JVC HR-S5800AM, LPT0598-001A, HR-S5880AM Instructions Manual

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HR-S5800AM HR-S5880AM

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

INSTRUCTIONS

LPT0598-001A

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525/625

CABLE/ SAT/DVD

VCR

CONTENTS

ENGLISH

SAFETY FIRST 2

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

INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER 4

Basic Connections ................................... 4

S-VIDEO Connection .............................. 5

INITIAL SETTINGS 6

Video Channel Set................................... 6

Auto Set Up ............................................ 8

On-Screen Displays .............................. 10

Select Language ..................................... 11

Clock Set ............................................... 12

PLAYBACK 13

Basic Playback ...................................... 13

Playback Features ................................. 14

RECORDING 19

Basic Recording .................................... 19

Recording Features ................................ 20

B.E.S.T. Picture System .......................... 24

TIMER RECORDING 26

G-CODE™/SHOWVIEW™ System Setup ...... 26

G-CODE™/SHOWVIEW™ Timer

Programming ........................................ 28

Express Timer Programming .................. 30

24H Express Timer Programming .......... 32

Automatic Satellite Programme

Recording ............................................. 37

PROGRAMME NAVIGATION 38

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

SPECIAL FEATURES 42

Remote Control Functions ..................... 42

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 46

Connecting/Using A Stereo

System .................................................. 46

EDITING 47

Preparation For Editing .......................... 47

Edit From A Camcorder ......................... 48

Edit To Or From Another Video

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

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

INFORMATION ON MULTI-SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY 52

TUNER SET 54 TROUBLESHOOTING 58 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 61 INDEX 62 SPECIFICATIONS 65

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SAFETY FIRST

IMPORTANT

n Please read the various precautions on this page before installing or operating the recorder. n 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.

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.

Safety Precautions

CAUTION

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

power cord from the mains outlet.

n Dangerous voltage inside. Refer internal servicing to qualified service personnel. To prevent electric shock or

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

n 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 S-VHS ET it is possible to record and play back with S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes with this recorder.

n HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment. n G-CODE is a trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation and is registered in the following countries: Australia, China, Hong

Kong, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, and Taiwan. SHOWVIEW is a trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation and is registered in the following countries: Austria, Belgium,Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. The G-CODE/SHOWVIEW system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation. G-CODE and SHOWVIEW are different trademarks used to represent the same easy recording feature. However, for simplicity, only the term G-CODE will be used in the instructions. If you use SHOWVIEW system, follow the same steps listed for the G-CODE system.

ATTENTION

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

2. Recordings made of SECAM television signals produce monochrome pictures if played back on another video recorder of SECAM standard, or do not produce normal colour pictures if played back on another video recorder of PAL standard.

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

Caution on Replaceable lithium battery

The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C or incinerate. Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita Electric), Sanyo, Sony or Maxell CR2025. Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if the battery is incorrectly replaced.

n Dispose of used battery promptly. n Keep away from children. n Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.

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The STANDBY/ON button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit, but switches operating current on and off. "

" shows electrical power standby and " " shows ON.

When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm or more on both sides, on top and at the rear).

When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.

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

1. DO NOT place the recorder ...

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

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

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

4. DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of the recorder or remote control. (If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)

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

6. DO NOT 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.

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

8. 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.

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

POWER SYSTEM

This set operates on voltage of AC110 – 240 V` (Rating), AC90 – 260 V` (Operating), 50/60 Hz with automatic switching.

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Basic Connections

CHECK CONTENTS

Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in "SPECIFICATIONS" (Z pg. 65).

SITUATE RECORDER

Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface.

CONNECT RECORDER TO TV

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

RF CONNECTION

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To Connect To A TV With NO AV Input Terminals . . .

a– Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV. b– Connect the TV aerial cable to the ANT. IN jack

on the rear panel of the recorder.

c– Connect the provided RF cable between the RF

OUT jack on the rear panel of the recorder and the TV's aerial terminal.

AV CONNECTION

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To Connect To A TV With AV Input Terminals . . .

a– Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per "RF

CONNECTION".

b– Connect an optional AV cable between the

AUDIO OUT and VIDEO OUT connectors on the rear panel of the recorder and the TV's AV-IN terminals .

CONNECT RECORDER TO MAINS

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

NOTE:

Use the conversion plug (not provided in certain areas) depending on the type of your AC wall outlet.

It's essential that your video recorder be properly connected. Follow these steps carefully. THESE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ANY VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PERFORMED.

INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER

Aerial terminal

AV-IN terminals

Mains outlet

AUDIO OUT/ VIDEO OUT

Connect the power plug to an AC outlet before installing the lithium battery. Z pg. 7

AV Cable (not provided)

TV Aerial Cable

RF Cable (provided)

Back of TV

Mains Power Cord

Rear View

ATTENTION

If you have finished all the necessary connections, go to "Video Channel Set" on page 6, then perform Auto Set Up on page 8; do NOT press the button on the recorder/remote control to turn on the recorder's power before you start Auto Set Up.

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CONNECT RECORDER TO TV

a– Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per "RF

CONNECTION" (Z pg. 4).

b– Connect the recorder's S VIDEO OUT connector to

the TV's S-VIDEO IN connector.

c– Connect the recorder's AUDIO OUT connectors to

the TV's AUDIO IN connectors.

CONNECT RECORDER TO MAINS

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

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To Connect to A TV With S-VIDEO/AUDIO IN Connectors . . .

S-VIDEO Connection

Mains outlet

Mains Power Cord

AUDIO OUT

ANT. IN

RF OUT

Aerial or Cable

RF Cable (provided)

Back of TV

S-Video cable (provided)

Audio cable (not provided)

S VIDEO OUT

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. (Z pg. 46)

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

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

AUDIO IN connectors

S-VIDEO IN connector

Aerial terminal

ATTENTION

Back of Recorder

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Video Channel Set

INITIAL SETTINGS

If you have connected the video recorder to your TV via the provided RF cable only (RF connection) – Go to "With RF Connection" below.

If you have connected the video recorder to your TV via both the provided RF cable and an AV cable (AV connection), or via the provided RF cable, the provided S-Video cable and an audio cable (S-VIDEO connection) – Go to "With AV Connection or S-VIDEO Connection" on next page.

ACCESS VIDEO CHANNEL SET MODE

Hold down STOP/EJECT on the recorder until the display panel shows the following.

SELECT TV SYSTEM

Press PR +/– to set appropriate TV system that matches the system of TV being used (refer to the table below).

TEST SIGNAL

The channel on which the screen to the left appear clearly in step 3 is your Video Channel.

To view picture signals from the video recorder, set your TV to the Video Channel.

IMPORTANT:

Before performing the following steps, make sure the recorder's power is off and there is no cassette inserted in the recorder.

With RF Connection

1 : B/G 2 : D/K

3 : I 5 : M*

Major Countries TV System

New Zealand, Kuwait, U.A.E., Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Iran, Saudi Arabia,

B/G

Egypt, Morocco, Lebanon, Iraq

China, Mongolia, Russia D/K

Hong Kong I

Australia H

U.S.A., Japan, S.Korea, Taiwan M*

*HR-S5800AM only

4 : H

STOP/EJECT

PR +/–

Video Channel (RF Output Channel) is the channel on which your TV receives picture and sound signals from the video recorder through the RF cable.

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(Ex.) If channel 50 is available in your area

SET VIDEO CHANNEL

Set your TV to UHF channel 36.

● If the two vertical white bars appear clearly on the screen as shown in the illustration (Z "TEST SIGNAL" on page 6), press OK and then go to step 4.

● If the two vertical white bars do not appear clearly, press OK and then PR +/– to set the video recorder to a vacant channel between 28 and 60 which is not occupied by any local station in your area.

Then set your TV to UHF channel 50 and check if the two vertical white bars appear clearly on the screen; if so, go to step 4. If not, re-set the video recorder to another vacant channel and try again.

NOTES:

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If you set the video recorder to a channel which is occupied by a local station or has neighbouring channels that are occupied by local stations, the picture reception quality will be affected and some interference noise will appear on the TV screen. Be sure to select a vacant channel which has no broadcast on neighbouring channels.

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If you cannot obtain the two vertical white bars clearly with any channel between 28 and 60, consult your JVC dealer.

FINISH VIDEO CHANNEL SET

Press OK.

● If Auto Set Up (Z pg. 8) or Tuner Set (Z pg. 54) has not previously been performed, the Language Select screen appears and Auto Set Up function takes place automatically.

With AV Connection or S-VIDEO Connection

IMPORTANT:

Before performing the following steps, make sure the recorder's power is off and there is no cassette inserted in the recorder.

ACCESS VIDEO CHANNEL SET MODE

Hold down STOP/EJECT on the recorder until the display panel shows the following.

SET VIDEO CHANNEL

Press OK, then press PR – until the display panel shows the following.

FINISH VIDEO CHANNEL SET

Press OK.

● If Auto Set Up (Z pg. 8) or Tuner Set (Z pg. 54) has not previously been performed, the Language Select screen appears and Auto Set Up function takes place automatically.

To view picture signals from the video recorder, set your TV to its AV mode.

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Installing/Removing the lithium battery

1 Make sure that the power plug is connected to an AC outlet

and turn off the recorder power.

2 Open the battery cover while pressing the release tab as

illustrated.

3 Insert a lithium battery with the plus (+) side up and push it in.

● To remove the lithium battery, press the latch A down-

ward using a pointed non-metallic object, then pull out the lithium battery.

4 Close the battery cover until it clicks in place.

Be sure to connect the power plug to an AC outlet first before installing the lithium battery; otherwise, the battery's service life will be drastically shortened.

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Now the video channel is set to off (– –).

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

Auto Set Up

Before starting, make sure of the following:

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

● The recorder's mains power cord should be connected to

a mains outlet. Z pg. 4, 5

● The "Video Channel Set" procedure should be done first and the TV should be set to its AV mode (with AV or SVIDEO connection Z pg. 7) or video channel (with RF connection Z pg. 6).

The Auto Set Up function simplifies installation by guiding you through the procedures of setting the language, clock and tuner channels — simply follow the on-screen menus that appear.

IMPORTANT

● Don't press any buttons on the recorder or remote that are not directly related to the step you are performing while Auto Set Up is in progress.

● If you perform Auto Set Up successfully during installation, there's no need to separately perform the Language Select, Clock Set or Channel Set procedures, but if adjustments become necessary they can be performed as follows: – To change the selected language Z pg. 11 – To reset or adjust the time Z pg. 12 – To add/delete channels manually Z pg. 55, 56 – To reset the tuner after moving to a different location

Z pg. 54

SELECT LANGUAGE

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to your desired language (English or Chinese), then press OK or

PUSH JOG #.

● The Clock Set screen appears.

SET TIME

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to set the time, then press OK or PUSH JOG #.

● Press and hold either button to delay or advance the time by 30 minutes.

SET DATE

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to set the date, then press OK or PUSH JOG #.

● Press and hold either button to change the date by 15 days.

