Kirundi Rumanian Russian Kinyarwanda Sanskrit Sindhi Sangho Serbo-Croatian Singhalese Slovak Slovenian Samoan Shona Somali Albanian Serbian Siswati Sesotho Sundanese Swedish Swahili Ta mi l Te lu gu Ta ji k Thai Tig rinya Tu rk me n Tagalog Setswana Tonga Tu rk is h Tsonga Ta ta r Twi Ukrainian Urdu Uzbek Vietnamese Volapuk Wolof Xhosa Yoruba Zulu

OPERATIONS ON VHS DECK

Basic Playback

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

● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch on the remote control to the right.

Slide to the right.

Load a cassette.

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

● Do not apply too much pressure when inserting.

● If the record safety tab has been removed, playback begins automatically. Although the DVD deck is selected, the VHS deck is selected automatically.

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

Select the VHS deck.

On the unit

Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the VCR indicator lights up.

On the remote control Press VCR so that the VCR indicator lights up.

Find the programme start point.

If the tape is advanced past the start point, press 3. To go forward, press 5.

Clean the video heads using a dry cleaning cassette — ECL-3F — when:

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

● The picture is unclear or no picture appears.

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

with “O.S.D.” set to “ON”). (

墌 pg. 53)

NOTE:

The heads get dirty in the following cases:

● in an environment prone to extreme temperature or humidity

● in a dusty environment

● flaw, dirt or mold on video tapes

● continuous usage for a long time

Start playback.

Press 4. “bESt” appears blinking on the front display panel during automatic tracking. (

Stop playback.

Press 8. Then press x on the VHS deck to remove the cassette.

墌 pg. 23)

Usable cassettes

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

● This video recorder is equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) that lets you watch tapes recorded in the S-VHS format and the SP mode with regular VHS resolution.

* SQPB does not deliver Super VHS resolution.

● This video recorder can record on regular VHS and Super VHS cassettes. However, it will record regular VHS signals only.

* S-VHS recording is not possible with this recorder.

Playback Features

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

● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch on the remote control to the right.

ATTENTION

In the search, still, slow-motion or frame-by-frame playback mode,

● the picture will be distorted.

● the noise bars will appear.

● there may be a loss of colour.

● you cannot hear the sound.

Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback

1 Pause during playback.

Press 9.

● If there is vertical jitter, press PR +/– on the remote control to correct the picture.

2 Activate frame-by-frame playback.

Press 9.

Slow Motion

While playback is paused, press and hold 9 for 2 seconds, then release. Press 9 and release again to return to still picture.

NOTE:

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

Variable Speed Search

During playback, press 5 for forward variable speed search, or 3 for reverse variable speed search.

● The speed changes for each direction by pressing 3 and 5 repeatedly.

When pressing 5: +5x{+7x When pressing 3: –1x]–5x{–7x (Once 3 is pressed, reverse search starts in –1x normal playback speed. After this process, each press of 3 changes the search speed between –5x and –7x.)

NOTE:

The search speed changes in the same way for SP and LP mode.

To resume normal playback, press 4.

Skip Search

During playback, press 1 to 6 times to skip over unwanted sections. Each press initiates a 30-second period of fast-motion playback. Normal playback resumes automatically.

To resume normal playback during a Skip Search, press 4.

Index Search

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

NOTE:

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

Activate Index Search.

Press 2 or 6. “2 1” or “6 1” is displayed on the TV screen and search begins in the corresponding direction.

● To access index codes 2

through 9, press 2 or 6 repeatedly until the correct index number is displayed.

Example:

To locate the beginning of B from the current position, press 2 twice. To locate the beginning of D from the current position, press 6 once.

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

Current position

Index number

Next Function Memory

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

a- For Automatic Start Of Playback

Press 3, then press 4 within 2 seconds.

b- For Automatic Power Off

Press 3, then press 1 within 2 seconds.

c- For Automatic Timer Standby

Press 3, then press # within 2 seconds.

d- For Automatic Cassette Ejection After Tape Rewind

Press 3, then press x within 2 seconds.

One Touch Replay

Press during playback.

Pressing once moves the playback position back to about 7 seconds before the current position. You can press

times each One Touch Replay.

up to 4

Slide to the right.

OPERATIONS ON VHS DECK (cont.)

1 Override automatic tracking.

During playback, press TRACKING + and – at the same time.

2 Adjust the tracking manually.

Press TRACKING +/–.

● Press TRACKING + and – at the same time again to return to automatic tracking.

NOTE:

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

Soundtrack Selection

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

During Playback

Pressing A.MONITOR changes the soundtrack as follows:

Instant ReView

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

NOTE:

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

Activate Instant ReView.

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

● To watch the first of the 3 programmes, press three times. The unit searches and begins playback automatically. You can access a programme as far as 9 index codes away from the current tape position.

