JVC LPT0328 Instructions Manual

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

ENGLISH

CONTENTS

SAFETY FIRST 2

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

INDEX 4 INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER 10

Basic Connections ..............................................10

S-VIDEO Connection ..........................................11

INITIAL SETTINGS 12

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

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

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

SAT CONTROL SET 17

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

T-V LINK 19

T-V Link Functions .............................................19

PLAYBACK 20

Basic Playback ...................................................20

Playback Features ...............................................21

TimeScan ...........................................................24

RECORDING 26

Basic Recording ..................................................26

Recording Features .............................................27

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

TIMER RECORDING 32

HOWVIEW

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

Automatic Satellite Programme Recording ..........38

REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 39 VIDEO NAVIGATION 42

Navigation ..........................................................42

Edit Title .............................................................44

Find Title ............................................................48

EDITING 51

Edit From A Camcorder ......................................51

Output/Input Set ................................................. 52

Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder ...........54

Audio Dubbing ...................................................56

Insert Editing .......................................................58

Random Assemble Editing ..................................60

Synchro Editing ..................................................62

Information On J Terminal ..................................63

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 64

Connecting To A Satellite Receiver ..................... 64

Connecting/Using A Decoder .............................66

Connecting/Using A Stereo System .....................67

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS 68

Mode Set ............................................................68

Tuner Set ............................................................72

Video Channel Set ..............................................78

HOWVIEW

Clock Set ............................................................80

TROUBLESHOOTING 82 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 85 SPECIFICATIONS 86 LIST OF TERMS 87

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

System Setup ..................................79

LPT0328-001A

SAFETY FIRST

Safety Precautions

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

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

TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION

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

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

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

WARNING

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

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

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

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

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

IMPORTANT

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

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

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

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

● S

HOWVIEW

from Gemstar Development Corporation.

is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The S

HOWVIEW

system is manufactured under licence

For Italy:

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

The STANDBY/ON operating current on and off. “

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

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

1. DO NOT place the recorder . . .

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

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

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

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

5. AVOID violent shocks to the recorder during transport.

MOISTURE CONDENSATION

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

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

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

FRONT VIEW

INDEX

STANDBY/ON

Front Panel Open Button

SP/LP/EP Button 墌pg. 26

AUDIO Button 墌pg. 23

Display – –:– – Button 墌pg. 27

Cassette Loading Slot

SYNCHRO

INDEX MARK Button 墌pg. 22

Stop/Eject

INDEX ERASE Button 墌pg. 22

SAT

K L M

S-VHS ET Button 墌pg. 29 DIGITAL TBC/NR Button 墌pg. 23

To access covered buttons/connectors, press the front panel open button so that the front panel opens.

Button 墌pg. 38

Button 墌pg. 12

Button 墌pg. 62

7/79

Button 墌pg. 20, 26

Time r

S-VIDEO/VIDEO/AUDIO Input Connectors

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TV/VCR Button 墌pg. 27

Counter Reset 0000 Button 墌pg. 27

Cancel Front Display Panel 墌pg. 6

Infrared Beam Receiving Window

Random Assemble Edit (R.A.EDIT) Button

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Random Assemble Edit IN/OUT Button 墌pg. 61

Random Assemble Edit START Button 墌pg. 61

Button 墌pg. 33, 35

pg. 51, 56, 58

Button 墌pg. 36

pg. 60

INSIDE VIEW OF FRONT PANEL

PROG Button 墌pg. 32

DAILY Button 墌pg. 33, 35

Programme Check

WEEKLY Button 墌pg. 33, 35

VPS/PDC Button 墌pg. 33, 35

OK Button 墌pg. 13

SAT

G H I J K L M N

Indicator 墌pg. 38

S-VHS ET Indicator 墌pg. 29, 71 DIGITAL TBC/NR Indicator 墌pg. 23 INSERT Button 墌pg. 59 Time r Audio Dubbing (A.DUB) Button 墌pg. 57 JOG Dial 墌pg. 21 SHUTTLE Ring 墌pg. 21

