JVC LPT0543-001A, SR-VS20EK User Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS

CONTENTS

SAFETY FIRST 2

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

Some Do's And Don'ts ............................ 4

QUICK SET UP GUIDE 5

CHECK THE CONTENTS ........................ 5

INSTALLATION ....................................... 6

AUTO SET UP ......................................... 8

PRESET DOWNLOAD ............................ 9

T-V LINK 11

T-V Link Functions ................................. 11

SATELLITE RECEIVER CONTROL 12

Satellite Receiver Control Setting ........... 12

BASIC OPERATIONS 14

Playback ............................................... 14

Recording ............................................. 17

VIDEO Plus+® Timer Programming ....... 20

Express Timer Programming .................. 22

ADVANCED OPERATIONS 26

Recording According

To Tape Type ......................................... 26

Playback/Recording According

To Tape Characteristics .......................... 28

Playback Picture Adjustment ................. 30

Looking For The Scene You Want .......... 32

Selecting The Sound You Want .............. 34

Minimizing Picture Degradation

While Editing ........................................ 37

Tape Dubbing ....................................... 38

Normal Dubbing ................................... 39

Random Assemble Editing ..................... 40

Edit From A Camcorder ......................... 42

Edit To Or From Another Video

Recorder ............................................... 44

Audio Dubbing ..................................... 46

Insert Editing ......................................... 48

Remote Control Functions ..................... 52

Other Functions .................................... 55

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 59

Connecting To A Satellite Receiver ........ 59

Connecting To A Stereo System ............. 60

Connecting To A Printer ........................ 61

Connecting To A Video Titler ................. 62

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS 64

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

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

VIDEO Plus+® System Setup .................. 73

SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION 74

Questions And Answers ........................ 74

Troubleshooting .................................... 75

Index ..................................................... 78

SPECIFICATIONS Back Cover

LPT0543-001A

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.

IMPORTANT

䡲 Please read the various precautions on p. 2 – 4 of this instruction manual before installing or operating the

recorder.

䡲 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.

IMPORTANT

Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your

home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain a proper safety approved extension lead/ adapter or consult your dealer.

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

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

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

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

If in doubt — consult a competent electrician.

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䡲 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.

䡲 Cassettes marked "Mini DV" can be used with the DV deck of this recorder. The DV deck can play back and record only PAL

signals.

䡲 VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VIDEO Plus+ system is manufac-

tured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

The STANDBY/ON button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit, but switches 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.

" shows electrical power standby and " " shows ON.

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.

DO NOT block the recorder’s ventilation openings or holes.

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

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

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

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

DO NOT expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing.

5. DO NOT use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water. Also DO NOT place any containers filled with

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

DO NOT place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.

7. 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.

SAFETY FIRST (cont.)

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

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

DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment. DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnec-

tions between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections.

DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equip-

ment.

DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.

DON'T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is

damaged in any way — switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.

DON'T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages. DON'T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is de-

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

DON'T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements

of road safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.

DON'T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing. DON'T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings. Overheat-

ing will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.

DON'T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety always

fit the manufacturer's approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions.

DON'T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.

ABOVE ALL...

— NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the

case — this could result in a fatal electrical shock;

— NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe than

sorry!

QUICK SET UP GUIDE

Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing this JVC Video Cassette Recorder. Please use this QUICK SET UP GUIDE to help you to set up your video cassette recorder.

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BNC/RCA Adapter (x 2)

You are now ready to install your video recorder.

Infrared Remote Control Unit

QUICK SET UP GUIDE (cont.)

INSTALLATION

STEP

CONNECT VIDEO RECORDER TO TV

Place the recorder on a stable, flat surface.

RF Cable (provided)

TV Aerial Cable (not provided)

21-pin SCART Cable (not provided)

AV1 (L-1)

ANTENNA ANTENNE

ENTREE

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21-pin AV input

Aerial connector

connector (SCART)

Mains outlet

Back of Recorder

ATTENTION:

You can not use the recorder connected to your TV only with the RF cable. This is because the RF cable does not deliver signal from the recorder. Your TV must have a 21-pin AV input connector (SCART) to connect to the recorder.

AV CONNECTION

To connect to a TV with 21-pin AV input connector (SCART) . . .

1– Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV. 2– Connect the TV aerial cable to the ANTENNA IN jack on the

rear panel of the recorder.

3– Connect the provided RF cable between the ANTENNA OUT

jack on the rear panel of the recorder and the TV’s aerial connector.

4– Connect the provided SCART cable between the AV1 (L-1)

IN/OUT socket on the rear panel of the recorder and the TV’s 21-pin AV input connector (SCART).

ATTENTION

䡲 Do NOT Plug the mains power cord into a mains outlet until all connections are completed. 䡲 Do NOT press the button on the recorder or on the remote control to turn on the recorder's

power before you start the Auto Set Up procedure described on page 8.

NOTES:

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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 (墌 pg. 50) You can obtain high-quality S-VHS pictures. (For connection, be sure to use a 21-pin SCART cable that is compatible with the Y/C signal.)

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

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

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To obtain high-quality S-VHS pictures, you can also use the S-VIDEO CONNECTION described on page 7.

ANTENNA ANTENNE

ENTREE

OUT

SORTIE

AV1 (L-1)

AV2 (L-2)

IN/OUT ENTREE/SORTIE

IN/DECODER ENTREE/DECODEUR

SAT CONTROL

CONTROLEUR SAT

S-Video cable (not provided)

S-VIDEO IN connector

Audio cable (not provided)

OUT

SORTIE

(DV/VHS)

AUDIO

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OUT SORTIE

Aerial connector

AUDIO IN connectors

Back of TV

Mains outlet

Back of Recorder

RF Cable (provided)

S-VIDEO CONNECTION

To connect to a TV with S-VIDEO/AUDIO IN connectors . . . 1– Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per "AV CONNEC-

TION" (墌 pg. 6).

2– Connect the recorder's S OUT connector to the TV's

S-VIDEO IN connector.

3– Connect the recorder's AUDIO OUT connectors to the TV's

AUDIO IN connectors.

NOTES:

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You can obtain high-quality S-VHS pictures.

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If your television is not stereo-capable, use the recorder's AUDIO OUT connectors to connect to an audio amplifier for Hi-Fi stereo sound reproduction. (墌 pg. 60)

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

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

ATTENTION

䡲 Do NOT Plug the mains power cord into a mains outlet until all connections are completed. 䡲 Do NOT press the button on the recorder or on the remote control to turn on the recorder's

power before you start the Auto Set Up procedure described on page 8.

AFTER YOU FINISH THIS STEP

Go to Step 3 – AUTO SET UP

QUICK SET UP GUIDE (cont.)

AUTO SET UP

STEP

The Auto Set Up function sets the tuner channels, clock and VIDEO Plus+ assigned Guide Program numbers automatically the first time the button on the recorder or on the remote is pressed to turn on the recorder after the mains power cord has been plugged into a mains outlet.

SET THE TUNER CHANNELS, CLOCK AND GUIDE PROGRAM NUMBERS

Before performing the following procedure, make sure that:

䡲 the TV aerial cable is connected to the recorder. 䡲 the mains power cord is plugged into the mains outlet. 䡲 batteries have been installed in the remote control.

Press to turn on the recorder.

If "Auto" appears on the display panel,

press OK or #. "Auto" blinks; do NOT press any button on the recorder or remote control until the display panel shows either the display as illustrated on page 10 or "– – :– –". Auto Set Up usually takes about 4 – 12 minutes; the duration varies by area.

● If "– –:– –" appears on the display panel,

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● If the TV is turned on and set to its AV mode, the AUTO SET screen will appear.

● When you have connected the video recorder to a TV offering T-V Link via the AV connection (墌 pg. 6) and the TV is turned on, the recorder automatically performs the Preset Download (墌 pg. 9) even if you select "Auto" for Auto Set Up function.

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Refer to page 10 to check the results.

ATTENTION

Once you have performed Auto Set Up, all the stored stations and Guide Program numbers remain in the recorder's memory and the recorder will not perform Auto Set Up again. If there is a power cut and the recorder's memory backup expires you only need to reset the clock. (墌 pg. 72)

If you have moved to a different area, perform each setting as required.

䡲 Tuner setting 墌 pg. 64 䡲 Clock setting 墌 pg. 72

If a new station begins broadcasting in your area, perform tuner setting (墌 pg. 64).

NOTES:

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Auto channel set function takes place first; it assigns automatically all receivable stations in your area.

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Auto clock set function sets the clock automatically.

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During auto channel set, the recorder recognizes each

station name of the detected stations and stores them in the recorder's memory, then automatically sets the VIDEO Plus+ system assigned Guide Program numbers for those stations according to the broadcast area.

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If there is a power cut or if you press or MENU while

Auto Set Up is in progress, Auto Set Up will be interrupted; be sure to turn off the recorder power once and press to turn the power back on in order to re-start Auto Set Up.

PRESET DOWNLOAD

SET THE TUNER CHANNELS BY DOWNLOADING FROM YOUR TV, CLOCK AND GUIDE PROGRAM NUMBERS

When you connect the recorder and your TV via fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable (墌 pg. 6), you can set the recorder's tuner channels by downloading preset data from your TV instead of using the Auto Set Up function (墌 pg. 8). After downloading is completed, the recorder sets the clock and the VIDEO Plus+ system assigned Guide Program numbers automatically. For details, refer to the instruction manual for your TV.

ATTENTION

You can use this function only with a TV offering T-V Link, etc.*

* 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.

Before performing the following procedure, make sure that:

䡲 the TV aerial cable is connected to the recorder and a 21-pin SCART cable is connected between your TV and the recorder. 䡲 the mains power cord is plugged into the mains outlet. 䡲 batteries have been installed in the remote control.

Press to turn on the recorder.

If "Auto" appears on the display panel,

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Press or #. Preset position on the display panel increases from "CH1"; do NOT press any button on the recorder or remote control until the display panel shows either the display as illustrated on page 10 or "– – :– –".

● If "– –:– –" appears on the display panel, refer

● If you are using the on-screen display, the T-V

● If you press any button on the recorder or

to select "CH – –" and press OK

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to page 10.

LINK screen will appear. Then the GUIDE PROG SET screen will appear during Guide Program number set.

remote control while downloading is in progress, this process will be interrupted and you will need to start again. See NOTES below.

T-V LINK

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GUIDE PROG SET

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NOTES:

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In areas where no TV station transmits the PDC signal, the recorder cannot perform either auto clock set or auto Guide Program number set.

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If there is a power cut, or if you press or MENU while 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.

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Auto clock may not function properly depending on reception conditions.

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When you perform T-V LINK function, be sure to use fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable.

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On this recorder, the characters available for station names (ID) are A–Z, 0–9, –, downloaded stations may differ from those on your TV (墌 pg. 69).

, + and (space). The names of some

QUICK SET UP GUIDE (cont.)

Auto Set Up/Preset Download results appear on the display panel

When both auto channel set and auto clock set have been completed successfully the

correct current time will be displayed after the OK button is pressed in item after performing item 2 on page 9.

on page 8 or

* You can check if the Guide Program numbers have been set correctly when you perform the VIDEO Plus+ Timer Programming

(墌 pg. 20); if the correct preset position number is displayed in step 4, this confirms that the Guide Program number for the PlusCode number you enter in step 3 has been set correctly.

When auto channel set has been completed successfully but auto clock set has not, "(PR)1" will be displayed after the OK button is pressed in item item 2 on page 9.

When neither auto channel set nor auto clock set has been completed successfully, "– –:– –" will be displayed.

on page 8 or after performing

A If both auto channel set and auto clock set have been performed successfully:

Turn on the TV and select its 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 — 墌 pg. 70) have also been stored in the recorder's memory, the station name will be displayed at the top left corner of the screen for about 5 seconds each time 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 preset positions, or to set or change station names, see pages 66 – 69.

Now you have finished the basic set up and can use your recorder for both playback and recording.

B If auto channel set has succeeded but auto clock set has not:

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

● If you want to set the tuner manually such as to add or skip channels, to change preset positions, or to set or change station names, see pages 66 – 69.

Perform "Clock Set" on page 72.

Now you have finished the basic set up and can use your recorder for both playback and recording.

C If both auto channel set and auto clock set have failed:

Make sure that the TV aerial cable is connected properly to the recorder, or that the 21-pin SCART cable is connected properly between TV and the recorder. Turn off the recorder power once, then turn the recorder power back on again.

Perform "Auto Set Up" on page 8 or "Preset Download" on page 9.

IMPORTANT

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

properly. If the Guide Program numbers are not set properly, when you timer-record a TV programme using the VIDEO Plus+ system, the recorder will record a TV programme of a different station. When programming the timer using the VIDEO Plus+ system, be sure to check that the preset position corresponding to the broadcasting station you wish to record has been selected (墌 pg. 20, "VIDEO Plus+ Timer Programming").

䡲 Your video recorder memorizes all detected stations even if reception of some of them is poor. In these cases picture quality

may be poor. To delete those stations which have an unacceptable picture 墌 "Delete A Channel" on page 67.

䡲 If any of the above problems occur, refer to pages 66 – 69 to input station names (墌 "Set Stations") or delete unnecessary

stations (墌 "Delete A Channel"). You can also change station preset positions (墌 "Change Station Preset Position").

If you have any difficulty with the above procedures call the JVC Customer Service Hot Line on 020 8208 7654

T-V LINK

T-V Link Functions

Direct Rec

You can start recording the programme that you are watching on your TV with simple operation. Press and hold RECORD and press PLAY on the remote control, or press RECORD on the recorder. Follow the procedure below to use this function.

When you connect the recorder and your TV via a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable (墌 pg. 6), the following functions are available. You can use these functions only with a TV offering T-V Link, etc.* For details, refer to the instruction manual for your TV.

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

SMARTLINK, Q-Link, DATA LOGIC or NexTView Link via fullywired 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 for your TV.

TV Auto Power On

You can turn on the TV and set it to video mode automatically whenever you play a tape. For details, refer to the instruction manual for your TV.

NOTE:

"TV Auto Power On" of T-V LINK functions is not possible with the DV deck.

VCR Auto Standby

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

TURN ON THE RECORDER

Press .

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN

Press %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to

"MODE SET", then press OK or #.

SELECT DIRECT REC MODE

Press %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to

"DIRECT REC", then press OK or # to set to "ON".

MODE SET

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S-VHS/AUDIO OUT AUTO O. S. D. ON AUTO TIMER OFF

DIRECT REC ON

POWER SAVE OFF

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MAIN MENU

MODE SET

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

NOTES:

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If "DIRECT REC" is set to "OFF", the RECORD button functions as described in "Recording" (墌 pg. 17, 18) .

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During the Direct Rec, "– –" appears on the display panel.

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When you perform T-V LINK functions, be sure to use a fullywired 21-pin SCART cable.

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Retake function does not work during Direct Rec (墌 pg. 58).

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Direct Rec is not possible with a scrambled broadcast.

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To record a scrambled broadcast, set "DIRECT REC" to "OFF" and follow the procedure described in "Recording" on page 17, 18.

SATELLITE RECEIVER CONTROL

Installing Satellite Controller

Satellite Receiver Control Setting

The following procedure is required if you receive satellite channels through a satellite receiver. Approximately 20 seconds before VIDEO Plus+ timer recording (墌 pg. 20) or Express timer programming (墌 pg. 22) starts, the recorder sets its input mode to "L-2" and automatically switches the satellite receiver’s channels using the provided Satellite Controller.

Satellite receiver

Your recorder

Satellite Controller (suggested locations)

SITUATE SATELLITE CONTROLLER

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

is unobstructed.

ATTACH 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 SATELLITE CONTROLLER TO RECORDER

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

Setting satellite receiver's

Satellite receiver

21-pin SCART cable (not provided)

Back of Recorder

Transmitter

AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER

Satellite Controller

SAT CONTROL

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 AV mode.

TURN ON SATELLITE RECEIVER

Turn on the satellite receiver’s power.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN ON RECORDER

Press MENU.

ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN

Press %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to

“INITIAL SET”, then press

OK or #.

MAIN MENU

MODE SET VHS MODE SET DV MODE SET AUTO CH SET MANUAL CH SET OUTPUT/INPUT SET

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SATELLITE RECEIVER BRAND CODE

JVC 73 AMSTRAD 60, 61, 62, 63, 91 CANAL + 81 D-BOX 85 ECHOSTAR 78 ECHOSTAR (VIA DIGITAL) 82 FINLUX 68 FORCE 89 GALAXIS 69, 88 GRUNDIG 64, 65 HIRSCHMANN 64 ITT NOKIA 68 JERROLD 75 KATHREIN 70, 71 LUXOR 68 MASCOM 92 MASPRO 70 NOKIA 87 PACE 67, 86, 91 PANASONIC 74 PHILIPS 66, 84 PHONOTREND 69 RFT 69 SAGEM 83 SALORA 68 SKYMASTER 69 TPS 83 TRIAX 90 WISI 64

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

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

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

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When selecting the satellite receiver's channel (墌 step 6), 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.