SET YEAR

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to set the year, then press MENU.

CLOCK SET

TIME DATE YEAR 0:00 01.01 01

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

PUSH JOG

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AUTO CH SET

PLEASE WAIT

START FINISH

TV Screen

When Auto Set Up is completed, the lowest position number will appear on the front display panel.

During Auto Set Up

"PLEASE WAIT" blinks on the screen and "Auto" blinks on the front display panel.

NOTES:

●

If you perform Auto Set Up when the aerial cable is not connected properly, "SCAN COMPLETED -NO SIGNAL-" appears on the screen. When this happens, make sure of the aerial connection and press OK; Auto Set Up will take place again.

●

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 try again.

●

If you want to set the tuner manually such as to add or skip channels, to swap channel positions, or to fine-tune channels,

pg. 55 – 57.

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If no sound accompanies the picture or the audio sounds unnatural on some channels that have been stored by Auto Set Up, the TV system setting for those channels may be incorrect. Select the appropriate TV system for those channels. Z "TV System Selection – When you see the picture but the audio can't be heard or sounds unnatural" on page 57.

DO NOT press any button on the recorder or remote control while Auto Set Up is in progress.

SELECT TV SYSTEM

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to the appropriate TV system (refer to the table on the left).

START AUTO CHANNEL SET

Press OK or PUSH JOG #.

● The Auto Set Up function scans all the channels that are receivable by your recorder. It then automatically assigns each receivable channels to the PR +/– buttons. It skips non-receivable channels.

● As Auto Set Up progresses, the " " mark on the screen moves from left to right. (See below.)

Major Countries TV System

Australia, New Zealand, Kuwait, U.A.E., Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia,

B/G

Iran, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Morocco, Lebanon, Iraq

China, Mongolia, Russia D/K

Hong Kong I

U.S.A., Japan, S.Korea, Taiwan M*

*HR-S5800AM only.

PUSH JOG

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On-Screen Displays

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

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

TURN ON THE RECORDER

Press .

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN

Place the pointer next to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing PUSH JOG %ﬁ, then press OK or PUSH JOG #.

ENABLE/DISABLE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

The default setting is "ON", so if you want onscreen displays, leave the setting as it is and go to step 5. If you don't want the displays to appear, press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to "O.S.D." and press OK or

PUSH JOG # to set to "OFF".

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

NOTES:

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

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

PUSH JOG

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

1–Operation mode indicators 2–Tape speed SP/LP/EP 3–Colour system indicator (Z pg. 52) 4–Tape direction 5–Counter display 6–Tape remaining time indicator 7–Audio mode display (Z pg. 18) 8–Tape position indicator (Z pg. 18)

9–Type of Broadcast (Z pg. 21) 10– Current day/month/year 11 – Clock display 12 – Channel position number/Aux. indicator (L-1, F-1, S-1 or S-2) 13– Cassette loaded mark

PR. 12 ]SP 21 : 00 MESECAM

24. 12. 01

HIFI –1 : 23 : 45 L

R REMAIN 1 : 00

2 3

12 11

FUNCTION SET B. E. S . T. ON PICTURE CONTROL AUTO PAL/MESECAM AUTO NTSC NTSC3. 58 AUTO TIMER OFF O.S.D. OFF NEXT PAGE

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

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Select Language

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

PUSH JOG

MAIN MENU

PROGRAMME NAVIGATION FUNCTION SET TUNER SET INITIAL SET

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

TURN ON THE RECORDER

Press .

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to "INITIAL SET", then press OK or PUSH JOG #.

ACCESS LANGUAGE SELECT SCREEN

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to "LANGUAGE", then press OK or PUSH JOG #.

SELECT LANGUAGE

Place the pointer next to the language of your choice (English or Chinese) by pressing PUSH JOG %ﬁ, then press OK or PUSH JOG #.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

INITIAL SET

CLOCK SET LANGUAGE G-CODE/SHOWVIEW SETUP

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

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Clock Set

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

TURN ON THE RECORDER

Press .

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to "INITIAL SET", then press OK or PUSH JOG #.

ACCESS CLOCK SET SCREEN

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to "CLOCK SET", then press OK or PUSH JOG #. The Clock Set screen appears.

SET TIME

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to set the time, then press OK or PUSH JOG #.

● Press and hold either button to delay or advance the time by 30 minutes.

SET DATE

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to set the date, then press OK or PUSH JOG #.

● Press and hold either button to change the date by 15 days.

SET YEAR

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to set the year.

START CLOCK OPERATION

Press MENU.

CLOCK SET

TIME DATE YEAR 0: 00 01 . 01 01

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

INITIAL SET

CLOCK SET LANGUAGE G-CODE/SHOWVIEW SETUP

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

NOTE:

If the year digits are automatically cleared, it is possible that you have input February 29th in a non-leap year. Input the correct data.

PUSH JOG

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

MAIN MENU

PROGRAMME NAVIGATION FUNCTION SET TUNER SET INITIAL SET

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

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PLAYBACK

Basic Playback

The easiest, most basic operation possible with your video recorder is tape playback. Already-recorded signals on a video tape are read by your video recorder and displayed on your TV just like a TV programme. S-VHS playback is possible only with S-VHS PAL tapes recorded in SP, LP or EP or S-VHS NTSC tapes recorded in the SP mode.

LOAD A CASSETTE

Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is point toward the recorder. Don't apply too much pressure when inserting.

● The recorder power comes on automatically.

● Select the appropriate colour system (Z pg. 52).

● If the record safety tab has been removed, playback

begins automatically (Z pg. 19).

● If the record safety tab is intact, the recorder checks the tape information for Programme Navigation. For details, refer to “Navigation ” (Z pg. 38).

FIND PROGRAMME START POINT

If the tape is advanced past the start point, press REW or turn the JOG dial to the left. To go forward, press FF or turn the JOG dial to the right.

START PLAYBACK

Press PLAY. "BEST" appears blinking in the recorder's display panel during automatic tracking (Z pg. 24).

STOP PLAYBACK

Press STOP on the remote or STOP/EJECT on the recorder's front panel. Then press STOP/EJECT to remove the cassette.

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

REW

Usable cassettes

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

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

By using S-VHS ET it is possible to record and play back with S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes with this recorder (Z pg. 23).

PLAY

STOP/EJECT

JOG

Clean the video heads using a dry cleaning cassette--TCL2UX--when:

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

• The picture is unclear or no picture appears.

• “USE CLEANING CASSETTE” appears on the screen (only with “O.S.D.” set to “ON” (Z pg. 10)).

PLAY

STOP

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PLAYBACK (cont.)

Playback Features

JOG

PLAY

PAUSE

PLAY

REW

PAUSE

PUSH JOG

NOTE:

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

High-Speed Search

ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED SEARCH

During playback, turn the JOG dial quickly to the left or right.

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

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

NOTE:

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

Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback

PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK

Push the JOG dial.

Press PAUSE.

● If there is vertical jitter, use the PR +/– buttons to

correct the picture.

ACTIVATE FRAME-BYFRAME 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 PUSH JOG @ or #.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY or push the JOG dial.

ATTENTION

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

● the picture will be distorted.

● the noise bars will appear.

● there may be a loss of colour.

PR +/–

Reverse search 5 steps

Reverse play

Reverse slow motion

2 steps

Slow motion 2 steps

Normal play

Forward search 5 steps

Reverse

Forward

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Slow Motion

ACTIVATE SLOW-MOTION PLAYBACK

During playback, turn the JOG dial to the left for forward slow motion. To play in reverse slow motion, continue to turn the JOG dial to the left after selecting all the forward direction slow motion modes.

During still picture, press and hold PAUSE for 2 seconds, then release. Press and release again to return to still picture.

During still picture, press and hold PUSH JOG @ or #. Release to return to still picture.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

NOTE:

Manual tracking is possible during slow motion playback. (Z␣ pg. 16)

Variable-Speed Search

ACTIVATE VARIABLE-SPEED SEARCH

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

During playback, press PUSH JOG @ 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.

Index Search

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.

NOTE:

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

ACTIVATE INDEX SEARCH

Press PUSH JOG @ or # (™ or £) on the remote control. "™ 1" or "£ 1" is displayed on screen and search begins in the corresponding direction.

● To access index codes 2 through 9, press PUSH JOG

or # repeatedly until the correct index number is displayed. Ex.: To locate the beginning of B from the current

position, press PUSH JOG @ twice. To locate the beginning of D from the current position, press PUSH JOG # once.

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

Current position

AB C D E F

–2 –1 1 2 3

Index number

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Manual Tracking

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

OVERRIDE AUTOMATIC TRACKING

Press (SP/LP/EP) on the remote control to engage manual tracking.

ADJUST TRACKING MANUALLY

Press PR +/– to adjust tracking.

● To return to automatic tracking, press (SP/LP/EP) on the remote control.

NOTE:

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

PR +/–

PLAYBACK (cont.)

PLAY

STOP

PUSH JOG

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Repeat Playback

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

START PLAYBACK

Press PLAY.

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:

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

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Repeat Playback is not possible with a PAL tape recorded in EP mode.

Video Stabilizer

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 FUNCTION SET SCREEN

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to "FUNCTION SET", then press OK or PUSH JOG #.

SELECT VIDEO STABILIZER SET MODE

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to "VIDEO STABILIZER", then press OK or PUSH JOG

to select "ON" or "OFF".

RETURN TO NORMAL 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".

PREVIOUS PAGE PROG. NAVIGATION ON AUTO SP=LP TIMER OFF VIDEO STABILIZER ON S-VHS ON S-VHS ET OFF

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

MAIN MENU

PROGRAMME NAVIGATION FUNCTION SET TUNER SET INITIAL SET

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

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Next Function Memory

The Next Function Memory "tells" the recorder what to do after rewinding. Before continuing, ensure that 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 Timer Standby After Tape Rewind...

...press REW, then press

‰‰

‰ within 2 seconds.

NOTE:

It is not possible to select the Automatic Timer functions if the cassette's record safety tab is removed.

Tape Position Indicator

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. "O.S.D." (Z pg. 10) must be set to "ON", or the indicator will not appear.

NOTE:

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

1:23:45

REMAIN 1:00

+++

Beginning

End

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.

Skip Search

Soundtrack Selection

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

During Playback

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

TRACK

Recorder's Front Panel On-Screen Display

USE

HI FI

For Hi-Fi stereo tapes

HI FI

For main audio of Bilingual tapes

HI FI

For sub audio of Bilingual tapes

NORM NORM For audio-dubbed tapes

NORM

HI FI

For audio-dubbed tapes

NORM

NOTES:

●

" " should normally be selected. In this mode, Hi-Fi stereo tapes are played back in stereo, and the NORM track is played back automatically for tapes with only normal audio.

●

For instructions on recording stereo and bilingual programmes, refer to page 21.

●

"O.S.D." must be set to "ON" or the on-screen displays will not appear (Z pg. 10).

PLAYBACK (cont.)

Instant ReView

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.

