JVC HR-J880EU, LPT0484-001A User Manual

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

24H EXPRESS

PUSH/TURN

PULL/OPEN

ENGLISH

CONTENTS

SAFETY FIRST 2

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

INDEX 4 INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER 9

Basic Connections ....................................... 9

INITIAL SETTINGS 10

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

Preset Download ....................................... 12

Language ................................................... 14

SAT CONTROL SET 15

Satellite Receiver Control Setting ............... 15

T-V LINK 17

T-V Link Functions ..................................... 17

PLAYBACK 18

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

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

RECORDING 22

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

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

B.E.S.T. Picture System ............................... 25

TIMER RECORDING 26

HOWVIEW

Express Timer Programming ....................... 28

24 Hour Express Timer Programming ......... 30

Automatic Satellite Programme

Recording .................................................. 34

REMOTE CONTROL 35

Remote Control Functions .......................35

VIDEO NAVIGATION 38

Navigation ................................................. 38

Edit Title .................................................... 40

Find Title ................................................... 44

EDITING 47

Edit From A Camcorder .............................. 47

Synchro Editing .......................................... 48

Edit To Or From Another Video

Recorder .................................................... 49

Audio Dubbing .......................................... 50

Insert Editing .............................................. 52

Random Assemble Editing .......................... 54

Information On J Terminal ......................... 56

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 57

Connecting To A Satellite Receiver ............57

Connecting/Using A Decoder ....................58

Connecting/Using A Stereo System ............59

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS 60

Mode Set ................................................... 60

Tuner Set ................................................... 64

Video Channel Set .....................................70

HOWVIEW

Clock Set ................................................... 72

TROUBLESHOOTING 74 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 77 SPECIFICATIONS 78 LIST OF TERMS 79

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

System Setup .......................... 71

LPT0484-001A

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.

PAL

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

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

● HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.

● 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.

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 recorder, remote control or video cassette.

1. DO NOT

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

2. DO NOT

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

3. DO NOT

4. DO NOT

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

5. DO NOT

6. DO NOT

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

7. DO NOT

8. AVOID

place the recorder ...

block the recorder’s ventilation openings or holes.

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

expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing. use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water. Also DO NOT

place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.

violent shocks to the recorder during transport.

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

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

place any containers

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.

FRONT VIEW

INDEX

STANDBY/ON

Infrared Beam Receiving Window

Timer

Stop/Eject

SAT

Counter Reset 0000 Button 墌pg. 23

Cassette Loading Slot

Audio Dubbing (A.DUB) Button 墌pg. 51

Record

Pau se

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Button 墌pg. 27, 29, 30

Indicator 墌pg. 34

Button 墌pg. 34

Button 墌pg. 22

Button 墌pg. 19

Button 墌pg. 10

Button 墌pg. 18, 22

Button 墌pg. 30

Button 墌pg. 18

Play

M N O

P Q R S T U

Advanced JOG Dial 墌pg. 18, 30 VIDEO/AUDIO Input Connectors

pg. 47, 50, 52

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Display – –:– – Button 墌pg. 23 SYNCHRO Front Display Panel 墌pg. 5 INSERT Button 墌pg. 53 INDEX MARK Button 墌pg. 20 INDEX ERASE Button 墌pg. 20

Button 墌pg. 48

7/79

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

REAR VIEW

Mains Power Cord 墌pg. 9

AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT Connector

pg. 9, 49, 57, 58

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J Terminal [JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol)

Connector] 墌pg. 56 SYNCHRO EDIT Connector 墌pg. 48

ANT. IN Connector 墌pg. 9

FRONT DISPLAY PANEL

B.E.S.T. Picture System Display 墌pg. 25

Audio Level Indicator 墌pg. 24 Start Time Indicator ( ) 墌pg. 28, 30

Stop Time Indicator ( ) 墌pg. 28, 30 Symbolic Mode Indicators

STILL:

PLAY: FF/REW VARIABLE SEARCH:

AUDIO DUBBING:

AUDIO DUBBING PAUSE:

SLOW:

RECORD:

RECORD PAUSE:

Remote PAUSE Connector 墌pg. 47

R.A.EDIT Connector 墌pg. 54 AUDIO OUT (L/R) Connectors 墌pg. 59

AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER Connector

pg. 15, 49, 57, 58

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SAT CONTROL Connector 墌pg. 15

RF OUT Connector 墌pg. 9

“Timer” Indicator 墌pg. 27, 29, 30

Channel/Clock Display 墌pg. 13

Tape Speed Indicators 墌pg. 22

Audio Mode Indicator 墌pg. 21

Tape Remaining Time Indicator 墌pg. 23

“Cassette Loaded” Mark

VPS/PDC Indicator 墌pg. 27, 29

VCR Indicator 墌pg. 23

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 or SAT*)

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

instead of “L-2”.