ACCESS SAT CONTROL SET SCREEN

Press %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to

“SAT CONTROL SET”, then press OK or #.

CLOCK SET GUIDE PROG SET

SAT CONTROL SET

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ENTER SATELLITE RECEIVER’S BRAND

Press the appropriate

NUMBER keys to enter the

brand code from the list in the left column, 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.

SAT CONTROL SET

0–9

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SELECT SATELLITE RECEIVER’S CHANNEL FOR TESTING

Press the appropriate

NUMBER keys to enter

one of the channel positions on the satellite receiver, then press OK.

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

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

SAT CONTROL SET

SAT PROG : – – –

0–9

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CHECK RESULT OF TEST

If the satellite receiver’s channel

number has been changed to the same channel as you set in step 6...

Press %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “CHANGED TO ...”, then press OK or # to finish the Sat Control Set mode.

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

Press %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “NOT CHANGED”, then press OK or #. Then perform the procedure again from step 5.

SAT CONTROL SET

SAT PROG : 111

CHANGED TO 111

NOT CHANGED

[

] =

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

INITIAL SET

BRAND : – –

: TEST

EJECT

VHS

SHUTTLE

PLAY

STOP

PLAY

JOG

PAUSE

Playback

Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

Usable cassettes

VHS deck

● 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.

● The VHS deck of 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.

DV deck

Only cassettes marked can be used with the DV deck.

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BASIC OPERATIONS

LOAD A CASSETTE

Making sure the window side is up, the rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette

is pointing towards the recorder. Don’t apply too much pressure when inserting.

● VHS deck

The recorder power comes on automatically. The counter is reset to 0:00:00.

VHS play indicatorDV play indicator

DV deck

First turn on the recorder and load the cassette. If the recorder is turned off, the recorder’s power does not come on when a Mini DV cassette is inserted.

● VHS deck

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

DV deck

If the erase protection switch is set to "SAVE", playback begins automatically. It takes about 15 seconds until the playback picture appears. Also make sure the VCR indicator appears on the front display panel. If not, press TV/VCR on the remote control to turn on the VCR indicator.

SELECT DECK

VHS

TV/VCR

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Press VHS or DV.

FIND PROGRAMME START POINT

If the tape is advanced past the start point, press REW or turn the SHUTTLE ring to the left. To go forward,

press FF or turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.

START PLAYBACK

Press PLAY. The VHS or DV play indicator (#) lights. "BEST" appears blinking in the recorder's display panel

PAUSE

during automatic tracking. (VHS deck only 墌 pg. 28)

● Playback picture quality of LP/EP recordings will not

be as high as SP recordings.

STOP PLAYBACK

Press STOP. The VHS or DV play indicator (#) goes off. Then press EJECT on the VHS or DV deck to remove

the cassette.

INFORMATION

Initiating playback causes the VCR indicator to light and the TV to automatically enter AV mode. To return the TV to TV mode after playback is complete, press TV/VCR so that the VCR indicator turns off. * Depending on the type of TV used, TV/VCR button does

not always function as described above.

Still

NOTES:

●

Refer to the SHUTTLE ring illustration above as you read the

following procedures.

●

When using the JOG dial during playback on the DV deck, turn the JOG dial slowly.

Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback

PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK

Press PAUSE.

ACTIVATE FRAME-BY-FRAME PLAYBACK

Turn the JOG dial to the right for forward frame-byframe playback, or to the left for reverse frame-by-frame

playback.

Press PAUSE.

Press @ or #. (VHS deck only)

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

Slow Motion

ACTIVATE SLOW-MOTION PLAYBACK

During still picture, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right for forward slow motion, or to the left for reverse slow

motion (refer to the illustration above).

During still picture, press and hold PAUSE for 2 seconds, then release. Press and release again to return to still picture. (VHS deck only)

During still picture, press and hold @ or #. Release to return to still picture. (VHS deck only)

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

High-Speed (Turbo) Search

ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED SEARCH

During playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring all the way to the right for forward high-speed search, or to

the left for reverse high-speed search. Releasing

SHUTTLE resumes still picture playback.

During playback or still, press FF for forward highspeed search, or REW for reverse high-speed search.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

NOTE:

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

Variable-Speed Search

ACTIVATE VARIABLE-SPEED SEARCH

During playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right for forward variable-speed search, or to the left for

reverse variable-speed search (refer to the illustration in the left column).

During playback, press @ or #.

● 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 PLAY.

ATTENTION (VHS Deck)

● In the high-speed search, still, slow-motion or frame-byframe playback mode,

● the picture will be distorted.

● noise bars will appear.

● there will be a loss of colour with a tape recorded in LP

mode.

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

● 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.

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

(DV Deck)

● In the high-speed search, still, slow-motion or frame-byframe playback mode with a Mini DV tape, a slight mosaic effect appears on screen.

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Tape Position Indicator (VHS Deck)

The tape position indicator appears on screen when, from the Stop mode, you press FF, REW or perform an Index Search. The position of "5" in relation to "0" (beginning) or "+" (end) shows you where you are on the tape.

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Beginning End

NOTE:

Depending on the type of tape used, there may be times when the indication is not correct.

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Clean the video heads using a dry cleaning cassette (TCL-2U for the VHS deck/ M-DV12CLAU for the DV deck) when:

● "USE CLEANING CASSETTE" appears on the screen (only with "O.S.D." set to "ON" (墌 pg. 55)).

VHS Deck

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

● The picture is unclear or no picture appears.

DV Deck

● No picture during playback.

● Blocks of noise appear during playback.

Time Code (DV Deck)

During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This time code is used to confirm the position on the tape when playing or editing a tape. To perform Random Assemble Editing (墌 pg. 40), time code is necessary.

NOTES:

The presence of a blank (unrecorded) portion in the middle of a tape can result in misoperation.

A "blank portion" of a tape is a section where nothing is recorded on the tape. If you start making a recording in a blank portion of a tape, the time codes will start from "0:00:00" again. If identical time codes are recorded in two different places on a tape, Random Assemble Editing and other similar functions might not operate properly.

In the following circumstances, you should play the tape and confirm where a scene ends, and then begin recording from there:

● When starting to record in the middle of a tape on which a recording has already been made.

● When you have made a recording on a tape, then played that recording back in order to check it, and now wish to continue recording.

● When you have lost power or the batteries have died while you were recording with a camcorder.

Seconds

Minutes

Hours

0 : 00 : 00

EJECT

PAUSE

VHS

STOP

RECORD

PLAY

PR +/–

VHS Deck

STOP

Recording

Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

VHS record indicator

VHS

3,6

NUMBER

RECORD

5,6

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PLAY

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TV/VCR

SP/LP/EP

PR+/–

PAUSE

3,6

LOAD A CASSETTE

Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the record safety tab intact.

● The recorder power comes on automatically. The counter is reset to 0:00:00.

SELECT VHS DECK

Press VHS.

CHOOSE A PROGRAMME

Press PR +/– or the NUMBER keys to select the preset you wish to record.

SET TAPE SPEED

Press SP/LP/EP ( ). Check the SP/LP/EP indicator on the recorder 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 that you play back the EP-recorded tape on this recorder

● Picture quality of LP/EP recordings will not be as high as on SP recordings.

START RECORDING

Press and hold RECORD and press PLAY on the remote control, or press RECORD on the recorder. The VHS

record indicator ( ) lights.

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.

If "DIRECT REC" is set to "ON", the programme that appears on the TV screen will be recorded (墌 pg. 11). (Only with a TV offering T-V Link)

● You can not change the preset whilst recording is in progress. To change the preset, see step 6.

INFORMATION

You can switch between TV mode and AV mode by pressing TV/VCR. * Depending on the type of TV used, TV/VCR button does

not function as described above.

Accidental erasure prevention

VHS/S-VHS

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

PAUSE/RESUME RECORDING

Press PAUSE. Press PLAY to resume recording.

● During the Record Pause mode, you can change the

preset by pressing the PR +/– buttons or the NUMBER keys.

STOP RECORDING

Press STOP. The VHS record indicator ( ) goes off. Then press EJECT on the VHS deck to remove the

cassette.

STOP

EJECT

PAUSE

STOP

RECORD

PLAY

PR +/–

BASIC OPERATIONS (cont.)

3,6

DV record indicator

3,6

NUMBER

5,6

RECORD

5,6

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TV/VCR

SP/LP/EP

PR+/–

PAUSE

3,6

DV Deck

LOAD A CASSETTE

Insert a Mini DV cassette with the erase protection switch set to "REC".

● Turn on the recorder before loading a cassette.

SELECT DV DECK

Press DV.

CHOOSE A PROGRAMME

Press PR +/– or the NUMBER keys to select the preset you wish to record.

SET TAPE SPEED

Press SP/LP/EP ( ). Check the SP/LP indicator on the recorder display panel to confirm the selected tape

speed.

● Picture quality of LP recordings will not be as high as on SP recordings.

START RECORDING

Press and hold RECORD and press PLAY on the remote control, or press RECORD on the recorder. The DV

record indicator ( ) lights.

If "DIRECT REC" is set to "ON", the programme that appears on the TV screen will be recorded (墌 pg. 11). (Only with a TV offering T-V Link)

● You can not change the preset whilst recording is in progress. To change the preset, see step 6.

INFORMATION

You can switch between TV mode and AV mode by pressing TV/VCR. * Depending on the type of TV used, TV/VCR button does

not function as described above.

Accidental erasure prevention

Mini DV

To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette, set its erase protection switch to "SAVE". To record on it later, set the switch to "REC".

Erase protection switch

PAUSE/RESUME RECORDING

Press PAUSE. Press PLAY to resume recording.

● During the Record Pause mode, you can change the

preset by pressing the PR +/– buttons or the NUMBER keys.

STOP RECORDING

Press STOP. The DV record indicator ( ) goes off. Then press EJECT on the DV deck to remove the cassette.

NOTES:

●

It is not possible to record a TV programme on both the VHS deck and the DV deck simultaneously. In addition, it is not possible to record simultaneously from the same external input.

●

When you record a tape on the DV deck with the recording speed set to "LP", we recommend that you play that tape back on this deck. Digital video recorders from other manufacturers may not be able to play the tape properly.

Record One Programme While Watching Another

SELECT PRESET TO WATCH

Once recording is in progress, all you need to do is to set the preset controls on the TV for the station you

wish to view.

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

Instant Timer Recording (ITR)

This easy method lets you record for from 30 minutes to 6 hours (VHS) or to 120 minutes (DV) (selectable in 30-min. increments), and shuts the recorder off after recording is finished.

START RECORDING

Press RECORD on the recorder.

ENGAGE ITR MODE

Press RECORD again. " " blinks and 0:30 appears on the front display panel.

SET RECORDING DURATION

If you want to record for more than 30 minutes, press

RECORD to extend the time. Each press extends

recording time by 30 minutes.

NOTES:

●

You can only perform ITR using the RECORD button on the recorder's front panel.

●

You can play a tape on one deck while using the other deck for Instant Timer Recording. However, remember that the deck will turn itself off when the Instant Timer Recording ends.

Tape Remaining Time (VHS Deck Only)

DISPLAY REMAINING TIME

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

● The display panel shows the tape remaining time with " " displayed.

● By pressing the – –:– – button, you can change the display to show the counter reading (VHS deck only), time code (DV deck only), channel position*, clock time or tape remaining time (VHS deck only).

* channel position is not displayed during playback.

NOTE:

Depending on the type of tape used, there may be times when the tape remaining time reading may not appear right away, or is not correct. "– –:– –" may sometimes appear, or the display may blink on occasion.

Elapsed Recording Time Indication (VHS Deck Only)

You can check the exact time of a recording.

SET COUNTER DISPLAY

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

RESET COUNTER

Press 0000 before starting recording or playback.

● The counter is reset to “0:00:00” and shows the exact

elapsed time as the tape runs.

Recording Resume Function

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

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DAILY

VIDEO Plus+

BASIC OPERATIONS (cont.)

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

Perform step 1 in the left column.

Timer Programming

Before performing the VIDEO Plus+ Timer Programming:

● Make sure that the recorder's built-in clock is set properly.

● Select the recording deck by pressing VHS or DV.

● Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the safety tab in

place, or a Mini DV cassette with the erase protection switch set to "REC".

● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

LCD panel

LCD PROG

NUMBER

PDC

PROG

You can use the remote control with LCD panel to enter the PlusCode number.

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VHS

STOP+/–

4 4

SP/LP/EP

SELECT DECK

Press VHS or DV.

ACCESS VIDEO PLUS+ DISPLAY

Press LCD PROG. The LCD panel looks like this:

ENTER PLUSCODE NUMBER

Press the NUMBER keys to enter the PlusCode number of a programme you wish to record, then press .

●

If you make a mistake, press and input the correct number.

The PlusCode number you enter appears on the LCD panel:

Then go to step 4 in the right column.

ACCESS VIDEO PLUS+ SCREEN

Press PROG.

VIDEO PLUS+

[0 – 9] = VIDEO PLUS+

+/–

[

] : EXPRESS PROGRAMING

[PROG] : EXIT

The front display panel looks like this:

ENTER PLUSCODE NUMBER

Press the NUMBER keys to enter the PlusCode

number of the programme you wish to record, then press OK.

● If you make a mistake, press and input the correct number.

The PlusCode number you enter appears on the front display panel:

The display panel shows only a 4-digit number.

ACCESS VIDEO PLUS+ PROGRAM SCREEN

The VIDEO Plus+ Program screen appears (if you’re

just starting out, “P1” appears).

The display panel shows the programme start time. Pressing changes the display to the programme stop time, then the date and preset position.

IMPORTANT

Make sure the preset position number you wish to record is displayed; if not, see "VIDEO Plus+ system Setup" on page 73 and set the Guide Program number for that PlusCode number correctly.

● If the number you entered is invalid, "ERROR" appears on the screen and "Err" appears on the display panel. Press and input a valid PlusCode number.

● If the "GUIDE PROG SET" screen appears, see "ATTENTION – Regarding Guide Program Number Set" on page 21.

VIDEO PLUS+

12345678

[0 – 9] = [ ] : DELETE [PROG] : EXIT

VIDEO PLUS+ 123456789

START STOP 21:00 = 22:00

SP VPS/PDC OFF

DATE TV PROG

25.12 1

: OK

VHS – P1 –

BBC 1

SET TAPE SPEED

Press SP/LP/EP ( ) to set the tape speed.

SET PDC MODE

Press PDC to select "ON" or "OFF".

If "VPS/PDC ON" is displayed on the screen or "VPS/

PDC" is lit on the display panel, PDC is set to ON.

If "VPS/PDC OFF" is displayed on the screen or "VPS/

PDC" is not lit on the display panel, PDC is set to OFF.

墌 "PDC Recording" in the column below.

● VPS (Video Programme System) recording is not

currently available in the U.K. and not possible with this recorder.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

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

appears. If the timer programme is overlapped with another one that was already set, "PROGRAM OVERLAPPED" appears on screen and "Err" appears on the front display panel. (墌 pg. 25)

● Repeat steps 1 – 7 for each additional programme.

ENGAGE RECORDER’S TIMER MODE

Press ‰ (TIMER). The recorder turns off automatically and ‰ appears on the display panel.

● To disengage the timer, press ‰ (TIMER) again.

Satellite Receiver Users

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

Perform "Satellite Receiver Control Setting" (墌 pg. 12).

Perform steps 1 – 8. In step 4, the display panel shows "L2" for the preset position. In step 6, you cannot set PDC to ON.

Leave the satellite receiver's power on.

ATTENTION

Regarding Guide Program Number Set

"GUIDE PROG SET" appears after performing step 3 if the Guide Program number for the PlusCode number you entered has not been set.

● If you want to set the Guide Program number for the

satellite broadcast station, press the NUMBER key "0" to change "TV PROG" to "SAT". Press %ﬁ to input the preset position number on which your recorder or satellite receiver receives that station, then press OK or # to set the Guide Program Number. The VIDEO Plus+ Program screen appears.

GUIDE PROG SET

GUIDE PROG TV PROG

2 – –

] =

[

∞

[PROG] : EXIT

[0] : SAT

(Ex.) To timer-record a BBC2 programme with the VIDEO Plus+ system. * If your recorder receives

BBC2 on the preset position 2, press OK or # after entering "2".

NOTES:

●

To Change The Stop Time . . . . . . press STOP +/– in step 4. You can compensate for anticipated programme schedule delays this way.