Repeat Playback

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

1 Start playback.

Press 4.

2 Activate Repeat Playback.

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

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

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

automatically.

3 Stop Repeat Playback.

Press 8 at any time.

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

Manual Tracking

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

TRACKING +/– buttons.

Track

On-screen display

HI FI

L j h R

HI FI

L j

HI FI

h R

NORM For audio-dubbed tapes

HI FI

NORM

For Hi-Fi stereo tapes

For main audio of Bilingual tapes

For sub audio of Bilingual tapes

For audio-dubbed tapes

Use

NOTES:

● “HIFI L jhR” should normally be selected. In this mode,

Hi-Fi stereo tapes are played back in stereo, and the normal audio track is played back automatically for tapes with only normal audio.

● For instructions on recording stereo and bilingual programmes, refer to page 23.

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

墌 pg. 53)

NTSC Playback

Your unit is equipped with NTSC circuitry that can play back NTSC tapes.

1 Load a cassette.

Insert a cassette recorded in NTSC.

2 Start playback.

Press 4.

● “NTSC]PAL” appears on the screen for about 5 seconds.

NOTES:

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

● The picture may roll up and down. This can be corrected using the V-HOLD control found on some TVs. (This cannot be corrected if the TV does not have a V-HOLD control.)

●

The counter and tape remaining time readings will be incorrect.

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

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

Basic Recording

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

● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch on the remote control to the right.

Slide to the right.

Set the tape speed.

Press p. The current setting appears on the front display panel or TV screen. Press p again to change the setting while the tape speed is displayed on the TV screen.

Start recording.

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

● If “O.S.D.” is set to “ON” (墌 pg. 53), “MARK” blinks on the

screen while an index code is being marked.

● When “DIRECT REC” is set to “ON” (

any button just after pressing 7 on the unit (or 7 and 4 on the remote control), the unit may not function properly.

B.E.S.T. works at the beginning of both the first SP and the first LP recording after inserting the cassette. (

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

Pause/Resume recording.

Press 9. Press 4 to resume recording.

● You can select channel during the Record Pause mode.

墌 pg. 53), if you press

墌 pg. 23)

墌 pg. 53)

Load a cassette.

Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.

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

Select the VHS deck.

On the unit

Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the VCR indicator lights up.

On the remote control Press VCR so that the VCR indicator lights up.

Stop recording.

Press 8. Then press x on the VHS deck to remove the cassette.

Recording Resume Function

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

墌 pg. 22, 26), the recording

Accidental erasure prevention

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

Record safety tab

NOTE:

When the end of the tape is reached during recording, the unit stops and “

䡬” and “$” blink on the front display panel.

Choose a programme.

Press PR +/– or the number keys to select the channel you wish to record.

Recording Features

OPERATIONS ON VHS DECK (cont.)

2 Engage the ITR mode.

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

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

● Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch on the remote control to the right.

Slide to the right.

3 Set the recording duration.

If you want to record for more than 30 minutes, press 7 to extend the time. Each press extends recording time by 30 minutes.

NOTES:

● You can only perform ITR using the 7 button on the unit’s

front panel.

● Still picture playback stops automatically after 5 minutes to protect the heads.

● When the end of the tape is reached during Instant Timer Recording or timer recording, the unit is turned off and “ and “$” blink on the front display panel.

● During Instant Timer Recording, any other timer programmed recording won’t start even if their start time has come. In such a case, the timer programmed recording starts (if the end time of the timer programmed recording is set after the end of Instant Timer Recording) after the Instant Timer Recording finishes.

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Elapsed Recording Time Indication

1 Set the counter display.

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

Recording One Programme While Watching Another

If your unit is connected to the TV via the AV connection, press TV/VCR. The unit’s VCR indicator and the TV broadcast being recorded disappear. Once recording is in progress, all you need to do is to set the channel controls on the TV for the station you wish to view.

● The programme selected with the TV’s channel controls appears on the TV screen, while the one selected with the unit’s PR buttons is recorded on the tape.

NOTE:

You can also use the DVD deck in the following cases. Before use, be sure to turn on the unit and select the DVD deck.

● During recording

● During timer recording

● During timer standby mode

Instant Timer Recording (ITR)

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

1 Start recording.

Press 7 on the unit.

2 Reset the counter.

Press 0000 before starting recording or playback.

● The counter is reset to “0:00:00” and shows the exact elapsed time as the tape runs. You can check the exact time of a recording or playback.

Tape Remaining Time

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

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

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

* The channel position is not displayed during playback.

NOTES:

● When you press ––:––, the on-screen display appears on the TV screen for 5 seconds, then the displays other than the counter disappears. To clear the counter display, press ––:––.

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

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