NOTE:

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

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TV signals being received by the recorder's built-in tuner can be recorded onto a video tape. You can "capture" a TV programme using your video recorder. S-VHS recording is possible only for PAL recordings made in the SP, LP or EP mode, or NTSC recordings made in the SP mode. S-VHS ET recording is possible only for PAL recordings made in the SP mode, or NTSC recordings made in the SP mode.

RECORDING

Basic Recording

LOAD A CASSETTE

Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.

● The recorder power comes on automatically.

● The recorder checks the tape information for

Programme Navigation. For details, refer to “Navigation ” (Z pg. 38).

● Select the appropriate colour system (Z pg. 52).

CHOOSE A PROGRAMME

Press PR +/– or the NUMBER keys. Or push the JOG dial and turn it to the left or right to select the channel

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.

START RECORDING

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

PAUSE/RESUME RECORDING

Press PAUSE. Press PLAY to resume recording.

STOP RECORDING

Press STOP on the remote control or STOP/EJECT on the recorder. Then press STOP/EJECT to remove the cassette.

● 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

Accidental erasure prevention

Recording Resume Function

If there is a power outage 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.

PAUSE

STOP

RECORD

B.E.S.T. takes place at the beginning of each first SP and first LP (or EP) recording after inserting the cassette (Z pg. 24).

PLAY

RECORD

NUMBER

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

PLAY

STOP/EJECT

SP/LP/EP

NOTE:

When recording in NTSC, if EP is selected, recording will always be done in the VHS mode even if an S-VHS cassette is used.

PR +/–

PAUSE

JOG

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RECORDING (cont.)

Recording Features

Record One Programme While Watching Another

SELECT CHANNEL TO WATCH

Once recording is in progress, all you need to do is to set the channel controls on the TV for the station you wish to view.

● The programme selected with the TV's channel controls appears on the TV screen while the one selected with the PR +/– buttons is recorded on the tape.

RECORD

Elapsed Recording Time Indication

You can check the exact time of a recording.

SET COUNTER DISPLAY

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

● By pressing the – –:– – button, you can change the display to show the counter reading, channel position*, clock time or tape remaining time. *Channel position is not displayed during playback.

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.

AUDIO

– –:– –

PR +/–

0000

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Receiving Stereo And Bilingual Programmes

Your recorder is equipped with a Sound-Multiplex decoder (A2) and a Digital stereo sound decoder (NICAM) as well, making reception of stereo and bilingual broadcasts possible.

When the channel is changed, the type of broadcast being received will be displayed on the TV screen for a few seconds.

To Record Stereo And Bilingual Programmes (A2)

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

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

● To listen to a stereo programme, press AUDIO until " " and " " appear on the front display panel or "HIFI L R" appears on the screen.

● To listen to a bilingual programme, press AUDIO until " " or " " appears on the front display panel, or "HIFI L " or "HIFI 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 front display panel or on the screen.

NOTE:

"O.S.D." must be set to "ON" or the on-screen displays will not appear (Z pg. 10).

Type of Broadcast

On-screen Display

Being Received

A2 Stereo ST A2 Bilingual BIL Regular Monaural (none) NICAM Stereo ST NICAM NICAM Bilingual BIL NICAM NICAM Monaural NICAM

To Record NICAM Stereo And Bilingual Programmes

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

NOTES:

●

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

●

Before playing back a programme recorded in stereo, or a bilingual programme, refer to "Soundtrack Selection" (Z pg. 18).

Instant Timer Recording (ITR)

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

START RECORDING

Press 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.

NOTE:

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

Tape Remaining Time

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, channel position*, clock time or tape remaining time.

* 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.

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RECORDING (cont.)

ATTENTION

● S-VHS recording is possible only for PAL recordings made in the SP, LP or EP mode, or NTSC recordings made in the SP mode.

● S-VHS ET recording is possible only for PAL recordings made in the SP mode, or NTSC recordings made in the SP mode.

● When recording NTSC signals in S-VHS or S-VHS ET, be sure to select "AUTO" for "PAL/MESECAM" setting and "NTSC3.58" for "NTSC" setting (Z pg. 52).

NOTES:

●

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

●

Tapes recorded in S-VHS or S-VHS ET mode can not be played back successfully on normal VHS recorders.

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

Your recorder can record in S-VHS, S-VHS ET or VHS. S-VHS allows you to make high quality video recordings with a

horizontal resolution of 400 lines. This compares with the 240 lines of resolution of normal VHS recordings. To achieve the highest quality picture we recommend that you record in S-VHS mode.

By using S-VHS ET it is possible to record and play back with SVHS picture quality on VHS cassettes with this recorder. For details, refer to page 23.

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 automatically selected.

To record in S-VHS ET on a VHS high grade cassette;

● set "S-VHS ET" to "ON".

Z "Super VHS ET" on page 23.

To record in VHS;

● insert a cassette marked "VHS".

● set "S-VHS ET" 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 "S-VHS" to "OFF"; the S-VHS indicator will go out.

The VHS recording mode will be selected.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to "FUNCTION SET", then press OK or PUSH JOG #.

SELECT S-VHS MODE

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to "S-VHS", then press OK or

PUSH JOG # to select

"ON" or "OFF".

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

PUSH JOG

MAIN MENU

PROGRAMME NAVIGATION FUNCTION SET TUNER SET INITIAL SET

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

PREVIOUS PAGE PROG. NAVIGATION ON AUTO SP=LP TIMER OFF VIDEO STABILIZER OFF S-VHS ON S-VHS ET OFF

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

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Super VHS ET

Your recorder is equipped with Super VHS ET that makes it possible to record with S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes.

NOTES:

●

The "S-VHS" indicator lights on the front display panel when "S-VHS ET" is set to "ON" .

●

You cannot activate the S-VHS ET function... ...while recording is in progress. ...while timer-recording (incl. Instant Timer Recording Z pg.

21) is in progress. ...while B.E.S.T. (Z pg. 24) is in progress. ...when the recorder's power is off.

●

S-VHS ET does not work with S-VHS tapes.

S-VHS ET

This facility allows recording with S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes. You can play back those cassettes recorded in S-VHS ET on a recorder equipped with S-VHS ET.

NOTES:

●

To obtain the highest quality recording and playback pictures over a longer period on this model, S-VHS recording on S-VHS tape is recommended.

●

You can play back S-VHS ET recordings not only on this recorder but also on another VHS recorder equipped with S-VHS ET. * It is recommended to specifically label S-VHS ET recordings so you can easily distinguish them from regular VHS recordings.

●

S-VHS ET recordings can also be played back on an S-VHS recorder or a VHS recorder equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) function. However, there may be cases where S-VHS ET playback is not possible on a particular recorder.

●

Frequent still, frame-by-frame and slow-motion playback may damage the tape and cause picture degradation.

●

With some tapes, better picture quality may not be obtained even with S-VHS ET recording. It is recommended that you do test record beforehand to make sure whether better results can be obtained.

●

High Grade tapes are recommended for superior results.

●

Make sure that "B.E.S.T." is set to "ON" (Z pg. 24).

●

During S-VHS ET playback, noise may appear depending on tape quality.

●

Noise may appear during search, still, frame-by-frame and slow-motion playback.

●

If the playback picture becomes blurred or interrupted, use a cleaning cassette.

PUSH JOG

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to "FUNCTION SET", then press OK or PUSH JOG #.

SELECT S-VHS ET MODE

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to "S-VHS ET", then press OK or PUSH JOG # to select "ON" or "OFF".

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

MAIN MENU

PROGRAMME NAVIGATION FUNCTION SET TUNER SET INITIAL SET

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

PREVIOUS PAGE PROG. NAVIGATION ON AUTO SP=LP TIMER OFF VIDEO STABILIZER ON S-VHS ON S-VHS ET ON

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

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B.E.S.T. Picture System

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

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".

Preparation

TURN ON THE RECORDER

Press .

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN

Place the pointer next to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing PUSH JOG %ﬁ, then press OK or PUSH

JOG #.

SELECT MODE

Place the pointer next to "B.E.S.T." by pressing

PUSH JOG %ﬁ, then press OK or PUSH JOG # to set

to "ON" or "OFF".

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

PUSH JOG

RECORD

RECORDING (cont.)

FUNCTION SET B. E . S. T. ON PICTURE CONTROL AUTO PAL/MESECAM AUTO NTSC NTSC3. 58 AUTO TIMER OFF O.S.D. ON NEXT PAGE

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

PLAY

PAUSE

PLAY

RECORD

MAIN MENU

PROGRAMME NAVIGATION FUNCTION SET TUNER SET INITIAL SET

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

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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 (Z pg. 21).

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 24.

●

"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 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 24.

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TIMER RECORDING

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

Guide Program Number Set

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to "INITIAL SET", then press OK or PUSH JOG #.

ACCESS G-CODE/ SHOWVIEW SETUP SCREEN

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to "G-CODE/SHOWVIEW SETUP", then press OK or

PUSH JOG #.

ENTER GUIDE PROG NUMBER

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ or NUMBER keys to enter the

Guide Program number for the desired station as shown in the TV listings. Then press OK or PUSH JOG #.

The G-CODE timer programming system eliminates the need to input channel, date, start and stop time data when setting the timer record function. Simply key in the G-CODE number for the TV programme you wish to record (found in most TV listings) and the recorder's timer is automatically programmed.

You have to set "GUIDE PROG" numbers, which are assigned to each station for purposes of G-CODE timer programming, for all the stations stored in your recorder's memory to get proper results.

Before G-CODE system setup you must have performed the following procedures:

● Tuner setting (Z pg. 8, 54)

● Clock setting (Z pg. 12)

IMPORTANT

Perform the following procedure after Auto Set Up on page 8 and/or the channel setting steps on pages 54– 57. After setting the Guide Program Numbers, channel positions may be incorrect if you stored or skipped channels. In this case, re-perform Guide Program Number setting.

NUMBER

PUSH JOG

G-CODE/SHOWVIEW SETUP

GUIDE PROG TV PROG

[0-9] OR [5/∞]:SELECT = [MENU] : EXIT

G-

CODE

™/S

HOW

IEW

™

System Setup

INFORMATION

G-CODE and SHOWVIEW are different trademarks used to represent the same easy recording feature, but only the term G-CODE system will be used in the instructions. If you use the SHOWVIEW system, follow the same instructions listed for the G-CODE system.

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ENTER RECEIVING CHANNEL POSITION NUMBER

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ or NUMBER keys to input the

number of the recorder's channel position on which the Guide Program number's broadcast is received. Then press OK or PUSH JOG .

● If the satellite broadcast is received on your recorder's auxiliary channel "L-1", select "L-1" for the channel position.

● Repeat steps 4 and 5 as necessary.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

Guide Program Number

"Guide Program (GUIDE PROG) number" refers to the assigned TV station numbers, according to broadcast area, for G-CODE timer recording. The Guide Program numbers can be found in most TV listings.

