JVC HR-XVS20 User Manual

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DVD PLAYER & VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

HR-XVS20EK

INSTRUCTIONS

LPT0758-001A

Safety Precautions

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

WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK

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

CAUTION

When you are not using the unit for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from the mains outlet.

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

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.

SAFETY FIRST

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

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.

make any connection to the Larger Terminal

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

IMPORTANT

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

It should be noted that it may be unlawful to rerecord 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.

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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942 and other world-wide patents issued and pending. “DTS”and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

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

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

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

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 “

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

Use only discs marked with the following.

” shows ON.

DVD (8 cm /12 cm disc)

Video CDs (8 cm /12 cm disc)

Audio CDs (8 cm /12 cm disc)

TTENTION

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 generates strong magnetic fields. Do not place such appliance on top of the unit as it may cause picture disturbance.

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 holes.

(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 control.

4. DO NOT the unit or remote control.

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

5. DO NOT expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing.

6. DO NOT with water. Also DO NOT

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

7. DO NOT lighted candles, on the apparatus.

8. AVOID

block the unit’s ventilation openings or

place heavy objects on the unit or remote

place anything which might spill on top of

use this equipment in a bathroom or places

place any containers filled

place any naked flame sources, such as

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 in the surface of a glass filled with cold liquid. Moisture condensation on the head drum will cause damage to the tape. In conditions where condensation may occur, keep the unit turned on for a few hours to let the moisture dry.

SAFETY FIRST (cont.)

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.

read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.

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.

consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equipment.

be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.

DON’T

DON’T DON’T

DON’T

DON’T DON’T

DON’T

ABOVE ALL...

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. remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages. 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. 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. listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing. obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings. Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment. 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. allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.

NEVER

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case — this could result in a fatal electrical shock;

NEVER

—

sorry!

let anyone especially children push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the

guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe than

CONTENTS

SAFETY FIRST 2

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

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

Equipment ........................................................ 4

DISC INFORMATION 6

About Discs ......................................................... 6

INDEX 9

INSTALLING YOUR NEW UNIT 14

Check Contents ................................................. 14

Basic Connections ............................................. 15

INITIAL SETTINGS 16

Auto Set Up ....................................................... 16

Preset Download ............................................... 18

Monitor Set (DVD deck) .................................... 20

Language ........................................................... 21

T-V LINK 23

T-V Link Functions ............................................ 23

OPERATIONS ON S-VHS DECK 24

Basic Playback .................................................. 24

Playback Features .............................................. 25

Basic Recording ................................................ 28

Recording Features ............................................ 29

B.E.S.T. Picture System ...................................... 31

VIDEO Plus+

Express Timer Programming .............................. 34

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

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

EDITING (S-VHS DECK) 60

Edit From A Camcorder ..................................... 60

Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder .......... 61

Output/Input Set ................................................ 62

Dubbing (from DVD to S-VHS) .......................... 64

EDITING (DVD DECK) 65

Digital Audio Dubbing ...................................... 65

REMOTE CONTROL 66

Remote Control Functions ................................. 66

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 68

Connecting To A Satellite Receiver .................... 68

Connecting To A Dolby Digital Decoder or

An Amplifier With A Built-in DTS

(DVD deck only) ............................................ 69

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS 70

Mode Set (S-VHS deck) ...................................... 70

Mode Set (DVD deck) ........................................ 74

Tuner Set ........................................................... 78

Clock Set ........................................................... 86

Video Channel Set ............................................. 88

TROUBLESHOOTING 89

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 93

SPECIFICATIONS 94

LIST OF TERMS 95

OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK 38

Basic Playback .................................................. 38

Playback Features .............................................. 39

Playback Features with Play Set Up Menu ......... 47

Parental Lock .................................................... 52

About MP3 Disc ................................................ 56

About Discs

Playable Discs

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

DVD VIDEO Video CD/Super Video CD

DISC INFORMATION

The following discs also cannot be played back.

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Discs which have a region number other than “2”

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DVD+RW formatted discs

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DVD-RW formatted discs

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DVD-RAM

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DVD-R

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.

Music CD

CD-DA files

CD-RW

CD-DA/ MP3 files

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Discs other than the above cannot be played back.

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DVD video discs have a region number. Discs whose region number includes “ALL” or “2” can be played back on this unit.

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Operation and audio quality of this unit are not guaranteed for discs that do not conform to the Compact Disc specification (CD-DA). Before you play back a CD, check for the CD logo and read the notes on the package to confirm that it conforms to the Compact Disc specification.

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Depending on the intentions of the author of the software, recording conditions of DVD discs and Video CD discs may be restricted. Since this unit plays back discs according to the intentions of the author of the software as indicated on the disc, some functions may not operate as commanded.

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When switching from the first layer to the second layer of double-layered DVD VIDEO discs, the image and sound may be momentarily distorted. This is not a malfunction.

CD-R

CD-DA/ MP3 files

CD-ROM

MP3 files

ALL

Marks of discs in this instruction manual

Allows operation with a DVD VIDEO disc.

Allows operation with a Video CD disc.

Allows operation with a Audio CD disc.

Allows operation with a CD-R/RW disc.

Allows operation with a disc including MP3 files.

Allows operation with a CD-ROM disc.

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Unplayable Discs

The following types of discs cannot be played using this unit. Do not attempt to play back any kind of disc that is damaged (cracked, warped, or repaired with adhesive tape) or discs in unusual shapes (heart-shaped, octagonal, or other forms). If such discs are accidentally played back, it may cause noise that can lead to speaker damage.

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CD-ROM discs (including PHOTO-CD and CD-G)

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DVD AUDIO discs

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Super Audio CDs (SACD)

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1.3-GB double density CDs (DDCD)

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High density CDs (HDCD)

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

Mark Description

Number of subtitles

Number of angles

Recorded under the standard 4:3 aspect ratio

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

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

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 2Chapter 1Chapter 3Chapter 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 the Video CD with PBC” (

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pg. 39).

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

Mark Description

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 5.1channel audio (front left and right, center, rear left and right, and a channel for LFE (Low-Frequency Effects)).

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

DISC INFORMATION (cont.)

Placing a Disc

Open the disc tray.

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

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Pressing the button again closes the disc tray.

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

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

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

Place the disc.

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

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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.

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

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.

INDEX

FRONT VIEW

S-VHS Eject Button (x) 墌pg. 24, 28

S-VHS Cassette Loading Slot

S-VHS Indicator 墌pg. 24, 28

DVD Indicator 墌pg. 38

Disc Tray

DVD Eject Button (x) 墌pg. 38

S-video/Video/Audio Input Connectors (S-VIDEO/VIDEO/AUDIO) 墌pg. 60

STANDBY/ON Button (1) 墌pg. 16

To access covered connectors, pull and open the connector cover.

S-VHS/DVD Button 墌pg. 24, 28, 38

Infrared Beam Receiving Window

Front Display Panel 墌pg. 11

Record Button (7) 墌pg. 28

Programme Button (PR +/–) 墌pg. 28

Stop Button (8) 墌pg. 24, 28, 38

Play Button (4) 墌pg. 24, 38

Rewind Button (3) 墌pg. 24, 25, 40

Fast Forward Button (5) 墌pg. 24, 25, 40

REAR VIEW

INDEX (cont.)

Mains Power Cord 墌pg. 15

L-1 Input/Output Connector (L-1 IN/OUT)

pg. 15, 61, 68

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Region Number Label 墌pg. 6

Antenna Input Connector (ANTENNA IN)

pg. 15

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Digital Audio Output Connector (DIGITAL AUDIO OUT) 墌pg. 65

Remote Pause Connector (PAUSE) 墌pg. 60

L-2 Input/Decoder Connector (L-2 IN/DECODER) 墌pg. 61, 68

Audio Output Connectors (AUDIO OUT (L/R))

Antenna Output Connector (ANTENNA OUT)

pg. 15

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FRONT DISPLAY PANEL

Start Time Indicator (V) (S-VHS deck only)

pg. 34

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S-VHS Indicator (S-VHS deck only) 墌pg. 71, 73

Stop Time Indicator (v) (S-VHS deck only)

pg. 34

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VCR Indicator (S-VHS deck only) 墌pg. 29

Channel/Clock Remain Display (S-VHS deck only) 墌pg. 30 Mode Display (L-1, L-2, F-1, S-1 or SAT*) (S-VHS deck only)

* When “L-2 SELECT” is set to “SAT” (墌pg. 63), “SAt” appears

instead of “L-2”.

“Timer” Indicator (S-VHS deck only)

pg. 33, 35

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Automatic Satellite Programme Recording Indicator (N) (S-VHS deck only) 墌pg. 37

Play Indicator

Record Indicator (S-VHS deck only)

Multi-information window* (DVD deck) Counter Display (S-VHS deck)

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

information.

Tape Speed (SP/LP/EP) (S-VHS deck only)

pg. 28

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ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (S-VHS deck)

When “O.S.D.” is set to “ON” (墌pg. 72), various operational indicators appear on the TV screen. For On-screen display for DVD deck, refer to “Checking the DVD function status” (

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pg. 46).

INDEX (cont.)

Operation Mode Indicators

Tape Speed (SP/LP/EP)

Tape Direction

Index Mark Indicator (MARK) 墌pg. 28

Counter Display

Tape Remaining Time Indicator 墌pg. 30

Audio Mode Display 墌pg. 27

Tape Position Indicator

The tape position indicator appears on the TV screen when you press 3 or

from the Stop mode or

perform an Index Search.

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(

pg. 26) The position of “q” in relation to “0” (beginning) or “+” (end) shows you where you are on the tape.

Beginning End

NOTE:

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

PDC* Indicator 墌pg. 33, 35

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

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

Type of Broadcast 墌pg. 30

Current Day/Month/Year

Clock Display

Channel Position Number and Station Name/ Auxiliary Input Indicator (L-1, L-2, F-1, S-1 or SAT*)

* When “L-2 SELECT” is set to “SAT” (墌pg. 63), “SAT” appears

instead of “L-2”.

S-VHS ET Indicator (S-VHS ET : ON/S-VHS ET : OFF) 墌pg. 71

“Cassette Loaded” Mark

REMOTE CONTROL

The glow-in-the-dark buttons shown in grey on the illustration above are helpful when using the remote control in darkened rooms.

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

S-VHS Button 墌pg. 24, 28

TV/S-VHS/DVD switch 墌pg. 20

Menu Button (MENU) 墌pg. 39

Auto Tracking Button (p) 墌pg. 27 SP/LP/EP Button 墌pg. 28 Top Menu Button (TOP MENU) 墌pg. 39

Stop Time Button (STOP +/–) 墌pg. 34 Display Button (DISPLAY) 墌pg. 46 Digest Button (DIGEST) 墌pg. 44

Start Time Button (START +/–) 墌pg. 34 Repeat Button (REPEAT) 墌pg. 48 – 51, 58 – 59 Zooming Button (ZOOM) 墌pg. 43

Number Keys 墌pg. 28, 32, 57

Daily Button (DAILY) 墌pg. 33, 35

PDC* Button 墌pg. 33, 35

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

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

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pg. 67)

Reset Button (0000) 墌pg. 30 Cancel Button (&) 墌pg. 36

Play Button (4) 墌pg. 24, 38

Rewind Button (3) 墌pg. 24, 25, 40

Stop Button (8) 墌pg. 24, 28, 38

Record Button (7) 墌pg. 28

Reverse Skip/Index Button (2) 墌pg. 26, 38

Button 墌pg. 16

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

pg. 67

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Set Up Menu Button (SET UP MENU) 墌pg. 20

3D-PHONIC Button 墌pg. 45

TV Volume Button (TV%+/–) 墌pg. 67

DVD Button 墌pg. 38

STANDBY/ON Button (1) 墌pg. 16

TV Muting Button (^) 墌pg. 67 Audio Monitor Button (A.MONITOR) 墌pg. 27

TV/VCR Button 墌pg. 29

Date Button (DATE +/–) 墌pg. 34 Subtitle Button (SUB TITLE) 墌pg. 41 Angle Button (ANGLE) 墌pg. 42

Programme Button (PR +/–) 墌pg. 28

Programming Button (PROG) 墌pg. 32, 34

Timer Button (#) 墌pg. 33, 35

Weekly Button (WEEKLY) 墌pg. 33, 35

Programme Check Button (") 墌pg. 36

Automatic Satellite Programming Button (REC LINK) 墌pg. 37

Auxiliary Button (AUX) 墌pg. 60

Fast Forward Button (5) 墌pg. 24, 25, 40

Pause Button (9) 墌pg. 25, 28

Forward Skip/Index Button (6) 墌pg. 26, 38

OK Button 墌pg. 16

j k l

Button 墌pg. 20 Display Button (– –:– –) 墌pg. 30 Skip Search Button ( ) 墌pg. 26 DVD Picture Button (DVD PICTURE) 墌pg. 45

How To Use

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

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pg. 67)

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Point the remote control toward the receiving window.

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

NOTES:

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

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

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. 15)

It’s essential that your unit be properly connected.

Basic Connections

Aerial connector

Back of TV

21-pin SCART connector

21-pin SCART cable (not provided)

Mains power cord

RF cable

(provided)

TV aerial cable

ANTENNA IN

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

Situate the unit.

Place the unit on a stable, horizontal surface.

Connect the unit to TV.

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

RF Connection

To connect to a TV with NO AV input connectors —

Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV.

Connect the TV aerial cable to the ANTENNA IN connector on the rear panel of the unit.

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

AV C on nection

To connect to a TV with AV input connectors —

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

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.

Set the output mode for the L-1 IN/OUT connector depending on type of your TV. (

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left column)

Back of unit

Mains outlet

Make AV connection if your TV has a 21-pin AV input connector (SCART) in order to reduce the possibility of interference. With AV connection, you can enjoy stereo playback of video tapes if you are using a stereo TV. In addition, if you connect the unit to the TV’s RGB connectors, set the output mode for the L-1 IN/OUT connector so that the RGB signal is output from the unit. When the DVD deck is selected, press and hold 8 until the desired mode appears on the front display panel.

: Select when your TV is compatible with the Y/C

signal. Y/C signal is output from the unit. Also set “L-1 OUTPUT” to “S-VIDEO”. (

rgb

: Select when your TV is compatible with the

RGB signal. RGB signal is output from the unit.

L-1 IN/OUT

ANTENNA OUT

pg. 62)

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NOTES:

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Set your TV to the VIDEO (or AV), Y/C, or RGB mode according to the type of your TV’s SCART connector.

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For switching the TV’s mode, refer to the instruction manual of your television.

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 16.

Beginning End

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.

, the Auto Set Up

INITIAL SETTINGS

Before starting, make sure of the following:

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The TV aerial cable should be connected to the unit.

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

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

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pg. 15) or UHF channel 36 (with RF connection

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pg. 15).

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Slide the

Press 1 on the unit or remote control.

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

On the front display panel

Press rt to select “Auto” and press OK or e.

On the on-screen display

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

TV/S-VHS/DVD

switch to the right.

Turn on the unit.

Perform Auto Set Up.

“Auto” blinks on the front display panel; do NOT press any button on the unit or remote control until the front display panel shows either the display as illustrated in stepC or “– –:– –” as illustrated on page 19.

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If you are using the on-screen display, the AUTO SET screen will appear. As Auto Set Up progresses, the “q” mark on the TV screen moves from left to right.

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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” for Auto Set Up function.

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pg. 18) even if you select “Auto” or “AUTO

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pg. 15) and the TV is

Confirm/Set video channel.

With RF Connection

The video channel that is shown on the display panel is your video channel. Press OK.

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

With AV Connection

Press panel shows “CH – –”. Now the video channel is set to off. Then press OK.

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

until the display

PR –

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 (

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pg. 78

墌

pg. 86

墌

pg. 78) and, if necessary, video channel

墌

pg. 88).

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pg. 88

NOTES:

● In the area 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 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 stepA.

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

After “Auto Set Up” is completed, perform “Monitor Set (DVD deck)” on page 20.

SET UP MENU

Preset Download

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

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

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

pg. 15), the unit will automatically perform Preset

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Download instead of the Auto Set Up in stepB on page 16. After downloading, the unit sets the clock and Guide Program numbers automatically.

Slide the

TV/S-VHS/DVD

switch to the right.

Program Number Set

ATTE N TI O N

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

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

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

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 front display panel and/or on the TV screen.

On the front display panel

Press rt to select “CH – –” and press OK or e.

On the on-screen display

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

Preset positions on the front display panel increase from “CH1”; do NOT press any button on the unit or remote control until the front display panel shows clock time, “(CH) 1” or “– –:– –” as illustrated on page 19.

NOTES:

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

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

Delivery Control) signal, the 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

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. (

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

SET UP MENU

pg. 83)

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● If you are using the on-screen

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

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

Set the video channel.

Set the video channel to off manually. (墌pg. 88)

After “Preset Download” is completed, perform “Monitor Set (DVD deck)” on page 20.