INSERT:

INSERT PAUSE:

AV INSERT:

AV INSERT PAUSE:

REMOTE CONTROL

LCD Panel 墌pg. 7, 26

TV Button 墌pg. 36

VCR Button 墌pg. 35

AUDIO Button 墌pg. 21

(TV Muting) Button 墌pg. 36

LCD PROG Button 墌pg. 26

Number Keys 墌pg. 22, 26

DAILY Button 墌pg. 27, 29

VPS/PDC Button 墌pg. 27, 29

Counter Reset 0000 Button 墌pg. 23

Cancel Programme Check

PROG Button 墌pg. 26

START +/– Button 墌pg. 28

STOP +/– Button 墌pg. 28

Rewind

Play

Record

r t

Button 墌pg. 32

Button 墌pg. 18, 19

Button 墌pg. 18

Button 墌pg. 22

Button 墌pg. 10

Button 墌pg. 32

TV PR +/– Button 墌pg. 36 CABLE/SAT Button 墌pg. 37

STANDBY/ON

Display – –:– – Button 墌pg. 23

TV/VCR Button 墌pg. 23

30 SEC Button 墌pg. 20

Transmit Button 墌pg. 26

WEEKLY Button 墌pg. 27, 29

Timer

AUX Button 墌pg. 47

MENU Button 墌pg. 14

Auto Tracking

Button 墌pg. 27, 29

Button 墌pg. 10

Button 墌pg. 21

SP/LP/EP Button 墌pg. 22 OK Button 墌pg. 11

NAVIGATION Button 墌pg. 38

PR +/– Button 墌pg. 22

DATE +/– Button 墌pg. 28

Fast Forward

Stop

h i j

Button 墌pg. 18, 22

Pa us e

w e

Button 墌pg. 19

Button 墌pg. 19, 20

+/– Button 墌pg. 36

Button 墌pg. 18, 19

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. 36)

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. 36, 37)

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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 35.

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

control to the TV mode. (

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pg. 36)

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. 37)

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.

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timer programming operations

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

When “O.S.D.” is set to “ON” (墌pg. 61), various operational indicators appear on the TV screen.

INDEX (cont.)

Operation Mode Indicators

Tape Speed SP/LP/EP

Tape Direction

Index MARK/ERASE Indicator 墌pg. 20, 22

Counter Display

Tape Remaining Time Indicator 墌pg. 23

Audio Mode Display 墌pg. 21

Tape Position Indicator

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

from the Stop mode or perform an Index Search (

pg. 20). The position of

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“

” 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.

Type of Broadcast 墌pg. 24

Current Day/Month/Year

Clock Display

Channel Position Number and Station Name/

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

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

INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER

Basic Connections

Aerial connector

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

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

Back of TV

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

Check the contents.

Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” on page 78.

Situate the recorder.

Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface.

Connect the recorder 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 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.

AV C o nnection

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

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.

Connect the recorder 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 10.

Auto Set Up

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

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 connection channel 36 (with RF connection

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pg. 9).

pg. 9) or UHF

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 (

button on the recorder or remote control is

need to select your language.

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

, by simply

ESKÁ

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 70.

Select your country.

On the front display panel

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

(Example) DEUTSCHLAND (49) is selected.

On the on-screen display

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

to select your international telephone country

to move the

International Telephone Country Code

ÖSTERREICH

BELGIUM

ESKÁ REPUBLIKA DAN MARK DEUTSCHLAND ESPAÑA GREECE ITALIA MAGYARORSZÁG NEDERLAND NORGE

: : : : : : : : : :

POLSKA

PORTUGAL

SUISSE

SUOMI

SVERIGE

30 39

OTHER WESTERN EUROPE

OTHER EASTERN EUROPE 31 47

NOTES:

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

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

351

358

– –

(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. 72), then go to step 4.

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ESKÁ

Select the language.

Beginning End

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 DAN SK POLSKI

CEc

TINA

MAGYAR

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.

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

”

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pg. 12) even if you select “Auto” for

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pg. 9) and

ATTE NTI 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. 64

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pg. 72

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pg. 64) and, if necessary, video channel

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pg. 70).

