JVC LPT0543-001A, SR-VS20EK User Manual

Mini DV/S-VHS VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

SR-VS20EK

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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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21-pin SCART/RCA Cable Satellite Controller

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

SORTIE

IN/OUT ENTREE/SORTIE

IN/DECODER

AV2 (L-2)

OUT

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CONTROLEUR SAT

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OUT SORTIE

AUDIO

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OUT SORTIE

Back of TV

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

(DV/VHS)

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

PLEASE WAIT

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GUIDE PROG SET

PLEASE WAIT

[MENU] : EXIT

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

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

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

DIRECT REC ON

POWER SAVE OFF

[5∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

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

INITIAL 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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4 4

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.

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