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

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

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

●

If station names (ID – 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 80 – 84.

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

Turn on the TV and select its video channel or AV mode, then make sure that all necessary

stations have been stored in the unit’s memory by using the PR button(s).

●

If station names (ID – 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 80 – 84.

Perform “Clock Set” on page 86.

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

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 16 or “Preset Download” on page 18 again.

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pg. 84) have also been stored in the unit’s memory, the station name will

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pg. 84) have also been stored in the unit’s memory, the station name will

IMPORTANT

●

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

●

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. 81, “Delete A Channel”)

墌

pg. 32, “VIDEO Plus+® Timer Programming”) (S-VHS deck only)

墌

pg. 32)

INFORMATION

Language for the on-screen display (DVD deck)

Set manually the on-screen language for the DVD deck. (墌pg. 21)

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”. ( Clock”)

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

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pg. 86, “Just

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

Monitor Set

(DVD deck)

You can select the monitor type depending the TV used when you play back DVD VIDEO discs recorded for wide-screen TVs.

●

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

●

Slide the

Press 1.

On the unit

Press lights up.

On the remote control

Press

Press we to move the arrow to “DISPLAY”.

TV/S-VHS/DVD

switch to the right.

Turn on the unit.

Select the DVD deck.

S-VHS/DVD

DVD

repeatedly so that the DVD indicator

so that the DVD indicator lights up.

Access the DVD menu screen.

SET UP MENU

* The default setting is

MONITOR TYPE

16:9 WIDE

4:3PS

4:3LB

Pan&Scan/Letter Box

In general, DVD VIDEO disc are produced for a wide-screen TV with 16:9 aspect ratio. Material with this ratio will not fit to a TV with 4:3 aspect ratio. There are two styles to display the image, “Pan&Scan” (PS) and “Letter Box” (LB).

Pan&Scan

The right and left side of the image are cut off. The image fills the screen.

: Select this when you connect the unit

to a wide-screen TV with 16:9 aspect ratio. The unit automatically adjusts the screen width of the output signal correctly when playing back a 4:3 image source.

: Select this when you connect the unit

to a TV with 4:3 aspect ratio. When you play back a 16:9 image recorded on a DVD VIDEO disc, the left and right sides of the image are automatically cut off. Depending on the disc, it may not be possible to play back in this mode. In that case, set to “4:3LB”.

: Select this when you connect the unit

to a TV with 4:3 aspect ratio. When you play back a 16:9 image recorded on a DVD VIDEO disc, it is displayed with black bands at the top and bottom of the screen.

bold

in the table below.

Select the mode.

Press rt to move the arrow to “MONITOR TYPE”.

Select the mode setting.

Press we to select the desired setting.

Return to the normal screen.

SET UP MENU

Press

Letter Box

Black bands appear at the top and bottom of the image.The image itself appears in 16:9 aspect ratio.

Language

●

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

●

Slide the

TV/S-VHS/DVD

switch to the right.

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

Some DVD discs contain the DVD menu display, audio, subtitle in the 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.

On-screen Language Set (DVD deck)

This DVD deck offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in 3 different languages. You can change the language setting manually as required.

Turn on the unit.

Press 1.

Select the DVD deck.

On the unit

S-VHS/DVD

Press lights up.

On the remote control

DVD

Press

Access the DVD menu screen.

A B

SET UP MENU

Press Press we to move the arrow to “LANGUAGE”.

repeatedly so that the DVD indicator

so that the DVD indicator lights up.

Turn on the unit.

Press 1.

Select the DVD deck.

On the unit

S-VHS/DVD

Press lights up.

On the remote control

DVD

Press

Access the DVD menu screen.

A B

Press rt to move the arrow to “MENU LANGUAGE”.

SET UP MENU

Press Press we to move the arrow to “LANGUAGE”.

Select the mode.

repeatedly so that the DVD indicator

so that the DVD indicator lights up.

Select the mode.

Press rt to move the arrow to “ON SCREEN LANGUAGE”.

Select the mode setting.

Press we to select the desired setting.

Return to the normal screen.

SET UP MENU

Press

Select the mode setting.

Press we to select the desired setting.

●

See “Language Code List” (

Return to the normal screen.

SET UP MENU

Press

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pg. 22).

NOTE:

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

Language Code List

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

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 Aym ara Azerbaijani Bashkir Byelorussian Bulgarian Bihari Bislama Bengali, Bangla Tibet an Breton Catalan Corsican Czech Welsh Danish Bhutani Greek Esperanto Estonian Basque Persian Finnish Fiji Far oes e 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 Pa nj ab i 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 m il Te l ug u Tajik Thai Tig ri nya Tu r km e n Tagalog Setswana To n ga Tu r ki s h Tsonga Ta t ar Tw i Ukrainian Urdu Uzbek Vietnamese Volapuk Wolof Xhosa Yoruba Zulu

T-V LINK

T-V Link Functions

When you connect the unit to your TV via a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable (墌pg. 15), the following functions are available. You can use these functions only with a TV offering T-V Link, etc.* For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.

* Compatible with TVs offering T-V Link, EasyLink, Megalogic, SMARTLINK, Q-Link 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 (S-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

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“ON”. (

pg. 72)

Basic Playback

●

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

●

Slide the

TV/S-VHS/DVD

switch to the right.

OPERATIONS ON S-VHS DECK

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.

●

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

Select the S-VHS deck.

On the unit

S-VHS/DVD

Press lights up.

On the remote control

S-VHS

Press

Find the programme start point.

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

Start playback.

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

repeatedly so that the S-VHS indicator

so that the S-VHS indicator lights up.

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pg. 31)

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. 72)

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

Stop playback.

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

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

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

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

Playback Features

●

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

●

Slide the

TV/S-VHS/DVD

switch to the right.

Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback

Pause during playback.

Press 9.

●

If there is vertical jitter, press correct the picture.

Activate frame-by-frame playback.

Press 9.

PR +/–

on the remote control to

Slow Motion

During still picture, 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 noises.

PR +

or – on the remote control to eliminate the

High-Speed (Turbo) Search

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

ATTENTION

●

Picture may not appear during high-speed search with an LP/EP-recorded tape.

●

Noise may appear or the picture may appear distorted with an EP-recorded tape during still, slow motion or frame-byframe playback.

●

In the high-speed search, still, slow motion or frame-byframe playback mode, the picture will be distorted, and there will be a loss of colour.

To resume normal playback, press 4.

OPERATIONS ON S-VHS DECK (cont.)

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

twice.

To locate the beginning of D from the current position, press

once.

Current position

Skip Search

During playback, press 1 to 4 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 number

●

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

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.

For Automatic Start Of Playback Press 3, then press 4 within 2 seconds.

For Automatic Power Off Press 3, then press 1 within 2 seconds.

For Automatic Timer Standby Press 3, then press # (

For Automatic Cassette Ejection After Tape Rewind Press 3, then press x within 2 seconds.

TIMER

) within 2 seconds.

Repeat Playback

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

Start playback.

Press 4.

Activate Repeat Playback.

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

●

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

●

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

Stop Repeat Playback.

Press 8 at any time.

●

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

NOTE:

Repeat playback is not possible with a cassette recorded in EP mode.

NTSC Playback

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

Load a cassette.

Insert a cassette recorded in NTSC.

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.

Manual Tracking

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

Override automatic tracking.

During playback, press p on the remote control.

Adjust the tracking manually.

PR +

Press

●

Press p again to return to automatic tracking.

or – on the remote control.

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

TRACK

On-Screen Display

HI FI

j h

R For Hi-Fi stereo tapes

HI FI

R For sub audio of Bilingual tapes

NORM

HI FI

NORM

changes the soundtrack as follows:

USE

For main audio of Bilingual tapes

For audio-dubbed tapes

NOTES:

●

“HIFI L 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 30. “O.S.D.” must be set to “ON” or the on-screen displays will not appear. (

R” should normally be selected. In this mode,

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pg. 72)

Basic Recording

●

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

●

Slide the

TV/S-VHS/DVD

switch to the right.

OPERATIONS ON S-VHS DECK (cont.)

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 S-VHS deck.

On the unit

S-VHS/DVD

Press lights up.

On the remote control

S-VHS

Press

Choose a programme.

PR +/–

Press you wish to record.

Set the tape speed.

SP/LP/EP

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

●

In EP mode, the recording time is extended three times.

●

If you record a programme in EP mode on the unit, it is recommended to play back the EP-recorded tape on the unit.

repeatedly so that the S-VHS indicator

so that the S-VHS indicator lights up.

number keys

or the

(p). The current setting appears on the

to select the channel

SP/LP/EP

(p)

Start recording.

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

press

on the unit.

●

If “O.S.D.” is set to “ON” ( 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. takes place at the beginning of both the first SP and the first LP (or EP) recording after inserting the cassette.

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(

pg. 31)

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

Pause/Resume recording.

Press 9. Press 4 to resume recording.

●

You can select channel during the Record Pause mode.

Stop recording.

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

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pg. 72), “MARK” blinks on the

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pg. 72), if you press

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pg. 72)

Recording Features

●

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

●

Slide the

TV/S-VHS/DVD

switch to the right.

Record One Programme While Watching Another

If your unit is connected to the TV via the AV connection,

TV/VCR

press 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.

. The unit’s VCR indicator and the TV

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.

Start recording.

Press 7 on the unit.

Engage the ITR mode.

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

Set the recording duration.

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

NOTE:

You can only perform ITR using the 7 button on the unit’s front panel.

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

OPERATIONS ON S-VHS DECK (cont.)

Receiving Stereo and Bilingual Programmes

Your unit is equipped with a Digital stereo sound decoder (NICAM) making reception of stereo and bilingual broadcasts possible. When the channel is changed, the type of broadcast being received will be displayed on the TV screen for a few seconds.

Elapsed Recording Time Indication

Set the counter display.

––:––

Press display panel.

●

The front display panel shows the counter reading with “:” lit.

Reset the counter.

Press

●

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

until a counter reading appears on the front

0000

before starting recording or playback.

Type of Broadcast Being Received

Regular Monaural NICAM Stereo NICAM Bilingual NICAM Monaural

●

To listen to a stereo programme, press

“HIFI L

●

To listen to a bilingual programme, press “HIFI Lj” or “HIFIhR” appears on the TV screen.

●

To listen to the standard (Regular Monaural) audio while receiving a NICAM broadcast, press “NORM” appears on the TV screen.

R” appears on the TV screen.

On-screen Display

(none) ST NICAM BIL. NICAM NICAM

A.MONITOR

until

NOTE:

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

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appear. (

pg. 72)

To Record NICAM Stereo and Bilingual Programmes

The NICAM audio programme will be recorded on the Hi-Fi audio track, and the standard audio programme will be recorded on the normal audio track.

NOTES:

●

If the quality of stereo sound being received is poor, the broadcast will be received in monaural with better quality.

●

Before playing back a programme recorded in stereo, or a bilingual programme, refer to “Soundtrack Selection” on page 27.

Tape Remaining Time

––:––

Press appears.

●

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

●

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

* Channel position is not displayed during playback.

NOTE:

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

until the time remaining on the tape

––:––

button,

B.E.S.T. Picture System

The B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking) system checks the condition of the tape in use during playback and recording, and compensates to provide the highest-possible playback and recording pictures. You can set “B.E.S.T.” to “ON” or “OFF” to your preference.

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(

pg. 71)

Playback

The unit assesses the quality of the tape once you initiate playback.

●

The unit adjusts the playback picture quality based on the quality of the tape in use.

●

B.E.S.T. is active during automatic tracking. “bESt” appears blinking on the front display panel.

NOTES:

●

When watching a tape recorded with “B.E.S.T.” set to “ON”, it is recommended that you leave B.E.S.T. on during playback as well.

●

When watching a rental tape or one recorded on another video recorder, or when using this unit as the player for editing, set B.E.S.T. to your preference. (

●

“bESt” only appears at the beginning of automatic tracking. Even though it doesn’t appear after that, the B.E.S.T. function is operative.

墌

pg. 71)

Recording

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

DURING B.E.S.T.

B.E.S.T. COMPLETE

●

The unit spends approximately 7 seconds assessing the condition of the tape, then begins recording.

NOTES:

●

The B.E.S.T. system works for both SP and LP (or EP) modes only after a tape has been inserted and the Record mode is first initiated. It does not work during recording.

●

The B.E.S.T. system does not work while Automatic Satellite Programme Recording is in progress. (

●

In the case of timer recordings, the B.E.S.T. system works before recording is initiated.

●

Once the cassette is ejected, the B.E.S.T. data is cancelled. The next time the cassette is used for recording, B.E.S.T. is reperformed.

●

Pressing the unit’s 7 button while “bESt” is displayed does not start Instant Timer Recording. (

ATTENTION

Since the B.E.S.T. system works before recording actually starts, there is a delay of approximately 7 seconds after 7 and 4 on the remote control are pressed, or 7 on the unit is pressed. To make sure you record the desired scene or programme in its entirety, first perform the following steps:

Press and hold 9 and press 7 to engage the Record Pause

mode.

●

The unit then automatically checks the condition of the tape and, after approximately 7 seconds, re-enters Record Pause mode.

Press 4 to start recording.

If you want to bypass the B.E.S.T. system and begin recording immediately, set “B.E.S.T.” to “OFF”. (

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pg. 29)

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pg. 37)

pg. 71)

VIDEO Plus+® Timer Programming

OPERATIONS ON S-VHS DECK (cont.)

Access the VIDEO Plus+ screen.

Press

PROG

With the VIDEO Plus+ system, timer programming is greatly simplified because each TV programme has a corresponding code number which your unit is able to recognize.

Before performing the VIDEO Plus+ Timer Programming:

● Make sure that the unit’s built-in clock is set properly.

● Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. The unit will

come on automatically.

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

● Slide the

TV/S-VHS/DVD

switch to the right.

The front display panel looks like this:

Enter the PlusCode number.

Press the enter the PlusCode number of a programme you wish to record.

● If you make a mistake, press &

The PlusCode number you enter appears on the front display panel with only a 4-digit number:

Press OK, then the VIDEO Plus+ Program screen appears (if you’re just starting out, “P1” appears).

number keys

and input the correct number.

Access the VIDEO Plus+ Program screen.

Select the S-VHS deck.

On the unit

Press

S-VHS/DVD

lights up.

On the remote control

Press

S-VHS

repeatedly so that the S-VHS indicator

so that the S-VHS indicator lights up.

The front display panel shows the programme number. Pressing " changes the display to the programme start time, the stop time, the date, the tape speed then the channel position.

IMPORTANT

Make sure the channel position number you wish to record is displayed; if not, or “TV PROG” shows “– –”, press input the channel position number on which your unit receives the station, then press OK or e.

● If the number you entered is invalid, “ERROR” appears on the TV screen and “Err” appears on the front display panel. Press & and input a valid PlusCode number.

PR +/–

Set the tape speed.

SP/LP/EP

Press

PDC (number key “7”

Press

●

If “VPS/PDC ON” is displayed on the TV screen, “PDC” is set to “ON”.

●

If “VPS/PDC OFF” is displayed on the TV screen, “PDC” is set to “OFF”.

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“PDC Recording” on page 35.

●

VPS (Video Programme System) recording is not currently available in the U.K. and not possible with this unit.

PROG

Press on the TV screen for about 5 seconds, then the normal screen appears.

●

Repeat steps B–G for each additional programme.

Press # ( “#” appears on the front display panel.

●

To disengage the timer mode, press # (

(p).

Set the PDC mode.

) to select “ON” or “OFF”.

Return to the normal screen.

or OK. “PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears

Engage the unit’s timer mode.

TIMER

). The unit turns off automatically and

TIMER

) again.

NOTES:

●

To Change The Stop Time:

STOP +/–

— press compensate for anticipated programme schedule delays.

●

To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials: — after pressing OK in stepD, press

“9”

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

●

You can programme this unit to timer-record as many as 8 programmes. If you try to programme the unit to record a ninth, “PROGRAM FULL” appears on the TV screen and “FULL” appears on the front display panel. To record the extra programme, you must first cancel any unnecessary programmes. (

●

If there is a conflict in the timer schedule and one programme overlaps with another, the programme starting earlier or programme with the lower programme number will be recorded.

Satellite Receiver Users

To timer-record a satellite broadcast using the VIDEO Plus+ system:

Set “L-2 SELECT” to “A/V”. (

Perform steps A–H.

Set the satellite receiver to the appropriate channel before

the selected programme begins. Leave the satellite receiver’s power on.

after pressing OK in stepD. You can

WEEKLY (number key

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pg. 63)

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DAILY (number key “8”

pg. 36)

) for daily

Express Timer Programming

If you do not know the PlusCode number for the programme you wish to record, use the following procedure to set your unit to timer-record the programme.

Before performing Express Timer Programming:

●

Make sure that the unit’s built-in clock is set properly.

●

Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. The unit will come on automatically.