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pg. 72)

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pg. 70

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 13.

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. 67, “INFORMATION”).

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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 11. After downloading, the recorder sets the clock and Guide Program numbers automatically.

Perform steps 1 to 3 of “Auto Set Up” on page 10 before continuing.

pg. 9), the recorder will automatically perform

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Program Number Set

ATTE N TIO 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.

Perform Preset Download.

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

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 13.

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

to select “CH – –” and press OK or e.

to move the

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. 68).

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, + and I (space). Some names of

while

Set the video channel.

Set the video channel to off manually. (墌pg. 70)

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 66 – 69.

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 66 – 69.

B Perform “Clock Set” on page 72.

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 10 or “Preset Download” on page 12 again.

pg. 69) have also been stored in the recorder’s memory, the station name

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pg. 69) 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. 67, “Delete A Channel”).

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pg. 26, “S

Timer Programming (墌pg. 26).

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Timer Programming”).

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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 10 (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 14.

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. 72, “Just Clock”).

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SUOMI DANMARK

]

ENGLISH ÖSTERREICH

]

DEUTSCH

]

POLSKI ITALIA

]

NORSK MAGYARORSZÁG]MAGYAR

]

SVENSKA ESPAÑA

]

ESKÁ REPUBLIKA

] ] ] ]

]

DANSK NEDERLAND DEUTSCH GREECE

CEc

TINA OTHER WESTERN EUROPE

ITALIANO OTHER EASTERN EUROPE]ENGLISH

CASTELLANO

NEDERLANDS

]

ENGLISH

]

ENGLISH

]

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 13 different languages. Though Auto Set Up selects the language automatically (墌pg. 13), you can change the language setting manually as required.

Access the Main Menu screen.

Press

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

Access the Country Set screen.

Select your country.

Select the language.

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

● You do not have to press OK; pressing OK enters AUTO SET/ T-V LINK screen.

Press

to move the

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. 28) 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. 26) or Express timer programming

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timer

Your recorder

Satellite receiver

21-pin SCART cable (not provided)

Satellite Controller

Satellite receiver

Satellite Controller (suggested locations)

Transmitter

Installing Satellite Controller

Situate the Satellite Controller.

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

Attach the Satellite Controller.

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

Make connections.

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 recorder.

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

AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER

Back of recorder

SAT CONTROL

SAT CONTROL SET (cont.)

Access the Initial Set screen.

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

Access the Sat Control Set screen.

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

Press the appropriate

to enter the brand code

keys

from the list on page 17, then press OK.

● If the brand code you entered is invalid, the code field will be reset. Enter the correct brand code again.

● If the recorder is in playback or recording mode, you cannot set the brand code.

Enter the satellite receiver’s brand.

number

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.

Turn on the satellite receiver’s power.

Access the Main Menu screen on the

recorder.

Press

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

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 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 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 PANASONI C PHILIPS RFT SABA SAGEM SALORA SIEMENS SKYMASTER THOMSON TPS TRIAX WISI

to move the highlight

to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “NOT

. Then perform the

73 60, 61, 62, 63, 92 81 81 85 78, 79, 80 82 68 89 88 64, 65 64, 78, 99 68 75 70, 71, 96 68 93 70 87, 94 65, 67, 74, 86, 92 74, 92 66, 84 69 97 83, 90 68 64 69, 98 97 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” (

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pg. 9), the following functions are

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pg. 61).

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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Basic Playback

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

PLAYBACK

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 recorder.

● Do not apply too much pressure when inserting.

● The recorder’s power comes on automatically.

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

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

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

Find the programme start point.

If the tape is advanced past the start point, press 3 or turn the turn the

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

Press 8 on the remote control or front panel. Then press

dial to the left. To go forward, press 5 or

JOG

dial to the right.

JOG

Start playback.

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Stop playback.

on the recorder’s

to remove the cassette.

pg. 25)

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” (

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pg. 61)).

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

* SQPB does not deliver Super VHS resolution.

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

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

Playback Features

NOTE:

Refer to the illustrations below as you read the following procedures.

Reverse Forward

Reverse

5steps

Reverse

play

Reverse

slow

motion

2steps

Slow

motion

2steps

Normal

play

Forwar d

6steps

Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback

Pause during playback.

Push the

Press 9.

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

Activate frame-by-frame playback.

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

Press 9.

Press w or e.

dial.

JOG

dial to the right for forward frame-by-frame

JOG

ATTE N TIO N

● 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.

To resume normal playback, press 4 or push the dial.