Indicator 墌pg. 33, 35

Button 墌pg. 36

START +/– Buttons 墌pg. 34

STOP +/– Buttons 墌pg. 34

DATE +/– Buttons 墌pg. 34

PR +/– Buttons 墌pg. 26

Stop

Rewind

Play

Fast Forward

Pa us e

Record

button on the remote control 墌pg. 21, 22

Button 墌pg. 20, 26

Button 墌pg. 20, 21

Button 墌pg. 20

Button 墌pg. 20, 21

Button 墌pg. 21

Button 墌pg. 26

and 6 >> Buttons — same as w e

REAR VIEW

INDEX (cont.)

Mains Power Cord 墌pg. 10

S OUT Connector 墌pg. 11

AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT Connector 墌pg. 10, 54, 64,

65, 66 J Terminal [JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol)

Connector] 墌pg. 63 SYNCHRO EDIT Connector 墌pg. 62

ANT. IN Connector 墌pg. 10

FRONT DISPLAY PANEL

B.E.S.T. Picture System Display 墌pg. 31

Audio Level Indicator 墌pg. 29 Programme Time Indicators 墌pg. 34

Symbolic Mode Indicators

STILL:

PLAY: FF/REW VARIABLE SEARCH:

AUDIO DUBBING:

AUDIO DUBBING PAUSE:

INSERT:

SLOW:

RECORD:

RECORD PAUSE:

Remote PAUSE Connector 墌pg. 51

R.A.EDIT Connector 墌pg. 60 AUDIO OUT (L/R) Connectors 墌pg. 67

AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER Connector

pg. 17, 54, 64, 65, 66

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SAT CONTROL Connector 墌pg. 17

RF OUT Connector 墌pg. 10

“Timer” Indicator 墌pg. 33, 35

S-VHS Indicator 墌pg. 29, 71

Channel/Clock Display 墌pg. 15

Tape Speed Indicators 墌pg. 26

Audio Mode Indicator 墌pg. 23

Tape Remaining Time Indicator 墌pg. 27

“Cassette Loaded” Mark

VPS/PDC Indicator 墌pg. 33, 35

VCR Indicator 墌pg. 27

Counter/Remain Display

(The counter can display up to +/– “19:59:59”. If the playback or recording time exceeds this limit, the display starts to count from “0:00:00”.) Mode Display (L-1, L-2, F-1, S-1 or SAT*)

* When “L-2 SELECT” is set to “SAT” (墌pg. 53), “SAT” appears

instead of “L-2”.

INSERT PAUSE:

AV INSERT:

AV INSERT PAUSE:

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

When “O.S.D.” is set to “ON” (墌pg. 69), various operational indicators appear on the TV screen.

Operation Mode Indicators

Tape Speed SP/LP/EP

Tape Direction

Index MARK/ERASE Indicator 墌pg. 22

Counter Display

Tape Remaining Time Indicator 墌pg. 27

Audio Mode Display 墌pg. 23

Tape Position Indicator

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

5 from the Stop mode

or perform an Index Search (

pg. 22). The position of

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“

q” in relation to “0”

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

3 or

Beginning End

NOTE:

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

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. 53), “SAT” appears

instead of “L-2”.

Timer Warning Display

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

“Cassette Loaded” Mark

& on the remote control.