●

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

●

Slide the

TV/S-VHS/DVD

switch to the right.

OPERATIONS ON S-VHS DECK (cont.)

Example: To timer-record the programme from 21:00 to 22:00 on 25th December, on channel 1.

Select the S-VHS deck.

On the unit

S-VHS/DVD

Press lights up.

On the remote control

S-VHS

Press

Access the VIDEO Plus+ screen.

PROG

Press

Access the Programme screen.

START +/–

Press just starting out, “P1” appears.)

repeatedly so that the S-VHS indicator

so that the S-VHS indicator lights up.

. (If you’re

The front display panel looks like this:

Enter the programme start time.

START +/–

Press time you want recording to start.

●

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

The front display panel looks like this:

Enter the programme stop time.

STOP +/–

Press stop.

●

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

to enter the

START +/–

to enter the time you want recording to

STOP +/–

to move in 30-minute increments, or

Enter the programme date.

DATE +/–

Press

●

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

Enter the channel position.

PR +/–

Press

●

If “VPS/PDC ON” is displayed on the TV screen, “PDC” is set to “ON”.

●

If “VPS/PDC OFF” is displayed on the TV screen, “PDC” is set to “OFF”.

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●

VPS (Video Programme System) recording is not currently available in the U.K. and not possible with this unit.

Press on the TV screen for about 5 seconds, then the normal screen appears.

●

Repeat steps B–J for each additional programme.

Press # ( “#” appears on the front display panel.

●

To disengage the timer mode, press # (

To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials:

— anytime during stepsD through I, press

key “9”

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

Set the tape speed.

SP/LP/EP

(p).

Set the PDC mode.

PDC (number key “7”

“PDC Recording” in the right column

) to select “ON” or “OFF”.

Return to the normal screen.

PROG

or OK. “PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears

Engage the unit’s timer mode.

TIMER

). The unit turns off automatically and

TIMER

) for weekly serials or

DAI LY (number key “8”

WEEKLY (number

) again.

) for daily

NOTES:

●

If there is a conflict in the timer schedule and one programme overlaps with another, the programme starting earlier or programme with the lower programme number will be recorded.

Satellite Receiver Users

To timer-record a satellite broadcast using Express Timer Programming:

Set “L-2 SELECT” to “A/V”. (

Perform steps A–K. Enter “L-2” for the channel position

in stepG. Set the satellite receiver to the appropriate channel before

the selected programme begins. Leave the satellite receiver’s power on.

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pg. 36)

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pg. 63)

PDC Recording

Now available from some TV stations, PDC (Programme Delivery Control) is a service designed to assure safe, accurate timer recording. With this system, special code signals are transmitted together with the audio/video signals. These code signals control your unit and have precedence over the advertised times which you may have preset into the timer. This means that your unit will start and stop recording when the preset TV programmes actually start and end — even if the broadcast time of a preset TV programme is changed from what has been advertised. PDC is currently available nationally on BBC1, BBC2, Ch.4 and Ch.5, except from a few small relay transmitters. Ch.3 operates a PDC service in some areas. All channels intend to offer this service in due course. Check your TV programme listing guide for latest information. If the channel you intend to record does not offer a PDC service your unit will not start recording if PDC has been selected. Be sure to set PDC to “OFF” if PDC is not available on your selected channel. (See step F on page 33 and step I in the left column.

NOTES:

●

When you use Express Timer Programming, set the start time (PDC time) exactly as advertised in the TV listing. A different time than advertised will result in no recording.

●

PDC recording is also possible when a satellite receiver or a cable system is connected to L-2 IN/DECODER connector on your unit.

●

PDC recording is also possible via the L-1 IN/OUT connector.

OPERATIONS ON S-VHS DECK (cont.)

Access the Programme screen/display.

Press " again to check more information. Each time you press ", the next programme’s information appears.

The front display panel shows the programme number. Pressing

changes the display to the programme start time, the stop

time, the date, the tape speed then the channel position.

To cancel or change a programme

Cancel or change a programme.

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

STOP +/–, DATE +/–, PR +/–, PDC (number key “7” DAI LY (number key “8”

SP/LP/EP

(p).

WEEKLY (number key “9”

START +/–

) and/

Check, cancel and change programmes

Disengage the timer mode.

Press # (

Press ".

TIMER

), then press 1.

Access the Programme Check screen/display.

Return to the normal screen/display.

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

Return to the timer mode.

Press # (

TIMER

NOTE:

You can also check the programmes on the front display panel even if the unit’s power is off (unless the unit is in the Power Save

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mode not possible to cancel or change the programmes.

pg. 73) or the unit is in the Timer mode; however, it is

Automatic Satellite Programme Recording

This function allows you to automatically record a satellite programme which is timer-programmed on your external satellite receiver. Connect a satellite receiver to the unit’s L-2 IN/DECODER connector and programme the timer on the satellite receiver. The unit starts or stops recording by the signals input from the satellite receiver. After recording, the unit’s power shuts off automatically.

“N” indicator

ATTENTION

●

Be sure not to turn on the satellite receiver before the programme is executed; otherwise, the unit will start recording when the satellite receiver’s power is turned on.

●

If you have connected another appliance other than a satellite receiver to the L-2 IN/DECODER connector, be sure not to engage the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording mode; otherwise, the unit will start recording when the connected appliance’s power is turned on.

●

Automatic Satellite Programme Recording and timerrecording cannot be done at the same time.

Before performing the following steps:

●

Make sure the satellite receiver is connected to the unit’s L-2 IN/DECODER connector. (

●

Programme the timer on the satellite receiver.

●

Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place.

●

Slide the

On the unit

Press lights up.

On the remote control

Press

Set “L-2 SELECT” to “A/V” or “SAT”. (墌pg. 63)

●

When you select “SAT”, refer to “IMPORTANT” on page 68.

TV/S-VHS/DVD

Select the S-VHS deck.

S-VHS/DVD

S-VHS

repeatedly so that the S-VHS indicator

so that the S-VHS indicator lights up.

Select the L-2 SELECT mode.

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pg. 68)

switch to the right.

Set the tape speed.

SP/LP/EP

Press

(p).

Engage the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording mode.

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

REC LINK

for about 2 seconds. The “N”

NOTES:

●

To disengage the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording mode, press

●

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

●

In stepD, if the “N” indicator does not light but instead blinks quickly even though your satellite receiver’s power is off, Automatic Satellite Programme Recording will not work properly with that satellite receiver*. If this is the case, perform “Express Timer Programming” (

* Some satellite receivers output signals even if the power is off. Automatic Satellite Programme Recording is not possible with those satellite receivers.

●

The “N” indicator blinks while Automatic Satellite Programme Recording is in progress.

●

For timer programming of the satellite receiver, refer to the instruction manual of the satellite receiver.

●

Automatic Satellite Programme Recording is not possible if your satellite receiver does not have a timer.

●

Pressing the unit’s 1 button while Automatic Satellite Programme Recording is in progress turns off the unit’s power and disengages the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording mode.

●

If there are more than one satellite programmes you wish to record with Automatic Satellite Programme Recording, it is not possible to set different tape speeds for each programme.

●

Depending on the type of satellite receiver, the unit may not record a slight portion of the beginning of the programme or may record slightly longer than the actual length of the programme.

●

If you engage the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording mode when the satellite receiver’s power is on, the unit will not start Automatic Satellite Programme Recording even though the “N” indicator blinks. When the satellite receiver shuts off once and is turned back on again, the unit starts recording.

●

You can also record a programme from your cable system in the same way if the system has a timer.

●

The B.E.S.T. system (

●

Just Clock (

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pg. 34) to timer-record a satellite programme.

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pg. 86) does not work when the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording mode is engaged.

pg. 31) does not work while Automatic Satellite Programme Recording is in progress.

REC LINK

. The “N” indicator goes off.

To play back a MP3 disc, see pages 56 – 59.

OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK

Basic Playback

●

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

●

Slide the

TV/S-VHS/DVD

switch to the right.

Load the disc.

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

●

The unit’s power comes on automatically.

Place the disc in the disc tray.

●

For details, refer to “Placing a Disc” (

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

●

Pressing 4 also close the disc tray.

●

Playback begins automatically if the auto-playback DVD disc is loaded.

Select the DVD deck.

On the unit

S-VHS/DVD

Press lights up.

On the remote control

DVD

Press

Select the item.

Press 2 to locate the beginning of the previous item, and press 6 to locate the beginning of the next item.

Start playback.

Press 4.

●

It may take a few seconds to start playback.

●

If you load a DVD disc whose region code does not match the DVD deck, “REGION CODE ERROR!” appears on the TV screen. For details, refer to “Region Number” (

●

If “The DISC can’t play now!” appears on the TV screen, refer to “Parental Lock” (

●

With Video CD discs with PBC control or some DVD discs, the menu display may appear on the TV screen after starting playback. In this case, select an item which you want to play back from the menu. Otherwise, the playback cannot go forward. Refer to “Locating a desired scene using the menu of the Video CD with PBC” ( scene using the DVD menu” (

repeatedly so that the DVD indicator

so that the DVD indicator lights up.

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pg. 52).

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pg. 8).

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pg. 6).

pg. 39) or “Locating a desired

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pg. 39).

ATTENTION

●

You can not use the DVD deck when the S-VHS deck is in the Automatic Satellite Programme standby and recording mode.

●

You can use the DVD deck when the S-VHS deck is in the timer standby mode.

Pause playback.

Press 9.

●

To resume normal playback, press 4.

Stop playback.

Press 8. Press x on the DVD deck to open the disc tray, then remove the disc.

●

Pressing 4 resume playback from the position where you stop playback. For details, see “Resume Function” on page 41.

NOTE:

When you press x while the unit is turned off, the unit’s power comes on and the disc tray opens automatically.

Playback Features

●

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

●

Slide the

TV/S-VHS/DVD

switch to the right.

Start playback.

Press the appropriate

●

The unit starts playback of the selected item.

●

When “NEXT” or “PREVIOUS” appears on the TV screen: Pressing 6 advances to the next page. Pressing 2 returns to the previous page.

●

You can return to the menu by pressing

●

The method of the operation is different depending on the disc.

number keys

RETURN

NOTES:

●

You can also activate the PBC function using the Play Set Up

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menu. (

●

If you want to playback a PBC-compatible Video CD disc without activating the PBC function, start playback by using the

●

To activate the PBC function when a PBC-compatible Video CD disc is being played back without the PBC function, press

TOP MENU

pg. 50)

number keys

instead of the 4 button.

, or press 8 then press 4.

Locating a desired scene using the DVD menu

DVD VIDEO discs may have two types of the menus; top menu and disc menu.

Top menu

DVD discs generally have their own menus which show the disc contents. These menus contain various items such as titles of a movie, names of songs, or artist information. You can locate a desired scene by using the top menu displayed on the TV screen.

TOP MENU

Press

Disc menu

DVD discs have the disc menu to select subtitle and audio language etc. for each title.

Press

to access the top menu.

to access the disc menu.

Playback Control (PBC) Function — Locating a desired scene using the

menu of the Video CD with PBC

Some Video CD discs supports the PBC function. PBC is an abbreviation of “PlayBack Control.” A Video CD disc recorded with PBC has its own menus, such as a list of the songs of the disc. You can locate a specific scene by using the menu.

Access the PBC menu.

In stop mode

Press 4.

During playback

TOP MENU

Press

●

“Pbc” appears on the front display panel.

Access the DVD menu.

TOP MENU

Press

Start playback.

rt w e

Press

●

It may be possible to select the desired item using the

keys

depending on the disc.

to select a desired item, then press OK.

Example:

number

NOTE:

When “X” appears on the TV screen in step1, the disc does not have a top menu or disc menu.

OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.)

Locating the start point of the item or skip the item

Press 2 or 6 during playback.

Example:

To locate the beginning of item B from the current position, press

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

Current position

The number you press the button

●

When the specified item is located, playback begins automatically.

High-Speed Search

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

●

To resume normal playback, press 4.

During playback, press and hold 6 for forward highspeed search, or press and hold 2 for reverse highspeed search.

●

To resume normal playback, release 2 or 6.

Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback

Pause during playback.

Press 9.

Activate frame-by-frame playback.

Press 9.

●

When you press and hold 9 for more than 2 seconds, the unit enters in strobe playback pause mode. ( strobe playback mode, press and hold 9 for more than 2 seconds again.

●

To resume normal playback, press 4.

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pg. 41). To cancel

Slow Motion

During still picture, press 3 or 5.

●

The speed changes for each direction by pressing 3 or

repeatedly.

●

To resume normal playback, press 4.

Resume Function

It is possible to memorize the position where you stop playback and resume playback from that position.

●

Be sure to set “RESUME” to “ON”. (

Memorize the resume point.

Press 8.

●

The unit enters Resume Stop mode and memorise the position where you stop playback as the resume point.

●

“rESUM” appears on the front display panel.

●

To clear the resume point:

•Press 1 to turn off the unit.

• Eject the disc.

•Press 8 in stop mode.

• Set “RESUME” to “OFF”. (

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pg. 77)

Strobe Playback — To display continuous still pictures

During playback, press and hold 9 for more than 2 seconds at the point you want to view as continuous photographs.

●

9 continuous still pictures appear on the TV screen.

●

While the 9 still pictures are shown, pressing 9 will pause the Strobe playback. After pausing, each time you press 9, the still picture advances frame-by-frame.

●

Pressing 4 while the 9 still pictures are shown will advance pictures in normal playback speed.

●

To return to normal playback, press and 9 for more than 2 seconds.

NOTES:

●

During the operation above, audio is not played back.

●

When playing back NTSC discs, the 9 still pictures may appear vertically distorted, or a stripe may appear at the bottom of the screen. This is not a malfunction.

Subtitle Selection

Resume playback.

Press 4. The unit start playback from the resume point.

●

“rESUM” appears on the front display panel.

You can select subtitle language.

Access the selection menu.

SUB TITLE

Press playback.

Select the subtitle language.

Press we to select your desired subtitle language, then press OK.

●

Each time you press on and off.

●

Each time you press we, the subtitle language changes.

●

The selection menu disappears automatically if you do not change the selection for 5 seconds.

during

SUB TITLE

, the subtitle display is switch to

NOTE:

When “X” appears on the TV screen in step1, subtitle language is not recorded.

OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.)

Angle Selection (A)

You can enjoy a variety of scene angles if the DVD VIDEO disc contains “multi-angle” parts, where multiple cameras were used to shoot the same scene from different angles. If the disc contains “multi-angle” parts, “ ” appears on the TV screen at the beginning of the “multi-angle” part when “ON SCREEN GUIDE” is set to “ON”.

Access the selection menu.

ANGLE

Press playback.

Select the angle.

Press press OK.

●

Each time you press

●

The selection menu disappears automatically if you do not change the selection for 5 seconds.

during

ANGLE

or we to select the desired angle, then

ANGLE

or we, the angle changes.

NOTE:

When “X” appears on the TV screen in step1, the current scene is not recorded from multiple angles.

Angle Selection (B)

Access the angle list.

Press and hold more than 1 second.

●

Up to 9 camera angles recorded on the disc appear on the TV screen

Select the angle.

rt w e

Press

NOTES:

●

When “X” appears on the TV screen in step1, the current scene is not recorded from multiple angles.

●

During the operation above, audio is not played back.

ANGLE

for

The selected camera angle

to select the desired angle, then press OK.

Audio Selection

Some DVD discs contain the multiple audio. You can select the audio language of movies (DVD VIDEO) or select to enjoy karaoke with or without the vocal (Video CD).

Access the selection menu.

A.MONITOR

Press

Select the audio.

A.MONITOR

Press

●

The selection menu disappears automatically if you do not change the selection for 5 seconds.

For DVD VIDEO

Each time you press

A.MONITOR

audio language or sound changes.

For Video CD

Each time you press

A.MONITOR

playback audio changes.

during playback.

or we, then press OK.

or we, the

Zooming

ZOOM

Press

●

The unit zooms in to the centre part of the scene to produce a double-sized image.

●

While zoomed, the picture may look coarse or distorted.

Press

during playback.

rt w e

to move the zoomed-in scene.

●

To resume normal playback, press

ZOOM

again.

OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.)

Digest

The unit can display the opening scene of each title or chapter (DVD VIDEO) or each track (Video CD). You can select a desired scene from those displayed on the TV screen.

For DVD VIDEO

In stop mode or during playback

For Video CD

In stop mode or during playback without PBC function

Access the digest screen.

DIGEST

Press

●

Up to 9 opening scenes appear.

●

DVD VIDEO

In stop mode, the opening scene of each title appears on the TV screen. During playback, the opening scene of each chapter in the current title appears on the TV screen.

●

Video CD

In stop mode or during playback, the opening scene of each track appears on the TV screen.

Start playback.

rt w e

Press arrow to the desired scene, then press OK.

●

If there are more than 9 scenes, the digest screen will have more than one page. In this case, pressing 6 advances to the next page, while pressing 2 returns to the previous page.