JOG

Slow Motion

During playback, turn the for forward slow motion. To play in reverse slow motion, continue to turn the the forward direction slow motion modes.

JOG

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.

NOTE:

Manual tracking is possible during slow motion playback. (

pg. 21)

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dial one click to the left

JOG

dial to the left after selecting all

High-Speed (Turbo) Search

During playback, turn the right.

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

NOTE:

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

dial quickly to the left or

JOG

for reverse high-speed search.

NOTES ON SQPB:

● When you play back a tape recorded in S-VHS format and the SP mode, noise may appear in the still, slow motion, or frameby-frame playback mode.

● Depending on the tape, noise may appear during normal playback.

To resume normal playback, press

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

Variable Speed Search

During playback, turn the forward variable-speed search, or to the left for reverse 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.

To resume normal playback, press 4.

dial to the right for

JOG

Skip Search

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

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. 38) may not work properly when an

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on the recorder.

pg. 61), “MARK” blinks on the

INDEX ERASE

pg. 61), “ERASE” blinks on the

on the recorder.

To resume normal playback during a Skip Search, press

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.

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 ( u 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.

NOTE:

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

) 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 –.

● Press p

again to return to automatic tracking.

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

changes the soundtrack as follows:

AUDIO

TRACK

On-Screen

Display

HI FI

j h

USE

For Hi-Fi stereo tapes

NORM NORM

+ s + NORM

HI FI

NORM

For main audio of Bilingual tapes

For sub audio of Bilingual tapes

For audio-dubbed tapes

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 24.

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

墌

pg. 61).

Basic Recording

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

RECORDING

Load a cassette.

Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.

● The recorder’s power comes on automatically.

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

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

Choose a programme.

Press and turn it to the left or right to select the channel 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

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

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

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

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

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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or the

PR +/–

number keys

Set the tape speed.

SP/LP/EP

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

. (

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Start recording.

on the recorder.

pg. 25)

. Or push the

)

pg. 63

pg. 61), “MARK” blinks on the

墌

JOG

dial

Recording Resume Function

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

pg. 23) or timer recording (墌pg. 26, 28, 30),

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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 on the remote control or Then press

to remove the cassette.

pg. 61).

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on the recorder.

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

Set the counter display.

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

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. 58), you can

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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 “

” 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.

RECORDING (cont.)

Audio Recording Level Control

Your recorder allows manual adjustment of the audio recording level.

Access the Main Menu screen.

Press

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “REC LEVEL CTL”, then press

Press

● Press r move the on-screen’s audio levels by one division on the scale. To move the audio levels faster, press and hold

● Adjust the recording level while watching the audio level indicator on the recorder’s front display panel. Set the level so that maximum volume causes the indicator to vary between 0dB to 4dB.

Press

NOTES:

● Noise will increase if the recording level is too low, while distortion will increase if the level is too high.

● When you finished audio recording, be sure to set the level control back to its centre position.

Access the Recording Level Control screen.

Adjust the audio recording level.

or t.

or t briefly 5 times to

or t.

Return to the normal screen.

Receiving Stereo and Bilingual Programmes

Your recorder is equipped with a Sound-Multiplex decoder (A2) and 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.

Type of Broadcast Being Received

A2 Stereo A2 Bilingual Regular Monaural NICAM Stereo NICAM Bilingual NICAM Monaural

● To listen to a stereo programme, press

“

” appear on the front display panel or “HIFI L

appears on the TV screen.

● To listen to a bilingual programme, press

“

” appears on the front display panel, or “HIFI Lj” or

“HIFI

● To listen to the standard (Regular Monaural) audio while receiving a NICAM broadcast, press appears on the front display panel or the TV screen.

R” appears on the TV screen (as required).

NOTE:

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

墌

pg. 61).

To Record Stereo and Bilingual Programmes (A2)

Stereo programmes are automatically recorded in stereo on the Hi-Fi audio track (with the normal audio track recording mixed L and R channel sound).

● Bilingual programmes are automatically recorded in bilingual on the Hi-Fi audio track. The main soundtrack will be recorded on the normal audio track.

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 21.

On-screen Display

ST BIL. (none) ST NICAM BIL. NICAM NICAM

AUDIO

until “NORM”

AUDIO

until “

” and

R”

” or

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JVC HR-J880EU, LPT0484-001A User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Safety Precautions

INDEX

Basic Connections

Auto Set Up

Preset Download

Language

Satellite Receiver Control Setting

T-V Link Functions

Basic Playback

Playback Features

Basic Recording

Recording Features