NUMBER

PUSH JOG

G-CODE/SHOWVIEW SETUP

GUIDE PROG TV PROG

[0-9] OR [5/∞]:SELECT = [MENU] : EXIT

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G-CODE/SHOWVIEW NO.

12345678

[0 – 9] = [ ] : DELETE [PROG] : EXIT

ACCESS G-CODE/ SHOWVIEW NO. SCREEN

Press PROG.

ENTER G-CODE NUMBER

Press the NUMBER keys to enter the G-CODE number of a programme you wish to record.

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

ACCESS G-CODE PROGRAMME SCREEN

Press OK, and the G-CODE Programme screen appears. (If you're just starting out, "P1" appears.)

IMPORTANT

Make sure the channel position number you wish to record is displayed; if not, see "G-CODE/SHOWVIEW System Setup" on page 26 and set the Guide Program number for that G-CODE number correctly.

● If the number you entered is invalid, "ERROR" appears on the screen. Press and input a valid G-CODE number.

● If the "G-CODE/SHOWVIEW SETUP" screen appears, see "ATTENTION – Regarding Guide Program Number Set" on page 29.

SET TAPE SPEED

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

– P1 –

NO. 123456789

START STOP 21:00 = 22:00

DATE TV PROG

25.04 1

: OK [1]: TITLE

G-

CODE

™/S

HOW

IEW

™

Timer Programming

Before performing G-CODE/SHOWVIEW Timer Programming:

● Be sure to read "G-CODE/SHOWVIEW System Setup" (Z pg. 26).

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

will come on automatically.

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

● Select the appropriate colour system (Z pg. 52).

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

TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

G-CODE/SHOWVIEW NO.

[0 – 9] = [

+/–

] : EXPRESS PROGRAMING

[PROG] : EXIT

Remember, the clock must be set before you can programme the timer (Z pg. 12).

INFORMATION

NUMBER

SP/LP/EP

PROG

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ACCESS TITLE EDIT SCREEN

Press the NUMBER key “1”. The Title Edit screen appears.

● You can access the Title Edit screen only when “PROG. NAVIGATION” is set to “ON”. (Z pg.

38)

ENTER PROGRAMME TITLE

Press the NUMBER keys and PUSH JOG # to enter characters, then press OK For details, refer to “Entering Character” on page␣ 41.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press PROG or OK. "PROGRAM COMPLETED" appears on the screen for about 5 seconds, then normal screen appears. If “PROGRAM OVERLAPPED” appears on the screen and “Err” on the display panel, see page 35.

● Repeat steps 1 – 7 for each additional programme.

ENGAGE RECORDER'S TIMER MODE

Press

‰‰

‰. The recorder turns off automatically and "

‰‰

‰"

appears on the display panel.

● To disengage the timer, press

‰‰

‰ again.

NOTES:

●

To Change The Stop Time . . . . . . press STOP +/– after pressing OK in step 3. You can compensate for anticipated programme schedule delays this way.

●

To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . . . . . after pressing OK in step 3, 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 this recorder to timer-record as many as 8 programmes. If you try to programme the recorder to record a ninth, "PROGRAM FULL" appears on screen. To record the extra programme, you must first cancel any unnecessary programmes (Z pg. 34).

●

It is not possible to timer-record a TV programme with a G-

CODE

number which starts with "0".

●

In case of a power failure after programming, the recorder's memory backup keeps your selections (if the lithium battery is not exhausted).

ATTENTION

Regarding Guide Program Number Set

"G-CODE/SHOWVIEW SETUP" appears after performing step 3 if the Guide Program number for the G-CODE number you entered has not been set.

● Press the NUMBER keys or PUSH JOG %ﬁ to input the

channel position number on which your recorder receives that station, then press OK or PUSH JOG . The G-CODE program screen appears.

(Ex.) To timer-record a RTR programme with the G-CODE system. * If your recorder receives

RTR on the channel position 2, press OK or PUSH JOG after entering "2".

WEEKLY

DAILY

STOP+/–

PUSH JOG

NUMBER

G-CODE/SHOWVIEW SETUP

GUIDE PROG TV PROG

2– –

[0-9] OR [5/∞]:SELECT = [PROG] : EXIT

Satellite Tuner Users

To timer-record a satellite broadcast using the G-CODE system:

1 Perform steps 1 – 8. 2 Set the satellite tuner to the appropriate channel before

the selected programme begins.

3 Leave the satellite tuner's power on.

PROG

– P1 –

25.04 21:00 PR.1

[0–9] : SELECT LETTERS [

] : DELETE

[

2/3

] : CURSOR+=

: OK [PROG] : EXIT

– P1 –

25.04 W 7

[0–9] : SELECT LETTERS [

] : DELETE

[

2/3

] : CURSOR+=

: OK [PROG] : EXIT

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Express Timer Programming

Remember, the clock must be set before you can programme the timer (Z pg. 12).

Before performing the following steps:

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

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

● Select the appropriate colour system (Z pg. 52).

ACCESS G-CODE SCREEN

Press PROG.

ACCESS PROGRAMME SCREEN

Press START +/–. (If you're just starting out, "P1" appears.)

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.

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 +/–. (The current date appears on screen. The date you enter appears in its place.)

ENTER CHANNEL POSITION

Press PR +/–.

TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

– P1 – START STOP –:– – = –:– –

DATE TV PROG – –.– – – –

[+/–] =

[1]: TITLE

[PROG] : EXIT

– P1 – START STOP 21:00 = –:– –

DATE TV PROG – –.– – – –

[+/–] =

[1]: TITLE

[PROG] : EXIT

– P1 – START STOP 21:00 = 22:00

DATE TV PROG

25.12 1

[+/–] =

[1]: TITLE

[PROG] : EXIT

START+/–

DATE+/–

STOP+/–

PROG

PR +/–

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SET TAPE SPEED

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

ACCESS TITLE EDIT SCREEN

Press the NUMBER key “1”. The Title Edit screen appears.

● You can access the Title Edit screen only when “PROG. NAVIGATION” is set to “ON”. (Z␣ pg.␣ 38)

ENTER PROGRAMME TITLE

Press the NUMBER keys and PUSH JOG # to enter characters, then press OK. For details, refer to “Entering Character” on page␣ 41.

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 “PROGRAM OVERLAPPED” appears on the screen and “Err” on the display panel, see page 35.

● Repeat steps 1 – 10 for each additional programme.

ENGAGE RECORDER'S TIMER MODE

Press

‰‰

‰. The recorder turns off automatically and "‰"

appears on the display panel.

● To disengage the timer, press

‰‰

‰ again.

NOTES:

●

To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . . . . . anytime during steps 2 through 10, 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.

●

In case of a power failure after programming, the recorder's memory backup keeps your selections (if the lithium battery is not exhausted).

WEEKLY

DAILY

SP/LP/EP

PROG

PUSH JOG

NUMBER

– P1 –

25.12 21:00 PR.1

[0–9] : SELECT LETTERS [

] : DELETE

[

2/3

] : CURSOR+=

: OK [PROG] : EXIT

– P1 –

25.12 W 7

[0–9] : SELECT LETTERS [

] : DELETE

[

2/3

] : CURSOR+=

: OK [PROG] : EXIT

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24H Express Timer Programming

JOG

ACCESS 24HR EXPRESS TIMER PROGRAMME DISPLAY

Push 24H EXPRESS

‰‰

‰. “ ” and start time start blinking

on the display panel.

SET PROGRAMME START TIME

Turn the JOG dial to the left or right. Then, push the JOG dial. “ ” and start time start blinking on the

display panel.

● One click stop of the JOG dial changes the time in 5-

minute intervals.

SET PROGRAMME STOP TIME

Turn the JOG dial to the left or right. Then, push the JOG dial and channel number will start blinking.

● One click stop of the JOG dial changes the time in 5-

minute intervals.

You can programme a timer recording that starts within 24␣ hours.

Programme start time indicator

Programme stop time indicator

24H EXPRESS

TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

Remember, the clock must be set before you can programme the timer (Z pg. 12).

Before performing the following steps:

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

● Select the appropriate colour system (Z pg. 52).

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SET CHANNEL POSITION

Turn the JOG dial to the left or right.

● You can cancel the setting at any time by pressing

and holding the JOG dial for more than 3 seconds. Repeat from the step 2.

ENGAGE RECORDER'S TIMER MODE

Press 24H EXPRESS

‰‰

‰.

The recorder turns off automatically and “‰” appears on the display panel.

NOTES:

●

If “Err” appears on the display panel, repeat the steps again.

●

When a menu screen is shown, you cannot use 24H Express Timer programming function. Press MENU to return to normal screen, and try again.

●

You can use 24H Express Timer programming function also when the recorder is turned off.

●

For 24H Express Timer programming function, the program overlap warning display does not appear even if some programs overlap each other.

●

In case of a power failure after programming, the recorder's memory backup keeps your selections (if the lithium battery is not exhausted).

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TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

Check, Cancel And Replace Programmes

DISENGAGE TIMER MODE

Press

‰‰

‰, then press .

ACCESS PROGRAMME CHECK SCREEN

Press

‰‰

‰?.

ACCESS PROGRAMME SCREEN

Press

‰‰

‰? again to check

more information. Each time you press

‰‰

‰?, the

next programme's information appears.

To cancel or replace a programme...

START+/–

DATE+/–

STOP+/–

PUSH JOG

PR 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 7 8 [

‰‰

‰?] : NEXT

– P1 – START STOP 8:00 = 10:00

DATE TV PROG 24:12 3

[1]: TITLE [

‰‰

‰?] : NEXT

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 ( ).

● If you do not want to edit the programme title, skip

steps 5 and 6.

ACCESS TITLE EDIT SCREEN

Press the NUMBER key “1”. The Title Edit screen appears.

● You can access the title edit screen only when “PROG. NAVIGATION” is set to “ON”. (Z pg.

38).

ENTER PROGRAMME TITLE

Press the NUMBER keys

and PUSH JOG # to enter characters, then press OK. For details, refer to “Entering Character ” on page 41.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press

‰‰

‰? as many times as necessary. If there are still

some programmes remaining, go on to step 8.

RETURN TO TIMER MODE

Press

‰‰

‰.

SP/LP/EP

PR +/–

NUMBER

– P1 –

24.12 8:00 PR.3

[0–9] : SELECT LETTERS [

] : DELETE

[

2/3

] : CURSOR+=

: OK [

‰‰

‰?

] : EXIT

– P1 –

24.12 W 7

[0–9] : SELECT LETTERS [

] : DELETE

[

2/3

] : CURSOR+=

: OK [

‰‰

‰?

] : EXIT

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When programmes overlap each other

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

Example: Programme 1 (you have just made) and Programme 4 overlap each other.

START+/–

DATE+/–

STOP+/–

PUSH JOG

SP/LP/EP

PROGRAM OVERLAPPED

CONFIRM THE OVERLAPPING PROGRAMMES

Overlapping programmes blink on the TV screen.

SELECT THE PROGRAMME TO MODIFY

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ, then press OK or PUSH JOG #.