REMOTE CONTROL

LCD Panel 墌pg. 32

TV Button 墌pg. 40

VCR Button 墌pg. 39

AUDIO Button 墌pg. 23

(TV Muting) Button 墌pg. 40

LCD PROG Button 墌pg. 32

Number Keys 墌pg. 26, 32

DAILY Button 墌pg. 33, 35

VPS/PDC Button 墌pg. 33, 35

Counter Reset 0000 Button 墌pg. 27

Cancel Programme Check

PROG Button 墌pg. 32

START +/– Button 墌pg. 34

STOP +/– Button 墌pg. 34

Rewind

Play

Record

P Q

r t

Button 墌pg. 36

Button 墌pg. 20, 21

Button 墌pg. 20

Button 墌pg. 26

Button 墌pg. 12

Button 墌pg. 36

TV PR +/– Button 墌pg. 40 CABLE/SAT Button 墌pg. 41

STANDBY/ON

Display – –:– – Button 墌pg. 27

TV/VCR Button 墌pg. 27

30 SEC Button 墌pg. 22

Transmit Button 墌pg. 32

WEEKLY Button 墌pg. 33, 35

Time r

AUX Button 墌pg. 51

MENU Button 墌pg. 16

Auto Tracking

Button 墌pg. 33, 35

Button 墌pg. 12

Button 墌pg. 23

SP/LP/EP Button 墌pg. 26 OK Button 墌pg. 13

NAVIGATION Button 墌pg. 42

PR +/– Button 墌pg. 26

DATE +/– Button 墌pg. 34

Fast Forward

g h i j

Stop Pa us e

w e

Button 墌pg. 20, 26

Button 墌pg. 21

Button 墌pg. 21, 22

+/– Button 墌pg. 40

Button 墌pg. 20, 21

INDEX (cont.)

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

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pg. 40)

How To Use

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

● Point the remote control toward the receiving window.

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

pg. 40, 41)

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NOTES:

●

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

●

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

Remote Control LCD

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

A To operate your video recorder, first press the

remote control to the Video mode. To switch the remote control’s A/B code, refer to page 39.

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

control to the TV mode. (

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pg. 40)

button to set the

VCR

C To operate your satellite receiver, first press the

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

CABLE/SAT

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button

pg. 41)

NOTES:

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

●

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

●

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

●

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

HOWVIEW

timer programming operations

Basic Connections

Aerial connector

Back of TV

INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER

It’s essential that your video recorder be properly connected.

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

Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” on page 86.

Check the contents.

21-pin SCART cable (not provided)

Mains power cord

Back of recorder

21-pin SCART connector

(provided)

AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT

Mains outlet

RF cable

TV aerial cable

ANT. IN

RF OUT

Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface.

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

RF Connection

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

A B

AV Connection

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

Situate the recorder.

Connect the recorder to TV.

Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV. Connect the TV aerial cable to the ANT. IN connector on the rear panel of the recorder. Connect the provided RF cable between the RF OUT connector on the rear panel of the recorder and the TV’s aerial connector.

Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per “RF Connection”. Connect an optional 21-pin SCART cable between the AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector on the rear panel of the recorder and the TV’s 21-pin SCART connector.

Make AV connection if your TV has a 21-pin AV input connector (SCART) in order to reduce the possibility of interference. With AV connection, you can enjoy stereo playback of video tapes if you are using a stereo TV.

NOTES:

●

The AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector accepts and delivers either a composite signal (regular video signal) or a Y/C signal (a signal in which the luminance and chrominance signals are separated). If your TV’s 21-pin AV input connector (SCART) is compatible with the Y/C signal, set “L-1 OUTPUT” to “S-VIDEO” after the connection and the initial settings are completed ( high-quality S-VHS pictures. (For connection, be sure to use a 21-pin SCART cable that is compatible with the Y/C signal.)

●

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

●

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

●

To obtain high-quality S-VHS pictures, you can also use the S-VIDEO connection described on page 11.

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pg. 52). You can obtain

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

Connect the recorder to mains.

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

S-VIDEO Connection

Back of TV

Aerial connector

Mains

power cord

AUDIO IN connectors

S-VIDEO IN connector

Mains outlet

S OUT

S-Video cable (provided)

Audio cable (not provided)

TV aerial cable

Back of recorder

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

connectors . . .

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

Connect the recorder to TV.

Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per “RF Connection” ( Connect the recorder’s S OUT connector to the TV’s S-VIDEO IN connector. Connect the recorder’s AUDIO OUT connectors to the TV’s AUDIO IN connectors.

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pg. 10).

Connect the recorder to mains.