●

When the lower right scene is selected, pressing e advances to the next page if available. Similarly, when the upper left scene is selected, pressing w returns to the previous page (if available).

to move the

Selected scene

NOTE:

With some discs, it may take some time until all the scenes appear on the screen depending on the contents.

3D Phonic

3D Phonic function allows you to get a simulated surround effect from your stereo system. You can enjoy the vertical surround sound with your 2-channel stereo system.

Access the selection menu.

3D-PHONIC

Press

●

The current setting appears on the top left corner of the TV screen.

Select the mode.

3D-PHONIC

Press repeatedly, then press OK.

●

Each time you press follows:

ACTION]DRAMA]THEATER]OFF](Back to the beginning)

ACTION

: Suitable for action movies and sports

DRAMA

: Provides the natural and warm sound. You

THEATER

OFF

●

: You can enjoy sound effects like in a major

: No effect

The selection menu disappears automatically if you do not change the selection for 5 seconds.

during playback.

Selected mode

3D-PHONIC

programs in which sounds dynamically move.

can enjoy movies in a relaxed mood.

theater in Hollywood.

, the setting changes as

Theater Mode — Adjusting the picture quality

Access the selection menu.

DVD PICTU RE

Press

●

The current setting appears on the top left corner of the TV screen.

Select the mode.

DVD PICTU RE

Press repeatedly.

●

Each time you press as follows:

THEATER1]THEATER2]THEATER3]THEATER OFF ](Back to the beginning)

●

“THEATER OFF” is the normal position. Select higher numbers to enhance the effect. Playback will be more subdued, with a lower brightness level.

●

The selection menu disappears automatically if you do not change the selection for 5 seconds.

during playback.

Selected mode

DVD PICT URE

, the theater mode changes

NOTES:

●

The 3D Phonic function works correctly only when playing back a DVD VIDEO disc recorded in the Dolby Digital format. With other sources, you cannot get any effect if you activate 3D Phonic function.

●

When playing back a DVD VIDEO disc recorded with the Dolby Digital that does not contain the rear signal, you cannot get a correct 3D Phonic sound even if you activate 3D Phonic function.

●

The 3D Phonic function does not affect the Dolby Digital bitstream signal from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT connector.

●

When you use the 3D Phonic function, it is not possible to set “DOWN MIX” or “COMPRESSION”. (

●

To turn off the 3D Phonic display manually, press OK.

●

With a Video CD disc, if the Audio setting is set to L or R, you cannot activate the 3D Phonic function and the 3D Phonic mode is fixed to off.

●

Conversely, when the 3D Phonic function is activated, changing the audio setting to L or R from STEREO cancels the 3D Phonic function.

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pg. 75)

OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.)

DVD VIDEO

Current title number

Current chapter number

Elapsed time

Transmission rate

Video CD played back with PBC

Current track number

Elapsed time

PBC playback indication

Audio CD, Video CD played back without PBC

Current track number

Elapsed time

Current track elapsed time

Checking the DVD function status

DISPLAY

Press

during playback repeatedly until the disc status appears on the TV screen.

●

The current selections of the camera angle, audio language and subtitle language are displayed.

●

To return to the normal screen,

DISPLAY

press

repeatedly.

Disc Time Information

DISPLAY

Press time information appears on the TV screen.

●

To return to the normal screen, press

during playback repeatedly until the disc

DISPLAY

To change information on the front display panel

The disc time information also appears on the front display panel.

Each time you press

––:––

, the display changes as

follows:

DVD VIDEO

Current title/Current chapter{Elapsed time

Video CD/Audio CD

Number of tracks/Current track{Elapsed time

Example: display for DVD VIDEO disc

Playback Features with Play Set Up Menu

Play Set Up Menu allows you the various playback operations. Press disc tray.

●

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

●

Slide the

In stop mode

During playback

TV/S-VHS/DVD

switch to the right.

A B C

A B C D E

REPEAT

to access the Play Set Up menu while the disc is in the

Repeat Playback Programme Playback Random Playback

Repeat Playback A-B Repeat Playback Time Search Chapter Search PBC Playback

OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.)

Repeat Playback

You can repeat playback as you like according to the type of disc.

Access the Play Set Up menu.

REPEAT

Press repeat.

Press we to move the arrow to “REPEAT”, then press OK.

Press OK repeatedly to select the appropriate mode.

●

Each time you press OK, the mode changes as follows:

DVD VIDEO

REPEAT TITLE]REPEAT CHAPTER]

to the beginning)

during playback of the item you want to

Select the mode.

Selected mode

No indication](Back

REPEAT TITLE

REPEAT CHAPTER

No indication (off):

Video CD/CD

REPEAT ALL]REPEAT 1]No indication](Back to the beginning)

REPEAT ALL

REPEAT 1

No indication (off):

●

To clear the Play Set Up menu, press

●

To stop Repeat Playback, press 8.

●

To cancel Repeat Playback, press “REPEAT ALL” or “REPEAT 1” disappear from the TV screen.

: The current title is played back

repeatedly.

: The current chapter is played back

repeatedly.

Each title and chapter is played back once.

All tracks are played back repeatedly.

The current track is played back repeatedly.

Each track is played back once.

REPEAT

repeatedly so that

NOTES:

●

Repeat Playback is not possible with a Video CD with PBC function.

●

Repeat Playback may not work properly depending on the type of disc being used.

A-B Repeat Playback

You can repeat the desired part.

Access the Play Set Up menu.

REPEAT

Press repeat.

Press we to move the arrow to “A-B REPEAT”, then press

Press OK at the point where you want the Repeat Playback to start.

Press OK again at the point where you want the Repeat Playback to end. The unit locates “A” point and repeats playback between “A” and “B” point.

during playback of the item you want to

Select the mode.

Set the “A” (start) point.

Set the “B” (end) point.

A point

Chapter Search

You can start playback the desired chapter.

Access the Play Set Up menu.

REPEAT

Press

Press we to move the arrow to “CHAP. SEARCH”, then press OK.

Press the appropriate

keys

to select the desired chapter, then press OK. The unit starts playback from the selected chapter.

●

If you have selected a wrong selection, press &, then select the correct number again.

Examples:

To select track 5, press the To select track 15, press the To select track 25, press

●

It is not possible to use the

If you have specified a wrong selection

Press the appropriate

●

To clear the Play Set Up menu, press

NOTES:

●

When “X” is displayed on the TV screen in stepC, the chapter you have selected is not contained in the disc, or chapter search does not work on the disc.

●

Chapter Search starts automatically when you select the desired chapter in stepC depending on the disc.

during playback.

Select the mode.

Select the chapter.

number

number key “5”

number key “2”

number keys

number key “1”

twice, then

number key “+10”

again.

REPEAT

and

“5”

B point

●

To clear the Play Set Up menu, press

●

To stop A-B Repeat Playback, press 8.

●

You can also stop Repeat Playback by pressing OK, or pressing

or 6.

REPEAT

NOTES:

●

A-B Repeat Playback may not work properly depending on the type of disc being used.

●

The subtitles recorded around A-B point may not appear.

●

The end of the item will be set as “B” point if the end of the item reached before you set the “B” point.

OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.)

Enter the time.

Press the appropriate

keys

to enter the desired time, then press OK.

●

The DVD deck starts playback from the selected point.

number

Selected time

Time Search

You can play back a disc from the desired point by specifying the elapsed time from the beginning of the current title (for DVD VIDEO) or the disc (for Audio CD/Video CD) using the Time Search.

Access the Play Set Up menu.

REPEAT

Press

during playback.

Examples: To play back from 1(H):30(M):00(S):

Press the

●

To clear the Play Set Up menu, press

number key “1”, “3”, “0”, “0”, “0”

REPEAT

then press OK.

NOTES:

●

When “X” is displayed on the TV screen in stepC, you have selected a point that excesses the recording time of the disc.

●

Some DVD VIDEO discs do not contain time information, and it is no possible to use the Time Search function. In such a case, “X” is displayed on the TV screen as well.

●

Time Search does not work while you play back the Video CD with the PBC Function. (

墌

pg. 39, below)

Playback Control (PBC) Function

You can reactivate the PBC function when you play back a PBCcompatible Video CD disc without PBC function.

Access the Play Set Up menu.

REPEAT

Press

Press we to move the arrow to “PBC CALL”, then press

during playback.

Select the mode.

Press we to move the arrow to “TIME SEARCH”, then press OK.

Programme Playback

You can play back up to 99 tracks in the desired order.

Access the Play Set Up menu.

REPEAT

Press

Press we to move the arrow to “PROGRAM”, then press

●

The programme table appears under the Play Set Up menu.

Press the appropriate

keys

to select the tracks.

in stop mode.

Select the mode.

Select the tracks in the desired order.

number

Random Playback

You can play back all the tracks on the disc in random order.

Access the Play Set Up menu.

REPEAT

Press

Press we to move the arrow to “RANDOM”, then press

. Playback starts in random order.

●

To clear the Play Set Up menu, press

●

To stop Random Playback, press 8.

●

To cancel Random Playback, press 8 twice.

NOTE:

The same track will not be played back more than once during Random Playback.

in stop mode.

Select the mode.

REPEAT

The programmed order number is shown under each program number.

Examples:

●

To select track 5, press the

●

To select track 15, press the

●

To select track 25, press

“5”

If you have specified a wrong selection

Press 8. The last selection programmed is erased.

Start playback.

Press 4. Playback starts in the selected order.

●

When all of the programmed tracks have been played back, Programme Playback stops, but the programmed information remains.

●

To clear the Play Set Up menu, press

●

To stop Programme Playback, press 8.

●

To add Program, perform steps A–C.

●

To cancel programming, press 8 in stop mode.

●

During Programme Playback, pressing 6 skip to the next selection of the programme. Pressing 2 returns to the beginning of the current selection.

number key “5”

number key “+10”

REPEAT

twice, then

and

“5”

NOTES:

●

Programme Playback is not possible depending on the type of disc.

●

By pressing program table on the TV screen, the program number currently being playback is displayed in yellow.

REPEAT

during Program Playback to display the

Parental Lock

This function restricts playback of DVD VIDEO discs which contain violent (and other) scenes according to the level set by the user. For example, if a movie which includes violent scenes supports the parental lock feature, such scenes which you do not want to let children view can be cut or replaced with other scenes.

●

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

●

Slide the

TV/S-VHS/DVD

switch to the right.

OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.)

To set Parental Lock for the first time

Turn on the unit.

Press 1.

Select the DVD deck.

On the unit

S-VHS/DVD

Press lights up.

On the remote control

DVD

Press

Access the Parental Lock screen.

Press and hold 8, then press OK.

Select the country code.

Press we to select the desired country code, then press OK.

●

See “Country/Area Code List”

墌

(

pg. 54).

repeatedly so that the DVD indicator

so that the DVD indicator lights up.

Select the set level.

Press we to select the desired level, then press OK.

●

“1” is the strictest level. “–” means no restriction. Discs rated higher than the selected level are restricted.

●

You cannot play back the discs rated higher than the selected level.

Enter the password.

Press the appropriate

keys

to enter 4-digit

password, then press OK.

●

If you make a mistake, enter the correct password again.

Return to the normal screen.

Press OK.

number

To change the settings

You can change the Parental lock settings later.

Access the Parental Lock screen.

Press and hold 8 in stop mode, then press OK.

Enter the password.

Press the appropriate password, then press OK.

●

The arrow moves to “Country Code” if you enter the correct password.

●

If you enter the wrong password, “WRONG! RETRY...” appears on the TV screen. Enter the correct password.

Change the country code.

Press we to select the country code, then press OK.

●

See “Country/Area Code List” (

●

When you change the country code, you must select the set level.

Change the set level.

Press we to select the desired level, then press OK.

Enter your new password.

Press the appropriate password, then press OK.

●

The password entered in the this step becomes the new password. If you do not change the password, enter the same password as in the stepB.

●

Even if you want to change only the country code and/or set level, do not forget to enter the password after changing the country code and/or set level. Otherwise, the new country code and/or set level will not become effective.

number keys

墌

pg. 54).

number keys

to enter 4-digit

To temporarily release the Parental Lock

When you set the parental level strictly, some discs may not be played back at all. When you insert such a disc and try to play back it, the following Parental Lock screen appears on the TV screen, asking you whether you want the Parental Lock to be temporarily released or not.

Access the password screen.

Place the disc in the disc tray.

●

If the disc rated higher than the selected set level, the following screen appears.

Press rt to move the arrow to “YES”, then press

●

If you select “NO”, you cannot play back that disc.

Enter the password.

Press the appropriate password, then press OK.

●

If you enter the wrong password, “WRONG! RETRY...” appears on the TV screen. Enter the correct password.

●

If you enter the correct password, the Parental lock is released and the unit starts playback.

NOTES:

●

When you enter the wrong password more than 3 times in stepB above, the arrow moves to “NO” automatically and

do not work. In such a case, press OK, then press x to

remove the disc.

●

If you forget your password, enter “8888” in stepB.

number keys

to enter 4-digit

Return to the normal screen.

Press OK.

NOTES:

●

When you enter the wrong password more than 3 times in stepB above, the arrow moves to “EXIT” automatically and

does not work.

●

If you forget your password, enter “8888” in stepB.

Country/Area Code List

OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.)

AD AE AF AG AI AL AM AN AO AQ AR AS AT AU AW AZ BA BB BD BE BF BG BH BI BJ BM BN BO BR BS BT BV BW BY BZ CA CC CF CG CH CI CK CL CM CN CO CR CU CV CX CY CZ DE DJ DK DM DO DZ EC EE EG EH ER

Andorra United Arab Emirates Afghanistan Antigua and Barbuda Anguilla Albania Armenia Netherlands Antilles Angola Antarctica Argentina American Samoa Austria Australia Aruba Azerbaijan Bosnia and Herzegovina Barbados Bangladesh Belgium Burkina Faso Bulgaria Bahrain Burundi Benin Bermuda Brunei Darussalam Bolivia Brazil Bahamas Bhutan Bouvet Island Botswana Belarus Belize Canada Cocos (Keeling) Islands Central African Republic Congo Switzerland Côte d’Ivoire Cook Islands Chile Cameroon China Colombia Costa Rica Cuba Cape Verde Christmas Island Cyprus Czech Republic Germany Djibouti Denmark Dominica Dominican Republic Algeria Ecuador Estonia Egypt Western Sahara Eritrea

ES ET FI FJ FK FM FO FR FX GA GB GD GE GF GH GI GL GM GN GP GQ GR GS GT GU GW GY HK HM HN HR HT HU ID IE IL IN IO IQ IR IS IT JM JO JP KE KG KH KI KM KN KP KR KW KY KZ LA LB

Spain Ethiopia Finland Fiji Falkland Islands (Malvinas) Micronesia (Federated States of) Faroe Islands France France, Metropolitan Gabon United Kingdom Grenada Georgia French Guiana Ghana Gibraltar Greenland Gambia Guinea Guadeloupe Equatorial Guinea Greece South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands Guatemala Guam Guinea-Bissau Guyana Hong Kong Heard Island and McDonald Islands Honduras Croatia Haiti Hungary Indonesia Ireland Israel India British Indian Ocean Territory Iraq Iran (Islamic Republic of) Iceland Italy Jamaica Jordan Japan Kenya Kyrgyzstan Cambodia Kiribati Comoros Saint Kitts and Nevis Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Republic of Kuwait Cayman Islands Kazakhstan Lao People’s Democratic Republic Lebanon

LC LI LK LR LS LT LU LV LY MA MC MD MG MH ML MM MN MO MP MQ MR MS MT MU MV MW MX MY MZ NA NC NE NF NG NI NL NO NP NR NU NZ OM PA PE PF PG PH PK PL PM PN PR PT PW PY QA RE RO RU RW

Saint Lucia Liechtenstein Sri Lanka Liberia Lesotho Lithuania Luxembourg Latvia Libyan Arab Jamahiriya Morocco Monaco Moldova, Republic of Madagascar Marshall Islands Mali Myanmar Mongolia Macau Northern Mariana Islands Martinique Mauritania Montserrat Malta Mauritius Maldives Malawi Mexico Malaysia Mozambique Namibia New Caledonia Niger Norfolk Island Nigeria Nicaragua Netherlands Norway Nepal Nauru Niue New Zealand Oman Pa na m a Peru French Polynesia Papua New Guinea Philippines Pakistan Poland Saint Pierre and Miquelon Pitcairn Puerto Rico Portugal Pa la u Pa ra g ua y Qatar Réunion Romania Russian Federation Rwanda

SA SB SC SD SE SG SH SI SJ SK SL SM SN SO SR ST SV SY SZ TC TD TF TG TH TJ TK TM TN TO TP TR TT TV TW TZ UA UG UM US UY UZ VA VC VE VG VI VN VU WF WS YE YT YU ZA ZM ZR ZW

Saudi Arabia Solomon Islands Seychelles Sudan Sweden Singapore Saint Helena Slovenia Svalbard and Jan Mayen Slovakia Sierra Leone San Marino Senegal Somalia Suriname Sao Tome and Principe El Salvador Syrian Arab Republic Swaziland Turks and Caicos Islands Chad French Southern Territories To g o Thailand Ta ji k i s ta n To k el a u Tu rk m e n is t a n Tunisia Tonga East Timor Turkey Trinidad and Tobago Tu va l u Taiwan, Province of China Tanzania, United Republic of Ukraine Uganda United States Minor Outlying Islands United States Uruguay Uzbekistan Vatican City State (Holy See) Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Venezuela Virgin Islands (British) Virgin Islands (U.S.) Viet Nam Van uatu Wallis and Futuna Islands Samoa Ye m e n Mayotte Yu g o s l a v i a South Africa Zambia Zaire Zimbabwe

About MP3 Disc

This unit can playback CD discs recorded by the MP3 format (we refer to those discs as MP3 discs in this manual). Operations for MP3 discs are similar to those for Audio CD discs, though there are some restrictions and differences.