● You can only select one of the overlapping programmes.

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. If no changes are made for approximately 1 minute, the recorder will return to the normal screen.

CANCEL OR CHANGE PROGRAMME SETTING

To cancel a programme, press when the Programme

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

To change a programme, press the appropriate button: START+/–, STOP +/–, DATE+/–, PR+/– and/or SP/LP/EP

( ) when the Programme screen on which you want to make changes is shown, then press OK. “PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears on the TV screen for about 5 seconds, then the normal screen appears.

NOTE:

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

PR +/–

PR START STOP CH DATE

1 8:00 10:00 3 24.04

2 10:00 10:45 2 25.04 3 11:30 13:00 1 25.04 4 9:00 10:00 92 DAILY 5 6 7 8 [5/∞] =

[PROG] : EXIT

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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 FUNCTION SET SCREEN

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to "FUNCTION SET", then press OK or PUSH JOG #.

SELECT MODE

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to "AUTO TIMER", then press OK or PUSH JOG # to select either "ON" or "OFF".

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

‰‰

‰

Auto SP→LP Timer

If, when timer-recording in SP mode, there is not enough tape to record the entire programme, the recorder automatically switches to LP mode (with PAL broadcasts) or EP mode (with NTSC broadcasts) to allow complete recording.

For Example . . .

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

NOTES:

●

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 slight non-recorded section at the end of the tape.

●

There may be some noise and sound disturbance at the point on the tape where the recorder switches from SP to LP (or EP) mode.

●

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.

Total 210 minutes

Approximately 150 minutes Approximately 60 minutes

SP mode LP mode

Make sure you set "AUTO SP→LP TIMER" to "ON" at the

Function Set screen before the timer-recording starts.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to "FUNCTION SET", then press OK or PUSH JOG #.

SELECT MODE

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to

"AUTO SP→LP TIMER",

then press OK or PUSH

JOG # to select "ON".

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

PREVIOUS PAGE PROG. NAVIGATION ON AUTO SP=LP TIMER ON VIDEO STABILIZER OFF S-VHS ON S-VHS ET OFF

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

MAIN MENU

PROGRAMME NAVIGATION FUNCTION SET TUNER SET INITIAL SET

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

FUNCTION SET B. E. S . T. ON PICTURE CONTROL AUTO PAL/MESECAM AUTO NTSC NTSC3. 58 AUTO TIMER ON O.S.D. ON NEXT PAGE

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

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Automatic Satellite Program Recording

SP/LP/EP

This facility allows you to automatically record a satellite program which is timer-programmed on your external satellite receiver. Connect a satellite receiver to the recorder's rear AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors and program the timer on the satellite receiver; the recorder starts recording when the signals input from the satellite receiver to the rear AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors, and when there is no input signals the recorder stops recording and the power shuts off.

Before performing the following steps:

• Program the timer on the satellite receiver.

• Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place.

SET TAPE SPEED

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

ENGAGE AUTO SATELLITE PROG REC MODE

Press and hold REC LINK for about 2 seconds. The REC LINK indicator lights up and the recorder turns off automatically.

● To disengage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode, press

REC LINK. The REC LINK indicator goes off.

● If the recorder's power is off, it is not possible to engage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode.

ATTENTION

● Be sure not to turn on the satellite receiver before the program is executed; otherwise, the recorder will start recording when the satellite receiver's power is turned on.

● If you have connected another appliance other than a satellite receiver to the rear AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors, be sure not to engage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode; otherwise, the recorder will start recording when the connected appliance's power is turned on.

● Auto Satellite Prog recording and timer-recording cannot be done at the same time.

NOTES:

●

Auto Satellite Prog recording is only possible with the rear AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors.

●

When the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode is engaged or the recorder's power is turned off after Auto Satellite Prog recording is finished, the recorder will not enter the Timer mode even though “AUTO TIMER” is set to “ON”.

●

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

●

Auto Satellite Prog recording is not possible if your satellite receiver does not have a timer.

●

The REC LINK indicator blinks while Auto Satellite Prog recording is in progress.

●

Pressing the recorder's button while Auto Satellite Prog recording is in progress turns off and recorder's power and disengages the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode.

●

If there is more than one satellite program you wish to record with Auto Satellite Prog Recording, it is not possible to set a different tape speed for each; the tape speed selected in step 1 will apply to all the programs for Auto Satellite Prog recording.

●

The B.E.S.T. ( Z pg. 24) does not work while Auto Satellite Prog recording is in progress.

●

Depending on the type of satellite receiver, the recorder may not record a short portion at the beginning of the program or may record slightly longer than the actual length of the program.

●

If you engage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode when the satellite receiver's power is on, the recorder will not start Auto Satellite Prog recording even though the button's light blinks. When the satellite receiver shuts off once and is turned back on again, the recorder starts recording.

●

You can also record a program from your cable system in the same way if the system has a timer and is connected to the recorder's rear AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors.

●

When you press the recorder's REC LINK button to engage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode, if the REC LINK indicator does not light but instead blinks quickly even though your satellite receiver's power is off, Auto Satellite Prog Recording will not work properly with that satellite receiver*. If this is the case, perform “Express Timer Programming” ( Z pg. 30) to timer-record a satellite program. *

Some satellite receivers output signals even if the power is off. Auto Satellite Prog Recording is not possible with those satellite receivers.

●

After Automatic Satellite Program Recording, the number of recorded programs will not be displayed on the front display panel for the instant Review function ( Z pg. 18).

REC LINK

REC LINK indicator

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Navigation

Navigation Playback

This function is useful when you wish to quickly find out what programmes you have recorded on a tape with this recorder. This function allows you to select a programme to watch, and then automatically searches for the start of the programme.

LOAD A RECORDED CASSETTE

Insert a cassette recorded on this recorder.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS PROGRAMME NAVIGATION SCREEN

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to “PROGRAMME NAVIGATION”, then press OK or

PUSH JOG #.

SELECT A PROGRAMME

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to the programme you want to watch.

START PLAYBACK

Press OK. “SEARCHING” appears on the TV screen. Playback begins automatically after the selected programme is located.

PROGRAMME NAVIGATION

When you record a TV programme with this recorder, the recorder automatically stores in its memory the recording date, start time and station name. You can store these information for up to 8 programmes on one cassette. At maximum, information for 10 tapes can be stored. You can also enter the programme title when performing “G-CODE/SHOWVIEW Timer Programming” (Z pg. 28) or “Express Timer Programming” (Z pg. 32). It is possible to store these information only when “PROG. NAVIGATION” is set to “ON” (default setting).

NOTE:

If you press any button while “CHECKING TAPE DATA” appears on the TV screen, the operation is canceled.

When inserting a cassette whose record safety tab has been re-

moved ...

Playback begins automatically. You can use Navigation Playback (Z right column), but you cannot edit programme title or delete tape data (Z pg. 40,

41).

When inserting a cassette with the record safety tab intact...

The recorder checks the tape information for the Programme Navigation.

If the recorder can store the information for 3 or less tapes, “REMAIN[ _]” also appears on the TV screen.

If the recorder has already stored the information for 10 tapes, “MEMORY FULL” appears.

If you perform new recording, the oldest tape information will be deleted from the recorder’s memory.

If the recorder cannot detect the tape information, “NO TAPE DATA DETECTED” appears.

MAIN MENU

PROGRAMME NAVIGATION FUNCTION SET TUNER SET INITIAL SET

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

CHECKING TAPE DATA

REMAIN [ 3]

CHECKING TAPE DATA

MEMORY FULL

NO TAPE DATA DETECTED

14.06.00 22 : 00 PR.29

–

–.– –.– –– – : – – PR. 7

27.02.99 22 : 00 F-1

25.12.00 WORLD CUP

[5/∞] =

[1]: TITLE

[

] : DELETE [MENU] : EXIT

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

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Turn Off Navigation

If you don't want to record information on the programmes, set "PROG. NAVIGATION" to "OFF".

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to "FUNCTION SET", then press OK or PUSH JOG #.

SELECT PROG. NAVIGATION MODE

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to "PROG. NAVIGATION", then press OK or PUSH

JOG # to select "OFF".

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

MAIN MENU

PROGRAMME NAVIGATION FUNCTION SET TUNER SET INITIAL SET

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

PREVIOUS PAGE PROG. NAVIGATION OFF AUTO SP=LP TIMER OFF VIDEO STABILIZER OFF S-VHS ON S-VHS ET OFF

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

Programme Navigation Screen

1 Recording date 2 Recording start time* 3 Station name*

* After entering the programme title (Z pg. 40),

programme title appears instead of the recording start time and station name.

4 Currently selected programme 5 Programme title*

* Before entering the programme title (Z pg. 40),

recording start time and station name appear instead of the programme title.

NOTES:

●

You cannot edit programme title or delete tape data for the cassette with the record safety tab removed.

●

Programme Navigation is possible with the cassettes recorded with this recorder only.

●

Before recording, make sure the recorder’s clock is set correctly.

●

To record the programme information in this recorder’s memory, you must continue to record each programme for over the minimum recording time;

PAL

8 minutes for the SP mode 15 minutes for the LP mode 23 minutes for the EP mode

NTSC

5 minutes for the SP mode 15 minutes for the EP mode.

●

Programme Navigation may not work properly depending on the tape being used.

●

The programme information is stored in this recorder’s memory. If the memory in this recorder should ever be damaged and the programme information lost, it is impossible to restore that information.

14.06.00 22 : 00 PR.29

–

–.– –.– –– – : – – PR. 7

27.02.99 22 : 00 F-1

25.12.00 WORLD CUP

[5/∞] =

[1]: TITLE

[

] : DELETE [MENU] : EXIT

1 4

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NUMBER

Edit Programme Title

You can edit the the programme titles as you like.

Perform steps 1 to 3 of “Navigation Playback” on page 38 before continuing.

SELECT PROGRAMME

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to the programme you want to edit.

ACCESS TITLE EDIT SCREEN

Press the NUMBER key “1”. The Title Edit screen appears.

ENTER PROGRAMME TITLE

Press the NUMBER keys and PUSH JOG # to enter characters, then press OK. For details, refer to “Entering Character” on page 41.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

PROGRAMME NAVIGATION (cont.)

– P1 –

27.02 W 7

[0–9] : SELECT LETTERS [

] : DELETE

[

2/3

] : CURSOR+=

: OK [MENU] : EXIT

14.06.00 22 : 00 PR.29

–

–.– –.– –– – : – – PR. 7

27.02.99 22 : 00 F-1

25.12.00 WORLD CUP

[5/∞] =

[1]: TITLE

[

] : DELETE [MENU] : EXIT

– P1 –

27.02 22:00 F-1

[0–9] : SELECT LETTERS [

] : DELETE

[

2/3

] : CURSOR+=

: OK [MENU] : EXIT

PUSH JOG

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Entering Character

Press the appropriate NUMBER key, then press PUSU JOG # to enter each character.

Refer to the example below.