AUDIO OUT

RF cable (provided)

NOTES:

●

You can obtain high-quality S-VHS pictures.

●

With S-VIDEO connection, you cannot use the Preset Download function (

●

If your TV is not stereo-capable, use the recorder’s AUDIO OUT connectors to connect to an audio amplifier for Hi-Fi stereo sound reproduction. (

●

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

●

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

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

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pg. 14).

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pg. 67)

Auto Set Up

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

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

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

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

1 button on the recorder or remote control is

need to select your language.

REPUBLIKA), Poland (POLSKA), Russia ( countries in Eastern Europe (OTHER EASTERN EUROPE), set the clock manually.

РОССИЯ

, by simply

) or other

ESKÁ

INITIAL SETTINGS

Before starting, make sure of the following:

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

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

mains outlet.

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

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

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pg. 10).

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Turn on the recorder.

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

NOTE:

If you have connected your TV to the recorder with RF connection and the on-screen display appearing on UHF channel 36 looks distorted, perform “Video Channel Set” on page 78.

International Telephone Country Code

ÖSTERREICH

BELGIUM

ESKÁ REPUBLIKA DANMARK DEUTSCHLAND ESPAÑA GREECE ITALIA MAGYARORSZÁG NEDERLAND NORGE

: : : : : : : : : :

POLSKA

PORTUGAL

SUISSE

SUOMI

SVERIGE

РОССИЯ

39 36

OTHER WESTERN EUROPE

OTHER EASTERN EUROPE

Select your country.

On the front display panel

Press

to select your international telephone country

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

(Example) DEUTSCHLAND (49) is selected.

On the on-screen display

Press

to move the

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

NOTES:

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

● If you have selected MAGYARORSZÁG (36), REPUBLIKA (42), POLSKA (48), РОССИЯ (07) or OTHER

351

358

– –

EASTERN EUROPE (EE), press OK. The Clock Set screen appears. Set the clock manually (

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

pg. 80), then go to step 4.

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ESKÁ

Beginning End

Select the language.

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

On the front display panel

Press

Language Code

ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANCAIS ITALIANO CASTELLANO NEDERLANDS SVENSKA

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

to select your language code.

International telephone country code

NORSK SUOMI DANSK POLSKI

CEc

MAGYAR

ЯЗЫК

TINA

Language code

On the on-screen display

Press

to move the

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

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

● If you have connected the recorder to your TV via the AV connection ( perform Preset Download ( Up.

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q”

pg. 10), the recorder will automatically

pg. 14) instead of the Auto Set

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ATT EN TI ON

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

● Video channel setting (for RF connection users)

● Tuner setting

● Clock setting

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

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pg. 72

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pg. 80

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pg. 72) and, if necessary, video channel

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pg. 78).

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pg. 80)

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pg. 78

Perform Auto Set Up.

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

On the front display panel

Press

to select “Auto” and press OK or e.

On the on-screen display

Press

to move the

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

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

NOTES:

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

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

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

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

pg. 75, “INFORMATION”).

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1 or

while Auto

Preset Download

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

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

If you have connected the recorder to your TV via the AV connection ( Preset Download instead of the Auto Set Up in step 4 on page 13. After downloading, the recorder sets the clock and Guide Program numbers automatically.

Perform steps 1 to 3 of “Auto Set Up” on page 12 before continuing.

pg. 10), the recorder will automatically perform

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Program Number Set

ATTE NT IO N

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

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

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

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

On the front display panel

Press

On the on-screen display

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

● If you are using the on-screen

● If you press any button on the

Perform Preset Download.

to select “CH – –” and press OK or e.

to move the

Preset positions on the front display panel increase from “CH1”; do NOT press any button on the recorder or remote control until the front display panel shows clock time, “(CH) 1” or “– –:– –” as illustrated on page 15.

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.

recorder or remote control while downloading is in progress, it will be interrupted.

NOTES:

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

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

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

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

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

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

pg. 76).