●

To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . . . . . in step 4, press WEEKLY (NUMBER key “9”) for weekly serials or DAILY (NUMBER key “8”) for daily serials (Monday – Friday). Either "WEEKLY" or "DAILY" appears on the screen. Pressing the button again makes the corresponding indication disappear.

●

You can programme the VHS deck and the DV deck to timerrecord as many as 6 programmes each. If you try to programme each deck to record a seventh, "PROGRAM FULL" appears on screen and "FULL" appears on the front display panel. To record the extra programme, you must first cancel any unnecessary programmes (墌 pg. 24).

●

It is not possible to timer-record a TV programme with a PlusCode number which starts with "0".

●

It is not possible to timer-record the same programme on both the VHS deck and the DV deck simultaneously.

●

If the times that are programmed for recording on the DV deck and on the VHS deck overlap, the earlier start time takes precedence. If the start times are the same, the VHS deck takes precedence.

Timer Warning

If you have programmed your recorder to timer-record a programme or a series of programmes, a warning appears on the screen to tell you that the recording is due to start in 5 minutes.

NOTES:

●

The warning only appears if you’re not in the Timer mode at the time.

●

If this recorder is being used as the player for tape dubbing, the warning screen will be recorded on the tape in the other video recorder.

The warning blinks for the entire 5 minutes leading up to the start of timer recording. To clear the display, press .

– WARNING– TIMER RECORDING TO START SOON

[ ]

PDC Recording

Now available from some TV stations, PDC (Programme Delivery Control) is a service designed to assure safe, accurate timer recording. With this system, special code signals are transmitted together with the audio/video signals. These code signals control your video recorder and have precedence over the advertised times which you may have preset into the timer. This means that your recorder will start and stop recording when the preset TV programmes actually start and end — even if the broadcast time of a preset TV programme is changed from what has been advertised. PDC is currently available nationally on BBC1, BBC2, Ch.4 and Ch.5, except from a few small relay transmitters. Ch.3 operates a PDC service in some areas. All channels intend to offer this service in due course. Check your TV programme listing guide for latest information. If the channel you intend to record does not offer a PDC service your recorder will not start recording if PDC has been selected. Be sure to set PDC to "OFF" if PDC is not available on your selected channel (墌 step 6 above).

NOTES:

●

PDC recording is also possible when a satellite receiver or a cable system is connected to AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER on your recorder.

●

PDC recording is also possible via the AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector.

WEEKLY

DAILY

DATE+/

–

STOP+/–

Express Timer

BASIC OPERATIONS (cont.)

If you don’t know the PlusCode number for the programme you wish to record, use the following procedure to set your recorder to timer-record the programme.

ACCESS VIDEO PLUS+

Programming

Before performing Express Timer Programming:

● Make sure that the recorder's built-in clock is set properly.

● Select the recording deck by pressing VHS or DV.

● Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the safety tab in

place, or a Mini DV cassette with the erase protection switch set to "REC".

● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

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SP/LP/EP

PR+/–

1,9

2,3

PDC

PROG

START+/–

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Press PROG.

ACCESS PROGRAMME SCREEN

Press START +/–. (If you’re just starting out, “P1”

appears.)

The front display panel looks like this:

ENTER PROGRAMME START TIME

Press START +/– to enter the time you want

recording to start.

● Press and hold START +/– to move in 30-

minute increments, or press and release repeatedly to move 1 minute at a time.

The front display panel looks like this:

VHS – P1 –

START STOP

– –:– – = – –:– –

SP VPS/PDC OFF

DATE TV PROG

– –.– –– –

[+/–] = [PROG] : EXIT

VHS – P1 –

START STOP

21:00 = – –:– –

SP VPS/PDC OFF

DATE TV PROG

– –.– –– –

[+/–] = [PROG] : EXIT

[0] : SAT

ENTER PROGRAMME STOP TIME

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

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

ENTER PROGRAMME DATE

Press DATE +/– to enter the date on which you wish to record. (The current date first appears on screen. The

date you enter will appear in its place.)

ENTER PRESET POSITION

Press PR +/– to enter the preset position corre-

sponding to the broadcasting station you wish to record.

START STOP

21:00 = 22:00

SP VPS/PDC OFF

DATE TV PROG

25.12 1

[+/–] = [PROG] : EXIT

SET TAPE SPEED

Press SP/LP/EP ( ) to set the tape speed.

SET PDC MODE

Press PDC to select "ON" or "OFF".

If "VPS/PDC ON" is displayed on the screen or "VPS/ PDC" is lit on the display panel, PDC is set to ON.

If "VPS/PDC OFF" is displayed on the screen or "VPS/

PDC" is not lit on the display panel, PDC is set to OFF.

墌 "PDC Recording" in the right column.

● VPS (Video Programme System) recording is not

currently available in the U.K. and not possible with this recorder.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

After confirming all information is correct, press PROG or OK. "PROGRAM COMPLETED" appears on the

screen for about 5 seconds, then normal screen appears. If the timer programme is overlapped with another one that was already set, "PROGRAM OVERLAPPED" appears on screen and "Err" appears on the front display panel. (墌 pg. 25)

● Repeat steps 1 – 9 for each additional programme.

VHS – P1 –

[0] : SAT

BBC 1

Satellite Receiver Users

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

Perform "Satellite Receiver Control Setting" (墌 pg. 12).

Perform steps 1 – 10. In step 6, press the NUMBER key "0" to change "TV PROG" to "SAT". The display panel shows "L2" for the preset position. Then press PR +/– to enter the preset position for the satellite broadcast. In step 8, you cannot set PDC to ON.

Leave the satellite receiver's power on.

PDC Recording

NOTES:

●

Set the start time (PDC time) exactly as advertised in the TV listing. A different time than advertised will result in no recording.

●

PDC recording is also possible when a satellite receiver or a cable system is connected to AV2 (L-2) IN/ DECODER on your recorder.

●

PDC recording is also possible via the AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector.

ENGAGE RECORDER’S TIMER MODE

Press ‰ (TIMER). The recorder turns off automatically and ‰ appears on the display panel.

● To disengage the timer, press ‰ (TIMER) again.

To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . .

. . . anytime during steps 2 through 9, press WEEKLY (NUMBER key “9”) for weekly serials or DAILY (NUMBER key “8”) for daily serials (Monday – Friday). Either "WEEKLY" or "DAILY" appears on the screen. Pressing the button again makes the corresponding indication disappear.

NOTE:

Timer Warning

If you have programmed your recorder to timer-record a programme or a series of programmes, a warning appears on the screen to tell you that the recording is due to start in 5 minutes.

NOTES:

●

The warning only appears if you’re not in the Timer mode at the time.

●

If this recorder is being used as the player for tape dubbing, the warning screen will be recorded on the tape in the other video recorder.

The warning blinks for the entire 5 minutes leading up to the start of timer recording. To clear the display, press .

– WARNING– TIMER RECORDING TO START SOON

[ ]

DATE+/–

STOP+/–

PDC

START+/–

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PR+/–

BASIC OPERATIONS (cont.)

Check, Cancel And Replace Programmes

DISENGAGE TIMER MODE

Press ‰, then press .

ACCESS PROGRAMME CHECK SCREEN/DISPLAY

Press .

● The programme check

screen or display appears for the deck (VHS or DV) being selected.

ACCESS PROGRAMME SCREEN/ DISPLAY

Press again to check more information. Each time you press , the

next programme's information appears.

VHS

START STOP CH DATE 1 8:00 10:00 3 24.12 2 10:00 10:45 2 25.12 3 11:30 13:00 1 25.12 4 5 6

[

] : NEXT

VHS – P1 –

START STOP

8:00 = 10:00

SP VPS/PDC OFF

DATE TV PROG

24.12 3

[

] : NEXT

ITV

● The display panel shows the programme start time.

Pressing OK changes the display to the programme stop time, then the date and the preset position.

To cancel or replace a programme...

CANCEL OR REPLACE A PROGRAMME

Press to cancel a programme. To replace a programme, press the appropriate button: START+/–,

STOP+/–, DATE+/–, PR+/–, SP/LP/EP ( ), PDC.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN/ DISPLAY

Press as many times as necessary. If there are still some programmes to be recorded, go on to step 6.

RETURN TO TIMER MODE

Press ‰.

NOTE:

You can also check the programmes on the display panel even if the recorder's power is off (unless the recorder is in the Power Save mode 墌 pg. 56) or the recorder is in the Timer mode; however, it is not possible to cancel or replace the programmes.

PDC

PR+/–

STOP+/–

PROG

START+/–

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SP/LP/EP

DATE+/–

When programmes overlap each other

If "PROGRAM OVERLAPPED" appears, you have another programme overlapping the programme you have just made. The Program Check screen appears and conflicting programmes will start blinking.

START STOP CH DATE

00 10 : 00 3 24 . 12

00 10 : 45 2 25 . 12

210

PROGRAM OVERLAPPED

30 13 : 00 1 25 . 12

311 4 5 6 7 8

[

] : NEXT

EX. Programme 1 (you have just made) and

Programme 4 overlap each other on the VHS deck.

CONFIRM OVERLAPPING PROGRAMMES

Overlapping programmes blink on the screen.

VHS

START STOP CH DATE

18 : 00 10 : 00 3 24 . 12

210

00 10 : 45 2 25 . 12

30 13 : 00 1 25 . 12

311

00 10 : 00 92 DAILY

49 5 6 DV

[

] =

∞

[PROG] : EXIT

SELECT PROGRAMME TO MODIFY

Press %ﬁ, then press OK or #.

● You can only select one of the overlapping

programmes.

ATTENTION

If the programme you have just made and "DV" are blinking, there is a conflicting programme on the DV deck.

Press %ﬁ to move the highlight bar to "DV", then press OK or #. DV Programme Check screen appears.

Cancel or change programme setting as described in step 2 and 3 in the right column.

VHS

START STOP CH DATE

18 : 00 10 : 00 3 24 . 12

00 10 : 45 2 25 . 12

210

30 13 : 00 1 25 . 12

311

00 23 : 00 92 DAILY

422 5 6

] =

[

∞

[PROG] : EXIT

START STOP CH DATE

19 : 00 10 : 00 20 24 . 12

2 3 4 5 6 VHS

[

] =

∞

[PROG] : EXIT

NOTE:

If you do not mind this overlap, press PROG to finish the timer programme setting. The programme with the lower programme number will be recorded and the other one will not be recorded correctly. Without doing anything for about 1 minutes, the recorder will finish the timer programming.

CANCEL OR CHANGE PROGRAMME SETTING

To cancel a programme,

press when the Program

screen you do not want is shown. "PROGRAM COMPLETED" appears on the screen for about 5 seconds, then normal screen appears.

To change a programme,

START STOP

8:00 = 10:00

SP VPS/PDC OFF

DATE TV PROG

24.12 3

[

] : DELETE [+/–] =

[PROG] : EXIT

press the appropriate button: START+/–, STOP+/–, DATE +/–, PR +/–, SP/LP/EP ( ) and/or PDC when the Program screen on which you want to make changes is shown, then press OK. "PROGRAM COMPLETED" appears on the screen for about 5 seconds, then normal screen appears.

NOTE:

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

VHS – P1 –

ITV

S-VHS ET

Recording According To Tape Type

Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

ADVANCED OPERATIONS

Super VHS (S-VHS), Super VHS ET (S-VHS ET) and VHS (VHS Deck Only)

Your recorder can record in S-VHS, S-VHS ET or VHS.

To record in S-VHS:

Perform the steps 1 – 4 below to set "S-VHS" to "ON". Then, insert a cassette marked "S-VHS", the S-VHS indicator will light on the display panel. The S-VHS recording mode will be selected.

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

See "Super VHS ET (S-VHS ET)" on page 27.

To record in VHS:

Insert a cassette marked "VHS". Press S-VHS ET on the recorder. You can check the current setting ("S-VHS ET : ON" or "S-VHS ET : OFF") if "O.S.D." is set to "ON" (墌 pg. 55). If "S-VHS ET : ON" appears on the TV screen, press S-VHS ET again in about 5 seconds to set it to "OFF". The VHS recording mode will be automatically selected regardless of the S-VHS mode setting.

To record in VHS on an S-VHS cassette:

Insert the cassette marked "S-VHS", the S-VHS indicator will light on the display panel. Then, perform the steps 1 – 4 below to set the "S-VHS" to "OFF"; the S-VHS indicator will go out. The VHS recording mode will be selected.

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ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS VHS MODE SET

4 4

SCREEN

Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "VHS MODE

SET" by pressing %ﬁ, then press OK or #.

SELECT S-VHS MODE

Move the highlight (pointer) to "S-VHS" by

pressing %ﬁ, then press OK or # to select "ON" or "OFF".

MAIN MENU

MODE SET

VHS MODE SET

DV MODE SET AUTO CH SET MANUAL CH SET OUTPUT/INPUT SET INITIAL SET

] =

[

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

VHS MODE SET

B. E. S. T. ON PICTURE CONTROL AUTO AUTO SP=LP TIMER OFF DIGITAL 3R ON

S-VHS ON

DIGITAL TBC/NR ON VIDEO STABILIZER OFF

[5∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

NOTE:

When playing back a tape that has been recorded in S-VHS, the S-VHS indicator lights on the display panel regardless of the "S-VHS" mode setting.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

S-VHS ET

RECORD

PLAY

Super VHS ET (S-VHS ET) — Recording on VHS tapes with S-VHS quality (VHS deck Only)

This function allows you to record in SP mode on VHS tapes with S-VHS picture quality. Tapes recorded using this function can be played back on a recorder equipped with the S-VHS ET function.

● You can activate this function only before you start recording on a VHS tape.

● Before recording, make sure that "B.E.S.T." is set to "ON". (墌 pg. 28)

ENGAGE S-VHS ET MODE

Press S-VHS ET on the recorder. You can check the current setting ("S-VHS ET : ON" or "S-VHS ET : OFF") if

"O.S.D." is set to "ON" (墌 pg. 55). If "S-VHS ET : OFF" appears on the TV screen, press S-VHS ET again in about 5 seconds to set it to "ON".

● The S-VHS indicator lights up on the front display panel.

RECORD

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PLAY

START RECORDING

Press and hold RECORD and press PLAY on the remote control, or press RECORD on the recorder.

NOTES:

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

●

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

(墌 pg. 19) is in progress.

... while B.E.S.T. (墌 pg. 28) is in progress.

●

S-VHS ET does not work ... ... with S-VHS tapes. ... with recordings in LP/EP mode.

●

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

●

You can play back S-VHS ET recordings on most S-VHS recorders and on VHS recorders equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) function. (Notice: some recorders are not compatible with this function.)

●

On some tapes noise may appear when playing back a tape recorded with this function. (If playback picture becomes blurred or interrupted, use a cleaning cassette.)

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In the high-speed search, still, slow-motion or frame-by-frame playback modes (墌 pg. 15), noise may appear. If these modes are used frequently on a tape recorded with the S-VHS ET function, the tape may be damaged and the picture may be deteriorated.

PLAY

PAUSE

Playback/ Recording

ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.)

B.E.S.T. Picture System (VHS Deck Only)

The B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking) system checks the condition of the tape in use during recording and playback, and compensates to provide the highest-possible recording and playback pictures. The default setting for both recording and playback is “ON”.

According To Tape Characteristics

Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

PLAY

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RECORD

TURN ON THE RECORDER

Press .

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS VHS MODE SET SCREEN

Press %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to

"VHS MODE SET", then press OK or #.

MODE SET

VHS MODE SET

DV MODE SET AUTO CH SET MANUAL CH SET OUTPUT/INPUT SET INITIAL SET

[

] =

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

SELECT B.E.S.T. MODE

Press %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to

"B.E.S.T.", then press OK or # to set to "ON" or "OFF".

B. E. S. T. ON

PICTURE CONTROL AUTO AUTO SP=LP TIMER OFF DIGITAL 3R ON S-VHS ON DIGITAL TBC/NR ON VIDEO STABILIZER OFF

[5∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

MAIN MENU

VHS MODE SET

RECORD

PAUSE

Recording

START RECORDING

Press and hold RECORD and press PLAY on the remote, or press RECORD on the recorder.

DURING B.E.S.T.

B.E.S.T. COMPLETE

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

NOTES:

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

Pressing the recorder's RECORD button while "BEST" is displayed does not start Instant Timer Recording (墌 pg. 19).

Playback

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

START PLAYBACK

Press PLAY.

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

● B.E.S.T. is active during Auto Tracking. “BEST” appears blinking on the recorder’s display panel.

NOTES:

●

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

●

When watching a rental tape or one recorded on another video recorder, or when using this recorder as the player for editing, set B.E.S.T. to your preference by performing steps 1 through 5 on page 28.

●

"BEST" only appears at the beginning of automatic tracking. Even though it doesn't appear after that, the B.E.S.T. function is operative.

ATTENTION

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

1) Press and hold PAUSE and press RECORD to engage the

RECORD PAUSE mode.