(Example) Enter “JVC NEWS”

1 Press 5 (JKL) once to enter “J”, then press PUSH JOG #. 2

Press 8 (TUV) three times to enter “V”, then press PUSH JOG #.

Press 2 (ABC) three times to enter “C”, then press PUSH JOG #.

4 Press 0 ( ) twice to enter “ (space)”, then press PUSH

JOG #.

5 Press 6 (MNO) twice to enter “N”, then press PUSH JOG #. 6 Press 3 (DEF) twice to enter “E”, then press PUSH JOG #. 7 Press 9 (WXYZ) once to enter “W”, then press PUSH JOG #. 8

Press 7 (PQRS) four times to enter “S”, then press PUSH JOG

NUMBER KEY CHARACTER

1 . , / – + * ( ) 1 2 A B C 2 3 D E F 3 4 G H I 4 5 J K L 5 6 M N O 6 7 P Q R S 7 8 T U V 8 9 W X Y Z 9 0 0

NOTES:

●

If you make a mistake, press

PUSH JOG

@ #

to select the

character, then enter the correct character.

●

If you want to delete a character, press

PUSH JOG

@ #

select the character, then press .

Delete Tape Data

Perform steps 1 to 3 of “Navigation Playback” on page 38 before continuing.

DELETE TAPE DATA

Press for more than 3 second. All the programme data on the tape are deleted, then normal screen appears.

● It is impossible to delete each programme information.

NOTE:

When you delete the tape data, only the tape information is deleted from the recorder’s memory. The actual recording on the tape is not erased.

14.06.00 22 : 00 PR.29

–

–.– –.– –– – : – – PR. 7

27.02.99 22 : 00 F-1

25.12.00 WORLD CUP

[5/∞] =

[1]: TITLE

[

] : DELETE [MENU] : EXIT

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Remote A/B Code Switching

The remote control is capable of controlling two JVC video recorders independently; one set to respond to the remote control's A code control signals and another set to respond to B code control signals. 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 code signals.

SET REMOTE CONTROL CODE FOR REMOTE CONTROL

1 Press and hold VCR. 2 Press the NUMBER key “2”. 3 Press OK, and release VCR.

● The remote control now can transmit B code control signals.

CHECK REMOTE CONTROL CODE FOR RECORDER

Press and hold PLAY on the recorder for more than 5␣ seconds while the recorder is turned off. The code currently set appears on the display panel.

CHANGE CODE FOR RECORDER

Press any key on the remote control. The recorder now responds to B code control signals.

To control two recorders with the same remote control

You can control two JVC recorders by switching the remote control code for the remote control between A and B (Z step

1), keeping two recorders to different control codes.

● To change only the remote control code for the remote

control, DO NOT perform steps 2 and 3.

NOTE:

To set the recorder back to respond to A code signals, repeat the same procedure as shown above except pressing NUMBER key "1" instead of "2" in step 2 of 1.

SPECIAL FEATURES

Remote Control Functions

NUMBER "2"

VCR

NUMBER "1"

PLAY

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TURN ON TV

Turn on the TV using the Power button on the TV or its remote control.

SET TV BRAND CODE

1 Press and hold TV. 2 Press the NUMBER keys to enter your unit’s brand

code.

3 Press OK, and release TV. Check if the TV's power

goes off as it should. If it does, try other operations (Z 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 TV brands have more than one code. If the TV does not function with one code, try entering another.

OPERATE TV

First, press TV to set the remote control to TV mode, then press one of the following buttons: , TV/VCR, TV␣ PR+/–, (TV␣ Muting), TV␣ +/– (TV volume), and the NUMBER keys.

● For some brands, you must press OK after having pressed the NUMBER keys to enter a channel number.

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.

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.

NUMBER

VCR

TV/VCR

TV +/–

TV PR+/–

CABLE/SAT/DVD

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, 08, 10, 11, 14, 20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 33, 35, 38, 40 or 42, 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, 16, 28, 29, 34 or 39, 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.

ATTENTION

The remote control can operate not only the video recorder but also some of your TV, cable box, satellite receiver and DVD.

● To operate your video recorder, first press the VCR button

to set the remote control to the Video mode.

● To operate your TV, first press the TV button to set the

remote control to the TV mode.

● To operate your satellite receiver, cable box or DVD, first

press the CABLE/SAT/DVD to set the remote control to the satellite receiver, cable box or DVD mode.

TV BRAND NAME CODE

JVC 01, 23, 24, 25 AIWA 36 BEIJING 22 CCE 02 CHANGHONG 34 DAEWOO 17, 37 FERGUSON 27 FINLUX 30 FUNAI 32 GRADIENTE 15 GRUNDIG 19 HITACHI 10 ITT 28 JINXING 38 KONKA 40 LG/GOLDSTAR 18 MITSUBISHI 03 MIVER 29 NEC 20 NOBLEX 22 NOKIA 31 PANASONIC 04, 11 PEONY 34, 38, 39 PHILICO 10, 17, 21 PHILIPS 02, 42 SAMSUNG 12, 33, 34, 35 SANYO 13, 16 SHARP 06 SONY 07 TCL 41 THOMSON 26 TOSHIBA 08, 14

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TURN ON UNIT

Turn on the cable box, satellite receiver or DVD using the Power button on the unit or its remote control.

SET BRAND CODE

1 Press and hold CABLE/SAT/DVD. 2 Press the NUMBER keys to enter your unit’s brand

code.

3 Press OK, and release CABLE/SAT/DVD. Check if

the unit's power goes off as it should. If it does, try other operations (Z step 2).

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

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

OPERATE UNIT

First, press CABLE/SAT/DVD to set the remote control to cable box, satellite receiver or DVD mode, then press one of the following buttons:

For satellite receiver and cable box . . .

, TV PR +/–, NUMBER keys.

For DVD. . .

, PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, FF, REW,

@ #

(4¢)

keys.

● For some brands, you must press OK after having pressed the NUMBER keys to enter a channel number.

● To change the unit’s channels, press TV␣ PR+/– or the NUMBER keys. (The PR+/– button can be used to

change the recorder’s channels only.)

IMPORTANT

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

NOTES:

●

It's not possible to set the two units at the same time. You can only set the remote control to operate one of these units at a time.

●

You have to subscribe to a satellite or cable service to receive satellite or cable channels.

Multi-brand Remote Control

For satellite receiver, cable box and DVD

Your remote control can operate the basic functions of your satellite receiver, cable box or DVD.

ATTENTION

The remote control can operate not only the video recorder but also some of your TV, cable box, satellite receiver and DVD.

● To operate your video recorder, first press the VCR button

to set the remote control to the Video mode.

● To operate your TV, first press the TV button to set the

remote control to the TV mode.

● To operate your satellite receiver, cable box or DVD, first

press the CABLE/SAT/DVD to set the remote control to the satellite receiver, cable box or DVD mode.

NUMBER

VCR

STOP

REW

PLAY

@ # +/–

TV PR+/–

CABLE/SAT/DVD

SPECIAL FEATURES (cont.)

PAUSE

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CABLE BOX BRAND NAME CODE

JVC 72, 73 AMSTRAD 60, 61, 62, 63, 92 BT 72 CANAL+ 81 CANAL SATELLITE 81 D-box 85 ECHOSTAR 51, 78, 79, 80, 82 FINLUX 68 GALAXIS 69, 88 GRUNDIG 64, 65 HIRSCHMANN 64 ITT 68 JERROLD 01, 04, 06, 11, 12, 15,

28, 75 KATHREIN 70, 71 LUXOR 68 MASPRO 70 NOKIA 68, 87 PACE 67, 86, 92 PANASONIC 13, 14, 74 PFT 69 PHILIPS 66, 84 PHONOTREND 69 SALORA 68 SKYMASTER 69 TPS 83 VIDEOWAY 03, 09, 22, 76, 77 WISI 64

Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Multi-brand Code

DVD BRAND NAME CODE

JVC 55 PANASONIC 58 PHILIPS 56 TOSHIBA 57

DVD Multi-brand Code

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(MONO)

Connecting/ Using A Stereo System

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.

Television

Speaker

AUDIO OUT

FM Tuner

CD Player

Stereo Amplifier

AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR

Audio Cable (not provided)

Mains outlet

Rear View

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 stereo or bilingual TV broadcasts are receivable 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.

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.

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS

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Preparation For Editing

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

Advantages Of S-VHS Video Recorders

You can edit from VHS to S-VHS, from 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 without degradation.

EDITING

PUSH JOG

Picture Control

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

ACCESS MAIN NENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN

Place the pointer next to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing PUSH JOG %ﬁ, then press OK or PUSH JOG #.

SELECT PICTURE CONTROL SET MODE

Place the pointer next to "PICTURE CONTROL" by pressing PUSH JOG %ﬁ, then press OK or PUSH

JOG # to select the desired

mode. AUTO*: Normally select

"AUTO." It automatically adjusts the picture quality. * When the B.E.S.T. function is set to "OFF" (Z

pg. 24), you can only select "NORM" instead of "AUTO."

EDIT: Select when you dub tapes. SOFT: Select when you want to soften the picture. SHARP: Select when you want to sharpen the picture.

NOTES:

●

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

●

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

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

NOTE:

Select EDIT when you are dubbing tapes. Refer to page 48, 49.

FUNCTION SET B. E. S . T. ON PICTURE CONTROL AUTO PAL/MESECAM AUTO NTSC NTSC3. 58 AUTO TIMER OFF O. S. D. ON NEXT PAGE

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

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EDITING (cont.)

Edit From A Camcorder

NUMBER "0"

You can use a camcorder as the source player and your video recorder as the recorder.

MAKE CONNECTIONS

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

... connect the camcorder's AUDIO/VIDEO OUT 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(S-2) and AUDIO input connectors. The recorder's rear panel S-VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN input connectors are also available.

● 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.

SET RECORDER'S INPUT MODE

Press NUMBER key "0" and/or PR +/– to select "F-1" for the AUDIO/VIDEO input connectors, or "S-2" for the AUDIO/S-VIDEO input connectors, depending on the connectors being used.

SELECT "EDIT" FOR PICTURE CONTROL SET MODE

Follow the "Picture Control" section on page 47, then select "EDIT."

START CAMCORDER

Engage its Play mode.

START RECORDER

Engage its Record mode.

Mini-Plug Cable (not provided) (JVC camcorder only)

VIDEO OUT

EDIT

Camcorder

VIDEO input

Recorder

To rear panel PAUSE connector

AUDIO OUT

Audio/Video Cable (not provided)

Player

AUDIO input

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

Mini-Plug Cable (not provided) (JVC camcorder only)

S-VIDEO OUT

EDIT

Camcorder

S-VIDEO (S-2) input

Recorder

To rear panel PAUSE connector

AUDIO OUT

Audio Cable (not provided)

Player

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

AUDIO input

S-Video Cable (provided)

NOTES:

●

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, be sure to select "AUTO" (or "NORM" when the B.E.S.T. function is set to "OFF") after you finish dubbing the tapes (Z pg. 47).