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

1 or

while

Set the video channel to off manually. (墌pg. 78)

Set the video channel.

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

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

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

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

● If you want to set the tuner manually such as to add or skip channels, to change channel positions, or to set or change station names, see pages 74 – 77.

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

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

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

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

● If you want to set the tuner manually such as to add or skip channels, to change channel positions, or to set or change station names, see pages 74 – 77.

B Perform “Clock Set” on page 80.

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

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

pg. 77) have also been stored in the recorder’s memory, the station name

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pg. 77) have also been stored in the recorder’s memory, the station name

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IMPORTANT

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

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

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

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

pg. 75, “Delete A Channel”).

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HOWVIEW

pg. 32, “S

Timer Programming (墌pg. 32).

HOWVIEW

Timer Programming”).

HOWVIEW HOWVIEW

INFORMATION

Language for the on-screen display

Auto Set Up also selects the language automatically for the on-screen display depending on the Country setting you have made in step 2 on page 12 (unless you have selected BELGIUM or SUISSE), as shown below.

SUOMI PORTUGAL DEUTSCHLAND POLSKA NORGE SVERIGE

If you want to change the language setting manually, see “Language” on page 16.

Just Clock

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

pg. 80, “Just Clock”).

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SUOMI DANMARK

]

ENGLISH ÖSTERREICH

]

DEUTSCH

]

POLSKI ITALIA

]

NORSK MAGYARORSZÁG]MAGYAR OTHER EASTERN EUROPE]ENGLISH

]

SVENSKA ESPAÑA

]

ESKÁ REPUBLIKA

DANSK NEDERLAND

]

DEUTSCH GREECE

]

CEc

TINA РОССИЯ

]

ITALIANO OTHER WESTERN EUROPE]ENGLISH

]

CASTELLANO

]

] ] ]

NEDERLANDS ENGLISH

ЯЗЫК

Language

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

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

This recorder offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in 14 different languages. Though Auto Set Up selects the language automatically (墌pg. 15), you can change the language setting manually as required.

Press

Access the Main Menu screen.

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

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

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

● You do not have to press OK;

Access the Country Set screen.

Select your country.

Select the language.

to move the

pressing OK enters AUTO SET/ T-V LINK screen.

Press

Return to the normal screen.

SAT CONTROL SET

Satellite Receiver Control Setting

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

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

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

pg. 32) or Express timer programming

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HOWVIEW

timer

Your recorder

Satellite receiver

21-pin SCART cable (not provided)

Satellite Controller

Satellite receiver

Satellite Controller (suggested locations)

Transmitter

Installing Satellite Controller

Place the Satellite Controller so that the path between its transmitter and the satellite receiver’s remote sensor is unobstructed.

Fix securely using the adhesive strip attached on the back of the Satellite Controller.

Be sure to connect the recorder’s AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector to the satellite receiver’s 21-pin SCART connector.

NOTE:

When connecting your satellite receiver, refer to its instruction manual.

Connect the Satellite Controller to the SAT CONTROL connector on the rear panel.

Situate the Satellite Controller.

Attach the Satellite Controller.

Make connections.

Connect the Satellite Controller to recorder.

AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER

Back of recorder

SAT CONTROL

SAT CONTROL SET (cont.)

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

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

Press the appropriate

keys

from the list on page 19, then press OK.

● If the brand code you entered

● If the recorder is in playback or

Access the Initial Set screen.

Access the Sat Control Set screen.

Enter the satellite receiver’s brand.

number

to enter the brand code

is invalid, the code field will be reset. Enter the correct brand code again.

recording mode, you cannot set the brand code.

Setting satellite receiver's brand and channel

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

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

Turn on the satellite receiver’s power.

Turn on the satellite receiver.

Access the Main Menu screen on the recorder.

Select the satellite receiver’s channel for testing.

Press the appropriate

to enter one of the

keys

channel positions on the satellite receiver, then press

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

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

number

Press

SAT CONTROL SET (cont.) T-V LINK

Check the result of the test.