●

The recorder then automatically checks the condition

of the tape and, after approximately 7 seconds, reenters RECORD PAUSE.

2) Press PLAY when you are ready to start recording.

●

If you want to bypass the B.E.S.T. system and begin

recording immediately, set “B.E.S.T.” to “OFF” in step 4 on page 28.

Playback Picture Adjustment

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ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.)

Digital TBC/NR (VHS Deck Only)

Your video recorder is equipped with a 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 the Digital TBC feature when... ... playing back a tape recorded on a camcorder. ... playing back a tape repeatedly used. ... using this video recorder as the player for editing.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS VHS MODE SET SCREEN

Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "VHS MODE

SET" by pressing %ﬁ, then press OK or #.

MAIN MENU

MODE SET

VHS MODE SET

DV MODE SET AUTO CH SET MANUAL CH SET OUTPUT/INPUT SET INITIAL SET

] =

[

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

Manual Tracking (VHS Deck Only)

Your video recorder is equipped with automatic tracking control. For most tapes this will automatically adjust the tracking to suit the particular tape you are playing. In some circumstances it may be necessary to make manual tracking adjustments. This is usually only associated with old or worn tapes or recordings made on old or worn recorders. If the automatic tracking control fails to operate correctly you will see noise bars across the picture as shown on the left below. To correct this you can override the automatic control and adjust the tracking manually by pressing the PR buttons.

OVERRIDE AUTOMATIC TRACKING

Press on the remote to engage manual tracking.

ADJUST TRACKING MANUALLY

Press PR + or – to adjust tracking.

RETURN TO AUTOMATIC TRACKING

Press on the remote to re-engage automatic tracking.

SELECT DIGITAL TBC/NR SET MODE

Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "DIGITAL

TBC/NR" by pressing %ﬁ, then press OK or # to set to "ON".

VHS MODE SET

B. E. S. T. ON PICTURE CONTROL AUTO AUTO SP=LP TIMER OFF DIGITAL 3R ON S-VHS ON

DIGITAL TBC/NR ON

VIDEO STABILIZER OFF

[5∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

NOTES:

●

If you play back a tape recorded under poor TV reception condition, there may be cases where the picture becomes 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, set "DIGITAL TBC/NR" to "OFF".

NOTE:

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

Digital 3R (VHS Deck Only)

Digital 3R picture system applies edge correction to the luminance signal to enhance detail.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS VHS MODE SET SCREEN

Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "VHS MODE

SET" by pressing %ﬁ, then press OK or #.

SELECT DIGITAL 3R SET MODE

Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "DIGITAL 3R"

by pressing %ﬁ, then press OK or # to set to "ON".

MAIN MENU

MODE SET

VHS MODE SET

DV MODE SET AUTO CH SET MANUAL CH SET OUTPUT/INPUT SET INITIAL SET

[

] =

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

VHS MODE SET

B. E. S. T. ON PICTURE CONTROL AUTO AUTO SP=LP TIMER OFF

DIGITAL 3R ON

S-VHS ON DIGITAL TBC/NR ON VIDEO STABILIZER OFF

[5∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

Video Stabilizer (VHS Deck Only)

You can automatically correct vertical vibrations in the picture when playing back unstable recordings made on another recorder. * The default setting is "OFF".

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS VHS MODE SET SCREEN

Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "VHS MODE SET" by pressing %ﬁ, then press OK or #.

SELECT VIDEO STABILIZER SET MODE

Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "VIDEO

STABILIZER" by pressing %ﬁ, then press OK or # to set to "ON".

RETURN TO NORMAL

VHS MODE SET

B. E. S. T. ON PICTURE CONTROL AUTO AUTO SP=LP TIMER OFF DIGITAL 3R ON S-VHS ON DIGITAL TBC/NR OFF

VIDEO STABILIZER ON

[5∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

NOTES:

●

Normally it is recommendable to keep "DIGITAL 3R" set to "ON".

●

Depending on the type of tape being used, picture quality may sometimes be better with "DIGITAL 3R" set to "OFF".

SCREEN

Press MENU.

NOTES:

●

When you finish viewing a tape, be sure to set this function to "OFF".

●

Regardless of the setting, this function has no effect during recording and during special effects playback.

●

The on-screen display may jitter vertically when this function is set to "ON".

●

To watch recordings with close-caption, set this function to "OFF".

●

Video Stabilizer and Digital TBC/NR cannot be used at the same time. If you activate Digital TBC/NR when "VIDEO STABILIZER" is set to "ON", Video Stabilizer will be automatically turned "OFF".

Looking For The Scene

ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.)

Index Search (VHS Deck Only)

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

£ 2

You Want

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30 SEC

NOTE:

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

ACTIVATE INDEX SEARCH

Press @ or # (™ or £). “™ 1” or “£ 1” is displayed on screen and search begins in the corre-

sponding direction.

● To access index codes 2 through 9, press @ or repeatedly until the correct index number is displayed. Ex.: 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

AB C D E F

–2 –1 1 2 3

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

Skip Search (VHS Deck Only)

Index number

SKIP OVER UNWANTED SECTIONS

Press 30 SEC 1 to 4 times during playback. Each press initiates a 30-second period of fast-motion playback.

Normal playback resumes automatically.

NOTE:

To return to normal playback during a Skip Search, press PLAY.

Instant ReView (VHS Deck Only)

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

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NOTE:

Before starting, make sure that the recorder is off and that the

REVIEW

Timer mode is disengaged.

ACTIVATE INSTANT REVIEW

Press REVIEW. The recorder power comes on and the recorder searches for the index code indicating the start

of the last timer-recorded programme. Once it’s found, playback begins automatically.

● The front display panel tells you how many programmes have been timer-recorded. If you have, for example, 3 programmes, “REVIEW” and "3" appear and blink. To watch the first of the 3 programmes, press REVIEW three times. The recorder searches and begins playback automatically. You can access a programme as far as 9 index codes away from the current tape position.

NOTE:

Instant ReView is not possible while the recorder is in the Timer mode.

Selecting The Sound You Want

ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.)

Soundtrack Selection (VHS Deck)

The VHS recording deck 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 AUDIO on the remote control changes the soundtrack being played back as follows:

AUDIO

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TRACK

On-Screen Display

HI FI

L R

HI FI

NORM For audio-dubbed tapes

HI FI

NORM

NOTES:

●" HIFI L R

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 36.

●

Bilingual programmes are not currently broadcast in the U.K.

●

"O.S.D." must be set to "ON" or the on-screen displays will not appear ( pg. 55).

For Hi-Fi stereo tapes

For main audio of Bilingual tapes

For sub audio of Bilingual tapes

For audio-dubbed tapes

" should normally be selected. In this

USE

Soundtrack Selection (DV Deck)

The DV recording deck is capable of recording two soundtracks (L and R) and will play back the one you select.

During Playback

Pressing AUDIO on the remote control changes the soundtrack being played back as follows:

TRACK

On-Screen Display

L R For stereo or Bilingual tapes

R For sub audio of Bilingual tapes

For main audio of Bilingual tapes

USE

NOTE:

Bilingual programmes are not currently broadcast in the U.K.

Sound Mode Selection (DV Deck)

Press MENU to access the Main Menu screen.

Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "DV MODE SET" by pressing %ﬁ, then press OK or #.

Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "SOUND MODE" by pressing %ﬁ, then press OK or # to select "12BIT" or "16BIT".

Press MENU to return to the normal screen.

DV MODE SET

SOUND MODE 12BIT

12BIT MODE SOUND1 AUDIO REC NICAM

NOTE:

Set "SOUND MODE" to "12BIT" at the original recording on a Mini DV tape, if you wish to perform Audio Dubbing later.

[5∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

12BIT Mode Setting (Audio-dubbed Mini DV Tape)

Press MENU to access the Main Menu screen.

Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "DV MODE SET" by pressing %ﬁ, then press OK or #.

Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "12BIT MODE" by pressing %ﬁ, then press OK or # to select "SOUND1", "SOUND2" or "FULL SOUND".

Press MENU to return to the normal screen.

12BIT MODE SOUND YOU HEAR

SOUND1 Original recorded sound

SOUND2 Audio-dubbed sound

FULL SOUND

Original recorded sound and Audio-dubbed sound

NOTES:

When "12BIT MODE" is set to "FULL SOUND":

●

For bilingual tapes, both the main and sub audio will be audible.

●

To select just the main audio or just the sub audio of Bilingual tapes, set "12BIT MODE" to "SOUND1".

DV MODE SET

SOUND MODE 12BIT

12BIT MODE SOUND1

AUDIO REC NICAM

[5∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

AUDIO

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ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.)

Receiving NICAM Stereo And Bilingual Programmes

Your recorder is equipped with a Digital stereo sound decoder (NICAM), making reception of stereo and bilingual broadcasts possible.

When the recorder is tuned to a different station, the type of broadcast being received will be displayed on the TV screen for a few seconds.

Type of Broadcast Being Received

Regular Monaural (none) NICAM Stereo ST NICAM NICAM Bilingual BIL. NICAM NICAM Monaural NICAM

● To listen to a stereo programme, press AUDIO until

"HI FI L R" appears on the screen.

● To listen to a bilingual programme, press AUDIO until

"HI FI L " or "HI FI R" appears on the screen (as required).

● To listen to the Standard (regular monaural) audio while

receiving a NICAM broadcast, press AUDIO until "NORM" appears on the screen.

NOTE:

"O.S.D." must be set to "ON" or the on-screen displays will not appear ( pg. 55).

On-screen Display

To Record NICAM Stereo And Bilingual Programmes (Only For The Users In Eastern Europe)

● VHS deck

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

● DV deck (See "AUDIO REC Mode Setting" below.)

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" (pg. 34, 35).

AUDIO REC Mode Setting

Press MENU to access the Main Menu screen.

Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "DV MODE SET" by pressing %ﬁ, then press OK or #.

Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "AUDIO REC" by pressing %ﬁ, then press OK or # to select "NICAM" or "MONO".

Press MENU to return to the normal screen.

● When "AUDIO REC" is set to "NICAM", the NICAM audio programme will be recorded on the audio track.

● When "AUDIO REC" is set to "MONO", the Standard (monaural) audio program will be recorded on the audio track.

DV MODE SET

SOUND MODE 12BIT 12BIT MODE SOUND1

AUDIO REC NICAM

[5∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

Minimizing Picture

Picture Control (VHS Deck Only)

This feature helps you to adjust the playback picture quality according to your preference. *The default setting is "AUTO."

ACCESS MAIN MENU

Degradation While Editing

Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

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SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS VHS MODE SET SCREEN

Move the highlighted bar (pointer) to "VHS MODE SET" by pressing %ﬁ, then press OK or #.

SELECT PICTURE CONTROL SET MODE

Move the highlighted bar (pointer) to "PICTURE

CONTROL" by pressing %ﬁ, then press OK or # to select the desired mode. AUTO: Provides optimised

picture benefits of B.E.S.T. Picture System. Normally select "AUTO".

EDIT: Minimizes picture degradation during editing

(recording and playback).

SOFT: Reduces image coarseness when viewing

overplayed tapes containing a lot of noise.

SHARP: Clearer, sharper-edged picture when viewing

images with lots of flat, same-coloured surfaces such as cartoons.

B. E. S. T. ON

PICTURE CONTROL AUTO

AUTO SP=LP TIMER OFF DIGITAL 3R ON S-VHS ON DIGITAL TBC/NR ON VIDEO STABILIZER OFF

[5∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

VHS MODE SET

Advantages Of S-VHS Video Recorders

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

● From VHS to S-VHS: Record VHS playback signals in the S-VHS mode. Although the picture quality is inherently limited by that of the original, the edited tape has better picture quality than those made by VHS-to-VHS editing.

● From S-VHS to VHS: Because the picture quality of the source material is very high, the edited tape has better picture quality than those made by VHS-to-VHS editing.

● From S-VHS to S-VHS: All signals will be transferred with minimum degradation.

NOTES:

●

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

●

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

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

NOTES:

●

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

●

Select "EDIT" when you are dubbing tapes. Refer to page 44.

DUB

VHS

Tape Dubbing

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VHS

SP/LP/EP

ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.)

Dubbing An Entire Cassette

Because this recorder includes both a VHS deck and a DV deck, you can easily use it for dubbing without connecting any other equipment.

LOAD CASSETTES

Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette and a Mini DV cassette.

SELECT DUBBING DIRECTION

Press → when you want playback on the DV deck and recording on the VHS deck. The dubbing direction

(DV →) indicator lights.

Press ← when you want playback on the VHS deck and recording on the DV deck. The dubbing direction (← VHS) indicator lights.

SET TAPE SPEED

Press VHS or DV for the recording deck, then press SP/LP/EP ( ).

●

"DV → VHS" or "DV ← VHS" appears on the TV screen if "O.S.D." is set to "ON". ( pg. 55)

START DUBBING

Press DUB for two seconds.

Dubbing from DV to VHS:

DV play indicator (#) and VHS record indicator ( ) light.

Dubbing from VHS to DV:

VHS play indicator (#) and DV record indicator ( ) light.

●

If the tapes have not been rewound, both decks rewind automatically. The recording deck goes into Record-Pause mode, and the playback deck goes into Pause mode. When both decks have finished rewinding, dubbing begins automatically. After dubbing is completed, the decks rewind both tapes automatically and eject them. The recorder then shuts off.

NOTES:

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If you set the dubbing direction incorrectly, you could erase an important recording that you wanted to copy. We recommend conducting a test with unimportant cassettes first.

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On the cassette that you are playing (i.e., recording from) we recommend either setting the erase protection switch to "SAVE" (if the cassette is a Mini DV cassette), or breaking off the record safety tab (if the cassette is a VHS cassette).

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It is impossible to view a satellite broadcast or a scrambled broadcast when the recorder is in the dubbing mode.

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If you start dubbing a tape from a tape with a copy protection signal, the tapes will be automatically ejected from the DV and VHS deck, and the recorder will turn off.

●

To cancel the dubbing mode, press PR +/– so that the dubbing direction indicator (DV→ or ←VHS) goes off.

PLAY

PAUSE

VHS

RECORD STOP

You can dub selected scenes on a tape, starting and stopping wherever you wish.

Normal Dubbing

START

LOAD CASSETTES

Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette and a Mini DV cassette.

SELECT DUBBING DIRECTION

Press → when you want playback on the DV deck and recording on the VHS deck. The dubbing direction

(DV →) indicator lights.

Press ← when you want playback on the VHS deck and recording on the DV deck. The dubbing direction (← VHS) indicator lights.

SET TAPE SPEED

Press VHS or DV for the recording deck, then press SP/LP/EP ( ).

●

"DV → VHS" or "DV ← VHS" appears on the TV screen if "O.S.D." is set to "ON". ( pg. 55)

LOCATE START POINT

For the playing deck: Press VHS or DV to select the playing deck.

Press PLAY to start playback of the tape in the playing deck, and press PAUSE to pause playback when you find the point where you want to start dubbing.

For the recording deck:

Press VHS or DV to select the recording deck. Press and hold PAUSE and press RECORD so that the recording deck enters the Record-Pause mode.

NOTES:

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

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The on-screen display during the operation or dubbing is not recorded.

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When dubbing from the VHS deck to the DV deck, also set "SOUND MODE" to the appropriate mode ( pg. 35).

●

It is impossible to view a satellite broadcast or a scrambled broadcast when the recorder is in the dubbing mode.

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To cancel the dubbing mode, press PR +/– so that the dubbing direction indicator (DV→ or ←VHS) goes off.

When dubbing from the DV deck to the VHS deck:

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When dubbing a Mini DV tape that was produced by audio dubbing, you need to set "12BIT MODE" to the appropriate mode before playing the tape ( pg. 35).

START DUBBING

Press START.

Dubbing from DV to VHS:

DV play indicator (#) and VHS record indicator ( ) light.

Dubbing from VHS to DV:

VHS play indicator (#) and DV record indicator ( ) light.

PAUSE DUBBING

Press START.

END DUBBING

Press STOP. Then press VHS or DV to select the playing deck and press STOP.

R.A. EDIT

DUB

PAUSE

PLAY

VHS

RECORD

STOP

IN/OUT

Random Assemble

ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.)

64-program Editing Memory (8 programmes x 8 scenes)

By using the Random Assemble Editing function, you can select up to 8 scenes from a previously recorded Mini DV cassette and automatically dub them onto a VHS cassette.

Random Assemble Editing is possible only when dubbing from the DV deck to the VHS deck.

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LOAD CASSETTES

Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette and a Mini DV cassette.

SELECT DV DECK

Press DV.

START

ACCESS R.A. EDIT SCREEN

Press R.A. EDIT. R.A. EDIT screen will appear.

SELECT PROGRAMME

Press %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to

the programme number you want to edit, then press OK or #.

● To remove a programme from the R.A. EDIT screen, select the programme number, then press for more than 2 seconds.