IMPORTANT:

● To edit, both the player and the recorder must be of the same colour system. Select the appropriate colour system (Z pg. 52).

● PAL, SECAM and NTSC camcorders can be used as a player for editing.

● For more information on multi-system compatibility,

Z pg. 52.

PR +/–

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(MONO)

Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder

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

MAKE CONNECTIONS

Connect the player's AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connector to the recorder's AUDIO/VIDEO IN connector.

● Use the L connector for monaural connection.

SET RECORDING DECK'S INPUT MODE

Set to AUX. With this video recorder, press NUMBER key "0" and/or PR +/– to select depending on the connector being used — "L-1" for the rear panel VIDEO/AUDIO input connectors, or "F-1" for the front panel VIDEO/AUDIO input connectors.

SELECT "EDIT" FOR PICTURE CONTROL SET MODE

Follow the "Picture Control" section on page 47, then select "EDIT."

START SOURCE PLAYER

Engage its Play mode.

START RECORDING DECK

Engage its Record mode.

NOTES:

●

When you use this recorder as the player for editing, be sure to set "O.S.D." to "OFF" before starting (Z pg. 10).

●

All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.

●

NTSC tapes being played back in the "NTSC [ PAL" mode (Z pg. 52) cannot be dubbed to another recorder.

●

When you dub an NTSC tape using your recorder as the playback deck, select "NTSC 3.58" (or "NTSC 4.43") for "NTSC" setting (Z pg. 52).

●

When you select "EDIT" to dub tapes, be sure to select "AUTO" (or "NORM" when the B.E.S.T. function is set to "OFF") after you finish dubbing the tapes (Z pg. 47).

●

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 VIDEO OUT and AUDIO IN/ OUT connectors.

When Using Your Video Recorder As The Source Player ... ... connect its rear panel S VIDEO 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 "S-1".

(MONO)

Another recorder

Recorder

Player

Another recorder

RF Cable (provided)

VIDEO CHANNEL

Your recorderPlayerTV Receiver

Recorder Your recorder

TV Receiver

RF Cable (provided)

VIDEO CHANNEL

IMPORTANT:

● To edit, both the player and the recorder must be of the same colour system. Select the appropriate colour system. (Z pg. 52)

● For more information on multi-system compatibility,

Z pg. 52.

AV Cable (not provided)

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

Audio Dubbing

Original sound

AUDIO OUT

Audio mixer

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.

SET INPUT MODE

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

ENGAGE AUDIO DUBBING

Press A. DUB.

● 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 " (L+R)" at this point. * 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.

Audio-dubbed tape

CD Player etc.

Mixer output

Pre-recorded tape

Normal audio track

Video/Hi-Fi audio track

PLAY

PAUSE

CD Player etc.

NUMBER "0"

AUDIO

PAUSE

PLAY

EDITING (cont.)

A. DUB

PR +/–

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NOTES:

●

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 " NORM (HI FI + NORM)" (Z pg. 18).

●

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

●

Audio dubbing is also possible using the rear panel AUDIO IN L + R connectors. When using these connectors, make sure to select the correct input mode in step 2.

●

Audio dubbing cannot be performed on a cassette that has had its record safety tab removed.

●

When playing back an audio-dubbed tape, press AUDIO on the remote control to select the soundtrack you wish to hear (Z pg. 18).

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.

● " " 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.

PLAY

PAUSE

PLAY

STOP

AUDIO

PAUSE

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INFORMATION ON MULTI-SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY

Off-Air Recording

The built-in multi-system tuner is capable of receiving PAL B/G, I and D/K, and SECAM B/G and D/K and NTSC* broadcasts.

PAL B/G, I, D/K

NTSC (M)

SECAM B/G, D/K (OIRT)

PAL

MESECAM

NTSC 3.58

PAL

MESECAM

NTSC

TV system Recorded tape

Recording circuit

HR-S5800AM/HR-S5880AM

NOTE:

This model does not operate in BRAZIL (PAL-M) or ARGENTINA (PAL-N).

Multi-system tuner (B/G, I, D/K, M*)

* HR-S5800AM only

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to "FUNCTION SET", then press OK or PUSH JOG #.

SELECT PAL/MESECAM MODE

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to "PAL/MESECAM", then press OK or PUSH JOG

to select the desired mode. AUTO: Usually set to this mode. The appropriate colour system (PAL or MESECAM) will be selected depending on the playback or recording signals.

If the “AUTO” mode does not work properly, select either of the following manual modes. PAL: To record PAL signals, or playback a PAL tape. MESECAM: To record SECAM signals, or playback a

SECAM or MESECAM tape.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

MAIN MENU

PROGRAMME NAVIGATION FUNCTION SET TUNER SET INITIAL SET

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to "FUNCTION SET", then press OK or PUSH JOG #.

SELECT NTSC MODE

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to "NTSC", then press OK or

PUSH JOG # to select the

desired mode. NTSC3.58: To record NTSC signals or playback a NTSC tape. NTSC4.43: To record NTSC4.43 signals or playback a NTSC4.43 tape. NTSC=PAL: To playback a NTSC tape on PAL TV.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

MAIN MENU

PROGRAMME NAVIGATION FUNCTION SET TUNER SET INITIAL SET

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

PAL/MESECAM Recording and Playback

Select the appropriate colour system for recording or playback.

NTSC Recording and Playback

To record NTSC signals or playback a NTSC tape, it will be necessary to select the appropriate mode.

FUNCTION SET B. E. S. T. ON PICTURE CONTROL AUTO PAL/MESECAM AUTO NTSC NTSC3. 58 AUTO TIMER OFF O.S.D. ON NEXT PAGE

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

NOTES:

●

SECAM signals will always be recorded as MESECAM. Select “AUTO” or “MESECAM” when recording SECAM signals.

●

When playing back a SECAM tape, select “AUTO” or “MESECAM”. The playback picture will always be monochrome.

NOTES:

●

The “NTSC=PAL” mode does not work during recording. In this mode, NTSC signals will be recorded as NTSC3.58.

●

The Menu screen is distorted during playing back a NTSC tape on PAL TV. Stop playback and access the Menu screen again.

●

In the “NTSC4.43” mode, with some TVs, on-screen displays (Program screen, etc.) may roll up or down and there may be a loss of colour. When this happens, select the “NTSC3.58” mode.

FUNCTION SET B. E . S. T. ON PICTURE CONTROL AUTO PAL/MESECAM AUTO NTSC NTSC3. 58 AUTO TIMER OFF O.S.D. ON NEXT PAGE

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

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Playback

This recorder can play back all 3 types of recorded tape.

VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT

RF OUT

NTSC 4.43 MHz

NTSC

PAL

MESECAM

PAL

MESECAM

NTSC[PAL

NTSC 3.58 MHz

PAL

SECAM

NTSC 3.58

NTSC 4.43

PAL (B/G, D/K, I, H) NTSC (M)

Recorded tape

Playback circuit

Manual switching

Multi-system receiver

Multi-system monitor

NOTES:

When viewing NTSC tapes on a PAL TV set:

●

The picture may shrink vertically with black bars appearing at the top and bottom of the screen. This is not a malfunction on the part of the video recorder nor the TV.

●

The picture may roll up or 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.)

●

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

ATTENTION:

When this recorder is connected to a multi-system TV, the audio signal may not be heard or may be noisy if the colour system select switch of the TV is adjusted to the AUTO position. In such a case, set the TV's colour system select switch to the appropriate position which corresponds to the TV system you have selected at the TV System Select screen.

Tape-To-Tape Editing

There are 4 different types of recorded tape, depending on the signal recorded.

PAL

MESECAM

NTSC 4.43 MHz

NTSC 3.58 MHz

PAL

MESECAM

SECAM

NTSC

SECAM

PAL

MESECAM

NTSC 3.58 MHz

NTSC 4.43 MHz

PAL

MESECAM

NTSC

Recorded tape Playback equipment Dubbed tape

Recording circuit

HR-S5800AM/HR-S5880AM

Built-in RFconverter K, I, G, H, M*

* HR-S5800AM only

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

TUNER SET

IMPORTANT

Perform the following steps only if auto channel set has not been set correctly by Auto Set Up function (Z pg. 8) or if 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 channel positions in order to record TV programmes. Auto Channel Set automatically assigns all receivable stations in your area so that you can call them up with the PR +/– buttons without going through any vacant channels.

Auto Channel Set

TURN ON THE RECORDER

Press .

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to "TUNER SET", then press OK or PUSH JOG #.

SELECT AUTO CH SET MODE

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to "AUTO CH SET", then press OK or PUSH JOG #.

TUNER SET

CH EDIT

AUTO CH SET

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

PUSH JOG

PR +/–

MAIN MENU

PROGRAMME NAVIGATION FUNCTION SET TUNER SET INITIAL SET

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

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Manual Channel Set

Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up (Z pg. 8) or Auto Channel Set (Z pg. 54).

ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN

Perform steps 1 – 3 of "Auto Channel Set" on page 54.

ACCESS CHANNEL LIST

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to "CH EDIT", then press OK or PUSH JOG #.

SELECT POSITION

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to an open channel position, then press OK or PUSH JOG #.

SELECT BAND

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to the band of your choice, then press OK to initiate Manual Channel Set.

SET DESIRED STATION

The screen to the right appears when a station is detected.

If you do not want to store the detected station...

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to "CONTINUE", then press OK or PUSH JOG #. Channel search will resume.

If you want to store the detected station...

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to "STORE", then press OK or PUSH JOG . The Channel List appears again.

● The blueback screen and the TV picture currently being broadcast appear alternately for 8 seconds each.

● If you want to store another channel, repeat steps 3 – 5.

● When channel search completes for that band, the

Band Select screen appears again. To set channels for other bands, select another band and start Manual Channel Set again (Z step 4 and 5).

● For fine tuning adjustment, see "Fine-Tuning Channels" on page 57.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

BAND SELECT

VHF L

VHF H

UHF

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

MANUAL CH SET

PLEASE WAIT

VHF L 100MHZ

[MENU] : EXIT

STORE

CONTINUE

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

ﬁ

SELECT TV SYSTEM

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to the appropriate TV system, then press OK or PUSH

JOG #.

● Auto Channel Set will start.

● "M" appears with HR-S5800AM only.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

TV SYSTEM SELECT

B/G D/K I M

[5/∞] = [MENU] : EXIT

AUTO CH SET

PLEASE WAIT

START FINISH

CH FRQ SYS CH FRQ SYS 01 150 BG 07 229 BG 02 165 BG 08 237 BG 03 195 BG 09 355 BG 04 205 BG 10 365 BG 05 213 BG 11 374 BG 06 221 BG 12 384 BG

[5/∞] = [

] : DELETE

[5/∞] =

: EDIT

[MENU] : EXIT

Major Countries TV System

Australia, New Zealand, Kuwait, U.A.E., Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia,

B/G

Iran, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Morocco, Lebanon, Iraq

China, Mongolia, Russia D/K

Hong Kong I

U.S.A., Japan, S.Korea, Taiwan M*

*HR-S5800AM only

NOTE:

If you perform Auto Channel Set when the aerial cable is not connected properly, "SCAN COMPLETED -NO SIGNAL-" appears on the screen in step 5. When this happens, make sure of the aerial connection and press OK; Auto Channel Set will take place again.