What is MP3?

MP3 is the abbreviation of “MPEG1 Audio Layer 3.” MPEG Audio is a compression specification that compresses the audio portion only. This image compression method is used in DVD or Video CD, etc. The audio data has been compressed into about 1/10.

On an MP3 disc, each material (song) is recorded on each Track (file), which usually belongs to a Group (folder).

Tra c k A.mp3

Tra c k B.mp3

Tra c k C.mp3

MP3 disc

Group 2

Group 4

This unit can recognize up to 99 Groups and up to 254 Tracks per Group, however, the number of Tracks to be played back on a disc is limited to 1023. If a disc includes more than 1023 Tracks, the unit stops detecting Tracks when the number of detected Tracks reaches 1023 and ignores the subsequent Tracks. The unit also ignores any nonMP3 file in the disc.

Group 1

Track D.mp3

Track E.mp3

Track F.mp3

Group 3

OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.)

NOTES:

●

Because of the disc characteristics or recording condition, some discs may not be played back or it takes time to start playback.

●

The unit does not support “packet writing” discs.

●

If there are any Tracks (files) which are stored on a disc directly and do not belong to any Group (directory), the unit recognized them as belonging to an independent Group.

●

The unit does not output a digital audio signal from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT connector when playing back an MP3 disc.

●

The unit plays back Groups/Tracks on an MP3 disc in the alphabetical order.

●

For example, if there are three title Groups [one], [two] and [three] on a disc, the playback order is [one], [three] then [two]. Tracks in a Group are played back in the same way.

●

Therefore, an MP3 disc on the market may be played back in the different order from the order printed on its sleeve.

Disc Time Information

DISPLAY

Press time information appears on the TV screen.

●

To return to the normal screen, press

Current group number

Current track number

Elapsed time

Transmission rate

To change information on the front display panel

The disc time information also appears on the front display panel.

Each time you press follows:

Current group/Current track{Elapsed time

during playback repeatedly until the disc

DISPLAY

––:––

, the display changes as

NOTES for making a private MP3 disc using a CD-R/ CD-RW disc:

●

Select “ISO9660” as the disc format.

●

Do not select the “multi-session” recording.

●

Finalize the disc.

Basic Playback

●

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

●

Slide the

TV/S-VHS/DVD

switch to the right.

●

You can skip a track across a group. Press 6 to skip to the first track of the next group when the last track of the current group is selected.

Start playback.

Press 4.

Pause playback.

Press 9.

●

To resume normal playback, press 4.

Stop playback.

Press 8. Press x on the DVD deck to open the disc tray, then remove the disc.

NOTE:

4, 8, 9, 2

CD discs, however, 3 or 5 does not function for MP3 playback.

and 6 buttons function the same as with Audio

Track/group selection

Track selection

Perform steps below during playback.

Group selection

Perform steps below in stop mode.

To select a 1- or 2-digit track/group

Press the appropriate number.

number keys

to select the track/group

Load the disc.

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

●

The unit’s power comes on automatically.

Place the disc in the disc tray.

●

For details, refer to “Placing a Disc” (

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

●

Pressing 4 also close the disc tray.

Select the DVD deck.

On the unit

S-VHS/DVD

Press lights up.

On the remote control

DVD

Press

Select the track.

Press 2 to locate the beginning of the previous track, and press 6 to locate the beginning of the next track.

Current group number

repeatedly so that the DVD indicator

so that the DVD indicator lights up.

墌

pg. 8).

Current track number

Examples:

●

To select track 5, press the

●

To select track 15, press the

●

To select track 25, press

“5”

To select a 3-digit track

Press and hold the seconds during playback.

●

“_ – –” appears on the front display panel.

Press the appropriate desired track number directly.

Examples:

To select track 254: press and hold the more than 2 seconds, then press

“4”

number key “5”

number key “+10”

number keys

number key “2”, “5”

twice, then

for more than 2

to select the

number key “+10”

and

“5”

and

for

Playback Features with Play Set Up

OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK (cont.)

Programme Playback

You can play back groups on an MP3 disc in the desired order.

Access the Play Set Up menu.

REPEAT

Press

in stop mode.

●

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

●

Slide the

TV/S-VHS/DVD

switch to the right.

Select the mode.

Press we to move the arrow to “PROGRAM”, then press

●

The programme table appears under the Play Set Up menu.

Select the groups in the desired order.

Press the appropriate

keys

to select the group.

●

Refer to “Track/group selection” on page 57.

●

Up to 18 groups can be programmed.

●

You may select the same group more than once.

If you have specified a wrong selection

Press 8. The last selection programmed is erased.

Start playback.

Press 4. Playback starts in the selected order.

●

When all of the programmed tracks have been played back, Programme Playback stops, but the programmed information remains.

●

To clear the Play Set Up menu, press

●

To stop Programme Playback, press 8.

●

To cancel programming, press 8 in stop mode.

●

You can also quit Programme Playback in the following cases:

• Press x to open the disc tray.

• Turn on the unit.

number

The programmed order number is shown under each program number.

REPEAT

NOTES:

●

You cannot play back tracks in a group in the desired order.

●

By pressing program table on the TV screen, the program number currently being playback is displayed in yellow.

REPEAT

during Program Playback to display the

Random Playback

You can playback groups on an MP3 disc in random order.

Access the Play Set Up menu.

REPEAT

Press

Press we to move the arrow to “RANDOM”, then press

. Playback starts in random order.

●

The playback order of tracks in a group does not change during Random Playback.

●

To stop Random Playback, press 8.

●

To cancel Random Playback, press “RANDOM” disappears from the TV screen.

●

You can also quit Random Playback in the following cases:

•Press x to open the disc tray.

• Turn on the unit.

in stop mode.

Select the mode.

REPEAT

repeatedly so that

Repeat Playback

You can repeat playback of the current group or all groups.

Access the Play Set Up menu.

REPEAT

Press

Press we to move the arrow to “REPEAT”, then press OK.

Press OK repeatedly to select the appropriate mode.

●

Each time you press OK, the mode changes as follows:

REPEAT ALL]REPEAT 1]No indication](Back to the beginning)

REPEAT ALL

REPEAT 1

No indication (off):

●

To stop Repeat Playback, press 8.

●

To cancel Repeat Playback, press “REPEAT ALL” or “REPEAT 1” disappear from the TV screen.

●

You can also quit Repeat Playback in the following cases:

• Press x to open the disc tray.

• Turn on the unit.

during playback.

Select the mode.

All tracks are played back repeatedly.

The current track is played back repeatedly.

Each track is played back once.

REPEAT

repeatedly until

Edit From A

EDITING (S-VHS DECK)

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

Slide the

TV/S-VHS/DVD

switch to the right.

Camcorder

If the camcorder has no S-VIDEO output connector:

Recorder

AUDIO input

VIDEO input

Audio cable (not provided)

Video cable (not provided)

VIDEO OUT

Camcorder

Player

If the camcorder has an S-VIDEO output connector:

AUDIO OUT

EDIT

To PAUSE connector

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

Make connections.

If the camcorder has no S-VIDEO output connector: — connect the camcorder’s AUDIO OUT and VIDEO OUT connectors to the unit’s front panel AUDIO and VIDEO input connectors.

If the camcorder has an S-VIDEO output connector: — connect the camcorder’s AUDIO OUT and S-VIDEO OUT connectors to the unit’s front panel AUDIO and S-VIDEO input connectors.

●

When using a monaural camcorder, connect its AUDIO OUT connector to the AUDIO L input connector on your unit.

●

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

Select the S-VHS deck.

On the unit

S-VHS/DVD

Press lights up.

On the remote control

S-VHS

Press

Set the unit’s input mode.

AUX (number key “0”

Press the AUDIO and VIDEO input connectors, or “S-1” for the AUDIO and S-VIDEO input connectors, depending on the connectors being used.

repeatedly so that the S-VHS indicator

so that the S-VHS indicator lights up.

) and/or PR to select “F-1” for

S-VIDEO input

AUDIO input

Audio cable (not provided)

S-Video cable (not provided)

S-VIDEO OUT

Camcorder

Player

AUDIO OUT

EDIT

Recorder

To PA U SE connector

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

Set the edit mode.

See “PICTURE CONTROL” on page 71.

Start the camcorder.

Engage the Play mode of the camcorder.

Start the unit.

Engage the Record mode of the unit.

NOTES:

●

All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.

●

When you select “EDIT” to dub tapes in stepD, be sure to select “AUTO” (or “NORM” when “B.E.S.T.” is set to “OFF”) after you finish dubbing the tapes.

Edit To Or From

You can use your unit as the source player or as the recording deck.

Slide the

TV/S-VHS/DVD

switch to the right.

Another Video Recorder

TV receiver

AV mode

Recorder

21-pin SCART cable

(not provided)

Player

21-pin SCART cable

(not provided)

Another recorder

Recorder

Your unit

TV receiver

AV mode

Make connections.

Connect the player’s 21-pin SCART connector to the unit’s 21-pin SCART connector as illustrated.

When using your unit as the source player: — connect its L-1 IN/OUT connector to the recording deck.

When using your unit as the recording deck: — connect its L-1 IN/OUT or L-2 IN/DECODER connector to the source player.

●

If another recorder is compatible with the Y/C signal: — when using your unit as the source player, set “L-1 OUTPUT” to “S-VIDEO”. ( — when using your unit as the recording deck, set “L-2 INPUT” to “S-VIDEO”. (

Select the S-VHS deck.

On the unit

S-VHS/DVD

Press lights up.

On the remote control

S-VHS

Press

With this unit, press select “L-1” for the L-1 IN/OUT connector, or “L-2” for the L-2 IN/DECODER connector, depending on the connector being used.

●

When using another recorder as the recording deck, refer to its instruction manual.

●

When using the L-2 IN/DECODER connector, set “L-2 SELECT” to “A/V”. (

See “PICTURE CONTROL” on page 71.

so that the S-VHS indicator lights up.

Set the input mode of recording deck.

Set the edit mode.

墌

pg. 62)

墌

pg. 63)

repeatedly so that the S-VHS indicator

AUX (number key “0”

墌

pg. 63)

) and/or PR to

Another recorder

Player

Advantages of S-VHS video recorders

You can edit from VHS to S-VHS, S-VHS to VHS, or, from S-VHS to S-VHS.

●

From VHS to S-VHS: Record VHS playback signals in the

S-VHS mode. Although the picture quality is inherently

limited by that of the original, the edited tape has better

picture quality than those made by VHS-to-VHS editing.

●

From S-VHS to VHS: Because the picture quality of the

source material is very high, the edited tape has better

picture quality than those made by VHS-to-VHS editing.

●

From S-VHS to S-VHS: All signals will be transferred with

minimum degradation.

Start the source player.

Engage the Play mode of the source player.

Start the recording deck.

Engage the Record mode of the recording deck.

NOTES:

●

All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.

●

For Y/C signal input/output, be sure to use a 21-pin SCART cable that is compatible with the Y/C signal.

●

When you select “EDIT” to dub tapes in stepD, be sure to select “AUTO” (or “NORM” when “B.E.S.T.” is set to “OFF”) after you finish dubbing the tapes.

●

When you use this unit as the source player for editing, be sure to set “O.S.D.” to “OFF” before starting. (

●

If you are using another recorder with S-Video and Audio output connectors, connect its S-Video and Audio output connectors to this unit’s front panel S-VIDEO and AUDIO input connectors. Then, set the unit’s input mode to “S-1” in stepC.

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pg. 72)

Output/Input Set

●

Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV

mode).

●

Slide the

TV/S-VHS/DVD

switch to the right.

EDITING (S-VHS DECK) (cont.)

Access the Main Menu screen.

SET UP MENU

Press

Access the Output/Input Set screen.

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “OUTPUT/INPUT SET”, then press OK or e.

Select the output mode for the L-1 IN/OUT

connector.

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “L-1 OUTPUT”. Then, press OK or e to select the appropriate setting.

* The default setting is

the table below.

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L-1 Output Setting (L-1 OUTPUT)

Set “L-1 OUTPUT” to the appropriate mode depending on the type of appliance connected to the unit’s L-1 IN/OUT connector.

Select the S-VHS deck.

On the unit

S-VHS/DVD

Press lights up.

On the remote control

S-VHS

Press

repeatedly so that the S-VHS indicator

so that the S-VHS indicator lights up.

L-1 OUTPUT

VIDEO

: If a connected appliance’s input is

compatible only with regular video

S-VIDEO:

Return to the normal screen.

SET UP MENU

Press

signals, set to “VIDEO”. If a connected appliance’s input is compatible with Y/C signals, set to “S-VIDEO”. You can obtain highquality S-VHS picture. (For connection, be sure to use a 21-pin SCART cable that is compatible with the Y/C signal.)

NOTE:

It is not possible to set the input mode for the L-1 IN/OUT connector. The input for this connector is only compatible with the composite signal.

L-2 Select and L-2 Input Setting (L-2 SELECT and L-2 INPUT)

Set “L-2 SELECT” to the appropriate mode depending on the type of appliance connected to the unit’s L-2 IN/DECODER connector. Set “L-2 INPUT” to the appropriate mode depending on the output signals of the connected appliance.

Perform stepsA and C of “L-1 Output Setting (L-1 OUTPUT)” on page 62.

Select the input mode for the L-2 IN/

DECODER connector.

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “L-2 SELECT” or “L-2 INPUT”. Then, press OK or e to select the appropriate setting.

* The default setting is

the table below.

L-2 SELECT

A/V

: To use this unit as the recording deck

DECODER

SAT

: To view a satellite programme with

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with the player connected to the L-2 IN/DECODER connector, or to use the satellite receiver connected to the L-2 IN/DECODER connector.

: To use a decoder connected to the

L-2 IN/DECODER connector.

the TV set while the unit is turned off.

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(

pg. 68)

NOTES:

●

If you have a satellite receiver or a decoder connected to the L-2 IN/DECODER connector, be sure to set “L-2 SELECT” back to appropriate mode after editing.

●

If you are not connecting a satellite receiver or a decoder to the L-2 IN/DECODER connector, leave “L-2 SELECT” set to “A/ V”.

●

When “L-2 SELECT” is set to “SAT”, “SAT” or “SAt” appears on TV screen or front display panel instead of “L-2”.

●

If “L-2 SELECT” is set to “DECODER”, it is impossible to set “L-2 INPUT” to “S-VIDEO”.

●

If “L-1 OUTPUT” is set to “S-VIDEO”, it is impossible to set “L-2 SELECT” to “DECODER”.

L-2 INPUT

VIDEO

: If a connected appliance’s output is

compatible only with regular video

S-VIDEO

Return to the normal screen.

SET UP MENU

Press

signals, set to “VIDEO”.

: If a connected appliance’s output is

compatible with Y/C signals, set to “S-VIDEO”. You can obtain highquality S-VHS picture. (For connection, be sure to use a 21-pin SCART cable that is compatible with the Y/C signal.)

Dubbing

(from DVD to S-VHS)

●

Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV

mode).

●

Slide the

TV/S-VHS/DVD

switch to the right.

EDITING (S-VHS DECK) (cont.)

You can dub selected scenes from the DVD disc to a cassette, starting and stopping wherever you wish. However, it is not possible to dub the copy-protected disc.

Load a cassette and place a disc.

For the S-VHS deck

Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.

For the DVD deck

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

Place the disc in the disc tray.

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

Prepare the S-VHS deck for dubbing.

A B C

A B

●

S-VHS

Press Press Search for the point where you want to start dubbing by pressing 4, 5 or 3 then press 8.

to select recording speed.

Prepare the DVD deck for dubbing.

DVD

Press Search for the point where you want to start dubbing by pressing 4, 5 or 3. Press 9 to pause playback a little before the start point. Press and hold 7, then press 9.

“dub” blinks on the front display panel.

Start dubbing.

Press 4 to start playback.

End dubbing.

Press 8.