4 4

LOCATE EDIT-IN POINT

Press PLAY to start playback and find the

point from where you want the edited scene to begin, then press PAUSE. Then press IN/OUT. The edit-in point appears on the screen.

DV → VHS

P1 – – : – – / – –. – – / – – – –

P2 – – : – – / – –. – – / – – – – P3 – – : – – / – –. – – / – – – – P4 – – : – – / – –. – – / – – – – P5 – – : – – / – –. – – / – – – – P6 – – : – – / – –. – – / – – – – P7 – – : – – / – –. – – / – – – – P8 – – : – – / – –. – – / – – – –

[+/–] = START [R. A. EDIT] : EXIT

P1 IN OUT 1 – : – – : – – 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

→ → → → → → → →

TC – : – – : – – TOTAL – : – – : – –

PLAY

PAUSE

STOP

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VHS

LOCATE EDIT-OUT POINT

Press PLAY to start playback. Find the point

where you want the edited scene to end, then press PAUSE. Then, press IN/OUT. The edit-out point appears on the screen.

P1 IN OUT 1 0 : 3 1 : 0 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Repeat steps 5 and 6.

● To change previously registered points, press . The

registered points disappear, one at a time, from the most recently registered point.

→

0 : 5 4 : 0 0

→ → → → → → →

TC 0 : 0 0 : 1 0 TOTAL 0 : 2 2 : 5 8

PLAY

RECORD

PAUSE

NOTES:

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When Random Assemble Editing doesn't work, press beside the DUB button, then perform Random Assemble Editing again.

●

To cancel the registered scene, press . Each time is pressed, the latest registered scene is erased.

●

When the source tape has more than 2 identical time codes ( pg. 16), the recorder may not find the edit-in point you chose and a malfunction may occur.

●

When choosing a scene, set edit-in and edit-out points so that there's a relatively large difference between them.

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If the search time for an in-point exceeds 5 minutes, the recording deck's Record-Pause mode will be cancelled and editing will not take place.

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If there are blank portions before or after the edit-in and editout points, a blue-backed screen may be included in the edited version.

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Since time codes register time only as accurately as seconds, the time code total time may not match the total programme time exactly.

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To quit Random Assemble Editing while it is still in progress, press R.A.EDIT again to return to the R.A.EDIT screen. Press R.A.EDIT once more to return to the normal screen.

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To use Random Assemble Editing consecutively for two or more programmes, press START for each programme. When dubbing from another Mini DV cassette, swap the Mini DV cassettes first, and then press START.

→

PREPARE SOURCE TAPE

Rewind the tape in the DV deck to the beginning of the scene you want to edit.

ENGAGE VHS DECK TO RECORD-PAUSE MODE

Press VHS, then press and hold PAUSE and press RECORD so that the VHS deck enters the Record-Pause

mode.

START EDITING

Press START.

● When dubbing is complete, the DV deck enters the

Pause mode, and the VHS deck enters its RecordPause mode.

STOP EDITING

Press STOP. The VHS deck stops playback. Press DV, then press STOP. The DV deck stops

recording.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press R.A.EDIT.

Edit From A Camcorder

VHS

ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.)

You can use a camcorder as the source player and your video recorder as the recorder. You can perform digital dubbing if you connect a device such as a camcorder which has a DV output/input connector. Because the signals are digital, there is no loss of video or audio quality as a result of editing.

MAKE CONNECTIONS

If the camcorder has no S-VIDEO output connector...

... connect the camcorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT

A C

connectors to the recorder’s front panel AUDIO/ VIDEO input connectors.

If the camcorder has an S-VIDEO output connector...

... connect the camcorder’s S-VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors to the recorder’s front panel S-VIDEO and AUDIO input connectors.

If the camcorder has a DV OUT/IN connector...

... connect the camcorder’s DV OUT/IN connector to the recorder’s DV IN/OUT connector.

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

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

SELECT RECORDING DECK

Press VHS or DV.

NOTES:

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All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.

●

You can also use another video recorder as the player instead of a camcorder.

●

When you select EDIT to dub tapes in step 4, be sure to select AUTO (or NORM when B.E.S.T. is set to OFF) after you finish dubbing the tapes.

●

When you are editing through the DV IN/OUT connector, the recorder will stop if the player begins playing a blank portion of tape or the signal is interrupted.

●

To use the DV deck as the recording deck with connection A or B

In step 3, after selecting "F-1", press ← and then press DV to select the DV deck. Then follow the procedures from step 5.

To use the VHS deck as the recording deck with connection C

In step 3, after selecting "F-1", press → and then press VHS to select the VHS deck. Then follow the procedures from step 4.

SET RECORDER’S INPUT MODE

Press PR on the recorder to select "F-1".

● When using the VHS deck as the recording deck, set

"VHS F-1 INPUT" to "VIDEO" for the AUDIO/VIDEO input connectors, or "S-VIDEO" for the AUDIO/ S-VIDEO input connectors, depending on the connectors being used ( pg. 51).

SET EDIT MODE (VHS DECK ONLY)

See "Picture Control" on page 37.

START CAMCORDER

Engage its Play mode.

START RECORDER

Engage its Record mode.

A If the camcorder has no S-VIDEO output connector...

Player

Recorder

Camcorder

Video Cable (not provided)

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

EDIT

VIDEO input

Audio Cable (not provided)

(JVC camcorder only)

AUDIO input

PAUSE connector

Mini-Plug Cable

(not provided)

B If the camcorder has an S-VIDEO output connector...

AUDIO input

S-VIDEO input

PAUSE

connector

S-Video Cable (not provided)

Mini-Plug Cable

(not provided)

Player

Recorder

Camcorder

Audio Cable

(not provided)

AUDIO OUT

S-VIDEO OUT

EDIT

(JVC camcorder only)

C If the camcorder has a DV OUT/IN connector...

Recorder

PAUSE connector

Mini-Plug Cable

(not provided)

(JVC camcorder only)

Player

DV Camcorder

DV IN/OUT

DV Cable (not provided)

DV OUT/IN

EDIT

ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.)

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

Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder

NUMBER "0"

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MAKE CONNECTIONS

Connect the player’s 21-pin SCART connector to the recorder’s 21-pin SCART connector as illustrated on

page 45. A

When Using Your Video Recorder As The Source Player ...

... connect its AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector to the recording deck.

BWhen Using Your Video Recorder As The Recording

Deck ...

... connect its AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER or AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector to the source player.

CIf Another Recorder Is Compatible With The Y/C

Signal ...

... connect your recorder's AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector to another recorder.

With C connection ...

● When using your recorder as the recording deck, set "L-1 INPUT" to "S-VIDEO" and "L-2 SELECT" to "A/V" ( pg. 50).

● When using your recorder as the source player, set "L-1 OUTPUT" to "S-VIDEO" ( pg. 50).

SELECT DECK

Press VHS or DV.

● When using your recorder as the source player, set

"S-VHS/AUDIO OUT" to "VHS" or "DV", depending on the deck being selected ( pg. 51).

SET RECORDING DECK’S INPUT MODE

Set to AUX. With this video recorder, press NUMBER key "0" and/or PR to select “L-1” for the

AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector, or “L-2” for the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector, depending on the connector being used.

● When using the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector, set "L-2 SELECT" to the appropriate mode. ( pg. 50)

SET EDIT MODE (VHS DECK ONLY)

See "Picture Control" on page 37.

START SOURCE PLAYER

Engage its Play mode.

START RECORDING DECK

Engage its Record mode.

TV Receiver (AV mode)

21-pin SCART Cable (not provided)

TV Receiver (AV mode)

Player

Recorder

S-Video Cable (not provided)

Your recorder

21-pin SCART Cable (not provided)

Another recorder

Your recorder

21-pin SCART Cable (not provided)

Recorder Your recorder

21-pin SCART Cable (not provided)

Another recorder

Player

TV Receiver (AV mode)

21-pin SCART Cable (not provided)

Another recorder

Player

NOTES:

●

All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.

●

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

●

When you select EDIT to dub tapes in step 4, be sure to select AUTO (or NORM when B.E.S.T. is set to OFF) after you finish dubbing the tapes.

●

When you use this recorder as the player for editing, be sure to set "O.S.D." to "OFF" before starting ( pg. 55).

●

If you are using another recorder with S-Video and Audio input/output connectors, you can connect those connectors to this recorder's S-VIDEO IN/S OUT and AUDIO IN/OUT connectors.

When Using Your Video Recorder As The Source Player ... ... connect its rear panel S OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors to the recording deck's S-Video and Audio input connectors. When Using Your Video Recorder As The Recording Deck ... ... connect its front panel S-VIDEO and AUDIO input connectors to the source player's S-Video and Audio output connectors. Then, set the recorder's input mode to "F-1" and set "VHS F-1 INPUT" to "S-VIDEO" ( pg. 51).

Audio Dubbing

A. DUB

ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.)

VHS Audio Dubbing

Audio dubbing replaces the normal audio sound of a previously recorded tape with a new soundtrack.

ATTENTION:

Audio dubbing is not possible with a cassette recorded in EP mode.

Normal audio track

Video/Hi-Fi audio track

Pre-recorded tape

CD Player etc.

Audio mixer

NUMBER "0"

Original sound

AUDIO OUT

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CD Player etc.

Mixer output

VHS

Audio-dubbed tape

DV Audio Dubbing

This function lets you record new audio, without erasing the original audio, on a DV tape that was recorded with "SOUND MODE" set to "12BIT" ( pg. 35). You can then play back audio that you recorded by connecting other audio or video equipment to this recorder.

You cannot perform audio dubbing on a tape that was recorded with "SOUND MODE" set to "16BIT", on a tape that was recorded at the "LP" speed, or on a blank tape.

MAKE CONNECTIONS

Connect an audio component to the AUDIO L + R connectors on the recorder's front panel.

● When connecting monaural equipment, use only the recorder's AUDIO L connector.

SELECT RECORDING DECK

Press VHS.

SET INPUT MODE

Press NUMBER key "0" and/or PR so that "F-1" appears in place of a preset number.

LOCATE START POINT

Press PLAY to start playback of the tape in your recorder, and press PAUSE when you find the point

where you want to start dubbing.

PLAY

PAUSE

NOTE:

To use the DV deck as the recording deck, press ← and then DV after selecting "F-1" in step 3. The dubbing direction (←VHS) indicator lights.

PLAY

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STOP

AUDIO

ENGAGE AUDIO DUBBING

Press A. DUB.

● It is possible to take the original sound recorded on

PAUSE

the tape in your recorder and mix it with other sounds from a microphone, CD player etc. To perform this audio dubbing with audio mixing, connect as in the diagram on page 46.

● Your recorder enters the Audio Dubbing Pause mode. (" " blinks, " " and " " light up on the front display panel.)

● To perform audio dubbing with audio mixing, press AUDIO on the remote control to select "HIFI L R" or "L R" at this point. When using the DV deck as the recording deck, also make sure that "12BIT MODE" is set to "SOUND1" ( pg. 35). * Audio dubbing with audio mixing is not possible if

you're using a monaural audio component, or if you don't have an audio mixer.

START DUBBING

Engage the audio component's Play mode, then press PLAY to start the tape in your recorder. Audio dubbing begins at this point.

● When monitoring the audio-dubbed sound on the DV deck, set "12BIT MODE" to "SOUND2". ( pg. 35)

● " " blinks and " " is displayed on the front display panel.

● To stop dubbing temporarily, press PAUSE. Press PLAY to resume dubbing.

END AUDIO DUBBING

Press STOP to stop the tape in your recorder, and engage the audio component's Stop mode.

NOTES:

●

Once the Audio Dubbing starts, you can not use the other deck.

●

When monitoring the sound during Audio Dubbing, the normal soundtrack is automatically selected. If you wish to hear the mixed sound (Hi-Fi + Normal soundtracks), press AUDIO on the remote control to select "HIFI NORM" (VHS deck only  pg. 34).

●

Audio dubbing stops automatically when the counter reaches "0:00:00", and the recorder enters the Play mode (VHS deck only). Check the counter reading before dubbing.

●

Audio dubbing is also possible using the rear panel AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT or AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector. When using these connectors, make sure to select the correct input mode in step 3.

●

Audio dubbing cannot be performed on a VHS/S-VHS cassette that has had its record safety tab removed, or on a Mini DV cassette that has had its erase protection switch set to "SAVE".

●

When playing back an audio-dubbed tape on the VHS deck, press AUDIO on the remote control to select the soundtrack you wish to hear ( pg. 34). When playing back an audiodubbed Mini DV tape on the DV deck, set "12BIT MODE" to "SOUND2" ( pg. 35).

●

Audio dubbing is not possible using the DV IN/OUT connector.

Insert Editing

Recorder

Your recorder

ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.)

VHS Insert Editing

Insert Editing replaces part of the recorded scene with new material. Both the picture and Hi-Fi audio soundtrack are replaced with new ones, while the normal audio soundtrack remains unchanged. If you wish to change the normal audio track as well, use the audio dubbing function simultaneously. Use your video recorder as the recorder.

ATTENTION:

Insert editing is not possible with a cassette recorded in EP mode.

Source tape

Player

NUMBER "0"

Audio/Video signal

Another recorder

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S-video signal

VHS

PAUSE

Recorded tape

Before insert editing

After insert editing

Normal Audio track

Video/Hi-Fi audio track

DV Insert Editing (SP Mode Only)

The picture is replaced with new one, while the audio soundtrack remains unchanged. Use your video recorder as the recorder.

MAKE CONNECTIONS

Connect the player's VIDEO OUT or S-VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors to your recorder's VIDEO

or S-VIDEO and AUDIO input connectors on the front panel.

SELECT RECORDING DECK

Press VHS.

SET RECORDER’S INPUT MODE

Press NUMBER key "0" and/or PR to select "F-1".

● When using the VHS deck as the recording deck, set

"VHS F-1 INPUT" to "VIDEO" for the AUDIO/VIDEO input connectors, or "S-VIDEO" for the AUDIO/SVIDEO input connectors, depending on the connectors being used ( pg. 51).

NOTES:

●

Insert Editing is not possible with a Mini DV tape recorded in LP mode.

●

To use the DV deck as the recording deck, press ← and then DV after selecting "F-1" in step 3. The dubbing direction (←VHS) indicator lights.

LOCATE END POINT (VHS DECK ONLY)

Load the recording cassette into your recorder, and play it back to determine the edit-out point (the end of the

segment to be replaced) using the SHUTTLE ring or the JOG dial, or pressing

and PAUSE.

@ #

PLAY

STOP

PAUSE

A. DUB

PLAY

0000

INSERT

SHUTTLE

JOG

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RESET THE COUNTER (VHS DECK ONLY)

Press 0000 to change the counter display to "0:00:00".

LOCATE START POINT

Determine the edit-in point (the beginning of the segment to be replaced) using the SHUTTLE ring or the

JOG dial or pressing

● Be sure to engage the Still mode at the edit-in point.

ENGAGE INSERT EDITING

Press INSERT.

● Your recorder enters the Insert-Pause mode. (" ", " "

and " " light up on the front display panel.)

● The TV screen changes from the still picture to the input source you are going to record.

START EDITING

Load the source cassette and play back the segment that is to be inserted. When you reach the start of the section of the source tape that you wish to insert, press PLAY to start the tape in your recorder; Insert Editing begins at this point.

● " " and " " are displayed on the front display panel.

and PAUSE.

@ #

STOP

NOTES:

●

Once the Insert Editing starts, you can not use the other deck.

●

All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.

●

Insert Editing cannot be performed on a VHS/S-VHS cassette that has had its record safety tab removed, or on a Mini DV cassette that has had its erase protection switch set to "SAVE".

●

When Insert Editing is performed on a tape that has been recorded on another video recorder, the inserted portion may appear distorted.

●

In Insert Editing, the recording speed (SP/LP) is determined by the previous recording to be replaced. If the previous recording's speed changes within a single edit, the inserted picture will be distorted at the switching point. (VHS deck only)

●

A small portion of the recording which precedes an insert edit may be erased.

●

Insert Editing is also possible using the rear panel AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT or AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector. When using these connectors, make sure to select the correct input mode in step 3.

●

Insert Editing is not possible using the DV IN/OUT connector.

PAUSE

END INSERT EDITING

VHS deck

At counter "0:00:00", Insert Editing will stop automati-

cally while the tape continues running in the Play mode. If you wish to stop Insert Editing before the specified edit-out point, press 0000.

DV deck Press STOP to stop the tape in the DV deck.

FOR AV INSERT EDITING (VHS DECK ONLY)

If you want to replace the picture, Hi-Fi audio soundtrack and normal audio soundtrack all at the same time... ...

In step 7 above, after you press INSERT, press A. DUB also.

(" " and " " blink and " " lights up on the front display panel.)

ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.)

L-1 OUTPUT/INPUT Setting

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). Set "L-1 OUTPUT" and "L-1 INPUT" to the appropriate mode depending on the type of unit connected to the rear panel AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector of this recorder.

Press MENU to access the Main Menu screen.

Press %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "OUTPUT/INPUT SET", then press OK or #.

Press %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "L-1 OUTPUT" or "L-1 INPUT".

For "L-1 OUTPUT" Press OK or # to select "VIDEO" or "S-VIDEO". a–VIDEO : If a connected device's input is compatible only with regular video signals,

b–S-VIDEO : If a connected device's input is compatible with Y/C signals, set to

For "L-1 INPUT" Press OK or # to select "VIDEO" or "S-VIDEO". a–VIDEO : If a connected device's output is compatible only with regular video

b–S-VIDEO : If a connected device's output is compatible with Y/C signals, set to

Press MENU to return to normal screen.

● If "L-1 OUTPUT" is set to "S-VIDEO", it is impossible to set "L-1 INPUT" to "S-VIDEO".

● If "L-2 SELECT" is set to "DECODER", it is impossible to set "L-1 INPUT" to "S-VIDEO".

set to "VIDEO".

"S-VIDEO". This setting will let you take advantage of higher-quality S-VHS pictures. (For connection, be sure to use a 21-pin SCART cable that is compatible with the Y/C signal.)

signals, set to "VIDEO".

"S-VIDEO". This setting will let you take advantage of higher-quality S-VHS pictures. (For connection, be sure to use a 21-pin SCART cable that is compatible with the Y/C signal.)

OUTPUT/INPUT SET

L-1 OUTPUT VIDEO

L-1 INPUT VIDEO

L-2 SELECT A/V

VHS

F-1 INPUT VIDEO

[5∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

L-2 SELECT Setting

Set "L-2 SELECT" to the appropriate mode depending on the type of unit connected to the rear panel AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector of this recorder.

Press MENU to access the Main Menu screen.

Press %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "OUTPUT/INPUT SET", then press OK or #.

Press %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "L-2 SELECT".

Press OK or # to select "A/V", "DECODER" or "SAT". a–A/V : To use this recorder as the recording deck with the player connected to the

b–DECODER : To use a decoder connected to the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector. c–SAT : To view a satellite programme with the TV set while the recorder is turned

Press MENU to return to normal screen.

● If you have a satellite receiver or a decoder connected to the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector, be sure to set "L-2 SELECT" back to appropriate mode after editing.

● If you're not connecting a satellite receiver or a decoder to the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector, leave "L-2 SELECT" set to "A/V".

● The default setting is "A/V"; if the recorder's memory backup has expired due to a power cut or because the AC was removed from the recorder, "A/V" will be automatically selected when the power is restored to the recorder. If you are using a satellite receiver or a decoder, be sure to set "L-2 SELECT" back to appropriate mode.

● When "L-2 SELECT" is set to "SAT", "SAT" appears on screen or display panel instead of "L-2" or "L2".

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

AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector, or to use the satellite receiver connected to the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector.

off. ( pg. 59)

OUTPUT/INPUT SET

L-1 OUTPUT VIDEO L-1 INPUT VIDEO

L-2 SELECT A/V

VHS

F-1 INPUT VIDEO

[5∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

VHS F-1 INPUT Setting

Set "VHS F-1 INPUT" to the appropriate mode depending on the connector (VIDEO or S-VIDEO input connector) being used on the front panel.

Press MENU to access the Main Menu screen.

Press %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "OUTPUT/INPUT SET", then press OK or

Press %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "VHS F-1 INPUT".

Press OK or # to select "VIDEO" or "S-VIDEO". a–VIDEO : If a connected device's output is compatible only with regular video

b–S-VIDEO : If a connected device's output is compatible with Y/C signals, set

Press MENU to return to normal screen.

signals, set "VHS F-1 INPUT" to "VIDEO".

"VHS F-1 INPUT" to "S-VIDEO". This setting will let you take advantage of higher-quality S-VHS pictures. (For connection, be sure to use a 21-pin SCART cable that is compatible with the Y/C signal.)

S-VHS/AUDIO OUT Setting

Set "S-VHS/AUDIO OUT" to the appropriate mode depending on the selection of the playing deck (VHS or DV) for editing.

Press MENU to access the Main Menu screen.

Press %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MODE SET", then press OK or #.

Press %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "S-VHS/AUDIO OUT".

Press OK or # to select "AUTO", "VHS" or "DV". a–AUTO : The recorder outputs the signals from the deck being used automatically.

b–VHS : The recorder outputs only the signals from the VHS deck. The on-screen

c–DV : The recorder outputs only the signals from the DV deck. The on-screen dis-

Press MENU to return to normal screen.

● If you select "VHS" or "DV", the Main Menu screen will not appear even when MENU is pressed. To change the menu settings, connect your TV to the recorder's AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector, not to the S OUT/AUDIO OUT connectors.

The on-screen display is also output.

display is not output.

play is not output.

OUTPUT/INPUT SET

L-1 OUTPUT VIDEO L-1 INPUT VIDEO

L-2 SELECT A/V

VHS

F-1 INPUT VIDEO

[5∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

MODE SET

S-VHS/AUDIO OUT AUTO

O. S. D. ON AUTO TIMER OFF DIRECT REC ON POWER SAVE OFF

[5∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

PLAY

NUMBER "2"

Remote Control Functions

LCD panel

NUMBER "1"

NUMBER "4"

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VHS

NUMBER "3"

ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.)

Remote A/B/C/D Code Switching

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

On Remote Control

DISPLAY CODE

Hold down VHS or DV on the remote control. The code currently set blinks on the LCD panel.

CHANGE REMOTE CONTROL'S CODE

Press the NUMBER key "1" for A , "2" for B , "3" for C, or "4" for D.

SET REMOTE CONTROL'S CODE

Press OK to set the code.

On Recorder

DISPLAY CODE

Press PLAY on the recorder over 5 seconds when the recorder is turned off. The code currently set appears

on the front display panel.

● If the code displayed on the front display panel is different from the code set on the remote control, go to step 2.

CHANGE RECORDER'S CODE

Press any key on the remote control. The code currently set on the remote control will be applied to the

recorder.

NOTE:

During Power Save, it is impossible to change the remote control's code.

LCD panel

VHS

TV Multi-Brand Remote Control

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

TV/CABLE/SAT

NUMBER

TV PR+/–

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SET TV BRAND CODE

TV/VCR

Press TV/CABLE/SAT to switch the display to "TV" and keep pressing the button down until "TV-_ _" appears.

Enter your TV's brand code using the NUMBER keys, then press OK. (Refer to the chart below.) Press on the recorder's remote control to turn on the TV and try operations ( step 2).

● Once you have set the remote control to operate the TV, you don't have to repeat this step until you replace your remote control's batteries.

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

OPERATE TV

First, press TV/CABLE/SAT to switch the display to "TV". Then press the corresponding button: ,

TV PR +/–, TV/VCR, TV +/– (Volume),

+/–

(Muting), NUMBER keys.

● To return the remote to video recorder control, press

VHS or DV.

IMPORTANT

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

Control Your TV Using Additional Buttons

Use the NUMBER keys, and the button, button or ‰ button to select the TV’s channel.

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

23, 24, 25, 27, 33 or 35, the button corresponds to the 1-digit/2-digit entry switching button (often labelled – /– –) of your TV’s remote control.

● With televisions under Code 01, 28, 29 or 34, the button corresponds to the 10 + button, and the ‰ button corresponds to the 20 + button of your TV’s remote control.

NOTE:

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

TV BRAND NAME CODE

JVC 01, 23, 24, 25 AIWA 36 BEIJING 22 CCE 02 CHANGHONG 34 DAEWOO 37 FERGUSON 27 FINLUX 30 FUNAI 32 GRADIENTE 20 GRUNDIG 19 HITACHI 10 ITT 28 JINXING 38 KONKA 40 LG/GOLDSTAR 18 MITSUBISHI 03 MIVAR 29 NEC 20 NOBLEX 22 NOKIA 31 PANASONIC 11 PEONY 34, 38, 39 PHILCO 10 PHILIPS 02 SAMSUNG 12, 33, 34, 35 SANYO 16 SHARP 06 SONY 07 TCL 41 THOMSON 26 TOSHIBA 14

VHS

LCD panel

ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.)

Satellite Receiver MultiBrand Remote Control

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

TV/CABLE/SAT

NUMBER

TV PR+/–

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SET SATELLITE RECEIVER BRAND CODE

Press TV/CABLE/SAT to switch the display to "CABLE SAT" and keep pressing the button down until

"SATCBL-_ _" appears. Enter your satellite receiver's brand code using the NUMBER keys, then press OK. (Refer to the chart in the left column.) Press on the recorder's remote control to turn on the satellite receiver and try operations ( step 2).

● Once you have set the remote control to operate the satellite receiver, you don't have to repeat this step until you replace your remote control's batteries.

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

OPERATE SATELLITE RECEIVER

First, press TV/CABLE/SAT to switch the display to "CABLE SAT". Then press the corresponding button: ,

TV PR +/–, NUMBER keys.

● For some brands of satellite receiver, you must press

after having pressed the NUMBER keys.

● The NUMBER keys may not function with some satellite receivers.

● To return the remote to video recorder control, press

VHS or DV.

SATELLITE RECEIVER BRAND CODE

IMPORTANT

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

Other

On-Screen Display

You can choose whether or not to have various operational indicators appear on screen, by setting this function ON or OFF.

Functions

Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

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ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN

Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MODE SET" by pressing %ﬁ, then press OK or #.

4 4

ENABLE/DISABLE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

The default setting is “ON”, so if you want on-

screen displays, leave the setting as it is and go to step 4. If you don’t want the displays to appear, press %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "O.S.D." and press OK or # to set “O.S.D.” to “OFF”.

RETURN TO NORMAL

Press MENU.

MODE SET

S-VHS/AUDIO OUT AUTO

O. S. D. ON

AUTO TIMER OFF DIRECT REC ON POWER SAVE OFF

[5∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

NOTES:

●

When you use this recorder as the player for editing, be sure to set "O.S.D." to "OFF" before starting.

●

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

The superimposed indication on the TV screen tells you what the recorder is doing.

13 12

9 8

1– Operation mode indicators 2– Tape speed SP/LP/EP 3– Sound mode indicator (DV) (墌 pg. 35) 4– Tape direction (VHS)

Time code (DV) (墌 pg. 16)

5– Counter display (VHS) 6– Tape remaining time indicator (VHS) (墌 pg. 19) 7– Audio mode display (墌 pg. 34, 35) 8– Tape position indicator (VHS) (墌 pg. 16) 9– Type of Broadcast (墌 pg. 36)

PR. 12 ABCD 21 : 00

24. 12. 01 – WARNING– TIMER RECORDING TO START SOON VHS [

HI FI –1 : 23 : 45

NORM REMAIN 1 : 00

VHS DV

]

4 5 6

13 12 11

10– VHS/DV indicator 11– Current day/month/year 12– Clock display 13– Channel position number and station name/Aux. indicator

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

* When "L-2 SELECT" is set to "SAT" (墌 pg. 50), "SAT" appears

instead of "L-2".

14– Timer warning display (墌 pg. 21, 23) 15– Cassette loaded mark

PR. 12 ABCD 23 : 59 16BIT

31. 12. 01 – WARNING– TIMER RECORDING TO START SOON DV [

L R

]

0 : 00 : 00

PLAY

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ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.)

Power Save Mode

You can reduce the power consumption while the recorder is turned off.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN

Press %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to

"MODE SET", then press OK or #.

MODE SET

VHS MODE SET DV MODE SET AUTO CH SET MANUAL CH SET OUTPUT/INPUT SET INITIAL SET

] =

[

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

MAIN MENU

REW

SELECT POWER SAVE MODE

Press %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to

"POWER SAVE", then press OK or # to set to "ON".

MODE SET

S-VHS/AUDIO OUT AUTO O. S. D. ON AUTO TIMER OFF DIRECT REC ON

POWER SAVE ON

[5∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

NOTES:

●

During Power Save, the display panel will be turned off.

●

The Just Clock function (墌 pg. 72) does not work while the Power Save mode is engaged.

●

While the recorder is in the Power Save mode, the picture may be distorted momentarily when you turn on/off the recorder.

●

Power Save does not work when ... ... the recorder is in the Timer mode. ... the recorder's power is turned off after timer-recording (or

Instant Timer Recording).

... "L-2 SELECT" is set to "DECODER" or "SAT" (墌 pg. 50).

Auto Timer

When the Auto Timer is set to ON the timer is automatically engaged when the recorder power is turned off and automatically disengaged when the recorder is powered back on.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN

Press %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to

"MODE SET", then press OK or #.

MAIN MENU

MODE SET

VHS MODE SET DV MODE SET AUTO CH SET MANUAL CH SET OUTPUT/INPUT SET INITIAL SET

] =

[

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

SELECT MODE

Press %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to

"AUTO TIMER", then press OK or # to select either "ON" or "OFF".

MODE SET

S-VHS/AUDIO OUT AUTO O. S. D. ON

AUTO TIMER ON

DIRECT REC ON POWER SAVE OFF

[5∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

NOTE:

For safety, when Auto timer is set to "OFF", all other recorder functions are disabled while the Timer mode is engaged. To disengage the timer, press ‰ (TIMER).

Auto SP→LP Timer (VHS Deck Only)

If, when timer-recording in SP mode, there is not enough tape to record the entire programme, the recorder automatically switches to LP mode to allow complete recording.

For Example . . .

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

Approximately 150 minutes Approximately 60 minutes

SP mode LP mode

Total 210 minutes

Make sure you set "AUTO SP→LP TIMER" to "ON" at the Mode Set screen before the timer-recording starts.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS VHS MODE SET SCREEN

Press %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "VHS MODE SET", then press OK or #.

SELECT MODE

Press %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to

"AUTO SP→LP TIMER", then press OK or # to select "ON".

VHS MODE SET

B. E. S. T. ON PICTURE CONTROL AUTO

AUTO SP=LP TIMER ON

DIGITAL 3R ON S-VHS ON DIGITAL TBC/NR ON VIDEO STABILIZER OFF

[5∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

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. a– For Automatic Start Of Playback After Tape Rewind . . . . . . press REW, then press PLAY within 2 seconds. b– For Automatic Power Off After Tape Rewind . . . . . . press REW, then press within 2 seconds. c– For Automatic Cassette Ejection After Tape Rewind . . . . . . press REW, then press EJECT within 2 seconds.

NOTE:

The Automatic Power Off of the Next Function Memory does not work if the Auto Timer is set to "ON". If the Auto Timer is set to "ON", the recorder directly goes into the Timer-Standby mode at the same time when the button is pressed for the Automatic Power Off.

NOTES:

●

The Auto SP→LP Timer feature is not available during ITR

(Instant Timer Recording), and the feature will not work

properly with any tapes longer than E-180 or with some tapes

of shorter lengths.

●

If you have programmed the recorder to timer-record 2 or more

programmes, the second programme and those thereafter may

not fit on the tape if you set "AUTO SP→LP TIMER" to "ON". In

this case, make sure the mode is not engaged, then set the tape

speed manually during timer programming.

●

In order to ensure that the recording fits on the tape, this

feature may leave a short non-recorded section at the end of

the tape.

●

There may be some picture noise and sound disturbance at

the point on the tape where the recorder switches from SP to

LP mode.

●

If you perform timer recording with both PDC and the Auto

SP→LP Timer activated, and the programme goes beyond its

originally scheduled length, there may be times when the

programme cannot be recorded in its entirety.

PLAY

STOP

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Repeat Playback

TV/VCR

(VHS Deck Only)

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

START PLAYBACK

Press PLAY.

REW

Retake (VHS Deck Only)

You can cut out unnecessary parts of a TV programme while you're recording it.

End of programme

Programme

Unnecessary part

Recorded part

Go back to end of programme to cut out unnecessary part

Beginning of programme

Unnecessary part

ENGAGE RECORD-PAUSE MODE

Press PAUSE during recording.

LOCATE START POINT

Turn the JOG dial to the left or right (or hold down REW or FF) and release it when you reach the point

where you want to resume recording. * Your recorder returns to the Record-Pause mode.

RESUME RECORDING

Press PLAY when you wish to resume recording.

NOTES:

●

Retake function does not work during Direct Rec (墌 pg. 11).

●

Noise may appear when Retake function is used at the part that is recorded in EP mode.

PAUSE

Programme

ACTIVATE REPEAT PLAYBACK

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

● The Play indicator ( ) on the display panel blinks

slowly.

● The tape plays 100 times automatically, and then stops.

STOP PLAYBACK

Press STOP at any time to stop playback.