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

Press

to move the highlight

bar (pointer) to “CHANGED TO ...”, then press OK or

finish the Sat Control Set mode.

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

Press CHANGED”, then press OK or

to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “NOT

. Then perform the

procedure again from step 5.

BRAND NAME CODE

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

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

T-V Link Functions

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

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

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

NexTView Link

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

TV Auto Power On

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

VCR Auto Standby

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

Direct Rec

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

墌

pg. 10), the following functions are

墌

pg. 69).

NOTES:

● The Satellite Controller may not work with all types of satellite receiver.

● For some satellite receivers, you need to set its channel input mode to 2-digit.

● If your satellite receiver has more than two channel modes, be sure to set to “All Channel Mode”. For details, refer to the instruction manual of the satellite receiver.

● When selecting the satellite receiver’s channel ( signals from the remote control may interfere with signals transmitted from the Satellite Controller. In this case, move the remote control as close to the recorder’s infrared beam receiving window as possible.

step 6),

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PLAYBACK

Basic Playback

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

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

● Do not apply too much pressure when inserting.

● The recorder’s power comes on automatically and the counter

● While “– – – –” is blinking on the front display panel, the tape

● If the record safety tab has been removed, playback begins

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

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

Press 8, or

Load a cassette.

is reset to “0:00:00”.

will run for a few seconds to search for the tape number.

automatically.

Find the programme start point.

Start playback.

pg. 31)

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Stop playback.

on the recorder’s front panel. Then press

to remove the cassette.

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

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

● The picture is unclear or no picture appears.

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

with “O.S.D.” set to “ON” (

墌

pg. 69)).

Usable cassettes

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

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

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

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

Playback Features

NOTES:

● Refer to the

SHUTTLE

illustration on the right as you read the following procedures.

● Reverse playback is possible only with a tape recorded in SP mode.

ring

Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback

Pause during playback.

Press 9.

● If there is vertical jitter, use the PR buttons to correct the picture.

● During still picture, the sound from the previous 3 seconds (approx.) will be played back repeatedly (provided there was at least 6 seconds of normal playback prior to engaging the pause mode).

● “TIME SCAN AUDIO” must be set to “ON”, or you cannot hear the sound during still picture. (

Activate frame-by-frame playback.

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

dial to the right for forward frame-by-frame

JOG

Press 9.

Press w or e.

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pg. 71)

ATTE NT IO N

● The operations by TimeScan. (

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

● Noise may appear or the picture may appear distorted with an EP-recorded tape during still, slow motion, frame-by-frame playback or variable speed search.

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

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

墌

JOG

pg. 24)

dial/

SHUTTLE

ring do not include

Variable Speed Search

Slow Motion

During playback or still, turn the right for forward slow motion, or to the left for reverse slow motion (refer to the illustration on the left).

SHUTTLE

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

and release again to return to still

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

NOTES:

● For Time Jog, see page 25.

● Manual tracking is possible during slow motion playback.

(

pg. 23)

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ring to the

High-Speed (Turbo) Search

During playback or still, turn the way to the right for forward high-speed search, or to the left for reverse high-speed search. Releasing ring resumes still picture playback.

SHUTTLE

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

for reverse high-speed search.

ring all the

SHUTTLE

During playback or still, turn the right for forward variable-speed search, or to the left for reverse variable-speed search (refer to the illustration above).

SHUTTLE

NOTE:

Variable speed search with TimeScan (墌pg. 24) can be used by pressing the remote control’s

w or e button.

ring to the

NOTE:

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

To resume normal playback, press 4.

DIGITAL TBC/NR indicator

PLAYBACK (cont.)

Index Search

Your recorder automatically marks index codes at the beginning of each recording. Additional index codes can be added manually during playback. (See below.) This function gives you quick access to any one of 9 index codes in either direction.

NOTE:

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

Activate Index Search.

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

● To access index codes 2 through 9, press until the correct index number is displayed.