NOTES:

●

Set “ON SCREEN GUIDE” to “OFF” ( want to record the on-screen display for DVD discs during dubbing.

●

There may be a discrepancy of several seconds between where you intend editing to start, and where it actually starts.

●

The superimposed indication during the operation or dubbing is not recorded.

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pg. 77) if you do not

EDITING (DVD DECK)

Digital Audio

You can dub selected audio from the DVD or Audio CD disc to a MD etc. However, it is not possible to dub the copy-protected disc.

Example: Dubbing to a MD

Dubbing

●

Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV

mode).

●

Slide the

TV/S-VHS/DVD

Optical cable

(not provided)

switch to the right.

Recorder

Digital audio device (MD deck etc.)

Player

Make connections.

Connect the optical cable between the unit and the digital audio device.

Place a disc and load a MD.

For the DVD deck

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

Place the disc in the disc tray.

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

For the digital audio device

Insert a MD.

Prepare the DVD deck for dubbing.

A B

C D

Select the input mode.

DVD

Press Search for the point where you want to start dubbing by pressing 4, 5 or 3 then press 8. Press 3 a little, then press 4 to start playback. Press 9 to pause playback a little before the start point.

and select the audio to be dubbed.

Prepare the audio device for dubbing.

Rear of unit

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

Note for connection:

Remove the connector cover from the unit and remove the protection cap from the cable.

Start dubbing.

Press 4 to start playback on the DVD deck.

Start recording on the audio device.

End dubbing.

Stop recording on the audio device. Then press 8 to stop playback on the DVD deck.

NOTE:

There may be a discrepancy of several seconds between where you intend editing to start, and where it actually starts.

Remote Control Functions

On the remote control

Keep pressing

Press the

“4”

for D.

S-VHS

down during steps A–B.

Change the remote control code.

number key “1”

for A,

REMOTE CONTROL

“2”

for B,

“3”

for C or

Remote A/B/C/D Code Switching

The remote control is capable of controlling four JVC video units independently. Each of units can respond to one of four codes (A, B, C or D). The remote control is preset to send A code signals because your unit is initially set to respond to A code signals. You can easily modify your unit to respond to B, C or D code signals.

Before performing the following steps:

Slide the

TV/S-VHS/DVD

switch to the right.

Set the remote control code.

Press OK to set the code.

On the unit

Turn off the unit.

Press 1.

Display the code.

Press 4 on the unit for over 5 seconds while the unit is turned off. The code currently set appears on the front display panel.

●

If the code displayed on the front display panel is different from the code set on the remote control, go to stepE.

Change the unit’s code.

Press 8 on the remote control. The code currently set on the remote control will be applied to the unit.

NOTE:

When “POWER SAVE” is set to “ON” (墌pg. 73), it is impossible to change the remote code.

TV Multi-Brand Remote Control

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

Before performing the following steps:

●

Turn off the TV using its remote control.

●

Slide the

IMPORTANT

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

Control Your TV Using Additional Buttons

Use the select the TV’s channel.

●

With televisions under Code 01, 02, 07, 10, 11, 14, 20, 23,

24, 25, 27, 33 or 35, the p button corresponds to the 1-

digit/2-digit entry switching button (often labelled – /– –) of

your TV’s remote control.

●

With televisions under Code 01, 28, 29 or 34, the & button

corresponds to the 10 + button of your TV’s remote

control.

TV/S-VHS/DVD

number keys

switch to the left.

, and the p button or & button to

Set the TV brand code.

Keep pressing Enter your TV’s brand code using the

S-VHS

down during stepA.

number keys

, then press OK. Press 1 on the unit’s remote control to turn on the TV and try operations (

●

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

●

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

Operate the TV.

Press the corresponding button: 1,

PR +/–, TV%+/– keys

●

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

number keys

the

BRAND NAME CODE

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

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stepB).

TV/VCR, TV/VCR

(Volume), ^ (TV Muting),

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

number

NOTE:

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

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS

Connecting To A Satellite Receiver

Connect the satellite receiver to the L-2 IN/DECODER connector, then connect the L-1 IN/OUT connector to the TV’s connector.

Outdoor unit

Aerial

Satellite cable

Satellite receiver

NOTES:

●

Set “L-2 SELECT” to “A/V”. (

●

You can use Automatic Satellite Programme Recording function (

●

To record a programme via the satellite receiver, select L-2 mode by pressing “L-2” appears on the front display panel. (S-VHS deck only)

●

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

TV aerial cable

ANTENNA IN

ANTENNA OUT

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pg. 37) with this connection. (S-VHS deck only)

AUX (number key “0”

Aerial connector

21-pin SCART connector

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pg. 63)

Back of TV

) and/or PR so that

Back of unit

Mains outlet

IMPORTANT

When you set “L-2 SELECT” to “SAT” (墌pg. 63), it is possible to view a satellite broadcast with the TV set to its AV mode even if the unit is turned off. When the unit is in Stop mode or recording, press on the front display panel.

●

If you turn on the unit when the satellite receiver’s power is off, nothing appears on the TV screen. In this case, turn on the satellite receiver, or set the TV to its TV mode, or press

TV/VCR

on the remote control to turn off the VCR indicator

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

Connecting To A Dolby Digital Decoder or An Amplifier With A Built-in DTS

(DVD deck only)

These instructions enable you to connect your unit to dolby digital decoder or amplifier with a built-in DTS.

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

Back of unit

To DIGITAL AUDIO input

Dolby Digital decoder or amplifier with a built-in DTS

Optical cable

(not provided)

Make connections.

Connect the optical cable between the unit and the Dolby Digital decoder or amplifier with a built-in DTS.

NOTES:

●

For Dolby digital sound, set “DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT” to “DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM”. (

●

For DTS sound, set “DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT” to “STREAM/

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PCM”. (

pg. 75)

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pg. 75)

Note for connection:

Remove the connector cover from the unit and remove the protection cap from the cable.

CAUTIONS:

●

This unit has a dynamic range of more than 80 dB with regards to its Hi-Fi audio capability. It is recommended that you check the maximum level if you are going to listen to the Hi-Fi audio signals through a stereo amplifier. A sudden surge in the input level to the speakers may damage them.

●

Some speakers and televisions are specially shielded to prevent television interference. If both are of the non-shielded type, do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV set as this can adversely affect the video playback picture.

Mode Set

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS

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

●

For each mode setting, see pages 71 to 73.

(S-VHS deck)

●

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

●

Slide the

TV/S-VHS/DVD

switch to the right.

Turn on the unit.

Press 1.

Select the S-VHS deck.

On the unit

S-VHS/DVD

Press lights up.

On the remote control

S-VHS

Press

Access the Main Menu screen.

SET UP MENU

Press

Access the Mode Set screen.

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

repeatedly so that the S-VHS indicator

so that the S-VHS indicator lights up.

Select the mode.

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

Select the mode setting.

Press OK or e.

Return to the normal screen.

SET UP MENU

Press

S-VHS ET

OFF

* The default setting is

bold

in the table below.

You can record in SP mode on VHS cassettes with S-VHS picture quality. You can play back a tape recorded using the S-VHS ET function on most of S-VHS recorders and of VHS recorders equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) function. (Notice some recorders are not compatible with the S-VHS ET function.) When this function is set to “ON”, the S-VHS indicator lights up on the front display panel.

NOTES:

●

You can activate the S-VHS ET function only before you start recording on a VHS cassette.

●

Before recording, make sure that “B.E.S.T.” is set to “ON”. (

●

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

in progress.

— while B.E.S.T. (

●

The S-VHS ET function does not work: — with S-VHS cassettes. — with recordings in LP/EP mode.

●

To keep the highest quality recording and playback pictures over a long period of time, S-VHS recording on S-VHS cassettes is recommended.

●

Use of high grade tapes is recommended for S-VHS ET recordings. On some tapes, picture quality will not improve even if the S-VHS ET function is used. Check the recording quality before you start important recordings.

●

While playing back a tape recorded using the S-VHS ET function on some recorders, noise may appear. (If playback picture becomes blurred or interrupted, use a cleaning cassette.)

●

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

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modes ( frequently on a tape recorded using the S-VHS ET function, the tape may be damaged and the picture may be deteriorated.

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pg. 31) is in progress.

pg. 25, 26), noise may appear. If these modes are performed

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below)

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pg. 29, 32, 34) is

B.E.S.T.

OFF

PICTURE CONTROL

AUTO

EDIT SOFT

You can set the B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking) system to “ON” or “OFF”. (墌pg. 31)

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

AUTO

: Provides the optimised picture benefits of the B.E.S.T.

Picture System.

EDIT

: Minimizes picture degradation during editing (recording

and playback).

SOFT

: Reduces image coarseness when viewing overplayed

tapes containing a lot of noise.

NOTES:

●

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

●

When you select “EDIT” to dub tapes, be sure to select “AUTO” after you finish dubbing the tapes.

●

When “B.E.S.T.” is “OFF”, “PICTURE CONTROL” switches automatically from “AUTO” to “NORM”.

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

O.S.D.

OFF

DIRECT REC

OFF

AUTO SP]LP TIMER

OFF

* The default setting is

bold

in the table below.

When this function is set to “ON”, various operational indicators appear on the TV screen.

NOTES:

●

When you use this unit as the source player for editing, be sure to set “O.S.D.” to “OFF” before starting.

●

During playback, the operation mode indicators may be disturbed depending on the type of tape being used.

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

NOTES:

●

When you use the Direct Rec function, be sure to use a TV offering T-V LINK, etc. and connect a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable between the unit and the TV.

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(

pg. 15)

●

If “DIRECT REC” is set to “OFF”, the 7 button functions as described in “Basic Recording” (

●

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

●

When “DIRECT REC” is set to “ON”, if you press any button just after pressing 7 on the unit (or 7 and 4 on the remote control), the unit may not function properly.

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

For Example:

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

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pg. 28).

Approximately 150 minutes Approximately 60 minutes

SP mode LP mode

Total 210 minutes

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

NOTES:

●

If you have programmed the unit to timer-record 2 or more programmes, the second programme and those thereafter may not fit on the tape if you set “AUTO SP]LP TIMER” to “ON”. In this case, make sure the mode is not engaged, then set the tape speed manually during timer programming.

●

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

●

There may be some noise and sound disturbance at the point on the tape where the unit switches from SP to LP mode.

●

The Auto SP and the feature will not work properly with any tapes longer than E-180, or with some tapes of shorter lengths.

●

If you perform timer recording with both VPS/PDC and the Auto SP activated, and the programme goes beyond its originally scheduled length, there may be times when the programme cannot be recorded in its entirety.

]

LP Timer feature is not available during ITR (Instant Timer Recording),

]

LP Timer

POWER SAVE

OFF

VIDEO STABILIZER

OFF

S-VHS

OFF

* The default setting is

When this function is set to “ON”, you can reduce the power consumption while the unit is turned off.

bold

in the table below.

NOTES:

●

During Power Save mode: — the front display panel will be turned off. — the Just Clock function ( — the picture may be distorted momentarily when you turn on/off the unit.

●

Power Save does not work when: — the unit is in the Timer mode. — the unit’s power is turned off after timer-recording or Instant Timer Recording. — the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording mode is engaged. ( — “L-2 SELECT” is set to “DECODER” or “SAT”. (

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

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pg. 86) does not work.

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pg. 63)

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pg. 37)

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”.

Your unit can record in S-VHS (Super VHS), S-VHS ET or VHS.

To record in S-VHS:

●

Set “S-VHS” to “ON”. Then, insert a cassette marked “S-VHS”. The S-VHS indicator lights up on the front display panel. The S-VHS recording mode is selected.

To record in S-VHS ET on a VHS cassette:

●

Set “S-VHS ET” to “ON”. (墌pg. 71) Then, insert a cassette marked “VHS”. The S-VHS indicator lights up on the front display panel.

To record in VHS:

●

Insert a cassette marked “VHS”. Set “S-VHS ET” to “OFF”. ( The VHS recording mode is automatically selected regardless of the “S-VHS” mode setting.

To record in VHS on an S-VHS cassette:

●

Insert a cassette marked “S-VHS”. The S-VHS indicator lights up on the front display panel. Then, set “S-VHS” to “OFF”. The S-VHS indicator goes off. The VHS recording mode is selected.

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pg. 71)

AUTO POWER OFF

OFF

NOTE:

When playing back a tape that has been recorded in S-VHS or S-VHS ET, the S-VHS indicator lights up on the front display panel regardless of the “S-VHS” mode setting.

When this function is set to “3H”, the unit is turned off automatically if no operation is done within 3 hours. “AUTO POWER OFF IN 3 MIN” appears on the screen 3 minutes before the unit is turned off.

Mode Set

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

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

●

For each mode setting, see pages 75 to 77.

(DVD deck)

●

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

●

Slide the

TV/S-VHS/DVD

switch to the right.

MENU LANGUAGE (

LANGUAGE

AUDIO

DISPLAY

SYSTEM

●

The procedure shows how to set “RESUME” to “ON” on the DVD menu screen as an example.

Turn on the unit.

Press 1.

Select the DVD deck.

On the unit

S-VHS/DVD

Press lights up.

On the remote control

DVD

Press

so that the DVD indicator lights up.

AUDIO LANGUAGE ( SUBTITLE ( ON SCREEN LANGUAGE (

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT ( DOWN MIX ( COMPRESSION (

MONITOR TYPE ( SCREEN SAVER ( ON SCREEN GUIDE (

RESUME (

repeatedly so that the DVD indicator

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pg. 77)

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pg. 21)

pg. 75)

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pg. 21)

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pg. 75)

pg. 20)

pg. 77)

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pg. 21)

pg. 75)

Access the DVD menu screen.

A B

Press rt to move the arrow to “RESUME”.

Press we to select “ON”.

Press

SET UP MENU

Press Press we to move the arrow to “SYSTEM”.

Select the mode.

Select the mode setting.

Return to the normal screen.

SET UP MENU

Audio Settings

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT

PCM ONLY DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM

STREAM/PCM

DOWN MIX

Lt/Rt

Lo/Ro

* The default setting is

Set to the appropriate mode according to the type of the device connected to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT connector on the rear of unit. It is not necessary to set this mode when you connect no device to DIGITAL AUDIO OUTconnector.

PCM ONLY

DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM

STREAM/PCM

Set to the appropriate mode according to your audio system when you play back a DVD VIDEO disc recorded with surround multichannel audio. This setting affects only the analogue audio output signal from the AUDIO OUT connectors when playing back a DVD VIDEO disc recorded with surround multichannel audio.

Lt/Rt

Lo/Ro

: Select this when you connect the unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT connector to the linear PCM digital input connector of other audio device.

Select this when you connect the unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT connector to the digital input connector of a Dolby Digital decoder or an amplifier with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.

Select this when you connect the unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT connector to the digital input connector of an amplifier with a builtin DTS, Dolby Digital, or MPEG multichannel decoder.

: Select this when you enjoy conventional 2-channel stereo

Select this when you enjoy multichannel surround audio by connecting the unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT connector to a surround decoder or an internal amplifier.

audio by connecting the unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT connector to a stereo amplifier/receiver or TV, or when you dub audio of a DVD VIDEO disc recorded with surround audio to your MD, cassette, etc.

bold

in the table below.

COMPRESSION

OFF

NOTE:

The “DOWN MIX” function does not work when the 3D Phonic function is activated.

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(

pg. 45)

When this function is set to “ON”, you can compress the dynamic range (the difference between the loudest and quietest audio signals) of the sound. This function is available with DVD VIDEO discs recorded with the Dolby Digital format.

: Audio is played back with the dynamic range compressed.

OFF:

Audio is played back as it was recorded.

NOTES:

●

It is recommended to set to “ON” when you enjoy surround sound at night.

●

The “COMPRESSION” function works only when playing back a disc recorded with Dolby Digital format. The setting is not effective for other discs.

●

The “COMPRESSION” function does not work when the 3D phonic function is activated. (

墌

pg. 45)

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

Playback discs

DVD VIDEO with 48/44.1 kHz, 16/20/24 bit linear PCM

DVD VIDEO with 96/88.2 kHz linear PCM

DVD VIDEO with DTS DTS bitstream 48 kHz, 16 bit stereo linear PCM

DVD VIDEO with Dolby Digital

Audio CD/Video CD 44.1 kHz, 16 bit stereo linear PCM

Audio CD with DTS DTS bitstream

STREAM/PCM DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM PCM ONLY

48/44.1 kHz, 16/20/24 bit linear PCM

Dolby Digital bitstream

Output

No output

48 kHz, 16 bit stereo linear

PCM

NOTES:

●

The unit is not equipped with the DTS decoding function.

●

When you play back a DVD VIDEO or Audio CD disc with DTS, use a DTS decoder to get correct signals from your speakers. Never use the unit’s analog output connectors, which output incorrect signals that may damage your speakers.

●

If you connect the analog outputs and digital outputs simultaneously, be sure to select the source of the amplifier correctly, or set the level control of the amplifier connected to the analog outputs to minimum.