NOTES:

●

Pressing PLAY, REW, FF or PAUSE also stops Repeat Playback.

●

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

NTSC Playback (VHS Deck Only)

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

LOAD A CASSETTE

Insert a cassette recorded in NTSC.

START PLAYBACK

Press PLAY.

● "NTSC→PAL" appears on the screen for about 5

seconds.

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

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

● The counter and tape remaining time readings will be incorrect.

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

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

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS

Connecting To A Satellite Receiver

21-pin AV input connector (SCART)

Back of TV

S-VIDEO IN connector

Aerial connector

AUDIO IN connector

TV Aerial cable

ANT. IN

ANT. OUT

Connect the satellite receiver to the video recorder's AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector, then connect the recorder's AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector to the TV's 21-pin SCART connector.

NOTES:

●

Set "L-2 SELECT" to "A/V". (墌 pg. 50)

●

To record a programme via the satellite receiver, select L-2 mode by pressing NUMBER keys and/or PR so that "L-2" appears on the display panel.

●

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

Aerial

Outdoor Unit

Satellite Cable

Satellite Receiver Unit

DECODERTV VCR

S OUT

Mains outlet

AV1 (L-1)

ANTENNA ANTENNE

ENTREE

OUT

SORTIE

IN/OUT ENTREE/SORTIE

IN/DECODER

AV2 (L-2)

ENTREE/DECODEUR

SAT CONTROL

CONTROLEUR SAT

(DV/VHS)

OUT SORTIE

AUDIO

(DV/VHS)

OUT SORTIE

Back of Recorder

IMPORTANT

When you set "L-2 SELECT" to "SAT" (墌 pg. 50), it is possible to view a satellite broadcast with the TV set to its AV mode even if the recorder is in Timer mode, in Stop mode, recording or turned off. When the recorder is in Stop mode or recording, press TV/VCR on the remote control to turn off the VCR indicator on the display panel.

●

When the recorder is turned off, only a composite signal is output from the recorder to TV.

●

If you turn on the recorder when the satellite receiver's power is off, nothing appears on the TV screen. In this case, turn on the satellite receiver, or set the TV to its TV mode, or press TV/VCR on the remote control to set the recorder to the video mode.

Connecting To A Stereo System

FM Tuner

CD Player

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS (cont.)

These instructions enable you to connect your video recorder to your Hi-Fi stereo system (if you have one) and listen to the soundtrack through the stereo.

Stereo Amplifier

Speaker

Television

ANTENNA ANTENNE

ENTREE

OUT

SORTIE

AV1 (L-1)

AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR

Speaker

IN/OUT ENTREE/SORTIE

IN/DECODER

AV2 (L-2)

ENTREE/DECODEUR

Back of Recorder

MAKE CONNECTIONS

Connect the AUDIO OUT L and R connectors on your video recorder to the AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR

terminals on your stereo system's receiver or amplifier.

NOTES:

●

When connecting your recorder's audio output connectors to a stereo amplifier, make sure you connect L and R correctly.

●

If you can receive NICAM TV broadcasts in your area, this recorder can record them independently of the TV set and play them back through the connected stereo system.

●

When listening to sound through the connected stereo system, turn the TV's volume down completely.

Audio Cable (not provided)

Mains outlet

OUT

SORTIE

SAT CONTROL

CONTROLEUR SAT

(DV/VHS)

AUDIO

(DV/VHS)

OUT SORTIE

AUDIO OUT

CAUTIONS:

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

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

Connecting To

PLAY

A Printer

Your recorder

DV IN/OUT

DV cable (not provided)

You can make printouts of video images by connecting the GV-DT1/GV-DT3 Digital Printer (sold separately) to the DV IN/OUT connector.

MAKE CONNECTIONS

Connect the printer’s DV IN connector to the recorder’s DV IN/OUT connector.

SELECT DECK

Press DV.

● When you use the VHS deck . . .

Press ← beside the DUB button. The dubbing direction indicator (← VHS) lights.

START PLAYBACK

Press PLAY.

● The image being displayed on the TV screen is output to the digital printer. Any on-screen displays are not output.

To DV IN connector

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Digital printer

PLAY

Connecting To A Video Titler

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS (cont.)

When you edit from the DV deck to the VHS deck (or from the VHS deck to the DV deck), you can enter a title to a scene by connecting a video titler.

MAKE CONNECTIONS

Connect the recorder and the video titler as shown in the illustration in the left column.

S OUT

AV2 (L-2) IN/ DECODER

S-Video Cable (not provided)

21-pin SCART Cable (not provided)

Video Titler

PREPARE PLAYING DECK

Insert a cassette for playback and make the title you want to display.

● When using the DV deck as the source player, set "S-VHS/AUDIO OUT" to "DV" (墌 pg. 51). When using the VHS deck as the source player, set "S-VHS/AUDIO OUT" to "VHS" (墌 pg. 51).

● For details of making a title, refer to the instruction manual for the video titler.

PREPARE RECORDING DECK

Insert a cassette for recording and press DV or VHS for the recording deck.

To set recording deck's input mode, press NUMBER key "0" and /or PR to select "L-2".

● Set "L-2 SELECT" to "A/V" (墌 pg. 50).

LOCATE START POINT

Press DV or VHS for the playing deck. Press PLAY to start playback and find the beginning of

the scene you want to edit, then press PAUSE.

PREPARE VIDEO TITLER

Prepare the video titler so that the title can be displayed.

NUMBER "0"

RECORD

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VHS

ENGAGE RECORD-PAUSE MODE

Press DV or VHS for the recording deck, then press and hold PAUSE and press RECORD so that the recording

4 4

PAUSE

deck enters its Record-Pause mode.

START PLAYBACK

Press DV or VHS for the playing deck, then press PLAY.

RECORD

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PLAY

START RECORDING

Press DV or VHS for the recording deck, then press RECORD at the point from where you want to start

recording.

ENTER TITLE

Enter a title at the point where you want the title to be displayed.

NOTES:

●

For the operation of the video titler, refer to its instruction manual.

●

If the playing deck is left in the Pause mode, it will automatically go into Stop mode after a time for the protection of the video tape and the video head. The duration of the Pause mode is 3 minutes for the DV deck and 5 minutes for the VHS deck.

●

If the recording deck is left in the Record-Pause mode, it will automatically go into Stop mode after a time for the protection of the video tape and the video head. The duration of the Record-Pause mode is 3 minutes for the DV deck and 5 minutes for the VHS deck.

Tuner Set

Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS

IMPORTANT

Perform the following steps only if — — Auto Channel Set has not been set correctly by Auto Set

Up function (墌 pg. 8) or Preset Download (墌 pg. 9).

— you have moved to a different area or if a new station

starts broadcasting in your area.

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

Auto Channel Set

TURN ON THE RECORDER

Press .

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

PERFORM AUTO CHANNEL SET

Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "AUTO CH

SET" by pressing %ﬁ, then press OK or #.

MODE SET VHS MODE SET DV MODE SET

AUTO CH SET

MANUAL CH SET OUTPUT/INPUT SET INITIAL SET

] =

[

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

MAIN MENU

● The Auto Set screen appears, and remains on screen while the recorder searches for receivable stations. As Auto Channel Set progresses, the " " mark on the screen moves from left to right. Wait until the screen as shown in step 4 appears.

● Auto Channel Set usually takes about 4 – 12 minutes; the duration varies by area.

[MENU] : EXIT

Beginning

AUTO SET

PLEASE WAIT

+++

End

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VIEW CONFIRMATION SCREEN

After "SCAN COMPLETED" is displayed on the screen

for about 5 seconds, a Confirmation screen looking like the one on the right appears. The stations your recorder located appear on a Confirmation screen — preset positions

(PR), channels (CH) and station names (ID – 墌 pg. 70). The blueback screen and the programme currently being broadcast by the station which is blinking appear alternately for 8 seconds each. To view the next page, use the remote control.

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

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

● Using the Confirmation screen, you can skip or add

preset positions, enter station names and perform other operations. Refer to pages 66– 71 for the procedures.

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

PR CH ID PR CH ID

01 26 BBC1 08 ––––

02 33 BBC2 09 –––– 03 23 ITV 10 –––– 04 30 CH4 11 –––– 05 37 CH5 12 –––– 06 –––– 13 –––– 07 –––– 14 ––––

[

]

∞

: EDIT = [X] : DELETE [MENU] : EXIT

button on the

ﬁ

IMPORTANT

● In certain reception conditions, station names may not be stored correctly, and auto Guide Program Number Set may not work properly. If the Guide Program numbers are not set properly, when you timer-record a TV programme using the VIDEO Plus+ system, the recorder will record a TV programme of a different station. When programming the timer using the VIDEO Plus+ system, be sure to check that the preset position corresponding to the broadcasting station you wish to record has been selected (墌 pg. 20, "VIDEO Plus+ Timer Programming").

● Your video recorder memorizes all detected stations even if reception of some of them is poor. In these cases picture quality may be poor. To delete those stations which have an unacceptable picture 墌 "Delete A Channel" on page 67.

NOTES:

●

Fine tuning is performed automatically during Auto Channel Set. If you wish to perform it manually, refer to page 67.

●

If, for any reason, you perform Auto Channel Set when the aerial cable is not connected properly, "SCAN COMPLETED

-NO SIGNAL-" appears on the screen in step 4. When this happens, make sure of the aerial connection and press OK; Auto Channel Set will take place again.

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Storing Channels Manually

To store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up (墌 pg. 8), Preset Download (墌 pg. 9) or Auto Channel Set (墌 pg. 64).

ACCESS MAIN MENU

Press MENU.

ACCESS CONFIRMATION SCREEN

Press %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to

“MANUAL CH SET”, then press OK or #. The Confir-

mation screen appears.

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

SELECT BAND

Press band between CH (regular)

and CC (cable), then press #.

INPUT CHANNEL

Press the NUMBER keys to input the channel number

you want to store.

● To input the registered

● For fine tuning

● When "L-2 SELECT" is set to "A/V" or "SAT", the

ENTER NEW CHANNEL INFORMATION

Press OK and the Confirmation screen appears.

● Repeat steps 3 through 6 as necessary.

CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN

Press MENU.

● To change positions, see "Change Station Preset

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

to change the

ﬁ

PR CH ID FINE DECODER

– –– –

+/– OFF

06 CH01

[

] : SELECT

∞

[ ] : CURSOR +=

∞

: OK

[MENU] : EXIT

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

PR CH ID FINE DECODER

06 CH21

station name (ID – 墌 pg. 70), press # until "– – ––" (ID setting) begins blinking, then press %ﬁ.

adjustment, press until "+/–" begins blinking, then press %ﬁ. While tuning, "+" or "–" appears.

"DECODER" setting cannot be changed (墌 pg. 50).

Position" (墌 pg. 67).

registered in your recorder, 墌 "Set Stations (B)" on page 69.

0–9] : SELECT

[ [ ] : CURSOR +=

∞

: OK

[MENU] : EXIT

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

SELECT POSITION

Press open position in which

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

ﬁ

until an

(Ex.) To store in position 6.

PR CH ID PR CH ID 01 26 BBC1 08 –––– 02 33 BBC2 09 –––– 03 23 ITV 10 –––– 04 30 CH4 11 –––– 05 37 CH5 12 ––––

06 –––– 13 ––––

07 –––– 14 ––––

]

[

∞

: EDIT = [X] : DELETE [MENU] : EXIT

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

ATTENTION

Guide Program numbers are not set when channels are stored manually. If an attempt is made at timer programming with the VIDEO Plus+ system in this state, the “GUIDE PROG SET” screen appears; set the Guide Program numbers on this screen. 墌 “ATTENTION – Regarding Guide Program Number Set” on page 21. Or perform “Guide Program Number Set” (墌 pg. 73).

Delete A Channel

Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 66 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.

SELECT ITEM

Press %ﬁ blinking.

until the item you want to delete begins

DELETE CHANNEL

Press .

● The item directly beneath the cancelled one moves

up one line.

● Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary.

CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN

Press MENU.

Change Station Preset Position

Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 66 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.

Fine-Tuning Channels Already Stored

Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 66 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.

SELECT CHANNEL TO FINE-TUNE

Press %ﬁ blinking.

until the channel you want to tune begins

ACCESS MANUAL CHANNEL SET SCREEN

Press OK twice. The Manual Channel Set screen appears.

PERFORM TUNING

Press # until "+/–" begins blinking, then press %ﬁ until the picture is clearest. Then press OK.

● The Confirmation screen appears.

● Repeat steps 1 through 3 as necessary.

CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN

Press MENU.

SELECT ITEM

Press %ﬁ blinking. Then press OK and the station name (ID) and

its channel (CH) number begin blinking.

until the item you want to move begins

SELECT NEW POSITION

Press %ﬁ position, then press OK.

Example: If you moved the station in position 4 to

PR CH ID PR CH ID 01 26 BBC1 08 –––– 02 23 ITV 09 –––– 03 30 CH4 10 ––––

04 33 BBC2 11 ––––

05 37 CH5 12 –––– 06 –––– 13 –––– 07 –––– 14 ––––

● Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary.

to move the station to the new preset

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

PR CH ID PR CH ID 01 26 BBC1 08 ––––

02 33 BBC2 09 ––––

03 23 ITV 10 –––– 04 30 CH4 11 –––– 05 37 CH5 12 –––– 06 –––– 13 ––––

] : MOVE

[

∞

: MANUAL CH SET

[MENU] : EXIT

07 –––– 14 ––––

[

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN

Press MENU.

] : MOVE =

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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

Set Stations (A)

Set station names that are registered in your recorder.

Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 66 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.

SELECT ITEM

Press %ﬁ

until the item you want begins blinking.

4 4

ACCESS MANUAL CHANNEL SET SCREEN

Press OK twice.

SELECT NEW STATION

Press # until the station name (ID) begins blinking,

then press %ﬁ until the new station’s name (ID) you want to store begins blinking. Registered station names (墌 pg. 70) appear as you press %ﬁ.

PR CH ID FINE DECODER

– –– –

06 CH45

] : CHANGE ID

[

∞

[ ] : CURSOR +=

∞

: OK

[MENU] : EXIT

+/– OFF

SWITCH STATIONS

Press OK.

● The Confirmation screen appears.

● Repeat steps 1 through 4 as necessary.

CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN

Press MENU.

Set Stations (B)

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

Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 66 to access the Confirmation screen and then perform steps 1 and 2 of "Set Stations (A)" on page 68 before continuing.

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SELECT STATION NAME CHARACTER

Press # until the first letter

4 4

of the station name begins

blinking.

PR CH ID FINE DECODER

06 CH45 BBC1 +/– OFF

[

] : A-Z, 0-9

∞

[ ] : CURSOR +=

∞

: OK

[MENU] : EXIT

ENTER NEW CHARACTER

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

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

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

● The Confirmation screen appears.

● If you make a mistake, press @until the incorrect

character begins blinking. Then enter the correct character by pressing %ﬁ.

CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN

Press MENU.

NOTE:

The characters available for the station name (ID) are A–Z, 0–9, –, *, +, (space) (maximum of 4).

TV Station And ID List

STATION NAME ID*

Anglia TV ANGL ARD ARD ARTE ARTE BBC Group BBC BBC1 BBC1 BBC2 BBC2 Berlin 1 BLN1 Berlin 2 BLN2 Border TV BORD Bayern1 BR1 Bayern3 BR3 BRT1 BRT1 BRT2 BRT2 Children Ch CHLD Canal + CH+ CNN CNN Channel TV CHNL Central TV CNTR Channel 4 CH 4 Channel 5 CH 5 DRS DRS DR TV DRTV DSF DSF Euronews EURN Euronews EURO Eurosports EURS France1 FR1 France2 FR2 France3 FR3 Granada TV GRNA Grampian TV GRMP Hessen1 HR1 Hessen3 HR3 HRT HRT HTV HTV ITV Network ITV Kabelkanal KABL London LNDN MDR MDR MTV MTV Nord3 N3 NDR1 NDR1 NDR3 NDR3 NED1 NED1 NED2 NED2 NED3 NED3 Network 2 NET2 NRK NRK N-TV N-TV Offener Kanal OKAN ORF1 ORF1 ORF2 ORF2 ORF3 ORF3 OWL 3 OWL3 Premiere PRMI PR07 PR07 RAI1 RAI1 RAI2 RAI2 RAI3 RAI3 RB1 RB1 RB3 RB3 Rikisutvarpid-S RKPS RTBF 1 RTB1 RTBF 2 RTB2 RTE 1 RTE1 RTL RTL RTL 2 RTL2 RTP RTP

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

STATION NAME ID*

SAT SAT SAT 1 SAT1 Scottish TV SCOT SC4 SC4 SDR SDR SDR1 SDR1 SFB1 SFB1 SFB3 SFB3 SKY SKY Sky One SKY1 Sky Net SKYN Sport SPRT SR 1 SR1 Super RTL SRTL STV Test STVT STV 1 STV1 STV 2 STV2 Suedwest3 SWR SWF 1 SWF1 Schweiz4 SWZ4 TYNE TEES TEES Text TEXT TF1 TF1 TNT int TNT TRT int TRT TSI TSI TSR TSR TSW TSW TVE TVE TV Polonia TVPA TVP 1 TVP1 TVP 2 TVP2 TVS TVS TV2 TV2 TV5 TV5 Tele Zurich TZUR Ulster TV ULST Veronica VERN VIVA VIVA VIVA2 VIV2 VOX VOX VTM VTM VT4 VT4 West1 WDR1 West3 WDR3 YLE 1 YLE1 YLE 2 YLE2 Yorkshire TV YORK ZDF ZDF Zurich 1 ZUR1 3SAT 3SAT

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

station name. The "ID" abbreviation is listed in the Confirmation screen and is displayed on the TV screen each time the recorder is tuned to a different station.