Example:

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

Current position

w or e repeatedly

Skip Search

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

To resume normal playback during a Skip Search,

press

1 to 4 times to skip over

30 SEC

Index number

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

Manual Index Mark/Erase

To mark an index code ...

... during playback press

● The recorder will mark an index code at that location.

● If “O.S.D.” is set to “ON” (

screen while an index code is being marked.

To erase an index code ...

... during playback or still press

● The recorder will fast-forward to the nearest index code and erase it. Playback continues after the index code is erased.

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

INDEX MARK

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NOTES:

● Video Navigation ( index code (VISS signal) is marked or erased manually near a start point of recorded programme.

● During timer-recording you cannot mark an index code manually.

pg. 42) may not work properly when an

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on the recorder.

pg. 69), “MARK” blinks on the

INDEX ERASE

pg. 69), “ERASE” blinks on the

on the recorder.

Next Function Memory

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

For Automatic Start Of Playback

Press For Automatic Power Off

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

Press 3, then press # (

, then press 4 within 2 seconds.

TIMER

) within 2 seconds.

Digital TBC/NR

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

Activate Digital TBC/NR.

Press

DIGITAL TBC/NR

indicator lights up.

● To turn off Digital TBC/NR, press that the indicator goes off.

so that the DIGITAL TBC/NR

DIGITAL TBC/NR

again so

NOTES:

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

● When Digital TBC/NR is set to on, if you play back a tape where certain types of signals are recorded (using a PC or some character generators), the playback picture may be distorted. If this is the case, turn off Digital TBC/NR.

● When playing back a MESECAM tape, Digital TBC/NR does not function even though the DIGITAL TBC/NR indicator is lit.

Repeat Playback

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

Start playback.

Press 4.

Activate Repeat Playback.

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

● The Play indicator ( slowly.

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

Stop Repeat Playback.

Press 8 at any time.

● Pressing

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

u) on the front display panel blinks

Manual Tracking

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

Override automatic tracking.

Press p on the remote control.

Adjust the tracking manually.

Press PR + or –.

Return to automatic tracking.

Press p on the remote control.

NOTE:

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

Soundtrack Selection

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

During Playback

Pressing

Recorder’s Front

Display Panel

a + s

NORM NORM

a + s + NORM

NOTES:

● “

a + s” should normally be selected. In this mode, Hi-Fi

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

● For instructions on recording stereo and bilingual programmes, refer to page 30.

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

changes the soundtrack as follows:

AUDIO

TRACK

On-Screen

Display

HI FI

j h R

pg. 69).

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HI FI

NORM

h R

USE

For Hi-Fi stereo tapes

For main audio of Bilingual tapes

For sub audio of Bilingual tapes

For audio-dubbed tapes

NOTE:

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

TimeScan

PLAYBACK (cont.)

This recorder is equipped with the TimeScan function that allows noise free pictures on your TV screen in the forward and reverse search modes. Audio will be played back at normal speed during TimeScan ( programme in search mode while listening to the audio.

pg. 25). TimeScan also allows you to view a

墌

NOTES:

● “TIME SCAN AUDIO” must be set to “ON”, or you cannot hear the sound during TimeScan. (

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

● During 1.5x speed TimeScan the audio playback speed will also be 1.5 times normal, so dialog will sound fast-talking.

● During still picture, the sound from the previous 3 seconds (approx.) will be played back repeatedly (provided there was at least 6 seconds of normal playback prior to engaging the pause mode).

● During TimeScan some of the audio information will not be played so that the audio can keep up with the video.

Audio signal during TimeScan

Playback tape

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

墌

pg. 71)

Activate Variable Speed Search.

During playback, press w or e.

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

● To decrease speed, press the button for the opposite direction. (Refer to the chart on page 25 for playback speeds.)

To resume normal playback, press 4.

If the picture jitters vertically during still picture or variable speed search with a MESECAM tape:

A Press B Press

or – so that the vibration stops.