Display Settings

SCREEN SAVER

OFF

ON SCREEN GUIDE

OFF

System Settings

RESUME

OFF

* The default setting is

The TV screen may be burned out if a static picture is displayed for a long time. When this function is set to “ON”, the unit automatically activates the screen saver function if a static picture, such as an onscreen display or menu is displayed for over 5 minutes.

bold

in the table below.

NOTE:

This function is not available for Audio CDs and MP3 discs.

When this function is set to “ON”, the unit can display “on-screen guide” icons or characters which shows the conditions of the unit or disc.

* The default setting is

When this function is set to “ON”, you can use the resume function. (墌pg. 41)

: You can start playback from the resume point if it is

OFF

: You cannot use the resume function.

memorized.

bold

in the table below.

NOTE:

This function is not available for Audio CDs and MP3 discs.

Beginning End

Tuner Set

●

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

●

Slide the

TV/S-VHS/DVD

switch to the right.

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

IMPORTANT

Perform the following steps only if — — Auto Channel Set has not been set correctly by Auto Set Up or by Preset Download. ( — you have moved to a different area or if a new station starts broadcasting in your area.

Your unit needs to memorize all necessary stations in channel positions in order to record TV programmes. Auto Channel Set automatically assigns all receivable stations in your area to call them up by using the PR buttons without going through any vacant channels.

墌

pg. 16, 18)

Auto Channel Set

Turn on the unit.

Press 1.

Select the S-VHS deck.

On the unit

S-VHS/DVD

Press lights up.

On the remote control

S-VHS

Press

repeatedly so that the S-VHS indicator

so that the S-VHS indicator lights up.

Access the Main Menu screen.

SET UP MENU

Press

Perform Auto Channel Set.

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

or e twice.

●

When you have connected the unit to a TV offering T-V Link via a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable ( unit automatically performs the Preset Download and the T-V LINK screen will appear.

墌

(

pg. 18)

●

The Auto Set screen appears, and remains on screen while the unit searches for receivable stations. As Auto Channel Set progresses, the “q” mark on the TV screen moves from left to right. Wait until the TV screen as shown in stepE appears.

墌

pg. 15), the

View the Confirmation screen.

After “SCAN COMPLETED” is displayed on the TV screen for about 5 seconds, the Confirmation screen looking like the one to the right appears. The stations your unit located appear on a Confirmation screen — channel positions (PR), channels (CH) and station names (ID – blueback screen and the programme currently being broadcast by the blinking station appear alternately for 8 seconds each. To view the next page, use the button on the remote control.

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

Return to the normal screen.

Press SET UP MENU.

● Using the Confirmation screen, you can skip or add channel positions, enter station names and perform other operations. Refer to pages 80 – 83 for the procedures.

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

pg. 84). The

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rt w e

IMPORTANT

● 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. (

Plus+

Timer Programming”) (S-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. (

pg. 81, “Delete A Channel”)

墌

pg. 32, “VIDEO

墌

NOTES:

● Fine tuning is performed automatically during Auto Channel Set. If you want to perform tuning manually, refer to page 83.

● If you perform Auto Channel Set when the aerial cable is not connected properly, “SCAN COMPLETED –NO SIGNAL–” appears on the TV screen in step E. When this happens, make sure of the aerial connection and press OK; Auto Channel Set will take place again.

Manual Channel Set

Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up (

pg. 16), Preset Download (墌pg. 18) or Auto Channel Set

墌

(

pg. 78).

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Access the Main Menu screen.

Press SET UP MENU.

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

Select the band.

Press rt to change the band between CH (regular) and CC (cable), then press e.

Input the channel.

Press the number keys to input the channel number you want to store.

● Input “0” before any single number entries.

● To input the registered station name (ID –

until “– – – –” (ID setting) begins blinking, then press rt.

● For fine tuning adjustment, press e until “+/–” begins blinking, then press rt. While tuning, “+” or “–” appears.

● When “L-2 SELECT” is set to “A/V” or “SAT”, the “DECODER” setting cannot be changed. (

Enter new channel information.

Press OK and the Confirmation screen appears.

● Repeat steps C – F as necessary.

Close the Confirmation screen.

Press SET UP MENU.

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

pg. 81).

墌

● If you wish to set station names other than the ones registered

in your unit, see “Set Stations (B)” (

墌

pg. 63)

墌

pg. 84), press e

墌

pg. 83).

Access the Confirmation screen.

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

Select the channel position.

Press

rt w e

position in which you want to store a channel begins blinking, then press OK. The Manual Channel Set screen appears.

until an open

(Example) To store in position 6.

The blueback screen and the programme currently being broadcast by the selected channel appear alternately for 8 seconds each.

ATT E NT IO N

Guide Program numbers are not set when channels are stored manually. ( Programming”)

pg. 32, “VIDEO Plus+® Timer

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Delete A Channel

Perform ste ps A and B of “Manual Channel Set” on page 80 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.

Select the item.

Press

rt w e

blinking.

Press &.

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

● Repeat steps A and B as necessary.

Press SET UP MENU.

until the item you want to delete begins

Delete a channel.

Close the Confirmation screen.

Change Station Channel Position

Perform steps A and B of “Manual Channel Set” on page 80 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.

Select the item.

Press

rt w e

blinking. Then press OK and the station name (ID) and its channel (CH) number begin blinking.

Press

rt w e

position, then press OK.

Example: If you moved the station in position 4 to position 2, the

● Repeat steps A and B as necessary.

until the item you want to move begins

Select the new position.

to move the station to the new channel

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

Close the Confirmation screen.

Press SET UP MENU.

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

Set Stations (A)

Set station names that are registered in your unit.

Perform steps A and B of “Manual Channel Set” on page 80 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.

Select the item.

rt w e

Press

Press OK twice.

Press e until the station name (ID) begins blinking, then press rt until the new station’s name (ID) you want to store begins blinking. Registered station names

墌

(

pg. 84) appear as you

press rt.

until the item you want begins blinking.

Access the Manual Channel Set screen.

Select the new station.

Switch the stations.

Press OK.

●

The Confirmation screen appears.

●

Repeat steps A–D as necessary.

Close the Confirmation screen.

SET UP MENU

Press

Set Stations (B)

Set station names other than the ones registered in your unit.

Perform ste ps A and B of “Manual Channel Set” on page 80 to access the Confirmation screen and then perform stepsA and B of “Set Stations (A)” above before continuing.

Select the character for station name.

Press e until the first letter of the station name begins blinking.

Enter the new character.

Press rt to cycle through the characters (A–Z, 0–9, –,

, +, I (space) ) and stop when the desired character is

indicated, then press e to enter. Enter the remaining characters the same way (maximum of 4). After entering all characters, press OK.

●

The Confirmation screen appears.

●

If you make a mistake, press w until the incorrect character begins blinking. Then enter the correct character by pressing

Fine-Tuning Channels Already Stored

Perform steps A and B of “Manual Channel Set” on page 80 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.

Select the channel to fine-tune.

rt w e

Press blinking.

Press OK twice. The Manual Channel Set screen appears.

Press e until “+/–” begins blinking, then press rt until the picture is its clearest. Then press OK.

●

The Confirmation screen appears.

●

Repeat steps A–C as necessary.

SET UP MENU

Press

until the channel you want to tune begins

Access the Manual Channel Set screen.

Perform tuning.

Close the Confirmation screen.

SET UP MENU

Press

NOTE:

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

–,

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

TV Station And ID List

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

STATION NAME ID*

Anglia TV ARD ARTE BBC Group BBC1 BBC2 Berlin 1 Berlin 2 Border TV Bayern1 Bayern3 BRT1 BRT2 Children Ch Canal + CNN Channel TV Central TV Channel 4 Channel 5 DRS DR TV DSF Euronews Euronews Eurosports France1 France2 France3 Granada TV Grampian TV Hessen1 Hessen3 HRT HTV ITV Network Kabelkanal London MDR MTV Nord3 NDR1 NDR3 NED1 NED2 NED3 Network 2 NRK N-TV Offener Kanal ORF1 ORF2 ORF3 OWL 3 Premiere PR07 RAI1 RAI2 RAI3 RB1 RB3 Rikisutvarpid-S RTBF 1 RTBF 2 RTE 1 RTL RTL 2 RTP

ANGL ARD ARTE BBC BBC1 BBC2 BLN1 BLN2 BORD BR1 BR3 BRT1 BRT2 CHLD CH+ CNN CHNL CNTR CH 4 CH 5 DRS DRTV DSF EURN EURO EURS FR1 FR2 FR3 GRNA GRMP HR1 HR3 HRT HTV ITV KABL LNDN MDR MTV N3 NDR1 NDR3 NED1 NED2 NED3 NET2 NRK N-TV OKAN ORF1 ORF2 ORF3 OWL3 PRMI PR07 RAI1 RAI2 RAI3 RB1 RB3 RKPS RTB1 RTB2 RTE1 RTL RTL2 RTP

STATION NAME ID*

SAT SAT 1 Scottish TV SC4 SDR SDR1 SFB1 SFB3 SKY Sky One Sky Net Sport SR 1 Super RTL STV Test STV 1 STV 2 Suedwest3 SWF 1 Schweiz4 TYNE TEES Text TF1 TNT int TRT int TSI TSR TSW TVE TV Polonia TVP 1 TVP 2 TVS TV2 TV5 Tele Zurich Ulster TV Veronica VIVA VIVA2 VOX VTM VT4 West1 West3 YLE 1 YLE 2 Yo r ks h ir e T V ZDF Zurich 1 3SAT

* The “ID” abbreviation is what is shown on-screen in lieu of the

station name. The “ID” abbreviation is listed in the Confirmation screen and is displayed on the TV screen when the unit is tuned to a different station.

SAT SAT1 SCOT SC4 SDR SDR1 SFB1 SFB3 SKY SKY1 SKYN SPRT SR1 SRTL STVT STV1 STV2 SWR SWF1 SWZ4 TEES TEXT TF1 TNT TRT TSI TSR TSW TVE TVPA TVP1 TVP2 TVS TV2 TV5 TZUR ULST VERN VIVA VIV2 VOX VTM VT4 WDR1 WDR3 YLE1 YLE2 YOR K ZDF ZUR1 3SAT

TV Station Channel Number Guide

Only the main stations are listed. There are in addition many relay stations, and full lists are available from the BBC and ITV.

London & South-East

BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4 CH5

Bluebell Hill.........................40 46 43 65 —

Crystal Palace ....................... 26 33 23 30 37

Dover...................................50 56 66 53 —

Heathfield ............................49 52 64 67 —

Oxford .................................57 63 60 53 49

South-West

Beacon Hill.......................... 57 63 60 53 —

Caradon Hill ........................22 28 25 32 —

Huntshaw Cross ...................55 62 59 65 67

Redruth ................................51 44 41 47 37

Stockland Hill ......................33 26 23 29 —

Channel Islands

Fremont Point ....................... 51 44 41 47 —

South

Hannington.......................... 39 45 42 66 35

Midhurst...............................61 55 58 68 —

Rowridge..............................31 24 27 21 —

West

Mendip ................................58 64 61 54 37

East

Sandy Heath.........................31 27 24 21 39

Sudbury................................51 44 41 47 35

Tacolneston .......................... 62 55 59 65 52

Midlands

Ridge Hill.............................22 28 25 32 35

Sutton Coldfield ...................46 40 43 50 37

The Wrekin ..........................26 33 23 29 35

Waltham ..............................58 64 61 54 35

North

Belmont ...............................22 28 25 32 56

Emley Moor..........................44 51 47 41 37

North-West

BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4 CH5

Caldbeck.............................. 30 34 28 32 56

Winter Hill........................... 55 62 59 65 48

North-East

Bilsdale West Moor.............. 33 26 29 23 35

Chatton ................................ 39 45 49 42 —

Pontop Pike.......................... 58 64 61 54 68

Scotland

Angus................................... 57 63 60 53 —

Black Hill............................. 40 46 43 50 37

Sandale ................................22 ————

Caldbeck.............................. — 34 28 32 56

Creigkelly............................. 31 27 24 21 48

Darvel.................................. 33 26 23 29 35

Durris................................... 22 28 25 32 67

Eitshal ..................................33 26 23 29 —

Keelylang Hill ......................40 46 43 50 —

Knock More .........................33 26 23 29 —

Rosemarkie ..........................39 45 49 42 67

Rumster Forest......................31 27 24 21 —

Selkirk.................................. 55 62 59 65 52

Wal es

Blaenplwyf........................... 31 27 24 21 56

Carmel ................................. 57 63 60 53 —

Llanddona............................ 57 63 60 53 —

Moel-y-Parc.......................... 52 45 49 42 —

Presely .................................46 40 43 50 37

Wenvoe................................44 51 41 47 —

Northern Ireland

Brougher Mountain ..............22 28 25 32 —

Divis ....................................31 27 24 21 37

Limavady.............................. 55 62 59 65 —

Clock Set

●

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

●

Slide the

TV/S-VHS/DVD

switch to the right.

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

IMPORTANT

If you performed Auto Set Up (墌pg. 16) or Preset Download ( previously, the unit’s built-in clock is also set automatically. Perform the following steps only if — —Auto Clock Set has not been performed correctly by Auto Set Up or Preset Download.

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

Press 1.

On the unit

Press lights up.

On the remote control

Press

墌

pg. 18), without ever having set the clock

Turn on the unit.

Select the S-VHS deck.

S-VHS/DVD

S-VHS

repeatedly so that the S-VHS indicator

so that the S-VHS indicator lights up.

Access the Main Menu screen.

SET UP MENU

墌

“Just Clock” in

Just Clock

The Just Clock function provides accurate time keeping through automatic adjustments at regular intervals, by reading data from a PDC signal. The Just Clock option can be set “ON” or “OFF” at the Clock Set screen (the default setting is “OFF”). Press OK until the Just Clock setting begins blinking, then press rt to change the setting.

IMPORTANT:

unit’s built-in clock may be reduced, which could adversely effect timer recording. We recommend you to keep Just Clock on. In cases where the clock setting data from a PDC signal is incorrect, however, you are advised to keep Just Clock set to “OFF”.

If you turn off Just Clock, the accuracy of your

Access the Clock Set screen.

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “CLOCK SET”, then press OK or e. The Clock Set screen appears.

Set the date and time.

Press rt to set the time, then press OK or e. The “DATE” display begins blinking. Repeat the same procedure to set the date and year.

●

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

●

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

Set Just Clock.

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

, then press OK or e.

●

For the Just clock function, refer to “Just Clock” on page 86.

●

If you set to “OFF”, you can disregard the next step as you won’t be able to receive regular clock adjustments.

Set the source channel position for clock

data.

The unit is preset to receive clock setting and adjustment data from channel position 1. Press rt to set the channel position to the number representing the station transmitting clock setting data, then press OK or e.

Start the clock operation.

SET UP MENU

Press

NOTES:

●

Just Clock (when set to “ON”) adjusts the unit’s built-in clock every hour, except for 23:00, 0:00, 1:00 and 2:00.

●

Just Clock is not effective when: — the unit’s power is on. — the unit is in the Timer mode. (S-VHS deck only) — a difference of more than 3 minutes exists between the

built-in clock’s time and the actual time.

— the unit is in the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording

— the unit is in the Power Save mode. (

— “L-2 SELECT” is set to “SAT”. (

●

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

●

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

墌

mode. (

deck only)

pg. 37) (S-VHS deck only)

墌

pg. 63) (S-VHS deck only)

墌

pg. 73) (S-VHS

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

Video Channel Set

Video channel (RF output channel) is the channel on which your TV receives picture and sound signals from the unit through the RF cable.

IMPORTANT

Perform the following steps only if — — Video Channel Set has not been done correctly by the Auto Set Up function ( — interference appears in the TV picture after you have moved to a different area or a new station has started broadcasting in your area. — you change the connection between your unit and TV from RF connection to AV connection, or vice versa.

If you have connected the unit to your TV via the AV connection (墌pg. 15), since you do not need the video channel you have to set the video channel to off. If you have connected the unit to your TV via the RF connection (墌pg. 15), you have to set the correct video channel.

Before performing the following steps:

Make sure the unit’s power is off and there is no cassette inserted in the unit.

Then set your TV to UHF channel 50.

●

Access the Video Channel Set mode.

Hold down 8 on the unit until the front display panel shows the following.

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

●

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

墌

pg. 16),

Set the video channel.

With AV Connection

Press

●

Now the video channel is set to off.

With RF Connection

Press between 22 and 69 which is not occupied by any local station in your area.

(Example) If channel 50 is available in your area

until the front display panel shows “CH – –”.

PR –

or – to set the unit to a vacant channel

PR +

NOTES:

●

If you set the unit to a channel which is occupied by a local station or has neighbouring channels that are occupied by local stations, the picture reception quality will be affected and some interference noise will appear on the TV screen. Be sure to select a vacant channel which has no broadcast on neighbouring channels.