IMPORTANT

● If no sound accompanies the picture or the audio sounds unnatural on some channels that have been stored by Auto Channel Set, the TV system setting for those channels may be incorrect. Select the appropriate TV system for those channels. Z "TV System Selection – When you see the picture but the audio can't be heard or sounds unnatural" on page 57.

● Since your video recorder memorizes all detected stations even if the reception condition is poor, some of those stored stations may produce a noisy picture. To delete those stations, Z "Delete A Channel" on page 56.

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TUNER SET (cont.)

Delete A Channel

ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN

Perform steps 1 – 3 of "Auto Channel Set" on page 54.

ACCESS CHANNEL LIST

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to "CH EDIT", then press OK or PUSH JOG #.

SELECT CHANNEL

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ until the channel you want to delete begins blinking.

DELETE CHANNEL

Press .

● To re-store it, simply

press PUSH JOG @.

● Repeat steps 3 – 4 as

necessary.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

CH FRQ SYS CH FRQ SYS 01 150 BG 07 229 BG 02 165 BG 08 237 BG 03 195 BG 09 355 BG 04 205 BG 10 365 BG 05 213 BG 11 374 BG 06 221 BG 12 384 BG

[5/∞] = [

] : DELETE

[5/∞] =

: EDIT

[MENU] : EXIT

CH FRQ SYS CH FRQ SYS 01 – – – – – 07 229 BG 02 165 BG 08 237 BG 03 195 BG 09 355 BG 04 205 BG 10 365 BG 05 213 BG 11 374 BG 06 221 BG 12 384 BG

[5/∞] = [

] : ADD

[MENU] : EXIT

Swap Channel Positions

Example: To swap CH03 and CH09.

ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN

Perform steps 1 – 3 of "Auto Channel Set" on page 54.

ACCESS CHANNEL LIST

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to "CH EDIT", then press OK or PUSH JOG #.

SELECT POSITION (e.g. 03)

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ until the section of CH "03" begins blinking, then press OK or PUSH JOG

● Only "03" will blink.

SELECT POSITION (e.g. 09)

Press NUMBER keys to input "0" and "9".

● The two selected channels will be swapped.

● To cancel the channel swapping, press PUSH

JOG @.

STORE NEW POSITIONS

Press OK or PUSH JOG #.

● Repeat steps 3 – 5 as necessary.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

CH FRQ SYS CH FRQ SYS 01 150 BG 07 229 BG 02 165 BG 08 237 BG 03 195 BG 09 355 BG 04 205 BG 10 365 BG 05 213 BG 11 374 BG 06 221 BG 12 384 BG [0 – 9]: INPUT CH

: FINE TUNING

[MENU] : EXIT

CH FRQ SYS CH FRQ SYS 01 150 BG 07 229 BG 02 165 BG 08 237 BG 03 355 BG 09 195 BG 04 205 BG 10 365 BG 05 213 BG 11 374 BG 06 221 BG 12 384 BG [ ]: CANCEL

: OK

[MENU] : EXIT

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Fine-Tuning Channels

ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN

Perform steps 1 – 3 of "Auto Channel Set" on page 54.

ACCESS CHANNEL LIST

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to "CH EDIT", then press OK or PUSH JOG #.

SELECT CHANNEL TO FINE-TUNE

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ until the channel you want to tune begins blinking, then press OK twice.

● The "FRQ" number for that channel starts blinking.

PERFORM TUNING

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ until the picture becomes clearer, then press OK or PUSH JOG #.

● Repeat steps 3 and 4 as necessary.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

CH FRQ SYS CH FRQ SYS 01 150 BG 07 229 BG 02 165 BG 08 237 BG 03 195 BG 09 355 BG 04 205 BG 10 365 BG 05 213 BG 11 374 BG 06 221 BG 12 384 BG [5/∞] : FINE TUNING

: SELECT SYSTEM

[MENU] : EXIT

TV System Selection – When you see the picture but the audio can't be heard or sounds unnatural

ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN

Perform steps 1 – 3 of "Auto Channel Set" on page 54.

ACCESS CHANNEL LIST

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to "CH EDIT", then press OK or PUSH JOG #.

SELECT CHANNEL

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ until the channel you want to change its TV system begins blinking, then press OK three times.

● The "SYS" display for that channel starts blinking.

SELECT TV SYSTEM

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to select the appropriate TV system (BG [ DK [ I [ M*). Then press OK or

PUSH JOG #.

● Repeat steps 3 and 4 as necessary.

* "M" appears with HR-S5800AM only.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

CH FRQ SYS CH FRQ SYS 01 150 BG 07 229 BG 02 165 BG 08 237 BG 03 195 BG 09 355 BG 04 205 BG 10 365 BG 05 213 BG 11 374 BG 06 221 BG 12 384 BG [5/∞] : SELECT SYSTEM

: OK

[MENU] : EXIT

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart and see if you can repair the trouble yourself. Small problems are often easily corrected, and this can save you the trouble of sending your video recorder off for repair.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● The mains power cord is disconnected.

● "‰" is displayed on the display panel with Auto Timer set to "OFF".

● The batteries are discharged.

● Timer is on.

● Remote control A/B code is wrong.

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.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Connect the mains power cord.

Press the

‰‰

‰ button to turn the "‰"

indicator off.

Replace the dead batteries with new ones. Press

‰‰

‰ on the remote control.

Reset A/B code (Z pg. 42).

SYMPTOM

1. The tape does not run during recording.

2. The tape will not rewind or fastforward.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Press PLAY to turn the " " indicator off.

Check the cassette.

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.

4. Noise appears during slow-motion playback.

5. Noise appears during still playback.

6. Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi soundtrack.

7. The playback picture is blurred or interrupted while TV broadcasts are clear. Or “USE CLEANING CASSETTE” appears on the screen.

8. Playback picture has a loss of colour.

9. No sound accompanies the playback picture.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● If you're using the RF OUT connection . . . . . . the TV receiver's channel selector is not set to the VIDEO channel. . . . the recorder's VIDEO channel has not been correctly set.

● If you're using the AV or S-VIDEO connection, the TV receiver is not set to the AV mode.

● This is normal.

● The automatic tracking mode is

engaged.

● The automatic tracking mode is engaged.

● Automatic tracking is engaged.

● The video heads may be dirty.

● The wrong colour system is selected

for the tape being played back.

● The wrong colour system was selected during recording.

● The TV system you have selected at the TV System Select screen is incorrect.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

If you are using the RF OUT connection . . . . . . set the TV receiver to the VIDEO channel. (Z pg. 6) . . . Perform "Video Channel Set". (Z pg. 6) If you are using the AV or S-VIDEO connection, set the TV to its AV mode.

Try manual tracking. (Z pg. 16)

Press PR +/– few times to remove the noise bars from the screen.

Engage and adjust tracking manually. (Z pg. 16)

The heads must be cleaned. Use a dry cleaning cassette –TCL-2UX– or consult your JVC dealer.

Select the correct colour system (Z␣ pg. 52) Once recorded, the signal cannot be corrected. Be sure to choose the correct setting before recording.

Set it to the correct position for the TV broadcast system used in your area. (Z pg. 57)

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● " " is displayed on the display panel.

● The tape is already fully rewound or fast-forwarded.

POWER

TAPE TRANSPORT

PLAYBACK

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CORRECTIVE ACTION

Insert a cassette, or using adhesive tape, reseal the slot where the tab was removed.

Set to the desired channel.

Confirm that the source is properly connected.

Confirm that all units' power switches are turned on. Set the input mode to "L-1", "F-1", "S1" or "S-2".

Confirm that the camcorder is properly connected. Set the input mode to "L-1", "F-1", "S1" or "S-2".

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● There is no cassette loaded, or the cassette loaded has had its Record Safety tab removed.

● "L-1", "F-1", "S-1" or "S-2" 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.

● The camcorder has not been

properly connected.

● The input mode is not correct.

SYMPTOM

1. Recording cannot be started.

2. TV broadcasts cannot be recorded.

3. Tape-to-tape editing is not possible.

4. Camcorder recording is not possible.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Re-perform the clock and/or timer settings. Press

‰‰

‰ and confirm that "‰" is

displayed on the display panel.

Timer programming can't be performed while a timer recording is in progress. Wait until it finishes.

Load a cassette with the Record Safety tab intact, or cover the hole using adhesive tape. Remove the cassette and cover the hole with adhesive tape, or insert a cassette with the Record Safety tab intact.

Check the programmed data and reprogram as necessary, then press

‰‰

‰

again.

The programme may not have been recorded in its entirety. Next time make sure you have enough time on the tape to record the entire programme.

Refer to "G-CODE/SHOWVIEW System Setup" and re-perform the procedure. (Z pg. 26)

SYMPTOM

1. Timer recording won't work.

2. On-screen timer programming is not possible.

3. "‰" and "]" on the display panel won't stop blinking.

4. "‰" blinks for 10 seconds and the Timer mode is disengaged.

5. The power shuts off and "‰" and "]" won't stop blinking.

6. The G-CODE/SHOWVIEW system does not timer-record properly.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● The clock and/or the timer have been set incorrectly.

● The timer is not engaged.

● Timer recording is in progress.

● The timer is engaged but there's no

cassette loaded.

● The loaded cassette has had its Record Safety tab removed.

●

‰‰

‰ has been pressed when there are

no programs in memory, or the timer record information has been programmed incorrectly.

● The end of the tape was reached during timer recording.

● The recorder's channel positions have been set incorrectly.

RECORDING

TIMER RECORDING

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CORRECTIVE ACTION

Position the camcorder so its microphone is away from the TV. Turn the TV's volume down.

If you need the skipped channels, restore them. (Z pg. 55)

Press PAUSE to pause the recording, change channels, then press PLAY to resume recording.

Perform manual setting again.

Connect the TV aerial cable to the recorder properly and turn off the recorder power once, then turn the recorder power back on again. The recorder will try Auto Set Up again. (Z pg. 8)

Replace the lithium battery with a new one. (Z pg. 7)

SYMPTOM

1. Whistling or howling is heard from the TV during camcorder recording.

2. When scanning channels, some of them are skipped over.

3. The channel cannot be changed.

4. Channel settings that were made manually seem to have changed or disappeared.

5. No channels are stored in the recorder's memory.

6. "– –:– –" is displayed on the front display panel after a power outage.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● The camcorder's microphone is too close to the TV.

● The TV's volume is too high.

● Those channels have been desig-

nated to be skipped.

● Recording is in progress.

● After the manual settings were

made, Auto Channel Set was performed.

● The TV aerial cable was not connected to the recorder when Auto Set Up was performed.

● The lithium battery is exhausted.

TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)