TV Station Channel Number Guide

For customers in the U.K.

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

BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4 CH5

London & South-East

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

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

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

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

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

South-West

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

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

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

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

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

Channel Islands

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

South

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

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

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

West

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

North-West

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

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

North-East

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

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

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

Scotland

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Selkirk .................................. 55 62 59 65 52

BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4 CH5

East

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

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

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

Midlands

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

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

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

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

North

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

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

Wales

Blaenplwyf ........................... 31 27 24 21 56

Carmel ................................. 57 63 60 53 —

Llanddona ............................ 57 63 60 53 —

Moel-y-Parc ......................... 52 45 49 42 —

Presely ................................. 46 40 43 50 37

Wenvoe................................ 44 51 41 47 —

Northern Ireland

Brougher Mountain .............. 22 28 25 32 —

Divis .................................... 31 27 24 21 37

Limavady ............................. 55 62 59 65 —

Clock Set

Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

IMPORTANT

If you performed Auto Set Up ( pg. 8), Preset Download ( pg. 9) or Auto Channel Set ( pg. 64), without ever having set the clock previously, the recorder's built-in clock is also set automatically. Perform the following steps only if — — Auto Clock Set has not been performed correctly by

Auto Set Up, Preset Download or Auto Channel Set.

— the recorder's memory backup has expired.

— you want to change Just Clock setting ( "Just Clock" in

the left column).

TURN THE RECORDER ON

Press .

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Just Clock

The Just Clock function provides accurate time keeping through automatic adjustments at regular intervals, by reading data from a PDC signal. The Just Clock option can be set "ON" or "OFF" at the Clock Set screen (the default setting is "ON"). Press OK until the Just Clock setting begins blinking, then press %ﬁ to change the setting.

IMPORTANT: If you turn the Just Clock function off, the accuracy of your recorder’s built-in clock may be impaired, which could adversely affect timer recording.

NOTES:

●

Just Clock (when set to "ON") adjusts the recorder's built-in clock every hour, except for 23:00, 0:00, 1:00 and 2:00.

●

Just Clock is not effective when . . .

– the recorder’s power is on. – the recorder is in the Timer mode. – a difference of more than 3 minutes exists between the

built-in clock’s time and the actual time.

●

If Just Clock is set to "ON", the recorder’s clock is automatically adjusted at the start/end of Summer Time.

●

Just Clock may not function properly in poor reception conditions.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN

Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "INITIAL SET" by pressing %ﬁ, then press OK or #.

ACCESS CLOCK SET SCREEN

Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "CLOCK SET" by pressing %ﬁ, then press OK or #. The Clock Set screen appears.

INITIAL SET

CLOCK SET

GUIDE PROG SET SAT CONTROL SET

] =

[

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

TIME DATE YEAR 0: 00 01 . 01 01

JUST CLOCK: ON

TV PR. : 1

[

] =

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

SET DATE AND TIME

Press %ﬁ to set the time, then press OK or #. The "date" display begins blinking. Repeat the same procedure to set the date and year.

● When you set the time, press and hold %ﬁ to change the time by 30 minutes.

● When you set the date, press and hold %ﬁ to change the date by 15 days.

SET JUST CLOCK

The default setting is “ON”. Set as desired by pressing

%ﬁ, then press OK or #.

● For the Just clock function,  "Just Clock" on the left.

● If you set to “OFF”, you can disregard the next step as

you won’t be able to receive regular clock adjustments.

SET CLOCK DATA SOURCE PRESET

The recorder is preset to receive clock setting and adjustment data from preset position 1. Press %ﬁ to set the preset position to the number representing the

station transmitting clock setting data (BBC1, BBC2, etc.), then press OK or #.

START CLOCK OPERATION

Press MENU.

CLOCK SET

VIDEO Plus+

IMPORTANT

Normally, Auto Set Up ( pg. 8), Preset Download ( pg. 9) or Auto Channel Set ( pg. 64) sets the Guide Program Numbers automatically. You need to set the Guide Program Numbers manually only in the following cases.

●

When timer-programming with the VIDEO Plus+ system, the preset position, where the station you wish to record is received on your recorder, is not selected or when you add a channel after Auto Set Up, Preset Download or Auto Channel Set has taken place.

— Set the Guide Program Number for that station manually.

●

When you wish to timer-record a satellite programme with the VIDEO Plus+ system.

— Set the Guide Program Numbers for all satellite broadcasts received on your satellite receiver.

Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

Guide Program Number Set

System Setup

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN

Press "INITIAL SET", then press OK or #.

to move the highlight bar (pointer) to

ﬁ

ACCESS GUIDE PROG SET SCREEN

Press PROG SET", then press OK or #.

to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "GUIDE

ﬁ

ENTER GUIDE PROG NUMBER

Press Guide Program number for

the desired station as shown in the TV listings. Then press OK or #.

to enter the

ﬁ

GUIDE PROG TV PROG

GUIDE PROG SET

ENTER RECEIVING PRESET POSITION NUMBER

Press the NUMBER key "0" to select "TV PROG" or

"SAT". Then press input the number of the preset position on which the Guide Program number's broadcast is received by the recorder or the satellite receiver. Then press OK or #.

● To timer-record a satellite programme with the VIDEO Plus+ system, you need to install the provided Satellite Controller and perform the procedure described in "Satellite Receiver Control Setting" ( pg. 12).

● Repeat steps 4 and 5 as necessary.

ﬁ

GUIDE PROG TV PROG

[

] =

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

(Ex.) If CH4 is received on

preset position 4.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

GUIDE PROG SET

CH4

[0] : SAT

] =

[

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

(Ex.) When inputting the

Guide Program number 4 for CH4.

[0] : SAT

Guide Program Number

"Guide Program (GUIDE PROG) number" refers to the assigned TV station numbers, according to broadcast area, for VIDEO Plus+ timer recording. The Guide Program numbers can be found in most TV listings.

SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION

Questions And Answers

PLAYBACK

Q. What happens if the end of the tape is reached

during playback or search?

A. The tape is automatically rewound to the beginning.

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Q. Can the video recorder indefinitely remain in the

still mode?

A. No. It stops automatically after 5 minutes (VHS deck)

or 3 minutes (DV deck) to protect the heads.

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Q. When returning from multi-speed search to normal

playback, the picture is disturbed. Should I be concerned about this?

A. No, it is normal.

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Q. Sometimes, during Index Search, the video recorder

can’t find the programme I want to see. Why not?

A. There may be index codes too close together.

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RECORDING

Q. When I pause and then resume a recording, the end

of the recording before the pause is overlapped by the beginning of the continuation of recording. Why does this happen?

A. This is normal. It reduces distortion at the pause and

resume points.

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TIMER RECORDING

Q. " " and "‰" remain lit on the display panel. Is there

a problem?

A. No. This is a normal condition for a timer recording

in progress.

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Q. Can I programme the timer while I’m watching a

tape or a TV broadcast?

A. You won’t see the picture as it is replaced by the on-

screen menu, but the audio from the program or tape you’re viewing can be heard.

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Q. Can the video recorder indefinitely remain in the

Record-Pause mode?

A. No. The video recorder shuts off automatically after

5 minutes (VHS deck) or 3 minutes (DV deck) to protect the heads.

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Q. What happens if the tape runs out during recording? A. The video recorder automatically rewinds it to the

beginning or, if Timer Recording, the cassette is ejected.

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ATTENTION

This recorder contains microcomputers. External electronic noise or interference could cause malfunctioning. In such cases, switch the recorder off and unplug the mains power cord. Then plug it in again and turn the recorder on. Take out the cassette. After checking the cassette, operate the unit as usual.

Troubleshooting

Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart to see if you can correct the trouble yourself. Small problems are often easily corrected, and this can save you the trouble of sending your video recorder off for repair.

POWER

SYMPTOM

1. No power is applied to the recorder.

2. The clock is functioning properly, but the recorder cannot be powered.

3. The remote control won't function.

TAPE TRANSPORT

SYMPTOM

1. The tape does not run during

recording.

2. The tape will not rewind or fast-

forward.

PLAYBACK

SYMPTOM

1. The playback picture does not

appear while the tape is running.

2. Noise appears during visual search.

3. Noise appears during normal

playback (VHS deck).

4. The playback picture is blurred or

interrupted while TV broadcasts are clear or "USE CLEANING CASSETTE" message appears on the screen.

5. Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi

soundtrack (VHS deck).

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● The mains power cord is disconnected.

● "‰" is displayed on the display panel with Auto Timer set to "OFF".

● The batteries are discharged.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● " " is displayed on the display panel.

● The tape is already fully rewound or fast-forwarded.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● The TV receiver is not set to the AV mode.

● This is normal.

● The automatic tracking mode is

engaged.

● The video heads may be dirty.

● Automatic tracking is engaged.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Connect the mains power cord.

Press the ‰ button to turn the "‰" indicator off.

Replace the dead batteries with new ones.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Press PLAY to turn the " " indicator off.

Check the cassette.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Set the TV to its AV mode.

Try manual tracking. ( pg. 30)

Use a JVC dry cleaning cassette (TCL-2U for the VHS deck/ M-DV12CLAU for the DV deck) or consult your JVC dealer.

Engage and adjust tracking manually. ( pg. 30)

RECORDING

SYMPTOM

1. Recording cannot be started.

2. TV broadcasts cannot be recorded.

3. Tape-to-tape editing is not possible.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● VHS deck

There is no cassette loaded, or the cassette loaded has had its Record Safety tab removed.

● DV deck

There is no cassette loaded, or the cassette loaded has had its erase protection switch set to "SAVE".

● "L-1", "L-2", "F-1" or "SAT" has been selected as the input mode.

● The source (another video recorder, camcorder) has not been properly connected.

● All necessary power switches have not been turned on.

● The input mode is not correct.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Insert a cassette, or using adhesive tape, reseal the slot where the tab was removed.

Insert a cassette, or set the erase protection switch to "REC".

Set to the desired channel.

Confirm that the source is properly connected.

Confirm that all units’ power switches are turned on. Set the input mode to "L-1", "L-2" or "F-1".

RECORDING

SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION (cont.)

SYMPTOM

4. Camcorder recording is not possible.

5. Audio dubbing is not possible.

6. Monitoring the audio-dubbed sound is not possible during audio dubbing using the DV deck.

7. The programmed memory of Random Assemble Editing is disappeared.

8. When performing Tape Dubbing, the beginning of the dubbing start point is not dubbed.

9. When starting Tape Dubbing, the recorder stops dubbing after a few seconds and ejects both the VHS and Mini DV tapes.

10.When starting Normal Dubbing, the recorder stops dubbing after a few seconds.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● The camcorder has not been properly connected.

● The input mode is not correct.

● "SOUND MODE" on the DV Mode

Set Menu had been set to "16BIT" at the original recording.

● The tape speed had been set to LP (DV cassette) or EP (VHS/S-VHS cassette) at the original recording.

● This is normal.

● The memory backup time has

expired.

● This is normal.

● The NTSC tape is played back on

the VHS deck.

● The NTSC tape is played back on the VHS deck.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Confirm that the camcorder is properly connected. Set the input mode to "L-1", "L-2" or "F-1".

Set "SOUND MODE" to "12BIT" at the original recording ( pg. 35).

Set the tape speed to SP (DV cassette) or SP/LP (VHS/S-VHS cassette) at the original recording.

Monitor the sound using the connected devices.

Perform Random Assemble Editing again.

Dubbing from the NTSC tape to the Mini DV tape is not possible.

TIMER RECORDING

SYMPTOM

1. Timer recording won’t work.

2. Timer programming is not possible.

3. "‰" and "]" on the display panel

won’t stop blinking.

4. The cassette is automatically

ejected, and "‰" and "]" on the display panel won’t stop blinking.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● The clock and/or the timer have

been set incorrectly.

● The timer is not engaged.

● Timer Recording may not work

when the recorder’s input mode is set to "F-1" for recording on the DV deck, because the recorder is waiting for the signals through DV IN/OUT (i.Link) connector.

● Timer recording is in progress.

● The timer is engaged but there’s no

cassette loaded.

● VHS deck

The loaded cassette has had its Record Safety tab removed.

● DV deck

The loaded cassette has had its erase protection switch set to "SAVE".

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Re-perform the clock and/or timer settings. Press ‰ and confirm that "‰" is displayed on the display panel. Set the channel position other than "F-1" before engaging to TimerStandby mode.

Timer programming can’t be performed while a timer recording is in progress. Wait until it finishes.

VHS deck

Load a cassette with the Record Safety tab intact, or cover the hole using adhesive tape.

DV deck

Load a cassette with the erase protection switch set to "REC".

Remove the cassette and cover the hole with adhesive tape, or insert a cassette with the Record Safety tab intact. Remove the cassette and set the erase protection switch to "REC".

TIMER RECORDING

SYMPTOM

5. "‰" blinks for 10 seconds and the

Timer mode is disengaged.

6. The cassette is automatically ejected, the power shuts off and "‰" and "]" won’t stop blinking.

7. The VIDEO Plus+ system does not timer-record properly.

SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL

Power requirement : AC 220 V – 240 V`,

50 Hz/60 Hz

Power consumption

Power on : 33 W

Power off : 7.9 W Temperature Operating : 5°C to 40°C Storage : –20°C to 60°C Operating position : Horizontal only Dimensions (WxHxD) : 435 mm x 124 mm x 391 mm Weight : 6.7 kg Input/Output : 21-pin SCART connectors :

IN/OUT x 1, IN/DECODER x 1 RCA connectors: VIDEO IN x 1, AUDIO IN x 1, AUDIO OUT x 1 S-Video connectors: IN x 1, OUT x 1 DV connector: IN/OUT x 1 (4-pin, IEEE1394 conformity, digital input/output)

VHS DECK VIDEO/AUDIO

Signal system : PAL-type colour signal and CCIR

monochrome signal, 625 lines 50 fields

Recording system : DA4 (Double Azimuth) head

helical scan system Format : S-VHS/VHS PAL standard Signal-to-noise ratio : 45 dB Horizontal resolution

(SP/LP) : 250 lines (VHS)

400 lines (S-VHS)

(EP) : 220 lines (VHS)

: 350 lines (S-VHS)

Frequency range : 70 Hz to 10,000 Hz

(Normal audio)

20 Hz to 20,000 Hz

(Hi-Fi audio) Maximum recording time

(SP) : 240 min. with E-240 video

cassette (LP) : 480 min. with E-240 video

cassette

(EP) : 720 min. with E-240 video

cassette

DV DECK VIDEO/AUDIO

Signal system : PAL-type colour signal, 625 lines

50 fields Recording system : Digital Component Recording Format : DV format (SD mode) Cassette : Mini DV Cassette Maximum recording time

(SP) : 60 min. with M-DV60ME

cassette (LP) : 90 min. with M-DV60ME

cassette Audio recording system

: PCM 48 kHz, 16 bit (2 ch)/

32 kHz, 12 bit (4 ch)

TUNER/TIMER

TV channel storage capacity : 99 positions

(+AUX position) Tuning system : Frequency synthesized tuner Channel coverage : VHF 44.5 MHz – 143 MHz/

143 MHz – 470 MHz

UHF 470 MHz – 862 MHz Aerial output : UHF channels 22 – 69

(Adjustable) Memory backup time : Approx. 60 min.

ACCESSORIES

Provided accessories : RF cable,

21-pin SCART/RCA cable,

BNC/RCA adapter x 2,

Satellite Controller,

Infrared remote control unit,

"AA" battery x 2

Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise specified. E.& O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

SR-VS20EK

VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED

Printed in Japan 0101IYV*ID*JVE

JVC LPT0543-001A, SR-VS20EK User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

SAFETY FIRST

QUICK SET UP GUIDE

T-V LINK

SATELLITE RECEIVER CONTROL

BASIC OPERATIONS

ADVANCED OPERATIONS

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS

SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION

SPECIFICATIONS