PR +

TimeScan

Names of special-effects playback

Speed SP

Speed LP

Speed EP

Audio output

* Still mode cannot be engaged using the remote control’s w or e button. Still mode can be engaged by pressing the 9 button. **Smooth slow motion delivering an uninterrupted moving image without distortion.

● ±1/6x and ±1/18x search of EP recordings are not Time Jog.

● If the picture jitters vertically, noise appears or the upper or lower part of the picture is distorded at -1/2x, -1/3x, 1/3x, 1/2x or 1.5x

normal speed, use

● Noise may appear during TimeScan search, depending on the search speed.

● When noise appears or the upper or lower part of the picture is distorted during TimeScan, press

or – button.

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

● To resume normal playback, press

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

and then try using TimeScan again.

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

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

● Picture may appear distorted in comparison to normal playback.

● When normal playback resumes from search (including TimeScan), still, slow motion or frame-by-frame playback, the picture may

jitter vertically momentarily depending on the type of TV being used.

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

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

● When material such as music videos where there is non-stop sound (very few breaks in the soundtrack) are viewed at 1.5x or 2x

normal speed, the audio playback may be faster than normal.

● Depending on the type of tape contents, the sound may not be clear during forward slow-motion playback.

● Time Jog cannot be activated by pressing

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

● Picture will be monochrome with an LP-recorded MESECAM tape during TimeScan.

● Time Jog does not work with NTSC playback.

● When playing back an NTSC tape, the speeds differ from those listed above and are not shown on the TV screen.

● TimeScan at -1/2x, 1/2x and 1.5x normal speed are not possible with a MESECAM tape.

● The operations by

Search Play

-9x -7x -5x -3x -1x -1/2x -1/3x 0 1/3x 1/2x 1x 1.5x 2x 3x 5x 7x 9x

— -7x — -3x — -1/2x — 0 — 1/2x 1x 1.5x 2x — 5x — 9x

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

Audio is output.

or – to correct the picture.

PR +

dial/

JOG

SHUTTLE

Reverse Forward

Slow-Motion

(Time Jog**)

Audio is not

output.

9 for longer than 2 seconds.

ring do not include TimeScan. Noise will appear on the screen and audio will not be output.

*Still

Audio is

output.

Slow-Motion

(Time Jog**)

Audio is

output.

Play Search

Audio is output.

p and adjust tracking with

PR +

If you do not want to hear TimeScan audio, set “TIME SCAN AUDIO” to “OFF”. (墌pg. 71)

RECORDING

Basic Recording

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

Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.

● The recorder’s power comes on automatically and the counter

● While “– – – –” is blinking on the front display panel, the tape

Press you wish to record.

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

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

● If you record a programme in EP mode on this recorder, it is

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

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

Load a cassette.

is reset to “0:00:00”.

will run for a few seconds to search for the tape number.

Choose a programme.

PR +/–

or the

number keys

to select the channel

Set the tape speed.

SP/LP/EP

recommended to play back the EP-recorded tape on this recorder.

set to “MESECAM”.

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

(

墌

pg. 71

)

Start recording.

on the recorder.

Recording Resume Function

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

pg. 27) or timer recording (墌pg. 32, 34), the

墌

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. (

pg. 31)

墌

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

Press 9. Press 4 to resume recording.

Press 8, or remove the cassette.

Pause/Resume recording.

Stop recording.

on the recorder. Then press

墌

pg. 69).

Accidental erasure prevention

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

Record safety tab

Recording Features

Instant Timer Recording (ITR)

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

Start recording.

Press 7 on the recorder.

Engage the ITR mode.

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

Set the recording duration.

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

NOTE:

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

Elapsed Recording Time Indication

Record One Programme While Watching Another

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

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

● If a decoder is connected to the recorder ( select a scrambled channel as well with the TV channel controls.

TV/VCR

. The recorder’s VCR indicator

pg. 66), you can

墌

Set the counter display.

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

Reset the counter.

Press

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

before starting recording or playback.

0000

Tape Remaining Time

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

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

y” displayed.

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

* Channel position is not displayed during playback.

NOTE:

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

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