●

If you cannot obtain the two vertical white bars clearly with any channel between 22 and 69, consult your JVC dealer.

Exit the Video Channel Set mode.

Press OK on the remote control.

With AV Connection

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

With RF Connection

The channel on which the TV screen in stepB appears clearly is your video channel. To view picture signals from the unit, set your TV to the video channel.

TROUBLESHOOTING

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

POWER

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

1. No power is supplied to the unit.

2. The remote control won’t function.

●

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

●

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

TAPE TRANSPORT (S-VHS deck)

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

●

1. During recording, the tape does not

2. The tape will not rewind or fast-

䡬

run. “

” lights up and the channel display blinks on the front display panel.

forward.

The unit is in the Record Pause mode. Press 4 to resume recording.

●

The tape is already fully rewound or fast-forwarded.

Check the cassette.

PLAYBACK (S-VHS deck)

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

1. The S-VHS deck can not be operated.●The S-VHS deck is not selected.

2. The playback picture does not appear while the tape is running.

3. Noise appears during visual search.

4. Noise appears during normal playback.

5. The playback picture is blurred or interrupted while TV broadcasts are clear or “USE CLEANING CASSETTE” message appears on the screen.

6. Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi soundtrack.

●

If you are using the RF connection, — the TV receiver’s channel selector is not set to the video channel. — the unit’s video channel has not been correctly set.

●

If you are using the AV connection, the TV receiver is not set to the AV mode.

●

This is normal.

●

The automatic tracking mode is engaged.

●

The video heads may be dirty. Use a dry cleaning cassette ECL-3F, or

●

The automatic tracking mode is engaged.

On the unit

S-VHS/DVD

Press S-VHS indicator lights up.

On the remote control

S-VHS

Press lights up.

If you are using the RF connection, — set the TV receiver to the video channel. — perform “Video Channel Set”

墌

(

pg. 88).

If you are using the AV connection, set the TV to its AV mode.

Try manual tracking. (

consult your JVC dealer.

Try manual tracking. (

repeatedly so that the

so that the S-VHS indicator

墌

pg. 27)

墌

pg. 27)

PLAYBACK (DVD deck)

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

1. The button do not work.

2. The DVD deck can not be operated.

3. “X” appears on the TV screen.

4. “REGION CODE ERROR!” appears on the TV screen.

5. The disc cannot be played back.

6. The language is not played back as you set.

7. Changing audio/subtitle language is not possible.

8. The subtitles do not appears on the TV screen.

9. Angle cannot be changed.

TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)

●

The operation is prohibited on the placed disc.

●

The DVD deck is not selected.

●

The operation is prohibited on the placed disc.

●

The disc’s region number does not match that of the unit.

●

The disc’s region number does not match that of the unit.

●

This type of the disc cannot be played back.

●

The disc is not placed properly. Remove the disc, then place the disc

●

The Parental Lock is engaged, and the placed disc is rated higher than the set level.

●

The disc does not contain the language you set.

●

The disc does not contain the audio/ subtitle in the multiple languages.

●

The disc does not contain the subtitles. —

●

The subtitle display is set to off. Set the subtitles display to on. (

●

A-B Repeat Playback is in progress.

墌

(

pg. 49)

●

The scene is not recorded from the multiple angles.

On the unit

S-VHS/DVD

Press DVD indicator lights up.

On the remote control

DVD

Press lights up.

Use the discs whose region number includes “ALL” or “2”. (

See “Unplayable Discs” (

properly in the disc tray. ( “Placing a Disc”)

Release the Parental Lock temporarily

墌

(

墌

(

With some discs, the language should be set on the top menu. (

The subtitles recorded around A-B point may not appear.

so that the DVD indicator

pg. 53), or change the set level pg. 53).

—

repeatedly so that the

—

墌

pg. 6)

墌

pg. 6)

墌

pg. 6).

墌

pg. 8,

—

墌

pg. 39)

墌

—

pg. 41)

RECORDING (S-VHS deck)

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

1. Recording cannot be started.

2. TV broadcasts cannot be recorded.

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

4. Camcorder recording is not possible.

䡬

5. “

” and “$” on the front display

panel won’t stop blinking.

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

All necessary power switches have not been turned on.

●

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

●

The camcorder has not been properly connected.

●

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

●

The end of the tape was reached during recording.

Insert a cassette, or using adhesive tape, cover the hole where the tab was removed.

Set to the desired channel.

Confirm that the source is properly connected.

Confirm that all units’ power switches are turned on.

or “S-1”.

Confirm that the camcorder is properly connected.

or “S-1”.

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

TIMER RECORDING (S-VHS deck)

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

1. Timer recording won’t work.

2. Timer programming is not possible.

3. “#” on the front display panel won’t stop blinking.

4. “#”, “

5. “#” blinks for 10 seconds and the

6. The VIDEO Plus+ system does not

7. “

䡬

display panel won’t stop blinking.

Timer mode is disengaged.

timer-record properly.

panel won’t stop blinking.

” and “$” on the front

䡬

” and “$” on the front display

●

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

●

The timer is not engaged. Press # (

●

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

●

The timer is engaged but there’s no cassette loaded.

●

The loaded cassette has had its record safety tab removed.

●

The end of the tape was reached during timer recording.

●

TIMER

( are no programs in memory, or the timer record information has been programmed incorrectly.

●

The unit’s channel positions have been set incorrectly.

●

The end of the tape was reached during Instant Timer Recording.

) has been pressed when there

Re-perform the clock and/or timer settings.

TIMER

displayed on the front display panel.

while a timer recording is in progress. Wait until it finishes.

Load a cassette with the record safety tab intact.

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

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

Check the programmed data and reprogram as necessary, then press #

TIMER

(

Refer to “VIDEO Plus+ Programming” ( the procedure.

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

) and confirm that “#” is

) again.

墌

pg. 32) and re-perform

Timer

TIMER RECORDING (S-VHS deck) (cont.)

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

8. “N”, “䡬” and “$” on the front display panel won’t stop blinking.

●

The loaded cassette has had its record safety tab removed.

●

The end of the tape was reached during Automatic Satellite Programme Recording.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

PLAYBACK

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

during playback or search?

The tape is automatically rewound to the beginning.

Q. During search, slow, still and frame-by-frame

playback, I can’t hear any audio. What’s the problem?

This is normal.

Q. Can the unit indefinitely remain in the still

mode?

No. It stops automatically after 5 minutes to protect the heads.

Q. When returning from search to normal

playback, the picture is disturbed. Should I be concerned about this?

No, it is normal.

Q. Noise bar appear during search. What’s the

problem?

This is normal.

Q. Sometimes, during Index Search, the unit can’t

find the programme I want to see. Why not?

There may be index codes too close together.

TIMER RECORDING

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

panel. Is there a problem?

No. This is a normal condition for a timer recording in progress.

Q. Can I programme the timer while I’m watching

a tape or a TV broadcast?

You won’t see the picture as it is replaced by the on-screen menu, but the audio from the programme or tape you’re viewing can be heard.

RECORDING

Q. When I pause and then resume a recording, the

end of the recording before the pause is overlapped by the beginning of the continuation of recording. Why does this happen?

This is normal. It reduces distortion at the pause and resume points.

Q. Can the unit indefinitely remain in the Record-

Pause mode?

No. The unit goes to its Stop mode automatically after 5 minutes to protect the heads.

Q. What happens if the tape runs out during

recording?

The unit stops recording, and “䡬” and “$” on the front display panel won’t stop blinking.

SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL

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

Power on : 28 W Power off : 5.0 W

Temperature

Operating : 5°C to 40°C

Storage : –20°C to 60°C Operating position : Horizontal only Dimensions (WxHxD)

: 435 mm x 98 mm x 357 mm Weight : 4.8 kg Format : S-VHS/VHS PAL standard Maximum recording time

(SP) : 240 min. with E-240 video cassette (LP) : 480 min. with E-240 video cassette (EP) : 720 min. with E-240 video cassette

VIDEO/AUDIO (S-VHS deck)

Signal system : PAL-type colour signal and CCIR

monochrome signal, 625 lines 50 fields

Recording system : DA4 (Double Azimuth) head helical

scan system Signal-to-noise ratio: 45 dB Horizontal resolution

(SP/LP) : 250 lines (VHS)

400 lines (S-VHS)

(EP) : 220 lines (VHS)

350 lines (S-VHS) Frequency range : 70 Hz to 10,000 Hz (Normal audio)

20 Hz to 20,000 Hz (Hi-Fi audio) Input/Output : 21-pin SCART connectors:

IN/OUT x 1, IN/DECODER x 1

RCA connectors:

VIDEO IN x 1, AUDIO IN x 1,

AUDIO OUT x 1

S-Video connector:

IN x 1

VIDEO/AUDIO (DVD deck)

Signal system : PAL Applicable disc : DVD (12 cm, 8 cm)

CD (12 cm, 8 cm)

Audio characteristics

DVD : 4 Hz – 22 KHz

Frequency responce

CD : 4 Hz – 20 KHz S/N Ratio : 90 dB Harmonic distortion

: 0.1 % Wow and flutter : Below Measurable Level Dynamic range : 90 dB Output

Audio : (RCA) 2 Vrms, 1 Kohm Digital Audio : 0.5 Vp-p/75 ohm

Pickup

Wavelength : 775 – 805 nm Maximum output power

: 0.5 mW

DVD

Wavelength : 640 – 660 nm Maximum output power

: 1.0 mW

TUNER/TIMER (S-VHS deck)

TV channel storage capacity

: 99 positions (+AUX position) Tuning system : Frequency synthesized tuner

: VHF 44.5 MHz – 143 MHz/

143 MHz – 470 MHz

UHF 470 MHz – 862 MHz Aerial output : UHF channels 22 – 69 (Adjustable) Memory backup time

: Approx. 10 min.

ACCESSORIES

Provided accessories

: RF cable,

Infrared remote control unit,

“AA” battery x 2

Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise specified. E.& O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

LIST OF TERMS

A-B Repeat Playback About Discs

.............................................................. 56

MP3 Placing a Disc Playable Discs Region Number

Unplayable Discs Angle Selection (A) Angle Selection (B) Audio Selection Auto Channel Set Auto Set Up Automatic Satellite Programme Recording

......................................................... 16

............................................ 49

.................................................. 8

.................................................. 6

................................................ 6

.............................................. 6

............................................... 42

................................................... 43

................................................. 78

Change Station Channel Position Chapter Search Check, cancel and change programmes Checking the DVD function status Clock Set Connecting To A Dolby Digital Decoder or

An Amplifier With A Built-in DTS

Connecting To A Satellite Receiver

.................................................... 49

............................................................ 86

............................ 81

.................. 36

.......................... 46

...................... 69

......................... 68

Delete A Channel

................................................................. 44

Digest Digital Audio Dubbing Disc menu Disc Time Information Dubbing (from DVD to S-VHS)

................................................. 81

.......................................... 65

.......................................................... 39

.....................................46, 56

............................... 64

EDITING (DVD DECK)

Digital Audio Dubbing

EDITING (S-VHS DECK)

Dubbing (from DVD to S-VHS) Edit From A Camcorder

Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder Elapsed Recording Time Indication Express Timer Programming

..................................... 65

......................... 64

.................................... 60

......................... 30

................................... 34

Fine-Tuning Channels Already Stored

...................... 83

High-Speed (Turbo) Search High-Speed Search

............................................... 40

.................................... 25

.................................................................. 9

INDEX Index Search Instant Timer Recording (ITR)

........................................................ 26

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

............... 37

........... 61

L-1 OUTPUT L-2 INPUT L-2 SELECT Language

Language Code List Menu/Audio/Subtitle Language Set

On-screen Language Set (DVD deck) Letter Box Locating the start point of the item or skip the item

....................................................... 62

........................................................... 63

.......................................................... 63

............................................................ 21

.......................................... 22

(DVD deck only)

............................................................ 20

........................................ 21

................. 21

Manual Channel Set Manual Tracking Mode Set (DVD deck)

AUDIO LANGUAGE

COMPRESSION

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

DOWN MIX

MENU LANGUAGE

MONITOR TYPE

ON SCREEN GUIDE

ON SCREEN LANGUAGE

RESUME

SCREEN SAVER

SUBTITLE Mode Set (S-VHS deck)

AUTO POWER OFF

AUTO SP]LP TIMER

B.E.S.T.

DIRECT REC

O.S.D.

PICTURE CONTROL

POWER SAVE

S-VHS

S-VHS ET

VIDEO STABILIZER Monitor Set (DVD deck)

MONITOR TYPE

................................................... 31, 71

.......................................................... 72

............................................................ 73

.............................................. 80

.................................................. 27

....................................... 21

.............................................. 75

..................................... 75

................................................... 75

......................................... 21

............................................. 20

........................................ 77

................................. 21

........................................................ 77

............................................... 77

....................................................... 21

........................................ 73

...................................... 72

................................................... 72

........................................ 71

................................................. 73

................................................. 71, 73

......................................... 73

............................................. 20

Next Function Memory NTSC Playback

.................................................... 27

......................................... 26

OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK OPERATIONS ON S-VHS DECK Output/Input Set

L-1 OUTPUT

L-2 INPUT

L-2 SELECT

................................................... 62

.................................................. 62

...................................................... 63

..................................................... 63

........................ 38–59

...................... 24–37

.... 40

Just Clock

.......................................................19, 86

LIST OF TERMS (cont.)

Pan&Scan Parental Lock

PDC Recording Playback (DVD deck) Playback (MP3) Playback (S-VHS deck) Playback Control (PBC) Function Preset Download Programme Playback

........................................................... 20

Country/Area Code List To change the settings To set Parental Lock for the first time To temporarily release the Parental Lock

.................................................... 35

............................................. 57–59

.................................................. 18

.................................... 54

..................................... 53

.................. 52

.................................... 38–51

................................... 24–27

.......................39, 50

.......................................51, 58

............ 53

Random Playback Record One Programme While Watching Another Recording Region Number Remote Control Functions Repeat Playback Resume Function

.................................................... 28–31

...........................................51, 59

..................................................... 6

..................................... 66

....................................... 27, 48, 59

................................................. 41

Set Stations (A) Set Stations (B) Skip Search Slow Motion Soundtrack Selection Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback Strobe Playback Subtitle Selection

................................................................. 61

S-VHS

..................................................... 82

..................................................... 83

......................................................... 26

...................................................25, 41

............................................ 27

...............25, 40

................................................... 41

................................................. 41

.... 29

Tape Position Indicator Tape Remaining Time Theater Mode Time Search Timer Recording Top menu Track/group selection Tuner Set T-V LINK TV Station And ID List TV Station Channel Number Guide

...................................................... 45

......................................................... 50

............................................................ 39

...................................................... 78–85

............................................................. 23

.......................................... 12

........................................... 30

............................................ 32–37

............................................ 57

........................................... 84

Video Channel Set VIDEO Plus+® Timer Programming

................................................ 88

Zooming

3D Phonic

............................................................. 43

........................................................... 45

......................... 85

.......................... 32

MEMO

MEMO (cont.)

HR-XVS20EK

Printed in Germany 0403-MN-ID-JVE

JVC HR-XVS20 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Safety Precautions

SAFETY FIRST

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

About Discs

Playable Discs

DISC INFORMATION

Region Number

Unplayable Discs

DVD VIDEO Marks

File Structure of Discs

Placing a Disc

Care and Handling of Discs

INDEX

FRONT VIEW

REAR VIEW

FRONT DISPLAY PANEL

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (S-VHS deck)

REMOTE CONTROL

Check Contents

CHECK ALL THE CONTENTS SHOWN BELOW

INSTALLING YOUR NEW UNIT

Basic Connections

Auto Set Up

INITIAL SETTINGS

Preset Download

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

Language

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

On-screen Language Set (DVD deck)

Language Code List

T-V LINK

T-V Link Functions

TV Auto Power On

Unit Auto Standby

Direct Rec (S-VHS deck only)

Basic Playback

OPERATIONS ON S-VHS DECK

Playback Features

Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback

Slow Motion

High-Speed (Turbo) Search

Index Search

Skip Search

Next Function Memory

Repeat Playback

NTSC Playback

Manual Tracking

Soundtrack Selection

Basic Recording

Recording Features

Record One Programme While Watching Another

Instant Timer Recording (ITR)

Receiving Stereo and Bilingual Programmes

Elapsed Recording Time Indication

Tape Remaining Time

B.E.S.T. Picture System

Playback

Recording

VIDEO Plus+® Timer Programming

Express Timer Programming

PDC Recording

To cancel or change a programme

Check, cancel and change programmes

Automatic Satellite Programme Recording

OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK

Basic Playback

Playback Features

Locating a desired scene using the DVD menu

Playback Control (PBC) Function — Locating a desired scene using the

Locating the start point of the item or skip the item

High-Speed Search

Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback

Slow Motion

Resume Function

Strobe Playback — To display continuous still pictures

Subtitle Selection